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more than 50 Holiday Recipes

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We’re a Dewey's Bakery Holiday Store!

Now in Stock: Dewey’s holiday items Moravian Sugar Cake Sugar Cookies • Cheese Straws Holiday Tins

We accept most all Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.

We wish for everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year

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Dalton’s Crossing isn’t just a place to shop, it’s an experience Shop with us for Great Holiday Styles and Gift Ideas!

Visit us on Facebook 102/104 East Dalton Road, (Downtown) King, NC 336-985-5464 daltonscrossing.com

Owners: Wayne Ray & Joyce Mauldin-Ray M-F 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-3pm Closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25th & 26th

the perfect gift!

North Wilkesboro’s 20th Annual

Light Up Downtown Event Friday, November 20 starting at 5:30pm.

This special holiday kick-off celebration offers food, art, crafts, hay rides, live performances, visits with Santa and more.

To learn more call: Crystal Keener at 336-667-7129

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May the Blessings of Christmas be Yours

Merry Christmas from all of us at Lewisville Motor Company We’re helping the environment by recycling wrecked vehicles.

5600 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC 336-765-2362 Monday - Friday 8 - 5

www.LewisvilleMotorCompany.com

We encourage you to support your local charities and the good works they do

On the cover: The cover shows one of Deborah Osbourne’s desserts, dressing her table for their annual Christmas Dessert Party. Deborah is a baker extraordinaire and along with her husband, John, throw an absolutely awesome event for their family and friends. Deborah graciously shared her story, her home, decorations and some recipes for you to enjoy and use to plan your own dessert party for 2015.

contents yadkin valley homestyles 68 4-Hers Make Cookie Bags 78 Vintage Southern Homemaker 82 off the bookshelf: The New Christmas Tree 82 William “Bud” Liebenow, WWII Hero 86 Veterans Meet for Coffee 88 John Hartley, Military Artist 90 Quilts of Valor 115 Vintage Handbags 116 Collecting Christmas Ornaments

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Mark your calendar for these special holiday events!

Christmas Open House Saturday, November 14 • 11-2 Door Prizes • Refreshments

Visit & Pictures with Santa

December 12th • 11-2

Friend2Friend is locally owned

by Lorrie Sunday and Melinda Webster.

This gift boutique specializes in handmade jewelry, stylish apparel, handbags, unique gift and home accents.

featuring

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The Simply Southern Collection

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Yadkin Valley Gardening

79 Safety With Plants & Children 80 In the Garden

for Christmas Van Hoy Jewelers

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(336) 835-3600 111 East Main St., Elkin

Health & Well-being 96 Let Your Skin Work While You Sleep 98 Slow It Down for a Change!

100 Be Food-Safe for the Holidays 101 Eliminate Stress for Seniors 105 Delicious & Nourishing Holiday

Sides to Help Fight Cancer

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Van Hoy Jewelers 111 East Main Street, Elkin (336) 835-3600 Open Monday–Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-3 Inside The Liberty, Coley Hall is 9,000 sq.ft. of beautiful space just waiting to host your reception, party or corporate event. Our on-site catering assures happy quests.

Call today to reserve fall and holiday dates!

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108 Dr. Brock: Holiday Hazards 110 off the bookshelf: The Dogist 110 Surprise Pets for Srs. - Bad Idea!

111 A Gift Idea: Spay Stokes 113 DCHS Happy Tails 112 Book Winners 114 Cass’ Canine Cookies in every issue...

PC-Medic Computers wishes you a

Merry Christmas

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12 our recipe box 18 editor’s letter 20 beginnings 45-46 Cookbook Collector 118 What Is That?

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50 - local artisans - photography, fused glass, florals, crocheted, felted and knitted wearables, soaps, holiday ornaments and home decor, jewelry, baskets, woodworking, painting, pottery and more!

Visit our bake shop offering homemade cookies, pies, bread, and cakes.

Food Freaks of Mocksville will be on site Friday and Saturday from 11am - 2pm for lunch

Davie Craft Association

46th Annual Craft Village Admission $1.00 A portion of the proceeds benefit local charities.

Thursday November 12 5pm – 8pm

Friday November 13 9pm – 8pm

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NEW LOCATION! The Central Davie Academy 160 Campbell Road Mocksville, NC

Saturday November 14 9pm – 4pm

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43 Chef Rabb: Holiday Appetizers 45 Cookbook Collector:

22 Christmas Dessert Party 30 The Powerful Nut 36 Name that Nut Quiz!

38 Yadkin Valley Best Cooks: Coconut Sheet Cake 40 Yadkin Valley Best Cooks: Molasses Stack Cake 42 Yadkin Valley Best Cooks: Sweet Potato Dumplings

Ramalicious, Starmount H.S. Cookbook

46 Cookbook Collector: Foods to Celebrate, Recipes to Remember, Family & Friends to Fight Back

47 Christmas Candy with ShaRee 50 Quick Holiday Breakfasts 58 Christmas Holiday Cookies

64 Mom’s Recipe Box 68 4-H’ers Make Cookie Bags for Food Bank 70 Wineguy: The End of an Era 72 Wine Cook: A Warming Cup 74 Chef Robert: Holiday Baking Tips 76 Christmas Stollen

OUR RECIPE Box is Open: 32 Almond Chicken Salad 72 Apple Pie Toddy 44 Avocado Crostini 46 Broccoli Bread 34 Candied Nuts 114 Cass’ Canine Cookies 34 Chocolate Pecan Pie 45 Christmas Cinnamon Loaf 76 Christmas Stollen 62 Chunky Pecan Pie Bars 28 Coconut Cream Pie 38 Coconut Sheet Cake 62 Cornflake Cookies 43 Crazy Good Party Nuts 48 Crunchy Snowballs 62 Easy Cookie Bars 69 Easy Peanut Butter Cookies 12

54 Egg & Sausage Tortilla 56 Egg & Veggie Breakfast Bowl 52 Egg, Bacon ‘n’ Cheddar Bagel 50 Egg, Canadian Bacon ‘n’ Cheese Muffin 60 Fruit Drop Cookies 68 Ginger Bread Cookies 53 Ham, Mushroom & Swiss Coffee Cup Scramble 32 Harvest Salad 45 Holiday Sangria 49 Holiday Sweet Bites 32 Honey Roasted Almonds 72 Hot Buttered Carlos 106 Kale Salad 28 Lemon Buttermilk Chess Pie 47 Maple Nut Bonbons

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32 Mary Jane’s Black Walnut Pound Cake 56 Mexican Coffee Cup Scramble 51 Mexican Omelette 40 Molasses Stack Cake 34 Mom’s Christmas Nut Cake 47 Nutty Prune Chews 62 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 28 Old Fashioned Pie Dough 44 Olive-Y Goat Cheese Appetizer 46 Orange Pecan French Toast 27 Oreo Chocolate Cookie Cake 62 Peanut Butter Blossoms 35 Pecan Orange Muffins 72 Red Hot Chocolate 105 Roasted Sweet Potatoes 46 Santa Fe Soup

36 Savory Cheese & Rice Nut Loaf 64 Shrimp Remoulade 44 Spicy Shrimp Martinis 69 Stir ‘n’ Drop Oatmeal Cookies 60 Surprise Meringues 69 Swedish Spritz Cookies 42 Sweet Potato Dumplings 54 Three Minute Breakfast Hash 36 Three Nut Pie 57 Veggie Nut Coffee Cup Scramble 45 Vintage Christmas Jello Poke Cake 33 Yummy Granola 23 Pumpkin Dump Cake

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The Hanes Family: Mike, Evva, Travis & Mona

What Makes a real Moravian Cookie?

"Always look for my name and my picture on your Moravian cookies!"

If the label says, "Mrs. Hanes" then your Moravian Cookies are authentically Hand-Rolled, Hand-Cut, Hand-Packed. Only our bakery can make that promise.

Coming to see our cookies being Hand-Rolled, Hand-Cut, and Hand-Packed has become a tradition for so many families.

We invite you to visit our cookie factory and start your very own family tradition.

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Call or visit today.

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When it comes to meeting your financial goals, you really only need to see one person. At Edward Jones, we strive to meet all your financial services while providing exceptional personalized service.

Because we serve individual investors and business owners, all of our energy and resources are dedicated to helping you reach your long-term financial goals. That’s why we live and work in the community. We meet with you face to face to discuss the key steps to creating your financial strategy.

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Estate Considerations

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Doug Draughn, AAMS, CFP Financial Advisor

Business Retirement Plans

Education Savings Strategies

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From our family to yours, we wish you a very

Merry Christmas

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Yadkin Valley Living Magazine is a publication of Creekside Communications, Inc. Post Office Box 627 332 West Main Street East Bend, NC 27018 Toll Free 1-866-280-4664 November/December 2015

Meet Reece William Norman, our newest grandson and early Christmas present!

He came to us weighing in at 7 lbs. 15 oz., 20.5 inches long. Both Reece, Mom Brittany and Tray Dad, are doing well.

Dear Readers & Friends, It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The magic of the holidays takes hold of my imagination and I just surrender! We can only dream of a white Christmas and a frozen good time in the Yadkin Valley yet the traditional spirit, no matter how small, promises a wealth of wonderful memories and holiday cheer.

For years, my collection of Christmas books has grown to fill multiple shelves.

Even if I’m gifted a Yuletide book, I buy myself another one. I rotate piles of volumes on my coffee tables so all ages can enjoy. Take Joy! by the late Tasha Tudor is a favorite to re-read in this often hectic time. It's decades old but trust me, your public library will have a copy of this classic. Tasha always decorated a tree outdoors for the birds. "Gather peace from nature," she believed.

Christmas stockings are another Norman tradition, all John's forte. Parents want their children to be independent but as the "kids" walk out the door to be on their own, well, it's a bittersweet emptiness nothing can fill. Even at 30+, our offspring and their spouses, now new grandkids get well thought out, stuffed stockings when they first walk in the door...

Gift bags are super but my forte is wrapping—squaring off the paper edges on a box, plastering it with invisible tape, ribbon/bows—all must be different on each present yet be color coordinated, thank you, Momma!

If you treasure the written word, mail out yuletide greetings inserted with kind seasonal wishes, a new or vintage family photo and/or a recipe card. Sending out over 100 cards was a mother/daughter tradition I recall fondly.

The day after Thanksgiving, I decorate a small tree in my kitchen with some special Holly Hobbie ornaments collected since the 70s. The tree gives me pleasure throughout the season. And music, well, I wear my holiday CDs thin!

This is Yadkin Valley Living Magazine's food issue with an abundance of savory delights and sweet treats—perfect for keeping and sharing with even Santa Claus himself on Christmas Eve. Never forget our military and Veterans on Veterans’ Day. Fight stress during this beloved season: Learn to say "No, thank you" with a smile. Fill your time with only events bringing pleasure to you and yours.

Donate holiday decorations you no longer use. Teach appreciation—the holidays are not all about gifts—we know the best gift is quality time. Stick to your guns on spending. Prioritize holiday jobs—ask your family for help.

Keep smiling to brighten the day for you and those around you.

Lastly, RELAX. Joy to the World, indeed! Wonderful times, hugs, warm wishes, bountiful food and a time of love, cookies, gifts...ah yes, the wonderment of the season and the spirit of giving help us keep the holidays festive, grounded and meaningful. Good tidings to you and all your kin from all the Yadkin Valley Living Magazine family for this glorious holiday season.

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Volume 16 Number 2 Publisher/ Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Ken Knight Contributing Writers Mary Bohlen, Robin Brock, D.V.M., Gloria Brown, Brittany Buckley, Miranda N. Burgin, Eunice Call, Colleen Church, Ed & Sue Curtis, Caroline Donalson, Carrie DuPre, Ruth Henderson, R. Bruce Heye, Kandis Ingram, Jan Kelly, Ginger K. King, Julie Lanford, Carmen Long, Candis Loy, Cindy Martin, Sandra Miller, Judy Mitchell, Robert Penry, Tavi Petree, Catherine Rabb, June Rollins, Melissa Staebner, Barbara Steffy, Jessica Owens Wall, Marilyn C. Wells.

Photographs & Photographers John & Barbara Norman, ShaRee Parker, Mary Bohlen, June Rollins, Miranda Burgin, Cindy Martin, Ginger K. King, Julie Lanford, Tavi Petree Distribution Ken Knight, Cindy & Wayne Martin Sherry & Neil Wall yadkinvalleyliving.com Leading Edge Web Design To inquire about advertising in Yadkin Valley Living Magazine (336) 699-2446 (866) 280-4664 advertising@yadkinvalleyliving.com Yadkin Valley Living assumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials. Entire contents copyright © 2015. All rights reserved. Reproduction of our created advertising materials and design work are strictly prohibited. Yadkin Valley Living is a trademark of Creekside Communications, Inc. of PO Box 627, East Bend, North Carolina 27018.

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beginning s with June Rollins Visit June’s website www.junerollins.com

Gather ‘Round And Be Thankful

I’ve grown fond of these cows I drive by twice a day six days a week to and from work. Even though I’m often in a hurry, preoccupied or tired, I always look for them.

Sometimes they’re scattered across the pasture grazing independently. Other times they’re lying down in a tight cluster within the shade of a big Sycamore by the creek that runs along the edge of their stomping grounds.

One day last December, I happened to drive by soon after the delivery of a fresh hay bale. I loved how they gathered ‘round and had to stop and take some reference photos I later used for this painting.

Like these cows gathering around something to sustain them on a cold, winter day, many of us will gather around tables this time of year hoping to be filled.

Some will be set with the same delicious home-cooked dishes that have been prepared year after year.

We will eat more than we should. Take naps. And then eat even more. We will feel loved, secure and sated by our traditions.

Others may be in a limbo place with a table not overflowing with food but overflowing with memories.

We will reflect and be filled with gratitude.

And others may be embarking on a new journey in a new place with new people, sustained by the hope and promise of something better.

Whatever our circumstances, I hope this Holiday Season, all of us can gather ‘round whatever hay bale it is that sustains us: traditional or untraditional, past or present, familiar or new. I hope we can gather ‘round, be nourished and be thankful.

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This marks the 11th year of their holiday dessert tradition and...

Deborah & John Osborne have invited us for

Christmas Desserts

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The Place Where Great Holiday Meals Begin!

302 East Main St.,

Historic Elkin At the intersection of Main St. and Standard St.,

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The area’s most complete

Pennsylvania Dutch Bulk Food Store,

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We accept EBT and all major credit cards.

is a must-stop shopping place for your holiday baking, candy-making and gift needs!

THE SUGARPLUMS ARE IN! We buy in bulk and divide them into smaller quantities, so you can take advantage of lower prices and still purchase the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.

Cheese Dried Fruit Scone Mix Muffin Mix Pancake Mix Soup Mix Soup Base Trail Mix Pasta

Amish Butter Baskets Nuts & Spices Cookie Mix Cappuccino Mixes Dip Mixes Pie Fillings Amish Jams

Now through the holidays...

Huge Selection of We’ve got the perfect addition Christmas Candies!

Dried Beans Snacks S/F & Low Carb Organic Juices Amish Cookbooks Old Fashioned Christmas Candy Holiday Sprinkles

Melting Chocolates Fondant Extracts Candy Oils Cinnamon Sticks Glazed Fruit Ciders & Teas Russian Teas

Pumpkin Dump Cake with “Wonder”ful Whipped Cream recipe contributed by Suzanne Ray 1 - 15oz can Pumpkin Puree 1 - 10 oz can evaporated milk 1 c light brown sugar 3 eggs, slightly beaten 3 t pumpkin pie spice 1 box yellow cake mix 1 c butter, melted

1 c coarsely crushed graham crackers, pecans or walnuts 1/2 c toffee bits (optional) 1/2 c YVGS whipped topping mix 1/2 c milk 1/2 t McNess Wonder Flavoring

Preheat oven 350°F. Spray 9x13 pan lightly with cooking spray. Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice. Stir. Pour into pan. Sprinkle entire box of cake mix on top, top with nuts or graham crackers and toffee chips. Pour melted butter evenly on top. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until center is set; edges are lightly browned. Let cool. Beat 1/2 c YVGS whipped topping mix, 1/2 c cold milk, 1/2 t McNess Wonder Flavoring until whipped. Serve cooled cake with a dollop of the whipped cream.

for your holiday table!

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Mention this ad and receive a 10% discount on your purchase of the ingredients used in this issue’s recipe.

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for happy holiday baking!

The Osbornes call the historic J. D. Hodges House, their home.

Davie County educator, John D. Hodges, built his statuesque Victorian in the 1880s. Historically called the J. D. Hodges House, this 19th century gem is being lovingly and authentically restored by current owners, John and Deborah Osborne. “She’s a work in progress,” smiles Deborah.

Typical for its time, there is a beckoning porch across a section of the house front, bay windows and a rear ell, (extension of a room that is at right angles with the main part of the house). The porch is detailed with chamfered posts, (flat surface made by cutting off the edge of the wooden column), a turned balustrade, (balusters that support a railing) and a paneled cornice, (ornamental molding at the top of a wall).

As the Osbornes restored their “new” home, family, friends and neighbors were curious and stopping by regularly to view the progress. In 2005, Deborah, her blue eyes sparkling, came up with the perfect solution. She held her first Dessert Party and Christmas Open House so all those people close to her and John could come see the house, its progress, decorations and enjoy Deborah’s skills as a super Southern hostess.

