Hometown A Special Supplement to December 4, 2019
Contents 2019
4. Hometown Celebrations Across the Nation 6. Wine Cork Holiday Wreath-DIY 8. GIFT IDEAS for him
10. GIFT IDEAS for hER 12. Cinnamon Ornaments 14. H oliday Christmas Lights Project: Lights & Ornaments in Glass Bowl 18. Cranberry Apple Stuffed Pork 19. Sticky Toffee Pudding 20. rumchata eggnoG
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Setting the Table for a Hometown Holiday
If you’re the lucky one taking a turn at hosting the big meal and family get-together this holiday season, you probably have a lot of things on your mind.
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Celebrations across the nation By Ann Jarema
several of the surrounding towns, all inspired by norman rockwell, get into the spirit too. Plan to stop through Forest City, bryson City, Hendersonville, dillsboro, beech mountain and banner elk, sylva, saluda,waynesville, w rutheruther utherfordton, brevard, morganton, and ASheville, north orth C CArolinA rolin the biltmore village to take in the – while your Christmas adnumerous charming streets, light venture may begin in ashevdisplays and holiday shopping. ille, it certainly won’t stop there.
IF you love to travel and look Forward to GettInG Into tHe CHrIstmas sPIrIt every year,wHy not CombIne your two Pass P Ions? every very year, small towns a aCross tHe unIted states Get tHeIr HolIday on wItH CelebratIons tHat are sure to delIGHt even tHe sCrooGes amonG us. CHeCk out tHIs lIst For some oF our Favor F Ite Hometown CHrIstmas CelebratIons ons a aCross tHe natIon.
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–If you loved the 2004 film "the Polar express" or the book that inspired it by Chris van v allsburg, then this town will make you want to shout “all aboard!” durango provides you with your very own "Polar express" experience complete with chefs, a hobo, the conductor, the Hero boy, billy, elves, and santa himself. enjoy hot chocolate while listening to the story on your way to north Pole. and look forward to a personal visit to your train car from santa! 4
to be the oldest continuously occupied settlement of european origin in our country, is hands down our favorite holiday celebration. national Geographic magazine even revered st. augustine as one of the 10 best places in the world to see holiday lights, and with their nights of lights celebration, it is no wonder. this light tradition usually commences the saturday before thanksgiving and runs its course through late january.
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Bethlehem, ConneCtiCut ut – this small town has a population of under 4,000, but celebrates Christmas in a big way! with craft sales, hayrides, Christmas train rides, pictures with santa, and plenty of food, this town will keep you entertained for hours.and when done with all of those fun festive activities, you’ll find plenty of other ways to stay entertained with a trip to the local indoor flea market or vineyard. And of course, shopping at the Christmas shop is a must.
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proudly boasts a population of under 3,000 and each year, the town post office receives thousands of letters addressed to the city namesake. and what’s even more special? santa Claus actually responds to each and every letter, with the help of a few special elf volunteers. additionally, the town’s celebration spans three weeks and includes a Christmas parade, 5k, festival of lights and even chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
Wine A Little
Cork Holiday WreatH dIy
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ith the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to adorn your home to help you celebrate. If you have used the same old decorations year after year, now is the time to make something new! and if you have enjoyed a bottle of wine over the past few months or years, you may have corks sitting around. of course, if you don’t have any spare corks lying around, you can make a trip to your nearby restaurant and ask them if they can hold any corks for you over the coming weeks.you might even get lucky and they’ll have some sitting around for you. If this doesn’t work for you, most craft stores carry cork by the bag, which makes it easy to make a large project like this one. In just a few hours, you can have your very own wine cork wreath ready to hang over the mantle, on the front door or anywhere in your home. and not only do these wreaths look great on display, they make great gifts too. to get started, collect the following supplies and ensure they are within arm’s reach in your crafting corner. If you don’t have a favorite crafting place, you can easily set up shop in your kitchen, laundry room, garage or anywhere that provides you the space to work easily.
