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he holiday season is all about indulgence, and what better way to indulge than taking a food tour around Union Square’s holiday market? Co-owners of Sugartooth Tours Sarah Rolleston Morgan and Allyson Tolbert created the Sugartooth Holiday Market Dessert Tour for those with a sweet tooth and the desire to explore different holiday treats ranging from Glühwein to melt-in-yourmouth truffles.

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over the Union Square Holiday Market, causing the two women to modify their holiday dessert tour. The market began to have more clothing and gift vendors, so some of the original vendors have disappeared from the tour. But Morgan and Tolbert expanded their tour, so guests can now enjoy holiday treats from 34th Street down to 14th Street. “We’ve moved it to start at 34th Street and Herald Square, which, to me, is the epitome of the holidays,” said Tolbert. “For me, when Santa comes through there, it’s Christmastime. So we’ll start up there and our guests will enjoy hot chocolate, and then we’ll walk down and hit one of the vendors that we feature, Dough, and then we’ll end up [at the market]. It’s still under two miles, which is completely awesome.” Once at Union Square, guests will experience a European-style Christmas market with tasty treats from Germany, France and Belgium, as well as locally made goodies from around the area. “One of the places we feature CONT’D ON PAGE 8B

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The two dessert enthusiasts are both actors who met in a class about how to get and keep an agent; however, instead of acquiring an agent, the two women decided to start a business. “We loved walking food tours,” said Tolbert, as she explained why the two formed the first walking dessert tour in New York City. “We wanted to do one thing and we wanted to be good at it, we wanted to be great at it.” The Holiday Market Dessert Tour was the second tour that the women came up with, taking crowds of three to 16 guests around the festive Union Square Holiday Market. For $50, guests enjoy one to two hours of holiday merriment as they walk through the wooden red-and-white clad shops. Tour-takers get to experience six tastings from a variety of vendors around the market. “The Holiday Market is always featured, because Sarah and I thought it was just a great thing about New York,” said Tolbert. “I think it’s one of our favorite things about this city.” Urbanspace recently took

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Make Sure Every Dollar You Give To Charity Counts BY NATHANIEL SILLIN specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

eciding to make a charitable contribution can arise from a desire to help others, a passionate commitment to a cause or the aim to give back to a group that once helped you or a loved one. Choosing which organizations you want to support can be difficult. There are over a million public charities in the United States according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, and every dollar you give to Charity A is a dollar you might not be able to match for Charity B. Whether it’s a friend’s charity run or supporting an animal rescue, often the decision to give comes down to a mix of internal and external factors. You have to determine which causes are most important to you, and with outside help you can compare how effective various charities are at using their funding. Many non-profits do incredible work, but it’s always smart to verify their claims. You can start your due

diligence by double checking an organization’s tax-exempt status using the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Exempt Organizations Select Check Tool. Once you verify its non-profit status, you want to make sure it’s well run and makes a significant impact. There are several non-profits that evaluate and rate charities. You can find their guidance online and use it to compare charities and inform your gifting.

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Sometimes a specific event rather than a general cause can spur you into action. When this happens, if you want to be sure that your money goes to support that particular cause. you might want to narrow your search to charities that let you specify how your donation will be used. Otherwise, your money might not directly support those affected by the crisis. Donating to a nonprofit with effective programs and processes is the way to go if you’re trying to help as many people as possible, but you can also make contributions to individuals or families through a crowd-funding website. There’s something special about knowing exactly who and how you’re helping, and they’ll appreciate the aid from a stranger. Similarly, you can help entrepreneurs by making a microfinance loan through a nonprofit. You can re-lend the money you’re paid back to continue supporting small businesses. If you’re looking for ways to increase your contribution, ask your employer if it has a matching program. Some companies will double, or even triple, your gift to select nonprofits. If your company doesn’t offer such a program, you could speak to your human resources department or boss about establishing one. Third parties also fund matching campaigns for charities. You can ask a charity if there’s a campaign running and make sure your donation qualifies. Unless there’s a pressing

