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also a gift shop with holiday decorations. With more than 30 acres of trees, you'll have plenty of options. They officially open for the season on November 27. For location, hours and details visit Schmidtstreefarm.com.
MAKING MACAROONS
Acclaimed pastry chef Michele Mitchell returns to Tonic after teaching a successful "Halloween Cookie Class" last month. This time it's her "Christmas Class" (December 5) where participants will learn to make macaroons while enjoying complimentary holiday cocktails. Many readers may remember we wrote about Mitchell's new pastry business, Michele Mitchell's Pastry Designs, when she left the Hotel du Pont after nearly 20 years. You can read more about Mitchell’s macaroons and her history at the Hotel du Pont in our Dining Dynasty feature on page 26. For more on her Christmas Class, visit TonicSNS.com.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Preparing the Thanksgiving feast is a tall order. And while some thoroughly enjoy the kitchen time, many find it stressful and a hindrance to sharing quality time with guests—even if that guest count is down this year. Having your holiday meal catered, whether it be Thanksgiving or Christmas, is an appetizing alternative. Here are a few options: Deerfield (Newark) is offering take-home Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings and each package comes ready
to cook and serve (with detailed instructions) for four guests. To accommodate larger parties, families may choose two or more packages and/or add some additional portions of their most popular items. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 20. For Deerfield's full menu and to place an order, visit DeerfieldGolfClub.com/ThanksgivingTakeHome. Delaware Park’s At the Rail is featuring a Thanksgiving To Go menu prepared by chefs at its White Clay Country Club. Orders will be taken until Nov. 21 at 5 p.m.. Visit DelawarePark. com/dining. Maison X Le Cav (Wilmington) is the latest innovation from the Hotel du Pont’s Le Cavalier at The Green Room. The name translates as “home by Le Cav” and Maison X is making its debut with Thanksgiving meals. The menu features a Thanksgiving package sold in increments of two with choices of mains, sides and, of course, dessert. The at-home menu will also feature a la carte options sized to feed four to six per order, plus the option of adding on fresh bread and a jar of Duke's Mayo to keep the celebrations going with leftover sandwiches the next day. Guests can place orders through 11/18 on www. lecavalierde.com. Janssen’s Market (Greenville) is a popular choice for catered holidays meals, so don’t delay in making your reservation. The family-operated market offers complete holiday packages featuring tenderloin, turkey or ham for two people, six-eight, and 10-12. You can also order just a course, from appetizer to vegetables to store-made desserts.Visit JanssensMarket.com. ►
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