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Table of Contents 45 17WELCOME IN THE SPOTLIGHT PARTIES & CELEBRATIONS3 Letter from the Editor 36 The MAiZE 39 Party Politics4 Your Hostesses 45 New Year’s Eve Game5 Our Favorite Things CONFETTI61 Capturing Memories 16 Harvest Tidbits Night 25 Star of Bethlehem FlowersSEASONAL ENTERTAINING 34 Radio City Rockettes AROUND THE WORLD6 Sunflowers and Scarecrows 55 New Year’s Eve Word Search 58 Festival of Lights17 Happy Hanukkah 56 Game Night Trivia26 Dancing Reindeers 57 Craft: Dominos Serving Tray OPDhanontoctihbnygeSRCheeionridvLeeearrmsas 392 Winter 2016
Letter from the Editor In a Tangle? This year, we’ll be electing the next President of the United States of America. It’s one of the most important decisions our country will make, so please use sound judgement before casting your vote at the ballot box. Regardless of which candidate you support, we thought we’d have some fun. So we created - a festivity “We the People” not only can relatePhoto by: Camela Brennand to, but sometimes, snicker about.However, if this election has you in a tangle, check out the amazing intricate corn mazes that are waiting to beadmired and enjoyed this Harvest season. Whether by aerial view or roaming through on foot, these labyrinthsare a site to see! In this issue, we’re so excited to showcase – a company which designs and createscorn mazes all around the world. You can visit their website at www.themaize.com to find one near you.Corn is plentiful this time of year, so we’ve put together a corn inspired menu for our delightful table. We invite you to a bowl of hot corn chowder, so please take a seat and stay a while! Thosecheerful sunflowers and darling scarecrows will bring warmth to your heart as the weather begins to cool.As the chill sets in and winter approaches, the holiday season lights up in full bloom. Both Christmas andHanukkah fall on December 25th this year. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple and isknown as the , which we’ve highlighted in our Around the World section. Christmas celebratesthe birth of Christ; an indescribable gift (2 Cor. 9:15) given for all to receive. A gift so great, ourjust couldn’t contain their excitement!With Christmas trees and Jewish menorah’s all aglow, we hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful holidayseason! Sheri Sheri Lamas 3www.youreinvitedmag.com
Meet Your HostessesLeft to right: Linda, Kathleen, Cindy, and Sheri Photo by: Camela BrennandCo-Founder / Editor-in-Chief / Co-Founder / Publisher / WriterCreative Director / WriterIndependent Food Editor / Writer Independent Copy Editor / Writer You’re Invited Magazine is published quarterly. All content is produced and presented in good faith, based on information we’ve researched from different sources. No liability for their use or misuse exists. All rights reserved. © 20164 Winter 2016
Our Favorite Things Sheri Lamas Linda YonanWhat is your favorite nut? What is your favorite nut?Hard to choose. I love cashews, pistachios, and I love all kinds of nuts, so I really don’t have amacadamia nuts. favorite one!What is your favorite Christmas ornament? What is your favorite Christmas ornament?Like Cindy, I too have The Christmas Nail, which I A baby footprint of my grandson, Everett. It is justlove. However, the most memorable is a white prec io us!carousel horse. M y mom bought it after my dad What is your favorite board game?died and said, “You have to find a special place on I love playing games and my favorite is Yahtzee®.the tree to hang this, as my Knight in Shining What is your favorite card game?Armor is gone!” I now have the ornament and Tripoley® as it brings back wonderful memoriesthink of my dad when I hang it on my tree. with my Grandfather.What is your favorite board game?It’s a toss-up between Scattergories® and Kathleen R. McKissickBoggle®. I enjoy them both.What is your favorite card game? What is your favorite nut?A few years ago I learned how to play Spite and It’s a toss-up between almonds and peanuts. ButM alice. I fell in love with it. my favorite mixed nuts are my family and friends! What is your favorite Christmas ornament? Cindy M. Lloyd I really don't have a favorite ornament, as I have a large collection. But I do have favoriteWhat is your favorite nut? categories/themes like Santa/reindeer, cats, andI’m a southern girl at heart, so I would have to say Wizard of Oz.pecans. I love them in pies, brownies, sprinkled in What is your favorite board game?ice cream, etc. I like Trivial Pursuit®, because it challenges yourWhat is your favorite Christmas ornament? mind.That’s hard as every ornament on my tree holds a What is your favorite card game?special meaning. M y favorite is a spike hung next Played “31” and Crazy Eights as a kid; Black Jack into the trunk out of sight. I know it’s there, Las Vegas; and Uno® with my family and friends.reminding me Christmas is the day Christ was born,then carried a cross made from a tree with a spike 5www.youreinvitedmag.comdriven into his hands and feet when he died forme!What is your favorite board game?I love playing board games, but my favorite rightnow is Scattergories®.What is your favorite card game?Tripoley®. It brings back wonderful memories ofmy Grandpa Vogel and fun family times!
