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We offer a special greeting at Christmas time to express our sincere appreciation for your confidence, loyalty and faithful readership. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.

We wish you and your loved ones a magnificent holiday season and hope that the year ahead is a very prosperous one for you.

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Try these great holiday recipes from Pick Tennessee Products Pick Tennessee Products is a promotion from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Market Development Division designed to help consumers identify and choose products from Tennessee farms. For more recipes featuring local, farmdirect products, go to “Cook Now” on the Pick Tennessee Products website at www.pickptnproducts.org. Directories for local foods, farms and farmers markets are also available at the website.

Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries 3 sweet potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a jellyroll pan and set aside.

Place the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, garlic, salt, coriander, cayenne, and pepper. Shake to emulsify and pour over the sweet potatoes, tossing to evenly coat.

Spread the potatoes in a single layer in the prepared pan. Drizzle any leftover oil mixture from the bowl over the potatoes.

Bake 45 minutes or until tender. Immediately squeeze the lime wedges and drizzle with the juice.

Serve hot.

Yield: 6 servings

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon capers 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 baguette Combine first 6 ingredients and set aside. Slice baguette into half-inch slices and toast at 400 degrees for 6 minut Yield: 16 appetizers.

Peppery Party Cups 48 large mushrooms 3⁄4 cup hot sausage 1 ⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped 4 ounces Jack cheese, thinly sliced and julienned Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Clean mushrooms, remove stems and set aside. Brown sausage, adding onion near end of cooking time. Drain and blot dry on paper towels.

Stuff caps with meat mixture.Top with 2 strips of cheese in a cross formation. Bake in a shallow ovenproof dish for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mushrooms are tender. Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.

Yield: 24 party servings

Sorghum Cinnamon Rings to a boil. Add the beans and salt. Cover and boil 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water 4 minutes. Drain again.

Package into freezer containers and freeze or refrigerate and use within 2 days.

Yield: 8 servings

Fried Green Tomatoes

1 ⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 2 tsp. dry buttermilk ranch dressing 1 ⁄2 cup fine dry bread crumbs or all-purpose cornmeal 3 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1 ⁄4-inch slices 6 tablespoons oil Freshly grated ParmeIndividual Apple san Yogurt Cakes cheese Place flour in a shallow 1 cup unsalted butter, dish and set aside. Comroom temperature bine egg whites and dry 2 cups sugar dressing mix in another 4 eggs shallow dish; set aside.

2 tsp. pure vanilla Place crumbs or cornextract meal in another shallow Finely grated zest of 1 dish. Coat each tomato orange slice with flour, then dip 1 tsp. ground cinnamon in egg mixture, then coat 1 Tbsp. minced candied with crumbs or cornmeal. ginger In a large skillet, heat Stuffed Red 1 tsp. baking soda half of oil over medium1 tsp. baking powder high heat.

Potatoes With 1 cup plain yogurt Arrange a single layer Caramelized 2 Yellow Delicious of coated tomatoes in skilOnions apples, let. Cook for 2 minutes on peeled, cored and each side or until slices 12 small red potatoes diced are golden brown on both 1 heaping tablespoon 2-1/2 cups all-purpose sides. sour cream flour Remove from skillet.

Salt and black pepper to 1 tsp. salt Cook remaining slices, taste 1/2 cup powdered sugar adding additional oil to 1-1/2 cups yellow Preheat oven to 350 skillet as needed. Sprinonions, julienned degrees. Grease 12 large kle fried tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil muffin cups and set aside. freshly grated Parmesan Place potatoes in a Cream butter and sugar cheese. large pot of salted water. until light and fluffy.

Yield: 4-6 side dish Bring to a boil and cook With mixer on low speed, servings 25 minutes or until ten- add eggs, one at a time, der. Drain and cool com- mixing well after each Sweet Potato pletely. addition. Add extract, Souffles Meanwhile, cook zest, cinnamon and ginonions in oil in a saute ger, mixing well. Add pan over medium heat for soda, baking powder and 1/ 2 cup unsalted butter, softened 20 miutes or until cara- yogurt, mixing well. Add 1 Tbsp. extra virgin melized. Stir occasion- apples, then flour and salt. olive oil ally.

Mix until batter is smooth.

5 cups sliced mushCut potatoes in half Pour into prepared muffin rooms and scoop out pulp with cups. Bake for 40 minutes 3 cloves garlic, minced a melon baller, leaving a or until a tester inserted 1/ 2 cup dry sherry sturdy wall. Mash pota- in the center comes out 1/ 2 cup red wine to pulp and fold in sour with crumbs. Let cool 5 cream, salt and pepper. minutes on a wire rack, Salt and freshly ground black pepper Fill potatoes with mixture then remove from pan 3-1/2 cups cooked and top with onions. and let cool completely. mashed sweet potatoes Serve room tempera- Dust with powdered sugar 2 tablespoons brown ture. before serving. sugar Yield: 6 servings Yield: 12 servings.

1/ 2 cup heavy whipping Note: To serve hot, cream place in 350 degree oven Come Alive 3 eggs, separated for 10 minutes and serve Blanched Green 1 tablespoon chopped immediately. fresh thyme Beans Preheat oven to 350 Herbed Tomato degrees. Using a table1 1/2 pounds green Crostini spoon of butter, grease beans, trimmed eight 8-ounce ramekins 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups seeded, chopped Place a Dutch oven and set aside. Heat oil tomatoes filled with water over in a large saute pan over 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt medium-high heat. Bring high heat until hot. Add

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mushrooms and garlic and saute 4 minutes. Add sherry and wine, cookCandy Cane Coffee Bread ing until mixture is almost completely evaporated.

Add remaining butter and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool.

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Divide mushroom mixture among ramekins. Top with sweet potato mixture. Bake about 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Yield: 8 servings

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Sorghum Cinnamon Rings

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar, divided 1 cup unsalted butter, diced 1/4 cup sorghum syrup 2 tablespoons cold water 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon In the bowl of an electric mixer, stir together the flour and 1/4 cup of the sugar. On medium speed, blend in the butter until the dough forms small pellets. Reduce mixer speed to low and stir in the sorghum and water, mixing only until the dough forms a ball.

Divide the dough in half and flatten into disks.

Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough into a rectangle roughly 10 x 15-inches and 1/8inch thick. Sprinkle the dough with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Starting with the smaller side, tightly roll the dough jellyroll style. Dampen the edge with water and seal.

Repeat with the remaining dough. Wrap each roll in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour.

Yield: 4 dozen cookies

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Candy Cane Coffee Bread 1/2 cup apricot jam 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons golden raisins 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 packages deep pan pizza mix 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2-3 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon salt Candied cherries and walnut halves for decoration Combine jam, walnuts, raisins and allspice in a small bowl and set aside.

Prepare pizza mix according to package directions.

Shape into a 16-inch long roll. Press a channel down the center, flattening dough to 4-inch width.

Fill channel with apricot filling. Pinch top and bottom of dough together over filling. Press ends to seal.

Transfer seam side down to a large greased baking sheet. Form into a candy cane shape. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove to a wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and a good spreading consistency.

When bread is completely cooled, drizzle with frosting and attach walnut halves and candied cherries.

Yields 12 servings.

Standing Rib Roast Recipe

Yield: 6 servings

1 (6 pound) prime rib roast, ribs removed and tied on the end of the roast 3 garlic cloves, slices 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper One hour before roasting, bring the roast to room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Make slits in the meat with the tip of a paring knife. Insert the garlic slices into each slit. Place the roast in a roasting pan on a roasting rack. Sprinkle evenly with the thyme, salt and pepper. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.

Roast 15 minutes per pound and check the meat after 1 hour. For very rare meat, the thermometer should read 130 degrees.

For medium-rare, roast to 140 degrees. For welldone meat, leave in the oven until the thermometer registers 160 degrees.

Transfer to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Cut the strings that hold the ribs on the roast and set the ribs aside. Carve into slices and serve.

Pecan Cookie Balls These buttery melt-inyour mouth cookies, also known as Mexican Wedding Cakes, make a great holiday gift or cookie exchange addition.

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 2 cups finely chopped pecans 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar and vanilla, nutmeg and salt; beat until well-blended. Stir in

flour and pecans.

2. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

3. Bake 15 minutes.

Remove from baking sheets. Immediately roll hot cookies in remaining 2 cups sugar. Place sugared cookies on wire racks to cool. When cool, roll again in sugar. Makes 4 dozen, or 24 (2 cookie) servings.

Ham and Chutney Mini Biscuits

Paula Deen created this perfect holiday party food by sandwiching ham and chutney in homemade mini biscuits.

2 cups self-rising cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut up 1/3 cup whole milk, plus additional if necessary 3 tablespoons mango chutney 16 slices (about 8 ounces) deli ham 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. In large bowl, whisk flour and baking powder.

With pastry blender or two knives used scissorsfashion, cut in 3 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside remaining butter to soften at room temperature.

3. Into flour mixture, stir milk and buttermilk, just until mixture forms dough that leaves side of bowl. Add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to help form dough.

4. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 2 or 3 times to smooth dough. Pat into 12 by 5-inch rectangle.

