Topic: In The Kitchen
For two people on my Christmas list I wanted to do some 'Gifts in a Jar' and set my goal at making a dozen for each of them. I sent not only the jars but the canned goods that they would need to make the recipes. The only things not included are fresh items (eggs, butter, milk, meat) and liquid ingredients (vanilla, oil).
I made half of them quart jars and half of them pint jars, depending on the recipe. I used a round of fabric over the cap before screwing on the jar ring. A fold-over tag, tied with baker's twine, identifies the dish on the outside and, on the inside lists the contents, what will need to be added, and the preparation instructions.
I added a couple of packets of home-made dip mix from the farmer's market. I also printed out a 'menu' of dishes that can be used as an inventory of what is available.
GIFTS IN A JAR PANTRY PACK
APPETIZERS
Heavenly Herb & Vegetable Dip
Southern Country Fair Dip
SOUPS
Beefy Chili Soup
Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup
Multi-Bean Soup
Potato Soup
Barley Rice Stew
BREADS
Ginger Spice Muffins
Dried Cranberry Muffins
Golden Cornbread
DESSERTS
Scottish Shortbread
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Chip Bars
Double Fudge Brownies
Yummo! Can I come for dinner?
Ddd
