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(ARA) - You've spent the entire day inthe kitchen cooking the perfect holidaymeal. But it's an hour before yourguests arrive and you find yourselfstanding in front of the table listeningto that little nagging voice inside yourhead.

Do the water glasses go to theright or left? What side does the knifego on? Should you go ahead and putfood on the table before guests arrive,or wait until everyone gets there?

"We hear from so many pan-icked people this time of year lookingfor a crash course in how to set thetable and proper manners," says eti-quette coach Jill Slatter. "Most of usare stretched so thin juggling work,school andhome that wedon't have timeto sit downtogether for aproper mealexcept at theholidays, andthen the pres-sure is on to beperfect."

Slatteris the etiquetteexpert forGreensboro, N.C.-basedReplacements, Ltd., billed as theworld's largest retailer of old and newchina, silver, crystal and collectibles.Based on their most frequently askedquestions, Slatter shares a holiday eti-quette 101 crash course that's sure tohelp you impress your guests.

Set the perfect table

Forks to the left, knives andspoons to the right. The sharp side ofthe knife blade should be turnedtoward the dinner plate. Only includeutensils in your place setting that willbe used for the courses you are serv-ing. "If you're not serving soup orsalad, you certainly don't want an extraspoon or fork in your place setting,"Slatter says. "Not only will those get in

the way and create extra work for you,the extra utensils may confuse yourguests."

The bread plate goes on theleft of the dinner plate, glasses on theright.

Wait to pour. Water glassesshould be the only glasses filled beforeyour guests arrive. Iced tea, wine andother beverages should be pouredonce everyone is seated. Wine glassesshould be filled halfway, not to the rim.

Salad and bread should be theonly food on the table when yourguests arrive.

Are you the hostess with themostest?

Remember,the hostessalways sits last. Passing isn'tjust in football.Always passfood around thetable counterclockwise to theright and refrainfrom servingyourself first.Always pass

the salt and pepper as a set, even ifyou're only asked for one.

Can your guests see eachother? Sure those flowers you spenthours arranging for the centerpiece arepretty, but they will only get in the wayif your guests have to crane theirnecks to see each other. Make sureyour guests can look over any tableadornments.

Be a gracious guest

"There is nothing more disrup-tive than a cell phone ringing at thedinner table," says Slatter. "Turn yourphone on vibrate, or better yet, don'teven bring it to the table. Holiday gath-erings mark the time to enjoy the com-pany of the people you are with, rather

Impress your guests withholiday etiquette 101

See Etiquette, page 8

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(ARA) - Whether families are aroundthe corner or across the country, spe-cial memories and cherished traditionsbring them together. From cookingfavorite dishes to re-telling classic fam-ily stories, it's important to keep thosetraditions alive.

Everyone has a favorite recipethey look forward to enjoying at familygatherings. The smell and taste of aspecial dish can evoke memories fromthe past or create new ones foryounger generations. To preserve yourfamily's special recipes and traditionsfor generations to come, considerthese easy and fun ideas:

Create a family cookbook

A cookbook full of special fami-ly recipes is a wonderful keepsake,and creating your own has never beeneasier, with a variety of affordableprinting and scrapbooking tools avail-able. Ask each family member to share

a favorite recipe for inclusion. Makethe book more personal by havingeach person write a memory that istied to the recipe or include favoritefamily photos. You can also capturestep-by-step photos of the recipepreparation and finished product, sothe next time that you or a distant rela-tive cook the dish, the recipe will yieldthe perfect result.

Declare official "just for the holi-days" recipes

Make your grandmother'sfamous apple pie the official dessertfor Thanksgiving, or cook your dad'sspecial banana pancakes everyChristmas Eve morning. Tying recipesto a specific holiday helps build tradi-tions and excitement so family mem-bers can look forward to enjoying theirfavorite dishes.

Host a familycooking party

What bet-ter way to pre-serve familymeals than toplan a familycooking party?Gather the entirefamily and worktogether to pre-pare several spe-cial dishes.Assign each fami-ly member a roleto ensure thateveryone isinvolved. Not onlywill you be working together, but every-one will learn to prepare the recipethemselves.

