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A holiday entertaining & gift guide
great wintry reads
holiday recipes
gift ideas
and more
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There is nothing like the challenge of finding the perfect gift for the holidays. We get how nerve-wrackingholiday shopping and entertaining can be, so thats why weve put together Spark!What youll find inside is a compilation of some of the hottest articles fromRetreat andCrave, recipes for holiday
entertaining, and gift ideas for the hardest-to-shop-for person on your list.
Be sure to click on everything for more tips and recipes, and keep an eye out for the Golden Star. Find it byDecember 15, and youll have a chance to win 15 books to gift this year!
From our House to yours, Happy Holidays!
Cass, Jess, Ainsley & Lindsey
Dear reader,
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Cozy Mysteriesfor cold nights
For many of us, theres nothing better than grabbing a great mystery novel, a warm drink and a blanket andcurling up to read (if theres a fireplace nearby, all the better). And, if the book is great, it can be a little bit likecandy: its hard to stop with just one. So, if you need some suggestions about what to read during your winter
holidays, here are the first books in some great mystery series that youll love cozying up with.
The Buckshaw Chronicles, Volume 1,
brings together the first three best-
selling Flavia de Luce novels. Follow
our enchanting precocious amateur
detective with a passion for poison
as she investigates the death of a
man in her very own backyard, goes
behind the scenes of a puppetshow to find out who wanted the
puppet master dead, and as she
looks into the crystal ball to find out
why corpse after corpse is being
found in Bishops Lacey.
The Reverend Tom Father Christmas
came to picturesque Thornford Regis
with his young daughter to escape
the city where his wife was mur-
dered. He came to the bucolic and
charming town, where violent crime
isnt supposed to happen and the
greatest sin is supposed to be noth-ing a member of the clergy cant
handle. When a woman is found
murdered at the town fair, Tom soon
learns that everyone in Thornford
Regis has a secret to hide.
This first novel in the widely acclaimed
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency
series tells the story of the delight-
fully cunning and enormously en-
gaging Precious Ramotswe, owner of
the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.
Immediately upon setting up shop,
she is hired to track down a missinghusband, uncover a con man, and
follow a wayward daughter. But the
case that tugs at her heart, and
lands her in danger, is a missing
eleven-year-old boy, who may have
been snatched by witchdoctors.
If you needwarm drinksuggestions,
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours, 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 bananas
1 1/4 cups (310 ml) steel-cut oats
1 can (15 oz/443 ml) light coconut milk
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) almond milk
3/4 cup (185 ml) water
2 Tbsp (30 ml) coconut sugar or brown sugar
1 Tbsp (15 ml) ground white chia seeds (optional)
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground ginger
Salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) whole almonds shredded
unsweetened coconut for garnish
Instructions
1. Slice one of the bananas.
2. Combine the banana slices, oats, coconut and
almond milks, water, sugar, chia seeds, vanilla,
cinnamon, ginger and salt in a slow cooker.
Give it all a stir.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours.
4. Serve topped with freshly sliced banana,
almonds and shredded coconut.
Excerpted fromHow to Feed a Family. Copyright 2013 by
Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh. All rights reserved.
Slow Cooker Oatmealwith coconut, bananaand almonds
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vebooks
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The Walking DeadThe Snacking Dead
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Bellman & Black
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Caught in the Cookie JarButter Baked Goods
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Creating the perfectguest bedroom
The holidays are the time of year that so many of us have visitors in our homes. Since itsa hectic time of year for everyone, its nice to make them feel extra welcome. Here are a fewtips from Charles MacPherson, author of The Butler Speaks, to help you get your guest space in tip top shape!
The comfort and style of the guest bedroom is part of your visitors overall experience and should reflect that
of the rest of the house. You want your guest to be able to relax there and get a good nights sleep.
Provide the following to create the perfect guest bedroom:
A word of advice:I learned from a former employer that sleeping in a guest bedroom yourself for one or twonights is the best way to notice the little details that can be improved. You cant imagine the
things I have noticed by doing this.
An alarm clock
Internet access
A radio and/or
television
Light reading material
handy (magazines
or favourite books)
and/or playing cards
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and sharp penbeside the pho
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in the room
Extra blankets
and pillows
A good reading light
beside the bed
At least one
electrical outlet forcell phones and
computer chargers
A phone
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wintry reads!
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Book mathequations to find the perfect gift
Its often challenging to select a book for someone else, but we find the easiest way to make a recommendation
is to discover a few other books they have previously enjoyed. Its a great way to give people the sense of a bookwithout giving away the whole plot; we like to call that book math.
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8 young adult novels
Every Adult Should ReadThe young adult genre clearly signifies that those books are meant for teenagers. However sometimes itsnice to take a trip down memory lane and relive our younger days. Here is a collection of eight young adultnovels that adults should read. Each book is a fantastic piece of literature that has broad appeal.
A breath-taking story about a
family living in Paris who
experience tragedy when one
of their own goes missing. Yet
the path to finding their brother
is more dangerous than Ingridcould ever imagine.
In the world of fifteen-year-old
Raim, you tie a knot for every
promise you make. Break that
promise and the knot will burst
into flames!
This is the first book in a new
series from the talented Lauren
Kate. An epic saga of heart-
stopping romance, devastating
secrets, and dark magic . . .
A story of grief mixed with
nightmares. Things take an
interesting turn when Gabys
dreams start becoming a reality.
The truth lies in the shadows of
her nightmares.
