On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:36:30 -0600, Omelet >
wrote:

>My mom and I often purchased stuff we would not ordinarily eat during
>the year, due to price or quality, but we knew the recipient would like
>it.
>
>Such items included canned meats such as Underwood canned ham and roast
>beef spreads, usually along with a gourmet cracker package.
>
>Lindt's dark chocolate truffles and chocolate oranges are also common
>fare.
>
>Any other ideas?

Packets of hot chocolate of various flavors; mint, raspberry, etc.
They go over well on Christmas morn. Individual teabags. Tiny jars
of jam or marmalade.

Best -- Terry