Holiday Guide

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Addison County

Holiday Guide

Gift Ideas Recipes Features on Bristol • Vergennes Brandon • Middlebury

The Addison Independent • November 24, 2016

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Inside: Inside the Holiday Guide 2016 Go ahead, cozy up in front of a fire with a cup of hot tea and embrace the holiday cheer. Sing along to all your favorite tunes and spend time with family and friends. Combat the chill of the air with warmth of the heart as people gather to support and provide for one another this holiday season.

There’s a lot to do in Addison County for the holidays, so make sure to plan your calendar carefully and keep your ears perked for festive and fun seasonal events and activities. Whether in Middlebury, Brandon, Bristol or Vergennes, each town center in the region has their own holiday fun — take our challenge and experience them all this year.

We hope this Guide can provide a tool to start mapping your holiday amusement. With recipes from local manufacturers, producers and restaurants, a full calendar of ongoing events throughout the county, and many great gift ideas, we try to expose and do our part to share this rich community we live within. ~ Happy Holidays from all of us at the Addy Indy.

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Decorations are more than simple objects

northern hemisphere including the Egyptians, Romans, Druids and Vikings all have recorded histories of decorating throughout the winter season with palms, pine, spruce, holly and fir trees, believing it would ward away evil spirits and illness and reminding themselves that the sun would return again soon.

Germans are typically credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition that we know today in the 16th century. Devout Christians there brought trees into their homes to symbolize their everlasting lives with God. As the story goes, a German preacher named Martin Luther was walking through the forest one winter’s eve and looked up to see a dazzling array of stars shining through the evergreen canopy above him. He was so struck with the beauty and immediately was reminded of Jesus and his love that shone brightest around Christmastime. He went home and was determined to recreate the scene for his family. He brought in a tree to his home and fastened candles on the boughs.

From that time, decorations have shifted from candles and edible gifts such as apples, gingerbread and berries to colored paper, ribbon, golf foil and handmade wooden figures.

As the popularity of the Christmas tree grew more and more widespread, so did the types and traditions of ornaments that decorated the trees. In Europe many people still decorate their trees with candles, while in America and many other places in the world electrical strands of lights have provided a safer alternative.

For countries in the southern hemisphere or closer to the equator, traditions were adapted to the warmer weather and longer days; outdoor celebrations including parades, fireworks, dances and garden decorations are popular. Different parts of the

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By CHRISTY LYNN For many Americans, decorations have become popular for just about every holiday there is to celebrate; we love to pull out the Easter baskets, bunnies and eggs in the spring, then pack them away and replace them with flags for the Fourth, then witches and ghosts for Halloween, colorful ears of corn and gourds for Thanksgiving and then, of course come the winter holidays.

Traditions and rituals follow each set of decorations, whether they are family traditions, religious traditions or inspired by another cultural or historical experience.

Each time the box comes out and the familiar decorations are exposed, a rush of nostalgic joy follows.

The history of evergreen boughs, branches and full trees can be dated back long before the advent of Christianity when ancient people used the greenery to cele b r a t e the winter solstice and return of longer days. They believed that the dark and cold days of winter signaled the period each year when sun god fell sick and weak.

The winter solstice meant that once again the sun god would begin to get well and days would lengthen and temperatures would rise again.

People throughout the

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Christian story are adopted in different parts of the world and thus the traditions, rituals and decorations vary widely.

The adoption of the Christmas tree and many of the more joyful customs came very late in America. Conservative Puritans in the 17th century were offended by these frivolous acts that they believed mocked a sacred event. William Bradford and Oliver Cromwell both wrote publically in disdain of not just Christmas trees, but caroling, gift-giving or any other “heathen traditions.” In 1659 the state of Massachusetts passed a law that made it a penal offense to conduct any ritual activity on December 25, other than going to church.

This strict and solemn observance of Christmas lasted in the United States until the 19th century, when the influx of German and Irish immigrants finally undermined the Puritan notions.

In the mid-1800s, Christmas trees were made even more popular in Europe following a popularized drawing of the British Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

standing with their children around a decorated tree around the holidays.

Handmade glass baubles from Lauscha in Germany were among the most coveted popular ornaments through the 1800s and a large export industry was established to carry these decorations around Europe and America. Importers like F.W. Woolworth who worked to bring these Lauschan baubles and other European ornaments to American masses made a fortune.

In Europe, decorated trees have remained at a fairly modest size, reaching about four feet tall. But almost as soon as they became popularized, Americans preferred large and showy trees that reached from the floor to the ceiling, covered with lights and decoration.

Of course, decorations have since become widely varied, too. Many families have adopted the holiday traditions surrounding the decorated tree, gifts and gathering (See Ornaments, Page 10)

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SANTA CLAUS CAME to town (Middlebury, that is) during last December’s Very Merry Middlebury and visited with a long line of children, including Chloe and Parker Mol of Brandon here.

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The holiday season comes alive in Middlebury 6

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MIDDLEBURY — You will be able to feel the holiday magic in Middlebury throughout the month of December, thanks in part to the Better Middlebury Partnership’s month-long Very Merry Middlebury.

Everything from hot cocoa downtown to a fun contest to find seasonal ornaments at downtown businesses will add a festive air to any visit to Middlebury. And, of course, Santa will be making three visits to Middle-

bury to hear the wish lists from area children.

This year’s activities, under the banner “Very Merry Middlebury,” will include a special mid-week evening of shopping, too.

Very Merry Middlebury provides the opportunity for thousands of people to experience the enchantment of the season and the wonder of an authentic small town. It is (See Middlebury, Page 7)

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Middlebury (Continued from Page 6) all about community and connecting with neighbors and visitors.

This year’s “I Spy Contest” will center around ornaments. Beginning Sunday, Dec. 1, anyone can begin their hunt for 10 tiny ornaments illustrated by acclaimed chil-

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(Continued from Page 7) you’ll want to get on the list early — SanFor complete rules see the “I Spy” display ta’s awfully busy this time of year and only in the Vermont Book Shop window. It’s free has a limited amount of time. to enter and the contest runs through Dec. Kids who are waiting their turn — or any31. one who wants some fun — will have the As you walk through downtown and want opportunity to take free horse-drawn wagto create a holiday memory or snap a sea- on rides from the Middlebury Community sonal photo to send your friends and family, House through downtown. This runs from look for the Very Merry Middlebury holi- 10 a.m. to noon. It’s a great way to slow day character cutouts. These kid-sized char- down and see the town at the speed our acters have a place for a child to poke their forebears did. head through while mom or dad takes a While you’re downtown, enjoy a cup of picture. Characters include Sanhot cocoa with all the fixings in ta, Gingerbread Boy and Girl, The Hot the seasonal hut in Cannon Park a Nutcracker, Snowmen and across from Ilsley Library. Last Chocolate hut more. The character cutouts will year there were marshmallows be placed at different locations will be open 10 and peppermint sticks to chose around the town of Middlebury. a.m.-2 p.m., on from to top your cocoa — or Find Characters placed around the second and both. At 25 cents a cup it can be Middlebury to pose through third Saturdays the first bargain of your shopDec. 31. ping trip. in December.

Things really heat up on SatThe Hot Chocolate hut will urday, Dec. 3, at 9:45 a.m. when be open again, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on the secchildren congregate downtown to watch ond and third Saturdays in December.

