The List Magazine's Holiday Issue

HOLIDAY ISSUE

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Realm Home Furnishings & Design Studio MUST KNOW Good Reads Shop Local Holiday Recipes Cookie Swap Prom Picks

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11 AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

14 TALKING BACK College Bound

16 BUSINESS Advice from an Insurance Expert

18 HEALTH MATTERS Aromatherapy

20 GRIEVING THROUGH THE HOLIDAY

Thinking Outside of the Gift Box

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IS THE HOLIDAYS THAT BRING THE SPIRIT of love, tradition and sentiment. When I was growing up, Christmas Eve always meant the Feast of the Seven Fishes and of course, family.

Most of my relatives lived in Brooklyn, but my family moved to Long Island when I was young. That meant our family would be taking those trips into Brooklyn to be with everyone for the holidays.

I remember what fun it was, everyone getting together and all the cooking being done. There'd be cousins and aunts, family friends and relatives everywhere. Everyone would be in different spots of the house - the living room, the dining room, and at small tables that were set up in the house just for the traditional Italian feast.

Many years have gone by since then. My cousins and I grew up and raised our own families.

Some of our relatives passed on or moved away. Telephone conversations replaced being together. Although, the traditions and good memories will always remain, we now have new traditions and memories being made.

With that being said, our holiday issue is filled with fabulous tidbits to hold on to. Glance through to see gifts we like and our select merchants and restaurants that offer specialties that will help make your season extra wonderful. We gathered some fabulous Holiday cookie swapping recipes for you to try and of course, my favorite traditional cold seafood salad recipe I make every Christmas Eve. Some of our short articles are informative and others touch upon some emotions of the holiday, as the joy of giving and an enlightening article by Dr. Mary O’Shaughnessy, about how you can help someone struggling with grief, during a time when everyone should be merry and gay.

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You can enter to win a free $100 gift certificate to any of the restaurants and merchants you see in our holiday issue by going to our website www.thelistmagazine.com Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

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Local businesses are proportionately more generous in their support of local charities, schools and community events. Supporting local shops means a financial impact on your community.

SHOPPING LOCAL RETAINS OUR COMMUNITIES. When you spend your money locally we can keep our small towns vibrant by keeping our small stores and services in business.

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The List Magazine is a hyper local lifestyle magazine that inspires you to love where you live. We’d like to give a special thanks to all of the Chambers of Commerce in the Great South Bay area for assisting to make our communities a special place to call home.

The Chamber of Commerce helps promote and sponsor the various fundraisers and events throughout the year that bring our communities together, while stimulating progress and economic growth. They support our local businesses and are an intricate part to our towns prosperity.

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A N AT T I T U D E O F G R AT I T U D E

an Attitude of Gratitude

by Patricia Thomas

The season of giving is upon us, but really, why can’t it be all year round? A few years ago, I was bringing some things to my local food pantry. I got out of my car and with a grocery bag in each hand, was immediately “accosted” by a man, (possibly in need of a pair of glasses), booming out, “Rosie O’Donnell, I can’t believe you’re here to help us!” I didn’t know what to say, so I modestly replied, “I do what I can, sir.”

I am definitely not Rosie O’Donnell, but like I said, I do what I can. As everyone should do what they can, not only around the holidays, but all year long. Helping others, your community, your school, your local food pantry, gives us all a sense of belonging to something bigger than ourselves. Times being what they are, it could one day be us in need as well.

Locally, I know we live in the best area on Long Island because I’ve seen our communities reach out to help one another in times of hurricanes, floods and loss of family members. The outpouring of assistance emotionally, physically and financially is amazing.

Last Christmas, my children who were 18 and 21 years old, asked me if they could adopt a family in need. At first I was taken aback that they were actually asking me to do this!

I told them if we adopted a family, I could not afford to buy them any Christmas presents.

I was shocked, but also proud

because they both decided they didn’t want for anything and would rather help another family. We went to the nearby mall where there is a “giving tree” around the holidays and you get to “pick a family” from the tree (not the actually family as it were, but the pertinent information about the family). We chose a family that consisted of a dad, mom and 4 young children. It is humbling to buy gifts for a family that really need shoes and winter coats. We also purchased some toys and games the family requested. My children not only made that family’s holiday so much more special and meaningful, but ours even more so.

