Favours....What to have...

I think the pin badge looks nicer but the trolley coin would be more useful?!

Be wary of deciding to make something like cupcakes as think of how many you will have to make and decorate as close as possible to the wedding date.....I am a semi-pro cake maker and even I wouldn't attempt that!

I am making a big batch of jam and chutney and have lots of mini-jars which I will then pop into organza bags to make into our favours....which means I can make them up waaaaay in advance!

OOoh MrsShark you have just given me an idea! What about minature jam jars with the trolley coin linked with ribbon? I always had Lemon Curd at my Nans when I was a little girl. Is that easy to make?

I like the trolley coin. People are more likely to use these. We are doing the same for Cancer Research but think they only do the pins

Definitely agree with everyone else on the trolley tokens. I have one and I use it all the time wheras I have loads of pin badges that just sit in a drawer and slowly rust.

What about organza bags (which you can get farily cheaply) with mint imperials in them. They look like sugared almonds so very traditional but frankly after a big meal everyone could do with a mint and very few people will have them in their handbags.... Can then tie the trolley token on with the ribbon from the bag???

Hi by the way. First forum post. Total newbie to this xx

Another vote for the trolley coin, I would prefer something useful too. And I LOVE the lemon curd idea, it's only got about 4/5 ingredients so should be easy peasy to make!

Also, sorry to hijack the thread but what size jars are you using MrsShark? Not sure which size would be best!

Thank you for all your comments - and Seren86 - Welcome!!!

Does anyone actually like Lemon Curd? Can we have a poll please?! My friend has just pointed out that she doesnt know anyone that likes it!

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Lemon curd is super easy to make, the only problem is that most recipes only suggest it lasts for two weeks in the fridge because of the eggs in it.

However, I know my nan used to make it in big batches and freeze it. Make sure you sterilise the jars first (I just wash mine in hot water then leave them to dry in the oven whilst it is at GM1 or a jar straight from the dishwasher is also classed as sterile) and I would try a batch first and freeze it then see how it comes out once thawed.

The recipe I have used before is Nigel Slater's - just double the quantities if you need more!

Makes 2 small jam jars
zest and juice of 4 unwaxed lemons
200g sugar
100g butter
3 eggs and 1 egg yolk

Put the lemon zest and juice, the sugar and the butter, cut into cubes, into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, making sure that the bottom of the basin doesn't touch the water. Stir with a whisk from time to time until the butter has melted.

Mix the eggs and egg yolk lightly with a fork, then stir into the lemon mixture. Let the curd cook, stirring regularly, for about 10 minutes, until it is thick and custard-like. It should feel heavy on the whisk.

Remove from the heat and stir occasionally as it cools. Pour into spotlessly clean jars and seal. It will keep for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator.

And this is the seller I got the 1.5oz glass jars from;

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/epic_glassware/?_trksid=p4340.l2559

LOVE IT!!!!

And definitely the trolley coin

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Hello i have got 100 tiny 1.5oz jam jars off ebay for my favours - making homemade fruit jam and collected load of fabric for the little tops -

cheap and cute! x

good luck with lemon curd making!!! yum

I'm pretty sure I like lemon curd. Been soooo long since I last had it!!! But if someone gave it to me with a little story like yours as to why you'd specifically chosen it I'd absolutely eat every last bit. It's all about the personal touch x

WSS!!!

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No idea what that means. I'm sooo out of touch!! x

Just means 'What she Said!' xx

Thank you!!! Feeling much cooler now ?