Aunt Kathie's Buttermilk Oatmeal White Bread

This recipe — which is delicious and reminds you what bread should taste like — plus tomorrow's recipe took me almost 8 hours to complete. And to think my Aunt Kathie would make this bread plus sticky buns plus several pies before every Thanksgiving whilst working in corporate America, running a household and raising two kids. I always knew my Aunt Kathie was an amazing woman but after attempting her bread recipe, I realized just how much I had to live up to because this bread makes any meal special.

The one thing I learned when making this dough was that Classics (SJs) are often bad at improvising and it's why so many of us without deep culinary knowledge strictly cling to recipes. I accidentally bought steal cut oatmeal instead of regular oatmeal. My Organic Structure (NF) mom encouraged me to loosen up, not be so rigid, and use the steel cut oats. But, let's just say the steel cut oats gave a certain amount of crunch to the bread that wasn't truly desired. I feel like the best improvisers are Funs (SPs), Organic Freedoms (NFPs) and Smart Freedoms (NFJs). Other personality types can certainly improvise in the kitchen it's just that without actual culinary training the results are not always fantastic.

The following recipe was developed from The Joy of Cooking.

Makes 3 loaves or 1 recipe of sticky buns (tomorrow's PixieTip)
Ingredients:

1 Cup warm water — not too hot or yeast will dieYeast – 2 packages or a cake — amount not critical1 Tbsp or so of honey — amount not critical, just want to give yeast something to eat3 Cup buttermilk — whole milk buttermilk is most delicious, but skim milk buttermilk is probably healthier? Cup oil? Cup honey1 Tbsp salt? Cup oatmeal? Cup wheat germ 1 egg4-5 Cups bread flour

In a 2 cup container mix the following:

1 Cup warm water — not too hot or the yeast will dieYeast – 2 packages or a cake — amount not criticalTbsp or so of honey — amount not critical, just want to give yeast something to eat

Allow yeast to grow while mixing remaining ingredients.? If yeast does not bubble, you will have to start over.? Yeast may be too old, or water may have been too hot.

I like to make the bread in a large soup pan so that there is plenty of space for expansion. In a soup pan, warm? the following:

3 Cup buttermilk — whole milk buttermilk is most delicious, but skim milk buttermilk is probably healthier.? Cup oil? Cup honey1 Tbsp salt

Stir while you are warming it.? Do not get it too hot or the yeast will die. Turn off heat.? Test to be sure it is not too hot. Mix in the following:

? Cup oatmeal [note steal cut isn't ideal]? Cup wheat germ 1 eggYeast mix

Next, mix in:

4 or 5 cups of bread flour in two batches

Put on floured table and knead with more flour for 10 to 15 minutes, adding flour to keep bread from sticking [I needed a ton of extra flour as my dough was rather sticky]. You will notice that the bread becomes more coherent and elastic as you knead. ?

In the meantime, soak the soup pan in water to get the dough off the walls and bottom. Dry it out and grease the side and wall.

Put dough in soup pan, flip over dough to put greasy side on top. Cover pan with damp dish towel. Allow to rise in a warm spot until double, between 1 and 2 hours.? When it is double, the imprints left by finger pokes will remain.? [I did my dad's old trick of warming the oven and then turning off the oven to create a warm spot as initially my dough wasn't rising fast enough]

Punch down in pan, turn over and allow to double again, about 45 minutes.

Grease 3 bread pans. Cut the dough into 3 piece – a serrated knife works best. Form the pieces into 3 loaves. Put in the pans upside down then flip over to get the greased side on top. Cover with the damp dish towel.? Allow to rise until double.

Place loaves in cold oven. Turn the heat to 400 degrees. After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and bake 25 minute longer.

Test for doneness – bread should have shrunk from sides of pans a bit.? Or turn over one pan, tap on bottom to release the bread and tap the bottom.? If it sounds hollow , it is done.

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Aunt Kathie's Sticky Buns

This week we're all about Christmas feasts or rather foods that will make those holiday moments even yummier. Next up, on our Christmas Day menu is our Aunt Kathie's Sticky Buns. Our aunt used to make these sticky buns every Thanksgiving — they are a perfect mix of cinnamon, caramelized brown sugar, pecans and hearty dough. They can be made in advance of the holiday, they freeze well and they will satisfy the masses on Christmas Day. Plus you're likely to have leftovers for Boxing Day — you know, when the servants get their day off.

