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Foods Equals a Quality Holiday Meal.
eck the halls with boughs of holly…yes
If you are looking for a gift sure to impress, Dazzle
it’s that time of year
This Season With Diamonds-n-Gold Direct. Jim
again. The holiday season al-
Sitzman and family can help you find that special gift,
ways stirs up childhood mem-
or repair an old favorite. Oh What Fun! Local power women, Lynn Smith and
ories of Christmases past… searching for our favorite tree from the local Christmas tree
Sheril Bennett Turner, Editor
Becky Morlok, enjoyed a very special holiday makeover for this issue from Merle Norman in Anderson. A
farm…donning our pajamas
special thank you to manager Erin Coughenour who
and listening to our favorite Christmas stories…shop-
did the makeup on the two ladies and to owner Cathy
ping for favorite holiday gifts. In our Holiday issue,
Hanks who gave me a little pizzazz for my photo above!
we’ve included some of these favorites in Christmas:
Yay!
Our Favorite Time of the Year. Nothing beats the holidays when it comes to yummy foods and nothing beats Quality Foods when it comes to shopping fresh and local. Randal Maxwell, Manager of Quality Foods in Anderson, tells us why Quality
Thank you also to Santa for letting us snap his pic while fishing on Lake Hartwell and for answering some of our questions in Santa Says. May your holidays and new year be blissful, peaceful and healthful and may your Anderson Life be blessed!
If you would like to suggest people to see and places to be in Anderson County, email me at Sheril.Turner@IndependentMail.com.
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Charity Cardboard Boat Race Art and Oysters Concert of Hope and Remembrance
18 Street Talk
What Is YOUR Favorite Holiday Dish?
20 At Home
With Some Christmas Favorites
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27 Holiday Gift Guide Ideas for the whole family
30 Look Good/Feel Good Winter Fun At Merle Norman in Anderson
33 Let’s Eat
Holiday Shopping at Quality Foods
36 Home Cooking Wrapping Up Those Homemade Gifts
38 Just For Fun Santa Answers A Few Questions
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business sapotlight Diamonds-n-Gold Direct is a family business that includes owner Jim Sitzman and his mom, Maureen Sitzman.
Dazzle This Season With
Diamonds -n-
Gold Direct Written by Sheril Bennett Turner
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n 1994, when Jim Sitzman was looking
the spot. But then he tried to convince his
for the perfect location in the southeast
partner.
for a new jewelry store, he hit upon the
“When I showed my partner the property,
intersection of North Main Street and East
we came up and looked at it on a Sunday and
North Avenue in Anderson and knew it was
it was a ghost town,” Jim laughs. “He didn’t
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business spotlight
We shop around to get the best value for our customers and we definitely have the largest collection of jewelry in the area -Jim Sitzman, Diamonds-N-Gold Direct owner know what I was talking about, so he didn’t want to do it. In fact, he turned around and went right back home. I said, ‘I’ve got to show you what that place is like during the week.’” Well, he did, and the rest is the history of Diamonds-n-Gold Direct. The partners eventually went separate ways, but Jim, along with his mother, Maureen, his
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Jeweler Michael Nemeth can repair your wellloved pieces while you wait.
wife, Melissa, and his sister-in-
and on-the-job training) and I
to be his partner, so I went into a
law and store manager Ashley
started as a gift wrapper and de-
trade shop and apprenticed for a
Cooper, is still going strong.
livery boy,” Jim explains. “I slowly
couple of years.”
Jim’s love affair with jewelry be-
worked my way up and got to
Jim also graduated from Valdo-
gan during his high school days
be friends with the jeweler who
sta State with a major in market-
in Valdosta, GA, when he took a
took me under his wing. When
ing and, after working at several
part-time job at a local jewelry
he quit, I took over a few things,
jewelry stores in Tallahassee, FL,
store. “It was a distributive edu-
then when he went into business
and in Valdosta, GA, where he
cation experience (classroom
for himself, he wanted to train me
honed his craft and jewelry re-
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cuts in bridal sets with Marquise making a comeback. White gold is the metal of choice right now, but we are beginning to see resurgence in yellow gold.” When it comes to jewelry as gifts, the Kameleon interchange-
business spotlight
cess cuts are the most popular
able sterling silver jewelry system and vintage and estate jewelry are popular at Diamonds-n-Gold Direct. For those looking for a special gift at a great price, their 50% off case is always worth exploring. Diamonds-n-Gold Direct also offers a convenient onsite whileyou-wait repair shop for all jewelry except watches. They can even reset your current diamond in a new setting to update your piece. “We shop around to get the best value for our customers and we definitely have the largest collection of jewelry in the area,” Jim says. “Plus, unlike online jewelry pair skills, he decided to open
but they come from all over. Dia-
sites, you can take most pieces
Diamonds-n-Gold Direct.
monds are recyclable; they are a
home—sized—the same day, or
“Our diamonds are what we
billion years old. It is a hard sub-
we offer a lenient layaway plan.
specialize in, especially bridal
stance with a lifetime of durabil-
Holidays could never be better
sets,” Jim says. “Most of the dia-
ity. Round cuts (you get the most
than in Anderson. Come see us at
monds come out of Israel and
weight and the prettiest bril-
Diamonds-n-Gold Direct for that
India, that’s where they are cut,
liance with a round) and prin-
special Christmas gift.”
