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Texas Gourmet food

2008-03-26T20:20:00.003-05:00

We love cooking with spices made in Texas. What Texas Gourmet foods do you have?

Together with Texas Gourmet we created savory delights for the entire family with an excitement of flavors. All of the Texas Gourmet products are 100% natural and contain no preservatives. We offer an exciting selection of products, including
Texas Gourmet Jalapeno Kiwi Jelly. The exotic emerald green kiwi fruit combined with the Texas Hot Jalapeno Pepper creates a spicy exciting experience you will want to taste again and again.

Texas Gourmet gifts

2008-03-26T20:06:00.002-05:00

I would like a unique Texas gift. Do you have any ideas?

Our award winning Texas Gourmet Pineapple Chipotle BBQ Grilling Sauce is a great winner. This award winning creation by the Texas Gourmet combines the flavors of sweet and tropical pineapple and the smoky rich chipotle peppers.

Texas Gourmet Gifts

2008-03-26T19:53:00.001-05:00

We are going to visit friends in Texas and would like to give them a unique Texas gift as a hostess gift. They love anything Texas. What do you suggest?

We offer many products from the Texas Gourmet like the “Texas Sampler Kit”.
The “Texas Sampler Kit" features our Mandarin Orange Serrano, Habanero Pepper and Jalapeno Kiwi Jellies packaged in an Texas eye-catching box.

Texas Small Inexpensive Gifts

2008-03-26T19:45:00.002-05:00

I would like a Texas gift that is small and inexpensive. I am in school but would like to give a small Texas gift to a few of my friends. What do you offer?

Our Texas Wildflower Bookmarks include a combination of Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, and the yellow rose of Texas. They are the perfect Texas gift.....beautiful and economical.

Texas Gifts

2008-03-26T19:42:00.002-05:00

I want to give a male friend a gift from Texas so he will remember the great time we spent together. Do you have any ideas?

We offer a distinctive Desk Paperweight with celebrated blooming Texas Wildflowers combined with the Texas State Seal. It is the perfect Texas gift for his office, and a wonderful remembrance of Texas.

Texas Corporate Gifts

2008-03-18T16:46:00.002-05:00

Q: I've purchased gifts from you before. I've always loved your Texas Wildflower Frames and have given them to several of my friends. I need to find a special "corporate" gift and was wondering if you have something really "Texas".

A: As a matter of fact we do! We're featuring a new line of products by The Texas Gourmet. They have a wonderful "Texas" shaped basket with five of their best selling items that would be perfect for what you're needing. It's called the Texas Trail Boss Kit and the products include Jalapeno Kiwi Jelly, Pineapple Chipotle Grilling Sauce, Fire Roasted Serrano Salsa and more. What do you think?

Special Bridesmaid's Gift

2008-03-18T16:25:00.003-05:00

Q: Is there any way I can have my bridesmaid's flowers made into rose petal jewelry for them? I think this would really be a special gift.

A: Of course! Just have them send their flowers after the wedding and we'll do the rest. Our hand made rose petal jewelry is really exquisite. It will give them something to treasure that will always remind them of you...and you special day. The jewelry is made of Sterling Silver with tiny crystals set on either side of the rose petal beads. Really beautiful!

Texas Wildflower gifts

2008-03-17T22:21:00.004-05:00

My parents are from Texas and my mother talks about the beautiful Texas wildflowers. What do you suggest for a Texas gift?

For a wonderful reminder of the beautiful Texas wildflowers year round, we suggest one of our dried Texas wildflower frames. It is full of a variety of Texas wildflowers, and the yellow rose of Texas, along with the famed Texas State Flower, the Texas Bluebonnet. This beautiful design is encased in a rugged barn wood frame with the Texas State Seal. She will no longer have to wait until springtime to capture the beauty of the blooming Texas landscape.

Texas gifts

2008-03-17T22:16:00.003-05:00

I have a male friend that has a beautiful ranch in Texas.
Do you have Texas gifts for a ranch house?

We offer a floral collage featuring the legendary Texas state flower the Bluebonnet, along with other dried Texas wildflowers, and the yellow rose of Texas that look as though they have just been freshly picked from the field.
They are pressed inside of a rugged barn wood frame with the Texas state seal.….a stunning combination.

Homesick for Texas

2008-03-12T10:58:00.003-05:00

Q: I have a friend that just moved here from Texas. She is homesick for her ranch. I would like to give her a Texas gift with Texas wildflowers. What do you suggest?

