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Holiday Table With Easy To Make Gourmet Party Favors

December 12, 2024 By Mary Ann Pickett 23 Comments

Hello everyone! This  is a popular post that I have updated: Special Christmas Table Favors to make for your family and friends.

Cindy and Annie have special holiday posts that they want to share, also. Their links are at the end of the post.

A Great Party Favor That They Will Want Again And Again

I was inspired to make these gourmet Christmas party favors from our adventures to an herb farm in Sicily. I think it’s fun to give guests little treats any time of year but especially at Christmas!

And these were the perfect party favor. So, I am making them again this Christmas season.

They would also be nice to put in small cellophane bags give to your co-workers or friends with a handwritten note.

Red White and Green Christmas Table

Red Glasses

I got my glasses several years ago, but these are similar and inexpensive from World Market.

Wooden Basket Centerpiece

I filled this old wooden fruit basket with paper on the bottom and then layered fresh rosemary and berries and Christmas tree ornaments. You could use any basket and greenery, but the rosemary seemed to go with my “herb” theme.

Striped Napkins Tied in a Knot For Your Christmas Dinner

These napkins from Pottery Barn (a few years ago) are casually tied in a knot. These are some similar ones that I have with an organic cotton feel. (on sale)

White Porcelain Plates

This square plate is similar to the china that we use every day. We got ours in France. The salad plate is from Apilco. White goes with everything and they are chip resistant.

Christmas Table Favors To Make: Sicilian Herb Salt

Ingredients:

ingredients for Christmas table favors to make

Ideally, you would use some of this salt in your dinner menu…on roasted vegetables or chicken or in your salad dressing.

Save the image below to your Pinterest board for homemade Christmas party favors.

Christmas table favors to make gourmet herb salt

 

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Sicilian Herb Salt

Use this salt on roasted vegetables and meats or in salad dressing. Place in Weck jars for party favors.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Light Grey Sea Salt
  • 2 cups Kosher Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Herbs de Provence
  • 1/8 cup or less crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Mix together.
  • Spoon into jars and cover.

The mini Weck mold jars came from Amazon and labels from Vista Print.  The labels weren’t expensive so I have a bunch left over. I simply tied some fresh rosemary with twine on to the gifts..

Christmas table favors to make with personalized labels

I used this address label format…

This table arrangement smells fragrant! And candles always add ambience.

Christmas Red and White table

Why not give your table some holiday party favors?  If you have kids at your table, you could also put red jelly beans from Amazon in the jars tied with candy canes on top.

And that those are my DIY Christmas party favors for you spread some holiday cheer.

This is the view from our previous home in San Francisco…which we miss a bit. But,

Sunset in San Francisco

Check our our new home and Decorating Tips To Create A Cozy Christmas Porch.

Christmas porch in Florida

If you haven’t already, I would love for you to subscribe to my posts by email for more home decor inspiration.

Merry Christmas!

From Cindy: 6 Simple Holiday Appetizers and the Wines that Love Them

And From Annie: Simple Five Ingredient Brie And Crispy Prosciutto Appetizer

Related posts:

How to host a small autumn dinner partyHow To Host A Small Autumn Dinner Party easy chocolate cakeEasy Fall Dinner Menu To Impress Your Guests

Filed Under: Entertainment, Holiday Decor, parties, Tablescapes

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Comments

  1. Sandra Sallin says

    December 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Love the salt idea. I must make it. Beautiful table decor also.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann Pickett says

      December 15, 2024 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks, Sandra!

      Reply
  2. cindy says

    December 12, 2024 at 12:02 pm

    This was such a great post and such a pretty presentation! I need to make them!!

    Reply
  3. Leila Gough says

    December 12, 2024 at 11:20 am

    Love that table gift! Going to use it next year… plus I too have been thing about burgundy this year (too late for 2024), but pinned it for 2025!

    Reply
  4. Amy says

    December 10, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    How many little Weck jars will the recipe make?
    Thank you,

    Reply
  5. LA CONTESSA says

    November 14, 2018 at 8:25 am

    LOVELY!
    YOU ARE HALF WAY THERE!!!
    GIFTS BOUGHT?

