Yadkin Valley Magazine November-December 2020

November­December 2020

27 Holiday Recipes

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Christmas morning

Breakfast

52 pounds & then some!

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contents Throughout this issue, you’ll find a wealth of fun discoveries to fill your Yadkin Valley Weekends.

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Readers shared so many we took out the “other cakes recipe” section, replacing it with even more pound cakes, and then we still had to add pages to get them all in.

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Christmas Entertaining?

Our holiday tables are filled with decorating and dining ideas.

Plates, serving dishes, spatulas and spoons to make your guests feel welcome and ready to enjoy a great meal!

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Home & Garden 60 No Place Like Home 62 Garlic 64 Winterizing Your Garden 66 Keeping Poinsettias Beautiful after the Holidays 68 Succulent Care 94 The Homeplace

People & Celebrations 52 Feeling & Aroma of Christmas 74 YV People AND caring heart: Ben Currin 94 Airbnb: The Homeplace 96 Hook, Line & Sinker 99 Off the Shelf: The Young Tree in the Middle

Health & Wellness 76 Get a Kit, Make a Plan & Be Prepared 77 Aging Gratefully: The Holidays 82 Epilepsy: Never Give Up! 88 Outside Adventures During Covid

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100 Dr. Brock: The Gift that Keeps on Costing 101 canine café: Snowballs 101 Pet Pics

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12 editor’s letter 16 beginnings 20 Our Recipe Box 100 Business Section 108 What Is That?

110 Collectors: 112 Sandra’s closing devotion

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just a note from Barbara staying in touch....

Our telephone number is: 336-699-2446 web address: yadkinvalleymagazine.com Email Directory: Editor- Barbara Norman: barbara@yadkinvalleymagazine.com

Wayne & Cindy Martin join us on the street in Mount Airy...don’t know who the guy in the center is!

It’s invariably exciting to plan this extra-special food issue of Yadkin Valley Magazine. This year’s assortment of recipes is sure to feed the spirit of the holidays…the piéce de résistance of a Southern table. We relentlessly search for our readers' favorite successful, tried and true, kitchen tested cooking ideas for you to enjoy.

As with our tradition of three YV Best Cooks find some down-home goodness.

Two guest cooks add to our regular special contributors to satisfy your menu plans for a Southern Christmas feast.

Let’s face it, 2020 has been as unique as we would rather not experience again.

Try in the holiday craziness to slow down—engage help from your friends and family. A family gathering around the table offers welcome warmth. It’s a great time to have a tree trimming party. As enticing aromas creep from the kitchen, send folks into tree trimming, decorating, frosting cookies for a pot luck dinner or a festive dessert shindig…your imagination can come up with a plethora of ideas to eat as payback!

When we lost my mother at 49, my father dreaded the holidays. My mother worked outside the home yet the holidays were her claim to fame. Decorative icicles then bent with ease to stay where you put them. I had a visiting uncle who persisted in, much to my mother’s dismay, throwing a handful at one time on the tree. She and I spent hours placing icicles one-at-a-time! As for painting sugar cookies? We made masterpieces with delicate designs as we chatted. Too, in those days, elders lived with family members so three generations sat around that table, discussing everything: my mother, her mother and me. We also shared writing Christmas greetings—over 100 cards every year. We moved a lot so we had friends everywhere and this was an annual touching base activity! I was in charge of the envelopes…I never realized I was being taught to address, add a return address, practice my cursive and place postage stamps as my mother inserted a note and family photo. We never had anyone complain about getting their card!

For me, holiday magic is delicately crocheted snowflakes falling and disappearing the next day and at the end of the day, there’s no topping a traditional Christmas alongside the ones you love, snow or no snow.

There’s an uncommon approach to publishing a magazine—we perpetually are looking to the future and the next issue as we stand at the fringe of a new year of reaffirmed hope. We can’t wait to see you in 2021!

The Yadkin Valley Magazine family wishes you holiday cheer and merriment, good will and companionship.

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with June Rollins

Rummikub Christmas 1995. L­R: Standing, my brother Bill, my father, Ray, C.D. considering his next move, my mother, Sabra in pink, and Thelma.

I was there too. I’m the one holding the camera.

Memories of Christmas Past It’s easy to lose touch with family and friends over the years. Since I’ve had more time at home, I’ve been writing letters. A few days ago, I thought I’d write to Thelma.

We normally only exchange Christmas cards. Every year, her card is always the first I receive on the day after Thanksgiving. She’s efficient and organized that way.

My late great uncle and Thelma were a couple since I was a little. They maintained separate households, but went out to eat often and attended all of the town’s high school basketball and football games, home and away.

C.D. always brought Thelma to our family Christmas dinners and she always brought her seven-layer salad, which I loved. She also brought her banana pudding, which my mother did not love.

Every Christmas, side by side on the dessert table, set my mother’s banana pudding, warm from the oven with its gently browned, piled-high fluffy meringue topping and Thelma’s delightfully chilled and creamy-sweet banana pudding.

“I’d like some of Thelma’s banana pudding,” My father would say. My mother would shake her head and whisper to me, “It’s not the real kind. It’s out of a box.” I liked Thelma’s better too, but I wasn’t about to say so.

Talkative, friendly and lively, Thelma added a lot to our holiday gatherings. After the dishes were washed and put away, she was always the first who wanted to play Rummikub. She also usually always won. Our family would take turns rotating who would be up against Thelma because her enthusiasm wore us out. There was always loud cackling laughter at whatever the outcome. I only remember a time or two of, “That’s not how we usually play. Somebody 16

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check the rules.”

Thelma and C.D. never married. That is, not until my great uncle was on his deathbed two years ago in the hospital. In a letter, Thelma told me she held flowers from the hospital gift shop while their Pastor pronounced them husband and wife. At their private reception, the nurses cut wedding cake and poured diet Sprite to celebrate.

When I was looking for Thelma’s address a few days ago, I couldn’t find it. I knew she had moved into my great uncle’s house on 7th Street and finally googled her. I wasn’t prepared for what came up. Thelma passed away March 20th of this year.

How is it that someone who was on the periphery of your life can take you back to your childhood in an instant?

Even though years have gone by, they don’t change or age.

I guess I become young again too, which is how it’s felt with all of these memories, flooding in since reading Thelma’s obituary.

My older brother and I are the only two left now from those who attended our family Christmas gatherings.

He’s married and living in another state. We won’t see each other over the holidays, but we will email. Maybe I’ll tell him about Thelma. He thought a lot of her too.

I’m pretending when I read this remembrance of Thelma in the YVM November issue, it’s an early Christmas card from her this year. I may even ask Rob to play a game of Rummikub with me. I still have that same set we used so many years ago, Precious memories and love to all.

June

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Yadkin Valley Magazine is a publication of Cherry Street Media,LLC. 413 Cherry Street East Bend, NC 27018 336­699­2446 November­December 2020 Volume 21 Number 2 Publisher/Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Sue Harrison Ken & Denise Knight Contributing Writers Ashley Beard, Mary Bohlen, Robin Brock, D.V.M., Jim Collins, Caroline Donalson, Ryan Guthrie, Wendi Hartup, Amanda Joyner, Delores Kincer, Hannah Lepsch, Scott Lewis, Carmen Long, Cindy Martin, Laura Mathis, David L. May, Sandra Miller, Jim Mitchell, Judy Mitchell, ShaRee Parker, Gretta Parnell, J. Dwaine Phifer, Lisa Prince, Adrienne Roethling, June Rollins, Lauren Sephton, Rose P. Speece, Vicki Yount Jessica O. Wall.

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Get Ready for the Holidays

foodsandflavors ™ OUR RECIPE BOX...

22 YV Best Cooks: Christmas Cherry Crunch 23 YV Best Cooks: Cranberry Apple Casserole 23 YV Best Cooks: Onion Casserole 24 Ryan: From a Busy Mom’s Kitchen Christmas Morning Toast 26 Lauren Sephton’s Holiday Chicken for Dinner 31 Butter Up! 32 dessert tray: No bake Chocolate Snowcapped Chews 34 White Chocolate Cheesecake 36 Herb: Cocoa & Peppermint Bark 38 ShaRee Parker’s Holiday Faves 39 Parker’s Cranberrry Salad 40 J. Dwaine’s Heirloom Jam Cake 42 Lisa’s Holiday Favorites 44 Ashley’s Touchdown Leftover 48 Carmen: the Magic of Books & Food 50 Amanda’s Classic Cheese Ball 52 Mary: the Feel & Aroma of Christmas 57 Chef Jim’s Christmas Favorites 87 Arlene & Friends’ Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake

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“This is a dessert you have probably made many times. However, you possible made it with a graham cracker crumb crust.

This is a very old recipe—I have the handwritten recipe card— using only three ingredients for the crust. It is baked low and slow with lots of pecans to give it the crunch.

Very easy and simple to make, pretty red color for Christmas and delicious to serve to your family and friends.

Have a Merry Christmas and very blessed holiday, Nancy Wagoner

Christmas Cherry Crunch Crust 2 sticks butter, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Mix butter and flour.

Add pecans.

With fingers, press evenly and firmly into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Bake 1 hour at 300°F. Allow to cool completely.

Nancy Wagoner

Filling 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened 3 cups confectioners sugar 1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling Mix cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice.

FOLD in Cool Whip; spread gently on baked layer.

Then spread cherry topping on that layer.

Chill and enjoy!

Discover more delicious recipes in our Best Cooks Cookbook.

These are the best of the best down home Southern recipes.

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Peggy Long

Barbara Ijames Barbara Ijames shared this recipe...her grandmother made this casserole for holiday meals and the tradition has carried on with her mom and now with her children and grandchildren. It is a great side dish for ham and turkey and is just as good as a dessert. “I have made this recipe in a piecrust, with some adjustments, and it was a fair prizewinner!

Cranberry Apple Casserole 3 cups raw apples, peeled, chopped 2 cups raw cranberries 3/4 cup sugar OR 1/2 cup Splenda 1 stick of butter 1 cup oatmeal 1/3 cup brown sugar OR 1/4 cup Splenda 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

From the Kitchen of Peggy Long…her recipe for her

Onion Casserole Peggy is an old friend; a Best Cook from several years ago.

“This is quick and easy and you can’t mess it up if you like onions!” says Peggy.

2 large onions sliced or chopped 1 can mushroom or celery soup 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or your favorite nut 1/2 to 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers 1 Tablespoon, or more if you like, butter Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix onions, sop, nuts.

Top with cheese.

Mix crackers and butter on top.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes depending o n your oven.

Serves 10 to 12.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix apples and cranberries.

Sprinkle with sugar.

Place mixture in a 7x11-inch baking dish.

Melt butter.

Add oatmeal, flour, brown sugar & pecans.

Mix thoroughly.

Spread on top of apple & cranberry mixture.

Bake 1 hour.

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a busy Mom’s Kitchen

on the cover

In a busy household like ours, the perfect dinner involves minimal dirty dishes and food prep!

Merry Christmas from this busy mom's kitchen! My favorite part of this season is recreating the family traditions my parents started in my childhood. What is more rewarding than making Christmas magical for your favorite mini-people?

My mom always made Christmas breakfast special and she always included my brother and I in the preparation. This no-fuss breakfast is the perfect activity to keep the Christmas fun rolling after the early-morning presents are opened.

Ryan Guthrie

Christmas Morning Toast WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER Ryan Guthrie

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Using your favorite sandwich bread, let your little ones choose a Christmas cookie cutter to cut a holiday-shaped hole in their bread slices. In a sprayed skillet or on a pancake griddle, toast one side of each slice of bread. Then fill each hole with a fresh egg. (We scramble our egg first and add a splash of milk, seasonings and shredded cheese!) When the egg is almost cooked to your preference, flip your slice to toast the other side. It's also fun to use the bread cut-outs for fun, kid-sized and crustless toast. Perfect for jam!

There you have it. A memorable and tasty breakfast treat and the only prep is picking out your favorite cookie cutters and cracking eggs! All the prep and cleanup time can be spent with your family.

I wish you a less busy 2021!

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You first read about Lauren in last year’s Holiday magazine, when we shared her cookbook: Farmer’s Market to Family Gatherings.

