House & Home - Holiday Guide 2012

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CONTENTS

NOVEMBER 2012

CONTENTSDepartments

26 Local FlavorReaders’ Favorite Sweets

32 Take 10Stanton’s Appliance

34 Style File Peregrin’s Florist & Decorative Services, Inc.

Features

10 Annual HolidayShopping Guide Area Businesses Offer Ideasfor Gifts & Home Décor

16 Holiday SparkleDecorating Pros Deck the Halls with Seasonal Shine

In Every Issue

8 Publisher’s Note33 February Preview

On the cover: With an abundance of mesh ribbon and playful snowfl ake ornaments, Audra Johnston of The Finishing Touch Designs trimmed the front door of a Prairieville home belonging to Kelly and Chip Dejean. Photos by Melissa Oivanki, page 16.

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It’s that special time of year when—aside from the holidays—we take measure our lives, the year’s accomplishments and the goals that lie ahead. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or simply a new way of

living, the end of any year is a time for refl ection as well as looking ahead.I did plenty of refl ection in late November when our family from

Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas gathered in Natchitoches for the annual Festival of Lights, Thanksgiving and a celebration of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. In the weeks leading up to this trip, my sisters and I had gathered hundreds of family photographs that were eventu-ally spun into a fantastic video to sequence the highlights of my parents’ marriage. From early times growing up in New Iberia to the college years in LSU’s married student housing and eventually the relocation to Texas, the birth of three daughters and later four granddaughters, the special pets and memorable vacations were all collected into a 20-minute photo montage. After a special anniversary dinner, we headed back to our bed and breakfast accommodations where the entire family huddled into one bedroom and presented the video to our parents. There was no lack of sentiment as we watched 50 years play out on the TV screen to tunes by Frank Sinatra, Kenny Rogers and others who represented the passing decades. While I was only a supporting cast member in the video, it was an opportunity to take stock of my own life as it unfolded inside of theirs.

Looking ahead, when I arrived back home to Baton Rouge after the long holiday weekend, I began the ominous task of packing up my home. (In an unexpected turn of events, an enthusiastic buyer approached me in October with plans for a quick purchase. After some initial anxiety over where I would live, I found peace in the opportunity to start a new chapter of my life and, more importantly, the enthusiasm to once again do something I love—buy and remodel a home).

Next year I’ll be living leaner in roughly half of the space that I’m leaving. But fi rst, I’ll lighten my load, giving away things I no longer need and storing the special artwork and furnishings that won’t fi t in the next house. It’s an adventure in my quest toward 100% homeownership and the freedoms that come along with it. So it seems I’ll backburner the BMW for the time being. Here’s hoping we all fi nd our equivalent joy in the coming year.

PS – After 15 years, this is my fi nal column to write for some time. I enthusiastically welcome interior designer Rachel Cannon Lewis as House & Home’s Contributing Editor in 2013!

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Ring in the 2012 holiday season with some great gift and home décor ideas shown here as part of House & Home’s third-annual Holiday Guide to Gifts & Home Accessories.

Check off items on your gift-buying list and support local businesses this year when you buy merchandise close to home.

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1. Among 6 available scents, the most festive of this candle bunch might just be “Celebrate,” a combination of pine, citrus, vanilla and cinna-mon notes. This very holiday candle comes with its own snuffer lid. The navy blue glass votive is reusable, too. Priced $42.

SoHaus Interior Design @The Foyer3655 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge(225) 343-3655sohausinteriordesign.com

3. Revolutionize bath time with “Pure Bliss,” the latest, highly aro-matic offering among quality bath products by Kneipp. This century-old German manufacturer mines its bath salts from the oldest salt dome in Europe. Indulge your senses with “Pure Bliss” bath salts and body wash for a lingering scent that is truly unforgettable. Individual bath salt sachets ($5) make great stocking stuffers. Full-sized products priced $14-$19.The Retreat Spa & Salon 8831 Bluebonnet Blvd.Baton Rouge(225) 761-4567TheRetreat-BR.com

2. Deck the table and spruce up your tree! Local artist Sallie Bynum Anzel-mo creates one-of-a-kind, southern-inspired coaster sets and holiday or-naments that make cherished holiday gifts. View the collection at LD Linens and Décor or on Facebook (S. Bynum Art), priced $20-$40.S. Bynum Art @ LD Linens & Décor4265 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge(225) 246-2471sbynumart.blogspot.com

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4. Experience professional eyelash ex-tensions that look, feel and wear like your own lashes, whether natural looking or glamorous. These semi-permanent lashes last several weeks, are water resistant (shower and swim safe) and available in various lengths and thicknesses. Perfect for special occasions as well as regular daily wear, Lav-ish Lashes apply in 90-120 minutes as part of a relaxing procedure.Allure Enhancement Center1721 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette(337) 412-6334www.allureenhancement.com

