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Fall is here! And our advertisers are ready to help you bring in the new season! Looking for a fall or holiday project to work on, need seasonal décor for your home, gifts, or a little something for yourself – you’ll find it within these pages. Most shops have all new merchandise for the fall and upcoming holiday season. They are decorated to the rafters! Have fun exploring the shows and shops holding special events that are summarized in our Shows & Events Listing — mark your calendar now for all these great events! That list is quite extensive this time of year! . Please check the events listing below, taking note of the shop open houses and autumn events. Mark your calendar!
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Birthday Chocolates for Aunt Carmen
By Kerri Habben
Eight years ago, I accepted a writing assignment of ghostwriting in its most literal form. It was a gift and one that I treasure. It was September 2009 and my aunt was becoming 90. Living across the United States, my mother and I contemplated what to send for this milestone. Then I remembered Mr. Goodacre. Or perhaps Mr. Goodacre thought of me. Either way, an idea was born. My aunt had recounted about when she was a child of twelve and Mr. Goodacre, a boarder in their home, would bring her a particular brand of chocolates called Evangeline. These chocolates had to be shared with her parents and her brother (my dad)and they had to last the entire week. Otherwise, the next week there would be no box of chocolates. My aunt described this man as an older kind British gentleman. Mr. Goodacre compelled me to search on the web for Evangeline chocolates, whereupon I discovered a chocolate company in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada. They had marketed their chocolates under the Evangeline name from 1908 until the 1970s. With a bit of math and hope, I surmised that these chocolates had been available in 1931 in New York City’s boroughs—the time and place my aunt described. I had a delightful conversation with Cheryl when I called the company. She said they had a few commemorative Evangeline boxes remaining, thus the chocolates would journey from New Brunswick to Northern California. It was then that my unprecedented assignment came my way.Mr. Goodacre wished to write a letter to my aunt to be sent with the chocolates. Of course, he expressed his difficulty at writing since he had passed away many years ago so he called upon me to compose this letter. I beg his understanding in sharing a portion of it: “Of course, there was a caveat to my gift then. You were but a child. How was
I to reveal that life is a balance of sweetness, of sharing and of discipline without insisting the chocolates last a week? “You may devour these chocolates at whatever pace you choose. You may eat all of them if you like. And you can enjoy them whenever you want. "I have only one request. Enjoy them knowing that, while you once ate these chocolates at your home in Brooklyn, love knows no address and no time.” Mr. Goodacre lamented he could not reimburse me for my letter writing. I assured him that I had been amply rewarded.For there was joy and love in Aunt Carmen’s voice as she said, “It was as if he wrote the letter himself.” And that was my aunt. She could make me feel like I’d won the Nobel Prize for Literature when all I’d done was help Mr. Goodacre write a letter. Late this September is my aunt’s 98th birthday. We dearly wish that we could send a gift, chocolates or otherwise, but she passed away suddenly at the end of October last year. We have a treasured photograph of the Habben family all together on the porch from the late 1920s. Great-Grandma and Aunt Edie are visiting from Quebec and Grandma Habben wears a corsage. The smiles speak for themselves. If our Father’s house has many mansions, perhaps there are front porches. On this birthday, Aunt Carmen can celebrate with the family all together for the first time in many decades. Perhaps there will even be an endless box of chocolates delivered by Mr. Goodacre, himself. -Kerri Habben is a writer, photographer, and crochet instructor living in Raleigh, NC. An avid crocheter and knitter, she learned these skills from her grandmother and mother. Many of her yarn creations she donates to those in need. Kerri has gathered a decade of essays she is working to publish. She can be reached at 913jeeves@gmail.com
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Events Listing
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Cape May ............................. 15 Historic Cold Spring Village Stitch by Stitch Elmer ................................... 14 Peggy’s Country Gifts/Antiques Glassboro ............................. 13 Gingerbread Primitives Marmora .............................. 16 Dollard Baker Sew & Vac Mount Holly .......................... 6 The Village Quilter Morristown .......................... 10 Acorn Hall Mullica Hill ......................... 12 Creamy Acres Farm Needles & Pins The Parsonage Antiques & More Newton ................................ 11 Wilbur’s Country Store Wilbur’s Country Craft Fair Pedricktown .......................... 7 Heart Felt Designs Pedrickown Day The ETC Shop Pitman ................................. 13 Olde Pear Primitives The Scarecrow Factory
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Red Bank ............................. 10 Antique Center of Red Bank Salem ..................................... 7 Cawman’s Antique Mall Suse-E-Q’s Cottage Tuckahoe ............................. 15 Craft Show Quilt Show Vineland .............................. 14 The Pin Cushion West Creek ......................... 8, 9 KC Creations Woodstown ............................ 6 Country Swan Gift Shoppe South Jersey Pumpkin Show Delaware Dagsboro ............................... 5 Serendipity Newark .................................. 5 The Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast Not Classified by Town Classified ............................... 4 Out of State ........................... 4 Shop Hop .............................. 5
