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Complimentary holiday cookies will be served at “Horses and Hot Chocolate, a Holiday Open House” at Ryerss Farm.

a hoof trim and a veterinary visit, with a dollar amount assigned to each card. When you buy the card, fill it out and pay the amount, it will be put on the tree.” One of the cards will also invite people to sponsor a horse for one year.

Founded in 1888, Ryerss Farm provides a comfortable retirement for senior horse, donkeys and mules that have faithfully served their former owners or were rescued from abusive situations. The horses at Ryerss are never worked again and spend their remaining days grazing the fields at the property, which is located in Warwick and South Coventry townships. The open house is an opportunity for visitors to meet the horses, learn about the farm and inquire about volunteer opportunities. “That’s why we do it - to get people to stop by,” said Temoyan, who started as a volunteer before becoming a Ryerss staff member. “Maybe (people) would want to donate, volunteer or sponsor a horse.” Ryerss Farm, 1710 Ridge Road (Route 23), Pottstown, is open to visitors daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including holidays. Visitors may purchase a bag of highly nutritious treats that are sold in the gift shop, which are specially formulated for senior horses. No treats should be brought from home. For more information about Ryerss or the holiday open house, call 610-469-0533 or visit www.ryerssfarm.org or www.facebook.com/ryerss.farm.

DIY Peppermint Mocha Beverage

DIY Peppermint Mocha (Makes one 12-ounce beverage) Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 fluid ounce coffee or 1 shot espresso 1/2 cup milk (or dairy alternative) 2 tablespoons peppermint-flavored syrup 3 tablespoons chocolate sauce

Whipped cream

Dark chocolate for shaving

Directions:

1. On a stovetop, heat milk on medium setting. Whisk the milk to make foam about 30 seconds or use an electric milk frother, if available. Set aside. 2. Pour chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup into bottom of 12-ounce or larger coffee mug. 3. Add brewed espresso. If an expresso machine is not available, make concentrated coffee by using less water in an alternative brewing method. 4. Fill mug with steamed milk. 5. Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.