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Retailers urge holiday shoppers to ‘invest’ in Roswell By Lisa Dunlap Roswell Daily Record

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Local stores will hand out “swag bags” while supplies last during Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 25. The promotion is just part of the effort to encourage shoppers to invest in Roswell by buying goods and services here this holiday season.

long with the usual favorite songs of the Yuletide season, another familiar refrain can be heard: “Shop local.” That remains the message that local retailers and business owners want shoppers with an interest in a strong local economy to think about when choosing goods and services for gifts this holiday season. “I believe in order for our community to grow it is crucial we support our local businesses,” said business owner and City Councilor Tabitha Denny, who once urged residents and her fellow council members during a public meeting to buy locally. “I believe wholeheartedly that patronizing the businesses that are locally owned is an easy way to invest in our community.” About 13-and-a-half cents of every dollar spent at a nationally owned retail chain will be recirculated into the local economy, according to a 2012 study of 10 communities by Civic Economics, a private research firm. That compares to 48 cents of every dollar spent at a locally owned business. Only 1 cent for online remotely owned businesses makes it back to the community, the study concludes, and that is if the person delivering the package to your door or mailbox lives locally. For restaurants, about 31 cents of every dollar of chain operations goes back to the community, according to the study, while the recirculation is 65 cents of every dollar for a local dining spot. Other studies confirm that local stores keep much more of shopper dollars in the local economy.

MainStreet Roswell and the Roswell Chamber of Commerce are doing their part to get shoppers into downtown stores this holiday season, organization leaders said. MainStreet Roswell has provided “Shop Local” posters for local merchants to place in their windows to let shoppers know which stores are owned by locals. The organization also has encouraged business owners to take a cue from the big box chains and offer one or two items at deep discounts, perhaps even below cost, to bring people into their establishments, said MainStreet Executive Director Kathy Lay. “There is a way for people to support their local businesses and still get good deals for the holidays,” said Lay. Denny added that she encourages people who feel online buying is a better option to ask local businesses if they can make shopping in Roswell worth their while. “The other (thing people can do) is reaching out to local businesses to see if they can match or offer the same or similar products and services as some of the online businesses,” said Denny, “I can say, as a local business owner, my husband and I try to do that for our customers as often as possible.” MainStreet and the Roswell Chamber of Commerce also are helping with the American Express-sponsored Small Business Saturday promotion to occur Nov. 25. Lay said that MainStreet received about 200 holiday-themed “Shop Small” swag bags and has distributed 10 to 15 of the canvas bags to downtown outlets. Meanwhile, the Roswell Cham-

ber of Commerce has lined up employees and volunteers who will offer free help to small businesses in the city from 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 25. “Whether they need us to sweep or answer phones or help with merchandise, whatever they have need of, we will be there,” said Todd Hobbit Verciglio, marketing and social media director with the chamber. Lay added that a First Friday event the evening of Dec. 1 will seek to draw people to downtown businesses by featuring carolers, hot treats and musicians, in addition to store giveaways and discounts. The event will have a “Reason for the Season” theme that can reflect individual values, whether the holidays have a religious meaning for people or signify goodwill, family time or festivities. The International UFO Museum and Research Center also has launched a cross-promotional effort to spur local business throughout the year. Director Jim Hill said that, so far, he has developed agreements with two restaurants and three retailers in which they will give discounts or special offers to people wearing the sticker they receive when they pay for admission to the museum. Lay said the effort seeks to build on the museum’s success to help other businesses. “It is to encourage them (visitors) not to just go buy a souvenir and leave town,” said Lay, “but to actually stay and look around and go into some of the other stores.” Senior Writer Lisa Dunlap can be reached at 575-622-7710, ext. 310, or at reporter02@rdrnews. com.

Pleasing the red- and blue-staters on your holiday gift list

By Leanne Italie Associated Press

EW YORK — He says MAGA. She says covfefe. This year has been all about politics, so why not roll with that come holiday gift time? Some ideas for your red and blue staters:

The caps Because who doesn’t love a good baseball-style cap? President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) hashtag is plentiful on caps, including actual red ones. So are caps reading “covfefe,” that word in a sentence fragment Trump tweeted out just after midnight on May 31 that went like this: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.” Thousands of memes and tweets followed, including one from the tweeterin-chief himself five hours later: “Who can figure out the true meaning of “covfefe” ??? Enjoy!” Anywhere from $9 to $36.

The books Books are gifty, for readers anyway. Two might be of interest to

your red and blue staters: • “What Happened,” Hillary Clinton herself breaks it down. What, exactly, the Democratic nominee was thinking and feeling during one of the most raucous presidential elections in history, $17.99. • “Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns that Put Donald Trump in the White House,” by Donna Brazile. The former interim Democratic National Committee chair offers her high-volume take on what went wrong for the party as she teetered on the verge of yanking Clinton as the nominee eight weeks before Election Day, $28.

The merch The possibilities here are as endless as the election cycle felt. Holiday tree ornaments, T-shirts, mugs — the usual, but what about a sweet shout-out for Bernie Sanders and his home state of Vermont with a nice container of maple syrup? On the Trump side, those infamous steaks might be hard to track down, but Trump wine from the vineyard of the

same name can be purchased online. And to please your Clinton admirers: a white pantsuit, vintage poster or book featuring suffragettes.

