If you know how to make cookie dough, you can make this easy homemade gift! … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Cupcake Holder
June 2, 2013 by 13 Comments
I love cupcakes! Who doesn't? Here's how to make an easy DIY cupcake holder that's cute and portable with just a few inexpensive supplies. … [Read more...]
3 Valentine Gifts in a Jar
January 24, 2013 by 39 Comments
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! I love all the hearts and any excuse to play with red and pink colors, so I put together a few quick and inexpensive Valentine gift ideas to share with you. What could be better than that? Well, how about if all of the gift ideas are in a jar too? Yes, that's where I'm going, but that's still not the best news. I'm holding an awesome giveaway -- $100 to spend on your own canning jars, food storage containers and more for making your own food gifts or … [Read more...]
Spiced Nuts
December 30, 2012 by 44 Comments
As usual, I had bigger holiday plans than what I actually had time for. I had a long list of goodies that I wanted to make for Christmas, but time ran short. One of the things I wanted to make the most was Spiced Nuts. I've tried making Spiced Nuts before (with a different recipe than what I am sharing today) and I wasn't really happy with the results. But this year, I was determined to do it right. I had several pound of almonds ready to go, and but even though they are so simple to make, I … [Read more...]
Homemade Food Gifts: White Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (with free printable label)
December 11, 2012 by 1 Comment
So here's the deal: you want to give a homemade food gift to someone this Christmas. You're thinking cookies. You're thinking bread. Maybe even fudge or peanut brittle. [all great choices...I'll wait for my package to arrive] Well, today I'm sharing one of the easiest ways to give a Christmas treats to someone special: cookie dough! All you have to do is mix it up, put it in a container, print off some instructions and it's good to go. No heating up the kitchen. No overbaked cookies. … [Read more...]
Orange Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
November 11, 2012 by 59 Comments
I've been making and giving food gifts from the kitchen for years. When David and I were first married, I did so mostly because it was frugal. We didn't have much money for buying gifts for extended family and friends, so I would give gifts that I could bake - breads, cookies, candies -- even savory items from time to time. Making a loaf of banana bread didn't cost much, but it always seem to make people happy. … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Homemade Pancake Mix
April 19, 2012 by
Have you ever made your own pancake mix? It's so simple and the pancakes turn out wonderful. Sure, I know there are times when life is crazy and you're feeling frazzled, so a box of packaged pancake mix makes the most sense, but seriously...give it a try. With just a tiny bit of planning, you can make up a dry mix and it will give you enough for a couple mornings of homemade pancakes. And it will cost you very little to do so. It's also a great gift-in-a-jar idea. … [Read more...]
How to Make Lollipops (in a mini muffin tin)
December 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
Want to make homemade lollipops but don't have a candy mold? I'll teach you how to make lollipops in a mini muffin tin! … [Read more...]
Easy Gift Idea: Breakfast in a Can
December 4, 2011 by
Pin It As a coffee drinker, I love it when I have friends or family members who also enjoy a good cup of coffee. It's not unusual for me to give these friends gifts for Christmas that focus around coffee and this year is no exception. This year, I am giving one of my friends (who will remain nameless for obvious reasons), a gift of Peet's Holiday Blend Coffee, as well as some breakfast items that I think she'll like. Breakfast is her favorite meal of the day and it ALWAYS includes … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Pumpkin Bread
October 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I remember having quick breads as a child - like pumpkin bread and zucchini bread - and thinking they were the greatest thing in the world. I thought it was cool that it was called "bread" but it was like a dessert. I recently made a new pumpkin bread recipe that I've enjoyed so much that I just had to share it with all of you. Right now, this is our favorite pumpkin bread recipe - I love the flavor and how incredibly moist it is. I didn't add nuts or chocolate or anything else to it, but I … [Read more...]
