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Trees, ornaments, family & more at the Manza Family Farm STORY AND PHOTOS BY PATRICIO ROBAYO
F Handmade wreaths, and so much more can be found at the Manza Family Farm.
or 40 years, the Manza Family Farm has been serving the community by providing fresh Christmas trees and creating a winter wonderland for families. From humble beginnings, in 1979, they started first boarding horses and then moved on to growing produce for a family-owned farm stand that was run by Dominick and Mary with their sons, Paul, Mike, and Tom. In 1985, the farm opened to the public and started offering hayrides and pick your own pumpkins, and had done so every year since. CONTINUED ON 6G
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Tom Manza, in the early 90s, started growing small trees and shrubs just on a quarter acre on the farm. Fast-forward to today, and that nursery now spans 20 acres. When you come to the farm, you don’t only get to pick out your own Christmas tree, but you are treated to a Christmas wonderland. Manza Family Farm, for the last 23 years, has been celebrating Christmas on the farm. “This year, we have a great selection of Frasier and Douglas Firs, better than average,” said Tom. “Very full, very nice cut, and also our Norway spruces are tall this year, seven to eight feet.” The farm offers a full array of Christmas trees, live and precut. The trees come in all Make sure different sizes and types. you bring your camCome with the whole family and first stop era so you at the shop for a cup of coffee or hot cocoa can take before stepping out to pick out your unique photos in tree. front of The farm offers a petting zoo and several the many Christmas scenes set up for the family to Christmas huddle around for a great photo opportuniscenes ty. throughout the On the weekends during the holiday seaManza son this year, the family and children can Family meet Santa Claus and his elves. At the Manza Family Farm, there’s always someone around to help you Farm. Tom said, “We like to see families come Tom Manza and his family’s farm are looking out. Nothing better to see little ones come get your tree just right. They will help get the tree ready for the ride home. forward to the holiday season. out.”
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ore than half of the homes in America have pets and many of those pets get to sit alongside us while we celebrate the holidays. Some are more than happy to play with the paper or hop into a box while their human family members rip open their gifts. Some would rather watch the action from a comfortable vantage point. If you want to get your pet in on the holiday cheer why not bring home a special present for your friend? From toys to treats, here are some ideas for what to gift your pets... Treats: You really can’t go wrong with treats, unless you forget to check the ingredients or search for recalls. There are various resources at your fingertip to help slim down to only the safest options. The American Veterinary Medical Association and Dog Food Advisor both provide updated information on their websites for recalled food and treats. Better bowls: If your dog is a fast eater, it can suffer from a variety of health issues. Bloat can occur in any breed but is more common in deep chested dogs and can be fatal. Con-
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sider getting your beloved dog a slow feeder bowl. Toys, toys, toys: The playful pet can make a toy out of anything. Some pets are more particular. Help them get their excitement flowing with just the right toy. Like everything else you buy your pets, be sure to check up on safety details for the toys you buy. Climbers for cats: Is there any better gift for cats than something to climb on? The traditional cat tree gets an upgrade as each year passes with the addition of wall-mounted trees, bridges, shelves, and cubbies to stimulate their playful side. GPS tracker: It is said that over 10 million cats and dogs go missing each year. Increase the likelihood that your furry friend will return quickly and safely by investing in a tracking device. The initial cost of gps trackers for pets used to be in the $800 range for a single hunting collar and receiver, but luckily today you can find gps trackers under $100. Most require a monthly service plan to function and those that don’t require one operate more like a microchip, making them useless if someone doesn’t find your pet. This can make the monthly CONTINUED ON PAGE 10G
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charge worth it if you compare the fee to the cost of live traps, pet finding services, or veterinary services should your pet become injured or sick during an extended period away from home. A pet gps can cut down that rick drastically and land your pet back in its safe comfy bed in no time. Cat enclosure: Speaking of pet safety, have you ever heard of a catio? A catio or cat enclosure gives your pet the opportunity to lounge out in the sunshine without compromising the safety of not only your cat, but also the safety of the local wildlife. While these are typically larger and sturdier if you build it yourself, you can also buy one and push it right up to one of your windows. Coupled with a window mounted cat door, this makes a perfect option for those that are renters and can’t install a traditional
SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT cat door or affix a permanent struc- add things to encourage your pet to explore and exercise like tunnels or ture to their home. Enclosure upgrade: Birds, rodents, running wheels. A real home for the holidays: With a and reptiles can benefit from an upgrade in their living space. A new lot of stress on the importance of “forlarger enclosure might be just what ever,” you can give an animal a forevyour growing pet needs. You can also er home. Of course, this decision is
Help local shelters/rescues
If you want to help pets less fortunate than your own, we have a number of local shelters, rescues, and organizations that could benefit from a gift donation in the form of goods, services, or funds. Please consider donating to any of the following: Sullivan County SPCA Catskill Animal Rescue Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary (Arthurs Acres recently suffered a barn fire and is raising fund to replace the barn where the sanctuary animals were kept.) Dessin Animal Shelter Rocky’s Refuge Happy Kitty Inc. The Animal Rights Alliance
Clockwise from above: An enclosure upgrade might be a necessity for your growing pet. This catio will provide a safe outdoor environment for cats once complete. Pet Central offers a wide variety of treats. ProSelect Dog Stainless Steel Slow Feed Bowl makes feeding time a healthier expereince for dogs. What dog would resist this face?
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not to be taken lightly, but if you can open your heart and home to a new pet, you would be giving the biggest gift of all. A gift for the family: Do you want to remember your pet exactly as it is now? Consider getting a gift for yourself in the form of a pet photoshoot. While this might not be a gift for them, it may be an important one for you and your family when the love of your furry friend can no longer be felt in physical form.
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Chanukah foods steeped in tradition
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hanukah, which roughly translates to “dedication” or “induction,” is a Jewish holiday celebrated each year in November and/or December, depending on the Jewish calendar. Although it may not hold the same level of spiritual significance as some other holidays of the religion, Chanukah is a highly anticipated and popular holiday among people who practice Judaism. Two miracles are celebrated on Chanukah. One of them is a victory by a small number of Jews known as the Maccabees, who defeated the Greek army occupying the Holy Land. The other miracle occurred when the Maccabees liberated their Temple from the Greeks. They only discovered a single night’s worth of oil to light the menorah. However, that oil managed to burn for eight days and nights. Chanukah celebrations include various traditions that commemorate these miracles. Many celebrations focus around food and fun. It’s common to find similar foods in Jewish households during the eight days of Chanukah. Here’s a look at some of the more common foods and their significance. • Latkes: Latkes have different names among the sects of Judaism, but they’re essentially fried potato pancakes. Different fried foods, like latkes, are eaten during Chanukah to honor the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. Other fried foods
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Our beloved conductor and local personality Bill Moloney, back by very popular demand, will make a return engagement to The Backyard Park as part of “The Santa Express” event.
‘The Santa Express’ and Holiday Fun coming to Jeffersonville Our beloved conductor and local personality Bill Moloney, back by very popular demand, will make a return engagement to The Backyard Park as part of “The Santa Express” event. Conductor Moloney will entertain with stories, conduct interviews about holiday wishes with children of all ages, lead a sing-along of holiday songs and get everyone revved up for the coming of Santa. Finally, he will lead the carolers through the dazzling Luminary Way to their final destination: the 5 p.m. arrival of “The Santa Express” in front of Ted’s Restaurant on Main Street where music, lights, cheers and good will abound. “The Santa Express” event in Jeffersonville will be a fun-filled afternoon and evening. Members of sponsors Jeffersonville Area Chamber of Commerce, JEMS (Jeffersonville Enhances More of Sullivan), Jeffersonville Main Street and the Jeffersonville Village Office hope to see Santa admirers of all ages on Sunday, December 15. For additional information please call the Village Office at 482-4275.
