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NEW TURKEY RECIPE

November 18th, 2008

Your dinner will be the talk of the TOWN!!
You should try this!
Sure to bring smiles from your guests! Here is a new way to prepare your Thanksgi ving Turkey.

1. Cut out aluminum foil in desired shapes.
2. Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan, position the foil carefully (see attached picture for details).
3. Roast according to your own recipe and serve.
4. Watch your guests’ faces …

May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

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15 Gift Basket Ideas

November 1st, 2008

There are many times that purchasing a present is a difficult task. When doing so, think about food and drink in a basket idea. lease find below some unique ideas.

1. ADULT GIFT BASKET

Fill a basket with:

Scented candles - massage oil - lingerie - wine - wine glasses

2. ANNIVERSARY GIFT BASKET

Wine or de-alcohol wine

Register both couples in an activity class (rock climbing, scuba diving, something they can do together)

A movie that both spouses like

Popcorn kernels with favorite spices

Coupon book you make yourself for babysitting (if necessary)

An inspirational book about marriage

Bubble bath

An afghan made for two

Sweets and cookies

3. AQUARIUM LOVERS GIFT BASKET

Fill a gold fish bowl with:

Fish food - aquarium gravel - net - gift certificate for fish from pet store - book about care of gold fish

4. ARTISTS GIFT BASKET

Include paintbrushes, different types of paints, markers, pencils, and sketch books.

5. ATHLETE’S GIFT BASKET

High energy bars

Sports drinks

Carbo loaded mix Pasta

Jar of pasta sauce

Sunscreen Lip balm

Moisturizer/shower soap

6. BABY GIFT BASKET

Bibs bottles

Baby soap

Night light

Receiving blanket

Socks

Pacifier

Washcloths

Rubber ducky

Some underwear

Soothing baby CD

Little toy

Baby spoon

Baby frame

Baby lotion

7. BACHELOR’S GIFT BASKET

Fill a laundry basket with:

laundry guide - cook book featuring easy meals like casseroles - roll of quarters and some laundry soap - takeout pizza coupons - an iron - room deodorizer - any other cleaning supplies - food staples like macaroni dinners, canned tuna, canned soup and, of course, beer!

8. BAGEL GIFT BASKET

Assorted bagels, jams, cream cheese, cutting board, utensils.

9. BAKERS GIFT BASKET 1

Use a cake pan as a “basket”.

Fill the pan with:

Pot holders - decorative frosting set - assorted sprinkles and nuts - baking recipes - cake server

10. BAKER’S GIFT BASKET 2

Use a cookie tin for a “basket”.

Fill the tin with:

Your favorite cookie recipes or a cook book - cookie cutters - chocolate chips - nuts - decorator icing set - assorted sprinkles

11. BARBEQUE LOVER’S GIFT BASKET

Use an apron with pockets for a “basket”.

Fill the apron pockets with:

Marinade recipes -BBQ sauce -BBQ tools - packages of meat tenderizer - skewers - Gift certificate for the local butcher

12. BEGINNER COOK GIFT BASKET

Use a Dish Drainer for the “Basket” and fill with your choice of the following items:

Wire Whisk

Rubber Spatula Set

Wooden Spoon Set

Ladle

Slotted Spoon

Long Fork

Tongs

Paring Knife

Slicing Knife

Vegetable Peeler

Package of Dishcloths

Two Dish Towels

Two Potholders

Two Oven Mitts

Placemats

Can Opener

Kitchen Scissors

Corkscrew

Small cutting board

Large Mixing Bowl

Medium Mixing Bowl

Cheese Grater

Measuring Cups

Measuring spoons

Small Kitchen Scales

Scrubbing Pads

Glass Mop

Rubber Gloves

Salt & Pepper Set

Canister Set

Wrap all items and tie with ribbons. Place smaller items in the “silverware compartment” of the dish drainer. Wrap the whole thing up in a tablecloth and gather at the top and tie with a big bow. You may choose to wrap it in cellophane instead if unsure of color preferences.

13. BINGO LOVER’S GIFT BASKET

Fill a plastic bag with a dabber, magnetic wand, bingo chips, markers, good luck charm and chewing gum

14. BOOK LOVER’S GIFT BASKET

Fill a basket with

Best-sellers or books and magazines related to the book lover’s hobbies and interests.

Large coffee mug,

Favored coffee,

A variety of teas,

Comfy slippers,

An assortment of decorative bookmarks,

Neck pillows (great to use while reading

Bookends.

15. BREAKFAST GIFT BASKET

Fill a cast iron gift basket with

Container of maple syrup, package of smoked bacon, ham or sausage from a local butcher shop (this is the best way to buy gourmet w/out the high cost), bag of pancake/biscuit mix (you can buy something gourmet, or put some Bisquick or jiffy mix in a clear bag and tie a pretty piece of material around it with a tag including directions on how to mix up), some tea and/or coffee and/or some juice boxes or bottles, jam/jelly/preserves, and small jar of honey.

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PUMPKIN UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

October 22nd, 2008

This can be served warm or cold, with or without whipped topping Very easy to make this family favorite.

1 (29.00 ounces) can pumpkins

1-1/4 cups sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 (13.00 ounces) can evaporated milk

3 eggs (well beaten)

1 box yellow cake mix (can be pudding style)

1 cup chopped pecan

1 cup melted butter

Mix pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, milk and eggs; pour into buttered 9″x 13″ baking dish.

Sprinkle cake mix over the top of the pumpkin mixture, sprinkle nuts over cake mix and then drizzle the melted butter over the top of the entire cake.

Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Serve with whipped cream

 

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