Edible Arrangements

My mother sent this to me for Christmas. She said «I hope you liked it because it was expensive.» It’s a great idea for something different and it’s very pretty, but fruit is seasonal, and a fruit arrangement in Canada in December just doesn’t work. The fruit is peeled so it’s already deteriorating while in transit. If you wait a day or two to eat it, forget it. We took a couple bites, and then froze it all and made fruit leather in the dehydrator. At least it didn’t go to waste.

The arrangement looks artistically done, but the fruit has absolutely no taste. Melons and strawberries are not sweet. The pineapple is covered in chocolate so they are super sweet. If you are going to make these… buy fruit that is in season. Who wants to eat tastless food, no matter how pretty

The products are great and creative. The customer service/​professionalism is questionable.

The doorbell rings and fruit lands on your doorstep! What a great idea!
My husband just received a beautifully artistic fruit arrangement from a well wisher — a total surprise as well. This is sooooo-​o-​o much better than getting flowers and way yummier than roses or tulips, which tend to be a tad dry in comparison, dontcha know. What a blast!
You know when you get flowers, you think «How nice. Mr. or Mrs. „X“ was thinking of me. So. What happens now — I guess I’ll just sit and watch them die a slow wilty death. Hmmm… Now I feel better, maybe.»
But fruit — cool, juicy, pretty to look at before it disappears in glorious delight down your throat (relieving the soreness from intubation at the same time, yaah). Flowers can’t do that, right?
All it took was one look at the fruit arrangement and I was hooked. You might wonder if I’ve been living on another planet but it never occurred to me to check into fruit arrangements. Now I know. Next time I want to make someone feel better, Edible Arrangements is what I’ll send. For real.

There are two Edible Arrangement locations in Calgary:
— 228, 250 7^th Ave. S.W. (Downtown)
— 35 High Street S.E. (McKenzie Town Centre)
I received my first edible arrangement when I started my new job back in April. The receptionist called me and said I had something waiting for me upstairs, so I quickly ran up and was flabbergasted! A beautiful arrangement of fruits! First I had thought it was from my other half, but then I read the card it came with: «You probably think this is from Spencer, but nope… it’s from your good ol’ sis Nat!» I laughed because it was exactly what I was thinking and she was all the way in Manitoba!
Next, it was a friends birthday… I had no idea what to get her, and edible arrangements came to mind. I went onto their website (
) and you can look at the arrangements and order online! So convenient! You can either pick up your order at the location or have it delivered (add $ 12). You pay right online and its a very easy process, step by step! If you have a time you want them to deliver or don’t want them to deliver, you can just put a delivery note with instructions. (But they can’t guarentee delivery times!) They also send you an invoice by email. The cool thing is, I went online in the afternoon and had it delivered the SAME DAY!
If you know that the person receiving the arrangment doesn’t like certain fruits, you can customize the arrangement.
Edible arrangements is a great way to show your appreciation, congratulations, love or just because. The assortment of arrangements they offer is outstanding! And you can order for people in other provinces (AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, QC, SK) …It’s as good as it gets!

I have used edible arrangements a number of times when sending gift baskets for special occasions in lieu of flowers. For me, this is a perfect gift to send to a family, or to a friend at the office, because they do need to be eaten or refridgerated fairly quickly.
They are a feast for the eyes and they are totally healthy.
I have ordered online each time I have done business with them, and I have both delivered, and picked up. The staff are extremely friendly. They are located right on 7^th Avenue SW right across from Scotia Center, so parking is best done in the Bay Parkade if you are picking up.
If you are looking for a unique gift, definately consider Edible Arrangements. Just be aware that the arrangements are a fair size, and they do need to be refridgerated soon to keep from wilting, so they are best sent where they will be eaten.

Sometimes a ‘regular gift’ just isn’t enough. Sometimes it’s important to think outside the box and come up with a gift idea that not many people have thought of. Something that will give you as much delight in sending it, as your friend/​relative/​partner /​teacher/​acquaintaince will get in receiving it. Enter Edible Arrangements.
My sister introduced me to this company. What they do is they send fruit-​o-​grams anywhere across North America. Picture the most beautiful flower bouquet you’ve ever seen; Now picture it being made entirely of fruit.
What I love most about Edible Arrangements is that their idea is unique and HEALTHY. Most of the people I know have been health-​conscious at some point in their lives, and the last thing you want to send someone who is watching their weight is a box of chocolates or cookies. Seriously, it’s a shitty thing to tempt someone who is working hard on improving their physique. But with Edible Arrangements, you can HELP them stay on track, all the while sending them something that they probably have never received before!
I’ve shipped arrangements to a few different people throughout my day, and I’ve never had any problem ordering them online or having them shipped. Depending on which fruit arrangement you choose, the prices vary anywhere from $ 50-​$ 100 (including the shipping charges). The fruit arrives fresh and the arrangements ensure that ‘OH MY GOD, I LOVE IT’ reaction every single time.
If you’re in need of a gift idea, or you just want to make someone’s day, scrap the flowers and send fruit. It’s fresh, it’s original and it’s a helluvah lot of fun for everyone involved!