Easter is upon us with rites of spring passage, religious ceremonies and as with all significant holidays, great food. If you’re looking for an Easter food gift to treat yourself or to gift a friend or family member, GourmetStation has the answer; an Easter brunch for two.

This delicious offering features a lean, smoked ham with honey glaze. The ham generously serves two (left-overs guaranteed) Also included are six handmade appetizers, creamy spinach with artichokes and sweet potatoes. For dessert enjoy coconut cream cheesecake and Numi organic tea. Delicious.

The price for this delicious Easter food gift is $79.99 with 50% off shipping. Complimentary gift packaging and lovely MP3 music are part of this and all food gifts at GourmetStation. Oh, almost forgot; somewhere in the package are hidden “Peeps” candy – for the kid in all of us. Happy Easter!

and maybe just a little frugal this year!

1. Shop early, or late for your gifts. Buying your gifts in November (or before) can save you a very significant sum. Many stores will have sales on at this time. Or if you have the nerve, shop on the last day or two before Christmas. You will often find bargains at this time as merchants try to boost their sales and move Christmas stock.
2. If you’re really canny, buy next year’s Christmas decorations and cards immediately after Christmas. You will find some incredible bargains at this time!
3. If you have the flexibility in your choice of menu, buy some of your groceries on Christmas Eve afternoon. You will find perishable foods at huge discounts. 
4. Think about using less expensive cuts of meat and slow roast them for extra tenderness. One of my favorites which often appears on my Christmas menu is slow roasted shoulder of pork. And although I am a great advocate of using fresh food whenever possible, do compare the difference in price between a frozen turkey and a fresh one. This year especially, you will find that frozen is a good deal cheaper. And if you brine the turkey first, no one will ever know the difference!
5. Don’t waste any unused food. Once it is cold, cling wrap and refrigerate. Be inventive with it over the holiday period and use it for making derivative dishes.
6. If you have the skill and time, try making some of your own gifts along with the Christmas cards too. Home made foods are always particularly well received. Not only is this very satisfying, but it can also be great fun for the kids!
7. Rather than buying new, dig out last years Christmas decorations and just freshen them up. Again, making some of them yourself along with the kids can be great fun.
8. Encourage some well chosen guests to prepare certain dishes and bring them along. Not only does this help share the cost, but it also means that you will have less to do!
9. And of course, a Christmas celebration without the odd drink or two is unthinkable! If it’s not a formal occasion, encourage your guests to bring a bottle, or two! And don’t be tempted into buying expensive champagne and fine wines when a good bottle of Cava or mid-range popular wine is just as acceptable. And keep plenty of soft drinks available which always helps a limited stock to go a lot further!
10. Set yourself a budget – and stick to it! Don’t be tempted to be over extravagant and don’t buy huge quantities of food that will never get eaten.

But also don’t forget that Christmas comes but once a year, and it is such a special celebration, that I believe that it’s worth making that little bit of extra effort, and perhaps enjoy a few small extravagances that won’t break the bank!

So wherever you are this festive period, I wish you good health, peace and prosperity……..and above all,  a very Happy Christmas!

If you would like a few more useful tips for making the most of Christmas, do please take a moment or two to check out my Christmas Newsletter.

These top picks are based upon past popularity and repeat popularity:

Dinner of the Month– Gourmet dinners for two from Parisian, Tuscan, Cajun, Fusion & Americana menus. Programs for 3 &4 course Meal of the Month for 3, 6, 9 & 12 months. 15% off sale now.

Dining Gift Certificates– Gourmet dinners for two from Parisian, Tuscan, Cajun, Fusion & Americana menus. 3& 4 course gourmet meals delivered in complimentary gift packaging. Food Gift Certificates never expire. 10% off sale now.

Other upscale Food Gifts may be found at GourmetStation – Fine Dining Delivered. Happy holidays & bon appetit!

It’s hard to believe but we received our first order for a Christmas dinner gift this week. That’s right; for delivery December 24, 2008. Actually I’ve been thinking about our holiday menus and what items we might promote that would represent the best value given the needs of our patrons, the economy, etc. The winner?

GourmetStation’s Dinner of the Month programs. We offer programs for 3 & 4 course Dinner Gifts delivered each month for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. Just who receives these luxurious Food Gifts? Most of the time the Dinner Club gifts are for seniors and retired parents – people who have lived a wonderful life, received many gifts and find that restaurant quality food at home at this point is a real treat.

The Meal of the Month program also gives GourmetStation employees a chance to really get to know our patrons as they call in monthly to give us their desired menu. Our Meal Club programs offer the option of placing the order online or phoning us at our Atlanta based fulfillment center. What’s different about our Meal Clubs is that we never force ship an order and we never expire a certificate. Our patrons may wish to skip a month because of travel or other obligations and that’s fine. We believe that our Meal of the Month Club offers the most flexibility and most importantly the most delicious cuisine.

