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A Foodie Holiday

Edible gifts around town

by Lee Lawrence

posted 12/13/2011

The season of giving and receiving has descended upon us again, with Christmas, Hanukkah, hostess gifts, and thank-you tokens all requiring rumination, choices, and purchases. There aren't many gift options that can be considered universal, but food is nearly always a welcome present. Even the hard-to-buy-for must eat, and even picky eaters appreciate a jar of

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