reason to make a donation today, you may want to put your money aside and wait until a matching campaign starts. You might be able to increase your financial impact without outside help if you can claim a tax deduction for your donation. Calculate your tax savings each year and put the money back into your charity fund. Donation-related deductions can sometimes be confusing, and you may want to check with a tax professional or look online for tips from the IRS. Your charitable gift could be the start of a legacy of giving among your family. By making donations a regular event during your children’s formative years, you’re establishing charitable giving as a family value that they can take into their adult lives. To engage children, make a donation to support a child’s favorite cause and show them how the money makes a difference. For example, you could follow up a donation to a nonprofit animal rescue with a visit to the shelter to see how the money helps the staff take care of the animals. Bottom line: Making a donation is one way to support a cause you believe in and ensure your gift has a meaningful impact. You can do this by having money available when it’s needed, donating to worthwhile charities, looking for ways to increase your financial impact, and passing on a legacy of giving. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. DECEMBER 7-13, 2016

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y favorite way to entertain during the holidays is to host a cocktail party—this gives me the opportunity to invite as many people as I want and is a lot less stressful than other types of parties, such as a sit-down dinner. I do the same thing every year—appetizers, desserts, and cocktails. I mean, seriously? Isn’t that what we want to consume at a party anyway? For both the appetizers and desserts, I like little bites, things people can pick up and eat without having to use utensils. Little bites of deliciousness. This year I am adding these adorable cheesecake pops to my cocktail party menu. They can be made ahead, are easy to eat, and adorable. And there is no baking involved.

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until smooth. Line a baking dish with parchment paper. Using a 1-Tbsp ice cream scoop, scoop and drop balls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Press a lollipop stick into the top of each ball. Freeze for at least two hours. Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-proof bowl

and cook at full power for about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate chips are mostly melted. Stir until smooth and glossy. Dip the pops into the chocolate, making sure the chocolate goes all the way over the cheesecake mixture. Roll in the sprinkles and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be made two days ahead.

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is actually German Delights and when they come over, they bring all of their goods from Germany,” explained Tolbert. German Delights offers a tasting of Glühwein, which is a hot fruity drink similar to cider and feels like Christmastime as it warms your throat with each sip. German Delights, which also supplies Epcot with its goodies, is packed with music boxes filled with candy and pfeffernusse cookies. Also on the list of vendors is Wafels & Dinges, which originally started out as a food truck and then became a staple at the holiday market, offering the taste of Belgium waffles to guests. Tour guides also give a small history and description of different waffle styles. Fatty Sundays allows guests to sample the creative chocolate covered pretzel creations of a family-owned business from Brooklyn. From the popular birthday cake flavor to the unique PB&J with jelly-infused chocolate and crushed peanuts, market-goers can choose from about 10 flavors. To get into the holiday mood, enjoy the crushed peppermint-covered chocolate-dipped pretzel for a minty delight. No Chewing Allowed! is a French truffle company that believes if you are chewing your decadent chocolate truffle, you are missing out on the full

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December Movies Previews BY CHERYL WADSWORTH specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

hanksgiving is over, and now we are all waiting in lines for sales and pictures with Santa Claus. A few of us are still recovering from families, friends and all that turkey, but if you need to take a moment to adapt before the holidays arrive, then here are some suggestions for your December movies. Ofﬁce Christmas Party (R)

La La Land (PG-13)

On Dec. 2, the highly anticipated La La Land opens in limited release. This a drama/comedy/musical/romance all wrapped up in one has been generating major awards buzz. Directed by Damien Chazelle, it includes an all-star cast of Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, J.K. Simmons and Terry Walters. The movie takes place in the present day, but intentionally gives an old Hollywood glamour feel. Stone plays a hopeful actress who works as a waitress to movie stars in between auditions and jobs. Gosling portrays a jazz player who scarcely nets enough money by playing at cocktail parties and seedy bars. They have an immediate attraction and fall in love. One of the two reaches success before the other, which threatens their love and dreams for which they have both fought so hard for. Stone and Gosling are Wars Story (PG-13) earning major props for this one.