We’re pleased to have her return to share a very special recipe.

Inspired by her walks down the cobblestone streets in Italy during the Autumn season and the traditional Southern holiday roasts of her grandmother, Lauren Sephton began to craftily blend a variety of herbs and meats to recreate those nostalgic memories. Fresh figs grown in a family member's backyard, chicken from local family farmers and maple syrup from the Amish countryside. Keeping life simple with high quality ingredients to support the community around her are roasted into the best aromas to give you a taste of the world. Taking the dinner table up a notch with an easy yet satisfying recipe bound to impress!

Lauren Sephton

Chicken for the Holiday Dinner Table AUTHOR, CHEF & PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren Sephton

Prosciutto-Wrapped Maple Chicken with Apples Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes For the Baked Chicken: 4 ounces Prosciutto 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, boneless/skinless 2 apples, preferably Pink Lady or Honey Crisp 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, chopped 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons dried basil or Italian herb seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom For the Date Paste: 6 Medjool Dates, pitted 1 Tablespoon maple syrup 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil Juice of one navel orange Salt & black pepper, to taste

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Preheat oven to 425°F. In a food processor or blender, pulse together date paste ingredients until a thick, smooth texture.

In a small bowl, mix together ground cardamom, dried basil, black pepper & salt.

Rub spices on each chicken tender.

Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons date paste on top.

Wrap each in a slice of prosciutto to place seam side down on baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Generously brush the chicken tenders with the 1/4 cup maple syrup.

Slice or chop apples into large bite-sized pieces.

Toss apples, sage and remaining maple syrup (2 Tablespoons) together in a bowl.

Add apples to the surrounding space around the chicken.

Try to keep all ingredients lined in a single layer.

Bake for 8 minutes, then gently flip chicken breasts to bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should be 165°F).

Enjoy warm. Watch out Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham, this Prosciutto-Wrapped Maple Chicken with Apples dish may be giving you a run for your money!

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Butter Up! Dill Butter 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup minced fresh dill 1 teaspoon minced dill seed 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon white pepper Combine all ingredients.

Process in a blender or food processor until completely mixed.

Excellent with chicken, seafood, veal or vegetables.

For the holidays to be stress free as possible, let’s plan ahead, make things that can be made ahead and store until needed. Flavored butters make meals a tad more special. Use a melon baller to make delicate circles of butter to fit prettily in a glass bowl, press into a cute little glass jar and decorate with ribbon, a perfect hostess gift, pack a crock or transfer to plastic wrap… roll in a cylinder and wrap tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze up to three months. Choose to serve butters chilled or at room temperature.

Chive/Garlic Butter 3 medium garlic cloves 1 Tablespoon chopped, fresh chives 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 stick softened butter 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper Mince garlic & chives in a blender or food processor.

Add rest of ingredients; mix well.

This butter is excellent with pan juices from sauted meats or roasts.

Lemon/Chive Butter 2 sticks butter, softened 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped 2 Tablespoons lemon juice Ground pepper to taste Combine all ingredients.

Mix well.

Add a slice or two to a little wine and season sautéd dishes for a perfect flavor.

Wonderful flavor on vegetables, poultry and fish.

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Blend thoroughly.

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foodsandflavors~™ Dessert Tray Here’s a recipe to save you time in this hectic season.

Kids will love to help. Your finished product makes a fantastic “thinking of you” treat for guests, teachers, mail carriers, school security and neighbors for the holidays.

Chocolate Snowcapped Chews…no-bake!

1 bag (2 cups) butterscotch morsels 1 bag (2 cups) dark chocolate morsels 1 cup raisins 1 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 cups salted, broken into fourths pretzel sticks 1 (2-ounce) bag pecan chips Coconut flakes Melt both morsels in a double boiler; about 10 minutes.

Break pretzels into quarter pieces.

Turn off heat under morsels when melted.

Fold in cranberries, raisins, pretzels and nuts.

Don’t let water get into mixing.

Drop Tablespoons on parchment-lined baking sheets.

Sprinkle with coconut; push in place gently to make a cap.

Refrigerate until set; about an hour.

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White Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Vicki Yount

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I have always loved the holidays. The planning, shopping, decorating and of course, the food. My birthday, Christmas and my anniversary all happen within ten days of each other so all my celebrations happen at Christmastime.

My family spends Thanksgiving and Christmas at my house. There are 24 of us when have get-togethers. Eleven kids, ages 17 to 8 months and eight of those are my grandchildren. It's loud, crazy and we always have too much food. Every year we say we are cutting back next year, but we never do. My family is close and we are always there for each other. Family is everything, especially now! This White Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is so perfect for a crowd because it is rich and dreamy. It serves a lot of people as you can only eat a small slice. You can make it two to three days in advance which takes some of the last minute prep away.

My family loves this cheesecake and the tart red raspberry sauce is wonderful.

Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust

Cream Cheese Mixture

1 1/4 cups chocolate graham crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup melted butter Preheat oven to 300°F. Mix ingredients together with a fork or your hands.

Pour into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Press well; set aside.

You do not need to pre-bake.

8 ounces white chocolate, melted (not chocolate coating) 2 pounds cream cheese 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 Tablespoons flour 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 Tablespoons whipping cream

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Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature.

In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth.

Mix sugar and flour together well to prevent lumps.

Blend with the cream cheese mixture.

Add melted chocolate.

Add eggs, one at a time to the creamed cheese mixture.

Scrape bowl; continue to mix until a smooth batter.

Add vanilla and almond extracts.

Add two tablespoons of whipping cream.

Pour over chocolate graham crust.

Smoothing cream cheese mixture evenly.

Place cheesecake on middle rack of oven.

Bake approximately 1 hour.

NOTE: Place an oven proof dish containing 2 cups of water on the bottom rack of oven. I bake my cheesecakes slowly; water keeps the cheesecake moist.

The cheesecake should have some jiggle in the center but not too much.

If it does, give it a little more time, as every oven is different. Now, this is important! Turn off the oven, crack the door, leave the cheesecake in the oven until it is cool. This will help prevent cracks.

Raspberry Sauce While your cheese cake cools, make the raspberry sauce.

You can make it way ahead if you like.

One 12-ounce bag of frozen raspberries 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice Use a one-quart saucepan.

Add raspberries, sugar and lemon juice.

Heat to a boil.

Stir until berries fall apart and mixture starts to thicken.

Remove from heat.

With a fine mesh strainer, smash berry juices into a small bowl.

NOTE: I add a little water to loosen the remaining sauce left in the strainer. You should have 1 cup of sauce. You can double this recipe if you are feeding a lot of people, but a little goes a long way. I hope that you love this cheesecake.

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foodsandflavors ~™ Laura Mathis

Laura Mathis The cocoa bean is the seed of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), a tropical evergreen tree that grows in regions of the Americas. Records show Columbus brought some cacao beans back from one of his voyages to the Americas.

Earlier evidence shows cocoa trees were grown in Africa, Central and South Americ. The plant name is derived from the ancient Greek words theos, meaning “god” and broma, meaning ”food” (food of the gods). The cacao beans are harvested, fermented for about a week (to give it a distinct flavor) and then sun dried to eliminate moisture. It is shipped off to facilities to be roasted, have the shell removed and then pressed. Once the beans are pressed, they release cocoa butter. The remaining portion is turned into cocoa powder and cocoa liquor, the base ingredients for manufacturing chocolate. Cocoa butter is mostly made up of fatty acids. These fats help form a protective layer on the skin, preventing moisture from escaping, which is why it is used in many skin care products and lip balms. Cocoa butter may also aid in

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skin elasticity and it is reported by many happy women who have used cocoa butter during their pregnancy—they saw less stretch marks after their babies were born. Researchers have found cocoa has several healthful properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Many of these properties are due to substances cocoa powder contains, such as catechin. To enjoy the highest health benefits from the cacao bean, I recommend purchasing the raw bean, raw powder or lightly roasted powder from a source such as Mountain Rose Herbs. Historically, the cacao fruit was often used for medicine and was mainly consumed as a beverage. Later, the beverage was enjoyed as a sweet treat. In Spain, wealthy Spaniards prepared their drink with cane sugar, cinnamon and vanilla, which we now know as Spanish cocoa. American cocoa, as we’re accustomed to, is similar, without the spices. You can enjoy cocoa in a variety of ways, most common is the beloved chocolate. There are several forms of chocolate to choose from. The basic manufactured chocolate products usually require additional cocoa butter than exist in the chocolate liquor, most used in making candy products. Baking chocolate is a bitter chocolate mainly made with pure chocolate liquor. Sweet chocolate, usually dark in

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark 12 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (or chips) 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract 5 candy canes, crushed Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Melt chocolate in a double boiler Or in a microwave on medium.

Stir until completely melted.

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color, is made with chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa butter and sometimes vanilla and other flavorings. Milk chocolate is formed by substituting some of the chocolate liquor with whole milk solids and so on...many people would not think of the cacao bean as being an herb, but it is plant based, has several health benefits as well as many uses. One of my favorite ways to enjoy chocolate is to partner it with another favorite herb, mint. Combining a high quality chocolate with pure peppermint gives you not only a wonderful flavor, but a double portion of health benefits! Enjoy this recipe for a great after-dinner treat. It will bring pleasure to your tastebuds and your tummy at the same time.

Remove from heat.

Stir in peppermint extract.

Pour chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet.

Spread evenly with a spatula.

Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy canes; press lightly to adhere.

Freeze until hardened, about 5 minutes.

Break into pieces and serve.

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“When I’m planning a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal it just would not seem right if I didn’t cook Glazed Sweet Potatoes. My family and friends always enjoy this dish and serving sweet potatoes this way has become a tradition at our house.

It is my favorite way to cook sweet potatoes. —ShaRee

Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon caramel extract 1 Tablespoon Bailey’s Salted Caramel liqueur Place peeled/sliced sweet potatoes in a large pan.

Cover with water.

Cook sweet potatoes until tender, but not mushy.

Drain off water.

Place sweet potatoes in a casserole dish; set aside.

Combine remaining ingredients in a 2-quart glass batter bowl.

Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until butter melts.

Stir until well combined.

Pour mixture over cooked sweet potatoes.

Microwave on high for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

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“This Parker Cranberry Salad is another family tradition at our house for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our family and friends always enjoy this congealed salad. I like this recipe so much I even make it in the spring and summer!”

Parker Cranberry Salad 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 (6-ounce) box cherry Jello 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 large apple, unpeeled, cored, cut into small pieces (Granny Smith, Gala, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp apples work well) 3/4 cup chopped English walnuts Whipped cream for garnish, if desired.

Drain juice from crushed pineapple into a 2-quart glass batter bowl.

Set crushed pineapple aside.

Add water to pineapple juice to measure 3 cups and bring to a boil in the microwave (approximately 5 to 7 minutes).

Add Jello.

Whisk 2 minutes with wire whisk or until dissolved.

Add cranberry sauce.

Use a potato masher to evenly distribute.

Refrigerate Jello mixture for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours until slightly thickened to the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.

Stir in the pineapple, apples and English walnuts.

Transfer to a decorative bowl.

Refrigerate until firm.

Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

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For many Americans, the winter holiday season starts in early November, cruises through December, and wraps up New Year's Eve. During this bustling holiday marathon, almost all discussions start with food at the forefront. For any gathering of family and friends, the big question is, “What can I bring __ (fill in the blank, with either “for lunch, dinner, snacking or nibbling?”)

Because the Yadkin Valley is home to an exceptional collection of great cooks, chefs, B-B-Q-ers and Grill Masters, so many wonderful, timeless recipes are prepared and shared doing the long holiday season. The delicious aromas, taste-bud tingles, and outright heartfelt pleasure delight the senses. Scrumptious food, lovingly prepared and beautifully displayed, calls up treasured memories.

Cherished family recipes serve as holiday time machines: Links between generations across the years.

The following blackberry cake recipe is a huge favorite of mine. My aunt, Theolene Watson of Salisbury, would make this cake each year during the winter holiday season.

NOTE: Before making the cake, read the recipe carefully. The process for both the cake and the icing requires letting go of many 2020 ideas about cakes. To fully understand the recipe, why not make a cake for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s? Practice makes perfect. Be sure to search out farm-fresh ingredients from the delightful downhome merchants in the Yadkin Valley.

