When sending the basket to anyone be sure to consider the number of people that would eat from it. It makes no sense to choose large portions of food if the basket is only to serve a couple of people. Knowing how many people you are send the gourmet food helps in deciding the size of the basket that would be required. At the same time, it is best that the basket is filled to the brim so that it looks over-filled. A smaller basket can achieve this with perfection. After you know the size of the basket, decide on the color that is most appropriate.

Once you have managed to select the basket, you now have to fill it with gourmet food. Although not considered as part of the gourmet food course, you could also decide to include beverages in the gourmet food basket. There are many herbal teas that are very popular today. A nice complement to the beverage is cheese. Since cheese is available in many different shapes and sizes, you have a wide range to choose from. Just make sure that you choose an expensive type of cheese and not the regular kind obtained from the nearest grocery store.

since gourmet foods usually have a French taste, it is imperative that you also include certain French foods such as foie gras and sauternes. Try to add your own distinct touch to the design of the gourmet food basket so that it looks attractive to the recipient.

One of the most popular gourmet foods is that of smoked salmon as not only does it taste wonderful in nearly every variation, but it can also give off a buttery taste. A variation of this salmon is the Norwegian version that has a stronger and smokier flavor. Made by Norwegians, this smoked salmon has a thick mixture of salt and sugar that together with hand carved pieces of the salmon are slowly smoked. This results in the salmon having a salty, smoky flavor.

Another variation is the Hot Smoked Norwegian Salmon that provides a texture which can easily melt in one’s mouth. Unlike the Norwegian Smoked Salmon, the Hot Smoked Salmon can be served either as the main course or as an appetizer as it is much thicker and less smoky.

The Scottish variation of this gourmet food is the Scottish Smoked Salmon which is much smoother, delicate and tender to eat. This variation of the Smoked Salmon is orange-pink in color and extremely delicious to taste.

One of the most favorite of all gourmet foods is the Gravadlax Scottish Salmon that one can usually find in stores. In fact, it has made its way from Scotland to become a delicacy all around the world. Since it is marinated in a mix of salt, sugar, and dill food lovers can experience unparalleled and rich flavor.