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Easy DIY Christmas Gifts – Candied Citrus Peel

I’d seen this recipe a number of times, and I’ve probably eaten my weight of candied orange peel more than once, but I was never inspired to make it myself until this year. Now, I’m sure I’ll be making it annually – it’s an easy recipe that doesn’t require a lot of hands-on time, and makes a gorgeous hostess or teacher gift. And with exactly two ingredients – citrus peel and sugar – it’s a handy alternative to baked goods for friends with food allergies or special diets. Continue reading

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Absolutely, Positively Last-Minute Gifts, Part One: Grocery Store Goodies

It’s that inevitable moment that takes me by surprise every holiday season – that moment when I look at my to-do list, look at the calendar, and realize there is no more time. Here are a handful of ideas that can be thrown together from grocery items, mainly sugar, salt, and citrus. Continue reading

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