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Double Interlock switches on tno gtow or unrisimas vegetables, to mining and ensure the food processor will kneading bread dough, to not operate until the work grinding cooked meats for a sandwich spread, lo pureeing fruits or shredding cheese. Ol tt#t-J . tWinpiiiiru pre pan I ton With a food processor, fam- ily meals can be prepared more quickly and easily, and ordinary dishes take on a bit of gourmet flair, as cooking be comes more enjoyable. Plan ahead this Christmas, so you can take the time to shop around. As with any appliance large or small, there are many models and a variety of features to choose from, some better suited to a per son's cooking habits and fam ily size than others. If the person on your list works outside the home, then being able to double the quan tity of a recipe to have some for tonight's dinner and a bit left over for another meal is probably important to them. Be certain, therefore, to select a food processor with a large capacity work bowl and a Wavy duty motor. A large capacity work bowl cuts down on the need to stop and empty the bowl in the middle of processing. One of the newest models on the mar ket. the KitchenAid multi function food processor, will process three poimdt of yeast dough at one time for three one pound loaves of bread; chop one pound of meat for a meat loaf large enough to bowl and cover are properly locked in placer Aa automatic brake stops the action of the food processor within seconds of being turned off or after an interlock has been disen gaged. It provides an addi tional measure of safety for As you shop, ask about the availability of any optional accessories and attachments. Standard slicing discs come in s variety of thicknesses; others are designed for grating Par* mesan and other hard cheeses, or ice for special drinks and desserts; or slicing and other vegetabl french fry shapes. The newest, heavy doty models are also engineered to accommodate attachments for extruding pasta dough aad juicing citrus fruits. potatoes bles into The clow of Christmas. It shines from the warm golden light of the Bethlehem star atop each tree. It's in the gleam in child's eyes feasting on gaily wrapped packages just waiting to be opened. And it s certainly the glow o Christmas candles that abound during the season. This holiday seaaon, why not spread your own personal Yuletide glow to friends and femsly through a gift of flick ering candles shining through fee clear beauty of glass . lust over a against the Candlelight the lacy a nostalgic touch to holiday evenings A special favorite with me is using Mini-Humeandles to showcase special Christmas ornaments -- a treasured toy A gift like this is very per sonal. and bound to be the center of attention in the recip ient's holiday setting. A sim pler version of the same idea is to give a handsome holiday centcmiece by filling a pair of Mini-Hurricandles with shiny crimson snd gold Christmas tree ornaments. Surrounded with fragrant pine boughs, they'U be a striking addition to any table And don't forget a gift for the heart of a home -- the kitchen. A sturdy, practical Common Scents candle will bum fragrantly throughout the holidays, then turn into a stor age jar to hold spiced tea or h o m e m a d e j a m f o r N e w Year 's treats Ideally matched for holiday giving, the Common Scents candles come in popular fra grances especially suited to the Yuletide season -- cinna mon. bayberry pine. French vanilla and green apple The candles are a great gift for tmokeis. as they help clear a closed-down winter house hold of smoke odors. I do hope some of these ideas strike a spark and help you spread your own glow of Christmas among the friends on your Christmas' list. 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