Directed by Josh Gordon, Dec. 9 sees the debut of the sidesplitting comedy Office Christmas Party. Jennifer Rouge One: A Star Aniston, Kate Opening to the delight of millions on Dec. 16 is Rogue McKinnon, T.J. Miller, Jason Bateman, One: A Star Wars Story. The movie is directed by Gareth Olivia Munn, Jamie Chung, Courtney B. Edwards and will be the first standalone film of the Star Passengers (PG-13) Vance are some of the celebrities that star Wars anthology. It takes place sometime after Star Wars: Passengers in the movie. Aniston plays an uptight, Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and before the original arrives on Dec. unkind CEO who does everything she can Star Wars adventure. Felicity Jones, Forest Whitaker, 21. Directed to prevent her brother, played by Miller, from Ben Mendelsohn and Diego Luna star. This by Moten having a Christmas party for the branch he is a sure hit for fans and newcomers as it Tyldum, the runs. He must enlist his chief technical officer explores the rebellions struggling to film stars Jennifer played by Bateman to gather all of their coworkers pilfer the plans to the Lawrence, Chris Pratt, to pull off the most classic holiday party ever to Death Star. Michael Sheen, Laurence impress a possible client so they can close the deal, Fishburne and Andy Garcia. The movie is a fantasy/science saving all their jobs. fiction/drama that takes place in a starship named Avalon where 5,259 people have been chosen or paid for a voyage, which will take 120 years to complete arriving at “Homestead II.” However, something goes exceeding wrong waking up two passengers (Lawrence and Pratt), 90 years too early. They work together in attempts to discover the malfunction. While doing so, they not only fall in love but find out that waking up too soon is not their only problem. Lawrence and Pratt don’t disappoint.

Hidden Figures (PG)

Also premiering on Christmas Day is Hidden Figures, another Oscar-worthy movie. Debuting in limited release, the film is based on the true story written by Morgut Lee Shetterly. Directed by Theodore Melfi, the film stars Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson, Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan and Janelle Monae as Mary Jackson. It also features Kevin Costner, Jim Parsons, Kirsten Dunst and Glen Powell. Together these three black women known as the human computers, cross professional, race and gender obstacles by always believing. They assist the other NASA operatives calculate the exact measurements needed to launch John Glenn into space and make sure he returns safely. Singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams helped produce the film. The acting is brilliant.

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Why Him? (R)

James Franco’s latest comedy debuts on Dec. 23. Why Him? is directed by John Hamburg and stars Franco, Zoey Deutch, Bryan Cranston, Griffin Gluck and Megan Mullally. Cranston and Mullally portray parents of a 15-year-old son (Gluck) and an older daughter (Deutch). When the three take a trip to visit their daughter who surprises them with a new boyfriend (Franco), they are immediately overwhelmed and taken aback by him as he is too frank regarding his personal matters and curses often. Their daughter tries to convince them to look past this, as he is a genWhen the erous and kind person who makes her happy. When Cranston’s stress of the holidays character discovers the boyfriend’s plans to propose to his becomes too much, daughter soon, he decides to thwart any chance of him getting just sit back, relax and his or the rest of the family’s blessing. Franco’s character also enjoy a movie. plans to do everything in his power to win them over by any means necessary.

