Gifts from the kitchen = Gifts from the heart...... as they are made with LOVE!

My theory is that if you are a creative person, you should NEVER have to purchase a gift.....It should come from your kitchen, garden or from your studio. 

It is not WHAT you give, but HOW....... Go on, put on your apron, pull on your gardening gloves....or settle down at your work bench. Get creative and enjoy the pleasure you will receive from giving.

Homemade Granola packed in cellophane bags and tied off with lavender.

Now doesn't this look oh so healthy and tempting? Breakfast on the run is quick and easy when one has homemade Granola in stock.

The ingredients are oh so basic: Oats, raw peanuts, sunflower seeds, oil, honey, coconut, raisins, cinnamon and other seeds and bran if you wish. 

Served with style, and presented with love.....ANY gift will be well received and enjoyed.

It takes a few minutes to whip up  a batch of muffins.....especially these banana muffins made using over ripe bananas.

Banana Muffin Recipe:

 

 Bananas, mashed x 4
Sugar 200 ml
Egg, beaten x 1
Butter, melted 1/2 cup
Cake Flour, sifted 1 1/2 cups
Baking Powder 1 tsp
Bicarbonate of Soda 1 tsp
Salt, a pinch
Cinnamon Sugar to sprinkle
 
Method:
Beat together the bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter.
Stir in the sifted flour, baking powder, bicarb and salt.
Pour into greased individual muffin tins and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake at 180 degrees C for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow to cool. Place on a platter, individual plate or tray. Wrap with cellophane and tie off with raffia and ribbon and a bunch of herbs from the garden
Seal with a kiss and present with pride!
Enjoy!

What could be more inviting than a personally delivered, homemade gift from the kitchen?

 

Oh yes....I have not forgotten the Boys..... wrap up a bottle in style with cellophane and a bunch of herbs. You will be amazed at the reaction....men actually  DO enjoy receiving flowers.......with a bottle...... of course! Cheers to your good health.