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And everyones a child atChristmas! People of allages look forward to theget-togethers, the

decorations, the food, the music andall of the other wonderful things thatmake this time of year so special.

Within the pages of this yearsLeader-Post Christmas Time Book,we are offering ideas and helpfulhints for making this Christmasmemorable, but hassle-free.

To help you add that specialholiday atmosphere to your home,there are tips for all types ofChristmas decorations, fromlighting up that large tree in thefront yard to creating miniaturevillage displays that embellish asmall corner of your room whilecelebrating everything from Peanutsto Harley Davidson.

Even the youngest members ofthe family can help with Christmasdecorating by colouring the pages inthis book that were printed with littleartists in mind. Once themasterpieces are complete, they canbe proudly displayed on the fridge orwall, allowing the whole family tohave a hand in decking out yourhome.

A fun, but sometimes challenging,part of Christmas preparation is theshopping. Our experts can help youchoose the perfect presents forseniors or teenagers, tots or pets.There are suggestions to help youfind special gifts that range from the

gleam of fashion jewelry to thewarmth of snuggly pyjamas.

Party-goers will appreciate ourtips on how to be the perfect guest or the host/hostess with themostest at holiday get-togethers.Our no-stress pointers include howto create gourmet meals using thesupermarket as your chef, turnfinger food into a stick-y partysuccess, build perfect casserole, andmake your own soda and ice cream.For those looking for the unusual oroff-beat, try a pie-cake, theturducken of desserts.

After a satisfying meal, whatbetter way to spend a nippy winterevening than with family and friends,singing Christmas carols? Withinthese pages, you will find sheetmusic and lyrics for many popularChristmas tunes, to help keep yourget-togethers harmonious.

It is our sincere Christmas wishthat this book will help you to enjoythe Christmas season to its fullest.Merry Christmas and HappyHolidays from the Leader-Post andthe advertisers whose support hasmade this book possible.

Johnny Marks (c) 1962

Have a holly, jolly Christmas;It's the best time of the yearI don't know if there'll be snow,but have a cup of cheer.

Have a holly, jolly Christmas;And when you walk down the streetSay Hello to friends you knowand everyone you meet.

Oh, ho, the mistletoehung where you can see;

Somebody waits for you;Kiss her once for me.Have a holly jolly Christmas,and in case you didn't hear,Oh by golly, have a holly,jolly Christmas this year.

Table of ContentsSheet music

Silent Night ..................................................................10

We Wish You a Merry Christmas ................................14

Deck the Halls ..............................................................34

Joy to the World ..........................................................65

We Three Kings............................................................87

Lyrics

Holly Jolly Christmas ....................................................3

The Christmas Song ....................................................38

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer................................38

Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year ....................38

Sleigh Ride ..................................................................55

Let It Snow ..................................................................67

Must Be Santa..............................................................67

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas........................94

Auld Lang Syne ............................................................94

The Twelve Days of Christmas ....................................94

Recipes and kitchen how-tos

Ice cream sandwiches..................................................12

Gourmet meal from a box ............................................24

Turkey with a twist ................................................24, 25

Constructing a gingerbread house ........................26, 27

Easy peppermint ice cream ..........................................28

Irene Seiberlings mini tarts ........................................29

Sticky rice stuffing ......................................................37

Veronica Rhodes ginger cookies ................................57

Piecake ........................................................................60

Pistachio and sesame crackers ....................................71

Candy cane soda ..........................................................72

Gingerbread soda ........................................................72

Dark chocolate egg cream syrup..................................72

Blueberry French toast casserole ................................79

Mashed potato bake ....................................................79

Sweet potato casserole ......................................79Dark chocolate biscotti ......................................93Lemon semolina cookies ....................................93

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Theres nothing like a miniatureChristmas village to give a home awarm, festive look during theholidays but dont let that villagebe limited to snow-covered cottages andDickens-style Christmas carolers.

The holiday scene might be filled with tinylittle Harley-Davidsons. Or the villagers couldrepresent a mini United Nations of ethnicities.Maybe the villagers are Disney, Peanuts orDr. Seuss characters. There are even villagesbearing the colours and logos of NationalFootball League teams.

Todays villages are evolving as fast as theworld around them, and accommodate allcreeds, colours and fan bases.

Department 56, which has manufacturedtraditional Christmas villages for generations,is on the leading edge of the trend.

Our strategy has been to gain youngerconsumers through licensed villages, saidspokeswoman Pam Schechtman. We look forproperties that have stood the test of timeand are multigenerational.

Department 56 began in 2000 with abuilding from Universal Pictures How theGrinch Stole Christmas and a Harry Potteranimated scene. The companys Classic

Brands division, Schechtman said, continuesto do well for Department 56 and gives us theopportunity to create products for some ofthe worlds most beloved brands.

The idea is to draw new collectors to thehobby through affiliations. Fans of thoseaffiliates may buy pieces for themselves, orpeople who enjoy collecting traditionalvillages will purchase pieces to woo childrenand grandchildren.