Diamonds-n-Gold Direct • 3124 North Main Street • Anderson, SC 29621 • Tel: (864) 225-3320 • Email: contactus@diamonds-n-gold.com • Website: www.diamonds-n-gold.com
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Marine Toys for Tots Campaign Donations accepted October, November & December
All local donations stay in the local area for children in this area and are handed out by the Salvation Army. For more information, contact Robert Ferguson, Toys for Tots coordinator for Anderson County, at (864) 338-7676. toysfortots.org
Anderson Arts Center 31st Annual Arts Auction Anderson Arts Center Sat, Nov 9
Come bid and win your favorite works of art to benefit the Anderson Arts Center! andersonarts.org
Balloons Over Anderson Hot Air Balloon Festival Anderson Civic Center Nov 11, 12 and 13
Bring the family and enjoy the spectacle as 25 beautiful hot air balloons magically rise into the Anderson skies in five scheduled flights throughout the weekend (weather permitting)! Book a hot air balloon flight in advance or during the festival, take a tethered balloon ride, watch the other great shows planned, and have lunch and dinner from the variety offered by the food vendors. Don’t miss the evening glow planned for Saturday where all balloons will inflate and illuminate the night sky! balloonsoveranderson.org
The Shepherd’s Guild 2013 Anderson Greek Festival Civic Center of Anderson Fri, Nov 15 at 4:30pm – 10pm Sat, Nov 16 at 11am – 10pm Sun, Nov 17 at 11:30am – 5:30pm Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries as well as entertainment and dancing. The Festival Mission: “a coming together of the community for the purpose of stewardship.” Sponsored by the Anderson Independent Mail. www.the-greekfestival.org
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Foothills Alliance Festival of Trees Preview Brunch Civic Center of Anderson Wed, Nov 20 at 10am
Celebrated for more than eight years, the Festival of Trees offers a week of fun and holiday magic! More than 30 unique, locally sponsored trees are beautifully displayed throughout the week of the festival. Wreaths, centerpieces, and trees are for sale during the festival. There are several free tree viewings and pictures with Santa (open to the public)! Ticketed events include the Festival of Trees Preview Brunch and the Chocolate Affair and Auction. Preview brunch for Foothills Alliance’s Festival of Trees. Tickets are $30. www.foothillsalliance.org
Upstate Kids Holly Jolly Holiday Fair Civic Center of Anderson Fri, Nov 22 at 5pm – 9pm Sat, Nov 25 at 10am – 6pm Sun, Nov 24 at 1pm – 5pm
Merry holiday music bringing cheer, the smell of pine and holiday treats while shopping Holiday town for the perfect gift or holiday decoration. That is our vision for the Holly Jolly Fair’s intimate aisles and “streets” to bring shoppers and “shop owners” together. www.hollyjollyholidayfair.com
Foothills Alliance Festival Of Trees Chocolate Affair Civic Center of Anderson Mon, Nov 25 at 5pm
A magical evening of everything chocolate plus the annual Tree Auction, wine, food, music, and dancing. Tickets are $45. www. foothillsalliance.org
The 19th Annual Lights of Hope Darwin Wright Park Liberty Highway & Manse Jolly Road Nov 28 at 5:30pm thru Dec 25 at 10:30pm
Imagine a place filled with snowflakes, toys, friendly animals, reindeer and even old St. Nick himself. Nope, it’s not the North Pole; it’s “Lights of Hope.” The annual drive-thru light show has been illuminating Darwin Wright Park in Anderson, South Carolina, at Christmas with its 7/10ths - mile drive thru display of more than a million multi-colored lights for 19 years. andersonlightsofhope.org
33rd Annual Anderson Toy Parade White Jones Parking Lot, S. Main St., Anderson Sun., Dec 1 at 2 pm
Spectators are encouraged to donate a new, unwrapped toy on Sunday before the parade begins, or at the Civic Center of Anderson parking lot between 2 and 4 pm.
Holiday Market Belton Center for the Arts Dec 2 thru Dec 20
An artistic holiday experience is awaiting you this year...stop by the Holiday Market at Belton Center for the Arts for a unique Christmas shopping experience! A variety of local artisans will have their original works available for purchase including wooden toys, paintings, painted gourds, beaded jewelry, pottery, vover fabric baskets, wine glasses, fused glass jewelry, and much more. Tasty homemade treats available, too. www. beltonsc.com/arts.htm
This year’s Christmas First Night will feature musical selections performed by the major choral and instrumental ensembles of Anderson University. The concert will also highlight soloists and small ensembles. The evening will conclude with the traditional Yule log ceremony on the front lawn of the Rainey Fine Arts Center and refreshments. The concert is free to attend, but tickets are required. Call (864) 231-2080 for more information.
