The start of my inspiration came from this image of a recipe above.
Its taken from the bbc goodfood website.
Its a jar containing the dry ingredients for a muffin mix, which can then be given to someone as a gift, so they can make some muffins.
You then need to attach instructions so that the receiver of the gift knows what to do with it...
Write the following method on a gift label: 'Tip the contents of the jar into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and add 2 beaten eggs, 300ml/½pt milk and 100g/4oz melted butter. Mix quickly and lightly to a soft batter. Divide between 12 muffin cases. Bake at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 for 18-20 mins. Use within 4 weeks.' Attach the label and a wooden spoon to the top of the jar with some raffia or coloured ribbon.
I thought this idea was a brilliant start for an initial idea for my project.
a. Baking something yummy creates warmth in itself..
b. It creates a warming ambiance from the smell of it cooking.
c. Giving homemade baked goods as a gift to someone is a warming gesture.
So... How can I take this initial concept on into a new way?
David Sparshott Illustrations
These are some illustrated instructions as to how to make the cake with the dry ingredients, which would appear on the label attached to the jar.
They were inspired by David Sparshott.