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he Farmhouse Project will host their annual holiday pop-up shop every weekend through Christmas Eve. It will be held at 67 Main Street in Livingston Manor on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Shop their new winter collection of table linens, dinnerware, candles and other curiosities, perfect for gift giving and all made locally in Upstate, NY. “Every year we encourage folks to shop locally during the holiday season, whether it’s our business or your favorite shop in town or online,” said The Farmhouse Project owners. “You can’t buy happiness but you can support small businesses and that’s kind of the same thing!”
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ocated in the heart of the county in Monticello, Kristt Kelly Office System Corp. has what you need for your office, home, or business. With two locations, one on 369 Broadway in Monticello, N.Y., the other on 863 Main Street in Honesdale, P.A. They offer office machines, vacuums, computer services, office furniture, and a copy center. And for art lovers, they offer a full line of art supplies and options to have work framed, or your unique item encased. In Monticello, the store is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. You can call (845) 794-6639 for more info. For Honesdale, the store is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday, or call (570) 253-9011. You can also visit their website, www.kristt.com.
Happy Holidays
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GRUND Custom Meat Cutting Deer
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Sacred Rose Visions
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oseanne Freeman, the owner of Sacred Rose Visions, has been providing personalized tarot cards and astrological readings for her clientele for thirty years. Six years ago, Freeman made her passion into a business that services various areas throughout Sullivan and Ulster Counties. For Freeman, “There’s always something interesting going on” with each reading. To schedule your private reading, call 845-985-3038 or visit www.sacredrosevisions.com.
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A Community Bar & Restaurant Get your new glasses faster than ever with our custom craftsmanship from the onsite optical lab. Glasses are made right in our office for quality assurance and quick turn around. Comprehensive Eye Examinations • Diabetic Eye Exams Testing for Glaucoma, Cataracts and Macular Degeneration Eye Emergencies • Foreign Body Removal Dry Eye Treatment
Open from 12 noon to 10pm Wednesday - Monday – GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – Located at 1 Depot Road, Cochecton, NY 12726
(845) 932-5141 e-mail: info@cochectonfirestation.com www.cochectonfirestation.com
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Fashion Optical • Contact Lenses
Tues. - Fri. - 9 am - 5 pm Sat. - 9 am - 1 pm Sun. & Mon. - Closed
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4895 St. Rt. 52, Jeffersonville, NY 12748 www.EyesOnMainSt.com
Dr. Robert Haray, D.D.S. Damascus Dental Center 1731 Cochecton Turnpike Damascus, PA 570.224.6700
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iver Gallery - The Art of Living has unique items that would make the perfect holiday gift. Offered at a variety of prices, there is something for everyone: great art and antique selections, gifts for the home, hand-crafted jewelry, reclaimed wood and horn products, soaps and body products from Provence, cooking essentials from Florence, scented candles, local jams, salsas, organic honey and much more. Custom framing and painting restorations are also available. The shop is located at 8 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Call 845-252-3238 or visit www.rivergalleryny.com.
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Dr. Richard L. Schwalb Dr. Moria L. Norris Dr. Allen Wachter Introducing Dr. Luann Steele Office Hours by Appointment Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm • Sat 9am-12pm
We are a group of dedicated professionals who strive to provide our patients with the most up-to-date medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures. Our goal is to provide this care compassionately in a friendly and personal setting. Come take a tour of the most state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in our area.