City of Easley Christmas in Easley Weekend Downtown Easley Grand Illumination and Downtown Merchants Open House Fri, Dec 6 5:30pm – Festivities Begin 7pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall
Featuring horse drawn carriage rides (start at the park at Pendleton St.) and live entertainment.
Easley Christmas Parade “A Country Christmas” Sat, Dec 7 at 10 am
The best parade in the Upstate! easleyevents.com
City of Anderson Holiday Festivities Christmas Tree Lighting Fri, Dec 6 at 6pm
Join in the festivities of lighting the Christmas tree on the square in front of the Anderson County Courthouse.
Anderson Christmas Parade Sun, Dec 8 at 3pm
Enjoy the floats, bands, and seeing a certain well-known gentleman in a red suit waving to the crowd. cityofandersonsc.com/christmas.html
New Prospect Baptist Church Celebrating 25 Years Singing Christmas Tree Thurs, Dec 5 thru Sun, Dec 8 Doors open at 6:30, Program begins at 7:30 An Anderson Tradition for more than 25 years! Andersonsingingtree.com
Pendleton Historic Foundation Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour at Ashtabula Historic House Fri, Dec 6 and Dec 13 at 5:30pm – 8:30pm Sat, Dec 7 and Dec 14 at 5:30pm – 8:30pm Sun, Dec 8 and Dec 15 at 2pm – 5pm
This year’s holiday re-enactment is sure to enthrall as you immerse yourself in history. To make reservations, call (864) 646-7249. Monday through Friday from 11am – 3pm. pendletonhistoricfoundation.org
YMCA 2012 Reindeer Run Sat, Dec 7 1 mile – 8am 5k Race – 9am
YMCA. Special elementary school rates and competitions. Holiday head gear encouraged! andersonareaymca. org
Meals on Wheels of Anderson Saint Nick’s Chili Fix Chili Cook-off Carolina Wren Park Overlook Sat, Dec 7 at 10am – 4pm You be the judge at the Saint Nick’s Chili Fix Chili Cook-off benefiting Meals on Wheels-Anderson. Taste chili from professional chili cooks, as well as local amateurs. To be held in downtown Anderson. Call 864-2256800 or email info@acmow.org for more information. Also, visit the Saint Nick’s Chili Fix Facebook page.
what’s happening
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Anderson University Christmas First Night Henderson Auditorium Fri, Dec 3 at 7pm
GAMAC A Carolina Christmas Boulevard Baptist Church Sat, Dec 17 at 7:30pm
Nothing could be finer than Christmas in Anderson, SC! Join the GAMAC Chorale, Orchestra and Children’s Chorus as they join forces to present this annual love offering to the community. You will want to get tickets early for this beautiful celebration of the Christmas season! Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Students. For more information call (864) 231-6147.
Christmas Day Wed, Dec 25
Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas from everyone at Anderson Life Magazine!
The event will take place at the Anderson Area YMCA, 201 East Reed Road in Anderson. The certified race course will begin and end at the
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out & about Friends of Broadway Lake Charity Cardboard Boat Race
August 24, 2013
Photographed by Ken Ruinard
Anderson Arts Center Warehouse Wine Series Art and Oysters
September 19, 2013
Photographed by Kathryn Purinton Photography
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out & about Cancer Association of Anderson Concert of Hope and Remembrance with Conductor Dr. Bob Heritage
September 21, 2013
Photographs by John Talbert
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Q: “My favorite holiday dish is probably stuffing. I prefer cornbread stuffing.” Linda Gillespie Anderson, SC Homemaker
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We asked some local shoppers at the Quality Foods in Anderson this seasonal question…
What is your VERY FAVORITE holiday d
“My favorite is chicken and dressing made by Aunt Linda. It is a Thanksgiving and Christmas tradition.” Margaret Kay
Williamston, SC Works for Greenville Radiology
“I really like Thanksgiving foods including turkey and dressing, apple and pecan pie.” Desiree Boseman
Anderson, SC Tri-County Tech Student majoring in Paralegal Studies
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Children’s laughter and Christmas carol’s floating through the air I close my eyes and try to remember My very first Christmas. Presents and toys all around the tree We all know tonight Santa’s Coming down the chimney, But what does Christmas really mean? Christmas is more than toys or trees It’s about being with families And sharing memories. It is at this time of the year We are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas That is the birth of Christ And on this very special day I’d like to wish everyone A very Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year. — Anonymous
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at home
favorite Christmas
Stories Written by Marybeth Evans, Community Services Coordinator at Anderson County Library
he holidays are always a festive time at the Anderson
T
Babies and toddlers arrive at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday and
County Library and its branches. At the Main Library
during the first three weeks of December will enjoy such stories
on N. McDuffie St., quilting groups fill the lobby display
as Olive the Orphan Reindeer, The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever,
windows with winter and holiday-themed works of stitched art.
and Bear Stays Up for Christmas. The department’s new Bedtime
Members of various garden clubs decorate trees found through-
Stories at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 10 will include Llama, Llama,
out the building, including storybook-themed tabletop trees in
Holiday Drama and Mouse’s First Christmas. Pajamas are op-
the Children’s Dept.
tional!
