Remember that nothing is set in stone and you can change your mind and tweak – make a list of what comes to mind and then sleep on it – or in my case go for a run – fresh air helps clear away the “broken biscuits” in my head when I can't think straight!
I've decided to mix savoury and sweet and I've based my packaging choices to suit the size of the cardboard box already illustrated. An odd number of treats look good when arranging – take account too of the size of “preserve pots” or jars – they don't have to be exactly the same but a smaller pot or jar looks better than, as an example, an average jar of jam which is approximately 450g.
Here are my choices :
Cranberry and red onion relish
Rocky Road
Cheese scones
Hokey pokey
Three Cheese Dainties
I haven't forgotten the syrup – I have a couple of extra ideas up my sleeve – all will be revealed!
Action plan :
The relish can be made now and fridged, ready
to label and zhuzh
The Rocky Road and the Hokey Pokey ditto – and
then bagged and into the freezer ready to transfer to
your bag or box of choice
The scones and dainties I'll leave until nearer the
time so they'll be fresh and give the giftee the choice
of freezing or demolishing immediately
Sounds like a plan – next up is the series of recipes with photos to help, mentioned during my chat with Bernie Keith, on his Radio Show, The Bernie Keith Show, BBC Radio Northampton on Thursday 10th December 2020 at 10.45am - these are the Brown Paper Packages tied up with string and Christmas Box ideas – just in case you'd like to have a go at making your own gifts!
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