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November‐December 2021

contents Throughout this issue, you’ll find a wealth of fun discoveries to fill your Yadkin Valley Weekends.

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Home & Garden 50 Herb: Sage 75 Post-Holiday Poinsettia Care 78 Cool Weather Crop: Carrots

TERMITE • PEST CONTROL AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

People & Celebrations 48 Dining Divas 54 Charcuterie Boards 60 Cookbook Collector 63 Spicy Party Nuts 84 YV People: Emma Corner, Girl Scout Gold 87 YV People: Mimi Patterson, Quilts of Valor 98 Off the Shelf, an historical novel 90 YV People: Day Church, Old Christmas 104 Davie County’s New Children’s Museum

Health & Wellness 80 Heart Disease in Women 86 caring hearts: 75th Anniversary, Post 7794

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Let our family help yours Get Ready for the Holidays

Oh, by gosh by golly, get in the spirit for the holidays with our Holiday Foods Issue!

Nothing says dig in more than a treasure trove of delicious CRINKLE COOKIES... some with sprinkles.

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Lisa Prince, from the NC Egg Association, hit a homerun with her holiday recipes especially the crinkle cookies you see on the cover. You could leave them for Santa’s late night visit or gift a neighbor, friend, pastor, teacher, mail lady and just everybody hard-to-shop-for on your gift giving list this holiday season!

We always try in our foodsandflavors feature to offer up a variety of recipes to make a complete meal. You won’t be disappointed with this issue with four Yadkin Valley Best Cooks and their kitchen tested recipes.

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Breakfast Bombs Buttermilk Chicken Caramel Cake Caramel Frosting Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Christmas Peppermint Patties Christmas Potato Casserole Cinnamon/Orange Pecans Cranberry Relish Day After Thanksgiving Crepes Expresso Crinkle Cookies Florentine Quiche Garlic/Curry Peanuts Green Bean Casserole Highclere Glazed Carrots Homemade Vegetable Stock Honey/Cardamon Almonds Macaroni Cheese Mandarin Orange/Mango Salad Pannetone Bread Pudding Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Peppermint Ice Cream Pie Pineapple Sweet Potatoes Pistachio Crinkle Cookies Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Rosemary Walnuts Rotel Chicken Sage/Lemon Tea Saint Nick’s Eggnog Shrimp Spring Rolls Spicy Sweet Pecans Sweet Potato Pecan Crunch Turkey/Cranberry Finger Sandwiches Turkey Rissoles with Salsa Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

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Lisa Whisenhunt’s Chicken Rotel Bobbie Tennant’s Florentine Quiche Grace Snowden’s Caramel Cake Katie Martin’s Buttermilk Chicken

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Merry Christmas from our families to yours!

just a note from Barbara Our telephone number is: 336-699-2446 web address: yadkinvalleymagazine.com Email Directory: Editor- Barbara Norman: barbara@yadkinvalleymagazine.com Advertising- John Norman: john@yadkinvalleymagazine.com

1955, a great year! Notice each icicle was hand­hung individually by my mom.

Finally some weather requiring layers of clothing, walking with a red, frozen nose and stuffing merino socked feet into boots. In addition to having our largest, sentimental annual holidays in November and December…well, lots of planning ahead of us!

Please don’t forget Veteran’s Day—a traditional day to say thank you to all our military for keeping us safe. Cindy’s story is an extremely moving account of Mimi Patterson and the Quilt of Honor organization in Surry County. It’s also a personal memoir for her husband, Wayne. caring hearts continues to follow the Mark Garner Post 7794 Elkin as they celebrate their 75th anniversary. Did you know the organization is one of only four units in all of NC existing this long? Our thanks to all these folks.

Bobbie Tennant has been a long time Yadkin Valley Magazine reader and Best Cook contributor. We dug into past issues to share one of her recipes: her quiche recipe. Now her two nieces, Lisa and Teresa are sharing Bobbie’s sister Grace Snowden’s Caramel Cake. Feel like a family tradition has begun for Yadkin Valley Magazine!

Talking about recipes, our foods and flavors contributors have once again contributed a variety of super flavors for your holidays and after. I grew up with relish trays filled with olives, pickles, floral cut radishes, carrot sticks, stuffed cream cheese or peanut butter celery sticks. So the concept of cheese/meat boards, Charcuterie Boards, is a restored treat. It’s easy to pop open a can of your favorite nuts to embellish your board but take a few more minutes to fix some party nuts to spice up your board next to a bunch of seedless grapes. Beyond desserts you will find how to make your own stock, harvest carrots in this late fall and much more.

Let’s try to be optimistic this holiday season will be “open” to gathering with family, friends and special events. Check out the Yadkin Valley Weekends pages for sites renowned for their Christmas decorations and possibly some new ideas for you to try such as a tea cup tree!

Heartfelt thanks to all our writers, distributors, readers and advertisers— we are what we are because of you. Now the Yadkin Valley Magazine Family sends the happiest and healthiest best wishes, hope and joy for the new year.

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Yadkin Valley Magazine is a publication of Cherry Street Media,LLC. 413 Cherry Street East Bend, NC 27018 336­699­2446 November/December 2021 Volume 22 Number 2 Publisher/Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Sue Harrison Ken & Denise Knight Contributing Writers Ashley Beard, John & Carrie Byrd, Kimberly Blaker, Mary Bohlen, Jim Collins, Caroline Donalson, Ryan Guthrie, Amanda Joyner, Cindy Martin, Laura Mathis, Sandra Miller, Judy Mitchell, ShaRee Parker, J. Dwaine Phifer, Lisa Prince, Adrienne Roethling, June Rollins, Courtney Tevepaugh, Jessica O. Wall, Vicki Yount.

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All Aglow I painted “All Aglow November 2019” for a coworker friend for Christmas.

The cat reminded me of her cat and the colorful lights, her colorful personality.

This painting is also the December image in this year’s art calendar. When I flip to the last month of 2021 and look at “All Aglow” now, two years later, it has a different meaning.

Many of us have had our lives tangled-up from the Pandemic. Or, worse.

We might feel like we’re in the dark, ensnared and unable to move.

And yet like this cat, we’re still here, dealing with what is.

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with June Rollins Visit June’s website at: www.junerollins.com

I think of my coworker friend, who is now my manager, and her indomitable spirit. I think of my husband preaching to a congregation broken in two.

I think of another friend uprooting her life and moving across country to be near grandchildren. And I think of myself, twenty years ago, finally breaking free of a toxic relationship, in an apartment struggling to pay rent with my art and the landlord saying, “You don’t owe anything this month.”

We will get through this. By being kind to one another, we will get through this.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

-John 1:5 NIV Praying for peace and healing for all in 2022,

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From the coziness of your bedroom, to the library’s shelves filled with books, to the openness of our living room areas, to sit, talk and enjoy, or the gazebo for nature’s beauty, we share the comforts of home.

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It’s 2,400 sq ft of helping patients reach their full potential with kitchen, bedroom & bath set­ups, so patients can practice preparing meals, bathing, getting in & out of bed... building the overall functional abilities they’ll need to return home, including speech therapy. Open for out­patients, our residents and all of the community.

Our Administrative Staff strives to create a family environment throughout our facility.

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Where kind hearts welcome you Yadkin Nursing Care and Rehab Center 903 West Main Street • Yadkinville • (336) 679­8863 Call Crystal Watkins to schedule a visit.

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Surround yourself with the feelings of the Season as you enjoy delicious meals in our Award Winning Restaurants

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This recipe was shared with me by a very special aunt many years ago. Marie Smith Southard was near and dear to my heart. She and I spent countless summer days together often rocking on her front porch and simply watching the traffic pass.

She was so gracious to welcome me into her home, feed me and as a bonus, she shared many recipes with me.

Aunt Marie was a fabulous cook.I always looked forward to lunch on those days.the meal I loved most as a Childs cheeseburger and French fries. No one could pull it together like my Aunt Marie. I’m not sure if it was the black frying pan she used or the fresh ground beef she had but it tasted like no other.

Maybe it was those extra special touches like toasting the bun that made the meal just perfect. Oh, to revisit that kitchen and the lady the meant so much to me. She knew my love of cooking even at an early age and gifted me with several cookbooks I still treasure today.

One of the easiest recipes she shared was Chicken Rotel. My family adores this recipe and so do I because it has only a few ingredients and it is so easy to prepare.It is a great alternative to beef and is still full of flavor. And who doesn’t need another chicken recipe? This one dish wonder can stand alone or be served with a garden salad.

We particularly love it on a cold, winter day.

The cheesy goodness just screams comfort food and the Rotel tomatoes give it just the right amount of spicy flavor without a lot of heat. Of course, if you are feeling adventurous you can always use the hot Rotel for some extra ‘kick.’

For a little more ease and convenience, use the breast and thighs that have been skinned and diced from store bought rotisserie chicken.

Chicken Rotel 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast and/or thighs, cooked 1 can original Rotel tomatoes, drained 1 medium onion, diced 2 Tablespoons butter 1 pound thin spaghetti 1 jar Cheez Whiz Salt & pepper to taste 1 (12-ounce) bag shredded cheese of your choice

Lisa Whisenhunt’s Chicken Rotel

Boil pasta per box directions.

Sauté diced onion in butter.

Chop cooked chicken into bite size pieces.

Warm Cheez Whiz in microwave until melted —careful it will be hot!

In a large bowl, combine chicken, onion, tomatoes, pasta, Cheez Whiz, salt & pepper.

Mix well.

Place in 9x13-inch baking dish.

Top with shredded cheese.

Bake at 400°F. About 20 to 30 minutes, melted & golden brown.

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Reader Favorite

recipe from Best Yadkin Valley Cooks Cookbook

During our 21 years of publishing, Bobbie Tennant of Winston-Salem has sent in multiple delicious Best Cook recipes.

Now her nieces have followed suit with their cake recipe in this issue.

From the past here is one of our favorite Bobbie recipes. About 30 years ago, Bobbie revised a crepe recipe to make this scrumptious quiche. She advises you sauté your fresh spinach and fresh mushrooms.

Bobbie Tennant’s Florentine Quiche 1 (9-inch deep-dish) unbaked pie crust 1 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach 1 (8-ounce) bag Monterey Jack Pepper cheese, grated 3 Tablespoons flour 1 (4-ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 1 cup mayonnaise 5 to 6 slices bacon, partially cooked

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Put bacon on foil-lined flat pan; cook long enough to remove most of fat OR partially fry.

Drain bacon; set aside.

Put cheese & flour in plastic bag; shake well.

Thaw spinach; drain/squeeze well.

Drain mushrooms; add to spinach.

In separate bowl, combine eggs, salt, pepper, mayonnaise.

Mix thoroughly; then add to spinach mixture.

Add cheese mixture into spinach.

Pour into pie crust.

Top with crumbled bacon.

Bake 50 to 60 minutes.

Test with toothpick. (Freezes well.)

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Our mother, Grace Snowden, made the Holidays so special, that’s why Christmas reflects such happy memories for us.

Late October started it off with our brother, Sammy’s birthday and the delicious Carmel Cake he loved and she loved to bake.

From then until Santa arrived she was busy baking cakes, pies, cookies and candy most often with her children and grandchildren.

She always cooked a least a dozen or more different holiday treats.

In addition to excelling in the kitchen she helped publish family cookbooks filled with our favorite recipes and won numerous ribbons at the Dixie Classic Fair for her outstanding flowers and plants.

Lisa Lambeth and Teresa Bryant

Grace Snowden’s CARAMEL CAKE 1 (15.25-ounce) box Duncan Hines Classic Yellow cake mix 1/4 cup cake flour (or all-purpose flour) 1 cup sour cream 1/3 cup vegetable/canola oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 4 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease/lightly flour sides & bottoms of cake pans.

Bake two or three layers.

Blend cake mix, cake flour, water, oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs in large mixing bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds).

Beat at medium speed about 2 minutes.

Divide & pour into prepared pans; bake immediately.

Cake is done with a toothpick test-when it comes out clean.

Cool on wire rack.