And it’s in the Children’s Dept. where the holidays literally come alive with storytelling and activities favorite
based
on
Christmas
stories, both classic and
contemporary.
The schedule gets underway at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 when the Friends of the Library sponsors a performance by Hampstead Stage of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.
Morning Family Story Times at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 17 and 19 will feature crafts along with Janet Stoeke’s Minerva Louise on Christmas Eve, Lois
at home
Ehlert’s Snowballs, and The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. For
on the holidays with The Nightmare Before Christmas beginning
the library’s bilingual Spanish families, a story time at 6:30 p.m.
at 4 p.m. on Dec. 12.
on Dec. 16 will include making paper poinsettias and enjoying El Regalo de la Flor de Nochebuena by Pat Mora. Older kids are not forgotten! The Bookworms (ages 6-10) will have fun with Claire Friedman’s Aliens Love Panta Claus, from
In fact, the Children’s Dept. will host a Winter Film Festival while school’s out, with all movies starting at 10 a.m.: Dec. 23 – The Polar Express; Dec. 27 – Rise of the Guardians, Part 1; Dec. 30 – Epic; Jan. 3 – Disney’s Mary Poppins.
her popular Aliens Love Underpants series at 4 p.m. on Dec. 9 at
And for the first time, the library will host a New Year’s Eve par-
the Belton Branch Library and Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Main Li-
ty, “Noon Year’s Eve,” beginning at 12 p.m. on Dec.31 in the Chil-
brary. Tweens (ages 10-12) will watch Tim Burton’s ghoulish take
dren’s Dept. with lots of games and food for children of all ages.
Anderson County Main Library • 300 N. McDuffie St • Anderson, SC 29621 • (864) 260-4500 • www.andersonlibrary.org
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Holiday Gift Guide Kameleon – Change is Natural.
All of us share a basic desire to express our individuality, our feelings and emotions – to stand out from the crowd. Inspired by Nature, we have captured the essence of this spirit with the launch of our new line of sterling silver interchangeable jewelry – Kameleon. Kameleon’s base jewelry designs include rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces and pins. They feature natural, flowing lines that are all carefully crafted in sterling silver to accept small interchangeable stones. Diamonds-N-Gold is your exclusive Kameleon dealer in Anderson. Visit us for all of your special gift ideas!
Diamonds-N-Gold
3124 N. Main Street, Anderson, SC 864-225-3320 Monday-Saturday, 10am – 6pm www.diamonds-n-gold.com
Give Comfort this Christmas
Since 1956, Charles Furniture has provided the Anderson Community with quality service and exceptional products. We are continuing that tradition today, and our commitment to excellent service, value, and quality is unwavering. Charles Furniture Co. has a large inventory of home furnishings to meet anyone’s needs and service to back it up. We always purchase quality furniture and make it available at an affordable price with terms that anyone can live with. Decorating your home should not cut into your free time or your savings. At Charles Furniture you’ll find a range of coordinated home furnishings that make decorating easy and affordable.
Charles Furniture
2836 S. Main Street, Anderson, SC 29624 864-225-7260 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am – 6pm; Wednesday and Saturday, 9am - 5pm www.charlesfurniture.net
The Perfect Gift for Students Past and Present
The Anderson University Book Store is the perfect one-stop-shop for everyone on your Christmas list. Temperatures are getting cooler – we have sweatshirts and hoodies; or if you’re looking to warm up from the inside, we have coffee mugs, travel cups, and more! Don’t know what to get your favorite Anderson University student past or present? Our helpful staff can guide you through apparel and accessory choices to find the perfect gift. Take a tour of Anderson University’s beautiful campus and stop in our Book Store, or visit us online!
Anderson University Book Store 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 864-231-2010 Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm www.andersonuniversity.edu AIMTH2492
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Magic Begins in the Kitchen
Need to find a fabulous gift, but don’t know what to buy? Let our helpful staff guide you through our wonderful array of wares for kitchen and home. Our shop is locally owned and operated, with a huge selection of unique and gourmet kitchen items, coffees, hard-to-find wines, gifts, cooking classes, wine-tastings, incredible gift baskets and more. Find something for that foodie in your life with brands like Le Creuset, Zwilling, J.A. Henckel, or unique wines from around the world. Visit us today for all of your gifting needs!