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Hands on History - Cold Spring Village, Cape May ..................................... 15 Harvest Open House - Olde Pear Prim & Scarecrow, Pitman .................. 13 Open House - The ETC Shop, Pedricktown .................................................. 7 Revolutionary War Encampment - Cold Spring Village,Cape May ............ 15 5/13/18 Medicine in Morris County - Acorn Hall, Morristown .............. 10 Antique Car Show - The Parsonage, Mullica Hill ......................................... 12 Harvest Gathering Open House - Heart Felt Designs, Pedricktown .......... 7 County Craft Fair - Wilbur’s, Newton ............................................................. 11 Civil War Weekend - Cold Spring Village, Cape May ................................... 15 Fall Festival begins - Creamy Acres Farm, Mullica Hill ............................... 12 Fall Fest - KC Creations, West Creek ............................................................ 8, 9
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Over The Tea Cup
By Janet Young
The Art of Listening “When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But, if you listen, you may learn something new.â€? – Dalai Lama For some reason that quote resonated with me, as days later, I found myself recalling those words over and over in my mind. Why‌Why was I so impressed by these words of wisdom? Suddenly I began to think of situations where if I had only listened instead of talking, I might have gleaned a little more insight into what the person was actually saying. As I continued to think about this, the more I wanted to seek ways that I might apply these principles in my life. At this time of the year kids, of all ages, from kindergarteners to seniors in college, will be going back to school. With a grandchild who is about to start kindergarten, I began to realize the value
of putting this practice into play. For surely, on the first day of school, there will be a lot of exciting news such as naming some of his fellow classmates, what he thinks of his teacher, and maybe even what he had for lunch. There is so much, we as adults want to know, that in our excitement, we may find ourselves asking too many questions. After such a hectic day, perhaps the best way to slow down the pace of such a hectic day would be to prepare a little tea party. What child or adult wouldn’t welcome a tall glass of iced tea or a refreshing cup of hot tea? It doesn’t have to be over the top, just a fancy tea cup or stemware glass for the iced tea and a healthy snack is all that is required to shift gears and slow down the excitement of the day. Then just sit back and let him talk. While he is relaying the events of the day, just stop and listen-really listen
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by Marla Wilson
Salvage Sign
This project is a great way to use up bits and pieces of salvage leftover from other projects. As always, this is for inspiration-- use the materials you have on hand and your imagination to create your own one-of-a-kind sign. For my sign, I used an old piece of barn wood for the base. I went through my salvage scraps and found some small barrel staves, spindles and rusty pieces to use for the letters. I chose the word HOME for my sign and
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experimented with the size and placement of the letters. I then cut the materials to fit. I cleaned the barnwood and pieces and glued, nailed and wired the sign together. As an afterthought, I decided to add a little bit of color to the letters with some paint. I love how it turned out and hope you enjoy creating your own! –Marla Wilson is the owner of The Rusty Wheel, a gift boutique in Scandia, KS. The shop features her floral designs and repurposed "junk," as well as home decor . Follow The Rusty Wheel on Facebook
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to what he is actually saying. While you could interject an occasional question or comment, it might be best if you let him talk without interruption lest he gets onto another subject due to your comment and not finish what he really wanted to share. Each child is different, so perhaps he’ll tell you what he wants to share in one or two sentences, while others may go on and on about their day. In either case, stay focused and let them know how much you’ve enjoyed your time together. This can set the stage for future sessions. An older child or teen might reveal much more if they feel safe, and know you are not going to be judgmental or offer unwanted advice. Listening is an art, or skill that too often is not put into practice. We are all in a hurry to finish a person’s sentence, or
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rush into the middle of the conversation assuming we know what they were going to say, when in reality nothing could be farther from the truth. Perhaps what they were about to say was going to lead up to another completely different thought. At any rate, if we could learn the art of true listening which according to Webster is defined as hearing with thoughtful attention, we just may be surprised at what we are really learning about the other person. So, remember Dalai Lama’s paraphrased quote: When we talk, we are only repeating what we already know, but, if we listen we may learn something new. –Janet Young, Certified Tea and EtiquetteConsultant, is a founding member of Mid-Atlantic Tea Business Association and freelance writer/national tea presenter. Visit her website at www.overtheteacup.com.
www.serendipityquiltshop.com 31821 Cannon St., Dagsboro, DE 19939 (302) 732-6304 • Over 3500 Bolts of premium cotton fabrics • Flannel • Wool • Stitchery • Rug Hooking • Quilting and Sewing Classes • Books, Patterns and Notions Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5; Closed Sun
Labor Day Labor Day is one of those holidays like Columbus Day or President’s Day. You don’t really celebrate them, but you love them because it means a day off. It also represents the end of summer. It’s the big weekend for the last cook out. Public pools close. We put our white clothes and shoes away and start pulling out our sweaters and boots. What is Labor Day really supposed to be about? It’s a day to celebrate workers. On September 5, 1882, Union leaders decided to have a labor festival, including a parade. Only a few people showed up on the morning of the 5th, but by the end of the day over 10,000 came and marched in the parade.
by Jo Branham It took a while for it to become a national holiday. Oregon was the first state to declare it a holiday in 1887, and it was soon followed by New York. It became an official national holiday in 1896 under President Grover Cleveland. While it’s not as talked about as the Macy’s Day Parade or some of the other well-known parades, many cities in the country do still have parades on Labor Day. However you decide to celebrate Labor Day, whether it’s going to a local parade, having a cookout or going that final time to the pool, I hope you have a beautiful day and a wonderful Fall.
