I received a lovely gift basket for Christmas from my daughter Nicky. Full of home made goodies, lovingly prepared. Must admit that I opened up the cellophane tied up with a big bow to see what was inside, and then left everything inside the basket. Gemma had a lovely time jumping all over the cellophane on the floor, delighting in the crinkliness and patting her little toys around on top of the rustling paper. What fun!
But the cellophane is gone now, and it’s time to empty the basket, and put the contents away in the pantry. So just what did I receive? An amazing selection of home made goodies, as it turns out.
Plum and tomato sauce, tomato relish, bread and butter pickles, tomato and cucumber relish, and pear and feijoa chutney. And two sweet items as well, japonica jelly, and sweet hedgerow sauce. All nicely bottled and labeled. I really appreciate this gift, and can only imagine the time it took to prepare, cook and bottle each different recipe.
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That Gemma seems like such a soft bundle of sweetness. I hope she likes to be petted because that is what I would want to do!
Another horse quilt in the making!
I think this box of goodies is the best kind of present to receive. All will be so tasty and so appreciated.
Ohhh what a wonderful gift....enjoy your bounty xx
Hand and home made gifts are precious, enjoy each one.
What a thoughtful gift. You obviously taught her how to make preserves. I make tomato sauce and plum sauce, but I’ve never heard of tomato and plum sauce. I’m intrigued. Everything else sounds scrumptious
Such a wonderful gift, Jenny - everything sounds yummy!
The perfect gift! Few things are better than homemade goodies.
A doubly good gift. You get to enjoy all the home made goodies and Gemma got a plaything too. Our Belle loves a piece of paper too, though she prefers tissue paper.
Gemma is a beauty! Your gift basket is wonderful and sounds so mouth watering good :) Pat
Everything sounds delicious and being home made is extra special.
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