I have ordered from those far away companies….products are never as good as one might think. Ask me about Bacon of the Month Club. Now that was a terrible disappointment! So, to combat those feelings I either a) make my own homemade food gifts or b) order from companies in Oklahoma I KNOW & USE. Sounds simple but I can’t tell you how many times I see my friends ordering from places that I cannot even pronounce. So here are some of my Homemade gift ideas as well as products MIO Coalition products! Check back often for more ideas!!!
Homemade Gifts
Peppermint Popcorn
10 cups popped popcorn (not microwave)
1 package Wilton peppermint candy melts
1 teaspoon Crisco
Place popped popcorn on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with melted candy melts. Mix up the flavors and even sprinkle with M&M’s! Great idea for holiday gifts!
*Wilton candy melts are sold in a wide variety of flavors and colors at Michael’s.
Pancake Buffet (get a skillet, spatula and a mason jar!)
Pancake Buffet Mix
3 1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup white chocolate chips
To make the mix: Pour the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir well to thoroughly combine. Store the mix in an airtight container (mason jars are great!).
To make the pancakes: Place 1 cup of mix in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add 1 egg, 1/2 stick melted butter. 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Mix well and cook on skillet! Use toppings to create your favorite combination!
ORDER FROM MIO COMPANIES!
Suan’s Scotch Bonnet Jams and Jellies (The new Onion Jam is my favorite!)