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The Village Quilter Quilting Cottons Cottons,, Supplies and Classes 10 Charles Str eet Street Historic Mount Holly Holly,, NJ 08060 609-265-0011 ~ Joyce D oenges Doenges Open Ev ery D ay Every Day Mon-T ues 10-4, W ed-Thu-F ri-S at 10-6, Sun 12-4 Mon-Tues Wed-Thu-F ed-Thu-Fri-S ri-Sat
Shop Online At www .thevillagequilter .com www.thevillagequilter .thevillagequilter.com Mount Holly and the Mill Race Village www .millr aceshops .com www.millr .millraceshops aceshops.com
South Jersey Pumpkin Show 2017 Holiday Open House October 27th and 28th 25 East Avenue, Woodstown, NJ 08098 (formerly located at 365 Harding Hwy, Pittsgrove, NJ)
856-521-0401
Featuring gifts for the elegant hostess and the warm & inviting country home. Beautiful Flowers, Country Kitchen Swan Creek & Cheerful Giver Candles, Slates, Flags & Garden Decor, Seasonal Country Decor, and so much more! Major Credit Cards Accepted · Gift Certificates Available Open Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 · Layaway Available Wednesdays: Senior Citizens receive 15% off “FOR WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE .” MARK 10:27
Salem County Fairgrounds, New Jersey; The 14th annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show will open on October 13, 14 & 15, 2017. This three day “Festival of Pumpkins” will be held at the Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding H i g h w a y, Woodstown, New Jersey. The event has new show hours this year which are Friday, 5pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm. The South Jersey Pumpkin Show has become one of the best ways to welcome the autumn harvest with kids and parents alike. Festival goers visiting will enjoy pumpkin desserts, 100+ artists & craftsmen, Salem County Fall Home Show, fun contests, give-a-ways, Pumpkin Toss, live bands, wine sampling, festival food court, NJ Largest Baked Pumpkin Pie, pony rides and hayrides around the fairgrounds. Vote for your favorite hand-crafted scarecrows; winners announced on Sunday afternoon. New for 2017 is the “Fall Festival of Trees Exhibit” and contest. Colorful trees will be decorated in Halloween, Thanksgiving and Autumn themes. Tree lighting will be held indoors at 7:30pm on Friday, October 13 and tree exhibit will be on display until closing Sunday, October 15. Live and artificial trees will vary in size from tabletop to 7ft tall. Contest is open
to adults, clubs and groups. Opening night will showcase the sculpturing of a 500+ pound pumpkin by a professional carver. Come learn tips and watch a masterpiece being created. The reading of Sleepy Hollow legend and the arrival of the Headless Horsemen will take place in the graveyard with two performances. Kids under ten will enjoy free craft making, amusement rides, free pumpkins, trick or treating stroll, straw garden and Halloween treat bags. The All Breed Fun Dog Parade, Decorated Fall Baby Strollers and Halloween Costume Contests are free to enter and everyone receives a ribbon and goody bag for participating. The best pumpkin desserts and appetizers are being sought for the Fun Pumpkin Food contest and free sampling held on Saturday. The Little Miss & Mister Pumpkin Pageant for girls and boys will be held on Sunday at 2pm, for kids ages 4-9 years old from South Jersey. The Salem County Fairgrounds is in the rich farm lands of Salem County and located just a few miles from Delaware Memorial Bridge. Admissions is free, parking $5.00 a carload and good all three days of the festival. Free shopping bags, free trick or treat bags, free pumpkins/ gourds first 200 kids daily. Home & Garden vendors, sponsors, craftsmen, artists and farm markets are being sought for 2017. Visit www.sjpumpkinshow.com for details. Call 856-765-0118
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PEDRICKTOWN - SALEM Hrs: Wed-S un ed-Sun 10am-5pm
Cawman’s
Antique Mall
28th PEDRICKTOWN DAY “All American Harvest Festival” Sat. , Oct. 14, 2017 – 9 to 4
Antiques & Things on Consignment
Annual Fall Outdoor Yard Sale on October 7th, 9am
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Live Music All Day! Helicopter Rides • Inflatables Classic Car Show • Wine Tasting Petting Zoo • Pony Rides, Great Food • Games • Crafts Face Painting • Raffle Baskets And More!