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Jeffersonville Hardware Inc. Your Mom & Pop Store Small Appliances & Housewares • Greeting Cards Pool, Gardening, Pet & Canning Supplies Tools • Glass, Screen & Lamp Repair Fishing Tackle • Knife Sharpening • Plumbing & Electrical Supplies • Paints COOKIE MELTERS • SIMMER POTS • SLICE OF SOAP 78857
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Holiday Gift Certificates Available
YOUNGSVILLE GARAGE, INC. COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
• 24-hour Local and Long Distance Wheel Lift and Flatbed Towing • A/C & Transmission Service • Foreign & Domestic • Computerized Diagnostics • Computerized Wheel Alignments
(845) 482-5151
Morgan Chandler Design
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ind the perfect gift for that special someone from Morgan Chandler Design. She sells amulets, charm necklaces, pendant necklaces, bead necklaces, home decor, as well as custom orders upon request. You can purchase items online or from Jeff Junction where this pictured display resides. For more info, visit www.etsy.com/shop/morganchandlerdesign or email mjmorgan56@yahoo.com.
Jeff Sanitation, Inc. – RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE SERVICE –
RUBBISH REMOVAL – DUMPSTERS AVAILABLE 10, 15, 20 & 30 YD. ROLLOFFS AVAILABLE P.O. Box 387, Jeffersonville, NY 12748 • (845)
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omemade gifts and decorations always hold a special place during the holiday season, and Kaybirds in Hancock brings that homemade charm with refurbished furniture and wall hangings. Kaybirds also creates floral centerpieces and delivers locally. The shop, located at 5 West Main Street in
Kaybirds Hancock, offers a range of decorations and flowers, with new items for sale each week. Their hours are Tuesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. -1 p.m. For more info call (607) 6372962 or visit www.shopkaybirds.com.
HOLIDAY & GIFTS GALORE!
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Holiday shopping for everyone! Locally produced and created, made in the USA!
Many wonderful Christmas items for all ages. Special gifts, home décor, unique and beautiful ornaments.
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Lots of Santas, Angels, Snowmen, Elves, Gingerbread houses, holiday dishes, candles, toys, and much, much more!
Tues. thru Sat. 10-5 4887 Main Street, Jeffersonville, NY 12748 • (845) 482-2283
FREE Gift wrapping!
Store Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 – 6 • Sunday 10 – 4 4882 Main Street, Jeffersonville, NY 12748 78966
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The Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls G Clubs is proud to su uppor t The Giving Tree, a project that places clothin ng and gif ts in the hands of children across Nor thern n Orange & Sullivan Counties.
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Grandma Cox’s Gingerbread
Kaschak Kruschiki
1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 3 cups flour 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. ginger (ground) 1 tsp. ground cloves 1 cup molasses 1 cup buttermilk (or soured milk) 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda
6 cups flour 3 whole eggs 3/4 cup butter or margarine 1 tbs. vanilla or rum l tsp. salt 3/4 cup milk 2 cups sour cream
Bake 375º in a lasagna pan for about 45 minutes. Top with butter icing using as liquid (cold coffee).
Combine flour and butter and mix as for a pie crust. Add eggs, vanilla or rum, salt, milk and sour cream. Blend well, roll out very thin. Cut indiamond shapes, make cut in the center and pull one end through the slit. Fry in deep oil until golden color. When done, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Peggy Cox Lookout, PA
Lorraine Kaschak Mt. Cobb, PA
Liberty November 12 through December D 4, donors can sign n up at any of our Giving Tree locations, ta ake an ornament and return a gif t for the child listed on their ornamen t. From December 5-20, we will collect, wrap, and distribute gif ts to C lub kids and other children in our counties.
GIVING TREE L OCATIONS Revere Smelting: Middlet M own, NY River Reporter: Narrrowsburg, NY Roscoe Diner: Rosccoe, NY Ross Electric: Ferndale, NY Schmidt’s Wholesa ale: Monticello, NY St. Paul Lutheran Chur C ch: Liberty, NY Sullivan County Ma anager’s Office: Monticello, NY The Heron Restaurrant: Narrowsburg, NY The Misner Age encyy: Woodbourne, NY Town of Mount Hop pe Town Hall: Otisville, Otisville NY
Nebrasky Plumbing & Heating: Monroe, NY Rand Realty: Pine Bush, NY Raymour & Flanigan: Middletown, NY Resorts World Catskills: Monticello, NY
Town of Neversink: Neversink, NY Town of Wallkill Town w Hall: Middletown, NY Walden Savings Ba ank: Circleville and Monticello, NY William A. Smith & Son Insurance: Montgomery, NY
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For more information about The Giving Tree or ourr local Boys & Girls Clubs in Nor thern n Orange & Sullivan Counties please visit bgcorange Counties, e.org org or call (845) 342-8833!
