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| wildflower17 |
Posted - Oct 22 2021 : 5:59:36 PM
Does anyone do food as gifts for Christmas? If so please share some of the things you make to give as Christmas gifts.
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Judy
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Nov 15 2022 : 5:05:07 PM
Sometimes, I make my mother's bread and butter pickles and use them for a few family members that like them, Mostly I send oranges from my orange tree. Last year, I hardly had any oranges but this year we have a big crop. Our Summer was drier than usual and periods of July were up in the 100s area so the oranges are smaller. I tried one yesterday and they just need to sweeten up some and the upcoming colder days should help that.
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| LauraBell |
Posted - Nov 15 2022 : 06:18:22 AM
I've enjoyed making Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls. Each batch makes about 7 round pans but sometimes I've put them in loaf pans which makes even more gifts to give. They are delicious!
Laura
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| suny58 |
Posted - Nov 11 2022 : 1:52:02 PM
I really like your ideas too Karen and April!
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Dianna
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| suny58 |
Posted - Nov 11 2022 : 1:51:20 PM
I've done rumcakes for the last 5 years! Most everyone thats gotten them always ask if I'm doing them again this year, lol. I go into the shopette and grab the largest dark rum bottle I can get. I don't drink but its funny the looks this little gal gets!! Lol. I so enjoy wrapping them and adding a warm cider to go with it!!
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Dianna
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Oct 13 2022 : 5:11:20 PM
April, that’s a great question!! I’ve only ever done sweet breads. I’ll have to go research and see what’s out there. I love your idea for the basket!! :)
Karen :)
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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Oct 13 2022 : 2:45:41 PM
Ooohhh, Karen, I love the bread in a jar idea. Would be cute in a little basket with cheese spread or jam and a cutting board... or, maybe even with all the trimmings for a charceteurie board in a basket gift? Would any bread recipe work?
Dreamer42
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Sep 06 2022 : 11:53:41 AM
I’ve done lots of cookies-in-a-jar gifts. Pinterest is full of good recipes. Something else that is fun to do and the recipients love is bread in a jar. Take canning jars and fill 2/3s full. Bake and then once cooled, seal the jar. Add fabric and ribbon to lid and done! :) I’ll look for the recipe and post it. :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| windypines |
Posted - Sep 01 2022 : 03:29:31 AM
We would mix this up too. I remember drinking it when we had a cold. It would feel so good.
Farming in WI
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 31 2022 : 1:03:39 PM
Here is the one I used to make,
Hot Spiced Tea:
1 1/2c Tang
1/2c sugar
1/2c inst tea
1tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
mix together and store in canning jars.
I think I used 2tsp per 8oz of hot water.
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 31 2022 : 1:01:28 PM
here ya go, Sara,,
RECIPE
Russian Tea:
2 cups White Sugar
2 cups Orange-Flavored Drink Mix (e.g. Tang)
1 cup Instant Tea Powder
1 (3 ounce) package Powdered Lemonade Mix
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 31 2022 : 12:47:12 PM
Sara-yellowtose, if I recall, the recipe called for Tang and instant powered tea..
I will have to google it.. I use to Make it in batches, and store in small canning jars, to which I used
my computer to print out cut labels.
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| AussieChick |
Posted - Nov 21 2021 : 5:07:12 PM
I am planning to bake some cookies for Christmas gifts this year. Choc-chip cookies, Orange & White Chocolate, and Raisin & Oatmeal. Homemade jams and preserves are also a nice idea with a pretty fabric cover tied over the lids!
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| wildflower17 |
Posted - Nov 19 2021 : 4:57:34 PM
Ladies those are great ideas!!!
Hugs!
Judy
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"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Nov 13 2021 : 05:34:41 AM
Wow Candy, that is a lot of work! I also like to do the gifts in a jar. They make things so easy for the recipient when its needed. I did a case of them and wrapped them back up in the canning jar box for my daughter for her wedding shower years ago. She loved it! She said her husband wanted to put them out for decoration because they looked so pretty. LOL.
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| tigger9777 |
Posted - Nov 10 2021 : 11:33:24 PM
I make a special fudge recipe passed down from my Grandmother.
Her sister worked for Sees Candies in the 1920's and they don't make it anymore, we have the original recipe.
Every Christmas we make 50 pounds of fudge.
Since it is made only once a year, everyone craves it.
I also have done Jams & Jellies as gifts, or made cookie sample boxes.
Have fun*
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Nov 06 2021 : 08:58:14 AM
Sometimes I like to send jams that I made over the Summer. Also I send cookies to a couple of people as well. Every year seems different as we are aging and health issues make it hard for sugary treats anymore
Winnie #3109
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| wildflower17 |
Posted - Nov 05 2021 : 10:54:12 AM
Judith I love fruitcake. One of my absolute favorites!!!
Hugs!
Judy
God Has Been So Good To Me!!!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Nov 01 2021 : 1:55:02 PM
The first few years after Mom passed I made Dad a big box full of plastic bags with various mixes with instructions: Biscuits, cornbread, cobbler, soups, etc. -- all things he could mix up easily.
Judith
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Nov 01 2021 : 1:51:21 PM
I've given a lot of food gifts. Cookies, fudge and divinity, jelly and jam, pickles, cake-mix-in-a-jar, and yes, fruitcake. There are still a few of us that love it.
Judith
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Nov 01 2021 : 11:46:33 AM
I have only given cookies before. I make cranberry orange shortbread cookies. My family loves them and they are a hit with the neighbors.
Krista |
| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Oct 29 2021 : 07:26:37 AM
I like to make banana bread( I use a mix), jar of jam and some fruit.
I make 1 bread to enjoy on Christmas morning and one to freeze to eat in Jan
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| wildflower17 |
Posted - Oct 25 2021 : 2:55:40 PM
Great ideas Dawn!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Hugs!
Judy
God Has Been So Good To Me!!!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Oct 24 2021 : 10:40:35 AM
I have given homemade cookies and fudge in decorative tins. I also did up scone recipes & the dried ingredients in glass storage jars from bachelor friends. As Michele said, make sure to include the recipe!
Personally I think a homemade gift of any kind is the best gift of all! Enjoy making your own goodies as gifts.
Dawn in IL
"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree." Emily Bronte |
| wildflower17 |
Posted - Oct 24 2021 : 07:32:53 AM
Vanessa that sounds so good!!! When you get time could you please give me the recipe and how you made it.
Hugs!
Judy
God Has Been So Good To Me!!!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Oct 23 2021 : 6:49:45 PM
I've made caramel corn using a toffee recipe and baking the coated popcorn to dry it a bit.
Vanessa
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