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Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting our friends and neighbors in the food-service industry!

Bon appétit!

Though many of us are emerging from the pandemic and looking forward to reuniting with friends and family around the dinner table this holiday season, there are stil many friends who need support.

I am talking, of course, about our friends in the food service industry.

As supply lines continue to snarl and expenses continue to rise, restaurants, markets, and perhaps especially the independent producers and purveyors that we love to mention and support on Connoisseurs Corner and Matt’s Meals are all facing hard times- perhaps even harder than during the heart of the pandemic. Also, as they are all trying to provide for and maybe even offer a bit of holiday cheer to their own friends and families, doing what you can so they can do what they can is more important than ever!

The great news is that you can give to others while giving to your favorite friends in the food family by purchasing gift baskets and gift cards now to give a bit later so that the food makers and distributors can continue to give to their families and yours.

In addition to thinking about family and friends, gift baskets and cards are a great way to welcome employees back to the office and to thank essential workers and clients and colleagues as well.

The holidays should be a time of joy and gratitude for all. Be sure to give your local food purveyors reasons to be thankful while showing yor gratitude for all those you hold dear.