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Hot Chocolate Mix

December 23, 2011 By Anna Leave a Comment

Nothing beats curling up in your favorite chair with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book on these cold winter days. Surprisingly, nothing beats homemade hot chocolate mix. It is very easy to make up and you can tweak the flavor of the drink so that it is just as you like it. When paired with marshmallows, this mix makes a wonderful holiday gift. I chose a jar that could be used again and again after the chocolate mix was gone. I found them at Sur La Table (about $3 for a .2 liter jar). Creating … [read more...]

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Salad In A Jar

July 20, 2011 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

If you are like me, and you tend to grow more greens in your garden than you can eat, you may want to consider jarring them up as gifts. Homegrown salad in a jar is not only a convenient way to snack on healthy, delicious vegetables, but it also gives you a means to express that you care for your friends and family. The method for preparing salad in a jar is really simple. To begin, make sure all of your ingredients are thoroughly rinsed, dried, and chopped. Salad greens and cabbage should be … [read more...]

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Favor Friday: Cupcake-In-A-Jar

July 8, 2011 By Rachel 1 Comment

Cupcakes-in-a-jar have been a popular trend across the blogosphere lately. It wasn't until I saw this post, that I knew I had to try it out myself. I am a lover of bright colors and making rainbow cake is one of my favorite things to bake! For my cupcake-in-a-jar project, I decided to dye the cake to match the pretty Posies labels I chose to celebrate a toddler's 3rd birthday. They turned out to be the cutest little party favors, perfect for guests to take home with them. What You Need: • … [read more...]

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Pie-In-A-Jar

June 17, 2011 By Lindsay 2 Comments

The pie-in-a-jar phenomenon has been all over the internet for a couple of years now, but it wasn't until this week that I was brave enough to try it myself. I'll be honest, this method is now one of my favorite ways to bake pie! Not only are they made in cute, single-serve portions, but you can easily package your mini-pies to give as gifts or party favors to your friends and family as well. What You'll Need: • Half-pint jars that are short and stout in nature. • Pie crust (recipe below). • … [read more...]

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Party In A Jar Favors

April 29, 2011 By Jeanne 1 Comment

At a farmer’s market in Northeast Portland a goat farmer was selling her goat cheese in jars, layered with sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts and a variety of other savory, yummy looking things. She called it “party in a jar”. It is not my idea, but I have plenty of home-grown produce that would be perfect for this: pesto made of home grown garlic and basil, and home grown sun-dried tomatoes. It looked so easy to make, and it’s always better when you make it yourself because you get to put … [read more...]

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Cold Season Care Package

November 19, 2010 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

'Tis the season for coughs and sniffles! In fact, almost everyone I know seems to be ill or just recovering. Some don't even have the opportunity to fully recuperate from one cold virus for a single week without catching another shortly after. While we want to steer clear of the germs ourselves, we still want to be able to comfort our sick friends and family members. After all, a gesture of kindness can go a long way toward lifting an infirmed spirit. That's why I've decided to put together a … [read more...]

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