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Many of my most cherished Christmas memories began in the kitchen. I was only seven years old when I locked my 2-year-old sister out of the kichen so I could make a batch of Christmas cookies on my own. The biggest problem was that I didn’t know what fractions were yet. So when the recipe called for 1/4 cup, I thought to myself, “one-tofour...okay...more is better, right? So I’ll use four.” Needless to say, I had a mess. When my mother discovered what I was up to, she quickly unlocked the door to let my sister back inside. (Did I mention this was in the middle of the summer?) Then proceeded to drill me on what I had actually put in the bowl. You just didn’t throw ingredients away back then. Good ingredients must not be wasted. We wound up doubling and tripling and quadrupling that recipe until we finally had a decent dough to cut into shapes. And yes, my little sister was allowed to help. I must confess. Today, as adults, my sister has become the master chef in the family. She and her husband even owned the town bakery for 12 years. Oh, I helped. Again, more cherished stories were created around the huge wooden bakery mixing table. For the most part, my days are spent researching places to go, things to do and people to see for my next extended weekend getaway. But when the holidays roll around, my “favorite” thing to do is play in the kitchen with a new recipe (under the wise supervision of my little sister, of course). So let’s go to the kitchen and whip up something simple! Have a very Merry Christmas with some new Season’s Eatings!
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Bake Me A Wish! Bake Me A Wish! unveils fresh-baked holiday gifts delivered right to your door and guarantees overnight delivery for those last minute gifts. NEW YORK/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BakeMeAWish.com, the leading national online gourmet gifting company announces their new delicious and divinely crafted collections for holiday 2020. This holiday season’s lineup features favorite holiday staples such as mini and jumbo decorative holiday cupcakes, bakery towers filled to the brim with mouthwatering gourmet treats, and new confections including: ● Santa’s Got a Brand New Bag: Holiday cookies, brownies & chocolates ● Chocolate Peppermint Cake : Chocolate cake covered with icing and crushed peppermint ● Tis The Season Snack Trays: Keepsake trays filled with nuts, mixes or mints
● Candy Cane and Snowman Cookie Tins: Festive holiday cookies in keepsake tins While we may not be able to celebrate the holidays with our family and friends this year in person, receiving a gourmet bakery gift with overnight delivery from BakeMeAWish.com is a special way to give your loved ones a fresh-baked hug and let them know how much they’re appreciated this holiday season. Bake Me A Wish! offers guaranteed next day delivery, for all the last-minute gift givers. BakeMeAWish.com features delicious gourmet gift options including cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, pies, and gorgeous baskets and towers brimming with fruits and snacks. BakeMeAWish. com gourmet treats start at $24.99 and include a variety of options, such as delectable cakes with incredibly intense flavors like Chocolate Mousse Torte, Red Velvet Chocolate, Salted Caramel, and Tiramisu Classico, among many. “This holiday is especially important,” said Joseph Dornoff, president of Bake Me A Wish! “We’ve been unable to share in the warmth of a hug or a visit and we
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need each other now, more than ever. Our gifts help bring people together virtually to share in the comfort of tradition.” To order a gourmet bakery gift for family and friends for the holidays please visit http://www. bakemeawish.com. Bake Me A Wish! was founded in 2005 with the mission to deliver divinely crafted birthday cakes and gourmet baked goods to anyone across the United States, wherever they are. BakeMeAWish.com features delicious gourmet dessert options including sumptuous recipes, personalized greeting cards and elegant packaging. 15 years later, Bake Me A Wish! offers a magnificent lineup of other mouthwatering bakery treats including cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and pies. They have expanded their offering even further with gorgeous snack and fruit baskets. Bake Me A Wish! has become the go-to source for people in need of high-quality baked goods, and is excited to help make your gifting dreams come true. Bake Me A Wish! is located in New York, New York and delivers throughout the country.
Heartfelt Holiday Gram Mrs. Fields Launches “Heartfelt Holiday Gram,” a Personalized Cookie-Cake for Loved Ones Home is Where the Heart is This Holiday Season – Save 40% for National Cookie Day BROOMFIELD, Colo./ PRNewswire/ -- Mrs. Fields, the renowned brand famous for fresh-baked cookies delivered right to your door, is celebrating the holidays with the launch of its Heartfelt Holiday Gram. From Nov. 29 until Dec. 6 and in honor of National Cookie Day on December 4, customers can purchase a customizable heart-shaped cookie-cake for 40% off. With gatherings of friends and family few and far between these past months, consumers are looking for unique ways to show their loved ones that they care. With its fully customizable icing text and great price, a Mrs. Fields Heartfelt Holiday Gram is a delicious and heart-warming way to express love and appreciation from afar. Separate from the 40% off promotion, Mrs. Fields will launch a 25% off special offer on the Heartfelt Holiday Gram beginning the week of Thanksgiving from November 22 through November 28, and then again starting December 7 until December 31. “For many, celebrating with loved ones this holiday season presents many unique challenges,” said Nelson Tejada, Chief Exec-
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utive Officer of Famous Brands International. “At Mrs. Fields, it is our mission to sweeten all of life’s little moments, and we are happy to offer our customers a way to show appreciation for their loved ones virtually. We hope to do our part to bring everyone a little piece of holiday cheer wherever they might be celebrating this year.” Mrs. Fields is based in Broomfield, Colorado with a production and distribution facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Debbi Fields opened her first store in Palo Alto, California in 1977 and the Mrs. Fields name quickly became associated with warm, freshly baked cookies right out of the oven. Today, Mrs. Fields enjoys the highest aided brand awareness in the industry and sells products at over 300 retail locations globally and online. To place an order for the Mrs. Fields Heartfelt Holiday Gram, visit www.mrsfields.com.
