SOUTHWEST BASKET IDEA

Container Ideas:

• Bean crock

• Bread basket

• Bushel basket

• Cast iron frying pan

• Chip and dip tray

• Fireside basket

• Platter

• Small soft cooler

• Sombrero

• Wicker hamper

• Wooden basket
   

Content Suggestions:

• Can of black beans

• Cheddar cheese

• Cloth napkins

• Fresh bell pepper

• Fresh lime

• Hot sauce

• Jar of black olives

• Pistachio nuts

• Salsa

• Salsa bowl

• Southwestern-style cookbook

• Spring water

• Tequila and/or margarita mix

• Tortilla chips
   

Decorating Possibilities:

• Line the basket with a red bandana.

• Use a red and green color scheme.

• Place a layer of red crinkle shred under the items.

• Hang a couple of dried or faux chili peppers from the basket bow.

• Wrap the basket in clear or red cellophane and tie with raffia.

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The basket pictured above can be purchased from USAFlorist.com