A: Once you've experienced a Texas springtime with it's masses of blue covering acres and acres...you'll never be quite the same. Your friend is sure to love one of our Texas Wildflower Gifts. Maybe a paperweight to place on the table next to her chair or on the desk at the office.

I Miss Texas

2008-03-12T10:38:00.003-05:00

Q: I miss the great state of Texas and all it's beauty. What do you offer in your Texas gifts with Texas wildflowers?

A: We have lots of frames with Texas wildflowers. (We throw in the "yellow rose of Texas" too.) We offer framed collages that are very beautiful. The entire barnwood frame is filled with pressed Texas wildflowers such as Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush and more. This piece is sure to sooth your longing for Texas like nothing else will.

Loves Bluebonnets

2008-03-12T10:24:00.002-05:00

Q: I love Bluebonnets, but I've moved out of Texas. I'd like to buy myself a gift. Do you have Texas gifts with a frame full of Texas wildflowers?

A: We have several! We offer a complete line of framed pressed Texas wildflowers. You may purchase a floral collage or a mat border with the wildflowers arranged around an opening for a photo. (We have special sayings in the photo opening such as ...From Texas with Love. Many people just leave that in the frame.) All the selections are framed in barnwood frames. Very Texas!

Sorority Necklace Gifts

2008-03-07T11:53:00.003-06:00

Q: I have many friends that are in sororities. I would like to give sorority necklaces (with Greek letters) as gifts. What sororities can you provide necklaces for?A: We feature necklaces for Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha Theta on our website. This doesn't mean you can't have a necklace made for a friend who belongs to another sisterhood. Just call us at 888-266-5747 and we'll design a beautiful necklace for you which features the appropriate Greek letters and charms. These necklaces have gorgeous beads specifically chosen to be in the colors of the sorority. They're wonderful. Your friends are certain to love them.

Alpha Gamma Delta Necklace

2008-03-07T11:39:00.005-06:00

Q: I would like to buy sorority jewelry with Greek sorority letters for a friend. She is in Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. What is your sorority jewelry made of?

A: Our Alpha Gamma Delta necklace is designed with beads and charms of Blue and Gold. It features Gold Foiled Lampwork, Bali Silver spacers and Blue Glass Beads. We've included Fluted spacers with sapphire crystal dangles. It's very beautiful! I'm sure, once she shows it to her sorority sisters, they'll all want one.

Alpha Chi Omega Jewelry

2008-03-07T11:25:00.004-06:00

Q: I love my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Do you have good quality sorority jewelry with the Greek sorority letters?A: We have a great selection of sorority jewelry made with beads and charms of the highest quality. Your sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, happens to be one of our favorites. The Alpha Chi Omega necklace designed with Candy Apple red lampwork beads and green aventurine beads, separated by the Greek Letters with bali sterling. This hangs on a 5 strand black necklace with a sterling clasp. It's exquisite! You and your sorority sisters will definately be proud to wear this necklace.

Sterling SIlver Greek Sorority Jewelry

2008-03-07T11:02:00.003-06:00

Q: It is hard to find quality sorority jewelry with Greek sorority letters. Is yours Sterling Silver?

A: Yes. For example, our Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority necklace is designed with Light Blue and Dark Blue Tanzanite Euro Fireballs, with Light Sapphire Crystal Fireballs and Clear Euro with Sapphire Crystals. Spacing is Polished Sterling Silver Beads and Sapphire Crystalled Rondelles. This jewelry is beautifully crafted of the highest quality beads and charms and will definately be treasured for a lifetime.

Greek Letter Sorority Jewelry

2008-03-07T10:43:00.005-06:00

Q: I want to give sorority jewelry with Greek letters as a gift to a friend who is KKG. What jewelry do you offer with Greek sorority letters?

A: We have gorgeous Greek letter sorority jewelry for Kappa Kappa Gamma and more. The KKG jewelry is exquisitely crafted with Light Blue and Dark Blue Tanzanite Euro Fireballs, with Light Sapphire Crystal Fireballs and Clear Euro with Sapphire Crystals. Spacing is Polished Sterling Silver Beads and Sapphire Crystalled Rondelles. We use only the highest quality beads and charms in our jewelry.

Framed Sympathy Poems

2008-03-03T16:23:00.005-06:00

Q: I love all the sympathy poems you have on your site. Is there anywhere I can buy them already framed with pressed flowers?

A: Yes, of course! Any of our offerings of pressed flower frames can be personalized with the poem of your choice. Just make your selection and type the title in the "Selected Text" text box. We'll do the rest. We can use your flowers or ours. It's up to you.