The Osbornes “love to entertain.” In an instant, you can see Deborah is passionate about collecting dishes from teapots to cake dishes and beyond. During the year, the John and Deborah Osborne 24

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Osbornes host private dinners, lunches, an ice cream social, a farm to table dinner and chicken stew so the Dessert Party simply became one more tradition—this is its 11th year.

Planning, planning and more planning is the key to any successful event.

Deborah has honed in on a planning system that helps creates her perfect party for the 100 or so holiday guests she plans for. The people and the number change every year but she tries to invite 10 new people they have met throughout the year to their regular guest list.

A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Sullivan University National Center for Hospitality Studies in Kentucky with degrees in Culinary Arts Management, Baking and Pastry Arts and business give Deborah a solid base to work from.

Every dessert party has a theme usually determined with original invitations then designed by Deborah and a gathering of eight to twelve specific dessert recipes (and plus!) from family and friends and what decorations go on as many as seven trees, live and artificial, in the house in the month of August. Detailed lists include everything from cleaning, interior and exterior decorations, groceries and food prep. The party is always before

Top: Reeses Peanut Butter Cake. Center: Blue Devil decorations accent the kitchen. Lower: John and Deborah’s guests enjoy holiday treats.

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Christmas from 7:00p to 10:00p. The couple completes the main decorating over the Thanksgiving weekend and the following week, tweaking “the small stuff ” throughout the season.

Baking starts around 5:00a the day before the actual party. With a detailed prep list, “As soon as I put the first thing in the oven and while it’s baking, I am preping the next dessert to go in the oven. Once everything to be baked is baked, I start making the icings, fillings and once everything is prepped, I put together all the desserts.”

The morning of the party, Deborah plates the desserts and arranges them on the table filling in around the eight to twelve main dessert items with cookies and candies. All plates, forks and napkins are on the buffet and then the drink stations are set up.

Sensitive to diet preferences, Deborah also offers fruit and cheese platters and non-sweet treats such as crab dip. With the exception of baking, John is Deborah’s right hand man in all the party plans.

Touring the festive house, Deborah’s natural eye for period design and decoration is obvious. In the dining room where the dessert array is, the walls, covered in a fabric of rich, bold color, surround the period dining set. Appreciative of art, Deborah’s walls display beautifully framed prints of artists you will quickly recognize. A talented artist herself, you’ll find her sophisticated country kitchen showing off her original rooster and veggie paintings. If that isn’t enough to make you a smidgen envious, Deborah has a she-shed in her backyard!

Deborah admits she has always loved food—as a child preferring quiche for lunch over a sandwich! Wanting to be around people just as strongly makes her the perfect hostess. Both Deborah and John enjoy people and they are fascinating to converse with.

If you are fortunate enough to get an invitation, be assured you will experience a lovely evening filled with great fellowship, decoration ideas and yummy foods you will want to “borrow” for your next Christmas.

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Deborah’s Oreo Chocolate Cookie Cake Chocolate Cake: 1 c cocoa 2 c boiling water 1 c butter, softened 2 1/2 c sugar 4 eggs 2 3/4 c all purpose flour 2 t baking soda 1/2 t baking powder 1/2 t salt 1 1/2 t vanilla Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cocoa and boiling water, stirring until smooth; set aside. Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine flour, soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; add to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture, beating at low speed of mixer, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla. Do not overbeat.

Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden tooth pick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.

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Assembly (to look like giant Oreo): Place one of the cake layers on a serving plate, top-side down. Spread top of cake layer evenly with cream cheese mixture. Place another layer on top, top side up. Spoon glaze to cover top of cake only.

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Here are three more of Deborah’s recipes to help get YOUR holiday dessert party off to a sweet start!

Ingredients:

Coconut Cream Pie Ingredients 1 pie crust, prebaked Toasted coconut topping ½ c flaked, sweetened coconut Coconut custard 1½ c coconut milk 1½ c half-and-half 5 egg yolks ¾ c sugar

4 T cornstarch 1 T butter ¼ t salt 1½ c flaked, sweetened coconut 1½ t vanilla Whipped topping 2 c heavy whipping cream ¼ c sugar 1 t vanilla

*Prepare pie crust by lightly pricking the bottom and sides of pie dough with a fork. Preheat oven to 425°F; bake for about 8 minutes.

For the Toasted Coconut Topping Spread coconut evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Place into 350º F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until coconut has just begun to turn brown.

Set aside to cool.

For the Coconut Custard Pour coconut milk and half-and-half into a liquid measuring cup.

Add egg yolks and whisk together with milks. Set aside.

Add sugar and cornstarch to a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.

Whisk egg and milk mixture together once more and then slowly begin to add to the sugar and cornstarch, whisking together constantly.

Bring custard mixture to a boil. Switch to a rubber spatula or wooden spoon and continue to stir constantly. Boil one minute.

Remove from heat and add butter, coconut, vanilla and salt.

Spread custard into pie crust. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until set, about 30 to 45 minutes.

For the Whipped Topping Add sugar and heavy whipping cream to large bowl. Whisk with an electric mixer just until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla and whisk just until combined.

Spread whipped cream on top of coconut custard.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, top with toasted coconut.

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Lemon Buttermilk Chess Pie 4 large eggs 1 1/2 c sugar 1/4 c unsalted butter, melted 1/2 c buttermilk 2 T fresh lemon juice 1/2 t vanilla extract 1/8 t salt 1 recipe old fashioned pie dough Preheat oven to 425°F In a medium bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter, buttermilk, lemon juice, vanilla and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved, being careful not to beat.

Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.

Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking until set, approximately 30 minutes.

Cool to room temp. Cover and store in the refrig for up to three days.

Old Fashioned Pie Dough 1 1/2 c all purpose flour 2 1/2 T plus 1 t sugar 1/8 t salt 1/3 c unsalted cold butter, diced 2 1/2 T plus 1 t cold water In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.

Add water, stirring just until moistened. Knead until dough forms a ball, approximately 10 turns. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove dough from refrigerator, bring to room temp. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Place dough in a 9-inch pie pan, trimming edge.

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The Powerful Nut

by Marilyn C. Wells Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yadkin County Center Marilyn C. Wells Eating nuts is linked to a healthier, longer life! Would you have thought that nuts, a meat substitute, could be beneficial to our health? Nuts are considered a nutrient dense food. This means for the calories they contain, they are packed with valuable nutrients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a qualified health claim for peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts and pecans. In a nutshell, the claim says most nuts may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease when they are part of a diet low in saturated fat, cholesterol and calories. This health claim does not cover cashews, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts and pine nuts because they are higher in saturated fats.

Nuts are one of the best plantbased sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

The nutrients found in nuts include Vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, protein, fiber, zinc and phosphorus.

Nuts do not contain cholesterol or sodium unless otherwise added. The fat content of nuts can be up to 80% fat. Although nuts are a high fat food, it is the heart-healthy mono and polyunsaturated fat they contain that helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raises the HDL (good) cholesterol level and also lowers blood pressure.

Research has found nuts and seeds to be good for heart health and protect against the damage caused by oxidative stress. Phytochemicals are in plantbased foods such as nuts and help to prevent disease and keep your body working properly.

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compared to those who rarely or never ate nuts. Women who ate five tablespoons of peanut butter each week reduced their risk for Type 2 diabetes almost 20%.

The International Journal of Obesity reported that three times as many people trying to lose weight were able to stick to a moderate-fat weight loss diet that included nuts, peanuts and peanut butter versus a low-fat diet. Eating a handful of nuts daily may help prevent weight gain and possibly promote weight loss. The fat, protein and fiber in nuts help you feel full longer, so you may eat less during the day.

It’s easy to nibble on nuts wherever you are so why not measure out 1/4 cup serving of nuts into snack bags to carry with you so you are not tempted to grab a high-fat snack. You might be surprised to find numerous uses for nuts for your menu. Go nuts and sprinkle nuts in salads, yogurt, cereal, pasta, cooked vegetables, main dishes, muffins or breads. Try some of the following recipes for different ways to include nuts in your diet or to give as gifts during the holidays!

Mary Jane’s Black Walnut Pound Cake A favorite recipe from my past is this version from my mother, Mary Jane Combs’ Black Walnut Pound Cake. I remember mom and dad, Wayne, sitting in the garage cracking out black walnuts for hours at a time. It was a labor of love with Mom’s expert baking that produced many delicious cakes for us all.

2 sticks butter, softened ½ c shortening 3 c sugar 5 eggs 2 t black walnut flavoring 1 t vanilla extract 3 c plain flour 1 t baking powder 1 c milk 1 c black walnuts, chopped Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a large tube pan. Combine butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl. Add in sugar; mix until creamy. In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder.

Remove 2 tablespoons flour; mix with black walnuts and set aside.

To sugar mixture, add eggs separately, beating after each one. Mix in flour and milk alternately, adding a small amount of each until completely mixed.

Stir in flavorings and black walnuts before pouring into the tube pan.

Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until done.

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Honey Roasted Almonds Makes a great snack for kids of all ages!

2 c whole raw almonds ¼ c white sugar ½ t kosher salt 2 T honey 3 T water 1 T canola oil On a baking sheet, spread out almonds; place in a cold oven.

Turn oven to 350°F. Bake nuts, stirring occasionally, until a light tan.

This takes 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Mix sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. In a saucepan, stir honey, water, oil together; bring to a boil. Add almonds; cook until liquid is absorbed. Pour coated almonds in a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Toss to coat evenly.

Spread almonds on waxed or parchment paper to cool. Store cooled nuts at room temperature in an airtight container.

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Almond Chicken Salad 2 chicken breasts, cooked ½ c red onion, chopped 1 T rice vinegar ¼ c chopped, fresh parsley ½ c dried cranberries 1 c blueberries ½ c mayonnaise 2 T plain yogurt ¼ c prepared mustard ¼ c toasted almonds Place chopped red onion in a large mixing bowl; pour vinegar over it.

Chop cooked chicken; place in the bowl. Stir in parsley, cranberries, blueberries; fold gently to mix.

In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard.

Fold dressing into salad; refrigerate.

Sprinkle with toasted almonds before serving.

A twist on the spinach salad ½ c chopped walnuts 3 c spinach, torn into bite-size pieces ½ c dried cranberries ½ c crumbled blue cheese 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced ½ red onion, thinly sliced Dressing: 2 T red raspberry jam 2 T red wine vinegar 1/3 c olive oil Salt and pepper Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in an 375°F oven for 5 minutes or until walnuts begin to brown. Toss spinach, cranberries, blue cheese, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, walnuts together in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients for the dressing. Just before serving, add dressing; toss to coat.

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Yummy Granola A sweet and salty snack to eat plain or sprinkled over ice cream, oatmeal or yogurt.

2 T honey 2 T peanut butter 2 c rolled oats 2/3 c peanuts 1/3 c shredded coconut 1/3 c brown sugar 2 t vanilla extract 1 t ground cinnamon 2/3 c chocolate chips

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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray. In a microwave safe bowl, combine honey and peanut butter. Microwave for 20 seconds. Stir well. In a large bowl, place oats; drizzle with honey/peanut butter mixture.

Toss to coat. Mix in peanuts, coconut, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon until evenly combined. Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool for 15 minutes; and then mix in the chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container.

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

Mom’s Christmas Nut Cake

½ c butter 4 oz bittersweet chocolate 1 ¼ c packed brown sugar ¾ c light corn syrup 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 T molasses 1 t vanilla extract ½ t salt 1 ½ c chopped pecans ½ c pecan halves 9-inch unbaked deep dish pie shell

My mother made this recipe to match favorite ingredients of family members. This was prepared each Christmas season along with other seasonal delicacies.

1 lb candied cherries ½ lb black walnuts ½ lb pecans 1 can coconut 2 c flour ½ lb butter 1 ¾ c white sugar 5 eggs 1 t vanilla extract Preheat oven to 250°F. Grease and flour a tube pan. Chop cherries, nuts.

Remove 2 tablespoons of flour; mix with cherries and nuts. Set aside. Mix together butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time until well mixed. Add remaining flour and flavoring. Mix well. Stir coconut with cherries and nuts into batter. Pour into prepared tube or loaf pan. Bake 2 ½ hours. Add a pan of water or apple juice in the bottom of the oven for additional moisture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, molasses, vanilla, salt.

Place butter and chocolate in a microwave bowl; stir until smooth.

Stir chocolate mixture into brown sugar mixture. Add in chopped pecans. Pour into pastry shell.

Arrange pecan halves over filling.

Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a knife, inserted in the center, comes out clean.

NOTE: Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning of the crust.

Candied Nuts This recipe with maple syrup, cinnamon and cayenne makes a great present for holiday gift giving.

2 lbs raw mixed nuts, unsalted 1 c maple syrup ½ c raw cane sugar 2 lge egg whites

1 ½ t salt 2 t cinnamon 1 t ground nutmeg ¼ t ground cloves Pinch of cayenne, if desired

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with waxed paper or parchment paper. In a small saucepan, whisk together maple syrup, sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, cool. In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg whites until they foam. Add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, cloves; whisk until well combined. Add maple syrup mixtures to egg whites; stir until well combined. Add in nuts; stir until nuts are well coated.

Spread nuts into a single layer on baking sheets. Pour any remaining syrup over nuts. Bake and turn nuts every 10 minutes. Bake until syrup evaporates and nuts are slightly sticky. Watch closely so nuts don’t burn. Remove from oven; stir well. Cool, stir again. Store in an airtight container or box for gifts! *NOTE: Create your own raw nut mixture of favorites. If you use salted nuts, eliminate salt from recipe; watch carefully to not overbake.

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After removing from oven, brush additional orange juice on the muffins; sprinkle with sugar.

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Savory Cheese and Rice Nut Loaf This recipe is a gluten free side dish. Serve with a brown or onion gravy and additional vegetables.

1 ½ c walnuts ½ c pecans 2 T olive oil 1 sml onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 6 oz bella mushrooms, chopped 1 t dried marjoram 1 t dried sage

1 t dried thyme 12 oz shredded Swiss cheese 1 ½ c cooked wild rice 1 c cottage cheese 4 lge eggs, lightly beaten 2 T chopped fresh parsley 1 t salt ½ t ground pepper

Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside. Place walnuts and pecans in a resealable bag; close tightly. With a rolling pin crush nuts. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and garlic in the hot oil until translucent. Add mushrooms, marjoram, sage, thyme to onion mixture; continue cooking until mushrooms are golden brown. Put mushroom mixture into a large bowl. Stir in crushed nuts, Swiss cheese, wild rice, cottage cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, pepper. When evenly mixed, pour into the loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown. Cool loaf for 20 minutes before inverting the pan to remove the loaf. Slice and serve with gravy, if desired.

Name That NUT!

by Marilyn Wells Match each nut description with the nuts listed at the bottom of the sheet.

1. One of the most popular of the hard shell nuts, it can be eaten raw or used in baked goods. These nuts are available with 2 distinctively different taste types. The English nuts have a milder flavor than the locally grown rich, black ones._________________ 2. This nut is a member of the cashew family and most often sold in their shells for a gourmet treat.

The nutmeat has a green gold color and is a more expensive nut to purchase.________________ 3. With this delicate flavored nut combined with chocolate, a popular spread has emerged as a snack or breakfast food. Another name for this nut is filbert._______________ 4. A Southern grown mild flavored nut that is often used in baking or snacking and makes delicious pies.______________ 5. These nuts can be bought whole, slivered, ground or in a paste. This very versatile nut came from the Mediterranean region but are now grown in California and Oregon.__________________ 6. You may describe this delicate, sweet flavored nut as shaped like a half moon. A more expensive nut to purchase.________________

3 Nut Pie This simple pie is similar to a pecan pie but with an interesting nut mixture.

1 c light corn syrup 3 eggs 2 T melted butter 1 t vanilla extract ½ c pecan halves ½ c walnut halves, chopped ½ c sliced almonds 9-inch unbaked deep dish pie crust Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla in a bowl. Stir in nuts. Pour filling into pie crust.

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until pie springs back when touched in the center. If a cooking thermometer inserted in the center reads 200°F, it is done.

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7. This nut is very hard to retain the whole nut since it is so hard to crack. The delicate, buttery taste and smooth texture is worth the effort. It grows in the tropical forests of South America.___________________ 8. The #1 American snack may be purchased with or without skins and in a variety of sizes. The largest of these nuts are grown in Virginia. It really is a legume but we call it a nut._____________ 9. This tree is a native of the Northeastern U. S. The nut is used for boiling and “roasting over an open fire” as the Christmas carol lyrics say.____________ Answers: Pecans, Pistachios, Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts, Brazil Nuts, Chestnuts, Walnuts, Hazelnuts.

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Mix cake mix by package instructions; add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add all but 1/2 cup coconut. Grease 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F until done.

Meanwhile, heat together but do not boil milk, sugar and remaining teaspoon of vanilla. When done, stick holes in cake top. Pour the hot mixture over the hot cake, allow to run into holes. Let cake cool completely.

Spread whipped topping over cake; then sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup coconut.

Frosting: Combine unbeaten egg whites, sugar, salt, water in double boiler. Beat; place over rapidly boiling water and beat seven minutes or until it holds its shape. Remove from heat; add marshmallows and vanilla. Beat until cool and stiff. Spread on cake layers.

