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The Perfect Basket: How to Make a Fabulous Gift Basket for Any Occasion (Paperback)

~ Diane Phillips (Author) "I love giving gifts..." (more)
Key Phrases: tive jar, special occasion baskets, basic basket, Italian Herb Mix, Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix, The Perfect Basket (more...)
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Here's the perfect solution for those to strive to find the perfect gift! This stylish and user-friendly guide offers baskets for every occasion, with options to fit anyone's budget. Gorgeous four-color photographs offer inspiration and guidelines on choosing the proper container, selecting the right-sized items, and decorating the finished basket make this an easy and fun gift idea that anyone can embrace. Ideas range from "Off to College," "Baby's Here," "Welcome to the Neighborhood," "Book Lover's," "Martini Basket," and many, many more. A special section of food-themed baskets with homemade mixes for cookies or bread or seasonings will appeal especially to those who like to do kitchen crafts. In short, The Perfect Basket gives both seasoned and novice gift-givers everything you need to create spectacular thematic gifts for everyone on your list!

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Diane Phillips is the author of several cookbooks, including The Soup Mix Gourmet and The Perfect Mix. She teaches at cooking schools around the country, and her popular "do-ahead" holiday menu classes are usually sold out. Diane has another new book out this fall called Perfect Party Food: All the Recipes and Tips You Need For Stress-Free Entertaining, from the Diva of Do-Ahead.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Harvard Common Press (September 5, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1558322949
  • ISBN-13: 978-1558322943
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,451 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars NOT about statring a business!! For personal use only., February 25, 2006
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Maybe I didn't read the editorial comments correctly before I ordered this book, but it is not what I wanted.

I was looking for information about starting a gift basket *business*. This book does not cover that topic.

It is a very nice book about making baskets as gifts for friends, neighbors, teachers, service people, etc.

There are some full-color pictures, though not of every basket idea. The resource list is strictly retail. Recipes are included for basket items, a no-no when you're selling baskets unless you have a licensed commercial kitchen.

So, while the book might jump-start your brain for basket ideas as gifts, it is not a business book.

My problem, not the book's.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Expand Your Gift Ideas with The Perfect Basket, December 2, 2005
I discovered this from a glowing review in the Orlando Sentinel. The ideas for baskets seem easy to assemble with the contents listed. Expand your thinking beyond the simple basket to filling other containers (soup tureens, salad bowls, ice buckets, colanders, etc.).
Think of all the occasions you can use these ideas; house warmings, holidays, birthdays, etc.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One homemade gift basket pays for this book!, June 1, 2006
The ideas, recipes, and photos in this book are inspiring. If you make just one pretty basket to give as a gift, the book pays for itself. I also like the idea of baskets with bathroom goodies in them. If I have company, I set one of these out in the bathroom for our house guests.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Baket Review
This is one of many books that I ordered at the same time and it really has wonderful information on creating baskets and really helped me think outside the box when it comes to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Martin

2.0 out of 5 stars Combination of author's previous books, for the most part
This book is roughly about 75% of the info contained in two of the author's other books "The Perfect Mix" and "The Perfect Basket", with some photos added (the other two books... Read more
Published 11 months ago by ReadNReVu

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Basket
This book has a lot of good ideas and is well photographed. It will make a good addition to a home based basket business library You always need more ideas.
Published on February 22, 2008 by Diane Shaner

3.0 out of 5 stars Some interesting ideas
If you are a cook (or an aspiring cook) who wants to do some gift baskets for friends and family, this is a good book for you. Read more
Published on August 31, 2007 by Barbara

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Creative Resource
I really like this book, with all the wonderful ideas for gift baskets. Even thought her basket ideas are adorable, I actually like the mix recipes best. Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by Shawnee H

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