Actually, no. If you give someone a delicious homemade chutney and that inspires them, they could gift you the following year with a marmalade or cherry confit

Actually, no. If you give someone a delicious homemade chutney and that inspires them, they could gift you the following year with a marmalade or cherry confit or something else. Your reply suggests that you may be giving homemade gifts and getting retail-purchased gifts in return. I actually agree with what you're doing but doubt that many recipients truly appreciate your gifts, which are likely pretty neat.