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Sunflower and scarecrows menu Sweet Cornbread Corn Chowder Soup Candy Corn Parfaits Hot Tea8 Winter 2016
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Corn Chowder Soup Remove corn kernels from cobs (see tip) and set aside. Place butter and bacon into large, heavy-Makes 6 servings bottomed soup pot. Heat on medium heat until bacon is cooked, 3-4 minutes. Add choppedIngredients onions, red bell pepper, and celery, lower heat to1 Tbsp butter medium low and cook until vegetables soften,1 strip bacon, chopped (or 1 teaspoon bacon about 5 minutes. Break corn cobs in half and addfat) cobs to pot along with milk, and bay leaf. Bring1/2 large yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup) to boil and reduce heat to low simmer. Cover the1/3 cup diced red bell pepper pot and cook for 20 minutes. Add potatoes, salt,1/2 cup small diced carrot and thyme; increase heat slightly till it starts to1/2 cup small diced celery bubble then lower heat to low simmer, and cook4-5 ears of sweet corn, kernels removed from for another 10 minutes. Discard cobs and baythe cobs (about 3 cups), cobs reserved (see leaf. Add corn kernels, black pepper and hotsteps for taking corn off the cob) sauce. Again raise the heat until it starts to1 bay leaf bubble then lower heat to low simmer and cook4 1/2 cups milk, whole for another 5 minutes, until the potatoes are fork2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and tender. Add more salt and pepper to taste.diced (1-inch) pieces3 teaspoons of Kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves4 drops hot sauce10 Winter 2016
Tip to easily remove corn kernels from cob: Once corn has been shucked, place the corn’s small tip in the center of a Bundt pan. While holding the cob at the top, use a sharp knife to slice down the cobremoving the kernels. The cut kernels will fall into the pan, making clean up a breeze. As the knife is sharp, be careful of your fingers and try not to scratch your pan. 11www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Sweet Cornbread minutes or until top is golden brown. Let cool slightly. Serve warm with honey butter, if desired.Makes 8 servings For honey butter, use mixer on high speed toIngredients whip butter and honey together until smooth and1 cup flour fluffy.1/4 cup yellow cake mix3/4 cup cornmeal Why did the scarecrow2 teaspoons baking powder win the Nobel Prize?1/3 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups whole milk1/4 cup shortening1 large eggHoney Butter Because he was “out-standing” in his field!1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup honey Author unknownPreheat oven to 400˚F. Combine all dry 13www.youreinvitedmag.comingredients in medium bowl. Add milk, shorten-ing, and egg, mixing only until all ingredientsare well combined. Batter may be slightly lumpy.Do not over-mix. Pour the batter into a greased8 x 8-inch pan or cast iron skillet. Bake for 25-30
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Candy Corn ParfaitsMakes 4-6 servingsIngredients1 box of instant chocolate pudding1 box of French vanilla puddingChocolate cerealWhipped creamCandy cornYellow food gel colorOrange food gel colorOrange sprinklesMake puddings according to directions. Divide vanillapudding in half, color one with yellow gel and one withorange gel. Layer ingredients in the following order:~ Chocolate cereal~ Yellow pudding~ Whipped cream~ Candy corn and chocolate cereal~ Chocolate pudding~ Orange pudding~ Candy corn and chocolate cereal~ Whipped cream, candy corn and sprinklesChill for at least 30 minutes to set puddings. Sunflowersare a symbol of: Faith, Loyalty & Adoration. 15www.youreinvitedmag.com
Confetti Harvest TidbitsMusic Fall· Cornfield by Dirt Simple · In America we call this season fall, in· Scarecrows by Luke Bryan England it’s called autumn.· Corn by Chris Janson· Sunflowers by Logan Mize · It’s also called Harvest season be-· Cornfields by Blake Wise cause of the harvest moon, which· Pumpkin by Randy Newman occurs when the full moon is closest· Rain on a Scarecrow by John Mellencamp to the autumn equinox.· Cornfield Chase by Hans Zimmer · Yellow and orange colors in leaves Scarecrows are due to the decreased amount of chlorophyll as the sun weakens and · Farmers use them to scare birds days grow shorter. away from their fields. · Red and purple leaves are due to sug- · They are typically dressed in old ars and sap trapped within the leaves, clothes. the plant will trap them to provide itself with energy they need to survive · Scarecrows are usually made from the winter months. sticks and stuffed with hay. · Pumpkins are the most craved food · They date back 3,000 years. during fall. Sunflowers · They are native to North America. · They self-pollinate. · Sunflowers love the sun and need lots of it to grow. · They can grow as tall as 16 feet. · Sunflowers are the only flower with the word “flower” in its name. · Sunflowers follow the sun. Their buds will turn with the sun throughout the day, once they mature and the stems stiffen the mature flower heads remain facing east. · Once their flower heads are emptied of seeds, they can be used as a disposable scrubbing pad. · Sunflower seeds have two varieties, black and striped. Black seeds are used for oil and striped for snacks.16 Winter 2016