Make inherited recipes your own

Adding your own twist to afamily favorite can keep recipes alivefor future generations. Modernizing apassed-down dish can also make it

Creative ways to preserve family recipes and traditions

See Recipes, page 8

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(ARA) - Time to deck the halls. That's right, as the weather turns cooler, it's time todon that holiday spirit and prepare your home for festivities.

But do your tightened purse strings have you saying "bah humbug?" Luckily,creating exquisite holiday decor can be fun and cost-effective when you do it yourself.Here are a few amazing holiday craft ideas that are simple and sensational.

Glittered holiday pinecones

Create a beautiful centerpiece with items that you might find in your backyard -all in less than an hour. Here's what you'll need: pinecones, Krylon Primer and KrylonGlitter Blast glitter spray, fishing line and a drop cloth.

Make sure that the pinecones are clean from dirt and dust, then tie fishing linearound the stem of the pinecone. Hang them from above so that all surfaces areaccessible with the drop cloth underneath. Next, simply spray a coat of primer and letdry and then spray with your favorite glitter color of Glitter Blast. Soon, you'll havepretty pinecones ready to spruce up any table.

Colorful cones

Decorate your home with a festive holiday

Make your home glisten withsparkling new holiday craft ideas

See Craft, page 11

(ARA) - Entertaining friends and family during the holiday season isas customary as drinking eggnog and opening presents. Thesegatherings usually involve investigating new - and delicious -recipes, decorating the house to the hilt, building the perfect collec-tion of holiday tunes to play and finding fun activities to keep every-one engaged throughout.

The key to successful entertaining over the holidays ispreparation. Here are some tips from Mike Wisner, executive cheffor kitchen appliance maker LG Electronics USA, to help you throwa great holiday party:

* The menu is one of the most important aspects of a holi-day gathering. To keep everyone happy with each course, makesure you have something for simple and extravagant tastes.Cheese, sausages or cured meats and crackers provide you withplenty of options. Also be aware of your guests' food allergies.

* Map out your meals a few days in advance and don't feellike you have to cook everything. Cold food items make great horsd'oeuvres. Decide when you want to eat, so you know when tostart cooking (or unwrapping) each dish. A double-oven range canmake your preparations easier. With two separate ovens that canoperate independently at different temperatures, LG's range helpsyou prepare appetizers and an entree or the entree and dessert atthe same time.

* Take the opportunity to do as much as you can to preparein the days leading up to your party. Many food items can be pre-pared days in advance and only need reheating before serving.Additionally, things like rolling napkins, decorating, and setting yourgathering area can be done well ahead of time.

* If you're hosting a gathering with children in attendance, besure to have some fun movies on hand to keep them entertained. Ifyou want to wow your guests, consider a CINEMA 3D TV and 3DBlu-ray player package from LG. With four sets of polarized glass-es and a wide viewing angle, it's perfect for large groups to enjoythe latest 3D releases like "The Lion King," "Captain America" andthe "Toy Story" trilogy. Consider throwing favorite holiday showsinto the mix to keep the seasonal theme going strong.

* Music is always an important element to hosting a suc-cessful holiday party. Be sure to make a few playlists beforehandand remember, keep the volume at a level where the music can beheard, but you can still have a conversation. It also helps to havethe right speaker system.

* Clean up can be the worst part of hosting, especially sincemost people leave it to the end of the night. It's never a bad idea toclean as you go and use disposable serving items where appropri-ate. Finally, you'll find that many guests would be happy to lend ahand.

"Pulling off a fun and entertaining holiday party takes workand good planning," Wisner says. "But with the right preparation,friends and family will request an encore party next holiday sea-son." To help out, here's one of the chef's easy recipes for a greatholiday appetizer:


See Tips, page 12

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than ignore them by chatting withsomeone who's not even there."

Wait for the signal. Your hostswill let you know when it's okay tobegin eating. They may offer a bless-ing or statement or perhaps start bypassing a dish.

If you're not sure which utensilto use with each course, start on theoutside and work in toward the dinnerplate.

If you need to excuse yourselftemporarily, gently place your napkinon your chair to indicate you will becoming back.

Signify you're finished with themeal by placing your napkin to the leftof the dinner plate, and your fork andknife side by side diagonally acrossyour plate with the sharp side of theknife blade facing inward and the forktines up.