When planning our PixieTip Christmas Day meny tips, sticky buns came to mind because while they used to be a staple for our holidays they recently ceased to be so as our Aunt Kathie went Vegan on us. This was fantastic for her health but was a disaster as far as my holiday sugar intake was concerned. So, this Thanksgiving, I decided to make them so that I could give a few tips when giving her recipe. Most of my tips are how to not screw things up like I did when making them — I even forgot to photograph my finished product. I think that's basic blog writing 101. Oy.A

I also found that I had to make twice the amout of the caramelized sugar portion and use two pans so I'm thinking maybe the best route next time for me is to cut the dough in half, make a loaf of bread and then the rest rolled out to make the sticky buns. And if you're panicked and don't know if you'll have the time to make them. Something tells me these sticky buns from Williams-Sonoma will do in a pinch — order by 12/19 for delivery in time for Christmas.

Ingredients:

In a turkey pan (or similar large pan), melt ? cup (1 stick) butter
Stir into butter:

1 c brown sugar1/3 c corn syrup1 c or more pecans

Allow to cool a bit while prepare rolls. Roll dough into rectangle.?? Spread with?

1/4 c softened butter 1/2 c sugar4 tsp. cinnamon

Sprinkle over the dough.? Judgment call :? If the rectangle is wider than about 4 inches, you might want to cut it vertically into two pieces about 4” wide by whatever the length is.

Roll up the rectangles beginning on long side.? Pinch the edge of the dough to seal well.?? Stretch/roll the roll to make it even.? Slice rolls about 1 to 1 ? inch thick using a serrated knife. Reshape the pinwheels and put in turkey pan, pinwheel side down. [I found that I had to make a second big pan of the caramel/pecan mixture because I had so much excess dough after I finished filling the turkey pan]. Cover with a damp dish towel.? Allow to rise until double – 45 minutes or less. Put pan on cookie sheet in case of overflows.?

Next bake at 350 degrees for 40 – 50 minutes. [I did mine for 40 minutes and it was almost more than done]. Keep an eye on it so it does not burn. Prepare a piece of aluminum foil and a tray larger than the turkey pan.? Remove buns from oven.? Put foil over the pan then put the tray upside down over the foil.?? Flip the entire thing over and leave upside down to allow the syrup to drain down over the rolls.? Push the aluminum foil up to prevent syrup floods. After a few minute, remove the turkey pan, leaving the rolls on the aluminum foil and tray.? Allow to cool.

To store, cover with aluminum foil and put in large plastic sack.? Will freeze well if any are left after the predators are finished.

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Christmas Cake

You are in for a treat. Today we have Christmas cake à la Amanda Darrach Filippone. Perfect for "do it yesterday" Classics and for every personality type that loves Christmas feasts. The Pixies will be on Christmas vacation for the next three weeks. Yes, three, there are twelve days of Christmas and it ends on January 6th, aka, Epiphany, which will also mark our Grandpa's 93rd birthday!:

No mixed peel or glacé cherries here, this is the good stuff – Christmas cake you’ll actually look forward to year after year. The cake is best made on Stir Up Sunday (traditionally the last Sunday before the season of Advent), and then brushed with brandy or sherry every couple of days until it “ripens,” just in time for Christmas. But if you’re coming to the Christmas cake game later in the season, don’t be deterred. Even a few days make a difference, or just give the cake a healthy dose of the brandy or sherry before decorating and serving.

Decorate, if you wish to embellish at all, just before you serve the cake, with a brush of heated and strained preserves to help the marzipan adhere, then a layer of marzipan to even out the bumps, and then a thin sheet of rolled fondant. I like to roll out the fondant scraps and use a snowflake-shaped cookie cutter to create a few snowflakes to scatter across the surface à la Nigella Lawson – the fondant decorations stick down easily with a dab of water.

Serve your Christmas cake in wedges with a good piece of stilton and some port. The cake keeps, covered, throughout the Christmas season and beyond, if you can make it last that long.?

