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A Christmas Carol

Stave 1 - Marley’s Ghost By Charles Dickens

MARLEY was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner. Scrooge signed it. Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail. This must be understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate. Scrooge never painted out Old Marley’s name. The firm was known as Scrooge and Marley. Sometimes people called Scrooge Scrooge, and sometimes Marley, but he answered to both names. It was all the same to him. Oh! But he was a squeezing, grasping, scraping old sinner! The cold within him froze his features, nipped his pointed nose, made his eyes red, his thin lips blue. And he didn’t thaw one degree at Christmas. Once upon a time, on a dark Christmas Eve, old Scrooge sat busy in his counting-house. It was biting weather, and the fog poured in at every chink and keyhole. The door was open that he might keep his eye upon his clerk, who was copying letters. Scrooge had a very small fire. But the clerk’s poor fire looked like one little coal.

“A merry Christmas, uncle! God save you!” cried a cheerful voice. It was Scrooge’s nephew, come into the room. “Bah!” said Scrooge, “Humbug!” This nephew’s breath smoked in the cold. “Christmas a humbug, uncle!” he said. “You don’t mean that?” “If I could work my will,” said Scrooge indignantly, “every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart!” The nephew answered, “Don’t be angry, uncle. Come! Dine with us tomorrow.” “Bah, humbug!” “But why?” cried Scrooge’s nephew. “Why cannot we be friends? Merry Christmas, uncle!” “Good afternoon!” said Scrooge. “And a Happy New Year!” “Good afternoon!” said Scrooge. His nephew even stopped at the outer door to wish season’s greetings on the clerk. “There’s another fellow,” muttered Scrooge; who overheard him: “my clerk, fifteen shillings a week, and a wife and family, talking about a merry Christmas. Humbug!” Scrooge’s nephew had let two other people in. They bowed to him. “Mr. Scrooge, or Mr. Marley?” said one of the gentlemen, referring to his list. “Mr. Marley has been dead these seven years,” Scrooge replied. “He died seven years ago, this very night.” “Mr. Scrooge,” said the gentleman,

taking up a pen, “a few of us are endeavouring to buy the Poor some meat and drink, and means of warmth. What shall I put you down for?” “Nothing,” said Scrooge. “I don’t make merry myself at Christmas and I can’t afford to make idle people merry. They can go to debtors’ prisons.” “Many would rather die.” “If they would rather die,” said Scrooge, “they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. Good afternoon, gentlemen!” Seeing that it was useless, the gentlemen withdrew. Scrooge went back to his work. Meanwhile the fog and darkness and biting cold thickened. One cold young boy stooped down at Scrooge’s keyhole to regale him with a Christmas carol: but at the first sound of “God bless you, merry gentleman! May nothing you dismay!” Scrooge seized the ruler with such energy, that the singer fled in terror, leaving the keyhole to the fog. At length the hour of shutting up arrived. Scrooge nodded to the clerk, who instantly snuffed his candle out, and put on his hat. “You’ll want all day to-morrow, I suppose?” said Scrooge. The clerk observed that it was only once a year. “A poor excuse for picking a man’s pocket every twenty-fifth of December!” said Scrooge. “Be here all the earlier next

morning.” The clerk promised that he would; and Scrooge walked out with a growl. The office was closed, and the clerk ran home as hard as he could. Scrooge took his melancholy dinner in his usual melancholy tavern; and having read all the newspapers, and studied his banker’s-book, went home to his gloomy house. The yard was dark and the fog and frost hung about the house. Now, the knocker on the door was very large. Scrooge had seen it every night and morning. But tonight Scrooge, having his key in the lock of the door, saw in the knocker, not a knocker, but Marley’s face. Marley’s face. The eyes were wide open, and its grayish colour made it horrible. As Scrooge looked, it became a knocker. But he did look cautiously before he shut the door. There was nothing behind the door, so he said “Pooh, pooh!” and closed it with a bang. He walked through his rooms to see that all was right. Sitting-room, bedroom, all as they should be. Nobody under the table, or under the sofa. Nobody under the bed or in the closet. He closed his door and double-locked himself in. He put on his dressing-gown and slippers, and his nightcap; and sat See Carol, 3B

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Holiday recipes worth sharing

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ost great holiday gatherings start with great food and end with quality time spent with loved ones. This holiday season, rely on simple recipes that let you spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating special moments with family and friends. As a holiday host, it may be tempting to explore complicated new recipes to lend a festive air to your seasonal celebrations. However, with the right ingredients, a simple recipe can be equally impressive. Delicious holiday dishes start with premium ingredients like Bertolli Olive Oils, which offer enough versatility to be a must-have kitchen accessory throughout the holiday season and onward. From soups to main dishes to desserts, the rich, quality flavor works for nearly every culinary occasion. After a long day of checking items off your holiday shopping list, there’s almost nothing better than a

warm bowl of quick and easy Rustic Minestrone. This vegetarian classic is the perfect mix of marinara blended with aged cheeses, kale, zucchini and beans. One of the best parts: It can be on the table in 10 minutes, meaning less time cooking and more time spent stringing up holiday lights with family. If you’re looking for a simple way to put a new twist on your turkey, take it to the next level with a seasonal brine made with sweet Riesling, garlic cloves, thyme, fresh cranberries and olive oil. It’s a hands-off way to make a tried-and-true dish a little more special. Finally, when it’s time to wind down the evening, delight guests by bringing back a classic dessert: chocolate chip banana bread. Served slightly warm with a side of fresh whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream, it’s a sweet finish to any gathering that family and friends are sure to love. Find more simple recipes to enjoy during the holidays at Bertolli.com.

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Rustic Minestrone 3 tablespoons Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided 1 small zucchini, sliced in 1/2-inch half moons 2 cups tightly packed, thinly sliced Tuscan kale leaves 1 jar (23 ounces) Bertolli Rustic Cut Three Cheese with Aged Asiago, Romano and Parmesan Sauce 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed 1/3 cup shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese In 6-quart pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 teaspoons oil. Add zucchini and kale; cook, stirring frequently, about 1-2 minutes, or until kale begins to wilt. Reduce heat to medium; add sauce, broth and beans. Simmer 5-7 minutes, or until heated. Top with shaved cheese before serving. Tips: Substitute garbanzo beans, kidney beans, pinto beans or tri-bean blend for cannellini beans. For heartier soup, add 3 cups (9 ounces) refrigerated tortellini pasta with broth and beans. Simmer soup 8-10 minutes more, or until pasta is cooked through.

