Article: Food and wine gift package is made to order for holidays

Gift packages of food and wine can make dramatic yet practical holiday gifts. And if you hate facing crowds at stores, you can shop from home. Send for catalogs, order the gifts by phone, charge them on a credit card, and have them delivered almost anywhere in or out of the country. Many catalog businesses will even let you customize your food and wine gift to suit your recipient. The catch is that you must plan in advance to ensure arrival before the holidays.

"We're the originators of wine and spirit purchases by credit card over the phone," said Irving Lipman, president of National Gift Services in Phoenix. Along with wine or spirits, gift baskets can include luxury items such as ...

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