It’s DEFINITELY worth the trip from anywhere!!
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Curried Meatballs
Zucchini Casserole
1 lb. Ground Chuck 1 egg 1 tsp. fennel seeds 1 tbsp. oil 1 tsp. cumin seeds 2 medium onions 1 1/2 c. crushed tomatoes Season according to taste with grated fresh ginger root, grated hot green pepper, salt, pepper, clove powder, cinnamon powder, and curry powder.
Cut 1 lb. zucchini into chunks. Add boiling salted water and cook ‘til tender - Drain and mash. Add 1 lb. pork sausage and 1 small onion diced in skillet and cook till browned - Drain excess grease. Add mashed zucchini and 1 cup cracker crumbs, 2 eggs (beaten) and 1 cup grated cheddar cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes. Add 1 cup grated mozarella and paprika on top - Bake until cheese melts.
Place meat in a mixing bowl. Add fennel seeds and 1/2 tsp. each of salt, pepper, clove powder, cinnamon powder, curry powder, and grated ginger. Mix thoroughly, then add egg and mix again. Roll into balls and set aside. Heat oil in a pot. Add cumin seeds. When seeds are brown add finely chopped onions and saute until reddish-brown. Add crushed tomatoes and again add ground ginger, salt, pepper, clove powder, cinnamon powder, and curry powder to taste. Simmer until oil comes to top. Back to the meatballs. Add enough water to cover the meatballs and bring to a boil. Add meatballs to sauce mixture and simmer until meatballs are cooked and sauce thickens.) If sauce is too thin add a little cornstarch to thicken.) Paulomi Patel of Lloyd’s Variety Shop Callicoon
Welch Cookies 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup lard 7 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 1 3/4 cups currants
Georgia Hector Swan Lake
Torte Rhubarb Crust: 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1 1/4 cups flour 1 tbs. milk Mix together and place in a 9” pie pan, pressing out with fingers. Filling: 3 cups rhubarb (chopped) 2 eggs 1 cup milk 3/4 cup sugar 1 tbs. cornstarch
Bake at 350º for 50-60 min. With frozen rhubarb, add 1 extra egg and 1 tsp. cornstarch. Krina Pratt Honesdale, PA
Nana’s Apricot Tarts
Place dry ingredients in bowl. Cut in shortenings. Add: 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1/4 cup milk Mix, roll 1/4” thick. Grease grill. Fry on medium (350º) grill or electric fry pan, about 2 to 4 min. on each side until lightly brown and done inside. About 60-70 cookies. Shirley Olver Bethany, PA
1 lb. cream cheese 1 lb. flour - (4 cups) 1 lb. butter or margarine 1 qt. apricot jam
Mix first three ingredients thoroughly. Refrigerate overnight. Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll out to 1/8” thick. Cut into four inch squares. Put 1 tsp. of jam into middle and fold all four corners in. Lightly brush tops with egg white. Bake in 400º oven until golden - (5-7 min.) Lay out on brown paper and sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar. Makes 50 tarts. Can be frozen before baking. Nora Manzolillo Rainbow Connection
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THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR!
