October 30, 2008

NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS

fallturkeytowel.jpg Cooler fall weather is finally here and all the holiday festivities will soon be under way. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we have everything you need to help you create the perfect feast. From our roasters and thermometers, to our beautiful Amscan dinnerware and our whimsical holiday serving pieces, we have something sure to inspire you. Also, for all of you who have been waiting, the Carolina Coffee Christmas Blend has finally arrived, along with the rest of our holiday goodies. Christmas merchandise is out, including Nutcrackers, Russian Santas, Pyramids, Christmas Gourds, and so much more. We are completely won over by the holiday spirit, and we're sure you will be enchanted too! Also, next time you're in make sure to ask about our new Holiday Wish Lists.


Come and join us for our Free Knife Sharpening Event on November 7th – 8th!!! (Friday – Saturday from 10:00am – 4:00pm) This weekend only, we will have ALL CUTLERY ON SALE AT 20% OFF!!! We will sharpen all knife brands. There will be a limit of 6 knives per customer to better serve everyone in a timely manner. Also, if you are unsure about how to keep your knives sharp at home, this is a great opportunity to let us show you proper techniques! We will have Reps here demonstrating products and sampling a variety of foods. We will have all of our Christmas merchandise out on display! So come on in, bring your knives, friends and family…we look forward to seeing you!! (Please note: This weekend, we will be unable to sharpen any serrated edge knives.)

DEMO - HOW TO MAKE STUFFED PANCAKES

stuffedpancakes.jpg This month we'll be demonstrating the Ebelskiver Pan, making festive Pumpkin Pancake Balls filled with Maple Pumpkin Butter and Gingerbread Pancake Balls filled with Lemon Curd. Also, due to the great response last month, we'll be breaking out the All-Clad Slow Cooker to warm up those Frontier Soups again. Be sure to stop in on the weekends this month and see what we're cooking up!

TASTING - FALL FOODS

pumpkingrab.jpg Wow, do we have a wide assortment of amazingly delicious holiday food!!! Throughout the month we will be sampling something different everyday. Every day we'll have something warm for you to drink, and something delicious to eat. We have new hot chocolate, apple cider, coffees and teas along with holiday sauces, jams, jellies, candies, chocolates, dips, and baked goods for you to try.

RECIPE - MAPLE PUMPKIN CANNOLI

maplepumpkinbutter.jpg We suggested this recipe last year, and the feedback was overwhelming enough to share again this year! Make a deliciously unique dessert this Thanksgiving with Stonewall Kitchen's Maple Pumpkin Butter. We have the cannoli shells, the maple pumpkin butter and this recipe on a recipe card for you to take home and file away with your other favorites; the only other ingredients you need are sugars, ricotta cheese and pumpkin pie spice. It is simple and sure to delight everyone!

Ingredients
• 1-cup ricotta cheese, strain off excess liquid
• 1/2 cup Stonewall Kitchen Maple Pumpkin Butter
• 2 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar
• 6-8 cannoli shells
• 2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Directions
1. Combine the ricotta cheese, Stonewall Kitchen Maple Pumpkin Butter, and confectioners' sugar. Mix until uniform. Chill in the refrigerator 2-4 hours.
2. Place ricotta cheese mixture in a pastry bag and pipe filling into each end of the cannoli shells.
Combine the granulated sugar with the pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle this mixture over the ends of the cannoli. Dust each cannoli with confectioners' sugar.

COASTAL CUPBOARD FAVORITE

nativityadvent.jpg Our favorite are the beautiful wooden advent calendars we carry every year.Each one is thoughtfully designed with 24 numbered doors. Behind each numbered door, there is room for a small surprise for each day. Imagine the excitement and joy the calendar creates as young ones find toy cars, sweets, jewelry and other small gifts each day until Santa arrives! The wooden calendars come in four different scenes, and can help create a tradition that your family is sure to treasure.

WEDDING REGISTRY

juliaknightleaves.jpgThis is your one stop shop for wedding and shower gifts. We have a beautiful and unique selection of wedding gifts and offer complimentary gift wrap. We also offer Bridal Registry. Our goal is to make your registry experience fun, convenient and simple. To notify guests of your registry we will provide you with registry announcement inserts for your invitations. To complete your registry and as a thank you for choosing us, you will receive a 10% discount on a single purchase after your wedding. Whether you are getting married or attending a wedding this is the place to come for a wide selection of unique and memorable gifts.