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down before the fire. It was a very low fire. And each smooth tile on the fireplace had an image of old Marley’s head - on every one! “Humbug!” said Scrooge. He glanced upon a disused bell, that hung in the room. As he looked, this bell began to swing, softly at first; but soon it rang out loudly, and so did every bell in the house. It seemed an hour. The bells ceased, and he heard a clanking noise, deep down below; as if some person were dragging a heavy chain. The cellar-door flew open with a booming sound, and then he heard the noise coming up the stairs; then straight towards his door. “Humbug!” said Scrooge. It came on through the heavy door, and passed into the room before his eyes. The same face: the very same. Marley. The chain Marley pulled was long, and wound about him like a tail; and it was made of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, and heavy purses wrought in steel. His body was transparent; so that Scrooge could see the two buttons on his coat behind. “What do you want with me?” said Scrooge. “Who are you?” “In life I was your partner, Jacob Marley.” The ghost sat down inside the fireplace, as if he were quite used to it. “You don’t believe in me,” observed the Ghost. “Humbug, I tell you! humbug!” At this the spirit raised a frightful cry, and shook its

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chain. Scrooge fell upon his knees, and clasped his hands before his face. Asked the Ghost, “Do you believe in me or not?” “I do,” said Scrooge. “I must. But why do spirits walk the earth, and why do they come to me?” “It is required of every man,” the Ghost returned, “that the spirit within him should walk abroad among his fellowmen, and travel far and wide; and if that spirit goes not forth in life, it is condemned to do so after death. It is doomed to witness what it might have shared on earth, and turned to happiness!” “You are fettered,” said Scrooge, trembling. “Tell me why?” “I wear the chain I forged in life,” replied the Ghost. “I made it link by link, and yard by yard; and of my own free will I wore it.” Scrooge trembled more and more. “Would you know,” pursued the Ghost, “that the

chain you bear yourself was full as heavy as this, seven Christmas Eves ago? You have made it longer, since.” Scrooge glanced about him on the floor, but he could see nothing. “Tell me more,” he said, imploringly. “Speak comfort to me, Jacob!” “I have none to give,” the Ghost replied. “But you were always a good man of business, Jacob,” faltered Scrooge. “Business!” cried the Ghost, wringing its hands again. “Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, and benevolence were all my business!” “I am here to-night to warn you,” pursued the Ghost, “that you have yet a hope of escaping my fate, Ebenezer. You will be haunted by Three Spirits.” “I—I think I’d rather not,” said Scrooge. “Expect the first tomorrow,” said the Ghost, “when the bell tolls One.”

“Expect the second on the next night at the same hour. The third upon the next night when the last stroke of Twelve has ceased to vibrate.” When it had said these words, the window raised itself a little. The spectre floated out upon the bleak, dark night. Scrooge looked out. The air was filled with phantoms, wandering hither and thither, and moaning as they went. Every one of them wore chains like Marley’s Ghost. They and their spirit voices faded away. Scrooge closed the window, and examined the door by which the Ghost had entered. It was double-locked, as he had locked it with his own hands, and the bolts were undisturbed. He tried to say “Humbug!” but stopped at the first syllable. And he went straight to bed, without undressing, and fell asleep upon the instant.

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Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Recipe courtesy of Justin Schuble on behalf of Bertolli Olive Oil 3/4 cup Bertolli Olive Oil, plus additional for coating pan 3 ripe medium bananas, divided 1/2 cup applesauce 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips 1/4 cup nut spread Heat oven to 350 F. Coat 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with olive oil. In mixing bowl, mash 2 bananas. Add applesauce, egg, egg white and vanilla to bananas and whisk. In separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix. Add olive oil slowly and mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chunks. Pour batter into loaf pan. Heat nut spread in microwave until it reaches pourable consistency. Swirl spread into top of batter. Thinly slice long, flat strips of banana. Add slices to top of batter for decoration. Place loaf pan in oven and bake 1 hour. Remove bread and cool before slicing.

1 quart water 6 bay leaves 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 1 bottle (750 milliliters) Riesling wine 2 large shallots, thinly sliced, divided 8 cloves garlic, crushed but left in skins 1 bunch fresh thyme, divided 2 cups fresh cranberries, slightly crushed, divided 1 turkey (16 pounds), giblet package and neck removed ice water, for covering turkey 1/2 cup Bertolli Mild Olive Oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste In pot, bring water, bay leaves, peppercorns, mustard seeds and kosher salt to boil. Stir until salt is dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Pour brine into 5-gallon stock pot or container. Pour in wine then add one shallot, garlic, thyme (reserving some for stuffing turkey) and 1 cup cranberries. Slowly lower in turkey. Pour ice water into pot to cover turkey. Place lid on pot and refrigerate at least 24 hours. Heat oven to 500 F. Remove turkey from brine, pat dry and stuff with reserved shallot, thyme and cranberries. Place turkey in roasting pan. Generously massage olive oil into skin of turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Use kitchen twine to tie legs together so turkey will keep its shape. Place in roasting pan and roast 20 minutes. Lightly brush skin again with olive oil, reduce heat to 350 F and roast until internal temperature reaches 155-160 F on meat thermometer. Allow turkey to rest, loosely covered with foil, 30 minutes before carving.

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Punch reached the height of its popularity during the Victorian Age. Originally made with alcohol, it ultimately became a non-alcoholic drink largely due to the preference of Queen Victoria. Over the following decades, it faded in popularity, briefly regaining favor in the 1920s when champagne punch was a hallmark of parties and celebrations. Now, as new generations are reinvigorating old favorites and enjoying the art of mixology, punch is trending again. Start by making punch

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Typically, punches start with a blend of sweet and tangy, and you can get that “swangy” taste with an option like Tree Top’s 100% Pure Pressed Sweet & Tart Apple Cider as a base. For inspiration, take a mixologist’s approach to creating a memorable punch. Lemon, cinnamon and cloves not only spice up the flavor but can also double as decorations. Try ginger beer for a nice fizzle, and for an adult-

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In punch container, combine apple cider, ginger beer, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice and vodka or rum, if desired, for an alcoholic version. Decorate container with apple slices, star anise pieces, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Personalize each serving with additional star anise pieces, frozen cranberries and sugars or ginger crystals, as desired. Serve cold.

