Christian Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I have wrapped the following for my mini hampers - Bramble Jelly Elderberry Jam Pickled Redcurrants Nigella's Chocolate Peanut Butter cups Christmas Cake Mince Pies Raspberry Vodka Sloe Gin Cinnamon's Spiced Nuts (delish, made made a few batches for me) Apple and Mint Jelly Pickled Eggs Bath Melts Most I have given already, but I still have to deliver a couple of bits on Friday. Will be wearing my Father Christmas hat!! Ho Ho Ho!!!! Here are the peanut butter cups!! Brave yourself Egluntine, they are in a round Lock & Lock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Christian, you did say I was on your hamper list, didn't you . Sounds fab! You've got some lucky recipients there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Kate, you have already sampled my wares! *trots back to the kitchen to start more baking* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I quite fancy the sound of those nuts. I was going to say your nuts but Clare T would shout at me again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I used salted nuts Poet as I couldn't find unsalted. Just left out the salt from the recipe. The last batch I made, I used chilli oil and they are a lot hotter! Still nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 think I'll do it with cashews, mmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I have wrapped the following for my mini hampers - Bramble Jelly Elderberry Jam Pickled Redcurrants Nigella's Chocolate Peanut Butter cups Christmas Cake Mince Pies Raspberry Vodka Sloe Gin Cinnamon's Spiced Nuts (delish, made made a few batches for me) Apple and Mint Jelly Pickled Eggs Bath Melts Most I have given already, but I still have to deliver a couple of bits on Friday. Will be wearing my Father Christmas hat!! Ho Ho Ho!!!! Here are the peanut butter cups!! Brave yourself Egluntine, they are in a round Lock & Lock! Oooh good! I can't wait for the postman to bring mine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 (edited) I have wrapped the following for my mini hampers - Bramble Jelly Elderberry Jam Pickled Redcurrants Nigella's Chocolate Peanut Butter cups Christmas Cake Mince Pies Raspberry Vodka Sloe Gin Cinnamon's Spiced Nuts (delish, made made a few batches for me) Apple and Mint Jelly Pickled Eggs Bath Melts Christian,you domestic Goddess,you Edited December 19, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Phew! you have all been busy last week in Ikea a bloke was buying 15 of the little hampers with lids on..... Christian, was it you? I'm giving away my home laid eggs to my neighbours ( I would normally only give them a card), my Omlet boxes should arrive today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I quite fancy the sound of those nuts. I was going to say your nuts but Clare T would shout at me again! Hand off girls - I've already asked him to marry me! Poet - you're more than welcome to take over my mantle of 'the naughty one' on the forum if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Kate, you have already sampled my wares! And very tasty they were too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Christian,you domestic Goddess,you I have been called worse Cinnamon! No Jules, it wasn't me. I haven't seen any mini hampers! Mine were all wrapped up in BHWT jute bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Wow, all of your wares loom brilliant! For my friends I made some of their presents/customised bits and bobs. So I decorated a candle with glass paints, sewed buttons onto an alice band, made a couple of necklaces and a bracelet and some gingerbread christmas tree biscuits. Still haven't finished my christmas shopping for my family though...needs doing AND quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Our friends made us a little hamper with homemade goodies in this year. Obviously not everyone has the skill or time to do this but I thought it was absolutely delightful and unique! Is anyone else giving a homemade gift this year? What is it and who are you giving it to? I'm exceedingly mean and we often do homemade presents! Her indoors spins and I knit and we have done bags and hot water bottle covers among other things over the years. This year we are giving our son's girlfriend an Emma Bridgewater teapot ('cos she liked it) and I have knitted a tea cozy that looks like a fairy cake. We've also done chilli oil this year for several people; I grew 'Pinnochio's nose' chillies in the greenhouse (long thin chillis) and have dried them. We've collected appropriate bottles all year (like the square balsamic vinegar bottles you can get). We just put a dried chilli in the bottle and fill it up with decent olive oil. Its really nice. I just hope none of the intended recipients are reading this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I do mini hampers at christmas but this year we have been so busy I havent got round to it. I feel really sad now cause I wish I had. Thanks for all the great ideas. I think we were getting in a rut of doing about the same in things each year in the baskets. I am now inspired to do some different additions next year. Hoping for a quieter 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Lynda!!!!!!!!!!! where have you been???? we missed you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 oh you know....Its Christmas mad panic . so much to do and so little time. Thankyou for missing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
