Hand-Crafted Edible Gifts
Thirteen hand-crafted edible gifts made from local ingredients for the loved ones on your list this holiday season.
Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky is a protein-rich food to grab as a snack on the go. For a sweet and spicy twist, you can mix it up by substituting the black pepper and cayenne powder with brown sugar and red pepper...
All-Purpose Meat Rub
Include this with a set of bbq tools - it's a perfect gift for that friend who loves to grill.
Grapefruit Bitters
With a season that begins in November and ends in May, what could be better to give during the chill of the holidays than the flavor of grapefruit in this vibrant and sunny citrus beverage ingredient...
Vanilla Extract
While vodka is commonly used for vanilla extract, try another spirit for a unique twist on this kitchen staple. Your baking friends will be delighted!
Lemon-Herb Seasoned Salt
This easy-to-make salt is a great way to use lemons during citrus season.
Cozy Calming Tea
Is there anything better than a warm cuppa tea on a chilly autumn or winter day? We don’t think so! Give the gift of a hand-blended cozy cup of tea that will not only warm you up, it’ll chill you...
Cocoa & Cayenne Pecans
These sweet and spicy cocoa and cayenne pecans are the perfect seasonal ready-made gift or party snack. Make this treat more local by purchasing pecans that have been grown no farther away than...
Cajun Blackened Meat Rub
This spicy flavoring adds a taste of Louisiana to any meal.
Datil Pepper Hot Sauce
Living in Northeast Florida, you probably know someone with a recipe for datil pepper sauce. But this is Pat Hamilton's Datil Pepper Sauce! The majority of datil peppers grown in the U.S. are produced...
Goat Cheese
Check your farmers' market for a local source of fresh goat milk. Top finished goat cheese with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of thyme, or make it spicy with a savory blend of herbs and salt.
Nora's Granola
Vary the flavor of this by using different combinations of nuts, seeds and dried fruit. This will remain fresh for several weeks, if you don’t eat it all before then.
Rosemary Syrup
As early as the Middle Ages, rosemary, the herb of love and remembrance, has been used for celebrations, decorations and traditions—making it a perfect herb to use when flavoring an edible gift or...
Lemon Curd
Here's a tangy topping for gingerbread or scones at teatime.