The partnerships dont alienate purists, saidCarla Olson, owner of the online Peanutsretailer JoeCollector.com. Instead, they drawin people who might otherwise not considera Christmas village.

My customers love it, Olson said. Ivenever heard anything negative about thePeanuts village, and Ive been carrying itsince it came out years ago.

If a whole themed village seems likeoverkill, tone it down by buying just onesmall vignette and displaying it alone, or ifthe scale is right, then intersperse individualpieces in a traditional village, said LarryHeard, owner of Robert Moore ChristmasTown in Mobile, Ala.

People will put a Bass Pro shop in themiddle of the North Pole somewhere, hesaid. That doesnt work in every case, butthere are pieces that go really well together.

Theres also demand for ethnically and

racially diverse villagers who reflect Americasmelting pot. Department 56 adds diverse newcharacters to its Snow Village and Christmasin the City lines every year, Schechtman said.

Wayne Bronner, chief executive officer ofBronners Christmas Wonderland, said hescarried black and Hispanic angels and villagefigures for years. People like to see villagesthat their families could live in, he said.

Erecting an entire village can be expensive.Just one house in certain lines can cost up to$100. But most people assemble their villagesone piece at a time, overmany years.

You just buy abuilding and add toit, Bronner said. Intime, youll have thewhole streetscape withall the accessories.

The risk of buyingthem piece by piece isthat a line will bediscontinued before theset is completed, but evendiscontinued pieces canbe found in second-handstores, online auctionhouses and collectibleshops. And, if enoughpeople raise a stink,

manufacturers will revive a line.Department 56 retired All Hallows Eve but

had to bring it back for a limited timebecause so many people called and told themthey didnt get it all, Heard said.

The hobby can be a little addicting, hewarned. For people who are devotees of, say,the Claymation TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, it just wont do to not haveRudolphs misfit headquarters and whats aPeanuts village without Snoopy?

Bronner said the more unusual villages aregreat conversation starters.

I think the traditional villages willalways be the most popular, but the

others really intriguepeople, he said.Whenever we have themon display, people stop

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Disney Christmasvillages have also beenpopular throughout theyears, since their appealis multigenerational.

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Somewhere on the spectrum between techno-dazzle (iPadapps for toddlers, anyone?) and fuzzy-wuzzy bears,theres a sweet spot: toys that inspire kids to have fun,stretch their creativity and learn while they play. With alittle effort and some guidance from savvy toy shop owners any attentive shopper can hit the mark.

Toys that encourage the most beneficial play may not be thebiggest spotlight-grabbers. Their attractions are often moresubtle and require a shopper to search past the dancing dollsmassed out in aisle one.

Toys today, especially toys in the mass market, you push abutton and it does something it lights up or it sings or itturns around and does all kinds of things. But theyre not toysthat allow a child to be imaginative and creative, said JennicLaw, owner of KangarooBoo toy store. The child is playing andhaving a good time, but the toy is doing most of the actions orthinking for him or her.

Law said classic problem-solving toys like puzzles and blocksare much better for children. She likes boldly coloured GreenToys Blocks (six months and up), which are made fromrecycled plastic milk containers and come in many shapes.

Wendy Lippman, owner of Tlaquepaque Toy Town seeks outtoys that spur open-ended play. I like toys where kids areencouraged to use their imagination, she said. Lippmanrecommends toys that can serve as the focus for role-playing,where kids can act as cashiers or shoppers with a toy cashregister, for example. Such toys also set up scenarios to educatechildren, she said.

Science-related toys are no longer aimed at little Leonardosand can be packed with fun, said Jim Davis, owner of Kids

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KangarooBoos Law advised avoidingelectronic educational and leisure toys for

ages 5 and under. If [children] are able tosit down and solve a problem or a puzzleor build something, it makes thefoundation for them as a person, shesaid. She also said toys that involvephysical play help children develop finemotor skills, gross motor skills, patienceand other mental capacities. Fastrack, anew board game by Blue Orange, pitsopponents who twang elastic cords tosend wooden disks shooting across theboard and through a narrow slot. The firstto get all 10 to the other side wins (agesfive and up).

To get kids up off the couch anddevelop their physical well-being, Davissuggested new classic toys for outdoors,such as jump ropes and sports balls, andnew throw toys, including Rhino ToysSkyO, a flexible flying ring thats easy tocatch and throw (ages three and up). TheZ-Curve Bow from Zing Toys launchesfoam arrows a satisfyingly long way (ageseight and up).

Whatever route you take to finding thebest toy for a special boy or girl, Davissaid, stop, think and proceed withinspiration. You really need to know thechild and try to engage the child in thepurchase you make.

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Convoi by Haba (18 months) Kids can pull it, stack it, sort it, and all thewhile theyre learning colour recognition,counting and patterns. - Jennic Law, KangarooBoo

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Once reserved for state fairs andcarnivals, the food-on-a-stickconcept has made its way intothe upper echelons of chic eats.Even coffee giant Starbucks has gotten intothe game with its popular cake pops frosted cake bites on a stick.

Matt Armendariz, author of On a Stick(Quirk Books, 2011), said food on a stick ismore popular than ever because, in thiseconomic climate, people are yearning forsimpler, fun times.

