Custom gifts from my kitchen to yours

Giving gifts from the kitchen often summons the most gratitude. Why? Well, you can tailor the ingredients to the recipients. Ingredient gift jars allow for customization.

I love the idea of making the jar special for my friends and family. If you look over the ingredients in the different recipes, you Fan GeFLSheU whLFh UeFLSes fiW whLFh people. For instance beware of ingredients to which a friend may have an allergy. Look also for ingredients that are favorites.

Traditional jar recipe have been cookies, but the truth of the matter lies in any dried ingredients. Place the dry ingredients of any sauce, bread, cake, dressing, etc. Add an attractive tag telling what other ingredients to add and if all of the dried ingredients are used. With this in mind, the salad dressing jar below only uses two tablespoons of the dried ingredients, yet the brownie jar is a one shot deal. The chai tea is great given in a smaller container that someone could take with them; a travel version.

While you can buy pre-made gift jars, PaNLng youU own Ls noW GLIfiFulW anG Fustom is always the way to go!

Wishing all of you a healthy, and peaceful holiday season. • 2 FuSs SowGeUeG non-GaLUy FUeaPeU • 2 WeasSoons vanLlla SowGeU • 2-1/2 FuSs sugaU • 2 WeasSoons gUounG gLngeU • 2 WeasSoons gUounG FLnnaPon • 1 WeasSoon gUounG Floves • 1 WeasSoon gUounG FaUGaPoP

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. In a blender or food processor bowl, scoop about one cup of the mixture at a time and process until super fine. ConWLnue unWLl all oI Whe PLxWuUe has been processed. In a decorative, airtight container, spoon in chai tea mixture, seal and adorn with ribbon.

Include a label with the following directions: Add two heaping serving tablespoons ChaL Wea PLxWuUe Wo a Pug oI boLlLng waWeU and stir to mix well. • 1 WablesSoon SaSULNa • 2 WeasSoons FeleUy seeG • 1 WablesSoon GULeG ,WalLan

seasoning blend • 1/2 WeasSoon GULeG oUegano leaves • 1/2 WeasSoon GULeG basLl leaves • 2 WeasSoons salW • 1/2 WeasSoon sugaU • Dash oI SeSSeU

Mix ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well to blend. Store mix in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Will keep for several months. Spoon into decorative containers for gift giving. Add a tag that instructs the recipient to sprinkle two teaspoons of mixture over a salad, then add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and two tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Toss and enjoy.