Homemade Gift Ideas from Neighborhood Farmers Markets
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We’ve been telling you about our gift guide for weeks now, but we have a few more bonus ideas for those of you who would prefer to DIY some gifts this season! Today would be a perfect day to hit the farmers market and spend the rest of the afternoon using your goodies to make something special for your loved ones.
Recipe from Alessandro Vitale (@_spicymoustache_)
Herb-infused sea salt would make the perfect gift for the chef who already has it all. Pairing it with a cook book from Book Larder would just be *chefs kiss.* This simple recipe can come together quickly to be the perfect finishing touch to any gift basket.
Recipe from Homemade Food Junkie
The key with this gift is to start with high-quality honey. It’s incredibly simple (literally just whipping honey using your stand mixer) but it’s such an elevated gift that shows the extra time and effort you put in for your loved ones.
3. Herb butter
Recipe from Alessandro Vitale (@_spicymoustache_)
Like the herb-infused sea salt, this is a perfect add-on for any chef. We recommend starting with Fantello Creamery’s fresh butter for a delicious gift that the recipient is sure to enjoy.
Recipe from Mallory Oniki (@thepalatablelife)
This is a gift that says “I love you” in so many ways. From the time and care it takes to make a good caramel, to the added umami from the miso, this gift shows that you care. We recommend using Yoka Miso for this delectable caramel sauce.
Recipe from Cookie & Kate
Okay hear us out on this one: granola may not seem like the most exciting gift, but for the right person, this will be everything. Homemade granola tastes 10x better than the storebought stuff and it’s actually deceptively easy (we’re talking only one bowl). You can also make a big batch and divide it into smaller portions. One project, many gifts!
Recipe from Sugar Spun Run
While we’re all getting a bit sugared out at this time of year, there are times when the sweet tooth hits and you don’t have an endless supply of holiday cookies on hand. Homemade brownie mix in a jar is a perfect gift for those such occasions. Print out or handwrite the rest of the steps for an extra sweet gift.
Recipe from A Couple Cooks
This super simple recipe would be the perfect add-on to a PNW-themed gift basket. Fill up a basket with your favorite farmers market goodies, and top it off with some homemade salmon rub to bring the PNW right to your loved ones.
Recipe from Instructables
We had to include a DIY gift for those on your list who just aren’t foodies, because they deserve homemade gifts too! You can get beeswax from some of our honey vendors to make a sweet homemade lip balm that looks more complicated than it is!