Lovingly homemade

Fresh-baked cookies make a sweet holiday gift or the right thing for a pot luck dinner. (Jessica J. Trevino/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

Still stumped for gift ideas? Here are some simple nibbles you can make that are perfect as gifts, too.

GIFTS are a lot like greeting cards. Store-bought is nice, but nothing compares with homemade and the sentiment it conveys. Not only can you tailor a handmade gift to each recipient, but you can also choose ideas that will fit your budget, whether large or small. And when it comes to food, there is nothing like the taste of something lovingly made from scratch.