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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-12-07, Page 53tor Sania's Shopping list Make sorne delicious gifts Some of the nicestigifts you can give are those you've made yourself. They have a special way of showing you really care. The recipes below are for interesting holi- day treats that you can make before the festivities begin. Attractively wrapped they will make most welcome gifts, or perhaps you'll want to show them, off at home, for guests and your loving family. Rum or Bourbon Balls Make these a few weeks before giving, So they have a chance to ripen. 1 cup pecans, almonds or walnuts, chopped fuse 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 2 tablespoons Dutch cocoa 1 cup powdered sugar 11 tablespoons white karo syrup 1 cup rum or bourbon Mix all ingredients together. Using about 1 rounded teaspoon of the mixture, form small balls. Roll in extra powdered sugar and store in tightly covered container, mak- ing sure they are not crowded together. That's it! For a change, try chocolate wafers instead of the vanilla, but leave cocoa out of recipe if you do. Quasar Microwave Ovens have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. OM to 04 • Good Housekeeping vao�i9s �� q�C I OR RU ENREDCO CEILING FANS $189” 48 Luminaire Fan - Reg. '239.95 clomp wppdsfOVe6 USE HALF THE WOOD GET TWICE THE HEAT BATHROOM VANITIES 1 Kitchen and Bathroom PLUMBING SUPPLIES InqIi4 APPLIANCES WISE ENERGYCENTRE HAROLD WISE LIMITED 262 Bayfield Rd., CLINTON 482-7062 Leckerli i/2 cup honey 1 cup sugar 1 cup chopped candied lemon and peel tsp. nutmeg 11/2 tsp. cloves 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup unblanched almonds, sliced thin Grated rind of l lemon 23/4 cups sifted flour Heat honey and 'be cup sugar to boiling.. Remove from heat and add peel, spices and baking soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water. Add remaining ingredients and knead until well blended. Roll dough to a2 inch thickness. Put on greased waxed paper, on cookie sheet and bake in moderate oven, 325°, for about 25 minutes. Turn out on wire rack and remove paper immediately. Turn, right side up. Cook remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water until mixture spins a thread. Spread on leckerli and cut in dia- mond shapes. Store in airtight container for at least a week before giving or using. orange Nut Loaf Sensation 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder '/z tsp. salt 2 packages pitted dates — about 1 lb. 1 cup well -drained maraschino cherries 3 cups shelled Brazil nuts — 21b. unshelled, or 1 Ib. shelled 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Start heating oven. Grease, then line with waxed paper, a loaf pan measuring 9" x 5" x 3". Place first 4, ingredients in sifter. In large bowl put nuts, dates and cherries and sift flour mixture over them. Mix with hands till fruits and nuts are well coated. Beat eggs till foamy, add vanilla, stir into nut mix until well mixed. Spread evenly in pan, bake until done. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan; peel paper off; cool on rack. Wrap in aluminum foil and store in refrigerator. Will keep for 5 or 6 weeks. Happy holiday nibbling to all! Plan a creative party Everyone gets into the act at this favorite from whatever suits his or her fancy, and Christmas party. Invite dear friends and then uses them to trim the tree. Prizes can relatives for a heart-warming evening for be awarded for the funniest, prettiest, or all. The hostess heaps baskets with ribbons, cleverest ornament. After light popcorn, colored papers and cellophane, refreshments, guests take home one or two foil, seals, bells, colored yarns, scissors, of their creations for their own tree. glue, whatever. Each one makes ornaments Holiday Hair Fashions frIr All As IN*, ,;14 ap) 11 � LORILYN BEAUTY SALON suggests for Christmas... Gift Certificates! Gift Certificates are available in all denominations for cuts, sets, cold waving, tinting and more, Visit LORILYN and make this Christmas a stylish one. * REMEMBER Senior Citizens receive 10% OFF on Tuesdays and Wednesdays PERMS 10% OFF Starting December 7th until December 31 CaII: Marlene Yeo or Bonnie Strong for an appointment because... "Pleasing You.... Pleases Us." 72 Albert St., Clinton LORILYN BEAUTY SALON Res. 482-9296 or Bus. 482-7711