With long side facing you, cut rectangle in half to form 2 rectangles, each 12 by 2-1/2 inches. Cut each rectangle at 3/4-inch intervals to form 2-1/2 by 3/4-inch pieces. (You should end up with 32 biscuits.)

5. On large ungreased cookie sheet, place biscuits 1/2 inch apart.

Bake biscuits 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Transfer biscuits to wire rack to cool completely.

6. In small bowl, mix reserved softened butter and chutney until wellcombined. On cutting board, cut ham slices crosswise in half to form 32 pieces.

6. With serrated knife, split each biscuit. Spread chutney butter on both cut sides of each biscuit.

Fold one ham slice to fit onto each biscuit bottom; replace biscuit top to make sandwich. Makes 32 sandwiches.

Three Cheese Macaroni

2 cups (8 ounces) elbow macaroni or other curly pasta 1/2 stick butter, divided 1/3 cup unseasoned fine dry bread-

crumbs 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons flour 3 cups milk 1 4-ounce log soft Chevrai (unripened goat cheese) 2 cups coarsely shredded Jarlsberg cheese 1 cup diced American cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 2-quart round ovenproof casserole dish.

Cook pasta until al dente; transfer to colander and drain.

2. In same pasta pot over very low heat, melt butter; remove from heat.

Measure off 2 tablespoons butter and, in small bowl, combine with breadcrumbs and paprika. Set aside.

3. Return pot to heat.

Blend in flour and simmer until bubbly (1 minute).

Gradually whisk in milk, goat cheese and shredded Jarlsberg. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is creamysmooth and thickens slightly. Return pasta to pot and toss until coated; mix in diced cheese.

4. Transfer to prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with buttered breadcrumbs. If desired, sprinkle with additional paprika. Bake 30 minutes or until center is bubbly-hot and crumbs are golden.

Serves 8 to 10.

Variations

When combining pasta with cheese sauce, fold in: •2 cups cooked small shrimp or shredded cooked chicken (or 1 can of tuna) with 1 cup frozen petite peas.

•2 cups small cubes of chorizo, kielbasa or ham, with 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes. Instead of buttered breadcrumb topping, use crushed, lightly salted tortilla chips.

•2 cups small broccoli florets and 1 cup each (cooked, well drained) lean, chopped beef and chopped mushrooms.

•2 cups cooked crumbled bacon or prosciutto and 1/4 cup fig jam.

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extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup local buttermilk Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan and set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter at medium speed until creamy, around 2 minutes.

Gradually add the sugar, beating 5 minutes.

Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears, Stir in the lemon extract and vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat on low speed just until blended.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.

Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

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Sweet Apple Pecan Stuffing Yield: 6-8 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 sprigs fresh sage 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 large sweet onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced 1 cup chopped pecans 2 eggs 3/4 cup cream 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup apple cider 5 cups sourdough or French bread, torn into 1-inch pieces 6 sprigs parsley, chopped

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Hot Spiced Cider

6 cups apple cider 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 sticks cinnamon 1. Heat all ingredients to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over mediumhigh heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.

2. Strain cider mixture to remove cloves and cinnamon if desired. Serve hot.

Serves six.

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Everyone knows, homemade cookies are the best It’s that gift-giving time of year again, and an easy way to entertain without spending a lot of money on gifts is to give the gift of cookies! This is apparently a very popular idea among many neighborhoods and families.

It is a creative way to get everyone involved in the party. There aren’t any embarrassing gifts to be received, and everyone leaves with a handful (or more) of cookies!

The hostess can create her own rules. You can have an all-female party, an all-kids party, or any other creative idea you may have. Getting together with friends and family can definitely make the holiday season less stressful.

However, the cookies should be homemade.

It’s not creative if they’re store-bought! Be creative in the way they are brought in. Consider the theme of the party. If it’s a Christmas cookie exchange party, make them colorful and cheerful. If it’s a birthday cookie exchange party, be creative with that theme.

These parties should be planned ahead of time as the holiday schedule is very busy. Invitations should be sent out a month ahead of the scheduled party. Cookies should be baked three days ahead of the party.

For more ideas, to print off invitations, and other baking secrets, visit www. robinsweb.com /cookies / index.html.

Brown Sugar Christmas Trees 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 large egg 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup slivered almonds

White icing:

1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 to 4 tbsp. cream or milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Green icing:

1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 to 4 tbsp. green Creme de Menthe or water Few drops green food coloring if using water Colored sugar or nonpareils In large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugars until smooth. Add the vanilla, eggs, baking soda and salt and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in the flour thoroughly until the dough is stiff and shape into a ball. Divide the ball into 4 parts and wrap separately in plastic wrap.

Chill 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide each part in half. Knead each piece slightly and shape it into a roll 2 inches in diameter. Working with two rolls at a time, place rolls lengthwise on an 11 by 16-inch rimless baking sheet and flatten with palms of hands. Roll two strips of dough out right on the baking sheet to make two strips 3-inches wide and 16 inches long about 2 inches apart. With a straight-edged knife, score into elongate triangles. Leave the dough in place and press a piece of almond onto the edge of the short side of each triangle where the trunk of the tree should be. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and with a straight- edged knife cut in triangles while still warm to separate them along the scored lines but leave them in place. Trim the uneven edges to straighten while cookies are still warm. Mix the ingredi-

ents for the white icing and the green icing in separate small bowls. Drizzle the icings decoratively over the Christmas trees and while the icing is still wet, sprinkle with the colored sugar or nonpareils. www.foodnetwork.com

Gingerbread Boys and Girls 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 stick butter or margarine, softened 2 large eggs 1/4 cup molasses 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt Icing 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 to 2 tbsp. milk Food coloring, as desired Using an electric mixer at low speed, cream the sugar and butter until thoroughly combined. Add the eggs and molasses and mix until combined. Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and combine with a spoon or spatula. Remove the dough from the bowl and wrap in plastic wrap; place in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Allow the dough to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes, until pliable. Take about 1/2 cup of dough at a time and roll onto a floured board until about 1/8-inch thick.

Cut out with gingerbread boy and girl cookie cutters. You can re-roll the scraps. Using a spatula, transfer the cookies from the board to the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, until just beginning to brown at the edges.

Transfer to wire racks to cool. To make the icing, combine the confectioners’ sugar and milk. Divide the mixture into thirds; leave 1/3 white, and color 1/3 green and the final third red. Decorate piping eyes, mouths, buttons, and bow ties. www.foodnetwork.com

Peanut Butter Snowmen 2 (16-oz.) bags white chocolate chips 2 tbsp. shortening 1 (16-ounce) package peanut butter sandwich cookies

For decorating

Chocolate sprinkles Candy buttons (dot candy on paper) Colored sprinkles Red nonpareils Large sugared gum drop

jellies Red string licorice Place white chocolate chips and shortening in a medium microwavesafe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. If necessary, microwave on high for additional 30 second intervals until mixture is smooth. If you prefer, place in double boiler over low heat, stirring until completely melted and smooth.

Meanwhile, pierce 1 end of each cookie with a toothpick. Use the toothpick to dip entire cookie into the white chocolate mixture.

Let excess drip back into bowl and lay cookie on wire rack. Before the white chocolate has a chance to cool, decorate the cookie with various candies into a playful snowman. Place chocolate sprinkles as eyebrows, blue or green dots for eyes, an orange sprinkle placed vertically for the nose and several red nonpareils for a mouth.

Cut a gumdrop in half, slice a sliver from each half lengthwise to form a crescent shaped brim to the hat. Top off the hat with a gumdrop half and reserve the other half for another snowman. You may have to flatten the gumdrop a bit to fit the snowman. After the snowman has completely dried, tie a red string licorice around the neck as a scarf. Using a rolling pin to flatten the licorice will make it easier for the scarf to stay tied and look natural. www.foodnetwork.com

Santa’s Sleigh Favors Graham crackers White royal icing Red royal icing Chewy fruit candy squares Sugar wafers Red fruit sheets (recommended: Fruit Roll-ups) Miniature bear-shaped cookies Twisted red candy sticks Candy canes Shredded coconut Chocolate Santa, foil wrapped Sleigh bottom #1: Coat 1 side of a graham cracker cookie completely with white royal icing. Place 2 candy canes on top, keeping the hooks pointing upward, holding them in place for a few seconds to let set. Sprinkle coconut over the whole cracker and candy canes and set aside to let dry. Sleigh bottom #2: Coat 1 side of another graham cracker completely with red royal icing and set aside to dry. Presents: Pipe ribbons with white royal icing on fruit candies. Set aside to let dry.

Santa’s seat: Take 2 sugar wafer bars (attached) and completely wrap with a fruit roll-up. Take another pair of wafers and do the same. Place seam side down to keep from them

unfolding. Set aside. To assemble: Pipe a thin line of white royal icing over the length of the candy canes that are attached to sleigh bottom #1. Place sleigh bottom #2 (red graham cracker) on top of candy canes (red side up) and hold for a few seconds to let set. Make a seat out of the fruit rollup covered sugar wafers by making an “L” shape on top of red cracker. Use 1 as the seat and the other as the back of the seat. On 1 side of the seat stack a few candy gifts and on the other side, place the chocolate Santa.