Discover more
YAreadsat
Crushingon
Books
This fabulous YA novel won this
years Childrens Literature 2013
Governor Generals Literary
Award!The first book in The Mortality
Doctrine, a series set in a world
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The war is over, but for thirteen-
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Suberbly crafted writing that
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Anew holiday trend we have noticed is incorporating books into an advent calendar. Individually wrappedbooks can be unwrapped one day at a time as a countdown to the big holiday. Its a great way to get childrenexcited about the holiday andinterested in reading.
great picture books for
this Holiday Season
If you have alittle one in your lifeand are looking to
give them a newbook for the holidays
we have a fewsuggestions.
In the tradition of The Snowman, The PolarExpress, and the many books of Jan Brettthis cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordi-nary photographs will have readers of allages believing in the magic of Christmas.
This is one to pull out every year and savor.
The Chrismtas Wish
Mo is a monster who justgot a mustache. A big,black, beautiful mustache.Everybody likes Mosmustache. Now Knot, Dot,Nib, Tutu, Bob, Bill, andBen all have mustaches too.In fact, soon EVERYBODY
has a mustache! Why iseveryone copying Mo?And how will he (and hismustache) ever stand out?
Mos Mustache
A small, enticing,portable boxed setmakes a gift-readyintroduction to
Waldos adventuresfor the younger crowd.
Wheres Waldo?The MagnicentMini Boxed Set
Old Bear has been up in the attic for a very longtime, but he hasnt been forgotten. BramwellBrown and his friends Little Bear, Duck, and
Rabbit attempt to rescue Old Bear from the atticand bring him safely back home.
Old Bear
Exclusive insights from acelebrated musician andpassionate industry insiders,two accompanying CDsof legendary tracks andbeautiful packaging make
for a book with broadappealone that willcaptivate fans of RobbieRobertson and music loversof all ages.
Legends, Icons & Rebels
In this spectacularly illustrated picturebook, kids who love locomotives (andwhat kid doesnt?) will discover wheretrains live, what they like to eat, and thebest train tricks aroundeverything ittakes to lay the tracks for a long and happyfriendship. All aboard!
How to Train a Train
InSnowflakes Fall, Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlanand award-winning artist Steven Kellogg portray lifesnatural cycle: its beauty, its joy, and its sorrow. Together,the words and pictures offer the promise of renewal that
can be found in our livessnowflakes fall, and return againas raindrops so that flowers can grow.
Snowakes Fall
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This holiday season,
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Pair a cookbook with a homemade treat from your kitchen, a bottle of wine, or a beautiful basket of gadgets.
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Serve this rich, velvety dip with crostini, breadsticks, or crackers. Or try it
as a delectable accompaniment for roast chicken or pork.
Makes 3 cups
Prep time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds spinach, washed well and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup milk
6 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces, softened
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
3 dashes hot- pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground
Pepper
1. Preheat oven to 425F. Heat oil in a Dutch oven (or large pot) over medium.
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned,
5 to 8 minutes.
2. Add spinach in two additions, letting the first batch wilt before adding
the next; cook until completely wilted, tossing frequently, 5 to 8 minutes.
Transfer mixture to a colander; drain, pressing to release all excess liquid.
3. In the same pot, warm milk over high heat. Whisk in cream cheese untilmelted, about 3 minutes. Add spinach, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce,
and 1/4 cup mozzarella; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Pour
into a lightly oiled 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish; sprinkle with remaining
1/2 cup mozzarella.
4. Bake until bubbly and cheese is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.
Making Ahead
You can prepare the recipe through step 2 a day or two ahead; let spinach
mixture cool, then refrigerate it in an airtight container before proceeding.
Copyright 2010Martha Stewart Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast: 250 Easy, Delicious Recipes forAny Time of Dayby Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Published: Feb 23, 2010 by Clarkson Potter
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Cass: My friend Trisha is going to love this.Road
Endsby Mary Lawson is really the quintessential
CanLit kind of book that will please any avid
reader. Its an enveloping dive into the anguish
of family life, and Lawson writes small town
characters flawlessly. If you know someone who
loved the bestseller Crow Lake, then this is the
gift to give.
Ainsley: This year Im going to giftRed Greens Beginners Guide to Wom
and Im going to be gifting it to my
dad. It seems like the perfect book
for a certain kind of dad. The kind
who always has several roles of du
tape, tells moderately successful
jokes but laughs really hard at them
and who loves to share passages
out of the book theyre reading to
anyone in the vicinity. If my dad
sounds a little bit like your dad,
perhaps hell also love Red Greens
truly unique wit.
Lindsey: If theres one thing I
know for sure, its that my Aunt
Natalie is going to love receiving
a copy of John DeMontsA Good
Days Workthis holiday season.An exploration of Canada
through jobs that used to be
prominent, this book is like
going for a walk down memory
lane. Youll experience people
who make their living the old
way, in an attempt to distill the
essence of our shared past. If you
have a friend or a family member
who loves Canadian history, then
this book will be a huge hit!
Jessica: I managed to get my Momhooked on narrative non-fiction with
The Devil in the White Cityso I know
shell love Bill Brysons new book, One
Summer. It focuses on the summer of
1927 and all the amazing events and
achievements that occurred in America.
From Charles Lindbergh to Al Capone
to Babe Ruth this book has all the most
memorable characters and people from
the time. Any fan of history or non-
fiction would love One Summertoo!
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