"Another big question we hearconcerns what to do if you accidently

break a piece of the host's dinner-ware," adds Slatter. "You should cer-tainly offer to replace the broken pieceespecially if it has sentimental valuefor the host or hostess."

Slatter says don't lose hope ifyour host doesn't know the name ofthe pattern or the manufacturer; youcan always take advantage ofReplacements' free pattern identifica-tion service.

If you're still in doubt aboutholiday etiquette 101, help is just amouse click away. You can watchmore of Slatter's tips onReplacements' YouTube channel. Youcan also find cheat sheets of placesetting guides diagramming how to setthe table for various meals at the com-pany's website,www.replacements.com. Bon appetit!

more accessible and convenient. Tryupdating your grandfather's legendarystrudel with apple butter you can buy at thestore instead of homemade or grill some-thing that is traditionally prepared in the

oven. There's truly something exceptional about celebrating a cherished

family recipe. This fall, the makers of Smucker's(R) jams, jellies, preserves andfruit butters invite families to share special recipes and stories in the fourth annualSpreading Smucker's Traditions Recipe and Essay Contest, for the chance to win$20,000 toward a dream family reunion.

From Sept. 14 to Nov.16, you can share an original family recipe onwww.Smuckers.com. Your recipe must incorporate at least 1/4 cup of Smucker'sjam, jelly, preserves or fruit butter and should be submitted along with an originalessay of 200 words or less about how the recipe is part of family traditions andhow it makes your family celebrations special.

Contest open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 yearsand older. Complete Official Rules available on www.smuckers.com. Void whereprohibited.

Last year's winning recipe has been passed down for three generations,and is a family favorite at Easter gatherings:

EtiquetteContinued from page 2

RecipesContinued from page 3

Slow Cooker Marmalade Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 4 hoursMakes: 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

3 pounds boneless pork tenderloin 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 tablespoons Crisco(R) Pure Olive Oil 1 large onion, sliced 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce 1 (12 oz.) jar Smucker's(R) Sweet Orange Marmalade2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated1/3 cup brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Season the roast with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet overmedium-high heat, brown the roast on all sides. Transfer meat to slowcooker, add sliced onion, cover and cook on high about three to fourhours.

2. Heat teriyaki sauce, marmalade, ginger, brown sugar and garlic in asmall sauce pan on medium until sauce simmers. Cook until smoothand bubbly, stirring constantly.

3. Remove meat from slow cooker, let rest for 10 minutes; slice andarrange on serving platter. Drizzle roast slices with 3/4 cup of sauce,garnish with cooked onion slices and serve with remaining sauce.


(ARA) - The "magic" of the holi-day season across the U.S.seems to arrive earlier and earli-er each year, and so by lateOctober, many store shelves arealready stocked and awaitingexcited shoppers. Families snapup Rudolph figures with light-upnoses, jolly Santas for frontporch displays, and whimsicaldecorations with which to deckthe halls. About that same time,giddy children begin contemplat-ing their gift lists, trying todecide which technology gadgetor must-have pair of shoesshould go on top. Menus areset, families plan travel and theexpectation of a prosperousNew Year looms.

And although the holi-days are undoubtedly a mean-ingful and special occasions forthose in fortunate situations, it'seasy to take for granted thatfamily, gifts and a warm mealwill be a part of the celebration.

Chicago-based charitableorganization Friends of theOrphans, which supports thenetwork of NuestrosPequeños Hermanos(NPH, Spanish for "Our LittleBrothers and Sisters") homes innine Latin American andCaribbean countries, knows thatfor the 3,700 children currentlyin the NPH family, the holidayshave a deeper meaning notrooted in extravagant materialgifts. Because of all they haveendured, these kids have uniqueperspectives on what the simplepleasures of celebrating the holi-days, and every day, mean.

Sadrak, a 6-year-old boy

from Haiti who is now a part ofNPH's Angels of Light programwhich helps disadvantaged chil-dren through day camps andfood programs, says, "I am froma very poor family so my par-ents couldn't afford gifts. But,my parents never wanted me toknow that, so they helped memake my own toys - like a car

from a tomato sauce can." Thisyear, however, he is excitedabout the NPH celebrationplanned and said, "I can't waitfor Christmas to arrive, and tosee what Santa Claus mightbring!"

