Country Berry Farm

BBQ season is so wonderful. Actually at our house we BBQ all year long. The snow could be 2 feet high on our deck but there my husband is shoveling a path to the BBQ so we can have the perfect steak, makes my mouth water just thinking about it. I don’t order steak when we go to a restaurant because it always fails in comparison to my wonderful husband’s grilling perfection. One thing that goes really well on the BBQ is to use a spice rub on your meat of choice and then grill it to perfection, try one of our Ocean Crate Food Company spice rub with Honey Garlic or Cajun Chicken, YUM! Another favorite product of mine is Gourmet Village Beer Barbeque sauce, it puts that little extra zing on the perfect steak or ribs. If dad loves to BBQ, send him a King of the Grill Father’s Day gift basket  so he can get his grill on too!

Father’s Day is that special time of year when the focus is on the man who usually has to do all of the heavy lifting. All of that hard physical labour can take its toll on the old man. Sometimes it’s a good idea to show your appreciation for the person who was always there for you, making sure you were provided for. Check out some great Fathers Day gift ideas!

It’s her special day. Make sure you celebrate it with mom in mind. It isn’t important how much you spend on a Mother’s Day gift basket, it’s important that it’s personal to her and something she’ll absolutely love! Whether mom is into spa and pamper products or loves decadent chocolate treats, Mother’s Day gifts can be perfect suited to her. It doesn’t have to be a difficult search. Lots of companies sell gifts for mom in spring, it’s just a matter of taking your time and searching for the right gift for her.

Some holidays are important. Some holidays are very important. If you’re married or you have a spouse, Valentine’s Day is one of the most important holidays of the year. Getting that special loved one a beautiful Valentine’s Day gift can be a difficult task. If you’re lucky, you’ve had enough hints to know. If you’re unlucky, you’re taking a chance, rolling the dice. Almost remember the 3 golden rules of gift giving - women love chocolate, women love flowers, women love gift baskets

Food gift baskets are very popular gifting choices. Recipients love the delicious treats they contain. The containers themselves are often practical and can be re-used or kept as general use containers. There is more variety with food gifts then just using traditional wicker gift baskets. Tin planters and unique tin containers are just two other options available. Gourmet food gift baskets have come a long way since the dawn of the internet and gift companies are having to come up with creative ways to stand out among the competition.

Most people get sick in the winter months. Flu season is at it’s peak and it snowballs from there.  In the summer, everyone is outside running around and getting fresh air. It’s not always possible to get physical activity in the winter depending on where you live. It can be a chore just trying to get the snow suit on! If you have a friends or family members sick in the summer, know that it must be a virulent bug that caught them. Get well gift baskets might be necessary to help them in their recovery. Gifting is always a nice idea, but especially so when someone is down and feeling bad and could really use a great pick me up!

There’s a big trend nowadays on  buying organic fruits and vegetables. I guess you have to have faith that the company isn’t just packaging regular produce and calling it organic. The benefits are obvious - no pesticides, heathy and better quality food, but the expense can be a bit prohibitive. It’s always good to source out a trusted supplier to make sure that you are comfortable with who you select.