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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2006-12-21, Page 48PM 5.6,419AM. navi dad• Act ce 0 Fri r. Wishing you peace. love and joy this holiday season and all year through. e • N JAL fixiencIA d f buon nata It's been a privilege and a pleasure serving you. Murray's Barber Shop Brussels tV CP Closed Dec. 25, 26 & Jan. 1 It* With Our Thanks esgt Christmas Thank you for being one of our most valued customers. We wish you all the happiness of the season, and hope your holidays are spent joyfully and in good company. It's been a real privilege serving you this year. We look forward to your continued patronage in the new year. Weeive, einiasitcut 7lees, from all of us at (IBC Blyth 519-523-4247 Brussels 519-887-6521 Jacquie Gowing Accounting Services Computerized Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Personal, Farm, Business & Corporate • Monthly Bookkeeping Services • Electronic Tax Filing 519-887.9248 Get your last minute shopping needs at McDonald's * Housewares * Power Tools * Hand Tools * Tough Duck Workwear * Gift Cards Kapp,v Netictava, 'tom McDonald Home Hardware and Building Centre We've Got Your Lumber" Brussels 519-887-6277 THE CITIZEN. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006. PAGE B15. Enjoy a happy, healthy holiday with your pets As the holiday season approaches, many of us are wondering how we'll spend the time with our loved ones. Increasingly, this means making special plans for our furry friends. More than-ever, people are filling stockings with new chew toys, baking pet-friendly treats and dressing their pets in the colours of the season. No matter how you choose to involve your pet in the holidays, there are some basic guidelines for keeping them safe and happy. For pet owners and their animal companions, here's a list of holiday safety suggestions: • Don't give your pets leftovers. Abrupt changes in your pet's diet can cause severe stomach distress, leading to vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, poultry bones splinter and can get caught in your pet's throat or digestive tract and popular (MS) -- There are many traditions at Christmastime, including raising a glass to toast the good health of friends and family. This tradition dates back to old England, where wassail was the drink of choice at this time of year. Wassail is a warm drink that is made from ale (similar to beer, but heavier) or wine. It is often flavored with cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. According to the Women's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery, the word wassail is derived from the Old Norse word vesheill, which means "be in good health.- To create a tasty, nonalcoholic PEAR AND CRANBERRY GALETTE Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Serves 6 to 8 Pastry for double-crust 9-inch (23 cm) pie 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 4 cups (1 L) sliced ripe firm pears (about 5 medium) 1/2 cup (125 mL) cranberries (fresh or frozen) 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour 1 egg yolk 2 tbsp (25 mL) apple jelly, melted On lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to 14-inch (35 cm) round; roll up on rolling pin and transfer to baking sheet. Set aside 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the sugar. chocolate treats are poisonous. If you want to give your dog or cat a taste of the holiday, serve them plain small portions of meat without sauces or spices and fresh veggies. Keep everything else - especially alcohol, chocolate, coffee, onions, yeast dough, salt and spoiled or moldy food - out of reach. • Do set aside a safe and quiet space for your pet during the commotion of the season, especially if you are expecting guests. Holiday crowds and noise can frighten many animals. Your friendly pooch may become snappish and defensive due to all of the confusion. Cats, being creatures of habit, are especially vulnerable and may show their dissatisfaction by failing to use the litter box. • Don't trim your home with poisonous plants and other decorations that can be harmful to version perfect for Christmas or to take the chill off of any winter's day, try this recipe, courtesy of Drinks Mixer. WASSAIL 1 gallon apple juice 2 oranges 2 lemons 1 lime 1 tablespoon cloves 1 tablespoon allspice 2 cinnamon sticks 1 quart water 1 cup sugar 1. Heat the water to boiling. Cut the lemons and oranges (and lime if using) in half and squeeze the juice In bowl, toss together remaining sugar, pears, cranberries and flour; spread on pastry to within 2 inches (5 cm) of edge and mounding in centre. Fold pastry border up over fruit, pleating loosely and leaving fruit exposed in centre. In small bowl, beat egg yolk with 1 tsp (5 mL) water; brush over pastry border. Sprinkle border and fruit with reserved sugar. Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven for your pets. Holly, ivy, mistletoe, and poinsettias can be poisonous, and candles and loose wiring can attract curious pets. • Do let your cat or dog romp through wrapping paper and boxes, but remove ribbons, yarn, and aluminum foil first. If you let your pet play with shopping bags, be sure to cut away the handles, which can choke small pets. • Don't make your tree an attractive climbing post for your cat. Position your tree on a wide, flat, and stable base, and anchor the tree to a window or wall using fishing line. Always be sure to decorate with animal-safe items such as dried flowers, pine cones, or fabric and wood ornaments and avoid using popcorn strands, ribbons, tinsel, and glass ornaments, which can all be deadly if swallowed. • Do provide fresh water for your into a separate bowl to save, throw the skins and pulp into the boiling water. Add spices and simmer for one hour. 2. Remove the cinnamon sticks, a few cloves, allspice and save to one side. Using a slotted spoon or strainer remove the citrus peels and pulp and the remaining spices. Return the cinnamon sticks and saved spices to the water. Add the apple juice or cider and return to heat. 3. When boiling remove from heat and add the citrus juice and sugar. Simmer very lightly for another 10 minutes and serve. 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F (190°C); bake for 30 minutes longer or until fruit is tender and pastry lightly browned. Brush jelly over fruit. Serve warm or at room temperature. Nutritional Information: 1 Serving (when recipe serves 8): Protein: 3 grams Carbohydrates: 49 grams Fat: 13 grams Calories: 325 pet at all times and be sure to keep cats and dogs away from Christmas tree water, which can contain fertilizers and bacteria that can upset your pet's stomach. Simply covering the bottom of your tree with a skirt or cloth can prevent problems. • Don't let your pets drink or walk through a puddle of antifreeze. Antifreeze has a pleasant taste, but can cause rapid and permanent kidney damage even if your pet drinks a very small amount. Clean any spills right away and store antifreeze in a tightly closed container and out of reach. • Do include your pet on short trips if your pet travels well, but avoid flying with them. No matter how you reach your destination, be sure your pet is wearing a collar with your 10-digit phone number and if you are travelling by car, give your pet enough room to move around, such as in a roomy pet carrier; don't allow pets into the front seats of your car where they can be injured in an accident; stop evejy few hours for your pet's exercise and bathroom needs, and provide enough water to prevent dehydration. Toasting good health A `crap'-tastic Christmas recipe fealni5 r. -Atk" -Y*). 'During the year, in the rush of events, we tend to overlook the important friendships that are the true basis of business relationships. One of the great pleasures of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to exchange cordial greetings with those whose friendship and goodwill we value so highly. In ;his spirit it is our pleasure to say "rfharik You" and extend our sincere appreciation for the very pleasant association we enjoy with you. May a bright and prosperous New Year bring happiness to you and to yours. John, Rick, Randy & Staff ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. a member of HIMG