Winter 2009 Gift Guide: Under $25

Holiday gift ideas, including an awesome pepper grinder; a spicy, porky treat; and naked-body shot glasses.

Shaved Ice Treats

Ten frozen concoctions to help you chill out this summer.

Indiana Jones Treats

This week’s mission: Indiana Jones treats and lemony mayonnaise.

Frozen Summer Treats

These are worth running after the ice cream truck for.

Sweet Treats for Tea-Lovers

This week’s mission: hard candies that don’t suck.

10 Mail-Order Treats

Stuff we want to eat right now.

What the Hell Is Ice Cream Soft Candy?

This week’s mission: Down-market candy gets a makeover, and a really bad idea for brand extension.

Luxury Wine for Less

Semifancy wines to drink over the holidays.

Double Marshmallow Puffed Rice Treats

Double the fun.

Rice Krispies Treats Birthday Cake

This childhood staple molds into an impressive cake.

Charles Chocolates Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

Impress your friends by making these chocolate treats.

Christmas Coconut Cake

Three white cake layers covered with a light snowfall of flaked coconut.

Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing

A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist.

Crackly Sugar Cookies

Bites of buttery, sugary goodness.

Oatmeal Cookie Milk Shake

A frosty vanilla shake with a dash of cinnamon and crushed oatmeal cookies.