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Food gifts are very popular at Christmas, but it can be difficult for the recipients to get it all eaten before it goes bad. One solution is to give food that can be frozen and eaten at a later time. Two options are cookie dough and pie in jars.

Terri Cooper and her five children have developed a unique gift for their friends and relatives. Her family enjoys homemade pie, and has to make two to have enough for the whole family. Cooper sometimes makes a large pot of soup and freezes single servings to give to her family members.

I owned a T-shirt, purchased just for the fun of it, which read “you can either agree with me...or be wrong.” That message is often what really happens, and is one of the most difficult challenges married couples face — “knowing” you are correct when your spouse “knows” you are, in fact, incorrect.
Talk about a tight spot. When faced with this dilemma, you can either insist on your point of view or humbly bow to your spouse. You are both certain you are right, yet each of you has a completely different opinion.

The Christmas season is such a special time, filled with lots of events and opportunities for making memories. For years I have collected Christmas photos along with stories in an album to share with my family. Last year, I changed up my formula a little and documented Christmas in two different ways.

This holiday season, if you’re looking for exceptional new recipes that come together with ease, look to some Old World culinary classics.
Dishes like this Pea Bowtie Pasta create a homey, hearty menu ideal for any holiday party.
Whether it’s an elegant dinner or an impromptu gathering with friends, this recipe that uses meats and cheeses that will bring cheer to all your guests. And they come together surprisingly fast, so they’ll bring a smile to your face, too.

Prosciutto and Pea
Bowtie Pasta
Serves 4