The Kitchen Emporium & Gifts
311 North Main Street, Downtown Anderson 864-225-2021 Monday-Friday, 10am – 5:30pm; Saturday, 10am – 4pm www.kitchenemporiumandgifts.samsbiz.com
Dash Away
Now dash away, dash away all to the Bleckley Inn to purchase a gift certificate for the best night’s sleep you’ve ever had! You won’t be able to sleep on ordinary sheets after experiencing the velvety texture of the eco-friendly, microfiber Comphy sheets found in each of the 24 rooms at the Bleckley Inn. Listen to Santa when he says, “and to all a good night,” and purchase a set of your own luxurious sheets.
The Bleckley Inn 151 E. Church Street, Anderson, SC 864-225-7203 www.bleckleyinn.com
Great Gift Ideas for the Gals on Your List
The All Eye Want collection with warm and cool eye colors that combine into an ultra giftable palette. For a youthful glow, there’s Brilliant-C. And add 100 watt glamour with Lip Polish. Then treat yourself to something special.... a spa treatment from the Merle Norman Spa or a free makeover.
Merle Norman
501 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 864-224-3131 Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9:30am-1:00pm www.merlenorman.com
A Tradition of Fine Gifting
Each year there comes a time when only the finest jewelry will do…make Phil Jewelers your source for impeccable quality when it comes to diamond rings, necklaces, and bracelets. Diamonds not on that special someone’s list? We also carry watches, sterling silver jewelry, and other accessories to make their holiday merry and bright. For more than 45 years, Phil Jewelers has provided customers with amazing products and an unmatched quality of service. Let us be part of your holiday season.
Phil Jewelers
116 North Main Street, Downtown Anderson 864-226-7635 Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm; Saturday, 9am – 3pm www.philjewelers.com
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Helping Give the Gift of Life, One Day at a Time You’re the most important tool there is to fight cancer.
Each experience with cancer is different. At AnMed Health, we know early detection is your best protection, and we are here to make sure you have everything you need to take the right steps to prevent cancer. That’s because we believe it’s our job to help you stay strong, fight hard and guide you through each step of the process. Visit LetsBeatCancer.com today. We’re in this together.
AnMed Health Cancer Center 2000 East Greenville Street, Anderson SC www.anmedhealth.org
The Cutting Edge, Freshly Sharpened. Why can’t a role model look like a supermodel? Like every E-Class for decades, it’s instantly recognizable but like nothing you’ve ever seen. It’s more distinctive even from itself, with Sport Sedans wearing their Star proudly in their reshaped grille, and Luxury Sedans at once sportier and more elegant. True to form, it’s most visionary advances reside deep within its re-sculpted physique.
Carlton Motorcars
2446 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 26907 864-213-8000 Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-6pm; Sunday, 1:30pm-5pm www.CarltonMotorcars.com
Enhance Your Smile Today
Tooth whitening is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment use to change the color of natural tooth enamel, and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile. For a smile with beautiful, natural results, call today!
Arthur L. Bruce, DMD & Associates 896 S. Mechanic Street, Pendleton, SC 864-646-7152 www.arthurbrucedental.com
Nothing Beats Home Cooking for the Holidays
In our more than 30 years, Quality Foods has prided itself in delivering excellent customer service. It is our sincerest desire to provide the best overall value for our customers by offering the widest range of items, the highest quality and freshness, the most organized and cleanest shopping environment, friendly associates and competitive prices. Shop everyday low prices on all the ingredients for your favorite holiday meals
Quality Foods
Intersection of Hwy 81 & 28 By-Pass, across from Ryan’s Steakhouse 864-231-6539 Monday – Thursday, 8am - 9pm; Friday and Saturday, 8am - 10pm; Closed Sunday www.shopqualityfoods.com
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look good/feel good Merle Norman Cosmetics & Day Spa
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Written by Sheril Bennett Turner | Photographed by John Fowler
his winter is going to be fun when you head to
and brightens the skin, improving skin clarity to bring back a
Merle Norman for all your beauty needs like local
youthful glow.”
residents and long-time customers, Lynn Smith and
New limited edition holiday makeup in festive shades from
Becky Morlok, featured here. These busy women juggle careers
Merle Norman offers the WOW factor this season and will take
and family so they rely on Merle Norman to de-stress their lives
you from work day to party time in a blink of a well-dressed eye!
and amp up the glamour, especially during the holidays.
Let the beauty advisors show you the products you need to be
“Skin care is our number one priority,” says Cathy Hanks,
your best for any occasion. From special occasion make-up ser-
owner of Merle Norman in Anderson, who started with the
vices to make-up classes to nail services, Merle Norman will
company when she was just in the eighth grade. “Makeup looks
make you look spectacular.
so much better when you have good skin. We always tell our
To feel your very best this season, Merle Norman in Anderson
clients to wear a good sunscreen all year long. We have skin care
offers pampering spa services such as facials, a full body pol-
products for any skin type including a line for break-outs, a line
ish and soothing massages, as well as microdermabrasion and
for sensitive and Rosacea skin, a line for aging skin, and lines
waxing. Plus, Merle Norman gift certificates make the perfect
for extremely dry or extremely oily skin. One of our most popu-
Christmas gift!
lar products is called Brilliant-C Brightening Serum. It lightens
Sweet Kisses Lip Polish Kissable lip colors for everyone!
