Dimitri wrote:
> In order to keep costs down this year we have decided to make many of
> our gifts to the girls.
>
> Last week London Broil went on sale for &1.99/LB, I bought a bunch and
> decided to make Beef Jerky. There's a big batch in the smoker right now.
>
> The second batch is marinating right now and I'll smoke the slices
> tomorrow.
>
> Are you making and food gifts?

My wife and I buy gifts for each other, for out son and a few small
things for a couple of our elderly neighbours. I give some of my fruit
cake or jams to others. We are going to a party at my brothers on
Christmas Eve and I will take him some of my home smoked salmon and some
Christmas cookies and fruitcake.

We have one neighbour who always gives us nice presents. It is
embarrassing. I really don't want to get into a gift exchange with all
the neighbours.