The Fruit Gift Basket -- A Classic Choice

For ages, the fruit gift basket has been given to express appreciation, congratulations and even sympathy. There's no gift more practical or eye-catching than a pretty basket filled to the brim with colorful and delicious fruits. It's simple to make a fruit gift basket, or purchase one that's already made.

Because fruit is perishable, it's crucial to prepare or purchase your gift basket right before you're ready to give or ship it. To create your own custom gift basket, you'll first need the basket. Go for an attractive wicker basket or wooden box. Then, fill with shredded paper almost to the top. Next, it's time to add the fruit. Go for fruit that is in season and isn't fully ripe yet.

The largest fruits should go in first. Good choices include cantaloupe, honeydew melon and pineapple. Medium sized fruits go in next. Examples include apples, pears, peaches, mangos, and coconuts. The smallest fruits go in last. Good choices include green and purple grapes, bananas, kiwi, apples, oranges and pomegranates. For a great finishing touch, wrap your basket in clear or colored cellophane or plastic wrap and finish with a pretty bow.

If you want to buy a ready made fruit gift basket, check out the selections at http://www.gifttree.com. You can choose from a wide variety of baskets, like the classy Elegance to Spare basket. This basket includes lots of domestic and exotic fruits, as well as a bottle of wine! Or, try the Sweet Celebration basket. It's stuffed to the brim with seasonal fruit like pears, bananas, grapes, and oranges, and also includes an assortment of gourmet cheese. Then there's the Royal Fruit and Gourmet Basket. This luxurious basket features a variety of fresh, seasonal fruit, gourmet cheeses, cookies, crackers and even chocolates.

Another option for a great fruit gift basket is to design your own at http://www.designityourselfgiftbaskets.com. You get to choose your theme, basket, and the items that go inside. It's like making your own gift basket without all the work! Design It Yourself also offers fantastic pre-made baskets such as the gorgeous Bountiful Harvest basket. This basket is filled with goodies like pears, apples, oranges, gourmet cheese, smoked salmon, honey wheat crackers, chocolate covered cherries, and more!

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