The 2011 Giftee Awards
Best Edible Gift
Best Edible Gift
1 Cheese and 1 Sausage Lou Malnati's Pizzas
Lou's pizzas are made according to the family's original five-decade-old deep dish pizza recipe. All pizzas are hand-made from scratch, baked and quickly frozen to preserve their hot out of the oven freshness. Each pizza is 9" and serves about 2 adults. More at Lou Malnati's Tastes of Chicago.
From the Judges
"If you can't send a loved one to eat at this famous Chicago Eatery, these frozen pizzas are the next best thing." - Taryn Mohrman, Parents Magazine
"I have actually eaten at Lou's and have also received a frozen Lou's through the mail and I have to say both are DELICIOUS." - Dana Holmes, Gifts.com
"Meal based presents are especially useful for families with kids- they're like 'get-out-of-making-dinner' for free cards." - Marie Masters, Pronto.com
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THE FINALISTS
Hearts & Berries®
An arrangement filled with love! Hearts & Berries® is beautifully designed with pineapple hearts, grapes and juicy strawberries.
From the Judges
"With all of the sweets coming our way over the holidays, lighten things up with a lighter treat!" - Jamie Molever, Evite
"With so many cookies, fruit cakes, and sugarplums around, people start to crave something a bit healther to snack on." - Marie Masters, Pronto.com
Double Dunked Caramel Apple w/ Belgian Chocolate
Triple the chocolate! This decadent apple boasts all three of our premium Belgian chocolates. First, we dip a jumbo granny smith apple in our homemade caramel, cooked to perfection in old world copper kettles. Then the caramel apple gets doused in rich milk chocolate, and again in luscious dark chocolate. We finish it off with a delicate ribbon of white Belgian chocolate to complete the elegant fl More at Amy's Gourmet Apples.
8 (8 oz.) Omaha Steaks Top Sirloin Steaks
Omaha Steaks Top Sirloins have a hearty steak flavor that you can't find anywhere else. Lean, firm and full of flavor these steaks are a true grilling sensation. An 8 oz. Top Sirloin is approximately 1 1/8 inch thick.
From the Judges
"What dad wouldn't want this?" - Brie Dyas, Huffington Post's Stylelist Home
"I order monthly and give this as a very special gift anytime of year." - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
"This is a great gift for just about anybody, well, except vegetarians I suppose." - Marie Masters, Pronto.com
Godiva Chocolate Ganache Layer Cake
Each moist, rich layer floats on a cloud of our heavenly Godiva chocolate ganache and is finished to perfection with chocolate cream frosting. Imagine their delight as they open the box, and lift out this magnificent cake. There won't be a crumb left! Serves 13 portions.
From the Judges
"Everyone loves Godiva chocolate, so you can't go wrong with this yummy cake for the chocolate lover on your list." - Trae Bodge, The RetailMeNot Insider
"Yes, Yes, Yes to chocolate. Bring this to the holiday party and steal the show!" - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
"Death by chocolate!" - Kristine Solomon, The Nest
"Godiva… chocolate… cake. Say no more!" - Karen Van Ert, BUYSEASONS
Plain Ol' Fashion Fudge (1 Pound)
Indulge in our newest confection, fudge! Our fudge is made the old fashioned way with fresh wholesome ingredients, cooked in copper kettles, then formed by hand in a huge "loaf" on a massive marble slab, then cut into hearty slices. The end result is rich, smooth and irresistably creamy milk chocolate fudge! 1 lb. plain ol' fashion milk chocolate fudgecertified kosher dairy...
From the Judges
"Fudge is something that makes a great gift during the holidays because it's fun for guests to nibble on and is a special treat that you generally don't think about the rest of the year." - Dana Holmes, Gifts.com
"There's something very nostalgic about gifting fudge. " - Marie Masters, Pronto.com
Aged Bourbon Maple Syrup
Pure maple syrup is a treat in itself, but barrel aging transforms this organic premium-grade maple syrup into something truly extraordinary. Kettle-cooked syrup is aged for weeks in 12- to 18-year-old casks originally used to make bourbon. Richly aromatic flavor, with notes of butterscotch, vanilla, charred oak and bourbon (but without the alcohol). Classic partner for pancakes.
From the Judges
"Bonus gifting points if you pair this with some gourmet pancake mix." - Marie Masters, Pronto.com
"This sounds absolutley irresistible." - Kristine Solomon, The Nest
Let's Go to Paris!
Allons à Paris! Even if your French is a little more "Clouseau" than "Bardot" they will definitely accept your invitation when they receive the charming Let's Go to Paris! crate. Complete with "Yours and Mine" passport holders, a Paris travel notebook, and four French macaron cookies gift wrapped in a hand crafted wood crate with ribbon, all you need to add are the tickets! More at Olive & Cocoa.
From the Judges
"Maybe I'm biased since I'm a francofile, but this darling kit includes everything you need to experience a slice of Parisian life." - Laura Smith, Gifts.com
"What a sweet, romantic gift -- and it manages not to be cheesy!" - Kristine Solomon, The Nest
"French food is the HOT trend, and this makes a very chic gift!" - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
"So maybe you can't afford a plane ticket or a shopping spree on aux Champs-Élysées, but this adorable gift crate is guaranteed to transport your Paris-obsessed friends as soon as they open it." - Jamie Molever, Evite
4pk. Vosges Mo's Bacon Milk Chocolate Bars
Vosges Chocolate Bars, 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 4) is made of applewood smoked bacon, Alder wood smoked salt, deep milk chocolate and 41 percent cacao. This chocolate bar has a unique taste of salt and sugar.
From the Judges
"Bacon - yum. Chocolate - yum. It's the best sweet combo since Chocolate met Peanut Butter." - Gillian Joseph, Gifts.com
" This is for the person who has everything." - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
"If you are a fan of sweet & salty, you will love the taste of this chocolate bar." - Marie Masters, Pronto.com
"There's no denying the bacon craze. Bacon, bacon, bacon. If your friend is on the bandwagon, then this Bacon Chocolate Bar is a sure hit." - Jamie Molever, Evite
$50 SlantShack Jerky Gift Certificate
Customers can choose grain- or grass-fed beef, and mix and match signature marinades, glazes, and spice rubs to create their perfect jerky.
From the Judges
""When I heard there was a site where you could custom make your own beef jerky, I nearly feel out of my seat. Must…have…now!" - Dan Tower, Gifts.com
"Perfect for the Ron Swanson in your life." - Brie Dyas, Huffington Post's Stylelist Home
"I like this gift for the guy that you're never sure what to give them. Most dudes dig dried meat." - Marie Masters, Pronto.com











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