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I season. Holiday Gift Guide Supplement of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, November 21,1990 19 It's everywhere ... in your heart, in the air, and in the clothes you wear. Spread that magical feeling in beautiful fashions for the holidays. Party Dresses, Dresses and Sportswear from Linda Lundstrom, Lejaby Lingerie, Blouses, Sweaters, Slacks, Fashion Accessories, Winter Coats . . . the latest in fashions from New York and Paris Free Gift Wrapping • Gift Certificates We Honor MasterCard, Visa and American Express JP-eiiMAe Jlcubf, 21 King St. W. 623-7494 Bowmanville « Festive Carrot Cake t 'Tïs the season to celebrate celebrate but often we're stumped by what to buy for frienas and hosts during the holidays. Look no further than your kitchen and you'll be amazed at the wonderful gifts you can create. Foodland Ontario has some great make-ahead gift ideas that are easy to prepare, prepare, fit into a tight holiday budget and are sure to charm those special people, on your list. You can be prepared for unexpected guests by having a Festive Carrot Cake on hand for entertaining. Christmas Traditions From Page 18 Christmas Lights Lights and Cnristmas have always gone together like Santa and reindeer. But what is the significance significance of Christmas lights? Well, one might suggest that they were inspired, by that Christmas star which first shone over Bethlehem proclaiming the arrival of one who Would be described as "the light of the world." But the tradition of lights and fires at this time of the ear also has other roots, or Christmas arrives during during what is the darkest month of the year. And, no doubt, the men and women living before modem civilization civilization used fire and warmth as a means to lift their spirits spirits and encourage the return of the sun in the spring. It's a tradition you may wish to think about as you clamber over your eaves with a string of Christmas lights in hana. Î • V Festive Carrot Cake Add a holiday twist to wholesome carrot cake with glaceed pineapple and rich dark rum. Wrapped in foil, this keeps well in the refrigerator refrigerator for at least two weeks and it also freezes well. 1 pkg (225 g) glaceed pineapple, finely chopped 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dark rum 8 medium Ontario carrots, peeled 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds or walnuts 1-1/2 cuds granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1-1/2 tsp baking powder 1-1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp each salt, cinnamon and nutmeg 1/2 tsp allspice 3/4 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp dark rum (optional) A day in advance, combine combine pineapple, raisins and rum in small bowl, pressing pineapple down to submerge in rum. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand overnight, overnight, stirring partway through. In food processor or with medium size of grater, grate carrots to make 3 cups (750 mL). Drain any rum not absorbed absorbed by fruit and set aside. In bowl, combine carrots, carrots, nuts and marinated fruit; mix well and set aside. In large bowl, stir together together sugar, all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice; allspice; make a well in the centre. In bowl, whisk - together oil, eggs, vanilla and re v served rum from fruit; pour dry ingredients into well; stir just until moistened. •Stir in carrot mixture until well distributed. Pour into greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish and smooth top. Bake in 350F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until top springs back when lightly toucned in centre. Remove pan to rack. Immediately Immediately brush with dark rum (if using) let cool completely completely before turning out of pan. Marinating Time: overnight Preparation Time: 20 mins. Baking Time: 45 to 50 mins. Tips for Giving Books Here is some advice to follow when selecting a book for your child: •For the very youngest: Try nursery rhymes even before before your children can walk or talk and they will listen with rapt attention. •For the toddler: Reading begins with pictures. Earlier, Earlier, the child delighted in the sound of rhymes. Now, turning turning pages and looking at pictures pictures provides excitement. •For beginning readers: Select stories with pictures and simple, straightforward text. •For discouraged readers: readers: For the younger ones, how about a story which substitutes pictures for words or part of words? Or, for older readers, try a code book to spark intrigue. Just one success can lead to another. another. SEE OUR SELECTION OF GIFTS FOR THOSE "GOOD SPORTS" ON YOUR LIST OUTFIT YOUR CHILD FOR HOCKEY THIS CHRISTMAS- WE CAN HELP! \) It UNDER $10. 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