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Molasses Stack Cake

"Grandma Mills used a small aluminum dish pan to mix her cake," recalls Gloria. Her grandmother added and mixed unmeasured ingredients because she "knew" the feel of her soft dough. "Grandma rolled the dough rather thin and placed a plate on it to cut around," Gloria continued. “She cooked two layers on a big black baking pan in the wood burning cookstove. She removed them and stacked them with applesauce, apple butter or the more traditional dried cooked apples. My recipe tastes almost like Grandma's; at least people tell me so when I take it to reunions. They won't let me come to a reunion unless I bring a cake! You will notice Grandma did not include spices in her batter but usually there was cinnamon in the applesauce."

Molasses Stack Cake 1 1 1 3 5 1

c butter c molasses c brown sugar eggs c all purpose flour c buttermilk

1 1 1 1 6

t ground ginger t cinnamon t baking soda t salt c apple butter

Prepare cake pans first: cut wax paper in 8-inch rounds.

Use Crisco to coat the cake pans. Put the wax paper down; coat the top with Crisco and shake with flour. Cream together butter and sugar "til light." Stir in molasses, eggs— one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir together ginger, flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition. Put a spoon and a half (big mixing spoon) in the middle, sprinkle heavily with flour and just pat to the edges. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until brown. Turn layers out on a wire rack, peal off wax paper. Have apple butter ready and you can stack the layers as you take them out of the oven and your cake is finished!

Cover; store in refrigerator. Gloria says the cake, "Gets better as the days go by, if you can leave it alone!"

Note: If you have only two cake pans, wash them and repeat the procedure to complete your 6-layer cake.

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BEST Yadkin Valley Cooks™ YV Best Cook Jean Cockerham and her Sweet Potato Dumplings This recipe was given to me several years ago by a family member. Since then it has been a great big hit with my family as well with others. I have shared this recipe over and over with sweet potato lovers. All my family and especially a son-in-law and grandchildren have to have these every time they come to eat.

One granddaughter calls them the yellow things!

Most of the time I have to fix double servings.

I learned to start cooking from my grandmother when I was very young. She always took the time to teach me different recipes—most were a pinch of this or a little dab of that, nothing was ever measured by a spoon or measuring cup back then, but everything we made always turned out real good. I am 73 and love cooking, especially if I have a crowd to eat.

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1 sweet potato, cooked, cooled, peeled 1 c Sprite 1 stick butter 3/4 c sugar 1 can Crescent Rolls Cinnamon to taste Slice potato into eight slices. Put one slice into each crescent roll, rolling short ends first and then long end over potato. Place each dumpling into a baking dish.Bring to a boil Sprite, sugar, butter. Pour over dumplings and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 325°F for about 30 minutes or until brown. Good as a dessert or as a vegetable side.

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foodsandflavors / Chef Catherine Rabb ™

APPETIZERS Even professional chefs love minimum-fuss, no fail recipes for entertaining. I’m a big fan of party food that can be made mostly in advance, that are easy to assemble and serve. And party food that looks and tastes like it was a lot harder to make than it actually is, of course. I’ve included a few of my favorites. These recipes are sturdy, meaning you can change, alter or omit ingredients without ruining them. After you have made the dish once, you can prepare them without even referring to a recipe, they are that simple. With the holiday season fast approaching, it just makes life a little easier to have a couple of stress-free options on hand.

Crazy Good Party Nuts Spicy and fun, these can be made well in advance and served at room temperature. If you love them warm, you can reheat briefly just before guests arrive.

2 T olive oil 1 c raw nuts; walnuts, cashews, peeled and blanched almonds, 1 t cinnamon

1 t kosher salt 1 t paprika ½ t cayenne 1 to 2 T light brown sugar

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add nuts, cinnamon, salt, paprika, cayenne; cook until nuts are golden and fragrant; 8 to 10 minutes. Crumble sugar over the nuts and cook, stirring constantly until the sugar is melted and coats the nuts, about 3 minutes. Serve warm, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Catherine Rabb Senior Instructor College of Culinary Arts Johnson & Wales University 801 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 980-598-1450 catherine.rabb@jwu.edu

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Avocado Crostini I like to prepare all the ingredients ahead, and just top these at the last minute. This is fun if you like to have a little something for guests or kids to help with, as a little easy, lastminute assembly is needed.

16 2-inch square slices of sourdough or other chewy bread 3 T olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 oz cream cheese 2 oz mascarpone 4 avocado halves each cut into four slices ¼ c sweet chili sauce 2 red chili peppers deseeded and thinly sliced.

2 scallions, minced

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bread slices on nonstick baking sheet. Brush with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake for 5 minutes—you want them browned on the edges but still chewy in the center. Rub with garlic (optional) and set aside. In a mixer, blend cream cheese and mascarpone. Season with salt and pepper. Spread crostini with

1 to 2 tablespoons cream cheese mix. Top with avocado and minced scallions. Drizzle with sweet chili pepper sauce and a tiny bit of red chili peppers. You can also make these fancier by cutting the bread into shapes, and using a pastry bag to pipe cream cheese filling onto the toasts.

Lovely Olive-y Goat Cheese Appetizer

Spicy Shrimp Martinis

This simple and lovely dish is practically effortless and such a crowd pleaser!

2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp 1 t Cajun seasoning 2 oz citrus (lemon juice, lime juice or citrus vodka, are all good) Juice and zest of one lemon 1 celery stalk chopped finely 2 lge garlic cloves chopped finely 1 c chili sauce 1 T hot sauce 2 t horseradish 1 T chopped fresh flat leaf parsley Pinch of sugar Salt and pepper to taste

3 T extra virgin olive oil ½ t lemon zest ½ c assorted olives 3 sprigs fresh thyme ½ t fresh pepper Small clove garlic 5 oz goat cheese Mince garlic. Roughly chop olives.

Heat olive oil in saucepan; add olives, lemon zest, pepper, garlic, thyme. Heat slowly until flavors are released and aromatic, but don’t simmer.

Pour over goat cheese; serve with flatbread or rice crackers.

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For a fancy presentation, serve in a martini glass over chopped lettuce.

Pat the shrimp dry; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Sauté shrimp quickly in olive oil until just cooked and lightly pink. Transfer to a bowl (pan juices too); add citrus lemon juice and lemon zest. Let rest for about 10 minutes. In a separate bowl mix all other ingredients, taste and season with salt and pepper. Adjust other seasonings if desired. If you like a less spicy, more creamy version, add about ¼ cup of mayonnaise. Transfer to airtight container, and chill at least 6 hours, but will hold nicely for 24. Serve on a bed of lettuce in martini glasses, or even just on crackers.

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foodsandflavors ™/Cookbook Collector I have seen lots of cookbooks and pretty much each cover is unique but the same. Yet the cover for Ramalicious, Starmount High School Class of 1970 cookbook is absolutely unforgettable with Starmount's colors of navy blue and orange topped with a ferocious ram's head glaring at you, daring you to open a hefty cookbook of 868 recipes compiled by a dozen female alumnae of Starmount.

If any one out there has pulled together any type of book, you fully realize the effort involved. 'Tis the season so I looked for holiday specials and had no problem finding lots!

You still have time before Christmas to order a copy of Ramalicious! Send a $20 plus $5.00 s/h check or money order to Starmount Cookbook, Post Office Box 6, Hamptonville, NC 27020.

Christmas Cinnamon Loaf

Holiday Sangria

by Judy Deck 1/2 c packed light brown sugar 2 T butter, melted 1 T ground cinnamon 1 lb loaf frozen white bread dough, thawed 1 confectioners' sugar 1 T milk

In Honor of Wanda Sue Marsh Walker 1 bottle white wine 1/2 bottle sparkling apple cider 2 Clementines

Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Mix together brown sugar, butter, cinnamon. Roll dough into a 12x10-inch rectangle.

Top with sugar mixture. Starting on one long side, fold dough in thirds to enclose filling. Pinch seam tightly to seal. Pinch ends; tuck under. Set on baking sheet, seam side down; cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot; let rise for 30 minutes to one hour, until doubled in size. Remove plastic wap. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, until puffed and golden.

Blend confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over still warm loaf. Cut into slices.

Vintage Christmas Jello Poke Cake

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1 Granny Smith apple 1 Gala apple 1 to 2 c fresh cranberries

Chop fruit and add to a pitcher with wine and cider. A sweeter white wine works best. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve. If mixing and leaving overnight, add the chilled cider right before serving.

In Honor of Diana Lynn Finney 1 box super moist white cake mix 3-oz pkg raspberry Jello 3-oz pkg lime Jello 2 c boiling water 8-oz carton Cool Whip Prepare cake mix as directed; bake as directed in two round cake pans. Let cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Place cake back into pan, top side up. Prick each layer in 1/2-inch intervals with a large utility fork. Pour one cup boiling water over raspberry Jello; stir until dissolved. Spoon gelatin over cake layer. Repeat with the lime Jello on the other layer. Refrigerate for three to four hours. Dip cake pan into warm water for 10 seconds; invert cake onto a plate, shaking pan gently to loosen. Cover with a layer of Cool Whip.

Repeat with other layer; gently place on top of the first layer. Cover with Cool Whip. Refrigerate.

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This little North Wilkesboro cookbook comes along with a heartwarming story to tell. The Relay for Life team that collected recipes for Recipes to Remember...Family & Friends to Fight Back was initiated in memory of Billy Johnson, aka Joe Bob. The team is an active group cooking chicken dinners “...with all the fixin’s,” holding gospel/bluegrass concerts, hosting annual two-day yard sales, sponsoring an annual Fishing Tournament and now a cookbook.

The team meets monthly for a themed dinner/business meeting and so the cookbook is organized by those dinner themes. I chose recipes from Country Cookin’ Night, Soup & Chili Night and Breakfast Night.

Elisha Johnson’s Orange Pecan French Toast Kristie Cothren’s Santa Fe Soup

Jana Brown’s Broccoli Bread

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1 box chopped broccoli 4 eggs, beaten 1 stick margarine, melted 1 medium onion, chopped 6 oz sour cream 1/2 t salt 1/2 t pepper 2 c shredded cheddar cheese 1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix

lb hamburger lge onion packages Taco sauce packages Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix 1 can Rotel 1 large (28 oz) diced tomatoes 2 cans corn, drained 2 cans pintos 2 cans great northern beans 2 c water

Brown meat with onion. Add other ingredients. Simmer 2 hours.

Garnish with sour cream or grated cheese if desired. Serve with Frito’s or cornbread.

Thaw and squeeze water out of broccoli; mix with eggs, margarine, onion, sour cream, salt, pepper and cheese.

Stir in cornbread mix. Pour into Pam sprayed 9x13-inch baking dish.

Bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Use toothpick to check for doneness.

To order your copy, send a check or money order for $10.00 plus $2.00 for s/h to: Joe Bob’s Buddies, 2431 Sparta Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

ALL proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

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1 c brown sugar, packed 1/3 c butter, melted 2 T corn syrup, light Cooking spray 1/3 c chopped pecans 1 t grated orange zest 1 c fresh orange juice 1/2 c fat-free milk 3 T granulated sugar 1 t ground cinnamon 1 t vanilla extract 3 large egg whites 2 large eggs 12 (1” thick) slices French bread

Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup. Pour into a 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over sugar mixture. Combine zest and next seven ingredients; stir with a whisk.

Arrange bread slices over pecans in dish. Pour egg mixture over bread.

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Be a Christmas candymaker this year. With the following easy and simple recipes, you can make ahead of time some goodies to keep at home and to gift. Great gifts from your kitchen, the kingdom of sweet stuff, to create visions of yummy treats to dance in everyone's heads with no cooking or very little cooking.

Christmas Candy Treats

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Maple Walnut Bonbons No cooking!

1/2 c light corn syrup 1 1/2 t maple flavoring 1 c instant, non-fat dry milk

1/8 t salt 2 c finely chopped walnuts

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Put corn syrup, maple flavoring in a large bowl. Add dry milk, salt; stir until mixed. Add 1 1/2 cup walnuts (reserve 1/2 cup). Stir nuts into syrup mixture. Sprinkle one tablespoon of extra dry milk on a board. Put walnut mixture on the board, knead until well mixed. Make 24 balls and roll in reserved walnuts. Tightly cover the single layer of bonbons; store up to five days in refrig.

Nutty Prune Chews No cooking and the second one tastes better than the first one!

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Nutty Prune Chews continued Mix well peanut butter and orange zest. Press 1/2 teaspoon of mixture between two prunes. Push together lightly so mixture extends a bit beyond sides of prunes.

To prepare coconut, add two or three drops of red or green food coloring and a drop or two of water to coconut. Put in a small jar/lid.

With jar top on tight, shake until coconut is evenly covered with color.

Roll prunes in coconut. Cover and keep in refrig until ready to serve.

Crunchy Snowballs 2 (16 oz) jars crunchy peanut butter 1 (16 oz) box confectioners' sugar 1/2 c butter, melted 1 (16 oz) package white, chocolate or peanut butter candy coating

In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter, sugar, butter. Roll into 60 (one inch) balls. Chill for one hour. Line a baking sheet with wax paper; top with a wire rack. Melt candy coating by package directions, stirring until smooth. Using a fork, dip balls into coating, turning to coat completely and put on rack to drain and set.

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Holiday Sweet Bites Another no cooking recipe...

2 c graham cracker crumbs 2 c chopped walnuts 1 can vanilla or chocolate

frosting 1 t mint extract Colored sugars

Combine cracker crumbs, walnuts in large bowl.

Add frosting, flavoring to cracker mixture. Mix well.

Scoop a teaspoon of mixture, roll into a ball, roll in red or green sugars and rest on wax paper. Makes 60. Store in tightly covered container.

Note: Make your own cracker crumbs by crushing several crackers in a Baggie at a time with a rolling pin!

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quick holiday breakfasts recipes and photos from Jan Kelly Microwaves can be an incredible time-saver and a great way to cook up delicious eggs in just second. On even the busiest weekday morning, a delicious and nutritious breakfast doesn't need to be a hassle.

More and more folks are craving breakfast for dinner and after one of those long days at work, these recipes work well in the evening as well.

With the holidays upon us, we are all looking for easy, quick and non-stressful dinner options...add a salad, some fruit and these recipes for individual servings are the answer!

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Line the bottom of 8-oz ramekin or custard cup with Canadian bacon. If using ham it may be necessary to fold the slice in half. Pour egg over meat. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until egg is almost set, 15 to 30 seconds longer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Top with cheese. Serve on English muffin. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

Mexican Omelette 2 eggs 2 T water 1 t butter Shredded Mexican cheese blend Chunky salsa Beat eggs, water in small bowl until blended. Microwave butter in 9-inch glass pie plate on HIGH until melted, about 30 seconds. Tilt plate to coat bottom evenly. Pour egg mixture into hot pie plate. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent.

Microwave on HIGH 1 3/4 to 2 minutes. Do not stir. When top is thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, season with salt and pepper, if desired. Place half of the cheese on one half of the omelette.

Fold omelette in half with turner; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Microwave on HIGH 10 seconds or until cheese melts. Serve with salsa.

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Egg, Bacon 'n' Cheddar Bagel 2 strips fully-cooked bacon 1 bagel or biscuit, spit, toasted 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced 2 T shredded Cheddar cheese Maple syrup Arrange bacon on bagel bottom.

Arrange egg over bacon; season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Top with cheese. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds until warm and cheese melts. Cover with bagel top. Serve with maple syrup, as desired.

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Ham, Mushroom & Swiss Coffee Cup Scramble 1 egg 1 T water 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms 1 thin slice deli ham, chopped (1 oz) Coat 12-oz microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray. Add egg, water, mushrooms, ham—beat until blended. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until egg is almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer.

Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Top with cheese.

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Egg, Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Tortilla

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egg cooked sausage link, shopped (1/4 oz) T shredded Cheddar cheese wheat flour tortilla (6-inch)

Coat 2-cup microwave-safe cereal bowl with cooking spray.

Add egg; beat until blended. Sprinkle sausage over egg.

Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds; stir. Microwave until egg is almost set, about 15 seconds longer. Top egg with cheese. Place onto tortilla; fold bottom of tortilla over egg, then fold in sides.

3-Minute Breakfast Hash 1/2 c frozen shredded hash browns 1 egg Shredded Cheddar cheese Ketchup or BBQ sauce (optional) Coat 8-oz microwave-safe ramekin or small cereal bowl with cooking spray. Add potatoes; microwave on HIGH 1 minute until hot. Season with salt, pepper, if desired. Break egg into bowl. Beat egg with fork until blended.

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Mexican Coffee Cup Scramble 1/2 c frozen shredded hash browns 1 egg 1 T water Black bean & corn salsa Shredded Mexican cheese blend Coat 12-oz microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray. Add hash browns. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Add egg, water; beat until blended. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until egg is almost set, 15 to 30 seconds longer.

Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Top with salsa and cheese.

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Egg & Veggie Breakfast Bowl 1 egg 1 T water 2 T thinly sliced baby spinach 2 T chopped mushrooms Shredded mozzarella cheese Sliced grape or cherry tomatoes Coat 8-oz ramekin or custard cup with cooking spray. Add egg, water, spinach, mushrooms; beat until blended. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until egg is almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer.

