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By THERESA REYNOLDS

Rappahannock New* Staff Writer

Homemade gifts have a kind of special appeal recognized by everyone. As spare time becomes harder and harder to find, presents that take time to make are more precious by far than those that take only money to buy.

Often good cooks plan edible Christmas gifts as an economy measure. In these days of high grocery costs, economy does not always result. But the thought and care that go into homemade gifts make them worth much, much more than the cost of their ingredients.

Many of us know elderly people who are on restricted diets. For them, choose a present that they're allowed to eat. Sometimes, thought's good for an elderly person to have some holiday treats on hand for people whodrop in. Surely, you will get some ideas in the following recipes. Others you can find yourself: a container of soup with a loaf of bread and some cheese; an assortment of jams with muffins and butter; a ham, roast or

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