Diets & Weight Loss

(Updated December 2014 with more ideas for gifts from the kitchen.)  Through the years I've discovered some favorite spice and herb blends that I like to mix up in large batches and give as Christmas gifts.  When I manage to plan ahead, I order small glass jars to put the spice mix in, but I've also given them in mini zip-top bags with the recipe stapled on.  If you're looking for easy ideas for a food-related gift, here are some of my favorites, plus a few ideas for homemade gifts from other blogs.