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Amish-style Brown Sugar Pie ****
This pie is an Easter favourite from the Amish. Everyone loves this pie and it is so easy (mixed right in the shell) that the kids will want to help -- it's fun to make, too. [More]

Anne's Apple Pie *****
So simple (and delicious), it should be illegal! A great hostess gift, by the way. [More]

Apricot-Hot Pepper Jelly **** 1/2
Another brilliant spicy-and-sweet treat. Great as a side for lamb. [More]

Apricot-Jalapeño Jelly **** 1/2
A spicy, yet sweet, jelly. Fabulous on cream cheese and a cracker. [More]

Black Currant Fruit Jellies ****
A fairly inauthentic (but easy) recipe. Once you've attempted it -- and obtained results like fruit leather -- you'll be all the more impressed with those who have mastered the art of gélées. . . [More]

Chocolate truffles (Jamison) *****
Save money on your Valentine's sweets by making them yourself. evalu8.org's Wine Editor Cy Jamison celebrates the chocolate truffle. [More]

Christmas Countdown 2007: evalu8.org's 2007 Christmas Gift Guide *
A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org. Everything for everybody: The hard-to-buy-for, in-laws, outlaws and more. Check frequently, as we continue to add items, right up until Christmas. [More]

Christmas Countdown: evalu8.org's Every Shopper's Quickie Xmas Tune-up *
A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org. Everything for everybody: The hard-to-buy-for, in-laws, outlaws and more. Here's a condensed list of general pointers. . . [More]

Christmas Countdown: evalu8.org's Last-Minute, Super-Santa Solutions *
Here's your last-minute rescue: A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org, including Kommunity Karma and a bunch of freebies. [More]

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Stollen *
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver's "Baby" Stollens make ideal hostess gifts. . . [More]

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Stollen Recipe ****
Not overly complicated, this is a nice seasonal treat for your family, or an ideal hostess gift! [More]

Jewish-style traditional beef brisket *****
Here's an easy-to-make comfort food. Makes great leftovers, too, and is freezeable. Ideal bring-to-potluck or gift dinner. [More]

Morning Glory Muffins ****
Muffins are good for freezing, too. "Refresh" them by popping into the microwave oven for 30 seconds. [More]

Mulled Wine Jelly **** 1/2
Complicated, but worth it -- and an ideal gift recipe. [More]

Pain d'Epices (traditional recipe) ****
The traditional version: Easy, but must be started some three days in advance. [More]

Pain d'Epices á la Lavande (lavande is optional) ****
Easy, but must be started some three days in advance for optimum results. [More]

Patés de fruits ****
In this recipe, you must measure exactly for good results. [More]

Peach and Blackberry Jam ****
A delicious jam recipe, courtesy of Bernardin [More]

Pear Marmalade **** 1/2
This is simply my favourite recipe for pears, and one of my regular gift items to give at Christmas. [More]

Pie Crust success tips *****
Sometimes the finishing touches make all the difference. [More]

Quick Dill Pickles ****
I experimented last year by adding one perfect, carefully cleaned jalapeño pepper to each jar before pouring in the hot vinegar water. Results were exceptionally good! [More]

Spiced Peach Jam ****
Another of our favourite jam recipes. [More]

Uncle Ray's Marinated Beets ****
Says Ray: "Great with rind cheese and bread!" [More]

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* Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets review *****
What makes a successful business really succeed? Well, number one on my list would have to be great word-of-mouth.

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* Press release: Classic Greetings' Unique Gift Baskets celebrates five years. . . *
Thursday, October 18, 2007, Vancouver, BC. [More]

Christmas Countdown: evalu8.org's Serious Shoppers' Chart & Checklist *
Here's a handy chart to print out -- to help you organize your Christmas shopping this year. [More]

Pacific Arts Holiday Market *****
Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16, Dec. 21-24, 2007 -- Daily 10am-6pm, Monday 12/24 10am-3pm, Bellingham, WA. [More]

Papaya and Black Bean Salsa *
Substitute mango for papaya, if you wish, but remember to use slightly less lime juice. [More]

The Gift Connoisseur: Taking care when buying Gift Baskets *
As a new owner of a gift basket business, I have discovered a number of truths about shopping for this type of gift. I considered myself an informed shopper before, but believe me, the things I have discovered over the past year have all been a big revelation. [More]

Unique Gift Baskets First-ever Open House *
Tuesday, November 16, 2004 -- 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Refreshments, entertainment, and of course -- you're invited! Vancouver, BC. [More]