Not every necessity needs you to give money or presents.

Sometimes it could be an hour of your time donating blood or driving a friend to a doctor’s appointment. Maybe you’re great at repairing things around the house; that elderly neighbor down the block could really use your talent. It’s not always the material things that are important. Encouraging one another, giving a smile, reaching out to people, those are the “things” that are precious and we can do that any time of the year!

Personally, I feel giving to others is a gift to myself. It brings me that attitude of gratitude. I am grateful for my beautiful family and I am blessed to bless others.

I wish you all a beautiful holiday season of joy, happiness and giving and a very Happy New Year!

Pat has been a resident of Brightwaters for over 25 years. She is the mother of 2 adult children and works full time with adults with special needs. Her daughter graduated from a local culinary school and is a baker by trade. Her son is a sophomore in college in Ohio.

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Mr. Miracle: A Christmas Novel

by Debbie Macomber

Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber celebrates the most wonderful time of the year in this heartwarming Christmas novel of romance, hope, and the comforts of home.

That Holiday Feeling

by Debbie Macomber

In this classic story, Debbie brings those Manning men and Manning sisters home for a mistletoe marriage when a single dad finally says “I do.”

The Time Keeper

by Mitch Albon

In this fable, the first man on earth to count the hours becomes Father Time.

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“Positive?” “Are you really really sure?” As it is real nice to know that your parent really cares for your presence around the house, it can lead to feelings of guilt in regards to leaving the nest.

What’s important to realize in letting your little bird fly away is that we are actually more capable of handling life than you may realize. For many of us, high school wasn’t exactly characterized as effortless. It was a time where we were forced to find ourselves in a sea of other confused, hormonal teenagers.

The workload became dense and teachers actually expected us to get our work done in a timely matter. Crazy, right? The progression from elementary school to middle school to high school may be presented to us as new chapters of life, but in reality they are all stepping stones preparing us to climb up the same mountain peak that is college. Therefore, if the desire to go away to school is even lightly mentioned, let yourself

have a sigh of relief, because this entails that there is a sense being exhibited.

As the holidays approach, and most of us college kids prepare to return home for winter break and back under parental watch, know that the alleviation of our homecoming applies to us as well. Finals will be over, and being back home in the cold weather will surely spark gratefulness in us. Grateful of taking showers without flip flops and eating home cooked meals applies here, but really when you are away from your family, functioning on your own for the length of a semester, the togetherness feel of the holidays becomes more apparent than ever in our lives. This feeling resides in us, whether admitted or not. So when you are trepidatious or nervous about your son or daughter going away to school, remember that the reason we are able to survive out on our own is because of our solid upbringing. We’ve developed a real appreciation for who has allowed us to experience what’s out there, and a validated sense of the phrase “there is no place like home.”

Written by Melanie Zerah Freshman at SUNY New Paltz, Journalism Major

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When it comes to insurance; “what is more important to you, price or protection?” Each year we review our insurance coverage and look to save money. However, at times, people don’t realize that they cut costs by cutting coverage. Ask yourself these questions to protect your family and assets: “What if my child gets into a car accident?”

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“What if we get another big storm?”

These are all questions we don’t want to consider but are forced to assess when these assumptions become reality.

I understand that times get hard. We are constantly looking for ways to cut costs so we can provide our child with textbooks for college or make a down payment on a home. Then, you ask yourself, do I really need all this insurance coverage? Is the price really worth it? The answer is undoubtedly, “yes”. Here are a few reasons why:

• More than 1 in 100 homes suffers serious damage each year – mostly caused by fire and weather events averaging more than $65,000 in damage.

• There are over 2 million burglaries in the United States every year, with an annual loss of over $4 billion dollars.

• About 1 in 55 insured homes have a property damage claim caused by water damage or freezing each year.

• In New York, over 55% of all car accidents resulted in property damage.

What can I do to lower my insurance costs?