Fences (NR)

Christmas Day sees the debut of Fences, which will open to rave reviews and Oscar buzz. Directed by and starring Denzel Washington, this film is written by August Wilson and is based on his play. Washington plays Troy Maxson, while Viola Davis plays his wife, Rose. Both actors are reprising their roles from the 2010 plays that garnered each Tony awards. Jovan Adepo stars as their son, Cory, along with costars Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson and Saniyya Sidney. The film takes place in Pittsburgh during the 1950s when racial tensions are high, and the Maxson family finds it hard to cross barriers. Troy (Washington) lands a job working as a waste collector, arguing with his boss why blacks can’t drive garbage trucks. All Rose wants is for him to build a fence around their property like he promised. Their son wants to go to college on a potential football scholarship and Troy refuses. The movie predominantly plays out while different characters hash out their anger, differences, love affairs and more.

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es, it is being said. There are rules for regifting and whether you admit it or not, it is extremely resourceful to do so—but there are tactful ways to do it and not so tactful ways, too. Regifting, giving a gift that you received to another person, has been happening for centuries, but there are some simple etiquette rules that should be followed.

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The best gifts for re-gifting are gifts that you really believe are best suited for a specific person. There are times when the person to whom you are re-gifting will get enjoyment out of something that doesn’t suit your taste. Don’t regift just to get rid of the gift. Just because you don’t want the gift doesn’t mean the person you are giving it to does either. Personalize the new and unopened regift. Rewrap it, and definitely change the gift card that it originally came with.

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purpose of exchanging essentially impractical items. This is a great way to regift without guilt. Just be sure that the original gift giver will not be in attendance. Here’s how it goes: Each guest brings one wrapped regift. All guests draw a number. The regifter with the lowest number chooses a wrapped regift and opens it for everyone to see. The person with the next lowest number can either take the opened regift or select a “new” wrapped regift. If they choose a “new” regift, they must open it for all to see. Each subsequent person is allowed to either unwrap a “new” regift or take any of the regifts already opened. If a regift is taken from someone, that person gets to immediately choose another “new” gift to open or they can get revenge by stealing someone else’s gift. Finally, when all the gifts have been opened, the person with the lowest number gets to trade with anyone or keep the regularly rejected regift they ended up with. On the off chance that you don’t love what you end up with, donate it to charity. So, maybe it is the gift that keeps on giving, or it’s something you have a duplicate of—either way, make sure to thank the person who gave it to you with sincerity. If you cannot bring yourself to regift, some choose to donate their unwanted gifts to charity or sell them in an online auction. Gift thoughtfully. DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2016

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oliday shopping season is around the corner, but there’s one gift that won’t require you to wait on long lines or spend a lot of money. The town has announced that through Jan. 3, all pet adoption fees are being waived at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. All adoptions include free spaying/neutering, rabies vaccinations and microchipping. “We are asking all Town of Hempstead families to consider bringing a shelter dog or cat ‘home for the holidays,’” said Supervisor Anthony Santino. “Residents will not pay a dime for adoptions, and all spaying/ neutering and age-appropriate vaccinations will be provided free of charge.” In addition, the town has partnered with three local sponsors, Island Trees Veterinary Hospital in Hicksville, Dog Grooming by Rachel in Bellmore and Fido Fitness Club in Woodmere, all of which will be providing free gifts for each pet adopted from the town shelter during the Home for the Holidays program. Neighbors can get a head start on the adoption process by visiting the Animal Shelter’s website at www.toh.li/animal-shelter, where they can view cats

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• Returning for the seventh season in a row, GiveA-Tree cards from the Arbor Day Foundation offer a unique, holiday giving opportunity with conservation benefits that will endure for generations. And again this year, Give-A-Tree cards can be purchased individually and with customized text. Cards can be purchased for $5.95. • Purchasing the Arbor Day Foundation’s coffee helps preserve rainforests in Central and South America. The foundation’s coffee, a part of the Rain Forest Rescue

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e all have that friend or family member who loves going out to eat every day, trying new restaurants, and venturing to faraway places in search of the perfect meal. If they’re always trying new snacks or desserts, unafraid of the unknown, they’re definitely a foodie. Some foodies even like to create new dishes for themselves as they attempt to master the art of cooking. If you want to get your favorite food lover a gift that will touch their heart, you will have to go through their stomach first. Here are the top five gifts to buy for the foodie in your life:

Food Fun Accessories

Because the food lover is obsessed with food, he or she may want to wear it too. Kate Spade turned Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding container into a cross-body bag, so you can carry around the iconic New York bakery treat with you everywhere you go. On Etsy.com, you can buy jewelry such as rings, earrings and necklaces with tacos, cupcakes or bagels on them. Food T-shirts or pajamas are always a food lover’s dream and can be found at Amazon.com.

