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Gentlemen, if you do something that truly infuriates your lady, there are three classic approaches you can take to show just how sorry you are: flowers (at times much too predictable), jewelry (at times much to expensive), and chocolate (much too perfect).

This 7" by 13" basket comes stuffed with 8 pieces of Gold Ballotin in milk, dark and white chocolate, 8 pieces of Signature Truffles in milk and dark chocolate, 12 Signature Biscuits with milk chocolate, 12 servings of Dark Chocolate Truffle Hot Cocoa, Chocoiste Milk Chocolate Strawberries, Chocoiste Dark Chocolate Almonds, Chocoiste Solid Dark Chocolate Bar, and Chocoiste Almond Toffee Caramel Bar.

That's more than enough to make up for whatever you did. And best of all you can have it delivered right to your doorstep the day after you did whatever it is that you did. Addressing these things sooner rather than later is always best;) Check price and availability at All About Gifts and Baskets.

Putting together a party, especially one that involves guests numbering in the double digits can be a lot of work. So why not ease some of your stress and save some of your time by having someone else take care of the appetizers for you?

These gourmet appetizers have been chef-prepared and include seafood, vegetarian, beef, and poultry - all of which can be ready to put on out for your guests to enjoy in less than 10 minutes.

This gift box has 162 pieces, that's enough for a generous serving for 10 or 11 people. The Party-in-a-Box comes with 10 Lobster Scampi Puffs, 12 Mini Maryland Crab Cakes, 12 Scallops Wrapped in Bacon (shown above), 12 French Onion Bread Boules, 10 Spinach & Artichoke Tarts, 8 Thai Curry Samosas, 12 Mini Quiches, 12 Brie & Raspberry Stars, 6 Duck Springrolls, 12 Spanakopita, 8 Morrocan Lamb Skewer, 8 Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Sirlon Skewers, 24 servings of Artichoke Parmesan Tapenade with French Baguette, and 24 servings of Tomato Basil Bruschetta Topping with French Baguette. How can you resist?

Check price and availability at Artiko.

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The great thing about warm summer weather is that you can indulge in a little al fresco dining. The bad thing about  warm summer weather is that it's hard to keep food that needs to be chilled cool while you indulge in a little al fresco dining.

It's hard enough being the host or hostess without having to worry about running things to and from the fridge, but this colling tray will let you spend a lot more time with your guests enjoying yourself. All you do is freeze the removable ice mat and place it in the stainless-steel base to keep your meat fresh while you're grill warms up, or keep your cold dishes cool for your guests to nibble on. The lid helps keep the cool air in, and also keeps the bugs out.

"Just chill the removable ice mat in the freezer for 8 hours, then place it inside the stainless-steel base. With the lid in place your food will stay cool and fresh, and free from flying insects, too."

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

It's time to make sure that the grill master in your life is properly equipped for the summer grilling season. The set comes in a wood-veneer and aluminum carrying case with a clear acrylic lid and faux leather interior with elastic-reinforced hook and loop closures to keep tools secured.

The barbecue tools all have handles of resin-stabilized wood and large eyelets for hanging on hooks. The set includes an extra large stainless steel spatula with serrated edge and built-in bottle opener, tongs, a barbecue fork, and even a two-sided seasoning wand with lids that can be filled with salt, pepper, or herbs.

"Each Fuego Premium Four Piece BBQ Set includes one stainless steel spatula with serrated edge and built-in bottle opener, one stainless steel BBQ fork, one pair of stainless steel tongs, and one two-sided seasoning wand with lids enclosed in a wood veneer and aluminum carrying case with handle by Picnic Time. 20.25" x 10.75" x 2.75"."

Check price and availability at Cybercucina.

Oregon Jams is a family owned and operated enterprise that creates homemade jams from the fruits they grow on their farm and in the wild. All of their products, including this Wild BlueBerry Jam are made from original recipes that have no coloring agent, preservatives, corn syrup, or other fillers.

Oregon Jams is best known for it blueberries and wild blackberries. This 25 oz jar of jam comes in a cute French crock, with it's own serving spoon.

"* French Crock jar
* Made in small batches (18 jars) to maintain quality
* Homemade
* The Blueberries are handpicked from our 2 acres of crop"

Check price and availability at Amazon.

How about trying something different at your next get together? Everyone will remember the fun they had at your place if you serve them this Amore Chocolate Pizza.

That's right, some wonderful brilliant person thought of combining two of the best foods on the planet, pizza and chocolate. An x 8" diameter airy crust is covered in milk and white chocolate, nuts, and cherries. Have it for dessert or even dinner, it is pizza after all.

"The decadent Amore Chocolate Pizza is a completely original gift that will be long remembered. It's for someone who can't say "no." to chocolate. But I guess that's almost anybody."

Check price and availability at Amazon.

If you're really hoping to impress your guests at you next get together, or if you'd just like to treat yourself (you know you deserve it) order these twenty bite-sized pastries from The Wisconsin Cheeseman.

The platter features Kataifi Rolls, Pecan Queens, Chocolate Almond Rolls, Classic Triangles, and Almond and Nut Tarts. That's over a pound of honey-drenched deliciousness.

Check price and availability at The Wisconsin Cheeseman.

No more ordering in, now you can make your own Asian delicacies at home. This Asian Fusion Gift Set comes with 2 Asian Rices, Siam Jasmine and Emperor's Chinese Black; Thai Garden and Mongolian Ginger BBQ spices; and Pan Asian Zing Dryglaze, a combination of traditional Asian flavors of ginger and wasabi with orange and demerara sugar.

This would make a great house warming gift, or a thoughtful gift for any amateur chef.

Check price and availability at My Secret Pantry.           

With the Sushi Magic sushi molds, you'll be making sushi like a pro in no time at all. i Forget about awkward bamboo rolling mats, and infuriating cling film.

The Sushi Magic Sushi Maker will let you master all the techniques, recipes, and secrets you need to know  to make a wide variety of sushi.

Check price and availability at Asian Food Grocer.

These snowflake-shaped cookies are a wonderful way to send best wishes this Christmas for that hard to buy for someone.

These festively decorated cookies look so pretty it's almost a shame to eat them..almost.

Check price and availability at Gourmet Cookie Bouquets.