There are still ways to save on your insurance without sacrificing protection. For example, higher deductibles will reduce premiums. With some auto policies, age, mileage and driving record can be used to lower premiums, while certain homeowners’ policy providers will take account of security systems you’ve installed when considering a lower premium.

Sometimes, you may also earn discounts by having more than one policy with the same insurer. You should always keep your insurance coverage under review. As your lifestyle changes, so may your needs and possibly your insurance. So you have to ask yourself; “what is more important to you, price or protection?”

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Aromatherapy (the use of pure essential oils distilled from plants) is one of the most primitive forms of medicine that has been used by aromatherapists and holistic practitioners to heal ailments of the mind, body and spirit for centuries. Incorporating Aromatherapy into your life will enhance your overall health and well being.

As we enter this season of colds, flu and fever there are a few must have essential oils to keep on hand to keep your immune system up to snuff, such as Tea Tree (or Melaluca Oil) and Eucalyptus Oil. These oils can be used either in an inhaler, added to a massage oil or lotion, a bath and/or a room diffuser.

Of course, practicing good health habits is the best insurance against contracting colds, but the following blend will help build the body’s natural resistance. These essential oils fight infection with amazing effectiveness, killing bacteria by disrupting their lifestyle. The essential oil targets the bacteria that is attacking the body by entering the the tissues and cells that harbor the infection, killing its microorganisms and treating the ailment naturally.

Basic Immune Essential Oil Blend To 2oz of a carrier oil, add 3 DROPS OF L AVENDER 3 DROPS OF TEA TREE 2 DROPS OF BERG AMOT 2 DROPS OF RAVENSARA 2 DROPS OF EUCALYPTUS

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Use daily in a massage oil, lotion or any of the applications noted above.

The essential oils mentioned in this article are used to help prevent you from getting run down and susceptible to getting a cold. Of course, always consult your physician to be sure it is not something more serious than the common cold.

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Thinking Outside of the Gift Box

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Tis the Season to be Jolly... I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas… It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…

Joy to the World!

I can hear the music and feel the emotions of these songs even though I am not singing out loud!

Throughout the month of December, we begin to abandon our everyday routines and join in the seemingly endless gatherings with family, friends and co-workers.

As a community we decorate our towns and villages with lights, wreaths and signs of welcome and good cheer. We invite our neighbors into our homes and raise our glasses to better days and years ahead.

It is impossible to escape the continuous promptings of joy and the anticipation of wonderful things to come.

Somehow we are transformed both physically and spiritually during this season of gifts and gatherings. We don our holiday garb reflecting traditional Christmas colors that somehow say, “I belong to this time of celebration”. Spiritually we

may even think about helping others, “less fortunate than ourselves”.

Whatever emotion is most prominent in our lives during this glistening season is heightened and magnified in strength.

Joy over the anticipation of the birth of your first child will fill each gathering with conversations of hope, excitement and wonder. A newly engaged couple will be the focus of family festivities and the sensation of new love will reverberate throughout all of the celebrations that accompany this joy filled season.

So too, individuals and families who are experiencing sadness over the loss of a job, health, relationship, or the death of a loved one will feel heightened sorrow.

At a time when the whole world seems to be rejoicing, a person who is grieving may feel isolated and anticipate the holidays with feelings of fear and dread. Questions may emerge; for example, how can everyone be so happy when I am trying to survive each day? How can I avoid the sights, smells and sounds of the season

that bombard me with constant reminders of my loss? This is a normal and universal experience for those who are coping with loss throughout the holidays.

Anyone who has ever loved will at sometime have to endure the pain of traveling through the journey of grief, which is evermore heightened during the Holiday Season.

As a community how can we be supportive of friends and families who may be struggling to survive the holidays?

HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS: 1. Acknowledge that you are aware of the fact that this is a

7. To avoid shopping malls, help the person to shop online

2. Plan some quiet time with a friend who is grieving. He

8. Individuals who have been attending support groups may

3. Let the individual know that you are okay with tears that may flow without warning.

9. Above all do not withdraw from those experiencing difficulties at a time when Holiday cheer is the norm.

4. Help individuals who are coping with loss at this time to

10. As a community we can provide safe havens for individuals

particularly difficult time to endure.

or She may feel more comfortable in the company of a few friends.

plan how they will spend the actual holiday. Perhaps they may want to completely change their past holiday rituals or they may want to keep them the same.