Happy Hearts Apple Chips All-natural Happy Hearts crunchy apple chips are a healthy new snack by NADI, a woman-owned social venture that creates jobs for refugees and revives ancient Georgian traditions. ATLANTA/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NADI, the creator of the first and only USDA certified organic wild rosehip juices, is excited to introduce another delicious and healthy all-natural product: NADI Happy Hearts apple chips. NADI Happy Hearts Apple Chips are never fried, baked, cooked or freeze-dried. NADI Happy Hearts are sliced ultra thin and dried with advanced techniques that make them super crunchy, and those methods were inspired by Old World Georgian traditions of naturally preserving freshly harvested fruit, called chiri. Each purchase of NADI Happy Hearts and NADI Wild Rosehip drinks helps the company advance its mission to strengthen local communities. As a social venture, NADI creates job opportunities for refugees in the country of Georgia who have been displaced by regional conflicts and supports farmers who practice sustainable growing and harvesting techniques. “NADI Happy Hearts apple chips are a delicious way to nourish our bodies and also support our mission of creating opportunities for economic mobility for refugees and farmers who work hard to produce the foods we eat,” said Nina Tickaradze, Founder & CEO of NADI.
Tickaradze founded NADI to revive the ancient Georgian health tradition of rosehip juice, which dates back hundreds of years when people would forage and hand-pick berries from wild rosehip bushes and steep them to make tealike drinks that are full of Vitamin C, flavonoids, polyphenols, antioxidants and dozens of other beneficial nutrients. NADI Happy Hearts are another addition to the company’s lineup of healthy offerings. The apple chips are naturally vegan, gluten free and fat free, and we only use non-GMO apples so you can feel good about sharing them with family and friends. Like all NADI products, Happy Hearts never contain added sugar or artificial ingredients. NADI Happy Hearts are made with just one ingredient — apples. They are available in two delicious varieties, Granny Smith and Ida Red, and we leave the peels on the apples so you get all the health benefits of the whole fruit. Apples are a great source of fiber, iron, potassium and numerous other vitamins and nutrients. NADI products are available at more than 500 retailers in the United States, including The Fresh Market stores and select natural food retailers, co-op stores and boutique local businesses. NADI rosehip drinks and Happy Hearts dried apple chips can also be purchased online at getnadi.com.
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The Magic of C The holidays are just around the corner and if you’re looking for some stocking stuffer inspiration this year, look no further than Sugar Plum. With tons of gift ideas for everyone on your list, you’re sure to deliver a chocolate experience that’s second to none. Whether they are friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, or party hostess, they will be deliciously pleased with this selection of treats. Ornament Confection Giftset A collection of six beautifully designed ornaments, artfully packaged in a decorative tube, with each ornament containing a different and delicious confection. The lucky recipient of this
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wonderful gift can enjoy the fillings in each ornament and then hang them on the tree, with vintage designs including Santa’s elves, an ice skating bunny, a sweater-wearing polar bear, and a reindeer with lights in his antlers. prepared in house by Sugar Plum’s fabulous pastry chef. Price: $45 www.sugar-plum.com/ and Amazon Introducing Divine Candy Cane, Peppermint Brownie, Peppermint Hot Cocoa and Peppermint Latte Chocolate Bars and a few other Sugar Plum stocking stuffer favorites:
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The candy cane has played a leading role in the holiday season for centuries. This minty holiday icon has been added to an exquisite organic white chocolate for a classic holiday treat reimagined in a way only Sugar Plum could! Retails: $30. Few would dare add brownies to a chocolate bar, but the folks at Sugar Plum have taken it one step further by adding peppermint into luxurious dark chocolate for the perfect minty dessert treat! Retails: $30. Candy canes, brownies, lattes, and hot cocoa are all featured in Sugar Plum’s brand new Peppermint Bar Set. We took some of the most emblematic tastes of the holiday season and turned them into four amazing chocolate bars just in time for the chilly winter season. Peppermint never tasted so good. December, 2020 ~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -11-
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Keto Zucchini Muffins Want to try Keto but don’t know how to start? Keto can be confusing. It’s important to eat the right amount of carbs, protein, and fat for your body type. But that means hours spent searching for recipes, tracking the nutrition for each meal, and complicated calculations and adjustments to make sure you’re on track. That’s why we started making personalized Keto plans. We make Keto easy: Four Weeks of Mouth-Watering Keto Meals Our personalized keto plans show you exactly what to eat — every meal of every day — for 28 days. They include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. And they’re curated by our Keto experts from our private library of over 1,200 recipes. This recipe, “Zucchini Muffins,” was taken from our private library of recipes. So you can see the food you’ll be eating is keto-friendly and delicious. We’re all about making Keto easy for you. That means no guesswork or stress about if you’re “doing it right.” All you have to do is follow along. Customized Measurements to Deliver BIG Results FAST — Without Cravings Our custom Keto meal plans help you lose weight fast... without cravings. Because we build your plan to target your exact nutritional needs. We account for everything — including your age, gender, activity level, current weight, and goal weight. That way, we can give you the perfect balance of calories and nutrients to feel full and fight cravings, while still seeing the pounds melt away without exercise. Ingredients Tailored for Your Taste Buds, So You Love Every Bite We also customize the meals in our Keto plans for your tastebuds. You can tell us all the ingredients you want us to avoid in your plan. So your meals will ONLY use foods you like, and won’t have any foods you don’t like. That way, you will -16- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ December, 2020
