Markets offer great ideas for innovative home-made gifts, which are always appreciated. They are also much cheaper to make: a handmade, personalised card instead of a pricey shop bought one. Use recycled card (the thickness depends on you) and if you know the recipient’s predilections paste an appropriate photograph and a personalised message. Fill a small, handmade basket with fresh fruit, nuts and herbs. A sprig of lavender and a card completes your gift hamper. Or make your own vinegar. I’ll be making herb-infused bottled vinegars as gifts this year. A great site with instructions for vinegars for meat, as well as for salads, is http://www.ehow.com/ how_ 4453680_make-herb-infusedvinegar- salads.html Have fun!