Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started: The Why, What, When, and How.

Chapter 1: It's More Than the Thought That Counts.

Chapter 2: To Market, To Market: Stocking Your Pantry.

Chapter 3: Selecting Tools for Your Kitchen.

Chapter 4: Technique 101.

Part II: Magnificent Mouthfuls.

Chapter 5: Chocolate: Life Vest for the Soul.

Chapter 6: Sweet Celebrations.

Chapter 7: Cookies and Their Cousins.

Part III: Over the Top: Flavorful Sauces and Spreads.

Chapter 8: We've Got You Covered: Sauces, Syrups, and Flavored Butters and Sugar.

Chapter 9: Preserving the Seasons: Gems under Glass.

Part IV: Into the Mixing Bowl.

Chapter 10: Let Them Eat Cake . . . and Pies.

Chapter 11: A Loaf of Bread and Thou.

Chapter 12: Hearty Party Fare: Dips, Spreads, and Cheesy Things.

Chapter 13: Mixes - the Gift of Time.

Part V: Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping, Packaging, and Mailing.

Chapter 14: Wrap Rap.

Chapter 15: Over the River and Through the Woods: Delivering the Goods.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16: Ten Great Gift Baskets.

Chapter 17: Ten-Plus Web Sites to Shop for Food and Inspiration.

Chapter 18: Ten-Plus Places to Buy Cooking Gear and Wrapping Supplies.

Index.