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40 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 10, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Swap your holiday baking with creative inspiration from around the world (NC)--It doesn't matter what part of the world you come from, holiday baking is a festive tradition for many nationalities. A fun way to help you cut-down on the amount of baking that you need to do is to organize a baking swap or cookie exchange with your friends, neighbours or office colleagues. · During the holiday season Germans celebrate with marzipan. The almond and sugar paste, used mostly to decorate cakes, is delicious and easy to make. Its nutty taste and often whimsical shapes make it a favourite among children and adults. · Baklava is a sweet pastry often enjoyed in Middle Eastern baking. The phyllo pastry layered with almonds and honey is sure to inspire vision of sugarplum fairies this holiday season. · Italians use the term biscotti to refer to any type of cookie. In North America, biscotti are hard almond-flavoured biscuits designed for dunking into Italian-style coffee. This almond treat will have you saying Buono Natale for as long as the snow is on the ground. PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY NOW! Julia Presents NOW OPEN 24 Hours Book Your Christmas Party Today! Return to the Table The Italian Way OPEN UNTIL 3:00 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK Ritorno FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS DJ Book your Holiday Parties NOW Take Out & Private Functions Available! Visit us on the web or drop in for all your menu needs. Sports Bar & Entertainment Buy One Get One FREE* EVERYDAY! 11:30am - 6:30pm CHEAP PINTS $ .50 20 Ounce Domestic Draught 3 (PLUS TAX) Dundas St. (Hwy 5) (HWY 5) DUNDAS ST. R 485 MORDEN RD. exit Dorval Drive South (905)844-2613 www.arnoldssportsbar.ca 261 Oak Walk Drive 905-257-5881 www.ritorno.ca 125 Cross Avenue Located in Trafalgar Village ( Hamilton) QEW (Toronto ) T HAMILTON QEW TORONTO TRAFALGAR RD. Trafalgar Road 905-845-4443 Free wireless internet Wed., Dec. 10th till Sat., Dec. 13th *ONLY* Hopedale Mall 905-465-3499 1 coupon per person