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The holiday season is upon us. Here are a few things we're excited to give and receive this year.

1) You can't go wrong with a cozy, lambswool sweater.

2) Help your guy plan ahead with Smudge Ink's Best Selling Birthday Collection.

3) Superfight is perfect for the guy who is always organizing game nights.  

4) Homemade pizza is even better with a pizza stone. You can use this one in the oven, on the stove (griddle-style), and on the grill.

5) Does a man in your life have a sweet tooth? Sugarfina's Maple Bourbon Caramels will hit the spot.

6) Keep those hot drinks hot with a sleek, double-walled travel mug.

7) A great addition to any home library, The Handmaid's Tale is a stunning novel.

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The holiday season is upon us. Here are a few things we're excited to give and receive this year.

1) If the host of the party loves to cook, Samin Nosrat's cookbook will be a welcome addition to their library.

2) Yum! A sampler box of McCrea's delicious caramels is a great hostess gift. 

3) Waxing Kara's Bees Knees Tea makes for a pretty winter gift.

4) This scented candle from Sparklefly Candle Co. will create a lovely aroma and it bears a gentle reminder to celebrate the little things. 

5) The Everyday Co.'s linen napkins are made for gifting. 

6) Smudge Ink's Hostess Collection is a set of three perfect host/hostess gifts to have on hand for those last-minute holiday party invites.

7) If the party's hoppin', silly sloth wine glass markers could save the day as soon as you gift them!

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The holiday season is upon us. Here are a few things we're excited to give and receive this year.

1) Treat the young person in your life to a box of gourmet snacks from Mouth.

2) If your kid wants to get more involved in the kitchen, the MasterChef Junior Cookbook looks like a great tutorial. 

3) This cute bag can be worn over the shoulder or as a backpack.

4) Handcrafted Honeybee's Trivia Bath Bombs make bathtime even more fun!

5) Tattly's wildlife temporary tattoos will last for days (instead of minutes)! 

6) Qwirkle is a fun family game that will entertain little kids and their parents. 

7) Let those kids live large with a chic letterpress printed notepad by e.b. goodale Smudge Ink.

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The holiday season is upon us. Here are a few things we're excited to give and receive this year.

1) This Honey Gift Set from Waxing Kara is both gorgeous and delicious.

2) Sheet masks are just the ticket for some post-holiday home pampering.

3) Wintery scents make Smudge Ink's special edition bath and body collection great for seasonal gifting.

4) If you're going to give the gift of socks, make sure they're super pretty and extra cozy, like this pair from J. Crew! 

5) A beautiful mug can elevate the ritual of a daily cuppa. We really like this gold-rimmed style from Crate & Barrel. 

6) If snuggling up with a good book is the activity du jour, How To Win at Feminism is an empowering choice. 

7) Lastly, for the DIY-er in your life, a good cordless drill can make home projects so much easier! 

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Everywhere we look, there are headlines and posts about sweater weather and pumpkins. Folks are picking apples and making pies. Yes, it's fall. It's a special time of year here in New England as we look forward to cooler days and the leaves changing. Here at Smudge Ink, we're also all looking forward to incorporating some seasonal recipes. Here are links to some of the things we're excited to make in the coming weeks and months!

• Butternut Squash Soup with Apples
• Roasted Ratatouille with Eggs
• No-peel Apple Crisp
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Winter Squash Pancakes with Crispy Sage and Brown Butter
• Mighty Miso Gravy (from How it All Vegan by Tanya Barnard & Sarah Kramer)
  6-10 mushrooms, chopped
  1 med. onion, chopped
  1 tbs olive oil
  2-3 tbs Braggs Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
  cayenne pepper (to taste)
  dried basil (to taste)
  dried dill (to taste)
  pepper (to taste)
  1/3 cup flour
  1 1/3 cups vegetable stock
  1 tsp miso
  
  
  Personal Note: I skip the dried herbs and throw in a couple tbs of fresh dill at the end instead.
   
  In a medium saucepan, sauté the mushrooms and onions in oil on medium-high heat until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender, Add the Braggs, cayenne, basil, dill, and pepper and stir together. Remove from heat and slowly stir in the flour, mixing together well. It will become pasty and dry. Slowly start adding the stock a little at a time until everything becomes well mixed and there are no lumps. Place back on to medium heat and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring often. At the last minute, stir in miso and serve. Makes 4-6 servings.

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