Shown from left to right:

1. Spreads, $24 for Three Jars

Any of these low-fat spreads — in olive and white bean, Tuscan artichoke, and spicy roasted red pepper — create a delectable duo with a hearty loaf of multigrain bread.
To Buy: NapaStyle Bread Spreads Trio, www.napastyle.com.

2. Olives, $84 for 12 Jars

These olives — infused with sake, vodka, vermouth, or gin — will kick your regular garnish right out of the glass. Give your hostess a jar along with a bottle of the real stuff. Everyone’s martini will thank you. (And olives can keep for two years, so stock up.)
To Buy: Sable & Rosenfeld Tipsy Olives, www.gourmetathome.net.

3. Salt, $139 for 12 Jars

Packaged in glass jars, these artisanal salts from locations like France and Hawaii are present-ready in a pinch.
To Buy: Artisan Salt Company Ultimate Collection, www.seasalt.com.

4. Honey, $21 for Four Jars

She’ll get a buzz out of these flavored nectars, such as orange blossom, black sage, and creamed raspberry.
To Buy: Savannah Bee Company Honey Sampler, www.savannahbee.com.

5. Dish Soap, $10 for Three Bottles

Help your hostess tackle that inevitable tower of dishes in style with one of Mrs. Meyer’s all-natural dish soaps, scented with lemon verbena, geranium, or lavender. Add a pretty block-print dish towel by Artgoodies (shown bottom right, $15, www.elsewares.com). Better still, stay behind for the cleanup.
To Buy: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Dish Soap Pack, www.mrsmeyers.com.