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christmas tltm sttt bttsz ninetyfifth veer no 24 acton ontario wednesday december 10 1969 third section delicious holiday goodies make christmas sweet w v f looking for something new different here are tome suggestions w b jl- to make planning eailer and more enjoyable go festive wifh mushrooms the festive season deserves a fling into the exotic crab tufted imuhrooms provide lliat fling crib is expensive but a little goal long way 10 dont be discouraged by the price the rich flavor of crab combines with the mallow mushroom to make a perfect hors doeuvre there are many other great ideal for stuffing mushrooms try filling raw or sauteed mushroom caps with whipped cream cheese seasoned with chivea im tabasco add a shrimp a spoonful of crab or an olive slice as garnish your favorite egg fish or meat talad makes a delicious filling for mushrooms serve chilled and make plenty as they will disappear quickly the hustle and bustle or christmas activity often interferes with regular eating habits and brings on tome iummyaches as kiddies nibble on the surplus supply of treats and goodies wt i good idea to prepare a variety of tasty sandwiches and place them conveniently near the supply of aweeta adding a variety of fruit is also a good idea crab stuffed mushrooms 1 pound medium mushroom caps i can 6 oz crab meat i egg well beaten 1 4 cup bread crumbs i 4 cup tomato juice i tap lemon juice dash tabasco sauce 1 tsp finely diced onion 2 tsp finely diced celery 12 tip salt 1 2 cup bread crumbs 14 cup butter early in the day wash mushrooms and remove stems save for toup or stew mix together crabmeat egg 14 cup bread crumbs tomato juice lemon juice tabasco onion celery and salt stuff mushroom caps with about one tablespoon of this mixture mix 12 cup bread crumbs and butter sprinkle on top chill until 1 s minutes before serving broil 6 inches from heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until bread crumbs are tightly browned serve hot yield about 40 hors doeuvres holiday goodies eggnog french toast is a special holiday breakfast treat across canada melt 14 cup batter or margarine in a skillet dip 8 slices of raisin bread into 34 cup dairy eggnog turning to coat both tides brown both sides of bread in liot butter makes 4 servings make gala party sandwiches yule tree canapes to serve during the holidays cut 12 christmas tree siuipes from 6 slices of bread with a treeshaped cutter blend 14 cup roquefort cheese spread 2 teaspoons chopped chives and 2 teaspoons chopped pimento spread canapes with mixture holiday sandwiches spicy yule tree canapes will be a special attraction on the hospitality table in canadian homes this year cut 12 christmas tree shapes from 6 slices of bread with a treeshaped cutter blend 1 can 2w ounces deviled ham 14 cup toasted chopped almonds i tablespoon minced parsley and 14 teaspoon curry powder spread each canape with mixture for an interesting flavor combination holiday canapes using a starshaped cutter cut 4 canapes from each of 8 slices of bread combine 14 cup pineapple cheese spread 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind and two teaspoons chopped maraschino cherries and spread each star canape makes 32 yule star canapes mock petits fours 1 white cake 1 3 cup soft butter 34 cup confectioners supr 21 3 tbsps cream or milk 1 4 cup crushed hard peppermint candy cut cake into 2 inch squares place on a greased broiler pan or cookie sheet and toast under broiler turning to brown all aides cream butter add sugar and whip until blended add cream and continue whipping until light and fluffy spread frosting over top and sides of cake sprinkle crushed candy over soft frosting hneappleecgnog caice 1 loaf pound cake i cup eggnog 1 11 cup pineapple juice i cup heavy cream 14 cup lifted confectioners sugar 1 12 teatpoon vanilla extract sllca the thin crust off top of cake combine eggnog and pineapple juice gradually spoon or pour eggnog mixture evenly over cake until allof it soaks imuiu mm into cake refrigerate for two 3 tablespoons rum hours before serving whip cream blend in sugar and sevenminute vanilla serve over slices of icing chilled cake an elegant cake to reflect the glamour and magic of the holiday season deluxe fruited angel cake i package 8 ounces cream cheese i 4 cup sugar i 3 cup milk i 4 cup diced candied fruits 12 cup toasted slivered ulmonds 12 ounce termtweet chocolate shaved i round angel food cake makes 10 servings tangy topping for pumpkin pie your own creativity enhances a bakers pumpkin pie to make a holiday dessert combine 2 tablespoons grated orange peel and 34 cup tour cream arrange 68 orange tectlont around the outer edge of pie spread tour cream mixture over centre sprinkle cinnamonsugar over sour cream and orange sections terrific topping for onecrust pie combine the convenience of a bakers onecrust pie with your own personal garnish for a holiday special dessert cover top of pie with 2 cups miniature marshmallowt toast under broiler until marshmallowt are brown chill cut a can 8 ounces jellied cranberry sauce into half inch slices with a starshaped cutter make 7 cranberry stars garnish each wedge of pie with a cranberry star makes 7 servings i egg white 34 cup granulated sugar 1 4 cup water 112 teaspoons light corn syrup few grains salt 1 teaspoon almond extract 3 drops red food coloring whip cream cheese sugar milk and almond extract together until smooth stir in candied fruits almonds and tliaved chocolate dull slice cake into 3 equalsized layers sprinkle i tablespoon