The music Shop the playlists of the year’s political players, but does Trump listen to music? Back during the campaign, candidate Trump told The New York Times he was fond of the 1969 Peggy Lee hit “Is that All There Is?” Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller of Elvis, “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock” fame, the song ticks off a series of letdowns, from a house fire to a circus that apparently wasn’t up to snuff to love lost, with a chorus that goes like this: “Is that all there is? Is that all there is? If that’s all there is my friends, then let’s keep dancing Let’s break out the booze and have a ball If that’s all there is” In the alternative, how about a good polka from Slovenia? For blue staters: President Barack Obama represents. Back in August

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In this June 1, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wears his “Make America Great Again” hat at a rally in Sacramento, Calif. Hats with the now popular slogan are a possible gift idea for this holiday season. 2015, the Obama White House hopped onto Spotify and served up Barack’s handpicked summer playlists, one for day and one for night. They’re killer. His top five for sunlight: “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by The Temptations; “Live It Up” by The Isley Brothers; “Memories Live” by Talib Kweli and Hi Tek; “Tombstone Blues” by Bob Dylan; and “So Much Trouble in the World” by Bob Marley. After-hours at the top: “My Favorite Things” by John Coltrane; “Superpower (feat. Frank Ocean)” by Beyonce; “Moondance” by Van Morrison; “Is Your Love Big Enough?” by Lianne La Havas; and “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” by Al Green. As for Clinton, she’s a Bey fan, telling Rolling Stone back in February 2016: “I want to be as good a president as Beyonce is a performer.” Sanders, meanwhile, is a big music fan who’s all over the map, from Beethoven to Willie Nelson.

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In this Sept. 18 file photo, a box of Hillary Clinton’s book “What Happened” is staged to be distributed outside the Warner Theatre in Washington, as Clinton participates in a book tour event hosted by the Politics and Prose Bookstore. The book is a possible gift idea for this holiday season.

Just buy a crate of the Vladimir Pootin Lavatory Mist from a company called Blue Q, for a spritz or two of light jasmine and red tea. Yes, red. Prices vary. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

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This undated photo provided by Blue Q shows a bottle of their Vladimir Pootin Lavatory Mist. The mist is available this year from Blue Q and is a possible gift idea for this holiday season.

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Holiday thrift shopping in Roswell By Alison Penn Roswell Daily Record The holidays are right around the corner and the pressure for gift shopping is rising. How can unique, sentimental gifts be chosen on a budget, while supporting the local economy of Roswell? The answer is turning to thrift and local shops. Thrift shopping can be a quirky, wild journey, but there are many ways to have a successful haul. Here are some practical tips for navigating the thrift shops of Roswell. Do not trust Google for hours belonging to the local places. Usually Google is the place to turn, but the local information is not always up to date or correct. Plan to visit midweek, since most shops are closed Friday though Monday. Each store will have varied hours and policies. Think about the recipient and what they love and appreciate. Go to a store with an open mind, and decide on potential gifts based on form, function, and fun. The Humane Society Thrift Shop and The Salvation Army have a wide array of gift boxes, nostalgia inducing cook-

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vation Army, most places are cash only and do not accept personal checks. Most places have a welcome board with flat rates listed, or each item will be individually priced. At the Human Society Thrift Shop, there are benefits like the member prices or discounted senior citizen days. Thrift shopping encourages you to be in the moment because most stores do not have layaway. Since there is a chance items are used, be prepared to clean before wrapping. Clothing can be washed gently or dry cleaned. Toys, decor, kitchenware can be scrubbed and polished. Be open to antique and consignment stores. These stores have a reputation for being expensive, but rewarding bargains can be found after a patient search. A gem in downtown, Stardust Antiques, which is under new own-

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ership and open for new vendors, can provide one of a kind gifts for all ages. Everything from vintage clothing to collectible items and toys can be found and shared with newer generations. Newer and gently used items are more likely to be found at consignment stores. Once Again is idea for the ladies in your life with stocked sections of designer purses at discount prices, sparkly earrings, and barley worn shoes. Thrift Shopping is useful for bargains and shopping to directly improve your city, but also can be a memorable adventure. Create a name drawing with family and friends, gather everyone (or go in shifts) to the shop of your choice, let loose in your scavenger hunt, reminisce, and find that thoughtful, personal gift that goes beyond the thought that counts.

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Christmas and Chanukah may be celebrated toward the end of the year, but at the annual New York Toy Fair, the season for thinking about toys begins in February. This popular convention unveils the industry’s hottest trends and toys, attracting more than 1,000 exhibitors. The Toy Fair, and recommendations by toy and game industry experts around the world, like Dr. Toy and The Toy Insider, help cement which toys are likely to end up on kids’ holiday wish lists. For those shoppers who fell behind the curve and missed out on last year’s break out “Hatchimal” hit, the following figure to be the most coveted items for this year of giving. • Lego Boost: Lego continues to reinvent itself, offering add-ons to its popular building brick model. Lego Boost takes advantage of the STEM trend by enabling children to build and code any of the five models of building sets. These include a cat, robot, guitar, rover, and building machine. Or, they can use the pieces to create their own designs. The models work with an app and can be coded to make different motions and sounds. • Melissa & Doug Scientist Role Play Costume Set: Melissa & Doug is widely recognized for its high-quality wooden games sets and puzzles, but the company also delves into imaginative play costumes. This scientist role-play costume includes a beaker, a test

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Avoid the crowds while shopping for a good cause

By Mike Smith Roswell Daily Record

RTESIA — Area residents who don’t want to fight the holiday shopping crowds but would like to help a good cause may want to consider shopping at the Second Chances Thrift Shop located at 1901 S. First St. in Artesia. Paws and Claws, which helps unwanted pets in Eddy County, is the main benefactor. Sarah Goff is the incoming manager and she has been with Second Chances since April. Goff came into Second Chances looking to volunteer. “I didn’t have a job at the time and so I came in to volunteer, that was the first time I had been here,” she said. “I liked it (and) it was something different for me because I’ve always worked in grocery stores and have done retail before,” she added. “It has given me a second chance.” Goff said,”I love this job.” Goff said people who come to Second Chances for the first time have been known to spend one to two hours looking for items. “They’re amused and they really like everything,” Goff said. “We have a good store and its organized,” she added. She said the busiest days are Tuesdays and Saturdays and Second Chances offers just about everything that a holiday shopper could be looking for.