love every bite as you watch the pounds fall off. Time-Saving Weekly Grocery Lists Every meal plan also includes a time-saving weekly grocery list that coordinates with each week’s recipes. That way you don’t have to go lineby-line through each recipe and write down the ingredients before you can go shopping. We do it all for you! Just print out the shopping list and take it to the market, or even shop from the convenience of your phone. Either way, our grocery lists will let you get in and out of the store in no time. Want to get started? Take the Keto Quiz to begin customizing your plan. It’ll even show you how much you can lose and how fast. Ingredients: 1 large - Zucchini 1 cup - Cheddar Cheese, shredded 3/4 cup - Coconut Flour 3 tbsp - Parlsey 1/2 tsp - Baking Powder 6 - Egg 1/4 cup - Butter to taste - Salt to taste - Black Pepper to taste - Paprika Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a muffin pan with oil of choice. Pass the zucchini over the blades of a vegetable grater and transfer into a bowl. Set aside.In a separate bowl, combine together cheddar cheese, coconut flour, parsley, baking powder, eggs, and melted butter. Season with salt, pepper and paprika to taste. Add zucchini and mix until well combined. Pour zucchini mixture into prepared muffin pan and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden. Cool before serving. Makes 12 servings
Veroni launches “Party Tray”: the all-in-one charcuterie board experience Veroni, the beloved maker of Italian cured meats and specialty products, introduces its newest product to their Enjoy AperiTime line: the brand-new Party Tray. Perfectly suited to further enrich the authentic Italian Aperitivo experience and ideal for at-home enjoyment or to be shared during small, socially distanced gatherings, the Party Trays offer an accessible premade selection of four Italian-style charcuterie boards, ready to open and enjoy. Veroni’s Party Tray, crafted to share with 2-3 others, offers 100% made-in-Italy cold cuts in four pairing variations: the first features classic imported Italian prosciutto and salami combined with Provolone cheese, olives, and 100% Italian-made breadsticks, the second includes Italian prosciutto and salami, Provolone cheese, almonds, and dried cantaloupe, and the final two options feature coppa and salami in both mild and spicy versions, combined with Provolone cheese, almonds, dried pear, breadsticks, and dried ginger. “We are all looking for small ways to celebrate, and we want to bring the experience of the classic Italian Aperitivo to life for Americans,” comments marketing manager Emanuela Bigi. “Pairing your favorite cocktail or glass of wine with a Veroni Party Tray, or “tagliere” (charcuterie plate in Italian), is the best way to enjoy the ritual of Aperitivo as we do in Italy.”
The historic Italian salumi producer has been importing 100% Italian-made charcuterie and specialty products to the United States since 2016. Following the Naples-style pizza, the Party Trays are the second product to expand the Enjoy AperiTime line, capturing the traditional Aperitivo ritual of Italy and bringing it into the homes of American consumers. “An extensive and detailed study supports the creation of the Party Trays in order to offer the best pairings based upon ingredients and nutritional properties”, adds Bigi. “Our goal was to combine classic Italian charcuterie options, typical of Aperitivo, with products in-line with American consumers and their preferences, such as dried fruits. The result is an innovative mix where our Italian cold cuts are paired with a perfect balance of enhancing flavor components”. The launch of the Enjoy AperiTime line, including the new Party Trays, highlights Veroni’s commitment to offering products that allow variety of choice and combine Italian tradition with US consumer trends. As a company, Veroni continues to improve its research and development to be able to offer innovative formats and new technologies, allowing consumers to enjoy the highest quality of flavor in their specialty Italian products.
ENJOY APERITIME PARTY TRAY VARIETIES: Imported Italian prosciutto and salame paired with olives, breadsticks, and provolone
Imported Italian prosciutto and salame paired with dried cantaloupe, almonds, and provolone Imported Italian coppa and salame paired with dried pears, almonds, and provolone Imported Italian spicy coppa and salame paired with dried ginger, breadsticks, and provolone
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A Velvety Smooth Dessert UTICA - Velvet Ice Cream, a fourth-generation ice cream maker in Utica, Ohio, and Midwest distributor of premium craft ice cream and novelties has restocked the shelves at grocery and convenience stores with their Seasonal Favorites. Pure Cinnamon and Pumpkin Pie are now back in freezers at grocery and convenient stores. Peppermint Stick will be loaded later this fall. In addition to the Seasonal Favorites, Velvet is featuring Peppermint Stick Ice Cream Sandwiches in retail locations and Apple Pie Cobbler at dipping parlors across their footprint, including at Velvet’s Ye Olde Mill in Utica which is open until October 31st. “This is the time of year when sweet indulgences are shared with families and friends,” Velvet Ice Cream President Luconda Dager said. “Whether you’re creating special holiday ice cream desserts with a seasonal flare or simply dressing up your favorite pie, Velvet’s Seasonal Favorites are the perfect pairing with any family meal or gathering.” Unique and traditional ice cream recipes for family gatherings and holiday parties can be found at VelvetIceCream.com.
