As we pack away the leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner, we begin to think ahead to the parties of December. This is the traditional time to remember the little favors your neighbor did for you during the year, how nice the teachers have been to your children, and those times that your co-worker helped you through a hard time at work.

How do you acknowledge those acts of kindness? It's time to get into the kitchen and make a few goodies.

One really easy but delicious holiday gift is peppermint bark. I like to make two batches: white chocolate and dark chocolate. This gives visual contrast and a serious choice of flavors.

The white chocolate does not have the bitterness of dark chocolate. When you make the bark, if you want to be a bit less traditional, you can add healthy things like cho

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