I just picked up Foodgifts magazine, this is a magazine published by Better Homes and Gardens that focuses on preparing food, and giving it as holiday gifts (you know the holidays aren’t that far away). The magazine has some clever, food gift wrapping ideas, and shows you how to replicate each package they’ve photographed. For a magazine, it was a bit pricey, but I’ve been eyeing it for a while. Actually, more than eyeing it, every time I went into the hardware store I’d grab it to look at while hubby was looking at guy stuff. I know I’ll put the magazine to good use, it’ s packed with lots of great recipes, and the decorating style it right up my alley.
I’m a big fan of giving food as gifts to those who don’t, won’t, or can’t cook, or bake for themselves. A little over ten years ago I decided rather than waste my time scouring the mall for that perfect Christmas present (that I was never going to find for some of my family members), my time would be better spent grocery shopping, and spending a day cooking and baking gifts in my kitchen. No crowds, just me and my Christmas tunes. This has become a tradition, and every Christmas everyone makes sure there is room in their freezer for their highly anticipated packages.
The entrée’s and side dishes I prepare can be heated, or re-heated with ease. I also make homemade quick breads, dinner rolls, snack mixes, and desserts to go in everyone’s goody box. Many of these can be prepared ahead of time and frozen. This leaves time to actually enjoy the holiday festivities.
I decided since I bought the magazine I might as well do a practice run. You know, check out some of the recipes. If I like them, they might go on the “to make this year for Christmas” list. I started with a simple recipe called Pretzel Snack Mix, and made a few adaptations.
I liked this recipe, and recommend giving this mix as a gift. A definite add to this years list. It makes a large batch, tastes delicious, the ingredients are reasonably priced, and the recipe is simple. Actually, I netted everything I needed for this project for about five bucks at Wal-Mart. This would be a great treat to package, and give, with a nice bottle of wine. I opted to make little fall treat bags on this trial run. Won’t a few people be surprised when I deliver these?
Great idea! I think food gifts are so much more thoughtful and more appreciated. This snack mix looks very tasty. Love the cute gift tag!
Yum. My mom used to make pretzel sticks with butter and ranch dressing mix. We would eat a 2lb bag like nothing. They are so good.
I love giving (and receiving) food gifts. Thank you for this idea. I’m always looking for food items that will travel well…this would be perfect to ship to my out-of-town family and friends. And thank you for your warm words today on my blog. They mean a lot to me (and to my family)
Great snack for the Holidays and goes well with wine or Champagne!
Cheers:)
What a cool idea for a magazine! The snack mix sure would hit the spot right now….
That is a great little snack mix indeed. I sometimes do a little baked gift on the side for the holidays too. God please don,t say the holidays are not that far away.,..not yet lol.
I bet your family and friends look forward to the yummy gifts you give them. The pretzel mix sounds scrumptious!
This is great. I have to remember this for christmas.
This snack mix sounds delicious! I would definitely love to find a bag of this in my stocking!
I love this idea! And I’m all about gift ideas this time of year…especially ones that are so simple and relatively inexpensive. Thanks!
Aw man I’ve been looking at that one! I should have grabbed it. When it comes time to make things I can’t ever think of good things to make for a gift to give. I love making dinners that people can use right away or freeze but the only thing I can ever think of on a time deadline is…lasagna. Or stuffed shells which is the same with different noodles. (Shell pasta is my daughters recipe.)
This snack mix is a good idea especially for people who get cookied-out around Christmas! And that would not be me. 😀
Thank you for sharing this!!
this looks lovely
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