It works for a client thank-you that gets passed around the office, and it works just as well for a host who'll want to keep it to themselves. This is one of our fullest baskets: sweet and savory favorites from makers in the mountains, the Triangle, and Charlotte, set in a woven basket with soft blue and white. Start with the lavender honey bleu cheese chips. Nobody expects them, and they're usually the first thing people ask about.

Ideal for: client appreciation, a closing, holiday thank-yous, a new neighbor, or a team that has earned a long break.

Shipping: $15 flat rate (continental US) • Free local Chapel Hill delivery • Ships in 1-2 days