Silvia, 18, lost her motherat age 12, and due to herfather's extreme poverty, cameto NPH Peru to live soon afterher mother's death. In the past,Silvia often ate only a single,sparse meal a day, but heryears at NPH have transformedher. "There is nothing that welack. We are supported and

helped in every aspect of life."She adds, "My hope for

Christmas is to be able to finishhigh school and start universityso I can have a good profes-sion."

Mabelyn, an 11-year-oldgirl from Guatemala, has beenat NPH since age 6. And whileshe vaguely remembers holiday

celebrations at home before cir-cumstances dictated that herfather send her to NPH, her holi-days with her new family havebeen memorable. "When I thinkof gifts, I would give a gift to mybest friend Lupe, who lives atNPH with me. My wish forChristmas would be to do well inschool and complete middleschool."

Probably the mostpoignant wish and one thatdemonstrates the perspectivemany of these children haveabout the holiday comes from10-year-old Esmeralda from

NPH Mexico. She simply said,"My wish would be to help thelittle children in the world thatdon't have a home."

"The biggest lesson weall can learn from these childrenis how to take a deep breathand express simple gratitude,especially around Christmas, foreven the smallest things," saysJohn Iberle, interim executivedirector of Friends of theOrphans. "As a prosperouscountry with so much at our fin-gertips, many of us tend to takethings for granted. These chil-dren don't. To them, being ableto help others, the potential tobetter themselves in school, orjust the arrival of the holiday andthe promise of Santa Claus fillsthem with joy and appreciation."

Friends of the Orphans isquick to point out that the loveand support they provide thesechildren to make their holidaysmemorable is due to the gen-erosity of supporters fromaround the world. This year,they have created a unique andmemorable way donors can helpchildren in need, especially dur-ing the holiday season. The2011 Gift Catalog, atwww.friendsoftheorphans.org/GiftCatalog, allows visitors to learnabout the special celebrations ineach NPH home, and throughdonations either in their ownnames or on behalf of others,provides useful and appreciatedgifts to the children.

For more informationabout Friends of the Orphans,please visitwww.friendsoftheorphans.org.

A different holiday perspective: It's the little things that matter most

(ARA) - The holiday season is the perfect time to hit the road andcelebrate with loved ones, but travel expenses tend to skyrocketaround this busy time of year. With a bit of planning and research,there are many easy ways to save on travel, lodging and activitiesaround the holidays.

As you plan your upcoming trip, take time now to researchdeals and discounts that can help make your vacation more afford-able. Here are a few that can get you started:

* Online deal and savings sites such as Groupon,LivingSocial or Yipit are extremely popular and a great way to savemoney in your local city. However, you can also take advantage ofthese sites while traveling. Check out the deals offered in your des-tination city to save money on restaurants and entertainment thisholiday season. Often, these can allow your family to take advan-tage of the attractions without breaking the bank.

* When visiting friends and family this holiday season, con-sider staying at a hotel that provides the comforts of home, whileproviding extra savings. Hilton Garden Inn is currently offering theFast Ways to Free Stays promotion through Hilton HHonors.

Members can choose between earning double points per stay orearning a free night certificate after four stays or 10 nights at partic-ipating Hilton Garden Inn hotels through the end of the year.Sleeping in a comfortable hotel bed will ensure your family gets agreat night of sleep and is rested for the festivities, without burden-ing your holiday hosts or your wallet. With more than 525 locationsworldwide, Hilton Garden Inn also offers free Wi-Fi for guests -allowing you to remain connected without extra costs.

* Start searching now for your plane reservations. Look forand book your travel deals on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons,when airlines tend to reduce fares. Consider being flexible in yourtravel dates and airport choice. Sometimes you may find betterdeals when traveling during the middle of the week, rather thanover the busy holiday weekend. By avoiding major airports in favorof smaller, local airports, you may find increased availability andlower prices on major airline and budget carriers, with shortercheck-in and security lines.

The holidays are a great time to get together with family,especially if you can find special deals and discounts to make thetrip more affordable, giving you more money to put toward holidaygifts or activities.