For a 9-inch round cake pan

2 cups dried figs, stemmed and roughly chopped2 cups pitted prunes, roughly chopped1 cup dried cherries (you may substitute dried cranberries if necessary)1 cup currants2/3 cup black raisins1 ? cups golden raisins? cup brandy or sherry2 sticks unsalted butter, plus a little more for the pan1 cup brown sugargrated zest of one lemongrated zest of one orange4 eggs2 tbsp marmalade2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp ground ginger? tsp allspice? tsp cinnamon? tsp grated nutmeg? tsp saltsherry or brandy for brushing on the cake

For decorating the cake if desired:

1 cup apricot preserves or marmalade1 lb marzipanconfectioner’s sugar for sprinkling the work surface2 lbs fondant

Place all of the fruit in a large bowl, add the brandy or the sherry, cover and let the fruit soak overnight.

Preheat the oven to 300 F. Melt a couple of tablespoons of butter and brush over the inside of the pan. Line the inside of the pan with baker’s parchment that comes a good 4 or 5 inches above the rim of the pan.

Cream the 2 sticks of butter and the brown sugar together until slightly lightened in color and fluffy. Add the lemon and orange zest and then the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each, and then add the marmalade. Sift the flour, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together. Add the fruit and the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating in three batches each, and combine thoroughly.

Put the cake batter into the cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the center of the oven for 3 – 3 ? hours until a wooden skewer or toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool for 5 minutes in its pan, brush with a few tablespoons of sherry or brandy, and wrap immediately, still in its pan, with the parchment above the rim of the pan and then with a double-thickness of kitchen foil. Trapping the heat and the steam now keeps the cake soft and moist for the long haul.

When the cake is completely cool, remove from the pan, and wrap in parchment and then in foil. Store in an airtight container, and remove to brush with more sherry or brandy every couple of days.?

Just before serving, melt and strain your preserves, brush over the cake, cover with rolled marzipan, building it up and smoothing the edges wherever necessary to create a smooth surface for the fondant, and then roll your fondant, using confectioner’s sugar to stop it from sticking to the work surface. You may need to use a rolling pin to beat your fondant a bit before it becomes malleable. Drape the fondant over the cake, trim and tuck in the edge, and re-roll the scraps for cutting snowflakes if desired. Scatter them over the cake’s top and sides randomly. They adhere with a dab of cool water.

Store your Christmas cake covered, in an airtight container in a cool place. It lasts a good long while.

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Fun Gift Ideas Part Deux

In personality type lingo land, Funs (SPs) are often called Artisans. They love doing things with their hands. It’s why so many Funs end up in hands-on professions — makeup artists, musicians, chefs, carpenters, etc. So today’s tip is that these are the folks to buy artisan crafted items or artisanal foods. They are the ones who will appreciate the craftsmanship and effort put into makings things like these meat cleavers made by Zach Lihatsh from recycled steel and copper. Does that scream handmade or what??

We got this idea from Martha and she had a whole page of artisanal products. They’re on the pricier side as well. These meat cleavers will run you $160 on a website called ilovemast.com. The next cheapest items that Martha had were these porcelain cups from saranyc.com. They’re fired up in a Japanese kiln that dates back to 1804. $36 each. They also have matching bowls for $38. I know a few Organics (NFs) who might like these also. In fact, I’d put Organics next in line after Funs as to whom you can purchase artisanal gifts because these items almost always have a neat story behind it. More on this tomorrow.

Now onto Artisanal foods. Funs love experiences so what better gift than to give them the experience of deliciousness by giving them some artisanal food. This bacon looks like the only way it could possibly have been cut is with one of the above fancy handmade cleavers. Zingermans.com $99 has this at $99 for three months. I mean, who wouldn’t love the gift of bacon — besides a Fun vegan or Fun vegetarian that is. I guess with the latter you could do a micro-brew beer of the month club or something.

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Grandma Mc's Sweet Breads

My family Christmas tradition is to nosh on sweet breads — banana nut bread & nut bread— with butter or cream cheese as we tear into Christmas gifts all morning long. And no, I do not mean the disgusting kind of sweetbreads — or rather what I deem disgusting because I am not a big animal gland fan. Whoever came up with the term sweetbreads to describe animal glands was a million dollar copywriter. What a misnomer! But yet I digress, these breads are the yummiest and will not only hold starvation at bay but become part of your family tradition as well.

