I love making things for all the friends and family I see around the holidays, in part because it enables me to give gifts to so many more people than I could afford to buy for, but also because I really enjoy sharing something homemade. I've made countless cookies, candies, perfumes, and infused liquors in the past, but what I'm excited about this year is Amy Pennington's recipe for Chamomile Cordial excerpted from Edible Seattle. It couldn't be simpler to make, and it's a perfect ingredient for cocktails and festive non-alcoholic drinks alike.
If you want to check out more of Amy's easy yet elegant D.I.Y. gift ideas, from spicy nuts to herbed salts, get her book, Urban Pantry: Tips and Recipes for a Thrifty, Sustainable and Seasonal Kitchen.
