It's always so fun to announce a winner and especially now during holiday time. Again, I thank CSN for giving me this opportunity through their generosity. Soooo...the winner is....Domestic Diva...!! Since she liked the World Traveler wrapping, I've put a fresh red bow on it :-) Congratulations, I hope you enjoy this gift, CSN has everything! Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping! Thanks for all of the comments. I loved hearing what wrapping appealed to everyone. I have to say that gift bags are one of my favorites for their ease, and also since they can be reused. But I think I have to agree with Meredith that, "Let's see...ribbons? Well I'd say I am Martha looking for berries & bells on a lovely French coastline." I guess I'd just have a gift bag in my hand to collect it all ;-)If you are looking for some ideas for holiday entertaining or for homemade gifts, here are a few things from my archives and I'll have more to follow in the coming weeks.
Chocolate Cherry Martini
Mascarpone and Chive Dip
Tapenade
Figs and Proscuitto with Comte and Port Wine Glaze
Millefeuille d'Aubergine and Chevre Frais
Baked Brie with Sweetened Almonds and Honey
Jams To Go With Cheese
Spicy Nuts
Twist and Shout Pretzels
Roasted Pumpkin Chestnut Soup
Grilled Shrimp with Ginger Citrus Viniagrette
Crab Cakes With Piment D'espelette Alioli
Goat Cheese Mini Souffles
Rolled Christmas Cookies
David Lebovitz's Fresh Ginger Cake
Turkish Delight
Truffles
Penguin Truffles
Snowman Truffles
Lavender Sugar
Fleur de Sel Caramels
Miniature Lemon Poppy Seed Loaves
Hot Chocolate
Danish Ebelskiver Pancakes
Cherry Oat Scones with Almond Glaze
Scones
Cherry Almond Low Fat Granola
And remember....the best gift is the time spent with family and friends!