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Gifts no food fanatic should go without Submitted

Food plays a big role come the holiday season, when friends and family tend to gather around the dinner table to share good meals and catch up on the year’s happenings.

While food plays an integral role at holiday gatherings, food also makes a great gift for that friend or family member on your holiday list who loves to savor a good meal no matter the time of year.

Thanks in part to celebrity chefs and television shows that teach viewers how to make gourmet meals at home, it’s now easier than ever before for food lovers to expand their culinary horizons.

Gifting such food fanatics can be fun and may even inspire a love of unique cuisine in holiday shoppers, especially those who consider the following gift ideas.

• Cooking kit: Ingredients and other essential elements of good meals were once taken for granted. But more and more foodies are now creating their own foods from scratch.

Bacon fans may fall in love with a kit that helps them cure and smoke their own bacon, while those who love fresh, homemade bread may appreciate a bread-making kit that includes flour, a pan, some recipes, and other items necessary to make the perfect homemade loaf of bread.

Cooking kit options are vast, so find a food your loved one can’t go without and purchase the appropriate kit.

• Gardening tools: While the holiday season might not seem like the ideal time to buy your favourite foodie some gardening tools, such items make the perfect gift for your loved one who wants to grow his or her own fruits and vegetables.

Locally grown produce has become increasingly popular among foodies focused on eco-conscious cooking practices, and it does not get much more local than home cooks’ own backyards.

• Cutlery set: Though it’s easy to overlook, cutlery goes a long way toward making home cooks’ jobs easier.

The right cutlery set, which may include one or two chef’s knives, a vegetable knife, a santoku knife, a bread knife, and other knives home cooks will appreciate, can make preparing a meal easier and more efficient than cooking without a set.

High-end cutlery sets can cost several hundred dollars, but shoppers on more limited budgets can still find quality cutlery sets for less money.

• Food getaway: Many foodies love to travel so they can experience cuisines popular overseas or in different regions of the country. Men and women whose spouses love food can plan a food-themed getaway weekend to a locale that specializes in a type of food their significant others enjoy or have always wanted to try.

For example, men and women who love lobster may enjoy a trip to Maine’s annual Lobster Festival, while those who can’t get enough barbecue may appreciate a trip to one of the country’s more notable barbecue spots such as Memphis, Kansas City, North Carolina or Texas.

Food-themed gifts make the perfect holiday present for food fanatics, and shoppers have an endless array of options to satisfy their favourite foodies’ appetites.

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Great Christmas gift ideas for music fans Western News Staff

Music remains an art form that evokes strong emotions and holds a special place in many a listener’s heart.

The nearly universal appeal of music makes it a great gift come the holiday season, when shoppers may not always know what to buy a loved one. The following are a few gift ideas that are sure to have your favourite music fan singing your praises this holiday season.

“The albums are going to be the hottest items this year because there are some big ones,” said Leanne Jakubeit, owner of Grooveyard in Penticton. “Adele is probably going to be the top seller through to Christmas but there will be other big albums such as Tracey Chapman’s Greatest Hits, Jann Arden has a Christmas album out that has been hard to keep in stock. As well Johnny Reid and Don Henley have new albums,” Jakubeit said besides albums, they also have box sets of TV series or movies which are always popular during Christmas. Those can be ordered right up until the week before Christmas.

“I think one of the biggest things will be the vinyl classics. We have had tons of phone calls about new albums on vinyl as well. We also have these awesome portable turntables that come in all different colours that have been very popular,” said Jakubeit.

Grooveyard assistant manager Jasmine Lamont with the colourful portable record players and the adele album on vinyl, just some of items they expect to be hot sellers this Christmas.

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Grooveyard also has a large selection of rock T-shirts and clothes for sale.

“Gift cards are also always a good idea especially if you are shopping for teens because their tastes change so quickly. Also, they can use them on Boxing Day to get in on those deals that we will be of-

fering,” said Jakubeit.

Other suggestions:

* Musical instrument: It’s never too early or too late to learn how to play a new instrument. Shoppers whose loved ones love a good rockn-roll riff might find guitars make a great holiday gift, while those who can’t stop playing air drums should

enjoy finding a real drum set come the holidays. When buying guitars, shoppers should learn which hand their loved ones favor. * Music lessons: Lessons are the next logical step once a music fan has the instruments to work with.

But even those without an instrument of their own can benefit from

music lessons. For example, music lovers who want to learn piano can make use of lessons even if they don’t have their own pianos at home. Lessons can be a great way for music lovers to gauge their skill levels before buying an expensive instrument. In addition, lessons can turn music lovers on to new instruments or new types of music they may never have considered previously. * Sound system: Advancements in technology have proven to be music to music lovers’ ears. Music fans can now take advantage of crisp sound systems that make music that much more enjoyable.

Sound systems come in many shapes and sizes, and they can vary significantly in regard to price.

When purchasing a sound system as a holiday gift, look for one that’s compatible with your loved one’s existing components, such as a television or music player. * Streaming service membership: Unlike the days when music fans had to wait for local DJs to play their favorite songs on the radio, today’s music fans can essentially create their own radio stations on their computers and even on their phones.

Shoppers can buy their favourite music fans subscriptions to streaming services, such as Pandora or Spotify, and listeners can then tailor their own stations to include their favorite genres, artists or individual songs.

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Brewing up gift ideas Western News Staff

Any seasoned craft-beer enthusiast knows that hops are one of the most important ingredients in brewing beer.