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Christmas plates and centerpieces are just some of the items holiday shoppers will find at the Second Chances Thrift Shop located at 1901 S. First St. in Artesia. Incoming manager Sarah Goff says they are open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We offer clothing, dishes, home decor and we also have a man cave,” Goff said. “You name it we got it,” she added. Goff said that Second Chances also has plenty of Christmas decorations for those who are

looking to get into the holiday spirit. “We’ve got a bunch of ornaments right now, 10 for $1 and we have other ornaments, not the Christmas balls, those are six for a dollar,” she said. Goff said there are plenty of

trees as well along with cookie cutters, stuffed animals and Nativity scenes. Second Chances has also helped those who were affected by the hurricanes that struck parts of the United States earlier this year.

Goff said there were family members in Artesia who were able to help family who lost some items during the hurricanes. “We let them come in and get a 13-gallon trash bag full of clothes so we could help them out,” she said. Goff said people in other parts of the country were able to get items like shoes and baby clothes from Second Chances. Goff said Second Chances also helps those in this region who have been affected by disasters too. “If they have kids, we’ll let them provide clothing for their kids and themselves,” she said. Goff said Second Chances accepts donations from the community, “they could bring clothing, jewelry, furniture we even have bed mattresses.” “Whatever you bring we try to put it out, we do have a list of people who have asked if we have gotten any beds or refrigerators or dryers and we put their name down on a list and we once get that item in we call them,” she said. Second Chances Thrift Shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’re closed Sunday and Monday. General assignment reporter Mike Smith can be reached at 575-622-7710, ext. 307, or at sports2@rdrnews.com.

Giving the gift of charity is an increasingly popular option

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he charity watchdog organization Charity Navigator says that total giving to charitable organizations equalled $390.05 billion in 2016. This was an increase of 2.7 percent in current dollars from 2015. In fact, giving has increased every year since 1976 with the exception of 1987, 2008 and 2009. Historically, religious groups receive the largest

share of charitable donations. However, education-based charities and human services charities also received a large percentage of donations in 2016, says Giving USA’s 2017 Annual Report on Philanthropy. Giving can be a yearround occurrence, but philanthropy tends to rise during the holiday season when people are feeling charitable. Some people even turn their charitable efforts into gifts for loved

ones. The following are some gift ideas that can benefit the recipient, the person doing the giving and a third-party group as well.

Real estate Donating real estate can be an option for the person who has a piece of property or a home they no longer need. Rather than face taxes on the property once it’s been sold, donating it to an organization or individ-

ual represents a charitable offering, and in some cases, may be eligible for a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the real estate. Giving a plot of land or transferring a deed to a home to someone worthy can make for a memorable, life-altering gift.

Educational bequest A donation to a university or other school may help pay the tuitions of future students. Some

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Convincing my family that it snows in the desert My first Christmas in Roswell was a white one, and nobody believed me

By Christina Stock Roswell Daily Record

had moved Sept. 1, 1999, from Wiesbaden, Germany, to Roswell to join my fiancé David. He rented one of the two-bedroom apartments in the local apartment building called Hilltop complex on the north side of town. The days and months passed fast and before I knew it, it was December. This would be my first Christmas without my family. It was tough because calling home was still very expensive. After all, 1999 was social media and smartphone texting-free. I had been telling my family about my first impressions of the small desert town by email. We found it charming that — when I would walk on Main Street up north to the shops — cars would stop and drivers ask if my car had broken down and if I needed a lift, or if they could call the mechanic for me. My answer always was, “No, thank you. I’m from Germany, we walk,” which made them shake their heads and laugh every time. A highlight — besides David — was befriending the owner and architect of the complex. Audrey Fletcher Corn was an elegant, tiny little woman in her late 70s. She had just returned from a trip to Jerusalem, Israel, when I moved in. She reminded me a lot of my grandmother, always dressed to the nines with her hair perfectly done. We bonded over roses and our love for dancing, spending time every morning at the mailbox chatting and comparing our adventures. She told me that she had been the first female real estate agent in town and had worked together with her husband owning their own real estate business. She had designed the complex and restored many houses in town. The weeks before Christmas I had been baking up a storm. Our small home smelled like heaven. I would bring some of the German traditions to my new family and neighbors: German Christmas cookies. As soon as one batch of cookies was ready, I put some aside for us and gave the

