[Shelly]

So I make lots of stuff homemade. If I canned my chicken n noodles + homemade bread, salsa, pineapple cowboy candy.. would that be a nice Christmas present? Like in a basket

Do you think a homemade gift basket with canned chicken, noodles, bread, salsa, and candy would make a thoughtful Christmas present?

I’d love to hear your opinions on whether these items work well together for a holiday gift.

Are there any additional items you would recommend to make the basket feel more festive or complete?

Also, would you prefer receiving such homemade goodies compared to store-bought alternatives?

Please share your thoughts!”

[Christina]

The soup and bread would make a nice basket. You could add a soup bowl.

[Susan]

Home canned goods are scary. You don’t know if the person processed them correctly. Maybe do freezer jams and bread instead

[Annette]

Yes, I certainly would appreciate it. Think about collecting baskets at second hand stores now if you can.

Attach cute homemade tags to each item, esp heating instructions if necessary.

In lieu of a basket, a heavy duty cardboard box wrapped in Christmas paper with tissue around items would also work well.

[Missy]

I wouldn’t because noodles don’t can well and baking breads in jar is not recommended so many people would toss if they knew

[Denise]

I’m a canner and noodles are not safe to can. You’ll need a pressure canner to can chicken.

Homemade gifts are the best. You are on the right track but choose a safe tested recipe if you are canning is all I’m saying.

I know of so many that can unsafe ways therefore I personally wouldn’t eat anyone else’s canning unless I trusted there canning practices .

[Adriana]

Have you seen the cost of a can of soup lately? It sounds lovely!!!

[Sheri]

Yes it would be! That’s what I do for my family! I can’t buy them anything they already have.

They love mom’s goodies.

[Theresa]

Yes! For years my friends and I exchanged gifts at Christmas. I couldn’t afford to buy gifts, so I made homemade baskets and goodies to put in them.

My friends looked forward to my gifts.

[Scarlet]

How about putting the ingredients for your soup in a mason jar, with the recipe?

That way you don’t have to worry about safe canning practices.

Otherwise, sounds great. Maybe go to a thrift store and get a nice bowl or mug?

[Kay]

Yes! My friend made me soup cup holders from fabric remnants. I absolutely love them use them all the time

[Allison]

It would be good, as long as you know that the recipients don’t have medical issues that would prevent them from enjoying it.

[Julie]

There is also a recipe for baking a spice cake in a jar, which is nice for a basket

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