Grandma Vi and Grandpa Orville Knutson and their grandchildren at Christmas.
I must have been destined to be in the food industry. I remember Christmas as a kid, and the one gift that stands out above the amazing child size doll, cool miniature television, or fun Popeye video game that annoyed the entire family in the car on our trip to North Dakota, is a container of my grandmother’s homemade applesauce that I got to have all to myself. This standard menu item for our holiday gatherings was a favorite among the entire family. What I didn’t like was only getting a tablespoon or two each time. So one year when Grandma Vi wrapped up a container I believe it was the old yellow margarine plastic container of this delicacy for me and only me, I was ecstatic! Still today I remember how her special applesauce tasted, and it takes me back in time to the holiday dinners with our whole family.
I’m sure many people have their favored holiday recipes cookies, fudge, soup mixtures, and of course applesauce – and what a treasure it is to be the recipient of those delicious concoctions. The concept of giving food as gifts is something that has become a big business Hickory Farms, Edible Arrangements Bouquets, Omaha Steaks – heck, my mom once sent a full lobster dinner to friends in North Dakota!
In today’s world, it is often quite challenging to decide what gifts to give. Colleagues, friends, bosses we all are inundated with many consumer items each and every day, and it’s difficult to make that kind of decision. One thing that is constant for everyone, however, is food. So I say take some time and bake up some goodies, blend your own mix of pancakes or cookies, or get out the old apple strainer and red hots (that’s the secret ingredient in case you were wondering), go to work then package your delicacies with a nice bow. Or in an old margarine container. Your gift recipients will savor your gift and be happy they dont need to find space for another gadget.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
Martha Stewart – Homemade Food Gifts
Midwest Living – 35 Heavenly Homemade Food Gifts
Better Homes & Gardens – Simple Christmas Food Gifts
Wishing you all a fun, safe and delicious holiday season.
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