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Christmas Eve morning in 1999. The patio of the Hilltop apartment complex is covered in snow. Nature surprised the rose bushes in the containers and along the wall of the apartments with a fluffy coat of snow. rest away. David stopped me only once when it came to his new favorite cookies, cinnamon stars. He kept all of those. The night before Christmas Eve a cold front had moved into the area. People had told me that occasionally it would snow a little, just enough to look pretty before the sun melted everything away. I had hopes, but to have the right Christmas atmosphere, I had bought fake snow and covered our windows. You know when you wake up early in the morning, and instead

of it being dark, a glow comes from the windows? It’s the snow glow and this was the case that Christmas Eve morning in 1999. Within a minute, I turned from adult to child, throwing on a coat and hopping on one and then the other leg to get my boots on as fast as possible. When I stepped out, a winter wonderland greeted me. Long slivers of icicles were hanging off the still-blooming roses, preserving their colors in ice like insects in amber. The snow was heavy and pristine. Turning around, I grabbed my camera — I come from a long

line of professional photographers and we always have a camera nearby, just in case. I was walking up to the gate when I heard the click of the door and out came Audrey with a camera all bundled up with a coat over her nightgown. “You are the first who has ever beaten me taking pictures of the first snow,” she said to me and laughed. We continued taking pictures together until we both got too cold. I could never beat her the following years because she was always first up and about, and

all I could see were the tiny imprints of her boots. When I called my mother about the white Christmas, she didn’t believe me. “You are living in the desert, it doesn’t snow there. We have no snow either this year,” my mom said. Only after I developed the photos and sent her copies did she accept that, yes, we did have a white Christmas. Christina Stock may be contacted at 622-7710, ext. 309, or at vision@rdrnews.com.

Gadgets, comfort, luggage: A gift guide for travelers

By Beth J. Harpaz AP Travel Editor

supports the head and neck with a system of ribs inside a soft fleece, $30. • Ear plugs and contoured sleep masks that don’t crush eyelids and lashes. • Bose noise-canceling headphones : expensive at around $350, but the brand of choice for frequent flyers. • White noise machines like LectroFan, $35.

EW YORK — What’s in your bag when you take a trip? What gadgets, tools and comfort items are essential? The Associated Press crowdsourced that question on a Facebook thread as fodder for a holiday gift guide for travelers. We heard from folks around the world, from millennials to retirees, from frequent-flying business travelers to once-in-a-while vacationers. Here are their recommendations, plus a few of our favorites.

Comfort, hygeine, beauty and fitness

Gadgets • A universal travel adapter that converts electric current around the world. The travel store Flight 001 has a “5-in-1” color-coded adapter , $35. • Portable chargers to keep devices running on the road. Anker’s PowerCore 26800 , $48, can charge an iPhone more than six times. For hikers and beach bums, Anker’s PowerPort Solar Lite , $51, was deemed the best solar charger by The New York Times’ Wirecutter product-testing company. • The Tile, $35, to keep track of belongings. Attach the Tile to an object like keys or bags, or tuck it inside a passport case or wallet, and you can locate the item with Bluetooth technology. For outdoor gear, try Tile Sport. • Tiny Bluetooth speakers, like the $28 Oontz , to fill a hotel room or vacation

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This undated image provided by Tile shows the Tile device. By attaching the Tile hardware to an item you don’t want to lose, you can use Bluetooth technology to locate the item. Travelers have begun using Tile to keep track of passports and other items on the road. rental with music. • Power strip or cube tap (a cube-shaped adapter with multiple outlets) to charge multiple devices in hotel rooms and airports. • Headlamp for hiking, reading and crafting. Or the mini Lumio lamp and battery pack, which opens and closes like a book, $150.

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• Compression storage bags so packed clothes take up less room. No vacuum needed for Roomier Life Roll-Up Space Saver Bags, $16 on Amazon: The air is

expelled through an opening when they’re rolled up. • Packing cubes and ultralight nylon packing bags for organizing. Flight 001’s Spacepak bags , $42 and up, have dual compartments to separate dirty and clean clothes, and also have air vents for compression. • Hand-held scale for weighing bags. • Colorful luggage tags. • Luggage. For inexpensive and serviceable, Target and Costco; sturdy and sensible, L.L. Bean; stylish, upscale and durable, Tumi. For organized hipsters, the

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$220 Nomatic backpack/ duffel bag. For day bags, Bagallini, LeSportsac and REI’s $33 compressible Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Daypack. For high-tech, Bluesmart smart luggage includes a built-in weight scale, a GPS tracking device, a battery to charge a phone and laptop, and autolock activated by cellphone.

Sleep • Travel pillow. The new trtl travel pillow looks like a neck wrap rather than the traditional U-shape. It

• Travel-size toiletries: toothpaste, sunscreen, deodorant, mouthwash, lotion, antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, lip balm, perfume, tissues. Gift a Birchbox subscription for $10 a month and the recipient will get five samples of personal care and beauty products per delivery for hair, skin and style, all in TSA-compliant sizes for carry-on liquids and gels not exceeding 3.4 ounces. • Toiletry bag that can be hung up upon arrival. • Tennis ball-size T Spheres, aromatherapy-massage balls, can be heated or frozen, $35. • Soaragami armrest divider, $30. Have fun explaining it to the stranger on the plane sitting next to you in coach. • Travel yoga mats. • Inflatable Ten Toes stand-up paddleboard, $500 and up. • Bike helmets that fold flat. Morpher helmets are certified safe in the United States and Canada by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, $149.

