Holiday Gift Guide Digest Volume 2-Gourmet Goodies

Gourmet yummies are a perfect gift for a host, a co-worker or simply the difficult-to-buy type with a sweet (or savory) tooth. Here are a few great foodie gifts this season to give this season:

Vosges Haut Chocolat calls this a "sensory journey in chocolate". It's a dreamy gift for the chocolate lover or the music lover. Each box includes a booklet tracing the historical significance of 12 musical eras, 12 chocolate truffles, each incorporating popular ingredients of the era, and a CD featuring 12 songs from African American artists that influenced America's musical roots.




($75, www.vosgeschocolate.com)

For the tea lover, try a set of blooming loose teas from eco-concious site, Viva Terra. Available in sets of 6 or 12 and presented in an elegant wood presentation box.

($105-$135, www.vivaterra.com)

The oversized tin of popcorn was once a dreaded gift. Not anymore, thanks to Dale & Thomas.

Available in three flavor combinations, including Twice-As-Nice Chocolate DrizzleCorn, Sweet Georgia Pecan and Southwest Cheddar Chipotle.

($30-$35, www.daleandthomaspopcorn.com)

One word of advice-get these yummies wrapped and ready to give fast to avoid temptation!