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![]() Carol J Miller - ArticlesUsing Herbs At ChristmasDried herbs make unusual and beautiful Christmas decorations. How about an herbal garland for your mantelpiece or a Christmas gift for a good friend? Edible Herbal GiftsGiving Food as Gifts - When giving an edible gift, packaging is of paramount importance. Clear labeling is tremendously helpful, so the recipient knows exactly what the gift contains and also how to keep it fresh. If there are refrigeration instructions, then make sure they are easily read or your hard work may go off overnight! Using Herbs On A PicnicNummy recipes for your picnic basket. Home-Made Herbal Beauty ProductsThe most important consideration to bear in mind when making herbal preparations is to only use the best quality products you can find. Good quality oils and natural essential oils will combine to make a far superior product than that produced by cheap oil and chemical, synthetic oils. Natural products are far less likely to cause skin allergies, but it is always wise to test your finished product on a small patch of your own skin if not on that of the recipient. How To Make Herbal Mustards, Pickles And SaucesMustards are delicious and give a lift to all sorts of savory foods. We all know the English, French and German varieties, but these recipes give them an extra lift and would make marvelous gifts for a mustard lover. How To Make Herbal Jams & JelliesSome herbal jellies are well-known, mint jelly being one of the best examples. Others, although less famous, are equally delicious when eaten with a variety of meats and poultry. Another bonus is that jams and jellies last well and can therefore be made well in advance. How To Make Herbal Pot-Pourris, Sachets And PillowsThere are many uses for herbs in sachets, pot-pourri, pillows and other containers where the herbs may not be visible but release their delicious scents. No one could resist a lovely collection of lacy herb sachets for their cupboards or linens. Most of these ideas are very simple to make, yet are perfect presents for all generations. How To Make Herbal Oils, Vinegars, Cheeses And BreadsIf you use tall elegant bottles or attractive old thick glass ones, a gift of oils and vinegars can look beautiful. As more and more recipes appear for salad dressings, so different flavored oils and vinegars become more popular. Raising Baby ChickensThe easiest way to raise baby chicks is the natural way. Let your hen hatch her own eggs and manage her own chicks. Raising Chickens For FoodHome-raised chickens have much more flavor than store-bought. Their eggs taste like an egg should. The following paragraphs will help you decide which breed of chicken to choose.
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