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Source Sharing - Metal Baskets

natural burlap used as basket liner

jute webbing used as charming ribbon

I had so much fun packing up homemade cookies and oranges and other treats in gift baskets this Christmas. I know I'm a little late in sharing and truth-be-told, I never did get a proper photo illustrating just how nice they looked finished so I'm afraid you'll have to use your imagination a bit! My sister flew in Christmas eve day to spend the holidays with me and by the time she got in, it was all we could do to get all the elements together and out for delivery. (Thanks Sis, by the way!!)

I think it is always nice (budget permitting, of course) if the gift basket can be part of the gift—a useful storage container that the recipient can use in any number of ways throughout their home. Which brings me to my original post topic:

2012 is well under way and I don't know if it is the start of a new year or just the after-holiday-clean-up that motivates me to purge unnecessary items and organize the house from top-to-bottom, but it seems I'm always in that frame of mind this time each year.

Wire baskets and trays are a favorite storage solution of mine. They are an attractive way to store all sorts of items in the kitchen and throughout your home.

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Here are a few finds from the emporium:

Small Wire Basket

Large Wire basket

Shabby Cottage Chic Wire Basket Set

Timeless Settings: Set of 3 baskets

Vintage Inspired Veggie Storage

I'm constantly scouting for new items to add to the emporium so be sure to check often to see my latest finds.

in the emporium:

For a large variety of storage items (from glass canisters to wire baskets) see Pantry and Storage

Find wooden totes, wicker baskets, wire baskets and other totes used for storage or for gifting in Gift Wrap Supplies

You might also like: The Heart of the Home

and Thinking Outside the Box

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Functional art.

Root vegetables.

Cote Ouest Magazine

Sensational Preserves

Jams, Jellies, Chutneys and Sauces

SHOP the emporium for glass storage items (scroll to page bottom)

Beet and Goat

Cheese Arugula Salad

Giada de Laurentis, (via Food Network)

Inactive Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 12 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 medium beets, cooked and quartered
6 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled

Directions
Line a baking sheet with foil. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Whisk the vinegar, shallots, and honey in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss the beets in a small bowl with enough dressing to coat. Place the beets on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the beets are slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Set aside and cool.

Toss the arugula, walnuts, and cranberries in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the salad atop 4 plates. Arrange the beets around the salad. Sprinkle with the avocado and goat cheese, and serve.

. . . . .

What's in a beet? Well...

Vitamins A, B6, C, K, Beta Carotene, Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Maganese, Potassium, Riboflavin, Thiamin

Just a few of many benefits:

Vitamin A is an antioxidant (wrinkle protection (!)

Magnesium is essential for heart health

Potassium is important for your immune system and

Iron is essential for the oxygenation of your blood

All that and...Beets are high in fiber, low in fat and have no cholesterol. Yay, beets!

(I can't eat mine without goat cheese and walnuts,

but still...

Yay, beets!)