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Easy Potato Latkes Matzo Ball SoupMakes 12 latkes Makes 4 servingsIngredients Ingredients4 cups shredded hash browns, defrosted iffrozen Chicken Soup:1 medium onion, finely chopped1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced 1 (4-5 pounds) whole chicken2 large eggs 2 cups wide egg noodles1/3 cup flour 2 large celery stalks with leaves, sliced1 teaspoon baking powder 2 large carrots, sliced1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 large onions, sliced in half1 teaspoon salt 3 sprigs parsleyVegetable oil 3 sprigs fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried) Salt and pepper, to tasteMix all ingredients except oil in large bowl until Matzo Balls:thoroughly combined. Heat 1/4\" oil in a largeskillet until hot. Drop large spoonfuls of potato 4 eggs, lightly beatenmixture into oil; fry turning once, until golden 4 tablespoons chicken fat (from the above soup)brown on both side. Drain on paper towel. Serve 1 cup matzo mealwarm with apple sauce or sour cream. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup hot water18 Winter 2016
Wash chicken with water and place in large pot. peek!). Bring the chicken broth to a simmer. AddCover with water and bring to boil over high back in your onions, celery and shredded chick-heat, skimming off bubbling foam as it forms. en meat. Garnish with fresh minced parsley andAdd celery, carrots, onion, herbs, salt and serve.pepper and simmer, half-covered at lower heat,for about 90 minutes, until the chicken is tender.Remove chicken from pot and place on plate tocool. Pour soup through strainer to get a clearbroth. Reserve cooked carrots and celery forlater, discard spices, herbs and onion halves.Taste broth and season with additional salt. Letcool. Once cooled, skim off fat and save formatzo balls. In mixing bowl, mix together eggsand chicken fat. Stir in matzo meal, garlicpowder, onion powder, and salt. Add hot water.Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Formmatzo dough into balls the size of walnuts. Bringchicken broth to a boil. Add matzo balls andnoodles, cover, and cook for 20 minutes (do not 19www.youreinvitedmag.com
Hanukkah or Chanukah? In different writings you may see the word Hanukkah or Chanukah (and other less common variations). You may wonder, which one is correct or why there are different spellings. Much of it has to do with translation. Translating a foreign language into English isn’t as easy as finding a precise English word to replace a foreign word. Letters create sounds, and in the English language, there is no sound that duplicates the Hebrew pronunciation of the word. Jews who descended from Central or Eastern Europe preferred the spelling (CH) due to its similarity to the German sound “Ach.” As the word became more commonly spoken, Americans began spelling it with an H. Thus, the different spellings. Both of which are widely used and accepted.20 Winter 2016
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Braised Brisket & Root Vegetables stirring until onions are soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add wine and 1 cup water,Makes 8 servings scraping browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add tomatoes withIngredients juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.One 4-pound beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat Return beef to pan along with any accumulatedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper juices; increase heat to medium-high and bring3 tablespoons olive oil to a simmer. Remove roasting pan from heat and1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced add potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and turnips4 cloves garlic, minced around the sides of brisket. Tightly cover roasting4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme pan with aluminum foil and roast until brisket is1 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon very tender and a fork will easily pierce, 3 1/2 to1 cup water 4 hours. Transfer brisket to a cutting board andOne 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, do not drain vegetables to a large serving platter. Cover and1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes keep warm. Skim fat from the top of the juices in1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch-long the roasting pan. Place roasting pan overpieces medium heat on the stovetop and bring to1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 3-inch- simmer. Cook until sauce has reduced by morelong pieces than half and is similar to a thick gravy, 15 to 201/2 pound turnips, peeled and cut into strips minutes. If thicker sauce is desired, dissolve 2 teaspoons corn starch in 1/2 cup water, add toPreheat the oven to 325° degrees. Pat brisket dry sauce, stirring constantly. Slice brisket againstand sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 the grain and transfer to platter with vegetables.teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in large roasting pan Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon aover medium heat then add brisket and cook, bit over the slices. Serve the remaining sauce onturning with tongs, until browned on all sides, the side.about 12 minutes. Transfer brisket to a plate andset aside. Add onions, garlic and thyme to pan,22 Winter 2016
