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Title: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: obbie on September 01, 2012, 07:21:40 am

Ok, so I want to do about 60 small gift baskets.....

Please help me with ideas of what to put in. ;)

I thought.....

lemon butter, or lime butter
Jam
seasoned salt / herb mix
fruit cake
muffins
biscuits of some sort


anyone that can think of something else  ;)

I am doing 60 small baskets for Oldies that don't or can't bake anymore.

Its a present from me...for them.

Thanks, Robyn ;) ;)

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: SueJen on September 01, 2012, 07:32:56 am

I have a couple of oldies that I make sweet chilli sauce for. Just use mild chillis or take out some seeds. 1 has a bottle each week the other monthly

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: jeninwa on September 01, 2012, 07:36:56 am

What a lovely and thoughtful idea,  what about the mustard Kezzar posted?

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: Yvette on September 01, 2012, 07:42:34 am

That's nice of you Robyn jam is a good idea what about something like fruit or whatever you have on your property. Where you picking bananas the other day or nuts.

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2012, 08:15:53 am

I wouldn't do anything too different Robyn, a lot of the oldies don't do much cooking so I'd go for cakes, muffins, biscuits, jams, tomato sauce, mustard, worcestershire sauce, that type of thing.  Things you know they would eat without introducing them to anything they are not sure of - they would probably end up in the pantry of their adult kids otherwise.  They will really appreciate your kind gesture, well done to you.

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: KarenH on September 01, 2012, 08:18:33 am

Maybe some of Tenina's flavoured sugars?

Or TMX lemon cleaning goo, laundry detergent for non-food items.

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: kt2 on September 01, 2012, 09:42:47 am

Maybe mini banana bread (or similar) loaves, they can be eaten fresh or sliced and frozen  :)

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: MEP on September 01, 2012, 10:06:29 am

What a thoughtful and kind gesture. How about a couple pieces of Johnro's Cookies and Cream Fudge?

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 01, 2012, 10:54:18 am

How about Shortbread Robyn. ;D You are one very thoughtful lady :)

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: Halex on September 01, 2012, 11:00:47 am

My olds next dor love biscuits, cakes & fresh bread.

I would also look at johnros cookies & cream fudge, kezzaz mustard & micheles dukah.

H :)

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: obbie on September 01, 2012, 11:27:36 pm

Great ideas, thanks.

someone must have chillies, as they make chillie sauce and sell for $1 a bottle.

mustard's, fudge,  I had not thought of.  Thanks

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: mcmich on September 02, 2012, 05:27:07 am

I agree with JD. Keep it simple. Oldies like things that are familiar.
Your lemon butter would be a hit and biscuits. Maybe the chocolates that Dash made for our goodie bag?
Amy's gluten free brownies wer yummy. Amy's housemates had them for breaky.

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: obbie on September 02, 2012, 05:33:42 am

Just made 3 fruit cakes for this so far. I have 2 weeks to have all ready.. :)

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: mcmich on September 02, 2012, 05:57:08 am

Fruit cake will be much appreciated.

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: Amy :-) on September 02, 2012, 06:00:29 am

Quote from: mcmich on September 02, 2012, 05:27:07 am

Amy's gluten free brownies wer yummy. Amy's housemates had them for breaky.

Thank you DFM ;D ;D ;D They also keep well if they don't get eaten straight away ;)

I would also recommend Rara's cherry bites too. I think Dash put brandy in his :)

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: mcmich on September 02, 2012, 10:24:09 am

We were naughty, but enjoyed them so much with a cup of DD's freshly brewed coffee.

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: snappy on September 02, 2012, 11:27:01 am

What about Chookies Malt Loaf.  I make it using dates and walnuts instead of the dried fruit.  I think oldies would love slices of this with their morning coffee - and I have found it keeps ok for about 5 days.  Bake in small individual loaf tins.

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: achookwoman on September 02, 2012, 11:01:35 pm

Obbie,  what a thoughtful person you are.  Cookie Nuts and Bolts would be nice,  and 1 mix makes a lot.

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: fundj&e on September 02, 2012, 11:40:52 pm

what about dedes French Onion Soup Mix, i have been using it in soups and risotto its really yum

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: mcmich on September 02, 2012, 11:59:17 pm

Yes, the onion soap mix is very good. We got some in our goodie bags.

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: fundj&e on September 03, 2012, 12:38:37 am

onion soap yum  ;D

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: Cuilidh on September 03, 2012, 01:08:01 am

Makes me froth at the mouth just thinking about it ;D

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: mcmich on September 03, 2012, 03:39:35 am

Quote from: fundj on September 03, 2012, 12:38:37 am

onion soap yum  ;D

Oops  ;D

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 05:21:09 am

LOL you'd be keeping more than just vampires away with that one ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: obbie on September 07, 2012, 01:09:20 am

making stuff tomorrow for this..

Title: Re: What to put in a Gift basket
Post by: mcmich on September 07, 2012, 08:43:15 am

How are the baskets going Robyn and what weer the final contents?