The use of fresh local hops by the burgeoning craft-beer industry is a fast growing trend. The Tin Whistle Brewing Company in Penticton is proud to have been one of the first B.C. breweries to use ‘fresh’ or ‘wet’ hops in their seasonal ales. This year’s limited-edition Penticton Harvest Honey Ale is proof that the hops make all of the difference.

The ale uses cascade hops that had to be harvested in the middle of the night and rushed to the brewery. The beer boasts a refreshing citrus aroma and flavour. The wildflower honey (from Keremeos) adds to the overall flavour, providing the ale with a bright and crisp finish.

“Each year I try to do something different than other years. This year, I changed the honey in the Harvest Honey Ale to the same dark caramelized honey that is used to brew the Killer Bee Porter. The honey is very prominent in the beer’s flavour. It is what separates it from other fresh

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hop beers,” said Tin Whistle brewmaster, Jeff Todd.

The brewer used hops from Chilliwack in this year’s release. In previous years, the brewery has used hops from Grand Forks and Lilliooet to produce there popular seasonal hop ale.

“We are proud to be able to offer BC beer drinkers a beer made from local fresh hops,” said Lorraine Nagy, owner of The Tin Whistle Brewing Company.

The ale has sold out at the brewery tasting room and

can now only be purchased at B.C. government and private liquor stores.

If you want to know more about Tin Whistle’s lineup of beers stop by their tasting room and brewery at the Cannery Trade Centre on 1475 Fairview Rd. The Chocolate Cherry Porter is about to be released just in time for Christmas. It makes a great gift, as well.

Cannery Brewery Ltd. also has seasonal and a regular lineup of beers available at their new taproom at 198 Ellis St. Get the beer-lover in your life a growler club membership for Christmas.

The $21.50 membership includes your very own growler, your first fill, a 10 per cent discount on each growler fill, a 10 per cent discount on draught purchases made their tasting room (flights and pints), advance notice of new and limited release beers and special events and notification of exclusive growler club beers.

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Gift exchange dos and dont’s Submitted

Grab bags are a staple of this season of giving, and the following are a few dos and don’ts to ensure participation in gift exchanges is fun and friendly for all involved.

DO set a gift amount limit. Holiday grab bags are more about having fun and exchanging a little something with friends and family members than walking away with amazing prizes. Establish a spending limit so everyone receives a gift of roughly the same value and no one feels slighted or left out.

DON’T exceed the spending limit. It can be tempting to spend more to make your gift appear more impressive. But overspending defeats the purpose of the gift exchange.

Grab bags typically are anonymous, so being overly generous will not win you any style points.

DO make it a game. Tossing gifts in a bag only to have others reach in and grab one is certainly effective. But the concept can be even more fun if you make a game out of it.

Try passing wrapped gifts around in a circle to a holiday song. When the music stops, the gift you are holding is the one you open. Experiment with your own variations to make gift exchanges more fun.

DON’T let anyone see the gift you bring.

The idea is to keep things as secretive so as not to sway the selection of presents.

DO ensure your gift is unisex. Unless you know specifically that only men or women will be opening the presents, select items that will appeal to both genders. Food, gift cards, music, or home staples make great grab bag gifts.

DON’T forget to consider ages as well.

Gift exchanges may include both children and adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary. When the exchange

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DO expect some grab bag gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts are entertaining and may make up the majority of the grab bag gifts.

Keep your sense of humour and you’re likely to enjoy grab bags a lot more.

DON’T re-gift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person who gave you the gift participate in the grab bag, he or she can trace that gift back to you and may be offended.

DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a grab bag gift exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their contribution.

Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps and other games make for fun additions to holiday festivities. They also can be a part of any family or friends gathering to add excitement and entertainment to the occasion.

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Tips for visiting Santa for the first time Submitted

Christmastime is filled with many different traditions.

Many people decorate their homes with Christmas trees, and songs are sung with family members who come from near and far to share gifts and companionship.

Families with young children often make visiting Santa Claus a part of their annual traditions.

During the holiday season, Santa can be found taking up residence in department stores and malls across the country. Thousands of children and their parents will wait in line to get some face time with jolly old St. Nick.

The following are a handful of ways to make kids’ visits with Santa even more pleasant.

• Do a test run. If your child has not taken a photo with Santa before, he or she may be frightened and the result will be a poor photograph.

The beard and the red coat coupled with the fact that kids are sitting on a stranger’s lap can be terrifying for youngsters.

Acclimate your child to the experience by visiting the mall to see Santa and become familiar with what he looks like and how he acts.

It may take a couple of visits before your child is ready to wait in line for the real visit.

• Go off-peak. Visit Santa when the store just opens or when lines are not as long, such as during school hours or dinner time.

This should cut down on the wait and create a less tense experience. Confirm visiting hours so you don’t arrive only to find he’s out to lunch or feeding his reindeer.

Do not schedule anything after the Santa visit, so you don’t feel rushed.

• Dress comfortably. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing so neither you nor the kids will be uncomfortable.

The goal is to look nice for the photo, but not at the expense of the children’s comfort level. And while you should be comfortable as well, be sure to look presentable, in the event you have to hop into the photo if that’s the only way your son or daughter will tolerate the experience.

• Pack some supplies. Bring snacks and drinks for the kids so hunger does not make them antsy.

Bring along a change of clothes in case someone spills food or spits up before your turn.

• Get Santa recommendations.

Ask friends and neighbors which Santas they visit.

Many stores will have a Santa on hand, but not every Santa is as adept at handling children.

You want someone who is used to making children feel welcome and comfortable.

Above all, try to have a good time and don’t expect perfection.

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