DIY gifts and seasonal celebrations
Want to make the holiday season easier? Time, money and energy can be in short supply, so this year be kind to yourself.
For those who like to make gifts with love, there are a variety of DIY edible presents below.
Plus some inspiration for celebratory dishes that cater for all diets.
Seasonal favourites
Christmas feast ideas, including fabulous plant-based and gluten-free options.
Stuck for a present? I have gift vouchers for online naturopathic consultations and mentoring sessions. Eco-friendly, zero waste and can be downloaded immediately!
Is there someone missing at your dinner table this year? I like to donate a plate at Christmas to the Wayside Chapel.
16 edible gifts to make and share
There’s nothing better than a delicious gift made with love! Just remember your sterilize jars.
Pickles and condiments
Furikake (Japanese sprinkles) (gf, df)
Gomashio (seasoning) (v, gf, df)
Honey ferments (vego, gf, df)
Kimchi (Korean pickles) (v, gf, df)
Mandarin infused tamari (v, gf, df)
Marinated olives (v, gf, df)
Mauritian pickles (v, gf, df)
Pickled cucumbers (v, gf, df)
Pickled pineapple cores (v, gf, df)
Pickled preserved sliced lemons (v, gf, df)
Preserved lemons (v, gf, df)
Brekkie in a jar
Homemade muesli template (v, gfo, df)
Christmas muesli with oven dried strawberries (v, gf, df)
Sweet treats
Chocolate bark (v, gfo, df)
Lemony bliss balls (v, gfo, df)
Drinks
Switchel (v, gf, df)
Lemonade (v, gf, df)
GF: gluten free
DF: dairy free
V: vegan
Want more edible gift ideas? Here’e a collection of treats from some of my favourite cooks.
More seasonal resources
A healthier Christmas feast.
Navigating holiday blues.
Delicious alcohol-free drinks.
Naturopathy and mentoring gift vouchers
Gill Stannard is an Australian naturopath with 30 years experience. She works with people online around the country and worldwide.
Updated December 2023
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