your evansville thrifty nickel's christmas gift guide #1

2012 Christmas Gift GuideLOOK INSIDE FORGREAT GIFT IDEAS

PLAY THE TRIVIA CONTEST ON PAGE 7 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $20

THRIFTY NICKEL WANTS ADS CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2012 NOVEMBER 21-28, 2012

Smoked Bone In & Boneless HamsJust In Time For The Holidays!

A few bright ideas can really brightenup your holiday. Give a gift that makessomeone smile. Spice up your décorwith a few extra touches. Add somepizzazz to your party and make it onefor the ages. Here are some helpfulideas to get you started.

Go high-tech with the slide show.Instead of Uncle Bill clicking throughpictures of his trip to Alaska on a slideprojector, go multimedia. Create aDVD of pictures and music that canplay on your television while guestsmix and mingle. A lot of computershave programs that make it easy tocreate DVD slideshows-or you can usean in-store kiosk. Some cameras anddigital music players can output videoto your television, too.

Convert your kitchen.Somehow, everyone always ends up inthe kitchen. Maybe it's because that'swhere the food is. Maybe it's becausethat's where you are, making it. Maybeit's time to just embrace it. If you haveroom, slide a chair or two against thewall. Put out some snacks. But, most

importantly,get anextracuttingboard andput thosekitchenvisitors towork!

Mini marshmallow roast.Craving s'mores but can't exactly havea campfire? Here's a silly butscrumptious idea: Buy minimarshmallows and toast them onskewers or toothpicks over a(unscented) candle! Don't forget thegraham crackers and HERSHEY'Schocolate, of course.

Holiday karaoke.A twist on caroling that you can do inyour own home. If you have a karaokesetup, you can probably find acollection of holiday songs to keephandy. Or, get clever and downloadmidi music files and lyrics off the web!

Holiday PartyPlanning Ideas

Unexpected guestsHave a few extra gifts on hand. Stockup on HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLDboxed chocolates or HERSHEY'SEXTRA DARK Truffles for delicious,last minute gifting solutions.

Not enough time to bake that hugeassortment of homemade cookies thisyear? Include indulgent store boughtcookies onto your cookie tray.HERSHEY'S chocolate enrobed andsandwich cookies will round out yourholiday assortment nicely.

Cookie party!Get together with friends and bakeaway! The best part, of course, ishaving a glass of wine while you waitfor everything to finish baking.Alternatively, just get together andswap cookies that you each baked inyour own kitchens.

Fondue will do.You can start with melted cheese, butthere's nothing like melted chocolate tobreak the ice. Dust off your fondue potfor a nice meal or snack that bringspeople together and encouragesconversation.

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Ingredients:48 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates1/2 cup shortening3/4 cup REESE'S Creamy Peanut Butter1/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup packed light brown sugar1 egg2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltGranulated sugar

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Directions:1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates.

2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cupgranulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into centerof each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.Cool completely. About 4 dozen cookies.

Ingredients:4 cups peeled and thinly sliced

apples 1 cup sugar, divided1 cup all-purpose flour, divided tablespoons butter or margarine,

divided1 cup quick-cooking or old-

fashioned rolled oats1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup REESE'S Creamy Peanut

ButterSweetened whipped cream or ice

cream(optional)

Baked Apple Sliceswith Peanut Butter Crumble

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease9-inch square baking pan.

2. Stir together apples, 3/4 cupsugar, and 1/4 cup flour in largebowl. Spread in prepared pan; dotwith 2 tablespoons butter.Combine oats, remaining 3/4 cupflour, remaining 1/4 cup sugar andcinnamon in medium bowl; setaside.

3. Place remaining 1 tablespoonbutter and peanut butter in smallmicrowave-safe bowl. Microwaveat MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds oruntil butter is melted; stir untilsmooth. Add to oat mixture; blenduntil crumbs are formed. Sprinklecrumb mixture over apples.

4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or untilapples are tender and edges arebubbly. Cool slightly. Serve warmor cool with whipped cream or icecream, if desired. 6 to 8 servings.


