ALT-3 How to Make a Pizza Gift Basket
What could be more fun for a pizza lover to receive on any special occasion than all the items to create his/her own pizza. Putting this gift together might be just as much fun for you, as well.
A pizza gift basket would make a great wedding gift, shower present, birthday, anniversary or housewarming gift.
How to make a pizza gift basket:
- Items to include
You don’t have to actually use a basket for this gift; you can use a pizza pan or baking stone as the base for your pizza-making items. Stack a jar of pizza sauce, a package of crust mix, a roll of pepperoni, wedges of Romano and mozzarella and a small cheese grater, and a pizza cutting wheel. Add some spices, such as oregano, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and red pepper. Don’t forget to include a oven mitt and a pizza cookbook.
- How to construct
Place a couple of red checkered napkins right side up on the pizza pan or stone. Stack your pizza fixings and tape them together so they won’t come apart in transport. wrap the whole package in clear plastic wrap, or in a cellophane bag and tie with natural raffia.
- Alternative packaging
An alternative packaging idea would be to obtain an empty pizza from a local vendor and use it as your “basket.” Line the box with natural straw, which can be obtained at any craft store and place your items inside. Leave the cover ajar and tie securely with red, white and green raffia for an Italian flair.
You can make your pizza gift basket as elaborate as you wish. As an added attraction, attach an envelope with a gift certificate for fresh pizza from a renowned local pizzeria. Accompanying with a bottle of red wine and a couple of wine glasses is yet another option.
Once you get started on creating a pizza gift basket, you are only limited by your imagination about what to include to embellish your gift. A CD of Dean Martin’s hit song, “That’s Amore,“ would be a comedic gesture. Think Italian, think pizza, think fun and your gift is sure to be a hit with the recipient.
Once you have put together your first pizza basket and witnessed the delight and appreciation on the face of the recipient of your thoughtful gift, you might decide to make a pizza gift basket your signature gift for all occasions.
Source: Homemade gift basket ideas.com
