Homemade : Delicious Foods to Make and Give

Spiced Candied Nuts to whet the appetite...Blueberry Catsup to transform simple grilled meat into a special meal...Lemon-Poppy Seed Pound Cake for a cozy teatime respite...These are just some of the mouthwatering treats in homemade, a comprehensive, elegantly designed compendium of made-from-scratch foods that bring a personal touch to every gift-giving occasion. All the traditional homemade specialties (breads, jams, pickles, cookies, and more) are here, updated for modern-day cooks, along with a spectacular selection of sauces, vinaigrettes, and tempting chutneys that take advantage of the diverse ethnic ingredients available today. Choate\'s clear instructions spell out what equipment us needed, how long each recipe takes to prepare, how to store the finished product, and how to ship it safely. Her suggestions for creating packages that express the giver\'s personality and love encompass everything from where to find beautiful containers and decorating labels to putting together compatible items in a gorgeous basket.