Vanessa is our San Francisco Bay Area editor, and she has a few quick suggestions for easy things you can make yourself:

• Lemon Curd and some Dry Scone Mix

• Preserved Lemons, Homemade Spice Mix and a recipe for a Tagine or stew.

• A nice jar of Sauerkraut

Vanessa also suggests that those in the Bay Area pick up some Happy Girl Artisanal pickles and preserves, available at many Bay Area Farmers' Markets.