This is a great all-purpose gift, built from foods the recipient can snack on right out of the box. Whatever the occasion, folks will dig right in.
The Weekender. Illustrated. Hand assembled in our cartooned gift box with a loaf of Zingerman’s Artisan Bread, a no-nut Black Magic Brownie and a dulce de leche caramel-layered Buenos Aires Brownie, Zingerman's Peanut Brittle, La Quercia's Borsellino Salami, Zingerman's Nor'Easter Cabot Cheddar, and a nosher-sized version of our extremely popular, extremely good Sour Cream Coffee Cake.
The Long Weekender, packed in a handsome wooden crate, includes all the items in the Weekender plus Zingerman’s freshly roasted Coffee, Zingerman's Banana Bread, Spanish Chocolate Covered Figs, and Zingerman's Sea Salt Potato Chips.
The Baked Weekender is packed in a giant wooden crate. It includes all the items in the Weekender plus a loaf of Chocolate Sourdough Bread, a walnut-studded Magic Brownie, a box of four assorted mini sweet scones, a savory Bacon Cheddar Scone and Cheddar Herb Scone, a bag of buttery Palmiers, a raspberry-filled Patti Pocket hand pie, an almond and orange scented brioche Bostock, two Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, and two Chocolate Chunk Cookies.
The Valentine Weekender, stuffed in a gigantic wooden crate, includes all the items in the Weekender plus a box of five chocolate heart bonbons from Chocolat Moderne, a half pound of Brabander Goat Gouda, a Ginger Molasses Jump Up Cookie, and a Double Chocolate Cookie.
"We particularly enjoyed the tangy sour cream coffee cake. Overall, this is a solid collection for snacking and would be appreciated at a gathering."
Anna Perling, Wirecutter