Then we're all agreed—let's eat!

What do you give to the people on your holiday list who seem to have everything? They don't need another knick-knack or tchotchke to collect dust, and probably have all the tee shirts or bathrobes they'll be able to use for the rest of their lives. How about a gift of food? Everybody eats, right?

A gift box from Pritzlaff Brothers Gourmet Meats, Milwaukee, Wis., will deliver some delectable selections of beef, pork, lamb, or sausage that truly are a cut above the rest. The family business that has supplied fine meats to award-winning restaurants for three generations offers the finest, corn-fed Midwest beef, aged to perfection in state-of-the-art coolers.

We loved everything about the mouthwatering Sampler Box ($63.75), which contains two 6 oz. filet mignons, two 10 oz. New York strip steaks, and two 8 oz. sirloins. This is a great gift at a great price. Pritzlaff Brothers also offer American-style Kobe beef--raised in the Midwest for quality control but descended from premium Japanese stock--which is renowned for its exquisite taste and tenderness. For entertaining, try an elegant, hand-tied Pork Crown Roast or impressive Frenched Rack of Lamb.

You can be sure that every order is delivered in perfect condition, as all meats are individually vacuum wrapped and then flash frozen to lock in all the natural juices, flavor, and color. They are packed in a Pritzlaff signature gift box with recommended care and handling instructions and nestled in a polystyrene container with enough dry ice to ensure safe delivery. For more information, visit www.pritzlaffbrothers.com.

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Seafood lovers will want to try some of the fantastic offerings from SeaBear Smokehouses, Anacortes, Wash., which feature 100% pure, natural wild salmon, from the clear, cold waters of Alaska (less than one percent of Alaskan salmon meets its specifications). Every fillet goes through 15 steps, done by hand, over a full two days in a small-batch custom smokehouse, resulting in a moist, flaky, fully-cooked salmon unlike any other in the world.

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A delicious way to explore three varieties of SeaBear's classic Northwest fare is with the Smoked Salmon Trio ($35.99) which includes 6 oz. each of Smoked Wild Sockeye, King, and Keta Salmon. Fully cooked and smoked in the traditional Northwest style over burning alder wood, these are delicious by themselves, when used in recipes, or served with crackers, cream cheese, and slices of artisan bread. All three are packed in a Gold Seal pouch, so no refrigeration is required until opened.

The Salmon Feast Gift Basket ($105.99) contains a nice sampling of SeaBear's products in an impressive handled basket. The package includes two Copper River Sockeye Salmon fillets (6 oz. each), Smoked King Salmon (6 oz.), Smoked Salmon Chowder (12 oz.), Spicy White Bean Soup (16 oz.), Ready-to-eat Sockeye Salmon (3.5 oz.), Ready-to-eat Pink Salmon (3.5 oz.), and Smoked Salmon Pate (3.5 oz.).

For special celebrations, SeaBear offers Exclusively Yours, a custom-prepared, buffet-sized side of wild Alaskan smoked salmon prepared just for your event. The Smoke Master will recommend a preparation style based on how you-or a gift recipient--will be using this grand fish. With its majestic size and spectacular flavor, this will be the talk of any buffet.

Other offerings from SeaBear include halibut, crab, prawns, lobster, tuna, and chowders and bisques. For more information, visit www.seabear.com.

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