Lisa, Sammy, and Teresa with Crace’s Caramel Cake

Caramel Frosting 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup milk or heavy cream, more if necessary 1 box Confectioner’s sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat.

Stir in brown sugar & cream/milk. Bring to a boil.

Transfer to mixing bowl; add powdered sugar & vanilla.

Beat with a hand mixer until at spreading consistency.

If too thick, add a little more cream/milk.

Frost cake layers, top and sides; sprinkle with nuts, if desired.

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Katie Martin’s Buttermilk Chicken “We had a friend visit us many years ago. She made us a version of this chicken dish and we really liked it. It is both easy and delicious.

Though we have tried it other ways, this is our favorite recipe. It is moist and juicy. The buttermilk gets credit for its moistness but it does not taste like buttermilk. Chicken looks good and tastes great!

1 quart buttermilk • 6 chicken breasts • Italian bread crumbs Soak chicken in buttermilk at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter or spray a 13x9-inch baking dish. Take chicken out of buttermilk.

Roll breasts in Italian bread crumbs. Place in buttered dish.

Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until desired doneness.

Join our Best Cooks by sharing a favorite recipe!

When we publish your recipe in our Best Cooks Series we’ll send you $30.

Tell us a bit about the recipe, and why it’s a favorite.

Is it a handed down family treat or one shared by a friend?

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foodsandflavors~™ Lisa Prince

Give the Gift of Eggs The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family to enjoy time spent together laughing and of course a meal or two. In this edition, we want to share a few make-ahead ideas for dishes, a delightful beverage and delicious gift ideas that will delight everyone on your list—and simplify your holiday preparations.

Lisa Prince

WRITER & PHOTOS

Eggs play an extraordinary role in many beloved holiday recipes. North Carolina egg farmers continue to work hard to ensure grocery store shelves are stocked with high-quality eggs for your families. So, go ahead and relax...with these recipes, you’ll have all the ingredients you need for an incredible holiday season!

Lisa Prince, Director, NC Egg Association

SAINT NICK’S EGGNOG https://ncegg.org/recipes/saint-nicks-eggnog/ Total Time: 25 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes

6 large EGGS 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups whole milk, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla 12 cinnamon sticks for garnish

Beat eggs, sugar, and salt in large heavy saucepan until blended.

Stir in 2 cups of milk.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly but gently, until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and the temperature reaches 160ºF., about 15 minutes.

TIPS: Just before serving, stir brandy, liqueur, rum, or bourbon into eggnog, if desired. For a festive presentation, garnish with whipped cream, ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, or candy canes.

Secrets of success: Low heat, a heavy saucepan, constant stirring, and patience are the keys to making the eggnog.

If you increase the cooking temperature to try to speed the process along, the mixture is likely to curdle.

Stirring constantly, making sure to cover the entire bottom and corners of the pan, prevents scorching and ensures that the mixture heats. Watch carefully and test frequently toward the end of the cooking time, after about 10 to 12 minutes. The last few minutes are crucial.

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Yields: 12 servings (6 cups)

Do not allow to boil.

Remove from heat immediately.

Stir-in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla.

Refrigerate, covered, until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight.

Undercooked eggnog will be thin and watery; overcooked custard will curdle. The difference is a matter of only a few degrees.

Extra Tips: • For perfectly smooth eggnog: Pour through a sieve before chilling.

• For a richer eggnog: Substitute half-and-half or light cream for some of the milk.

• To keep eggnog cold during a party, set punch bowl or pitcher in a bed of crushed ice, or freeze some of the eggnog in ice cube trays or ice ring using a Bundt pan and add to bowl right before party.

• Use leftover eggnog in French toast or pancake batter.

SAINT NICK’S EGGNOG

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SPRINKLE CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES https://ncegg.org/recipes/sprinkle-chocolate-crinkle-cookies/ Total Time: Cook Time: Prep Time: Serves: 12

2 hours and 20 minutes 10 minutes 2 hours and 10 minutes

1 cup granulated sugar 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup nonpareils, in desired colors In a large bowl, cream together sugar & butter, until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract.

Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, salt to the bowl; stir until just combined.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Place nonpareils in a shallow bowl.

Use a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop to form dough into balls.

Roll balls in nonpareils; place on the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 13 minutes.

Allow to cool on the cookie sheet slightly before moving to a cooling rack.

Serve and store leftovers in an airtight container up to 5 days.

Three More Cookie Recipe ideas for Gift Giving Pistachio Crinkle Cookies: https://ncegg.org/recipes/pistachio-crinkle-cookies/ Espresso Crinkle Cookies: https://ncegg.org/recipes/chocolate-espresso-crinkle-cookies/ Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies: https://ncegg.org/recipes/red-velvet-crinkle-cookies/

For more holiday recipe ideas, visit: www.ncegg.org Check out our downloadable holiday cookbook: https://ncegg.org/give-the-gift-of-eggs-this-holiday-season/

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING CREPES https://ncegg.org/recipes/day-after-thanksgiving-crepes/ Total Time: 35 minutes • Cook Time:15 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Yields: 4 to 5 servings 3 large eggs 1 1/4 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 4 Tablespoons butter, melted and divided 1 cup flour 2 Tablespoons chopped herbs: chives, parsley, thyme, or sage 2 cups holiday leftovers (mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, vegetables, gravy & cranberry sauce)

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, & sugar.

When combined, add flour and then 3 Tablespoons butter. Cover; rest for 20 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator).

Add the chopped herbs when ready to make.

Heat an 8 to 9-inch non-stick skillet over medium high heat.

Brush with some of the remaining melted butter.

Pour 1/4 cup batter into the pan, tipping the pan to cover the bottom of the pan.

Cook 50 to 60 seconds until lightly brown Gently flip over.

Cook the other side.

Repeat with remaining butter and batter— stirring between making each crepe.

Stack crepes on a plate, cover with a second plate to keep them from drying out.

Fill with warmed leftover mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, roasted vegetables, gravy, and cranberry sauce.

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The Flavor that is “Mint” for the Holidays!

Carmen Long

WRITER & PHOTOS Carmen Long Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension Surry & Alleghany county centers.

The holidays bring the opportunity to enjoy many seasonal favorites. A special treat I look forward to each year is peppermint ice cream. This refreshing delicacy is the perfect ending to a holiday meal.

In early November, I begin anxiously waiting for the arrival of peppermint ice cream in the grocery store frozen food aisle. Some years there have been a variety of different peppermint products—peppermint ice cream sandwiches are especially yummy. I’ve never met a peppermint ice cream I didn’t like. Some brands are white, others pink, but typically all have crushed peppermint candy mixed throughout.

I normally purchase several containers to stock-up my freezer for the new year.

Other years I haven’t been so lucky in my holiday ice cream search, but still enjoy peppermint tea, candies, and peppermint flavored desserts.

Remember with any sweet treat, even during the holidays, moderation is key.

Using a smaller bowl or plate will make it easier to have smaller portions. A smaller serving in a large bowl or plate, makes it seem we aren’t getting enough. Choose wisely. Eat when you are truly hungry. Think about what you really like and don’t just eat to be eating.

Not all holiday events have to include food. Plan meals, snacks, and physical activity so your holidays are enjoyable and healthy. Try these recipes to make peppermint flavored treats at home. If you can’t find peppermint ice cream, don’t despair, just make your own.

Christmas Peppermint Patties 1/4 cup butter softened 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract (or mint extract or any other extract you want) 4 cups powdered sugar divided Food coloring preferably gel or paste 1/2 cup granulated sugar to roll balls in Combine butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl.

Stir in your extract of choice.

Add 2 cups powdered sugar; mix until well blended.

Stir in an additional cup of powdered sugar.

Knead mixture until powdered sugar is absorbed & dough is completely smooth.

Add additional powdered sugar if needed.

Divide dough into three portions.

Tint one portion red and one green. Leave one portion white.

If dough gets sticky, knead in more powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time.

Shape into 3/4-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.

Flatten gently with a fork.

Let candies stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day.

Store in an airtight container.

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Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Pie I chocolate cookie pie crust 1 container of peppermint or vanilla ice cream Pink gel or red food coloring (if using vanilla ice cream) 2 teaspoons peppermint extract (Only if using vanilla ice cream.

If you prefer a stronger or weaker flavor, adjust accordingly) 6 medium-sized candy canes, crushed 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, softened (leave it at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes, stir to remove lumps) Hot fudge or chocolate sauce Take ice cream out of the freezer.

Allow it to soften so it can be stirred.

Put into a mixing bowl; stir so softened ice cream is smooth with no lumps.

If using vanilla ice cream, add peppermint extract and food coloring. Stir until well blended.

Pour ice cream mixture into the crust.

A silicone spatula may make it easier to even the ice cream out over the crust.

Place the pie in the freezer for about 4 hours or until the ice cream has hardened.

Remove from freezer, spread whipped topping on top.

Drizzle with hot fudge (or chocolate) sauce.

Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.

Return pie to freezer for about an hour, until the whipped topping has hardened.

When ready to eat, remove pie from the freezer.

Allow it to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.

To make cutting easier, dip a knife in hot water, slice, serve and enjoy.

Peppermint Crunch Popcorn 3/4 cup un-popped popcorn 8 ounces vanilla flavored candy coating or white chocolate chips 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch baking chips 1/4 cup assorted sprinkles optional Pop popcorn according to package instructions.

Melt candy coating/chocolate according to package instructions.

Stir extract into candy coating.

Place popcorn in a very large bowl.

Combine popcorn, candy coating, peppermint crunch chips Stir until popcorn is completely coated.

Sprinkle on sprinkles and stir.

Spread popcorn on waxed paper to cool.

Break into pieces and enjoy!

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Healthy for the Holidays

Courtney Tevepaugh photo: Pixels On Paper Photography

WRITER Courtney Tevepaugh Family and Consumer Science Agent, Wilkes County North Carolina Cooperative Extension Courtney_tevepaugh@ncsu.edu Follow along on Facebook @wilkesFCS

The holiday season is upon us! I love this time of year because of the holiday celebrations, great food, and time well spent with loved ones. We often receive questions at Cooperative Extension regarding managing a healthy diet during the holidays. Well, my friend I am here to tell you, one Thanksgiving meal will not break a year's worth of healthy eating. For me, many of the traditional holiday foods are something I only consume during that season. The food is special because it is reserved for that one holiday. It’s important we enjoy these parts of life! That being said, it is possible to enjoy great-tasting holiday foods while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With a little planning and simple changes, you can put a healthy twist on the holiday classics.

To create healthier dishes try focusing on “star” ingredients like sweet potatoes, green beans, and apples that are common in holiday recipes. For sweet potato casserole try replacing some of the sugar with 100% orange juice. Or sweeten the potatoes with pineapple juice and cinnamon. I think it’s safe to say everyone loves mashed potatoes, seasoning with pepper, herbs, or onion powder can help to reduce sodium intake. You can even use plain yogurt in mashed potatoes in place of sour cream. For green beans choose canned beans with no added salt.

Doctor up green bean casserole by using reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup and non-fat milk. When attending a holiday gathering ask yourself...is this food worth my “calorie salary?” Sometimes we take a bite of food to find out it’s not our favorite, don’t feel pressured to eat everything available at holiday celebrations. Regardless of the recipes you choose this holiday season, take time to enjoy the special moments and savor every bite.

Pineapple Sweet Potatoes Makes 4 Servings.

4 small fresh sweet potatoes 1 cup (about 12 ounces) pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple, in juice, drained 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons butter 3 Tablespoons chopped pecans, optional

Scrub sweet potatoes and cut each into 4 pieces.

In a covered saucepan, boil sweet potatoes in just enough water to cover.

When fork-tender (about 15 to 20 minutes), drain.

Remove skin and any bad spots.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an oven-proof dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix pineapple and cinnamon.

Put half sweet potato pieces over the pineapple.

Repeat.

Place butter on top of potatoes, sprinkle nuts, bake 45 minutes.

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Healthier Green Bean Casserole Makes 9 Servings.