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Did You Know? One theory as to why Americans eat turkey every Thanksgiving dates

back to the days of the famed Spanish Armada. That theory states that duringthe 16th century, Queen Elizabeth was enjoying roast goose during a harvestfestival when she was informed the Spanish Armada, on its way to attackEngland, had sunk. That led the queen to order a second goose for a celebra-tion. This harvest tradition continued when the Pilgrims arrived in America.However, upon arriving in America, wild turkeys were far more abundant thangeese, so the Pilgrims replaced goose with turkey as the main dish during theirharvest celebration, a celebration that eventually became known asThanksgiving.


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cone. Let your imagination runwild with these cheerful creations.Here's what you may need: vari-ous sized foam cones, GlitterBlast glitter spray, scrapbookpapers, self-adhesive foam sheet,sequins and pins, ribbon, pasteand acrylic jewels.

To start, thoroughly spraythe cones with your favorite col-ors of Glitter Blast and allow tocompletely dry. Then, follow theseguidelines to create three uniqueversions.

Polka dot cone. Punch outa variety of sizes and colors ofcircles from scrapbook papersand foam sheets and attach inrandom patterns to the coneusing the paste. Start with larger-sized circles and gradually

adhere smaller sizes on top.Finally, pin on 1-inch glittersequins.

Ribbon cone. Spiral ribbonaround cone, anchoring in placewith craft glue and craft pins. Cutsmall snips in the edges so rib-bon will lay flat. Glue and pinsequin trim in between the ribbonspirals.

Beaded cone. Usingstraight pins, pin sequins at ran-dom all over the cone. Then usepaste to attach flat-backed acrylicjewels in and around the sequins.

To complete the look ofeach uniquely designed holidaycone, make a hole in the very topof the cone with a pencil point.Press the neck of a small treeornament into the hole andsecure with a drop of glue. Nowyou have three beautiful and orig-inal cones for a creative and col-orful arrangement.

Original ornaments

You may have had stickershock the last time you shoppedfor holiday ornaments - but lucki-ly with some inspiration fromrenowned crafter and author,Mark Montano, you can updateyour tree for almost free whenyou design your own. Here'swhat you'll need: eight woodenclothespins, cardboard, scissors,glue, spray paint, large rhine-stones, hot glue gun and gluesticks, fishing wire and loose glit-ter or Glitter Blast glitter spray.

To start, take the clothes-pins apart and arrange the woodpieces in a starburst pattern withthe fat ends of the pieces touch-ing in the center and the skinnyends forming the points. Cut outtwo 2 1/2 inch cardboard circles.Glue a cardboard circle in thecenter of the clothespins and let

it dry. Flip your starburst over,glue the other cardboard circle inthe center and let it dry. Next,spray paint the entire ornamentin a color of your choice. Coverthe cardboard and about half aninch of the surrounding clothes-pins with glue and sprinkle glitteron top - or use Glitter Blast glit-ter spray. Flip the starburst overand repeat. When dry, use hotglue to adhere a rhinestone inthe center of both sides. For thehanger, fold a 10-inch piece offishing wire in half and hot gluethe ends to one of the clothes-pins. Once dry, hang on yourtree and enjoy.

For more holiday craftideas from Krylon, visitwww.yourholidaystyle.com; forcraft ideas from Mark Montano,visithttp://markmontanoblogs.blogspot.com/.

CraftContinued from page 4

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients:

1 bunch of asparagus1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciuttoor serrano hamExtra virgin olive oilBalsamic vinegar

Directions:

After removing one to two inchesoff the ends of the asparagus,cut into two to three inchlengths. Cook in a large pot ofboiling water until they are "aldente." They should still have aslight crunch when bitten. Whendone, move them to a bowl ofice water to stop further cooking.

Once chilled, remove and patdry. Wrap each piece in a sliceof ham (you can cut large slicesin half). Store in an airtight con-tainer and refrigerate until readyto serve. These can be preparedup to two days in advance.

To serve:

Remove the wrapped asparagusfrom the refrigerator an hourbefore serving to allow them towarm up. Preheat broiler on highfor five minutes. Place thewrapped asparagus on a bakingsheet and then in broiler until thetops are crisped, about two tothree minutes. Flip over andrepeat for the other side.Remove from the oven andarrange on a serving tray.Drizzle with a good quality extravirgin olive oil and balsamicvinegar.

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