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Seems like it was just yesterday that the leaves were just starting to show off their colors and here we are now, just a few weeks from Thanksgiving...time flies when you're having fun, right? |
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This month, we're excited to tell you about our brand new cookbook, Quick & Easy Christmas, and share some recipes from inside too...between this edition of Feather Your Nest, our
Online Recipe Box, our Early Bird bloggers and our ever-so-handy Holiday Helper (below) you'll get over 40 recipes from this cookbook! (Think of them as an early Christmas gift from Gooseberry Patch!)
Before we jump too far ahead to Christmas though, let's not forget the heartwarming spirit of the season we're just entering now. It's a season of reflection and gratitude...two sentiments that make us think of YOU, our Gooseberry Patch family. Whether you've been with us since the first days or are just joining us for the ride, we're so glad you
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choose to spend time with us and make the recipes that we share part of your family's traditions. We're honored and happy to touch so many families all across the country, and beyond.
P.S. Don't miss all the little tidbits packed into this month's eLetter! Our Fundraising program is off and running and we'd love to have your organization take part. Our Send Us Your Receipts contest winner is announced below and we have lots more goodies in store for you. Grab a cup of tea and settle in to enjoy this month's Feather Your Nest!
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Less time spent in
the kitchen means
more time to celebrate!
Is there any time of year quite as busy as the holidays? Between the get-togethers with family & friends, the shopping and gift-giving, it's also one of the merriest! From a quick snack while wrapping gifts to an easy holiday dinner with family, we always make time to share the fun & food of the season.
Our new cookbook has all of your occasions covered!
In Quick & Easy Christmas, we've collected over 220 time-tested favorites that families have included as part of their holiday celebrations. Most recipes are made in 30 minutes or less or with eight or fewer ingredients...keep your holiday quick & easy this year!
Visit our blog for MORE about the
chapters inside this brand new book!
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Want to hear about the recipes we tried at our Quick & Easy Christmas potluck?
Click below to watch our video!
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Everyone could use a little helper when getting ready for the holidays, right? As our way of celebrating Quick & Easy Christmas we put together a FREE downloadable helper just for you! With a dozen recipes, a handy checklist for gift-giving and a handful of time-saving tips, it's sure to make your holiday easier than ever...enjoy!
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With Thanksgiving coming up this month, we thought we'd give you a recipe just right for sharing with family & friends at the big feast. From our new cookbook, Quick & Easy Christmas, we know you'll enjoy it.
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Festive Broccoli Salad
Shared with us by Carol Shrum of Gastonia, North Carolina, this is one of those dishes you can add to any meal, in any season. We enjoyed it at our potluck and it was gone before we knew it!
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2 heads broccoli, chopped into
flowerets
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 to 3/4 c. sweetened dried
cranberries
| 3-oz. jar bacon bits
1 c. mayonnaise
2 T. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
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Mix together broccoli, onion, cranberries and bacon bits in a large bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and pour over top of broccoli mixture, just before serving. Toss to mix. Serves 8.
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It's November already...we can't believe it either! The new year will be here before you know it
and our 2012 Calendar Collection is perfect for welcoming each month with a burst of cheer.
Each makes a thoughtful gift (it's holiday shopping time, after all!) and they're a great way to treat
yourself to a year's worth of recipes, ideas and inspiration.
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We were overwhelmed by the response we got to last month's
Send Us Your Receipts drawing...
Congratulations to Danet Dexter,
who sent in her receipt from
Ann's Hallmark in Bettendorf, Iowa!
Click here to read all about the winning store on our blog.
We had such a great time,
we're going to give it
another go this month!
Send us your receipts dated between October 29th and November 28th...they should show a Gooseberry Patch book or calendar purchase (a copy or photo of the receipt is okay too!) and that's it!
You'll be in the running for a $50 Gooseberry Patch gift certificate!
When you send your receipt, be sure to include your email or mailing address so we can get in touch with you if you win!
You can mail to:
Gooseberry Patch - Attn: Receipt Contest
2500 Farmers Drive, #110
Columbus, OH 43235
Or, you can scan your receipt (or even snap a photo!) and email it to us at:
gooseberrypatch@gooseberrypatch.com
Remember to get your receipt to us by November 28th and we'll draw a winner at the beginning of December...good luck!
Trying to raise money for your group before the end of the year?
There's still time to add our program to your fundraising plan!
Download our handy kit right from the website, take orders from friends, family & other buyers and place your by phone, fax or email. We'll ship your order within 48 hours and you'll have it in a week or less!
Unlike other fundraisers, you won't have to wait to receive payment from us either. Just collect the money from your buyers and remit the cost to us...your organization keeps the rest!
Place your orders by December 9th to ensure holiday delivery!
Wishing you the warmest of Thanksgiving celebrations with
your family & friends…see you next month for our special Christmas
edition of Feather Your Nest!
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