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• To make a hotel room or vacation rental homey, a flat-folding mesh laundry hamper; plastic, fold-out flower vase and 2-cup travel kettle for boiling water. • For cocktails on the road, Flight 001 sells a $65 mini-bar kit with tiny glass bottles, metal flasks, stir spoon, funnel and recipe booklet. The vials are sized to be TSA-compliant, but remember that it’s not legal to drink your own booze on an airplane. • Rain ponchos that fold into tiny flat squares. • Disposable underwear. • Pashmina or cotton print scarf, for warmth, modesty or even as a picnic or beach blanket.

Gift cards, etc. • Surprise someone in a destination with a bottle of Champagne or flowers in their room, helicopter tour, dinner cruise, show tickets or attractions pass. • Give air travel using the new Skyhour website or app. One Skyhour costs $60 and is worth an hour of flight time. Recipients can search for and book flights, just like they would on any booking site. More than 350 airlines participate. • For Disney fans, the Gift of Disney Vacations program can pay for an experience, ticket or entire vacation at a Disney park. • Kindle or iTunes gift card. • Priority Pass membership for airport lounges.

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Mutti Silvia’s cinnamon star cookies Cinnamon star A cookie that belongs on cookie recipe every German Christmas plate

By Christina Stock Roswell Daily Record

hat is Christmas without the wonderful scent of cookies baking in the oven? I grew up in Germany and one of the most favorite cookies in my family were cinnamon stars. When I look back, remembering Christmas in our humble home so many years ago, I can still smell them fresh out of the oven. Every cookie in Germany has a story that gets shared from generation to generation. There are two legends about the cinnamon cookies and their shape. One says that it represents the star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men; the cinnamon reminds us of the spices that they brought to baby Jesus. The other legend, which my grandmother told me when I was little, was that the stars are part of a German Christmas legend. If you, the reader, want to, you can share this story with your children and grandchildren while you are baking cinnamon stars as well. Once upon a time, there was a young girl in a small town in Germany. She had wonderful parents and had everything she could ever wish for. Unfortunately, an illness swept through the community and her parents died. The father had borrowed money from a money lender and now that he was dead, the little girl couldn’t pay the money lender back. She had to sell everything she

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Cinnamon stars, in German Zimtsterne, are a staple for a German Christmas and have a long history, connecting them to tales of the Brothers Grimm. had — the house, her toys, the furniture and all her clothes — to satisfy the greedy money lender who had no mercy. After all was said and done, all the little girl had left were the clothes that she wore. It was cold, winter was approaching and it start-

The little girl saw that there was no hope in town, so she left and headed into the fields. She trusted that God would take care of her. She encountered a poor man who begged her, “Please, give me something to eat. I am so hungry.”

here are two legends about cinnamon cookies and their shape. One says that it represents the star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men.

ed snowing. She stood in front of the locked door of her old home dressed in her cap, her coat with mittens and boots and tears were flowing down her red cheeks. Because of the cold, her tears turned to tiny icicles. Trying to find help, she started knocking at her neighbors’ doors, but nobody opened. Only one gave her a piece of bread and sent her along.

She gave him her bread and said, “God be with you.” Shortly after, she met a child that cried, “My head is freezing. Give me something so I can cover it.” The girl removed her cap and gave it to the child. Continuing her walk, another child approached her that had no coat and no shoes, so the little girl gave the child her own coat and boots. Further along,

another child met her that had no dress, so the little girl gave the child hers. Finally, the little girl entered a dark forest. It was now the middle of the night. Here, another child approached her, all naked and freezing. So the soft-hearted little girl gave the child her undershirt. The little girl stood there not having anything left in the world, when suddenly it became bright as daylight. She looked up into the skies and watched as stars were tumbling toward her, turning into shiny coins as they fell around her. Suddenly, she had on a dress made of the finest material. In it, she gathered all the coins. Those coins made her rich for the rest of her life. This legend was collected and written down by the Brothers Grimm. The Grimm brothers lived and studied two hours from my family’s hometown in Kassel, Germany. Christina Stock may be contacted at 622-7710, ext. 309, or at vision@rdrnews. com.

Ingredients: 6 egg whites 1 pinch of salt 1 pound confectioner’s sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1.5 pounds ground almonds 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (if you do not like lemon, you can omit this) Preparation: Stir together the almonds, cinnamon and vanilla extract until combined. Beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Slowly sift in the confectioner’s sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is stiff. Set aside one-third of the egg white mixture for the glaze (cover and put into the fridge until you are ready to use). Fold in the almond mixture. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper. Add a quarter-inch of confectioner’s sugar on a flat surface and place

the almond mix on top. Coat a large rolling pin with the confectioner’s sugar and start rolling out the almond mix into an even sheet of about half an inch. If the rolling pin gets sticky, use more of the sugar to remove the mix from the rolling pin. Using a 2 1/5-inch star cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. After every cookie press the cutter into part of the sugar and remove stuck almond mix. Put the cookies on the cookie sheet. You can place them close to each other because these cookies don’t change form or size while baking. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes and place on wire racks to cool. Take the rest of the icing and mix with the lemon juice. If it is too liquid, add more confectioner’s sugar. Spread the icing on the cookies and let dry. If you like your cookies crunchy, keep them out in the air. If you like them chewy, move them into a cookie tin or plastic bag. These cookies are gluten-free.

