NEW: Salted Confections Gift Set
Something new and exciting has been brewing for several months here at Allison’s. Ever since we began adding new tantalizing confection flavors to our inventory last year, we’ve been meaning to make a new collection to show them off. Well, we finally got around to creating the new Salted Confections Gift Set this week, in perfect time for the winter holidays, which, believe it or not, are just around the corner! This fabulously delicious collection takes confection perfection to a whole new level.
Now, I know this whole salted sweets thing is still kind of a newfangled idea to many people. But I say it’s important to try new things and expand your taste horizons. 
In this case, you certainly won’t be disappointed. These confections are sweet and a little saltier than their classic counterparts, but they’re also more peanut-y, caramel-y and chocolate-y, too. You see, salt is a flavor enhancer, which is why it is an ingredient in many foods, both sweet and savory. So, for our salted confections all we’ve done is added a little more of the very best pink Himalayan salt to our already exquisite sweet treats.
Want to try some salted confections, but think a whole set might be too much for you? You’ll also find our salted confections making new appearances in several of our vegan gift baskets along with our vegan cookies, brownies, chocolates and organic coffee.
And now for a small confession. While cleaning up after the photo shoot for this new collection, I ate some of the Salted Brittle that was left over. (Eating delectable treats every day is just one of the many perks of this job.) 
I hadn’t had our Salted Chocolate Brittle in a while, probably since I first tried it when it was a new product, and I had actually forgotten just how outrageously yummy it was! It has now become my new favorite, all over again!
August’s Decadently Delicious Flavors Shipped
After expounding on the amazing perks of monthly club membership last week, I’m happy to announce that another delicious shipment of new monthly flavors went out on Monday. 
Our lucky club members this month are receiving gorgeous tropical Toasted Coconut Brownies, classically rich and decadent Original Fudge and ultra-elegant Cinnamon Snickerdoodle organic cookies. Hungry yet? You too can enjoy August’s distinctively delicious array of out-of-this-world compassionate baked goods. Order them individually or become a monthly club member today to receive a 15% discount along with your awesome sweet treats.
Already a monthly club member? Looking for ways to put that discount to work? Our gourmet Gift Samplers and Gift Sets make perfect presents for August birthdays and vacation treats. 
Since the warm weather this time of year makes shipping vegan chocolates risky, we recommend non-chocolate goodies for those summertime special occasions. Save yourself the time in the kitchen by serving our organic cookies and brownies for dessert at your next picnic or barbecue and wow both your family and guests by filling your candy bowl with all our outstanding assorted flavors of our individually wrapped caramels.
What are your favorite vegan hot dogs or other favorite vegan barbecue fare? We’re always looking for new and exciting grill items, and we love Allison’s All-American Potato Salad to round out a perfect summertime meal.
Classy Corporate Food Gifts
In my years here at Allison’s I’ve seen businesses and organizations give gourmet corporate food gifts for all kinds of special occasions.
Health-conscious, animal-friendly and ecologically responsible businesses give our gift baskets, gift sets and samplers to their employees, contributors and business partners for everything from hirings and promotions to generous donations and jobs well done. These savvy businesses have discovered that, with Allison’s Gourmet, corporate food gifts don’t have to be cheesy, literally or figuratively. 
Our heart-healthy, animal-free and spectacularly tasty treats are packaged in elegant, 100% recycled gift boxes or baskets that will look beautiful adorning a desk or lunch table. (But we doubt they’ll be sitting there for long!)
Have a special date on your calender you don’t want to miss? Order now and use our delayed delivery date option to have your order delivered whenever you specify. Just say “no” to procrastination.
Green and Compassionate Corporate Gift-Giving
Want to express your company’s gratitude in a green and compassionate way? Give a corporate food gift that aligns with your values! 
Sustainable and animal-free, our organic, vegan and fair-trade gift baskets, samplers and gift sets make elegant corporate food gifts that you and your company can be proud of. Say “Thanks” or “Congratulations!” in a way your green and humane business partners, affiliate and employees will appreciate and enjoy.
Looking for a gift that will be remembered month after month? Monthly clubs give your recipients delicious vegan, organic and fair-trade baked goods delivered fresh to their doors each and every month hassle-free. With a scrumptious array of rotating monthly flavors and servings big enough to share, your monthly club gift is sure to be much anticipated and enjoyed in any business or work place.
Our Elves are Ready for Your Last Minute Orders!
Happy Solstice everyone! It’s the darkest day of the year, and what better time to celebrate the return of the light and cheer people up with delicious vegan goodies?