What Shall I Bring?WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER J. Dwaine Phifer Heirloom Blackberry Jam Cake 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 egg yolks (Save the egg whites for frosting.)

2 cups blackberry jam 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup chopped pecans (or English walnuts) 2 3/4 cups raisins Butter Frosting (recipe follows) Pecan or walnut halves or cookie crumbs for decoration Set oven to 350°F. Cream butter.

Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed.

Add whole eggs & egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add jam.

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Beat well; set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, soda, spices.

Add to creamed mixture, alternating flour with buttermilk.

Begin and end with flour.

Mix well after each addition.

Let batter sit.

Add remaining 1/4 cup flour to a bowl with nuts and raisins.

Thoroughly coat nuts and raisins.

Fold floured nuts and raisins into the batter.

Stir well, by hand, to ensure nuts and raisins are equally distributed.

Bake at 350°F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.

The blackberry jam makes a dark batter.

Use care to NOT overbake!

Cool in pans for 10 minutes.

Remove the cake layers from pan.

Place on a wire rack.

Let cool to room temperature.

Spread butter frosting between layers.

Drizzle over top and sides of cake.

Garnish with nut halves or vanilla wafer crumbs if desired.

Let chill several hours.

Yield: One three-layer cake.

Butter Frosting 1 cup butter (room temperature) 2 cups sugar 1 cup plain milk 2 egg whites (room temperature) Combine butter, sugar, milk in a large saucepan.

Stir well.

Place over medium-high heat.

Bring to boil, stirring constantly to avoid scorching.

Cook until a candy thermometer reaches a soft-ball state (234°F.).

(No thermometer? Use the old fashioned “soft-ball� test by dropping a bit of the mixture into a glass of cold water.

When a soft ball forms upon hitting the water and sinks to the bottom of the glass, remove mixture from the heat and cool while preparing egg whites.)

Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

Add about a half cup of icing mixture to egg whites.

Beat to incorporate.

Continue to add ladles of the icing mixture while beating into egg whites.

Beat until mixture cools slightly and thickens to a drizzling consistency (about 10 minutes).

Place first layer on a cake plate.

Put a third of the icing on this layer.

Add the second layer and cover it with one-third of icing.

Add the top layer; gently spread remaining third of the icing over the top of the cake.

Allow to drip down the sides.

It will make small, attractive puddles at the base of the cake.

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foodsandflavors~™ Lisa Prince

We’ve all been there—it’s the holidays, the table is crowded with tempting appetizers and delicious desserts. It’s easy to overeat any time, but especially so during the season of frequent holiday celebrations. Two simple ways to help control the urge to over-fill your plate are protein and portion control.

High-quality protein—like the six grams of protein found in eggs has been proven to keep you fuller longer and, as a result, reduce the urge to snack between meals. An egg is also naturally portioned to provide you with just the right amount of protein and nutrients. No matter the meal, portion control paired with a higher protein percentage is the perfect combination to keep you happy and healthy at holiday parties!

Braswell Family Farms: Christmas Morning Casserole

Lisa Prince

Protein and Portion Control are

Perfect for Holiday Parties WRITER & PHOTOS Lisa Prince,

Director, NC Egg Association

1 pound Bass Farms Hot Sausage, cooked, crumbled, drained ½ cup fresh asparagus, cut into ½-inch pieces ½ cup onion, diced 1 teaspoon butter or cooking spray 2 whole wheat Everything Bagels, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 6 whole eggs 6 egg whites 2 cups 2% milk Salt and pepper to taste In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 5 to 7 minutes.

Drain and set aside. To sausage, add asparagus, onion, salt & pepper to taste.

Stir to combine.

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Place bagel pieces into the bottom of the dish.

Top with sausage, asparagus, onion mixture.

Sprinkle with cheese.

In a large bowl, whisk whole eggs, egg whites, milk, salt & pepper to taste.

Pour over layers.

Bake immediately or refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats.

Bake, covered, 30 minutes, then uncovered, 15 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Let stand 5to10 minutes before cutting to serve.

NOTE: If refrigerating overnight, cook an additional 15 minutes, covered.

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Mini Egg Sandwiches 2 (12-count) packages dinner rolls.

(We used King’s Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls) 1 pound hot sausage 1 pound hamburger 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes 12 eggs 1 teaspoon olive oil Fresh ground black pepper, if desired

Slice entire package of dinner rolls horizontally; set aside.

In a large pan, on medium-high heat, brown sausage and hamburger together.

Break it apart as it cooks until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.

Drain grease; return cooked meat to the pan.

Add the cubed Velveeta; stir until melted.

In a bowl, beat eggs with pepper, if desired, until blended.

Drizzle olive oil into a medium size pan set on medium heat.

Once warm, pour eggs into the pan.

Cook slowly, gently stirring with a spatula from edges to the center until soft curds form and the eggs are cooked through.

Add eggs to meat and cheese mixture.

Gently stir to combine.

Divide mixture evenly between the 2 packages of rolls.

Lisa’s Notes: These are perfect for tailgating, traveling to visit family and for parties. They slide right back into the packaging. They are easy to re-heat one at the time for 30 seconds or the entire package for a minute or two.

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A Touchdown

Leftover!

WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Ashley Beard Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Yadkin County Ashley_beard@ncsu.edu Follow along on Facebook at Facebook: @YadkinFCS Ashley Beard

Do you have a game plan for those leftovers so they do not end up in the trash? The upcoming holidays are typically centered around lots of food, family and fun (emphasis on the food part). Although this year may look different with our football watching and our family gatherings, we might still be cooking more than we typically do. When this happens, it usually means you might get stuck eating the same thing for a few days. Trust me, I know it is easy to get sick of eating the same thing and then those leftovers may go uneaten. This year let’s try to avoid that and hear touchdown leftovers!

I think knowing what you can use with the leftovers when going into the holidays is important. When searching for those recipes you intend to use, go ahead and find a few more that you can use the next few days. A recipe for white turkey chili is listed down below. This would be a great use of leftover turkey or extra celery you have from another recipe. It could even be fun to get your family involved and make a game of who can make the most interesting (and of course appealing) meal out of the leftovers. Food waste is money waste, so take the time to try out new recipes from your leftovers!

There are a few key food safety reminders when it comes to handling leftovers. If any food is left out at room temperature for more than 4 hours, throw away or compost it. It is best to refrigerate the food as soon as the meal is over. This is to ensure your food is not left out in the temperature danger zone for too long that would invite harmful bacteria to join the party. Wrap up the leftovers or store in air-tight containers. You can place soups, stew or dips in shallow containers to allow for quicker cooling times. Reheat leftovers to 165°F. Use a food thermometer to ensure safe reheated temperature. You will want to eat the stored properly leftovers within seven days.

Recipe to make the family go willlddddd!

White Turkey Chili UNL Extension 1 Tablespoon oil 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped 2 (15.5-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, drained, rinsed.

2 cans corn, undrained 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies 4 cups turkey or chicken broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin

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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add onion and celery.

Cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes.

Place all ingredients in a large saucepan.

Stir.

Cover.

Cook about 15 minutes over medium heat.

Stir occasionally until thoroughly heated.

Optional toppings: mozzarella cheese, avocado or low-fat sour cream or plain greek yogurt

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foodsandflavors~™ Carmen Long

The Magic of Books WRITER & PHOTOS Carmen Long

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Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension Surry & Alleghany county centers.

Children’s books, cookbooks, picture books, fiction…I love books. As long as I can remember, I have enjoyed reading. As a child, I was one of those kids who loved to read so much, my parents would have to make me stop to go outside and get some exercise. As an adult, these trends have continued. I know not to start a book when I have something else that needs to be done or somewhere to go, because when I start reading, I don’t want to stop. I don’t want to go to sleep or to work or do anything else until I finish. When I listen to an audiobook while traveling, I don’t want to reach my destination if the book isn’t over. My husband has caught me sitting in the driveway still listening and waiting until a chapter ends. I love the suspense a book brings of what is going to happen next. It is wonderful “to travel” to new places, learn new information and make new friends, all through books. Books can also be a good way to escape stress as you forget about your own issues and problems while being absorbed into the story.

Libraries are one of my favorite places and I have no trouble spending hours looking at the wonderful selection of books for all ages and interests. The opportunity to check out books for free, enjoy reading and then return them so someone else can experience the pleasure is such a win, win. However, there are some books I like to keep in my own little library and read over and over again. Children’s holiday books fall into this category.

For many years, I would purchase books each holiday for our children. The Christmas ones are some of our family’s favorites. I store the books with our holiday decorations and look forward to when seasons roll around to pull them out and enjoy them once again. Not only do they add to our holiday d cor, they bring back special memories. Our kids are grown, but it wouldn’t seem like Christmas Eve without their Dad reading the Night Before Christmas before they go to bed. Actually, I think he looks forward to it as much as they do.

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terns, costumed characters and cute little witches. Besides the food traditions, the Thanksgiving stories always remind me of our many blessings and the importance of family and friends.

This holiday season think about giving books to those on your gift list.

Books are a gift that keep on giving. I have a gardening book my grandmother gave me many years ago when we purchased our first home that is still helpful. Some of our most used wedding presents are cookbooks we are en-

joying 33 years later. Each time I open a book given to us by family members or friends who are no longer living, their memories live on. I especially like it when they sign and date the book.

My parents must know my love of books, since a book is frequently part of my birthday or holiday gifts. Often these books have been found in some quaint shop on one of their many trips and a way they can share their love of travel and adventure.

When giving a child a book, provide an experience along with the story. Making memories makes the present even more meaningful. One of my recent programming adventures is “Story Time Cooks— Learning About Food Through Books.”

Each week we read a story and then tie-in some food or cooking opportunity. Children are often picky eaters and are more likely to try new foods if they are related to a story. Visit the Alleghany County Public Library Facebook page each Tuesday morning at 11:00 am.

"RUN, RUN, FAST AS YOU CAN. YOU CAN'T CATCH ME, I'M THE GINGERBREAD MAN! Some of you may remember this line from the book, The Gingerbread Man. This story is a great example you can use to relate to food while practicing some cooking skills like measuring and mixing with a variety of fun activities for different ages. Don’t forget to incorporate some movement in your day and run like the Gingerbread Man. For young “chef ’s,” purchase a box of gingerbread mix from the store for these quick and easy...

Gingerbread Muffins.

3 Tablespoons gingerbread mix 1 Tablespoon water 5-ounce wax coated paper cups Measure mix into cup.

Add water.

Stir well.

Place cups in an electric skillet at 400°F. Bake 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool and peel off the paper cup for a yummy muffin.

Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 box of butterscotch pudding mix 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon soda Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream margarine, add brown sugar and egg.

Mix well.

Measure all the dry ingredients into a bowl; stir.

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix well.

Dough will be stiff.

Roll out on a floured surface.

Cut with cookie cutters.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes depending on size and thickness of cookies.

Decorate as desired.

NOTE: To make rolling dough easier, refrigerate in bowl for 30 minutes.

A flexible cutting board works well to roll dough on and makes clean up easier.

Light-As-A-Feather Gingerbread 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg well beaten 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ginger 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Optional toppings: powdered sugar or whipped cream Pre-heat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, pour boiling water over margarine.

Add sugar, molasses and egg.

Beat well.

Stir all dry ingredients together with a whisk.

Combine wet ingredients and dry ingredients and beat until smooth.

Bake in a well-greased 8-inch square pan for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool.

Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream if desired.

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You may have to search for Storytime Cooks with Carmen Long. The segments are pre-recorded for anyone to enjoy.

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foodsandflavors~™ in Amanda’s Kitchen I make this cheese ball at least ten times a year, especially around the holidays when everyone needs a quick share appetizer. Place on a tray with assorted crackers, or a variety of vegetable sticks. It’s a dress up or down addition to any holiday party!

Classic Cheese Ball 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, room temperature 1 (8-ounce) can Easy Cheese Cheddar 1 Tablespoon garlic powder Coarsely chopped pecans (A small cup size bag is what I use)

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Combine cream cheese, 1/2 of canned cheese, garlic powder.

