This being our 2005 Holiday Gift Guide

It's time for the first (soon-to-be) annual grocerylists.org Holiday Gift Guide -- because I'm stuck in bed, sick and miserable, and have already watched all my "Mr. Show" DVDs three times! Anyway, if you know someone who loves food, loves preparing food, or loves playing with food, they'll love you if you buy them one of these gifts this holiday season. Prices accurate as of 28 Nov 2005. For the gadget freak Egg & Muffin Toaster | "Need toast? You've got it. Want a poached or hard boiled egg? It's yours. And if you want them together in your favorite breakfast sandwich, the Egg & Muffin Toaster also warms your pre-cooked meat. Bingo... Ready to eat in about 4 minutes. It's sort of the drive-thru breakfast without the drive." ($39.39) For someone you love 1lb Box Handmade Truffles | Mmmmmmmm, oh you yummy bite-sized petit fours, made from chocolate, ganache and flavorings. Buy that special someone some decadent handmade Belgian confections from A Bountiful Harvest. ($36.95) For poopyhead candy freaks Kooky Christmas Candy | Because whenever I think I of a white Christmas, I think of yellow snow. Then I think of poop. Then... candy! ($4.99) For the cook in your life Angled Measuring Cup Set | "With a simple design alteration, OXO has revolutionized a seemingly ordinary kitchen staple, making it doubtful that you'll ever go back to using a conventional measuring cup again. Each of the three cups in the set has a patented angled surface within the cup so you can measure out liquid ingredients while looking straight down into the measurer. This eliminates the need to bend down or lift the cup up to read the side. The set comes with three measurers in 4-cup, 2-cup, and 1-cup capacities and each measurer has cup, ounce, and milliliter measurement markings." ($19.99) For the 'cardiac patient' Cardiac Patient Steak Lovers Box | "The attributes of ostrich meat are well-known among health enthusiasts and restaurants serving customers requesting more low-fat, low cholesterol dishes. These fillets are hand cut from solid muscle, naturally tenderized and individually wrapped in sealed vacuum packages. They are pure ostrich meat with no composites or fibrin added. They have been approved by the American and British heart Associations and recommended by the American Diabetes Assoication. All our meat is American-raised with no drugs, hormones, anti-biotics or additives. All are inspected and stamped by USDA." ($84.00) For wannabe astronauts Funky Space Food | Including freeze-dried ice cream, ice cream sandwiches and several varieties of fruit. ($1.85-19.95) For someone who wants to learn more about wine Wine for Dummies | A "friendly, un-intimidating guide to all there is to know about wine ... the no-nonsense guide to buying, storing serving and talking about wine..." ($14.95) For carnivores Barbecue Branding Irons | "Avoid meat mix-ups by branding R(are), M(edium), or W(ell) onto your steaks. Simply heat irons in coals or gas flame and press into meat. Stainless steel with wooden handle." ($9.95) For your cookie monster Bite-Size Gingerbread Cookies | "Too adorable to eat, but too delicious to resist! Traditional gingerbread Christmas shapes snowman, tree, candy cane, gift, and gingerbread men are transformed by exquisite hand decorating into bite-size works of art. A delightful gift or the highlight of a holiday cookie platter." ( $19.95) For your favorite jerk Natural Smoked Game Jerky Combo | "Premium exotic game Jerky at its best. These are top round elk and bison steak strips slowly smoked over hickory chips. Nothing artificial. We start with all natural product; no hormones, steroids or antibiotics. We use simple products in our marinade, and we cut no corners. Sweet and tender." ($38.95) For cheese fiends igourmet's Favorite 8 Cheese Sampler | " What could be better than to break out that prized bottle of wine youve been saving, served with some of the worlds greatest cheeses? The cheeses in the sampler are: 1) Blue - From Italys famed Lombardy region comes superb Mountain Gorgonzola. It is mild yet tangy, creamy yet firm, with a pale interior laced with streaks of blue. Delicious served the Italian way (drizzled with honey), it is a real treat for connoisseurs. 2) Nutty - Exta Aged Farmer Gouda is ripened for a full 18 months to develop its nutty, caramel-like flavor. It is always a crowd pleaser. 3) Fruity - Our White Stilton with Lemon Zest is the best selling blended cheese in England, and is rapidly becoming one of our most requested products. Extra creamy, deliciously tangy, with an unmistakable burst of lemon, this is sure to be the surprise hit at social hour. 4) Creamy - No holiday cheese assortment would be complete without authentic Camembert, produced exclusively in Normandy. With a slightly more robust flavor than its larger cousin Brie, this supple French classic is best enjoyed at room temperature. 5) Sheep - Malagon with Rosemary is made from 100%sheep's milk. Aged for over 3 months, this cheese has a wonderfully firm texture and an herbed-flavor that comes from its rosemary-impregnated rind. 6) Goat - Famous chef Cas Spijkars spent years developing the recipe Dorothea, a remarkable Dutch goat cheese. Once tasted, never forgotten. 7) Sweet - St. Olof is a semi-soft, double rich delight hailing from Sweden, and is well suited to everyone, especially children. 8) Tangy - Our final selection is Coombe Farm Cheddar, a classic cheese from Somerset, England aged for a full 12 months. It possesses all the traits we have come to expect from an aged English cheddar while not being overly dry." ($49.99) For bacon lovers The Bacon of the Month Club | "The Bacon of the Month Club is the greatest of all gifts. I'm not making that up. I get calls from customers all the time that tell me this. In my humble opinion no other club in the universe gives you as much pleasure and sheer delight as The Bacon of the Month Club. The Bacon of the Month Club is the go-to gift for that person in your life who loves bacon, who has everything or who has very little. Join for yourself. Give yourself the gift of bacon." ($140.00) For the jolly family Gingerbread House Kit | "This pre-baked gingerbread house, with tree, snowman, and ginger kid, awaits your decorator's touch." Have fun assembling it with your family this lovely holiday season. ($16.95) For little cooks Lifestyle Deluxe Kitchen with Realistic SoundsThe Bacon of the Month Club | "This incredible play kitchen from Step 2 looks and sounds just like a real kitchen. Featuring modern details and fun colors, the set has a granite-style countertop, crown molding, paneled cabinet doors and a framed window with working overhead light. The faux-stainless steel appliances make realistic cooking sounds, and the play sink has a pullout sprayer. Includes an electronic cordless telephone, 28-pc. accessory set and plenty of storage." ($199.99) Happy Holidays, everyone! P.S.: We also made a gift guide for sandwich lovers. Love, The GLC Crew and keaggy.com