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November 28, 2018 |

A Christmas Carol

Stave 2 - The First of the Three Spirits By Charles Dickens

WHEN Scrooge awoke, it was dark. The chimes of a neighbouring church struck and Scrooge remembered, on a sudden, that the Ghost had warned him of a visitation when the bell tolled one. The hour bell sounded, with a deep, dull, hollow, melancholy ONE. Light flashed up in the room upon the instant, and the curtains of his bed were drawn. The curtains of his bed were drawn aside, I tell you, by a hand. And Scrooge found himself face to face with the unearthly visitor who drew them: as close to it as I am now to you. It was a strange figure—like a child, or like an old man, diminished to a child’s proportions. Its white hair hung about its neck and down its back, and yet the face had not a wrinkle in it. Its legs and feet were bare. It wore a tunic of the purest white; and round its waist was bound a lustrous belt. It held a branch of fresh green holly in its hand; and had its dress trimmed with summer flowers “Are you the Spirit, sir, whose coming was foretold to me?” asked Scrooge. “I am!” The voice was soft and gentle. “I am the Ghost of Christmas Past.” “Long Past?” inquired Scrooge. “No. Your past.” Scrooge asked what business brought him there. It put out its strong hand and clasped him gently by the arm. “Rise! and walk with me!” It would have been in vain for Scrooge to plead that the weather was bad and the bed was warm. The grasp, though gentle as a woman’s hand, was not to be resisted. They passed through the wall, and stood upon an open country road, with

fields on either hand. The city had entirely vanished. Now it was a clear, cold, winter day, with snow upon the ground. “Good Heaven!” said Scrooge, clasping his hands together, as he looked about him. “I was a boy in this place!” He was conscious of a thousand thoughts, and hopes, and joys, and cares long, long, forgotten! Scrooge wiped away a tear and begged the Ghost to lead him where he would. “You recollect the way?” inquired the Spirit. “Remember it!” cried Scrooge. “I could walk it blindfold.” “Strange to have forgotten it for so many years!” observed the Ghost. “Let us go on.” They walked along the road, Scrooge recognizing every gate, and post, and tree; until a little market-town appeared in the distance, with its bridge, its church, and winding river. Some shaggy ponies trotted towards them with boys upon their backs. All these boys were in great spirits, and shouted to each other, until the broad fields were full of merry music. “These are but shadows of the things that have been,” said the Ghost. “They have no consciousness of us.” The jocund travellers came on; and as they came, Scrooge knew and named them every one. But why was he filled with gladness when he heard them give each other Merry Christmas, as they parted! What was Merry Christmas to Scrooge? What good had it ever done to him? “The school is not quite deserted,” said the Ghost. “A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still.” Scrooge said he knew it. And he sobbed. They soon approached a large house, its windows broken, and the many rooms poorly furnished, cold, and bare of food. They went, the Ghost and Scrooge, to the back of the house, and a long, bare room, with lines of desks. At one of these a lonely boy was reading near a feeble fire; and Scrooge sat down, and wept to see his poor forgotten self as he used to be. He said “Poor boy!” and cried again.

“I wish,” Scrooge muttered, looking about him, after drying his eyes with his cuff: “but it’s too late now.” “What is the matter?” asked the Spirit. “Nothing,” said Scrooge. “Nothing. There was a boy singing a Christmas Carol at my door last night. I should like to have given him something: that’s all.” The Ghost smiled thoughtfully, and waved its hand: saying as it did so, “Let us see another Christmas!” Scrooge’s former self grew larger at the words, and the room became a little darker and more dirty. And there he was, alone again, when all the other boys had gone home for the holidays. He was not reading now, but walking up and down despairingly. The door opened; and a little girl, much younger than the boy, came darting in, and put her arms about his neck. “I have come to bring you home, dear brother!” said the child, clapping her tiny hands, and bending down to laugh. “To bring you home, home, home!” “Father is so much kinder than he used to be, that home’s like Heaven! I asked him once more if you might come home; and he said Yes, you should; and sent me in a coach to bring you. And you’re never to come back here; but first, we’re

to be together all the Christmas long, and have the merriest time in all the world.” Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, towards the door. “Always a delicate creature,” said the Ghost. “But she had a large heart!” “So she had,” cried Scrooge. “You’re right, Spirit!” “She died a woman,” said the Ghost, “and had, I think, one child - your nephew” Scrooge seemed uneasy in his mind; and answered briefly, “Yes.” Although they had but that moment left the school behind them, they were now in the busy thoroughfares of a city. Here too it was Christmas time again; but it was evening, and the streets were lighted up. The Ghost stopped at a certain warehouse door, and asked Scrooge if he knew it. “Know it!” said Scrooge. “I was apprenticed here!” They went in. At sight of an old gentleman in a Welsh wig, sitting behind a high desk, Scrooge cried in great excitement: See Carol, 3B

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oliday hosting is all about providing guests a cozy atmosphere, good company and, quite often most importantly, food that tastes as good as it looks. While mixing and matching quality ingredients for dishes that appeal to the crowd is key to achieving successful seasonal flavors, you can take it a step further with the kitchen equipment used to craft those crave-worthy meals. Cookware that boosts the flavor profiles of holiday dishes can take your hosting Chef Chris Scott to the next level, and these recipes from chef Chris Scott of soul food restaurant Butterfunk Kitchen highlight the importance of the tools you use. Served as the main course, Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables and Apples combines the savory taste of pork with sweet apples for classic complementary flavors. Paired with Scott’s Cauliflower Rice and Beans, this menu offers flavors that both comfort and surprise. That enjoyment can be heightened by the cook’s experience when he or she uses equipment like Anolon Accolade Cookware to bring the dishes to life. Made with metal strategically placed where it’s most needed for efficient heat distribution and optimized cooking results, the cookware’s triplelayer nonstick coating inside and out translates to easy food release and cleanup, ensuring the delight lasts from cooking to clean-up. Whether enjoyed as dessert or a morning treat, Cinnamon Rolls with Dried Cranberries and Pecans serve up a combination of soft, warm dough with a pecan crunch to satisfy each guest’s sweet tooth. For those holiday delights that require time in the oven, an option like the Anolon Eminence Bakeware line provides heavyduty steel construction and rolled rims for even heating, durability and warp resistance for an elegant and sophisticated look that’s as practical as it is appealing. Find more holiday recipes and kitchen solutions at anolon.com.