1 (10.75-ounce) can reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup 1% milk 2 (15-ounces each) cans drained green beans OR 2 (9-ounce) bags frozen green beans 1/2 cup canned French-fried onions

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Mix soup, sour cream, and milk in a 2-quart casserole dish.

Stir in beans; bake uncovered at 350°F. until mixture is bubbly, about 40 minutes.

Sprinkle onions on top and cook for 5 more minutes. *Gently cook fresh onions in a skillet to use as an alternative topping to canned French-fried onions.

Source: North Carolina Eat Smart, Move More

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Yogurt Mashed Potatoes Makes 10 servings.

4 cups potatoes, peeled, cut into eighths (about 2 pounds as purchased) 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1 1/4 cups plain fat-free yogurt 4 green onions, sliced 1/2 to1 teaspoon garlic powder, or desired seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley Place potatoes in a microwave-safe dish.

Add milk.

Cover tightly.

Cook on high until potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine yogurt, green onions, garlic powder in a bowl.

Remove potatoes from microwave, add yogurt mixture, mash roughly.

Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.

Source: Kansas State Extension

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foodsandflavors~™ Vicki Yount

Vicki Yount

The stories behind the origin of Italian Panettone’ bread are numerous. My favorite is that a baker in a small village in Italy had a beautiful daughter who fell in love with the most eligible and handsome man in the village. They were to be married at Christmas.

The baker wanted to bake a special cake for the wedding and Pannetone’ was created. Every year after the marriage, the baker made Pannetone’ only at Christmas time. My husband and I had a favorite Italian restaurant many years ago and they sold the bread at the restaurant. I bought a box every year until the restaurant closed. I really missed the restaurant and the bread.

Several years ago, I found the bread at a “big box store” and I buy it there every year. One to eat and one to put in the freezer. There are several brands available from October until the New Year and they are all very good.

This would be wonderful for your holiday gatherings, especially breakfast or brunch.

My special vanilla sauce is melted vanilla ice cream, a trick of the restaurant kitchen that I worked at many years ago.

Holiday Pannetone’ Bread Pudding WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER / Vicki Yount

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The Recipe: 1 whole Panettone’ bread cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 4 eggs well beaten 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups half and half (I use half whipping cream and half whole milk) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon Mix eggs, sugar, half & half, vanilla and cinnamon well.

I also add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped pecans and a heaping 1/2 cup of Craisins—cranberry raisins to give a little tartness to the bread.

In a large mixing bowl, put the Pannetone’ cubes and wet mixture.

Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb into the bread. Add the mini chips, nuts and raisins.

Pour into a well buttered 9x11-inch baking dish.

Bake at 350°F. for about 40 minutes. The custard will continue to set as it cools!

Serve with whipped cream or melted ice cream sauce.

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Why make your own stock?

Ashley Beard

1. Reduced food waste!

2. Regulate how much sodium is used.

3. Can control the flavors of the stock based on preferences!

(Say heavy on the garlic or maybe that is just me!)

4. It can be frozen! For best quality, freeze stock for a couple of months but it can be safely stored for up to a year. (make sure you label your containers) 5. Can be used to make other recipes such as soups, stews, peas, rice, casseroles, and you can even add a dash to your mashed potatoes for flavor. The list could go on.

Ashley Beard

WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Ashley Beard Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Yadkin County Ashley_beard@ncsu.edu Follow along on Facebook at Facebook: @YadkinFCS

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Making the Stock: When your bag is full of scraps you can dump the bag into a stock pot (hence the name) or a Dutch oven. Fill the pot 3/4 with water, bring the pot to a boil and let it simmer for 30 minutes. The longer you let it simmer, the richer the flavor of the stock will be. You can scoop out the bigger pieces of vegetables and strain the remaining stock. The liquid that is left is considered the vegetable stock. Allow the stock to cool before packaging. This homemade stock is good for one week in the refrigerator and for best quality can be frozen for up to three months. Freeze the stock in ridgid freezer containers and in amounts you would use on an individual basis.

This is also a great recipe to try out!

Homemade Vegetable Stock:

Scraps to

Which vegetables make for a good homemade stock?

The answer is MANY: Scraps of corn cobs, squash varieties, beet greens, fennel, chard, lettuce, onion peels, parsnips, green beans, pea pods, carrot ends/peels, potato peels, bell peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, asparagus, celery stalks/leaves and herbs such as dill, thyme, parsley, cilantro, and basil. *Tip: If you do not have enough scraps to make stock at the moment, continuously gather scraps as you have them until you have enough. As you gather, properly store them in the freezer until they are ready to use.

Recipe comes from N.C. Cooperative Extension- Local Food Program

Stock

The end of a vegetable doesn’t mean the end of its use. Have you ever felt guilty for throwing out those “little” scraps when you have finished your recipe? Homemade vegetable stock is perfect for the upcoming holidays, making a great addition to all the many dishes that you will be preparing!

This is a simple way to use those scraps, however, you may want to start preparing now!

2 Tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 5 cups vegetables or vegetable scraps (can be frozen) Black pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic smashed 1/2 to 1/4 cup fresh herbs/stems OR 2 to 3 Tablespoons dried herbs 1 Bay leaf (optional) 8 to 10 cups water Add all ingredients to a large pot. Stir to combine.

Cook, over high heat, until it boils.

Once boiling, lower heat to low and continue cooking for 1 hour Turn off heat and allow the stock to cool for a half an hour.

Carefully, strain stock through a fine strainer and divide into freezer safe containers.

*Refrigerate homemade stock for up to a week or freeze for a couple of months up to a year.

Use ridgid freezer containers and freeze in the amount that you would use at a time.

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One of our most popular features from the past returns, The Dining Divas!

While a new generation of diva’s write about their restaurant experiences, one thing remains constant, these ladies like to dine and dine out!

We usually don’t visit many big multiple location chains, but Cracker Barrel just seems a bit different. Kinda like going to Grandma’s, with the foods they offer. Like most of the ladies, we like all day breakfast, some the chicken fried chicken, (that’s about so much food you can’t eat it all at one setting). But today we all enjoyed the chicken pie.

Oh, that pastry-like crust, generous portion and we matched it up with a baked potato at a little bit of an extra cost. We ate at the Clemmons location and with the friendly wait staff, it feels like a locally owned place.

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We keep talking about going back and just getting hush puppies and an iced tea. They were that good!

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Sage also known as garden sage or culinary sage is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish oblong leaves and purple flowers.There are many varieties including some with pink or white flowers and several cultivated forms such as purple sage and red sage as well as variegated combinations. Sage leaves are covered with fine hairs Calle riches, making them soft to the touch and oh the scent of sage tough it can be quite pungent, the scent of sage is warm and inviting, similar to what you find with the herb, Rosemary.

Most people relate sage to the wonderful flavor of Thanksgiving turkey and dressing but are not aware of its long in Germany, sage tea was applied topically as a rinse for wombs or gargled for inflammations history as being a medicinal herb as well as a culinary herb.In British folk medicine, sages an excellent remedy for impaired memory and Alzheimer’s disease. lA group of British scientists studied two groups: young adults and seniors. Both studies confirmed sage had memory enhancing properties. I have found taking a good whiff of a sage leaf not only clears your thinking, it also improves sinus congestion! She should not be used in large quantities by pregnant or nursing women as it has been known to dry up a mother’s milk or by people who have epileptic fits.

Sage is described as having a warm, almost minty taste somewhat bitter. It is a pungent herb most traditionally paired with meats, which may aid in the digestion of the meat as well as add flavor, such as poultry, beef and fish. I have used sage in meatballs before to add a taste of sausage to them. Use with vegetables, soups, breads and to make a healthy tea to drink before or after meals to aid in digestion as well as provide you with many other health benefits.

Sage-Lemon Tea Bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil.

Place a thin slice of lemon in your cup.

Add either a fresh sage leaf or 1 Tablespoon dried sage leaf in a small tea ball.

Pour the hot water over the sage and lemon.

Steep covered for 5 minutes.

Add honey for sweetness.

Perfect for chilling Christmas morning.

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Air Fryer Recipes WRITER Jeannie M. Leonard Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent NC Cooperative Extension­ Randolph Center

Air-Fried Breakfast Bombs 3 center-cut bacon slices 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives 4 ounces fresh prepared whole-wheat pizza dough Cooking spray

Jeannie M. Leonard How to Make It Active Time: 20 Mins Total Time: 25 Mins Yield: Serves 2 (serving size: 2 bombs) Step 1 Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium until very crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from pan; crumble.

Add eggs to bacon drippings in pan; cook, stirring often, until almost set but still loose, about 1 minute. Transfer eggs to a bowl; stir in cream cheese, chives, and crumbled bacon.

Step 2 Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece on a lightly floured surface into a 5-inch circle. Place one-fourth of egg mixture in center of each dough circle. Brush outside edge of dough with water; wrap dough around egg mixture to form a purse, pinching together dough at the seams.

Step 3 Place dough purses in a single layer in air fryer basket; coat well with cooking spray. Cook at 350°F. until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes, checking after 4 minutes.

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Air Fry These Shrimp Spring Rolls w/ Sweet Chili Sauce Active Time: 20 Mins Total Time: 35 Mins Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 2 spring rolls, 2 Tablespoon. sauce) 2 1⁄2 Tablespoons sesame oil, divided 2 cups pre-shredded cabbage 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 cup julienne-cut red bell pepper 4 ounces peeled, deveined raw shrimp, chopped 3⁄4 cup julienne-cut snow peas 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 8 (8-inch-square) spring roll wrappers 1⁄2 cup sweet chili sauce How to Make It Step 1 Heat 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of the oil in large skillet over high until slightly smoking.

Add cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper; cook, stirring constantly until lightly wilted, 1 to 1 1⁄2 minutes. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet; cool 5 minutes.

Step 2 Place cabbage mixture, shrimp, snow peas, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine.

Step 3 Place spring roll wrappers on a work surface with 1 corner facing you.

Spoon 1⁄4 cup filling in center of each spring roll wrapper, spreading from left to right into a 3-inch long strip.

Fold bottom corner of each wrapper over filling, tucking tip of corner under filling. Fold left and right corners over filling. Lightly brush remaining corner with water; tightly roll filled end toward remaining corner; gently press to seal.

Brush spring rolls with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.

Step 4 Place 4 spring rolls in the air fryer basket, and cook at 390°F. until golden, 6 to 7 minutes.

Turn spring rolls after 5 minutes and repeat with remaining spring rolls.

Serve with sweet chili sauce.

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preferred. Consider a lazy Susan or layering using a clear glass cake stand and center it on a clear glass platter so you have two surfaces to fill with munchies!

Start by placing bowls of say, olives—green and black mixed together in that bowl, pickles, midgets—sweet and dill. Then position extras around the bowls. Small, sliced salami fans out beautifully around bowls. Prosciutto is so thin, it is easy to roll like a cigar and quick to stack in a cluster by a swirl of crispy, spicy crackers. Sliced deli ham is larger than salami and while thinly sliced is a bit thicker than prosciutto so it will fit well in a tight fan so it can be easily forked to an artisan bread. Delicate spikes of Bell peppers of all colors add flair for easy finger pick up. Colorful seedless grapes create height and a smooth, round shape to flank cheese cubes. Cutting your cheese into a variety of shapes adds interest, texture and color. Don’t forget toothpicks—wooden or plastic—great for getting your cheese, olives, well, just about everything to your mouth. You can forget meat and fill your board with a scrumptious combination of cheeses, crackers, preserves, fresh and dried fruit.

Shrimp forks work to well secure what you are after. A butter knife or sugar spoon is perfect for a bowl of orange marmalade preserves. Small wooden spoons can scoop out some grated, spicy mustard. Another way to add color, elegance, texture and massive flavor to your charcuterie board is a bowl of your fave nuts you have made much more interesting than just opening a can. Investigate page 63 for different nut recipes to make them worthy and talked about by your guests!

