Food Gifts for Sick Friends, Make Someone Smile Today!
No one wants to see their loved ones sick, but that is the hard reality; we all get sick from time to time and sometimes are more uncomfortable than others. And although we should let trained professionals take care of our sick ones, there’re things we can do to help — make them smile!
Gifting food to sick friends might be the easiest and most effective way of letting your loved ones know you care. And you know what? Sometimes the right food can help them get better! Here’s what you should know about food gifts for sick friends.
The Right Type of Food Matters
Giving gifts is all about being mindful and really thinking about the other person. And although everyone will receive a food gift gladly, you should consider if they can enjoy it in their condition.
Spicy food and fatty chocolates might not be the best for a friend with an upset stomach, and sugary treats might not be what you want to gift to someone with a heart condition or overweight — that’s what we mean when we say thoughtful gifts.
The good news is that tea, mixed nuts, or a Hot Toddy are all fantastic gift ideas that everyone can enjoy. As long as you put some thought into it, you’ll be alright.
Get Your Friends Cooking!
Gifting a box of chocolates is never a bad idea, but an even better one is giving a cooking experience! An artisan cake mix, a fancy tomato sauce for pasta, a cutting board or a cookbook are authentic ways of saying ‘I hope you get better.’
Cooking is therapeutic, and everyone can benefit from some encouragement to get back in the kitchen. When you think about gifts this way, a world of possibilities opens, and you can even put together a box with many cooking tools, spices and ingredients to gift your friends a culinary experience instead of just something to snack on.
Then There’s the Drinks to Consider
Food might be fun, but so are drinks! If you’re looking for a gift for a sick friend, start by introducing them to the world of craft cocktails, artisan tea, Hot Toddy, coffee and premium water.
Stainless steel ice cubes, a nice mug, a copper cup for Moscow mules, or a tea infuser. Think about drinks but also about tools that will give your friend the joy of making his own. If there’s something more uplifting than a tasty drink, we don’t know what it is, especially when you’re not feeling 100%.
Now, put it All Together!
The best gifts are often not one small detail but many! Putting together a gift box for a beloved in need is the easiest way to get it right. A few specialty foods, fun cooking gadgets, and drinks can send the right message better: that you’re there for your friend despite the lousy time they’re going through.
More often than not, getting something for that special someone not feeling great is more than enough to help them get better, so don’t be too picky, and just show how much you care!