Cinnamon Rolls with Dried Cranberries and Pecans Recipe courtesy of Chris Scott on behalf of Anolon Cookware Yield: 24 cinnamon rolls Cinnamon Rolls: Anolon Accolade Saucepan 2 cups milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons salt 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided 2 packages (4 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast 2 eggs

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Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables and Apples Recipe courtesy of Chris Scott on behalf of Anolon Cookware Yield: 4 servings Anolon Accolade Saute Pan 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pork tenderloin (8 ounces), cleaned salt, to taste pepper, to taste 3 carrots, peeled and cut into pieces 2 apples, cut into wedges 4 baby bliss potatoes, halved 1 leek, cleaned and halved 3 cups apple cider 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar Heat oven to 400 F. Heat saute pan over medium-high heat; add olive oil. Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, to taste, and sear on all sides until brown. In same pan, add carrots, apples, potatoes and leek. Reduce heat to medium and cook 3 minutes until vegetables have some color. Deglaze pan with apple cider, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Put pan in oven and cook 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Remove pork from pan and let rest on cutting board. Put saute pan with vegetables and liquid back in oven 3 minutes until liquid is reduced and syrupy. Vegetables should be well glazed when finished. Slice pork and plate. To serve, place glazed vegetables and pan drippings over meat.

Filling: 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped pecans To make Cinnamon Rolls: In saucepan, combine milk, water, butter, cornmeal and salt; bring to boil, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool to 120-130 F. In separate bowl, combine 2 cups flour and yeast. Add cooled cornmeal mixture and, using mixer, beat on low until smooth. Add eggs and 1 cup flour; mix 1 minute. Stir in remaining flour, as necessary, to form soft dough. Turn dough onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

To make Topping: In saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk; bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Pour into greased baking pan. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside. Heat oven to 375 F. To make Filling: Punch dough down, divide in half. Roll each half into rectangle; spread with softened butter. Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle heavily over butter. Sprinkle cranberries and pecans over top. Roll up dough from one side. Pinch seams and turn ends under. Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place slices cut-side down in baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool about 1 minute. Invert onto serving platter.

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“Why, it’s old Fezziwig! Bless his heart; it’s Fezziwig alive again!” Old Fezziwig laid down his pen, and looked up at the clock, which pointed to the hour of seven. He rubbed his hands and called out in a, rich, jovial voice: “Yo ho, there! Ebenezer! Dick!” Scrooge’s former self, now grown a young man, came briskly in, accompanied by his fellow-’prentice. “Yo ho, my boys!” said Fezziwig. “No more work to-night. Christmas Eve, Dick. Christmas, Ebenezer!” cried old Fezziwig, skipping down from the high desk. “Clear away, my lads, and let’s have lots of room here!” It was done in a minute. The floor was swept, the lamps were trimmed, fuel was heaped upon the fire; and the warehouse became a snug, warm, and bright ballroom. In came a fiddler with a music-book. In came Mrs. Fezziwig, and the three Miss Fezziwigs, beaming and lovable. In came all the young men and women employed in the business, the housemaid, the baker, the cook, the milkman. Away they all went, twenty couples at once! There were dances, and games, and more dances, and there was cake, and there was a great piece of Cold Roast Beef, and there were mince-pies, and plenty of ale. When the clock struck eleven, this domestic ball broke up. Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig took their stations, one on either side of the door, and shaking hands with every person individually as he or she went out, wished him or her a Merry Christmas. During the whole of this time, Scrooge had acted like a man out of his wits. He remembered everything, enjoyed everything. It was not until now that he remembered the Ghost, and became conscious that it was looking full upon him. “A small matter,” said the Ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude.” “Small!” echoed Scrooge.

The Spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of Fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, “Why! Is it not? He has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. Is that so much that he deserves this praise?” “It isn’t that,” said Scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. “It isn’t that, Spirit. He has the power to make our work a pleasure or a toil. The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.” He felt the Spirit’s glance, and stopped. “What is the matter?” asked the Ghost. “Nothing particular,” said Scrooge. “Something, I think?” the Ghost insisted. “No,” said Scrooge, “No. I should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. That’s all.” Scrooge and the Ghost again stood side by side in the open air. “My time grows short,” observed the Spirit. “Quick!” This was not addressed to Scrooge, or to any one whom he could see, but it produced an immediate effect. For again Scrooge saw himself. He was older now; a man in the prime of life. His face had not the harsh lines of later years; but there was an eager, greedy, restless motion in the eye. He was not alone, but sat by a fair young girl in a mourning-dress: in her eyes there were tears. “It matters little,” she said, softly. “To you, very little. Another idol has displaced me. It is a golden one. May you be happy in the life you have chosen!” She left him, and they parted. “Spirit!” said Scrooge, “show me no more! Conduct me home. Why do you delight to torture me? I cannot bear it! Leave me! Take me back. Haunt me no longer!” He was conscious of being exhausted, and of being in his own bedroom. He had barely time to reel to bed, before he sank into a heavy sleep.

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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup heavy cream nutmeg (optional) In large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add squash, pear, curry powder, salt and white pepper; saute 3 minutes. Increase heat to high and add chicken broth. Bring to boil then reduce heat to low; simmer 20-25 minutes, uncovered, until cubed squash is very tender. Allow to cool about 10-15 minutes. In blender or food processor, puree soup in batches until smooth. Return pureed soup to pot and add lemon juice and heavy cream. Stir soup over low heat until hot. Garnish with additional sliced pears and sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.

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Scrooge waited the bell again. Now, when the Bell struck One, a quarter of an hour went by, yet nothing came. At last, he began to notice a ghostly light coming from the adjoining room. He shuffled in his slippers to the door. A strange voice called him by his name, and bade him enter. It was his own room. But the walls and ceiling were hung with berries, holly, mistletoe, and ivy, and a mighty blaze went roaring up the chimney. Heaped up on the floor, to form a kind of throne, were turkeys, geese, sausages, mincepies, plum-puddings, red-hot chestnuts, apples, oranges, pears, cakes, and seething bowls of punch. Upon this food couch, there sat a jolly Giant, who bore a glowing torch, and held it high up, to shed its light on Scrooge, as he came peeping round the door. “Come in!” exclaimed the Ghost. “Come in! and know me better, man!” Scrooge entered timidly, and hung his head. Though the Spirit’s eyes were clear and kind, he did not like to meet them.

