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When it comes to gifting, edible gifts take the cake (pardon the pun) as they are some of the best gift ideas for your foodie friends, professional bakers or newbie cooks just learning to use their kitchen. And, they’ll think fondly of you as they gobble down the cookies, cupcakes and dried fruits or nuts we’ve listed below.
If you’re still struggling to find a Valentine’s Day gift, scroll through these food gift ideas below. We’ve found everything from a DIY hot sauce kit for spice lovers to a late-night snacking basket for night owls.
Get your orders in soon though – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.
Godiva Valentine’s Day Gift Box
This assorted 14-piece gift box by Godiva carries delectable flavors like Milk Caramel Embrace and Midnight Swirl.
It’s extremely popular amongst Godiva shoppers and the adorable heart-shaped packaging makes this a great food gift idea for your loved one on Valentine’s Day. These chocolates will also be delivered fresh, which means they’ll be ready to eat when they arrive.
Buy: Godiva Valentine's Day Gift Box at $34.95
Home Chef
A meal delivery subscription might not seem like the most traditional gift, but it is a practical one.
If your giftee consistently struggles to make time to go grocery shopping or cook their meals, a meal delivery subscription like Home Chef could help them manage their time more efficiently.
You can choose how many meals per week you wish to deliver them, and choose their favorite flavors for a more personalized edible gift — even adjusting for their allergies or dietary restrictions. Plus, the service can be paused or canceled at any time if they decide they’re now inspired enough to spend more time in the kitchen.
The Recess Sampler
Have your giftee chill out with the Recess sampler, available in both a six and 12 pack.
This sparkling water is infused with hemp and there are six flavors available, including blackberry chai and coconut lime. I’ve personally tried Recess before and loved the subtle flavors of the drink.
Apart from hemp, this sparkling beverage even contains American ginseng, lemon balm, and L-theanine, all added to keep you feeling cool, calm and collected.
Buy: The Recess Sampler at $29.99+
Chocolate Caramel and Crunch Gift Basket
If they’re a fan of crunchy snacks, get them this Chocolate Caramel Crunch gift basket.
It’s got caramel corn, almond bark bars, Ghirardelli chocolate, caramel and chocolate-covered pretzels and chocolate-covered sea salt cashews. All these confections come packaged in a sturdy seagrass basket for easy storage.
Amazon customers loved this edible gift box too, with many complimenting the assortment of items and quick delivery — great if you’re pressed for a last-minute gift.
Buy: Chocolate Caramel and Crunch Basket at $37.00
Baked by Melissa Cupcakes
The Sending Love gift box by Baked By Melissa packs 50 mini cupcakes to send to your loved one.
You can choose from three different assortments depending on your giftee’s preferences and allergies. I’ve personally tried the Latest & Greatest cupcake assortment and liked the various different flavors like Chocolate Chip Pancake and Peanut Butter & Jelly, each packed with different toppings and fillings.
You can also pick two different assortments to add some variety to your gift. From there, just input their address and your giftee will receive fresh, ready-to-eat cupcakes this Valentine’s Day.
Buy: Sending Love Gift Box at $73+
Bonne Maman Assorted Jams
Starting your morning with some crisp toast and jam is ideal and if they feel the same, get them this assorted Bonne Maman Jam set which packs 30 jars in five different flavors.
Flavors include blueberry, apricot, cherry, honey and grape. Each preserve is also free of artificial colors and preservatives plus each fruit jam has a smooth jelly-like consistency so it pairs well with toast and any fresh-made scones from the store.
The packaging is plastic though, so if you’re trying to take your food gift to the next level, make sure you place it in a gift basket before you send it.
Buy: Bonne Maman Jam Assorted at $31.95
Crowd Cow Farmers Market Box
Crowd Cow is a meat delivery subscription service and a must-have for any of your friends whose regular weeknight meals include steak.
Right now, you can help them get familiar with the service by sending them a gift box from Crowd Cow, like the Farmers Market Meat Box which packs an assortment of chicken, beef, pork and seafood.
They’ll receive thick-cut slabs of bacon, top sirloin steak and Norwegian Atlantic salmon, among others. All these meats and seafood are sourced from ethical farms and fisheries, so you know you’re gifting a high-quality product.
If they like the gift box, why not gift them a subscription next time around? Crowd Cow offers monthly deliveries customize to your tastes and preferences too.
Buy: Crowd Cow Farmers Market Box at $139.56
Harry & David Supreme Valentine’s Day Gift Crate
Show your love with this Valentine’s Day gift crate which is filled to the brim with seasonal fruit, cheese, chutney, crackers, cookies, cake and candy.
All these sweet and savory foods come packed in a sturdy, reusable wooden crate and it’s ready to ship so your loved one will receive this gift just in time for Love Day.
With 14 different food items to indulge, this edible gift will last your giftee well after Valentine’s Day.
Buy: Harry & David Gift Crate at $99.99
Nuts and Dried Fruit Gift Basket
For a health-conscious food gift, go with this dried fruit and nut basket.