SupplieS needed: • 14" Styrofoam wreath • 20 mini glue sticks and a mini hot glue gun • 6 to 7 yards of ribbon (color of your choice–we suggest red) • 2 ft ribbon for bow (color of your choice – we suggest red) • X-ACTO knife or similar craft-type cutting device (a straight chef’s knife will also suffice) • 4 ft brown craft paper • 1 bottle tacky glue • 100 satin crafting pins (to adhere the thin ribbon for decoration) • 100-140 wine corks
direCtionS: Cover your foam wreath with the craft paper using tacky glue.think of this in the same way you wrap a wrist or ankle with an ace bandage. Continue until the entire wreath is covered with craft paper. one layer of craft paper will suffice. Taking your X-ACTO knife, clip the ends of each cork at a small angle. Perfection isn’t necessary here. In fact, the variability will create some interesting dimension for your wreath. note, if you are going for a red wreath or want to create a unique look, consider inconsistency on which end of the cork to snip.y you may want to showcase the natural red from a red wine on some of the cork ends, and then have a more cork-look to the others. Laying your wrapped wreath flat on your work space, and using your hot glue, start gluing the corks around the middle of the spine of the wreath. (The glue goes on the angled portion of the cork). k keep adding rows until you have worked all the way around your wreath, in multiple rows. add your embellishments and other desired decorations with the craft pins.t twisted bows or bursts of ribbon bundles coming from in between the corks create a lovely look and help to break up the monotony of the corks. add your ribbon to the top or bottom front of the wreath (this is truly up to personal preference). allow your wreath to dry overnight. once dry, add a hook or an additional segment of looped ribbon to the top back of the wreath, to create ease in hanging.this is a personal preference as well, as some prefer to hang the wreath simply by the wreath itself, without using a hook.
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Cinnamon applesauCe ornaments
Supplies needed:
½ cup applesauce
½ cup ground cinnamon, plus some for dusting 1 tsp school glue Rolling pin Festive cookie cutters Spatula Baking sheet Twine or ribbon
Mix the applesauce, ground cinnamon and glue.The dough will be very sticky! Sprinkle some cinnamon on the
surface where you want to roll out your dough. Shake some cinnamon on the rolling pin, as well. Roll out dough until it’s about ½ inch thick. Use festive cookie cutters to cut out ornaments. Make a hole near the top of the ornament. A pen or a straw works great for this. Make the hole a little bigger than you think it needs to be. It will
shrink in the oven. Using the spatula, carefully transfer ornaments to the baking sheet (great time for grown-ups to help!). Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 90 minutes, or let air dry for several days...if you can wait! Once completely set and cool, string twine or ribbon through the hole and hang on your tree!
CINNAMON STICK CHRISTMAS TREES Supplies needed: Long cinnamon sticks Assorted ribbon Scissors Glue gun and glue Twine
Cut six pieces ribbon into lengths of 9-10 inches each. Tie the six pieces of ribbon around a cinnamon stick, starting at the top and working towards the bottom. A simple knot will do. Leave a little room between each ribbon.
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CHrIstmas season tends to brInG out tHe best In most oF us, and In many Cases, Gets us In tHe mood to deCorate and Create new ways to sHowCase tHe beauty oF tHe season. IF you want to Create a Great CountertoP or mantle PIeCe For tHe HolIdays, usInG Items you lIkely Have readIly avaIlable at Home, look no FurtHer. tHIs eleGant and Fun CHrIstmas lIGHt CHr ornament bowl Is easy to Put toGetHer, and even more Fun to arranGe.
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• Arrange your bowl at its intended destination. If you will be using snow fluff, you may wish to lay down a few sheets of crafting paper underneath. • Place one end of your Christmas lights at the bottom of the bowl (make sure that the plug or the battery mechanism are not placed in the bowl… keep that end out). • Start positioning your ornaments inside the bowl, one by one, making sure to adjust the Christmas light strand within the bowl (but not necessarily around each ornament
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f you’re the lucky one taking a turn at hosting the big meal and family get-together this holiday season, you probably have a lot of things on your mind. From finding room for out-of-town relatives to sleep, to menu planning, to making sure you have time to clean the house (and keep it clean), and even arranging for the gift exchange, hosts and hostesses have a lot to consider. But that doesn’t mean that hosting can’t be fun, in fact, maybe you get energized by the idea of opening up your home to the family. Or, maybe you just love to decorate, and this is just one more opportunity to show off those skills that show you should have been an interior designer? Okay, maybe you will never be an interior designer, and maybe you think you don’t have a creative bone in your body, but you really want to create a statement and decorate your home, and table for this special event.