Food Subscription Box

Subscription boxes are becoming increasingly popular because people love to open up a present every month to find out what new product is inside. Food subscription boxes are perfect for the daring foodie in your life who loves to try new snacks. There are numerous companies that offer exotic foods every month, such as a Try the World box in which your favorite foodie will receive seven to eight products

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While foodies love to eat out for most of their meals, some like to take a crack at making their own creations in the kitchen. You could make this kit from home or buy it online. You can create a cupcake baking box filled with cupcake liners, some measuring spoons or cups, icing bags and tips, a box of cupcake mix and a tub of icing. Or you can head to Global Grub at www.globalgrub.com and pick out a sushi roll kit complete with sushi rice and a rolling mat or a ravioli kit which includes the ingredients to make fresh ravioli dough and a ravioli stamp.

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from around the globe for as many months as you wish to buy at www. trytheworld.com. If your foodie has a sweet tooth, you might want to try Treatsie, a monthly box that offers artisan sweets from the best small-batch sweets makers in the country and can be found at www. treatsie.com. Mouth is a monthly gift box company that offers 18 tasty boxes, from bacon boxes to cookie boxes at www.mouth.com.

Culinary Classes

date night or a friend’s night out. Sur la Table in Manhasset offers a variety of cooking classes each day ranging from classes that work on knife skills to classes that teach you how to cook three-course meals. Sur La Table is located at 1468 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset. For

Learning how to cook new dishes is always on a foodie’s mind. Buy your foodie a gift card for a cooking class for two. This is great for a

more information, call 516-365-3297 or visit www.surlatable.com. A La Carte in Lynbrook offers a Latin cooking course that comes with a salsa dancing lesson along with a variety of other classes teaching everything from appetizer dishes to pizza pies. A La Carte is located at 32 Atlantic Ave. in Lynbrook. Call 516-599-2922 or visit www.alacartecs.com for more information.

Food Tours

Get a gift certificate for your foodie to take a walking food tour in New York City. Your foodie friend will thank you after they’ve bitten through most of the Big Apple. Foods of New York Tours offers a variety of tours to choose from in Greenwich Village, Chelsea Market, Chinatown, NoHo and Brooklyn. For more information about Food Tours of New York, visit www.foodsofny.com. If your foodie has a sweet tooth, they might want a gift certificate to Sugartooth Tours, where they will be able to experience the best desserts New York City has to offer. For Sugartooth Tours, visit www. sugartoothtours.com for more information.

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LICM Ends Year With Celebration-Filled Week

ong Island Children’s Museum will be filling the last week of the year with plenty of family fun and celebrations. Visitors are invited to explore traditions associated with Kwanzaa, create seasonal crafts, enjoy a new take on a classic fairy tale in the LICM Theater and ring in the new year during the “noon” year’s eve celebration. LICM’s annual New Year’s Eve party, Countdown to 12!, has become so popular that a second ball drop has been added to the celebration. Visitors will now be able to either start or end their visit to the museum with this exciting tradition. Ball drops are scheduled for noon and 4 p.m. Red Riding Hood

Book by Mike Kenny; Music and Lyrics by Julian Butler Tuesday, Dec. 27, through Saturday, Dec. 31, at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Siblings on a sleepover at their grandmother’s house have trouble falling asleep. To pass the time, they decide to act out their favorite story with items found in their room. Soon what’s real and what’s imagined begins to blur, and the children find themselves in the deep dark woods with a wolf tracking them down. Experience

this innovative musical that offers an interactive take on a classic tale. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $9 per seat with museum admission ($7 per seat for LICM members), $12 theater only.