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he holiday season is a magical time of the year for all age groups, but seems to be especially enjoyed by children. Even though infants and toddlers may not fully appreciate gifts under the tree or holiday lighting displays, that’s no reason not to make tots’ first foray into holiday giving any less special. Shopping for babies can be challenging because gift-givers may not want to overwhelm new parents with much more stuff — considering their homes may already be inundated with baby gear. However, it’s difficult to resist the temptation to purchase adorable infant and toddler toys and trinkets, particularly when celebrating a child’s first holiday season. The following are some practical and thoughtful gift suggestions for shoppers who want to make chil-

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Fig and Walnut Fruit Cake

Turkey Roulade with Cranberry Chutney

Vegetarian dishes are often loaded with flavor, which might come as a surprise to those who do not adhere to vegetarian diets. In fact, many dishes that originated in India, a country known for its flavorful, spicy cuisine, are vegetarian dishes that are popular the world over, among vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. For those who want to try something simple, flavorful and vegetarian, the following recipe for “Lentils with Spinach” from Monisha Bharadwaj’s “India’s Vegetarian Cooking” (Kyle Books) checks all the boxes and will no doubt surprise those who feel the most flavorful dishes are those with meat.

Certain foods are synonymous with the holiday season. Thanksgiving turkey. Holiday cookies. Fruitcake. While those first two make mouths water. fruitcake rarely inspires stomachs to rumble in anticipation. But fruitcake is more than just something to go ignored on holiday serving tables. The following recipe for “Fig and Walnut Fruit Cake” from Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow: Recipes for Slowing Down and Cooking More” (Chronicle Books) is chewy, crunchy and wholesomely rich, making it something holiday hosts will be proud to serve to their holiday guests, who might just come away with a whole new appreciation for fruit cake.

Turkey is a holiday dinner staple in many families. While many might scoff at the idea of altering their holiday turkey traditions, others may embrace changing things up, feeling that the joy of cooking often lies in experimentation. Those unafraid to try something new might want to cook up the following recipe for “Turkey Roulade with Cranberry Chutney” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey).

Serves 4 3⁄4 cup yellow lentils (toor dal), washed 3 large handfuls spinach, chopped 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 3 dried red chiles 1⁄4 cup freshly grated coconut 1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate, diluted in 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric Salt, to taste 1 medium onion, sliced 1. Put the lentils and 11⁄2 cups of hot water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are mushy, about 35 minutes. 2. In the meantime, place the spinach in a pot along with a little hot water and heat it for a couple of minutes. Add it to the lentils. 3. In a separate pan, heat half the oil and fry the coriander seeds until they turn dark, then add the chiles and coconut. Reduce the heat and stir for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat, let it cool slightly, then tip it into a blender along with the tamarind and a few tablespoons of water and blend until you get a fine paste. 4. Add this to the lentils, along with the turmeric and the salt. 5. Heat the remaining oil in a small saucepan and fry the onions until golden, then add them to the lentils. Reheat thoroughly and serve hot with rice.

Makes 12 servings 1 1 3⁄4 1⁄2 1⁄2 1 3 1 1⁄2 1⁄4

Vegetable oil spray pound walnut halves and pieces pound dried figs, stems removed, quartered cup all-purpose flour teaspoon baking powder teaspoon fine sea salt cup sugar large eggs, lightly beaten teaspoon vanilla extract cup diced candied orange peel cup walnut brandy, such as Nocello

Preheat the oven to 225 F. Coat the inside of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with the vegetable oil spray; set aside. Toss the walnuts and figs in a large mixing bowl; set aside. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Toss 3 tablespoons of the dry ingredients with the nuts and fruit to coat. Adds the eggs and vanilla to the remaining dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon to form a smooth batter. Mix in the candied orange peel. Scrape into the nuts and fruit and toss with a rubber spatula until everything is evenly coated. Scrape the batter-coated nuts and fruit into the prepared pan, wet your hands with cold water, and pack the nuts and fruit firmly into the pan. Set in the oven and bake for 8 hours, until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the cake should register 215 to 225 F.) Remove the pan from the oven and spoon the brandy over the top. Cool on a rack for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge to loosen, invert onto a rack, remove the pan, turn right-side up, and cool to room temperature. Variation: You can “bake” this in a slow cooker; you will need a 11⁄2-quarter soufflé dish and a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Once the batter is in the soufflé dish, put it in slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.

Serves 6 1 sheet puff pastry pound turkey meat from turkey breast and/or 1 thigh meat, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 eggs 1⁄2 cup chicken stock 1⁄4 cup Marsala 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Unbleached all-purpose flour, for the pastry 1⁄2 cup celery sliced on the diagonal 1⁄2 cup sliced button mushrooms 1⁄2 cup Cranberry Chutney (see below), plus more for serving Fresh parsley sprigs for garnish 1. Following the instructions on the package, thaw the puff pastry. This will take 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the type of pastry. You should be able to unfold it without it breaking. Set aside. 2. Pulse the turkey in a food processor until it is the consistency of ground beef. Add 2 of the eggs, the chicken stock, the Marsala, and the butter. Pulse again briefly, until just combined. 3. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until it is a 12- or 13-inch square. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pastry on top. 4. Form the minced turkey mixture into a log and position it down the center of the prepared puff pastry. Make an indentation down the length of the turkey and place the celery, mushrooms, and cranberry chutney along the indentation. Cover the indentation with the meat, forming a log once again. 5. Wrap the puff pastry around the turkey, neatly folding the ends and top together, rolling or tucking the edges together, and pinching to seal any gaps. Make the pastry-covered log as round as possible, like a Yule log — try to avoid a flattened version, like a strudel. 6. Preheat the oven to 450 F. 7. Combine the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl or cup. Stir well until completely mixed. Brush the roulade with the egg wash, being careful to brush every bit of the exposed pastry. 8. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 F, then reduce the heat to 375 F. Continue to bake for 30 to 45 minutes longer, until the pastry has risen and is a toasty, golden color and the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 165 F. Generally speaking, once the pastry has cooked, the meat will be cooked, too. Remove the roulade from the oven. Transfer it to a serving platter, using the parchment paper to help you. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes. 9. Slice and serve, garnishing with the parsley and accompanying with a bowl of extra cranberry chutney.

