Food is kind of the ultimate gift when you think about it. It’s universal, enjoyable and it doesn’t end up collecting dust on a shelf. No guessing sizes, no worrying about taste in décor—if someone eats (which, thankfully, we all do), you’re already off to a good start. That’s why food works for just about every holiday and occasion, and Valentine’s Day is no exception.
With Feb. 14 creeping up, a gourmet date-night-at-home gift set honestly solves a lot of problems in one swoop. No scrambling for a dinner reservation that’s locked into a pricey pre-fixe menu you didn’t choose. No squeezing into a crowded restaurant, yelling over other tables, or racing traffic just to make your reservation on time. Instead, you get to stay in, cook something delicious together, pour a glass of wine, and actually enjoy the evening.
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That’s why Carbone’s 8-Piece Simmer Sauce Gift Set is the G.O.A.T. of Valentine’s Day, or any date night, really. The 8-piece set includes three jars Carbone Pasta Sauce (Bolognese, Fra Diavolo and Cacciatore Simmer Sauce), three bags of Rummo pasta, a chic 8.5-inch Staub pan and what’s described as “an authentic Italian spoon rest.”
Carbone’s 8-PIece Simmer Sauce Gift Set, $249 at Carbone Fine Food
Carbone Fine Food
It’s thoughtful without being overcomplicated and romantic without feeling forced. Plus, there’s something undeniably charming about turning your own kitchen into the best table in town. Which is exactly why a curated gift set from Carbone Fine Foods feels like a win all around.
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Does Carbone Offer Any Other Gift Options?
Indeed it does! If you don’t want to go all in on the big 8-piece set, Carbone is also selling two different gift boxes that contain three jars of sauce each. The Italian Simmer Sauce Variety Pack costs $32.99 and includes the Fra Diavolo, Bolognese and Cacciatore sauces. Then there’s a 3-Jar Variety Gift Set that incudes Marinara, Arrabbiata and Tomato Basil sauces (it’s $32.99 as well).
The sauce variety packs are really perfect for the couple that already has plenty of cookware at home (even though that Staub pan makes the larger gift set incredibly tempting).
Carbone has sold several other gift sets in the past that sold out pretty darn quickly, like a Pizza Night Set and another featuring its Spicy Vodka sauce that came with a gorgeous serving platter. So word to the wise: don’t sleep on the 8-piece gift set because it could be here today and gone tomorrow.
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