Our Favorite Birthday Gifts for the Epicurious

When in doubt, stick with a classic gift. The Deluxe Birthday Basket features a variety of treats crafted in the Harry & David Candy Kitchen (no, it's not made from candy, silly), including a delicious chocolate swirl cake, confetti Moose Munch popcorn, and premium pears. Fruit alliterations aside, this collection of goodies comes packed in a festive woven straw basket and will delight any recipient.

Do they prefer salty snacks over sweets? This woven chipwood picnic basket comes with three-seed crackers, Thuringer summer sausage (which may or may not have something to do with the season), peanut butter pretzels, and Royal Verano Pears. The birthday boy or girl may want to eat everything themselves, but convince them it's the perfect gift to take to the beach or the park and enjoy with their loved ones.

What's better than stopping by the bakery for a sweet treat on their special day? The whole bakery delivered right to their door! Though if you eat this entire tray, you should probably go for a walk, but not to the bakery. This Signature Bakery Tray is a sugar rush to the max, with six kinds of cookies, mouthwatering baklava, and even a pineapple macadamia nut cake. There are enough treats in this bakery gift to feed a party or to spread them out over multiple days to keep the celebration going.

If there was ever a time for somebody to eat their words, it's when the birthday boy or girl unwraps these beauties. Titilate their taste buds with plump, perfectly ripe and juicy strawberries that are hand-dipped in sinful Belgian dark chocolate, which may be considered the finest chocolate in the world! There's only one way to find out. Sure, flying to Belgium is one way. But, sending these to a loved one is a much cheaper way.