Kwanzaa Celebration

Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. Do you like week-long celebrations? Kwanzaa is the time when many African American families get together to give thanks, and to enjoy the blessings of family. Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and

Welcome in the new year on a family-friendly timetable at LICM. LICM and explore this unique holiday that celebrates African American culture. Learn about the rich traditions and the meaning behind Kwanzaa and make your own crafts to join in the festive fun. Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission but ticket required; ask at front desk for availability.

Countdown to 12!

Saturday, Dec. 31, from noon through 4 p.m. Join the exciting New Year’s party! Celebrate the New Year in the tradition of New York’s famous Times Square-style with this ultimate family party. Begin and end the party with ball drops to ensure that everyone enjoys the experience on a schedule that matches their family’s schedule. The day will be filled with fun activities, countdown ball drops and an extreme dance party. Ring in the New Year all day long and welcome 2017. Ball drops will be held at noon and 4 p.m. All ages. Free with museum admission.

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Learn about the traditions behind the week-long Kwanzaa celebration. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum admission: $13 for adults and children over 1 year old, $12 seniors, free to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, visit www.licm.org or call 516-224-5800.

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Delight in all kinds of holiday excitement at Planting Fields including caroling by the Barber Shop Quartet, House of the Red Hart Singers, Hot Cocoa and refreshments at the Hay Barn/Visitor Center by COFFEED INC., Coe Hall will be decorated for the season and will be open for self-guided visits with Jack Kohl performing in the Great Hall! Visit with Santa until 7:30pm in the Hay Barn!

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Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert, author and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, offers these tips: • Give what you can. Tips are appreciated but not mandatory. If your budget is limited, opt for a small gift and a thank you note. If you’re unsure of who can receive tips, call the company and ask if there are specific guidelines. Someone in management will also be able to tell you if a cash tip or gift is more appropriate and what amount is customary. • Make a plan. Before you make a run to the bank, make a list of those people who have assisted you regularly. Once you know whom you’d like to thank, make a realistic budget of what you can afford to give. Because we live near New York City, the expected tipping range is slightly higher. Increase the tip for individuals with whom you have a friendship or those who go above and beyond the call of duty. • Hand-deliver your tip. When possible, deliver your gift in person accompanied by a handwritten card. Freshly printed, crisp bills are ideal. Gifts should be delivered on or before Dec. 25, but may be given whenever you have contact with the person during the holiday season.

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And as for how much to give: • Manicurist: $25 to $50 or a gift • Hair stylist: $50 to $100 or a gift • Barber: up to the cost of one haircut or a gift • Personal trainer: up to the cost of one session or a gift • Housekeeper: up to the cost of one visit • Au pair or live-in nanny: one or two week’s pay and a gift from your children • Teacher: A gift card or gift certificate for up to $25, or pitch in with some of the other parents and buy a more expensive gift certificate • Day care provider: $20 to $70 each, plus a small gift from your child • Babysitter: an evening’s pay, plus a gift from your child • Massage therapist: up to the cost of one session or a gift • Superintendent: $20 to $80 or a gift, depending on how helpful your super has been to you • Doorman: $15 to $100 • Mail carrier: small gift or gift card up to $20 • Newspaper carrier: $10 to $30 • Sanitation worker: $10 to $30 each for private service; check your local municipality for regulations, as some areas may not allow tipping • Yard or Garden Worker: $20 to $50 or a gift card • Handyman: $15 to $50 or a gift card • Pool cleaners: up to the cost of one cleaning or gift card • Dog walker: up to one week’s pay or a gift • Pet groomer: up to the cost of one session or a gift DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2016

