It’s the thought that countsToday is set aside for National Tie One On Day, created by EllynAnne Geisel, author of “The Apron Book: Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort”; “Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day”; and “The Kitchen Linens Book: Using, Sharing and Cherishing the Fabrics of Our Daily Lives.”The idea is to wrap a loaf of bread or other baked good in an apron, along with a note of encouragement tucked into the pocket; then “tie one on” (an apron, of course) and deliver the wrapped bundle to someone in need of physical or spiritual support. Visit apronmemories.com for recipe ideas.

Holiday helpChef Dan Bartlett, with Rediye Dimensions, will be at Chefs, 5070 Centennial Blvd., at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 to demonstrate how to create holiday candy for gift giving. On the menu will be candy canes, peppermint marshmallow magic, nut brittle, and chocolate fruit. Cost is $65. Call 272-2700.

Kid chefsLooking for some fun activities for your seventh- and eighth-graders to do during the holiday break? Have them enter the “Stirring Up Health” contest. They need to rework a recipe to make it healthier using Del Monte brand fruits, veggies or tomatoes as a primary ingredient. Visit healthykidschallenge.org for rules and entry forms.

Asian connectionPeng Jones, owner of Asian Cookery, is offering her spring rolls and other Asian foods for sale on the Asian Cookery FaceBook page. Become a fan and take a look at the goodies she has posted.

B&B recipesThe Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado has a new cookbook, “Colorado Culinary Inn-Spirations.” The book includes more than 100 tested recipes from Colorado B&B inns. The book costs $19.95 and can be ordered by sending a check to P.O. Box 38416, Colorado Springs 80937.

Last-minute rescueVisit CHOW.com for some Thanksgiving turkey-cooking tips and leftovers recipes. Click on Holiday Central to be taken to a page with videos about mashing potatoes, deep-frying a turkey and other holiday foods. There are Christmas recipes and menus, too.