3 Hostess gift ideas...organic, of course

November 13, 11:05 AMOrganic Food ExaminerNatalie Rotunda

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If you plan to celebrate Thanksgiving Day at someone else's home, consider saying 'thanks for inviting me' by bringing your hostess a gift she'll be sure to enjoy. 

When I was a young married gal, my husband and I liked doing things with a couple with children around the same ages as ours. One of the customs they'd brought with them to their new home in the U.S. from their Scottish homeland is one I've embraced, as well. Each time they had dinner at our home---one of them was for Thanksgiving---Sheila brought a little food gift. The first time she handed me the gift, I wasn't sure why. She chuckled and said, "It's a hostess gift, something I hope you'll enjoy." It was a delightful gesture, and I share that story whenever I can to friends who may be invited to enjoy a meal with their friends. 

Since there really aren't any 'rules' to follow, there are a couple of common-sense guidelines that will insure that you pick out just the right one: Know a little something about what your hostess likes, and don't spend a lot (some might feel guilty at accepting a pricey gift).

Here are some ideas I'd be pleased to give:

(1) One pound of organic coffee. Most stores have a coffee grinder so the coffee is ready to brew.

(2) An assortment of organic tea if your friend doesn't drink coffee.

(3) An assortment of organic chocolate bars. The brand I like best is Divine Chocolate, a fair trade company who produces delicious, high-quality chocolate