Tie with a colorful ribbon, add a Christmas ornament, and voila, an instant gift is ready. Stock up on specific ingredients that you will need for assembling food gifts. Georgeann Brown of Toledo, Ohio, keeps Dijon mustard on hand. She makes Honey Ginger Mustard for hostess gifts. Fresh ginger root is peeled and diced and added to the Dijon mustard.
Small jars are capped and topped with fabric and ribbon.
She notes that you can even make your own signature flavored mustard. Spiced pecans are another of Brown's quick gift ideas. People love these. Half-pound or pound containers are perfect for this. Start with one pound of pecan halves.