Weve always had food-on-a-stickaround, but I think theres a desire to return

to nostalgic flavours and ideas, Armendarizsaid. Plus theyre just so much darned fun!

As the concept has become morepopular, the trend toward using non-traditional fare as on-a-stick treats has takenoff. If youre not opting for corn dogs andlollipops, Armendariz said to keep in mindthat youll need to apply a little bit ofcooking knowledge, engineering andscience to your kitchen mix to make itsuccessful.

Think of different portions, ways ofmaking them bite-sized and, mostimportantly, the right type of stick to makethem stay put, he said.

Experiment with the stick itself. Sprigs of

thyme and candy canes can be flavourfulalternatives to popsicle sticks, skewers andtraditional pop sticks.

Armendarizs go-to treat for the holidaysis ice cream sandwiches.

For the holidays, I love making icecream sandwiches on a stick because I cantake advantage of holiday cookies provided theyre firm enough to use aswell as things like peppermint ice cream.You could also adapt the summerystrawberry shortcake on a stick to be moreholiday-esque.

Armendariz shared his recipe for holidayice cream sandwiches on a stick (left).

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Put down the smartphone, close thelaptop and bid adieu to that streamof Facebook updates for a few hours.When heading out to a holiday party,its time to focus on being a good guest face-to-face.

First, being a great guest and having awonderful party experience start well beforethe day of the celebration. No matter howyou were invited, whether by regularinvitation or by email, RSVP to it even if itisnt requested, said Daniel Post Senning, ofthe Emily Post Institute, great-great-greatgrandson of Emily Post and co-author of theupcoming 18th edition of Emily Posts

Etiquette (William Morrow, 2011). Even ifyou were invited to a party or to see aholiday movie with friends through an eventinvitation on Facebook, make sure they knowyou plan on attending.

Once a commitment to attend has been

made, Post said to make sure to arrive ontime. Its a small, but important courtesy, hesaid.

Also, never arrive at an event empty-handed.

Guests should always arrive with a gift fortheir host, even something small like a bag ofcoffee, and then send a thank you note afterthe fact, said Leah Ingram, author of TheEverything Etiquette Book (Adams, 2005).You can send a thank-you gift if youd like,too.

Now that youve arrived, its time to mingle.If youre a bundle of nerves and dont knowhow to work a party, do not rush in andhead straight to the food or bar area, saidDorothea Johnson, founder of The ProtocolSchool of Washington and the author of Tea& Etiquette: Taking Tea for Business &Pleasure (Benjamin Press, 2009).

Instead, Johnson said that a good guestgreets the host first but doesnt take up muchof their time. You have to be considerate thatthe host has other guests, she said. Then itsyour duty to mingle with the other guests andmake your presence known.

Once youve greeted your host, its time toturn your attention to the other guests.Johnson said she learned a lot from watchingformer Secretary of State Henry Kissinger atparties. Kissinger would come in, move tothe right and look into the crowd, said

Johnson. I always thought he was lookingfor someone, but he was making sureeveryone saw him. He would greet peopleand move his way around the room untileveryone was in the center with him. Hemade eye contact and never walked awaywithout saying excuse me. It was brilliant,and everyone should do that.

If youre great at online chat, but talkingface-to-face leaves you tongue-tied, Johnsonsuggested going straight to someone youknow. But dont spend all evening withthem, said Johnson. You should expandyourself and your knowledge by talking topeople you dont know.

While youre enjoying the party, Ingramreminds you that youre still a guest no matterhow comfortable you are. Understand thatyou are a guest in their house and dontmake demands of the host as if you werestaying in a hotel make my bed, turndown your music, et cetera, she said.

If youre the one hosting the party, Ingramsuggested finding out ahead of time whatfood your guests like so you dont findyourself in uncomfortable situations wherethe guests arent eating or are complainingabout the food (a no-no) because there isntanything they like.

Together, a great host and great guests areguaranteed to create a great party.

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How to be a courte-ous, responsible andinteresting guest atthis years holidayparty

No sooner do they walk in the door thanyour guests whip their cell phones out tocheck messages, text with their friends orcall friends and family. Its distracting toother guests and takes away from themingling you were hoping for, so how doyou handle the cell phone addict?

Daniel Post Senning, of the Emily PostInstitute, offers these tips:

1. The best line of defense is to modelthe behaviour you want to see. Dont haveyour cell phone in your hand when youanswer the door or engage your company.

2. Ask guests to take calls in an areawhere there arent guests. In a restaurant,

if someone is going to use their phone atthe dinner table, its appropriate for amaitre d to say something to them.

3. If at all possible, your guests shouldleave their cell phones behind. If they dontsee a pressing need or use for their phoneand they are entering a social situation,lock it in the glove compartment.

4. Whether you are the guest or thehost, take control of the cell phone deviceand dont let it control you.

I know a doctor who told the hostessthat he was on call. When he got a call, thephone was on vibrate. He looked under thetable to see who was calling, excusedhimself and left the room to answer, saidDorothea Johnson, Founder of TheProtocol School of Washington. Thats theway to do it.