“I am the Ghost of Christmas Present,” said the Spirit. “Look upon me!” Scrooge reverently did so. It was clothed in a simple green robe, bordered with white fur. Its feet were bare; and on its head it wore a holly wreath, set here and there with shining icicles. Its dark brown curls were long and free as its cheery voice, and its joyful air. “You have never seen the like of me before!” exclaimed the Spirit. “Spirit,” said Scrooge, “conduct me where you will. I went forth last night and I learnt a lesson which is working now. To-night, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it.” “Touch my robe!” Scrooge did as he was told, and held it fast. Feast, fire, room all vanished instantly and they stood in the city streets on a snowy Christmas morning. The sky was gloomy, and yet was there an air of cheerfulness abroad like a summer day. Soon the steeples called good people all, to church and chapel, and away they came, flocking through the streets in their best clothes, and with their gayest faces. They went on, invisible, as they had been before, into the suburbs of the town. The good Spirit led him straight to Scrooge’s

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in the church, because he was a cripple, and it might be pleasant to them to remember upon Christmas Day, who made lame beggars walk, and blind men see.” His active little crutch was heard upon the floor, and back came Tiny Tim. At last the dishes were set on, and grace was said. Bob said he didn’t believe there ever was such a goose cooked. Eked out by apple-sauce and mashed potatoes, it was a sufficient dinner for the whole family. Mrs. Cratchit left the room to bring the pudding, like a speckled cannon-ball, blazing in ignited brandy, and with Christmas holly stuck into the top. A wonderful pudding! At last the dinner was all done, all the Cratchit family drew round the hearth, and Bob proposed a toast: “A Merry Christmas to

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us all, my dears. God bless us!” “God bless us every one!” said Tiny Tim, the last of all. He sat very close to his father’s side upon his little stool. Bob held his withered little hand in his, as if he loved the child, and wished to keep him by his side, and dreaded that he might be taken from him. “Spirit,” said Scrooge, with an interest he had never felt before, “tell me if Tiny Tim will live.” “I see a vacant seat,” replied the Ghost, “in the poor chimney-corner, and a crutch without an owner, carefully preserved. If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, the child will die.” “No, no,” said Scrooge. “Oh, no, kind Spirit! say he will be spared.” “If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, he will die this year,” repeated the Ghost. “What then? If he be like to die, he had better do it, and decrease the surplus population.” Scrooge hung his head to hear his own words quoted by the Spirit. “Man,” said the Ghost, “will you decide what men shall live, what men shall die? It may be, that in the sight of Heaven, you are more worthless and less fit to live than millions like this poor man’s child!” Scrooge bent before the Ghost’s rebuke, and trembling cast his eyes upon the ground. But he raised them speedily, on hearing his own name. “Mr. Scrooge!” toasted Bob; “I’ll give you Mr. Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast!” “The Founder of the Feast indeed!” cried Mrs. Cratchit, reddening. “My dear,” said Bob, “the children! Christmas Day.” “It should be Christmas Day, I am sure,” said she, “on which one drinks the health of such a stingy, hard, unfeeling man as Mr. Scrooge. You know he is, Robert! Nobody knows it better than you do!” “My dear,” was Bob’s mild answer, “Christmas Day.” “I’ll drink his health for

your sake and the Day’s,” said Mrs. Cratchit, “not for his. Long life to him! A merry Christmas and a happy new year!” The children drank the toast after her, but they didn’t care for it. Scrooge was the Ogre of the family. The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party. By-and-bye they had a song from Tiny Tim, who had a plaintive little voice, and sang it very well indeed. They were not a handsome family; they were not well dressed. But, they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another, and contented with the time. In the bright sprinklings of the Spirit’s torch at parting, Scrooge had his eye upon them, and especially on Tiny Tim, until the last. By this time it was getting dark, and snowing pretty heavily; and as Scrooge and the Spirit went along the streets. And now, without a word of warning from the Ghost, they stood upon a bleak and desert moor. “What place is this?” asked Scrooge. “A place where Miners live, who labour in the bowels of the earth,” returned the Spirit. “But they know me. See!” Passing through the wall of mud and stone, they found an old, old man and woman, with their children and their children’s children, all decked out gaily in their holiday attire. The old man was singing them a Christmas song and from time to time they all joined in the chorus. Again the Ghost sped on, above a black and heaving sea—on, on— until, being far away from any shore, they lighted on a ship. They stood beside the helmsman, the lookout, the officers on watch; every man among them hummed a Christmas tune, or had a Christmas thought. And every man on board, waking or sleeping, good or bad, had had a kinder word for another on that day than on any day in the year. It was a great surprise to Scrooge, while listening to the moaning of the wind, to hear a hearty

laugh and to recognise it as his own nephew’s. He found himself in a bright, dry, gleaming room, with the Spirit standing smiling by his side. “Ha, ha!” laughed Scrooge’s nephew. “He said that Christmas was a humbug, as I live! He believed it too!” “More shame for him, Fred!” said Scrooge’s niece, indignantly. “He’s a comical old fellow,” said Scrooge’s nephew, “that’s the truth: and not so pleasant as he might be. However, his offences carry their own punishment, and I am sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried. Who suffers by his ill whims! Himself, always.” After tea, they had some music and played at games; for it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas. There might have been twenty people there, young and old, but they all played and sang, and so did Scrooge; forgetting that his voice made no sound in their ears, he sometimes came out with his singing quite loud. The Ghost was greatly pleased to find him in this mood, and looked upon him with such favour, that he begged like a boy to be allowed to stay until the guests departed. But this the Spirit said could not be done. Much they saw, and far they went, and everywhere the Spirit went he left his blessing. It was a long night, and Scrooge noticed that the Ghost grew older, clearly older, and he noticed that its hair was grey. “Are spirits’ lives so short?” asked Scrooge. “My life upon this globe, is very brief,” replied the Ghost. “It ends to-night at midnight. Hark! The time is drawing near.” The bell struck twelve. And the Spirit disappeared. As the last stroke ceased to vibrate, he remembered the prediction of old Jacob Marley, and lifting up his eyes, beheld a solemn Phantom, draped and hooded, coming, like a mist along the ground, towards him.