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ConfettiStar of Bethlehem Flowers A winter bulb that blooms in late spring or early summer. Produces star shaped flowers consisting of six petals. Native to the Mediterranean region. Is part of the Lily family.© Can Stock Photo Inc. / Tamara1K 25www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Prime Rib with Au Jus Sauce Prime Rib with Au Jus Sauce Brussels Sprouts Mashed Potatoes Makes 6 servings Dinner Rolls IngredientsWhite Chocolate Bread Pudding 1 (6 pound) prime rib roast 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil The day before cooking: Cut bones away from roast, than tie back on roast with kitchen string. See hint. Season prime rib with salt and pepper and refrigerate overnight. Day of: Three hours before cooking, remove roast from refrigerator to allow it to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 500° F. Place roast, ribs side down28 Winter 2016 Photography by Gruen Photography
in roasting pan. Pat roast dry with paper towels. Au Jus SauceIn small bowl mix butter, pepper, herbes deProvence, and garlic until well blended. Spread Makes 6 servingsmixture evenly over roast; roast for 30 minutes*.Turn off oven, do not open oven door. Let roast Ingredientssit in oven for 2 hours. Remove from oven and Pan drippings from roastserve. Serve with Au Jus sauce and creamy horse- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauceradish sauce. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup red wine*If using a different size prime rib roast, multiply 1 cup beef broththe weight by 5 for the time to cook in oven.Example: For an 8 pound roast, multiply 8 x 5 = Use roasting pan from prime rib and place on40, you would cook an 8 pound roast for 40 stovetop on medium low. Whisk in Worcestershireminutes. Regardless of weight always leave in the sauce, garlic power and red wine. Scrape bottomover for 2 hours before opening the door to of pan to get all the small leftover pieces of roast.remove. Turn burner to low and add broth, let simmer until juice reduces slightly. If you like a thicker sauce add 1 tablespoon of flour or cornstarch and stirHint: Ask your butcher or meat department at your localgrocery store to cut the bone away for you and secure toroast with string, they are usually more than happy tohelp! 29www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Creamy Horseradish Sauce 1 stick butter 1/4 cup hot milkIngredients Salt1 cup sour cream Pepper1 tablespoon heavy cream2/3 cup prepared horseradish Peel and quarter potatoes. Place in pot with1 tablespoon Dijon mustard enough water to cover and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil1 teaspoon white wine vinegar until tender, then drain water. In mixing bowl1/2 teaspoon kosher salt combine potatoes, sour cream, butter and milk.1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Use electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.Whisk all ingredients in mixing bowl until smooth Oven Grilled Brussels Sproutsand creamy. Chill for at least 2 hours beforeserving. Makes 4-6 servingsMashed Potatoes Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts (trimmed with noMakes 6 servings yellow leaves) 3 tablespoons olive oilIngredients 1 tablespoon minced garlic8 -10 medium Yukon Gold potatoes 1 teaspoon smoked paprika2 tablespoons sour cream 31www.youreinvitedmag.com
1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 7 large egg yolks 2 large eggsPreheat oven to 400° F. In a large sealable plasticbag combine all ingredients, seal tightly and Preheat oven to 325° F. Place bread cubes inshake to coat. Spread on baking sheet and bake buttered 2 quart baking dish. Toss in half of whitefor 35-45 minutes until tender. If sprouts are chocolate chunks. Combine milk, cream, sugar,browning too quickly reduce heat. Serve immedi- and vanilla in saucepan and bring to a boil untilately. sugar is dissolved. Add remaining white chocolate and stir until dissolved. In separate bowl, whiskWhite Chocolate Bread Pudding egg yolks and eggs until smooth. Add hot milk mixture to eggs slowly, stirring constantly. PourMakes 6 servings custard over bread and chocolate. Let stand for 10 minutes to allow custard to soak into bread.Ingredients Place baking dish in another larger pan. Pour hot1 loaf Brioche or Challah bread, cut into 1-inch water into larger dish to reach 1 inch up side ofcubes dish. This is called baking in a water bath. Bake16 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped the bread pudding for about 45 minutes to 12 cups whole milk hour, until custard is set and bread is golden.2 cups heavy cream Serve warm with whiskey sauce.2/3 cup sugar32 Winter 2016
