YCL! December 2013 | Page 5

Homemade Christmas present ideas Have you got some old wood knocking around? If not.. You can pick up off cuts from the local tip. Grab yourself some chalkboard paint and get busy! And there you have it.. Instant notice board. Perfect for those in your life who need a little...organising! Here are some suggestions for gourmet hamper contents... you can pack in as many or as few of these as you like, or come up with your own ideas. Italian : Dried pasta, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, olives, breadsticks, pesto, bottle of Italian wine, Parmesan grater, amoretti biscuits. Chinese: Dried noodles, tins of Chinese vegetables, prawn crackers, crispy seaweed, soya sauce, oyster sauce, chilli dipping sauce, fortune cookies, rice wine or sake. Indian: Spices, curry paste, pickle or chutney, creamed coconut, Bombay mix, basmati rice, balti dishes, Indian beer. 4.