5. Invite the person to gatherings and let him/her decide if they will attend, with the freedom to leave if they need to.

if they want to get Christmas gifts for their family.

want to spend more time with their friends that are going through similar experiences.

who need support throughout these weeks to come.

After all, everyone who has had the good fortune to love will at some point go through this experience. And that is what community is all about…sharing our joys and sorrows in practical healing ways.

6. Offer to go to church services with him/her if that is a source of comfort.

About the Author

Mary O’Shaughnessy has been a member of Brightwaters community for the past 37 years. She is presently a Professor of Nursing at Molloy College in Rockville Centre. Dr. Mary O’Shaughnessy has authored the book, Silent Presence: A Companion Through the Journey of Grief.

It can be ordered through www.linusbooks.com

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us. It is not an easy thing to do and it is a process that may take some time and inner strength, but researchers are now finding a powerful connection between forgiving others and our own well-being. For those who may need help letting go, there are many books written about learning how to forgive, or it may even be worth talking to a counselor or therapist.

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Scents of lavender and citrus and other luscious flavors fill the air as you step inside this quaint specialty shoppe.

Organic soaps and bottles of essential oil blends used in creating specialized lotions and oils gives you a feeling of peace and tranquility. You’ll find fabulous gifts to choose from such as ready-made gift baskets or create your own.

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Photo Spell Signs are original photographs by a local Long Islander, made into one of a kind designs, featuring our beautiful Long Island shores. This and similar style available at Roomors in Babylon Village 631-669-5196

Holiday flowers are perfect as a hostess gift, for corporate or your own interior. We love Elegant Designs, a couture flower boutique located on Main Street in Islip. Joy, the owner, has a special talent for creating stunning bouquets, centerpieces, and holiday wreathes, meticulously crafted to be presented for a lasting impression. The work she’s done as a wedding specialist and holiday show houses has appeared in national magazines.

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Stylish fur accessories make fabulous gifts. This knitted Mink and Rex Rabbit Sweater with hood is an amazing seller at John Pappas Furs. Choose from Fur trim gloves, scarves and headwear and of course a fabulous fur showroom. John Pappas Furs, Sunrise Highway in Sayville

The Village Art & Frame Gallery is a ‘must stop’ when in Babylon Village or if you are looking for that perfect piece to hang on a wall.

This friendly gallery encourages its visitors to browse the gallery which features work from local New York artists specializing in photography, acrylic, oil painting and collage.

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Vincenzo's Seafood Salad YIELD: Serves 6 - 8 • PREP TIME: 15 mins • COOK TIME: 20 mins

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS

• 3 cups white wine

1.

• 3 bay leaves

2.

• 3 cloves garlic, crushed

3.

• 2 lemons • 1 pound calamari, cleaned and cut into rings • 26 oz can of scungilli (Lamonica brand ) • 1 pound medium shrimp, shells on

4.

• 1 pound scallops • 3 cups cooked octopus, cut into 2 inch pieces • 1 cup green olives with pimentos’ (Optional) • 2 cups chopped celery

5.

6.

DRESSING: • 1 ½ cup extra virgin olive oil • ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best) • 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced • ⅓ cup chopped flat parsley • red pepper flakes to taste • salt & pepper to taste

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A mix of shrimp, scallops, calamari, scungilli and octopus tossed toget her in a zesty dressing.

A great option for Christmas Eve.

In a stockpot, combine 3 quarts of water, the wine, bay leaves, and crushed garlic.

Slice the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into the mixture.

Drop the lemons into the pot, then bring the mixture first to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low.

First cook the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes and remove from the pot. Note: cook shrimp with shells on and then peel and devein.

Cook the calamari 1 ½ minutes and remove from the pot.

Cook scallops in the same manner for 2 minutes. With each seafood you cook immediately plunge into ice-water bath to stop the cooking.

Mix the seafood together and set aside.

If you are cooking octopus, add it to the pot, and cook it for about an hour or until it is tender. Remove it from the pot and let it cool.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

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Remove the skin and suckers, and cut it into bite sized pieces.