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and whiskey until blended. Set aside. In saucepan over medium heat, combine cream, milk, and sugar. Pour whiskey mixture into saucepan, stirring constantly until sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in butter and white chocolate chunks until smooth. Serve warm over bread pudding.Whiskey Sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch6 tablespoons whiskey1 cup heavy cream1/4 cup whole milk1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter1 ounce white chocolate, finely chopped 33www.youreinvitedmag.com
They have been performing their Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City since 1933. They have a morning and afternoon cast. Each cast consist of 40 women, with a total of 36 on stage. The four remaining are called “swings” and can fill in as needed. Their shoes have wireless microphones built into the sole, so the sound of their tap dancing is amplified. The taller women stand in the center of the line with the shorter ones on the end, creating an illusion they’re all the same height. There are about 300 kicks in each show. Adbdut1tetrbsp34 Winter 2016
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The MAiZE By Linda YonanFor some a corn maze is just a maze With autumn in full swing their corn mazes are open forcut-out of a corn field, but to others it’s business September to October 31st. Once Novemberan artistic design that tells a story. While arrives the season is finished and it's time to clean uppursuing a career with his passion and love for and prepare for the next season. The stalks are tilled toagriculture, as well as creating a rewarding way of life help replenish the soil. The corn is not wasted as it'sfor his family, Brett Herbst, Founder of The MAiZE grounded up for an all-natural livestock feed for thepreserved his heritage of the small family farm and has cattle. Spring is planting season and the mostnever looked back. The MAiZE which is located in important time of the year. Correct planting of the typeSpanish Fork, Utah is the world’s largest corn maze of corn is also important for the success of a corn maze.which brings in millions of visitors each year to view Selecting the right hybrid to plant must be consideredthis spectacular site. for height and strength of the stalk. Stalk rot is a key factor a farmer must keep his eye on, especially thoseThe first corn maze was located in Annville, stalks with diseases. However, with proper fertilization,Pennsylvania. Today, there are over 280 mazes all over water, and some disease control a great crop is sure tothe world and they have become a popular tourist grow.attraction during the harvest season. Plus, while you’reviewing the corn mazes, there is plenty of In 1996, Brett Herbst built his first maze on leasedentertainment to keep folks happy and educated about land with the help of a few friends. Making a corn mazeagriculture. There are tractor rides, pyramids made might seem simple. Grow a field of corn and cut-outfrom hay stacks, petting zoos, delicious mouth-watering everything that isn't part of the maze. But as the cornfood, and live entertainment just to name a few. grows, removing the wrong stalk can change the shape of an image. An eye or the chin on a face may beCorn mazes come in many different creative designs distorted. A letter may be squashed making the wordranging from celebrity figures, characters, movie difficult to read. So how do they create a maze in simplethemes, sport figures, something relating to the terms? Think of a piece of graph paper and imagine thatfarmers community or even a marriage proposal. your corn stalk sits in every square. Now plant your stalk according to your graph paper. Plan out your [quick response code]” design and note where you need to remove your corn.says Kamille Combs, Marketing Director of The MAIZE. Simple, right? Not exactly, but you get the idea. It takesShe’s been with the company since it began 25 years the experts at The MAiZE to create the perfect design.ago and has seen a lot of different designs. They come up with a blueprint based on your lot and acreage, place red flags around the farm and with an says Kamille, 37www.youreinvitedmag.com