Santa arrive for the season. Watch the jolIf you miss Santa on the 3rd, he’ll be ly red elf ride atop a big, red fire truck as back on the following two Saturdays. Enjoy it drives over the Cross Street Bridge and an old-fashioned visit with Santa on Dec. north on Main Street toward the Congre- 10 from 10 a.m.-noon at Maple Landmark gational Church of Middlebury (an elf told Woodcraft. Then on Saturday, Dec. 17, us that Santa may actually do two loops Santa will be visiting with children from 10 through downtown). Children line Main a.m.-noon at Danforth Pewter. Same as at Street to wave at Santa and get a wave back. the Community House, these visits are free.

At the Middlebury Community House, The Better Middlebury Partnership is also there will be old fashioned visits with San- sponsoring a Free Gift Wrap Service at 51 ta from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Line up for Main during select Saturdays. From noon to a spot, then sit on Santa’s lap and let him 4 p.m. on Dec. 4, 10 and 17, bring a gift you know what’s on your mind. This is free, but purchased in Middlebury to the restaurant

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by the bridge and show your receipt to get free gift wrapping.

The free gift wrap and hot chocolate hut will also be available one evening next month — Thursday, Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m. That is the special “Midd Night Stroll” promotion when shops will be open throughout town.

And not only will there be shopping, but the SD Ireland lighted cement mixer will roll into downtown around 6 p.m. Covered with hundreds (possibly thousands?) of Christmas lights, it is a real site to behold. The lighted decoration on wheels will be parked downtown through 8 p.m.

Another chance to get the kids into the spirit of the month is the annual Holiday Pancake Character Breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 10. There will be characters in costume, coloring, balloons and music to go along with a pancake breakfast at the Middlebury Inn. There will be seatings at 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Only a limited number of guests can be accommodated, so buy tickets through the online site Eventbrite — search: Very Merry Middlebury Character Breakfast. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children age 12 and younger.

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Ornaments (Continued from Page 5) regardless of whether or not they share a strong affiliation with the Christian faith and historical meanings behind the holiday.

For these families, decorations may include mementos from travels, family photos, or wintery icons like snowmen, ice skates, snowflakes and mittens. For Christian fam-

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ilies decorations might also remind them of the Biblical story of Christ’s birth: characters from the nativity, angels, crosses and stars.

But regardless of the formality or the history behind them, almost all of these holiday traditions share something very (See Traditions, Page 11)

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Traditions ness for this season and look forward to it each year. We plot on our calendars when we’ll hang the lights, collect the tree, gather the gifts, make the cookies, sing the favorite songs and gather with family and friends to share it all. We give ourselves permission to revel in memories and use each saved ornament as an excuse to recount an old story, remember an ancestor, or reapply a lesson previously learned.

Relishing in these traditions and forming new ones keeps the fabric of community tight. Granting meaning to actions and icons and pausing to consider the context brings a sense of deeper belonging and connection.

Seeking togetherness and making time for reunion will make this season (or any season) bright.

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(Continued from Page 10) profound: they bring a ceremony and a ritual with them every year. These rituals not only mark the passage of time and help contextualize life with familiar actions that can be relied on, but they link us to an inherent human need to share meaningful traditions with others.

Of course, the same is true for rituals and adornments in all religious traditions; the lighting of the Menorah for Hanukkah, the colorful display of Tikka powder for Holi, the feasting at the end of Ramadan, or the mantras recited at Buddhist prayer wheels are each examples of rituals that provide context and meaning within a larger community.

With religious and non-religious rituals providing reason, connection and symbolism for the season, it’s no wonder that we have such fond-

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VERGENNES — Citizens and visitors to Vergennes can eat breakfast with Santa Claus, take part in the Bixby Library silent auction, shop at city merchants and at an annual holiday craft fair and generally get in the holiday spirit on Saturday, Dec. 3, when the Little City hosts its annual Holiday Stroll.

The full day of activities will kick off when Santa pops up at the Vergennes Union High School cafeteria at a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. in an event sponsored by VUHS students and Friends of Music.

After breakfast, see what’s on offer at the 16th annual Winter Holiday Craft Fair at Vergennes Union Elementary School, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The price of admission is canned goods or other non-perishable foodstuff for the local food shelf.

Bixby Memorial Library will host a holiday open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., which will include a silent auction of holiday baskets donated by local businesses and library patrons. Bidding on the goodyfilled baskets closes at 1:45, with winners announced at 2 p.m.

At the library, Santa will read Clement Moore’s classic poem, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” at around 10:45 a.m. Then Vermont singer/ songwriter Jon Gailmor will entertain the jolly makers at the library around 11 a.m. Due to limited space and high demand, free tickets are required for the Gailmor performance; those interested may call 877-2211 for tickets.

Sometime during the day, you’ll want to stop in to see the entrants in the Gingerbread House Contest, which will be on display between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Individual/Family entries will be on display in the storefront at Luigi’s, and business entries will be displayed in the window of Vergennes Wine. The Basin Harbor Club is sponsoring the contest.

Kids who want to share their wish lists with Santa will have a chance during the afternoon. Santa’s Village will be open noon3 p.m. at the Vergennes Opera House. This is a chance to take some pictures with Santa, enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus, take part in gingerbread man decorating, write (See Stroll, Page 13)

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F i n a l l y, M a y o r Bill Benton will preside over the lighting of the trees.

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Night falls early in December and people in Vergennes will gather to mark the coming of the darkness with celebrations in City Park from 3-5:30 p.m. There will be toasty campfires, s’more making, Santa visits, musical performances — the Vergennes Partnership even advertised a petting zoo.

A high spot for many is the group caroling.

The evening ends with an appearance by the dazzling SD Ireland Holiday cement truck, which will be bedecked with hun-

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BRANDON — You can start your holiday season off with a meaningful and enduring tradition of remembrance in Brandon — the Brandon Memory Tree. Donations of $1 per name in memory of your loved ones help light the tree. Names will be printed in the Brandon Reporter newspaper.

To sponsor a bulb, write a check made out to Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and mail it to BACC, PO Box 267, Brandon VT 05733. Names may also be dropped off at Carr’s Florist & Gifts.

Make sure to include your name and phone number and the name(s) of loved ones.

Singing and Lighting of the Memory Tree this year will be on Sunday, Nov. 27, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Central Park.

For more information, contact the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce at 247-6401 or visit www.brandon.org.

And thus will begin the holiday season in Brandon.

Many festive events are scheduled over the coming month that are sure to put Brandon-area residents in a holiday frame of mind.

For instance, there is the Holiday auction at the Brandon Library on Sunday, Dec. 4.

Join the Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library for their annual holiday auction.

Over 50 local patrons and artists donate holiday wreaths, décor, original artwork and treasures for the event. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Preview the items at 2:30 p.m., bidding starts at 3 p.m.

Moonlight Madness in Brandon is a time for sales, discounts, specials, exceptional deals, warm drinks and sweet treats. Many shops offering 20 percent off storewide.

Merchants have scheduled to “shop local” events this year: Wednesday, Dec. 7, and Thursday, Dec. 15. Both run from 4 to 9 p.m.

The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas decorating contest returns this year. Judges will be on the streets on Thursday, Dec. 8, starting at 5 p.m. — be sure to have your lights on!

There will be four categories judged: • Residential Traditional.