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PEDRICKT OWN DA Y PEDRICKTO DAY
Saturday, October 14 from 9 to 5 and 33rd sidewalk sale surrounding the ETC Shop Collectibles • Ephemera • “KnickKnacks” • Vintage Many Vendors • In-Store Specials • Door Prize Drawings 1 East Mill Street, P. O. Box 406, Pedricktown, NJ 08067 (at the blinker light) Like us Rae & Charles W alzer Walzer alzer,, prop. www.etcshop.net on:
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Morris County HistoriCal soCiety at aCorn Hall Take a special day trip and visit Acorn Hall, a beautiful 1853 mansion, which was remodeled in 1860 in the Italianate Villa-style. Donated to the Society by Mary Crane Hone, Acorn Hall is known for its authenticity, historic house and exhibit tours, lush Victorian gardens, and charming Gallery Gift Shop.
Est. 1964
The Antique Center of Red Bank Daily 11-5pm
Sundays 12-5pm
100 DEALERS – ALL SPECIALTIES 195 West Front St. (732) 842-3393
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Red Bank, New Jersey 07701, Exit 109 Garden State Parkway
Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m Exhibit: "The Cutting Edge: Medicine in Morris County, 1876-1976" On view from Sept. 10, 2017-May 13, 2018, The Cutting Edge honors the 125th Anniversary of Morristown Medical Center, includes photos and stories of Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital never before exhibited, and commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the burning of the original All Souls' Hospital.
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Stories of a Farm Wife
by Tammy Page
Mikey the Calf
We recently had a mother cow have twins in one of our pastures away from the farm. By the time my husband was able to check in on momma and her babies, momma had forgotten about one of them. Apparently momma had delivered one, moved around while having the second one and either forgot about the first or decided not to claim him. We don’t know why this happens or what the cause of it is but unfortunately, a newborn calf can die very quickly if it is not claimed by its’ momma and has not nursed soon after birthing. The owners of the pasture we rent, the Beamers, had noticed that the calf that was forgotten was lying by himself and had not been claimed by the cow. They had gathered the calf up, brought it into their garage, putting it in a large dog crate and fed it some whole milk from a bottle. We had not been aware that the calf had been abandoned and did not know of its plight until the next morning. When my husband arrived, the calf was very weak and he was not sure Mikey would live through another night. Milk replacer was bought and antibiotics were given and our pasture landlords said they would keep the calf there and feed him every few hours and try to get him stronger. We agreed to let the calf stay with them and would be back the next day. When the next day arrived and I went with my husband to check on Mikey. As we walked up to the garage door, I could hear the caretaker talking to Mikey, telling him he was a good eater. As we entered the garage, there was Mikey with his head
up and the frothy milk residue all around his mouth. My husband picked him up and took him out to the yard where he slowly wobbled his way to the fence where his momma and some other cows were grazing. Poor Mikey went straight to his momma but she did not acknowledge him. Why or how could a momma ignore their own baby? I felt so sorry for him so I went and got him and herded him back to the garage and his little pen. He let us all “love” on him as he made his way straight back into his little straw-covered bed. Mikey stayed with the Beamers for another day and then was brought home to our barn. He’s made himself at home in his big pen in the barn where he can catch the morning sun by the gate. Every morning and every evening he gets a full bottle of milk replacer along with electrolytes for added energy. He’s slowly growing and gaining strength day by day. His odds of living and growing into a full grown bull have increased tremendously. Have you wondered why his name is Mikey? Well, the pasture where he was born belongs to the Beamers and Carol Beamer, who gave him whole milk to save his life, said “that’s Mikey, he’ll eat anything”. If any readers remember, there was once a cereal commercial about a little boy named Mikey who would eat anything. Only time will tell if Mikey thrives and grows to adulthood. One thing for sure, he’ll be one spoiled calf if so. –Tammy lives on a working farm with her family .
Become Inspired - Season of Fall
Decorating, Entertaining and Living in the Early American Style By Annice Bradley Rockwell The season of fall brings with it a host of blessings. Cooler, crisp days are welcomed after the often unrelenting heat of an August sun. This natural transition to a season that is adored by many country shopping enthusiasts beckons us to change our home interiors as well as our outdoor spaces to reflect the beauty of autumn. We are also drawn to enjoy outdoor country shopping events that showcase all of the wonder of fall. Capturing the Essence of Fall One of the most beautiful ways to capture the essence of fall in the inside of your home is to bring some of nature’s bounty indoors. Vibrant pumpkins can easily be found in a myriad of varieties that hold up well in a country display. A Casper variety of pumpkin is another option, which is a gorgeous creamy white and can bring a primitive or sophisticated touch to your home décor. Long strands of bittersweet with the leaves still on them can be brought inside and easily shaped to form a cascading garland around a cupboard or fireplace mantel display. Outdoor elements can also be enhanced by bittersweet. Woven around a primitive fence, this natural vine gives a touch of color that only appears this special time of year. The natural texture and color of dried cornhusks can also lend a nuance of fall’s bounty. Birdhouse gourds and long-neck gourds also suggest the season of fall and can be found at many country fairs and shops as they have grown in popularity. Country Fall Festivities In addition to the bounty of nature, fall also brings with it plenty of festive opportunities to celebrate the spectacular season of fall. Outdoor country antiquing events are often planned for this time of
year and along with beautiful displays of antiques, can often include samplings of food that say true fall. Warm apple crisp, hot cider and doughnuts, or a treat of sweet barbequed ribs are a delight at an outdoor show and make for a memorable day trip. Talking with antiques dealers about their wares and finding a perfect piece to complement your own vignettes can make for a very happy day. Charming country shops bring the country shopper a unique fall experience as well. Shop displays layered with color and texture entice customers to include similar pieces in their own displays. Scents of the season like New England Maple Butter, Warmed Apple Pumpkin and Cornbread and Honey are offered at country shops in the form of attractive jar candles, luscious room sprays and oils to enhance your welcoming fall setting. Without a doubt the season of autumn is a much-anticipated time. Meandering back roads that are ablaze with the gorgeous glow of turning leaves as you venture to an antiques show with friends can be a soulful and uplifting experience. Finding ways to bring the abundance of natural fall indoors to create a unique space that reflects simplicity can be equally rewarding. However you decide to embrace the beauty of fall, let this transitional time of wonder inspire you and share that reverence with those you hold dear.
– Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques in Connecticut. She is currently working on her book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com
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Gatherings call for fresh-tasting dips, so don’t disappoint your guests with cartons of the store-bought stuff. Once you’ve tried and fallen in love with hummus at your favorite Mediterranean restaurant, it’s time to whip up a batch at home! With the aid of a small food processor, this healthful dip comes together in an amazingly short amount of time. Cannellini Bean Dip is a lighter, brighter version of hummus. Lemon and dill give it a summery quality. Guacamole is another restaurant favorite, but it also is quite easy to create at home. In the recipe for “Kitchen Sink” Guacamole Dip, multiple ingredients take the dipin a hearty direction.When served with corn chips, this dip is a meal in itself.. –A trained journalist, Janette Hess focuses her writing on interesting foods. She is a Master Food Volunteer with her local Extension service and enjoys collecting, testing and sharing recipes.
Classically Simple Guacamole 4 ripe avocados Juice of 1 small lime 3 tablespoons minced red onion 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh, minced jalapeno pepper (seeds and ribs removed) ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Cannellini Bean Dip 1 15½-ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice* 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon dried dill ½ teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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“Kitchen Sink” Guacamole Dip 3 ripe avocados Juice of ½ lime ½ cup salsa verde ½ cup drained Mexican-style canned corn ½ cup drained and rinsed black beans ½ teaspoon kosher salt Optional fresh additions, if available: ½ cup diced green or red bell pepper ½ cup chopped tomato ¼ cup chopped cilantro Cut avocadoes in half and remove pits. Scoop flesh into bowl. Mash with fork or potato masher. Carefully stir in lime juice, salsa verde, Mexican-style corn, black beans and salt. Add fresh vegetables and cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately with corn chips or Mexican food. Makes approximately 4 cups dip, depending on additions. Homemade Hummus
Cut avocadoes in half and remove pits. Scoop flesh into bowl. Mash with fork or potato masher. Stir in lime juice, onion and jalapeno pepper. Add salt. Serve immediately with corn chips or Mexican food. Makes 3 to 4 cups guacamole, depending on size of avocados.
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In small food processor, process beans and juice until creamy. Add olive oil and continue blending. Transfer to bowl and stir in dill, lemon pepper and salt. Serve chilled with pita chips, corn chips, crackers or fresh vegetables. Note: If dill pickle juice is not available, substitute fresh lemon juice.
¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ to ½ teaspoon garlic powder, according to taste 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained ¼ cup water Crumbled feta cheese, if desired for garnish In small food processor,process tahini and lemon juice until creamy. Add olive oil, salt and spices; continue blending until smooth. Add garbanzo beans; process until smooth. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, through opening or chute in top of processor. Continue processing until very creamy. Chill. To serve, drizzle with small amount of olive oil and sprinkle with feta cheese. Offer with any or all of the following: soft pita bread, pita chips, bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, carrot sticks, celery or crackers.Makes about 1½ cups dip. Note: If a small food processor is not available, a larger one may be used, although the processor bowl may need to be scraped with a spatula several times to bring the ingredients in contact with the blades. Another option is to double the recipe.
