- If your guy has a rustic side to him, a gift of beef jerky may be just the thing. Purchase a selection of different flavors, such as peppered, teriyaki and jalapeno. Add some meat sticks along with some cheese and crackers to round out the gift. If you think he will enjoy more exotic fare, check specialty grocers for jerky made out of elk or buffalo meat. Wrap your gift in brown paper and tie it with twine for a Western look that suits the gift.
- If your boyfriend is the outdoors type and dislikes sweets, he is probably frustrated with the lack of trail mixes and energy bars that are available for someone with his taste. Purchase a variety of plain or salted nuts -- cashews, almonds and hazelnuts will work well -- and mix them together. Include some sesame sticks and small pretzels. Package the trail mix in an attractive jar and give it to him along with a map of some nearby hiking trails.
- Show off your mad baking skills while leaving the sugar in the pantry by making your boyfriend some savory scones. Use sharp cheeses or herbs to provide a distinctive flavor. Purchase a large tin and line it with white tissue paper. Nestle the delicate scones in the tin, secure the lid and top with a large bow. He will be sure to think of you the next few mornings when he's enjoying his gift for breakfast.
- Your sweet-tooth-deprived boyfriend probably takes his coffee black or with only a touch of cream, which means that it should be the very best, as there is no sugar to detract from the taste or disguise bitterness. Go to his favorite coffeehouse and buy him a pound or two of their house blend. If he's an adventurous sort, go to a gourmet grocer and buy him a sampler of some beans from far-away places such as Ethiopia, Uganda and Colombia. Include a personalized mug with your gift for a lasting touch.
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