Spread out 1 fruit rollup and place a few gifts in the middle and make a pouch, tying the ends of the rollup together with a twizzler, like a beggar’s purse.

Place gift pouch behind Santa’s seat. www.foodnetwork.com

Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

oven, and while still hot, press an unwrapped miniature Peanut Butter Cup into the center of cookie. Let stand in pan several min-

utes before removing. Cool on a wire rack.

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1 batch sugar cookies 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 1 tsp. peppermint extract 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies Divide the dough in half and add chocolate and vanilla to 1 half and incorporate with hands. Add egg yolk, peppermint extract, and crushed candy to other half of dough and incorporate with hands. Cover both with plastic and chill for approximately 5 minutes. Roll out doughs separately to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. Place peppermint dough on top of chocolate and press together around the edges.

Using waxed paper or flexible cutting board underneath, roll dough into log.

Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375 °. Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut into 1/2inch slices. Place cookies 1-inch apart on greased baking sheet, parchment, or silicone baking mat and bake for 12 to 13 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking time.

Remove from oven and let sit on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. www.foodnetwork.com

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Line a mini-muffin pan with mini baking cups.

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Try our favorite pumpkin cheesecake The flavor of pumpkin pie in a creamy cheesecake -- the secret is that it’s baked in a water bath.

Our pumpkin cheesecake is light (in texture) and rich at the same time. Quite possibly our best cheesecake recipe yet!

Crumb Crust:

1 cup graham-cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar

Pumpkin Cheescake Filling:

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softPhoto courtesy Brian Hagiwara/Good Housekeeping ened Pumpkin cheesecake? Why not.

1 1/4 cups sugar 1 can (15-ounce) pure pumpkin (not pumpkin- 4 large eggs 1. Heat oven to 350 F. pie mix) In 9-by-3-inch springform 3/4 cup sour cream pan, with fork, stir gra2 tablespoons bourbon Sour-Cream ham-cracker crumbs, meltor 2 teaspoons vanilla Topping: ed margarine or butter, 1 cup sour cream extract and sugar until moistened.

1 teaspoon ground cin- 3 tablespoons sugar With hand, press mixture 1 teaspoon vanilla extract onto bottom of pan. Tightnamon ginger ly wrap outside of pan with 1/2 teaspoon ground all- Crystallized strips, for garnish spice heavy-duty foil to prevent 1/4 teaspoon salt

leakage when baking in water bath later. Bake crust 10 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

2. Prepare Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling: In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth; slowly beat in sugar until blended, about 1 minute, scraping bowl often with rubber spatula. With mixer at low speed, beat in pumpkin, sour cream, bourbon or vanilla, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.

3. Pour pumpkin mixture into crust and place in large roasting pan. Place pan on oven rack. Carefully pour enough boiling water into pan to come 1 inch up side of springform pan. Bake cheesecake 1 hour 10 minutes or until center barely jiggles.

4. Meanwhile, prepare Sour-Cream Topping: In small bowl, with wire whisk, beat sour cream, sugar and vanilla until

blended. Remove cheesecake from water bath, leaving water bath in oven, and spread sour-cream mixture evenly over top. Return cake to water bath and bake 5 minutes longer.

5. Remove cheesecake from water bath to wire rack; discard foil. With small knife, loosen cheesecake from side of pan to help prevent cracking during cooling. Cool cheesecake completely. Cover and refrigerate cheesecake at least 6 hours or overnight, until well chilled. Remove side of pan to serve. Gar-

nish with crystallized ginger. Makes 16 servings.

• Each serving: About 310 calories, 20g total fat (10g saturated), 5g protein, 30g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 95mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium.

For thousands of tripletested recipes like this one, visit www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/. (c) 2015 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

May your holidays be filled with happiness and joy, and good fortune throughout the new year!

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Holidays put children at risk for burns Holiday cooking accounts for 41 percent of all residential building fires in the month of December, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Heating fires follow at 28 percent and open flame fires at 9 percent. With more cooking, decorations and open flames, the risk of house fires and burns increases drastically during the holiday season.

"A serious burn or scald can be a life-altering injury with an extremely painful recovery, especially for a child," said Dale Stauss, board chairman of Shriners Hospitals for Children.

As experts in pediatric burn treatment, Shriners Hospitals for Children recommends a few simple precautions parents can take to help reduce the risk of house fires and burn injuries this holiday season: • Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so children cannot reach them.

• Never leave a hot stove or oven unattended.

• Keep a lid or cookie sheet nearby to cover a pan if it catches on fire.

• Water trees regularly.

Discard when dry.

• Keep trees away from heaters and flames.

• Discard lights with bare wires, frays or kinks.

• Never leave lighted candles unattended. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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And a happy and healthy New Year

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Remember!

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May all the warmth and happiness of the holidays be yours.

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Songs of peace and joy fill the air and signs of the season are everywhere.

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Put a bow on it! Our obsession with gift wrap

By Lucie Winborne King Features

Some of us hate it enough to pay someone else to do it. Others take delight in folding corners just so, or the challenge of covering uneven angles, not to mention the seemingly endless varieties of design and texture.

But why do we wrap gifts in paper in the first place?

As with so many modern practices, it dates back to ancient cultures. First came the Chinese and their priceless gift of the invention of paper in 105 A.D. That was followed in the eighth century by the Japanese "furoshiki" and Korean "bojagi," reusable wrapping cloths originally designed for transporting goods or preventing clothing mix-ups in traditional baths, as well as covering gifts.

By 1509, a new Eng-

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Who would have thought that gift wrap is a multi-billion dollar industry? lish invention appropriately dubbed wallpaper filled a similarly dual purpose, but not for long, since it easily

cracked and tore upon folding. The Victorians, whose notions of decor are considered "fussy" by many

nowadays, applied a like aesthetic to their gift wrapping, using elaborately decorated paper adorned with ribbons and lace. But that paper also was heavy and rather unwieldy. It gave way in the early 20th century to colored tissue ... which is still in use today, but more as an interior covering.

So what happened in between?

Chalk it up to yet another example of necessity being the mother of invention. In 1917, holiday business boomed so well for a couple of stationery storeowning brothers in Kansas City, Missouri, that they ran out of colored tissue paper. Fortunately, a search of their inventory yielded a supply of "fancy French paper" designed for lining envelopes. In the true spirit of American ingenuity, they put it on sale at 10 cents a sheet.

Guess what was snapped

up in a Kansas City minute?

The enterprising brothers tried their experiment again the following year, and the year after that.

Finally convinced they were on to something, they began designing and producing their own decorative paper, solely for the purpose of wrapping gifts.

Still, let's face it -- gift wrap isn't practical. In fact, it's downright wasteful. So why do we spend more than $2 billion on it every year?

Maybe it's the element

of surprise. Maybe it's because, as research has suggested, we feel more positive about a gift that is wrapped. Or maybe it's just because that paper is so darned pretty.

Whatever the case, those two brothers from Kansas City knew a good thing when they stumbled upon it. Because, in case you hadn't guessed it, their last name was Hall. As in Joyce and Rollie Hall.

As in Hallmark.

You heard it here. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Wishing you and your family A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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“Fish and visitors smell after three days.”

How to avoid overwhelming togetherness over the holidays

During the holiday season, an estimated 57 percent of travelers plan to visit family or friends’ homes. With family bonding a cherished part of the season, it’s important to remember that too much togetherness can cause stress for both visitors and hosts. As Benjamin Franklin’s famous phrase goes, “fish and visitors smell after three days.”

To help travelers love their families even after

the holidays, national hotel chain Extended Stay America has 10 traveler tips for better holiday togetherness time, allowing families to create happy memories during the most wonderful time of year.

1. Get Out of the House Plan a family outing like ice skating or attending a sporting event. A little fresh air is the perfect solution for the “cooped-up” feeling that comes with an extend-

ed visit.

2. Lend a Hand Offer to help Uncle Chuck chop firewood or go to the grocery story with Grandma. Beyond being a nice gesture, spending quality time with a single relative fosters individual relationships and adds variety to the holiday routine.

3. Say Goodbye Seventy percent of Americans have, at some point, wished they weren’t stay-

Now, here’s a tip

By JoAnn Derson King Features

* "Whip the whites of your eggs when you are working with heavy flours, like coconut and almond meal.

The whipped whites will lighten cakes and muffins."

- C.L. in Montana * Mix a little cinnamon into a half-cup of powdered sugar. Then place a doily on top of a pound cake and sift the flavored sugar on top. Remove the doily to reveal the tasty design. * "If you have trouble holding your cat still to clip its

claws, sneak up while it's asleep. You might get only a couple done before your cat catches on and wriggles away, but you'll get there."

-- P.L. in Oklahoma (Slow and steady wins the race, P.L. Your tip works great for babies, too! -- JoAnn) * To keep snow off your windshield, use a flannelbacked tablecloth stretched to cover both windshield and wipers. Put it flannel-side to the glass. Then you'll be able to lift it (and the snow) off your windshield to drive. * Have trouble opening

jars? Keep a mousepad -those nifty computer desk pads -- in your kitchen.