CHARITY

New Calendar Supports Breast Cancer Patients

colorful 2017 monthly wall calendar is available from the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline, featuring selected works from their popular Creative Cups event. Each page shows a Creative Cup—an ordinary bra that has been transformed into a work of art by people throughout the U.S. In March, for example, gorgeous green, blue and purple feathers create “Proud as a Peacock,” by Gail Massaro of Bayville; golfers will enjoy May’s “Protect the Tee Tees,” created by Christina Capetola of Garden City, which is embellished with pink and white tees, turf and golf balls; and, marking Independence Day in July there is Cathy Hill of Douglaston’s red, white and blue “Miss Liberty.” all profits support the work of the Adelphi breast cancer program, which provides information and emotional support to breast cancer patients and their families throughout New York. Visit www.creativecups.adelphi. edu/purchase-a-calendar or call 516-877-4320 to purchase the calendar.

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Eggnog: Raw, Cooked Or Canned? BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

hether you prefer a classic eggnog, or something lighter, but still as tasty, here are a couple of eggnog variations for you to serve at your next holiday event.

Traditional Eggnog

12 eggs, separated 1½ cups sugar 2 cups bourbon ¾ cup brandy 2 tsp ground nutmeg 6 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream In a large bowl and using a mixer, beat the egg yolks together with the sugar for approx 10 minutes. Mixture should be firm. Slowly, add in the bourbon and brandy—just a little at a time. Allow mixture to cool in the fridge (for up to 6 hours). Approximately 30 minutes before your guests arrive, stir the milk into the chilled yolk mixture. Stir in 1 and a half teaspoons

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ground nutmeg. In a separate bowl, beat the cream with a mixer on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks. In yet another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold the cream into the egg mixture. Ladle into cups. Garnish with remaining nutmeg. Serves 8.

Low Fat Eggnog

For those of us who really don’t need any extra naughty bits over the festive season, this low-fat eggnog is perfect. 6 cups skim milk 1 cup “Egg Beaters” (or similar)

2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp rum extract sweetener or sugar, to taste 2 pinches nutmeg, ground 2 pinches cinnamon, ground In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, Egg Beaters and sweetener or sugar. Stir continuously. Heat and stir until the mixture thickens slightly—enough that it can coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the vanilla essence, rum extract, one pinch of nutmeg and one pinch of cinnamon. Remove from heat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the eggnog has cooled (at least three hours). Just prior to serving, ladle your yummy low-fat eggnog into glasses, and

garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon. Serves 6.

Easy Eggnog

A recipe that is easy to make. You’ll have this quick eggnog ready to go in no time. 6 eggs 3 cups milk 8 Tbsp sugar 3 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp nutmeg, ground In a large bowl, beat the eggs using an electric beater. By turns, add milk and sugar. Beat until mixture thickens slightly. Add in the vanilla extract and ground nutmeg. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate (at least 3 hours). Serves 8.

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ACTIVITIES

The outdoor train set at Clark Botanic Garden

he Town of North Hempstead will be hosting the Winter Wonderland Train and Light Show from Dec. 18 to 22 inside the historic Clark House at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson. Residents are invited to visit the Clark House to enjoy the celebration, which will feature a holiday train show with a steam locomotive donated by Willis Hobbies and holiday lights in the garden. In addition, there will be family-friendly activities throughout the week including a large ride-on train for children, holiday storytelling, crafts, stargazing and more. The fun begins on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 2 to 7 p.m., with holiday festivities including a ride-on train, hot chocolate, storytelling, arts and crafts, free photo booth

and light displays. On Monday, Dec. 18, the event will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. and will feature short theatrical readings by the fire. Visit Clark House from 4 to 7 p.m. for storytelling with the Williston Park Library. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. star gaze in the garden to mark the winter solstice. The final night of Winter Wonderland will be a dance party for kids featuring DJ Kev Dee on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. Who knows, maybe Santa will stop by. “This year’s Winter Wonderland is destined to be a family-friendly hit with so many great new activities and still featuring some old favorites, like the train set and light show,” said Bosworth. Visit www.northhempsteadny. gov for details. The event is free of charge to residents. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Rd. in Albertson.

