I’m into simple, if you haven’t noticed, and I love simple things that still have some wow factor for gifting or for everyday use.
Infused spirits and drinks have been all the rage this past year, but I’m bringing the trend back to a simpler, giftable item that will impress even the toughest critic. Infused salts and sugars are so easy, give a ton of room for creative freedom, and look darling in little jars with handwritten labels.
It really is just as easy and putting your favorite herbs or flavorings into some sea salt or sugar, closing it tight, and letting it sit for about a week prior to gifting or using. You can always choose to pluck the flavoring agent back out, but I think they look so pretty nestled in the jars. I was also thinking about how wonderful some lavender sugar would be (sprinkled on scones?) and some hot chili salt would be so fun as well! Have a great time coming up with ideas and let me know what you try!
Any flavors that pop in your mind?
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This is such a great idea for hostess gifts! For infused sugars, I’d do cinnamon, anise, citrus or cardamom pods. For salts, I’d do lemon, thyme (a mix of the 2 maybe?), or a really hot pepper. I’m liking your script on the tags, too!
Lavender sugar would be amazing! I was recently gifted some white truffle salt that tastes incredible on everything — from asparagus to baked potatoes to popcorn! I wonder if that would be hard to make…
Stacey – White Truffle Salt sounds amazing!!
Oh what a perfect little gift for a friend or yourself! I like the idea of some habanero salt to sprinkle on, well… anything for some extra spice!
Love this! We did lavender salt as our wedding favours.. it was definitely a hit:
http://thesweetestdigs.com/2011/07/20/wedding-project-lavender-salt-favours/
SO cute! What a great project!
Oh, what a simple and thoughtful gift! I love these. Brainstorming new flavors right now : )
Wow, that looks beautiful. Where did you ever find those small glass jars?
Hi Marissa, They’re from world market for abour 1.99 each!