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Veggie Nut Coffee Cup Scramble 1 egg 1 T water 1/4 c chopped broccoli 1/4 c chopped mushrooms Shredded mozzarella or fontina cheese Chopped, toasted walnuts Coat 12-oz microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray. Add egg, water, broccoli, mushrooms; beat until blended. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until egg is almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer.

Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Top with cheese and walnuts.

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Christmas

Holiday Cookies Growing up, our holidays always included cookies. We started at Halloween with sugar cookies cut into shapes of pumpkins and cats. Thanksgiving followed with sugar cookie turkeys decorated with a small bit of raisin for the eye. By the time Family and Consumer Agent Christmas rolled around, cookie baking was in full force. We had to have all of N.C. Cooperative Extension the holiday cookie favorites or it just wouldn’t be Christmas.

Surry County Center Christmas baking began the first of December. Sugar cookies cut out like trees, bells, snowmen...the list goes on. Tins would be filled with the delicious creations and saved until it was time to make cookie plates to give to the neighbors.

Cookies were taken to gatherings with family and friends, but we always had to leave enough to share with Santa on Christmas Eve. The history of Christmas cookies goes back hundreds of years.

Cookies have been enjoyed as a special part of holiday celebrations all over the world. We think of our ancestors who may have used cookies to decorate their Christmas trees. One of my favorite holiday decorations is a small tree in my office which I decorate with little gingerbread people and stars.

One Christmas when I was a teenager, my aunt gave me a cookie Dr. Charles S. Gilreath cookbook as a present. Over 30 years Dr. Emily M. Reid later that cookbook is still in my kitchen and used to make some of our 1420 North Bridge Street, cookie favorites. About that same time Elkin NC 28621 I started a cookie cutter collection.

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After I had children of my own, making and decorating cookies has always been something we look forward to doing together. I will admit the ones they make most often are quick and easy Cake Mix Cookies, but special occasions just wouldn’t be the same without homemade cookies, no matter how simple, to be enjoyed by family and friends. There is just something comforting about the smell of fresh baked cookies and the creativity that goes into decorating each one.

Through the years I have had the opportunity to participate in many cookie exchanges. You reap the benefits of an assortment of cookies without having to bake dozens and dozens of different kinds, receive new recipes, plus enjoy great fellowship and many delicious cookie samples. Each participant bakes their favorite cookie recipe in a quantity large enough to share (the hostess may tell you how many dozen to bring) and enough copies of the recipe for everyone who attends. Cookies are eaten and divided up so everyone goes home with a variety to enjoy later. Not only is this a time saver since you are only baking one kind, it may also be a calorie saver. If we don’t have hundreds of cookies in our kitchens, we probably won’t eat as many!

The past two years, the Pilot Mountain Achievers Extension and Community Association Club members have enjoyed a cookie swap. It is always interesting to hear the stories about the cookies which are made, where the recipe came from, family traditions or sometimes it is a new recipe the participant wanted to try.

This holiday season, enjoy some of the Pilot Mount Achievers collection of favorite cookie recipes. Better yet, gather some of your friends and family and host your own cookie exchange. You may discover a delicious new recipe and I can assure you the fellowship and samples will be a special holiday treat.

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Fruit Drop Cookies

by Marilyn Geiger 1 c soft shortening 2 c brown sugar, packed 2 eggs Alternate milk/flour mixture: 1⁄2 c sour milk 3 1⁄2 c flour 1 t soda 1 t salt 1 1⁄2 c pecans or other nuts 2 c candied cherries, cut in halves 2 c cut-up dates Cream shortening, brown sugar, eggs and sour milk. Sift flour, soda, salt.

Add nuts, cherries, dates. Chill 1 or more hours. Grease pan or use parchment paper. Drop by spoonfuls about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 12 minutes.

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Surprise Meringues

by Marilyn Geiger 3 egg whites 1⁄8 t cream of tarter 3⁄4 c sugar 1⁄8 t salt 1 t vanilla 1 c (6 oz) miniature chocolate chips 1⁄4 c chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Beat egg whites and cream of tarter until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, salt, vanilla beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 5 to 8 minutes. FOLD in chips and nuts. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheets. Bake at 300°F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets.

Store in airtight containers.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Easy Cookie Bars

by Lora Reneau 1 egg 1 T milk 1 3⁄4 c flour 1⁄4 c sugar Milk chocolate kisses or stars

1⁄2 c shortening 1⁄2 c peanut butter 1⁄2 c granulated sugar 1⁄2 c packed brown sugar 1 t baking soda

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix shortening and peanut butter. Add sugars, baking powder, baking soda. Beat until combined; beat in egg, milk, vanilla. Beat in flour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the 1⁄4 cup sugar. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to12 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are light brown. Immediately press a chocolate kiss or star (about 54) into each cookie’s center. Makes about 54 cookies.

Chunky Pecan Pie Bars

by Ann Collins Crust 1 1⁄2 c all-purpose flour 1⁄2 c (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1⁄4 c packed brown sugar Grease 13x9-inch baking pan. Beat flour, butter, brown sugar in small mixer bowl until crumbly. Press into prepared baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

by Carolyn 1⁄2 c butter, melted (1 stick) 1 (6 oz) pkg chocolate chips 1 1⁄2 c graham cracker crumbs 1 c coconut 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

Coat bottom of 9-inch square baking pan with melted butter. Layer graham crackers, condensed milk, chocolate chips and coconut in order given.

Bake for 25 minutes at 350°F.

Filling 3 lge eggs 3⁄4 c light corn syrup 3⁄4 c granulated sugar 2 T butter or margarine, melted 1 t vanilla extract 1 3⁄4 c (11.5 oz pkg) semi-sweet chocolate chunks 1 1⁄2 c coarsely chopped pecans Beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk. Stir in chunks and nuts. Pour evenly over baked crust. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan or wire rack Cut into bars.

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Pour syrup and sugar into non-stick pot on medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Stir in peanut butter, then take off stove.

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Mom’s

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Everybody has someone who cooked for and with them when they were children. Usually there was a favorite dish that person prepared that stays in our memory bank forever. At the time I was young, we could not eat meat on Fridays and my mother captured the trophy for her salmon patties. Even mentioning the word "turnip" made me grimace but the way John's mother, an excellent Southern cook, fixed turnips, it was like eating a dessert! Even 20 or 30 years ago home cooking was one of the assumed daily chores. Today, one can argue it is just about as inexpensive for a couple to dine out...no shopping, no prepping, no hot kitchen, no dirty dishes, there's no argument from me!

Rummaging through my mother's recipe box, I find faded handwritten recipes from her mother and an older sister as well. My goal is to share some of these oldie goldie flavorable dishes. The only drawback is I have recipes for making foods we are so comfortable buying already prepared such as catsup! Some ingredients have been updated—none of her recipes call for Cool Whip but for a dry topping mix and I don't attempt to make the crossover, nope, never!

Shrimp Remoulade Salad 1 pound cleaned, de-veined cooked shrimp 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/3 c horseradish mustard 2 T catsup 2 1/2 T paprika 3/4 t cayenne pepper 1 t salt 1/3 c tarragon vinegar 1/2 c olive or salad oil 1/2 c chopped green onions and tops Lettuce leaves Combine all ingredients except shrimp and lettuce to make the marinade (let's use a gallon baggie in 2015); shake well. Marinate shrimp in sauce several hours in the refrigerator. Scoop out the shrimp with a perforated spoon and serve on a lettuce leaf.

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by Melissa Staebner, 4-H Agent 4-H has always had a tradition of promoting community service. The 4H pledge even incorporates the phrase “my hands to larger service” so youth will make an effort to help their club,

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community, country and world. The Yadkin County 4-H program has always emphasized the importance of giving back to our community.

During the fall and holiday season of giving, the 4-Hers make an effort to give back to the community and “to make the best better” for others! Youth have the opportunity to gain hands on experiences that will help them realize the importance of giving to others.

Research has concluded that youth who participate in community service opportunities are more likely to be pos-

itive contributing, volunteering adults.

4-H in Yadkin County participates in Angel Tree Shopping, Operation Christmas Child, Military Mail, Thanksgiving Meal Delivery and Baking Christmas Cookies for distribution through Christian Ministries.

Youth gain valuable life skills through these opportunities and have shared how positive and good these activities make them feel. The old saying, “the more you give, the more you get out of life,” is being truly realized by our 4Hers in Yadkin County.

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1/2 c butter, softened 3/4 c packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 T water 2 2/3 c all-purpose flour

2 t ground ginger 1 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 1/2 t EACH ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, water.

Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice; add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Divide dough in half. Cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a floured 4-inch cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Reroll scraps. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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Stir’n Drop Oatmeal 1 c flour 1 t baking powder 1/2 t salt 1/2 t cinnamon 1/2 t ground ginger 1 c packed brown sugar 1 c plain uncooked oatmeal 1/4 c vegetable oil 2 T milk 1 egg 3/4 c chopped walnuts (optional) Lightly spray a baking sheet. Stir first five ingredients together in a bowl Add brown sugar and oats. Mix in oil, milk, egg. Stir in walnuts if desired.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for about 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Yield: 2 dozen

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The Wine Guy

Bruce Heye teaches wine classes at Salem College, hosts wine tastings, and consults with restaurants on their wine lists. www.bruceheyethewineguy.com

Mark Terry and Lillian Kroustalis from our September/October 2013 article on Westbend.

The End of an Era It was a perfect summer day in late August with the temperature about 82 degrees when I attended an auction of the vineyard, buildings and equipment at the Westbend Vineyards and Brewhouse in Lewisville. This was a sad day for the people attending since Westbend was the very first vineyard in North Carolina planted with European-style grapes such as Merlot and Chardonnay.

In the early 1970s Jack and Lillian Kroustalis had purchased several acres of land in western Forsyth County and planted wine grapes, against all advice from agricultural experts. This was quite a risk at the time because there were no other vineyards with European-style grape vines in the state and very few on the East Coast. As the vines matured, the Kroustalises began to sell grapes to others who would make the wine so it wasn’t until the mid-1980s that they even considered producing their own wine.

By 1989, they had made the decision to hire a full-time winemaker and convinced Steve Shepard, who at the time was making wine in Pennsylvania, to move with his family and help make Westbend one of North Carolina’s finest wineries. This decision proved very fortunate as Steve turned out to be one of the most influential winemakers in the state, helping to grow the wine industry in North Carolina. The wine community is a very sharing business and grows because everyone wants to help make it stronger by producing quality wine, as Steve’s influence demonstrates.

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ing awards for its quality wines. It was in 1993 when they got their first national recognition. Robert M. Parker wrote, “One of the South’s best kept secrets is Westbend Vineyards in Louisville [sic], North Carolina.” This acknowledgment from the world’s best-known wine critic was proof Jack and Lillian had made the right decisions in planting their vineyards in Forsyth County and hiring an experienced winemaker like Steve.

As the years passed, the winery continued to produce outstanding wines. But when Steve left Westbend after 10+ years to start a new winery project, Westbend had several different winemakers until Mark Terry was hired. Mark came from Long Island and had many years of wine-making experience.

The year 2006 was not a good one for Westbend. After a long illness Jack Kroustalis passed away. His funeral service was held at the local Greek Orthodox Church and everyone who was anyone in the North Carolina wine business was there to pay respects to the pioneer who made it all possible.

Jack’s widow carried on with the business and could be seen almost every day at the tasting room greeting visitors.

With Mark Terry as the winemaker, Westbend expanded its operation by increasing the size of the tasting room and patio to accommodate the many visitors who made this one of the prime stops on any Yadkin Valley wine tour. Several years ago they even decided to respond to the craft beer craze by equipping a brewhouse and even planting hops in the vineyard for the beer production. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

The wine community was, therefore, taken by surprise in the spring of 2014 when it was announced the winery and brewhouse would be closing and put up for sale. For over a year there were many visitors to the property but not many offers to purchase. So Lillian decided an auction of the property would be the best avenue for her to recoup her investments in wine business and retire. About 150 people turned out for the auction, another testament to the significance of Westbend in the region.

Over the past 40 years our North Carolina wine industry has grown from nothing to a vibrant business with over 160 wineries. As the number of wineries has grown it has been matched in that growth in suppliers of wine equipment and supplies and related wine tourism businesses. Everyone in this business owes a large thank you to the true pioneers who founded this growth. So thank you to Jack and Lillian Kroustalis for all they have done over the years.

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Carolina Wine Cooking

Author Ginger K. King

A Warming Cup What’s better on a cold night than a little warm drink before dinner or going off to bed? There are several ways to use wine in these drinks, apart from the standard mulled wine recipe. Try making your own concoctions with a favorite wine, but go slow and easy with the ingredients. Choose things that would pair well with the wine, typically fruits and add spices slowly.

These are three favorites to enjoy on a cold winter evening as you read a book, watch a movie or wrap gifts. They can be made in quantity to serve guests at holiday parties. I hope your family and friends enjoy a lovely holiday season together and the good cheer follows everyone into the new year.

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Apple Pie Toddy

Red Hot Chocolate

Hot Buttered Carlos

5 c water 1/2 c pure maple syrup 1/3 c canned apple pie filling 1 c apple wine ½ c cinnamon whiskey or bourbon Ground cinnamon and/or stick cinnamon

6 t unsweetened dark cocoa powder 10 t brown sugar 2/3 c of Merlot or Pinot Noir 2 c of milk Optional cinnamon for dusting the top

4 c apple cider 4 c Carlos Muscadine wine 2 T packed dark brown sugar 2 stick cinnamon 1 t whole allspice 1 t whole cloves Peel from one lemon, cut into strips 2 T butter Cinnamon sticks (optional)

In a 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker combine the water, maple syrup, and apple pie filling. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours or on high-heat setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir in wine, whiskey/bourbon.

Ladle into mugs. Serve with whipped cream; garnish with ground cinnamon and/or stick cinnamon.

Bring wine to a simmer over low heat.

In a bowl, combine cocoa powder with sugar using a wire whisk.

Add 6 tablespoons milk; stir well to create a slurry. Add the rest of the milk; whisk well. Slowly pour milk into the wine, whisking constantly.

Bring to a boil. Watch closely, whisking occasionally. Pour into cups; add cinnamon on top if desired.

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Combine cider, wine and brown sugar in a large saucepan. For a spice bag, tie spices and lemon peel in a square of cotton cheesecloth. Add spice bag to cider mixture; bring to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat.

Cover; simmer for 15 minutes.

Remove and discard spice bag.

Top each serving with 1/2 teaspoon butter and serve with a cinnamon stick stirrer, if desired.

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Chef Robert’s Helpful Hints

Holiday Baking

by Robert A. Penry Admissions Classroom Presenter-Culinary Johnson & Wales University

1. During the holiday season you will find many recipes call for coconut and other nut varieties. While they can be utilized straight from the container, you will have a much larger impact of flavor if you toast them first. This can be accomplished on the stove in a dry sauté pan but you will find much more even results using an oven. Roast at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes (or until golden brown), shaking the pan a few times during the toasting process. Always keep a close eye to prevent burning!

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4. While it may seem unconventional at times, adding a pinch of salt (especially with chocolate and caramel), will give your baked goods and other holiday desserts a more complex level of sweetness.

5. Just as you need to rest after a hard day, batters and dough also need to rest after mixing. By allowing them to rest it will allow flavors to combine/enhance and will often improve texture.

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Christmas Stollen by Mary Bohlen Looking to try something new to your holiday baking gift list this year?

Put your hands and heart into making Stollen, a traditional German Christmas fruit bread sure to delight family and friends.

My first taste of Stollen was with a neighbor and a mid-morning steaming cup of coffee. Annah had just received a Christmas package from her family back in Germany. She wanted to share

Weihnachtsstollen, as she called it, knowing I would especially be interested because of my German roots. She was right and I have savored this fruity bread ever since.

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It has a long history in German culture dating back to the Middle Ages.

Today it is strange to think of a time when baking Stollen was regulated by city and church officials. Imagine needing permission to make a special holiday bread? There were strict rules about ingredients, weights, which bakers could make it, and price controls.

Knowing its history helps us appreciate how treasured this Christmas treat must have been for the citizenry of the day.

Stollen recipes are absent from most of my collection of cookbooks so I have turned to the Internet for more options. All recipes use a yeast bread base but other ingredients may vary.

Some recipes call for candied citron but I prefer using dried fruits such as cranberries, cherries, crystalized ginger, dried plums or figs. I always use almonds but do not include marzipan, instead I just add the equivalent of more dried fruit such as dates. I have used lemon and orange peel from the spice section of the grocery isle but must say using fresh fruit does make a difference. My experience has taught me choosing better quality ingredients is best for baking. Here is my recipe to share with you. It makes four loaves.

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3 pkg active dry yeast 1/2 c warm water 11 c all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 t salt 3/4 c sugar 1/2 t ground mace 1/2 t freshly grated nutmeg 2 c whole milk, warmed 1 1/4 c (2 1/2 sticks) + 4T unsalted butter, melted,+ more for bowl 6 lge eggs, lightly beaten In a small bowl, combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm water; let stand until foamy, 10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Stir in milk, 1 1/4 cups melted butter.

Add dissolved yeast and eggs.

