Craft cocktails have really made a comeback over the last few years. If you have a fan in your group of friends or family, homemade bitters are a relatively simple, thoughtful DIY gift that is sure to be much appreciated this year. More

Treasured family recipes are priceless, which is why they can easily be transformed into special gifts with minimum expense and just a little time. From turning handwritten recipes into tea towels to making beautiful cookbooks for less than $5, here are our four favorite ideas for giving family recipes as gifts. More

Years ago when I was working as a wedding planner, our crafty in-house letterpress guru, Jennifer, would bring the entire office weekly homemade treats. I had yet to venture into the world of baking, so I was often completely mesmerized by the complicated recipes she tackled. (Profiteroles au chocolat, anyone?!) More

All week long we've been sharing edible gift ideas, from savory granola to herb-infused honey, from homemade condiments to homemade tea blends. Here's one more gift you can offer from your kitchen: homemade cultured butter! More

Cinnamon bun, chai spice, grapefruit ginger. Mmmm, sounds good, doesn't it? But these "flavors" are actually from gifts that aren't food at all: lotions, soaps, candles, lip balms. What do you think about food-flavored gifts? More

Whether they are students, new parents, or friends with demanding jobs, you probably have a few loved ones who would appreciate the gift of healthy, homemade, energy-dense snacks that are easy to eat on the go. From a helpful step-by-step guide to making classic granola bars to a no-added-sugar, grain-free Larabar lookalike, these 6 recipes will have you well on your way to a big batch of high-energy snacks for gifting — or for keeping on hand to fuel you through the season ahead. More

How are you packaging your food gifts this year? We've offered a few suggestions to wrap edible gifts, including using wax paper or paper ice cream containers. But for a really pretty (and practical!) presentation, wrap those gifts up Furoshiki-style. More

I have a few folks on my list this year that are incredibly hard to shop for. They either have everything they need or are quite particular about what they like. The one thing they all have in common? They like food. Whether it's a passion for coffee or cheese, they could sit and talk about their one passion for what feels like hours. So for these family members, a subscription that keeps on giving and giving each month of the year is where I've landed this year. More

I recently visited Jimtown Store in Healdsburg, California. It's a quaint little country store that acts as part gift and antique shop, part thirst quencher rest stop for bikers traversing wine country. In one case, they boasted a tasty-looking fig and olive spread for blue cheese.

I figured that the Jimtown condiment couldn't be hard to replicate, and would make a pretty thoughtful gift around this time of year, especially if accompanied by a healthy wedge of blue. Here, a recipe that combines the savory heft of an olive with the earthy sweetness of a fig. More

Mulling spices make a wonderful hostess gift or addition to a holiday basket, and we love the idea of bottling a concentrated syrup version that can be easily added to wine or cider. More