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With waggly tails and rumbly purrs, theyrelentlessly show their love every day.What better time of year than the holidaysto delight a four-legged family memberwith a special gift?

Pets get so much joy out of toys, said Lorrie Shaw, apet owner and pet blogger for annarbor.com. They getto use all of their senses and identify something astheirs.

Pet ownership is at an all-time high, and were loving and giving to our animals like never before.

In 2010, dog owners increased spending on theirpooches by more than 30 per cent, and dogs and catsare among the small pets that are most likely to get giftsat Christmas time, according to a recent survey. Nine percent of dog owners say theyve held a holiday orbirthday party for their dog, and four per cent saytheyve done so for their cat.

Pet owners emotional ties with dogs and cats rundeep. A lot of baby boomers become empty nestersand still have that nurturing need, said Kristen Levine,founder of a marketing company serving the petindustry. A lot of millennials get pets before starting afamily to fulfill that same need.

While most pet owners wont hesitate to purchase alittle something special for their pets this holiday season,the boom in products at retail means theres more tochoose from. Think before you shop, said Shaw. Payattention to what your pet likes to do. Does he run andplay, or is he more cognitive?

Gaga for greenNatural, nontoxic, sustainable, recycled and locally

produced products are hot for pets. Earth Dog offers hemp dog collars, leashes, beds and

toys. Dog and cat beds made of soy-based material andrecycled content are widely available. Many suppliersoffer organic catnip. The Purr Highness cat scratcherfrom Worldwise is made of recycled corrugatedcardboard and doubles as a lounger. Doggles PlushBottle Toys come in the shape of animals and have twosqueakers. Stuff a used plastic water bottle inside andthe toy provides instant crinkly chewing fun.

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intuitive side, engaging them andencouraging natural activity,

are trendy. Foraging toysare hot, said Levine.They give owners a

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physically by making them work for their food.Levine is a fan of the Physipet, a line of exercise andentertainment products for cats and dogs. The toys reactto the pet, pulling back when the pet pulls,

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Interactive games from the Swedishcompany Nina Ottosson are designed tostimulate a dogs brain and reinforce people-friendly behaviour. Puzzle toys provide themental stimulation many dogs lack in theireveryday life, said owner Nina Ottosson. Fillthe new treat Maze and a pet will happilywork away to solve the puzzle and get thetreat. There are versions for cats and dogs.

Self-grooming products that keep catshappy and entertained are on the rise. TheWorldwise Smartykat Brushup self-groomingpost was voted one of the Top 10 products at

the 2011 Global Pet Expo byveterinarian Dr. Marty Becker of TVsGood Morning America fame.Hundreds of flexible siliconebristles provide a feel-goodmassage while pulling away loosefur.

ChewersIf you have a chewer, its integral

that you find the type of toy that canwithstand that kind of abuse, said Shaw.Dont skimp on cheap toys that can easilytear apart. Instead, buy a heavy-duty toy thatcan endure tough teeth. California animaltrainer and pet expert Diana L. Guerrerorecommends the Kong Co.s super-dutyhollow rubber toys. The Kong Extreme toy,used by police and drug enforcement andspecially made for aggressive chewers, can befilled with treats to help reduce boredom. It isavailable in five sizes. Brightly colouredtwists, flyers, hurleys and hucks from WestPaw Design are made of Zogoflex, a durable,pliable material thats easy for a pet to pick

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and tugs made of tightly twisted cottonthreads, which clean teeth while the pupchews, and plush toys for dogs who like tomother a toy. Nylabone hard nylon dogchews in a range of shapes and flavours lastlonger than rawhide bones and promotetooth health. A bacon-flavoured DuraChewcomes in the shape of a hollow stick.

Life on the roadMore people travel with their

pets nowadays, said Levine.She stresses the importance ofpet restraint while driving.Just like texting and driving,a loose pet in the vehiclecan be dangerous, she said.Kurgo makes a variety ofpet-carrying products. ASkybox Booster seat forpuppies and small dogs upto 30 pounds lifts them up toprovide them with a window view; the KurgoAuto Zip-Line tethers a dog safely, with a

harness attached to a zip-line that runsbetween any two fixed points in the vehicleand allows a dog to walk back and forth, sitand stand. Car carriers are especiallyimportant for cats, who often are not fond oftravel. Levine suggests that animal loversbring water for their pets during trips.Pawgua makes a portable, BPA-free plasticdog bowl for thirsty, out-and-about pups. Thebowl keeps water cool, and the top twists off.

The best gift for a pet is simple and free:Stop, drop and play. The best thing is foryou to interact with your pets, said Shaw. Ithelps them hang on to their cognitive skillsand reinforces that connection owners areseeking when they get pets in the first place.