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Thanksgiving and Christmas are always a fun time to get together with family and friends around a table full of goodies ready to feast—the joy and the happiness of the conversations as we fill our mouths and tummies with food. Afterwards might not be as comfortable as

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Thanksgiving & Christmas Feasts we sit back in a comfortable chair or sofa and complain that we ate tooooo much! But, as we think back, it was a good day to see family, friends and conversations and all that wonderful food.

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seroles, pies and cakes for these celebrations. I hope the Christmas Casserole (Thanksgiving/Fall Casserole) and the Cranberry Relish might be something you might want to add to the holiday feast. Fill your tummies and enjoy.

Christmas Potato Casserole (Thanksgiving/Fall Potato Casserole) 1 (2-pound) bag frozen hashbrown potatoes 1 can cream of potato soup 1 can cream of celery soup 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup onion chopped 1/4 cup green pepper chopped 1/4 cup red pepper chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon parsley flakes 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Decorations: Thanksgiving/Fall: Substitute chopped 1/4 cup yellow pepper and 1/4 cup orange pepper for the chopped red and green peppers. Cut a large pumpkin and some small pumpkins out of an orange pepper.

Christmas: Cut a large Christmas tree out of a green pepper and some small squares out of a red pepper for presents under the tree.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients, except parsley flakes & shredded sharp cheddar cheese, together in a large bowl.

Spread mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle top with shredded cheese & then the parsley.

Bake uncovered 1 hour or until golden brown around the edges.

Arrange decorations on top of casserole.

Serve while hot.

You can make the casserole a day ahead of time and put in fridge. Bake the next day as needed.

Cranberry Relish 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 apple chopped 1 (16-ounce) can Mandarin oranges, drained & halved 1 (8-ounce) can of pineapple bits drained 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Hint of orange juice Mix all ingredients together.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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In a busy household like ours, the perfect dinner involves minimal dirty dishes and food prep!

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WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER Ryan Guthrie

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Crunch Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods year-round. They are wonderful when roasted for deeper flavor and tender texture. I feel I score "good mom points" getting my son to eat them—they are so nutrient-dense!

His favorite way to enjoy sweet potatoes is as crispy shoestring fries, while I prefer mine for dessert when I can.

I love this recipe I adapted from a blog called The Laughing Spatula.

I added a touch of maple extract and ground nutmeg to make them feel like a holiday treat.

This side dish is so easy to throw together that the hardest part of this recipe is peeling the potatoes. This one is worth some room on your plate this winter. To all the other Busy Moms, I hope you get to slow down this season and enjoy your loved ones.

6 cups peeled cubed sweet potatoes 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup plus two Tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup butter melted 1/4 teaspoon maple extract 2 cups pecan halves Preheat oven to 400°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.

Spread out cubed potatoes, toss with olive oil.

Bake for about 20 minutes; until firm with a fork test & edges are browning.

Turn once or twice while they roast.

In a small bowl, combine 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt & pinch of pepper.

Toss with cooked potatoes.

Butter an 11x7-inch casserole dish; add roasted sweet potatoes.

Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, nutmeg an & cinnamon.

Mix well.

Fold in melted butter, maple extract, pecans until mixture is totally combined.

Spoon evenly over potatoes.

Bake for 30 minutes until pecans are lightly browned.

NOTE: As a holiday stress saver, you can prep this dish in advance, cover and refrigerate it for up to two days.

Preheat your oven to 375°F. and bake for 25 to 35 minutes.

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Macaroni Cheese…page 252, “This is such a great comfort food and a dish you can add almost anything to: garlic, ham, peas, roasted pine nuts, smoked salmon and many herbs.”

1 1/2 pounds dried macaroni 2 ounces unsalted butter 2 ounces plain flour 1 3/4 pints full-fat milk 7 ounces grated cheese (Gruyére or mature Cheddar)

English mustard to taste Herbs to taste (Chives, tarragon, & rosemary All work well) Salt & white pepper to taste

Preheat oven 400°F. Cook pasta al dente—reduce cooking time by around 2 minutes.

Drain & cool under cold running water.

Drain & set aside.

Sauce—melt butter over medium heat.

Add flour—cookout butter until a sand color & a roux, a few minutes.

In a separate pan bring milk to a simmer.

Incorporate milk into roux, one ladle at a time.

Stir each addition with a wooden spoon.

Add cheese, mustard, herbs; stir well.

Add salt & pepper to taste.

Tip cooked pasta unto sauce to coat.

Place in baking dish; bake 20 minutes, golden & bubbling.

Turkey Rissoles• with Tomato Salsa…page 282,

Christmas at Highclere Recipes and traditions from the Real Downton Abbey Even if you are not a Downton Abbey TV series fan, this cookbook will intrigue you. Author Countess of Carnarvon, (Fiona), guides readers through a perfect traditional Christmas with stories, recipes, fabulous photography and festive inspiration from centuries of British history.

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“This is a splendid way to use up leftover turkey.”

Salsa 4 large tomatoes, finely chopped 1 small red onion, very finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed Juice of 1/2 lime 3 1/2 ounces coriander, chopped Splash of red wine vinegar Rissoles 1 pound 2 ounces cooked turkey leg or breast, finely chopped 1 small onion, very finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste 1 Tablespoon rosemary leaves, finely chopped 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten Oil for frying Salt & pepper to taste Make salsa: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Rissoles: put turkey, onion, garlic, rosemary, breadcrumbs, egg in mixing bowl.

Season with salt & pepper.

Use your hands to mix well.

Divide mixture into 8 equal portions.

Shape into patties, squeezing it all together.

Heat oil in a frying pan.

Cook 4 rissoles at a time, 4 to 5 minutes each side, until browned.

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foodsandflavors~™ ShaRee Parker

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Mandarin Orange & Mango Salad

I make this Mandarin Orange and Mango Salad often. My friends and family always enjoy it. I use the reserved fruit juices in my lemonade to make a delicious punch.—ShaRee 1 (3-ounce) box orange Jello (dry, do NOT mix with water) 1 (16 or 24-ounce) tub cottage cheese 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple drained 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 (15-ounce) can diced mangos, drained 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans Sliced oranges and maraschino cherries for garnish

In a large bowl whisk together dry Jello and cottage cheese until well blended.

Add the Cool Whip; whisk until well blended.

Stir in drained pineapple, oranges, diced mangos and miniature marshmallows.

Transfer to a large decorative bowl and garnish with chopped pecans, sliced oranges and maraschino cherries.

Refrigerate for several hours until ready to serve.

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Festive Nuts for Game Boards WRITER/ Barbara Norman

Rosemary Walnuts

Charcuterie Boards require a mixture of flavors to enhance your tastebuds. Just adding a can of nuts will do but a side dish of honey-cardamom almonds adds the finishing touch with a unique prominent peppery, faintly sweet but not overpowering flavor of the almonds.

Have fun challenging your guests with a large mixture of meat and cheese flavors—embellish with special nuts, fruit and cracker partners, a spicy mustard and variety of cured meats. Let’s snack!

Honey-Cardamom Almonds 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt* 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup honey 2 cups whole blanched almonds Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place sugar, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl.

Whisk well to mix, set aside.

Put honey in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet.

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Add almonds.

Cook stirring constantly until most of the honey has been absorbed by the almonds.

Remaining honey is a dark amber color.

Remove almonds.

Add a small amount of sugar mixture to almonds, toss.

Add remaining sugar mixture, a little at a time.

Toss mixture with almonds until all is used.

Put almonds on prepared sheet, single layer.

Separate almonds with a fork.

Set aside to cool before serving. *Just a reminder that kosher salt is a coarsegrained salt with more flavor than iodized salt.

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Some folks don’t like walnuts saying they are bitter. Look for light meat when you buy and lightly toasting will help, also.

Rosemary Walnuts 2 cups lightly toasted walnut halves 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves (OR 2 teaspoons dried) 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper is optional

Garlic/Curry Peanuts 2 cups lightly toasted nuts (15 to 20 minutes; cool) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Preheat oven to 250°F. Put peanuts, oil, garlic & curry powders in a bowl.

Toss until nuts are well coated.

Transfer to prepared sheet pan in a single layer.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven.

Sprinkle evenly with salt.

Immediately loosen nuts with metal spatula.

Set aside to cool for an hour before serving

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

Toss until nuts are well coated.

Transfer nuts to a prepared sheet pan.

Arrange in a single layer.

Bake—turning every 10 minutes.

Nuts are ready when very fragrant & deeply colored.

After 20 to 30 minutes remove from oven.

Immediately loosen nuts with a metal spatula.

Set aside to cool before serving.

Cinnamon/Orange Pecans 1 cup lightly toasted*pecan halves 1 Tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Put all ingredients in a bowl; toss until well coated.

Move nuts to the prepared sheet in a single layer.

Set aside overnight until nuts have dried. *Toasting: oven at 350°F.; put nuts on a baking sheet, almonds take12 to 15 minutes.

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cookbook collector Christmas at Highclere Turkey/Cranberry Finger Sandwiches, page 188, “This is the classic Christmas leftover combination.”

8 slices multigrain bread 1 1/2 ounces butter, softened 1 1/4 ounces baby spinach 7 ounces leftover turkey breast, thinly sliced 1 1/4 ounces cranberry sauce Salt & peper to taste Spread each bread slice with butter Divide spinach between slices.

Top with turkey slices.

Season to taste.

Spread other bread slices with cranberry sauce.

Place those slices on top of turkey, sauce-side down.

Cut sandwiches in finger slices.

Highclere Glazed Carrots, page 214, “These are a delightful accompaniment to Christmas lunch and add some festive color to the plale.”

18 ounces light vegetable stock 2 1/2 ounces caster° sugar, common in the UK 1 star anise 1 3/4 pounds selection of baby carrots of various colors, peeled Bring stock, sugar, star to a boil.

Add carrots and cook until soft.

Remove carrots.

Reduce liquid to a glaze.

Pour over carrots to serve. °Caster sugar is a very fine granulated sugar commonly found in the UK. Called Superfine in the USA.

The staff at Arlene’s & Friends shares a favorite holiday recipe

SPICEY-SWEET PECANS 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 large egg white 4 cups pecan halves Vegetable cooking spray Wax paper Preheat oven to 275°F. Stir together first 8 ingredients.

Whisk egg white & 1 Tablespoon water in separate bowl until foamy & no liquid remains.

Add pecans; stirring to coat.

Add pecan mixture to sugar mixture; coat evenly.

Spread pecans in a single layer on a lightly sprayed aluminum Foil-lined half sheet pan, 17x12-inches.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes (until sugar mixture hardens & nuts are toasted.)

Stir every 15 minutes.

Spread immediately in a single layer on wax paper.

Cool at least 30 minutes.

NOTE: Store in an airtight container up to 7 days.

The egg white helps the spice mixture adhere evenly & gives the pecans a crisp, glossy coating.

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Post-Holiday Poinsettia Care

WRITER and PHOTOGRAPHER Judy Mitchell

The holiday season has passed. Now we must put our minds into reverse and un-decorate all we had decorated. Neatly put away all the lights and ornaments, or maybe not so neatly. The house is finally quiet. It is time to think about the year ahead and reflect on the year behind us.

As I sit quietly in my recliner and look around, I breathe a sigh of relief. The holiday season may be joyful, but it is exhausting. I am so glad to have everything squared away and enter in to New Year with a clean slate. My eyes travel across the span of my home when suddenly I catch a glimpse of something red. My heart stops and my mind goes into panic mode. There it sits. Beautiful and glorious but headed to certain death. It is my poinsettia! My mind races wondering when I watered it last. How will I keep it beautiful? I cannot in good conscience just simply let it die. I must give it at least a minimal effort.

If you have found yourself in this situation after the holidays, there is no reason to panic. Poinsettias really are not as hard to care for as some imagine. In fact, it is quite easy. Simply keep all the yellowing leaves cleaned off and be sure you water it regularly...that does not mean every day. Your poinsettia really won’t flourish if it stays too wet. Try to keep the soil moist but not soggy. When you do water, it is best to water thoroughly and let it drain in the sink. Be sure to water it enough so the water is coming out of the bottom of the pot. Allow it to drain completely before returning it to its place. If you have it sitting on a plate or in a tray be sure to pour any excess water out. Poinsettias do not like to have their feet wet.

