Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: My mom had a great idea for Christmas presents for her six grown kids. For each one of us, she filled a nice basket with gourmet food items - fancy jam, cheese, crackers, summer sausage, homemade lefse (a Norwegian tradition), a tin of homemade goodies, exceptional fruit and a bottle of sparkling cider.

It was a very attractive present that we thoroughly enjoyed. - Julie Driscoll Potter, Rochester, Minn.

Can you believe that the holidays are right around the corner? If you want to make your holidays a little easier and try great recipes, send for two holiday pamphlets packed with information. To receive them, please send $4 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (78 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Holiday, PO Box 795001, San Antonio TX 78279-5001. - Heloise