Rinse the scungilli for any possible sand. Cut the scungilli into bite size pieces, this does not need to be cooked it is ready to eat.

Mix the octopus and scungilli with the other ingredients.

Place the seafood in a bowl and add the chopped celery, olives Add the dressing ingredients and mix well.

Cover and let marinade a minimum of 12- 24 hours in the refrigerator.

Just before serving, adjust the seasonings and Serve at room temperature.

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Irish Coffee The trees are bare, t he car windows have frozen morning dew on t hem, t he TV is buzzing wit h foot ball, and t here’s a slight chill in air. Yes, t here’s no doubt, winter is on its way.

Winter is special as it allows us to really enjoy what the season has to offer.

The back drop of a roaring fireplace, special cooked dinners and gatherings with family and friends, make the cold weather more pleasant. During those cold nights a good warm cocktail makes everything cozier.

There are only a few highly celebrated “warming” cocktails that are considered classics all over the world. You can have a whiskey based Hot Toddy or add a little dark rum or bourbon to your hot chocolate, but the king of all cocktails to warm you up on a cold winter’s night is an Irish Coffee.

Irish coffee has been around for what seems like forever, but the proper execution of the drink has fallen by the wayside. This is partly because of the lack of training on how to make this delicious classic but also because

of the standards of what ingredients to use. Using cheap whiskey, cheap coffee and whipped cream from an aerosol can which is then covered with artificially green colored mint flavored liqueur can make anyone say, “I’ll just take a check.” But a proper Irish coffee can be enjoyed anytime of the day and will leave its drinker craving another, and maybe another.

The most important rule for all cocktails is “you only get out, what you put in” so you want to use great products. Choose some really great Irish whiskey, and then instead of adding white sugar from a packet, make a Demerara sugar syrup. Use a great brand of coffee that you enjoy and finally, whip up some fresh cream.

Watch how quickly this classic “warming” cocktail will become a favorite.

Cheers!!!!!

Try Irish Coffee wit h

Traditional Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

CRUST

1.5 oz Irish Whiskey

• 1 pkg. of graham crackers crushed • 1 tbsp melted butter Mix and press into 9” or 10” springform pan

FILLING • • • • • •

(3) 8 oz pkgs. Cream Cheese 1 ¼ cups of sugar 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 pint of sour cream 1 cup heavy cream

¼ oz Demerara Syrup* 4 oz Coffee Top with Fresh Whipped Cream** *In a pot, add 1 cup of Demerara sugar and 1/2 cup of water to make a simple syrup. Allow to simmer until all the sugar has dissolved but do not let the syrup come to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer to a separate container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. ** Use heavy cream and a chilled bowl. Whip until you have a creamy consistency.

(Note: Do not whip so much that you get a fluffy whipped cream. You want it to be smooth and silky and blend into the coffee on every sip).

Let cream cheese stand until soft. Beat cream cheese until fluffy while adding sugar, vanilla, eggs, sour cream and heavy cream. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Note: Demerara is a light brown, partially refined sugar unlike brown sugar, which has the added molasses flavor. Demerara has a natural caramel-like flavor that lends warm caramel notes to whatever you add the sugar to. Demerara sugar is also referred to as Turbinado sugar in many markets.

Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for approx 45 minutes

RECIPE COURTESY OF CHRIS CARDONE Master mixologist and head bartender at White Street in Tribeca, NY

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HOLIDAY COOKIE SWAP

Enjoy t hese favorite Christmas Baking Recipes t hat were contributed by Long Islanders

Cranberry Almond Biscotti Preheat oven to 350° Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.

In a medium bowl combine: • ¾ cup whole wheat flour • ½ cup all-purpose flour • ⅓ cup sugar • 1 tsp baking powder • ¼ tsp salt Then stir in • ½ cup chopped almonds • ½ cup dried cranberries Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together • 1 egg • 2 egg whites • 1 tsp vanilla extract Add to flour mixture and stir.

On a floured surface, pat dough into a loaf about 1 inch thick and 2 ½ inches wide. Transfer loaf to baking sheet.