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Anyone can call in their own place or someone else’s and the judges will be at liberty to nominate their favorite picks also. Contact the chamber of commerce to nominate a display at 802-247-6401 or by (See Brandon, Page 17)

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GENE CHILDERS ON trumpet and some of the Festival Singers perform at the Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony in Brandon in 2013. The group will perform inside at Brandon Congregational Church on Dec. 11.

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VOLUNTEERS DRAPE LIGHTS on the Brandon Memory Tree in Central Park. The annual lighting of the tree, which is decorated with bulbs in memory of loved ones, is on Sunday, Nov. 27, at 3:30 p.m.

Brandon (Continued from Page 16) email at: info@brandon.org.

That weekend, on Saturday, Dec. 10, plan for the Brandon Farmers’ Market annual Holiday Fair at Neshobe School. It will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with the promise of many vendors. Look for maple syrup, cheese, honey, baked goods, hand knit items, canned goods, wooden toys, dried flowers, aprons, jams and jellies, holiday décor and more.

The next day, Sunday, Dec. 11, is the Brandon Festival Singers Concert. This annual tradition, featuring the music

of Gene Childers, will take place at the Brandon Congregational Church at 3 p.m.

The season would not feel the same without this performance. There will be a free-will offering.

How about a little art to put you in the right frame of mind. The Brandon Artists Guild on Center Street is a great place to see the best of local artists. And over at the Compass Music and Arts Center, Stephanie Stouffer’s Holiday Gallery includes original paintings related to this important and timely theme. Christmas, holiday and winter themed designs are also presented.

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GIVE. THANK YOU.

As the holiday season approaches GIVE a gift of Health to the Have a Heart Food Shelf by dropping off a donation to our Food Box at Bristol Fitness.

To THANK YOU we will waive the Joining Fee to Bristol Fitness until December 31.

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BRISTOL — Bristol will be bustling with a full month of holiday activities and celebrations through December, offering great excuses to visit one of Addison County’s most quaint villages.

Crafts sales and holiday bazaars will be the watchword the first weekend in December as Bristol’s Cool Yule events begin. The entire month will feature shopping opportunities that last late into the evenings, the first of which is the first Friday of the month.

A yummy holiday tradition kicks it all off on Friday, Dec. 2, with the ninth annual Chocolate Walk, held from 4 to 10 p.m. Businesses will be open late and will offer a complimentary chocolate treat to customers that come in to visit. Follow the map (available in the stores) or just looking in the windows so you don’t miss

any chocolate opportunities. It’s free.

Head to the green for the lighting of the Memory Tree at 6 p.m. Once again the Bristol Rec. Department will sponsor the memory tree. The cost is $5 for those who would like to dedicate a bulb to a loved one. You can purchase bulbs at the Bristol Recreation Department office or you can mail your name(s) and payment (checks made payable to Bristol Recreation Dept.) to Bristol Recreation Dept., P.O. Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443. Please clearly print the names as they should appear on the Memorial Tree sign.

There will be songs and hot chocolate for everyone at the tree lighting.

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cludes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Families can also enjoy carriage rides, arts and crafts and live music. Tickets, $10 per person, are on sale at the recreation office.

The Bristol Rec Department has reached an agreement with Santa Claus’ North Pole Headquarters to arrange for Santa to call local children. A special North Pole registration form is available on the Bristol Rec. Department’s website, www.bristolrec.org. Calls cost $5 per family, and the registration deadline is Dec. 10. Santa will be making his phone calls on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Thursday, Dec. 15, between 6 and 8 p.m. He will make every effort to call younger children first.

Everyone is invited to take part in community Christmas caroling on Friday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. The group w i l l meet in front of Holley Hall before heading around town to share the holiday cheer.

Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. After the singing is done, meet back at Holley Hall for cocoa and cookies.

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Celebrate the holiday tunes you know so well with friends and neighbors at the holiday concert “Songs of the Season” on Saturday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at Holley Hall.

There will be church choirs, a children’s chorus, local musicians and more. The suggested donation is $5.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS MEMORY TREE LIGHTING Honorees names will be read. Music & refreshments. Purchase a bulb by 11/28 ($5). Fri 12/2 6pm.

CANDY CANE HUNT Find Santa’s hidden Candy Canes, bring your flashlights and hunt all around the Green.

Santa will be there too! Fri. 12/2 6:30pm. Free.

TEA WITH MRS. CLAUS Tea & Cookies and a story by Mrs. Claus, plus crafts with the elves. Reserve your seats. $15 per child & $10 per accompanying adult (required). Sun. 12/3 1pm Holley Hall.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Come and enjoy Carriage Rides (8:30-10:30am), Arts & Crafts, Live Music and of course SANTA!! Delicious Breakfast Includes: Pancakes, Sausages, Juice, Milk, Coffee or Tea. Three seatings – 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30. Sat 12/10, Holley Hall. Tickets on sale now, $10 all ages.

HELLO?... SANTA CALLING…HO HO HO Arrange for a call from Santa, direct from his North Pole HQ! Registration form available on Bristol Rec website, please register by 12/10. Santa makes his calls on Wed 12/14 & Thu 12/15 6-8pm.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLING Join us in front of Holley Hall and go out to sing to the community. All are welcome!

Cocoa and cookies afterwards. Fri 12/16 6pm.

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If you’re not too tired out, Saturday, Dec. 5, will be a busy day in Bristol.

The next day, Saturday, Dec. 5, the children are invited back to Bristol village for Tea with Mrs. Claus. You are invited to bring your children in their fancy and finest attire to this most special occasion at the Holley Hall. The event starts at 1 p.m., and children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $15 per child and $10 per accompanying adult. The service will include tea and cookies, plus there will be carols and a story read by Mrs. Claus; plus the elves will lead the children in making a craft to take home.

Space is limited, so call the Bristol Recreation Department at 453-5885 for tickets.

The grand man himself, Santa Claus, invites area families to the annual Santa Breakfast at Holley Hall on Saturday, Dec. 10. There will be three seatings: 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. The breakfast in-

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Curbside Tree Pick-Up Schedule Vergennes

Volunteers from the Vergennes Lions Club will pick up trees EARLY on Saturday, January 7. Please put trees out the NIGHT BEFORE so you don’t miss it!

Middlebury

Volunteers from the Middlebury Rotary Club will pick up trees EARLY on Saturday, January 7.

Please have trees out the NIGHT BEFORE so you don’t miss it!

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Dec. 16 7pm and Dec. 17 at 2pm Jazzy takes on your favorite Christmas songs performed by Middlebury’s most talented musicians

NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE GRIFT

Dec. 31 doors open 8pm, 9pm show Clint Bierman and pals usher in 2017 with an evening of danceable grooves.

JOHNNY PEERS & THE MUTTVILLE COMIX Jan. 8 at 2pm $20/$10 students Six dogs, 1,000 laughs!

HAYLEE CLARK, 5, of Middlebury shares her Christmas wish list with Santa Claus at the Middlebury Community House during last year’s A Very Merry Middlebury celebration.

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Hunters/early bird breakfast in South Starksboro. Saturday, Nov. 26, 7-10 a.m., Jerusalem Schoolhouse. All you can eat breakfast buffet. $9 ages 12 and over; $4 ages 5-11; under 5 free. Info: 453-4573.

Small business Saturday in Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 26, all day. Small business Saturday is the day to kick start the holiday shopping season.

Small business Saturday in Bristol. Saturday, Nov. 26, all day, downtown Bristol.