Charmed & Dangerous Eye Palette Winter-eyes your look with warm and cool colors combined into one versatile palette!
OPI Nail Lacquer Timeless PartyReady Nail Colors in festive shades!
On Becky…
Spectrum SPF 15 in M50 and Ultra Powder Foundation in Ultra Bisque Cheeks: Lasting Cheekcolor in Girl About Town Eye Shadows: Charmed & Dangerous Eye Palette in Firefly (all over the eyelid), Forbidden (in the crease), and French Twist (under the eyebrows) Eyeliner: Soft Touch Eye Pencil in Navy Brows: Brow Sealer in Clear
look good/feel good
Face: Sheer Defense Tinted Moisturizer Broad
Lashes: Wicked Lash Mascara in Black
BECKY MORLOK
Becky Morlok started C3 Career Care, a human resource services company specializing in career transition and outplacement for individuals and outsourcing for companies, four years ago. She and husband, Ted, have two sons, Heath (he and wife Megan have a one-year-old daughter, Iris) and Kaighn (a third year medical student at MUSC). “My favorite Merle Norman product is their lipstick in the color “Hussy” (part of their classic-car inspired red collection). I think the name is a hoot! I have a tube in my purse and a couple tubes at home; it is the only lipstick I wear.”
Lips: Lip Pencil Plus in Hussy with Lip Polish in Diamond Diva on top
On Lynn…
Face: Lasting Foundation SPF 12 in Pure Beige and Ultra Powder Foundation in Ultra Sand Cheeks: Lasting Cheekcolor in Girl About Town Eyes Shadows: Charmed & Dangerous Eye Palette in Firefly (all over the eyelid), Forbidden (in the crease), Purple, Please! (in the outer corner of lid) and French Twist (right under the brow) Eyeliners: Soft Touch Eyeliner in Hazy (upper eyeliner) and Earthy (under the lower lashes) Lashes: Wicked Lash Mascara in Black Brows: Brow Sealer in Taupe Lips: New Clear Lip Pencil, Creamy Lipcolor in Amour and Lip Glaze in Adorable on top
LYNN SMITH Lynn Smith has been in the auto sales industry for 30 years and the General Sales Manager for Piedmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram AEV for the past seven years. She and husband, Ron, have two sons, Dain and Talor. “My favorite thing about Merle Norman in Anderson? I have a long list...their manicures and pedicures, their full body scrubs (which is the most awesome thing!), their massages, their facials—everything here is wonderful. My boys know to come here to get gifts for me and I use them for gift certificates for friends. Merle Norman is the best Girl’s Day, period!”
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look good/feel good The staff at Merle Norman in Anderson includes from L to R: Cathy Hanks, Owner and Licensed Esthetician, Erin Coughenour, Manager and Beauty Advisor, Patsy McConnell, Licensed Nail Technician and Trina Greer, Licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician
Holidays are the perfect time for that extra special manicure and pedicure.
Merle Norman Cosmetics and Day Spa • 501 N Main Street • Anderson, SC 29621-5518 • Tel: (864) 224-3131 • Website: www.merlenormanstudio.com
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EQUALS A QUALITY HOLIDAY MEAL
Written by Sheril Bennett Turner | Photographed by John Fowler When shopping for your holiday meal
gan adding additional stores in NE Georgia
this season, make sure to visit Quality Foods
and South Carolina. Mr. Miller retired in 2009
in Anderson, a grocery store known for its se-
and Mr. Wiley recently passed away at the age
lection, quality, and service. Long known for
of 73, but Quality Foods continues to be run by
its short check-out lines, fast & friendly ser-
President, Verlin Reece, with the help of Rich-
vice, and carry-out groceries, it is part of the
ard Hulsey, Vice President, and Ed Cooke.
Quality Foods family of stores which started
The Anderson location is run by manager
in Commerce, Georgia, in 1982 and has since
Randal Maxwell, who was trained by his father
grown to include six more stores in Northeast
Ralph Maxwell who began his Quality Foods
Georgia—Hartwell, Toccoa, Monroe, Sugar
career in the Anderson store in 1995, and re-
Hill, Winder and Cornelia—and two in South
tired as store manager of the Georgia store in
Carolina, the Anderson location and a store in
June of 2013. Son, Randal, has been with Qual-
Greer.
ity Foods for 26 years.
