In a message dated 11/05/1999 3:19:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, chilknight@zianet.com writes: << Does anyone have any ideas for making something quick and easy to give as Christmas gifts. I have a recipe for chile-infused oil and another one for spiked vodka. But I need more ideas. >> Hot vinegar is good! Just dump some peppers in a bottle with vinegar, it's great on "greens" or to marinate meat. Or make Chile Wreaths....take some florist's wire, poke chiles on it, make a circle...add some of that straw stuff that they sell at the crafts stores. Marilyn