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A consumers Christmas Fiuifor everyone SI THE Wednesday November IS 1MI Page SPloral By Merlin Holiday flowers to brighten the season CHRIS MAS an mid huh Tor mill Ira I Iiik iiallitinl lurliilr Ih-lmi- Skip- I St t Oil Sum When arranging a big party dont choose bands cater ers or other service companies at random from the phone book Ask friends or acquaintances for recommendations You may not want to destroy your credit cards just to avoid Christmas debts but be sure you know how much you can afford to spend on gifts this year Too many people use credit indiscriminately at Christmas and end up paying the bills well into April Popular Party Treats Holiday season meant fine fond with friends and family These occa sions call for horsdoeuvres and cheese remain most tar horsd res in Canada During this busy lime of vcar following can make an attractive and quick party ray I Sand with small rectangular slices of Danish Cream Cheese with Peach Melha between pecan halves Halve pitted olives cross wise Press together again with a slice ol Danish Cream Cheese with Herbs and Spices Cut Danish Cream Cheese with I into J2 inch slices and thin cut into equal Roll each portion in chopped almonds Whilc flowers arc always a great way brighten any day the arc especially appropriate during the holiday season Although it may be cold and colorless outdoors it shouldnt be indoors this warm and happy tune of the Most the traditional floral decora turns or Christmas are made with lush such as pine fir cedar or lumper I heir distinctive is much a part of Christmas as turkeys ia One the most popular decorations of the season is the wreath With the va riety of trimmings available any wreath cm made unique and interesting An ITU offer a host of dec jllcrnjlivcs An evergreen wreath laced ith holly and ribbons is an attrac design however then an many other choices as well Ivy wreaths arc a look that dales back lo colonial Amenta Tor those more contemporary tastes a grapevine wreath decorated with an of materials siiLh as dried leaves berries and acorns is a choice When selecting wreaths consider is placing I hem throughout ihe home in addition to the from door Wreaths can be hung on interior doors in windows or over the mantle Wherever plaied they should be kept away from excessive heal Another consideration for the holiday home is color While green and red have become the symbolic colors of Christ mas one shouldnt feel limited to just Other colors of beautiful flowers are available during the holiday season and can brighten the environment For tradi tionalists there is always the lovely scar let One of the most popular holiday deco rations is the Chrislmas tree All trees need a little tender loving care to ensure that they are still standing toll when Santa arrives Be sure to keep Christmas trees away from excessive heat and keep them healthy adding water and floral pre servatives regularly With all greenery avoid us ing lit candles or untested lights because of the potential lire hazard A little care will help ensure hut these dec orations enhance the holiday spirit Delightful receipes for festive season Simple homemade pleasures create a warm feeling toge therness This holiday season give family and friends ihat extra special care Bon Bora and CDsrbj Rice Pud ding arc two easy to make delicious creations ban are an ideal hostess gift and along with the pudding are great for home entertaining ODarby Hon a per fect candy to have on hand throughout the season The sim ple quick to make recipe can be made up in advance and stored the freezer to be ready for unexpected guests Serve them at the end of a meal to jour guests or package them jou are doing the visiting in Christmas lias fur gift giv ing The recipe combines wafers ODarby Irish Cream and chocolate to make an treat BONBONS DARBY tijkjISOjjumB I vanilla wafers into very fine crumbs Add Irish Cream and melted chocolate and blend mixture together in the food processor form into balls Roll one half in toasted coconut the Other half in chocolate sprinkles Refngcr- until serving Mikes Rice Pudding is a llavourful varum on on an old time fuvounte dessert which temps the taste buds Pretty enough dinner parties or let vour family enjoy it with tea in coffee as an ideal snack or delectable treat Combine ODarby Irish cream raisins and gelatin let stand Beat boiler add milk and sugar Cook over boiling water stir ring constantly until mixture thickens becomes a smooth cus tard and coats the spoon Sunn Irish Cream raisin mixture and vanilla until gelatin dissolves Stir in nee Whip cream and fold into nee mix ture Spoon into a nnsed 8 cup mold dull least hours garnish with whipping cream Makes 10 servings HAVE A HARD PERSON TO BUY FOR Sweatshirts With Great Logos Ducks The Famous ALF Great Stocking Stuffers Mens Briefs 3 for 8 Scarves LARGE SELECTION OF TIES Casual Mens Pants Rtg NOW Dress Shirts 1219 Mens Christmas Sweaters 30 Jeans Ladles Flannel Shirts 18 Ladies Cords Dress Pants 19 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