Comments on: Gift in a Jar: Handmade Spice Blends

By: sm

sm — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:32:02 +0000

i really like this idea. i actually ended up doing something rather similar this year. instead of spices, though, i came up with a recipe for a spicy hot chocolate (with cayenne and cinnamon) and a pumpkin spice hot chocolate and gave single serving containers of each to my parents and my sisters. the great thing about both hot chocolate spices and spice mixes is they can last for a long time since they’re not as perishable as traditional baked good presents.

By: Consider the Pantry › Have a canned Christmas

Consider the Pantry › Have a canned Christmas — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:28:22 +0000

[...] This one comes from Food in Jars and involves jars but not canning: the gift of handmade spice blends. Pour spices (splurge on some high-quality stuff) into jars. Label. Wrap. [...]

By: Brenna

Brenna — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:21:12 +0000

I just wanted to tell you that I love your blog. I am a crazy canning freak too and I am forever trying to convince everyone I know that they too can become a crazy canning freak as well. I completely appreciate what you are doing.

By: Lisa G.

Lisa G. — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:21:48 +0000

I did this once for my dad. I did several, but the one I remember most was my taco seasoning mix. He loves my tacos, and it was nice to be able to “give” some to him since I live too far away to make them for him very often.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:27:59 +0000

Giving spice mixes is a wonderful idea! I often give canned and baked gifts.

By: Julia

Julia — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:54:48 +0000

Yet another great idea! I do spice blends but selfishly have kept them to myself. Must learn to share!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:51:16 +0000

I was inspired to expand my herb garden after a trip to France in 2008. I dried the herbs and made Herbes de Provence. I love the pickling spices idea.

By: Emmaleigh504

Emmaleigh504 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:45:23 +0000

oh yes! I want a pickled egg recipe, too!

By: anduin

anduin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:51:29 +0000

What do you think about pickled eggs? What kind of spices would you use?

By: Lindsey S

Lindsey S — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:38:30 +0000

how fun! I’ve been searching so long to find good paprika peppers to plant in my garden, hopefully I’ll find some soon so I can try the rub one day