Often times we receive a poinsettia as a gift. If your poinsettia is wrapped in foil or a decorative plastic sleeve, be sure to remove this covering when you water to ensure proper drainage. Or, you can simply pour the excess water out. Either way, be sure your poinsettia is not standing in water.

There is no need to fertilize your poinsettia at this time, as it is not in its active growing stage while in color. You may resume regular feeding in the spring when your plant begins to grow again. Any all-purpose fertilizer will work. See? So far so good, this is easy isn’t it?

Poinsettias love light. Keeping them in a brightly lit area filled with natural light will help your Christmas beauty stay beautiful.

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This is when most people give up the fight and cast it to the trash. They are not very attractive during this phase but rest assured this is temporary. Dormancy usually begins around March or April. While your plant is dormant you don’t need to water nearly as much. Let the soil dry between waterings but do not let it remain dry for extended periods of time. As your plant comes out of dormancy you will begin to see some wonderful new growth and you can once again get excited about its future. When it begins its active growing phase you may resume regular feedings and watering as needed.

Now you are all set. Your poinsettia will thank you. You might just get to enjoy it for another year!

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Carrots Are “Cool” Weather Crops WRITER/ Shannon Holden Associate Degree in Applied Animal Science Technology and Associate Degree in Horticulture Technology from Wilkes Community College Every year most people focus on a Spring and Summer garden. A Fall garden is also a neat thing to plant. People often don’t realize how many crops you are still able to tend throughout late Fall. One of the major crops I got into this year and I’ve been interested in, is carrots. I had never tried growing them by myself until this year and I am so glad I did!

I was very happy with the outcome and results I got.

A good list of cool weather crops to choose from as starters are lettuce, carrots, onions, beets, spinach, and brassicas like broccoli, collard greens, cabbage, kale, radishes, and turnips.

A Fall garden has many pros such as cooler temperatures, the crops are sweeter, weeds aren’t as bad, and seeds germinate faster in warm soil. Depending on what types and varieties of crops you use, they will grow quickly. Some crops are ready to harvest in just four to nine weeks from direct sowing.

I purchased three raised beds this year and filled them with a mixture of growing medium. The growing medium is what the roots of your plants grow down into. My raised beds consisted of garden soil, potting mix, vermiculite, perlite, peat moss, sand, and manure (chicken, cow, and horse). I placed one layer of landscape fabric in the bottom of the beds. On top of the fabric, I added wood chips and shavings to help with drainage. I used some rockwool cubes during transplanting so they will decay and help improve the soil.

Carrots like to grow in loosened soil so make sure the soil is not compacted. I fertilized my carrots with 10-10-10. I 78

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mixed a little bit of fertilizer in the soil when I planted my carrots so it would already be there. It’s recommended to fertilize when the tops are around three inches tall. Carrots like a fertilizer with little nitrogen and more potassium and phosphate.

You can never be totally positive about which carrots are the biggest ones and are ready to harvest. However, there are certain things to look for to help determine which ones will

be mature; how big the greens are, if part of the top of the carrot is showing and it looks big, and the thickness of the top. You can grow Short ’n Sweet carrots in small pots while it’s best to grow Scarlet Nantes in a bigger pot since they get longer.

I tried three different types of carrots. I used Short ‘n Sweet, Scarlet Nantes, and Danvers.

There is also a variety of Rainbow Mix carrots.

I haven’t tried growing them yet but I will try them next year. When I harvested I had some carrots that were short and fat, long and skinny, and a medium variety. I have mainly been freezing my carrots and eating some raw but you can also can them, use freshly in salads, stir fry or use as a side item.

The major challenge I see why people don’t have a Fall garden is due to lack of time or being too busy. From a different perspective you actually may have more time in the Fall to tend to a garden than you realize. I honestly believe you can relax and enjoy a Fall garden more than a summer garden. I would encourage you to at least try and see how it goes for you.

From my personal experience I can tell you it’s worth your time when you can reach down into the soil to harvest a carrot that’s longer than your hand. It’s exciting and so fun to have fresh food at your fingertips!

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Heart Disease is Often Subtle in Women...

Know the Signs, What to Do and How to Prevent It WRITER/ Kimberly Blaker

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The leading cause of death among women in the United States is heart disease. It accounts for a staggering 20% of female deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Coronary artery disease, also commonly known as coronary heart disease or atherosclerosis, is the most common type of heart disease.

Although it primarily affects women later in life, younger women can have the condition as well. More than 6% of women over the age of 19 are afflicted with coronary artery disease, which can lead to a heart attack or heart failure.

Women are at higher risk than men for certain heart conditions.

These include cardiac syndrome X, angina (chest pain), and broken heart syndrome (stress-induced cardiomyopathy). Women can be affected by several other heart conditions, as well. Heart failure, heart valve disease, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), and atrial fibrillation (Afib) are among other common heart conditions women commonly experience.

Prevention, several risk factors for heart disease cannot be modified. Family history, race, gender, menopause, and age all play a role in heart disease. But many risk factors can be changed, according to Cleveland Clinic. To reduce your risk for disease: quit smoking, lower your total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides.

Increase your HDL (good) cholesterol, reduce your blood pressure, if it is high, keep diabetes under control, maintain a healthy body weight, eat heart-healthy foods, exercise regularly, reduce your stress.

Also, a drink a day may offer some benefit to your heart by increasing your HDL cholesterol. But medical experts caution against more than one drink per day. Studies have found high alcohol consumption can damage the heart. Although some studies suggest alcohol may be beneficial in moderation, others have shown the opposite.

Cleveland Clinic recommends if you don't already drink alcohol, not to begin.

As far as heart attack signs, women can experience all the same symptoms as men. Often, though, women experience heart attacks differently. Most notably, women don't always experience crushing chest pain. Instead, they may feel tightness or pressure in their chest. As a result, symptoms can go unnoticed or are easily dismissed. If the pain or discomfort goes away and then comes back or lasts for more than a few minutes, it could be a symptom. Other symptoms include: Shortness of breath, pain, discomfort, weakness, or heaviness in either arm, discomfort in the neck, jaw, upper back, shoulders, or stomach, indigestion, nausea, or vomiting, cold sweats fatigue, sleep disturbance, dizziness or lightheadedness.

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Also, if you're in a public place, such as work or a store, a defibrillator may be available. Ask whoever you see first to check. Defibrillators come with easy instructions and could save your life.

Finally, take an aspirin, says Anthony Komaroff, MD, editor-in-chief of Harvard Health Letter. He recommends a standard dose of 325 mg that isn't coated. "Chew it, and then swallow it with a glass of water," says Komaroff, “to quickly get it into your system. This can slow blood clotting and limit damage to your heart.”

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Love that healthy smile! help keep your teeth happy with these tips WRITER Dr. Andrew Rivers Want to avoid cavities? The best liquids to drink are water, milk ad unsweet tea.

Practice exemplary dental hygiene at home—brushing and flossing!

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Emma, daughter of Steven and Dollie Corner and a member of Girl Scout Troop 41384, partnered with Blue Shadow Farm, part of America’s Equine Sanctuary that helps find horses and donkeys homes in North Carolina, to make improvements needed at their facility benefiting the community and making a lasting impact. Her measurable Take Action project included planning and carrying out the construction of horse stalls for a new adoption center and created a handbook for new volunteers at Blue Shadow to reference.

Dollie was herself a Gold recipient influencing Emma and an older sister to do the same. Dollie and another mother actually started Troop 41384.

In addition to completing the hightest achievement in Girl Scouting, Emma was a cheerleader all of her school career plus playing the bass clarinet in the high school band and has been consistently involved with her church youth group. Currently attending Carolina, Emma is majoring in biology to pursue a medical career.

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Veterans at Elkin’s new Gold Star Memorial celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Captain Mark Garner VFW Post 7794.

Commander John Hawkins of the Captain Mark Garner VFW Post 7794 in Elkin shared news of their 75th Anniversary celebration with a Post Picnic in the Municipal Park. Department Commander Russ Chambers presented the 75th Anniversary “Diamond Jubilee Award” to Post Senior Vice Commander Darell Holloway. Elkin is one of four NC groups to hold this honor.

Awards were given to the major media organizations that covered and promoted the Post’s work for the past 2 years. Post Publicity Committee Chair-

man and Elkin Mayor Sam Bishop recognized the VFWNC Leader Magazine for its dedication and loyalty. Department Commander Russ Chambers accepted the award.

Past Post Commanders, representing the last 25 years were recognized.

Chester Wooten introduced by Danny Royall, served from 1996-2006. Joe Hicks, deceased, was recognized by Sam Bishop. Joe served from 2006-2015 and was beloved by all. Freddie Couch, introduced by Steve Wells, served from 2015-2016. Richard Hackler, intro-

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District 11 Commander Dolphus Troy presented the 100% Membership streamer to “Top New Member Recruiter” Post Adjutant Ronny White and Post Quartermaster Bill Golden.

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Mimi Patterson and the other forty-five members of the Surry Quilters Guild are on a mission to present a Quilt of Valor to local veterans in order to thank them for their service, sacrifice, and valor in serving our nation. The Guild has awarded over two hundred quilts to veterans and active duty service men and women in the past nine years.

“Each is made, whether by machine or by hand, with love, time, and prayer over every stitch,” Mimi explained. “The ladies believe that all men and women who put on a uniform and swore an oath to do whatever they were called up to do in order to protect and defend our country is worthy of a Quilt of Valor.” Members select their own pattern and pay for everything: materials, thread, and even quilting by a long arm quilting machine if needed. The quilts are all specially designed and inscribed for the veteran who is to receive it.

The ceremonies are held once a year with Mimi explaining the significance of Quilt of Valor. “Not a single veteran felt worthy,” Mimi said of past ceremonies. “When the quilts were presented, I saw tears running down their faces.” If a veteran is unable to attend the ceremony, the ladies deliver them individually to their homes.

The national Quilt of Valor Foundation began in 2003, the brainchild of Catherine Roberts whose son Nat was stationed in Iraq. One night Catherine had a vivid dream of a young man sitting on the side of his bed in despair, the demons of war forcing him into an emotional gutter. Suddenly, the young man was wrapped in a quilt. His whole demeanor changed from one of despair to one of hope and well-being. Catherine felt her dream’s message was QUILTS=HEALING. Their original mission was to cover men and women who suffered, physically or psychologically, from the War on Terror with a quilt. Later, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans were added.

Quilts are awarded in all states. There have been 280,894 quilts awarded to date. The recipients are recorded on the Quilt of Valor website.

“During COVID,” Mimi said, “many veterans slept under their quilts and wouldn’t let anyone wash them.”

This year’s presentation ceremony at Faith Baptist Church in Mount Airy on November 7th at 2 p.m. is of special significance to me. My husband and I will be there. At 19, my dear, sweet husband, enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Pleiku and Phucat in Vietnam during the TET Offensive. He and his fellow soldiers in the 823rd RED HORSE division were sent to build air bases so more troops and equipment could be deployed. They were considered a threat to the enemy and were treated as such.

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Not receiving a stellar welcome when he returned to the states, my husband Wayne, like most veterans, did not expect parades and fanfare. “I was just doing my job,” he says. He was proud to have served his country.

Always, he will be my hero. I wear his dog tag every day. Presenting him with a Quilt of Valor will represent a long-awaited “Welcome home.”

Thank you for your service.” This one simple act will mean the world to him and to me.

“We can’t do enough for our veterans,” Mimi concluded.

I couldn’t agree more.

Wayne Martin

For more information, locate a guild near you, or to get a nomination form, go to www.qovf.org.

These photos show our Surry County veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the War on Terror who were recipients honored for physical and psychological suffering in their service, with a Quilt of Valor made by the Surry Quilters Guild.

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Growing up in the late 30s and 40s Christmas time was quite different than today, but those memories are still fresh and sweet to Day Church who grew up in the tiny community of Purlear.

