How to Make Simple Food Gifts
Thoughtful Gifts Anytime of the Year for Family & Friends
Jul 11, 2009
Food gifts seem to give a lasting impression on the recipient who receives them. When a person gets a food gift that is handmade from someone, they are automatically thinking about the thoughtfulness of the person.
To make food gifts, it can be kept simple. Some food gifts can be made with things already in the home such as making a homemade pancake or scone mix, with the ingredients layered in a Mason jar. Or another simple food gift could be something with the same theme such as a homemade cookie mix. To finish this off, be sure to include the recipe with the additional required ingredients to make the baked good. Tie the note to the lid of the jar with colorful rustic raffia to complete.
Think of a Theme for Food Gifts
When making a food gift for someone, think about the personality of the person that will be receiving the gift. If a friend loves spicy food, then a nice food gift could be making a collection of spice blends from any kind of cuisine. Some ideas are a Cajun blend, Asian Rub, Mexican blend or barbecue. To make the presentation of this gift look really special , use silver tins which includes the labels and ribbons to add a special touch.
Holiday Gifts-the Perfect Time to Give the Gift of Food
Think of all the possible food themes that can be created for any of the major holidays. Christmas is the most popular time to give food gifts. Not only is it an affordable way of giving, it also is much more personal than giving a gift card when short on cash.
Lets talk about presentation when it comes to giving the gift of food. Just think of the elegant way of how food is presented on a plate when going to a four-star restaurant where the entree is plated beautifully. The same kind of concept should be thought of when creating the food gift. To keep costs down and keep it affordable, go to local flea markets, garage sales and thrift stores to find eclectic looking bottles, containers and jars that can be re-used to make food gifts.
Try some of these ideas for homemade food gifts:
- Make fresh pasta and barbecue sauces. Process the sauces using the canning method.
- Make flavored vinegars using a variety of different vinegars.
- Make a bean soup mix in a jar. Include a variety of colorful beans to add a visual touch.
- Make homemade chocolates like truffles, chocolate with nuts and fruits, peanut brittle etc.
- Make homemade breads, cookies and gourmet buttery crackers.
- Make homemade fruity jams or savory chutneys.
- Make homemade infused liqueurs to use in cocktails.
- Can fruit and vegetables using the canning method, such as figs, pickles, cherries, etc.
- Make homemade chocolate or caramel sauces for ice cream or any kind of dessert.
These are just some of the different ways of making food gifts that can be given for any occasion as well as the holidays. Take any of these ideas and make them unique. A good resource with all kinds recipes to making all kinds of recipes for food giving can be found at recipelink.com.
Enjoy the gift of giving food.
Reference: recipelink.com
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