Recipes reprinted from the 1988 and 1990 Sullivan County Democrat Recipe Books
Venison Cutlets with Mushrooms To serve 6 10 whole juniper berries 5 whole black peppercorns 1 small bay leaf, crumbled 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. flour 4 tbsp butter 3/4 cup light cream 6 six-ounce venison cutlets preferably from the leg, cut 1/2 inch thick and pounded slightly
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With a mortar and pestle, pulverize the juniper berries, peppercorns, crumbled bay leaf and salt together. Then firmly press the mixture with your fingertips into both sides of the venison cutlets. Dip the cutlets in 1/2 cup of flour and shake off any excess. In a heavy 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat. When the foam subsides, add the cutlets (in two batches if they crowd the pan), and cook them for 2 or 3 minutes on each side, regulating the heat so that they color evenly without burning. Don’t overcook - when done, the cutlets should be slightly pink inside. Place the cutlets side by side on a heated platter and cover with foil to keep them warm while you prepare the sauce. Add the sliced mushrooms to the fat remaining in the skillet
and cook them over moderate heat, stirring frequently, for 3 or 4 minutes. Then stir in 1 tablespoon of flour and cook, stirring constantly, for a minute. Add the cream and cook, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste for seasoning. Pour the sauce over the cutlets and serve. Cut 1 lb. zucchini into chunks. Add boiling salted water and cook ‘til tender - Drain and mash. Add 1 lb. pork sausage and 1 small onion diced in a skillet and cook till browned - Drain excess grease. Add mashed zucchini and 1 cup cracker crumbs, 2 eggs (beaten) and 1 cup grated cheddar cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/2 of flour and salt continue mixing. Add additional flour if needed.
Peanut Butter Acorns 2 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 1/4 cup chunk peanut butter 1/4 cup softened butter 2 cups Rice Krispies 6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips (melted in double boiler) Mix together first three ingredients. Add Rice Krispies. Roll into 1” balls and dip tops in melted chocolate. Let cool on waxed paper, then refrigerate. Wendy Reiser Highland Lake
First Class Formalwear Holiday Gift Ideas
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Providing the Best Quality & Service and Prices in the Area since 1973
Gift Certificates Available • Custom Tailoring Dry Cleaning • Ugg Boot Cleaning www.firstclassformalwear.com
Mon.-Fri. 10 AM-7 PM, Sat. 10 AM-5 PM • Sundays by Appointment
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• Drapes & Upholstery • Verticals • Soft Window Treatments Books Chosen For You by Some of the World’s Most Inspiring Figures
All Manufactured On Premises Commercial & Residential
Cordless Shades & Blinds Mon.-Fri. 8:30 - 5:00 Sat. by appointment
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88 Forestburgh Rd., (Route 42 South) Monticello, NY
Tel: 845-252-3541
Safe and reliable • Prompt • Efficient • Thorough • Reasonable Call for appointment
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63 Menges Road, Youngsville, NY 12791 • Call or Text (845) 428-0897
845-794-7900
OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
www.adminteriorsinc.com
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recipes Recipes reprinted from the 1988 and 1990 Sullivan County Democrat Recipe Books
Butter Mints 1/4 cup butter or oleo margarine 2 tbs. water 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract 1 1/2- 3 3/4 cups confectionery sugar Food coloring (optional) red or green Combine butter and water. Heat to melt butter. Remove from heat. Add salt and extract. Gradually add sugar until stiff enough to knead. Divide in parts and add color. Mold or form in small rolls to slice. Let set to dry (firm up) or refrigerate. Slice rolls at room temperature. Use candy without storing. Yield 1 lb. mints. Betty L. Knack Livingston Manor
Chicken Cacciatora Sweet and Sour
Creamy Strawberry Pie
Stop Wishing Start Playing! VISIT US IN ROCK HILL! Now Featuring Guitar Starter Packages We buy, sell, and rent new and used equipment of all types.
1 envelope whipped topping mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 9” graham cracker crust 1 pint strawberries, alved and sweetened 1 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry jello 1 cup boiling water Whip topping mix as directed on package. Add sugar to cream cheese, blending well; fold in prepared whipped topping. Spread evenly over bottom and sides of crust, mounting high at edge to form a rim. Chill. Drain berries, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make 1/2 cup. Dissolve jello in boiling water. Add measured liquid. Chill until thickened. Fold in strawberries and spoon into center. Chill.
steve schwartz, owner phone/fax (845) 796-3616
www.stevesmusiccenter.com 248 rock hill drive rock hill, ny 12775
Wishing All Our Friends & Customers a HAPPY CHRISTMAS and a GREAT 2020!