Quality Foods was started by three gro-
“We believe that quality truly counts,”
cers. James Miller began his career in 1957
says Randal. “That means we stock only the
with Colonial Foods, which later became
freshest premium meats and the best local in-
Big Star, and ran stores in Hartwell, Conyers,
season produce. Plus, our service is second to
Toco Hills, and Gainesville. While working
none.”
in Gainesville, he met Johnny Wiley, owner
True to its family values, Quality Foods
and founder of J&J Foods. In 1982, Mr. Wiley
remains one of the few grocery stores that
approached Mr. Miller about going into busi-
does not offer beer or wine and is closed on
ness. Mr. Miller, Mr. Wiley, and Mr. Wiley’s
Sundays. They are also an avid supporter of
brother-in-law, Verlin Reece, together opened
the MDA.
the first Quality Foods in Commerce, then beQuality Foods of Anderson • 207 Highway 28 By-Pass • Anderson, SC 29624 • Tel: 864-231-6539 • Website: shopqualityfoods.com/ andersonsc.html • Text the word QUALITYFOODS to 22828 to sign up for the email list.
let’s eat
Quality Foods
let’s eat
TALKING TURKEY Three Tips for Choosing Your Holiday Bird 1. Choose the turkey that best fits your needsfresh or frozen. A fresh turkey is ready to be prepped immediately, frozen turkeys need to be thawed, and depending on the size of the bird, can take several days. 2. After you have decided on the type of turkey, choose a size. Consider the amount of people you will be serving, how much the people may eat (children generally eat less), and if you want leftovers to place in the freezer. The general rule is to calculate one pound per person. 3. Now that you’ve selected the right turkey, it’s time to cook your bird to perfection. The length of time you’ll need to cook the turkey depends on its freshness, size, whether or not you stuffed it, and the cooking temperature, which depends on your oven and the recipe you’re following. *Remember: Always wash your hands, utensils, the sink, and anything else that comes in contact with raw turkey and its juices with soap and water.
let’s eat
Put an elegant, flavorful twist on the traditional Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
Your guests will also love Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce, a zesty and spicy dish that can be used as an appetizer or tasty side item. Your guests will also love Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce, a zesty and spicy dish that can be used as an appetizer or tasty side item. Servings: 4 to 6
BBQ Roast Turkey
Make a BBQ Roast Turkey the centerpiece of your table. Start with your favorite barbecue sauce and add a few additional ingredients to give it an extra kick of flavor. The finished sauce is then basted on the turkey as it roasts to create a spicy glaze. Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 10 to 12-pound turkey 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 lemons 2 small onions, quartered 3 cups prepared BBQ sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 bay leaf
Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons hot sauce 2 teaspoons capers, chopped 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 cups water 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 whole peppercorns 24 shrimp (8 to 10 count) peeled and deveined For remoulade sauce, whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, capers and parsley in small bowl. Season to taste with black pepper. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Combine water, salt, sugar, lemon juice, garlic and peppercorns in gallon size ziplock bag. Add shrimp to brine and chill 15 to 20 minutes. Drain shrimp and rinse with cold water. Place shrimp on skewers. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Spray grill grates with cooking spray and grill shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately with remoulade sauce or other sauce options below. Additional sauce options: Blend 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise with 2 teaspoons Sriracha. May also be served with prepared Mango Chipotle Sauce.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse turkey inside and out. Pat dry. In small bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Loosen skin of turkey and rub butter between skin and meat. Place lemons and onion inside cavity of turkey. Tie legs with kitchen string. Combine BBQ sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf in saucepan. Simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors. Discard bay leaf. Set aside until ready to use, 2 cups for basting and one cup for serving. Place turkey on rack in heavy, large roasting pan. Roast one hour, then reduce heat to 325°F. Brush turkey with 2 cups of BBQ sauce mixture. Roast 20 minutes. Brush with BBQ sauce every 20 minutes, about 1 hour 10 minutes longer, for a total of 2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F. If turkey begins to get too brown, cover with foil while roasting. Transfer turkey to platter. Cover loosely with foil and let rest 30 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately with remaining cup of BBQ sauce mixture. Visit www.dressings-sauces.org for more holiday meal recipe ideas.
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home cooking
Holiday Food
Gift Ideas
A homemade gift, created in the kitchen and presented prettily, is truly a joy to give or receive. From snack mixes to candies to mini Bundt cakes and more, these homemade treasures deliver a taste of the holidays. Cheerful DIY packaging ideas add another touch of thoughtfulness to the treats.
Triple-Ginger Gingersnaps Ginger cookies are holiday hits. Tuck them into clean, recycled coffee cans wrapped in decorative paper. With a glue gun, add ribbon or trim.
HOW TO: Recycled Coffee Can: This one’s easy. Simply wrap a coffee can and its lid with holiday wrapping paper. Attach a vividcolored rick-rack trim or ribbon around the lid. Tie it all together with a wide bow.
