Secret Santa O' Mine -- who did not reveal him/herself -- I'm pretty sure I know who you are, and you've been so busy that I am *extra* appreciative of my prezzies. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

you're welcome! yeah, after I'd sent the gift, I came home and found the fun card with the incredibly witty message on the floor next to the wrapping paper. sorry about that. the sparkly thing is technically an ornament, but I just loved the sparkliness, and I bought a few to add to presents instead of bows. hadn't thought of the suncatcher idea, that's awesome! Glad you liked it!

Many thanks to my secret Santa MFNLaw, who sent me a wonderful assortment of international foodie items including a rack with bottles of flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar, caviar, seafood rub, and peppermint candy. Also a beautiful pair of wine goblets that are now occupying a place of honor front and center in my china cabinet.

Everybody to Matt's place for dinner!

Alas, I have nothing in the apartment to season with the seafood rub and oil & vinegar, hence my journey to the land of Schrodinger's Waitress tonight. I'd better lay in more supplies of a staple variety to accentuate with those flavorful goodies before having lots of friends over.

Yay! It got there, and nothing was broken, I assume.

I'm so glad you like it. When I saw the fig-infused balsamic vinegar, I knew you had to have it.

My apologies for its tardiness, but I hope it was worth the wait!

fig infused vinegar. I wonder if I coud make it.... not sure I could do it with balsamic....

It would make a yummy vinagrette.

For New Year's my friend Traci made a figs stuffed with chorizo and wrapped in bacon, then broiled. SO bad for you, but very, very tasty.

Just used some of both on a huge salad with feta cheese. Me likey.

figs stuffed with chorizo and wrapped in bacon, then broiled. SO bad for you, but very, very tasty.

Um, I think my heart just exploded from reading your post.

Bacon up that sausage, boy!!!