Small business Saturday is the day to start the holiday shopping season. Stop by the Bristol CORE tent on Main Street to pick up your free #ShopSmall tote bag, balloons for the kids and other goodies!

Holiday open house at Alpaca farm in Brandon. Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Maple View Farm. Visit Maple View Farm and Vermont Fiber Miller & Studio in Brandon.

Learn about alpacas and their luxurious fiber, then tour the fiber mill. Info: www.mapleviewfarmalpacas.com.

Internet cat video fest III in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Town Hall Theater. A selection of hilarious cat videos with proceeds to benefit Homeward Bound and Town Hall Theater. $10/$5 students.

Cancer organization fundraiser in Middlebury. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2-7 p.m., Kenyon Arena, Middlebury College. The Middlebury College women’s ice hockey team wills sponsor a fundraiser during the Panther-Cardinal Classic Tournament to raise money for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. No admission, but suggested donation of $5 at the door for PCAN. King Pede card parties in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m., Ferrisburgh Grange. King Pede parties at the Ferrisburgh Grange begin at 6:30 p.m. with a sandwich supper and include fun and card games

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Holiday open house at Alpaca farm in Brandon. Sunday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Maple View Farm. Visit Maple View Farm and

Vermont Fiber Miller & Studio in Brandon.

Learn about alpacas and their luxurious fiber, then tour the fiber mill. Info: www.mapleviewfarmalpacas.com.

Cancer organization fundraiser in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 27, 1-4 p.m., Kenyon Arena, Middlebury College. The Middlebury College women’s ice hockey team wills sponsor a fundraiser during the Panther-Cardinal Classic Tournament to raise money for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. No admission, but suggested donation of $5 at the door for PCAN. Memory tree in Brandon. Sunday, Nov. 27, 3:30 p.m., Central Park. Start the holiday season off with this meaningful and enduring tradition of remembrance. Donations of $1 per name in memory of your loved ones light Brandon’s Memory Tree. Send a check made out to Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC), PO Box 267, Brandon VT 05733. Include your name and phone number and the name(s) of loved ones. Info: www.brandon.org.

Peter Yarrow in Middlebury. Sunday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary will perform at Town Hall Theater. Tickets $45-60 plus tax go on sale Friday, Aug. 26.

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MakerClub in Shoreham.

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2:45 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Do you like to plan and tinker? Is building with your hands one of your favorite things? At this special MakerClub you can construct a gingerbread house. Work with a friend or by yourself.

Author talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Ilsley Public Library. Author Mary Filmore will talk about the 13-year-long creation of “An Address in Amsterdam,” an historical novel about a young Jewish woman who joins the underground.

Warren Miller’s “Here, There and Everywhere” in Middlebury. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The 67th (See Calendar, Page 23)

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Holiday bazaar in Lincoln. Friday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln Library. The Lincoln Library will have a small select group of items that are “new with tags” or “new without tags.”

Items were donated to the Library for resale.

Come and shop for the holidays and save a bundle. Lots of earrings, purses, pins and more. Great for kids to shop for their moms or grandmas. There will also be a table of “like new” items for sale.

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THE ANNUAL GINGERBREAD display and competition always fills the Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury with wonderful smells and local creativity. The entry seen here, “Santa’s Piano,” was created by Maddie Crowne and Mary Douglas of Weybridge.

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I Spy Contest in Middlebury.

Dec 1-31, downtown Middlebury.

Try to find the hidden ornaments designed by artist Ashley Wolff in ten store windows in downtown Middlebury and be entered to win $100 in Middlebury Money.

Rules and contest details will be displayed in the window of the Vermont Bookshop starting Dec. 1. Free.

Be Your Favorite Christmas Character in Middlebury. Dec. 1-31, downtown Middlebury. Ever wonder what you’d look like as a snowman? Or a gingerbread girl? Your family can pose for pictures with an assortment of adorable character cutouts around town, including Santa, a nutcracker, gingerbread siblings and snowmen. Free.

Radical new developments in HIV/AIDS prevention talk in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 1, 4:30 p.m., Robert A. Jones ’59 House, Middlebury College. In recognition of World AIDS Day, Assistant Professor of Psychology Robert W. Moeller discusses his research on HIV/AIDS among racial and sexual minorities in the U.S. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Creative Bloc paint and sip in Middlebury.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m., 51 Main. Join Creative Bloc for a fun-filled paint and sip.

We will be painting a Christmas scene and all bottles of wine will be 51 percent off.

Space is limited. $40. Call Rebecca Manley with questions: 802-758-2444 or 518-5722666.

Twist O’ Wool Spinning Guild meeting in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., 49 Wilson Road. There will be a general meeting and show and tell, followed by a Holiday Gift Swap. Info: 453-5960.

Warren Miller’s “Here, There and Everywhere” in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theater. The 67th annual Warren Miller ski film, “Here, There and Everywhere” celebrates everything related to snow sports. $18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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(Continued from Page 23) “Candy cane Christmas” marketplace in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 2, 1-5 p.m., St. Ambrose Church. The “Candy Cane Christmas” Marketplace will feature crafts, baked goods, doll and linen shop, wonder jars, silent auction, attic treasures and fabulous raffles. Prizes include hand quilted heirloom quilt, theme baskets and a Fuji 24-speed bicycle.

Gingerbread house reception in Middlebury.

Friday, Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center. Opening reception for the 18th annual gingerbread house exhibit and competition. The exhibit will be open Monday through Saturday until Dec. 23. Registration forms available online at www.vermontfolklifecenter.org or in person and are due Nov. 23.

“Middlebury Money” prizes will be awarded in each category. This year’s theme is “A Christmas Carol: Revisiting the English Tradition of Ghost Stories During the Holidays.”

Chocolate walk in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 2, 4-10 p.m., downtown Bristol. Come to Bristol’s Chocolate Walk and experience a complimentary treat in downtown businesses.

Grab a Chocolate Walk map and travel from store to store, sampling the decadent chocolate offerings, while browsing for gifts. Look for the “Chocolate Stop” signs at participating businesses.

Memory tree lighting in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m., On the Green in Bristol. Come to the Memory Tree Lighting in Bristol, where the names of the honorees will be read.

There will be music and refreshments. Pur-

chase a bulb for $5. Deadline is Nov. 28.

Info: 453-5885.

Candy cane hunt in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m., On the Green in Bristol. Santa has hidden candy canes all around the park.

Bring your flashlight and help us find them.

You may even find a special candy cane with a prize winning ribbon.

“The Nutcracker’s Adventure” in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater. “The Nutcracker’s Adventure,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s famous music, will be presented by Middlebury Community Players. Tickets $6. Info: www.townhalltheater.org.

Christmas music night in New Haven. Friday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., New Haven United Reformed Church, Route 7. Come and enjoy Christmas songs, readings and refreshments to celebrate the holiday season. All are welcome.

For more information contact Liesbeth at 877-2486.

Fall dance concert in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Night of new dance works by student dance artists. Tickets $12 public; $10 college ID holders; $10 students. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

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Christmas bazaar in Hancock and Granville.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Church of Hancock and Granville. The Community Church of Hancock and Granville will hold its Christmas bazaar.

Holiday at the Bixby in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library. Gift basket auction from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Santa reads at 10:30 a.m., Jon Gailmor performs at 11 a.m., refreshments served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and Commodore singers perform at 1 p.m.