Customers are encouraged to take photos of their creations or include their own recipes including Velvet Ice Cream and share on social media with the hashtag #VelvetIceCream and Velvet may share on its social accounts and feature on their website. In addition to the Seasonal Favorites fall flavors, Velvet premium flavors Kentucky Praline Pecan, Carmel Pecan and Vanilla are huge favorites this time of year – adding something special to seasonal desserts. The Velvet Party Cups, just the right size for sharing, have a fresh look and come in new variety packs. Founded in 1914 by Joseph Dager, Velvet Ice Cream is a fourth-generation family ice cream maker based in Utica, Ohio. The company’s premium craft ice cream, known for its signature velvety texture, is sold throughout central Ohio and across the region
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(OH, KY, WV, MI, IN). Velvet produces more than 5 million gallons of ice cream every year from its headquarters on the grounds of Ye Olde Mill. The 25acre property houses an ice cream museum, restaurant, playground, picnic area and catch-and-releasefishing pond. It welcomes 150,000 visitors per year. For more ice cream recipes, visit https://www. velveticecream.com/recipes PUMPKIN ROLL SUNDAE Ingredients 1 slice pumpkin roll 1 scoop Velvet Pumpkin Pie ice cream whipped cream caramel sauce Either purchase or make a homemade pumpkin roll. Slice pumpkin roll into ¾ to 1-inch thick pieces. Place a slice on a plate. Add a generous scoop of Velvet Pumpkin Pie ice cream. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.
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PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A good dessert is what really matters when it comes to holiday meals. Holiday gatherings may be smaller this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there is no need to skip on the last course of the meal. A good meal should be followed by a scrumptious dessert. Whether it’s an elegant cake, descendant pie, creamy cheesecake or mouthwatering cookies, the Tennessee River Valley is home to many locally-owned restaurants and bakeries that still prepare desserts the old-fashioned way. The holiday season is quickly approaching and for those who are looking to lighten the load of preparing meals and to spend less time in the kitchen, consider ordering a dessert from a locally-owned establishment. The Tennessee River Valley Mapguide has put together a must taste and experience list to showcase some of the region’s top headquarters for sweet treats and descendant desserts. For those that cannot make a visit before the holidays or do not live nearby, some offer shipping as an option. Sageberry Restaurant & Catering, Centre, Ala. Sageberry Restaurant and Catering specializes in gourmet cakes for all occasions. To add elegance to family gatherings, try their chocolate layer cake decorated with luscious fresh fruit and pirouette sticks filled with milk chocolate cream or their cheesecakes decorated with frosted fruit as well as fresh fruit. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que, Decatur, AL Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que may be known nationally for its barbeque, but another crowd favorite are the homemade pies. The pies are mare made from scratch and baked fresh every morning using recipes and traditions that have been passed down for generations. Sold whole or by the slice, choose from chocolate, pecan, lemon icebox, coconut cream and peanut butter. Morgan Price Candy Company, Decatur, Ala. Morgan Price Candy Company has been in operation for over 30 years where they still do everything the old fashioned way, by hand and in small batches using old family recipes. Customer favorites include English toffee, peanut brittle and creamy pralines. A sweet treat from Morgan Price Candy Company makes a nice -26- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ December, 2020
hostess gift for holiday events and candy baskets, boxed chocolates and corporate gifts are also available. If not in the Decatur area, they will ship. Apple Valley Orchard, Cleveland, TN This family-owned business that started as a hobby in the early 1960s with two trees now occupies over 40 acres and grows 30 varieties of apples. Fried pies are considered a tradition of the South and some of the best ones come from Apple Valley Orchard. The on-site bakery also offers homemade pies and apple cider. Tellico Grains Bakery, Tellico Palins, Tenn. Gourmet pastries and baked goods are crafted from scratch daily, using traditional methods and many locally sourced ingredients. Selection varies depending on the season. Items found on any given day include chocolate croissants, cream cheese danishes, scones, carrot cake muffins, chocolate ganache cupcakes, sticky nut buns, cherry and apple turnovers and pound cakes. The French Market Creperie, Knoxville, TN Knoxville’s first and only authentic French crêpe restaurant, The French Market is considered one of the top southern eateries for breakfast and brunch in the U.S. It also satisfies a sweet tooth. For a bit of a French influence during the upcoming holiday season, choose one of
