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It was a beautiful weekend... one last chance to get things done in the yard before 'winter.' It's hard to think about having to put on the big coats again and, if you have been putting off taking them into the dry cleaner, you might want to do that and soon. Probably the best time to take them would have been in the spring when we were done with them. I am not one of those people, however. News From Ralph Everdyke in Florida: Seeing the weather was so nice today and the price of gas down here has gotten down to $2.14 per gallon. Betty and I decided to take a ride. We went to Clearwater Beach and drove down thru there and then ended up in Fort DeSoto Park which is way down on the south end of St. Petersburg. The fort was originally built to protect the Tampa area during the Spanish American war. There are several cannons still there and of course all the other things connected with their operation. Fortunately they never had to be used and are still there in the park. It was expensive to get in the park though. They charged us 35 cents to get in. In addition to the display of the Fort there are also camping areas, fishing piers, bicycle paths and canoes you can rent to take out in the gulf. Very nice. News from the Sodus Chamber: Sodus Chamber is getting ready for the holidays! The Sodus Chamber invites everyone to join them for a Community Christmas party on December 8 at the Wallington Fire Hall starting at 6 with cash bar and dinner at 7. $20 ADVANCED SALE ONLY tickets for Carved Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, and Baked Pasta buffet. Seating is limited to only 125. Local businesses will be donating items for door prizes to help spread Christmas cheer. So, get together with a few of your friends and join your neighbors for a perfect start to the holiday season. Tickets are available at Fox Law Office, Curves in Sodus, WCTA, or by calling Mary Jane Mumby at 483.4067. Don't forget to shop locally during the holidays. Not only will you save time and gas, but you will support the businesses in Sodus and keep the sales tax revenues where they belong. Apple Braised Chicken
2 tsp vegetable oil 1. In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, warm oil over high heat. Toss chicken with flour in a medium bowl, patting off excess. Place chicken in skillet and brown well on both sides. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. 2. Reduce stove temperature to low and add onion to skillet. Saute, stirring often, until onion is tender and lightly browned. 3. Stir in apples, cider, chicken broth, salt, ginger and chicken. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken, onions and apples to a serving dish. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 to 3 tablespoons of pan juices. Combine cornstarch mixture with remaining pan juices, whisking constantly. Simmer for one minute. Pour sauce over chicken and serve. Yields 1 chicken breast and about 3/4 cup of apple-onion mixture per serving. 5. Flavor Booster: Pears and chicken are an appealing combination. Substitute 2 ripe Bartlett or Comice pears, peeled, cored and diced for the apples, 1 cup sparkling pear cider for the apple cider and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg for the ginger. (This is a Weight Watchers recipe.) Tomorrow, November 19, is the Blue Moose Silent Auction & Spaghetti Dinner at 5 p.m. at the Wolcott Elks Club, West Port Bay Road. Start your holiday shopping early while you enjoy the best spaghetti dinner around, including homemade desserts! Adults $7/kids under 10, $5. Bid on hundreds of great items: goods, services, antiques, crafts, toys, holiday items, art work, clothing, pet supplies, tools, sports equipment, you name it! PROCEEDS BENEFIT CRACKER BOX PALACE FARM ANIMAL HAVEN, a not-for-profit shelter for abused and neglected farm animals located at Alasa Farms in Alton. For info, call 315.483.2493 Also tomorrow is the Wallington Fire Dept. Turkey Raffle at 7. They'll be raffling off Turkeys, Pork Roasts, and Beef Roasts. Refreshments provided. Wallington Fire Hall, 7863 Ridge Road. Mark Your calendars: December 3 - January 1: Holidays with the Animals! Where better to celebrate the holiday season with your family than at a farm filled with 'All Creatures Great and Small' who have been given a new lease on life? Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven at Alasa Farms, 6450 Shaker Road in Alton, is planning special holiday weekend events throughout the month of December...caroling, hot chocolate, hay rides, gift shop open, light festival, tree decorating contests, and more. We're looking for church youth groups, scouting organizations, school clubs, Lions or Rotary groups...and anyone else who would like to be part of December's month-long holiday celebration at the farm. We need people to take part in a live Nativity, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other celebratory festivities, holiday caroling, snow sculptures, and whatever you'd like to do! Your group can serve up hot cocoa, eggnog, holiday cookies and other treats. We need donations of holiday lights, and especially lawn and tree ornaments representing people of all cultures and faiths. Please...contact us with your donations and ideas! Call 483.2493. Friday, November 25 is the 21st Anniversary Youth Theatre Production. Tickets for 'Kiss Me Kate' are $8 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased by calling 589.3326. Productions will be at 8 on November 25-26 and November 27 at 3. Location: Gates Hall, Pultneyville. At the Sodus Free Library: November Books-Sandwiched-In On Monday, November 21, one of our favorite reviewers, Jean Seymour, discusses the national bestseller, Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The following is quoted from Publishers Weekly: 'Hosseini's stunning debut novel starts as an eloquent Afghan version of the American immigrant experience in the late 20th century, but betrayal and redemption come to the forefront when the narrator, a writer, returns to his ravaged homeland to rescue the son of his childhood friend...' Call 483.9292 or stop by the library to reserve your spot for this program; $3 per person includes a sandwich, beverage, and homemade pie. Crafts at the Kraft Shack: RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER: Wed., Nov. 30, 6:30 to 9. Four foot tall wooden reindeer. Simple painting, decorating and then add a red light bulb for his nose. $29 includes all. A note from the Apple Shed: Don't forget, The Apple Shed has Christmas Trees (pre-cut & u-cut), handmade wreaths, and great gifts ideas! The Apple Shed's hours are Monday -Friday l0-5; Saturday and Sundays 9-5 through November 23. They close for Thanksgiving and then open Fridays-Sundays l0-5 from November 25 through December 24. They will close for the season on Christmas Eve day at 3. A pie idea for Thanksgiving: Double Chocolate French Silk Pie When I first made this recipe I decided to make two pies, but when I made my list I doubled the chocolate! In continuation, I doubled the chocolate for each pie as I made it. It was delicious and very rich and became a favorite request at church dinners. Serving: 8
3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks) Melt chocolate and set aside to cool. Place butter in mixing bowl; beat with electric mixer at medium speed until creamed. Add sugar gradually, beating thoroughly. Blend in cooled chocolate; add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating for 5 minutes after each addition; pour into pie shell. Chill about 2 hours or until set. Top each slice with whipped cream before serving. Thanksgiving is a time of getting together with family and friends, but sometimes it would be nice to have an intimate meal at your own house. The kids could sit on the couch and watch the parade (while driving you a bit nutty because they want you to see every float). Your family can sit down to the table, maybe use the special silverware that is packed away for special occasions. In the afternoon, when everything is all put away, and the kitchen looks normal again, everyone could watch a rented movie, make some Christmas cookies and then, before bed, maybe share some books from the library. It's a nice day to make some memories everyone will look back on and happily remember. Have a great week and enjoy your families. Happy Thanksgiving! Copyright
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