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The Christmas season provides a wonderful opportunity to takepart in gift-giving, sharing and togetherness. And inSaskatchewan, there are many unique ways to indulge in theChristmas spirit and take care of one another.If its a party youre looking for, Camp Monahan's annual Christmas

Supper and Cabaret is an excellent choice. This annual event is held atthe Lazy Owl at the University of Regina and includes a delicious roastbeef dinner and dancing the night away to live music. A silent auctionrounds out the event, and proceeds go to Camp Monahan. The CampMonahan Association runs a Christian summer recreation camp for youngpeople every summer at Katepwa Lake. A great night out for yourself willhelp to provide a terrific experience for Saskatchewan youth.

Looking for lighter refreshments and that perfect Christmas gift? TheRegina Humane Society benefits from an annual Tea and Market (craftsale). You can find something unique for the Christmas stockings whilehelping Reginas homeless animals.

Maybe exercise is more your thing? Then look no further than theannual Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk. This five-kilometre run isperfect for athletes of any ability, and the proceeds from entry fees,pledges and merchandise sales all go to feed families at Christmas. If themarathon is not your style, the event has a host of volunteeropportunities, from envelope-stuffing to manning water stations, soeveryone can get involved in this terrific fundraiser.

There are plenty of ways to help others this Christmas while stayingwarm at home as well.

While listening to the radio, you can call in a Christmas songdedication to the CKRM Musical Christmas Card for MS. This uniqueevent has been held in Regina since 1988 and donations for songs raisefunds for ongoing research and service programs that benefit people withMS in Regina and the surrounding communities.

The Lung Associations Christmas Seals have been a familiar andwelcome sight in our mailboxes since 1908, and when you apply theartistic stamps to your Christmas cards, you are supporting Saskatchewan

residents affected by lung disease, and helping the LungAssociation of Saskatchewan in their fight for healthy lungsand clean air.

Possibly one of the most well-known and cherishedtraditions in Regina is the Rotary Christmas Carol Festival.

Over 80 local groups are showcased in theconcerts, and can be watched on AccessCable Channel 7. In addition toproviding wonderful music for theholidays, the festival is a fundraiser forthe Rotary Clubs of Regina and their

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From December 22 toJanuary 5, Reginaspublic andCatholicschools are closed forChristmas holidays.And even thoughchildren can beseen inSeptembercounting downthe days untilChristmas,sometimes theyneed to findthings to keepthementertainedduring theirtime awayfrom school.This year thereare manydifferentactivities that youcan do with yourchildren to makethe Christmasholidays fun andentertaining for thewhole family.

Winter sports are agreat way to engage thewhole family in somethingboth fun and healthy. There areseveral indoor skating rinks inRegina, and outdoor skating at WascanaCenter. Curling ice can be rented for individualsand families, and some curling rinks, such as theCallie Curling Club, even provide brooms and slidersfor free. And of course, all you need is a hill and asled, or even a cardboard box, for a great day oftobogganing.

What Christmas would be complete without treats?Many children enjoy and can learn from all themixing, measuring and decorating that goes alongwith the cookies, cakes and candies that are a part ofour holidays. Baking is an activity that can beaccommodating to children of any age, and providesshort term, achievable goals. You can find uniquedecorating tips online, or stick with traditional recipesand share a little family history with your kids.

If your children are getting restlessat home, there are plenty of

venues throughout the city thatare open over the holidays.

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overlooked during ourregular work andschool schedules.What about a tripto the RoyalSaskatchewanMuseum, or theRCMP HeritageCenter? ReginaLittle Theatrewill be puttingon new playsover Christmasas well.Spending timeat theSaskatchewanScience Center,or even a quietday at thelibrary can helpbreak up

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holidays are also fundraisers for charitiesthroughout the city, and Christmas is the perfect timeto instill a sense of sharing in your children. A dayout of the house might include visiting a seniorscenter or one of our local hospitals, or attending aspecific event such as the Rotary Christmas CarolFestival. For older children, some time volunteeringwith Food For Learning or at Souls Harbour RescueMission can foster a true sense of caring at a timewhen many families need it most.

The Christmas break is a fantastic time to nurtureyour relationship with your children. You can helpthem have a satisfying and entertaining holiday whilebuilding a strong sense of family and community thatthey will carry with them throughout the school year.

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As you plan your holiday gatheringwith family and friends, yourerecalling the wonderful experiencesof previous years. But cooking thefestive meal, which some consider thehighlight of the celebration, may not be yourfondest memory. Maybe spending a day inthe kitchen is as stressful for you as a rootcanal.

There is an alternative, and its not makinga dinner reservation for 24. Instead, you canorder a pre-cooked dinner from your localsupermarket.

Imagine a roast turkey or baked ham.Mashed potatoes with gravy. Stuffing.Cranberry sauce. Sweet potatoes. Rolls.

Dessert. All you have to do is warm thecourses before serving.

Youll have a traditional menu on the tablein a fraction of the time it takes to make itfrom scratch. However, you may feel a twingeof guilt arent you supposed to work yourculinary magic?

Maybe youre like Missy Chase Lapine,whos not comfortable unless she puts herown stamp on dinner.

Thats why its fantastic to add yourpersonal touch, said Lapine, author of TheSneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for HidingHealthy Foods in Kids Favorite Meals(Running Press, 2007).

Decide what you want to leave to thesupermarkets culinary team and what youdprefer to either prepare or embellish.

