Egg nog and iFood

Backwater's annual eggnog toast will be held tomorrow 5 to 7 p.m. Join the Backwater's crew for a little housemade complimentary eggnog with enough kick to start the season. Rudolph's nose is always red after this toast! Backwaters and Maggie Mae's, 1261 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater. (727) 517-7383.

Stocking stuffer: Available on iTunes for a mere 99 cents and powered by Kraft Foods, the iFood Assistant is a new recipe/grocery application for iPhone or iPod touch. iFood Assistant makes meal preparation, planning and grocery shopping easier by allowing you to create grocery lists that travel with you; a GPS to locate nearest stores with promotions or sales; it can help you find items aisle by aisle in the store; and find quickie recipes with step-by-step instructions.