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Category: Food Gifts

Blog, Food Gifts

This Year’s Flavor: Cranberry Pear Jam

Every year, I make jam for my friend’s holiday gift baskets. I choose whatever fruit looks tasty at the farmer’s market, and then look for…

December 10, 2012January 18, 2013
Blog, Breakfast/Brunch, Food Gifts, New York, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Storm Food

Yesterday I went out to the Rockaways in Queens, an area that was devastated by hurricane Sandy. The power is still out, the roads are…

November 5, 2012November 5, 2012
Blog, Food Gifts

Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Farmer’s Market Gift Basket

Here is a gift I would love to receive (hint, hint friends and family!). It’s pretty hard to go wrong with this one: Walk around…

December 22, 2009March 28, 2012
Blog, Food Gifts, Vegan

Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Sweet Chile Toasted Nuts

These nuts have always been a hit at catered events, disappearing quickly whether or not they’ve been accompanied by cocktails. They couldn’t be easier to…

December 17, 2009March 28, 2012
Blog, Breakfast/Brunch, Food Gifts, Vegan

Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Nutty Granola

Eating granola is a time-honored element of the hippie stereotype, but I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t like a fresh, homemade bowl…

December 7, 2009November 27, 2012
Blog, Food Gifts

Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Red Lentil Dal Soup Mix

Dal is an everyday Indian dish made from split peas or lentils, and is usually served with yogurt and rice or bread. A dal made…

November 30, 2009March 28, 2012
Blog, Food Gifts, Soups, Vegan

Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Black Walnut-Infused Cognac

When the weather gets cold, I love a glass of cognac after a satisfying meal, especially beside a warm fire. I also like to add…

November 23, 2009March 28, 2012
Blog, Drinks, Food Gifts, Vegan

Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Chocolate Chai

The flavors in chai are perfect for the holiday season, with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom evocative of festive winter favorites like pumpkin pie,…

November 10, 2009March 28, 2012
Blog, Desserts, Food Gifts

Handmade Food Gift Ideas: Gingersnaps

Everyone has a favorite holiday cookie: Mine is the gingersnap. They weren’t always my top choice, but as my palate has changed and my tastes…

November 4, 2009March 28, 2012

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