Pantry Gifts
January 03, 2010
One of my favorite Christmas gifts this year, was the homemade pantry items my mother made me. There is nothing like a homemade gifts. I know my mother has been very interested in herbs this year and how to use them to help stretch her budget. Everything was really good and don't you love that red jar for the tea !!!! Thank you mom, I can not wait to see what you make next year ;-) xoxoxo
Greek spices, I used it on a roasted chicken the other night and it was soo good.
Candy cane tea, with my candy cane syrup to sweeten it a bit more, perfect winter treat. Wouldn't the tea and the syrup be great gift.
Rosemary maple glazed nuts, which is not in the picture, becuse I was too busy eating it. Oh this is my favorite. She made it with smoked chili powder for David, but left it out for me. It is just barely sweet, with the rich browned butter and then the bight rosemary. Heaven and veryyyyy addictive !!!
What wonderful gifts! I love handmade above anything :) OH, I got Tea for You and cannot wait to try 'designing' my own teas :) Thanks for the recommendation!
Posted by: Sharon | January 13, 2010 at 02:01 PM
I agree, love those gifts, the best kind I believe.
Your Mom is a sweetheart.
Jill xoo
Posted by: Jill | January 09, 2010 at 04:33 PM
Oh, how pretty to dress up one's cabinet with! Homemade is always best, I think. So much love goes into those gifts.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | January 05, 2010 at 05:30 PM
Clarice~ I want to thank you for the creative inspiration you've shared. It's been such a privilege to visit. I love coming and leaving with such wonderful recipe and gift ideas. I'm looking forward to whats yet to be revealed in twenty ten.
Sweet wishes,
Sara
Posted by: Sara's Sweet Surprise | January 05, 2010 at 05:01 PM
I went over to your Mom's blog to get the nut recipe. Sounds so good to me and would make a nice hostess gift for my friends.
Thanks,
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | January 05, 2010 at 11:05 AM
What a great gift! A friend gave me home made marshmellows for Christmas...Oh my...so good in coffee. I love home made (and food!) gifts :)
Posted by: heather | January 04, 2010 at 08:05 PM
What great gifts, beautiful, practical, and made with love -- no gift is better than that.
Posted by: Junie Moon | January 04, 2010 at 06:36 PM
Candy Cane Simple Syrup. Made. Done. Decanted. Delicious!!! Thank you dear Clarice. Bring on the tea!
Posted by: Lauren Mumford | January 04, 2010 at 03:44 PM
What a treasure your mother is! I love the containors she used, everything is so adorably packaged. I gave pickles and jam this year. My son told me he got out of bed in the middle of the night to eat the pickles! I guess he really liked them. (Ha!)
Posted by: ~Vicki | January 04, 2010 at 08:54 AM
We can see where you get your talents from Clarice! These ALL look amazing...I am finding the rosemary maple glaze combo very intrigueing!!
Love,
Tracey
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Posted by: Tracey McBride | January 04, 2010 at 06:13 AM
I love handmade gifts and you got some really nice ones from your Mom! Enjoy them!
Posted by: Sherri | January 04, 2010 at 06:09 AM
What yummy gifts!
Blessings!
~Nadine
Posted by: Nadine | January 03, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Gosh, everything looks really good! Cinnamon Basil, never heard of this before, what do you use it in? Oh, I would love a cup of that candy cane tea, sounds delish.
Enjoy,
Jan
Posted by: Jan | January 03, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Glad you liked it. Love, Mom
Posted by: Linda | January 03, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Hi Clarice :)
What wonderful gifts! I treasure anything homemade :)
Happy New Year!
rue
Posted by: rue | January 03, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Happy New Year, Clarice. Wow, everything looks so very yummy. I'm particularly interested in that cinnamon basil vinegar. I LOVE vinegar!!! Guess what? I'm going to try my hand at homemade cannoli...wish me luck! :) Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | January 03, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Clarice,
Yum! They all look delicious! The cinnamon basil sounds interesting. What will you use it in??
Stay warm,
Matty
Posted by: Matty | January 03, 2010 at 07:39 AM