The rubber side gives you a great grip on jars of all sizes. * "In cold winter months, keep your robe (and slippers or whatever else) under the covers with you when you sleep. Pull it next to or over you a few minutes before you get up.

It'll be toasty and will help make the transition into the cold a little less harsh." -Giselle in New York (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

May this holiday season bring peace and joy to all!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from:

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ing with friends and family during the “most wonderful time of the year.” Being able to say goodbye at the end of the night gives guests and hosts time to recharge, making togetherness more enjoyable. For out-of-towners, check into a local hotel for a restful retreat to maintain your family’s sanity from restless nights on the couch, or Uncle Eddy hogging the bathroom.

4. Entertain the Kids While the in-laws catch up on family gossip, offer to take the kids to the park or See TOGETHERNESS, page 8C

For your friendship and support we feel truly blessed, and wish you and your family all the very best at this joyous time of year.

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Holiday season food and wine pairing tips • 2 Tbsp. parmesan, finely grated • Bunch of chives, finely chopped • 1 tsp fresh marjoram, finely chopped • Salt and white pepper to taste

This holiday season, celebrate with great wines and mouth-watering dishes.

(StatePoint) In chilly weather, the kitchen heats up for the holiday season.

How can you top last year’s decadent holiday feasts?

The trick is to be thoughtful when pairing wines with food.

Welcoming Wines

Medium-bodied crisp white wines will complement your hors d’oeuvres course. A tasty California Chardonnay is a classic choice and easily found at your neighborhood store.

With notes of fresh pear and pineapple, it makes a fantastic pairing for mild cheeses and rich seafood appetizers, such as crab or salmon.

A great example is St. Francis Sonoma County Chardonnay 2013. It is made from grapes picked in the cool of night to create a wine with delicate aromas, crisp acidity, and a rich, lingering finish.

For your main course, try out a Zinfandel, a deep-

ly aromatic red wine with flavors of juicy berries and a touch of spice. It is perfect to pair with flavorful dishes, savory cheeses, and, of course, roast turkey.

Consider picking up a bottle of St. Francis Sonoma County “Old Vines” Zinfandel 2012, which features notes of wild blackberries and clove along with a long, smooth finish. “‘Old Vines’ Zinfandel is one of my family’s seasonal traditions. From stuffing to pumpkin pie, it complements every flavor: spicy, savory, sweet and bold,” says Christopher W. Silva, president & CEO, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards.

Hearty Food

If you’re looking to outdo yourself, try a twist on the classic potato dish with a recipe for Smoked Twice Baked Potatoes from Chef Bryan Jones of St. Francis Winery.

Preparation:

• Coat whole potatoes with oil along with 1 Tbsp. of salt. Place wood chips in the smoking chamber of grill, light only the burner needed for smoking and place potatoes on rack off to the side of the direct heat.

Smoke for 30 minutes.

• Remove potatoes from grill. Place in a 9 X 11 inch oven-safe pan with 1/4 inch water on bottom.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until a par-

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For more wine-paired recipes, visit StFrancisWinery. com/culinary/recipes.

Ingredients:

• 3 lg. German Butterball Potatoes • 1 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more for seasoning • 1 Tbsp. canola oil • 2 cups applewood

smoking chips soaked in water for 1/2 hour • 3 Tbsp. heavy cream • 2 Tbsp. butter • 3 Tbsp. crème fraiche • 1/4 cup aged white cheddar cheese, shredded

Dreaming of a ‘green’ Christmas Reduce the stress by knowing you can dispose any recycle item for free at your Cumberland County Recycle Center and Convenient Centers.

Reuse and Revive those items with giving them a new life with a new purpose.

Recycle and Rejoice with getting those old things out of your storage, your trash and free up closet space.

It’s the holiday season. During the Christmas holiday seasons when we create more throw away material than at any other time of the year.

Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday season than any other time of year. This extra garbage amounts to 25 million tons of trash.

But just because we create it all doesn’t mean we have to throw it all away. With your FREE

local recycling resources right here in Cumberland County at any of your Convenient Centers or Recycle Center; you can make this holiday season the reason to recycle and giving back a new meaning.

Here is a simple list of items and tips for your recycling ideas: You can recycle those gift boxes, new and used wrapping paper, new and used cards, gift tags, junk mail, magazines, books, catalogs, Numbers 1 & 2 plastics, glass and aluminum beverage containers, Christmas Tree lighting – working or not, Christmas stockings, Christmas tree fabric skirts and fabric table clothes and linens.

All your replaced clothing and shoes or coats and hats, old rechargeable batteries, replaced appliances and electronic gadgets. The plastic pots your beautiful Christmas poinsettias or flowers were

Sending our best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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ing knife pierces easily. Let cool.

• Cut potatoes in half, scoop out most of inner potato, leaving about a half inch of potato all around for the shell.

• Use potato ricer to “rice” scooped out potatoes into bowl.

• Heat cream and butter together and add to potatoes.

• Mix, then stir in crème fraiche, cheeses, chives and marjoram. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

• Place potato mixture in pastry bag. Pipe mixture back into potatoes and mound just over the level of the potato.

• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until hot.

• Pair with Sonoma County “Old Vines” Zinfandel

planted in. Old bicycles and those outdated toasters. During this time, our hearts are in the giving spirit and we each can participate and feel good about giving back by exercising the 3 R’s

— Reduce, Reuse, And Recycle. After all, it’s the least we can do.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your Cumberland County Solid Waste Department.

May you be filled with the true spirit of Christmas its peace, its joy, its love and may the significance of that first holy Christmas be ever present in your hearts.

Merry Christmas and May God Bless you.

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TOGETHERNESS • Continued from 6C start a snowball fight. Channeling your inner child is fun and allows you to sneak away and get some muchneeded fresh air and exercise.

5. Have a Wholesome Breakfast Overindulging on sweet treats make travelers feel sluggish and crabby.

6. Blow Off Steam Go for a jog or work out at the hotel fitness center to ensure your endorphins are flowing when you face the family.

7. Save Money It’s hard to relax when preoccupied with mounting travel expenses. Remain focused on your friends and family by setting a strict budget before holiday trips and diligently sticking to it.

8. Invite the Neighbors

The more the merrier!

Spice up conversations by introducing new personalities into your family gatherings like neighbors, co-workers or friends.

9. Split Up Designate different activities for the ladies and gentlemen. While the boys are off watching football, the girls can treat themselves to the spa or shopping. This gives couples a chance to fly solo, catching up with friends and family.

10. Give Back Food banks and donation centers regularly require holiday help, volunteering as a group is a great way to make holiday memories, while supporting others. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Beating holiday weight gain Studies show that the average person gains 1-2 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, while people who are already overweight pack on 5 pounds or more. But gaining weight over the holidays is not inevitable.

Here are 10 practical tips to come out of the holiday season in as good a shape as you went in.

1. Take a good look at the calendar. Holidays are interspersed with regular days. After every holiday, head straight back to your normal eating routine.

2. Try the 80/80 approach. If you shoot for the perfect diet, you are likely to fail. Instead, eat 80 percent of the things that are healthy for you 80 percent of the time.

3. Pick your indulgences. Don’t waste calories on

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so-so sweets or treats you aren’t wild about or can get any time of year. Enjoy those once-a-year holiday pleasures.

4. Schedule time to stave off stress. In between all of those holiday activi-

Dave Says Getting back on the wagon Dear Dave, I started working your plan earlier this year. I even budgeted for Christmas and got my shopping done early, but in the process I overspent and blew my whole monthly budget. Now I’m having a hard time getting motivated again.

Do you have any suggestions?

Misty Dear Misty, Lots of folks make mistakes like this, even though they went into things with the best intentions. The Bible says that no discipline seems pleasant at the time, but it yields a harvest of righteousness.

The best way I know to encourage you to get back on the wagon is to ask one simple question: Where do you want to be in five or 10 years? Is your current path going to reward you with a financially secure life? Is it going to give you the ability to retire with dignity and to

have fun living and giving in your golden years, or is it going to leave you broke, scared and desperate? There’s one simple answer if the path you’re on isn’t going to get you what you want and where you want to be in life: Change the path!

Most people don’t even take the time to identify where they want to go in life or how to get there.

They just shuffle along, blame others and circumstances for their situations, and think someone will take care of them.

That’s called being a child. Children do what feels good at the moment, but adults devise a plan and stick to it.

Lazy is always easier, and more fun, in the short term. But it’s a huge mistake when it comes to the future, Misty. Think ahead, plan ahead, and jump back on the wagon!

—Dave

Personal vs. business Dear Dave, Do you view personal debt and business

ties, be sure to pencil in some downtime, exercise time or whatever time you need for yourself. Get stressed out, and you’ll be too exhausted to make good food choices.

5. Instead of coming in at night and heading straight for the fridge, try a relaxation ritual. Dim the lights, sit down in your cushiest chair and just relax for a few minutes.

6. Learn to say no. You don’t have to attend all of the parties and events on the calendar. You’ll save calories, time and stress.

