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christmas hamper

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Creative Corner
Its coming up to that time of year again and I want to get a bit creative with my crimbo pressies this year, I want to make a hamper up for my nan and my grandad (seperate sides of family). I am looking for suggestions as to what to go in it, I have thought of crimbo cake and jam (does anyone have a favourite recipy they use?)

Thanks

AFA

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Its not even September yet!!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I know lol, but I know that xmas cake takes a while to mature and as I am starting my xmas shopping next week I'm trying to gather ideas. lol
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I use Delia's crimbo cake. comes out really dark and heavy, bit like a christmas pud if they like it that rich.
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    littlemissylittlemissy Posts: 9,972 Supreme Poster
    I can vouch for delia's christmas cake - i make it every year, it's delish :yum:

    As for hamper ideas, I am also looking at doing this. There are loads of things you can make, particularly on a budget. You can do pickled onions, chutney, preserved fruit (peaches / pears etc), biscuits closer to the time, oil.

    I'm also looking at doing some home made soap this year - it's really quite cheap to do. Just fiddly. And I'm going to make dishcloths too.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    loool good on ya for thinkking early ive brought some xxmas pressies already haha :)
    ermm... what about chocies? short bread xx
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    We've made the made the same Christmas cake for years. Not sure which recipe it is. My brother usually makes it.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    a photo of you and if you have brothers and sisters, them too.

    grandparents love that
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