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Creations Newsletter
"A Touch of Glass"
June 2010
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Greetings!
"So it's summertime; and the livin' is easy..."
"Pic·nic"
Pronunciation: \ˈpik-(ˌ)nik\
Etymology: German or French; German Picknick, from French pique-nique
Date: 1826
1 : an excursion or outing with food usually provided by members of the group and eaten in the open; also : the food provided for a picnic
2 a : a pleasant or amusingly carefree experience Yes - this month's letter celebrates the wonder of picnics . First - a list of packing supplies to get you organized. Then a delicious drink recipe that you can make ahead & freeze; which serves double duty - keeping perishables cold, and then thaws out enough to drink! Set the mood with some fun summer tunes - see below for a great CD suggestion - and don't forget a portable CD player and fresh batteries! Finally - some easy, but delicious, suggestions for picnic munchies... Try to find a place in the shade, and remember to pack hot/warm foods seperate from cold - which should be transported on ice. So there we are - all the makings of a perfect picnic - and just in time for Father's Day!! In honor of all of those Fathers out there - I will end with a couple of cute quotes - just for "Dad"...
"Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it all again tomorrow." - Reed Markham
"How to diaper a baby" - by Jimmy Piersal (1968)
"Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again."
Cheers!
Cathy
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| Summer cocktail glasses |
"Dreaming of Daiquiris"
Set/4 $46  |
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| Picnic supplies |
Besides food and drinks, you will need some basic supplies to help you create a perfect picnic experience. Some picnic baskets come with items such as plates and utensils, but you may need to add them to others. - Large blanket If you plan to eat on the grass, bring a blanket large enough for everyone to have a place to sit and still have room to set out all the food.
- Tablecloth A plastic or oilcloth covering makes eating on picnic table less messy.
- Insulated Thermos Use a thermos to keep soups warm or salads cool.
- Unbreakable dinnerware Melamine plates and cups hold up well to traveling and eating outdoors.
- Utensils Bring real or plastic utensils if needed for salads and desserts. Don't forget serving spoons and knives.
- Napkins Cloth napkins are a nice touch even for casual outings, and they are less likely to blow away in the wind.
- Cleaning supplies Paper towels and trash bags make clean up quick and easy.
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| Still the #1 wedding gifts... |
Monogram Plate
 | The Monogram line is still, by far, my #1 seller when it comes to all of those summer weddings...
Choose from 10" or 12" plates, appetizer plates (set/4), or wine, martini, margarita/daiquiri, or champagne glasses (set/4).
For more wedding ideas/gifts,
please stop by Trendz...!
www.trendzmarket.com |
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| "Daiquirita" | |
1 oz white rum
1 oz simple syrup
3/4 oz white tequila
3/4 oz triple sec
1/2 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz lime juice
lime twist, for garnish
Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with 3/4 cup ice and shake vigorously. Pour into a glass. If serving frozen, combine the ingredients in a blender with 3/4 cup crushed ice and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass. You can coat the rim of the glass in a sugar-salt mixture. Garnish with a lime twist.
"Strawberry Daiquirita"
Add 1/4 cup sweetened strawberries to the recipe above for a frosty berry version, which must be served frozen. Garnish with a fresh strawberry. |
| CD of the month ~ $15 |
"Songs of the Open Road"
"Try it
Demos/headset are now available at Trendz for your listening pleasure!!
Stop by Creations Booth #1 at Trendz today and "listen up" before you buy...  | |
| Contest winner!! | |
CONGRATS to Laura Brancato who was last month's winner for our "Happy Birthday" contest!! Here is her actual email to me...
Cathy,
It is a riot that you did send this on my actual birthday May 1st!
Just a guess but:
Bonne Fete - French Canadian
Haptee Hocuenera Hinigiren - Native American
Otanjyobi omedeto Gozaimasul - Japan
Boldog szuletes napot - Hungary
Eftixismena Genethlia - Greece
Joyeux Anniversaire - France
Seng ri Kuai Le - China
Happy Birthday - Australia
Blessings and happy Spring to you! |
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| Easy Picnic Food!! |  "Pesto Chicken Rolls"
Season & grill chicken cutlets. Brush lavash or any other wrap-type bread with pesto; layer with the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes & arugula; roll up & cut on the bias.
"Roast Beef & Blue" Start with whole grain rolls. Smear blue cheese on one side and prepared horseradish on the other. Add red onion and thin-sliced roast beef. Bring lettuce & tomatoe on the side. Potato chips are mandatory. Cook fusilli or other cut pasta; rinse in cool water, but don't bother to chill. Combine with seeded tomatoes, cubed fresh mozzarella, chopped basil, olive oil, salt & pepper. (Good with olives, too!) Puree roasted red peppers with feta, marjoram or oregano, & parsley, olive oil & garlic. Serve as a dip.
"Cold Peanut Noodles"
Cook Chinese egg noodles or regular spaghetti. Drain & rinse. Toss with sesame oil, peanut butter (or tahini), sugar, soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, black pepper & a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Pack shredded seeded cucumber, chopped scallions & cooked shrimp (optional) seperately.
Marinate firm goat or feta cheese in olive oil with rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, red & black pepper. |
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Come join us THIS THURSDAY, June 3,
for our Trendz "First Thursday"
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