This always happens to me. As soon as I come out with a list of Christmas suggestions, I realize I have forgotten to include a few.

Also, I discover one or two food items that were gifts from friends or neighbors.

Last year, it was an outstanding cheese roll from neighbors Wesley and Kaye Gonzales. Every time I sink my teeth into something so good and immediately think of my family, it is definitely worth sharing.

 Wawa Bing’s Bacolod Fresh Lumpia—mildly sweet, garlicky, healthy and delicious. Tel. 5060303, 09664388513

 Joy San Gabriel’s Cheese Roll. Beautifully packaged, the roll is light, moist, buttery, crunchy from the sugar, and cheesy. Tel. 09175278837

 Bimbim’s customized party trays for potluck meals. Trays can include goodies like stuffed olives, grapes, chips, dips like spinach and artichoke, cheeses like gorgonzola, parmesan, manchego, cheddar, ham, salami, dried fruits like apricots and peaches, jam, nuts, Parma ham, smoked meats, chocolates and many others. Customized according to your budget. Tel. 09263618737

Nic’s gift sets. Parmesan wheat crisps with tomato basil milkfish dip, pasta salad platters and rellenong turkey. Tel. 09999933234, 9585574

Chef Anne Dy’s Strawberry Shortcake. Tel. 09989981726 or e-mail [email protected]

 Red Roasters party trays—tenderloin salpicao, lengua con champignon and gambas. Tel. 09177930734

I hope I didn’t forget anyone else this time. Merry, merry Christmas to all! Let’s not forget the real gift of God to us: His Son Jesus Christ!