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Featurin hin ma ll kkiitche n ringg eve everr yt ythin hingg ffrrom ssma mall ar rn ite ms ttoo piec piecees of llar argg e r fu furn rniiture. The Parsonage is the NEW Antique Shop located in the original Parsonage of the Trinity United Church with 8 rooms in a 2 story bluilding The Parsonage has something for all antique enthusiasts! Upcoming Events: • Sept 16th Antique Car show, Chicken Bar-b-que- and Concert on the Hill - 10-7 • Oct 14th-15th Civil War Living History Weekend & Ghost Walk - 10-7 (tix required) Visit www.harrisonhistorical.com
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Recipes From Breezy Manor Farm Southern Coleslaw Dressing
“Also good over potatoes for potato salad.” 4 T. Butter ½ t. celery salt ½ t. pepper ½ c. white vinegar 2 beaten egg yolks 1 T. lemon juice
by Donna Jo Copeland
1 c. sugar ½ t. dill 1 ½ T. flour 1 t. onion powder Large head of cabbage, shredded
In saucepan over medium heat melt butter, whisk in vinegar, flour, lemon juice and seasonings. Blend well. In a separate bowl beat egg yolks, add 1 T. warm vinegar mixture to temper. Slowly add egg mixture to vinegar mixture, whisking continually. Remove pan from stove and beat in sugar until dressing is thick. Pour over cabbage and refrigerate at least 2 hours. from: Donna Jo Copeland, who is a farmeress/fiber artist and owner of Breezy Manor Farm
Farmers and farmeresses are downright amazing. Our brains, our priorities are so different from mainstream/corporate society. We trek thru rain and snow for midnight barn checks in our pjs and wellies then bound out there again at 5am, usually smiling. We miss meetings, meals and church for barn and hay needs. We wear the same jeans until they are stiff with sheep lanolin and mud. Then we wonder at the feel of fresh washed jeans just off the clothesline. We hang onto work gloves until they are ragged and threadbare often wearing two at a time in hopes of covering the holes. Our red heeled work sox sport mends of many hues—any color wool yarn to keep the cold out. And darning is one of the first sewing chores most of us learned. Our workshops are filled with old screws, nuts and pieces of lumber in case there is a need one day. Old horse harness and horseshoes hang next to broken handled pitchforks. Odd panes of glass stand along the wall. And this farmeress kept a 2x12 rough sawn poplar board in the garage for 30 years. The story: When I was a kid my grandpa gave me and my brothers a Welsh pony to ride. As time went on we grew up and the pony went back to grandpa. When I got married and moved to this farm grandpa brought the pony back for my kids to ride. By now she was old and very fat and sweet. My kids remember Butterbutt (that’s what they called her)
standing under the trees in the pasture and letting my dairy goats stand on her back to munch the leaves. As my kids grew, I gave Butterbutt to my school bus driver’s son for his kids. They enjoyed her remaining years. On my farm Butterbutt shared a pole barn with my dairy goats, two 2x12x12 boards separated them. Every day she rubbed her butt on those boards, one especially was worn smooth. I can still see her. One day I was teaching my son the way of clutch and gas pedal in the pickup as we moved hay in the pasture. Telling the child to ease out on the clutch and gently press the gas…he popped the clutch and lurched forward into the corner of the barn. I pulled the only unbroken 2x12 out of the rubble and stored it in the garage. For 30 years people have asked me why I kept it and needed to get rid of that old board. But I wanted something made from it to keep the memory. Enter a good friend and woodworker who took it and with his own salvaged wood for legs and square cut nails made me a work table. Bless him! And it's perfectly beautiful! Residing on my front porch as a work table for fiber and such. I put two coats of sealer on it hoping for another 30 years. I pat it every day as I walk past. I think Butterbutt is smiling. I know I am through my tears. – © 2017 by Donna Jo Copeland, who is a farmeress/fiber artist and owner of Breezy Manor Farm & Wool Shed in Mooresville, IN. “Like” her on FACEBOOK @ Breezy Manor Farm.
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GLASSBORO - PITMAN
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HARVEST OPEN HOUSE Sat Sept 9th from 10-8
The Shoppe is All Primmed-out for Fall & Halloween • Pitman Fall Craft Fair - Sept 16th Come see our handmades!
Start your October with our “Not so Spooky” Witches Night Out on Fri, Oct 6 from 6-9pm
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I’m Older Now
And The Party Continues on Sat, Oct 7
Back to School Still Causes Anxiety This is the time of year when I am glad I’m grown up. Most of the rest of the year I wish I was a kid again, but Fall makes me happy to be an adult. Now I love the cooler days and the colors of the leaves as they begin to turn. But I remember, as a child, how tense and unhappy I would get as August and September rolled around. It meant the beginning of school, and I positively disliked school. As a character in one of my favorite books says (when his mom tells him not to say he hates someone), I disliked school so much I wish it would get run over by a big old truck. I was a good student and I enjoyed learning. I just didn’t want to leave home. Most years I would struggle through the first month or two, until school became an unavoidable habit I got used to. There were numerous trips to the nurse’s office with the hope that they would send me home. That didn’t happen often, but it did work sometimes. My two worst years were 2nd grade and my junior year of high school. I missed nearly a whole semester both of those school years. My parents were at their wit’s end trying to figure out what was wrong. They begged, pleaded, bribed … and sometimes they even yelled at me. But I would refuse to walk out the door and get on the bus. Somehow I made it through school without being held back any grades. What a relief! No more school. About a year after I graduated my mom brought a magazine to me and told me to read a certain article. Wow. I hadn’t been on the brink of a ner vous breakdown or going crazy as some people suggested. My problem had a name: agoraphobia. The Mayo Clinic defines agoraphobia as an “anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic
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by Jo Branham and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed. You fear an actual or anticipated situation, such as using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line, or being in a crowd.” That was me. I was afraid of being afraid. I was afraid I would get in a situation where I would become afraid or have a panic attack, so I just wanted to stay home. As I grew older, the fear gradually lessened but did not completely go away. It still raises its ugly head sometimes. When I first started overcoming agoraphobia, I wouldn’t go anywhere alone. Some mornings I would have a panic attack on my way to work, which is only about five miles from my home. But knowing what the problem was, and talking with other people who face the same fears, has helped me grow and learn how to deal with it. I do not spend my days huddled at home. I work. I go shopping. I run around and occasionally do shop interviews for The Country Register. And now I can do all these things by myself! When I feel an attack starting (and you can feel it coming on), I begin to pray and try to keep my mind busy. If I’m with someone I will start talking to them to try to occupy my mind. If I’m on the road driving somewhere, I will pray and try to think of other things or call someone and chat on the phone. God is good, and He is faithful. I’ll be perfectly honest with you, though. If I had it to do over again and I knew what the problem was . . . I still would dislike school. I would dislike it very, very much. –Jo Branham writes from her home near Nashville, IN. She enjoys quilting, visting and writing about shops and events in The Country Register, her family, her church and her cat.