For example, maybe youd like to free

yourself from babysitting a turkey for sixhours. Many cooks consider the main proteinsource intimidating and time-consuming, saidLapine. Let a supermarket assume the turkey-roasting task while you exercise youringenuity with the side dishes.

For some people its all about the bird. Ithink people need to be mindful of the thingsthat come along the sides of the plate, saidJulie Jones, Ph.D., professor emeritus of foodsand nutrition at St. Catherine University in St.Paul, Minn.

If youre only seeing white stuffing,mashed potatoes, rolls ask for colourfulenhancements or add your own.

Add the supermarkets green beans,cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes and carrotsto the order. Switch from white to whole-wheat rolls if you have the choice.

Always add your own fresh salad. Its easyto do and will be a welcome addition forthose who dont want to fill up on starches.

Buy a bag salad; add feta cheese, spinachand walnuts for crunch, said Dee Sandquist,a registered dietitian spokeswoman for theAmerican Dietetic Association. Pick up raw,prepared vegetables in bags; add a yogurt dipand youre adding nutritional value to themeal, she added.

Although packaged meals usually include adessert classic, such as pumpkin pie or fruitcobbler, your guests will appreciate a freshand light alternative. Offer sliced pears,drizzled with honey and walnuts, or vanillaice cream or frozen yogurt with thawedfrozen blueberries.

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TURKEY WITH A TWISTIf the meal-in-a-box approach is too outside-the-box for the holiday main

course, perhaps a new-look turkey is in order. Preparing a fancy turkey andbuying pre-made side dishes will still save time, but also keep it verypersonal. Try this recipe for Orange and Maple Roasted Turkey, which addsthe traditional citrus and maple flavours of winter to the bird. Matthew M.F. Miller

ORANGE AND MAPLE ROASTED TURKEYRecipe created by: Marc Van Steyn, executive chef, Rigsbys Cuisine Volatile

Brine1/2 cup sugar 1 medium orange, peeled and juiced 1/4 cup salt 1 gallon cold water 10 black peppercorns, whole 1 12-pound whole turkey, fresh or thawed

1. Combine all ingredients, except turkey, in large pot and simmer over lowheat for 1-1 1/2 hours.

2. Chill brine in ice bath until cold. 3. Place whole turkey into foodservice-safe grade container. 4. Pour chilled brine over top to submerge. Close bag and cover. 5. Marinate for 24 hours in the refrigerator. 6. Remove turkey from brine, drain excess liquid.

Turkey Prep 2 bay leaves 2 celery ribs, peeled, cut into two-inch pieces2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 medium carrots, peeled,

cut into two-inch pieces4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 medium white onions, peeled,

cut into two-inch pieces

1. Place herbs and vegetables in body cavity and secure.

Cooking Procedure 1 pound unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 medium oranges, juiced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1. Combine butter, orange juice, salt, pepper, maple syrup, rosemary, thymeand garlic in a large bowl.

2. With fingers, slowly massage the compound butter into the skin of theturkey until well-absorbed.

3. Fold wings under the back of the turkey and return legs to the tuckedposition. Turkey may be cooked in a 325 F oven or on a rotisserie.

4. If roasting in a thermal oven, cook on a rack for approximately threehours, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 170 F inthe breast and 180 F in the thigh.

5. If cooking by the rotisserie method, thread turkey evenly on therotisserie-spit fork using a counterweight to achieve an even balance.Place a drip pan in the center of the grill beneath the area where theturkey juices will drip. Cook the turkey over indirect, medium heat in acovered rotisserie.

6. If cooking with charcoal, replenish briquettes with about 15 briquettesevery hour, as needed, to maintain medium heat. Cook until the internaltemperature of the turkey reaches 170 F in the breast and 180 F in thethigh (about three hours).

7. Allow turkey to rest for about 15 minutes. Remove vegetables and herbsfrom the cavity prior to carving. Place slices on a platter and garnish withoranges.

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DRESSING UP THE MENUThink of a supermarkets holiday meal as the plain

white T-shirt. It covers the essentials, but, with some

adornment, it can be a knockout.Accessories include nuts, herbs, olive oil, cheese,

wine and/or spirits, honey and fruit.Start with appetizers, the course that sets the tone.Your simple but elegant opening gambit is fresh

figs, stuffed with a little cheese, maybe Gorgonzolaor Camembert, and wrapped in sliced prosciutto.

You can heat it just until the cheese melts, saidJulie Jones, Ph.D., who works with the California FigAdvisory Board.

Dinner rolls dont have to be an afterthought, not ifyou follow a tip from Missy Chase Lapine, author ofthe upcoming book,The Speedy Sneaky Chef. Ialways warm them, no matter what. It makes themtaste better, said Lapine. She recommends heatingrolls in a conventional oven, not a microwave.

For another layer of flavour, brush the rolls witholive oil, sprinkle with a little coarse salt and choppedrosemary before putting them in the oven.

It gives [the roll] a wonderful homemade taste,added Lapine.

Switch to an elegant fig and port reduction inplace of the gravy, suggesed Jones.