Mix until smooth.

Turn out mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap.

Form into a ball.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour; overnight is best.

Once set, roll ball into chopped pecans.

And serve!

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A You can advance crisp your topping on a cookie sheet in the oven and sprinkle it on the fruit filling at serving time.

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That Feel & Aroma of Christmas...

WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Mary Bohlen

What is mincemeat? What about the name?

Where did it start and how did is this yuletide treat, rooted in ancient Christmas tradition, become shadowed in a period of controversy?

Let’s look at “Mincemeat ”...its history and recipes.

Mince pie is a mixture of finely chopped meat and suet, dried fruits, and spices baked in a pastry shell. It has been a Christmas tradition in England for centuries. Today you can buy premixed canned mincemeat filling, frozen mincemeat pies or make them from scratch, the old fashioned way. The variations of ingredients are endless. All pies contain fruits and spices, but not all contain meat and suet.

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My first recollection of mincemeat pie was in our 1950s kitchen watching Moma roll-out dough for her mincemeat pie filling. As I recall her mixture came from a box of Borden’s None Such. The smell of spices and apples filled the holiday air. My Moma liked mincemeat pies, but it was not my, nor my sister’s favorite.

Some years ago a sweet elderly neighbor invited me over for mincemeat pie and coffee. Miss Margaret’s was a frozen Sara Lee or Mrs. Smith’s pie. I learned it was a custom in her Pennsylvania family to have mincemeat pie during Christmas so I helped her carry on the tradition.

More recently I have given particular attention to studying old food ways and have developed a new appreciation for mincemeat. These little pies will be on my “to make” list this holiday.

Most all of my heritage cookbooks including ones from the early to mid 1900s contain recipes for mincemeat pies. It is interesting that more modern cookbooks do not usually list it. I have studied a half dozen or more old recipes and they are all similar but, none alike.

A traditional pie I prepared and baked at the Tatum hearth at Hickory Ridge Museum in Boone was an adaptation of a 17th century receipt. The pie turned out well with an unusual blend of spices fruits and beef suet. This was the kind of pie our ancestors may have enjoyed. Meat for the pie is from finely chopped or shredded mutton, goose, beef and/or suet. The meat is mixed with chopped apples, raisins, currants, orange peels and a variety of spices— cinnamon, mace, nutmeg and ginger— a savory dish, not a sweet dessert as we think of it today. This list of ingredients is taken from an Elizabethan household manuscript dating to 1604. It was the possession of Lady Elinor Fettiplace who had a manor house in Oxfordshire, England. There is no doubt her collection included cookery instructions from earlier generations as it was common to pass these hand written instructions from mother to daughter or grand-

daughter. The history of minced pies goes back to medieval England. After the times of the Crusades many Middle East food traditions, recipes and spices filtered into Europe. Spices helped flavor meat dishes and made them more palatable. It has been noted both Henry V and Henry VIII were served mincemeat pies at court. Minced pies were prepared throughout the year but were especially popular at Christmas when the wealthy extended hospitality to the whole household by providing tables loaded with meats and large Christmas Pies. It is interesting that for a period during the 17th century Christmas and the mince pie became an item of great controversy. The pies had become associated with the Christ Child. Thick crusts were molded into rectangular shapes resembling a cradle. A thick pastry crust covered the inside mixture and helped keep it moist while baking. It was not a flaky pie crust. For some Englishmen the pie represented the cradle for Baby Jesus and the spices represented the gifts of the Wise Men. After the English Civil War, during Oliver Cromwell’s rule, those of the Puritan faith found Christmas celebrations “an abomination, idolatry and popish observance.” In 1657, under Cromwell’s Puritan Council, Christmas celebrations were abolished and the mincemeat pies banned. But happily, when Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660 the English people once again were able to celebrate their Christmas traditions.

In ancient times little or no sugar was used in mincemeat pies. But over the years as sugar became more affordable it was added to the pies. In most cases today mincemeat pies only consists of fruits, spices and sugar. They are most delicious made into small hand pies and topped off with a dollop of real whipped cream or dusted with powdered sugar. It still is a custom in some English families to have a few little oneserving pies in the cupboard for guests.

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The following recipe is from Housekeepers’ New Cook Book, published 1883 that has been passed down to me from my Great Grandmother Hattie.

(This recipe would be for several pies. For fun see if you can convert these measurements for a modern kitchen.)

Meat for Pies 3 pounds of boiled beef 1 pound of suet 3 pounds of brown sugar 1/2 peck of apples 2 pounds of raisins 1 1/2 pounds of currants 1 pound citron 1 nutmeg, grated Mace –5 cents worth of powered Allspice and cinnamon to suit taste Chop meat, suet and apples fine.

Put together with the seasoning.

Slice the citron fine.

Pour on sweet cider to make a thick batter of it.

Warm thoroughly.

Mincemeat Recipe for Today’s Cook (For one 9-inch pie filling) 2 cups finely chopped beef suet (white meat that is usually around chuck roasts of steaks) 3/4 cup finely chopped rump steak, about 3 ounces 1 1/2 tart apples like Winesap or Granny Smith 1/2 cups raisins 3/4 cups currants (can substitute dried cherries, cranberries or dates, chopped) 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 Tablespoons brandy or sweet apple cider 1/4 cup chopped candied fruit peel 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice plus grated zest of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon powdered cloves Boil beef and suet in small amount of water until done.

When cooled chop or shred very fine.

Mix all ingredients well in a bowl.

Transfer to quart jar and store in refrigerator for 2 days.

Use your favorite pastry crust recipe for bottom and top crust or for small tarts.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush pie with egg wash.

Bake until golden brown. About 1 hour for pie.

Shorter time for small pies.

Whether you make your own crust, one from scratch, buy a premixed jar of mincemeat or bake a frozen mincemeat pie for Christmas, may you enjoy the old tradition of Mincemeat Pie for Christmas.

Q Is mincemeat pie filling actually made with beef?

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foodsandflavors~™ Jim Collins

Tis the Season to be Jolly and to give thanks. Usually at this time of year we older kids and younger kids get excited about the big Thanksgiving Dinner and the anticipation of Santa. But this year is more solemn and stressful with the Covid-19 pandemic. Let's not let this get us down. Instead, let's put an extra smile on our face and a little extra skip in our step, or as Grandpa used to say "A little extra Hitch in your Get!" We all have our Holiday Traditions, so this year let's try to think of some new ones to add. Ones that will bring love and joy to our family and friends whether they live near or far. Celebrate and have Fun! To help you with what to do with all that leftover turkey the day after that big dinner, I have included a recipe for a casserole that has been in our family it seems like forever. Also my favorite cookie recipe. I can't seem to get enough of either.

Just remember to always keep a smile on your face and others will smile back!

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Leftover Holiday Turkey Noodle Casserole This rich casserole is the perfect way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other special holiday. You can also substitute chicken or cubed ham.

1 (2-ounce) bag No Yoke egg noodles (extra broad) 1 can concentrate cream of chicken soup 1 can peas, drained 2 1/2 cups shredded turkey Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese (enough to cover top of casserole).

Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package and drain well.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl mix noodles, soup, peas & turkey.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Pour turkey & noodle mixture into an ungreased 9x1-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.

Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

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1/2 pound butter, soften 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 cup black walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup strawberry jam Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Cream butter and sugar.

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No Place Like Home

WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Gretta Parnell

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Wow, it is hard to believe the holiday season is here. I don’t know about you, but I have never seen Christmas decorations in stores this early before. I saw fully decorated trees on September 1st. With the year we are all having, seems people are ready for normalcy and to many, the holidays bring that sense of comfort and home.

With many families having to reevaluate their holiday plans this year, the entire season will likely have a different look and feel. With limitations on gathering sizes, many annual holiday events have been cancelled. From city parades and corporate parties to local church events, people all over the country are scrambling to figure out what this year’s holidays will look like.

Staying home for the holidays has a nice ring to it. How many of us over schedule ourselves with Christmas parties, school events, church events, holiday shopping and before you know it Christmas has come and gone.

This year we have a new opportunity, different kind of year.

This year we can actually turn a difficult situation into a wonderful homecoming of sorts.

This year we must all focus on the safety of our family and friends and do things differently.

This is the year to direct the focus on our own home and the security that it brings.

With less traveling and an empty calendar of events most of us will be spending extra time at home. What a wonderful opportunity to create new memories. Decorating your home for Christmas has a new purpose. This year we are relying on the holiday season’s sparkle and magic to bring us all together at home.

There are so many themes available these days for Christmas decorating. Back on the farm theme easily transports you from the hustle and bustle of life in the city to a laid back, slower pace of farm living.

Things like barns and silos, farm animals and lanterns all give a nod to a simpler way of living. Black and white buffalo check with pops of red complete the feel of being back on the farm. In your decorating, look for unique ornaments and ribbons that will add those touches to your décor. In touch with nature is a theme that can be simple to achieve. Get that natural, nature feel with greenery and flowers added to your décor. Not typical poinsettias, more natural like twigs and berries. Birds can always

add an extra touch especially when accompanied by birds’ nests and pinecones. These are just a few examples of themes currently available.

I know what you are thinking, I already have a ton of decorations and have no room for more. This year go that extra step. Add a small tabletop tree and decorate in a new theme. The smaller size will allow you to put it in a number of places. It won’t take a ton of decorations in order to decorate a small tree and to spotlight a new theme. During this time of year there is no such thing as too much especially after the year we are all having.

Don’t forget those areas where your family may spend time. Add holiday pillows to the chairs on the front porch.

Drape that outdoor table with a holiday tablecloth for color. Swap out those candles in the outdoor lanterns for colored candles or twinkle lights.

All these little touches will go a long way with setting the stage for holiday celebrations at home.

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HOME & GARDEN

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WRITER & PHOTOS Hannah C. Lepsch, Horticulture Extension Agent, Yadkin County Center yadkin.ces.ncsu.edu/

The joys of growing vegetables doesn't need to end with the first frost.

Winter hardy plants, like garlic (Allium sativum), survive killing temperatures and can be planted in Nov-Dec to grow through the winter season. “Overwintering” garlic produces larger bulbs and rewards the patient gardener with a productive harvest in June. Garlic brings a lot to your table: a self-sustaining edible packed with pungency any chef covets in their kitchen.

Self-sustaining harvest Garlic is in the allium group with scallions, onions, leeks, shallots. Like other perennial alliums (multiplier onions, potato onions, perennial leeks) it propagates vegetatively and doesn't produce true seed. You plant one “clove” and it divides over the season.

The result is a bulb with 6-7 cloves you can eat, store or replant to plant in future years. Eventually you can get a continuous supply of planting stock so you do not need to buy new bulbs to plant.

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Curing garlic bulbs. Photo by Hatchet Cove Farm

Garlic: cold-hardy flavor for your holiday fare Allium (and garlic) chemistry Ever wondered where garlic gets its pungency? Some “allium chemistry” explains garlic’s distinctive flavor in cuisines around the world and breeds the “garlic breath” we dread. Alliums have a sulfur-based defense system to repel insects and microbes. When crushed, like when chopping or biting with your teeth, the sulfur is converted to stinging chemicals. These chemical weapons give garlic its pungent flavor, and are what make us cry when chopping onions.

Crushing intensifies this biting quality, while heat eliminates much of it. Thus cooking garlic and onions allows their allium sweetness to emerge and preserves sulfur aromas, the “gravy” aroma we enjoy with meat.

The health benefits of garlic and other alliums is a reason to navigate their potent chemistry in the kitchen. Garlic has a high vitamin and mineral content, particularly the immune-boosting vitamin C. It is high in antioxidants that work as a natural anti-inflammatory and reduce cholesterol. Sulfur compounds

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found in all alliums have been linked with cancer-fighting properties So with that, this farmer will leave off culinary chemistry and turn to production.

Grow your best garlic Hard-necked (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon) and soft-necked (Allium sativum var. sativum) garlic varieties are grown in North Carolina.

Hard-necked garlic prefers cold winters and does not store as well as soft-neck varieties. They have larger, fewer cloves and produce “scapes,” flower stalks that are edible and have a milder flavor than the bulbs. The young, tender scapes can be pickled, cooked or frozen for later use. Soft-necked varieties have a longer storage period and generally do not bolt easily. They do well in warmer regions of the Southeast. Both are suited to fall planting in the Piedmont.