Christmas bazaar in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Baptist Church. Christmas bazaar will feature silent auction items, homemade baked goods, pickles, fleece mittens, homemade chocolates, bibs, Girl Scout candy, attic treasures, Rada cutlery • Free, same-day delivery (call for details) and many other items. Choose from delicious corn chowder or one of the other • Compounding Pharmacy soups for lunch along with a sandwich.

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Green Mountain Club hike in Ripton. SatIndependent file photo/Trent Campbell urday, Dec. 3, Ripton. A moderate 5.2 mile Serving Addison County Since 1988 hike or snowshoe that will take about 4 1/2 We are your independent, hometown community pharmacy and our friendly staff looks forward to being of to 5 hours. Hike up the ridge on switchbacks service to you and your family. Our pharmacists are always ready to answer your questions, and we offer quilt, theme baskets and a Fuji 24-speed bifor a gradual descent to Skylight Pond and competitive prices, free delivery and want to be a partner in your healthcare. Stop in today and see why our cycle. Santa will visit also.

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3, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Cannon Park. Take a “Candy cane Christmas” marketplace in Hours: M-F 8-6 Hours: M-F 9-6 Hours: M-F 8-6 break from shopping to make a cup of hot Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Sat 8-5 • Sun 9-2 Sat. & Sun. 9-1 Closed Sat. & Sun. cocoa from the Hot Cocoa Hut. Just 25 cents Ambrose Church. The “Candy Cane ChristWe are your independent, hometown community We are your independen for a cup with all the fixings! mas” Marketplace will feature crafts, baked www.marbleworkspharmacy.com Santa’s arrival in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec.and our friendly staff looks forward pharmacy, pharmacy, and our frien goods, doll and linen shop, wonder jars, 3, 9:45 a.m., downtown Middlebury.

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(Continued from Page 25) holiday season off with a fun-filled morning in Middlebury. Welcome Santa as he arrives via fire truck, over the Cross Street Bridge and up Main Street, going around twice to give everyone time to see him. Then, enjoy a visit with the right jolly old elf himself at the Middlebury Community House from 10 a.m.12:30 p.m.. Families can take an old-fashioned horse drawn wagon ride through Middlebury. Free.

Holiday bazaar in Lincoln. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lincoln Library. The Lincoln Library will have a small select group of items that are “new with tags” or “new without tags.” These items were donated to the Library for resale. Come and shop for the holidays and save a bundle. Lots of earrings, purses, pins and more. Great for kids to shop for their moms or grandmas. There will also be a table of “like new” items for sale.

Holiday open house in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sheldon Museum. Come to the Sheldon Museum’s annual holiday open house and enjoy the electric train layout, carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano and a miniature Christmas tree raffle. Info: www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Town Hall Theater’s Education Program presents the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol.” Donations accepted.

Santa’s Village in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, noon-3 p.m., Vergennes Opera House.

Come visit Santa’s Village at the Vergennes Opera House. Sit with Santa and get your picture taken. Decorate gingerbread men and do crafts with Northland Job Corps students. Listen to Mrs. Claus read stories and write your letter to Santa with the help of a Vergennes Police Officer who will safely deliver your letter to the Post Office.

Gift wrapping station in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, noon-4 p.m., 51 Main. Anything purchased in Middlebury can be wrapped for free at 51 Main, just bring your receipt.

Tea with Mrs. Claus in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 3, 1-2 p.m., Holley Hall. Join Mrs. Claus for tea and cookies, a story read by Mrs. Claus and crafts with the elves. $15 per child and $10 per accompanying adult (required). Reserve your seat by calling 453-5885.

“The Nutcracker’s Adventure” in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater. “The Nutcracker’s Adventure,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s famous music, will be presented by Middlebury Community Players. Tickets $6. Info: www.townhalltheater. org.

Celebrate in the park in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, 3-5:30 p.m., downtown Vergennes. Live music and caroling in the bandstand. Stay warm and make s’mores around the campfires. Pet the baby animals. Take a picture with Santa and Mr. Candy Cane.

SD Ireland’s famous lighted cement truck arrives at 4:45 p.m. displaying an amazing lighting show. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Tree lighting in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m., downtown Vergennes. Annual tree lighting with Mayor Benton of Vergennes.

Borderless: A Night of International Cultures in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Middlebury College. With more than 100 students from Middlebury College, ISO (International Student Organization) presents a night of international cultures on stage. Tickets $6 Info: go.middlebury.edu/boxoffice or call 443-6433.

“Chevalier” in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec.

special MakerClub you can create a holiday gift. Work with a friend or by yourself.

Moonlight madness in Brandon. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 4-9 p.m., downtown Brandon.

Moonlight Madness in Brandon is a time for sales, discounts, specials, exceptional deals, warm drinks and sweet treats. Many shops offering 20 percent off storewide.

Shop local.

“The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England” talk in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Henry Sheldon Museum. Kenneth Turino of Historic New England will present a talk titled “The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England” that traces the development of Christmas celebrations from 17th century New England through today. $10 non-members. Info: 3882117.

Songs Alive! in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Students from Su Lian Tan’s first-year seminar, “Pavilions, Serpents, and High Cs” will perform newly composed original songs and arias from operas. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

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BRISTOL POLICE OFFICER Josh Otey, back left, and Middlebury Detective Kris Bowdish deliver toys on Christmas Eve last year. Bristol and Middlebury police departments delivered toys to children throughout the county.

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3, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium. Six men on a fishing trip aboard a luxury yacht in the Aegean Sea decide to play a game they call the Best at Everything. When the game is over, only one man receives the victory ring: the Chevalier. In Greek with English subtitles. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/ arts or 802-443-3168.

Fall dance concert in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. This night of new dance works showcases the choreography of emerging student dance artists. $12 public; $10 college ID holders; $6 students. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble celebrates the wisdom that “it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing” with a program of the best of classic big band repertoire and contemporary jazz compositions. Free. Info: www.middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

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Holiday open house in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 4, noon-4 p.m., Sheldon Museum. Come to the Sheldon Museum’s annual holiday open house and enjoy the electric train layout, carols played on the Sheldon’s 1831 piano and a miniature Christmas tree raffle. Info: www.henrysheldonmuseum.org.

“The Nutcracker’s Adventure” in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m., Town Hall

Theater. “The Nutcracker’s Adventure,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s famous music, will be presented by Middlebury Community Players. Tickets $6. Info: www.townhalltheater. org.

Sophie Shao and friends in Middlebury.

Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m., Mahaney Center for the Arts, Robison Hall. Cellist Sophie Shao returns for her ninth consecutive season with violinist Jennifer Frautschi, violist Dimitri Murrath and pianist Gloria Chien for an afternoon of chamber music. $25 public; $20 college ID holders; $6 students. Info: www. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

Holiday auction in Brandon. Sunday, Dec. 4, Brandon Library. Join the Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library for their annual holiday auction. Over 50 local patrons and artists donate holiday wreaths, décor, original artwork and treasures for the event. Refreshments and door prizes. Preview at 2:30 p.m., auction at 3 p.m.

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Victorian Christmas program in Lincoln. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m., Lincoln Library. Lucinda Cockrell will talk about the traditions kept by people in Victorian times. Make a “Christmas Cracker.” Revisit the season as it was celebrated in days gone by. Refreshments will be served. Special door prizes.

MakerClub in Shoreham. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2:45 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Do you like to plan and tinker? Is building with your hands one of your favorite things? At this

Christmas decorating contest in Brandon. Thursday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m., Brandon. Sponsored by the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce, judges will be on the streets starting at 5 p.m. so be sure to have your lights on!