If you prefer an easy approach using the gravythat comes with the prepared meal, you can enliventhe flavour. Pour the gravy into a small saucepan.Add a generous pinch of minced fresh sage and asplash of dry vermouth. Simmer for five minutes, oruntil your company crowds the kitchen.

We all know nuts are delicious, but theyre evenbetter after toasting.

If youre serving nuts of any kind, toast them in adry skillet for two to three minutes, adding a littlerosemary, said Lapine, who recommends herb-toasted nuts as an appetizer.

Although you may not expect guests to clamourfor vegetables, you can change that.

Stir minced chives into the mashed potatoes;drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over baked squash,sprinkle toasted nuts on green beans or broccoli andsprinkle Parmesan cheese on baked potato wedges.

MAKE WAY FOR TURKEYThe day before your festive meal, your refrigerator is about

to get very full. Make sure you have room for the food. If the dishes you bring home are still hot from the

supermarket, divide the items into smaller amounts and packin separate covered containers for faster chilling in therefrigerator. If the food was cooked and chilled at the store,place it in covered containers and refrigerate.

Your supermarket may offer the option of a cooked, stuffedturkey. If thats your choice, you should buy it hot to eatimmediately, according to food safety experts. Otherwise,purchase a cooked, unstuffed bird to reduce the risk food-borne illness.

To reheat a turkey, preheat the oven to 325 F. Place the birdin a shallow roasting pan. Add a small amount of chickenbroth to keep the meat moist and lightly cover the bird withheavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent it from drying.

Insert a meat thermometer into the thigh, not touchingbone. When heated through, the birds internal temperatureshould reach 165 F.

To reheat a spiral-sliced baked ham, preheat the oven to325 F. Place the meat in a shallow roasting pan, cover withheavy-duty aluminum foil and heat for about 10 minutes perpound of ham. A meat thermometer should read 165 F.

Heat vegetables and stuffing in covered containers either ina microwave or a conventional oven, using appropriatecookware. Soup and gravy can be heated in a microwave ovenor on top of the stove over low heat.


THEGINGERBREADQUEEN

Johanna Rosson cooked with Paula Deen and threw down with Bobby Flay to earn her crown as the gingerbread queen

By Cheryl V. JacksonCTW Features

Johanna Rossons decorating skillsare sweet.Rosson designs and buildsgingerbread houses and shes been head architect for some of the

best.In 2005, she appeared on Food

Networks Paulas Home Cooking. Afterthat, she was commissioned to make aspecial replica of a Springfield, Ill., traindepot to be displayed at the AbrahamLincoln Presidential Library & Museum.

All this exposure attracted the attentionof Bobby Flay, who (unwisely) decidedto challenge her to a gingerbread battleon Food Networks Throwdown withBobby Flay. Needless to say, thegingerbread queen held on to her crown.

In a typical year, construction seasonfor Rosson begins around midsummer,when many of the magazines she workswith are completing their holiday issues.

Whenever I make the first gingerbreadhouse of the season, it just brings meback to life, Rosson said. I actuallylisten to Christmas music to get myselfinto it. Last year, when I was working ona house, my air conditioning went out and it was more than 100 degreesoutside!

Her busiest season hasseen her build about 50houses. There was an eight-year period where I didntsleep at all during the fall,said Rosson, who works inmarketing.

Rossons culinary foundationwas laid early on, as she wasgrowing up. Ive always baked. Ibaked with my grandmother andmy mother. It was a part of at leastevery week almost daily, she said.

She married at 19 and her husband,Steve, immediately entered the military.With that, she began moving about withthe Army officer. He is currently servingin Afghanistan.

Wherever Rosson was stationed, shewould take baking classes.

Rosson spent some time in Germanyin the early 1990s, where she becameenamoured with the gingerbreadhouses displayed in bakery windows.

I was fascinated with them. Iwanted to know how to makethem, she said.

She cracked open a book ongingerbread houses, tried a fewrecipes and started to build areputation.

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Continued from Page 26I started kicking up my

creations. I started donating thehouses for military fundraisers,she said. I knew that peoplewould be buying raffle tickets forthem. I wanted them to be worthdonating money to.

Rosson cultivated a specialty inreplicas of famous and historicalstructures. Her first was a 2005recreation of the Richmond Hill,Ga., mansion of Henry Ford thatwas displayed at a retirementvillage. As a contributing writer forCooking with Paula Deenmagazine, she has also renderedthe Southern celebrity chefs homein gingerbread.

Her favourite creation? That wasthe train depot for display at theLincoln library. Rosson put about400 hours into it: a labour of love.

Im an Illinois girl. I love mesome Abraham Lincoln. It was ahuge honour for me, she said.Were a patriotic family, anyway.

Family members frequently lenda hand to Rossons projects. Herfather designed a specialfoundation board to facilitate thebuilding of the Lincoln depotstructure. Her mother has lookedafter her children while shecompleted high-profile jobs. Heroldest son, 13-year-old Joshua,crushed up candy to make coal for

the depot replica.All of Rossons kids (besides

Joshua, theres also Scott, 11, andWilliam, 8) are naturals atgingerbread building. Each createsan individual house each holidayseason.

