Edible Gifts for an 18 Year Old

A delicious birthday dinner is a great gift.

As a general rule, the 18-year-old is a bottomless pit. The gift of food will put a stop to his stomach growl and a smile on his face. An after-school hamburger and french fries will hit the spot. If she is watching her weight, a beautiful assortment of fresh fruit or cut fruit will provide the necessary fuel and keep the calorie count low. The 18-year-old with an unquenchable sweet tooth might go for an assortment of candy or a traditional or unique birthday cake.

Edible Arrangement

Give sweets for the sweet.

Surprise her with a gift that will go easier on her waistline than a trip to the pizza buffet. Select a store-bought edible gift arrangement with a variety of fruits or make your own arrangement. Give an assortment of luscious whole fruits arranged in a large bowl. Select a container that speaks to the personality of the 18-year-old.

Candy

Fill your basket at a candy store.

A candy gift basket is ideal for an 18-year-old with a sweet tooth. Give him a candy gift basket, fish bowl or ceramic basketball stuffed with his favorite chocolate bars or candies. If creativity is not your thing, ready-made or made-to-order candy gift baskets are available for less $50 and can include a range gourmet candies to gummy candies. If she likes fruit and chocolate, a box of chocolate-dipped strawberries is a celebration itself.

Cake

Design your own cake.

Celebrate his birthday with a custom birthday cake. If he is a basketball player, give him a birthday cake in the form of a basketball. If she has a favorite pet poodle, give her a birthday cake in the shape of a poodle. Be creative in the design of your cake. Choose her favorite cake flavor and icing and colors. If your baking skills are not up to the challenge, enlist the help of a professional baker.

Fast-food Gift Certificates and Gift Cards

Fast food is fast energy.

Fast food is a just another food group for many 18-year-old guys and girls. Whether it is to fuel football practice or as a snack between school and a study date, fast food will satisfy the energy deficit. Help to sustain him during football practice or help her focus during her study session. Give the teen a collection of fast-food certificates or gift card to an area restaurant. Certificates or a gift card will allow the teens to satisfy the after-school hunger monster without having to shell out cash.

References

• Edible Arrangements
• CandyBaskets.com: Sweet Gifts with a Twist

Resources

• Merry's Custom Cake Menus