Edible festive treats

WE’RE determined not to do doom and gloom. So, on the basis that a yummy little treat can cheer up even the grimmest day, we’re having lots of fun these days experimenting and making delicious Christmas presents for all our friends.

With the current mood for all things thrifty and creative, some of our offerings are cheap and cheerful, others use indulgent ingredients and take some time to develop and mature. All can be packed in recycled jars, bottles, tin cans, or biscuit boxes.

Once you start to think about it there are a myriad of possibilities from home made jam, chutneys, relishes and pickles to cookies, sweeties, cordials, ratafias, drinks and spiced nuts.