Originally Posted by
Cathy77
As there is already a Christmas gifts thread, I was wondering who is giving gifts made in their kitchen? And if so, what do you make?
I usually give everybody something from my kitchen ('cause it's edible and even if they don't like it, it's gone quickly and it's not going to crowd up your place), e.g. hand-made pasta or chili salt.
I have given homemade vanilla as gifts. It is so simple to make, I just buy the beans at the local health food store, put them in a bottle and add gin or vodka to cover and let it steep. The person receiving the gift just has to refresh it from time to time as it's being used up by sticking in a new bean or two and replenishing the liquor level.