Cranberry Chutney

Maple Pecan Scones Scones make an ideal companion to a morning cup of coffee or tea. Simple and delicious, this recipe for “Maple Pecan Scones” from Linda Collister’s “Quick Breads” (Ryland, Peters & Small) is ideal for scone lovers who want something quick to make in the morning. Serves 6 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder A good pinch of salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes 1 cup pecan pieces 1 extra-large egg 1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup About 3 tablespoons milk 1 greased baking sheet Preheat the oven to 425 F. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Add the butter and rub it in with the tips of your fingers until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Mix in the pecans. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of the milk. Stir into the flour mixture with a round-bladed knife to make a soft, coarse-looking dough. If the dough is dry and crumbly and won’t stick together, stir in more milk 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is very wet and sticky, work in another tablespoon of flour. Tip out the dough onto a work surface lightly dusted with flour and gently work it with your hands for a few seconds so it looks smoother. Put the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Dip your fingers in flour and pat out the dough to a round about 11⁄4 inches thick and 7 inches across. Using a knife, cut the round into 6 wedges, but do not separate the dough before baking. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until light golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and leave until the wedges are cool enough to separate. Serve warm the same day. The cooled scones can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 1 month.

Oyster Stew Few dishes match a season better than stew matches winter. Stew is an ideal meal for cold days. Though traditionally served on New Year’s Eve, this recipe for “Oyster Stew” from “The Culinary Institute of America Book of Soups” (Lebhar-Friedman) makes a perfect dish all winter long. Makes 8 servings 24 4 1 1⁄4 11⁄2 1 1 1⁄2 1⁄4 taste

fresh oysters, shucked, juices reserved bacon slices, minced onion, minced (about 11⁄4 cup) cup all-purpose flour quarts milk bay leaf cup heavy cream, heated teaspoon salt, or to taste teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to Oyster crackers

Drain the oysters in a colander over a bowl. Reserve the juice. Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the onion to the bacon fat and cook until translucent, about 6 minutes. Do not brown. Reduce the heat to low, add the flour, and cook, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Add the milk and reserved oyster juice in batches, using a whisk to work out any lumps between each addition. Add the bay leaf and simmer, 20 minutes, skimming as necessary. Add the whole oysters and continue to simmer until the oysters are barely cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper. Serve in heated bowls, garnished with the reserved bacon and oyster crackers.

Makes 3 cups 1 1-pound bag fresh cranberries 2 navel oranges, unpeeled, cut into 6 wedges and then into thin slices 1⁄3 cup golden raisins 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon whole cloves 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄2 cup apple cider 1⁄2 cup honey, preferably cranberry honey 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar 1. Pour the cranberries into a 2-quart pot. Add the oranges, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt, apple cider, honey, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chutney thickens, about 20 minutes. 2. Remove from the heat and serve warm or, if you prefer, chill and serve cold.

Mediterranean Egg Mug Makes 1 serving 1 cup chopped spinach leaves 1⁄4 cup seeded and chopped tomato 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 3⁄4 cup (about 6 large) egg whites 1⁄8 teaspoon oregano Dash black pepper 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese In the microwave: 1. Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add spinach, tomato and onion. Microwave for 1 minute, or until spinach has wilted and tomato and onion have slightly softened. 2. Blot away excess moisture. Add egg whites, oregano and pepper. Stir, and microwave for 1 minute. 3. Mix in feta cheese. Microwave for 1 more minute, or until set. In a skillet: 1. Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Cook and stir tomato and onion until slightly softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. 2. Add spinach, and cook and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. 3. Add egg whites, oregano and pepper. Cook and scramble until veggies are soft and egg whites are fully cooked, about 2 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

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any people enjoy preparing homecooked meals for their loved ones. Whether it’s a large family gathering during the holiday season or a weeknight meal for their immediate families, men, women and even children who like to cook enjoy the satisfied looks on their loved ones’ faces after sharing a delicious meal. Come the holiday season, gift givers can put the same satisfied look on the faces of the home cooks in their lives by offering a variety of gifts that can make mealtime easier and/or more enjoyable. 1. Electric corkscrew: Nothing complements a good meal quite like an appropriately paired bottle of wine. Cooks who are too busy in the kitchen to uti-

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Candles, LED Candles, Fragrance Warmers & Diffusers

Wicker, Decorative Boxes & Storage

Priced $4.99 & Up

Does not include large trunks or craft & paper crafts storage

Does not include Candle FX ®, tealights, votives, value packs or fragrance wax & oils

CHRISTMAS DECOR

CHRISTMAS TREES

OFF

Does not include fabric, needle art, candy, light sets, light accessories or Scotch® tape