There will be four categories judged: residential traditional; residential whimsical (to include blow-ups); civic; commercial. Info: 247-6401 or info@brandon.org.

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Story time author visit in Lincoln. Friday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library. Author Carol Talmage will read her new book, “A Possum in my Pantry.” Songs, rhymes, snack and a craft will follow. There may be a holiday surprise inside the book!

Caregiver support group in Lincoln. Friday, Dec. 9, 1-2 p.m., Lincoln Library. For anyone caring for another person, long distance or close by. By sharing with each other, caregivers find ways to care for themselves.

“It’s a Wonderful Life:” A Live Radio Play in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The beloved American holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast. $22/$10 students.

Broadway direct in Vergennes. Friday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Local talent and Broadway veteran Bill Carmichael is joined on stage by his Broadway professional friends and some local youth as they present an evening of familiar show and holiday tunes. Tickets and information: www.vergennesoperahouse.org.

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Otter Creek Audubon Society walk in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 10, 8-10 a.m., Otter View Park parking area. Community members are invited to help survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and Hurd Grassland.

Beginning birders welcome. Come for all or part of the walk. Info: 387-1007 or 388-6019.

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Here in Addison County we are fortunate to be able to collect fresh and local produce, baked goods, dairy products and beverages for our holiday spreads. Let’s turn to these neighbors as we choose the items for our table this year, remembering that supporting these local producers and providers of fresh food is one of the ways to keep our community nourished throughout the year.

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BRIDPORTCREAMERY.COM LAKE STREET, BRIDPORT • 758-6800 Borrowing a French custom, step up the class with your holiday spread this year and start and end the meal with an artisan cheese spread. Cheesemakers at Bridport Creamery will give you a great place to start, with delicious “Swisserella” cheeses filled with herbs and favorite flavors that’ll make you want to try them all. Bon appétit!

MIDDLEBURYCOOP.COM WASHINGTON ST., MIDD. • 388-7276 Members or non-members can find fresh fruits and vegetables for any season, as well as local and organic meat, dairy, bread, packaged foods and beverages (including a great wine selection) at the Co-op. If you’re looking for a one-stop shop to fill your table with local ingredients this holiday season, it’s surely the place to go!

MISTYKNOLLFARMS.COM • MAIN ST., NEW HAVEN • 453-4748

Misty Knoll Farms in New Haven provides fresh and tasty free range chicken and turkeys, perfect for any holiday centerpiece. You can find their poultry at many local grocery retailers, at the farm in New Haven or by visiting their website, their website, where they also feature excellent recipes and cooking recommendations.

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CHAMPLAINORCHARDS.COM RTE. 74W, SHOREHAM • 897-2777 You may think you have no room for dessert at the end of your holiday meal, but you’ll always find room for a pie from Champlain Orchards. Made fresh with apples from their Shoreham orchard, it’s worth saving your energy and leaving the baking to them. Pick one up at the Middlebury Co-op or Saturday farmer’s market in Middlebury.

VERMONTCOFFEECOMPANY.COM EXCHANGE ST., MIDD. • 398-2776 The perfect finish to any meal, especially a Holiday feast, is a superb cup of coffee.

Vermont Coffee Company takes pride in their unique style of slow-roasting beans in small batches that produce the big flavor and complex character of their coffees. All beans are certified organic. Their motto “Coffee Roasted for Friends” is also their mission, which includes the belief that coffee brings people together, a philosophy particularly fitting for a holiday gathering.

FACEBOOK.COM/ MONUMENTFARMSDAIRY JAMES RD., WEYBRIDGE 545-2119 Whether for a glass of milk, a dash of half and half for your coffee, or a dollop of fresh whipped cream on your slice of pie, Monument Farms local dairy products can’t be beat. Find them at any local grocery store or visit the farm store in Weybridge.

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What's Cooking?

Holiday meals are some of the most treasured moments of the year. Whether shared at one of the fine local restaurants in Addison County or at home around a table filled with freshly made dishes, we hope these pages help inspire you to relish in the dining opportunities.

Within these pages of the Holiday Guide we have

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Large Rocks Glass – Ice Ball 1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters 1 dash Urban Moonshine Maple Bitters 1/2 oz. Averna 1/2 oz. Amaro Nonino 1 oz. Old Overholt Rye Garnish: Clove-Studded Orange Zest Stir, strain, garnish

invited local restaurants and producers to share a recipe they treasure for this season with you. Take the time to try them out, be adventurous with your cooking and dining — you might just find a new favorite.

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1 Cup sugar 1 Cup molasses 1 Cup butter, melted 3 eggs 3 Cups flour 1 1⁄4 Cups boiling water 1 Tbs ginger 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cloves 1 tsp grated nutmeg 1⁄2 tsp salt 1 Tbs baking soda

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Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease and flour a 9-inch fluted tube pan.

In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, molasses, butter and eggs. In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the boiling water to the egg mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes. Loosen the cake from the edges of the pan with a knife.

Invert the cake onto the wire rack and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Top it all off with fresh whipped cream.

1 cup dried cannellini or Great 2 med zucchini, diced Northern beans 2 1/2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1⁄4 head green cabbage, chopped 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, or one fresh 1 bunch Swiss chard, shredded sprig, chopped fine dried 1 med leek, finely chopped 1/2 tsp dried or fresh oregano 1 med onion, finely chopped salt and freshly ground pepper to 1 large carrot, finely chopped taste 1 large celery stalk including crusty Italian bread or croutons leaves, chopped (optional) 2 each plum tomatoes, ripe Water to cover and add (peeled) or canned, diced Soak the beans in plenty of water 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine for 8 hours or over night. Drain 1⁄2 each dried hot chili pepper and rinse. *If you prefer not to 2 med russet potatoes, diced soak the beans, use canned beans.

Directions: In a large casserole or cast iron pot with a cover and a thick bottom heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the ingredients slowly until the onion is transparent or lightly golden Then add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, leek, optional garlic and chili pepper. Stir frequently until the onion has turned color, about ten minutes, depending on the heat.

Add the tomatoes, cabbage and the beans. Additional olive oil may be added if you wish. Stir well to mix the ingredients.

Add the herbs: rosemary and oregano, a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste and mix again.

Add enough water to cover the ingredients by about 1⁄4 inch. Bring to a very slow simmer and cook, covered, for about 1 1⁄2 hours or until the beans start to soften.

Add water as necessary to keep the ingredients just covered. More water makes for a ‘soupier’ soup, less water produces more of a thick stew..

Add the potatoes and cook for another hour, until potatoes are cooked. Longer cooking softens the ingredients and blends them more.

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Directions: 1. Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.

2. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy.

Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.

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Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

Place roast fat side up – insert meat thermometer into thickest part of roast (without touching the bone).

Roast for 15 minutes then reduce temperature to 325 degrees.

As a rule of thumb...Allow 13-15 minutes per pound (rare) 15-17 minutes per pound (med rare)- best to have a reliable meat thermometer.

Roast in oven until thermometer says 115 – 120 (rare) 125-130 (med rare) temperature will continue to rise after out of oven.

Check temperature 30-45 minutes before expected done time.

Once roast is done, remove from oven and cover with foil.

Let rest for 30 minutes before carving.

