Christmas Challenge 2014.

[judydawn]

Thanks Katj, I don't know why I didn't think of that myself.  I know biscuits etc last so much longer in a tin than plastic ware from past experience.  My tins haven't been used for the past couple of years, I don't have any need to bake much these days.

[Katiej]

Most years I make several things to give as Xmas gifts to my family and friends.  This year though I'm taking it easy and not doing much - mainly due to the surgery I'm having this week.

But I have made salted caramel fudge for mine & DH's work colleagues, 15 jars of Dukkah (EDC recipe), a dozen jars of burger pickles (Stephanie Alexander's bread & butter pickle recipe), Bess's tomato sauce and rhubarb & apple chutney.

[gertbysea]

Not to mention the expense, I've spent heaps this year.

Judy next year just send your love and IT will be more than appreciated. No need to spend dollars and virtual hugs are free. I am happy to receive hugs or a note saying "thinking of ya" . Actual presents are wonderful but the friendship is worth a lot more .

I nose you love to shop  and to give as we all do but believe me knowing you are there when needs be is worth more that frankincense and myrrh .

Gretchen

[judydawn]

Thanks Gert, I know that but I was actually only referring to the hampers for family, friends and Morpeth workers only.  This is the last Christmas at Morpeth, next year theyre moving to a new home nearby owned by the same church group so I won't be doing the same for them next year.

[Cornish Cream]

Great cooking Katie. Love the labels.

[judydawn]

Taking it easy yet you produced so much Katie - now why doesn't that surprise me    I can't wait to try my jar of bread & butter cucumbers which I know I'm getting 

[Kimmyh]

Very disappointing MJ.
Lovely items Katie. Lots of things for taking it easy 😘 love the labels.

[cookie1]

I'm sure your gifts will be appreciated Katie.

[Cuilidh]

I made Lemon Bliss Balls at the weekend for our postie and courier ... sadly, they all got eaten!  It was my last chance to make anything pre-Christmas, so perhaps I will make another batch as a New Year gift (if they last that long!).

[achookwoman]

Katie,  your gifts look beautiful and very professional. Good luck for later in the week. We are enjoying beautiful coffee at the moment. , !

[mcmich]

Lovely gifts Katie and beautiful labels and wrapping too. 

[mab19]

I made a batch of these Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings today for some hampers I am making.  I have put the recipe in the Christmas section if anyone is interested.
 
Also made some of chookies Lemon Bliss Balls yesterday but the GK and family have eaten them all

[judydawn]

They look so good Margaret.

[Cornish Cream]

Those look very festive Margaret

[Kimmyh]

Yummy mab. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
My Christmas hampers are finally done and the first was given to DS6's teacher today. It's beginning to feel like Christmas now.