Acorn Farm
Save Room for Pie
IN THIS ISSUE, while everyone else is focused on the turkey, we're talking pie! Thanksgiving pies rival the turkey in terms of custom and tradition, so it's important to get them right. We started with three classics and gave each a twist, Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust with Apricot Sauce, Blue Ribbon Apple Pie and Caramel-Glazed Pecan Pie. PLUS, a Thanksgiving checklist to help you plan and get ahead!
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What a lovely week we've had! These last vestiges of our warm autumn are slowly disappearing as the last leaves fall from the trees, making way for a glorious winter to come. That's the beauty of Michigan - four distinct seasons, each with their own marvelous appeal.

As you can see, at ACORN FARM, the seasons are changing in the store as well and we've got many activities for your enjoyment during  the next two months, starting this afternoon!  So take a look at the list below and make plans to come in and see us!
TODAY!
Thursday, November 5, 2015 - 12noon - 5:00pm - FREE! 
JOY OF JULISKA
Come in to the store this afternoon and help us kick off our month-long gift-with-purchase Juliska event!  With a little mulled cider, and a few nibbles  from Stonewall Kitchen and other favorites ---we'll show you all there is to know about some of the most beautiful and versatile stoneware on the market.    Whether you're  looking for a few wedding gifts or to get 12 place-settings or serving pieces for yourself, now is the time to buy.  Why?  because during November, we'll reward you for your Juliska purchases.  Here's how it works:

JuliskaWith a $150 Juliska purchase,
receive their Berry & Thread Pie dish  ($68 value) . . . or,

With a $300 Juliska purchase,
receive their Berry & Thread sectioned appetizer plate ($95 value)

With a $500 Juliska purchase,
receive their Berry & Thread large covered casserole ($145 value).

Juliska stoneware is perfect for baking and serving, is oven-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe! This versatile stoneware will make entertaining a delight!  We do hope you'll drop in and have a look!
Sunday, November 15, 2015 - 12:00n - 4:00pm - FREE!
A Season of Giving - A Christmas Open House 

We want to extend the warmest of invitations to our Christmas Open House! It's become a bit of a tradition here--our way of saying, "THANK YOU" to our customers; We did something a little different last year, and, quite honestly, customers and staff alike said --"Let's do it the way we used to!" Well, we are more than happy to oblige!  So, come on in for a light bit of homemade brunch, see the store at its finest, share in some conversation, and make merry with us as we begin the Christmas season. Our theme this year is about giving:

"Keep on loving one another . . . . Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing, some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." -- Hebrews 13:1&2 (The Bible)

At ACORN FARM, we've been shown a good measure of grace and love from both our customers and from above. This time of year, we want to join with our customers to show hospitality and charity to our neighbors, right here at home, across the country, and even around the world. In that light, we've chosen some special gift items that do just that. As you enjoy shopping during the OPEN HOUSE and throughout the holiday season, take a moment to look for the items next to the signs bearing an angel. A portion of the proceeds from each of these products goes to a special charitable cause! Every angel sign will tell a little bit about the charity associated with each item. We also have chosen an angel ornament -- with an Acorn motif, of course! -- and 100% of the profits from its purchase will go to WELLSPRING - a youth development organization close to home  - in northwest Detroit, providing education, job-training, and help with life-skills for kids in the city! It's especially close to Kathy's heart because it was started by her brother and his wife over 30 years ago.

We're excited to "show hospitality to strangers" this season - and knowing our customers ---we're sure you will be, too.
20% OFF during NOVEMBER 
E-CLOTH'S 20th ANNIVERSARY SALE!  E-Cloth
Superior Cleaning with Nothing but hot water! 

If you've never used an E-CLOTH before, the time is now! Everyone is becoming more and more aware of how we are constantly exposed to all sorts of household chemicals and the damage they can do -- both to our health, and our household surfaces. Now there's a better, safer, and more efficient way to clean. E-cloths clean almost any solid surface in your home with only hot water, removing dust, grease, grime and bacteria with ease!   Come into the store for a quick demo!  November is a great time to purchase any of the E-Cloth products as they will be 20% OFF for the whole month. There are cleaning cloths, dusting cloths, mops, stainless steel cloths, and more!  Just remember, salt season is coming! The E-CLOTH mop is, by far, the best thing we've ever used on our store floors and one of our store favorites. It takes the dread out of mopping and cuts your cleaning time in half!
Trip to Italy
Thanksgiving Checklist
Good Guest Etiquette
recipeone RECIPE: Pumpkin Pie with GIngersnap Crust and Apricot Sauce
Secrets for a Better Pumpkin Pie
recipetwo Blue Ribbon Apple Pie
Secrets for a better Apple Pie
recipethree RECIPE:Caramel-Glazed Pecan Pie
Spike it
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Happy Cooking!

Kathy Magaluk and all of us at Acorn Farm 


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