“We didn’t have much by today’s standards. We were living in the depression and war years. But my mother did everything she could to make us a nice Christmas. My little brother Cody and baby sister Dawn – we loved each other so much. I’ve got loving memories of us three children in those

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...with Day Church WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER Mary Bohlen

years.” Day has a talent of story telling and loves history, especially when it comes to his family and community. His Christmas memories are a gift to us.

“My mother was the postmistress of the Purlear Post Office for 32 years. It stood at the crossroads where the Purlear Baptist Church cemetery is now. We lived just a little ways up the road. My daddy was a farmer and hunter. He loved being outdoors in the woods hunting deer, rabbits, coons, squirrels and sold what hides he collected over at Lowe Fur and Herb in town which is still in business today.

I attended Millers Creek School. When my brother Cody was about 4 he decided he wanted to go to school with me. He just insisted that he was going with me to first grade. Mother would dress him in his little bib overalls and fix him a lunch just like me and off we went. Cody sat next to me on the bench all day, every day and never was a problem. He went with me that whole year and didn’t miss a day. Think of that, what a sweet memory.

During Christmas Mother would bake and cook just like our neighbor families. She made coconut pies that had the thinnest crust you could believe. There was never anyone to equal her pies. She would also make a pineapple upside down cake and bread puddings.. Sometimes she made us children oatmeal cookies.

She shopped for groceries at the Dixie Home Store on Main Street in North Wilkesboro. It was there she bought cranberries to make her own cranberry sauce and a Jane Parker fruit cake. Those were the Cadillac of fruit cakes. I don’t know if you can even buy then anymore. For Christmas dinner we had fried chicken and a big bowl of creamed potatoes. In another pan she made cornbread stuffing, all baked and cooked on a wood stove. One of my jobs as a boy was to chop firewood and bring it into the kitchen.

Every Christmas Daddy would go out into the woods or fields and find us a tree. We decorated it with big glass balls and a rope garland. There were no lights on the tree.

Mother was of German decent and a very devout Lutheran. She took us to the Lutheran Church in Wilkesboro.

I remember going to the Christmas programs.

At school we would sometimes have Christmas skits or plays on the stage or we would all meet together to sing carols. At home we listened to Christmas music on the Silvertone Radio. We loved that. There was no TV back then.

I don’t remember getting toys at Christmas. Instead we would get some clothes, overalls or shoes, things we needed. Mother had one of those peddle sewing machines and she would make us shirts out of flour sacks or feed sacks. People made presents for each other. In our stockings we might get some stick candy and cookies and maybe an orange and marbles. We loved to play marbles at school with the other boys. One time Daddy got me and Cody each a pair of boxing gloves. He said we could go at it and we did, just like brothers. Another time when I was in the 8th grade Daddy took me over to Sears in Winston and bought my first bicycle, a J C Higgins.

That was really something. I don’t know if that was for Christmas or not but I will always remember.”

Day told me his father used to say that in those years people didn’t have a lot of things because there was no money. Money may have been scarce in the Church Family but their love and devotion to each was rich and that was no more evident than at Christmas.

Day and I send to you and yours best wishes for a simple, loving “Back Then” Christmas.

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Top: The Purlear Post Office. Lower: Day as a young scout.

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One of many gorgeous trees at Reynolda House. Listed below are the Reynolda House Museum’s holiday events.

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Christmas at Reynolda Through the Years, ongoing $25, $20 Museum members Dec. 12, 2 to 3p, Dec. 17, 1:30 to 2:30p, Dec. 19, 2 to 3p, Dec. 10 and 17, 3:00 Caroling Fridays Babcock Wing Auditorium, FREE with general admission.

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foodsandflavors ~™ Yadkin Valley Wines I talked to Chuck Johnson about what harvest looked like for him. He and Jamie (his wife) own Shadow Springs and Windsor Run in the Swan Creek Ava. Both places are very close to each other and had similar issues this year. When asked about harvest this year, Chuck responded with what I am hearing from many vineyard owners. The quantity and tonnage of grapes harvested was down 60%. The quality of what was harvested was good, but not the best he has seen.

He said, “The Vinifera grapes got hit the worst with the frost but the hybrid grapes like Chambourcin did better. Even in September, he still has some red grapes not harvested yet— still hanging on the vine with 23 Brix (measurement of sugar in a grape) and is expecting to harvest them later. Chuck like many, will be looking to purchase some grapes or juice this year to make up for the huge shortfall of tonnage from the late frost.

On the other side of the Swan Creek up on top of a mountain is Dobbins Creek owned by Charles King. I talked to Charles about his harvest because I had already heard his vineyard survived the frost much better than most this year.

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Tale of Two Harvests WRITERS/PHOTOS John & Carrie Byrd slopes on all sides. He has dodged the past two years of late frost because of this topography in his vineyard reporting he had the third best harvest of all time with not only quantity but quality as well. He said with several weeks in September of no rain allowed his grapes mature very well. He picked the Riesling grapes first with 17 to 18 Brix. He likes to pick Riesling early to maintain the acidity in the grapes. The last grape to harvest will be the Cabernet Sauvignon and as of this writing, it is still on the vines. The Cabernet is over 23 Brix right now and would be harvested very soon.

This growing season has been challenging to say the least.

The Yadkin Valley is not the easiest geographic place to grow Vinifera grapes as a crop. The growing season starts with Budbreak in April and runs until August most of the time. With about 40 inches of rain in those months, it requires vineyard managers to constantly spray to keep mildew from setting into the grapes. We have late frosts that threaten to kill the first grape buds every year and 2021 was horrific for the extent of damage done. From Round Peak to Childress and West Bend to Piccione the effects of the late frost was extensive this year causing many vineyards’ losses of first growth vines up to

90%. If that isn’t enough we have Japanese beetles that required spraying in June, deer that come out of the woods and eat the vines and grapes, and yes, birds during harvest time peck at the grape clusters.

California has none of these concerns in growing grapes in Napa. People ask me why our bottles of wine cost so much more and my response is always the same: We have to do so much more to our vineyards to produce a crop of grapes in the Yadkin Valley there will never be a time where we will be able to compete with other wine regions on price per bottle.

When you visit our local vineyards, be sure to thank the owners of these places for what they do to bring good quality wine to us in North Carolina. Support our local Yadkin Valley wineries with purchases of wine, visit them frequently and thank them, like I do, for the effort they make to bring us wine here in our backyard.

To learn more about visiting Yadkin Valley Wineries:

John & Carrie Byrd Yadkin Valley Wine Tours yadkinwinetours.com 336-408-3394

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Books

RHAPSODY

REVIEWER Cindy Martin

Award-winning author Mitchell James Kaplan sets his latest historical novel during the Jazz Age in New York City, a period of all-encompassing social and cultural change. The book focuses on the legendary ten-year love affair between acclaimed composer George Gershwin and talented musician and socialite, Katherine “Kay” Swift.

It was in 1924 that Kay Swift, devoted society wife of wealthy banker James Warburg, attends a concert featuring George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. She finds herself helplessly drawn to the talented, charming, brilliant composer. The two become involved in a love affair. Kay is torn between her loyalty to her husband and children and her insatiable love for George. Things are further complicated by her musical career and her desire to be recognized for her own musical prowess.

George’s untimely death from a brain tumor at age 34 makes Kay realize George and his musical genius belonged not to her, but to the world.

As one reader so aptly put it, “This book is amazing!”

Rhapsody is available for purchase online, at Touch of Grace and Chapters Bookshop in Sparta, and Pages Bookstore in Mount Airy, as well as at other independent bookstores.

Author Mitchell James Kaplan will be hosting a free book talk on Saturday, November 6th, at 11a.m. at the Alleghany Library in Sparta. At 2 p.m. at the Bijou on the Backlot Screening Room, Academy Award winning An American in Paris, the musical comedy inspired by a 1928 work by George Gershwin, will be shown for your viewing pleasure. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at A Touch of Grace or Alleghanywriters.com.

Heritage Cooking More than a cookbook, Mary Bohlen journals 35 years of colonial cooking on the hearth and campfire.

She explores the world of Rebecca Boone showing admiration of women on the frontier. Mary included period receipts used at the hearths of different historic sites where she has cooked. Color photos.

Part of the Food of the American South Series.

Purchase at Wilkes Heritage Museum, Wilkesboro, Mercer University, Amazon and Daniel Boone Inn, Boone.

We Read’em!

We offer a FREE book review for Yadkin Valley authors.

We summarize only, no criticism printed, to let readers know if they would be interested in reading your fiction or non-fiction book. Because we take the time to read our books, we need to have a physical hard copy in our hands.

If you relate to our magazine’s philosophy, you will see your book within our pages!

Mail to YVM Books, 413 Cherry St., East Bend, N.C. 27018.

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The Boonville Business & Downtown Development Assoc. will host its

Annual Small Town Christmas The first Saturday in December-Saturday, December 4 The twilight Christmas Parade begins at 4pm scenes from previous events

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All proceeds will be used to purchase gifts, clothes and essentials for underprivileged children in Yadkin County Sponsored by the Yadkin County Veterans Council in cooperation with the Yadkin County Department of Social Services

Celebrating 42 years

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We will be putting 92 varieties on display for voting between November 27 and December 10.

Voting can be done Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 4, and Sunday 12 to 3.

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A Gertrude Smh House

Christmas

WRITER Cindy Martin It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Gertrude Smith House in Mount Airy. Santa and the elves, namely Cindy Puckett, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, and her co-workers Rhonda McHone, Mary Botkin, and Karen Hiatt, have been working tirelessly to prepare this 1903 Victorian home for the holidays. They have meticulously decorated each room with themed trees, candles, greenery, and specially made flower arrangements and centerpieces.

New this year in the dining room is their teacup tree, decorated with vintage teacups and period highlights of silver, gold, and burgundy.

The Christmas Open House begins the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, November 30th, and continues until Friday, December 31st.

Located at 708 North Main Street in Mount Airy, the hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm Touring the Gertrude Smith House at Christmas is a wonderful way to make your season bright!

Admission is FREE. For more information, email them at gilmersmith708@gmail.com or check out the Gertrude Smith House at visitmayberrync.com.

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Körner’s Folly Historic House Museum, known for its whimsical architecture, adds another dimension of enchantment with our annual Victorian Christmas celebration.

All 22 rooms of the elaborately ornamented circa-1880 house, originally designed to serve as visionary interior designer Jule Körner’s studio and showroom, are decorated from floor to ceiling by staff and local volunteers.

Each year, a different theme is selected to offer visitors something new and never-before-seen. This year, decorators will present their interpretations of “A Victorian Winter Wonderland,” echoing both the indoor and outdoor holiday traditions of this bygone era.

Körner’s Folly’s holiday season begins Friday, November 26, and runs through Friday, December 31, 2021.

Christmas by Candlelight, as exclusive evening tour events, are sure to enchantment as the spectacular decorations shine and the house glows from within.

Costumed guides from Kernersville Little Theatre will be stationed throughout the house receiving visitors as well as caroling and reading from Clement C. Moore’s poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas.”

Candlelight events will be held on December 4, 11, and 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets available online and on-site.

Körner’s Folly is closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Regular tour admission: $10 for Adults, $6 for Children (6 to 18), FREE for 5 and under. Tickets available online at kornersfolly.org

2021 Spectacular Holiday Blooms - Ceiner Gardens The Spectacular Holiday Blooms is currently FREE and Open to the Public every evening from 5:30pm to 9:00pm (weather depending). Starting November 24, 2021 and continuing through January 7, 2022, enjoy a stroll through the

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Volunteers have put in over 4000 hours recycling, preparing, and assembling plastic bottles into works of art for the Holiday Blooms (three years total). The Spectacular Holiday Blooms complement our Spectacular Tulip Bloom in Spring.

Every year, we display thousands of tulips and we wanted to bring that kind of atmosphere to the garden during the Holiday Season.

