Support Locally

Have you spotted the "Buy in Ballard" stickers stuck throughout the neighborhood? Shopping locally for Christmas gifts is the simplest way to support independent businesses, and your community. Add Seattle Farmers Markets to that list.

And, if you're still scoping last-minute (and uniquely Seattle-based foodie-gifts), check out the Seattle Examiner's gift-giving list by Traca Savadogo.

http://http://www.examiner.com/x-255-Seattle-Food-Examiner~y2008m12d16-Seattlecenteric-gifts-for-food-lovers