\"People don't pay to walk through corn, they pay for amemorable experience.\" says Brett, “So we'll continue to build, so you will come.”array of high tech tools, mow and rototiller the corn till says Kamille,your maze and image becomes visible. The ability toaccurately space the rows and columns before the corn Another important feature is territorial rights. Thestalk is cut is crucial to create the vision you want. MAiZE agrees not to partner with any new farmers within an exclusive radius of your property. The MAiZEFor small farmers, incorporating a corn maze onto their also gives back to farmers, by offering college scholar-property may provide a supplemental income that may ships to the farmer’s children. Like planting back intobe crucial for their livelihood. Depending on the their lives, so the harvest continues to grow through thecomplexity of the maze, the cost of starting a maze can generations.be as little as $5,000. If a farmer is thinking of startinga corn maze, The MAiZE is the number one corn maze For more information on The MAiZE, or to find a cornbusiness consulting firm. They have a directory of over maze in your area, please check out their website at2,800 previously created designs to choose from or you www.themaize.com.¨may choose to create your own.38 Winter 2016 © Can Stock Photo Inc. / stoonn
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This year, we’re electing the next President of the United States of America. So we decided to have some fun and throw a party…Party Politics.“Executive Branch” Mini Yulelogs (Made from Ho Ho’s) “Grass Roots” Salad “Checks & Balances” Chex mix40 Winter 2016
“Bribes”Candy Bars“Broken promises” “Payday” Peanut Brittle Candy BarsDownload the food tags template 41www.youreinvitedmag.com from our Goodie Bag section at www.youreinvitedmag.com
“Kick the can down the road” Canned Baked Beans The Rose Garden “Red Tape”& White House Fence Fruit Roll Ups42 Winter 2016
Pulled “Pork barrel” SandwichesElections never tasted so good. “Secret service” BBQ Sauce“Left Wing & Right Wing”Chicken Wings 43www.youreinvitedmag.com
Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority exceptfrom God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore he who resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God. Romans 13:1-2a Other Food Suggestions: Balance the Budget (Balance® bars) Campaign Trail (trail mix) Sub Committee (Sub sandwiches) Filibuster (Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches) The Buck Stops Here (venison) “Impeachment” Frozen peaches in white grape juice44 Winter 2016
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Bacon Wrapped Dates cheese. Wrap each date in bacon and place seam side down a wire rack sitting on baking sheet.Makes 24-30 dates This way the dates will not sit in the bacon grease as they cook. You can use a toothpick if baconIngredients starts to unravel. Bake for 20 minutes, turning1 pound dates, pitted half way through, until bacon is crisp. Remove1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half from oven and drizzle maple syrup over dates.4 ounces goat cheese Serve immediately.Maple syrupPreheat oven to 400˚F. Slice dates lengthwisebut not all the way through. Stuff dates with46 Winter 2016
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Mini Crab Cakes orange zest, lemon zest, 4 teaspoons chopped chives, coarse salt, and cayenne pepper. Fold inMakes 8 servings crabmeat. This step can be done the day before, if so refrigerate. Preheat oven to 350˚F. SprayIngredients mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray.8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature Toss Panko® , remaining Parmesan cheese and1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided remaining chopped chives in small bowl. Drizzle1 large egg melted butter over and mix with fork until evenly1/4 cup sour cream moistened. Press 1 rounded tablespoon Panko®3/4 teaspoon orange zest, minced mixture into bottom of each muffin cup, forming3/4 teaspoon lemon zest, minced crust. Spoon 1 generous tablespoon crab mixture4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh into each cup. Sprinkle rounded teaspoon ofchives, divided Panko® mixture over each. Bake crab cakes for1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pans 5Large pinch of cayenne pepper minutes. Run knife around each cake and gently6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, lift out of pan. Arrange on baking sheet; let standpatted dry, coarsely shredded at room temperature. Reheat in 350°F oven 6 to1 cup Panko® bread crumbs 8 minutes. Serve immediately.1/2 cup butter, meltedSpecial sauce, see directions Special SauceUsing electric mixer, beat cream cheese in Mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons ketchupmedium bowl until smooth. Add 1/4 cup and 2 teaspoons milk until blended. Chill. ServeParmesan and egg, blend. Beat in sour cream, with mini crab cakes.48 Winter 2016
For the décor, fill a To match our glitz and wired bird cage (or other glam game night theme, wesee–through container) with sprayed Oreo® cookies gold, silver and white with gold and silverfrosted ornaments. Serve Color Mist® (edible food spray) to resemble gold and silver foiled chocolates in glass ªpoker chips.serving dishes. And add 49www.youreinvitedmag.com clocks in all shapes and sizes to carry out your §theme.
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