When on the receiving end of “edible” holiday cheer, I am all for an offering of fine spirits..... a bottle of Bulleit Bourbon will be enthusiastically accepted, thank you very much. When on the giving side of things, I have to say that I tend to go a bit nutty. For a few years now we’ve crafted gift baskets for family and friends that consist of homemade jams, and either a selection of hand-crafted cocktail nuts, or a bag of my nut laden “Vanilla Spice Granola”. <br /> <br />If recipe requests are any indication of a gift’s popularity, then I have to say that over the years the hands-down winner has been the granola. It is great by the handful as a snack, on top of a favorite yoghurt or ice cream, or with fresh fruit and milk for breakfast. <br /> <br />I wish I could make a bag of it for all of you, my Food52 friends, but hey, now that you have the recipe, you'll be able to go off and whip up a batch for yourself. Happy Holidays!

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