Morning all! Â
Happy 17th day before ChristmasÂ
and a very Happy Day 2 of Hanukkah to all of my Jewish Friends!
 What’s CookingÂ
today at The Cottage Market?
As promised…part 2 to Gifts from the Kitchen!
 Bon Appetit and hope you give a gift from the heart!
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Are these adorable or what!
A little tin filled with button cookies in a tin…really…so sweet!
A simple sugar cookie recipe…a round cookie cutter…2 holes and a cute little round box that I know they have at Michael‘s! You can even just sew them together and place in a cello bag…Oh the possibilities. Seeeeeew precious!
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Here is another creation over atÂ
Talk about an easy gift and so gorgeous! Many of us have done this with pretzel rods…but isn’t it an awesome idea with Peppermint Candy Sticks…they could not look more precious dipped in white chocolate and kissed with adorable white sprinkles! Â
You just simply melt the chocolate over a double boiler…dip to where you want it to go…place on parchment paper and sprinkle while they are hot…let cool and wrap PRETTY!!!!Â
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Oh I know that I would love to get this as a gift!
Coffee-Scented Hot Fudge Sauce! YUM!!!!!
You can take this idea to all kinds of places…different Hot Fudge Sauces…Fruit toppings and then add some special touches like an ice cream scoop…spoons…bowls and whatever else you would like to make this a tailored made gift for someone special in your life…everyone loves ice cream…it can be made for a family gift also…again…OH the possibilities!!!! I think you need wet nuts too…I mean no real sundae is complete without them : ) (for simple wet nuts…just add your favorite nuts to a jar and then fill with maple syrup or simple syrup! A basket is always a good idea for packing…but let that imagination SOAR!!!!
has the recipe for the Coffee-Scented Hot Fudge Sauce!
 Oh DELICIOSSO!!!
A pasta basket and the basket is a colander…AWESOME!
Make some Homemade Sauce…add a grater…some fabulous cheese…wonderful pasta... a nice towel and anything else you can think of to make a perfect Pasta Dinner!
This is a gift idea you simply can’t loose with. You can snatch up a wonderful colander in so many incredible colors right now to give the gift more pop…add a bow and you are good to go anywhere with the perfect gift!
 How festive does this look! I LOVE IT and I LOVE Jalapeno Jelly…it is incredible. It adds a touch of flavor to everything it touches and WOW does it have the look! You can also take the recipe from Family CircleÂ
and substitute red jalapeno’s and make a batch of both for a real Christmas Pair!
There are many recipes out there for…snatch one up and make a batch of these…your friends and family will thank you!
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I thought this was such a great idea over atÂ
Chocolate Donuts kicked up a notch!
I think this is a great idea any time of year…you simply get yourself some yummy donut holes (BEST when you make them from scratch) even a box of Enteman’s is great…heat some chocolate over a double boiler and dip. Decorate with your own flair! I think another great idea is to add a lollipop stick — dip — sprinkle and you have some cool cake pops with no real work! Whatever you decide to do…it will be great…wrap up pretty and friends and family will be wowed!
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 Over at Eating Well
there are some really fabulous ideas and suggestions for gifts from the Kitchen…like this one…
Fennel, Orange & Star Anise Vinegar!
So Simple…so gorgeous!
Oh the dressings you can whip up with this…YUM!!!!
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they also have the recipe for
Oregano, Rosemary & Marjoram Vinegar!
Drizzle some of this over fresh mozzarella and tomatoes…HEAVEN!
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 Ok…this one is not for the kids…but it is fun and may I say very tasty! Brought to us by the Queen of Decadent…
Paula Deen!
No…there is NO butter in this recipe!
It is easy…you can make it look incredible in a picture perfect bottle and maybe if you are looking for a bit more to give…put it in a basket with some yummy coffee…glass mugs and a chocolate bar... a perfect combination!
or just add two pieces of stemware…what a great gift!
Many possibilities and I am sure it will be enjoyed
(remember…don’t have this gift if you are going to drive!)
Here is a gift that I simply adore! It is fabulous for any time of year and for any holiday or special day!
Chai Tea
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This special blend packed up in a perfect little glass jar is wonderful!
For a Special addition…bring a can of coconut milk…oh it is unbelievable in Chai…so is a teaspoon of condensed milk…it is not an every day treat…but you can splurge once and awhile! Trust me…it’s awesome!
theKitchn has some more wonderful ideas for gifts…check them all out!Â
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take a peek at this eye candy…
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how gorgeous is that!!!!
Ok my friends…there you have…some more gift from the kitchen ideas for gift giving this season…maybe one will fit that special person it your life to a tea (by the way…you can NEVER go wrong with a gift of tea : )
(((((HUGS))))) Â
Just to let you know there is a lot happening here this week! Tuesday we will be doing a dollar day gift and I will be joined ALL week by some incredible bloggers creating also! On Friday we will be doing a double party here — one for Junkin Joe and one for Dollar Day Creations and you are ALL invited! Â
Then over the weekend…our regular programmed will be pre-empted and it is going to be all about PETS!!!!
Hope to see you there!
ENJOY! Â
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