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A towel made of hand-written notes! I'm sold.

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me too. This is genius! I'm so excited to learn about this. :)

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Great stocking stuffers ideas, Amie. You've also given me some ideas for my daughter-in-law's birthday next week. Chocolate with peanut butter is always a winner. Thanks!

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Don’t be afraid to treat yourself to some of these stuffers, too. You deserve it!

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How fun!! My faves are the sugar bear and World Central Kitchen.

Thought of this list today as I was obsessing over a maple cutting board. Have you ever done a piece on favorite kitchen items? Not "best chef's knife," but sentimental favorites that you would grab in an emergency, or that would be the first thing to move into a new kitchen. I'm sure many people would say recipe cards. My mom gave me my basic set of pots and pans, just stainless steel, which I've used for two decades - so I'm fond of those. My daughter already has her eye on my Le Creuset, lol. I hope someone cherishes my soup bowls some day, or our square dinner plates (so 80's!). :)

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I absolutely adore this idea, and it’s now on my future list. Stay tuned and thanks for reading and thinking of me.

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I finally had a chance to make the Three Grain Bread today and do have a photo I can send you. It is a substantial bread. I added a little additional liquid to make it easier to work with. Next up in is the pumpkin cornbread.

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Thanks for sharing that bread tip. I am still not the best bread maker. I would LOVE a pic!

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An utterly mouth-watering post jam-packed with treats, Amie! Such wonderful ideas and recipes - thank you!

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Amie— These ideas are amazing. Thank you so much for making this great list and the recipes too. I have a few people in mind that I would love to share your Cook & Tell with for Christmas. (what are the next steps?) OH! and your sweet potato and cranberry casserole was delicious. I made it for dinner tonight. :) The children LOVED it!

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oops I see what to do. :) Sorry...blonde moment—for me over here. (I'll send you an email tomorrow am....need to round up the emails)

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So happy to get the kids’ seal of approval on the casserole--that made my night! And thanks in advance for giving the gift of Cook & Tell.

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Great ideas!

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Wonderful Amie. Just keeps getting better and better. Love you. 💖

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I love stockings more than presents too! We always overstuff our kids' stockings. This is a great collection of stuff I may have to treat myself to!

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Stocking lovers unite!!

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Great ideas!

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I have and will continue to sing the praises of Cook & Tell! Thank you for such a fun stocking stuffer guide and for including the Recipe Card Calendar in the list 💕 I’m grabbing a couple of the brown sugar bears for stocking stuffers and one for me so I can take those old heels of bread out of my brown sugar 😉 ~ Leigh

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You’re the best, Leigh. I’ll be gifting your cards to a friend, keep your eyes peeled and point your sleigh toward the P.O...

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I’m definitely making the Festive Nuts from Parade Magazine - my grandfather was publisher of Parade back in the day. And another vote for Paprika - it is the best app!

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Yes, yes, yes!!

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What a fabulous and useful list of gift ideas and recipes for the holidays, Amie! Definitely a good jumpstart for the post-Thanksgiving shopping and cooking spree. Thank you!

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What a lovely list of gift ideas, Amie! I have one of those first piece pie lifters and it is the best!

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I would expect nothing less from the Pie Maven herself, Kate. I think it’s pretty brilliant!

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