CHRISTMAS FLORAL

12 in - 12 ft

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

Arrangements, bushes, wreaths, garlands, swags, stems, picks and ribbon

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Sylvania Mini Light Set ®

100 Count

OFF

100 Count

FLORAL 50%

Floral and greenery stems Does not include feathers

OFF OFF

Categories Listed

Shadow Boxes, Display Cases & Flag Cases Ready-Made Open Frames Photo Frames

CRAFTS 30%

OFF

Categories Listed

Mayberry Street® Dollhouse Furniture and Miniatures Candle Wax, Candle Gel, Soap Blocks (2 & 5 lb) & Bases Children’s Activity Kits, Paint & Pencil by Number Kits T-Shirts Always 30% off the marked price* and Fuzzy Posters Youth & adult t-shirts, sweatshirts, infant & toddler t-shirts, Americana®, Ceramcoat®, FolkArt® and Anita’s™

Custom Frames Always 50% off the marked price* Applies to frame only

Priced $4.99 & Up

PAPER CRAFTS BLOWOUT SALE

32 x 40 Acid Free Matboards Art Brush Sets

White core

7.99

OFF

$9.99 Regular price

Over 4,000 products

Black core

9.99 $11.99 Regular price

8 Sizes available 8x10

30%

3.99

OFF

Metal Gallery™

Does not include sterling silver

$11.99 Regular price

16x20

7.99

Includes beads, flatback stones and charms Does not include hotfix stones

Home Decor Fabric Prints, solids, sheers and laminated fabric

Bead Stringing

Fleece

by On-A-Cord ®, On-A-String™ & On-A-Wire®

Prints, solids and microfiber

Timeline by Bead Treasures

Calico Prints & Solids

From the Gilded Age to the Pop Age ® Includes Components by DC Comics

Artist Sets

Priced $24.99 & Up

Art Pencils & Pastel Sets Priced $9.99 & Up

FABRIC

OFF

Swarovski ® & Create Your Style™

Priced $5.99 & Up Art, watercolor, acrylic & oil

11x14

5.99

JEWELRY MAKING 50% Categories Listed

Metallic

9.99

2-Pack Canvas

Paper, stickers, albums, stamps & accessories, embellishments, totes & organizers, tools, gemstones and more

Color Gallery™, Brilliance, Bead Treasures®, Traditions™ and Czech Glass Beads

OFF

Most Categories Listed

Beads

creepers and dresses

ART SUPPLIES 30%

All the Paper Studio and Stampabilities Products

Pendants, beads and filigrees inspired by world travels

OFF

2 oz Acrylic Paint

Posters

Always 50% off the marked price*

Always 50% off the marked price* Our entire selection of basic & fashion tabletop frames and wooden photo storage

OFF

FRAMES 50%

Explorer by Traditions

9.99

25 Count, C-9

Does not include potted trees

Planners and Planner Kits

Sylvania Light Set

Flowering & Greenery Bushes

9.99

Cotton floss & craft thread packs, nylon crochet threads and crochet cotton

THE MARKED PRICE*

Bouquets, sticks, pods, grains, fillers and grasses Does not include feathers

Sylvania Net-Style Lights

3 & 3.5 oz

OFF

Stem Naturals

12.99

150 Count, 16 Function

Floral Stems

YARN & NEEDLE ART I Love This Cotton! 2.66 Artiste Floss & Threads 30% Premium Poly Foam, Nu-Foam & Smart Foam 30% Yarnology Knit & Crochet Tools and Notions 25%

ALWAYS

Does not include Seasonal Department or items labeled “floral accents”

12.99

300 Count

FURNITURE

OFF

Most Categories Listed

Sylvania Multi-Function Light Set

150 Count

Sylvania Icicle Light Set

Items labeled Make It Christmas® and Christmas by Bead Treasures®

4.99 4.99

All-Purpose Light Clips

OFF

Does not include custom designs

OFF

Priced $24.99 & Up

Glass Department, floral glass vases and craft glass containers Does not include craft stained glass or glass tabletops

Does not include candy or Scotch® tape

THE MARKED PRICE*

Decorative Memo Boards, Chalkboards & Corkboards

Trays, Coasters, Place Mats & Decorative Spheres

Tabletop decor, plates, serving dishes, finials, candle holders and more

Collage Frames

Gift Bags, Sacks & Boxes • Gift Wrap, Tags & Boxed Cards Paper Plates & Napkins • Bows & Trims Cookie & Candy Tins & More

OFF

Knobs, Pulls, Handles, Hooks & Decorative Hardware

CHRISTMAS PARTY & GIFT WRAPPING SUPPLIES

ALWAYS

Ceramic, Polyresin & Pottery Decor

Does not include Seasonal Department

Framed, Canvas and Adhesive Vinyl Wall Art

4 ft - 8 ft

Categories Listed

Wall and table

Potted Trees & Floor Plants

Lamps & Lampshades, Pillows, Rugs & Throws

Fall Apparel Fabric

30% ALWAYS

OFF

THE MARKED PRICE*

Apparel prints and batiks

Christmas Fabric Tulle

Net

50% 50% OFF OFF

Shiny Tulle

89¢ p/yd 99¢ p/yd 1.09 p/yd

* Discounts provided every day; marked prices reflect general U.S. market value for similar products.

PRICES GOOD IN STORES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017. PRICES GOOD ONLINE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017. SOME ADVERTISED ITEMS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE. SALES SUBJECT TO SUPPLY IN STOCK. SELECTION AND QUANTITIES VARY BY STORE. AD DOES NOT APPLY TO PRE-REDUCED ITEMS.

CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY EXTENDED HOURS FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8 A.M. – 9 P.M.

02536

VALID THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2017

SHOP ANYTIME AT HOBBYLOBBY.COM

C12 Thursday, November 23, 2017

2017 Gift Guide

Roswell Daily Record