TIP OF THE DAY: Embossed Cake Pan & Cake Mix

Buy one for yourself, buy one as a gift, but turn holiday cake-baking into a no-fuss event with an embossed cake pan. A plain bundt or loaf cake is instantly decorated by the design embossed in the pan. Aside from an optional dusting of confectioners’ sugar, there’s no more work for you to do—a welcome…
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PRODUCT: Moonstruck Chocolate Gifts

Hand-decorated Bark Bars are works of art. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Moonstruck Chocolates has been pleasing Oregonians since 1995; and thanks to the rise of e-commerce, all of us can get their handcrafted chocolates. Whether for stocking stuffers or a principal gift, Moonstruck has distinctly different offerings, from the beautiful chocolate…
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STOCKING STUFFER: Sara Snacker Cookies

If you’re Sara Snacker (legally, Sara Leand), your entrepreneurial journey began in college, where you built and ran a snack company out of your college dorm room, selling cookies and treats across the campus as well as to local merchants. Sara now has an an entire cookie company, focusing on the nostalgic flavors of childhood.…
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STOCKING STUFFER: Brownie Brittle

What a fun riff on conventional brownies. Brownie Brittle was invented by Sheila G. Mains, who liked the crispy, crunchy edges the brownies made in her bakery, decided to make things even crisper. She worked on the recipe until she had crispy square—the same rich chocolate taste as the brownies, but wafer-thin with an amazing…
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GIFT: Mrs. Prindable’s Caramel Apples

The Nutcracker, a keepsake toy, stays with you after the apple has been enjoyed. There are teddy bears and other seasonal options. Photo courtesy Mrs. Prindable.   We recently recommended a stocking stuffer of Mrs. Prindable’s caramels. For 25 years, Mrs. P. used that caramel to coat scrumptious jumbo apples, with a top layer of…
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