Several years ago I decided that I would make homemade candy as gifts for my extended family. I purchased pretty jars and tins, and filled them with a variety of different sweets, hoping that they would not only appreciate the gift itself, but the fact that they were made by hand. It was a huge success. Here are some ideas for making your own Christmas candy.
Every Holiday season, families count down the days until they can sit down to a feast of Baked Ham or Roast Turkey with all of the trimmings. But what about households where there are no children or visiting relatives to feed? Is there really a need to prepare a large meal in order to enjoy the tastes and smells of a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas? Of course not. The following are some small scale menu ideas that are sure to please.