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Its the final week of my gift guide series, and for those last-minute shoppers, I always advise the simplest and best of gifts a book.

TEENS: Bootlegger's new Temperance collection absolutely nailed it in the sweater department, and any girl would love to be wrapped up in one of these this Christmas: Lilly Cardigan, $69. Available in Brown and Oatmeal at all Bootlegger locations.

Its the last article of the year. Oh, the pressure.

THE DISH West Side residents have long been unfairly favoured by living near award-winning La Quercia. Now, theres another reason for gastro-envy. Owner/chef Adam Pegg also runs LUfficio next door.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) : Edmund Kean (1789-1833) was one of the most famous British actors of his time. But the poet Samuel Coleridge was frustrated by Keans inconsistencies.

Perhaps its a common thought that theres a sense of cliché, or ubiquity, with toasting the new year with sparkling wine. I almost wish it was that common, because it can be such a fantastic, versatile and food-friendly style of wine.

Distillery Row offers intrepid imbibers chance to investigate city’s liquid assets

Sometimes the most glorious gifts cant be wrapped and placed under the tree.

Its week three of my lists of favourite gifts for food enthusiasts. Week one was all about the long-term and sustainable, i.e. food subscriptions ; last week featured the sweet treats ; and, this week, its all about the gadget.

You might have heard of the popular website and cookbook collection Mennonite Girls Can Cook, but this Mennonite girl (rather, woman) is a family secret.