And if someone tries to force food on you despite your protestations, try humor. Say something like, “Sorry, I’m allergic to that -- every time I eat it I break out in fat.”

7. Stay right where you are. Instead of trying to

lose weight for the holidays, give yourself a big present by just trying to maintain your weight.

8. Sit down -- and enjoy.

Give everything you eat your complete attention.

If you eat something distractedly, it doesn’t register.

9. Avoid temptation traps. Toss leftovers and quickly re-gift food presents or pass them along to co-workers, a local shelter or a food bank.

10. Remember that exercise is not a license to eat.

Feeling virtuous because you worked out before the party? Good for you. But if you think that exercise gives you permission to eat everything in sight, you’re fooling yourself.

Dave Ramsey

nish your wages. It’s debt!

The only way it’s personal debt versus business debt is in your mind.

If I’m in your shoes, I’m going to live on as little as I can and pay this off like I was trying to pay off a house. If I made $200,000 a year on investments, and everything was paid for except one of my investments, how quickly would I pay that one investment off? Two years. In your situation, surely you can live on $100,000 a year!

debt the same way? I have about $210,000 in farm loans that are mostly tied up in land I rent to farmers. It’s the only debt I have, and the rental prices supply me an income of about $200,000 a year.

Anne Dear Anne, Your debt required you to personally sign for it, right? So, it’s all personal debt. The law is going to treat you exactly the same if you don’t pay a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan as the law treats you with an unsecured personal line of credit. You’re still going to get your butt sued, and they’re still going to come take your stuff or gar-

Enjoy your holiday season filled with many blessings!

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A special Thank You to all of our customers and friends in Fairfield Glade.

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

We look forward to seeing you in 2016!

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—Dave ••• Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations.

Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool.

Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey. com.

Merry Christmas from Maria Stubbs, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine

With Thoughts Of You At Christmas...

Bible Trivia answers

1) New; 2) Micah; 3) Isaiah; 4) Shepherds; 5) House; 6) Egypt Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy. com (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. Questions on page 11C

The Holidays mean many things to many people. To us, it’s the perfect time to thank you for the confidence you have expressed in Cumberland Hearing Aid Center. Thanks again for letting us help! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and much happiness and prosperity in the New Year.

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At This Blessed Season For your friendship and support we feel truly blessed, and wish you and your family all the very best at this joyous time of year. Thanks!

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Make olives a centerpiece ingredient: Olives have the power to double as an essential part of the healthful Mediterranean diet, and be a party centerpiece. With pitted, seasoned, stuffed and jarred varieties, you have the makings of a festive, ready-to-serve party plate.

Make your holiday parties better with easy appetizers

(StatePoint) Love to entertain but maybe not so much to cook? Like to have a houseful of guests but not a sinkful of pots and pans?

Small, easy to prepare appetizers can make parties a snap. Called “small plates” on restaurant menus, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired appetizers are simple and tasty combinations of bold flavors. Here are some savory tips to make beautiful, no-fuss holiday party fare: • Stock the pantry: Prep pantry shelves by stocking up on assorted jarred items like roasted red peppers, capers, pickles, pickled vegetables, sliced and whole pitted olives as well as tasty premade pestos or tomato based dips.

• Make olives a centerpiece ingredient: Olives have the power to double as an essential part of the healthful Mediterranean diet, and

be a party centerpiece. With pitted, seasoned, stuffed and jarred varieties, you have the makings of a festive, readyto-serve party plate.

For a fast option, serve an assortment in a colorful bowl or small Mason jar.

For guests’ ease, serve pitted olives, so they won’t have to worry about disposing the pits. For example, those from Pearls Specialties are available at Walmart, Target, Kroger and other grocery stores nationwide.

• Say cheese: Pick up a selection of cheeses, choosing hard classic cheddars, feta, fresh mozzarella, soft aged cheeses such brie, as well as cream cheese.

• Support your baker: Take the time to seek out a great local artisan baker for a wonderful crusty Italian ciabatta loaf, a seeded baguette, a whole grain dark rye or a tangy sourdough.

Use slices as a base to

emulate trendy restaurants and cafes that serve “toasts” topped with flavorful combinations. In a pinch? Crackers work great too.

• Go nuts: Combinations of crunchy pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and cashews are delicious with everything.

For a shortcut, get packaged candied or spiced blends.

• Veg out: A trip to the produce aisle provides colorful inspiration and loads of tasty choices for an elegant veggie platter. Add fruits too. Sweet grapes and apples are a perfect complement to salty items.

Combine with dips, spreads, cheeses and olives.

Dark, flavorful Kalamata olives are delicious combined this way and make a great base for a tapenade.

• Just sticks, no stones: Use bamboo skewers for excellent presentation and make snacking easy on guests. Layer on whole, pit-

ted olives, such as the large and meaty Pearls Garlic Stuffed Queen Olives, slices of mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, colorful bell pepper strips and chunks of your favorite salami. Drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar onto your skewers before serving. If you prep them ahead of time, wrap them tightly and refrigerate.

• Great drinks: On bartending duty? Garnish spicy or unusual gin or vodka martinis with Pearls Jalapeno Stuffed or Blue Cheese stuffed olives for a rich, surprising twist. Instead of a plain cocktail pick, use a sprig of fresh rosemary to skewer those olives.

For more great entertaining ideas, visit www.olives. com and www.facebook. com/pearlsolives Make holiday entertaining easier by serving fussfree, no-cook snacks.

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The changing retirement landscape (StatePoint) Previous generations of Americans were able to retire with confidence, knowing that they could count on a steady stream of income from what is often referred to as the “three-legged stool” of company pensions, social security and personal savings.

Today, for most workers, the retirement landscape is different: the availability of traditional pensions has plummeted, wage stagnation has dampened how much middle-income savers can set aside, and the level at which Social Security can play a substantial source of future retirement income is in flux.

And now experts are warning that many insurance products that replicate the “paycheck for life” provided by traditional pensions are becoming at risk in this new world. Especially threatened, say retirement specialists, are annuities, which have traditionally

offered guaranteed lifetime income no matter what happens in the markets.

“For millions of Americans with moderate incomes, such guarantees are increasingly necessary to help them prepare for a financially stable retirement that could span several decades,” says Helene Rayder, Vice President at Lincoln Financial Group.

However, some retirement insurance experts are concerned that new regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) intended to improve customer value by eliminating conflicts of interest between advisors and their clients, could hurt consumers instead. Rayder says the rules could potentially: • Make it economically unviable for commissionbased financial advisors to serve average consumers,

forcing individuals to work with more costly pay-based advisors. This will limit the financial advice many middle class savers rely on today.

• Reduce the choice of retirement products savers have in planning, potentially eliminating middle class savers from choosing commission-based accounts.

• Deter financial planners from offering annuities, and as a result savers will pay more and get less over the long term.

• Could cost families billions more instead of helping them save. A recent report published by Economists Incorporated says the cost could be as much as $80 billion nationwide.

To learn more, visit Lincoln Financial Group’s page www.MyRetirementChoice. org, which provides information about the rule.

“While well-intend-

ed, the rule’s one-size-fitsall approach will negatively impact middle class savers,” says Rayder. “Americans can get involved by encouraging the DOL to change its rule, and ask their congressional representatives to make the same request of the Administration.”

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Christmas Cookie in a glass

Holiday celebrations include big family gatherings and maybe even some impromptu visits from close friends. During this season of merrymaking, having a few quick snacks and drinks up your sleeve can make it easier to entertain guests. Christmas cookies are a popular treat, but for those who want to skip the baking, that holiday cookie flavor can still be enjoyed in a delicious mixed cocktail. Try “Christmas Cookie,” courtesy of Mix That Drink, for a sweet and minty take on the holiday season.

1 oz. peppermint schnapps 1 oz. Kahlua 1 oz. Irish Cream liqueur Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain the drink into a martini glass. Garnish with a peppermint stick, if desired.

(Best Wishes)

We thank our customers for dining with us, and look forward to the privilege of serving you in the year to come.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Thanks to all our friends and customers. We look forward to serving you in the upcoming year.

May you all have a very merry holiday season!

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Give handmade gifts for the holidays (Family Features) A holiday-ready home is filled with small touches that celebrate the season. Welcome guests with these easy DIY projects that lend an extra special feel to your home.

Extend a warm greeting with a faux fur wreath that dresses up the front door, such as this design from the crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.

Then, put some empty Mason jars to use with a display perfect for an entryway table or ledge. Make it even prettier by nestling the jars among some evergreen branches and finish them off with a pretty bow or twine.

Find more ideas for DIY projects to spruce up your home this holiday season at joann.com.

Pompom Fur Wreath Crafting time: Weekend project Skill level: Some experience necessary

Supplies and Tools: Pompom makers: 2 1/2inch, 3 3/8-inch, 4 1/2inch Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn: Grey Heather, Taupe Grey, Natural (2 skeins each) Scissors Hard foam tubular 12-inch wreath

With just a few simple steps you can create unique gifts.