Valley Sweet Treats their sweet crêpes filled with fresh squeezed lemon and sugar, fresh strawberries and cream, or the popular Nutella, a chocolate hazelnut spread admired all over Europe. Waverly Café, Waverly, Tenn. Waverly Café offers an assortment of pies, cheesecakes and gourmet carrot cakes. Catering is also available. For more information, visit https://waverlycafe.webs.com/. Sweet Jordan’s Baked Goodies and Ice Cream Shop, Paris, TN The story of Sweet Jordan’s begins with Jordan, who was born with Down’s syndrome. He always loved to be in the kitchen with his dad baking and sharing their delicious bounty with friends and family. The most popular item came from a family, chocolate chip cookie recipe. Soon, their baked goods became so popular and Sweet Jordan’s Baked Goodies and Ice Cream Shop opened in 2017. With Jordan at the helm, the family-owned business employs adults with special needs who everyday whip up baked goods, soup, sandwiches, homemade ice creams, coffee and signature cookies. Items may be ordered online at https://www.sweetjordans.com/ collections/sweet-treats and shipped. Dutch Maid Bakery, Tracy City, TN The Dutch Maid Bakery can make any special occasion cake. With an incredible number of
flavors, frostings and fillings, the possibilities are endless. Choose from the traditional vanilla, chocolate and strawberry or vary it up a bit with pineapple, watermelon, key lime, coconut or white chocolate flavor. Choices in fillings include cannoli, cherry, chocolate bavarian, vanilla bavarian, fresh strawberries, German chocolate, ice cream, lemon and pineapple. Specialty cakes require at least a 48 hour advance notice. Everything made and served in the Dutch Maid Bakery is done from scratch and by hand. Kirchhoff’s Bakery, Deli and Market, Paducah, Ky. This fifth-generation German bakery features traditional Old-World methods and family recipes. Known for their artisan breads, Kirchhoff’s also offers a wide variety of made-from-scratch cookies including classic round, apple cider and iced shortbread, cakes and pies. While not a dessert, the cranberry walnut rolls are equally popular and a nice accompaniment for holiday dinners. A list of their Thanksgiving specials is available here for ordering. Patti’s 1880’s Settlement, Grand Rivers, Ky. Grand Rivers is the northern gateway to one of the United States’ largest national outdoor recreation areas, The Land Between The Lakes. Visitors travel from all over to experience the 200,000 acres of water, 200 miles of scenic trails and spectacular views. No visit would be complete without a stop at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement, known for its classic American eats. One word of caution, don’t forget to save room for dessert. Their pies are just as popular as their staple entrée, two-inch thick pork chops. Online ordering and shipping is available for six of their popular pies by clicking here. At this time, due to social distancing rules and regulations, many locations have been temporarily closed or have modified hours. Please call or email to confirm hours of operation before traveling. Save trip ideas and plan a trip easily with the Tennessee River Valley Geotourism MapGuide, an online guide of authentic places and adventures that have been recommended by locals. For more information, visit https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/.
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Virtual Tasting Experiences T. HELENA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Markham Napa Valley Vineyards welcomes visitors with new creative Outdoor tastings and reimagines holiday parties and travel with customized virtual tastings. The winery’s covered outdoor patio lounges create cozy spaces with fire pits and heat lamps to solve winter wanderlust while virtual tastings enable family gatherings, safely from home. Markham Napa Valley Vineyards offers safe, comfortable tastings on its covered outdoor patio lounges at the Napa Valley winery complete with heaters and fire pits all complying with recommended procedures for physical distance during the pandemic. Tastings are offered Thursday-Monday all winter and require reservations. Sips & Chips—A twist on the standard cheese and wine pairing, Sips & Chips pairs custom-crafted flavored potato chips prepared by local chef David Nuno with four distinct wines ($45 per person). A Taste of Place—The new Marked Parcel Series tasting offers a trip through Napa Valley in a glass— an immersive connection of taste with place in four estate wines ($55 per person). Markham Classic Flight—Keep it classic but make it custom. Create your own tasting flight featuring four wines that celebrate key districts and vineyards within Napa Valley ($35 per person). Virtual Wine Tasting –Host a virtual party and let Markham do the work. A private guide will select options like the District Series Appellation Tasting including three wines ($113 plus shipping), or a combination of wines you choose. Book a date and schedule wine delivery for a fun, fact-filled virtual holiday party or family get-together from your own home. Covered patio lounges create cozy spaces for wine -28- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ December, 2020
tasting with fire pits and heat lamps to solve winter wanderlust. Markham’s new experiences meet and exceed best practices for required physical distance to ensure the safety, comfort and enjoyment of guests and employees. The Napa Valley tasting room is open for outdoor tastings by reservation and contact-free curbside pick-up during regular Thursday-Monday, 10 am to 5 pm, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. For information on safety measures, to schedule a tasting or have wine delivered call 707-963-5292 or visit www. markhamvineyards.com. About Markham Napa Valley Vineyards Founded in 1977, Markham Vineyards is a leading Napa Valley winery producing sustainably grown and crafted wines from 350-acres of Napa Valley estate vineyards in a historic winery built in 1879. Markham believes in the power of community, the sanctity of the soil, and the notion that all voices deserve to be heard. Markham supports its community with contributions to the Gary Sinise Foundation, A Fine Line’s MAPP Impact campaign, and more. Learn more at www.markhamvineyards.com.