Ingredients:About 40 (13-oz. pkg.) REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups

Miniaturesor 12 (0.8 oz. each) REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups,

quartered1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup REESE'S Creamy Peanut Butter1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from candies.Line small muffin cups (1-3/4 inches in diameter) withpaper bake cups.

2. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanutbutter, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy in large bowl.Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add to buttermixture, beating until well blended. Shape dough into1-inch balls; place one in each prepared muffin cup. Donot flatten.

3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until puffed and lightlybrowned; remove from oven. Immediately press peanutbutter cup or piece onto each cookie. Cool completelyin muffin pan. About 3-1/2 dozen cookies.

REESE’SPeanut Butter Temptations


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Christmas Gift Guide 2012 Trivia ContestPlay to Win $20 HOLIDAY CASH!Name________________________________

Address ______________________________

City/State/Zip__________________________

Phone _______________________________

HERE’S HOW TO WIN:Simply fill in the answers on the triviacontest entry form. Answers can be foundin the Christmas Gift Guide inserted in thisweek’s Thrifty Nickel. Mail or drop off atyour friendly THRIFTY NICKEL at 1301 E.Morgan Ave., Evansville, IN 47711.Deadline is Tuesday, November 29, 2012.Winner will be announced in the December1, 2012 issue of the THRIFTY NICKEL.

Rules: Must Be 18 years of age and older to play. Employees andrelatives of Thrifty Nickel are not eligible. One entry per person.

1. Where can you find DVDs 3 for $10? _____________________________________________________________________

2. What restaurant has a valuable coupon offering of “Get $5 Off When You Spend $25 or More?” _______________________

3. What business has the website address www.theteachersaid.us? _______________________________________________

4. Where is the best place to buy Makita tools? _______________________________________________________________

5. What place of business is the Roll Your Own Superstore? _____________________________________________________

6. What restaurant will add 15% more to your gift card for free? __________________________________________________

7. Who has $6 lunch specials? ____________________________________________________________________________

8. Who has 99¢ margaritas on Thursdays? ___________________________________________________________________

9. What business can be found on 720 N. Sonntag Ave.? ________________________________________________________

10. Where can you find guitars as low as 89.95? ______________________________________________________________

11. What business is offering a $500 Visa gift card with every purchase? ___________________________________________

12. Where can you get boneless hams? _____________________________________________________________________

13. Who has a Honda TRX 420 Rancher starting at $3999? ______________________________________________________

14. Who has pre-owned wheelchairs as low as $800? __________________________________________________________

15. Whose mission is it to “provide quality products paired with incomparable service?” _______________________________

16. Where can you mix ‘em, match ‘em, stack ‘em? ____________________________________________________________

17. Who has Karaoke every Friday night? ____________________________________________________________________

18. Who has 3 locations between Indiana and Kentucky? ________________________________________________________

19. Who has over 55 years and 4 generations of family know how?________________________________________________

20. Where can you buy $100 in gift cards and get $10 free? _____________________________________________________

21. Where can you Ring In The New Year - Inn Style? __________________________________________________________

22. Find the $100 dollar bill ______________________________________________________________________________

23. Who has a private party room? _________________________________________________________________________

24. Where can you get Christmas cash? _____________________________________________________________________

25. Find tax relief ______________________________________________________________________________________

Forget the dancing sugar plums. Here's a way to createan elegant and memorable holiday dessert in a snapusing cherries. Some may appreciate the fact that whilethis dessert is full of holiday cheer, it can be made justas easily without the alcohol.

This one-of-a-kind martini-inspired dessert is madewith frozen, dark sweet cherries that are grown andharvested in summer. Freezing captures the cherries'height of flavor and juiciness, making the sweet tasteof summer available all year. Try substituting cherries-fresh or frozen-for raspberries, strawberries and otherfruits in your favorite recipes.

