A gourmet basket is judged on what is actually inside it, so these are built around named things rather than generic "assorted treats": wildflower and lavender-thyme honey in glass jars, Southern Pecan and Colombian coffee, Ferrero Rocher, Walkers shortbread, Ghirardelli peppermint bark and craft chocolate bars.
Several boxes pair the food with the tools that make it a sitting rather than a snack — a wooden cutting board, two wine glasses, a cheese knife, a wooden honey dipper, a handmade ceramic mug. The chef's box goes further with an apron, three spatulas and a four-bottle hot sauce set.
The range covers a $64 snack-and-sip box through to a $223 set built for two people to share, which makes this a sensible place to shop for hosts, clients and anyone who cooks.
All boxes contain food items; allergen information is listed on each product page. Boxes ship assembled and wrapped, with an optional handwritten note.