From Orange Cardamom Marmalade and Salmon Gravlax to Rustic
Rosemary Parmesan Crackers, Bollywood Coconut Curry Popcorn Seasoning, and Blueberry-Blackberry-Basil Margarita Puree, Gifts Cooks Love promises to be on the welcome end of any gift-giving occasion. Because making a handmade gift takes time—one of life’s most precious commodities—Gifts Cooks Love emphasizes that giving a handmade offering expresses something very personal. A homemade gift is a personal expression of thoughtfulness and lets friends know you care. The recipient of a handmade gift of food gets a bonus—a gift that nurtures, comforts, and warms the soul.

In this beautifully presented book, Sur La Table and Diane Morgan offer something for every level of cook, providing accessible recipes delivered with helpful kitchen tips and ingredient notes, as well as guidance for artfully wrapping and presenting these edible gifts. Gorgeous full color photographs encourage and motivate creativity, while the 40 recipes inside Gifts Cooks Love are certain to please all palates any time of year, from the sweet-and-simple to the gourmet. Some of the techniques include preserving fruits, dehydrating fresh mushrooms, smoking and curing meat and fish, and creating spirited beverages. For the beginning cook, there are even simple-to-make no-cook food gift. And because tasteful treats deserve equally tasteful presentations, each delicious recipe comes with a beautiful packaging idea. With a few slices of art paper, colorful twists of ribbon, or quick strokes of a brush, Gifts Cooks Love ensures that your hand-made, gift-given items double as a homemade hug, reflective of you and how much you care.