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In two separate bowls, soak currants in brandy; raisins in orange juice. Let stand 10 minutes. If not using brandy soak all in orange juice. In a medium-size bowl, mix together currants, raisins with soaking liquids, orange peel, lemon zest, dried fruits, almonds.

2 1/4 c currants 1/2 c brandy 2 1/2 c golden raisins 1/2 c orange juice Peel of 4 oranges, diced or 4T dried orange peel Grated zest of 2 lemons or 4t of dried lemon zest 1/2 lb dried cherries or cranberries 1/2 c dried apricots or pitted dates, chopped 2 1/2 c blanched almonds, chopped Confectioners' sugar or vanilla frosting

Work mixture into dough.

Continue kneading 10 minutes.

If dough is sticky, knead in more flour, don’t overwork.

Place dough in a large buttered bowl; cover with kitchen towel.

Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 1 to 2 hours.

Punch down dough; cut in quarters. Roll each piece into a 12x8inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter, fold one long side to the center. Fold other long side over first side, overlapping it by 1 inch.

Turn dough over, taper ends;

place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat for remaining 3 loaves, using a second parchment-lined baking sheet for third and fourth loaves.

Cover loaves with plastic wrap; let rise again in a warm place, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Heat oven to 350°F, with two racks centered. Bake stollen until golden brown, about 35 minutes, rotating sheets between the racks halfway through baking. Cool on wire rack; dust with confectioners' sugar or ice and serve.

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Vintage Southern Homemaker

by Gloria Brown

Gloria Brown Can you smell the holidays in your memories? Sure you can. Just close your eyes, think of days gone by, and instantly you are transported back in time to your childhood around the family table. The aroma of roasted meats, baked breads and desserts of every description remind you of home and fill you with the warm feelings of family.

Our family has always been good at eating! It is our hobby, our sport—and we have trained for decades.

It began years ago when the head chef in our family was my maternal grandmother, Ma Macemore. Ma’s reputation for good cooking spread far and wide through Yadkin County and beyond. She shared her love and gift of hospitality through her feeding of family, friends, and strangers.

She welcomed everyone to her table. Anyone crossing her threshold experienced the same—an unyielding offer to eat!

The holidays brought on a cooking frenzy equal to no other time of the year, except maybe dinner (what y’all probably call lunch) during ‘baccer priming. The food spread out on our tables looked a little bit different back then. Except for the sugar, salt and pepper, nothing was store-bought. We enjoyed an organic diet without the good sense to know we were way ahead of our time. Most everything on the table came from the land my Ma and Pa farmed. The meats were beef, chicken, and pork raised right there on the farm. To process his animals, Pa made the short trip to Williams and Gentry Grocery in Yadkinville or up highway 21 to the Arlington Meat Processing Company in Jonesville.

Yet, the best meats were the hams my Pa cured in the smokehouse beside the corn crib. Grains grown in the fields surrounding the house provided flour and cornmeal, milled a few miles away at the Swan Creek Mill. The abundance of fruits and vegetables still amazes me to this day.

Ma and Pa worked all summer raising tobacco and swapping work to get help with the fields. All the while working like busy little squirrels putting up food for the winter. That is what they called it, puttin’ up. Nothing pleased them more than to fill the pack house basement with food. I remember the shelves looking like sparkling jewelry showcases lined with canning jars filled with rubies, emeralds, amethyst and topaz. Underneath were earthy bins loaded with potatoes, pumpkins and apples. On the back porch the big ol’ chest freezer stayed packed to the brim with meats and even more fruits and vegetables.

The feasts on our holiday tables were special because they were months in the making, the hallmark of the year’s bounty. Back then we savored Thanksgiving and Christmas. We celebrated Thanksgiving with no thought of Christmas, which still felt like a long ways off. At our Christmas Eve dinner we gathered again around the same table—still as thankful, still as blessed.

Our holiday food was no different than the food we ate every day, yet it was special because of Ma. She brought out her pretty glass dishes, perching the cakes on stands and nestling the deviled eggs into their form-fitting plate. At the holidays she sprinkled paprika on the eggs and added an olive slice. Somehow they tasted just a little better.

Everything did!

Although store-bought food largely fills our holiday tables today, the timeless spirit of the season lives deep in our hearts. It was put there years ago by a couple who loved their family and their land. I am blessed I had a Ma and Pa to teach me that southern hospitality’s truest act—is love.

Gloria Brown and her daughter, Laura Pack, are Yadkin County natives who operate the Nest & Hive Shoppe in downtown Yadkinville.

They can also be seen on Yadtel TV7 as hosts of the Vintage Southern Homemaker show. Visit their online store at thenestandhiveshoppe.com and find show air times on Facebook at The Vintage Southern Homemaker.

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Homestyles

Safety with Plants and Children

by Colleen Church

Children are full of surprises and just when you think they will never do something, they prove otherwise.

Toddlers love to put things in their mouths. Young children enjoy collecting and shredding various materials to make teas, soups and pies. Keep them safe during this time of fun and exploration.

To prevent plant accidents with children, start with some basic rules. Teach children never to eat a plant or mushroom without knowing without a doubt what it is and where it came from. Too many plants and mushrooms may be confused with others to an untrained eye, and some can prove fatal. The site is also very important. Was the plant collected from an area recently sprayed with pesticides or other chemicals?

Right-of-ways, railroad tracks, industrial sites, agricultural fields and commercially maintained turf and landscapes are some areas to avoid.

Plants have both physical and chemical defenses to protect against insect and animal attack. They may possess thorns, spines, toxic compounds and so on. Teach children to recognize dangerous plants to avoid around the home, such as poison ivy, which is very common. Do not allow children to drink nectar from flowers—some poisonous plants produce poisonous nectar. Do not rely on wild animals to indicate non-poisonous plants. Label and store all bulbs and garden seeds out of reach of children. Teach children never to consume teas or concoctions made from leaves or other materials.

Exposure to poisons can occur through the skin, nose or mouth. Some plants, like poison ivy, oak and sumac, cause severe skin irritation after con-

tact and should never be burned as they also produce harmful smoke. Other plants that are harmful to consume or ingest cause internal poisoning.

Symptoms vary based on the plant and types of chemicals within the plant.

Many produce digestive problems, while others may affect the lungs, heart, kidneys or nervous system.

Some plants may only have toxic berries or seeds, while all parts may be toxic on others. The dose makes the poison, so a dose that makes an adult mildly sick could produce problems far more serious for a child.

Most of us have a variety of poisonous plants in the landscape or near the home. For example, azalea, rhododendron and mountain laurel are considered highly toxic and may prove fatal if eaten. The NCSU Poisonous Plant Database lists 599 different plants.

Most are considered low toxicity if eaten and require large quantities to produce ill effects, more than an individual would likely consume. Many of these plants taste bitter or unpleasant, so children and pets may not ingest large amounts.

Many of us enjoy potted poinsettias in the home during the holidays. All parts of the plant contain a milky, latex sap that can produce skin and eye irritation with contact. It was once thought to be highly toxic, but is considered low toxicity if eaten, producing occasional abdominal pain with vomiting and diarrhea. Holly berries are also considered low toxicity if eaten producing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Fresh mistletoe, however, is one to be more concerned with in the home. The berries are toxic in large quantities

Colleen Church is the County Extension Director and Horticulture Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Yadkin County and interim director of Davie County.

causing stomach and intestinal irritation with diarrhea, lowered blood pressure, pulse and can prove fatal.

There are many non-toxic houseplants to enjoy or gift, such Christmas cactus, African violet, Norfolk Island pine, orchids, palms, Boston fern, herbs and so on.

If an accident or emergency occurs, contact a physician or the Carolina’s Poison Control Center, 1-800-222-1222, immediately. Be prepared to provide the name of the plant; what parts, when and how much were eaten; age of individual; symptoms observed and a description of the plant. Save the plant specimen in question. If identification is needed, your NC Cooperative Extension Center can assist with sample submission to the NCSU Herbarium.

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In the Garden

by Judy Mitchell

Lean more at: Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse 1088 W. Dalton Road, King (336) 983-4107 Judy’s granddaughters Edith and Cary pitch in for Fall yard and garden work.

Clean up all old summer annuals.

November is the time to finish planting pansies and violas. Plant a few red and white ones in a container on your porch and they will compliment your Christmas decorations.

Another idea is to make a fresh arrangement of foliage in a decorative container for your front porch or deck.

Cedar branches with berries, Magnolia limbs, Holly berries, and Nandina berries are good combinations. Arrange them in soil and they will last through

Christmas if you keep them watered.

Try taking an old wreath form and make your own wreath. Many Christmas tree lots will give you the bottom branches of trees they have cut off so the tree will fit into a stand.

Cut back old perennial blossoms and plants that have died back for winter. Get your children or grandchildren to help in raking leaves. Let them enjoy a pile just to jump in. Get a little exercise and fresh air, but don’t over work muscles not used to this work. The

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leaves all don’t have to be raked in one day. After all leaves have fallen, put out a fresh layer of mulch or pine needles.

Now is the time to enjoy the harvest of collards, broccoli, spinach, and other fall vegetables. Spinach will usually bear off and on all winter into the spring. Red Russian Kale is also a good vegetable to bear all winter. It will spice up a salad or is good cooked with vinegar on it. Broccoli will send off side shoots (after the main head is cut) that are good for munching or dipping.

Broccoli salad is one of my favorites.

Jim and I can make a meal of it, especially on Sunday night when we want something light after a big lunch.

There are two main types of camellias. Sassanqua Camellias bloom in the fall and are usually the faster and hardier grower. Japonica Camellias bloom in late winter to early spring with bigger blooms and leaves. Yuletide Camellia has a pretty red single bloom with a yellow center. It is a later blooming sassanqua that often lasts until Christmas. We planted a whole row of them here at the nursery about five years ago in full sun. Most say camellias should be in partial shade, but sassanquas will take the sun.

Don’t forget the inside of your house. A fresh North Carolina Frazier Fir makes the perfect Christmas tree. It will last from Thanksgiving until the New Year if you make a fresh cut on the bottom and keep water in the tree stand. Our first tree was a Virginia Pine cut from Jim’s grandmother’s farm in Alamance County. We bought a stand and two strands of lights. Then we made decorations from packs of lifesavers and yarn to make little men. I also tied small red velvet bows to help cover it. Jim and I were both in NCSU and that was all our budget would allow, but we thought it was beautiful.

Poinsettias are easy to decorate with. This year we are growing 105 varieties—the most ever! Try a different color in each room to match your décor. We grow them from 4” to 10” and in hanging baskets. The hanging baskets don’t have to be hung. The poinsettias in them spread out more and make a beautiful centerpiece or fireplace decoration if you don’t have a fire in your fireplace. Enjoy! ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

Tavi has a BA in Psychology, MA in Teaching, and is a fourth grade teacher at Poplar Springs Elementary, a Title 1 School, King.

FUN

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by Tavi Petree

The holidays are upon us yet again.

My holidays will look different this year. I am not sure who will win, the Christmas tree or Molly, the boxer pup.

Never-the-less, as the holidays approach, I am thankful for that endless ball of energy that keeps me on my toes and my laid back pug who is happy wherever I am.

The younger generations have often times lost the art of writing a handwritten thank you note. During this time of thanks, teach your children that a note of thanks means so much to recipient. The message is strong, whether it is on a sheet of notebook paper or a fancy note card. It serves the perfect purpose to teach children how and why we write thank you notes. My mother always visits my class to teach my students numerous lessons on nutrition. All that she asks is we each write a note of thanks, including a few specific reasons why we are thankful. She knows this is a dying art in our world of e-mails and text messaging.

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sentence about each family member who will be sharing a holiday meal with you. What better way to start a celebration by reading each thankful sentence at the table.

Before all the leaves are gone, gather several different types to create a leaf rubbing. Place the leaf under a sheet of white paper, and then firmly color over the paper where the leaf is located and you will begin to see your leaf outline on the white paper. Cut out the leaves and arrange them in different directions. Use different colors to create your fall art.

Kids love counting down the days until Christmas. To feed that excitement, make a snowman Christmas countdown chain. Take strips of white

paper, 25, to be exact and create a paper chain. At the top, add a snowman face and hat. Each day, tear off a piece of the snowman, starting from the bottom. On Christmas Day, you will be left with the cute snowman head with promises of some winter snow fun.

For an easier spin on a gingerbread house, try making a candy Christmas tree. You will need an ice cream cone, green icing, and candies to decorate.

Put icing on the outside of the cone, and then place the cone on a plate with the point facing up. You have your tree ready to decorate with creative placement of candies.

May your holidays be safe and full of thanks!

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You don't have to be a crafter to salivate over this gorgeous book. If you are a crafter start dropping hints this is your most wanted Christmas gift!

The New Christmas Tree, (Artisan Books, hardcover/$29.95) is brimming with inspiration and step-by-step instructions for 24 themed trees, over 100 ornaments, garlands and tree toppers. It's simply a joy to only peruse.

In her The New Christmas Tree, Carrie Brown shares her wildly inventive Christmas trees ranging from a barebranches-and-marshmallow tree, an upside-down tree hanging from the ceiling, the Kitchen Tree, the Giving Tree and precious tabletop arrangements made from every imaginable material including salvaged flea market treasures. Can you visualize a Reflector Tree...touting a mixed collection of vintage and new reflectors placed on a triangular cut piece of plywood stained a comfortable shade?

Only your imagination holds you back from mixing and matching ideas to personalize with your own cherished keepsakes and traditions.

You'll find holiday traditions to try or adopt. If you are a passionate baker, you'll find decorated tree crown cookies, ginger star cookies and decorated village cookies a welcome challenge. If cooking is not your thing there are candy garlands to please kids of all ages.

The paperwhite tree was a favorite and though I'm not sure I can handle construction, the paperwhite poinsettia looked spectacular against the rich Frasier fir green. Once you discover The New Christmas Tree's 298 pages of creations, you'll feel that one tree is never enough!

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William “Bud” Liebenow, Humble Hero by Cindy Martin “People who forget history are doomed to repeat it.”

World War II was raging one dark and foggy night in August 1943, when Lt. William “Bud” Liebenow’s heroic actions made history. As skipper of the PT-157, he rescued future President John F. Kennedy and his crew after their boat, the PT-109, was sliced in half by a Japanese destroyer. Reports of an explosion had spawned the belief the PT-109 had no survivors. Eleven of the crew, however, including Bud’s tent mate, Lt. John Kennedy, had escaped to a deserted island. Kennedy sent word for help by inscribing a message on a coconut and having coastwatcher natives deliver his request for assistance.

Fearing this was a trick by the Japanese, Bud’s commander decided to assign only one boat for the mission. He chose Bud and his crew for the task at hand. “It was only one of many incidents during the war,” Bud said. “Had Kennedy not become President, it would never have been known. We were just doing our jobs,” he added humbly.

Bud and his men would go on to save the lives of sixty-plus survivors of the USS Corry, the destroyer that led the Normandy invasion.

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PT 199 off the coast of Normandy.

Bud with his Navy jacket..

President Kennedy with the “Skipper who saved his life.” tion for the D-Day invasion. For his acts of bravery and heroism during the war, Bud was awarded both the Bronze and Silver Stars.

After completing his stint in the Navy, Bud applied his skills as an environmental engineer, became a chemist in Richmond, and then was employed by the C&O Railroad as the Director of Environmental Control and Engineering. “We lived many places,” Bud explained. He and Lucy made their home in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, South Carolina, New York and Michigan.

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chief rekindled their friendship. Bud accompanied Kennedy on his WhistleStop Train Tour in Grand Rapids in October 1960.

Being the “Skipper who saved Kennedy” changed Bud Liebenow’s life. Kennedy never forgot Bud’s heroism. In fact, he and his wife, Lucy, and their two children, Michael and Susan, were invited to attend Kennedy’s presidential inauguration. The Presidentelect wanted Bud and his family to be there when he took his oath of office and to join him later at the inaugural ball at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. After 30 years with the C&O, Bud retired and he and Lucy moved to

Edenton, NC, to spend their golden years. Fierce Hurricane Isabel destroyed their home, and they chose to relocate rather than rebuild.

Ridgecrest Retirement Community in Mount Airy became their new residence in 2006. “We’ve been very happy here,” Bud said, referring to their time in the mountains of North Carolina.

And we’ve been very happy to have them here. Bud is often the featured speaker in town for veteran’s events or special occasions. This summer, he was the Grand Marshall in the 4th of July parade. Indeed, Mount Airy has embraced Bud as one of its hometown heroes. He is revered and respected by all who have the honor and privilege of knowing him.

Truly, we are fortunate to have the likes of Bud Liebenow to educate and remind us of our nation’s past—lest we should forget. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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for an incredible year ...just wait till you see what’s coming in 2016!

Veterans’ Coffee Gathering in the Yadkin Valley Don Timmons, an Army Veteran, (1969 & 1970), with Hospice CareCenter in Winston-Salem is the Regional Community Partnership Coordinator of Veterans’ Coffee events, under the nationwide We Honor Veterans Program.

Lots of FREE hot coffee and pastries donated by local merchants offer Veterans the opportunity to connect and reconnect, share stories, conversation, fellowship with other Veterans, both male and female, from three generations.

Every meeting starts at 8:30a and continues until 10:30a and provides informal presentations, even music, by community organizations and fellow Veterans.

