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HOLIDAY CANDY
CANES
Holiday Candy Canes Are Festive and Fun Candy canes are
everyone??™s favorite holiday treat. Just think about how versatile
they are. Not only do candy canes look great hanging from Christmas
trees, but their versatility makes them perfect for all kinds of
decorative uses.
Candy canes can be crushed or used whole in holiday arts and
crafts projects. How about adding candy canes to your homemade
holiday gift baskets?
Peppermint candy canes are usually red and white, but they can
also be found in fun colors like red, green and white, and also
flavors like orange, cherry, and even chocolate!
You can find candy canes sprinkled inside of cookies and other
delicious Christmas recipes.
Candy canes make great ornaments. You can buy real ones and hang
them around the house or the plastic version works fine too.
To create a festive mood on the holiday dinner table you can put
out a couple of candy cane candles.
Got a wreath? Stick a few candy canes inside and watch your
guests smile. Candy canes always seem to make people happy.
Mini candy canes can be crafted into a candy cane tree and used
as a centerpiece. Another fun idea is to make your own candy cane
pins and hand them out as gifts or stocking stuffers.
Some people even put large candy cane decorations outside of
their houses. Some of these giant candy cane replicas even light up
inside!
No matter how you enjoy candy canes, they are sure to make your
holiday celebrations much more delightful.
Copyright 2004
Donna Monday
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OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Tips for Safe and Easy Outdoor
Lighting
??? Use only outdoor lights to
decorate the exterior of your home. Some lights are rated for
indoor and outdoor use. Read directions on boxes to determine if
their use suits your need.
??? Look for light strands that stay
lit when one or more lights go out.
??? Look for the UL safety-tested
label.
??? Check your used lights for broken
or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.
Replace or repair any damaged light sets.
??? Use no more than three light sets
on any one extension cord. Use only extension cords made for outdoor
use. Place extension cords where no one will trip over them.
??? Keep outdoor electrical connectors
above ground and out of water. Wrap a plastic bag around light
strand connections. Use duct tape to secure cords and protective
plastic wrappings.
??? Avoid running multiple outdoor
extension cords through windows into indoor electrical sockets. You
could cause a house fire. Instead, have an electrical contractor
install outdoor electrical outlets that can be used for holiday
decorating, then later for gardening equipment and landscape lights.
??? Hang exterior lights safely, using
plastic light clips made for gutters and roof lines. Suction cups
are great for fastening lights to the outsides of windows. Keep
extra replacement fuses on hand for unexpected outages.
??? Most important of all, turn off
all outdoor and indoor electrical decorations before you go to bed.
If you have a hard time remembering late-night chores, invest in
automatic timers that do it for you. You don't want to light up the
neighborhood with a house fire.
HOLIDAY RECIPES
Low Cal Club Turkey Casserole
Ingredients:
1/4 c. margarine
1/3 c. flour
1 c. turkey - Or chicken broth made with 2 teaspoons chicken
bouillon in 1 cup water
2 c. skim milk
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. blanched almonds, slivered & toasted
1 c. brown rice, cook & should yield 4 c.
2 1/2 c. diced, cooked turkey
1 (3 or 4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
1/2 c. chopped pimiento
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
Method:
Cook rice. In a large size pan, melt margarine,
blend in flour. Stir in broth and milk. Cook over low heat until
thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining ingredients
except almonds. Pour into spray treated 9"x13" pan. Top with
almonds and bake at 350 degrees, uncovered. May omit salt for no
salt low cholesterol diet.
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