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Title: Christmas Hampers
Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2010, 02:58:10 am
I was just spending a couple of minutes catching up on my BBC Good Food newsletters and saw this. They are not TMX recipes but if you are stuck for ideas it may help you.
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/christmas/christmas-gifts/?utm_source=Week%20208%20-%2017%2F11%2F10%20-%20christmas%20section&utm_medium=email&utm_content=More%20homemade%20gifts...&utm_campaign=Week%20208%20-%2017%2F11%2F10%20-%20christmas%20section
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: judydawn on November 19, 2010, 05:57:28 am
That's a very comprehensive list of goodies Cookie, nice to refer back to for special occasions of any kind. Will spend some more time browsing the instructions when I have some spare time.  Thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: Rebecca on November 22, 2010, 07:14:17 am
Have had a look and will be heading back there! Thx for the sharing.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: johnro on November 24, 2010, 02:42:29 am
Thanks cookie, for posting the link to this great site for Christmas goodies - now have my list for the composition of hampers for Christmas.  Cheers - Robyn
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2010, 07:58:21 am
Glad I could be of help. I love the BBC Good Food site.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: LeeJ on November 10, 2011, 06:04:52 am
Thought I'd bump this one up.

I'm planning to do a chocolate truffle hamper, using the mini cupcake cases I've fund at woolworths.

The selection will be: Hokey Pokey, Cherry Ripe, Peppermint and oreo cheesecake decorated as christmas puddings.

I'll grab the one for hokey pokey and post it, it was in the Chrissy Better homes and gardens magazine :)
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: obbie on November 18, 2011, 09:57:39 pm
I was just about to post for ideas for christmas hampers.

Thanks,
Robyn :)
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: andiesenji on November 18, 2011, 11:10:26 pm
I was just about to post for ideas for christmas hampers.

Thanks,
Robyn :)

I think there is another thread about this.  I know that I posted something about goodies in Christmas boxes or hampers but don't see it here.
Judy should know...


I found IT!!!    Christmas Hamper Ideas (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1883.0)



Here's more Non-TMX  ideas (http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/holidays-and-events/christmas/food-gifts/main.aspx) - many are easily convertible.   Each sub category takes you on to more ideas.
The "Best Gifts From Your Kitchen sub category has a bunch of 5-star ideas.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2011, 03:33:27 am
Thanks Andie.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: judydawn on November 20, 2011, 05:29:15 am
Sounds like you were quite surprised you found it andie :D - well done.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: andiesenji on November 20, 2011, 04:55:59 pm
Sounds like you were quite surprised you found it andie :D - well done.

Would you believe I spelled "hamper" incorrectly when I entered the first search?   :-[
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2011, 11:30:41 am
Tonight I am wrapping my Christmas hampers which are being handed out to several friends on Saturday when they come here for a meal.  This year it includes -

Madras Curry Powder
Worcestershire Sauce
Pate (not in the basket, will be handed out separately)
Flatbreads
Rocky Road
Chocolate Fudge
Walnut & Prune Log (pastilla from In the Mix)
Almond meal biscuits
Cherry bites

Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 01, 2011, 01:20:49 pm
Beautiful presentation Judy :)
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: andiesenji on December 01, 2011, 05:08:36 pm
That is gorgeous Judy. 
I'm taking a day off from working on things for my own gift baskets.

Today I'm making a monster batch of sturdy peanut butter cookies - if I keep the size consistent using a disher it should make 200 cookies.   These cookies do not break apart in shipping, an important feature.
I'll be taking them to a cookie "pack and ship" gathering where they will go into goodie boxes going to military men and women from the Antelope Valley that are serving overseas. 
I will do a little packing but as I can't stand for hours, my participation will be less active than many of the folks who volunteer.

I bought some "new crop" raw peanuts from Georgia, roasted them and made the peanut butter myself (in the TMX) so it has lots of flavor. 
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: fundj&e on December 01, 2011, 06:06:43 pm
That does look gorgeous Judy
Do you make them all the same or do you customizes them for your friends/family
 Is the   Walnut & Fig Roll on the forum i had a quick look, i could not find it.


andi if you have time can you please post the recipe for  sturdy peanut butter cookies would like to send some to my DD in Sweden
and can i ask you if you have a recipes that i could use in a cookie press + any tips you on using them 
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 01, 2011, 07:35:45 pm
Hi Uni I have PM'ed the Pastilla recipe to you :-*
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: Wonder on December 01, 2011, 07:43:51 pm
Judy, the hamper looks great, I'm sure your friends will be delighted.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: andiesenji on December 01, 2011, 07:50:52 pm

andi if you have time can you please post the recipe for  sturdy peanut butter cookies would like to send some to my DD in Sweden
and can i ask you if you have a recipes that i could use in a cookie press + any tips you on using them 


Sure.  I'll just have to convert it to grams as it is an old recipe with US cup measurements.
Will PM it to you later.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: fundj&e on December 01, 2011, 07:54:17 pm
thank you very much andi ;D
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: Cuilidh on December 01, 2011, 07:58:59 pm
Andi, would you mind sending me that recipe as well please.  Many thanks.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2011, 10:08:41 pm
Thanks girls, it is great fun but time consuming as you all know.  Nothing customised Uni, they are all the same. Thanks CC, your comment about Pastilla made me realise I had typed fig instead of prune so have changed that.  Saw the original idea here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2132.0) on the forum but the In the Mix version is easier to follow.
Andie, how lovely is the idea of sending goodie boxes over to the boys - I'm sure any help you can give is appreciated by all.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: teagg on December 02, 2011, 12:40:07 am
Please may I have a copy of the robust cookies... And can I second Fundj's request for advice on a cookie press- I've got one and would love to play with it productively !! As opposed to messily and unsuccessfully!
Thx
Gillian
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: fundj&e on December 02, 2011, 12:44:07 am
hi teagg andi did post it , she is a wonderful lady  ;D

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8022.0

thanks agian andi


Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2011, 06:42:45 am
Your hampers are beautiful Judy.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: andiesenji on December 02, 2011, 06:46:21 am
I rarely make cookie press cookies even though I have several presses, hand operated, wired and cordless.  
I have so many other great recipes for "freestyle" cookies that the press cookies seem sort of mundane.

The only one I've made in recent years is this recipe for chocolate spritz (http://southernfood.about.com/od/chocolatecookies/r/bl31211k.htm) I made when requested by a friend who doesn't bake.

I'll post an old very easy favorite in the NON-TMX recipe topic.   Cream cheese Spritz cookies.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: droverjess on December 13, 2012, 12:23:53 pm
Thanks cookie for the links

These

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/8022/fruity-christmas-biscotti

Are in the oven now.
Title: Re: Christmas Hampers
Post by: Cuilidh on December 02, 2013, 10:29:23 am
Bumping as "tis the season", etc.