A kosher gift basket.
Kosher gift baskets contain various Kosher certified foods. These foods are put together in a basket to be given away. Foods included in kosher gift baskets will comply with kosher dietary laws, making them suitable for consumption by compliant Jews. In a true kosher gift basket, the included food will have been prepared with certified kosher cookware. Non-kosher foods, such as animal products that have not been slaughtered or prepared according to kosher law, will not be included in the basket.
Kosher gift baskets can be found at specialty stores that sell gift baskets or at kosher food markets. Many stores that sell kosher groceries and gift baskets can also be found online. There are several events or occasions for giving kosher baskets, including a Bar Mitzvah, which takes place when a Jewish boy turns 13 years old. A Bat Mitzvah is the occasion that marks a girl’s 13th birthday.
Some kosher gift baskets are designed for other purposes as well. Those who have lost a loved one can receive what is known as a shiva condolence gift basket. In the Jewish faith, when someone dies, there is a traditional seven-day mourning period. The word shiva refers to this period of mourning.
Some foods that are typically included in a kosher sympathy gift basket may be fruits and nuts. A basket of dried fruits and nuts will be prepared under strict kosher supervision. Gift baskets containing kosher pastries and desserts are another common type of basket. This may include cookies or other sweets prepared under kosher certification.
A common dessert in a kosher gift basket is a sweet cake known as a babka. This Eastern European cake can be chocolate flavored or filled with walnuts and walnuts. Cinnamon babka buns are another type of dessert often found in kosher gift baskets.
Kosher gift baskets often include chocolates. This could include a tray of dark chocolates or milk chocolates, or a mix of both. They are often made with sour cream and butter and, like all foods included in kosher gift baskets, will be prepared according to kosher standards.
A kosher seafood gift basket is a popular choice for parties or birthdays. Some of the seafood in a kosher basket may include salmon, herring, and sardines. It can also be packed with crackers and cheese, all prepared under kosher certification.