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Amaretto Cream Truffles Little luxuries deserve an elegant presentation. Decadent truffles cradled in mini paper cups are the perfect gift for a girlfriend. And the charming basketweave box top? piece of cake.
HOW TO: Basket-Weave Lid: Cut light-green strips of ribbon just long enough to wrap around and slightly inside the lid of a gift box. Secure the ends of the ribbon to the inside of the lid with a hot glue gun. Cover lid completely with light-green ribbons, then weave deeper green ribbons between the light-green ribbons to achieve a lattice effect. Glue ends in place.
HOW TO: Newspaper Bow: Cut newspaper strips into desired width and various lengths. Form loops by folding ends of strip inward toward the center of strip; staple. Create small, medium and large looped strips; staple similar size strips together into an X shape. Stack X’s, longest to smallest, on top of each other in alternating directions; staple together in
center.
Make
one
small loop and glue into center to hide staples and complete bow.
Saltine Toffee Bark Get ready for a new family favorite—like brittle, but better. Pack pieces of sweet-and-salty treasures in decorated cardboard gift tubes or recycled oatmeal containers wrapped with decorative paper (or use scraps of self-adhesive wallpaper). Trim with green pompom fringe. Make it fun by adding a bow made from newspaper. Courtesy of Taste of Home magazine. For more holiday ideas and recipes, visit TasteofHome.com.
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just for fun
Santa
Says‌
Charlie Jordan, aka Charlie Claus, was raised in Hartwell, GA and now lives on Lake Hartwell in Townville, SC. For 32 years he worked for Tri-County Tech, where he retired 11 years ago as head of broadcasting to pursue his photography hobby. Each Christmas for the past 25 years, Charlie Claus has helped make Christmas brighter for the children of the Upstate.
Q: What is the North Pole like?
someone’s day a little easier. Reindeer like cereal, just
S: The North Pole is cold. Period. Cold. I’ve gotten too
the dry flakes, thank you. PS: If you are an adult and you
old to stay there all year so I head South in Disguise.
are looking for a special present…think...Santa likes me-
And, no, I’m not telling what my disguise is. Think shorts
dium rare rib eyes.....never hurts to bribe this jolly old elf.
and sandals.
Q: Who is your favorite reindeer?
Q: How DO you make it to all the homes in one night?
S: I don’t have a favorite reindeer, they are all special. I
S: One word. Logistics. A good detailed computer
have had to change my habits since Rudolph came on
program...bar-coded packages...and quite frankly I’m a
board. Ya see, we aren’t allowed to fly over cities but one
toy deliverin’ cookie eatin’ reindeer drivin’ picture of ef-
time a year and his nose is so bright, drivers think there’s
ficiency. Plus I get a little help from some friends.
some emergency and stomp on the brakes and get in wrecks. So, we fly real high until we get to Lake Hartwell. I have an elf who lives there in a real nice doublewide. I borrow a boat from him and go to my friend Charlie’s, borrow his car and go have pictures taken.
Q: Do you have any pets?
Q: Where do you get your red suit? S: Why at the red suit store of course. Every 5 year old knows that!
Q: Is there really a Naughty or Nice book? S: Naughty or nice books are now a thing of the past.
S: I have a whole barnyard and house full. Some are
I have computer programs that maintain year-round
just there to make the reindeer happy. Because I snore a
contact with every child. This means that you can go
wee bit, Mrs. Claus makes me sleep in the other end of
from naughty to nice in the blink of an eye. Think of it
the house. When it gets really cold, I just pile on the cats
this way, parents didn’t have to be as good as long when
and dogs. I have a pot bellied pig, but he’s not good for
they were kids. Why it took weeks to update those old
warming...and he snorts in rhythm to the grandfather
books, but with today’s programs I get an updated list
clock. I keep sending him to Mrs. Claus...and she sends
at the last minute. So you better be good all year. No
him right back.
taking bad-time breaks the day before Christmas. And by the way, there’s a special group of elf-like individuals
Q: Are the elves fun to work with?
who are in charge of checking back several weeks after
S: Elves are necessary, but many are difficult to deal
Christmas. If you’re not behaving, they put one of your
with. If you remember Snow White had seven dwarfs
toys on Probation. Some kids have literally lost a year’s
and their names were related to their personalities.
worth of presents by misbehavin’.
Well, elves are just dwarfs with attitudes. But, I love my elves and Christmas wouldn’t be the same without them....and they paid me to say that.
Q: What are some of your favorite things that children have asked for? S: Last year, I had one little girl who wanted a laundry
Q: Do you really eat all those cookies we leave for you?
basket. Seems she liked to take the clothes out of the one
S: Can you imagine how much energy it takes to de-
issues with her mom, though, so she wanted her own.
liver all those toys in just one night? Of course I eat all
I also had a kid who was about 7 or 8 and loved to do
those cookies. And here’s something that might make
“projects.” She wanted tape.
they had at their house and hide in it. It caused some
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