6000 plus Holiday Blooms total with 4500 plus Tulips, Sunflowers, Foxglove, Poinsettia, Magnolia blossoms, Lotus flowers, Daffodils, Crocus, Daisies, Clematis, Poppies and more.

Christmas in the Dolores & Wyatt LeFever Garden Gift Shop Holiday Hours: Mon. through Fri. 10a to 4p through Dec. 22nd.

Saturday Hours: Dec. 5th Christmas Around Downtown Kernersville 10a to 4p.

Dec. 11thYuletide Christmas...Visit Korner’s Folly, Kernersville Museum & the Holiday Display at the Garden 10a to 3p.

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden 215 South Main Street • Kernersville, N.C. • 336­996­7888

Something new and exciting in the Yadkin Valley—and just in time for holiday vacation things to do:

Davie County’s New Children’s Museum Jessica Huyett, site coordinator, has shared the new museum’s Vision Statement: COGNITION is a community-driven, interactive space that promotes exploration, learning and innovation with the goal of investing in current and future generations.

The Museum’s Mission Statement: COGNITION creates an interactive space for children, families, and the community to acquire knowledge through adventurous play, investigative learning, and creative growth.

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time between sessions to thoroughly sanitize all of the exhibit, and Saturday 9:00-11:30, allowing time in the afternoons for special events and birthday parties.

The upstairs exhibit area is geared towards children ages 0 to 8, but there is programming/events for all ages!

Special events and programming can be found on the calendar on our website. The calendar is also where you make reservations for the upstairs exhibit area.

There is $5 fee per person to visit the museum located in downtown Mocksville at 119 N. Salisbury Street.

Keep up with us and upcoming events on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and soon Twitter, all at @CognitionDavie

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A Wilkes Heritage...

Christmas Open House Director of Wilkes Heritage Museum, Jennifer Furr says, “Our Christmas Open House, is scheduled for Saturday, December 4th from 10am to 4pm with music by R. G. Absher and Friends at 11am and Fiddle-Dee-Dee at 1pm. on the restored auditorium stage. Mary Bohlen will be demonstrating open hearth cooking of a Rich Seed C`1 ake in the Cleveland House, a pristinely restored historical log cabin on the Museum grounds, that morning. We will have the museum decorated by our volunteers and offer up cookies again this year for refreshments.”

Wilkes Heritage Museum 100 E. Main Street Wilkesboro, N.C. 336-667-3171 All sites have FREE admission on this special day.

Mary Bohlen “This is my open hearth demonstration treat at the Cleveland House.

It is a Rich Seed Cake from Hannah Glasse’s 18th century receipt.”

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Personalized Christmas Ornaments Available

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With trusted, state of the art dentistry, we look forward to welcoming you to Virtue Dental Care.

Dr. William Virtue, FIAOMT, NMD, Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor, IAOMT and the staff of Virtue Dental Care.

Dr. Virtue is a Naturopath as well as a Certified Biologic Dentist. He is the past Executive VP of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, IAOMT. Dr. Virtue teaches other dentists how to properly perform Biologic safe dental care which he practices every day!

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Christmas music, floats and the smiles on young and old.

The Mount Airy Downtown Business Association invites you to bring the entire family and enjoy the magic of the Holiday Season during our annual Christmas parade Saturday, November 27 starting at 5 p.m.

scene from previous parade

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DowntownMountAiry

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 • 9:30am to 3pm Door Prizes

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Mayberry Market & Souvenirs 182 N. Main Street Downtown Mount Airy 28 different vendors Mayberry souvenirs • gift items • home decor boutique clothing • jewelry & accessories • pottery jams • ciders & candy • baby boutique • masks Downtown Dog Co. • handmade soaps & more!

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Finding a Dog to Fit Your Family’s Lifestyle: Plan Ahead to Reap the Rewards of a Loving Family Pet WRITER/ Kimberly Blaker

Every year thousands of dogs are turned over to animal shelters because they were given as a gift without first consulting the gift recipient – or families discover they brought home a biter, barker, digger, or jumper. When pets are given away, the pets, their owners, and children all suffer. So before selecting your dog, do your homework. With a little pre-planning, you can find the dog that most closely fits your family's or gift recipient’s lifestyle.

Variety of dogs, variety of nuisances: Dogs can create many nuisances. Some of these are more common in particular breeds. A barking dog helps protect against intruders. But excessive barking can become a problem. Some breeds known for their barking include the Alaskan Malamute, American Water Spaniel, Bassett Hound, Finnish Spitz, Fox and other Terriers, Great Pyrenees, and Miniature Schnauzer.

A playful, energetic puppy can make a great playmate for your child. But as your puppy grows, that hyperactivity could become overwhelming. High-strung dogs often jump on people and tear through the house. Certain breeds tend to maintain that high energy level well into their adult size bodies.

Such breeds include Airedale Terriers, Boxer, Brittany, Cocker Spaniel, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, Jack Russell Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, and Schnauzer.

Dogs dig for many reasons—to bury a bone, to escape from a fenced yard, to keep cool, or out of boredom. A torn-

up yard can be the last straw for many dog owners. The following breeds tend to be diggers: Fox Terriers, Norwich Terrier, and Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.

Dogs can be aggressive for a variety of reasons. Poor breeding, physical abuse, and even disease can cause aggression in a dog. Certain dominant breeds can also tend toward aggressiveness if not handled by a firm and skilled handler.

Choose these dogs with caution and the understanding they require strong leadership: Akita, American Pit Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Schnauzer, Shih Tzu, Siberian Husky, and Weimaraner.

Grooming is another consideration.

While it may sound painless, the upkeep of certain breeds can be overwhelming. In addition to keeping claws trimmed and an occasional bath, some dogs require lengthy daily brushing to remove tangles or trapped fur in double coats.

High maintenance breeds include the American Eskimo, Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Great Pyrenees, Lhasa Apso, Old English Sheepdog, Poodle, Schnauzer, and Terriers.

Traits to look for in a family dog: Many unforeseen problems are avoidable by finding a dog that'll be easy for your child to handle so your child can assist in training. Easy trainers include American Water Spaniel, Australian Shepherd, Bichon Frise, Cocker Spaniel, Irish Setter, Italian Greyhound, Maltese, and Shetland Sheepdog.

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Calm, gentle breeds are essential for families with small children. Keep in mind size alone doesn't dictate these traits. Gentle breeds you might consider are Bassett Hound, Beagle, Bearded Collie, Chinese Crested, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, and Mastiff.

Playful and energetic puppies work well for older children who won’t feel threatened by the dog’s full-grown size.

Consider an American Eskimo, Bloodhound, Brittany, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Irish Wolfhound, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, Poodle, Saint Bernard, or Schnauzer.

There are many other traits to consider in choosing a new dog. Before bringing home your puppy, read a book or articles about the breed that interests you to determine if it will fit your family’s lifestyle. For personalized assistance in choosing a breed, go to http://www.selectsmart.com/DOG/ or one of the many other breed selection sites. You’ll be guided through a series of questions and receive a free personalized list of matches.

Special considerations: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 800,000 people, mostly children, are bitten annually severely enough to require medical attention. Infants and small children shouldn't be left alone with a dog. It may be hard to picture your lovable Fido as capable of hurting your child. But even the gentlest dogs have been known to bite. Little kids sometimes get too close to a dog while it’s eating or chewing a

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bone or startle a dog while it’s sleeping.

Sometimes, small children hang on dogs, pull their tails, or threaten a dog’s safety.

This can lead to injury to either the dog or your child. Also, dogs view their families as part of their pack. A properly trained dog should view adults and older children as alpha (top dog). But a dog isn't likely to see a small child in this light and may wield its authority when no one's around.

Apartment living is another consideration: The size dog you choose is vital to both your dog's well being and to maintain your sanity. High energy and medium to large breeds generally need large areas to romp. Without it, your apartment could become a round-theclock racetrack. Planning regular walks for these dogs may not be sufficient.

You'll tire long before your dog. Also, there will be occasions when you aren't able to accommodate your dog's need to exercise.

The costs of pet ownership should also be weighed out. First, there are obvious costs, such as pet food and annual vaccinations. Other expenses include licensing, monthly heartworm pills, chew toys, damaged belongings, fencing, training, unexpected veterinary expense, grooming, kenneling, and more.

If your family has members with bad allergies or asthma, check with your doctor before bringing any furred, feathered, or finned pet into your home.

Finally, keep in mind no matter how sincere your child's intent to care for his new pet, it's a big responsibility. Ultimately, parents take the brunt of the

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work. Also, the holiday season may not be the best time of year to bring home a new dog. Families are generally too busy during the holidays to give a new pet the attention it needs. Choose a season when you'll be able to spend plenty of time with your new dog as it adjusts to its new home.

Where to find your dog: The Humane Society, an animal shelter, or an accidental litter of pups is a great place to find your dog at an affordable price. Giving a home to a dog that might otherwise be put to sleep or caged indefinitely, and not contributing to the overpopulation of dogs by buying from breeders, are good reasons to go this route.

Most often, you'll find mixed breeds through these methods. Mixed breeds are less likely to inherit the diseases and disabilities often common in pure breeds. Keep in mind though, sometimes these dogs are strays or weren't properly cared for by their original owner. If a dog didn't receive proper vaccinations, it could be at risk for disease. A dog that was abused by its previous owner could also pose risks. Ask the animal shelter what it knows about the dog's history.

Another way to find your new puppy is through a breeder. Taking home a puppy whose history is known and hasn't been exposed to a poor environment is a plus. But caution should be used even when buying from a breeder. While most are in the business for their love of the breed, there are plenty of exceptions.

Some breeders are only interested in profits and have little knowledge or concern for good breeding and proper care of pups. This can lead to dogs with poor temperaments, genetic disorders, or disease. Ask plenty of questions, request references, and ask to see the puppies in their normal environment.

According to the American Kennel Club, some things to watch for when selecting your puppy include a runny nose, watery eyes, fever, or disease in the litter. If any of these conditions are present, look elsewhere. Avoid a puppy that trembles and is shy or one that shows a bad temper. Also, understand that a kennel designated "AKC Reg." doesn't mean it has the American Kennel Club's stamp of approval. It merely means the dogs are registered as being purebred. Finally, keep in mind that puppies should remain with their mother until six weeks of age, and preferably 8.

talk with a professional trainer or your veterinarian. Depending on the cause, there may be a simple solution. But if your child's safety becomes an issue, your only option may be a new home for your pet. Whether your dog ends up with a new owner or in a shelter, make sure you explain the reason for giving your dog away, so it ends up in the proper environment.

Contrary to popular belief, never hit, kick or swat a dog with a newspaper. This can lead to aggressiveness or increase already aggressive behavior. Most importantly, try to understand and accept your pet's imperfections and adjust your home accordingly to reduce aggravations.

In time, your dog will learn to accept the household routine and become a part of it.

Training Tips: No matter how careful you are in selecting your pet, chances are, your puppy will develop a problem or nuisance behavior. Prevention is the first step. Around six months, your puppy will be old enough for an obedience course. Teaching your puppy the basics will make it easier to manage problem behaviors. If you can't take a class, purchase a dog-training manual and stick with it. If your dog shows signs of aggression,

canine café Cranberry Chunk Cookies (Didn’t you hear chocolate was bad for dogs?

Not white chocolate!)

1 1/2 cups oat flour 1 1/2 cups brown rice flour 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chunks 1 egg 1/2 cup water (add slowly) Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine all ingredients but water.

Add water slowly and mix until a dough forms.

(If too dry, add more water; too wet, add a bit more flour).

NOTE: Here’s details why white chocolate is okay for dogs but milk or dark chocolate is an absolute no-no!

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Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Spoon out mixture and form into 1” in diameter balls.

Place on the sheet, rather close together.

Press each cookie down with your hand to flatten.

Cookies don’t flatten while baking.

Bake 18 to 25 minutes until lightly browned.

Cool totally on a wire rack.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

in Switzerland, it didn’t become popular in the US until the 80s. Now it is marketed alongside regular chocolates as an equally creamy and sweet confection—and in limited quantities, is a safe addition to canine cookies.

