While some of Santa’s elves spend their days before Christmas pounding away at the toy bench (or shopping), there are other holiday helpers who toil in front of a hot stove whipping up exceptional edible presents for family and friends. And you know who they are.

The Sun Journal is looking for outstanding home cooks in our area who are famous among their families and friends for giving great goodies as presents at Christmastime. From bodacious breads, fabulous fudge and piquant pies, to clever cookies … well, you get the idea. Really delicious. Really good. Really deserving of some attention.

Please call and leave contact information at 689-2947, or drop a note off to the Sun Journal in care of Tammy Chamberland at 104 Park St., Lewiston, 04240, or e-mail [email protected].