rum over each layer reassemble cake spreading cheese mixture between layers icing combine egg white corn syrup and salt in top of a double boiler with electric mixer at high speed beat till mixture forms peaks when beater is raised it may take longer than 7 minutes remove from heat and add almond extract and coloring continue beating until thick enough to spread over top and sides of cake makes 1012 servings will the real french poodle plus stand up decorative poodu ilk that are easily mad from plastic film baas from the cleaner simply cut the plastic film in on inch strips and mak sris ol pom poms fourteen pom poms tr needed per pooch body it a hollow cor wrapped in polythene and each lea is mad by threading a wlr through the centre ol three pom poms and securing it to the body a cork beomt the fee map pins the eyet and a thumb tack th note glamorize your tree with skirt it is easy to make a christmas tw e skirt that can be washed to look fresh and new year after year for a fabric with readymade motifs choose one of the pretty holidayprinted cottons available in piece goods departments the canadian cotton council reports you can make a tree skirt with only one yard of 36inch fabric to make the skirt fold th fabric square in- half and then in r tiers cut a piece of string ut 16 indies long tie one end to a pencil and tack the other end to the folded corner of the square use the pencil to mark a curve from edge of the cloth then cut through all thicknesses along live penciled curve shorten the string to make a centre cutout for the tree base unfold the fabric circle and cut one slit from the centre to the outer edge hem the cut edges to trim the skirt stitch bright cotton tickrack or ball fringe around tlie outer and centre edges declare holiday truce in battle of the bulge christmas is tlie time of year when we entertain friends in our liomeswhen tlie door stands open at the feast to welcome the stranger and tlie time to share with all who come the happy blessings of this wonderful season it is as hectic a tune for the homemaker as it is a happy one in addition to the usual household rounds is added the task of having food on hand to serve at odd hours to people who come to call and stay to dine here then are some hints on how to keep your christmas holiday entertaining easy and bright remember salads either jellied or plain they can fdl a multitude of occasions in most satisfactory manner keep salad greens readywashed and torn into serving pieces in a plastic bag in the fridge ready to meld with a roteyred french dressing and serve jelly a talad and mould it in idividual molds for instant serving keep a few dips on hand they can be prepared at moment of leisure and served as the need arises and remember green pepper and pimento finely chopped add a special festive touch serve dips with celery micks with carrot sticks with radishes and be a friend to those who declare no christmas truce in the battle of the bulge remember ham is a wonderful standby for holiday entertaining serve it a la king with talad dressing added to your tavorite basic white sauce for extra richness and flavor ham is handy ham is dandy and never better than on festive tables dont bemoan the fact that you have leftover turkey team turkey with cabbage salad for turkeyinlheslaw serve turkey in casseroles mold it in salads mix it with mayonnaise combine it with pineapple in a tart coating of french dressing easy entertaining- serve buffet style buffets make entertaining easy if you plan carefully beforehand note these tricks of the trade from home economists macdonald institute university of guelph arrange tlie buffet- table for easy traffic and for tlie convenience of the guests have a definite traffic pattern and place foods in the order that guests should approach first place plates at one end napkins and silverware at the other lineups escort only three or four guests to the table at a time arrange the serving dishes and spoons to avoid crowding so that the guests can easdy help themselves place flatware in rows never piled one on top of another be sure tlie food li manageable have a casserole that requires only a fork for eating rather than steak for which a knife is necessary plan how the guests will sit use lap trays or tray tablet or a l a 1 oi eiejr v nujr iiurva w group hot or cold dishes imtt if you ullng cui condiments bread or tolls tmeti ut them 0ul beforehand j make it a merry christmas with rca and frigidaire 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where children are concerned a small gift can be nude more appealing by decorating the outside of tlie package with a variety of bright candles and other sweets grownups appreciate a package wrapped with special care and in the final analysis ita the idea of being remembered more than the cost of the gift that it important holiday tip cranberries may be served in numerous ways in the holiday season advise home economists of macdonald institute guelph try a crisp fresh cranberry relish put one pound 4 cups of clean fresh cranberries through a food chopper using the medium blade stir in 2 cupt of sugar and refrigerate several hours or several days for variety put 2 unpared cored apples and 1 unpeeled lemon through the food chopper with the cranberries specmu fresh lobsters in acton by popular request main this christmas season only hours from ttitt atlantic ocean via air canada both lift mi freshly cooked arriving dec 22nd 1lb size s17s please telephone earlv to ensure ample supplies 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