Our little bakery elves are busy as can be here at Allison’s, and for those of you caught up in last minute shopping, we’ve got you covered! Order your vegan Samplers, Gift Sets and Gourmet Coffee Gift Baskets today with 2-day air shipping, or before midnight tomorrow (Wednesday) with FedEx Overnight shipping for guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve! (Whoever came up with Overnight shipping was a genius!) Make your loved ones grin with glee when they open and devour some surprise vegan treats from Allison’s Gourmet!
Order Now in Time for Christmas!
It’s not too late to order your chocolate gifts for Christmas! All orders placed this weekend, before 9am Tuesday morning, will be shipped for delivery by Friday, Dec. 24th. Orders placed later than Tuesday will need 2-day air or Overnight shipping in order to arrive before Christmas.
Gift-Boxed Chocolates, Gift Baskets, and Gift Sets all make decadent and delectable chocolate gifts for friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Include a hand-written gift card message and seasonal gift wrap for a more personalized touch.
Order now, and you may even be lucky enough to get something in return!
Gift Baskets, Gift Sets and Samplers: Classy Corporate Gifts for Everyone
There’s this kind of weird concept that floats around during the holiday season called the corporate food gift, which, I have to admit, sounds pretty unappetizing and not like anything I’d want to receive as a gift. I only mention it because, around this time of year, companies, business partners and colleagues tend to send each other these baskets full of stale crackers, gross cheese and greasy salami. Now, if you, or someone you know, sends corporate food gifts for the holidays, I’m here to tell you, there’s a better way!
Allison’s Gourmet is revitalizing the corporate food gift, and the first thing we’re doing is changing the name! Our Gift Baskets, Gift Set, and Samplers make elegant, vegan gifts that companies and businesses can be proud to send to all their partners and clients. Healthier for you, packaged more beautifully and sustainably, and more animal and planet friendly than other gifts you might send or receive, our organic, fair-trade goodies are guaranteed to have everyone oohing and ahhing with delight!
Question: What name would you suggest for this kind of gift?
Gift Sets: Perfect Treats, All Wrapped Up
Our gourmet gift sets have been gaining popularity recently, I couldn’t be more thrilled. Deliciously decadent without being junk food, and elegant but not overwhelming, these Gift Sets make excellent fair-trade gifts to express your love and appreciation for friends, loved ones and colleagues. 
Besides the obvious Chocolate Lover’s Gift Set, we also offer a Classic Vanilla Lover’s Gift Set for those with more traditional tastes. For the more adventurous types, try the exciting Spice Lover’s Gift Set.
Other luscious fair-trade gifts for you to choose from include Organic Tea, Coffee and Drinking Chocolate Samplers.
Gift Baskets: Super-Deluxe Samplers in Pretty Packaging
Check out the gorgeous new packaging we finally have for our vegan gift baskets! Instead of different flavors of one kind of product, as you get with our Organic Tea or Just Cookies Samplers, our vegan gift baskets offer an elegant sampling of many of our products and are perfect for larger groups or for those who want to try a wide variety of our products. 
We have two gourmet coffee gift baskets which include either a four-flavor organic coffee sampler or a 12 oz bag of our superlative Peruvian Femenino coffee beans, as well as several flavors of cookies, brownies, fudge and confections all in one beautiful basket. These gourmet coffee gift baskets are the ideal way to spice up a social event or get an idea about your family’s favorite delicacies before birthdays and holidays come around.
Tips for Shipping in the Summer Heat
Ordering perishable items in the summer can be a bit of a pain. You either have to order chill packs and faster shipping, which means more money, or you risk receiving melted and/or spoiled products. However, you can minimize this hassle for yourself by ordering products that are less perishable and more hearty when it comes to heat exposure. Our Classic and Spiced Peanut Brittle, Classic Almond Toffee, and individually-wrapped Caramels, for example, will ship well without being adversely effected by the summer heat. Our fresh-baked cookies and brownies, are actually surprisingly good at enduring high temperatures as well. Sealed in their plastic bags they won’t go stale or spoil even with our slowest shipping method (which is only 3-4 days). Ordering flavors without chocolate chips also makes your life easier, although the chips and the cookies are no worse for some melted chocolate, just perhaps a bit messier. Coffee, Tea and Drinking Chocolate are other obvious choices for summer shipping, although you may need to remind your recipient that these drinks are as delicious served iced as they are hot.
For heat-friendly gift combos, look no further than our Classic Vanilla Lover’s and Spice Lover’s Gift Sets which include Toffee, Caramels and Peanut Brittle, or our Cookie, Brownie, and Beverage Samplers.
If you do decide to order a more perishable item, especially one containing chocolate, we strongly encourage you to include the recommended chill pack in your order as well as choosing FedEx 2-day air shipping, as our chill packs only remain cold for 2 days.
PS. For those of you wondering about your monthly club orders, today is a shipping holiday, so we will be shipping all the monthly clubs tomorrow, for delivery later in the week.
