Get Them Something Different This Year for the Holidays
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Like many pork enthusiasts, I get pretty excited about bacon. So, naturally, when I saw this cute Sparkling Bacon Ornament on stupid.com, I squealed with delight. This is bacon so precious, even a vegetarian can get behind it.
Whoever you're shopping for this holiday, Cooking Channel has some great holiday gift ideas to explore. Some of my faves:
These cute little party plates from CB2 would get conversation started at anyone's get together.
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For the cook who has everything? I bet they don't have Nadia G.'s guitar spatulas. Kitchy, campy and serious fun!
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This recipe for Sweet and Spicy Kettle Corn only takes 15 minutes, and makes an easy, tasty gift for neighbors or folks at the office.
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Another super easy homemade gift to pull off is Kelsey's Cranberry Honey Butter recipe.
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For the snacky meat-lover in your life, you can create your very own custom beef jerky with SlantShack.
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For a boozy gift with a little kick, this recipe for Thai Bird Vodka is pretty hot. Start infusing now, and it will be perfect in a week or two to gift.
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Brighten up someone's kitchen with a colorful kitchen calendar.
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Mix up a batch of this tangy, punchy, and perfectly balanced juniper-coriander Mop Sauce recipe for the barbecue enthusiast to slather on their next chicken dinner.
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One more gift idea: get them cooking classes! Julia Child didn't emerge a kitchen guru overnight. An evening or weekend cooking class — usually offered at local schools and colleges — will elevate any cooking enthusiast's skills, whether perfecting basic technique, exploring a new cuisine or taking it to the next level.
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Not seeing what you're looking for? Cooking Channel has dozens more Christmas and Holiday Gift Ideas right here.
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