Timmons reports the attendance has been strong in each of the seven participating counties and continues to grow each month. Included are the Yadkin Valley counties of Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes and neighboring Iredell.

Meetings are as follows and help spread the word and check out hospicecarecenter.org and call Don: 336-331-1309.

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MILITARY ARTIST, John Hartley

by Ed & Sue Curtis John Hartley, a Rowan County native, earns his living by helping to build trucks at the Freightliner assembly plant in Cleveland. However, in his off duty hours in the evenings and on weekends you will likely find him relaxing at home with a paint brush in his hand in front of a canvas. John paints mainly for pleasure but occasionally does work on commission.

He became interested in painting at age 8 when his mother, Ann, began taking art classes. The two of them would paint together at their kitchen table. Over the years he developed his natural talent and concentrated primarily on landscapes. Growing tired of this type of subject, he took a break for several years.

Robert Hartley, John’s father and a World War II veteran, was a paratrooper in the 11th Army Airborne. At the end of the war he served as a guard in Japan at the Sugamo Prison where Hideki Tojo and Tokyo Rose were held. In 1999 John and his father went to see “Saving Private Ryan.” Watching the movie with his father and then talking with him about his wartime experiences inspired John to start painting again.

Now he focused on patriotic and military themes and when he accompanied his father to a weekly veterans gathering at a Mooresville restaurant he presented his rendition of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima to the group.

John learned about The Price of Freedom Museum near China Grove with its many military collections at the Mooresville meeting. This Museum, which recognizes all

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branches of service, welcomed John to display his acrylics.

Currently he has approximately 100 paintings included among the exhibits that honor veterans past and present.

His paintings have also been displayed in Salisbury at the North Carolina Veterans Home, the Rowan Museum, and patriotic services held by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. He is a member of the Carolina Artists and has won two first place awards and an honorable mention in contests sponsored by the organization.

One of John’s favorite paintings is taken only to special events. It pays tribute to his father and features him during WWII in his Army uniform.

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An Old Home becomes

Home Acres

As you drive Windsor Road a beautiful two story homeplace appears as part of the countryside. A family grew here, then moved on to other places in life. Now the house has become a home of a different kind, a different man’s dream.

Ohio’s Marvin Miller who moved to the Hamptonville Amish community several years ago, came to North Carolina with experience of working with Amish cabinet and furniture makers. He came having a dream of buying his own furniture store, but that road turned into a dead end. All the while Marvin was working at other jobs earning a reputation as a man with a good head on his shoulders, who could tackle a job and see it to completion.

Passing by the empty farmhouse one day, got Marvin’s imagination racing again. He envisioned that this house could be the place his business

The Windsor Road home that turned out to be the perfect location for fulfilling a dream. was meant to be. He approached the family and they were as excited as he to see the home being useful again.

Pulling on his contacts from Ohio he ordered his first truckload of handcrafted, solid wood furniture. That was in October of 2014. Now just over a year later, the old house is filled with beautiful furniture. Even the porches and yard boast a collection of outdoor furniture.

It seems the country location and the wooden walls of the old home were the perfect setting for people to

see dining room tables and chairs, bedroom suites, sofas, chairs and comfortable rockers. Now quality bedding as been added. Hours of hard work to help the old home put it’s best foot forward, combined with quality and good value have grown this young man’s dream. Somehow you get the feeling it’s only the beginning.

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Quilts of Valor by Barbara Steffy Surry County Quilters Guild was started in 1985 by Shirley Jones who was teaching quilting at Surry Community College. The ladies in her class decided to start a guild to keep the art of quilting alive. They met together for fellowship and to learn quilting techniques from each other. Currently the membership of the Surry County Quilters Guild is 56.

The Guild meets on the third Thursday at 6:30p at the Presbyterian Church in Mt Airy. The current president is Debbie Stoltz. Meetings begin with a business update on upcoming activities, items of interest to the members, a “show and tell” session and finally, a program. Refreshments, drawings for a pile of fat quarters, a door prize, Round Robins and a block exchange are other fun activities of the Guild. Quilting classes, trips to quilt shows and a yearly retreat to Banner Elk are all fun and educational. This is the 29th year the Surry County Quilters Guild has had a quilt show at the Autumn Leaves Festival.

The group loves to do charity projects including Burn-out Quilts for families who have lost their homes to fire and have donated eyeglasses for kids in coordination with the Lions Club. Currently the ladies make premature baby quilts for the NICU (Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit) at Baptist Hospital and contributing pillow cases to Conkerr Cancer.

Our largest charity is Quilts of Valor, started by Blue Star mom Catherine Roberts, who began the Quilts of Valor Foundation, (QOVF), from her sewing room in Seaford, Delaware. Her son Nathanael’s yearlong deployment to Iraq provided the initial inspiration, and her desire to see returning warriors were welcomed home with the love and gratitude they deserved, provided the rest. Since ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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2003, QOVF has become a national grassroots community service effort, connecting the home front with our warriors and veterans.

A Quilt of Valor is a generous lapsized quilt (minimum of 55”x65”) made by a quilt topper (the piecer) of quality fabrics and beautifully quilted by a Longarmer. After it has been bound, washed, labeled and wrapped in a presentation case, it is ready to be awarded. Just how much impact has Quilts of Valor Foundation made? As of August 2014, there have been over 100,000 quilts awarded nationally to service members and Veterans.

Surry County Quilters Guild started this National Service project four years ago. Since that time the members have made and awarded 56 quilts. The quilts are pieced by Guild members, and are generously Longarm quilted by Amy Askins, a member of the Guild who is herself a Blue Star mother. Her son is a Marine who has served several tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Amy also quilts for other guilds and the Quilts of Valor Foundation; she has personally quilted 125 quilts of valor.

Members of the Guild award their quilts to service members and Veterans who they choose to honor. Not all members make a quilt of valor due to time constraints and cost. At the November meeting, a service member or Veteran is invited to come to our dinner meeting to be awarded. If the guest is not able to attend, the quilt presentation is made and then mailed the to the recipient. Service members and Veterans range in age from early 20s to 90s.

Last year a quilt was presented to Athol Stogner, a WWII Veteran, who participated in the Omaha Beach invasion during D-Day. Athol wrote the Guild a thank you note: “The quilt is more than beautiful; no words can be spoken that describe its beauty and my feelings. From my heart I want to thank you for such an honor. We old WWII Veterans are going fast. But before I go, one more time, thank you—God Bless you and the Guild.”

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Join us Saturday, December 5th for our Christmas Celebration!

Enjoy caroling at 4:00p. Tree and street angel lighting before the parade. The Boonville Christmas parade starts at 5:00p, (line up behind Boonville Elementary School).

A Reindeer Dash, 1-mile Fun Run, each participant, 12 and under get antlers to wear, starting at Boonville Elementary School at 4:00p followed

by a Christmas Costume Contest for the same runners.

The entrance fee for the Fun Run and the Costume Contest is a child's new, unwrapped toy.

Parks & Recreation will have hot chocolate steaming and ready to buy. There will be a photographer on hand at 4:00p with a Christmas backdrop for a perfect gift.

For more details on the Fun Run contact Shari Allen at 336-631-9708.

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By Ruth R. Henderson, BeautiControl EVIP The statement “Let your skin work while you sleep” may sound contradictory, but it really is not; your skin is most active at night. That is when it goes to work repairing the damage that has occurred throughout the day. Every day your skin is exposed to environmental aggressors—like UV rays, reactive oxygen species and pollution. These assaults on your skin do extreme damage on a cellular level, which can lead to DNA mutations. It’s important to wear sunscreen every day, but even then, you cannot protect your

skin 100%. UV (sun) damage alone accounts for only half of the damage that occurs to the skin.

Free radicals trigger an aging process, call glycation, in the skin. Glycation is a reaction where sugars attack proteins (like collagen and elastin) making skin more rigid and less elastic—ultimately causing aging. Glycation also decreases enzymatic activity, which skin needs to function properly.

Free radical damage (glycation, DNA mutation, etc.) combined with UV damage can result in devastating skin abnormalities. That is why it is so important for the skin to recover overnight, when it is not exposed to the environment; thus your skin is working while you sleep.

You can fight fine lines while you sleep and defy gravity and the appearance of aging with intense treatments, a miraculous complex and an immortal peptide. This regimen works to reduce the appearance of wrinkle and expression lines while improving firmness, elasticity and radiance while you rest and sleep. BeautiControl’s powerful TREATMENT formulas—all of which feature retinol or retinal alternative —are clinically proven to work fast, minimizing the appearance of the visible signs of aging.

Our newest BeautiControl night-time targeted TREATMENT set includes an Intensive Moisturizing Eye Elixir, Tight Firm and Fill PM Miracle Complex with retinol for face, and an Intensive Moisturizing Lip Treatment. Each of these individual products are designed to correspond to their specific area for maximum results. Another new product for the face is Regeneration Dramatic New Anti-Aging Crème (DNA) which can be used both day and night, but if used with the above night time treatment products, after just four weeks, 94% of women experienced an improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

These four new products are TREATMENT products and should be used in addition to your daily MAINTENANCE products consisting of cleansing, toning and moisturizer. These products work together to create more beautiful radiant skin while they reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and visibly improves the appearance of your eyes, lips, and skin’s texture, promote a smoother, firmer, and more vibrant surface and appearance.

When using these BeautiControl Maintenance and Treatment products, let your skin work while you sleep and you can wake up to a new you! Sweet Dreams!

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Have you ever come home from work to find that one of your children has a fever? Maybe you’ve twisted an ankle or have awakened with a painful sore throat on a weekend when your doctor’s office is closed.

While you’d ideally want to see a family physician for problems like these, if you can’t, Hugh Chatham Urgent Care in Jonesville, and Hugh Chatham Express Care clinics in Elkin and Dobson provide an easy way to see a health care provider without an appointment.

These health care clinics treat common illnesses and injuries – including colds and ear infections, cuts and minor injuries. Hugh Chatham Urgent Care also has on-site x-ray and a lab, so they can do blood tests and other tests.

“Convenient access to quality care brings people to our express care and urgent care clinics,” says Dr. Joseph Zastrow, medical director for Hugh Chatham Urgent Care. “We have extended day and weekend hours here in Jonesville and at our new Express Care clinic in Dobson, and patients can

walk-in without an appointment. In many cases, patients are seen and are on their way in under an hour.”

Price is another consideration.

Before clinics like these existed, many people who became ill or injured during nights or weekends went to a hospital emergency room. While you should still go to the E.R. in an emergency situation, the co-pay that most insurance plans charge for an Express Care or Urgent Care visit is far less than an E.R. co-pay. If you’re unsure about your coverage, check with your insurance provider.

The opening of these three clinics is one of many steps that Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital has taken to make health care more accessible to Yadkin Valley residents. The hospital’s network of care providers includes seven primary care practices in Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties, and many specialty practices – from gastrointestinal services for digestive disorders, to pulmonary care to diagnose and treat conditions such as COPD.

If you don’t have a doctor or are unsure where to go for medical care, Hugh Chatham offers a free, 24-hour Nurse Care line. When you call 336527-CARE (2273), you will be connected to a qualified care provider who will discuss care options with you and who can schedule an appointment with a health care provider in Hugh Chatham’s extensive network.

Hugh Chatham Urgent Care is located at 546 Winston Road in Jonesville, and is easily accessible from I-77. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6:30 pm. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. The phone number is 336-526-0037.

Hugh Chatham Express Care in Dobson is located on 911 East Atkins Street next to the Just Save, and is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.

The phone number is 336-374-1010.

Hugh Chatham Express Care in Elkin is located at 1428 North Bridge Street next to the Subway Restaurant, and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 336-258-8105.

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by Jessica O. Wall, MPH Assistant Director Yadkin County Human Services Agency Medical Clinic and Animal Control

Slow It Down for a Change It’s not always the case that getting a good workout means getting up and running, jumping, and going full speed ahead. You can also do a lot of great things for your body by just sitting still, and concentrating on your breathing and stretching. You can take a whole body approach to improving your health and wellness by adding yoga to your regular workouts. Most people might be scared away from yoga. I’ll be honest that I have never participated in a class. My family is so active, I wouldn’t think it would be a benefit to me, but after researching I am definitely going to give it a try because I was amazed by the long list of benefits.

Yoga has been around for thousands of years and has long been known to be the physical activity method to assist in relieving stress. But the increasing popularity and continued research has shown that yoga can help with a wide variety of issues including helping people burn fat and lose weight. I know I have your attention now! An exercise where you can stay relatively still and still burn calorie and lose fat, but how? According to Prevention.com, yoga lowers levels of stress hormones and increases insulin sensitivity which signals your body to burn food as fuel rather than store it as fat.

Due to the nature of the poses of yoga, this exercise also increases muscle tone.

Yoga is an exercise that has many varieties, but all generally includes breathing exercises, postures or poses, and meditation. Yoga is something almost anyone can do, and beginner classes and poses can be modified based on your level of fitness. When you first start participating, you may want to only perform a pose once, and would hold for 3-5 deep breathes.

As you gain confidence and strength, you can add repetition of the poses and increase the number of deep breathes up to 5 or 8. Another great benefit is you need little to no exercise gear, just a mat or a carpeted area to exercise in.

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and the body.” Stress and negative energy in your body, or issues with mental health, can have an effect on your physical health and may present as neck or back pain, headaches, and lack of concentration. Yoga utilizes relaxation techniques that will help you relieve stress and tension and will help increase your mental wellbeing and add calmness, centeredness, clarity, and increased concentration.

There are additional physical benefits to yoga on top of the stress management it provides. The AOA lists multiple benefits of yoga on their website and they include: lessen chronic pain, lower blood pressure, reduce insomnia, increase flexibility, increase muscles strength and tone, maintenance of a balanced metabolism, weight reduction, and better cardio and circulatory health. Yoga is considered generally safe for most people, but the Mayo Clinic does advise people with the following conditions to talk about whether yoga is appropriate for them including: herniated disk, risk of blood clots, eye conditions such as glaucoma, pregnancy, severe balance issues, severe osteoporosis, or uncontrolled blood pressure.

As with any new exercise, you should talk with your physician before changing your normal routine. If you are just beginning, you should start by taking classes with a trained instructor. Talk with them before hand and ask them about their class and how strenuous it will be. You should also discuss with them your current level of fitness to determine if the class is a good fit for you. As you become more comfortable you can try different kinds of yoga and try books or videos.

There are many yoga facilities in the Yadkin Valley area.

Most YMCAs hold classes for their members. Others include Divine Yoga in Winston-Salem, Yoga on Main in Elkin or Scared Space and Mt. Airy Massage & Wellness, which are both located in Mt. Airy. I don’t know about you, but I’m convinced and I’m headed to grab my mat!

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Discover the Outdoors for

Wellness and Health Wellness is not restricted solely to our physical wellbeing. Our family mental health is as important.

When was the last time you grabbed your kids or grandkids for some quality time together in the outdoors? Some experts have devised the expression “nature deficit disorder based on their concern that adults and youth need more not less time in nature. Don’t you agree kids yearn for more access to nature the same way they require good nutrition and sufficient sleep? Knowing the outdoors can take the fear away when it comes to encounters while walking or biking, or both.

With a plethora of state and county parks, gardens, social groups such as scouts, 4-H and museums in the Yadkin Valley to choose from, visit them and join them for the advantage of their free hands-on programming, exhibits, demonstrations. Too, there is your own backyard where you can discover what is under an overturned rock, on a fallen tree branch or learning the name of the tree a leaf fell from, pine cones and needles, flowers. Being able to listen and identify bird and insect’s calls at dusk and meeting neighborhood friends such as squirrels, chipmunks, frogs and more...opens the door to querying at your public library or from other experienced people such as grandparents. Make it a family affair during our autumn and into the mild winter months.

Search out some outdoor activities and record your own experiences as well as the child's.

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Be Food-Safe During the Holidays

freezer, and oven and how you can manage to keep hot foods above 140°F and cold foods below 40°F. If you are planning to use a cooler, keep it filled with plenty of ice or cold packs and check it frequently to ensure that it has not melted.

Myth: “Marinades are acidic, which kills bacteria—so it’s OK to marinate foods on the counter.” Fact: It is well known bacteria thrives at room temperature; however, some bacteria grow in even in the presence of an acidic marinade. Always marinate foods safely in the refrigerator below 40°F. Myth: “If leftovers smell and look okay then they must be safe to eat.”

Fact: Most bacteria thrive in what is known as the “temperature danger zone” (between 41°F and 140°F). The bacteria that cause many food-borne illnesses do not initially change the

handling food. Additionally, wash all kitchen utensils, dishes, and countertops with soap and hot water. While preparing foods, always remember to avoid cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry, seafood and fresh produce.

Use separate utensils when handling raw food versus serving cooked food.

Mistake: Thawing food on the counter at room temperature.

Solution: Handling frozen food improperly can increase your risk of food-borne illness. As food thaws, there is greater risk of the thawed portions to remain within the temperature danger zone. Always remember to store food at the proper temperature; plan ahead and thaw foods safely under refrigeration below 40°F. Mistake: Washing raw meat or poultry to remove bacteria.

taste, smell, or appearance of foods.

Never let food linger at room temperature, store leftovers in the refrigerator within two hours. Cool and store large amounts of foods quickly by using smaller, shallow containers and carving meats into smaller portions.