Skill level: No experience necessary

Pompom fur wreath

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Bernat Faux Fur Pompoms: Grey Lynx, White Rabbit (2 each) Hot gun and glue sticks T-pins or 2-inch pins with pearl heads Decorative ribbon: 2 1/2-inch-by-12-foot, bluegrey 1. Follow directions on pompom maker packages to create three different sizes of poms of various colors using chunky yarn. If desired, mix yarn to give some pompoms a speckled look. Make about 50-60, depending on the fullness of the desired look.

2. After making pompoms, place pompoms

around wreath, varying sizes and incorporating fur pompoms, as well. The overall look should be a kind of hilly terrain look to give it depth.

3. Once desired placement has been achieved, glue them in place with hot glue. If needed, secure poms with T-pins or pearlhead pins.

4. Using blue/grey decorative ribbon, create a bow with trailing ends and glue in place with hot glue.

Rose Gold Holiday Mason Jars Crafting time: 1-2 hours

Supplies and Tools:

Smooth Mason jars Jelly jars Rose gold spray paint Provided templates: Deer head, tree, snowflake Scissors Pencil Sharpie Detail paintbrush White enamel paint Gold acrylic paint Medium flat paintbrush Scrap strips of fabric Baker’s twine 1. Lightly spray inside or outside of smooth Mason jars and jelly jars with rose gold spray paint. Allow each coat to dry completely.

2. Locate templates at joann.com by searching for the project title; print tem-

plates and trim shapes. If the outside of the jar was spray painted, trace the shape with a pencil. If the inside of the jar was spray painted, trace the shape on the glass with

a Sharpie.

3. Fill in each design using a detail brush and white enamel paint. Apply additional coats as necessary.

4. Paint jar rims gold.

5. Apply a thin layer or dry brush gold acrylic paint on jelly jars for added texture and dimension.

6. Embellish jars by making bows and knots with scrap strips of fabric or baker’s twine around rims of jars. Fill with sprigs of dried flowers or branches or other seasonal decorations, or for jars painted on the outside, fill with candies or treats for an edible gift.

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How to sweeten celebrations with S’mores, all year long (StatePoint) Whether you’re hosting a big party for friends or it’s a movie night in with the family, you can sweeten the fun with an iconic treat that can be enjoyed any time of year.

Consider going beyond the Classic S’mores recipe that family and friends have been enjoying for decades. Hershey’s is offering some great twists to the classic snack.

ly sprinkle chocolate portion with graham cracker crumbs or dip for heavier coating. Place uncoated side on prepared sheet.

Push lollipop stick through top of chocolate about halfway into marshmallow. Repeat procedure with remaining marshmallows.

• Refrigerate for about 5 minutes or until firm. Store in cool, dry place.

Makes 12 treats.

Be the Life of the Party

Make movie night complete with a S’mores sundae or sweet S’mores Snack Mix. Packed with flavors inspired by the classic recipe, this snack will have everyone saying, “Gimme some more!” Things you’ll need:

Hosting a party? S’mores Pops bring to life all of the elements of the traditional recipe in a newly imagined treat. Things you’ll need: • 2 Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars • 1 tsp. shortening • 12 marshmallows • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs • 12 lollipop sticks • Parchment paper

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• 3 Hershey’s Milk Choc-

olate Bars • 4 full-size graham cracker sheets • 2 tbsp. butter or margarine • 2 tsp. sugar • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1 cup cinnamon graham cereal • 1 cup miniature marshmallows • 1/2 cup peanuts

How to make:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Lightly spray foil with vegetable cooking spray. Break graham crackers into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces; spread on prepared cookie sheet.

• Place butter in small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Add sugar and cinnamon; stir until butter

is melted and mixture is blended. Drizzle over graham cracker pieces.

• Bake in oven for 10 minutes; gently stir or turn over pieces. Bake for additional 10 minutes; remove from oven. Cool completely on cookie sheet.

• Remove wrappers from chocolate; break into sections. Toss graham cracker pieces with chocolate bar pieces, cinnamon graham cereal, marshmallows and peanuts. Store in cool, dry place.

Makes about 4 cups mix.

For more inspiration, ideas and S’mores recipe variations, visit www.CelebrateWithHersheys.com.

To add a touch of sweetness to celebrations, enjoy this treat the traditional way or put a fun spin on an old favorite.

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How to make:

• Line cookie sheet or tray with parchment paper.

Remove wrappers from chocolate bars; break into pieces.

• Place chocolate and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave for an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.

• Dip about 1/2 of each marshmallow into melted chocolate; shake off excess chocolate.

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By Tom Edwards Sun contributor

We’re on our way to Grandma’s house

And I can hardly wait.

She’ll greet us with a hug and squeeze

Then say that I look great.

We have a special gift for her.

That I helped to wrap.

That’s when I see A tear in her eye, But I’m only three And don’t know why.

She has the biggest Christmas tree

With twinkling blinking lights.

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Cause I’m her little girl.

Fill a clear glass with cranberries and top it off with a few white roses or lilies.

So many books and toys and games,

All the things that I enjoy.

And sometimes I see The tears in her eye, But I’m too little And don’t know why.

Holiday Decorating Tips

When Grandma makes the Christmas feast,

We all sit down to eat.

The pumpkin pie and ice cream cake

With a special candy treat.

We bow our heads as she says grace

And prays for everyone.

I see the tears As she closes her eyes, And hear the gentle Sound of sighs.

We talk and visit for a while

Until I start to yawn.

She lets me rest in her big bed

And sings a lullaby, A song she sang to her own child

About a rockaby.

I see the smile As she holds me close, And after a while I fall asleep.

We had the greatest time today And now it’s time to leave.

Grandma wishes we could stay

But we have to go.

She gives us all a hug and squeeze

And says to hurry back.

There are tears in our eyes As we say goodbye, And I must be getting older, Cause I think I know why

• The color red belongs to Christmas. Fill a clear glass with cranberries and top it off with a few white roses or lilies. Float cranberries and a few floating candles in a silver bowl, or fill some small, stylish bowls with cranberries and place them throughout the house.

• Arrange pears, pomegranates, artichokes and apples in a bowl with a few pine cones and evergreen cuttings. Add a few ornaments to boot.

• Family photos are a great way to personalize your tree. Put your favorite photo in a simple, lightweight frame and attach it to the tree with a ribbon.

• A grapevine wreath makes a perfect yearround welcome. For Christmas, dress it with ornaments and red ribbon.

For New Year's Eve, add a touch of silver and gold.

• A bowl of ornaments makes a simple and stunning centerpiece or holiday accent for a tabletop or mantel. It's also a great way to put broken ornaments to use. Choose two or three colors of balls and arrange them in a decorative glass bowl or a weathered wooden bowl.

• To personalize a plain and inexpensive evergreen wreath, tuck in small snips of dried flowers or wire on some favorite trinket or keepsakes such as pieces of costume jewelry or small antique toys.

• To hang a wreath without exposing unattractive wire or putting a hole in the middle of a door, tie a length of pretty ribbon around the wreath and then tack the ribbon to the top of the door.

• Use old socks to protect fragile ornaments and figurines when packing up holiday decorations.

Slip an item inside an old sock and roll it up.

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Forget pumpkin mania, it’s time for all things eggnog (BPT) - Step aside pumpkin spice - your 15 minutes are over (at least for another year). The holidays are quickly approaching and it’s time for eggnog to have its moment.

While pumpkin permeates the culture every fall - from coffee flavoring to air fresheners - too often eggnog gets relegated to a glass that shows up on tables just a few weeks a year. Creamy, spicy, sweet and often spirited, eggnog is the quintessential holiday beverage. In the spirit of the season, here is everything you need to know about all things eggnog: Although eggnog’s origins are rooted in 14th century England, it didn’t really hit its stride until the American colonies got started. In Europe, milk and eggs were expensive in those days, so only the wealthy could afford to drink something that contained both. In the Americas, colonists had their own dairy cattle and chickens, so it was easy and inexpensive to make the drink that became known as eggnog.

Typical eggnog includes milk and/or cream, spices

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Caramel Apple Pie Eggnog: mmm, mmm good. like nutmeg and vanilla, some form of alcohol, such as rum and raw eggs. In the olden days, homemade eggnog contained alcohol in the hopes that it would kill any bacteria that might be present. Today, we add spirits for enjoyment, confident that all-natural pasteurized eggs like Davidson’s Safest Choice mean the raw eggs in eggnog are safe. Davidson’s patented pasteurization process has eliminated the risk of Salmonella and other viruses and bacteria.

Of course today, you can find eggnog in cartons in the grocery store, in many varieties. If you’re an egg-

nog lover you’ve probably tried them all ... and come to the conclusion that no matter how good storebought eggnog might be, nothing beats homemade.

Fortunately, it’s easy to find eggnog recipes online, and all the ingredients such as cream, pasteurized eggs, spirits and seasonings - are readily available in your local grocery store.

• Eggnog isn’t just for drinking. It’s a flavorful, festive ingredient in a range of dishes, from breakfast options like Eggnog-stuffed French Toast to lunch yummies like classic Monte Cristo sandwiches dipped in an eggnog bat-

ter and pan-fried. And of course, eggnog has a place of honor in holiday desserts with dishes like Chocolate Eggnog Truffles. Incorporating homemade eggnog into recipes is easy, and it brings out the rich, authentic eggnog flavor that makes holiday dishes special. You can find plenty of eggnog, eggnog-inspired and eggnog infused recipes online at sites like www. safeeggs.com.