Over the years, we've added Citarella smoked salmon with bagels, tomatoes, diced red onions, and capers to our Christmas morning mix. I mention smoked salmon because it's effortless to put this type of platter together the night before as Classics (SJs), Organic Structures (NFJs) and Smart Structures (NTJs)? might do — save perhaps cutting up the tomatoes. In addition, the salmon gives you just the right amount of protein to not have a massive sugar crash before eating Christmas dinner. And practical types like Classics and Organic Structures, don't think that just any smoked salmon will do. It's Christmas morning for heaven's sake! Go Citarella and get the silkiest smoked salmon you'll ever eat. And I'm not a paid spokeswoman but I should be!

Oh and truth be told, there is a third sweet bread that we eat on Christmas morning — Aunt Kathy's pumpkin bread. But, I'm saving that in my back pocket for next year's Christmas smorgasbord!

Ingredients:

2 eggs1 c brown sugar4 c flour1 tsp salt1 tsp soda1 Tbsp butter (melted)2 c buttermilk (or sour milk)1 c chopped walnuts

Beat eggs until thick. Stir in sugar. Alternate all of dry ingredients with buttermilk. Add melted butter and chopped nuts. Bake in 2 greased and floured loaf pans for 1 hour at 350 degrees or until done.

I also sometimes use smaller loaf pans and make them into gifts for all of the myriad folks in my life with whom I don't exchange actual Christmas gifts.

Ingredients:

1/4 c shortening3/4 c sugar1 egg2 mashed bananas3 Tbsp buttermilk or sour milk2 c flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 c chopped walnuts

First, mix together the shortening and the sugar and then add the egg. Next, stir in the mashed bananas and the buttermilk. Then in a different bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and add this dry mixture to the above wet mixture. Add the chopped nuts. Grease and flour a loaf pan and then pour in the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour or until done.

I also sometimes use smaller loaf pans and make them into gifts for all of the myriad folks in my life with whom I don't exchange actual Christmas gifts.

Grandma Mc's Sweet Breads

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Organic Gift Ideas Part Deux

Last week I warned you not to go too practical with Organics (NFs) or risk their secret hidden wrath — oh yes, beneath their sweet demeanor, they remember everything only it’s all hidden away to maintain harmony until BOOM they can’t take it anymore! But alas, I digress. This week, I’ll edit my previous statement and say that you should never get an Organic something obscenely practical they didn’t ask for UNLESS there is an amazing story behind it.

This Anthropologie refined timber tray, $98, doesn’t have an amazing story behind it. But Organics flock to this store like moths to a flame because everything in it looks as if it must have a story behind it. I always think half of the clothing looks like it must have been purchased on some trip to Eastern Europe in 1975 — warning be careful buying anything for a Classic (SJ) or a Smart (NT) in this store. You can find things for them but only the more traditional items. This tray is practical but it’s got that je ne sais quoi that’ll have people asking the Organic gift recipient, “Where did you get that gorgeous tray??” and they can either tell the truth or talk about their fictitious trip to Estonia.

Another place to go searching for something for Organics is Garnet Hill. They have apparel that like Anthropologie, all say “Organic!” to me. If you get in the realm of their fashion taste it’s usually hard to disappoint. But they also have home goods. I thought this prayer bowl for $14 was kind of a great example of our "story behind the present" notion because again like the tray, there is in fact no real story. The bowl is made by a candle company BUT they say if you put flower petals in it and light a candle next to it, it’s “reminiscent of a traditional Hindy puja flower-offering ceremony.” Love copywriters. As a Classic, all I want to do is drop wrapped hard candy into it — it’s basically a Hindy candy dish, right???? There are probably a few Organic Structures (SFJs) who feel the same way.

And just so you don't think that everything has to have a fake story, my last idea has a real story behind it. But while it is admittedly on the pricey side, at Organics will love knowing they're wearing something that's contributing to a good cause. Clothing from Lemlem:

Supermodel / actress and former World Health Organisation's Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Liya Kebede discovered that traditional weavers in her native country of Ethiopia were losing their jobs due to a decline in local demand for their goods and wanted to do something about it. Recognizing the beauty, quality and historic significance of their work, Liya started Lemlem in 2007 as a way to inspire economic independence in her native country and to preserve the art of weaving.

Today, Lemlem, which means to flourish or bloom in Amharic, is thriving. Thank you to those who support this handcrafted collection of women’s and children’s clothing, while helping preserve an ancient art form.

Our Organic intern Kristin asked a valid question, "Exactly how much of the profits do those Ethiopian ladies see??" and my Classic practical answer was, "They have a freaking job. I'm sure they're better off than when they had no demand for their product!"