Posted at 9:25 PM Central Time

A NEW TOP 10 LIST...
So, in what has become a notorious, almost-annual round-up of lists of note, we shall now note lists of some notoriety... and to make this even more scandalous, nearly all of these were suggested by you, the readers! Here they are, the new GLC Top 10 Grocery Lists! Posted at 1:48 PM Central Time

Cross stress off your holiday list with these guerrilla shopping tips
"Don't wait to get started. Obviously, it's best to start before Dec. 24 so you beat the rush. But if you haven't begun shopping yet, don't sweat it. The potential pitfall of being a year-round shopper or early bird is having time to overthink gifts and buy more stuff for those on the list." Posted at 7:52 AM Central Time

Making a shopping list, checking it twice
"Love it or loathe it, Black Friday is upon us." Posted at 7:50 AM Central Time

Use common sense when shopping for holidays
"'This may seem to be a fairly basic thing to do, but think of the times you've gone grocery shopping and found yourself buying things that weren't on your grocery list. Holiday displays are even more enticing. Avoid impulse buying...'" Posted at 7:20 AM Central Time

Don't do it while you're hungry
"One of the more annoying, but important tasks in our lives is grocery shopping. And it is one of those tasks that we all have to do. Perhaps the most common question that people have about grocery shopping is, 'How can I save money on my groceries?' Here are several ideas that people can use to save grocery money: some old and some new, but all are free." Posted at 7:19 AM Central Time

Stocking the market: Grocers gauge for sales
"Most of us wrestle with nightmares about missing a project deadline or speaking in front of people we don't know. Dick Bergman has another bogey man: empty grocery store shelves. And the mere thought of them makes him break into a cold sweat. The president of Scott's Food & Pharmacy knows that when customers can't find the items they came for, his store fails to make a sale." Posted at 8:54 AM Central Time

The Grocery List for Cancer Prevention?
"A garlic, broccoli sprout and sauerkraut sandwich? It sounds gross, but in fact, this may be one way to prevent some common forms of cancer." Posted at 7:27 AM Central Time

Create Your Grocery List | AHA
"We're making shopping for heart-healthy food products even easier. Now you can check off each food item bearing the heart-check mark by using our new online grocery list builder. Search through all the different products and create your printable list. Don't forget to bring it to your local grocery store to help you shop smart and live well!" Posted at 7:24 AM Central Time

Go for food that's delicious and heart-healthy
"If one of your resolutions was to live healthier this year, the American Heart Association offers up a simple recipe: Get active and eat better. It's easier than you think when you and your family follow these healthy, step-by-step directions..." Posted at 7:36 AM Central Time

It's all in the GroceryGame
"Carol Ann Zelley used to hate grocery shopping. Now, it's a challenge: She likes to see how much money she can save each week playing the GroceryGame. The GroceryGame is an online service that tracks advertised and unadvertised sale items at select grocery stores nationwide, then alerts subscribers whether coupons are available for those items -- as well as where to find the coupons." Posted at 9:02 AM Central Time

Agilysys Makes A Giant Leap Toward Wireless Shopping
"Grocery chain uses scanners, handhelds and kiosks to free customers from the drudgery of waiting in checkout lines." Posted at 10:34 PM Central Time

Explore cheap and easy recipes, menu planning, and shopping tips
CheapCooking.com: "If you're looking for frugal tips for cutting back on your grocery bill, cheap and easy recipes, menu planning ideas, shopping hints, frugal living ideas, and a downloadable grocery list and price book, you're in the right place." Posted at 7:21 AM Central Time

LifeHacking Your Grocery List
"The cupboards are full and there's 'nothing' to eat. Has that phrase ever echoed through your kitchen? Do you have stacks of food items that don't really go together taking up space? Do you throw away food items in your refrigerator because you didn't get around to making the item you bought it for or just plain forgot about it? Do you have 3 jars of peanut butter or 5 bottles of ketchup because you forgot you already bought some? Have you ever made a special trip to the store to get the items for a specific meal only to get home and realize you missed a critical ingredient?" Posted at 7:45 AM Central Time

Broccoli Sprouts, Cabbage, Ginkgo Biloba and Garlic
Grocery List for Cancer Prevention: "In the high-tech 21st century, the most rudimentary natural products continue to reveal exciting ant-cancer properties to scientists, offering people relatively simple ways to help protect themselves from the disease." Posted at 7:08 AM Central Time