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IF you are In need oF some Ideas and InsPIratIon to Create tHe ultImate HolIday tablesCaPe,tHen look no FurtHer. Here Is wHat you need to do to Get started:
of place settings you will need, and then determine your theme and color palette. If decorating for Christmas, your generic theme is easy. But, think deeper than that… is your theme Kris Kringle? Maybe you are looking for an elegant and classy look? Maybe you are a gum-drop fan and want to create a theme around gum drops and gingerbread. Whatever it is you are looking to
do, get your thoughts in mind and lock them down.
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Select your tablecloth and ensure it is designed to fit your table (round, square or rectangular). A white tablecloth is always a go-to, but this will depend on your theme. A red tablecloth is a perfect fit for the Christmas season, and will also help to hide any spills or other
stma s seas on, A red tabl eclot h is a perfect fit for the Chri r oops ies that will and will also help to hide any spill s or othe mea l. holid inevitabl y make their way to your ay
oopsies that will inevitably make their way to your holiday meal.
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Determine your centerpiece. Poinsettias, red and white roses or even a glass or crystal vase filled with red and gold Christmas ornaments, perhaps adorned with a thick ribbon tied around the base, are all easy go-tos and often items that you already have on hand or are easy to find during the days leading up to the big day.
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Gather (or purchase) your placemats. While you can stick to the same color as your tablecloth, adding a pop of color to the mats can create dimension.
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Gather (or purchase) your cloth napkins (if going for a more elegant look). Often times, it is easy to select tablecloths, placemats and cloth napkins at the same department store, making it easy to grab and go and stick to your planned theme. Don’t forget a fun napkin ring to help tie in your theme. If you are using sprigs of evergreen in your centerpiece, consider attaching a small sprig to the napkin holders. Or, if going for the ornament centerpiece, look for small ornaments that can be affixed in some way to those napkin holders (if you can’t find something small enough, check in the earring section as many stores have holiday earrings that could be repurposed).
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Determine your dinnerware, glassware and serving ware. Will it all match or will it
be eclectic? Have fun with this… if you don’t have enough pieces of any one setting, consider switching it up with an “every other” place setting approach. Consider if you will use chargers or not.
white spaces that you prefer to avoid. Whatever approach you take to setting your tablescape, have fun with it.You don’t have to have the absolute best in fabrics or china to create a
great tablescape that your guests will ooh and aah about. Use what you have unless you are prepared to make an investment (and if you do decide to go out and buy, remember that you’ll be able to reuse these pieces for years and years to come). But again, let this be a fun activity for you as you work your way towards the holiday season… creating your tablescape is a great way to exhibit some holiday cheer!
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Set the table and don’t forget your table setting training. If using a 6-piece setting, your first and second course forks will be placed to the left, and your first and second course knives will be placed to the right. Your dessert fork and coffee spoon are placed above the setting. Next, take your napkin (in napkin holder) and set at a 45-degree angle on top of the plate.Then, consider a small candy (Christmas colored Hershey Kisses are always a win) or two on either side of the napkin holder.You can also sprinkle some candies throughout the table to dress it up and fill in any
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Cranberry apple stuffed pork
Active time: 30 minutes Yield: 4 Servings
By Amanda Bochain InGrEDIEnTS
• ½ cup dried cranberries • ¼ cup red wine • 1 tsp butter • 1 cup chopped apple, peeled • ½ cup pearl onions, halved • ¼ tsp salt • ¼ tsp ground black pepper • 1 pound pork tenderloin • 1 tsp olive oil • ½ cup chicken stock DIrECTIonS
Combine the dried cranberries and the wine in a small bowl and set aside to let the fruit absorb the liquid. let sit for about an hour. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the chopped apples. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. add the pearl onions to the pan and cook 18
for another minute. If the pan gets too dry, add about a tablespoon of water at a time to prevent the fruit and onions from burning. strain the cranberries, saving the wine for later, then stir the cranberries into the apple and onion mix.add the salt and pepper and stir. make a hole in the center of the pork tenderloin by pushing the handle of a wooden spoon through the center of the pork loin. once the handle has gone all the way through, roll it around a little to widen the hole. stuff the pork loin with half of the fruit and onion mixture, reserving the rest of the fruit to make a sauce. Place the olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet and heat over medium high heat.