Kappa Alpha Theta Necklace

2008-03-02T16:45:00.004-06:00

Q: I love my Kappa Alpha Theta Necklace! Many of my "sisters" are asking about how they can purchase one. Do you offer any special deals.

A: You bet! Give me a call and I'll forward some information on volume purchases. You can reach me at 888-266-5747. I'm so pleased that you like your necklace. I think they are unique and beautiful. We use only the highest quality beads and charms to make them. I'd like to suggest that you and your "sisters" consider some pressed pieces using your special flower...the black and yellow pansy. Pansies press beautifully and look fresh for years.

Tri-Sigma Sorority Gifts

2008-03-02T16:35:00.004-06:00

Q: I notice you have sorority gifts for sale. Do you have anything for the Tri-Sigma Sorority? I became a member years ago when I was in school and now my granddaughter is thinking about sororities. I'd like her to think about mine.

A: Tri-Sigma was founded on April 20, 1898 in Farmville, Virginia. But you probably already knew that. We offer beautiful jewelry with the Greek letters and colors specific to many sororities. Sigma Sigma Sigma is definately one of them. We use only the highest quality charms and beads. Your granddaughter will surely be proud to wear this gorgeous necklace.

Alpha Delta Pi

2008-03-02T16:12:00.005-06:00

Q; Do you know anything about the history of Alpha Delta Pi? My daughter is very excited about becoming a member!

A: As she should be! Wesleyan Female College was the first college for women in the world. It was chartered to grant degrees to women. Young women fortunate enough to receive a college education were from America's most progressive and educated families.

Alpha Delta Pi sorority was founded by Eugenia Tucker on May 15, 1851. It was called the Adelphean Society, the first "secret society" for women The Adelphean Society was founded for the purpose of mental, moral, social and domestic betterment. Think about it...this was years before the Civil War!

Any girl fortunate enough to be part of this ancient society would be understandably proud. She would love to wear one of our exquisite sorority necklaces. We use only the highest quality charms and beads in the necklaces. The necklaces feature the Greek letters to signify the sisterhood. Wearing her necklace will show her pride and tell the world that she is special indeed.

Sorority Answers

2008-03-02T15:01:00.005-06:00

Q; My niece has been "pledged" (is that the right term?) to Kappa Kappa Gamma. I know I should send a gift...that this is a great honor..but I know NOTHING about sororities. Is there something I should know before I select her gift?

A: Probably. We have a selection of great jewelry, perfect for you to give your niece. Each piece is made beautifully and uses the colors of each particular sorority. The beads and charms used are of only the highest quality. We also offer special bulk rates which we'll offer upon shipment of the first necklace. This will allow your niece to share her good fortune with her sorority sisters. She'll be thrilled.

Mother's Day Poem

2008-02-27T11:15:00.013-06:00

Q: My Mom is really great. With Mother's Day coming up, I've been wondering how I could express my feelings for her in a special gift. Do you have anything that is specifically for Mother's Day?

A: As far as we're concerned...every day is Mother's Day. We have several poems that address the love we all have for Mom. The poems are elegantly printed and beautifully framed and surrounded by real pressed flowers. I'm positive your mother would treasure one of these pieces. If you want to make her day extra special, you could add a gift of fresh flowers direct from the grower.

Bridesmaid Gifts

2008-02-27T11:02:00.007-06:00

Q: I am really stuck! I want to give my bridesmaids something spectacular. They have been so supportive and helpful...my best friends for my whole life! Do you have something that will be really special that they will treasure for their lives?

A: We sure do! What comes to mind immediately is our rose petal jewelry. We could make each of your bridesmaids a bracelet or necklace from the roses in their bouquets. These pieces are gorgeous and will definitely be treasured forever. We also have a stunning rosary and rosary bracelet that would work well. Depending on your budget and religious preference...the perfect gift is available in our Rose Petal Jewelry selection.

Air Dried Flower Preservation

2008-02-25T16:23:00.004-06:00

Q: I would like to know how I can preserve a bouquet of roses? I have tied them with string, and have them hanging upside down in my basement. is there something I can dip them into or spray on them to keep them as a dried flower arrangement?

A: First of all...bring those roses up from the basement. It's probably too damp for them to air dry properly. Tie a pretty ribbon around them and hang them on the wall in the main part of your house where you can enjoy them and the environment will probably be more conducive to drying. As far as a spray...you could use a really cheap hairspray that has lots of lacquer in it or see if you can find a product called Plastidip. It works well to keep the flowers together.