    Reply
  6. Pat Huber says

    November 10, 2018 at 6:57 am

    Enjoyed this so much Mary Ann! What a warm, fun place to celebrate together! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 10, 2018 at 10:19 am

      Thanks, Pat. Love your Instagram photos!

      Reply
  7. Gail Storti says

    November 9, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    Of course, I’m in love with your holiday table setting. I always think I should try something new other that the traditional red and green. But when I see a gorgeous setting like yours, I think it doesn’t get much better and is so traditional.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 10, 2018 at 10:20 am

      It’s fun to pull out the red this year, Gail. I haven’t used it in a while.

      Reply
  8. debra @ 5th and state says

    November 9, 2018 at 7:24 am

    5 stars
    clever clever you! the table setting is gorgeous and I am stealing the salt idea.
    when I entertain I love to send guests home with a gift, any time of the year. this is a great idea, and EASY.

    on the bell eucalyptus…..I sell it at the shop along with fresh greens, we always tell people to be careful using indoors. as it dries, the pungent scent of cat urine permeates the house!
    xo
    Debra

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2018 at 7:55 am

      That’s a good tip! Right now I have the bell eucalyptus (didn’t know it was called that)…in water. But last year I had it in a wreath and didn’t notice the smell…I will be careful now though!!!

      Reply
  9. Patricia Huber says

    November 9, 2018 at 6:25 am

    Beautiful table setting Mary Ann! All of you ladies have such good ideas and the variation in color themes is inspiring!

    Reply
  10. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    November 9, 2018 at 5:33 am

    Your table is beautiful and I LOVE the salt party favor idea! Have a great weekend!
    Shelley

    Reply
  11. Karen Bunch says

    November 8, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    5 stars
    Mary Ann,
    I love the little spice gift jars. It’s the perfect time to get the recipe and jars and labels for taking care of those little hostess gifts I love to do this time of year. Thanks you!
    xo,
    Karen

    Reply
  12. Annie Diamond says

    November 8, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Mary Ann,
    Your table is stunning! And to think your friends and family start the evening with that incredible view of the Golden Gate Bridge. I will be copying your party favors! I love this idea and that it was inspired by a visit to an herb farm in Italy. What a wonderful idea and who wouldn’t want one of these little jars sitting next to their range with their olive oils and vinegars. Love how you combined your red crystal, white plates, and casual striped napkins to create such a beautiful, warm table. I’m coming over…
    xo
    Annie

    Reply
  13. Kelley says

    November 8, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    I just love the herb salt idea and using the herbs in the centerpiece! Annnndddd….. I cant believe how gorgeous your view is and how much fun dinners must be with that bridge in the distance. Wow

    Thank you so much for including me in this great project. It always gets me moving again into blogging because usually I feel stuck in neutral ; ))

    xo kel

    Reply
  14. cindy hattersley says

    November 8, 2018 at 10:13 am

    How you come up with so many original tablescape ideas year after year amazes me. You always think of the perfect giveaway. The table will sparkle with your gorgeous view in the background. I hope you repeat this for some of your friends. It is absolutely charming. I personally think this is one of the best PD’s we have ever had. Everyone “rocked” it in their own special way!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 8, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      I usually just mix up things I already have with one new element (like the sea salt).

      Reply
  15. Elizabeth says

    November 8, 2018 at 9:19 am

    I love homemade gifts, and this one is perfect! I typically make sweet things to give but now I have something savory for my guests as well. I love your holiday table. Can’t wait to check out the links.

    Reply
  16. Colleen says

    November 8, 2018 at 8:00 am

    Great ideas beautifully executed! Your view is amazing. thank you for sharing it!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 8, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks so much, Colleen!

      Reply
  17. Celia Becker says

    November 8, 2018 at 6:35 am

    5 stars
    MaryAnn, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this idea for a party favor! Each year I host my Book Club at Christmas and every year I give each of the ladies some kind of homemade favor. One year it was homemade Limoncello, another year it was Mulling Spices, etc., but this year I am fresh out of ideas, that is until now. You have solved my dilemma. And I’m going to try Vista print for the labels too. Thank you!

    Reply

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