As a collector of cookbooks (and someone who loves to give homemade presents) Homemade: Delicious Foods to Make and Give is one that I return to over and over again. It even got me into making and bottling my own jams and ketchups! The recipes are a wonderful mix of traditional (chocolate cookies) and international fusion (chutneys, black bean hummus, ras-al-hanout). Instructions and techniques are clearly laid out and so far everything I have made has gotten rave reviews.

Sections include:

• Cakes
• Cookies
• Breads
• Candies & Nuts
• Jellies, Jams & Marmalades
• Syrups & Sweet Sauces
• Spiced Fruits & Chutneys
• Relishes, Pickles & Olives
• Vinaigrettes, Salad Dressings, Condiments & Seasonings
• Savory Sauces
• Snacks & Appetizers
• Drinks

Beautifully photographed and written in an engaging personal manner, this book is definitely a winner (and a keeper)

Book Description:
Everyone wants to make it homemade. The gift-giver, who would rather offer a more personal present than spend time combing the shops. The food-lover, who adores preparing distinctive, delicious foods in her own kitchen. The crafts-maker, who loves to create, wrap, and decorate truly gorgeous gifts. Now the perfect book for all of them is here: Homemade, the ultimate treasury of food gifts from the heart.
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Homemade is filled with an incredible variety of easy, irresistible recipes for everything from the perfect little tea cake to bring as a hostess gift to an assortment of fudge that makes a delightful Christmas present. Delicious ideas include:
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?��Ǩ�� Unique and luscious baked treats like Hazelnut Pound Cake, Chocolate Butter Balls, and Carrot-Ginger Tea Bread

?��Ǩ��Jarred delights such as Spiced Candied Nuts and Strawberry-Grand Marnier Jam

?��Ǩ��Wonderful additions to the food-lover?��Ǩ�Ѣs pantry, including Proven?ɬ�al Oil, Red Chile Salsa, and Thai Peanut Sauce

?��Ǩ�� Plus chutneys, relishes, and dressings?��Ǩ���even snacks and drinks
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But Homemade: Delicious Foods to Make and Giveis much more than a collection of recipes. Since a big part of every gift?��Ǩ�Ѣs appeal is its presentation, author Judith Choate includes plenty of ideas and tips on how to wrap, pack, and ship food gifts with creativity and style. You?��Ǩ�Ѣll learn how to cleverly combine food gifts into the perfect package, how to decorate jar tops, where to find beautiful bottles for condiments and flavored oils, and more.
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Generously illustrated with vibrant full-color photographs, Homemade: Delicious Foods to Make and Giveshows just how easy (and fun) it is to make delectable gifts everyone will be thrilled to receive.
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“The most precious gift you can give to someone you love may be a copy of this book!”
- Chef Alain Sailhac
The French Culinary Institute
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“This is not merely a collection of recipes; it is an extraordinary celebration of delicious homemade gifts. Judith Choate’s generous natures and love for food infuses every page and compels us to jump into the kitchen and whip up a batch of fudge for a neighbor or friend – just for the sheer pleasure of giving.”
-Tish Boyle
food editor of Chocolatiermagazine and author of Chocolate Passion: Recipes and Inspiration from the Kitchens of Chocolatier Magazine