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Heat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and pecans until well blended. Add flour mixture; mix well. Reserve 1 cup batter. Spread remaining batter into lightly greased, foil-lined, 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes, or until firm. In microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and milk on high 2-3 minutes, or until caramels are completely melted, stirring after each minute. Cool 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Pour over baked layer in pan, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edges. Drop reserved batter by spoonfuls over caramel layer. With knife, cut through batter several times for marble effect. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Lift from pan. Cut into bars.

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A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens

THE Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached. It was shrouded in a deep black garment, which left nothing of it visible save one outstretched hand. “I am in the presence of the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come?” said Scrooge. The Spirit pointed onward with its hand. “You are about to show me shadows of the things that will happen,” Scrooge pursued. “Is that so, Spirit?” Scrooge feared this silent shape so much that his legs trembled beneath him. “Ghost of the Future!” he exclaimed, “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and I am prepared to bear you company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?” It gave him no reply. The hand was pointed straight before them. “Lead on!” said Scrooge. “Lead on! The night is precious time to me, I know. Lead on, Spirit!” The Phantom moved away. There they were, in the heart of the city; amongst the merchants; who hurried up and down, and chinked the money in their pockets, as Scrooge had seen them often. The Spirit stopped beside one little knot of business men, pointing to them, Scrooge advanced to listen to their talk. “No,” said a great fat man with a monstrous chin, “I don’t know much about it. I only know he’s dead.” “When did he die?” inquired another. “Last night, I believe.” “Why, what was the matter with him?” asked a third. “God knows,” said the first, with a yawn. “What has he done with his money?”

asked a red-faced gentleman. “I haven’t heard,” said the man with the large chin, yawning. “It’s likely to be a very cheap funeral, for I don’t know of anybody to go to it. Suppose we make up a party and go?” “I don’t mind going if a lunch is provided,” observed one gentleman. Scrooge knew the men, and looked towards the Spirit for an explanation. Quiet and dark, beside him stood the Phantom, with its outstretched hand. Scrooge fancied that the Unseen Eyes were looking at him keenly. It made him shudder, and feel very cold. They went into an obscure part of the town, where the shops and houses reeked with crime, with filth, and misery. There was a shop where iron, old rags, bottles, bones, and greasy junk, were bought. Scrooge and the Phantom came into this shop, just as two women and a man carried in bundles. They all three burst into a laugh. The first woman threw her bundle on the floor. But the man produced his plunder first. A pencil-case, sleeve-buttons, and a brooch of no great value, were all. They were examined and appraised by old Joe, who chalked the sums for each, upon the wall, and added them up into a total. “That’s your account,” said Joe. “Who’s next?” Mrs. Dilber was next. Sheets and towels, two old-fashioned silver teaspoons, a pair of sugar-tongs, and a few boots. Her account was stated on the wall in the same manner. “And now undo my bundle, Joe,” said the first woman. Joe dragged out a large and heavy roll of some dark stuff. “Bed-curtains!” said Joe. “You don’t mean to say you took ’em down, rings and all, with him lying there?” “Yes I do,” replied the woman. “Why not?” “His blankets too?” asked Joe.

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To make Roasted Leg of Lamb: Heat oven to 400 F. In bowl, whisk olive oil, raspberry balsamic glaze, rosemary and mustard; set aside. Make small incisions in lamb and insert garlic slices. Rub olive oil mixture over lamb. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to roasting pan fitted with rack. Add onions; pour water into bottom of pan. Roast 80-90 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145 F for mediumrare, adding water to pan as needed to avoid scorching and onions drying out. Transfer lamb to carving board and tent with foil. To make Gravy: Place roasting pan on stovetop over medium-high heat; stir in flour. Whisk in wine; boil 1-2 minutes, or until reduced by half. Whisk in chicken stock and raspberry balsamic glaze. Add rosemary; bring to boil and simmer 8-10 minutes, or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lamb.

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when old Joe paid the three out. “This is the end of it, you see! He frightened every one away from him when he was alive, to profit us when he was dead! Ha, ha, ha!” “Spirit!” said Scrooge, shuddering from head to foot. “I see, I see. The case of this unhappy man might be my own. - Merciful Heaven, what is this!” He recoiled in terror, for the scene had changed, and now he almost touched a bed: a bare, uncurtained bed: on which, beneath a ragged sheet, there lay the body of this man. He lay, in the dark empty house, with no one to say that he was kind to me in this or that. “Spirit!” he said, “this is a fearful place. Let us go!” Still the Ghost pointed with an unmoved finger to the head. “If there is any person in the town, who feels emotion caused by this man’s death,” said Scrooge quite agonised, “show that person to me, Spirit, I beseech you!” The Ghost conducted him through several streets familiar to his feet. They entered poor Bob Cratchit’s house; the dwelling he had visited before; and found the mother and the children seated round the fire. Quiet. Very quiet. The

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noisy little Cratchits were as still as statues in one corner, and sat looking up at Peter, who had a book before him. The mother and her daughters were engaged in sewing. But surely they were very quiet! The mother laid her work upon the table, and put her hand up to her face. “The colour hurts my eyes,” she said. “ It must be near your father’s time.” “Past it rather,” Peter answered, shutting up his book. “But I think he has walked a little slower than he used, these few last evenings, mother.” At last she said, “I have known him walk with Tiny Tim upon his shoulder, very fast indeed. But he was very light to carry, and his father loved him so, that it was no trouble: no trouble. And there is your father at the door!” She hurried out to meet him. His tea was ready for him on the hob. He broke down all at once. He couldn’t help it. They drew about the fire, and talked; the girls and mother working still. Bob told them of the extraordinary kindness of Mr. Scrooge’s nephew, whom he had scarcely seen but once. “‘I am heartily sorry for it, Mr. Cratchit,’ he said, ‘and heartily sorry for your good wife.’ It

really seemed as if he had known our Tiny Tim, and felt with us. I am sure we shall none of us forget poor Tiny Tim—shall we?” “Never, father!” cried they all. “Spectre,” said Scrooge, “something informs me that our parting moment is at hand. Tell me what man that was whom we saw lying dead?” The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come conveyed him straight on, until they reached an iron gate. A churchyard. Here, then; the wretched man whose name he had now to learn, lay underneath the ground. The Spirit stood among the graves, and pointed down to one. “Answer me one question,” said Scrooge. “Are these the shadows of the things that Will be, or are they shadows of things that May be, only?” Scrooge crept towards the stone, trembling and following the finger. He read upon the stone of the neglected grave his own name, EBENEZER SCROOGE. The finger pointed from the grave to him, and back again. “No, Spirit! Oh no, no!” The finger still was there. “Spirit!” he cried, tightly clutching at its robe, “hear me! I am not the man I was. Why show me this, if I