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Wit & Wisdom
by Cheryl Potts
Laughter is Internal Jogging Humor is a gift from God. It's a sign of a happy, healthy spirit from within. It's been said that "good humor is the health of the soul. To be healthy one must have a happy mind." If you are fortunate enough to have a friend with a sense of humor- it's totally worth its weight in gold! Some people have a gift of cheering up and giving comfort and laughter to those around them. There's not a conversation, shopping spree or scenic drive that my friend doesn't break out into a silly song, goofy poem or sound effects. "Life is always worthwhile to the person who can laugh, love and lift," and pass it on to others. In spite of the sagging economy, and discouraging world news there is always something to be grateful for. We often need to intentionally look for things we can thank God for. "You'll add to your joy when you count your blessings." It's definitely a mind-set which can become a daily life saver, and then a way of life. A happy spirit, pleasant demeanor and laughter can do more for your physical health than you realize.
"Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects". Scientific research totally backs this up! God's Word said it first in Proverbs 17:22 "A cheerful heart is good medicine." Personally, I don't think you can look beyond the world's troubles without having a relationship with the Heavenly Father. "Laughter, if it comes from the heart, is a lovely thing". He's the only one who can give hope, peace and joy to our heart! Scripture also admonishes us to "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4) It's a double reminder. In conclusion, "humor is to life what shock absorbers are to automobiles." He who laughs, lasts! –Cheryl Potts is now a retired Elementary Reading Specialist (34 years), directing a homeschool choir, writing part time and a proprietor of a craft shop named "Gramma's Drawers" which sells antiques, and home made gifts and crafts. We are located at 2222
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ELMER - VINELAND Established 1987
203 E Ellm er St & Park Av Avee Elm er, N J 08318 856 856--358 -2310 Kitchen Kettle Jams, Jellies and more! Old Shutters • Flexible Flyer Wagons LIGHTED PICTURES • DECORATED OLD CHAIRS Candles & Homespun Material Potpourri • Legacy greeting cards Lots of Seasonal Items • 3 w. Bulbs, also Brown wire lights Decorated trees & tree decorations • Bella Taylor Handbags Crossroads Candles • Thompson Tarts ANTIQUES: Crocks, Jugs, Butter Churns, Coffee Grinders, Kitchenware, Yelloware, Wood Advertising Boxes, Benches, Buckets, Water Cans, Old Sleds, Cupboards - late 1800-1900’s, Special Enamel top tables, Milk Bottles - NJ, sales on Old Quilts, Cookie Jars, select Vintage Doilies, & More!
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September’s major holiday is Labor Day which is always celebrated on the first Monday of the month. This year that will be the 4th. We used to think of it as the month when school begins again because school usually started after Labor Day. But that isn’t true in a large part of the country anymore. This month has a lot of holidays relating to animals. The 4th is National Wildlife Day; the 10th is National Pet Memorial Day and National Hug Your Hound Day. September 16th is Responsible Dog Ownership Day and Puppy Mill Awareness Day. Elephants are in the spotlight the 22nd for Elephant Appreciation Day; and on the 26th, whales get in on the holiday action with National Shamu the Whale Day. Other holidays include National Ghost Hunting Day on the 30th, which seems to me would be more appropriate in October, but no one asked me. I will celebrate National Read A Book Day on the 6th, and I may do so while eating coffee-flavored ice cream because it’s also National Coffee Ice Cream Day. More food holidays include National Cheese Pizza Day (5th), National Chocolate Milkshake Day (12th), National White Chocolate Day (22nd), and National Strawberry Cream Pie Day (28th).
