Something easy to whip up for company or as a snack for yourself, is some good ol’ cocktail wieners!  What else is there to say eh?

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 (16 oz) package lil’ smokie sausages
* 1 (8 oz) jar chili sauce
* 1 (8 oz) jar grape jelly

DIRECTIONS:

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocktail sauce and grape jelly. Mix in the lil’ smokie sausages. Cook 5 minutes, or until the sausages are hot.

TIP:  You might want to use half and half…half chili sauce and half grape jelly…..OR more lil smokies!! LOL

Photo courtesy of my mom:)

OMG, if you’ve never had Apple Butter before, you don’t know what your missin’ folks! My most favorite thing is to spread it all over some fresh homemade flour tortillas ….YUMMY!!! It’s super easy to make and the kids will love it!  There are a few ways to make this recipe but this one is simple and it calls for applesauce, cutting out the work of peeling, coring, and cooking them. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 7 cups applesauce, natural
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves, optional
• 1/2 tsp allspice

PREPARATION:

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW for 14 to 15 hours or until mixture is a deep brown.

Spoon hot apple butter into hot sterilized Mason jars and seal, then process half-pints or pints 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

Welcome to the food section of the guide.  We have so many wonderful items here for that person who just loves food.  Food is also a great gift to give teachers or coworkers!  I think making a big basket full of goodies is the best!

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From Coco-Zen, give a gift that they can eat and use.  With these divine chocolate truffles and lovely tins, called Truffles-to-Give, you’ll be sure to be a hit and they are handmade from only Fair Trade & organic chocolate, all natural ingredients with no preservatives.

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Graeter’s famous French Pot ice cream is an irresistible treat for loved ones, especially those hard-to-buy-for mothers, and it can be shipped anywhere in the contiguous United States.  Flavor options include our signature Black Raspberry Chip, as well as Mocha Chocolate Chip, Caramel, Strawberry, Coffee and more.  We also have seasonal ice cream flavors, including Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon and Peppermint, available in November and December.  A number of celebrities have touted their love of Graeter’s ice cream, including Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Glenn Beck and George Clooney.

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Let those special ones delve into the sheer delight of lemon bars so refreshing and light that they’re like a perfect spring day.  With dozens of items to choose from, finding that perfect gift this holiday season is made easy with Dessert Alert. They offer a wide variety of desserts by the half dozen, full dozen, or more.  Not only are they absolutely divine, but they can be delivered to that special person right to their door step in a stunning gold box with a ribbon on top.

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Order Trail’s End popcorn tins for holiday gifts, and help the Boy Scouts at the same time.  If you know a Boy Scout, you can order on their behalf through OrderPopcorn.com, and they will get the credit. Otherwise, you can order on behalf of your local Council – 70% of the money from popcorn sales goes directly back to support local Scouting.

For people who would like to send popcorn to U.S. Troops serving around the world this holiday season, you can also make a donation to send popcorn treats to the Troops.

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This year, give homemade jellies. But let’s cheat a little and skip the hours of back-breaking fruit picking and the berry-stained kitchen counters by using fruit juice.

R.W. Knudsen Family’s Just Juices work great – jelly-making in less than an hour. Just Juice Black Currant creates a tart fruit flavor – paired with clotted crème and a fresh scone it’s a holiday win.

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From fresh cheese and oysters to biodegradable plates, you’ll find that Marx Foods offers you the finest bulk food on the web!  They even have alligator and bison!  What a great gift to give to those fellas eh?!!

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Plush Puffs makes the highest quality, all natural, intensely flavored marshmallows ever! These gourmet puffs are good enough to eat straight out of the package, but are also amazing when melted in hot drinks or roasted in recipes. From ice cream toppings to exquisite rice crispy treats, marshmallows aren’t just for S’mores and hot cocoa any more!

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Salsa is always popular but I bet giving it as a gift didn’t cross many of your minds did it?  It would be neat to find a fun fiesta type bowl and throw in a bottle of Pace’s salsa with some tortilla chips!  How fun would be that!!  And by the way, if you have never tried new flavors, I highly encourage you to give it a try.  My husband didn’t think he would salsa with pineapple but he loves it!  You’ve just got to open your mind and give it a try!

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No guide would be complete without these little pieces of heaven from Donsuemor.  Remember my food porn post?  OMG, these are wonderful and would be such a nice treat for someone!

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Because everyone loves jerky!!  And what a great stocking stuffer, especially for the male crowd! The highest quality Beef jerky, Buffalo jerky, Venison jerky, Ostrich jerky, and Turkey jerky comes from House of Jerky®! Our jerky is made the old fashioned way, sliced from lean whole premium top round steak. It is not ground, chopped, processed or formed into strips.

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Scrumptious season’s greetings. Sweet delights head your way with this set of eight hand-dipped apples. The entire collection is dressed for the holiday with charming ornaments specially designed for the family tree. Individually wrapped in a gussied-up gift bag, the apples also make the perfect present pick! From Mrs. Prindable’s.

These are a great gift to give if you have to buy for a lot.  These apples are HUGE and there are many other sets that you can and save so check them all out.

These are my HOT PICK!

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