Hostess Gift Ideas for the Holidays, Part I: Food & Beverage Gifts

Do you wonder when to bring a hostess gift? Are you sometimes at a loss as to what to purchase for a hostess gift? When attending a dinner party or holiday party, it is thoughtful and appropriate to bring your hostess/host a gift. While etiquette doesn't require that guests bring a hostess/host gift for an open house, it is always the gracious thing to do. And being gracious never goes out of style!
Remember that the gifts needn't be expensive. Aim for $5 to $15. Homemade gifts are also appreciated! Be creative. You can find many wonderful gifts at Homegoods, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, Bed Bath and Beyond, Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, Sam's Club, Costco, Trader Joe's (excellent pumpkin bread mix!), and Stein Mart.
Here are some hostess gift suggestions for the holiday season:  

Food and Beverage Ideas
· Jar of Apple Butter
· Specialty Jam
· Caramel Apples
· Apple Cider Spice Mix
· Seasonal Bread or Cookie Mix
· Infused Cooking Oil
· Wine
· Liquor Filled Chocolates
· Specialty Coffee
· Chocolate Covered Pretzels
· Fudge
· Box of Candy
· Homemade Cookies
· Homemade Bread
· Popcorn Seasonings
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Popcorn Seasonings, $7.95
(Crate and Barrel)

Liquor Filled Chocolates, $18
(Chocolate.com)

Caramel Apples, $29.95
(Williams-Sonoma)