Incredible, Edible Gifts For A Favorite Foodie

What to give that food lover on your list? Here are a couple of unique items that will surely please.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 28, 2008 -- What to give that food lover for the holidays? Here are a couple of ideas that should satisfy and impress. Fiscalini Cheese Company (www.fiscalinicheese.com; 1-800-610-FARM), a fourth-generation and soon to be green-generated dairy in Modesto, California, produce award-winning artisanal farmstead cheeses with many gift basket options (from $25 to $125) that can be ordered online or through the above toll-free number. Their well-aged cheddars, unique San Joaquin Gold and Alpine-Style Lionza cheeses plus an addictive cheddar-horseradish spread will be greatly appreciated by the most finicky foodie.

For the cocktail enthusiast, unique Wild Hibiscus Flowers In Syrup is preserved in cane sugar and spring water, with a flavor reminiscent of raspberry and rhubarb. It has many cocktail and culinary applications, although the classic use is with sparkling wine. Simply place a whole hibiscus upright in bottom of flute, pour a bit of crimson syrup on top and fill with bubbly. The presentation is eye-catching and flower quite tasty. Truly an ideal party or hostess gift (especially when presented with a split of sparkling), Wild Hibiscus adds a festive flourish to any occasion, from holidays to Valentine's Day, graduations, anniversaries and weddings. Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup come in an 8.8-ounce jar (11 flowers) or 2.5 pound party-pack size (50 flowers). To order online, visit www.wildhibiscus.com.

Now, what to do with these delectable goodies? Try:

* Fiscalini Bandage-Wrapped cheddar with tomato apple raisin chutney on a cheese plate

* Create a festive quesadilla with Fiscalini San Joaquin Gold and pear for a savory-sweet holiday party treat

* Crown tomatoes before baking or grilling with oregano, basil and Fiscalini Cheddar, San Joaquin Gold or Lionza

* Wild Hibiscus is a perfect accompaniment to sparkling wine, Sangria and punches, assorted cocktails and "mocktails"

* Try the Wild Hibiscus syrup as a glaze for fish, chicken, beef, pork, or duck

* Freeze the Wild Hibiscus flower in ice cubes for a unique drink presentation

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