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YES! and the bedpost was his own. The bed was his own, the room was his own. Best and happiest of all, the Time before him was his own, to make amends in! “I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future!” Scrooge repeated, as he scrambled out of bed. “The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. Oh Jacob Marley! Heaven, and the Christmas Time be praised for this! I say it on my knees, old Jacob; on my knees!” His face was wet with tears. “They are not torn down,” cried Scrooge, folding one of his bedcurtains in his arms, “they are not torn down, rings and all. They are here—I am here—the shadows of the things that would have been, may be dispelled. They will be. I know they will!” “I don’t know what to do!” cried Scrooge, laughing and crying in the same breath. “I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a schoolboy. I am as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the world.” He had frisked into the sitting-room, and was now standing there: perfectly winded. “There’s the door, by which the Ghost of Jacob Marley entered!” cried Scrooge, starting off again, and going round the fireplace. “There’s the corner where the Ghost of Christmas Present, sat! There’s the window where I saw the wandering Spirits! It’s all right, it’s all true, it all happened. Ha ha ha!” Really, for a man who had been out of practice for so many years, it was a splendid laugh. “I don’t know what day of the month it is!” said Scrooge. “I don’t know

how long I’ve been among the Spirits. I don’t know anything. I’m quite a baby. Never mind. I don’t care. I’d rather be a baby.” The churches began ringing out the lustiest peals he had ever heard. Clash, clang, hammer; ding, dong, bell. Oh, glorious, glorious! Running to the window, he opened it, and put out his head. No fog, no mist; clear, bright, cold. Golden sunlight; Heavenly sky; sweet fresh air; merry bells. Oh, glorious! Glorious! “What’s to-day!” cried Scrooge, calling downward to a boy in Sunday clothes. “EH?” returned the boy. “What’s to-day, my fine fellow?” said Scrooge. “To-day!” replied the boy. “Why, CHRISTMAS DAY.” “It’s Christmas Day!” said Scrooge to himself. “I haven’t missed it. The Spirits have done it all in one night. They can do anything they like. Of course they can. Of course they can. Hallo, my fine fellow!” “Hallo!” returned the boy. “Do you know the poultry shop, in the next street, at the corner?” Scrooge inquired. “I should hope I did,” replied the lad. “An intelligent boy!” said Scrooge. “A remarkable boy! Do you know whether they’ve sold the prize Turkey that was hanging up there?—Not the little prize Turkey: the big one?” “What, the one as big as me?” returned the boy. “What a delightful boy!” said Scrooge. “Yes, yes!” “It’s hanging there now,” replied the boy. “Is it?” said Scrooge. “Go and buy it.” “What!” exclaimed the boy. “I am in earnest,” said Scrooge. “Go and tell ’em to bring it here, that I may give them the direction where to take it. Come back with the man, and I’ll give you a shilling. Come back with him in less than five minutes and I’ll give you half-acrown!” The boy was off like a

shot. “I’ll send it to Bob Cratchit’s!” whispered Scrooge, rubbing his hands, and splitting with a laugh. “He sha’n’t know who sends it. It’s twice the size of Tiny Tim!” He wrote the address somehow, and went down-stairs to open the street door, ready for the coming of the poulterer’s man. As he stood there, waiting his arrival, the knocker caught his eye. “I shall love it, as long as I live!” cried Scrooge, patting it with his hand. “It’s a wonderful knocker!—Here’s the Turkey! How are you! Merry Christmas!” It was a Turkey! “Why, it’s impossible to carry that to Camden Town,” said Scrooge. “You must have a cab.” The chuckle with which he said this, and the chuckle with which he paid for the Turkey, and the chuckle with which he paid for the cab, and the chuckle with which he recompensed the boy, were only to be exceeded by the chuckle with which he sat down breathless in his chair again, and chuckled till he cried. He dressed himself “all in his best,” and at last got out into the streets. The people were by this time pouring forth, as he had seen them with the Ghost of Christmas Present; and Scrooge regarded every one with a delighted smile. Three or four goodhumoured fellows said, “Good morning, sir! A merry Christmas to you!” And Scrooge said often afterwards, that of all the

happy sounds he had ever heard, those were the happiest in his ears. He had not gone far, when coming on towards him he beheld the gentleman, who had walked into his counting-house the day before. It sent a pang across his heart to think how this old gentleman would look upon him when they met; but he knew what path lay straight before him, and he took it. “My dear sir,” said Scrooge, quickening his pace, and taking the old gentleman by both his hands. “How do you do? I hope you succeeded yesterday. It was very kind of you. A merry Christmas to you, sir! Allow me to ask your pardon. And will you have the goodness to allow me to give you”— here Scrooge whispered in his ear. “Lord bless me!” cried the gentleman, as if his breath were taken away. “My dear Mr. Scrooge, are you serious?” “If you please,” said Scrooge. “Not a farthing less. A great many backpayments are included in it, I assure you. Will you do me that favour?” “My dear sir,” said the other, shaking hands with him. “I don’t know what to say—” “Don’t say anything, please,” retorted Scrooge. “Will you come and see me?” “I will!” cried the old gentleman. And it was clear he meant to do it. “Thank’ee,” said Scrooge. “I am much SEE CAROL, 3B