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Smart Gift Ideas Part Deux

Smarts (NJs) can appreciate perfection but they’re rarely the ones who like to see to all the minutiae. Nothing makes them happier than when someone else takes care of the details for them. Out of this observation springs our advice for the best kind of gifts for Smarts — anything that takes care of the details for them. First up, a set of Letterpress stationery that’s pre-stamped from The Forgetful Gentleman. You don't get higher quality than Letterpress and frankly, who wouldn’t appreciate pre-stamped envelopes? It would make anyone’s life easier.

This idea of gifts that take care of the details came from Martha. She called them "Great Pairings." The stationery was under her "Luxe Musts" page — so if you read last week's Smart Gift Ideas then it should come as no big surprise that I thought it would be great for Smarts. But, today's tip is all about attending to details FOR Smarts. Martha's idea is to buy someone a beautiful cachepot like this one pictured from Ben Wolff, $18, and then also include some seeds, about $2. Martha forgets to mention the necessary potting soil. Honestly, what’s the point in a giving someone one a pot and seeds without the soil? Either Martha IS a Smart — she’s always forgetting these details — or she assumes everyone on the planet must already have potting soil.

Martha also suggests a cocktail shaker with linen cocktail napkins. This is great because it pairs our first rule for Smarts — high quality — with attending to the details — one needs cocktail napkins if serving cocktails. But most likely a Smart that drinks already has a cocktail shaker. So my real idea was her suggestion to get this iceball maker from Muji, $11.75, with accompanying flask of micro-batch whiskey from Kings County Distillery at Pasanella and Son. The iceball chills without melting too much and destroying the flavor. But, I’d give at least two iceball makers. I mean, one iceball? Talk about a lame gift, “Here’s one ice ball, enjoy drinking that whiskey all by yourself so you can work on your secret drinking problem.” Almost all Smarts will already have a few nice drink glasses so you don't have to worry about that detail.

Smart Freedoms often are a bit more looser than Smart Structures when it comes to gimmicky gifts. The Organic (NF) gift idea of shape of a state cutting board is the kind of thing I might send one my friend Xili in London if we exchanged gifts. I know she’d get a laugh and likely use it when entertaining.

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Standing Rib Roast

Today, we're travelling down the Christmas day menu from brunch to? Christmas supper because if we didn't include this recipe — from the amazing Amanda Darrach Filippone — you'd keel over from a sugar overdose at some point eating your way through our suggestions. It seems easy enough for almost any personality type to conquer! Enjoy:

This is probably the most impressive celebratory roast you can make. Letting the meat stand for half an hour to take the chill off it before roasting takes the guesswork out of cooking times.

Serves 6 - 8

2 tbsp all purpose flour1 tbsp dry mustardfreshly ground black pepper1 rib roast of 5-8 lbs4-6 tbsp unsalted butterkosher salt6 tbsp red wine, plus 1 cup red wine1 tbsp dijon mustard1 cup beef or chicken broth1 tbsp balsamic vinegar2 tbsp unsalted butter

Preheat the oven to 425 F.

Place the flour in a small sauté pan and stir over medium low heat until lightly browned. Remove from heat immediately. Mix the flour with the mustard and a generous amount of black pepper. Pat dry the meat and coat with the butter. Then sprinkle with the flour mixture and season generously with kosher salt. Place the meat in a heavy bottomed, stove top safe roasting pan.

Place the meat in the center of the oven and roast for 15 mins. ?Reduce oven to 325 F, add the red wine to the pan and continue to roast, basting frequently, allow 15-18 mins per pound if you like your beef rare, 20-24 mins per lb for medium.

When meat is cooked, remove to a warm platter and let stand for 20 mins. ?In the meantime, pour off the majority of the fat from the pan and add the juices that collect from the roast as it rests. ?Add the cup of red wine and place the pan over medium heat. Allow the wine to reduce by half, scraping the bottom of the pan with a spoon to stir the fond (the caramelized bits in the pan) into it.? Whisk in the mustard and then add the broth and the balsamic vinegar. Reduce for a few minutes, whisk in the remaining butter, and season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.

Serve the carved rib roast drizzled with the pan sauce.? For a very quick visual on how to bone and carve your roast, click here.