CHERRY MARTINI DESSERT

Yield: 4 servings

A Merry Cherry TwistOn Holiday Cheer

Mix cherries, liqueur (or orange juice) and sugar; mari-nate 1 hour or longer. Arrange lady fingers against sidesof 4 martini glasses. Just before serving, spoon 1/2 cupcherries over lady fingers in each glass. Swirl 1 table-spoon whipped cream on top. Garnish with a Mara-schino cherry if desired. Angel food cake or pound cakecut into 3x1x1/2-inch strips may be substituted for ladyfingers. Lightly toast strips if desired.

1 10-oz. or 12-oz. bagof frozendark sweet cherries

1/4 cup almond liqueur ororange juice

2 teaspoons sugar12 lady fingers, split in half

lengthwise1/4 cup whipped cream


Have your Christmas in a shot this year!Red sugar adds a festive touch to thesegreen jello shots.

Ingredients2 cups boiling water1 large package (6 oz.) lime Jello1 cup cold water, 1 cup vodkaSplash of bourbon, Red colored sugar

MethodPour boiling water over Jello and whisk until combined. Slowly whisk in coldwater, vodka, and a splash of bourbon. Pour mixture into cups and refrigerateuntil set. Sprinkle with red sugar before serving.

Notes:Let the Jello shots set before sprinkling the sugar on top, so the sugar will notbleed into the shots.

Number of Servings: About 20

Mistletoe Jello Shots

Christmas Tree Jello Shots

Beneath every mistletoe you'll find some pucker and hopefully some minty freshbreath. The same is true for this simple holiday shot. Beneath each mistletoegarnish you'll find a kiss of apple pucker and a hint of mint. The mistletoeexperience captured in a cup.

Ingredients1 small package (3 oz.) lime jello1 cup boiling water1/2 cup Apple Pucker, chilled1/2 cup Absolut Vodka, chilled1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Garnish:Whipped creamWhole mint leavesRed Hots or red candies

MethodDissolve jello in 1 cup boiling water. Add apple pucker, vodka and choppedmint. Pour mixture into shot cups and refrigerate until set. Garnish top withwhipped cream, whole mint leaves and red candies.

Number of Servings: About 10


Tis the season for caroling, entertaining and gift giving. Whether the holidayoccasion is a festive brunch or dinner at a friend's home, a gift for the host is aperfect way to say "thank you."

Skip the traditional bottle of wine and bring a home-baked gift from the kitchen.It's a great way to add a personal touch and make your gift more memorable thansomething bought in a store.

Quick breads are an excellent baked good to give because they're simple anddelicious. Quick breads don't require kneading or rising because they're yeast-free, and most can be assembled in 10 to 15 minutes.

For the best-tasting quick breads, follow these foolproof baking tips:• Forget the electric mixer with a basic quick bread recipe. Use a whisk and

spatula.• Use a non-stick baking spray with flour, like Baker's Joy, so your home-baked

gifts come out of the pan, perfect every time.• Baked goods bake more evenly in the center of your oven. When baking more

than one item, place them in the center, leaving one inch between them.• All ovens are not created equal. Purchase an oven thermometer to be sure

your temperature is accurate.• Cool quick breads on a wire rack. This allows the bread to cool on all sides.Try some simple and creative ideas when packaging your home-baked cre-

ation. For example, gift wrap baked goods on a holiday serving plate, or put themin decorative bags with gift tags and write seasonal messages on them with asilver paint pen for a festive look. Visit bakersjoy.com for more gift-giving tips,delicious recipe ideas and free downloadable gift tags.

From the Kitchen: Say Thanks With A Home-Baked GiftCRANBERRY ORANGE BREADIngredients1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large eggJuice with from one orangecombined with water tomake 1 cup2 cups all purpose flour1-1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1 cup fresh or frozen cranberriesGrated orange rind from1 orange

Instructions1. Preheat oven to 350°F (160°C), spray 9"x5"x3" pan with Baker's Joy.2. Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and juice mixture, mix well.3. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together; add to butter mixture.4. Fold in cranberries and grated orange to mixture.5. Pour in pan, bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven,

let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool on cake rack, slice.

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