The official day to celebrate coffee is September 29th. That’s one holiday that some of us celebrate most every day of the year, but make it special on the 29th – add a flavor! In October, Halloween comes to the minds of most of us Halloween always falls on the 31st, the last day of the month. Two other more wellknown holidays are Columbus Day, which is on the 9th this year, and Sweetest Day on the 21st. This is the month of the working man and working woman. There are a number of job related holidays. On the 1st you can celebrate Fire Pup Day. Animals are important too! The 2nd is National Custodial Workers Recognition Day, the 8th is Clergy–Pastor – Ministry Appreciation Day, the 12th is National Farmer’s Day, and National Boss’s Day is on the 16th. The medical field is well represented this month with National Emergency Nurse’s Day on the 11th, National Pharmacy Technician Day on the 17th, and the 18th is National Medical Assistants Recognition Day. And don’t forget your clients and customers better on October 19th, when Get To Know Your Customers Day is celebrated. October 23rd is Swallows Depart From San Juan Capistrano Day. – Jo lives near Nashville, IN.
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CAPE MAY - TUCKAHOE
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Washington Commons • 315 Ocean St., Unit 9 Cape May, NJ 08204 < Cross Stitch & all the “goodies” < Needlepoint & Patanayan Wool < Custom Framing < Nancy Spruance Trunk Show We will be having classes. Please call for information. OPEN EVERY DAY 10AM - 5PM (Please Call First:1-800-868-3215)
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Handmade in America - Greater Tuckahoe Professional Craft Show The Fourth Annual “Handmade in America” Professional Craft Show will be held at the Upper Township Community Center on Saturday, November 18 (the Saturday before Thanksgiving). Vendors are chosen by jury, and almost every vendor is from New Jersey. Every item in the show is made by skilled craftsmen, so everything is literally “handmade in America.” Show hours are from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome. Vendors include: The Madd Potter, Merry May’s Quilts & Other Fun Stuff, Riverbend Baskets, Bob Broschart’s Wood-Turned products, Earth Gatherings (upcycled fiber arts), the Jersey Jerry Broomsquire, JV Leatherworks and many others, including some top quality emerging artists. Other activities for the day include a 50/50 Raffle, a huge Chinese Auction including outstanding items donated by many exhibiting Crafters, a “Kids Can Craft!” area, food, music and fun for all. The Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants’ Association is hosting the show as one of several annual fund-raising
events to help raise money for their Scholarship Funds. This very small but active group has awarded over $185,000 in scholarships to local students since 1998. Among the scholarships are: the James & Martha Owens Scholarship, the $1,000 Alex and Virginia May Scholarship, the GTAMA Scholarships which go to students who are already enrolled in college, and four new scholarship funds. To make additional contributions to this fund, please make your check payable to GTAMA and mail it to PO Box 656, Tuckahoe, NJ 08250. This hardworking organization recently acquired 501C(3) non-profit status, so all of these donations are tax deductible, too. The address for the Craft Show at the Upper Twp. Community Center is 1790 Route 50, Tuckahoe, NJ 08270 (for GPS). For more information, please contact Merry May at (609) 457-8879 or TuckahoeMerchants@gmail.com , or visit www.TuckahoeNJ.com Please stop by this top-rated show to get a head start on your holiday shopping, and take home some one-of-a-kind gifts or for your own wish list.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
September 2-3: Hands-On-History September 9-10: Revolutionary War Encampment September 16-17: Civil War Weekend October 21: Pumpkin Festival
An Early American Living History Museum 720 Route 9, Cape May, NJ 3 Miles North of Cape May City Admission Charge (unless noted) - Free Parking
Call for more information 609-898-2300 or visit our website: www.hcsv.org Open Tues to Sun From June 27th - Sept 3rd from 10am-4:30pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children 3 to 12. Children under 3 admitted free.
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National Sew A Jelly Roll Day Did you know? Moda has declared that Saturday, September 16 is National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! National Sew A Jelly Roll Day celebrates quilters of every generation and skill level with event. If you’re a quilter, you collect fabric. You may also collect “pre-cuts”, those tempting packages of many pieces of fabric already cut for you into charming sizes. They’re so popular, there is even a special lingo associated with them – layer cakes and dessert rolls, honey buns and jelly rolls. Recent studies have shown that many quilters collect these pre-cuts without knowing what to do with them, without having a purpose. The Jelly Roll in particular is left in it’s original packaging and stacked on the shelf
to gather dust. Despite a huge resource of inspiration, many quilters report that they’re waiting for a special reason to break out the Jelly Roll and use it for a project. That’s where Project Jelly Roll and the National Sew A Jelly Roll Day come in. Moda has designating the 3rd Saturday in September of every year as National Sew A Jelly Roll Day to encourage collectors to tear open a Moda Jelly Roll and make something for themselves, as a gift or for charity! It can be a quilt or a tote bag, a pillowcase or something to wear, it doesn’t matter. Check with your favorite quilt or fabric shop for more ideas. Please send us photos of your finished project! (See top of Page 2 for contact information.)