Edible Xmas gifts that can be made well in advance.....

nicola00

Thanks Hogshead, Yeah the one place I am think is only open at weekends so i'll check it out.

Think I'll be cheaper just getting the jars myself, I have a costco card but they haven't had them, I think Makro is best for sweets, only ever visit them at christmas time, so best get myself over.

I figured once we start making them my daughter will want to give them to everyone

hogshead wrote: »

Nicola do you have a market stall in your area?
We have an indoor all year round & they have the jars of sweets so you can buy only the jellies you want & I'm certain I've see the lips & hearts. failing that a cash & carry ( if you know someone who has access ) as I get the tuck sweets & they are def in there.

nicola00

Have to admit I am so impatient , I want to get started straight away. What's the shelf life like on the vodka etc, will the flavour change. An I assume the jams an chutney will only get better with age.

I'm earmarking the October week holiday as a time to get started. My youngest is at nursery two days but my eldest will be at home to help out, well she's 6 maybe help isn't the right word.

I need to write a list of everything that's needed (does anyone have a to do list already for the jams etc...) and get some stuff on bay to raise the funds to go buy everything

My problem is I start looking on here an then my mind wanders as I start looking at all the other threads an getting loads more ideas an then I don't know where to start

It's lunchtime an all i have done is flit between MSE pages, best go get housework done

Chocmonster7

nicola00 wrote: »

Think I'll be cheaper just getting the jars myself, I have a costco card but they haven't had them, I think Makro is best for sweets, only ever visit them at christmas time, so best get myself over.

Aldi have a great range of sweets and they are quite cheap. I bought a bag of Wine Gums, 260gms for 49p in there this week. Think I've seen the lips in there too so worth checking if you have a store locally.

nicola00

Chocmonster thanks I can stop at Aldi's when im on the school run on Wednesdsy

nicola00

Just found these on Asda

http://direct.asda.com/Asda-Set-of-3-Tins/001413014,default,pd.html

Thinking of using the 3 of them and stacking in a tower tied with ribbon. Rectangular - L26 x W18.5 x D9cm, Square - L18 x W18 x D8cm, Round - D15 x D4.5cm

large one - small btl of wine and glass maybe, or the flavoured vodka / other alcoholic item
smaller one fill with jam, chutney, other foodie things, depending on the size
and the round one fill with homemade buscuits

What do you's think??

mum2one

nicola00 wrote: »

Just found these on Asda

http://direct.asda.com/Asda-Set-of-3-Tins/001413014,default,pd.html

Thinking of using the 3 of them and stacking in a tower tied with ribbon. Rectangular - L26 x W18.5 x D9cm, Square - L18 x W18 x D8cm, Round - D15 x D4.5cm

large one - small btl of wine and glass maybe, or the flavoured vodka / other alcoholic item
smaller one fill with jam, chutney, other foodie things, depending on the size
and the round one fill with homemade buscuits

What do you's think??

Those tins are beautiful, and they can be reused by the recipitant (big word - guess not spelt properly!!).

Those ideas sound brilliantly.

xx

being cheeky, I know someone mentioned Raspberry Vodka, has anyone got a recipe... x

apologies found the raspberry vodka recipie.Set myself a challenge - no vodka making till I do my 4 assisgnments for OU (all different courses!!) xx

fedupandskint

nicola00 wrote: »

Just found these on Asda

http://direct.asda.com/Asda-Set-of-3-Tins/001413014,default,pd.html

What do you's think??

They look great I need some tins for presents and for cakes - off to have a look instore later on today

nicola00

fedupskint did you find them in Asda?? Are they any good, was thinkin it might be easier to order online but I grudge paying delivery charges, I think I've got an email voucher from them for discount on delivery ( if I can find it)

nicola00

On my way to Aldi's now, I bet I come back with more than just the sweets I'm looking for

nicola00 wrote: »

Chocmonster thanks I can stop at Aldi's when im on the school run on Wednesdsy

nicola00

I got some bags of the sweets but its a mixed bag of teeth and lips so I'm thinkin of using the teeth for my Mum and Aunt as they have false teeth.

In a small jar ribbon and bow etc and then a small ditty along the lines of Spare Teeth, Open in emergency or something I'm not quite sure yet, any ideas? Oh was going to put a small childs toothbrush with the jar aswell

I just need to find the hearts now. What do you's use for snowman poop, mini marshmallow or mint imperials??