We also offer other Food of the Month programs including Soup of the Month and Dessert of the Month for sweet lovers. Bon appetit!

GourmetStation, the leading national merchant for gourmet dinner gifts, upscale gourmet meals and fine food gifts, announced the introduction of their new Americana menu for Father's Day 2008.

(PRWEB) May 30, 2008 -- Gourmet dinner gifts are not just for Moms these days. With Father's Day just around the corner, GourmetStation has been busy developing it's 2nd Americana menu designed for Dads and the gentlemen of the household.

This brand new Americana 3 course dinner for two features handmade appetizers such as gorgonzola puffs and artichoke and parmesan bites. Four new entrees from field and stream have been developed starting with lamb top sirloin in apricot sauce, lemon dill baked salmon, beef tips in burgundy wine sauce and Dutch Pennsylvania stuffed chicken. The gourmet dinner gift is topped off with another new item, apple spice cheesecake. The Father's Day gift is priced at $69.99 plus free 2nd day shipping.

"After the huge success of our first Americana dinner gift in 2007, we knew we must develop more menus that would appeal to men" says Donna Lynes-Miller, founder and President of GourmetStation, " We thoroughly enjoyed developing this new Americana menu just in time for Father's Day 2008" Lynes-Miller went on to comment.

About GourmetStation - www.gourmetstation.com
GourmetStation delivers a delicious in-home dining experience complete with the flavor of travel to an exciting cultural destination. The online retailer offers the unique opportunity to give or receive a unique gourmet food gifts to mark a life-cycle occasion or just to take a night off from cooking. GourmetStation offers multiple regional menu options including Parisian, Tuscan, Cajun, Fusion, Americana as well a Romance menu and seasonal menus like Thanksgiving dinner delivered, Christmas dinner delivered, and Valentine dinner delivered. The wide variety of destination themed food gifts is designed to spark the imagination of both the giver and receiver. Each chef-inspired gourmet dinner is intended to provide a dining experience similar to that of its regional inspiration.

Internationally themed three and four course gourmet meals, and soup gifts are delivered anywhere in the United States. Deep-chilled gourmet dinners and gourmet soups require only 30 minutes preparation. Some dinner gifts include European blend coffee or organic tea, after-dinner candy, floating candle and matches. Prices for gourmet dinner gifts and soup gifts start at $49.99 plus shipping. Gourmet gift certificates, including Dinner of the Month certificates, Dessert of the Month certificates and Soup of the Month certificates are ideal for birthdays and anniversaries. For more information, visit www.GourmetStation.com or call 1-888-944-9794.

In the early days of GourmetStation it seemed that most of our dinner gifts were sent to the ladies of the household…especially on special occasions like Mother’s Day. After all, the ladies of the house have cooked for many of us for many years. Then one day someone suggested that GourmetStation needed more “guy food.” In concept “guy food” seemed like a good idea, but how to make meat and potatoes gourmet was the big challenge.

2007 was a year filled with new product development…a whole new menu line was designed for….well, “guys.” Since other GourmetStation menus center around exotic regions known for their cuisine, we decided to develop the new menu around authentic American cuisine. The first attempt was Father’s Day 2007 - our Americana 4 course dinner gift for two and it was an immediate success. We selected New England clam chowder and rustic beef & mushroom soup for starters. While the Big Sky Beef Ribs and Glazed Pork Chops are the most popular entrees, many of our new male gift recipients ventured to try Pecan Encrusted Trout and Manchester Quail.

So how do we top the success of the Father’s Day 2007 Americana menu? With an all new Father’s Day 2008 Americana Menu – 3 delicious courses featuring 4 new entrees, a new dessert and free shipping. Chef’s pick for this delicious menu is below. If you have one of those Dad’s who has it all and you’re seeking a unique experience, give Dad dinners from field, sky & steam – true Americana fare.

Chef’s Pick – New Father’s Day 2008 Americana Menu

Handmade Appetizers: Gorgonzola & Cranberry Pastry & Artichoke Hearts
Entrée 1: Beef Tips - Tender beef slow cooked in a rich burgundy wine sauce
Entrée 2: Lemon Dill Salmon - Generous salmon fillet with beurre blanc dill sauce
Dessert: Apple Spice Cheesecake

GourmetStation is your trusted merchant for food gifts for Father's Day including gourmet dinner gifts, meals delivered and a line up of Father's Day gift certificates that allow Dad to select his favorite menu and convenient delivery location.

(PRWEB) April 18, 2008 -- With Mother's Day rapidly approaching, busy
shoppers are seeking more unique gifts and many shoppers are turning to
experiential gifts for Mom. Gourmet dinner gift merchant, GourmetStation,
believes their gourmet dinners and meals delivered are the answer for
contemporary Mother's Day gift giving. For Mom's who have everything and
wish to experience international cuisine, A Taste of Tuscany Brunch
delivered featuring 3 delicious courses, free shipping and gift-wrap plus 4
complimentary gifts is an exquisite solution. In addition to brunch and
other gourmet dinners delivered, the company is offering a Mother's Day
dinner gift certificate for Mom's that wish to select their own menu and
convenient delivery date.