Baking Star Gives Back A Southern baker at heart, with a French twist, and a true believer that a little bit of butter makes everything better, Chris Tucker grew up baking with his grandmother. Some of his fondest memories growing up were spending time in the kitchen with her, creating, and of course, tasting delicious recipes. He is best known for his Betta With Butta (ABC’s “The Great American Baking Show”) as he launches his new Holiday Dessert Boxes. Baking had a beautiful way of spreading joy around the table during the holidays, and when she passed away while he was younger, his family looked to him to continue the tradition. Always a hobby growing up and into adulthood, Chris worked as a hair stylist for nearly a decade before he reclaimed his passion and love for baking, and soon found himself starring on ABC’s most popular cooking show “The Great American Baking Show.” With his sights set on a future of owning and running his business on a larger scale, and aspirations to be the Ottoleghi, Candace Nelson, and Clair Ptak of the pastry world, there’s nothing stopping this self-taught baker aiming to bring some joy into everyone’s kitchens, either with his pre-made items, or baking kits to spend time with those closest to us. Chris’ masterful menu is available to ship nationwide, and after the “safer at home” order was put
into place, Chris quickly launched a “Quarantine DropOff Menu” for Los Angeles residents, earning some celebrity fans, offering delicious baked goods, and a smile from six feet away, straight to doors around the city and now nationally via his online order form. The menu includes favorites both full “Butta” and Vegan/ GF options as well for dietary restrictions. A portion of proceeds are being donated to COVID relief efforts. Baking kits are available for his mouth-watering Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake (GF) and his Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies (V/GF) so anyone can enjoy at home. When he’s not working out of his recently acquired commercial kitchen space baking for the masses, Chris spends time continuing to hone in on his craft through reading and creating new recipes at home with his husband. We would love to arrange an interview with you and Chris to discuss all things baking trends and his charity efforts, and can be reached at AGPR@AndersonGroupPR.com to arrange. December, 2020 ~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -29-
Editor’s Choice: Quick & E Bruschetta Chicken Bake Ingredients 1 Can diced tomatoes (undrained) 1 Pkg. Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken 1/2 Cup water 2 cloves garlic, Minced (or 2 tsp. minced garlic) 1 1/2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into bitesized pieces) 1 tsp. basil leaves (optional) 1 Cup mozzerella cheeze (grated) Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix tomatoes, stuffing mix, water and garlic just until stuffing mix is moistened. Layer chicken, basil and cheese in a 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with the stuffing mixture. Bake 30 minutes or until casserole is heated through and chicken is done.. Serve hot.
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Easy - Only 5 Ingredients
While this dish is a great way for using leftovers, it was such a hit with the family, we chose to make it our main entre’ for Christmas dinner. Add rolls the traditional green bean casserole and you have a surefire winner! But save room for dessert : Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Pie. That recipe may be found on the next page...
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Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Pie
Ingredients • Premade Chocolate Cookie Crust • 2 Boxes chocolate pudding • 1 1/4 cup milk • 1 tub Cool Whip • 1 cup York Peppermint Patties chopped Mix together pudding and milk. Stir in half of the cool whip. Fold in peppermint patties. Spread into pie shell. Top with remaining Cool Whip. Garnish with shaved Andres mints or crushed candy canes. Refrigerate. Serve.
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Traditional meals in a Kosher-style cookbook Dallas, TX — Fall is the perfect time to start turning up the heat in the kitchen. Why not try a reimagined recipe for Jambalaya “Jewish Style,” a steaming bowl of Texas Chili (you control the burn) or a French Bouillabaisse, but without shellfish? Deep Flavors: A Celebration of Recipes for Foodies in a Kosher Style puts a creative spin on traditional dishes, with an eclectic assortment of mouth-watering meals that can all be prepared in a kosher kitchen. The result is a diverse anthology of recipes that will appeal to broad audiences everywhere — Jewish and otherwise. Deep Flavors is perfect for those who love cooking, whether traditional Jewish, or reinterpreted international, regional American and vegetarian favorites, including creative new recipes applying familiar flavor profiles. This unique cookbook features an abundance of tempting dishes, appetizers, main courses and desserts, drawing from many cultures, plus helpful tips ranging from how to source ingredients to proper preparation. “Cooking is worth some effort and attention to detail,” Horwitz writes. “The positive reactions from family or guests, as well as your own enjoyment, will make it worthwhile.” “Effort” and “attention to detail,” however, don’t have to equate with “difficult.” In fact, throughout Deep Flavors, Horwitz shares his wisdom for breaking recipes into simple steps — and how to do some of this prep work well in advance so that delicious meals can be served even with a hectic schedule. Horwitz, an attorney and CPA by trade, explained in an interview with Today’s CPA that, “My approach to cooking is really an extension of
what I do in my professional practice. I solve problems. One of the ‘problems,’ at least in my house, is that since we maintain a kosher house, but eat eclectically, is how to convert recipes so that they are kosher …” Horwitz’s Texas State Fair Blue Ribbon-winning Spinach/Mushroom Lasagna, for instance, is a completely original vegetarian lasagna accessible to Jews and vegetarians, with a unique twist on ingredients that gives it a complex flavor profile. Even recipes for classic foods such as brisket and roast turkey contain newly imagined taste combinations and techniques to elevate them while maintaining recognizable hallmarks of each dish. Another recipe that epitomizes the standard set by Horwitz, yet remarkably simple to execute, is the Dill French Toast: savory, unique, and delicious. Horwitz’s ultimate goal was to create recipes that are readable and easily followed by anyone with a basic knowledge of cooking. He provides detailed instructions with enhanced explanations and alternatives, helpful for both the novice and the more experienced cook. A Readers’ Favorite reviewer, who gave Deep Flavors a 5-star rating, referred to the book as “… an essential addition to any cookbook fanatic’s collection and to anyone who believes in spending the time and effort to make the ‘food’ experience a real work of art …” Currently residing in Dallas, Texas, Horwitz enjoys sharing his passion for cooking with his wife, children and grandchildren. To learn more, please visit www.deepflavorscookbook.com. Deep Flavors is available for purchase on Amazon or the author’s website. December, 2020 ~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -33-