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas Part Deux

Today we’ve got some more good ideas from another great knick knack website, Kikkerland. I also threw in a couple of kid gift ideas. And yes, even kids have personality types — remember nurture is only a small part of who we are, there’s a lot of nature in personality type. But, on to our first Kikkerland idea: submarine reusable ice cubes. These chill a drink without watering it down. Good for all personality types who enjoy a chilled Chardonnay without the wait — so maybe only skip this one for Smart Structures (NTJ). I could never see the latter enjoying a glass of white wine with a yellow sub inside it.

Next up is the 5-minute shower. A timer. I'd say skip the Organics (NFs) for these ones because even the eco-friendly ones are not going to be super jazzed about a 5 minute shower. In fact, I'm thinking this is for Classic Structures (STJ) and Funs (SP). The former are the only ones who might adhere to it and the latter are the ones who might benefit most from knowing just how long it really takes them to shower.

These magnetic frames are decent for everybody who still puts things on their fridge. I see these most for Funs, Organics and Smarts. But, I know quite a few Classis with stuff on their fridge. So they're a safe bet for most of your female friends and family members.??

As for kids, my big personality focused idea is this Lego sorter, $54.94 It self sorts Legos. This is good for those kids who are obsessed with their food being separated and for moms who truly wish their kids would not put the Duplo Legos with the regular Legos but have long since given up asking since you know you should just be happy that they put anything away at all. Classics (SJs) and Funs will especially love this one.

Just no on Play-Doh. I don’t know many mothers who really want their kids to receive Play-Doh. It always get into the carpet and is such a pain … think Silly Puddy, $3.99. Nothing is more amusing than getting an image off of the comic strips and stretching it. Okay, okay, I base this theory on nothing other than I used to do that and would still have fun doing it today if someone were to give my son silly puddy.

Kikkerland also has an entire page devoted to wind-up toys and as odd as I found them when I discovered them — each ones seems to have a two paragraph "history" behind it — there's something endearing about old fashioned technology versus the more newfangled LED screen technologies. The one I featured here is Queen Beatrix, she jumps through the air when her suction cup loses suction. I know a few Organic moms who might like to give these purely because of the neat stories behind them.

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Classic Gift Ideas Part Deux

Last week I warned you never to push Classic’s (SJs) beyond their boundaries. I did this to protect you, dear reader, as you learned the personality type ropes. But, I think you’re ready to learn how to push Classics ever so gently beyond their boundaries. The trick is to find something that incorporates their sensibilities — which for Classics is timeless, traditional and practical — with some modern or funky pizzazz. And if you were reading last week, you’d know precisely why we chose this cool bracelet! But if you want to play it safe, there's a new website MADE for Classics called C Wonder.

As for out featured item, it would work for a classic because drumroll there’s a monogram on this cool bracelet from Jenny Present. Classics are suckers for monograms — traditional, conservative, check — but this bracelet isn’t some Lilly Pulitzer monogramed pink and green cuff. The red one has a little bit of that hip Kabbalah red string bracelet Hollywood, devil may care feel to it. Enough pizzazz to push a Classic outside of their boundaries while not terrifying them back into the Lilly Pulitzer store — apologies to Lilly!

Another idea is last week’s Organic (NF) idea for the shape of their favorite state (or country) cutting board. It’s practical but then slightly impractical because the shape can often be a bit odd for a cutting board — see image of Italy — but once they figure out a specific use for it then they’ll use it all the time. How is this pushing their boundaries? Cutting boards SHOULD be rectangular. You’re simply saying, “Really? Do they really HAVE to be rectangular??” Seriously, it’s gifts like these that Classics end up using and feeling as if they have a true devil may care nature.

Remember the key to pushing Classics to try new things is to make sure the gift has something in it that is like their usual taste only with a bit of flare — like a traditional pearl necklace with a funky twist to it. But, if you're too afraid to go there then you could always go super practical and give into their likely cleanliness obsession with this Good Sponge/Bad Sponge from Uncommon Goods. The latter is often a great website to find random gifts for different personality types.

But seriously, folks, C Wonder is where you should go for guaranteed Classic gift happiness. They have clothing and home decor plus a few electronics. This decorative zebra plate is a great example of what a Classic might think is funky but every other personality type would pinpoint as Classic from a mile away. Admittedly a few Funs (SPs) and Smart Freedoms (NTPs) might get behind this one depending on their decor, but it is a decidedly Classic gift.?

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