Creations Newsletter

 "A Touch of Glass"
 June 2009                        Volume 3; Issue 6 
couple toasting 
WEDDING TOAST
It's June, and you probably have a wedding to attend.  Here is a wise toast from Ogden Nash:
"To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you're wrong, admit it;
Whenever you're right, shut up!" 
 
NEW!!!
As promised, the complete list of "Stonewall Kitchen" products that I currently have available at Trendz*
  • Sun Dried Tomato & Olive Relish  $6.75
  • Eggplant Spread  $6.75 
  • Artichoke & Caper Relish  $6.75
  • Spicy Corn Relish  $7.75
  • White Bean Dip  $6.95
  • Roasted Garlic Onion Jam  $7.95
  • Red Pepper Jelly  $7.95
  • Hot Pepper Jelly  $7.95
  • Rosemary Parmesan Crackers  $6.50
  • Blue Cheese Crackers  $6.50
  • Asiago Cheese Crackers  $6.50
  • Sea Salt Crackers $6.50

*For all of my out-of-town friends... These are not currently available through my website.  Please contact me directly if  you are interested in purchasing any of  these products!

cathy@creationsbycathy.net


Angela Abshere
To all of you who made it to the Trendz "Grand Opening" on May 7... THANKS!  I had tons of samples out - my new "Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Garlic Onion Jam" served over cream cheese, my "Dark Chocolate Chipotle Almonds", "Dilly Cucumber" Dip, and "Wine-A-Rita's" in the blender!  YUM-O!! 
It was truly a hoppin' night at Trendz...  lots of food, music, live models, wine & martinis, "give-aways", and LOTS of shopping!!!
If you weren't able to catch us at the "Grand Opening" - no worries!  You can always join us for "First Thursdays" when we will offer complimentary "wine, food & fun"...  Our next one is scheduled for Thursday, June 4 from 5-8. 
Hope to see you then!!
 
 
Angela Abshere
"My wife and I have the secret to making a marriage last.  Two times a week we go out to a nice restaurant - A little wine, some good food...
She goes Tuesdays; I go Fridays."
- Henny Youngerman
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This half wine, half club soda beauty blossoms in hot weather.  Make sure your wine is chilled, and get that soda near absolute zero.  Then you won't have to further dilute the wine by using ice.
Blushing Bride
1 oz peach schnaps
1 oz grenadine
4 oz Champagne 
 
Pour peach schnapps and grenadine into a chilled Champagne flute.  Top with Champagne. 
Live happily ever after...
Greetings!

So May is gone - and we are now the proud parents of two high school graduates... It was a crazy, busy, and emotional month, but there is no time to breathe yet - as June shows all the promise of being equally crazy and busy!!  During the first half of June, we have two graduation parties planned - the second one is actually a "graduation weekend" and includes 17 out-of-town family members (plus the four of us) scattered around the house in sleeping bags and air matresses (crazy - but fun!).   The second half of June means Father's Day, "Summer Orientation" for college, and wisdom teeth out - for both kids... (Yuck!)  Sandwiched right in the middle of all of this chaos is one very, very special day - June 16 - our 25th Wedding Anniversary!!   (Needless to say - we are "postponing" that celebration until this fall!!)  In honor of OUR very special day, I am dedicating this June newsletter to brides (and grooms) everywhere.  My wish for each and every one of you is that you are lucky enough to marry your very best friend.  I know I did...  
Cheers!
Cathy 
 
Congrats to (my niece) Lindsey & Troy...  "the newlyweds!"  May 30, 2009 
 
Angela Abshere
 "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times; always with the same person."
- Germaine Greer
Looking for that "perfect gift" for the bride & groom?
 
Well call off the search - I've gotcha' covered!!  My "monogram line" is the perfect combination of classy, personal and unique!  Choose from 9 styles/sizes of glassware and 3 sizes of plates -  Price range:  $26-$44 
Under $50:     My favorite gift in this price range is a 10" monogram plate paired with two monogram glasses; a perfect fit for "bride and groom"!!
Group gift:     Are you in charge of a "group gift" for the happy couple?  In the $102-$116 range, you can present the bride and groom with a monogram serving plate (10" or 12"), a set of four monogram appetizer plates, and a set of four monogram glasses.  (If you need to go up from there, we can always add additional appetizer plates and glasses!)
 
* For shipping information, see the "Customer Service" page of my website
"The Monogram"
 
Did you know that the monogram glasses can be ordered as a set of four  in any of the following styles of glasses: 
 
Wine (14 oz/20 oz Bordeaux & 13 oz/20 oz Merlot)$40/42
Martini (Zig-Zag or Straight Stem) $42
Margarita/Daiquiri $44
Champagne$42
Goblets $40
 
Angela Abshere
 
Monogram Plates
Available in:
10" Plate ($26)
12" Plate($36)
Appetizer Plates ($36; Set/4)
 
Angela Abshere
Angela Abshere 
"We always hold hands.  If I let go, she shops!" 
- Henny Youngerman 
White Bean & Artichoke Dip
 
1 jar Stonewall Kitchen White Bean Dip
1  14-oz can artichoke hearts, drained & coarsely chopped
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
 
Directions:
  1.  Preheat oven to 350
  2. Combine the White Bean Dip, artichoke hearts and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.  Mix well and place in a 2-cup (16 oz) shallow baking dish.  Sprinkle remaining 2 T. cheese on top.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.  Garnish with chopped parsley.  Serve with crackers or sliced French bread.
Peach bellini 
Peach Bellini    Reg. $9.95
Pull out the blender and whip up a delicious and refreshing summer treat!  Simply mix the ingredients with ice and your favorite white wine - or to add some bubbles to your Bellini, blend with Proscecco, Sparkling Wine, or Champagne.  Blend with ginger ale for a non-alcoholic treat.  Makes 72 oz
Perfect for  a Bridal Shower/Luncheon!! 
SAVE 25% 
 
Offer Expires: June 30, 2009