Rice Pudding C By Allison Robicelli Takeout Staff Writer
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h e Takeout: Rice Pudding Cheesecake Pie brings old-school diner energy to the table My favorite dessert is unequivocally rice pudding. I love it so much that I refuse to make it, because I have absolutely no self-control when I have easy access to it. I broke that rule to develop this recipe, though, because while perusing an old community cookbook I found a recipe for “rice custard pie” and I could not believe that I had never once thought to make something of this nature for myself. I picked the book up at a Rhode Island thrift shop five years ago and had somehow never noticed this life-changing pie until now. Perhaps it was fate; maybe the universe wanted all of us to experience this together. Though the recipe was presented in the cookbook without any context, I am nearly certain that the recipe is an Americanized version of the Italian Pastiera di Grano, which is sort of like a cheesecake with wheatberries that my people eat on Easter. The “pie” is an absolute unit, calling for a 9 x 13” pan that gets filled to the brim with rice, ricotta, and cream. I decided to Americanize it even further, drawing inspiration
from the place I’ve likely eaten more rice pudding than anywhere else: the diner. Instead of ricotta and a rolled pie crust, I went in a diner-cheesecake direction with cream cheese and graham cracker crumbs, and then I covered the entire thing with diner-style coffee cake crumbs, just for kicks. As expected, these were brilliant ideas, and I deserve to be lavished with praise for them. Please note that this pie was originally designed for a holiday celebration and is thus an absolute unit. I decided not to make it smaller, because I like the height
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it gets in a 9 x 13-inch pan, and because it freezes beautifully. Once the family and I enjoyed a “perfectly reasonable” amount, I cut the rest into single portions, wrapped them individually in plastic wrap, stuck them in the freezer, then removed one piece each and every morning for breakfast since it’s the most important meal of the day. (Just thaw in the fridge overnight, or in the microwave.) I really enjoy warming up some frozen blueberries and serving them on top, and I encourage you to play around with other fruits that can make
Cheesecake Pie
the pie qualify as part of a balanced breakfast.
Ingredients
For the filling: 1 1/2 cups white rice 4 cups milk 1 tsp. salt 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese 5 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 2/3 cups sugar 2 tsp. vanilla For the crust: 1 box graham crackers 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
For the topping: 1 stick butter, room temperature 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. cinnamon Powdered sugar, to finish Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Put the rice in a strainer and rinse under a cold faucet until the water runs clean, then add the rice to the pot and boil for 10 minutes. Strain into the sink, using a silicone spatula to make sure no rice is stuck to the bottom of the pot. Return the pot to the stove, add the milk, salt, and drained rice, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese to the pot; set it aside, stirring occasionally to help the cream cheese melt.
While the crust is in the oven, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl, then add the cooked rice mixture. When the crust is ready, put the pan on a baking sheet (it’s helpful for moving the pie around), pour in the rice filling, and return to the oven for 30 minutes.
Next, make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13� cake pan with several layers of heavy duty aluminum foil, leaving an overhang so you can easily lift the cake from the pan later. Pulverize the box of graham crackers into crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, then mix with the melted butter. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom and sides of the pan to make a thin crust, then bake for 10 minutes.
Allison Robicelli Posts Twitter Allison Robicelli is The Takeout staff writer, a former professional chef, author of three books, and The People’s Hot Pocket Princess. Questions about recipes/need cooking advice? Tweet @Robicellis.
Make the topping by combining the butter, sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl and kneading together using your hands or the back of a fork until crumbly. When 30 minutes has passed, crumble the topping over the pie, then continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Allow the pie to cool for at least one hour, remove from the pan, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
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Preparing A Memor (Family Features) Holiday gatherings, even in a time when smaller groups are encouraged, take on special meaning for many families. Part of the joy comes from the food that’s shared among loved ones from appetizers and sides to the main course. This year, you can enjoy those meaningful moments with your closest family members and friends by putting together a menu that keeps smiles on faces from the first bite to the last. Start with your favorite among the nearly endless appetizer options that symbolize the season then enjoy a tender tri-tip alongside bacon-wrapped asparagus and a twist on classic, roasted potatoes. Visit Culinary.net to find more holiday menu ideas. Start Your Seasonal Celebration with Small Bites While main courses, sides and desserts may be what holiday memories are made of, you can calm family members’ and guests’ appetites with an array of appetizers like these: Meatballs Stuffed mushrooms / Stuffed peppers Sliced cheese / Sliced meats Crackers / Spinach dip Cheesy bread Sliders / Little smokies Fresh fruit and vegetables
A Simply Tasty Side
Many recipes commonly associated with the holidays are accompanied by lengthy ingredient lists or hours spent in the kitchen. However, all that time and effort doesn’t have to be used on this year’s side dish when you opt for a simple yet mouthwatering option. You can feel good about what you’re feeding your family this holiday season while saving prep time by serving this Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus made with Coleman Natural bacon, which contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives and is sourced from American family farms that humanely raise their animals with no antibiotics or added hormones. -36- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ December, 2020
Whether it’s served as a side dish or an appetizer, it calls for just a handful of everyday ingredients for a dish you can be proud of. Visit ColemanNatural.com/Recipes for more seasonal recipe inspiration.
