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13 Rocky Lake Birch Syrup Within the space of two weeks, Johanna and Alan McLauchlan, owners of Rocky Lake Birchworks based in The Pas, Manitoba, will spur their team into action to collect every drop of sap from 2,500 birch trees, then transform the liquid into ridiculously delicious syrup. When it comes to birch sap, you'll need around 120 gallons to make a single gallon of syrup. It's a precious commodity, indeed. Fantastic as a glaze on meats, it's even better as a topping on cheesecake with berries on the side. Cost: $14 for 150 millilitres; $24 for 250 mL. Where to buy: Visit www.rockylakebirch.com for a list of retailers. 11 Wendell Estate Honey Tucked along the Manitoba/Saskatche- wan border, Wendell Honey Farm has been collecting the sweet stuff for more than seven decades. It recently set aside a wee bit of honey from its million-plus-pound harvest to cre- ate a raw, creamed prairie delicacy. e product inside the Wendell Estate Honey jars has no equal – sweet, subtle, creamy. As a bonus, the jars themselves are beautiful, making them the per- fect gift for honey lovers – or soon to be honey lovers – on your list. Cost: $25 for the 250-gram jar; $30 for the 340-g jar. Where to buy: Purchase online or at retailers listed at www.wendellestate.ca. 12 Heartsease Skincare Products When you find something that works, stick with it. at's the motto of every die- hard Heartsease customer. It all started with soaps – deliciously pure soaps scented with cloves, geranium, peppermint and bergamot. Baby care, bath and shower products, lip balms and hair care soon followed. If you can pick only one gift item, choose the Gentle Eye Balm. It's made from cold-pressed oils of avocado, hazelnut, borage and carrot and the closest thing to magic your gift recipients will find. Cost: $5 for soaps; $22 for Gentle Eye Balm. • Where to buy: 941 Westminster Ave., 204-474-0470.