Christmas Hamper Ideas

[VieveMS]

Welcome to the forum Como. 

That link does not work for me.....

[berringamababe]

I've been thinking about it. I'm doing the vanilla extract also.
You could do things like macadamia or almond spread. Even the stock paste would be a nice gift.

I think I need to find jars though. Any ideas?

redtradingcompany.com.au

I just tried the link.  I assume it is http://www.redbacktrading.com.au/

[fundj&e]

Herb rice mix
US measurements

1 pound long grain rice
2 cups dried celery flakes
2/3 cup dried minced onion
½ cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried tarragon
3 to 4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
Mix well and store in airtight containers

Additional ingredients
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon butter or margarine

To prepare 1 serving of rice
In a saucepan over medium heat bring water and butter to the boil.
Add ¼ cup rice mixture, reduce heat and cover simmer for 20 mins let stand for 5 mins or until liquid is absorbed .fluff with a fork

[fundj&e]

Creole seasoning mix
US measurements

2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoons pepper
Mix well and store in airtight containers
Use to season chicken,seafood,steak or vegetables
1 batch = about ½ cup

[Katiej]

I've finished my Xmas hampers (apart from the dog biscuits, starting to think that was a silly idea!!)

I've made:  vanilla, tomato relish, HP sauce, Gentleman's relish, mustard fruits, Worcestershire sauce, cookies & cream fudge, salted caramel fudge, milk & dark choc cherry bites, apricot delight, malt slice, mini Xmas cakes & peppermint foot scrub.

[cookie1]

Your recipients are very lucky Katie.

[Amy :-)]

Well done Katie, I'm sure they will be greatly appreciated!

[Cuilidh]

What a job, Katie, well done.  They look so beautifully presented.

I've just finished Quirky Jo's Ferrero Rochers, I'll do Rara's Cherry Bites tomorrow and I have also done the dried fruit to go with the Camembert kits that CC posted the link to.

[goldfish]

Katie, your hampers are wonderful!!! Anyone would be thrilled to be honoured with a gift such as that!!

[Kimmyh]

Lovely hamper KatieJ

[droverjess]

Lovely well done.
Am getting rave reviews for Brazens spiced nuts. ;

[Emme]

Katie, those hampers are wonderful,   well done

Marie

[jeninwa]

The hamper looks great, I forgot to take a photo of mine before I gave them away. The family loved them and my suitcase was a lot lighter coming back lol

[cookie1]

You obviously didn't smuggle any wombats or Tassy Devils home with you. 

[jeninwa]

Not this time cookie, I did bring back a kilo of scollops, and they were very nice curried.