This year I did some little gifts for those oh-so-kind folks who are so nice during the year. The nice receptionist at the Orthodontists office and the UPS driver who puts up with the constant stream of packages among the seemingly hundreds of others!
I made peppermint bark wrapped in a cellophane bag tied with my favorite Joyeux Noel Midori ribbon. I added some little red ornaments for fun. I put the bag inside a star shaped baking dish. I found them last year at the Crate & Barrel outlet(or was it the year before last?) I gave it with a little red toile Christmas scrapbook. I think part of the reason I love Christmas so much is it gives me the chance to say a big thank you to everyone who helps me out during the year.
Peppermint bark is my all time favorite quick gift at the 
holidays.
Melt 1 Lb. white almond bark in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave. I break it into squares first. I start with 30 seconds and keep heating and stirring until it is melted. Break one package candy canes into pieces. Reserve some of the candy pieces. Stir the rest into melted coating. Spread the mixture onto a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with reserved candy pieces. Put the pan into the refrigerator to harden. Once hard break into pieces and store in an airtight container or large zip lock bag. Enjoy!
Glad you're back Lauren! Missed you. How sweet of you to remember everyone with special treats. I want some of that ribbon! In reference to your last blog, I print my own out after saving in a word document and put it in a binder thinking of it as a family journal. It also helps me cut back on forwarding friends pictures that they ask for.
Posted by: Cindy | December 28, 2006 at 09:25 AM
Hi there, Just discovered your blog,and I was so enjoying your lovely photos, then your weren't here anymore, are you coming back?
I have a little thing for christmas decorating and love to look at other peoples pictures, yours are so very lovely, thanks for the pleasure of seeing them.
Posted by: Sharyn Summers | February 22, 2007 at 01:24 AM
Hi. I don't know what Almond Bark is. I'm in UK and would love to make your recipe. Is it white chocolate with almond in?
Posted by: Karen | August 29, 2007 at 12:56 PM