Purchase garlic bulbs from a local grower or seed company. Do not replant garlic from the grocery store. Most are treated with chemicals for longer shelflife and grow poorly.

Garlic bulbs and cloves.

Photo by Tofutti Break.

Hard­necked garlic in the field. Photo by Distant Hill Gardens

Separate garlic bulbs into single cloves right before planting. For the best yield, plant in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and amend soil with 3 to 4 inches of compost. Raised beds filled with a compost media are ideal. A two inch layer of straw mulch provides cold protection and weed suppression and

keeps the soil moist. Garlic and other alliums are heavy feeders, so it’s worthwhile to take a soil test before you plant to determine fertilizer needs. Soil tests are free until the end of November.

Contact your local extension office for a soil test kit and instructions on how to take a soil test sample.

Visit our website yadkin.ces.ncsu.edu or email Hannah Lepsch at hannah.lepsch@ncsu.edu for step by step instructions on how to grow garlic.

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Preparing your Garden for Winter!

WRITER Adrienne Roethling, Director of Curation & Mission Delivery PHOTO PAUL J. CIENER BOTANICAL GARDENS

Gardeners know that fall is the best time to do most of their yard work. It is time to plant, time to aerate the lawn and also time to winterize the garden.

Most plants can be cut back to the ground to let rest for winter while others should be left alone to prevent rot and winter damage. Some plants are a good source of seeds for the birds and some plants seed around the garden too.

This article is a quick guide of suggestions on how to treat some herbaceous plants before and after frost has set in.

Plants that should not be cut back in fall are woody perennials. These are plants that form a woody stem, but more than likely resprout new shoots close to or at the base of the plant the following spring. A few examples of this are hibiscus, lantana, flowering maples and Mexican sages. It is better to wait until late winter to cut their old stems down be-

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cause they tend to stay green through the fall and early winter. If the stems are still green, they can still take on moisture. If you were to cut the stems while they are green, the cut portion will absorb moisture. If that moisture happens to freeze, stems and roots may rot. The best time to cut back these plants is late February or early March right before the weather turns warmer and right before the new growth appears.

Examples of plants that have attractive flower heads to be enjoyed by both humans and the birds are mostly plants in the daisy family. Gold Finches especially love the black eyed Susan and hardy sunflowers throughout the winter months.

But other plants such as asters, relatives of the mint family and hardy mums can be cut back to the ground in fall as their stems, flowers and leaves tend to turn brown and often become unsightly. Also,

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these plants have the tendency to seed around and pop up in other areas of the garden. You can prevent that by removing the stems just after flowering. Lastly, ornamental grasses are hit or miss, ornamentally speaking. Some are attractive during the winter months, especially some that are upright such as switch grasses or Panicums. Others tend to flop and can be cut back to about 6” above the ground before winter. If you choose to leave your grasses through the winter months, cut sometime in late February before new growth appears. It is always safe to cut back ornamental grasses to 6” above the ground.

In the shade garden, you may want to remove some foliage once frost has set in. There are a lot of plants that can carpet the ground and that can be showy in winter. If you have Italian arums, cyclamens or early spring ephemerals, be sure to remove old hosta leaves or ferns to keep your winter performers free of excess plant debris for viewing. It is easy for spent hosta leaves to cover precious cyclamens. Ferns tend to flop over and become unsightly too. Evergreens in the shade garden or plants that perform well in winter are the hellebores, sacred lilies and hardy asarum. Occasionally, old leaves can be removed from these plants, but there really is no need to cut these plants back to the ground. I recommend going through the shade garden once every 3 to 4 years and perform a mass cleaning of evergreen perennials.

Bulbous plants have the ability to

store energy and enough moisture to keep them viable in a dormant state throughout the winter. Gardeners who highlight their gardens often do with summer performers such as elephant ears, dahlias and gladiolus. If you are unsure of their hardiness, bulbous plants can be dry stored in a dark cool environment such as a basement, crawl space or garage. Once frost desiccates the foliage, remove the leaves and stems, dig up bulbs or tubers and let them air dry for a couple of hours. Remember to remove any wet soils too.

Place dry bulbs in crates, paper bags or plastic pots and store them for the winter months. There really is no need to water or check on them as long as they are kept cool.

Some of these bulbs can be left in the garden during the winter months.

Hardy elephant ears and angel’s trumpets may benefit from a layer of leaves to keep their roots warmer during stubborn cold winters. Wrap a cage or some structure 12” around the stems of the plants at least 18” high. Stuff the inside of the cage with shredded leaves to act as a blanket for plant roots.

When highlighting the garden with summer annuals, starting new with stem cuttings may be the way to go. Coleus are some of the easiest plants to root.

Before frost, simply take 6” cuttings, remove the bottom row of leaves and place the stems in a cup of water. Make sure you have some leaves, as leafless stems will rot. Place the cups of rooting stems in a bright window until you see a substantial root formation. Once the plants root, the cuttings will need to be placed in potting soils and kept misted but not wet until spring.

Lastly, be sure to visit public gardens for viewing. Some of the best ways to know what should be cut and what should be left behind can be seen by watching professionals perform seasonal tasks. Not only are the garden spaces a good example of what performs well, but also, as a guide on how to take care of the gardens themselves.

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Post-Holiday Poinsettia Care

WRITERS Judy Mitchell & Delores Kincer

The holiday season has passed. Now we must put our minds into reverse and un-decorate all we had decorated. Neatly put away all the lights and ornaments, or maybe not so neatly. The house is finally quiet. It is time to think about the year ahead and reflect on the year behind us.

As I sit quietly in my recliner and look around, I breathe a sigh of relief. The holiday season may be joyful, but it is exhausting. I am so glad to have everything squared away and enter in to New Year with a clean slate. My eyes travel across the span of my home when suddenly I catch a glimpse of something red. My heart stops and my mind goes into panic mode. There it sits. Beautiful and glorious but headed to certain death. It is my poinsettia! My mind races wondering when I watered it last. How will I keep it beautiful? I cannot in good conscience just simply let it die. I must give it at least a minimal effort.

If you have found yourself in this situation after the holidays, there is no reason to panic. Poinsettias really are not as hard to care for as some imagine. In fact, it is quite easy. Simply keep all the yellowing leaves cleaned off and be sure you water it regularly...that does not mean every day. Your poinsettia really won’t flourish if it stays too wet. Try to keep the soil moist but not soggy. When you do water, it is best to water thoroughly and let it drain in the sink. Be sure to water it enough so the water is coming out of the bottom of the pot. Allow it to drain completely before returning it to its place. If you have it sitting on a plate or in a tray be sure to pour any excess water out. Poinsettias do not like to have their feet wet. Often times we receive a poinsettia as a gift. If your poinsettia is wrapped in foil or a decorative plastic sleeve, be sure to remove this covering when you water to ensure proper drainage. Or, you can simply pour the excess water out. Either way, be sure your poinsettia is not standing in water.

There is no need to fertilize your poinsettia at this time, as it is not in its active growing stage while in color. You may resume regular feeding in the spring when your plant begins to grow again. Any all-purpose fertilizer will work. See? So far

so good, this is easy isn’t it?

Poinsettias love light. Keeping them in a brightly lit area filled with natural light will help your Christmas beauty stay beautiful.

If your poinsettia loses its leaves, do not throw it away. Often they will lose all their foliage as they enter dormancy.

This is when most people give up the fight and cast it to the trash. They are not very attractive during this phase but rest assured this is temporary. Dormancy usually begins around March or April. While your plant is dormant you don’t need to water nearly as much. Let the soil dry between waterings but do not let it remain dry for extended periods of time. As your plant comes out of dormancy you will begin to see some wonderful new growth and you can once again get excited about its future. When it begins its active growing phase you may resume regular feedings and watering as needed.

Now you are all set. Your poinsettia will thank you. You might just get to enjoy it for another year!

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We will be putting 103 varieties on display for voting between November 29 and December 8.

Voting can be done Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 4, and Sunday 12 to 4.

Check our website or facebook for updated info in case circumstances change.

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Shannon Holden

Succulents:

Good Starter Plants WRITER/ PHOTO Shannon Holden Associate Degree in Applied Animal Science Technology and Associate Degree in Horticulture Technology from Wilkes Community College

Life is so busy these days. When you love plants but don’t have a lot of time to put in to care for them then it’s a struggle and disappointment. Succulents are the way to go! They are cool looking, low-maintenance, and last but definitely not least, easy to take care of.

One neat feature that separates succulents from a regular plant is they store water in their leaves. Also, they are real cute and they can go in several different places.

For example, on a window sill, a side table in your house, or even in your car on your dash. They are great starter plants if you are the type of person that can’t keep a plant alive.

One of the main questions I hear about succulents is, “How much do I need to water them?” There is no certain schedule you have to follow because it depends on where it’s located, how much sunlight it gets and the environment it’s in. Succulents like to dry out their soil between watering and they don’t like to have wet feet/roots. Some people call it using the “Soak and Dry” method. I will say it’s better if the morning sun hits the plant instead of the evening sun because it isn’t as hard on them. My succulents are near a window in our kitchen and they tend to get more morning sun than evening. They do great! Succulents seem to thrive better with well-drained soil. If they don’t get enough sun then 68

Succulents at Midtown Market in North Wilkesboro. they can turn more of a pale color and with too much water they rot.

Most of the time I water mine once a week. Some may only need watering every 3 to 4 weeks. A good little hint to remember is it’s easier to save your succulent from dying with too little of water than with too much water and drowning it. I have found using a squeeze bottle to water is a good way. Just an important tip when you water your succulents is to use more warm water then cold so it won’t shock their roots and result in death.

There are two types of roots on succulents and both are crucial to the plants’ life, stability and growth. The main root is called the tap root which anchors the plant and it’s a long root usually straight down in the soil to find the nutrients. This helps with soaking up moisture from deep in the soil. Fibrous roots surround the plant near the surface and are more fine hairs. They are used more to soak up the shallow water it gets. The best soil mixture for a succulent is sand,

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gardening soil, and a little bit of perlite. Perlite helps with the drainage so it won’t stay wet and root rot. Always be sure to have drainage holes in the bottom of your pot or container.

Most succulents grow slowly over time or seem to remain the same size and put out new growth in bunches. A really neat way to show off how cool succulents can be is to use them in a fairy garden. There are tons of designs and ways to personalize your own. You can even have a rock bed succulent fairy garden or a mixture of both. There are YouTube videos you can watch for ideas.

A couple of my favorite succulent plants are the jade plant, the echeveria glauca, and the pencil cactus. I’m also a big fan of the blue succulents. Blue is not a common plant color so it’s so neat to have something different and cute in one. You can use a theme of succulents if you want; like a desert looking theme of succulents or have more of a miscellaneous succulent theme, or you can even have a mixture. It all depends on which kind of succulents you like, want and the colors of them.

Several people are not aware of how easy it is to propagate a succulent. It’s pretty neat and so easy it’s almost mind-blowing. One way to propagate a succulent is to just use water. Put the succulent in a bowl or cup and fill water until you cover the bottom tip part of the succulent. Be sure not to put too much because it will root rot but also be sure to have enough water to cover the tip so it will produce roots and propagate. Another way is to use soil. Just lay the piece of succulent on top of the soil with the bottom tip in the soil and water lightly daily. I think it is so fascinating to see how something so small like a single leaf off a succulent can grow and turn into another whole plant so easily, just by using a little bit of water to start it.

From my experience with succulents I don’t think you can ever have too many.

Give it a shot and I think you’ll be amazed at the results you get! Once you get in the groove of experiencing your succulents, I think you’ll really enjoy them.

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Ben Currin Vietnam Veteran, Music Man, Surry Arts Council Volunteer WRITER Cindy Martin

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Mount Airy’s Ben Currin is a light unto the world. With a song in his heart, he humbly shares his musical talents by regularly performing at local nursing and retirement homes.