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8 ounces Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts, divided Recipe courtesy of Chef Scott, 5 cucumbers, thinly sliced ALDI Test Kitchen In large pan, heat oil and Prep time: 5 minutes saute onions until brown and Cook time: 15 minutes caramelized. Yield: 10 servings In food processor, combine blue cheese crumbles and cream cheese. 8 ounces Southern Grove Blue Cheese and 2 tablespoons Simply Chopped Walnuts, Process until smooth. Season with Walnut Mousse divided 100% he holidays areNature the perfect time to gatherPure with friends Recipe courtesy of to Cheftaste. Scott, 5 cucumbers, thinly sliced pepper, and family to celebrate the season. ALDI Test Kitchen large pan, heat oil and Oil at a store Take the stress outAvocado of hosting by shopping Prep time:In 5 minutes medium bowl,Insaute using onionshand until brown and like ALDI for your holiday must-haves, including everyCook time: 15 minutes 3 large yellow onions, caramelized. soft peaks thing from food and wine to holiday decor and even gifts Yield:mixer, 10 servingswhisk cream until In food processor, combine blue for nearly anyone onsliced your list, helping you to save time crumbles and cream Fold in cheesecheese mixture and 4cheese. and money. 2form. tablespoons Simply Process until smooth. Season with Toast to the with anHappy impressive appetizer Nature 100% Pure 5 holidays ounces Farms ounces chopped walnuts. pepper, to taste. spread, paired with award-winning wines, with recipes like Avocado Oil In medium bowl, using hand Preferred Cranberry Shrimp Ceviche Cups pairedBlue with the creamy and 3 large yellow onions, Top cucumber slices with mixer, whisk cream until soft peaks tropical taste of William Wright Chardonnay. Or whip up sliced form. Fold in cheese mixture and 4 Crumbles caramelized and quick and easy PartyCheese Poppers made with dates, Brie cheese 5mousse, ounces Happy Farms ouncesonions chopped walnuts. and bacon to mesh with the fruit, vanilla and spicy fall Preferred Blue Top cucumber slices with 8 ounces Happy Farms remaining choppedmousse, walnuts. notes of Peaks & Tides Cabernet Sauvignon. Cheese Crumbles caramelized onions and Blue Cheese and Walnut Mousse provides a savory finish 8Finish ounces Happy walnuts. Cream Cheese by Farms grindingremaining blackchopped pepper when matched with La Rue Côtes de Provence Rosé and its Cream Cheese Finish by grinding black pepper Stonemill Ground Black hints of lavender,Stonemill rosemary and thyme. Finally, add Black a little over top for garnish. Ground over top for garnish. Pepper, to taste something sweet to your spread by pairing the refreshingly Pair each serving with glass of Pepper, toGingerbread taste Trifle. 1 cup Friendly Farms ripe Landshut Riesling with a festive La Rue Cotesglass de Provence Pair each serving with of Rosé. Heavy Whipping Find more holiday recipes and shopping solutions Tip: Mousse can also be served 1 cup Friendly Farms La Rue Cotes de Provence Rosé. Cream at ALDI.us. as a dip with baguette slices. Heavy Whipping Tip: Mousse can also be served Cream as a dip with baguette slices.

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Gingerbread Trifle

Recipe courtesy of the ALDI Test Kitchen Gingerbread Trifle Prep time: 20 minutes Recipe courtesy of the ALDI Test Kitchen Yield: 12 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Yield: 12 servings

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Recipe courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI 5:45 PM Spokane: Bank of America Test Kitchen Prep time: 25 minutes In the City of Spokane, we pick up or drop off at the Bank of America on Riverside PartyCook Poppers time: 15 minutes and Howard. Upon request, we can also pick up at the following locations: Spokane Recipe Yield: 36 poppers courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI

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coming late! That was the thing he had set his heart upon. And he did it; yes, he did! The clock struck nine. No Bob. A quarter past. No Bob. He was full eighteen minutes and a half behind his time. Scrooge sat with his door wide open, that he might see him come into the Tank. Bob’s hat was off, before he opened the door. He was on his stool in a jiffy; driving away with his pen, as if he were trying to overtake nine o’clock. “Hallo!” growled Scrooge, in his accustomed voice, as near as he could feign it. “What do you mean by coming here at this time of day?” “I am very sorry, sir,” said Bob. “I am behind my time.” “You are?” repeated Scrooge. “Yes. I think you are. Step this way, sir, if you please.” “It’s only once a year, sir,” pleaded Bob, appearing from the Tank. “It shall not be repeated. I was making rather merry yesterday, sir.” “Now, I’ll tell you what, my friend,” said Scrooge, “I am not going to stand this sort of thing any longer. And therefore,” he continued, “and therefore I am about to raise your salary!” Bob trembled. He had a momentary idea of knocking Scrooge down, holding him, and calling to the people in the court

for help and a straitwaistcoat. “A merry Christmas, Bob!” said Scrooge, with an earnestness that could not be mistaken, as he clapped him on the back. “A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow, than I have given you, for many a year! I’ll raise your salary, and endeavour to assist your struggling family, and we will discuss your affairs this very afternoon, Bob! Make up the fires, and buy another coal-scuttle before you dot another i, Bob Cratchit!” Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, he was a second father. He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world. Some people laughed to see the alteration in him, but he let them laugh. His own heart laughed: and that was quite enough for him. He had no further meetings with Spirits ever afterwards; and it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God bless Us, Every One!

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obliged to you. I thank you fifty times. Bless you!” He went to church, and walked about the streets, and watched the people hurrying to and fro, and patted children on the head, and found that everything could yield him pleasure. He had never dreamed that anything could give him so much happiness. In the afternoon he turned his steps towards his nephew’s house. He passed the door a dozen times, before he had the courage to go up and knock. But he made a dash, and did it: “Is your master at home, my dear?” said Scrooge to the girl. “Yes, sir.” “Where is he, my love?” said Scrooge. “He’s in the diningroom, sir, along with mistress. I’ll show you up-stairs, if you please.” “He knows me,” said Scrooge, with his hand already on the diningroom lock. “I’ll go in here, my dear.” “Fred!” said Scrooge. “Why bless my soul!” cried Fred, “who’s that?” “It’s I. Your uncle Scrooge. I have come to dinner. Will you let me in, Fred?” Let him in! It is a mercy he didn’t shake his arm off. He was at home in five minutes. Nothing could be heartier. Wonderful party, wonderful games, won-der-ful happiness! But he was early at the office next morning. Oh, he was early there. If he could only be there first, and catch Bob Cratchit

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2 teaspoons Stonemill Ground Black Pepper Heat oven to 375 F. Cut dates in half, lengthwise. Cut brie into bite-size pieces, about the size of peanuts. Place one piece of Brie and four almond pieces on each open date half. Place other half on top. Quarter bacon slices, wrap tightly around stuffed dates and secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with pepper. Line baking sheet with foil and place wrapped dates on top. Bake 15 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Serve warm. Pair each serving with glass of Peaks & Tides Cabernet Sauvignon.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Yield: 36 poppers 8 ounces Southern Grove Pitted Dates 4 ounces Specially Selected Brie Cheese Round 6 ounces Southern Grove Slivered Almonds 1 1/2 pounds Specially Selected Thick Sliced Hickory Bacon

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