Cut away strings, remove bones (great for stock), slice meat across the grain into 1/4"-1/2" slices.

Sit back and Enjoy!

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Molasses Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Sage and Toasted Walnuts

By Chef Talmage Jestice 4 oz Unsalted Butter 3/4 Cup Molasses 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar Pinch Cayenne 1 Cup Bourbon 8 Large Sage leafs, chiffonade Salt and Pepper 8 Large Sweet Potatoes par cooked, 2” dice 3/4 Cup toasted Walnut halves

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Directions: 1. The potatoes can either be roasted or boiled to par-cook them.

Preheat the oven to 375F degrees 2. Combine the butter, molasses, brown sugar and cayenne in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the bourbon and sage and cook for 2 minutes to allow alcohol to burn out. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Put the potatoes in a large baking dish, pour the molasses mixture over and toss to coat. Roast in the oven, stirring a few times, until the potatoes are cooked through and glazed, about 20 minutes. Remove to a platter and top with the toasted walnuts.

Mini Chicken & Waffles Appetizer with Orange Maple Butter Chicken: Fresh Chicken Breast, butterflied in half lengthways, then in half again width ways to make four (4) pieces.

Marinate in three (3) parts buttermilk to one (1) part hot sauce for 8 to 24 hours.

Breading Combine: 4 cups All Purpose Flour 2 tsp Granulated Garlic 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Pepper 1 Tbsp. Cajun Seasoning Waffles Use your favorite store or home-made waffle batter mix or recipe.

Make waffles according to directions.

Orange Maple Butter Zest from one Orange 1/4lbs. Butter – Room Temperature 1 Tbsp. & 1 tsp. Vermont Maple Syrup Thoroughly combine using a hand mixer until batter begins to become light and airy.

Drain Marinade from Chicken, thoroughly bread the chicken in the breading mixture.

Fry in vegetable oil at 350F for 5-8 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Layer the chicken and waffles, starting with a base of waffle with orange butter, then top with a piece of chicken, then add another waffle and top the entire thing with orange butter.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Pie

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by Starrin Ricupero, executive chef at 51 Main at the Bridge. Middlebury, VT You can use store bought pie crust for this recipe, I suggest Pillsbury Just Unroll Pie Crust.

Peel & cut butternut squash in to 1” cubes, roast at 400 degrees until tender, about 30 min., then mash.

Pie Crust Butternut Squash Filling 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour plus 2 cups mashed & pureed, roasted extra for work surface butternut squash 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) cold, 1/4 cup Vt. maple syrup, grade B unsalted butter, cut into small is best cubes 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup chilled solid vegetable 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon shortening, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons cold vodka 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons cold water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1. Pie Crust: Using fork or fingers, rub flour, butter, shortening, sugar and salt together in a bowl until pea sized crumbles form. Sprinkle vodka and water over mixture. With rubber spatula, use folding motion to mix, pressing down on dough until it is slightly tacky and sticks together. Form into a flat disk; wrap and chill for 1 hour.

2. Heat oven between 350 – 375 degrees. Using a rolling pin, on a well floured work surface, roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness. Transfer to a 9 inch pie pan, and trim excess dough from edges; crimp with a fork or your fingers.

3. Butternut filling: In a large bowl; whisk together all ingredients for pie filling until smooth. Pour filling into prepared pie crust; Bake until the middle jiggles slightly when pie pan is tapped, about 45 min.

Let cool to room temperature before serving.

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Maryland Steamed Shrimp with Sunshine and Hoppiness

One of the most common appetizers at holiday parties is shrimp with cocktail sauce. Blow away your guests this year with a delicate yet powerfully flavorful recipe accompanied by its perfect match. Authentic Maryland steamed shrimp is hard to come by up in Vermont. To achieve as much flavor as possible, leave the shell on the shrimp while steaming in order to hold in the entire flavor of the seasoning, vinegar and beer. It also must be steamed and not boiled.

The Maryland steamed shrimp pairs perfectly with Drop In Brewery’s Sunshine and Hoppiness beer because of the spicy character of the Belgian yeast. Sunshine is a light beer that doesn’t overpower the shrimp but also will stand up to the spiciness of the Old Bay seasoning.

Maryland Steamed Shrimp: serves 5-6 people 3 cups of Drop-In Sunshine and Hoppiness 2 lbs. shell-on shrimp 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning

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2. In a bowl mix apple cider vinegar, Old Bay seasoning and shrimp.

3. Add shrimp to steamer bowl and steam for approximately 5-7 min. or until shrimp curl into C’s. (Pay attention and don’t let the shrimp curl all the way into O’s — that will indicate they are overcooked.)

4. Remove from steamer and peel.

5. Present with cocktail sauce and a glass of Sunshine and Hoppiness Golden Ale. 6. Enjoy!

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South African Malva Pudding Great for those cold days when you’re craving something hot and sweet!

The Pudding: The Syrup: 1 cup cake flour 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup butter 1 tsp smooth apricot jelly 1 cup sugar 50ml Butter 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup milk Directions: 1. Gently boil until sugar has dissolved.

1 egg 2. Pour hot syrup on slightly cooled pud1 cup sugar ding and bake for another 5 minutes.

1tsp lemon juice 3. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Directions: 1. Cream the butter and sugar.

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(Continued from Page 26) Green Mountain Club hike in Ferrisburgh.

Saturday, Dec. 10, Kingsland Bay State Park. An easy 2-3 hour hike “on the level” into Kingsland Bay State Park, including both the developed and undeveloped portions. Bring water and lunch. Contact David Andrews 388-4984 or vtrevda@yahoo.com for info. Info: www.gmcbreadloaf.org.

Farmers market annual holiday fair in Brandon. Sunday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Neshobe School. Maple syrup, cheese, honey, baked goods, hand knit items, canned goods, wooden toys, dried flowers, aprons, jams and jellies, holiday décor and more.

Contact Wendy Cijka at 273-2655 or cijka4@gmail.com.

Breakfast with Santa in Bristol. Sunday, Dec. 10, seatings at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Holley Hall. Come and enjoy carriage rides, arts and crafts, live music and Santa. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, coffee or tea. $10 for all ages. Carriage rides from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Tickets on sale now. Info: 453-5885.

Christmas cookie and craft sale in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church. Fancy cookies, candies, Dutch goodies and other treats will be sold by the pound. Choose and package your favorites.

Enjoy hot cider and festive music while you shop. We do the baking for you so you won’t have to. For more information call Martha at 877-9986.

Very Merry Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 10, noon-4 p.m., downtown Middlebury. Free gift wrapping for any gift purchased in Middlebury, courtesy of the Better Middlebury Partnership, just show your receipt.

Holiday story time with Bob Claus in Shoreham. Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. Join us for a holiday story time with Bob Claus. We’ll share Christmas books and do a winter craft, followed by cookies and cocoa.

A holiday reader’s theater event in Shoreham. Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m., Platt Memorial Library. We’ll start with cookies and cocoa and settle in for a series of Christmas and Hanukkah readings to kick off the holiday season. This event is fun for the whole family and includes pieces such as “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” and the spooky “Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins.”

“It’s a Wonderful Life:” A Live Radio Play in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The beloved American holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast. $22/$10 students.

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“It’s a Wonderful Life:” A Live Radio Play in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater. The beloved American holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast. $22/$10 students.

Brandon festival singers concert. Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m., Brandon Congregational Church. This annual tradition features the music of Gene Childers. Free will offering.

