If you’re a procrastinator just getting around to shopping for the loved ones, help is around the bend. One of the most useful gifts you can give is food. Everybody has to eat and there are some restaurant chains spread throughout the state of California where you’ll probably find a location in the gift-giving city of choice. Gift cards to the major restaurants can be found in grocery stores, at Costco, and online at the restaurant websites. Since time is not on your side, you’ll probably need to buy one and get it in the mail today, but in much of the U.S. you’ll still get it there by Christmas.

While one of our favorite gift cards to receive is The Cheesecake Factory, primarily because their food is so tasty and the menu varied, other great options include the California Pizza Kitchen and Olive Garden. There are over a dozen chain restaurants throughout California to choose from. Just pick the city where you loved ones live, and see what’s available in their area before you buy. Don’t feel guilty that it’s the easy way out of shopping. People always need to eat and they don’t like to splurge on themselves. Your generous gift gives them a practical one-size-fits-all solution that might help you make your Christmas deadline. Get shopping!