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You’re going to have to talk to someone. If the thought of party small talk makes you sweat, don’t panic. People who blather on are usually the ones who embarrass themselves—not the quiet type. Simply think before you speak. Have a list of potential topics in mind that will help you get a conversation going—or consult a popular magazine or two for ideas. Try to avoid yes or no questions. “What are your plans for the holidays?” will generate a more detailed response

than “Are you traveling for the holidays?” And remember, the wallflower near the buffet is probably looking for a conversation just as much as you are. Was photocopying your butt ever a good idea? People who drink too much at office parties are taking the risk of seriously harming their professional careers. The chemistry you had and acted on with Jennifer at the holiday office party may seem less than romantic in the clear, sober office environment. And management may think twice about trusting you with their biggest client after your drunken karaoke rendition of “Be My Baby.” Be thankful. Be sure to thank the host of your holiday office party, as well as any of the people who worked to plan the event. No festive occasion comes off without hard work, and it’s a task that often gets overlooked. A verbal thank you is sufficient, an e-mail acceptable, but a hand-written note makes you stand out—and conveys a deeper level of warmth and sincerity. Dawn Stanyon is the director of sales and relationships at the Emily Post Business Etiquette Program. Visit www.emilypost. com for more tips and ideas. DECEMBER 7 - 13, 2016

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ACTIVITIES

Planting Fields Tree Lighting, Holiday Festival

Friday, Dec. 9

12th Annual Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa Delight in all kinds of holiday excitement at Planting Fields including caroling by the Barber Shop Quartet, and House of the Red Hart Singers, and hot cocoa and refreshments at the Hay Barn/ Visitor Center by COFFEED INC. Coe Hall will be decorated for the season and will be open for self-guided visits with Jack Kohl performing in the Great Hall. Visit with Santa until 7:30 p.m. in the

Hay Barn. Admission, parking and activities are free. Open from 5 to 8 p.m. Tree lighting at 6 p.m. Holiday Poinsettia and Cyclamen Display Visit the Planting Fields main greenhouse daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. On display through Jan. 8. ........................

Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11

Holiday Festival At Coe Hall Experience Coe Hall decorated

in holiday style. See Santa, enjoy children’s face painting, decorate a gingerbread cookie to take home, and listen to the wonderful live music throughout the day by Jack Kohl, Edward Daniel Pisano and the House of the Red Hart Singers, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Admission is $10; free for members and children under age 12 . ........................

Friday, Dec. 16

Music At The Mansion Lapis Luna brings you the captivating music of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. The band’s style embraces music from the first half of the 20th century including hot jazz, early blues, big band, bebop and retro cha-cha, bossa nova, mambo and rumba. Their specialty is playing timeless melodies the way they were meant to be heard: vibrant, fun, romantic and cool. Led by jazz chanteuse Shawn Aileen Clark, Lapis Luna transports you to a long-gone era

of genuine romance and spirited swing. They come to Planting Fields to play holiday songs from their album Snowbound, along with obscure vintage winter music. Songs include “Warm December” and “Christmas Island” from the 1940s and “By the Fireside,” which was a hit in 1930, along with some holiday favorites with a twist. Join them for an evening of swinging winter music at 7 p.m. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. Visit www.eventbrite.com and search “Coe Hall” for tickets; $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, located at 1395 Planting Fields Rd. in Oyster Bay, is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Christmas Day. Coe Hall is open on Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m.; Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Jennifer Lavella at 516-922-8678.

elebrate the holidays on the second weekend in December, beginning with an outside tree lighting, Friday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. with Santa at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park. Coe Hall will be open all weekend on Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., both days. Activities include face painting for children, a visit with Santa by the fireplace, live music and decorating a gingerbread cookie.

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