Books The Particulars of Peter Kelly Conaboy has written The Particulars of Peter, Dance Lessons, DNA Tests and Other Excuses to Hang Out with My Perfect Dog. This book turns out to be just as much an autobiography of the author as biography of Peter, a mixed breed, and his traits—the dog she has recently adopted. There is humor, some subtle, some you will laugh out loud and some simply not so much.

Most interesting is her list of chapter topics: Animal communicators to reach out and talk with pets that have passed, teaching your dog to dance and talk, music your canine likes best, the ongoing battle among canine owners of whether Peter should sleep in her bed, by her bed, in a crate for the night and it goes on...followed by several experts’ opinions.

What appears to seem notable, Kelly digs in and interviews experts and veterinarians and folks from humans in medical fields of all the areas she covers.

She shares her found data and from there on, the choices are yours.

For example, I learned, yep, there are dog dancing competitions for example and another expert described "the why” dogs can’t talk; it’s physical!

WARNING: While not a boring read by any means—you will have some chuckles but keep in mind this book is for an adult read.

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Collectibles

The Classic Grace

of a Cameo

Never really out of style as just a Victorian, elegant piece of jewelry (1837 to 1910), the cameo is popping up in style magazines in abundance as a miniature work of art carved into glass, lava, gemstones, coral and more frequently in deep-sea shells. The carnelian shell is a soft peach or orange color. The sardonyx shell is thicker and has a dark brown interior. Today this finely carved art is worn still as a brooch and pendant as well as rings, bracelets, earrings, especially for pierced ears, framed by burnished gold, pearls or silver.

Wear can be traced back to Ancient Mediterranean times to 3rd Century B.C.and on to the Victorian Period.

Most commonly Victorian cameos depict the profile of women with intricately carved hair styles.

Historically cameos feature landscapes and portraits of mythological figures.

What do you really have?

To tell real shell from plastic, place a hotsewing needle against the cameo (in a spot least noticeable). If plastic, it will melt!

Knock your cameo against your teeth. If it sounds dull chances are it is plastic.

Use your sense of touch. A real cameo will be cool to the touch.

How much is my cameo worth? Ask… Does the subject face right or left? Right is most common.

Facing left is in second place; then facing forward, which is rare, most valuable.

Male subjects are worth more; African American depictions are worth even more.

Landscape scenes are uncommon and so are extra valuable.

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Prized by collectors: That’s detailed carvings of elaborate women’s hats, hair, children, historical or mythical figures.

Hold your cameo up to the light to check for cracks; no matter the age, you don’t want chips or cracks.

Enameled? Again, no chipping or scratches.

Care…this is only one collector’s advice. Please share if you have another idea you use. Wash your cameo once a year in a mild soapy lukewarm water. Consider Woolite and gently use a soft-bristled toothbrush.

Immediately rinse with warm water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Rub a small amount of mineral or baby oil on the front and back. Allow to soak in for a couple of hours.

Gently wipe down, dry off with a soft towel and store in a soft-lined jewelry box.

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What IS That?

The item in the September/October magazine is record player needle… an item that brings up lots of memories of 33 1/3 and the cute little 45s.

Can you recall your first very own record player? Oh, and the albums the record stores were amazing.

Gary Parlier was the first correct guess drawn and the winner of $100.

Gary remembers, “The needle to a record player. I have the console type my dad bought in the 1950s. My brother and I played a lot of Beatles and The Monkees' records in the 1960s and 70s.”

Second and third correct guesses drawn win a copy of our cookbook, One Last Sweet Bite: Rose Rakestraw from Greensboro and Marshall Moore of Salisbury.

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The Business Section Maximize your charitable giving The Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become known as Giving Tuesday, when people are encouraged to donate to charitable organizations. If you’d like to take part in this special day, you’ll want to maximize the effectiveness and benefits of your charitable gifts.

So, consider these questions: Is the charity reputable? Does it use its resources wisely? Most charitable organizations are honest and dedicated to helping their specific causes. But sometimes there are a few “bad apples” in the bunch. These groups aren’t necessarily fraudulent (though some are), but they may spend an inordinate amount of their donations on administrative expenses, rather than directing this money to where it’s most needed. Fortunately, you don’t have to guess about the trustworthiness or the efficiency of a particular group, because you can check on it.

To make sure that a charity is an actual charity – one that is tax-exempt and listed as a 501(c)(3) organization – you can go to www.irs.gov, the website of the Internal Revenue Service, and hit the “Charities & Nonprofits” link. An organization called Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org) tracks charitable groups’ financial health and accountability, including how much is spent on administrative and fundraising costs. Generally speaking, a charitable group that dedicates more than about 30% to 35% of its total costs to administration and fundraising expenses might be considered somewhat inefficient, though you’d want to evaluate each charity individually, since extenuating circumstances can occur. Keep in mind, though, that smaller charities may not have the same resources as a national organization to provide the reporting necessary for Charity Navigator.

Will my employer match my contribution? You can make your charitable gift go a lot further if your employer matches it. Typically, companies match donations at a 1:1 ratio, but some will match at 2:1 or even higher. Check with your human resources department about your company’s policy on charitable matches.

Are my charitable gifts tax deductible? A few years ago, Congress significantly raised the standard deduction, which, for the 2021 tax year, is now $12,550 for single taxpayers, $25,100 for joint filers and $18,800 for heads of household. As a result of this increase, many people no longer itemize and thus have less financial incentive to make charitable contributions.

If you still do itemize and you’re thinking of making charitable gifts, you generally have a choice between giving cash and another asset such as stocks. Each type of gift could earn you a tax deduction, but a gift of appreciated stocks could be more beneficial because you may also be avoiding the capital gains tax you might incur if you eventually sold the stocks. You should consult with your tax advisor and the charity (not all accept investments) before making the cash-versus-stock decision.

Even if you don’t itemize, you could still get a tax benefit from making a charitable contribution. That’s because Congress has extended part of the COVID-19-related legislation that allows taxpayers to claim charitable deductions of $300 (for single filers) or $600 (for married couples) if they claim the standard deduction. The charitable donations must be made in cash, not stocks.

Giving Tuesday comes just once a year, but your gifts can have lasting benefits. So, be as generous as you can afford – and enjoy the good feelings that follow.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice.

You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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COMMON CENTS

No charts, graphs or fancy words. Just common cents.

WRITER David L. May Jr.

*Live and give generously * Live below your means * Avoid unnecessary debt It is hard to practice live and give generously when we can’t forgive others. Consider the following story.

David L. May, Jr. This story didn’t originate with me, and I don’t know who wrote it. I have added some of my thoughts.

No charts, graphs or fancy words. Just common cents.

It is definitely food for thought for all of us.

A French journalist whose entire family had been brutally murdered under the orders of a German officer, had waited all the years the officer was in prison to extract vengeance. The court had not sentenced the officer to death, but the journalist had in his own heart. He stirred up resentment and hate in a group of people who agreed to join him in putting the officer and his wife to death.

On the afternoon of the planned killing, the journalist went to interview the officer and ended up revealing who he was, telling the German the story of his family. The journalist, upon meeting the aged officer, was suddenly softened by the man's difficult station in life and warned him that a mob was coming that night to kill him. He offered to lead the officer and his wife through the woods to safety.

The officer agreed to go on one condition: that the journalist forgive himwhich he could not do. The journalist left and returned that night with the mob and killed the officer and his wife. He was willing to lead a person to safety whom he was not able to forgive. To forgive the officer would have meant giving up his reason for living.

He spent so many years focused on what the German officer had done to his family that to give that up would have meant giving up what he believed to be the driving purpose of his life.

Resentment exacts a high price from any of us that choose to hang on to it.

Live and give generously. Forgiveness sets us free.

Christ forgave us, who can we forgive today?

Contact me today to get started.

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For many the last book in the Bible seems intimidating, filled with symbolism and hard to decipher, and so they avoid it. But in the days in which we live, the book of Revelation (no “s”) should be intriguing, especially for Christians, because it assures us of our ultimate victory. If you are saved, the last book in the Bible should not bring you fear.

This season of the year we turn our thoughts toward Jesus’ birth and earthly ministry. In the spring we focus on His death and resurrection. But Revelation reveals Jesus today, His future reign, and our part in it.The promise of the Lord’s return is the theme and should be of interest to true believers as we grow closer to His arrival. It is our “blessed hope” (Titus 2:13).

It is also a book of warning. For those who choose to ignore God’s grace now, it depicts the wrath of God that will ultimately result. God sent His Son into this sin-cursed world so that all who will trust in Him will be saved from that awful wrath that’s coming upon the earth.

The spirit of man was designed to feed on all of God’s word, not just those scriptures that make us feel good. It concerns me when people lack interest in Bible prophesy. As we get closer to events wrapping up on earth as the prophets describe, we should be hungry to understand God’s revealing of what’s to come.

We know that John, Jesus’ last remaining apostle, was exiled to the island of Patmos. There, an angel revealed to John end-time events and instructed him to pen what he saw to be preserved for future generations. Understand, much of what John saw depicted modern-day images. But whenever possible, we should take what we read as “plain sense” and try not to spiritualize every word. When symbols are used, we should look for their meanings. The Holy Spirit is aways the best teacher, but there are many reputable authors who have books and CDs to help us better understand prophecy. A few that I’m familiar with are Jack Van Impe, Hal Lindsey, Ralph Sexton Jr., Perry Stone, Tim LaHay, David Reagan, and so many more. All prophecy scholars will tell you the importance of the Old Testament prophets in understanding Revelation.

Chapters 1-3 of Revelation are messages to seven churches in John’s day, while 4-22 are visions given to John of future events, many of which have taken place.

The first chapter reveals a blessing on those who read, hear, and keep its instructions. John’s vision reveals (1) the earth’s final seven years, (2) the final judgments predicted by Old Testament prophets, (3) the Messiah’s return to earth, and (4) God’s plan for the redeemed and Jesus’ eternal Kingdom.

Scripture tells us that the saints of God (born-again believers) will return with Christ when He sets up His earthly Kingdom (1Thes. 4:13-18). This is good news, because I believe it means the Church will be translated to Heaven before the seven years of God’s wrath will be poured out on earth. Satellites and the Internet will be the means by which people will globally see things that will transpire during the seven years referred to as the Tribulation.

Some of the future events described by John are not pleasant, but God revealed them so that we will not be ignorant as to the things that must come to pass. In Matthew 24 the disciples asked Jesus what would be the sign of His coming and the end of the world [age]. The signs include wars and rumors of wars, with entire kingdoms being overthrown. Sound familiar? Amidst global conflicts, Jesus predicted famines, pestilences [viruses and infectious diseases], and earthquakes. The Gospel will be preached throughout the earth as evidence of the Lord’s return to set up His earthly Kingdom. 144,000 Jewish missionaries will win many during that final 7-year span.

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Chapter 4 of Revelation begins John’s description of things to come after the removal of the Church and the end of the dispensation of grace. Some differ as to the timing of the Rapture (catching away), but nothing is said about the Church after this point until the last chapter; from then on prophecy is futuristic. A new Jewish temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem. A person will come on the scene, energized by satan, who will stand in the temple and declare himself to be God. He will attempt to exterminate the Jewish people, just as he has done through the generations. But here’s the good part: after those seven years, Jesus will return to the Mount of Olives, where He ascended over 2,000 years ago, bringing the Redeemed with Him. There will be a great earthquake, and the earth will be flooded with peace, righteousness, and justice for a thousand years (the Millennial Reign) . Chapters 21 and 22 describe the final battle, the demise of the evil trinity— satan, the antichrist, and the false prophet, who will head the one-world false religion. The New Jerusalem will descend from heaven and the earth will be renovated. The Second Coming of Christ will usher in the King of kings and Lord of lords, just as He promised, and the Righteous will live with Christ throughout eternity.

There is so much to learn about our futures, so please do not avoid the book because it is hard to understand.

Read it. Study it. And be encouraged during these troublesome times. It’s not all doom and gloom. It is a thriller with a glorious ending for the family of God!

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