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| Creations Newsletter
"A Touch of Glass" Volume 2: Issue 11 |
Hello everyone, and THANK YOU! November, 2008
After all, this is the month that we remind ourselves to pause and give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives, and I include you - my faithful newsletter friends!! These are tough times that our country is facing - but I believe that there is always a silver lining in every dark cloud. Some are just harder to find than others... When gas prices were skyrocketing - we, as a nation, responded by cutting back. We stayed home more, and in doing so, hopefully had more time with family. We carpooled to work, trading in a lonely ride with the radio for the shared laughter and companionship of friends and co-workers to start our day. We now face the most hectic and "budget challenging" time of the year...the holiday season. What is, by far, the most important part of this entire season though... It's spending time with friends and family! That doesn't have to be costly - as a matter of fact - it can SAVE you money!! Rather than running to the mall for a crowded, over commercialized, "push-and-shove" race for the bargains (and the parking spaces) - Why not go with "Plan B"... Stay home and make something! Yes - You heard me right - Make something! I know, I know - You're not creative, Right? So go to a craft store and get a "how-to" book. I guarantee you, you will find something - and you might even get in touch with an "inner creative side", that you didn't even know existed!!! If you sew, there are about a million things you could make. Are you a writer? Write a touching letter/poem to those you love and tie the letters with beautiful ribbons. That gift would be hard to top! Are you a cook or a baker? Homemade edibles are perfect for the holidays, and always well received! (And there are always "slice & bake" with lots of frosting and sprinkles!) Make it a family affair - Get the kids/grandkids to help with the cooking/baking/nibbling and then package them up in decorative gift boxes. One family tradition that I have been doing for over 20 years is our annual gingerbread house! These are a bit more challenging to do from scratch (right Diane?), but there are kits out there and even ways to make them out of little graham crackers - and then you could make a whole village!
Alright - I think that I have exceeded the limit for this little "Norman Rockwell talk" - but I really do believe all of this to be true. After all, isn't a simpler, and more peaceful holiday season what it's really all about anyway...
Peace to you, my friends...
Cathy |
 Hot Hazelnut Cider
1 gallon apple cider
2 Bartlett pears, washed, cut into wedges
4 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Franjelico Hazelnut Liqueur
Place cider, pears, cinnamon sticks and ginger in a large pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove cinnamon sticks. Keep cider in pot over low flame on stove for guest to help themselves. Or place cider in a round chafer over low flame with a ladle and mugs nearby on a buffet table. Set a bottle of Franjelico on the side for grown-ups to add to their drinks. |
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We're talkin' turkey tidbits and trivia...
1. How fast can wild turkeys run?
A. 15 mph B. 55 mph C. 5 mph D. 25 mph
2. Which of the following were considered acceptable table manners at the first Thanksgiving?
A. To spit on the ground B. To throw bones into the hearth C. To eat with your hands D. All of the above
3 Approximately how many feathers does a mature turkey have?
A. 500 B. 1,000 C. 3,500 D. 4,000
4. Which drink was brought along on the Mayflower?
A. Wine B. Beer C. Pina Coladas D. Sodas
5. In English, turkeys say "gobble, gobble". What do turkeys say in Portuguese?
A. Cluck Cluck B. Groo Groo C. Gluglugluglu D. Krull Krull
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Monogram Plate
 $25.00 - 10" Plate $35.00 - 12" Plate |
"Wine & Dine"
Whether gift giving, or purchasing for yourself; these great "everyday" glasses are certainly a top seller! Traditional, but not stuffy; Contemporary, but not harsh. The rich balance of neutral colors compliments any decor.
Set of 4
Regular (13/14 oz) $40
Oversize (20 oz) $42 |
| Pumpkin Pie Cocktail
1 oz Malibu rum
1 oz Kahlua
6 oz milk
1/3 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie filling
Blend all ingredients together in a blender with a few cubes of ice. Serve in a glass rimmed with very finely crushed graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle more cinnamon on top for garnish. Enjoy!
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"In Style"
This is THE perfect set for entertaining - Monogram glasses for the host and hostess, and coordinating glasses for their guests. A perfect combination! Also available as a set of all 4 monogrammed.
Set of 4 -
Regular (13/14 oz) - $40
Oversize (20 oz) - $42
This design is available on all glasses EXCEPT Pilsner.
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Monogram Appetizer Plates
$35.00 - Set of 4 |
Pilgrim's Punch
(non-alcoholic)
3 oz grape juice
3 oz cranberry juice
4 oz cold sparkling water
Lemon twist for garnish
Pour the cranberry and grape juice into a glass with ice cubes. Add the sparkling water. Stir well. Garnish with a lemon twist. | |
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| And the answers to turkey trivia quiz are...
1. D/25 mph (obviously the answer should be "not fast enough...)
2. D/All of the above
3. C/ 3,500
4. B/Beer
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Came across this quote from Dave Barry, and it tied in perfectly with what I was talking about before...
"Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall. We traditionally do this in my family by driving around the parking lot until we see a shopper emerge from the mall, then we follow her, in very much the same spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago followed a star, week after week, until it led them to a parking space". - Dave Barry
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Free gift with purchase!
With every purchase made during the month of November, you will receive an extra little goodie as my way of saying "thank you" to all of you, my faithful "Newsletter Buddies"!! Enjoy!
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