Sometimes a simple mistake can have serious consequences. What may seem like a minor oversight can cause long-term consequences. Here are some common food safety mistakes and solutions to prevent serious illness.

Mistake: Improper hand washing and cross-contamination.

Solution: One of the best ways to prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses is to practice effective hand washing techniques. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds and dry your hands with a disposable hand towel before and after

Solution: Rinsing raw meat is unnecessary. In fact, rinsing meat, poultry or seafood under running water can increase your chance of food poisoning by splashing juices (and any bacteria they might contain) onto your sink and counters. The best way to safely prepare meat, poultry or seafood is to make sure you cook it to the right temperature. When preparing your holiday meal, use a thermometer to ensure that you are preparing foods to the appropriate safe temperature. Turkey, stuffing, side dishes and all leftovers should be cooked to at least 165°F. Meats such as beef, veal and lamb roasts should be cooked to 145°F.

by Kandis Ingram, MS, RD, LDN Surry County Health and Nutrition Center Each year, food-borne illnesses effect 76 million Americans. The most common food-borne diseases associated with meat, poultry and fish are Salmonella, Campylobacter, and E. coli.

While anyone can be affected by foodborne illnesses, pregnant women, older adults, infants, young children, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe infections.

This season, separate myths from facts, common mistakes and make food safety a regular ingredient in your recipes to keep your holiday celebration safe and fun.

Myth: “Once food has been cooked, all the bacteria have been killed, so I don’t need to worry once it is ‘done’.”

Fact: The risk of bacterial growth increases after cooking because the drop in temperature is favorable for bacteria to thrive. Often, especially during holiday parties, foods are more likely to be served and/or stored at unsafe temperatures. As a general rule of thumb: keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. When you are preparing a large amount of food; plan, plan, plan.

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Remember to keep these facts and solutions in mind this season and keep your holiday foods safe and healthy.

Happy eating!

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5 Ways to

Eliminate Holiday Stress for Senior Citizens

by Brittany Buckley

Holidays can be a joyous time for families and friends.

People we don’t see regularly coming into town, the hustle of holiday shopping, children and grandchildren returning from college, cooking delicious meals and sharing them with those we love—all this can be a wonderful experience, but to senior citizens it can be a very stressful time of the year.

Here are some ways you can help eliminate holiday stress for a senior citizen in your life.

1) Remember to keep the senior in mind when planning activities and a get together. Make sure to include them in trips to the store, where driving may be out of the question.

Ask them if they would like assistance in making a list before you go to make it easier to remember and not leave someone or something out.

2) Ask if they would like some help—from putting up a tree, cooking a holiday meal, to sending out Christmas cards, things they used to do can become more difficult with age. Lending out a helping hand can be a big help to those that need it.

3) During the big event time goes by fast, people are coming and going and daily tasks such as taking medicine on time can be forgotten. Remind them when it is time to take their medicine so that they are taken correctly during the commotion.

4) Big crowds can be stressful and irritating to some elderly. Make sure stimulation is kept to a minimum and that your seniors have a nice quiet place to go in case they need to lay down or rest.

5) Lastly, but very importantly, reach out to those who are alone. It can be a very depressing and lonely time of the year. Make a stop to say hello, bring them a gift, or just see if they need anything. This can brighten their spirits and make a difference in their lives.

For families that live a long distance away calling someone like American Healthcare Services, Inc. (in home aide agency) can be a great help. They will send a Certified Nurse Assistance out to check on the person, make sure their daily needs are met, medicine is taken on time and provide companionship. This can mean a world of difference for those who would have spent the holidays alone.

American Healthcare Services, Inc. (in home aide agency) can provide care from two hours up to 24 hours.

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We can always rely on our local NC Cooperative Extension agents to know about everything in our daily lives. They highly suggest before lighting that first fire, take time to have any chimney inspected and cleaned if need be.

In addition, the stovepipe, elbows and the exhaust area of the heater itself needs to be inspected and cleaned as well.

If you see as little as 1/8-inch of creosote buildup it should be removed, preferably by a professional. In addition to cleaning the flue, a professional will notice any structural problems such as cracks that need to be addressed.

The stovepipe is another potential fire hazard. Creosote, that sticky black substance, can accumulate there and it burns very quickly and at high temperatures. Replace a rusted or cracked stovepipe. All joints should be inspected to make sure they have a tight seal.

Check the elbows where creosote tends to accumulate and where holes in the pipe tend to occur here first.

Inspect the interior walls of the stove for cracks in the firebox. Cracks should be sealed with fire-resistant paste or welded to prevent sparks from escaping. Heater doors should provide an airtight seal in from Dr. William Virtue order to allow the draft controls to and the Staff of function as they should.

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Adults may experience many different kinds of headaches. A primary headache is a one not a part of another disease process. Secondary headaches can come from a poor eyeglass prescription, diabetes, flu or even a brain tumor.

The most common primary headaches are tension-type, migraine and cervicogenic (from the neck).

Tension type headaches feel like a tight band around your head. Stress seems to aggravate them. Women tend to get this type of headache more frequently.

Females are also more affected by migraine headaches.

There are two types of migraine: classical and common. The classical migraine headache may start with nausea or sickness in the stomach and proceed to an intense throbbing pain on one side of the head. The common migraine lacks nausea and is more common.

In cervicogenic headache, neck function is prominently disturbed. In addition to neck pain, there are usually tight neck and shoulder muscles and a limited range of motion.

Recent research shows the three above described headaches can also overlap with one another. In chiropractic, we look to the spine as an often overlooked factor in headache treatment. By objectively analyzing spine function, the doctor will identify the joints restricted in range of motion or show abnormal posture and alignment. Many patients on x-ray or through external postural analysis from the side, can show forward head posture. This is where the neck seems to arise from the front of the chest rather than back over your shoulders. The head is very heavy and with this poor posture, the muscles at the back of the neck must contract to restrain this heavy load.

There isn’t one particular bone treated for these different types of headaches, the premise being the headache is a symptom of another problem in the spine.

Chiropractic care has an excellent safety profile. Several studies have shown patients with headaches positively respond to chiropractic care without the side effects often seen with drug treatments. Chiropractic care is one of the most researched non-drug options available for patients. Unfortunately, many patients choose over-the-counter and prescription medications and don’t consider more natural approaches that may get at the cause of the condition rather than just its effects.

If you would like to try chiropractic care or discuss your health concerns, just call Dr. Jyll Downey, Yadkinville Chiropractic Center, 336-679-8500.

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Delicious and Nourishing Holiday Recipes to Try This Year!

by Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN Cancer Services, Inc. Learn more at www.CancerServicesOnline.org or call 336-760-9983

I am going to share two of my FAVORITE fall foods that have become a tradition at our holiday meals. The featured foods are sweet potatoes and kale.

Sweet potatoes are pretty common on the holiday menu, and for good reason. One of the best things about this vegetable is for a medium sized potato (5 in. long/2 in. diameter), it’s only about 95 calories, not to mention all the vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals it has.

If possible, include the skin in your recipes, as it has three times the amount of nutrients compared to the flesh. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, a very good source of vitamin C (diets containing vitamin C have probable evidence for lowering risk of esophageal cancer), a good source of potassium, vitamin B6, iron, manganese, lutein, zeaxanthin and copper and a great way to get fiber (diets high in fiber have convincing evidence in lowering the risk of colorectal cancer.) They are on the Worlds Healthiest Foods list, so make sure they are on your shopping list!

Here is one of the simplest, tastiest ways to prepare sweet potatoes sure to please your holiday visitors!

Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe 3 to 4 sweet potatoes olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 400°F. Dice sweet potatoes (peeling not necessary!), toss with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

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Kale has been part of our family holiday tradition for several years. We had always had it stewed with onions.

Then I came across a couple of kale salad recipes and decided to try them. I was very surprised by how good they tasted. There is a secret to it though. You need to massage the kale with your hands! It helps to break it down a bit so that it's not so bitter and tough. Last year we brought this salad to our family Thanksgiving and it was the first dish to be finished.

Definitely a favorite and something I highly recommend.

Strip kale leaves from the stems (discard stems).

Wash and dry the leaves.

Tear leaves into small pieces; place in a large bowl. Mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, pepper and salt in a jar, small bowl or salad dressing container. Pour over kale.

With clean hands, firmly massage and crush kale to work in the flavoring. Stop when the volume of greens is reduced by about half. They should look a little darker and somewhat shiny. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce and/or pepper, if desired. Add red pepper flakes, to taste. Top with pistachios for a crunch! Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Good Health with

Holiday

Robin Brock, D.V.M.

Hazards

he holiday season is full of delicious desserts and seasonal decorations to brighten our homes. While these items bring joy to the human inhabitants of the house, they can create hazards for our four legged household members. Many of those wonderful treats, which we purchase, bake or receive as gifts have chocolate in them.

Chocolate, even in moderate quantity, is poisonous to small dogs, and in large quantity can be poisonous even to large dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine, a substance which stimulates the production of epinephrine.

Epinephrine is the substance our body produces when we are stressed, the “fight or flight� hormone. It causes heart rate and blood pressure to increase and causes excitation. Although a normal and necessary hormone, in excess amounts, epinephrine can lead to seizures, irregular heartbeat and death. If you find your pet with an incriminating chocolate mustache or lots of empty candy wrappers, you should induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide.

Several holiday plants are poisonous. Mistletoe can cause vomiting and diarrhea initially. As the symptoms progress, the animal may collapse or act weak and uncoordinated. Death can occur in severe intoxication. Similar, although less severe signs can be seen with holly ingestion. With each of these plants, both the berries and the leaves are poisonous. Many other household plants are poisonous. Vomiting should be induced with hydrogen peroxide if you catch your pet eating any poisonous plants.

Christmas trees make a beautiful addition to our homes this time of year.

Unfortunately, Christmas trees come with their own hazards. Tinsel on trees is a favorite play toy of many cats and some dogs. The tinsel may look pretty but it is very ugly when it finds its way into the digestive tract. The edges of the tinsel are sharp enough to injure the bowel, and the tinsel itself can cause a blockage. Glass ornaments can be another hazard. The glass itself can cut your pet and pets can consume portions of the ornament. A first-aid treatment for animals who consume tinsel or glass ornaments is to feed them small cotton balls soaked in milk. Most animals will readily consume the milk-flavored cotton and the cotton fibers will help trap bits of glass and tinsel, preventing

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Mistletoe is deadly to canines.

them from injuring the bowel.

Blockages are still a problem, so your pet may still require surgery to remove the offending parts.

Enjoy your holiday season but remember the hazards. Check your supply of hydrogen peroxide and cotton balls now. Hopefully, you won’t need them. The best prevention is to keep hazards out of your pet’s reach. Don’t put treats on a table or counter that can be reached easily by tall pets or by a nearby chair. Make sure that holiday plants are displayed where they cannot be pulled down or fall into the path of a pet. Keep ornaments and tinsel high enough on the tree that they cannot be reached by curious paws. Make your holiday season enjoyable by keeping your pets safe.

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THE DOGIST Elias Weiss Friedman in his first book, THE DOGIST, (Artisan Books; hardcover/$24.95), presents more than 1,000 joy-inducing photographs of mutts, purebreds, puppies, seniors, packs and pairs. Beautiful full-page portraits; funny and inspiring tributes to the beloved dogs in our lives as well as touching stories and charming spreads of themed photos make his pictures the ultimate gift for dog lovers of all ages.

Friedman, successful blog and Instagram contributor, The Dogist, since 2013 has combined his love of photography and dogs. Sure you may know about Labrador Retrievers and French Bulldogs, but THE DOGIST will introduce you to other breeds such as Bouvier des Flandres, Tamaskans, Belgian Malinois and Kleine Munsterlanders.

Readers will discover the wide range of jobs that dogs can perform. The Sweaters section on page 180/181 is a favorite! There are also plenty of spreads of puppies, puppies, and more puppies. THE DOGIST captures the astounding diversity and wonder of dogs—you'll find a new reason to smile every time you open the book.

Surprise Pets for Senior Citizens = a Bad Idea

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Animals are so cute and cuddly and for an animal lover like myself even the ones that are not so cute and cuddly are just as precious as the ones that are, but with taking on the responsibility of a new pet comes challenges. For senior citizens who may already have mobility issues, sight and hearing issues among other things, taking on a pet can be extremely difficult.

American Healthcare Services, Inc., an home aide agency provides in home aides to assist the elderly person with their daily needs and tasks including assisting with pet care, but what happens when the aide leaves? Can the family member take care of the pet alone?

Seeing a cute little puppy or kitten in the window of the pet store may get you thinking that Grandma or Grandpa won’t have to be lonely anymore—a companion pet might just do the trick, but have you stopped to think you are making the right choice?

Always discuss with your loved one if a pet is something they are up to taking care of. A surprise pet is always a bad idea! So many animals get sent to shelters all over the country due to elderly owners not being able to properly take care of them anymore. The pet is left lonely and afraid; the owner saddened by the loss. This is something that can ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

more than likely be avoided if the discussion of purchasing an animal takes place before the actual purchase. You may be the one surprised as Grandma or Grandpa says you are now the proud owner of a new pet. SURPRISE! Before you make any decisions, make sure the elderly family member can afford this pet, they can clean up accidents, they can remember to feed and water them daily and they can afford the vet care. What if there is a pet emergency can they afford it, what if the owner gets hospitalized who will take care of the pet? Think before you act!

Grandpa/Grandma and the pet will thank you for it.

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A Special Christmas Gift Idea: Spay Stokes by Candis Loy In 2004, Mona Triplett and I formed Spay Stokes (formerly Animal Rescue of Stokes County). The primary focus of Spay Stokes is to assist Stokes County citizens with spay and neuter services.

In 2014, Stokes County approved Spay Stokes to serve as the sole provider of spay and neuter services in our county.

We participate in the ICARE program funded through the sale of ICARE license tags in NC. This has been a big boost in our ability to help more residents with spaying and neutering as the funds we use to pay for surgeries can be reimbursed at 50 to 100%. We offer Stokes County residents a low cost pricing for surgeries and can schedule surgery for them. In addition, we offer a monthly spay and neuter transport ($5) from King to Kernersville to the Central Spay and Neuter Clinic.

Applicants must complete an application for approved financial help such as making a copay or not. To date, 172 animals have been altered through our spay and neuter transport.

To find out more about the program, go to our website: spaystokes.com or call 336-971-2963. Financial assistance is only available to Stokes County residents but residents in other counties close to King can use the spay and neuter transport. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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A panel of experts chose Dr. Robin Brock, D.V.M. as tops in

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Pepper falls asleep at night during Lisa’s Bible time with her children and is put to bed in several plush blankets.We are overjoyed to know Pepper loves his new family, new home and new toys.

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Cass' Canine Cookies

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submitted by LuAnn Hall in Ramalicious, the Starmount High School Class of 1970 cookbook, (see page #45 in this issue of YVLM).

LuAnn shared this is a cousin’s recipe he has used for years. Cass makes a huge batch, cooks them and then freezes them. Note that he only uses unseasoned leftovers of dog-friendly veggies so you can use peas, green beans.

2 1/2 c flour 3/4 c dry, powdered milk (optional but provides more protein) 1/2 c vegetable oil 2 T brown sugar 2 bouillon cubes, chicken, vegetable 3/4 c boiling water 1/2 c cooked carrots 1 egg (also optional) Sweet potatoes or peanut butter Dissolve the bouillon cubes in the water or you can use 3/4 cup of chicken or vegetable stock. Add the peanut butter or sweet potatoes to change the flavor. Mix all ingredients into a ball; roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with dog bone-shaped cookie cutter or into strips. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 300°F for 30 minutes.

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Collectors

Vintage

Pocket Books, Handbags or Purses

by Mary Bohlen

When I was a little girl back in the 50s I was fascinated with my mother's pocketbook. I remember hearing the clicking sound of the clasp when she opened and shut it. That sound is etched in my mind as I imagine I equated it with a "grown-up lady." The contents of Moma's purse consisted of a coin purse, hankie or a Kleenex, a tube of lipstick, compact, maybe a grocery list and the most important of all to me, a nickel pack of Juicy Fruit gum.

Moma's purse was dark, smooth leather and rectangularly shaped with a sturdy handle. It had a particular smell of all the contents I still can remember. Even today when I hear a certain clicking sound it triggers a spit second of memory of Moma's pocket book.

Moma's pocket book was almost sacred. One time, at age of six or seven, I innocently went into to her room and opened her purse to get a piece of gum. She caught me but was very gentle about giving me the rules,"...you do not go into someone's pocketbook. It is not polite.” I got the message pocketbooks were an adult thing but I did get a half of a piece of gum. Moma always divided the gum stick in half—that way it lasted longer. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

As I grew into my teens having a purse to take to church was important. It helped complete a girl's outfit and it had to match or coordinate with your dress.

Easter Sunday was the most important dress day of the year. Hat, gloves, shoes and bag had to be coordinated.

Today I can look at vintage hand bags and almost date them like I once could cars. There were shoulder bags, straw bags, bucket bags, evening bags, clutch bags. Buying a purse in those days was a very important event.

Everyone had a Sunday pocket book not used at other times.

