Unique Christmas Gift
By Gado Wager

We all know the problem and every year we are suddently surprised again in a very negative way that christmas comes around so fast. If you are tired of getting the same gift each year for your wife, husband, boss, or friend, you are probably looking for places to find a unique Christmas gift. These aren't as hard to come by as you may think, but you will have to put some thought in to it. When I look for a unique Christmas gift for someone special, I have to stop and think about that person, and then start my search from there. Look for the unusal

Each person is unique, so if you think of what makes them tick, and what they love to do, finding a unique Christmas gift is not as hard as you may think. Do a little brainstormig. Many times, it is just a matter of finding something you know they don't have, and then looking for the unusual. If you know a golfer, but can't imagine buying them clubs, a unique Christmas gift for that person might be a golf bag in their favorite color that is monogrammed with their initials.

You might also consider their personal interests when looking for a unique Christmas gift. You might find the cook in your family a book from their favorite chef, and see if you can get it autographed for them. This might not be possible, but some people will autograph stuff if you mail it in and provide a post-paid return envelope or box. If you know someone who is really into Elvis, look on eBay for a collector's item that is in your price range.

Gift baskets can also be a unique Christmas gift. No two personally created gift baskets will be the same, and these are often popular yet unique Christmas gift ideas. The best thing about gift baskets is that they are easy to make on your own, and you can fill it with whatever your friend or spouse loves. They aren't just good for Christmas either; they can be a great gift any time of the year and for any occasion.

If you really want something off the wall and totally out of the ordinary, take your search for a unique Christmas gift online. There are things available online that you may have never imagined, and things that are sure to turn someone's head. Even things you´ve never thought of becoming a present can turn into something you find worth being gifted. These sites are often found using search terms like "unique", "strange", or "weird", along with the word "gift". Just surf around on these pages. You never know what kind of unique Christmas gift you might turn up.

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Holiday Prime RIbs   Rating
Eddie Sorenson and Denene Torgenson - December 13, 2004

Recipe from Ultimate Dutch Oven Cookbook
Compiled by Eddie Sorenson & Denene Torgenson.

Ingredients:

8-12 lbs. boneless beef prime rib roast
1/2 C. salt
1/2 C. black pepper
2 Tbsp. granulated garlic
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. dried thyme leaf
1 Tbsp. dried marjoram

How to Prepare:

Place all ingredients except roast in a dry bowl and mix together. Preheat Ultimate Roaster over medium heat for 5 minutes. Trim excess fat from the roast and pat dry with paper towels. Coat meat throroughly on all sides with prime rib seasoning.

Wrap roast around the cone on top of the bottom rack with the fat side up. Cook on medium to medium-high for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Cook on low for 60 to 75 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 140 ° to 165 °F. When done remove from roaster and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Almond Nut Apricot Upside Down Ginger Bread Cake    Rating
Dana & Dave Jones

Ingredients:

3T. butter
1 cup molasses
2 1/2 cup sifted cake flour
1 t. soda
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 t. ginger
1-1 1/2 cups canned apricots, drained
1/2 t. salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sour milk
2 eggs, beaten

How to Prepare:

Use a 12inch Dutch oven. Melt butter, add 1 cup of the brown sugar and stir until melted. Arrange apricots cut side up and sliced almonds. Cream shortening. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and cream until fluffy. Add eggs, molasses and beat. Sift flour, salt, soda and ginger; add alternately with sour milk. Pour over apricots. Bake with 24 coals, 16 on top and 8 on the bottom for 35-50 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.

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