I think, for the longest time,they thought every mom did it.That was normal to them. Theydidnt think it was that big of adeal until I was on Bobby Flay,she remembered.

That 2007 Throwdown episodesaw judges declare hergingerbread recreation of AbrahamLincolns Springfield, Ill., homesuperior to Flays Empire StateBuilding replica.

In recent years, Rosson scaledback the number of houses sheproduces annually to about 20,mostly for fundraisers. She saidshes careful that it doesnt engulfher holiday celebrations and familytime.

Nowadays, I put off allgingerbread making to around thefirst week in December, she said.For so many people, it kind oftakes over your whole holiday. Idont want to be stressed out overthe holiday.

Even the Gingerbread Queenherself admits, You cant letgingerbread get in the way.

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Among her many replicas, Rosson crafted a gingerbread version of Paula Deen's house, photographed here in Deen's kitchen.

Photos courtesy Johanna Rosson

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Kids should definitely be brought into thegingerbread building, experts say. Here aresome tips from the pros when it comes tothis fun, educational (and messy) familyactivity.

Be prepared for a two-day project ifbuilding from scratch, said JohannaRosson, whos appeared on several FoodNetwork television shows. Bake thegingerbread and start construction one day;decorate the next.

Even when using a kit, allow for plenty oftime for the house to dry before decorating,Rosson said. Its also a good lesson inpatience for a kid.

Use the opportunity to teach otherlessons as well, said Suzanne Kanaly, 2008winner of the National Gingerbread HouseCompetition hosted by The Grove Park InnResort & Spa in Asheville, N.C. Her boysstarted on houses when they were aboutfour years old.

What better way to teach your kids mathat an early age? Kanaly said. Why not getthem involved right from the beginning? Itteaches them how to count and how to do

fractions: a half cup of this, a quarter cup ofthat.

She also suggests having children keepan eye out for candy and other items withwhich to decorate. It could be pastashapes or cereal. You can teach themshapes at the same time, Kanaly said.

Try to have fun with it, and dont stifle thekids creativity. You dont want to putpressure on kids when theyre learning. Itsall about good memories, Rosson said.Dont take over. What they create isbeautiful to them. You should also think so.You should not pressure them to do thingsa certain way.

Kanaly suggested soliciting input fromlittle ones early on. Id ask them, Whatare some ideas? Draw me a picture.

Dont fret the mess, Kanaly said. Messycan be fun. You think about how busyfamilies are nowadays, she said. You getflour on your face, or drop an egg on thefloor; its nothing compared to the time youspend with your children having fun.

Cheryl V. Jackson

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Sticky rice. Hot pot. Long-life noodles.They might not sound like holidaydishes, but these are the types ofentres that graced my familys holidaytable when I grew up, both out of necessityand as a tribute to my parents home country.

Our problem was that of many immigrantfamilies while we want to celebrate thisultimate North American holiday as NorthAmericans do, we have our own traditionsand (especially before the internet and FoodNetwork) didnt know how to make the foodswe saw in the movies. Thats why my familysettled on sticky rice instead of stuffing thatglob of cubed bread that my mom couldntfigure out how to make, nor find appetizing.

Years later, I asked my mom to explain thetradition behind sticky rice. In Taiwan, shesaid, it is customary for a family to give stickyrice with a hard-boiled egg that is dyed red(for good luck) as an announcement of a newchilds one-month birthday. When thereceiving family finishes the food, they returnthe plate, filled with uncooked rice as asymbol of plenty.

Nowadays, sticky rice is considered acomfort food that is often served atcelebrations and family gatherings. CarolineTsao, owner of 527 Caf, a Taiwaneserestaurant, said that the dish is a symbol oftogetherness. The rice itself is sticky, andthere are many ingredients that all combinetogether for a flavour that everyone loves,she said. It means that everyone can stay

together and enjoy eachothers company.

The Taiwanese dish isunlike Chinese iterations because of the useof fried shallots, Tsao said. The rest of theingredients, which typically include driedshrimp, shiitake mushrooms and pork, canvary, based on taste and preference.

Jen Che, author of the award-winning foodblog, Tiny Urban Kitchen, said that the recipeis particularly forgiving and open toexperimentation. Theres a lot of room formistakes and flexibility, she said. The stickyrice itself, the texture is so good. You can addmore soy sauce or pork, or Chinese sausage ifyou want.

Although the traditional recipe may call foringredients that are only available at Asiangrocery stores, substitutions are easy to make.Che recommends shortcuts for people afraidof the multi-step process. The easiest way isto just make the sticky rice separately [in arice cooker], then saut the other ingredientsand mix it all together, she said.

As with all types of comfort food, the bestrecipe is always the one youre used to. Imsure hers tastes great! Che said to me as wecompared recipes. My mom maximizes theshallots and dried shrimp so she can cutdown on salt and soy sauce. Her mom goesfor the low-fat option, using less oil andcutting off the fatty parts of the pork. "At theend of the day, we like our moms food thebest, Che said.

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