#HandcraftedEdible Christmas Gifts-Seasonings

The second in this series of edible Christmas gifts is seasonings.  Such a practical and inexpensive gift!  I use as much homegrown herbs as possible.  This year I didn't dry many herbs, I froze most of them, so I will be purchasing these herbs in mass quantities.

Last year I made a seasoning mix and put it into plastic ornaments that I found at Michael's  Totally cute hanging on the tree, but I found that the spice mix clung to the plastic and was hard to remove. This year I am using the squatty Mason jars with the wide mouth.  Super cute and easy to remove the spices!

I chose to make Italian Spice Blend and Italian Seasoned Salt this year.  Here's why:  you can make the same batch of Italian Spice Blend, divide it in half, add 1/2 c kosher salt, and you now have two gifts!

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To make this gift extra special, download this cute Christmas gift tag!  Print on cardstock and cut out.  Punch a hole in the top and thread ribbon, yarn, twine or other material through.  Tie onto your spice container.  Ready for gift giving!

In an effort to make all of her holiday gifts this year, Camilla at Culinary Adventures with Camilla invited some of her favorite foodie bloggers to share recipes for hand-crated edibles. Over the course of the next twelve weeks, we'll be sharing recipes from libations (last week's theme) to cookie platters. Hope you'll follow along for inspiration.

Thanks to these gals and their sensational spice blends!

Amy's Cooking Adventures posts her Buffalo Spice Rub

Sarah of Fantastical Sharing of Recipes blends up her Gingerbread Spice Mix

Rebekah from Making Miracles shares an Apple Pie Spice Mix

Culinary Adventures with Camilla offers you a Masala Chai Tea Spice Blend

Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm writes about the Best Rib Rub Recipe

Lauren at Sew You Think You Can Cook inspires some tasty tacos with her homemade Taco Seasoning

Terri at Christmas Tree Lane heads to the Mediterranean with her Italian Spice Blend.

Next week, check back for our recipes for special diets; dishes that may be gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, soy-free, or nut-free. Or check out our #handcraftededibles pinterest board.