“They are my family,” he says, “I have my Ridgecrest Family, my Central Continuing Care family, my Twelve Oaks family, and so on. I look forward to my visits there.” It’s no wonder the residents love him unconditionally. They’re excited to join in when he plays his guitar or keyboard and sings gospel songs or hits from by-gone eras.

You might think being a regular at these many facilities would be enough to keep anyone busy, but not Ben. He also volunteers for the Surry Arts Council, where he delights in assisting Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou) during her autograph sessions at the Andy Griffith Museum. “I have the honor of meeting the best people in the world—Mayberry and Andy Griffith Show fans!” Ben proffered. “They share with Betty Lynn how much the show has meant to them.

Their heart-warming stories go on and on.” Ben is impressed at the number of young children who are fans of the show. “It’s amazing,” he said. “These children are fans of a show from the 60s that continues to carry its morals and family values into today’s world, a world that seems to have lost those morals and values.”

Born and raised in Oxford, NC, Ben’s childhood was idyllic. “Lots of mornings I would leave the house at seven or eight and stay outside all day,” he said. “We did everyday things like playing marbles or army or have a friendly game of baseball.” He and his buddies built treehouses in the woods, designed and flew their own kites when the March winds blew.

Ben’s parents were educators and took seriously the verse Train up a child in the way he should go. “I was fortunate to be born into a Christian family,” he said. That family laid the foundation for Ben’s devotion to God, family and country and paved the way for his life of service.

Early on, Ben learned the value of hard work. As a

youngster, he primed tobacco, cut grass, shoveled snow and picked up pop bottles along the road for the deposit when the opportunity presented itself. He had a paper route from the time he was in fifth grade until he graduated in 1968. Ben was so proud the first time he bought himself a new shirt and pair of pants with money he had earned on his own.

In sixth, seventh and eighth grades, Ben was a part of the School Safety Patrol, helping younger students get safely across the street. In addition to his earning 25 cents a week, he and the other patrol guards were given an annual trip to Washington, D.C. “At that time, I had no idea years later I would be on Patrol Guard Missions at Arlington Cemetery or participating in Wreaths Across America. There aren’t words to describe my visiting the Wall after I fought in Vietnam. All the grounds in Washington are sacred.”

A term paper for English class changed Ben’s life. He was to research and report on a career of his choice, and Ben chose the military. The light went on and Ben knew his destiny. After graduation in 1968, he joined the Army and was assigned to the 101st Airborne. He became an infantry soldier in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. “I was in a ‘reactionary force,’” he explained. It was there he experienced the horrors of war firsthand.

When he returned from his tour of duty, Ben signed up for drill sergeant school. After that, he served in the 82nd Airborne Division where he attended Jump Master School and joined the fort Parachute Club and learned to sky dive.

In 1984, Ben became a member of the Golden Knights, one of only three Department of Defense aerial demonstration teams, performing with the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels in all 50 states. He also did jumps overseas and in Australia.

Since he was in his teens, Ben has been a motorcycle enthusiast. During and after his military years, he participated in the Patriot Guard Ride Missions to meet the family when the body of their deceased soldier returned home.

They also were present when units were returning and formed flag lines to welcome them home.

After Ben retired from the military

in 1991, he and Ruth, the love of his life, cared for his parents until their passing. For over a decade, he devoted his life to making sure his mother and father received quality care.

In 2016, Ben and Ruth relocated to Mount Airy, where they fell in love with the town and its people. “Mayberry is a magical place,” Ben said. He and Ruth and their pet cat, Miss Kitty, have found their forever home.

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Get a Kit, Make a Plan, & Be Prepared WRITER Jessica O. Wall, MPH

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Severe weather, such as tornados, hurricanes, and cold winter weather, can be very destructive. This is something we have seen over the past few years, with the harsh of tornados in the spring, severe hurricanes, and even derechos.

There are many circumstances in which we can better prepare ourselves for the outcomes of severe weather.

The study of severe weather, like tornados and hurricanes, has helped us better understand how to alert citizens and prepare for the storms. Many cities and towns have severe weather alert sirens and warnings. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a Weather Radio Network. In this network, each North Carolina County is given a radio code. By programming your weather radio to neighboring counties, you can receive alerts of oncoming severe weather or visit the National Weather Service at . Also, cities, towns and counties work regularly to create plans to respond for citizens in case of a natural disaster.

While the planning of local, state, and federal officials is beneficial to severe weather response, it’s up to each family to be prepared to protect themselves in the event of a natural disaster such as severe weather. Depending on the event and the outcome, it could be days before local officials are able to reach you and your family or have shelters in place. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention and the American Red Cross urge families to make an emergency disaster kit, make a family response plan, and to learn to stay as informed as possible. It’s important to learn the emergency plans, warning signals and evacuation routes in your area. If you have someone with special needs in your home, inform authorities. You should identify any possible home hazards and have a fire extinguisher in the home that family members can locate and use properly. Always keep important papers in a secure place. Keep emergency phone numbers near the phones in your home.

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To help prepare and stay prepared for severe weather, create and store an emergency supply kit.

This should include: • 3 to 5 days of clean water • 3 to 5 days’ supply of non-perishable food • First aid kit and manual • Battery operated radio and batteries • Sleeping bags or extra blankets • Water-purifying supplies • Prescription or special needs medications • Baby food/formula, diapers, etc. (if applicable) • Personal hygiene supplies • Car emergency kit

Make sure your family has an emergency plan. Identify an out-of-town contact. In an emergency, it may be easier to connect over the phone with this person then with someone in town. Everyone in the family should know who the contact is and have their contact information. Be sure that everyone has a cell phone, coins, or a phone card. Have everyone in your family designate an emergency contact on their cell phone. They should put “ICE” (In Case of Emergency) next to the person’s name. Responding authorities use this information to inform someone there has been an emergency. Your family emergency plan should include what it will look like if you evacuate or plan to stay.

Follow the instructions of local authorities and stay as informed as possible through TV, radio, or the internet.

Many local officials and emergency personnel have social media accounts you can follow. Counties may have an emergency alert system where you can register your address and contact information to be notified of severe weather or other important alerts.

You may want to plan how to secure your home, vehicles and any pets. If you suspect power loss, fill your bath tubs with water as an extra supply for washing or flushing the toilet. When making an evacuation plan, include only taking essential items with you, turn off the gas, water, and electricity, and disconnect appliances to reduce the likelihood of electric shock when power is restored. When making your plans for sheltering at home, be sure to include alternative heat sources for warmth and cooking needs.

A word of caution, many injuries and deaths after severe weather are from carbon monoxide poisoning. Burning and combustion produces this lethal gas and if items are used indoors with poor circulation, it can cause poisoning and death.

Be sure to use generators, charcoal grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline or charcoal-burning devices OUTDOORS ONLY. Visit www.ready.gov, https://www.readync.org/ or download the ReadyNC app to your smartphone, to find tools for your family to discuss and plan for severe weather.

By completing a disaster plan and practicing in advance, you can ensure that you and your family are more prepared for all types of disasters and other emergencies.

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On November 6, 1953, I was born in Raleigh, NC, to Jimmy and Margaret Mitchell. Upon my birth, I was a happy and healthy baby boy. At about the age of 18 months I was infected with encephalitis.

My parents told me I had stopped breathing at one point and was very fortunate to have survived.

Growing up in a quiet neighborhood with lots of children my age was wonderful. Just like all kids back then we had some really great times playing in the creek, playing ball or riding bikes. Sometimes three or four of us guys would camp out on a Friday night and ride bicycles all night.

It was at about this same time I remember beginning to have moments at which I felt “lost.” I would tell whoever was around about a ‘scary feeling’ I had, and described it like something was going to get me.

My parents began to take me to specialists for help.

None seemed to know or perhaps even want to say what the problem might be.

My pediatrician ordered an EEG and prescribed a variety of medications including Mysoline, Dilantin and Phenobarbital. During the 1950s and 1960s these were some of the first medications for seizures.

Also, I began seeing psychologists, psychiatrists and other medical specialists, trying to determine what was happening.

Then at the age of 16, I got my drivers license.

After high school graduation, I worked at the hardware store in our community for a year before entering college at NCSU in the fall of 1972 to study horticulture, a lifelong dream with roots in early childhood exploration with growing cuttings for sale instead of lemonade.

While a student at NCSU, I joined the horticulture club, an active group offering its members excursions focused on different careers in horticulture.

In summer of ’74, the horticulture club visited an international horticulture convention at the University of Guelph, in Ontario Canada. While on this adventure I met a young lady—although she had been in classes with me, I had never spoken to her. Upon returning from this trip, I was ready for her to meet my parents! We talked about our futures and discovered we both dreamed of owning a plant business. Well, the rest is history. On July 12, 1975, our relationship bloomed as we were married.

I graduated in fall ’76 and worked at NCSU until Judy graduated in spring of ’77. I was offered a job as a pesticide inspector for the NCDA and covered Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Forsyth and Davie counties. We moved to King, NC. My health became more of a factor after just a short time.

I required doctor visits more often, and no combination of medicines seemed to have positive results.

I lost my driver’s license and job. Desperate, I agreed to be a guinea pig for experimentation of new medicines. Yet, Dr. Kiffin Perry with Bowman Gray

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School of Medicine remained bewildered that with all his knowledge and experience he could find no way to control my seizures.

Finally in December, 1995 after a week of 24 hours a day monitoring, with probes buried in my head, the neurologist and neurosurgeon said, “We think we’ve located the problem.” My wife and I agreed to the surgery in December of 1995 and the risk paid off.

My last seizure was Memorial Day of 1996. After a year of no seizures, I was overjoyed to receive my driver’s license once again and bought a new red truck! I felt like a 16-year old.

During all these medical procedures and expenses, I realized how fortunate I had been to have insurance to help pay my medication, doctor and surgery bills. It is in gratitude that I offered to serve on the Epilepsy Alliance Board. I see so many who suffer with epilepsy who are unable to pay for critical medical needs. The Epilepsy Medication Fund was established for just this need.

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month.

If anyone has questions, I would be willing to come and discuss how my life has been so blessed and be delighted to share information about the Epilepsy Medication Fund.

Sincerely, Jim Mitchell

Jim wears the official purple shirt in honor of National Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Contact information: Jim Mitchell Day: 336-983-4107 • Cell: 336-413-9319 Email: slipperyindian@mnandg.com

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Adventures During Covid WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Wendi Hartup Wendi Hartup

We've started taking more trips lately. Mostly to get my son away from screen time. He's 12 now so I've noticed it is getting a little harder to get him excited about our adventures. I'm not opposed to a few bribes just to get him in the car!

Armed with our masks and spray sanitizer, we head out to locations within two hours drive or so.

We drove to Kansas back in late July to see my folks. On the way I used this website I found that provides great ideas for short trips of unique things to see. It's called AtlasObscura and you can use it almost anywhere in the world. I'll warn you if your kid is like mine, he is not into history (math is his jam). In his words, there are a lot of spots about dead people (graves, statues, plaques, ...etc.). So I've had to search a little more these days to plan trips that add a little history but feel less like school; even if that means we rush through an interesting center with explanations.

The good thing is after I find something I want to see and he might enjoy, I do some additional searching of things to do nearby to combine trips.

About 1.5 hours south of Winston-Salem is Town Creek Indian Mound, Mount.

Gilead, NC. This is the first and only National Historic Landmark in North Carolina that celebrates Native American culture. It was a very important gathering place for ceremonies, feasts and discussions for the Pee Dee people. We saw structures where people used to gather, a burial hut and the mound. Some archaeological digs showed that structures were built several times in the same location. There is a small restored prairie area surrounding the path leading to the mound. The visitor center, when open to the public, has fantastic Pee Dee history and they have quite a bit of artifacts as well as pottery discovered from the more than 50 years this site was studied. Other than exploring the structures and using your imagination to see life for the Pee Dee people, there is a lovely creek nearby and your kids can just run around with all the open space. We raced up the mound for fun to get to the shelter.

