Edible Gift Ideas (that can make you sing)

Had made a few batches of these as Diwali gifts. Sage and orange rind butter & marinated olives and cheese. Song choice: Party mood.

Sage & orange rind butter (per portion)

100 gm unsalted butter

2 tsp chopped orange rind

1 tsp chopped fresh sage leaves

2 tsp icing sugar

1 strip chopped bacon (I didn't use this in my gifts for obvious reasons)

1 tsp triple sec syrup (optional)

Soften the butter and blend in the icing sugar. Mix in rest of the ingredients. Refrigerate in a jar or shape it as cylinder in aluminium foil. Use within a week.Can be used on toast or as a pancake topping.

Another idea if you want to make a savoury version. Use regular butter. Create your own combinations like garlic and thyme, lemon, lime and basil, etc.

Marinated olives and cheddar

50 gm whole green olives

50 gm cheddar cheese, cubed

2 tsp pickles jalapenos, chopped

3-4 sliced garlic pods

1 tsp mixed herbs

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Mix all the ingredients and fill them up in a jar. Shake the jar well. Refrigerate for 3 days before using. Shake the jar at least twice a day before using these.