Christmas hand made gift advice please

[*suzanne*]

I love those hand towels as well and whenever I get to a fair I buy a couple they are great in the kitchen so the little people don't wipe their hands on my tea towels, I would buy some Uni if you made them to sell 

[mcmich]

I have stacks of these, it must be a MIL thing. They are great hand towels, saves anyone wiping their hands on the tea towel.

[CreamPuff63]

I recently bought a couple of kitchen hand towels that have a magnet seen into a little corner pocket. Will then hang from your fridge or oven etc as long as its metal. Really handy.

[meganjane]

DJ, what about biscuits if you are keen on doing food products? They will keep for quite a while, or you can freeze them first.

Also, dukkah, curry powder (the one from the TMX Veggie cook book is my fave), chutney, sauce, jam etc.

I'm personally not a fan of the crocheted hand towel, but that's just me. The magnet one sounds good, though.

[Kimmyh]

Great idea for a topic DJ. I am one of those newbies yet to have a Christmas with thermie (bit excited actually). Looking forward to learning from the wise counsels of the forum.

[Halex]

Hand Towel perfect.

Tea Towel, ddnt get it

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[droverjess]

Looking at bottles for vanilla essence.
What size do I need?

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/p15584/Presentation-Bottles

Thanks

[fundj&e]

i would get the 100ml ones DJ

[Cornish Cream]

Look at this site called jamjarshop They have all sort of glassware and accessories.

[fundj&e]

how many xmas hampers are you doing

[droverjess]

Not sure Uni how many.
Very much a token Christmas.
Have 4 siblings.
Plus mother, plus aunts.
Plus friends.
5 adult children.
See how it goes.
Getting 6 100 ml bottles. Not everyone would value vanilla essence.

Wonder where best to get vanilla pods in UK?

Thanks CC for the post. Probably getting some small jars from Lakeland as they have 3 for 2 on small jars (Unami , garlic etc)
And free delivery.

I do need a new baking tin as it took longer to get the Foccacia out of my old tin than make it!!!  Tin must be over ten years and was a cheap one.

Being very careful but can't spend nothing at all.
Getting bakers cases to make mini Xmas cakes, or iced gingerbreads.

Glad of all the tips on here.

[meganjane]

Vanilla Essence is a great idea! I'm going to pinch that one too! Just have to find me some reasonably priced vanilla beans and some nice bottles.

[Cuilidh]

I've been tossing up with vanilla essence for ages as well, MJ ... let me know when (or if) you find decent bottles and beans!

[fundj&e]

MJ and Marina the beans need to soak for a while, not sure if will be ready in 6 weeks

[Cuilidh]

Thanks, Uni.  I remembered about the long soaking so it would be a plan for next Xmas I think.