Here are two eggnog recipes from the safe egg aficionados at Davidson’s:

Caramel Apple Pie Eggnog

Ingredients: 4 Safest Choice pasteurized eggs 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling 1 1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon apple or pumpkin pie spice whipped cream for garnish caramel ice cream topping for garnish cinnamon sticks (optional) apple wedges (optional) D i r e ct ion s : C ombi n e eggs and apple pie filling in a blender. Blend on high

Hey kids, be sure to leave cookies for Santa

Leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus is a Christmas Eve tradition.

Children regularly place a dish of cookies and a glass of milk by the tree on Christmas Eve so that Santa has enough energy to complete all of his giftgiving before kids wake up on Christmas morning. The tradition of leaving cookies out on Christmas Eve may trace its origins to Saint Nicholas. On the feast of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6, children would leave food and drink for the saint and any attendants. The treats would be exchanged for gifts. While that’s one theory behind the tradition, others think it is linked to the history of the Christmas tree and the edible decorations that adorn it. Santa would snack on the ornaments.

Even after edible decorations gave way to inedible ornaments, the tradition of leaving a snack for Santa remained. Whatever the origins behind the tradition, millions of children dutifully leave milk and cookies for Santa on Santa needs energy to complete all of his gift-giving before kids wake up on ChristChristmas Eve.

mas morning.

bon or brandy (optional) 2 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)ground nutmeg or cinnamon to taste Directions: Place egg yolks in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until combined. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is thick and pale yellow. Stir in cream and milk, then rum and vanilla, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until chilled or as long as overnight. Just before serving, beat room temperature egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Stir egg yolk mixture, then gently fold in beaten egg whites.

Pour eggnog into punch bowl. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

speed until very smooth, scraping container as needed. Add milk and apple pie spice. Blend on high speed until smooth.Pour into glass or mug and top each serving with whipped cream and caramel topping. Sprinkle with additional apple pie spice and garnish with cinnamon stick or apple wedge, if desired.

Classic Eggnog

Makes 20 servings Ingredients: 12 Safest Choice pasteurized eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 cups heavy cream 2 cups whole milk 2-3 cups dark rum, bour-

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Making gingerbread cookies

The season wouldn't be complete without gingerbread cookies.

1 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups dark molasses 2/3 cups cold water 7 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Mix brown sugar, shortening, molasses and water in a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

2. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease cookie sheet lightly with shortening.

3. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured surface.

Cut with floured gingerbread cutter or other favorPhoto courtesy of Hearst ite shaped cutter. Place Evergreen wreaths are a symbol of life through darkness. Early Europeans used about 2 inches apart on

wreaths to identify their homes in much the same way we use house numbers today, with exotic blooms likely grown by the homeowner.

Crown the season with wreaths of joy

By Lucie Winborne King Features

Whether they adorn city-street lampposts or front doors, holiday wreaths are as much a symbol of the season as silver bells and carols ... and they’ve been around for longer than you might think.

A visit back in time with our pagan ancestors reveals that the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, meant a great deal to them. In anticipation of spring and increased sunlight, celebrants gathered wreaths of evergreen, a symbol of life through darkness. In Sweden, candles were added to symbolize the sun’s power.

Ancient Persians donned wreaths as headbands to symbolize importance and success. Victorious Olym-

pians were endowed with crowns of laurel much like those worn by Roman leaders, and similar coronets embellished doors as marks of victory.

A quite different purpose was achieved by early Europeans, who used wreaths to identify their homes in much the same way we use house numbers today, with exotic blooms likely grown by the homeowner. But while modern wreaths serve a merely decorative purpose, their inherent meaning survives in some of the materials we use to make them, such as holly to represent immortality, cedar for strength ... and best of all, a joyous spirit of festivity and welcome.

Thinking about designing your own wreath this season? The possibilities are endless, but here are

a couple of fun and easy suggestions.

Frosted Fruit:

A great option for either autumn or winter. Just gather an assortment of artificial fruits and insert a florist pick into each one. Roll them one at a time in tacky glue (available at your local craft store), then Epsom salts, and finally white iridescent glitter. Insert the pins into a foam brick and allow the fruit to dry.

Wrap an 18-inch straw wreath in green ribbon, securing it with pins, and use a craft knife to insert holes in the ribbon where the fruit will go. Insert the fruit into the wreath, beginning with the larger pieces and securing them See WREATHS, page 16C

Make homemade bread for your holiday guests Breakfast is a great time to relax and catch up when hosting guests during the holiday season. The holiday breakfast table provides a casual setting to share a good meal and a few laughs with your guests. While some guests might prefer omelets and others may like French toast or a simple bowl of cereal, few won’t enjoy a slice or two of freshly baked bread. Hosts who want to satisfy their guests’ hunger pangs and give them something to enjoy with their first few sips of coffee can prepare the following recipe for “Steamed Spiced Brown Bread” from Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books).

Steamed Spice Brown Bread

Makes 4 servings

Vegetable oil spray 1 cup rye flour 1 cup blue cornmeal 1 cup whole-wheat flour

2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 cups raisins 1 cup black coffee 1 cup yogurt 3⁄4 cup molasses Boiling water as needed Unsalted butter for serving (optional) Coat the inside of the bread mold(s) lightly with vegetable oil spray; set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the rye flour, cornmeal, whole-wheat flour, ginger, cinnamon, mustard, allspice, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Toss in the raisins to coat. In a separate bowl, beat together the coffee, yogurt and molasses, and then stir the yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients just until a

smooth batter forms.

Pour the batter into the prepared mold(s). Cover the top of the mold(s) with heavy-duty aluminum foil and secure around the top with kitchen string or a rubber band.

Position the baking ring(s) in a Dutch oven or saucepan wide or deep enough to hold the mold(s). Put the mold(s) on top of the ring(s) and pour the boiling water around the mold(s) until the water comes about halfway up the sides but does not touch the foil. Cover the pot and steam the bread over low heat, adding more water if the level drops by more than half, until the top of the bread is dry and the center feels springy but soft, about 21⁄2 hours.

Remove the mold(s) from the water and cool for 5 minutes. Take off the foil. Run a knife around the edge of the bread and invert onto a plate.

Serve warm in slices with butter, if desired.

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Making gingerbread cookies is fun and rewarding. cookie sheet.

4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched.

Remove from cookie sheet.

Cool on wire rack. Dec-

orate with colored frosting and candies if desired.

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1. Is the book of Matthew in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Who was Herod’s information source as to where the Christ Child was to be born? Joseph, Reuben, Micah, Matthew 3. Which Old Testament prophet (book) said the most about the birth of Christ? Nehemiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Obadiah 4. What group received the angels’ announcement of the birth of Jesus? Carpenters, Shepherds, Tentmakers, Masons 5. Where was the young child when the Magi came to visit Him to present gifts? Manger, Under the stars, House, Temple 6. From Matthew 2, to what country did Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus flee? Jordan, Syria, Oman, Egypt Answers on page 8C

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I can’t think of a sadder place to be during the holidays than a hospital. But the healthy among us can step up and brighten the day of a hospitalized veteran with very little effort.

Call your local Department of Veterans Affairs hospital and ask for the nursing-home care unit or Volunteer Services. Nursing-home patients often will never leave the hospital and move back home.

A holiday visit and a small present can go a long way toward brightening their day and letting them know they’re remembered.

Here are some gift ideas, subject to approval from staff: • Stationery with prestamped envelopes and pens • Tube socks • Watches • Bedside travel-type clocks • Wallets • Photo frames (no glass) • Combs • Small hand-held games • Pocket calendars • Colorful bedside contain-

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Visiting veterans and loved ones in the hospital is a great way to spread Christmas cheer. ers for small miscellaneous items • Canteen Service Coupon Books: These allow the patients to make purchases at the canteen for small items they want. In many locations these are books of $5 worth of coupons, perfect for putting in a card or small package.

Nursing staff might be able to tell you if there is a specific small item a patient might like to have, and whether or not a patient can have sweets. Or you could make a group gift to the whole medical unit for the day room. A largescreen television, a stereo with CDs or an ice-cream

maker would benefit the Sweet apple pecan stuffing whole unit, as well as the staff. sauté 3 to 5 minutes.

I know what you’re Meanwhile, in a large thinking: Nobody likes • Continued from 3C mixing bowl, whisk hospitals, and you don’t Preheat the oven to 350 together the eggs, cream, want to do this. But hospitalized vets need us, espe- degrees. Lightly grease a stock and cider. Add the 13x9-inch baking pan and bread pieces, onions, cially during the holidays. apples, pecans and pars(c) 2015 King Features set aside.

Heat the oil in a large ley.

Synd., Inc. sauté pan over medium Mix the stuffing until heat. Add the sage and well combined. Transthyme sprigs and allow fer to the prepared pan. to heat for 2-3 minutes. Bake 35 to 30 minutes or Remove the sage and until golden brown. Serve thyme and discard. warm.

