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Fruit baskets make charming gifts for many types of occasions. For instance, any hostess would be delighted to have fresh fruit to enjoy during the week following a party. Also, a new mother, especially one who already has another child or two, would cherish a basket of fresh fruit, as would anyone else in a recovery frame of mind.
While fruit baskets can be expensive to purchase ready made, they are quite easy and inexpensive to make yourself. Just start with the right size basket, choose your fruit with your recipient in mind and finish up your creation with a bow and card.
Start with a medium size basket, no more that 10 inches across at its widest point. Remember, you are going to have to fill this with fruit, so you do not want to choose one that is too big. Be sure to take your basket with you to the market so that you can try out different arrangements right there.
Next you must choose the fruit. Look over each piece carefully and make sure there are no blemishes. Remember, fruit is not just food, it is a gift.
If you are giving the basket as a hostess gift, a nice pineapple, the traditional symbol for hospitality, would be a great choice for the center of the basket. Then place Oranges and kiwis around it to keep it steady. Finally add a few large strawberries to fill in any empty spaces. A big, Hawaiian style bow with a thank-you note attached completes this tropical treat.
On the other hand, if you are preparing to basket for someone with a new baby or recovering from an illness, a nice bunch of under ripe bananas is a better choice for your centerpiece, since they are easy to peel and eat. To the bananas add some apples and peaches. Go ahead and wash the skins on these so they can be eaten with no further preparation. Fill in any empty spaces with plump raspberries and blackberries, add a nice bow and an appropriate card and you have a gift that will be much appreciated by its recipient and other visitors.
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