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It is very important to label food & drink items with information about where (e.g. in the fridge; in an airtight container) & how they should be stored. You also need to give your recipient an idea of when the gift should be consumed by. It is also a good idea to give a full list of the ingredients, especially if you aren't sure about allergies/intolerances. Take advantage of having to give all this information & create attractive labels on your PC - even better if you can find some suitable images to further beautify them. It's also a nice touch to include a little 'serving suggestion' along with the gift, e.g. plum chutney is great with a curry, quince vodka makes a great after dinner drink, membrillo is fabulous with cheese, etc., etc. Don't ruin your hard work by spoiling your gift with poor presentation. Invest in good food grade cellophane or food bags to ensure that gifts are not tainted & keep at their best for longest. Save any biscuit tins that you receive so that you can recycle them as containters for Christmas gifts. Save attractive jam jars, lids, bottles (especially clip top versions) too. You could decorate the glass bottles using glass paints too. If you are feeling especially creative you might consider making papier mache boxes for the recipients of your sweets & fudge. | |||