Add the onions and cook 15 minutes until carNote: Stuffing can be amelized. Season with the stuffed into the cavity of salt and pepper. a pork crown roast or turRemove the onions key, or stuffed into winter from the pan and add the squash shells. apples and pecans. Gently

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Pet owners need to have some consideration to keep their pets warm, comfortable and safe during the winter months.

Tips to protect your pets this winter (StatePoint) The cold weather can be just as hard on pets as it is on people. This winter, consider these tips to keep your four-legged family members safe and warm.

Warm up on Walks

If you decide to brave the cold for daily walks, there are a few risks to keep in mind. Wind chill can be dangerous, no matter what the temperature is, according to The Humane Society. Pets can be at risk for frostbite and hypothermia during extreme cold snaps, and exposed skin on noses, ears and paw pads can quickly freeze and suffer permanent damage.

On walks, keep your pet warm with a sweater or coat. Small booties or paw gel will help keep sensitive paws from freezing. And if you’d rather not risk a slippery walk outside, try exercising your furry friend at an indoor dog park or

doggy daycare.

Stay Safe

The salt used to de-slick an icy road can be dangerous and toxic to pets, often irritating the pads of their feet. In addition, coolants and antifreeze may drip from cars, making an easy transfer to sensitive paws. When returning from a walk, be sure to wipe down paws with a damp cloth before he or she has a chance to lick them.

Take Shelter

It’s always best to provide warm, dry shelter indoors for your pets in the winter months; however, if your pets must stay outdoors, there are a few ways to make their shelter safe and comfortable.

The Humane Society recommends raising the shelter a few inches off the ground and covering the floor with cedar shav-

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ings or straw. The doorway should be positioned away from the wind, and the shelter covered with waterproof burlap or heavy plastic. The American Veterinary Medical Association urges owners to provide unlimited access to fresh water. Change the water frequently to avoid freezing, or use a heated water bowl.

Keep Pets Secure

Consider your pet’s car safety before pulling out of the driveway. Pet carriers, car seats and back seat barriers can provide additional safety as you drive, especially in the event of an accident or sudden stop.

Also, you may want to explore pet injury coverage.

For example, Erie Insurance automatically covers up to two dogs and/or cats that are injured in your vehicle during an accident.

For more information, visit www.ErieInsurance.com.

“Your pet’s overall health and safety depends on your preparedness,” says Cody Cook, Erie Insurance vice president and product manager. “Check with your insurance company to make sure your pets are covered in the event of an accident. That way, instead of worrying about medical costs, you can have the peace of mind knowing they’re protected.”

This winter, take care to protect your furry friends from winter woes by following these simple tips to keep them safe and happy.

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Pictured is the Biltmore façade during the Christmas season.

Visit the Biltmore this Christmas ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A holiday tradition born more than a century ago, Christmas at Biltmore will enchant those who visit George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore House during the estate’s annual holiday celebration, set for Nov. 6, 2015, through Jan. 10, 2016.

Every year, Biltmore transforms into an unforgettable yuletide vacation destination like few others.

Biltmore’s design team will weave this year’s theme – “A Gilded Age Christmas” – throughout every element created for the season, incorporating grand and elegant details that are rooted in authentic Vanderbilt Christmas stories.

Inside the 250-room Biltmore House, which bears a striking resemblance to Highclere Castle on the PBS Masterpiece

series “Downton Abbey,” guests will see more than two dozen elaborate handdecorated Christmas trees.

A towering 34-foot-tall Fraser Fir tree laden with toddler-high ornaments and wrapped packages tucked into its branches serves as the seasonal centerpiece in the home’s immense Banquet Hall.

Candlelight Christmas Evenings

The holiday spirit lives within the hallways and rooms of Biltmore House even more so under cover of nighttime. During Candlelight Christmas Evenings, thousands of ornaments and over-the-top wreaths and garlands sparkle with the reflections of candlelight and cozy fires in the home’s fireplaces.

Despite the home’s enor-

mous size, sounds of choirs and musicians create an intimate atmosphere. Outside, a 55-foot Norway spruce tree, lit by 45,000 tiny white lights and surrounded by hundreds of hand-lit luminaries, welcomes guests for evening tours. Offered Nov. 6 through Jan. 2, Candlelight Christmas Evenings are the only time of year when the home is open for evening tours.

Christmas at Biltmore 2015 Events

Evenings • Nov. 6 through Jan. 10, daily: A Gardener’s Place Holiday Seminars.

“Decorate with Christmas Wreaths” is offered at noon and “Create Holiday Tablescapes” is offered at 1 p.m.

• Nov. 6 through Jan. 10, daily: The Conservatory’s annual poinsettia and tropical plant display.

• Nov. 6 through Jan. 10, daily: Complimentary wine tasting at the Winery.

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Christmas at Biltmore features the following holiday activities and events: • Nov. 6 through Jan. 10, daily: Christmas at Biltmore daytime experience • Nov. 6 through Jan. 2: Candlelight Christmas

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Pictured is the towering 34-foot-tall Fraser Fir tree laden with toddler-high ornaments and wrapped packages tucked into its branches serving as the seasonal centerpiece in the Biltmore home’s immense Banquet Hall.

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• Continued from 13C with a glue gun. Attach an organza ribbon with wire and wrap the ends around the wreath.

Candy Cane:

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A candy cane wreath will add a perfect holiday statement to your home. Draw a candy cane shape on a large piece of paper, cut it out and trace it onto a 2-inch thick piece of Styrofoam, then cut it out with a serrated knife. Wrap a piece of white felt 4-inches wider than the cane around

See Santa at Christmas Underground every Thursday through Sunday until Dec. 20, as well as Dec. 22 and 23.

Christmas Underground makes for a magical holiday adventure CHATTANOOGA, TN – Christmas Underground returns for the second year this holiday season at Ruby Falls beginning Dec. 3.

Children of all ages can discover a secret underground passage to see Santa every Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. until Dec. 20, as well as Dec. 22 and 23 from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

See the decorated gemstone mines in this very unique setting 26 stories underground! Go on a journey past the Sugar Plum Fairy Village through an ice cave to meet Santa. This festive event takes place with kids in mind, where they can pan for gems like “joystone” (which spreads the spirit of Christmas), use the joystone tester and crack their own joystone geode.

Christmas Underground is in a separate part of the cave from where regular Ruby Falls tours are held. Admission is $9.95 for everyone ages 3 and

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• Continued from 15C olate” seminar is offered, as well as the “Biltmore Bubbles” tour. Additional price and reservations required.

• Nov. 6 through Jan. 10, evenings: Live music in Cedric’s Tavern in Antler Hill Village.

• Nov. 7 through Dec. 20, Saturdays and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., and on Friday, Nov. 27: Visits with Santa in Antler Hill Village.

• Nov. 7 through Jan. 10, Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m., and on Friday, Nov. 27: Roving Holiday Carolers in Antler Hill Village.

• Dec. 17, 18 and 19: Inn on Biltmore Estate’s Annual Gingerbread House Tea. Guests assemble gingerbread homes with the help of a pastry chef while enjoying afternoon tea.

it, using straight pins to attach it on the back, then wrap a piece of wire around the top, forming a loop for a hanger. Spread a bunch of peppermint candies and candy-cane pieces on a newspaper in a wellventilated area, and spray them with polyurethane -making sure all sides are coated -- and let them dry.

Apply the candy with a glue gun and spray the cane with two more coats of polyurethane. Add some sprigs of pine and a bright red bow to top it all off.

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Go on a journey past the Sugar Plum Fairy Village through an ice cave to meet Santa. up, with combo tickets also available for the cave and waterfall tour. Children receive their own joystone at the end of the Christmas Underground experience.

To find out more info, visit www.rubyfalls.com/christmas or call 423-821-2544.

Ruby Falls is America’s deepest commercial cave and largest underground waterfall open for public viewing. It features a 145-foot waterfall located 1,120 feet beneath the surface of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennes-

see. LED lighting is used throughout the castle and waterfall. Ruby Falls is the first US attraction to have received the dual Green Globe/Green Certification

by Green Globe International, Inc.

Additional price and reservations required.

• Ongoing: Festive holiday meals prepared by award-winning chefs will be served in all of the estate’s restaurants.

December 2015. Designed for the guest looking for a casual overnight stay, Village Hotel is located in the lively setting of Antler Hill Village. It offers a convenient home base steps away from shopping, dining, the Winery, live music and out-

door activities. Special holiday packages will be available during Christmas at Biltmore.

For ticket and more information about Biltmore, visit Biltmore.com/ visit.

Lodging options at Biltmore increase in 2015

Guests looking to extend their holiday stay at Biltmore will have several options. Those seeking a retreat with personalized service, Inn on Biltmore Estate offers fourstar accommodations with sweeping views in a private hilltop setting. Special holiday packages will be available during Christmas at Biltmore.

Biltmore’s newest lodging offering, Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate, opens in

May your Holidays be filled with joy. We hope that you find Peace and Serenity this Christmas from Dr. Dirk Davidson & Staff

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