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Great Teachers Gifts

Still wondering what to get for end-of-the-school-year teacher gifts?

How about something they’ll really love … FOOD!

 What better way to kick off the summer than with one of these unique and different ideas from Tastefully Simple.

1.    Place a Nana’s Apple Cake and two apples in a

gift bag or basket. Attach a note that says,

“Thanks a bushel!”

2. Place a box of Perfectly Potato Cheddar Soup Mix

in a soup bowl and attach a note that says,

“You are souper!”

3. Place Cinnamon Muffin Melts and Vanilla Bean Chiller

in a sand bucket. Attach a note that says,

“Have a sweet summer vacation!”

4. Place a box of Truffle Fudge Brownies and

Creamy Caramel Sauce in a gift bag.

Attach a note that says,

“You’ve earned your brownie points for being the best!”

5. Place a jar of Corn, Black Bean Salsa and

a bag of Blue Aztec Chips.  Attach a note that says,

“Arriba, it’s summer, have a fiesta!”

6. Place a Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread and

Absolutely Almond Pound Cake in a gift bag.

Attach a note that says

“You make learning Berry Fun!”

7. Make a spicy gift using Fiesta Party Dip Mix or Crazy Cucumber Dip Mix. Attach a note that says,

“You make learning extra Spicy!”

To make a purchase, please visit: http://www.tastefullysimple.com/web/dhannigan

This month, Taste of Home Entertaining is celebrating its two-year anniversary. To share this exciting milestone, you won’t believe the terrific spring specials in store! Best of all, every host and every customer can start their summer with a FREE Celebrations Cookbook!

Host a party with me in May and enjoy an anniversary special that’s beautifully versatile. With two each of the Tuscan sage pillars and bowls, you’ll find countless ways to mix, match and display these four pieces. Whether you top the pillars with candles, or bowl over your guests with a perfectly presented dip, this special is guaranteed to add interest and depth to any table top or garden setting.

Our May customer special is from the classic Fiona collection. Just in time for the summer’s bounty of fresh flowers and refreshing beverages, the Fiona pitcher can handle them all! With a low customer price of $9.96 and a FREE cookbook, there are plenty of reasons to party with us in May! more

Here’s some great tips that were posted on the Food Network:

Feeding a lot of people doesn’t have to be difficult. With our tips and recipes, it can be downright fun, whether you’re throwing a casual birthday party for adults, having a housewarming or hosting a big holiday celebration.

First:

• Decide what kind of party works for you and your guests: cocktail, buffet, sit down, etc.
• Plan the menu.
• Draw up the shopping list.
• Take an inventory of pots, pans, dishes, flatware, glasses, napkins and serving utensils and vessels to make sure you have all the equipment you need for cooking and serving.

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