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Wedding receptions with punch ...settings for beautiful memories PAGE n-SUPPLOfENT TO PLAIXDEALES-WEZ3KESDAY. JULY 28. lfTI Liberated nuptial legends Floe Imported Sauterne, a sweet and fragrant white wine from Bordeaux, is becoming a staple of wed­ ding punches (much like Imported champagne) be­ cause of Its elegant flavor and status quality. It mixes excellently with various fruits and allows you to cut down on the amount of expensive champagne that goes Into your punch bowl. Price selections Some 8auternes are too expensive to use In a punch; some are lesser wines and do not have the delicacy of a very good Sauterne. A good but rea­ sonably priced French Sauterne -- Chateau Voig- ny, for example -- is what you want In fact, try chilled Chateau Volgny all by Itself for a surprise dessert one night, accom­ panied by ripe pears and a creamy-type French cheese. A heavenly end to a dinner! If champagne and Sau­ terne are not your guests' cup of punch, there are two stronger suggestions guaranteed to please the most "macho" of men In your party; a Mint Julep punch made with 101- proof Kentucky Bourbon, and a Oin-Orange punch. Serviag suggestions Use the traditional punch bowl, but It is appropriate and conveni­ ent to use large pitchers and carafes. Chill your mixture in the refrigerate and add the ice at the last minute to control dilution. Use punch cups, plastte old-fashioned glasses or even big wine AN IMPORTED FRENCH SAUTERNE ymMn the Ue for Bride and Groom Poach ohms with a dofopw Mint Julep Poach (left) with 101-proof Boorhoa offers • stronger drink; Orange Blossom Poach delights the so­ phisticated. Pitchers aad carafes often take the place of BRIDE AND GROOM PUNCH Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 cups water, rind of 2 or­ anges and 2 lemons cut in strips, and several sprigs of fresh mint or 1 tblsp. mint sauce in a saucepan. Stir until sugar is dissolv­ ed, bring to boil, simmer 5 minutes, remove from heat, cool and strain. Combine this syrup with *2 24-os. bottles of Chateau Volgny (Imported French Sauterne), 2 6-os. cans froaen orange juice con­ centrate, V4 cup lemon juice. Refrigerate; when ready add ice, pour in 1 bottle champagne, garnish with orange slices. Serves 90. MINT JULEP PUNCH Combine 1 10-oa. Jar mint jelly and 2 cups water in saucepan; stir over low heat to melt jelly. Cool. Add a fifth of Wild Turkey Bourbon, 6 cups unsweet­ ened pineapple juice, 2 cups water, V* cup lime juice. Chill. To serve pour over ice in punch bowl or pitchers, slowly add 2 28- botties of lemon-lime Garnish with lime slices. Ms Its 22 cups. ORANGE BLOSSOM PUNCH Combine in a pitcher juice of 12 oranges, IV* cups gin. juice of 2 limes. V4 cup Ckm part v* cup Grand Marnier. chill until very cokL Add ice cubes, stir, serve over ice in large wine glasses with a mint leaf float Serves 1 The "old country" boast­ ed many surprisingly lib­ erated customs related to courtship, weddings and »•>! Tears ago in old Ger­ many. when the frnwrf* of the bride and groom were solemnly joined by the priest a struggle tradi­ tionally ensued for who "would have the upper hand!" The hand that ended up on top would rule the roost In the ISOCs a wedding ceremony tradi­ tion was the custom in France. As the groom at tempted to put the rix* on her finger, the bride struggled to keep the ring from going past her knuckle. If she succeeded, it meant that she would be boss. From the north of France came the custom involving a 90 foot leap by the bride, from a cliff, into the arms of her wait­ ing groom! Should the bride suffer the least in- >ury on landing, the hoc eymoon was over. These are traditions that were the roots of our emancipated brides of to­ day .. customs Grandma forgot to confide in us. I SPEED AND VERSATILITY make "Utile Mac" by Hamil­ ton Beach a perfect gift for newlyweds. The only fast cooker that flips iU grid, cooks hamburgers on one side, grills a variety of sandwiches on the other, and all within two min­ utes! It toasts muffins, cooks froxca patties too. Top cover with heating element converts to a mini grill for additional quick meal or snack preparation. All cooking surfaces have non-stick finish for easy, fast cleaning. It will he love at first sight with this compact great performer. Saturday July 31st THE BIGGEST SALE EVENT OF THE YEAR! ONLY! VALUES SAVE Items Reduced As Much As YOUR DOLLAR BUYS MORE THAN EVER BEFORE! A R D W A R E 3729 West Elm Street • McHenry, Illinois 60050