471337 Thu Dec 20 11:34:17 -0800 2007 1 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 3225816 Ah yes, a tad last minute I know but I'm curious if you have any inspired gift ideas for my favourite butcher, green grocer, fishmonger, etc. These people are surrounded by wonderful food so I'm not sure if a food gift is best - though I thought something homemade might be nice. I'm not looking to spend much but I'd like to give them a little something, along with a card of thanks, to let them know how much I appreciate the extra special care and service they've provided over the year. Thoughts? Thu Dec 20 11:34:17 -0800 2007 10196 peppermint pate 1 3225894 Turn them onto something that might be new to them - like a 750ml corked and caged bottle of Belgian beer. Thu Dec 20 11:56:06 -0800 2007 3225816 12014 LStaff