Dark Chocolate Rounds Studded with Candied Bacon Bits - Unusual yet sublime coexistence of salty and sweet. These are so easy to make that you won't have to buy them from high-end chocolatiers any more.
Next time you need a hostess gift, bypass the bottle of wine and make a loaf of bread- "Betty's Pies" Rye Bread- wrapped up in tissue and tied nicely with yarn.
tiny round of triple cream goat cheese with cherries...perfect ending to a romantic dinner. $36 at d&d is a little much, but let this be fair inspiration...