About an hour south of Winston-Salem we visited Zootastic Park in Troutman, NC. This drive through zoo was quite the experience. We got two large cups of food and drove slowly down the path. Expect to take about an hour to drive through the zoo. We saw all kinds of animals on the drive: bison, zebras, deer, alpacas, eland antelope, watusi cows and more. Donkeys, llamas and ostriches come right up to the car windows and even follow your car (well, they did the day we went as we were the only car for about 20 minutes or so). One ostrich stuck its head right through Zach's window. I was feeding a donkey or llama on my side of the car. Zach calmly said in a low voice, "Uh Mommy?" I looked over and he's got a freaked out look as the ostrich is chowing down. I urged him to throw a few out the window on the ground and eased the car forward. We learned if we lingered a little too long, the ostriches shoved all the animals out of the way to get more

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Zack at Town Creek Indian Mound

food. It really was a fun experience but we didn't take any pictures as we just kept the car moving.

Make sure to get there early for the full experience when the animals are hungry. We saw some beautiful tigers, a bear and giraffes at the end.

For a change of pace from Hanging Rock State Park, we visited Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC. This park is only an hour and twenty minutes away and offers hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding and a small swimming area.

The park covers 5,902 acres. There are gorgeous views from the top of the park where you can see parts of the Yadkin River. You can also see beautiful views of Lake Tillery as well as where the Uwharrie River enters the Yadkin River. There are many easy to moderately hard trails. They have clearly marked signage for trails based on length and the level of difficulty along with handicap accessibility. They have campgrounds for tents, trailers and RVs. Like many State parks they offer areas for remote backpack camping and rental of simple, small cabins. This is a park we plan to visit again to explore.

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The Williams Distillery was established by Joseph Williams in 1768, after his relocation to North Carolina from Virginia in what is now known as Lewisville. The whiskey was used by Joseph, his friends and family for medicinal purposes and "personal enjoyment," so it was important to Joseph that his whiskey be "the very best." Word soon spread about the quality of his product and demand rapidly increased. He went on to marry and build a home near his distillery after which he served in the Revolutionary War where he rose to the rank of colonel and was a revered war hero. He and his wife were parents to 12 children, the youngest of whom would continue distillery operations after his father's death in 1827. That son, Nicholas Lanier Williams, moved the distillery about a mile from its original location after he took over operations. In 1851, he built a larger, two-story cabin nearby which still stands today.

Nicholas Lanier Williams' son, Joseph Williams was born in January, 1836 and began working in the distillery with his father as soon as he was old enough to help. Joseph built a second two-story cabin corner-to-corner with his father's cabin and married in 1863. During this time, Joseph and his father Nicholas ran the distillery known as "Joseph Williams Distillery" together. It was Joseph who introduced a new brand of whiskey

Zeb Williams, one of the owners, conducting a distillery tour.

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called "Old Nick," in honor of his father.

Nicholas Lanier Williams died on July 3, 1886. His son Joseph died just sixteen months later. The distillery would pass to yet another generation.

Joseph's son, Nicholas Glen Williams, commonly known as Glen was born on March 28, 1865. Upon the deaths of his grandfather and father, Joseph Williams took over operations of the distillery.

Soon after he saw a need for a change.

Within a short time, he changed the name to "Old Nick Williams Distillery" and began to enlarge operations. Glen began buying additional raw whiskey from other local stills, aging and finishing it for distribution. He became wellknown as a master of refining and rectifying raw whiskey.

In 1893, Glen was set up at the Chicago World's Fair and featured at the Paris Exposition seven years later, setting the stage for world-wide distribution. In 1902, when NC passed a law requiring whiskey only be produced in an incorporated town, Glen went to

work to make Williams, North Carolina an incorporated town.

The distillery continued full operations until prohibition laws made it illegal to sell in NC. This forced them to distribute by shipping out of state. This distribution continued until his death, which left his wife with a large farm, 28,000 gallons of now-illegal whiskey and nine children to raise. After national prohibition was enacted, she had no choice but to dump and destroy all operations.

Many years later, several discoveries were made on the property leading to many discussions and the excitement of bringing back the Old Nick Williams brand. In 2014, brothers Van and John Williams and their sons Zeb and Matt Williams, decided to move forward with their dreams. It was important their family history be presented. History is being made here. The story continues to be written. You can be sure these men will continue to "Unlock The Legend."

To plan your visit: Old Nick Williams Company and Busted Barrel Cocktail Bar are located at 2675 Williams Rd. Lewisville, NC 27023.

They have a variety of spirits including whiskey, bourbon, rum and vodka.

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Check their website or Facebook page for upcoming events.

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Davie County natives, Vauda and Robert Ellis, both retired, have taken Vauda’s mother’s homeplace and revamped a legacy for their daughter and grandchildren. Built in the late1800s, the white farmhouse is nestled under one of two humongous beech trees still guarding the yard.

Along with the house is a beautiful gambrel barn and matching milk house and just down the road abit is a 19th century school house, c.1914, named Poplar Springs. The 15 acres is flanked by a fledgling peach orchard, “The blossoms are beautiful in the spring,” says Vauda. As you continue down the circular drive, you are welcomed by a large bird house mimicking the actual farmhouse.

The stoic house seeps in creative design and decorative ideas of Vauda and her daughter, Andreia. More than a restoration, they have constructed a show place for guests to relax and enjoy reclining by the fireplace or watching TV in the next room. In the kitchen Robert's coffered ceiling and Vauda’s stainless steel island that easily seats three guests are stunning. The island’s legs are “…rough cut 4x4s found on the farm,” Robert explained. The adjacent dining area hosts a gorgeous handmade table that can seat a dozen more. The kitchen is stocked with utensils, etc. and the guests cook the foods they want and carry in.

Most of the hardwood floors throughout the house are the original ones. Vauda and Robert agreed to use as many vintage items for interior decorating as possible…they make great conversation starters! Robert used nickel gap wall boarding…it looks like the famous ship lap paneling but it is tongue and groove while ship lap is simply nailed in place. Notice that at least one wall in every room is original to preserve the past lifestyle. The stairs and bannister are original. The house is designed to sleep seven people with 2 1/2 beautiful baths.

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Hook, Line and Sinker one man’s fishing stories WRITER Scott Lewis

Old Friends saying “he ain’t lying this time” My wife always says, “Did that really happen?” And my answer is, “I ain’t lying this time!” That’s a saying I picked up from my brother, Wally and I still use it from time to time. I told my wife recently all the people that know I ain’t lying when I share my stories are in Heaven looking down saying, “He ain’t lying this time.”

We are headed into hunting season for some but there are still some of us going after those largemouth bass. This summer I moved to pond fishing due to the crowded lakes and had a great time.

But a few years ago, I was fishing at a pond when I heard this buck grunting in a cedar thicket near by. So I just stopped fishing and let the boat drift. I saw this beautiful young doe walk out next to the pond edge to get a drink of water.

Soon after a real young buck came out behind her. I said, “No, that can’t be and then a four pointer stepped out following her as well maybe—maybe not. That was a lot noise for that young of a deer.

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I counted ten points and a neck that

looked like a big a garbage can. What a deer. He ran off the other two deer and began his charm. I was sitting as still as possible in the boat, still barely drifting.

The deer turned and began to walk off up the hill toward a deeper part of the woods. I clapped my hands and they all turned to look at me, what a picture! I had no camera available but just my eyes watching them. They scooted off up the hill. What a beautiful picture and a story to tell. So I returned to fishing again and about ten minutes passed and I hear this loud noise coming in my direction. Not only was it the four deer I had just seen but about five more including several fawns. They were at full speed running on past me and then behind them were three coyotes trying their best to gain ground on them. As nature would have it the slower deer became their victim that evening. It was the most amazing sight I had seen in a long time. Nature seems at times to be cruel but, like us, they have the drive to survive. Our ancestors did just the same for their survival and we do about the same as well.

Not only did I see one of the most

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beautiful sights in my life watching all those deer but then seeing the wildlife in true form of survival. The deer moved on and began feeding and I continued to fish thinking about what I had just witnessed. In the same respect just weeks earlier I had seen a beautiful doe walk out on the side of the lake with three gorgeous fawns, their tails just a wiggling. Every now and then God gives us such a beautiful picture of his creations to hold both in our minds and memories. I was lucky enough to see two in just a few weeks apart. The fishing was just part of the treat I got to enjoy but those two trips, no one would have believed me except for those old buddies and my brothers in heaven saying “He ain’t lying this time.”

You know Christmas is right on us.

The Master has been good to us and we need to share his glory when we can, He shares it with me every time I go out on the lake or in the woods. What a beautiful country we have and get to enjoy.

When Scott isn't fishing, you will find him on the job with his business, Safety & Technical Solutions, Inc., developing safety programs and manuals, MSDS manuals, and assisting businesses in meeting OSHA and DOT requirements.

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off the bookshelf AN INSPIRING CHRISTMAS READ The Young Tree in the Middle Written and Illustrated by Beverly Caldwell Teal

REVIEWER Cindy Martin This timeless tale embraces the true meaning of Christmas.

Set in a by-gone era, a young spruce on Anderson’s Tree Farm aspires to become a beautiful Christmas tree, dreaming of the day he will be covered with shiny ornaments with dozens of presents beneath him. During one Christmas season, Mr. Anderson gives the young little tree to a family “if they will take him off his hands.”

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The young tree is confused when he arrives at a house in need of repair, where there are no carols being sung, no hot chocolate being sipped, no great feast being prepared, and no shimmering ornaments to be hung on his branches.

He wonders if, perhaps, it was not Christmas after all.

As the story unfolds, the young little tree is filled with hope and his life changes in a way he never could have imagined.

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Coming in the January-February magazine, our annual Winter Reads. Look for a host of new, recent and some older favorites to add to your bookshelves.

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THE GIFT THAT KEEPS

ON COSTING WRITER Robin Brock, D.V.M.

The holiday season is here. It is time to put on your thinking caps to come up with the perfect gifts for your loved ones.

Often the idea comes up of giving pets for Christmas. Who wouldn’t want a loving and adorable puppy or kitten? All young animals are cute. Just remember that with this particular gift, you are giving a gift that will keep on costing.

When you give someone a gift that is alive, you give the responsibilities of feeding, training, grooming, and veterinary care just to name a few. All of these responsibilities will last long after Christmas is over. Before even considering a pet as a gift, you should consider whether or not the intended recipient is capable of meeting all of these responsibilities.

While the cost of pet food may seem inconsequential to many, to others it represents one more dollar that they simply don’t have to spend. If you are giving a pet to someone with a limited income, you may put an additional strain on their budget. If you really want this person to have a pet, then you may have to commit to providing pet food periodically. If this is not something you can realistically commit to, then perhaps a better gift would be periodic visits to this person with your own pet.

If the cost of food is not a problem for the recipient of your pet gift, then consider the other costs. There are many initial costs that are not recurring like food, but can still require a substantial commitment of funds. These costs include the initial vaccination series, spay/neuter and training costs.

Some of these costs can be included in the gift, especially if several folks get together on the gift (i.e. one person provides

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the pet while others provide gift certificates for veterinary services, training or grooming).

Another way to combine some of the costs with the pet is to provide the gift recipient with a gift certificate to adopt a pet from a Humane organization. Many adoptions include at least one set of vaccinations and the animal’s spay/neuter. Be aware that some organizations will require that the potential adopter be approved prior to authorizing a gift certificate for them. Another advantage of a gift certificate for an adoption is that if the gift recipient decides that they really don’t want a pet, then they could choose not to adopt the pet and let the adoption fee simply become a donation for the organization.

This is a much better situation than someone getting an animal and then having to take it to a shelter because they really don’t want it.

Some costs of pet ownership are ones we don’t like to think about. For instance, the cost of replacing, cleaning or purchasing slip covers for the living room sofa when the pet chews, scratches or soils it, is one example. There is also the wood chewing, shoe chewing, furniture scratching, curtain climbing, etc. etc. Most of us who love pets can overlook these little things as most of these annoying habits can either be trained out of the pet or outgrown as the pet ages. The question is will your pet gift recipient be willing to overlook these little things?

If you are giving a pet to someone who has never had a pet, my best advice to you would be “don’t”. My next best advice would be to urge you to include educational materials

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about the pet with your gift. You might even want to give the book first and let your gift recipient read it before the pet arrives. Better yet, include the book with the Humane Society Adoption gift certificate and make sure the gift is given on a day when the Humane Society is closed. Having to wait to redeem the certificate will give your gift recipient time to read the book. Then he or she can decide whether or not to go and pick out a pet and what type of pet to get. This person might decide on a different type of pet or a different age of pet than what you would have chosen for him/her.

