Our Favorite Birthday Gifts for the Epicurious

There are two things in life that we all have in common: we all have birthdays and we all eat. So why not combine the two and give the perfect birthday gift in the form of gourmet food! If your dad loves salty snacks or you need a cake to feed a whole party (or just yourself, should the mood strike), this list has gastronomical gifts for everyone — from birthday gift baskets and baked treats to sweets and snacks, and fresh fruit. Some gifts even come with wine!

Deluxe Birthday Basket

When in doubt, stick with a classic gift. This 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.

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Picnic Basket Gift

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.

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Signature Bakery Tray

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 whole 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.

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Happy Birthday Wishes™ Artisan Belgian Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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 gourmet 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 a much cheaper way is to send these to a loved one.

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Ultimate Charcuterie and Cheese Collection

Every charcuterie lover will thank you when they open this Ultimate Charcuterie and Cheese Collection. It comes with not one, not two, not even three, but four different kinds of meats and cheeses...each!

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Tower of Chocolates

If a gift is called something that rhymes with the word "power," it will create powerful emotions when received and enjoyed. The four-tiered Tower of Chocolates is perfect for, well any chocolate lover. Milk chocolate mini mints and milk chocolate-covered cherries are packed with Moose Munch. The pièce de résistance is the chocolate truffles that come in four flavors: raspberry, coffee, milk, and dark chocolate.

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Chocolate Birthday Cake

Everyone knows the most memorable celebrations end with the perfect chocolate cake. Made with rich dark chocolate, this birthday cake is split into two decadent layers with a chocolate cocoa cream cheese filling. Hand-decorated cream cheese frosting and confetti sprinkles top it off. Don't be shy about topping your slice off with a scoop of ice cream.