With just one day left before Christmas, it's crunch time for last-minute shoppers. The following is a random list of odds and ends that might spark some inspiration for gift buying.
? Abeego Flat Wrap Covers for Food are made with
beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil infused in a hemp/cotton fabric. Price: $15 for a three-pack. Available at Lavish and Lime.
? A nice addition to a gift basket,
or just for Christmas morning breakfast, Nature's Path's offers Gingerbread Love Crunch as part of its Bite4Bite initiative, in which the company will donate the equivalent amount in cereal or cash to food banks across North America up to one million dollars. Available at major retailers through December for $4.99.
? President's Choice Bacon
Marmalade, made with balsamic vinegar and caramelized onions, is both savoury and sweet. Available at Real Canadian Superstore and Extra Foods for $4.98.
? Lush has released a collection of holiday
soaps, bath bombs, shower gels, hair care and pre-wrapped gift sets for those short on time. Crackersnap Bath Bomb ($9.95) is a Christmas
cracker turned bath bomb. Drop it in the bath and watch it turn the water yellow and green while taking in the scents
of lemongrass, bergamot and rosewood.
? Beta 5 chocolates are meant to mimic British Columbia's
landscape with an outline of the mountains carved into some of their chocolates. Available at Whole Foods.
? Easy Entrees cooking class is one of a variety of classes
offered at Ambrosia Adventures in West Vancouver for the new year. Classes make a great gift for budding foodies.
? Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Operation Game: The
classic Operation game presents a new theme based on the popular claymation animated film. Cost: $29.95, available at Indigo.
