If you ever travel to New Mexico, you must try a piñon roll (or three) from Buffett’s Candies in Albuquerque. Followed, of course, by their green chile cheese popcorn, piñon brittle, a Pecañero—and, really, anything else you can get your hands on. These specific items are unique to Buffett’s Candies and showcase the flavors of New Mexico.
During a Candy Clinic presentation, Patty Buffett of Buffett’s Candies shared that they bundle products that incorporate the flavors and ingredients of their state in a basket shaped like New Mexico. Buffett’s Candies sources their basket from WeaveCrafters of Texas—which makes handmade baskets in the shape of all 50 states and are highly recommended.
In addition to Buffett’s Candies,
other RCI members show their state pride with these unique gift baskets.
Buffett’s Candies: New Mexico
Basket
Described as “the best of New
Mexico all in one basket,” Buffett’s fills their basket with some of their most
popular items. If there’s any question where this basket came from (and we
highly doubt there is), the large moulded chocolate in the shape of New Mexico clears that
up quickly…and couldn’t taste sweeter.
Hilliard’s Chocolates: MassaCHEWsetts
Basket
We love a good play on words, so Hilliard’s Chocolates pretty much had our attention at “MassaCHEWsetts!” Cued up as “the perfect gift basket for your out of town guests,” this basket is loaded with colorful salt water taffy (if you didn’t get the play on words before, hopefully now you have), a chocolate lobster, Boston Baked Beans and more coastal delights.
Winans Chocolates + Coffees: Celebrate
Ohio Basket
What’s not to celebrate when your state is known for the buckeye!? In addition to some of their other signature products, including a moulded chocolate in the shape of Ohio, this gift basket is wrapped in cello, tied with a festive ribbon and accompanied with a greeting card.
These state-shaped gift baskets make great souvenirs, corporate and holiday gifts. If you love your state and you're proud to show it, why not show your state pride with a gift basket?
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