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1 frying chicken cut up 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup vinegar 1 medium onion diced 2 cloves of garlic 2 stalks of celery 1/3 cup sugar In a large skillet add oil, heat over medium flame. Add chicken
and brown on both sides until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken, place in a dtuch oven. Pour 1/2 cup vinegar over chicken, steam chicken and make sure the chicken is blended with the vinegar. Set aside. Meanwhile in a skillet with drippings left brown onion, celery and garlic. Pour over chicken, add sugar. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Serve hot. Salt and pepper to taste. Mario Seminara Equinunk, PA
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Party Platters
Recipes reprinted from the 1988 and 1990 Sullivan County Democrat Recipe Books
Gift Baskets Catering for the Holidays
AVAILABLE IN ALL PECK’S MARKETS
Japanese Salad
Red Hot Applesauce Salad
1/2 head of cabbage - chopped into 1/2” pieces 2 stalks green onion - chopped 2 tbs. sesame seeds 2 tbs. sliced almonds 1 whole chicken breast - cooked in boiling water or microwaved. Chopped into 1/2” sized pieces. (I use left over chicken for this.)
2 1/2 cup boiling water 2/3 cup small red hot cinnamon candies 1 3 oz. pkg. lemon jello 2 cup sweetened applesauce 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Dressing: 1/2 cup veg. oil 3 tbs. vinegar 2 tbs. sugar 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. MSG
Callicoon 845-887-5090 Eldred 845-557-6315 Jeffersonville 845-482-3800
PROUDLY SERVING ALL PECK’S LOCATIONS!
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Mix well, add to salad. Toss and refrigerate indefinitely. Serve topped with noodles. Topping: 1 pkg. Ramen noodles (crumbled in package) Fry in 2 tbs. oil until brown. Carefully dry on paper towels. Set aside.
Combine boiling water with cinnamon candies in saucepan; stir over low heat to dissolve candies. Remove from heat, stir in jello. Blend in applesauce. Pour 1/2 mixture into 2 quart mold. Chill until firm. Blend softened cream cheese and mayonnaise, add nuts. Spread over chilled mixture. Pour remaining jello mixture over top. Chill until firm. Perfect Christmas dinner accompaniment for either ham or poultry. A festive red color. Georgia Hector Swan Lake
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“We have the area’s biggest and best wine selection.”
Recipes reprinted from the 1988 and 1990 Sullivan County Democrat Recipe Books
Cindy Galloway Lookout, PA
To serve 6 6 green peppers 1 1/2 cups diced leftover cooked venison 6 mushrooms, wiped and coarsely chopped 2 scallions, washed and sliced thin 5 tbsp. bacon drippings or melted butter or margarine 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper
SHOP HERE for a gift that everybody loves & nobody returns
1. Wash the green peppers, core, and chop the cores. Mix the chopped cores with the venison, chopped mushrooms, sliced scallions, bacon drippings, salt, and black pepper. 2. Stuff the peppers with the venison mixture, stand in a shallow baking pan, and bake in a moderate oven, 350ºF for 45 minutes.
