10 holiday gift ideas you can make in your kitchen.

Who really wants to spend all that time out at the mall or even online shopping.
Step away from the Star Wars movie promo-junk aisle, that's NOT what everyone wants for the holidays. Instead step into your kitchen and give a few of these ideas a try.

Here are some holiday gifts you can make in your kitchen.
Most folks are delighted to get a homemade gift, especially one that doesn't need dusting ;-)
1) Cilantro garlic butter is the star of my kitchen gift giving this season.

2) Infused oils and vinegars are always on one of my niece's wish list.

3) There are some spice blends I love to use in my cooking: chili, pie spice, curry powder, Moroccan spice blend, jerk spice and ranch dressing mix.

4) Fruit syrups and citrus syrups, great for parties and mixed drinks.

5) Ice cream toppings for easy desserts over the holidays.

6) Homemade granola, an easy breakfast when the house is full of guests.

7) Smoked pecans and other nutty treats, the perfect host gift.

8) Snack mixes, another great simple hostess gift.

9) This chocolate bark is stuffed with dried fruit and nuts !!

10) Just in case you want a non-food item, here a simple and satisfying body scrub.