Sure, a blue box from Tiffany takes your breath away. And a convertible parked in the driveway with a bow on it is, well, hard to top. But sometimes a holiday gift with a handmade quality can mean ...

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix egg whites and nuts in bowl until coated and sticky. Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over coated nuts until sugar mixture completely coats the nuts.

Makes 8 (¼ cup) servings. Recipe is by Holly Clegg from her "Eating Well to Fight Arthritis" cookbook. 2 cups walnut halves (or pecan halves, if you prefer) 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ½ ...

Use pecans or walnuts for these lightly sweetened spiced nuts. Serve at a holiday party for guests to nibble on. It's also great for gift-giving. Place in cellophane bags and tie with a holiday ribbon ...