"Strategies for the Holiday Countdown"

IN THIS ISSUE

FOXFIRE FRIEND PROGRAM

HOLIDAY HOURS

KNIFE SHARPENING

WINTER COOKING CLASSES

APPLIANCES FOR SALE

NEW RING?

HOW TO STUFF A STOCKING

REVIEW: "YOU'VE GOT IT MADE"

EASY, DO-AHEAD RECIPES

BRIDAL REGISTRY

QUICK LINKS

Foxfire Website

THE FOXFIRE FRIEND PROGRAM

HOLIDAY HOURS at FOXFIRE GALLERY & KITCHEN SHOPS

KNIFE SHARPENING

NEW WINTER COOKING CLASSES COMING!

Looking for fun ways to learn? There's something for everyone, young, old, novice or expert. Join us for some good times in our kitchen!

The Winter Schedule is being finalized now. Check our website in the next few weeks to view the great selection of cooking classes.

Cooking classes make great gifts! And, gift cards from Foxfire Gallery and Kitchen Shops may be used to gift a class or merchandise anytime and in any amount.

APPLIANCES FOR SALE

We are closing down the kitchen at the Woodruff Road store and have the following items for sale:

- Viking 48" Range & Double Oven with Griddle
                - Viking 54" Hood
- Viking 4 Burner Stove Top
- Zephyr Glass Hood
                - Viking 22.8 Cu.Ft. Refrigerator
- Viking Ice Maker
- Viking Undercounter Wine Cooler
- Granite Countertops
- Cherry Cabinets
                - Cherry Cash & Wrap

Other fixtures available also. If interested please contact Foxfire at 864-242-0742 and see Craig's List for complete descriptions.

Gift Registry -- We have a direct line to Santa at the North Pole! Tell us your wish list and we'll keep track of it for you on our Gift Registry. When your Santa comes to the shop, we'll whisper in his or her ear, and let him know your fondest desires in just the color, size, and quantity. Just ask us how the Gift Registry works when you stop by!

Gift Certificates - With our store gift certificates, it's One Size Fits All! Our gift certificates are available in any denomination and always welcomed. We'll look forward to helping your gift's recipient in exploring the possibilities for your kind gift.

Gifts of Experience - The "gift of experience" is an increasingly popular gift. Our cooking classes are perfect gifts for someone who likes to learn and eat at the same time! You'll find details about upcoming classes at the store or on our website.

Thanks for Shopping Locally - Shopping locally has a dramatic effect within our community. For every dollar spent at a local, independent retailer like ours, an extra quarter stays in the community compared to businesses with ownership outside of our community. It's a gift to the community, too, when you shop locally.

Thank you for your patronage of our small, locally owned business!

You've Got It Made: Deliciously Easy Meals to Make Now and Bake Later by Diane Phillips. Published by Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA. Copyright 2008.

No matter what time of year it is, when we know there is a busy "crunch time" ahead, we call upon the Diva of Do-Ahead, Diane Phillips. Ms. Phillips has perfected the art of serving great food effortlessly with her do-ahead strategies. Through her research, she has identified what foods freeze well, or will keep waiting in the refrigerator without affecting the final taste or appearance.
This book focuses on wholesome, everyday meals that are ready for those busier days when time is at a premium. She begins with an explanation of general do-ahead strategies, then applies those principles to appetizers, pasta and grain bakes, hot dishes, main dishes for meat, poultry, and seafood. Side dishes and desserts round out the book. The recipes presented, while streamlined and staged, focus on maximum flavor. Once you become familiar with Ms. Phillips' do-ahead mindset, you'll quickly become a pro at thinking ahead and being ready for each day, or for easy entertaining all year long.

Our Favorite Artichoke and Spinach Dip View & Print We love hot dips and spreads this time of year! They easily make the appetizer hour an upgraded affair. And, we especially love artichoke dips. This variation is easy to assemble and tastes great! We recommend making a double batch and freezing several containers. You'll be ready for company anytime!
Tarragon Chicken Bake View & Print Calling upon a classic French combination, tarragon, mustard, and cream, this do-ahead casserole is great for the family or for company. Resting on a bed of noodles, saut�ed chicken breasts are covered in a sauce that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary delicious entr�e. Paired with a green salad, dinner is ready!
Chocolate Lava Cakes View & Print Who doesn't love a chocolate dessert? These nearly flourless cakes are baked in individual ramekins and hold a secret center of melted chocolate. We took Ms. Phillips' advice and served it in a puddle of fresh raspberry puree, then crowned it with a dollop of whipped cream. Having this elegant, yet easy, dessert in the freezer, ready to go at a moment's notice, is a host's dream.
Recipes from You've Got It Made* by Diane Phillips with permission of Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.*

BRIDAL REGISTRY

11/26/10 - Heath Martin & Chris Beard

12/4/10 - Lauren Davis & Kent Barber

12/18/10 - Kendall Rice & William Bateman

12/31/10 - Harriet Gallivan & Matthew Hoffman

1/1/11 - Kelleigh Ledbetter & Morgan Thomas

1/8/11 - Marie Long & Trevor Turner

1/8/11 - Anne Green Taylor & Graham Buckner

1/15/11 - Jenny Pressly & Will Stewart

1/15/11 - Hillary Ann Dewitt & Todd Winton

1/29/11 - Abby Dykes & John Paylor

3/5/11 - Amanda Pool & Frank Wilson

3/5/11 - Landrum Johnston & Roland Knight

3/12/11 - Virginia Gail Atkinson & Graham Hardaway

3/19/11 - Lauren Jacques & Richard Cox

4/16/11 - Memory Cameron & Richard Stein

4/23/11 - Erin Edwards & David Pruitt

4/30/11 - Melissa Sturkie & Don Stroud

5/7/11 - Lauren Strittmatter & David Sigmon

5/11/11 - Marshall Turnbull & Townes Johnson

5/14/11 - Christi Moore & Jake Stansell

5/14/11 - Kayla Rock & Michael Perone

5/14/11 - Lea Butler & William Clanton

5/14/11 - Beth Sellers & Paul Landis

5/14/11 - Lauren Mason & Ryan Moulton

5/21/11 - Courtney Swan & David Camferdam

6/4/11 - Kaci McCall & Paul Halphen

6/18/11 - Katie Gordon & Andrew Evan

6/18/11 - Ann Leighton Coleman & Patrick Jackson

6/18/11 - Elizabeth Hunt & Hunter Pugh

Thanks for letting us be a part of your holiday planning and festivities. We enjoy seeing you in our shop and hope that we inspire you to make cooking a true pleasure! Again, our best to you this holiday season, and may peace and joy be yours in the coming year!

Happy Cooking!
Karen & Denny

Karen, Denny, and the Entire Staff
Foxfire Gallery & Kitchen Shops