Things You'll Need:
- Cheese
- Wine
- Garnishes
- Wooden basket
- Filling
- Cheese knife
- Cellophane wrap
- Ribbon
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Step 1
Start by choosing the wine on which you would like to center the basket. Sometimes it is good to choose a white wine and a red wine or maybe two of each depending on how many people will be attending. Usually three or four bottles is the maximum for this gift.
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Step 2
Go to your local craft store and choose a gift basket for this wine and cheese creation. It should be strong enough to hold the wine bottles and cheese. It is best to choose wooden baskets as they provide a solid bottom.
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Step 3
Buy the filling for your basket. Filling is a nice touch when it comes to building the basket. Choose a color that goes with the season or holiday.
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Step 4
Go to your local deli and choose the cheese you want. Choose a variety of cheeses, including Swiss, cheddar, smoked, or gorgonzola. Buy some crackers, too.
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Step 5
Add garnishes, such as a bottle of olives, pickles or canned oysters. You could buy fruit for the basket, as long as you are making this creation right before you go to the party.
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Step 6
Place the filling in the basket first, followed by the wine bottles, the cheese and the garnishes. Decorate with sparkles or ribbons. Don't forget a classy cheese knife.
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Step 7
Use cellophane to wrap the gift basket. Cut a piece big enough to wrap the entire basket and leave at least a 5-inch frill above the basket. Tie it with a ribbon.