These things holding all our valuables to carry around come by many names. The word "purse" is used several times in the Bible all with the reference to money. Remember Judas had the money bag? A purse was used to hold coins, thus we get the term today coin purse or change purse.

In the 18th century women's clothing did not come with pockets and so an oval-shaped linen bag was used, tied around the waist and called a pocket.

Sometimes the pocket was decorated with fancy embroidery and worn on the outside of the skirt. Some were very plain, worn inside or under the skirt or

petticoat. During this period in France, a drawstring cloth bag came into use and was called a reticule, a French/Latin word referring to netting.

They were also called workbags. In 1801, Catherine Wilmot wrote in a letter, “Reticules are a species of little workbag worn by the ladies, containing snuff boxes, purses, handkerchiefs, fans, prayerbooks, bonbons and visiting tickets.” The reticule was used well into the late 19th century. It was in the Victorian Era we began seeing purses evolve into the kind of fashion accessory we recognize today.

The word handbag originally was a term for a small piece of luggage hand carried by men. Luggage had compartments and a sturdy structure with metal fastenings. This carrying piece eventually transferred to women and became known as a woman's handbag.

Styles change and sometimes make full circle. Today there is a market for vintage pocket books. Find them in antique shops, second hand stores, yard sales, ebay and in your grandma's attic.

My collection is special and includes family items as well as great finds.

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Tyler’s “Tinsel Tour” of Christmas Memories Collecting a Lifetime of Holiday Ornaments

by Miranda N. Burgin

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As we begin the holiday season, with holly in our hearts and a jingle in our step, we welcome the return of special traditions among family and friends.

Collections play such an important role in these traditions, especially those of treasured holiday ornaments.

My dear friend Tyler’s collection of Christmas ornaments is part of a unique family tradition started by his mother, Carol.

Each year, Tyler’s mom picks out an ornament that symbolizes a fun memory from the year or significant life event. Carol lovingly chooses an ornament for each of her three children. A tradition, which began when Tyler and his siblings were very young, has continued through adulthood and now includes Carol’s grandchildren.

Many of the ornaments feature an inscription bearing the name of the recipient and the year commemorated.

Tyler recalls it all began with a fascination for Hallmark ornaments featuring light, animation and sound when plugged into the Christmas tree.

“My mom started letting me pick one out each Christmas,” Tyler recalled.

“Later on the tradition developed into her choosing an ornament with some significance to events that happened over the year. “We have ornaments representing all the major moments in our lives,” said Tyler. “Each ornament brings back memories of where I was in my life at that point in time. I call it the "Tinsel Tour" because looking at the ornament collection each year is truly like taking a tour of your life.”

It would be impossible for Tyler to choose one favorite moment or ornament; each is sacred and cherished.

Among the collection are ornaments marking big milestones, little moments of joy, and everything in between.

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Eve. The collection records memories of Tyler’s first car, summer jobs or childhood hobbies, and his graduation from high school and college.

After college, ornaments capture memories of Tyler’s first home and the beginning of his career in the newspaper industry. “The collection even has an elf toting newspapers to commemorate the year I started working at the newspaper,” Tyler said fondly.

Tyler’s Tinsel Tour of Christmas memories is a collection that truly comes from the heart. Through Carol’s gift of an ornament each year, she has given a lasting legacy of love to her family. “I think this tradition is about keeping family memories alive through the years and not losing that wanderlust of childhood,” Tyler shared. “It has definitely taught me to appreciate every blessing I've been able to experience through the years. This collection of ornaments, chosen with such care, allows me to look back and remember people and places that have been dear to me throughout my life.”

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Tobacco Basket We found this tobacco basket hanging on the wall at Dalton’s Crossing in Downtown King.

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Your Edward Jones Financial Advisor are, left to right: Paul Bunke, Doug Draughn, Tammy Joyce, Dale Draughn, Frank Beals, Barry Revis, Deanna Chilton, Christopher Funk

Start Your Own Investment “Traditions” Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And like all holidays, this one has plenty of traditions, such as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (started in 1924) and football (the first broadcast Thanksgiving Day game was played between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears in 1934). Traditions are important, and you may want to establish some in one of the key activities of your own life: investing.

So, what sort of investment traditions could you start? Here are a few ideas: Invest regularly. By definition, engaging in a tradition means performing the same acts over and over. This type of behavior can impose discipline and consistency to your investing. For example, consider contributing the same amount of money each month to the same investments. When the price of these investments is down, your contribution will pay for more shares – in other words, you’ll be “buying low,” one of the key principals of investing.

And when the price of your investments is up, you’ll be a savvy enough investor to buy fewer shares. Over a

long period, this technique can help lower the per-share price of your investments, but it does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. To make it easier to follow through, you could set up monthly, automatic purchases of these investments from your checking or savings account.

Increase 401(k) contributions when you get a raise. Why not make it a tradition to boost your contributions to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan every time your salary increases? Your 401(k) is a great way to save for retirement, as your contributions are typically made with pretax dollars, resulting in lower taxable income, and your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. Even if you don’t reach the contribution limit (which, in 2015, is $18,000, or $24,000 if you’re 50 or older), you can help yourself make progress toward your retirement goals if you give your 401(k) a “raise” every time you get one.

Review your progress at least once a year. Pick one day a year – perhaps a “milestone” day, such as your birthday

or wedding anniversary – to review your overall investment picture. Are your investments performing the way you had hoped? Is your portfolio properly diversified, or are there gaps you need to address? Are you investing too aggressively or too conservatively? A yearly review of your investments and longterm financial strategy, possibly with the help of a financial advisor, can help keep you on track toward your objectives. Of course, you don’t need to wait 12 months before looking over your situation; you may need to adjust your holdings during the course of any given year, in response to changes in the financial markets or your individual needs. But by committing yourself to at least one fullscale review a year, you can greatly reduce unpleasant “surprises” while staying abreast of exactly where you are and where you’re headed.

On Thanksgiving, you can enjoy the holiday’s traditions, along with those that may be unique to your family. And someday, you may well be thankful that you followed some productive investment “traditions.”

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

See page 17 in this issue for a list of the Edward Jones Offices near you.

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Find more events at yadkinvalleyliving.com including more area Christmas Parade listings.

November 14 Trinity United Methodist Church, 725 W. Dalton Road, King, will host their annual bazaar, Saturday November 14, 8:00a to 11:00a. Breakfast items: sausage and country ham biscuits, fried apple pies, sugar cake.

Other items available: chicken pies, baked and canned goods, crafts, Christmas items. Tickets will be available for a quilt to be given away. For more information, contact the church office at (336) 983-5405.

November 28 East Bend Small Town Christmas has a photo opp with Santa, tree lighting, caroling, free admission with donation of canned goods for Christian Ministries. Free meal of pintos, cornbread, 5:30p at the E.B. Volunteer Fire Station on Hwy. 67.

November 14 Mountain Grove and St Paul UMC’s 4th Annual Holiday Bazaar at St. Paul’s, 9:00a to 2:00p.

Antique Quilt display, new quilts for sale, lunch available, handmade/homemade items and food. 2708 Buck Shoals Rd, Hamptonville,336-468-4548/336-468-4258.

November 14 History Talks at Mount Airy Museum of Regional History: Salisbury Confederate Prison historians Ed & Sue Curtis, Free to public at 2:00p. 336-786-4478.

November 18-21 Mount Airy Public Library Friends’ Fall Used Book Sale; books from 50¢ to $3.00 on early sale day, Nov. 18, 5:00p to 8:00p, Th. 8:30a to 8:00p, F. 8:30a to 5:00p, Sa. 10:00a to 1:00p...all 1/2 price!

Mount Airy Christmas Parade Saturday, November 28 at 9:00am Theme: Jingle Bell Hop. The parade will host a Food Drive in support of Foothills Food Pantry. Bring canned goods and non-perishable foods to help our friends in need. A collection box will be located in the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History courtyard during and after the parade. This will be a great day to get some early Christmas shopping done by supporting small businesses and buying local.

North Wilkesboro’s 20th Annual Light Up Downtown EventFriday, November 20 starting at 5:30pm This special holiday kick-off celebration offers food, art, crafts, hay rides, live performances, visits with Santa and more. Presented by Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership.

To learn more call: Crystal Keener at 336-667-7129.

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Dr. Annette Ayers, Surry County Historical Society, invites you to observe the holiday at the 1799 Edwards-Franklin House, Mount Airy, December 5, 11:00a to 5:00p for a Civil War Christmas with music, reenactors, light refreshments, FREE admission.

December 5 is the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History’s Holiday Open House with the Mount Ukulele Invasion, director George Smith, and much more from 10:00a to 5:00p, FREE admission today!

December 5 Enjoy caroling at 4:00p. Tree and street angel lighting before the parade. The Boonville Christmas parade starts at 5:00p, (line up behind Boonville Elementary School). A Reindeer Dash, 1-mile Fun Run, each participant, 12 and under get antlers to wear, starting at Boonville Elementary School at 4:00p followed by a Christmas Costume Contest for the same runners.

The entrance fee for the Fun Run and the Costume Contest is a child's new, unwrapped toy. Parks & Recreation will have hot chocolate steaming and ready to buy. There will be a photographer on hand at 4:00p with a Christmas backdrop for a perfect gift.

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The Community Chorus of Elkin announces its 55th Annual Christmas Concerts, December 6. Concerts will be held at the Elkin First United Methodist Church, 340 Hawthorne Road, Elkin. Times are 4:00p and 7:00p.

Director David McCollum, accompanist Amy Tayloe, Amy Johnson and the Chorus invite you to enjoy Christmas anthems and selections from The Messiah. The 100 member chorus represents over 35 area churches located in the surrounding six counties.

Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Lucas Mansion

December 4-31 Welcome to the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Lucas Mansion for Christmas and some elaborate holiday decorations. James “Diamond Jim” built the three-story 1900 Victorian house for seasonal use.

The second floor went to the third floor to make room for a new second floor!

Gem, mineral, toy & extensive doll collections and art/history exhibits on second & third floors are free. To tour first floor: A/$4, others/$3. Mon.-Fri. 10:00a to 4:30p; Sat. 10:00a to 3:00p. For more information: hiddenitearts.org or call 828-632-6966, Taylorsville.

December 6 Christmas in the mountains of Danbury! Patti Dunlap, Surry County Historical Society, tells us the 1859 Wilson-Fulton House, also known as the “Brick House,” will be open and decorated in all natural materials of the 1850s in addition to all the festivities going on in town starting at 2:00p.

Horne Creek Historical Living Farm’s c1900 Hauser House is decorated for the holiday evenings December 9 and 11. Reserve tickets: A/$15 for music, readings and meal. Call 336-325-2298.

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Step back in time for Christmas at the c1779 Cleveland House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and under the umbrella of Jennifer Furr, director, Wilkes Heritage Museum in Wilkesboro, for an Open House December 12, 10:00a to 4:00p.

Cindy Puckett invites you to visit the Gertrude Smith House, Mount Airy, and Victorian decorations galore for Christmas every Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 11:00a to 4:00p during the

Month of December. The Holiday House Tour of multiple lovely Mount Airy homes requires a ticket available at the Chamber: 336-786-6116.

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The 46th annual Davie Craft Association’s Craft Village will be held at The Central Davie Academy located 160 Campbell Road in Mocksville. This year’s event will include over 50 talented artists, both familiar and new, featuring traditional, contemporary and unique items handmade by the Davie Craft Association members. One of our long standing members, painter Dempsey Essick, recently announced his retirement. Be sure to come by to wish Dempsey well on his new venture and take home a piece of his well admired artwork.

The show will include beautiful handmade work such fused glass, woodturning, floral designs, vintage, repurposed and up cycled art, mosaics, monogrammed and personalized items, sewing, paper crafts, soaps, woven baskets, photography, crocheted and knitted wearables, paintings, jewelry, pottery, felted artwork, painted glassware, Christmas ornaments, home accessories and decorative items, and treats and clothing for your furry friends.

The artisan members of the Davie Craft Association represent many counties such as Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Iredell, Surry, Rowan, Stokes and Yadkin. Plan on coming out to purchase some wonderful items for yourself and for your holiday shopping. Nothing beats a quality handmade item by a local artisan.

Our bakery offers lots of fabulous options for your enjoyment or gift giving pleasure. Why spend time in your kitchen when you can purchase a delicious array of homemade goodies such as cookies, pies, cakes, breads, pastries, homemade jams, fudge, candies and pickled items.

On Friday and Saturday during the hours of 11am – 2pm the Food Freaks of Mocksville will have their food truck on site serving delicious stuffed burgers.

By shopping local you are helping to support an individual artist as well as the local economy. The Davie Craft Association gives back to the community by supporting local charities with the funds raised at the door; admission is $1.00 for adults and children over 12. We look forward to seeing you at this event and you’ll be glad you came.

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MOCKSVILLE DBA CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Since 1991, the Town of Mocksville, Mocksville Tourism Development Authority, the Davie County Chamber of Commerce and Leon Carter, Community Development Coordinator choose the year’s new Christmas ornament. The featured ornament for 2015 is “Plowin’ Thru the Holidays,” a pewter tractor, with a red ribbon hanger for $8.00, resembling the likes of a 50s model, is made in Mount Airy, NC, USA! The ornament celebrates local agriculture and the Piedmont Antique Power Association’s commitment to community.

Ornament sales begin in November at area banks, merchants, Town Hall and the Chamber of Commerce and make the perfect gift. Years 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001 and 2008 are sold out.

Previous years’ ornaments sell for $9.00 and if you order by mail include $2.00 for s/h. To order, call 336-671-0553, FAX 336-751-9187 or email Leon at lcarter@mocksvillenc.gov 1991 - Davie County Courthouse 1992 - Old Davie County Jail 1993 - 60th Anniversary Downtown Oaks 1994 - Sold Out 1995 - Sold Out 1996 - Sold Out 1997 - Old Bank of Davie 1998 - Cherry Hill Church

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I’m not one to journal my daily activities. But if I were, today’s would get a happy face. I started out with an hour with Katie, my physical therapist. She’s one of those people who makes you feel like lifting your leg a fraction higher is worth having a party over. You may have to drag your spirit into the gym, but after an hour with Katie, your lifted spirit will bounce the rest of you out the door.

A quick lunch with my hubby at Taco Bell for three dollars and some change revved us up for a hopeful afternoon. I confess I was a little uneasy that an afternoon with Mama and me might make hubby grumpy, especially when he finds out we have to include delivering cosmetics (she’s a makeup lady) before he lets us out at the nursing home. Losing your driving rights is a sad thing and puts a burden on others, but for the most part Jerry is patient and I am very blessed. A nursing home visit is not something he enjoys, simply because he hates that people have to go there. But Mama and I have been desperate to go visit some old friends who could no longer stay in their homes. And thankfully, delivering cosmetics took us through some country roads we hadn’t seen in a while and the trip turned out to be quite pleasant.

At the nursing home, Mama clipped down the hall like a curious pup peeking into every room. “Ask, Mama,” I shout, strolling ten paces behind her with my walker. “Ask what her room number is!” For their privacy I’ll refer to our two friends as S and P—Salt and Pepper, if you wish. About that time I hear S squeal.

Mama had found her. And the fun began. Chat, chat, chat…like they’d not seen each other in years. And it had been a long time.

After they settled down at bit, S says she knows right where P’s room is. And it isn’t close. S pedals her wheelchair through the halls, turning corners as if she owns the place, with Mama clipping alongside her, the two of them talking and giggling like teenagers at a pajama party. I was huffing to keep up. “Don’t tell P I’m with you,” I shout, as they finally enter her room.

By the time I catch up they are already greeting P, who is dressed and sitting in her chair. Mama casually plops down on P’s bed. It had been a long time since I’d seen P and I knew nature had made some changes in both of us. I look older.

I’m using a walker. Will P recognize me? Seeing the three women together touched a special place in my heart. I cut my teeth listening to them sing as a trio.

You might say I idolized them as a child, because I longed to do exactly what they were doing—singing and harmonizing in church. Eventually, when S had to follow her pastor husband to another church, I took her place singing tenor. But that was a hundred years ago.

I entered the room belting out the words to a song they were famous for: Sometimes in troubled waters, there I stop to think, though life’s ship is battered, I know it cannot sink…Mama chimed in with her familiar alto voice and S grabbed the high part. I stepped up beside P and through a wide smile I realized she was singing along, rarely missing a word. I felt like crying, but I couldn’t afford to lose this moment. We sang all three verses to that old song, “Fear Not My Child,” and when we finished the precious one who had always carried the lead part and played the piano; the one I feared would not know me, announced loud and clear, “Sandra’s still got it!” If I had died right then and there, I’d have

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died a happy woman. My special friend through the years was able to recall me because we were doing something we used to do, something I feel sure God called us to do. We were singing together again about our wonderful Savior and Lord.

We were pitchy and struggled to recall all the words, but we sang everything we could remember and drew a small crowd outside the room. “Y’all sing some more,” someone said. And so we did, until we were afraid we might be tiring P out, but she let us know she could hold out as long as we could. We even sang the “Happy Birthday“ song, even though nobody was having a birthday. (After a certain age you can do anything you want to!)

“You all have made my day,” P said.

But the truth is, spending a few hours with those three women did me more good than a steroid shot. And the fact that P said my name without being coaxed was like the cherry on top of a whipped-cream day. You might say it was worth journaling.

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