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How about Christmas pickles in a jar?

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I never throw away my jars, I keep them for easy to-go recipes. During this holiday season, I will be giving gifts in jars to my friends as opposed to the usual Christmas cards. As early as 4000 years ago, pickling was used as a way to preserve food for out-of-season use and for long journeys.

Pickled foods in jars are great to give during this season. Give the jar some beauty, decorate with a bow or paint on the jar (if you have the time and skill)

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