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| Gifts From Our Kitchen: Holiday Beverage Mixes |
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Brenda Hyde Beverage Mixes make wonderful gifts for teachers, family, friends or those last minute gifts for unexpected company. You can package them in Mason jars, jelly jars or any pretty container, including tins, that you have on hand. In the tins be sure to put in a plastic bag first then place in the tin. These are easy, tasty recipes that will bring rave reviews! Orange Cappuccino Mix Ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup instant coffee 1 tsp. dried orange peel 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Place all items in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high or30 seconds, stopping blender after 15 seconds to stir until well mixed.Store in tightly covered container. For each serving, place 2 teaspoonsmix and 2/3 cup boiling water in mug. Click here for a printer-friendly recipe Spiced Mocha Mix Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1/2 cup cocoa 3 tablespoons powdered instant coffee 1/2 tsp. ground allspice 1/4 tsp. cinnamon In large bowl combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. For single serving place 3 tablespoons mix in mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Makes 2 1/2 cups mix. Click here for a printer-friendly recipe Peach Tea Mix Ingredients: 1 cup instant tea mix 1-3 ounce box peach-flavored gelatin 2 cups granulated sugar Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Store in an airtight container. Give with instructions to serve. For one mug use 2 tsp. tea mix with 8 ounces hot water. Makes about 3 1/2 cups tea mix. Click here for a printer-friendly recipe Sugar Free Cherry Tea Mix We all know people who are diabetic or simply need to cut down on their sugar intake. This is a great gift, combined with some pumpkin or zucchini bread in a nice basket! Ingredients: 1 package unsweetened cherry-flavored soft drink mix 1 1/4 cups sugar-free instant tea mix (artificially sweetened) Combine items in a small bowl until well blended. Store in an airtight container. To serve, stir 2 teaspoons tea mix into 8 ounces hot or cold water. Makes 1 1/4 cups tea mix. Click here for a printer-friendly recipe Instant Cappuccino Mix Ingredients: 1 cup powdered chocolate milk mix 3/4 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1/2 cup instant coffee granules 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg In a medium bowl combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container. To serve: Place 1 heaping tablespoon mix in a cup or mug. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir. Click here for a printer-friendly recipe Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients: 1-8 quart box nonfat dry milk 1-6 ounce jar coffee creamer 1-16 ounce dry chocolate milk mix 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar Mix all items until well blended. Store in airtight container. To serve add 1/4 cup mix to 2/3 cup hot water. Make 3 quarts. You can also create a gift basket with mini marshmallows, a nice mug, a chocolate coated spoon, and a few peppermint sticks. Place all in a nice wicker basketand wrap with colored cellophane tied with a bow. Any chocolate fan would love this! Click here for a printer-friendly recipe Tips for Wrapping and Giving
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About the Author: Brenda is a wife, and mom to three living in Michigan. She is editor of http://oldfashionedliving.com where you will find more herb and recipe features. |
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