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Give the gift of A LIFE WELL LIVED Experiental gifts are always treasured. This year, the tried-and-true options, such as concert, theatre or plane tickets to paradise may not be in the cards, but fear not, we've got some great local ideas that are. Giving a gift not soon forgo en while supporting local makers is just good for the heart. Depending on the degree of naughty or nice, do you opt for a one-timer or a season? Treat your sweetie to a 3 or even 6-month subscription to Chaeban's Ice Cream Club! Yum. Available at chaebanicecream.com Maybe the best gift one needs right now is a night away from home? As people everywhere lament how time means nothing these days and how waking up feels like a scene out of the Bill Murray classic 'Groundhog Day,' a night out at one of our fine Manitoba hotels could be just the rejuvenating break you need. With delivery options for cozy meals, kick up your feet, watch a movie and eat pizza in bed. Divine! Pictured at right: staylakehouse.ca Sore muscles? Tight shoulders? General malaise is commonplace as we adjust to new stress levels, and new working conditions. Gifting virtual Block Therapy sessions with Kelly Jones is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a boost. View more info on Instagram @kellyjoneswellness Make your dream of a world-class dinner a reality with a curbside pickup from Deer+Almond. Pull out your fancy china and bring gourmet home. Order at deerandalmond.com Visit manitobapork.com/recipes for holiday meal ideas and more delicious treats that are savory or sweet. Preheat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla. Gradually mix in flour mixture just until incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and bacon. Using a 2-inch cookie scoop or large spoon, divide dough into 25-30 equal portions. Cover and store in refrigerator for 1 hour. Arrange unbaked cookies 2-3 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake cookies in preheated oven on middle oven rack until edges are a light golden brown, about 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through. Let cookies rest 2-3 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool. Replace parchment for each batch. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 cups / 750 mL all-purpose flour 1 tsp / 5 mL EACH baking powder and baking soda ¾ tsp / 4 mL salt 1 cup / 250 mL unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup / 250 mL packed light brown sugar ¾ cup / 175 mL granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp / 5 mL vanilla extract 1 cup / 250 mL semi-sweet chocolate chips ¾ cup / 175 mL chopped pecans or walnuts 8 strips bacon, cooked crisp, drained and chopped Nutty Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies Makes 25-30 cookies For the chocolate and bacon lovers in your life, Manitoba Pork has the ultimate foodie gift idea for the season: decadent chocolate chip cookies filled with crispy bacon and crunchy nuts. This is the perfect time of year to spread love and joy, and nothing says it better than homemade goodies. A SALTY & SWEET HOLIDAY TREAT Visit manitobapork.com/recipes for holiday meal ideas and more delicious treats that are savory or sweet. Preheat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla. Gradually mix in flour mixture just until incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and bacon. Using a 2-inch cookie scoop or large spoon, divide dough into 25-30 equal portions. Cover and store in refrigerator for 1 hour. Arrange unbaked cookies 2-3 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake cookies in preheated oven on middle oven rack until edges are a light golden brown, about 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through. Let cookies rest 2-3 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool. Replace parchment for each batch. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 cups / 750 mL all-purpose flour 1 tsp / 5 mL EACH baking powder and baking soda ¾ tsp / 4 mL salt 1 cup / 250 mL unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup / 250 mL packed light brown sugar ¾ cup / 175 mL granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp / 5 mL vanilla extract 1 cup / 250 mL semi-sweet chocolate chips ¾ cup / 175 mL chopped pecans or walnuts 8 strips bacon, cooked crisp, drained and chopped Nutty Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies Makes 25-30 cookies For the chocolate and bacon lovers in your life, Manitoba Pork has the ultimate foodie gift idea for the season: decadent chocolate chip cookies filled with crispy bacon and crunchy nuts. This is the perfect time of year to spread love and joy, and nothing says it better than homemade goodies. A SALTY & SWEET HOLIDAY TREAT