If you still want to provide a pet as a Christmas gift, just remember that you should think about what is best for the gift recipient and for the pet. This is not a toy to be played with until you are tired of it and then cast away. This is a living creature that has needs which must be met. The gift of a pet can be a wonderful gift. Don’t forget that it is also a gift that keeps on costing!

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What a perfect hostess gift for other dog lovers at Christmas time.

A clear glass jar will allow the white dog treats to look just like snowballs.

Adding some red ribbon locks in the mood for the season. Be sure to twist the top on tightly and store in the refrigerator.

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The Business Section Consider These Year-end Financial Moves We’re nearing the end of 2020 – and for many of us, it will be a relief to turn the calendar page on this challenging year. However, we’ve still got a few weeks left, which means you have time to make some year-end financial moves that may work in your favor.

Here are a few suggestions: • Add to your IRA. For the 2020 tax year, you can put in up to $6,000 to your traditional or Roth IRA, or $7,000 if you’re 50 or older. If you haven’t reached this limit, consider adding some money. You actually have until April 15, 2021, to contribute to your IRA for 2020, but the sooner you put the money in, the quicker it can go to work for you. Plus, if you have to pay taxes in April, you’ll be less likely to contribute to your IRA then.

• Make an extra 401(k) payment. If it’s allowed by your employer, put in a little extra to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. And if your salary goes up next year, increase your regular contributions.

• See your tax advisor. It’s possible that you could improve your tax situation by making some investment-related moves. For example, if you sold some investments whose value has increased, you could incur capital gains taxes. To offset these gains, you could sell other investments that have lost value, assuming these investments are no longer essential to your financial strategy. Your tax advisor can evaluate this type of move, along with others, to determine those that may be appropriate for your situation.

• Review your investment mix. As you consider your portfolio, think about the events of these past 12 months and how you responded to them. When COVID19 hit early in the year, and the financial markets plunged, did you find yourself worrying constantly about the losses you were taking, even though they were just on “paper” at that point? Did you even sell investments to “cut your losses” without waiting for a market recovery? If so, you might want to consult with a financial professional to determine if your investment mix is still appropriate for your goals and risk tolerance, or if you need to make some changes.

• Evaluate your need for retirement plan withdrawals. If you are 72 or older, you must start taking withdrawals – technically called required minimum distributions, or RMDs – from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar retirement plan.

Typically, you must take these RMDs by December 31 every year. However, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act suspended, or waived, all RMDs due in 2020. If you’re in this age group, but you don’t need the money, you can let your retirement accounts continue growing on a tax-deferred basis.

• Think about the future. Are you saving enough for your children’s college education? Are you still on track toward the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned?

Or have your retirement plans changed as a result of the pandemic? All of these issues can affect your investment strategies, so you’ll want to think carefully about what decisions you may need to make.

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Looking back – and ahead – can help you make the moves to end 2020 on a positive note and start 2021 on the right foot.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

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Make sure all the beneficiary designations on your retirement accounts, life insurance and even bank accounts are up to date.

Pay off your home mortgage, if it all possible before you retire from working.

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Tax Tips Tax Issues/Form Changes 2020 WRITER Rose P. Speece North Iredell Records, Inc. COVID-19 has caused widespread economic devastation across the country including legislative and executive responses to the 2020 Coronavirus. The last executive action by President Trump was on August 8, 2020. Here is a list of legislation passed in 2020: Beginning with March 6, 2020 – Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act 2020; March 18, 2020 Families First Coronavirus Response Act; March 27, 2020 —Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security CARES Act; April 24, 2020 – Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; June 5, 2020- Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. Then the IRS issued relief for tax filing to be extended for regular filing until July 15, 2020.

There is going to be changes to our tax system for individual and business filers. In January we must file W-2’s, 1099’s, 1099R’s, and the new Form 1099 – NEC (Non-Employee Compensation) along with 941, 942, 943, and 940 employment taxes. There are several tax credit and tax relief issues to COVID-19 relating to these forms. The new Form 1099-NEC for Nonemployee Compensation is for reporting services performed by someone who is not your employee (including parts and materials) in (box 1) that made at least $600. Do not use Form 1099 Miscellaneous for these services.

Regular e-file (electronically file) season to likely begin anywhere between January 15 and February 1, 2021 for returns due by April 15, 2021. Farmer’s don’t have to pay estimated taxes if they file by March 1, if farming is their primary income. All Partnerships and S-Corps must be filed by March 15, giving K-1’s to the owners so they may file their 1040 individual tax returns; C-Corporations are due April 15, 2021.

Again, you may elect to file extensions for each type of return to ensure you gather information to file a complete and accurate return.

The Draft Form 1040, US Individual Income Tax Return was released on August 18. This is a proposed draft, not to be filed, but to give you a preliminary view of changes for tax year 2020.

Here is a list of some changes. The first change from 2019 tax form is the virtual currency question. It has been moved from the top of Schedule 1, to page 1 Form 1040 just above the Stan10 8

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dard Deduction. The cryptocurrency compliance measure for taxpayers was introduced in 2019 in the form of a checkbox and is important that you answer that question.

Standard Deductions and Dependents. This section remains mostly the same.

Charitable contributions. Typically, we have not been able to reference charitable contributions until Schedule A. However, due to the Cares Act, charitable cash contributions of up to $300 are temporarily above-the-line deductions, on Line 10b. That means you do not have to itemize to claim those deductions - something that because of the increased standard deduction under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Income items. Tentatively another line item could be added to the front, for undetermined taxable income.

Tax, Credits, and Deductions. Page two, line 16 of your Form 1040—where you figure your tax, withholding, and what you actually owe (or are due a refund) is where many changes are for 2020. Line 25 (a-b-c-d) is divided into separate lines for "Federal income tax withheld from Forms W-2, 1099” and "other." Self-employed and gig workers (independent contractors, on-call workers and temporary workers).

Stimulus Checks. Line 30 on the draft form, is “Recovery rebate credit, “would likely be used to claim EIP amounts still owed as a result of a decrease in income or additional dependents after the August 18 release of the form. That includes supplemental $500 EIPs meant for dependents of taxpayers who were told to wait until they filed their tax returns in 2021. There is a separate reconciliation schedule that will carry over to page two of your Form 1040. More to come on instructions, but those instructions are not out just yet.

Refunds. Outside of some renumbering, the refund sections have not changed.

Join us at Amount You Owe. Usually, figuring the amount you owe is pretty simple: it is tax due less credits and payments. But there is a new line for 2020, line 37 which notes: Schedule H and Schedule SE filers, line 37 may not represent all of the taxes you owe for 2020. See Schedule 3, line 12e, and its instructions for details. And yes, Schedule 3, line 12e, is new. It says: Deferral for certain Schedule H or SE filers (see instructions), What is that deferral? Under the CARES Act, employers may defer the deposit and payment of the employer's portion of Social Security taxes. The deferral applies to deposits and payments of the employer's share of Social Security tax that would otherwise be required to be made during the period beginning on March 27, 2020, and ending December 31, 2020, with half being due on December 31, 2021, and the remainder due on December 31, 2022. What does that have to do with Form 1040? The relief also applies to self-employed persons. Please read all section and questions, because it will be complicated, not less.

A cautionary note: This is information from a draft form, and not yet approved as the real thing. The IRS reminds us, "Do not file draft forms and do not rely on draft forms, instructions, and publications for filing."

The IRS cautions that "unexpected issues occasionally arise, or legislation is passed" which means this form could look a lot different in the final version than it does now. Things could change—and if we have learned anything from 2020, it is that they probably will.

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The item in the September/October Yadkin Valley Magazine’s What Is That? is a corn shucker.

Lots of folks actually admitted they had used one and that it saved their hands from being cut by the hard, dry husks. Thank goodness we don’t have to use them today…sounds like work!

Wanda Haynes was our first correct drawn and is the winner of $100.

She knew immediately the item was a corn shucker because she and her husband had used them and they actually had one on their shelf along with the original “What Is That” article in Yadkin Valley Magazine!

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Some of the best memories were made around a pile of corn. I was blessed greatly by the love of my grandparents and the things I was taught by them."

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The 23rd Psalm was written by King David, who had experience as a shepherd.

It poetically describes God’s relationship to His children by comparing us to sheep.

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. A good shepherd watches over his sheep with tender loving care. Sometimes when bad things happen to us we blame God and ask where He was when we needed Him. A look at this Psalm reminds us that He is watching over us even when we don’t feel Him. Isaiah 53:6 states, “All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned every one to his own way, and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Truly, our Good Shepherd laid down His life for all!

David said, “The Lord is my Shepherd.” Sheep are bought with a price—so were we. They are stubborn, fearful, and timid. Without a shepherd they won’t survive very long.

I read about a shepherd who took exceptional care of his sheep. Every day his neighbor’s skinny, weak sheep, riddled with parasites, stared blankly over the fence at his sheep feeding on luscious green pastures. No doubt, if they could talk, they would have begged to be set free from their awful master.

Those of the human race who have not come into the Savior’s fold will eventually realize that having Jesus as Shepherd would have afforded them the peace and care of a loving Lord, and at journey’s end, the assurance of life everlasting!

After purchase, ewes are branded by placing their ears on a block and carving a mark unique to the Shepherd, which would identify them as his own. What a picture of a true child of God! Jesus paid the ultimate price for us and He knows His own. David was not alluding to material things when he said, “I shall not want.” It’s not wrong to have wealth, unless your wealth has you.

Money is not a sin, but the love of money causes all kinds of problems. Just look at Hollywood. Many of the wealthiest are the most miserable. Some of the world’s poorest people are the richest in spirit. Material things are a blessings but they can’t buy you the peace of knowing you can go to sleep at night and not worry should you die before morning!

During Jesus’ time on earth shepherds put sheep in caves at night to protect them from danger. Just as sheep require the directions to safety, we need the Lord’s directions in life. During biblical times, sheep were endangered by deep gorges, poisonous serpents, rocks from cliffs, lethal plants, and wild beasts. Similarly, we need the daily watch care of our Heavenly Father.

I often think about the day back in 1975 when I was badly injured in a wreck. Where was my protective angel?

There are some things we will not understand in this life, but God could ask me why I took my eyes off the road?

And quite frankly, He could ask me why I had taken my eyes off of Him? Spooked sheep run away from the flock. Likewise, church goers often leave when they get discouraged. They

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depend on the pastor to keep them happy with such trivial things as the color of the carpet, song choices, how loud the sound system is—distractions from worship!

Sheep are creatures of habit. They will graze in one area and walk the same paths until they create a “rut” in the terrain. How many church members park in the same spot, sit on the same pew, sing the same songs, and shake the same hands year after year? I’m not knocking faithfulness or good biblical traditions, but a lack of vision for anything new and refreshing over time will defer spiritual growth.

Ruts will keep young people away by the droves!

In the summer, sheep bump heads, forming scabs that can become infected.

Head butting among church members can fester and hinder the work of the church.

When shepherds discovered scabs, they would wash them by plunging the sheep’s head into a tank of water. A good shepherd will, as Barney Fife would say, nip discord in the bud!

Flies lay eggs in sheep’s nose membranes, producing herds of flies. In the area around Jericho, an opened door would flush them into homes. Shepherds saturate the sheep’s head in a tropical solution to prevent the eggs from hatching. David said, “Thou anointest my head with oil.” Oil in Scripture represents the Holy Spirit.

We can open doors to the enemy by disobedience. Only God’s Spirit poured over our minds has the power to break the yokes and bondages.

Abiding in the fold promises us that Christ will walk with us through “the valley of the shadow of death.” Like sheep, our paths in life are often treacherous. But the Great Shepherd, Jesus, will leave all the others to find the one that’s gone astray.

If we trust Him, He will lead us to “green pastures.”

Sandra welcomes you to contact her if you need prayer for salvation.

You can also order her book “When Mountains Move” and music CDs at sandram4324@gmail.com. or 4324 Mt. Bethel Ch. Rd., East Bend, NC 27018. Phone: 336-699-3757

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