Bake until risen and firm, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 300° With a serrated knife, cut loaf diagonally into ¼ inch thick slices. Arrange slices in a single layer on baking sheet.

Bake turn once until dried and slightly golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool.

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Pistachio Snowball Cookies Preheat oven to 350° Line a baking sheet with parchment paper Combine • ¼ cup granulated sugar • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature Beat on medium high in mixer until creamy, about 5 minutes.

Blend in • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Then add • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour • 1 ½ cups finely chopped pistachios Shape tablespoons of dough into rounded balls and place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake until cookies just begin to turn golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Let cookies sit on pan until cool enough to touch but still warm, then roll in powdered sugar. Let cool completely then roll in powdered sugar again.

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Coconut Macaroons Preheat oven to 325° Line baking sheet with parchment paper Combine in a large bowl • 14 oz sweetened shredded coconut • 14 oz condensed milk • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Set aside.

Whip • 2 extra large egg whites at room temperature with • 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks.

Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.

Drop the batter onto baking sheet using a 1 ¾ inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

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Italian Christmas Cookies BATTER

FROSTING

In a bowl, cream • 1 cup softened butter • 2 cups of sugar.

Add • 3 eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition Beat in • 15 oz. ricotta cheese • 2 tsp of vanilla or anise extract.

Set Aside.

Combine • 4 cups flour • salt • baking soda Gradually add to mixture.

In a large bowl, beat • ¼ softened butter • ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar • ½ teaspoon vanilla/anise extract • to reach a spreading consistency.

Frost cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles.

Store in refrigerator.

Drop by rounded teaspoonful 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Remove to a wire rack to cool

Anna's Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Melt • 2 (1 oz ) squares unsweetened chocolate* Set aside.

Thoroughly cream • ½ cup shortening, • 1 -2/3 cups granulated sugar • 2 tsp vanilla Beat in • 2 eggs Then add the unsweetened chocolate.

Stir in • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp salt Add to the chocolate mixture alternating with • 1/3 cup of milk Add • ½ cup of chopped nuts (optional) Chill 3 hours. Form into 1” balls, roll in confectioners’ sugar.

Place on greased cookie sheets 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven 350° for 15 minutes. Cool slightly, remove from pan. *Note: You can substitute 6 tablespoons cocoa and 2 tablespoons margarine for the unsweetened chocolate.

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for Pet Owners

Have a safe haven for your pet to retreat to, whether it is their crate or their bed in a quiet room away from guests and crowds.

A tired dog is a good dog - exercise your dog on a long walk before the holiday crowd comes over! Or hire a dog walker to do it.

paws and wanted to Magic just Happy Holiday! a wish you

Our la st holid ay with The m ost Zues. the end lovable dog until , will a lw our he ays be in arts.

To Hire a Pet Sitter to help you with your dog walking and pet sitting needs! Contact www.InHomePetServices. com which has several locations across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. All of their pet sitters are trained in Pet CPR and First aid.

Look for Pet articles and other tips from Nancy E. Hassel of LIPetPlace.com, in the next issue of The List.

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North Shore-LIJ/Southside Hospital honored community leaders and real estate entrepreneurs, Rick and Tammy Ramsay, at its annual Gala. The Gatsby themed evening took guests back to the incomparable 1920’s when Mary Astor and Josephine Baker were Rick and Tammy Ramsay, honorees at the Gatsby lighting up the stage; T. S. Eliot, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Evening Event, with their three sons Ernest Hemingway were penning enduring works; jazz was all the rage; and, Winnie the Pooh stepped into the hearts of many. The event reflected the glamour and sophistication of the time without, of course, the inconvenience of prohibition, and celebrated the promise of Southside Hospital’s future. Rick’s great-grandfather, Frank Gulden, who, in addition to running the famed Gulden Mustard Company, served as Southside Hospital Board Chairman from 1933 to 1959, would be amazed by the Southside Hospital of today … with an ACS verified Trauma Program, more than 1,200 open heart surgeries performed, newly recruited pediatric sub-specialists, and so much more!

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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN’S SAFETY AWARENESS “ROAST” AT CHATEAU BRIAND Honoring its Founder Lidia Szczepanowski, Esq.

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