Well, my internet cosmos, it's been a doozie of a few weeks. Thanksgiving brought with it explosions at work, the flu (or it's first cousin...not quite sure which), and sadly enough, family tragedies. Not exactly the season of thanks we were looking forward to. Lesson learned: don't put all your "thanks" eggs in one basket--spread 'em out around the year. You never know when it may be your last chance to show your gratefulness.
All that being said, I'm so very grateful that I'm on the edge of normalcy again. There is a light at the end of this tunnel and I can definitely see it. And now, it's time to spread love and joy around in a new season of gifts! Which I'm actually pretty stoked about.
If you're ever in a bad mood, try giving something to someone. A dollar, a TV, a bite of your sandwich. Seriously, it makes everything better.
Speaking of sandwiches, here's my first collection of gifts to be given to the foodies in your life! Here we go:
1. Memorable spirits: a delicious bottle of wine, that won't break your bank.
2. Recipe cards: Make sure they don't forget that super special ingredient that will make or break the whole dish.
3 & 7. Homemade bread: Nothing says "I love you" like a warm, fresh loaf of whole grain basil bread or rosemary and orange-infused zucchini bread.
4. Honey jar: A way more stylish alternative to the plastic honey bear.
5. Chef iPad sleeves: Because we all know how dirty you are in the kitchen.
6. Cold-brew coffee: No one has time to brew a hot pot of anything during the holidays. Pull it out of the fridge and enjoy.
8. Homemade cookbook: gather your friends, compile your favorite recipes, call a photographer, pour yourself a hard drink, and strip down and throw on an apron. Put all your hard work into a hard-bound keepsake for your loved ones.
Stay tuned for more gift ideas!
--MEL
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