I need help finding a good primal gift for my stepmom!
fogartyseanp
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Alright, so I am a lifelong vegan. My parents raised me strictly vegetarian and I have no idea how to cook meat or anything. My father married this woman (whom I certainly like!) and she is NOT vegan! In fact, she eats no grains and a heck-ton of meat and dairy. (She even cooks with lard and tallow!)
I hope this all sounds familiar to you guys! I am used to getting my parents small, practical gifts or classy (always organic for my dad) treats. I was at the co-op the other day looking for things to buy them and I realized I had no idea what they would want. My usual gift bags full of chocolate and local truffles weren't going to work....
What would you all love to receive as a gift that would be a treat, and perhaps a delicacy? Please just no meat, I have no idea how to be choosy in that regard. Normally they ask for an appliance or something, but they just refurbished their new house :-)
Thank you!
I hope this all sounds familiar to you guys! I am used to getting my parents small, practical gifts or classy (always organic for my dad) treats. I was at the co-op the other day looking for things to buy them and I realized I had no idea what they would want. My usual gift bags full of chocolate and local truffles weren't going to work....
What would you all love to receive as a gift that would be a treat, and perhaps a delicacy? Please just no meat, I have no idea how to be choosy in that regard. Normally they ask for an appliance or something, but they just refurbished their new house :-)
Thank you!
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Very difficult not knowing her.
But for example, I am not strict and would happily enjoy some locally produced cheese, or some soy free choc, I'll happily eat a nice relish (not on a daily basis, but lovely as a present). I don't get why they wouldn't appreciate some really good choc? I really try not to eat cheap/milk choc, but relish dark dark good choc. Some nice wine - not something I drink very often, but I'd rather drink something nice. For me a good Bordeaux or Rjoica.
What about a cookery book? I would thank someone for that. Here are some I've been considering
http://www.amazon.com/Well-Fed-Paleo-Recipes-People-ebook/dp/B0083LX1EU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1387579984&sr=8-4&keywords=paleo
http://www.amazon.com/Nom-Paleo-Food-Humans-ebook/dp/B00GA4L9AA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1387579984&sr=8-5&keywords=paleo
http://www.amazon.com/Well-Fed-Paleo-Recipes-People/dp/0989487504/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1387579984&sr=8-13&keywords=paleo
A really good knife?
Voucher for a local restaurant that fits in with the sort of food they eat?
What about a collection of spices/herbs? I've received herb baskets before and often treat myself to new spices.
Does it have to be around food? Us women often like very nice toiletries - now you need to know someone close to her to know what's acceptable. That doesn't really work if you're trying to buy them a gift as a couple.
Candles - I like soy/bee wax ones, but don't really like using ones from petrochemical industry. But many seem to like Yanky candles.0 -
How about a really nice bottle of olive oil and a bottle of balsamic vinegar?0
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