A Taste of Tuscany 3 course brunch delivered includes Kalamata tarts,
sundried tomato in phyllo pastry, chicken Saltimboca with oven roasted
veggies, baked salmon with Alfredo sauce and chocolate biscotti cheesecake.
The brunch generously serves two and is priced at $79.99 plus free shipping.
Free gift-wrap sets the stage and the Tuscan food experience includes four
complimentary gifts: Mother's Day poem written by A Gift of Poetry for
GourmetStation, white rose floating candle, mint tea and cherry caramel
truffles, a sampling of a new dessert gift by French Kiss desserts.

"Our goal this year was to make A Taste of Tuscany brunch menu as authentic
as possible providing a true Italian experience" says Donna Lynes-Miller,
founder and President of GourmetStation, "We also enjoyed selecting the four
complimentary gifts" Lynes-Miller went on to comment, "and we're pleased to
include as one of the gifts cherry caramel truffles, a sampling of a new
dessert gift by French Kiss desserts."

About GourmetStation
GourmetStation delivers a delicious in-home dining experience complete with
the flavor of travel to an exciting cultural destination. The online
retailer offers the unique opportunity to give or receive a unique gourmet
food gift to mark a life-cycle occasion or just to take a night off from
cooking. GourmetStation offers multiple regional menu options including
Parisian, Tuscan, Cajun, Fusion, Americana as well a Romance menu and
seasonal menus like Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine
dinners delivered. The wide variety of destination themed food gifts is
designed to spark the imagination of both the giver and receiver. Each
chef-inspired dinner is intended to provide a dining experience similar to
that of its regional inspiration.

Internationally themed three and four course gourmet meals are delivered
anywhere in the United States. Deep-chilled gourmet dinners require only 30
minutes preparation include European blend coffee or organic tea,
after-dinner candy, floating candle and matches. Prices for multi-course
dinners for two range from $49.99 to $89.99. Gourmet gift certificates,
including Dinner of the Month certificates, are ideal for birthdays and
anniversaries. For more information, visit GourmetStation.com or call
1-888-944-9794.

Contact Information:
Donna Lynes-Miller
Founder & President

We're all so busy. Sometimes I ask myself - busy doing what? Are we really focusing on the important things in life like our relationships? Events like Mother's Day and Father's Day give us a chance to pause and think about what's important - family, friends & loved ones.

Taking Mom out for a meal is tradition - especially brunch; after church perhaps. But that's not always possible if we live in one region and Mom lives in another. That's where GourmetStation comes in. We can do the next best thing to taking Mom out for brunch - we can send brunch to Mom.

For all the times she cooked for us....this year our Mother's Day brunch is focusing on a region where family is top priority - Italy....A Taste of Tuscany Mother's Day Brunch For Two delivered anywhere. All Mom has to do is heat and serve - a process taking no more than 30 minutes or so. The Mother's Day brunch menu is exquisite...one she will truly enjoy.

Mother's Day Brunch - A Taste of Tuscany Brunch For Two

Appetizers: Kalamata Tarts & Sundried Tomato in Phyllo Pastry

Entree 1: Chicken Saltimboca with Tuscan Veggies

Entree 2: Baked Salmon with Alfredo Sauce

Dessert: Chocolate Biscotti Cheesecake

Free Shipping & Free Gift Wrap

4 Complimentary Gifts:

Mother's Day Poem, White Rose Floating Candle, Mint Tea, Cherry Caramel Truffles

The offering is $79.99 and shipping is free. So if you can't take Mom to brunch this Mother's Day, do the next best thing - let GourmetStation send A Taste of Tuscany Brunch For Two - right to Mom.

Easter is early this year. That’s right – Easter is on March 23^rd – Sunday. So what plans do you have? There are three things I remember about Easter as a child. The first is obviously a new frock to wear to church – something made of light pastel fabric; maybe a lavender Swiss dot. Second are flowers sprouting up everywhere including Easter lilies. And last is food….the glue that binds most all families together on special occasions like Easter.

If you want to reach out to someone this Easter – someone that you love, you miss, or you just want to connect with, GourmetStation has an Easter food gift just for you and your special recipient…a 3 course Easter brunch delivered. The menu is traditional to the core featuring a 1.5-pound honey glazed ham (left overs guaranteed). The brunch includes six handmade appetizers, smoked ham (96% fat free) with a homemade honey brown-sugar glaze, creamy spinach and southern style sweet potatoes. Dessert is luscious vanilla coconut cheesecake and the event is concluded with Numi organic mint tea. This food gift is light, delicious and a gift they will always remember.

As with all dinner gifts from GourmetStation, the brunch is shipped in elegant free gift packaging and to save 50% off 2^nd day shipping, just enter Easter08 in promo code box at online checkout. Happy Easter!