sear the pork loin in the pan, cooking it for about 2 minutes on each side. transfer the skillet to a preheated 425 degree oven and bake for 14 minutes. remove from the oven and let the pork loin sit in the skillet for 5 minutes. move to a cutting board and begin the sauce. Pour the reserved wine in the skillet (no need to wash it, the cooked pieces left behind from the pork will add flavor!) and bring to a boil over medium heat. add the reserved fruit and onion mix and stir. season with salt and pepper. slice the pork loin and serve with the red wine fruit sauce. enjoy!
STicky toffee pudding By Amanda Bochain
InGrEDIEnTS
• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream • ¾ cup butter • ½ cup corn syrup • 6 dates, pitted, chopped • 1 cup granulated white sugar • ¾ cup brown sugar • ¾ cup warm water • ¼ tsp baking soda • ¼ tsp salt • ¾ cup flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 large egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract
DIrECTIonS
1. Place ½ cup of the butter, corn syrup, white granulated sugar and 1 ¼ cup of the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat. Cook for about 40 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is golden brown. Remove from the heat and pour through a strainer to remove any pieces that formed during cooking. Set the sauce aside to cool. Active time: 30 minutes Yield: 6 Servings
2. Add the dates and water to a separate small saucepan and cook over low heat, simmering for about 15 minutes. During this time, the dates will absorb most of the water. 3. Place the dates in a food processor along with any remaining liquid and blend until smooth. 4. Add the remaining ¼ cup butter and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on high speed until the butter is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl several times to ensure all the ingredients are well combined. 5. Add the egg, date puree and vanilla extract to the bowl and blend until incorporated. 6. Add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and mix again until a smooth batter forms. 7. Grease 6 ramekins with butter or baking spray then scoop the batter into the ramekins. It is okay if the batter comes to the top of the cup! 8. Place the ramekins on a sheet tray and bake for 20 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven. Once
baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. 9. Use a small serrated knife to trim the top of each cake so that it is flat and level with the top of the ramekin. Unmold the cakes gently then slice each cake in half horizontally. 10. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the sticky toffee sauce into the bottom of each ramekin then place the bottom halves of the cakes back in the ramekin. Scoop another tablespoon of the sauce on top of each cake then place the top halves of the cakes back in the ramekins as well. Pour another tablespoon of sauce over the ramekins and then return the cakes to the oven for another 10 minutes. 11. Once the toffee sauce is bubbling, remove from the oven, cool for about 5 minutes and then unmold (use a knife to go around the edges of the ramekin if needed). Serve the toffee pudding with any remaining toffee sauce, whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!
RumchaTa eggnog
By Amanda Bochain Active time: 15 minutes Yield: 6 Servings
InGrEDIEnTS • 4 eggs, separated • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 3 tsp granulated sugar • 3 cups whole milk • 6 ounces Rumchata • 1 tsp nutmeg • 1 tsp vanilla extract • ½ tsp cinnamon
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In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk
attachment, whip the egg whites with the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Set the whipped whites aside. In a clean bowl, whip the egg yolks until they are light and fluffy. Add the brown sugar to the mix and continue to whip until the sugar has dissolved (about 3 minutes). In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Bring to a boil then remove from the heat.
With the mixer on low speed, whipping the egg yolks and brown sugar, slowly stream in the hot milk mixture. Continue to whip for about 2-3 minutes to let the milk incorporate fully into the eggs and also to cook the yolks. Add the Rumchata to the milk mixture and stir well. Fold the whipped egg whites into the milk mix gently so as not to knock all of the air out of the whipped whites. Divide into glasses, garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve!
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