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus 20 asparagus stalks 10 slices Coleman Natural Hickory Smoked Bacon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper
rial Holiday Menu A Tender Holiday Tri-Tip
Centering your holiday meal around a flavorful cut of meat can make the celebration truly memorable, especially when it’s cooked to perfection over the hot flame of a grill. This year, take your family’s main course to the next level with a Garlic Herb Tri-Tip lightly seasoned with garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper to let the naturally flavorful New Zealand grass-fed beef speak for itself. Because the animals roam and graze freely over lush green hills and pastures year-round, New Zealand grass-fed beef is leaner, more finely textured and tastes just as nature intended. Find more recipes and holiday meal ideas at beefandlambnz.com.
Garlic Herb Tri-Tip Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Wrap 2 asparagus stalks with 1 slice bacon. Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon. Place bundles on baking sheet. Drizzle asparagus ends with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until asparagus is cooked through and bacon is crisp, about 20 minutes. Servings - 10.
1 New Zealand grass-fed beef tritip (2 1/2-3 pounds) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme 3 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper Preheat grill to high heat. December, 2020 ~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -37-
Menu continued Rub tri-tip with olive oil. Add minced garlic and use hands to evenly distribute. Combine chopped thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; cover oiled tri-tip on both sides with spice blend. Place tri-tip on hottest part of grill and sear 2-3 minutes. Flip tri-tip and transfer to indirect heat. Continue grilling until internal temperature reaches 135 F for medium-rare. Transfer meat to platter, cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes. Slice across the grain and serve.
An Easy but Impressive Side
Every holiday meal comes with plenty of traditional and family-favorite dishes, and one of the most common on tables is potatoes. Whether they’re roasted, mashed or anything in-between, they’re among the most versatile options for the holidays. This year, you can save time on seasonal favorites with Creamer potatoes from The Little Potato Company. They are ready to use, with no washing or peeling required, and they’re small and consistent in size so they cook quickly. Try them roasted, boiled, smashed or mashed whether you’re making a quick weeknight dinner or getting a festive meal on the table. This holiday season, try these Little Hasselback Potatoes for a twist on the classic roasted variety. For an easy cooking hack, slice the potatoes on a wooden spoon to prevent cutting all the way through. Visit littlepotatoes.com for more holiday recipe inspiration.
Little Hasselback Potatoes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 8-12
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1 bag (3 pounds) Th oved from stem 6 sprigs parsley, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper sour cream (optional) cooked bacon pieces (optional) green onion slices (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 F. Lay wooden spoon flat on solid surface and place one potato in spoon. Using paring knife, slice 1/8inch thick slices along length of each potato one at a time. In bowl, toss potatoes, thyme, parsley, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place potatoes on parchment-lined baking sheet, cut sides down. Bake 10 minutes, flip and bake 10 minutes, or until soft. Serve with sour cream, bacon and green onion, if desired.
Cookies Make the World a Happier Place
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ookies simply make people happy. Happy people make this world a better place. So treat yourself or someone you love to a holiday cookie box from the Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop. Order now before it’s too late. the Holiday Cookie Box starts at $25 and includes the favorites, chocolate chip, double chocolate peppermint and molasses spice cookies. Items offerd by Little Red Kitchen have the following features: • All-natural, without any preservatives or artificial flavors, yet still have delicious flavors • Baked fresh to order with mostly high-quality organic ingredients • Shipped nationwide immediately after baking so you can share the love with friends and family near and far • A delightful change from the typical birthday dessert including: Elvis and Monster Cookie Pies - which were awarded sofi™ awards from the Specialty Food Association - $27 each What? One cookie box just isn’t enough to satisfy your sweet
tooth? Then consider joining their “Cookie of the Month subscription. Every month subscribers receive either 1 dozen cookies or 1 cookie pie in the mail. Sign up for the 12 month subscription and earn a baker’s dozen – 1 free month of cookies, that’s 13 months of delicious surprises in the mail for the price of 12. Now if you prefer to bake your cookies yourself and want a simple solution, or plan to give the gift to a do-it-yourselfer, you are in luck. Little Red Kitchen has delicious DIY Cookie Kits - a great activity for baking at home with kids. All the dry ingredients and easy to follow directions to
mak.e 2-3 dozen cookies - $30 per kit. If, for some reason, you just can’t decide which selection is best, there are always gift certificates. They are sure to be a win - win solution for all. Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop products are available at https:// littleredkitchenbakeshop.com/ and come in a range of specialty products ranging from $18 to $95.
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And Last... But Certainly Not Least ...
Celebrate the holidays with Clarkson Avenue Crumb Cakes (Family recipe from 1950‘s Brooklyn and featured on our cover.) The name is fitting because these delicious cakes are piled high with the crumb mixture to the point their isn’t a speck of room for even one more tiny speck of a crumb. In a modern twist, the cakes come in a variety of holiday flavors (Pumpkin and Eggnog) beyond the classic and they can be shipped directly to your door. This is a quick and easy choice for Christmas morning breakfast. It is made with natural ingredients and are preservative free (gluten free available). Have on hand for your house guests or give to your favorite foodie this holiday -40- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ December, 2020
season. Get 20% off from now to the end of the month at https://clarksonavecrumb. com/ Holiday Gift Boxes Add and extra splash of holiday cheer when you add two crumb cakes and a holiday box set to your cart. Gifting has never been so fun!