Pantry Supplies for Last-Minute Food Gifts

Besides the basics like sugar, flour, butter and eggs, having the following list of ingredients on-hand enables you to make many last minute food gifts. Most of the ingredients will keep for a long time so stock your pantry with these things:

• Cheeses - parmesan, cheddar

• Nuts - walnuts, pecans, and almonds are most useful

• Instant espresso coffee

• Raisins and other dried fruits, including dried pineapple

• Candied ginger

• Balsamic vinegar

• Light corn syrup

• Sugar cubes

• Cream of tartar

• Cornmeal

• Gelatin

• Cornstarch