Its got items like roasted salted almonds, papaya chunks, Turkish apricots and Californian peaches. All these goodies are packaged in a green/black box, with three neat compartments to hold all the dried fruit and nuts. Plus, it’s completely vegan.
Buy: Nut And Dried Fruit Gift Basket at $32.90
Pineapple Collaborative Olive Oil Set
No kitchen can have enough olive oil, and this set from Pineapple Collaborative is well worth your money.
It’s got three tins of olive oils in three colors — yellow, pink and white — and the brand claims this olive oil should last your giftee about three months each. The olive oil is also 100% organic, extra virgin and uses Arbequina olives.
Have your loved one pair this smooth, flavor-packed olive oil with their pasta, salads, broths or whatever else they’re planning on cooking for dinner over the next few months.
Buy: Pineapple Collaborative Olive Oil at $96
Sugarfina Rosé All Day Bears
Candy filled with alcohol? Absurd right? No actually, it’s pretty good and these rosé-infused gummy bears are both delicious and incredibly aesthetic, making them a stellar edible gift option.
These gummy bears are actually advertised as non-alcoholic — the reason that they’re non-alcoholic is that the wine added to them is essentially ‘cooked out.’
That said, they’re still pretty tasty and pair well with an actual bottle of Rosé wine. Pick one from Drizly for a DIY wine Wednesday with your best friend.
Buy: Sugarfina Rosé All Day Bears at $13.95
Williams Sonoma Late Night Snack Crate
Late-night snackers rejoice, Willians Sonoma has designed a special crate just for you.
This crate packs Green’s Chocolate Babka, Rustic Bakery Pecan Shortbread and Unna Bakery Raspberry Jam Drop Cookies amongst other snacking items. All these foods come perfectly arranged in a reusable crate which your giftee can carry to the kitchen or straight to their bed for a midnight snacking session.
Shipping can take anywhere between two to seven days though, so order it soon if you want to deliver this edible gift to your loved one just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Buy: Williams Sonoma Late Night Crate at $99.95
Winc Wine Delivery
Not every person wants a box of cookies or chocolates. Some of us just want to settle down with a nice bottle of wine after a long day.
If that sounds like your giftee, they’ll love a wine delivery subscription from Winc. With a short five-question quiz, Winc will automatically detect your giftee’s preferences and send four wines to their doorstep each month. Every wine Winc will send your giftee is unique — meaning you won’t be able to pick it up at the wine store across the street, adding to the brand’s allure.
Don’t know their preferences? You can also send your loved one a Winc gift card.
Bokksu
Bokksu is a great edible gift idea if you’re looking for something a little unconventional.
This subscription service delivers authentic snacks from Japan as well as Japanese candies and tea. Each box will also carry different snacks, allowing your giftee to try a wide range of exciting flavors. They’ll get between 20 to 24 different food items to try, along with a tea pairing in every box.
Choose between a one-month, three-month, six-month or yearly subscription.
Buy: Bokksu Subscription at $39.95+
Murray’s Cheeses of the World Sampler
Surprise the cheese lover in your life with this Cheeses of the World Sampler packed with three pounds of cheesy goodness.
They’ll get six different best-selling cheeses from Murray, including a Cave Aged Gruyere and a High Plains Cheddar.
Pro tip: Pair your edible gift with a cheese board so they have everything they need for their next wine and cheese night.
Buy: Murray's Cheese of the World at $79
Trade Coffee Subscription
Does your giftee constantly run out of coffee? Gift them a Trade Coffee subscription, so they’ll never be without a cup of their morning joe again.
Signing up is easy, Trade offers a quick quiz to help your giftee determine what kind of coffee they’d prefer. From there, the brand will suggest some coffee beans that will suit your taste, and if they don’t like the flavors once they review them, Trade promises to replace their coffee for free.
They’ll even be able to decide how often they receive their coffee and can easily adjust delivery dates depending on how quickly they run out.
Buy: Trade Coffee Subscription at $108+
Brooklyn Blackout Cookie Tin
Goldbelly has a wide assortment of edible foods available, and one item we recommend is this box of blackout cookies from Brooklyn Blackout Company.
Your giftee will get a tin of 18 decadent chocolate cake-style cookies, based on Ebinger’s original blackout chocolate cake that exploded in popularity during the 1900s.
These cookies will also be packed in a red-toned aluminum tin, so you won’t even need to get it gift wrapped before delivery — feel free to add a gift note though.
Buy: Brooklyn Blackout Cookie Tin at $59
DIY Hot Sauce Kit
If your giftee adds sriracha to all their meals or is always complaining that their food just isn’t spicy enough, they’ll love this DIY hot sauce kit
Your gift receiver will get six glass bottles, a variety of hot peppers, and instructions to help them concoct their favorite flavors. They’ll also receive labels so they can name their hot sauce based on how high they rank on the Scoville scale.
There are a few additional items your giftee will need like measuring spoons and a small saucepan, so make sure that their kitchen is all stocked up or add these kitchen accessories to your gift to make it easier for them.