Lessons and carols for Advent and Christmas in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 11, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College. Modeled after the long-standing British tradition, this annual program includes Bible readings of Advent and Christmas and carols performed by the College Choir with the congregation. Dona-

Recreation office at www.bristolrec.org.

Joe’s Big Band Christmas Ball in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Joe’s big band, an 18-piece orchestra, does Jazz in a big way!

Fun for the entire family. Tickets and information: www.vergennesoperahouse.org.

DJ skate night in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 17, 8-10 p.m., Memorial Sports Center. DJ skate night presented by friends of Middlebury hockey. All ages and abilities welcome. $5 adult; $3 student. Snack bar will be open and rental skates available. Info: www.memorialsportscenter.org.

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THE WATERSHED CENTER holds its annual winter solstice celebration at the center’s Waterworks property on Plank Road in Bristol. The celebration marks the year’s deepest night and the start of the sun’s slow rise toward its longest day.

Santa story time in Lincoln.

Friday, Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library. Come and hear stories celebrating St. Nick. Cookies, crafts and maybe a very special visitor from the North Pole!

Lumen in Bristol. Friday, Dec. 23, evening, downtown Bristol. Come to Lumen, Bristol’s celebration of fire and light.

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tions collected for area charities. Info: www. middlebury.edu/arts or 802-443-3168.

David Arkenstone’s Winter Fantasy in Vergennes. Sunday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Windham Hill artist David Arkenstone, a three-time Grammy nominee known for his holiday music, presents his winter fantasy show “Around the World One Winter’s Eve.” Full family entertainment! Tickets and information: www.vergennesoperahouse.org.

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St. Nicholas party for kids in Lincoln. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m., Lincoln Library. Create your own holiday wrapping paper and cards for the holidays. Snack, stories and a special St. Nicholas shoe hunt.

Santa calls in Bristol. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m. The Bristol Recreation Department has reached an agreement with Santa’s North Pole Headquarters to arrange a phone call from Santa to local children. Register at www.bristolrec.org by Dec. 10. $5 per family.

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Green Mountain Club hike in Ripton. Thursday, Dec. 15, Water Tower Trails, Ripton. Hike or snowshoe from the Robert Frost Interpretive area. This is a 3-4 mile hike lasting 2-3 hours in duration. Moderate difficulty with an elevation gain of about 500 feet. Poles, water, snacks and depending on weather crampons and/or snowshoes.

Contact Ruth Penfield for meeting time at 388-5407 or ruthpenfield@gmail.com. Info: www.gmcbreadloaf.org.

Santa calls in Bristol. Thursday, Dec. 15, 6-8 p.m. The Bristol Recreation Department has

reached an agreement with Santa’s North Pole Headquarters to arrange a phone call from Santa to local children. Register at www.bristolrec.org by Dec. 10. $5 per family.

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Hanukkah story time in Lincoln. Friday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library. A special visitor will share Hanukkah traditions along with stories, songs, snack and a craft.

Community Christmas caroling in Bristol.

Friday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m., Holley Hall. Join us in front of Holley Hall where we will go out to sing Christmas carols to our community.

We will meet back at Holley Hall for cocoa and cookies. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Middlebury does Christmas in Middlebury.

Friday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Town Hall Theater.

Jazzy takes on your favorite Christmas songs performed by Middlebury’s most talented musicians. Tickets $20 at the door; $15 advance.

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First day bird hike in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m., Button Bay State Park. Otter Creek Audubon Society invites you to combine the tradition of New Year’s Day birding trips with a First Day Hike to walk the trails in search of overwintering birds.

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Very Merry Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 17, noon-4 p.m., downtown Middlebury. Free gift wrapping for any gift purchased in Middlebury, courtesy of the Better Middlebury Partnership, just show your receipt.

Middlebury does Christmas in Middlebury.

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Jazzy takes on your favorite Christmas songs performed by Middlebury’s most talented musicians. Tickets $20 at the door; $15 advance.

Moonlight madness in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 17, 4-9 p.m., downtown Brandon.

Moonlight Madness in Brandon is a time for sales, discounts, specials, exceptional deals, warm drinks and sweet treats. Many shops offering 20 percent off storewide. Shop local.

Songs of the season in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Holley Hall. Come listen to performances by area musicians and choirs and children’s groups. Celebrate the music of the season. $5 suggested donation. Interested performers should contact Bristol

“THE NUTCRACKER’S ADVENTURE” is an adaptation of the classic Nutcracker ballet produced annually by the Middlebury Community Players. This year’s show opens Dec. 2 in the Middlebury Union High School auditorium.

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SUSHI IS BACK! No sushi on Thursdays

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken Sticky rice Dipping sauce: 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. fish sauce Chili powder to taste 1/2 tsp. chopped cilantro or spring onion

HOUSE SPECIALS Choose from Duck or Fish Specialties, prepared in a variety of Thai Sauces.

Marinade: 1 tsp. chopped lemongrass 1 tsp. chopped garlic 1 tsp. grated orange rind or orange juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. cilantro root 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. oyster sauce 1 Tbsp. brown sugar

Instructions: Mix marinade ingredients.

Butterfly cut the whole chicken, starting from the breast side down to the end. Flatten chicken out and lightly prick with a fork. Rub the marinade into all parts of the chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight*.

Grill over a low, even heat, turning every 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through to the bone and the skin is dark golden brown — or bake in a 350º F oven until the internal temperature reaches 165º F. After grilling, cut chicken apart. Cut off the drumsticks and wings, and chop the rest of the chicken into strips or pieces.

Mix dipping sauce and serve with the sticky rice. *For the recipe to be at its finest, it's best to marinate the chicken overnight and grill it the next day, but if you don't have the time, marinate the chicken for at least a few hours.

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Goose Call

1oz WhistlePig Rye 1oz Applejack 3/4oz lemon juice 3/4oz simple syrup egg white Directions: ‘Dry’ shake egg white for 30 seconds, add ice and continue shaking for 30 seconds.

Strain into a cocktail glass or coupe. Garnish with a slice of apple.

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Old Fashioned R&R

1oz WhistlePig Rye 1oz Gold Rum (agricole) 1/4 oz simple syrup 3 dashes aromatic bitters Directions: Stir with ice and strain over a large ice cube into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange peel or lemon zest.

Le Vieux Cochon

Created by Deidre Hays (Benny’s Chop House, Chicago) 1 oz WhistlePig Rye Whiskey 1 oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth 1 oz Cognac 1/4 oz Benedictine 1 dash each Peychaud’s and Angostura Bitters Directions: Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a flamed lemon peel.

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3 basil leaves 1 slice of cucumber 1 wedge of lemon 1/2 oz agave nectar 1 1/2 oz Stonecutter barrel aged gin Lemonade Directions: In a generous rocks glass, muddle 3 basil leaves, one slice of cucumber and a lemon wedge. Add a half ounce of agave nectar, 1.5 ounces of Stonecutter barrel aged gin, then a splash of lemonade. Shake vigorously (to mix the agave). Serve and enjoy a refreshing cocktail to you and your friends.

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Dredge the tuna in a mix of clam fry & flour.

Then battered lightly in wasabi paste (mixed thin, heat will go a long way).

Then coat with panko bread crumbs and immediately submerge in fryer at 350.

Flash fry for 1-2 minutes until bread crumbs are golden brown, tuna should be rare to medium rare in the center.

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