Taste Trunk, San Francisco

Plenty of people want to support the work of little-known culinary craftspeople, but simply don't have the time. Enter Taste Trunk, which delivers the work of epicurean artisans straight to doorsteps. Recipients can broaden their culinary horizons with a sampler of new gourmet items each month, or opt for themed gift boxes filled with chocolatey treats or collections of barbecue rubs and sauces. Alternatively, subscribers can customize their trunks with various gourmet products, ranging from charcuterie and bourbon-smoked sea salt to apple-horseradish jam and organic teas.