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Blend margarine, flour and 1/2 cup nuts. Press into an ungreased 13x9 inch pan and bake at 350º for 20 to 25 minutes. Blend cream cheese, confectionery sugar and 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip). Spread carefully on cooled crust. Combine pudding mix and milk. Beat until well blended and spread over cheese filling. Gently spread remaining whipped topping (Cool Whip) over pudding layer. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
Green Peppers Stuffed with Venison
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- Large Selection of Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees - Centerpieces - Poinsettias - Wreaths - Roping - Fresh Flowers Open 7 Days Sunday to 2pm Phone 794-4220 217 E. Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701
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BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NOW GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
EAGLE E VALLEY REALTY
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The Holidays are HERE... TAKE A SHORT DRIVE INTO THE COUNTRY & TREAT YOURSELF TO A GOOD MEAL AT THE RED SCHOOLHOUSE
6569 State Route 97, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 Phone 845-252-3085 • eaglevalleyrealty@gmail.com
Oatmeal Chocolate Brownies
(Great-Grandma Brunners Recipe from Germany)
1 c. shortening 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. hot tap water 1 1/2 c. flour 2 c. oatmeal 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanila 1 pkg. chocolate chips - 6 oz. pkg. 1-6 oz. pkg. butterscotch chips
1 lb. butter (2 cups) 1/2 lb. sugar (1cup) 1/2 lb. ground almonds (skinned) 4 eggs 1 lb. flour (4 cups) 1/2 tsp. baking powder rind of 1 lemon Mix butter, sugar and eggs. Add almonds, dry ingredients and lemon rind. Chill evernight. Roll 1.4 in. thick and cut in shapes. Brush with beaten egg white. Sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 lb. ground almonds (skinned) and 1/2 lb. (i cup) sugar. Bake 10-12 mins. at 350ºF.
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New Hope Community wishes all of our neighbors a joyful holiday season
Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs one at a time, beating in well. Add hot water, flour and other ingredients. Put in greased 9x11 pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bake 30 to 35 minuters in 350º oven. Betty Knack Livingston Manor
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Dinner Thursday-Sunday 4-9 Brunch Saturday-Sunday 10-4 65 Rockland Rd, Roscoe, NY • 607-290-4064
Happy Holidays!
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Serving the Upper Delaware River Valley, Licensed NY & PA Realtor-MLS
Maudelscmitter Cookies
8 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY, 12764 845.252.3238 • www.rivergalleryny.com
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Are you a treasure seeker? beach comber? a pirate perhaps? Do you wander down memory lane? Are you stuck in the past?
Recipes reprinted from the 1988 and 1990 Sullivan County Democrat Recipe Books
Frozen Peanut Butter Pie or Squares 4 oz. cream cheese (softened) 1 c. confectionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sugar 1/3 c. peanut butter 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. finely chopped peanuts Graham cracker crust 1 pkg. graham cracker crumbs 1/4 c. melted oleo 2 tbsp. sugar 1 pkg. (8oz.) Cool Whip - at room temperature Whip cream cheese till fluffy. Add sugar and peanut butter. Add milk and blend thoroughly. Fold in topping and put in crust. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and freeze. Pat (Teesh) Lentrichia Liberty
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How to make holiday wreaths the easy way There are many different ways to decorate homes and businesses for the holidays. Tall evergreen trees are among the most visible symbols of the holiday season. However, wreaths hung on doors, windows or fences also are ubiquitous this time of year. Wreaths adorn homes primarily during the holidays of Easter and Christmas. Wreaths have also been worn around the head or neck in ceremonial events around the globe for centuries. It is believed the first wreaths date back to ancient Greece and Rome. Members of the GrecoRoman society were known to handmake ring-shaped items using fresh tree leaves, small fruits, flowers, and twigs. Oftentimes these headdresses symbolized a person’s social status. Others suggest wreaths evolved to become a Christian symbol of immortality.
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Regardless of how wreaths are viewed, many people like to display wreaths for the holidays. Wreaths can be purchased premade, but making a wreath on your own can make the holidays even more fun. One of the easiest ways to make a wreath is to design it around a circular floral foam form. Gather supplies to make the wreath. For traditional wreaths, supplies will include sprigs of evergreen (real or artificial), ribbon, floral wire, bows, and artificial berries. Working around the foam form, arrange the boughs of evergreen, using the floral wire to wrap or pin into the foam itself. Keep the layers coming until you get the desired coverage. Embellish with a ribbon or place a bow. The blog A Piece of Rainbow says that creating a wreath jig is an easy way to make a wreath. Cut a dollar-store
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