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Giving homemade gifts is a really lovely idea. And there is nothing better than making your own edible gifts for someone you love. Edible gifts can have a lot of thought put behind them and they can truly highlight the effort you put into creating this special gift.
To help you pick a great homemade edible gift, here are some ideas and tips to get you started.
Something Sweet
For a person who loves sweet things it is naturally a good idea to make something sweet. There are plenty of nice options you can go with here. For instance, for chocolate lovers some quick and simple chocolate cookies in a lovely jar can be a good idea.
And if you have some patience then making your own truffles is a really elegant gift idea too.
You could also make something that can last a little bit longer. For example, making your own jam or marmalade can be a great gift idea. There are nice ideas for homemade marmalade at the BBC Food website. This can be something that gives enjoyment for longer.
Savoury Snacks For Everyone
There are some people that are more into savoury things and there are plenty of great ideas for these people to enjoy as well. A savoury snack can be a really nice gift for young people or someone who is really conscious about their health.
For instance, these Gruyere and hazelnut crackers can be a lovely gift idea. They are quick to make and are really tasty treats that will stay good for a while. You can include a block of quality cheese with this gift as well if you want.
You could also create your own snack pack by roasting different nuts in herbs and spices. This is very simple to do and makes a lovely gift, especially if you purchase some good looking boxes in which to present the nuts.
Include Some Quality Items
You can also make the gift just a little bit more special by adding a few other items to go with the gift. For example, for an adult a bottle of a quality alcoholic drink can be a great idea. If you choose to go with one of the sweet gifts ideas you should consider giving vintage port as a gift. The years in vintage port can help enhance different kinds of sweet flavours. It’s a simple yet a very complementary thing to include with your gift.
You could also opt for some other things as well. For instance, if you make those savoury snacks you could add a DVD into the mix with it. If you are giving the edible gift to your loved one, a self-made CD full of songs you both like can be a really nice and thoughtful addition.
The above edible gift ideas are perfect for a birthday gift. Creating your own gifts is a lot cheaper and will still showcase the effort and thought you put into the gift. Just make sure that you know the kind of things the person enjoys eating and that you use this as a starting point when you are choosing the gifts.
Pauline Ho likes making her own gifts and because she is a really passionate cook she often prefers giving edible gifts. When she isn't thinking about new homemade gift ideas she likes to spend time with her friends by going to see different plays.
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