5. Kelly Moore Clark is the founder and designer of Kelly Moore Bag, a handbag company based in rural Louisiana that of-fers chic, multi-functional bags for men and women. Combining classic shapes 10 styles and more than 50 colors, each bag is made of premium materials with spacious interiors that include removable dividers. A great gift for any mom, student, hobbyist, photogra-pher or organizational enthusiast!kellymoorebag.com

6. This season, give the gift of color! These charming napkins come in a set of four. The classic chevron pattern is available in an array of colors, including fun brights and soothing neutrals. Priced $35.LD Linens & Décor4265 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge(225) 246-2471ldlinensanddecor.com

7. All at once fresh and nostalgic, the “Grandemont Wall Sculpture” is a whimsical and spirited conversation piece for your living space, priced $310 for the 3-piece set.SoHaus Interior Design @ The Foyer3655 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge(225) 343-3655sohausinteriordesign.com

8. A best-selling product from Jane Iredale Minerals, the Sugar & Butter Lip Plumper/Exfoliator uses organic brown sugar to gently remove dull, dry skin. With no chemical pre-servatives or synthetic dyes to worry about, eat the sugar crystals right off your lips! Then, apply the tinted lip plumper with shea butter and peptides that moisten and plump with the fl avors of cool mint and ginger.

Priced $25.The Retreat Spa & Salon

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9. Pottery by Heartfelt Traditions of Jackson, Mississippi is offered in a selection of unique colors and styles for holiday gifts or a gift to yourself! Best of all, they are dishwasher safe, with prices start-ing at $15.LD Linens & Décor

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10. Texting gloves have special fi nger tips that allow the user to type on a smart phone or other touch-screen devices without taking gloves off. They make the perfect holiday gift!Caroline & Company

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11. Detailed like jewels to acces-sorize your living space, these Emerald Faceted Vases refl ect light in a magical way for a holiday or everyday touch, priced $237.60 (large) and $137.65 (medium).SoHaus Interior Design @

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12. The Entrepreneur® Pro PR1000E 10-needle home embroi-dery machine is the choice of em-broidery enthusiasts, quilters, hob-byists and crafters, home-based entrepreneurs and anyone looking to step up their productivity and creativity. Equipped with some of the most powerful design and ed-iting capabilities ever built into a multi-needle embroidery machine, it’s loaded with 10 thread colors and an extra-large work table.All Brands

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13. Visit our treasure trove for elegant and inspired furniture selections, delightful accessories and great gift ideas. This and all merchandise are discounted as part of the Holiday Year-End Sale, going on now.Swags and Tassels

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17. Hosting friends and family for the holidays — or any day — calls for great outdoor furniture from Sabine Pools, Spas & Furniture. Stocked with a full inventory year-round, Sabine has all-weather wicker and cast aluminum dining and chat options, plus eco-friendly Brezesta Adirondack compos-ite furniture. Custom order your colors and style at any of our locations.Sabine Pools, Spas & FurnitureBaton Rouge, GonzalesLafayette and Lake CharlesSabinePools.com

18. Easy and beautiful outdoor lighting can transform your patio or outdoor living space into a magical gathering spot and it’s easy with a trio set of HoliSpheres! Just wrap with a string of lights and plug in. Affordably priced at just $26.99. Harb’s Oasis13827 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge(225) 756-2720harbsoasis.com

19. Here’s that special gift for the outdoor chef in your life – The BIG GREEN EGG! It’s the ultimate smoker and grill, available in small, medium, large and extra large sizes. Already have smoker/grill? Choose from an as-sortment of moveable grill islands and in-stock market umbrellas. Prices vary.Casual Creations Patio and Fireplace13203 Perkins RoadBaton Rouge(225) 766-0101casualcreationsbr.com

14. All Wood Furniture is a local manu-facturer of cypress indoor and outdoor furniture, including the region’s largest selection of swings, benches, Adirondack chairs, rockers, arbors and more, available unfi nished or stained. This garden glider is a freestanding swing that’s sure to provide years of enjoyment.All Wood Furniture1508 W. Pinhook Drive, Lafayette 2842 Northeast Evangeline Thruway, LafayetteComing Soon! – Baton Rouge(337) 896-4400 allwoodcompany.com

15. With the touch of a button, bake and grill your favorite foods in this Stainless Steel Microwave Countertop Convection Oven by Frigidaire. With easy-to-use, one-touch buttons, convection cooks faster than your traditional oven with less kitchen heat. Included are a glass turntable for microwaving and a metal pan for traditional oven cooking. Keep food warm until everyone is ready to eat. Stanton’s Appliance4747 Perkins RoadBaton Rouge(225) 924-08882450 N. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Baton Rouge(225) 275-6220stantonsace.com

16. Tougher, more durable and better insu-lated than traditional ice chests, K2 coolers ensure that whatever you are trying to keep cold, stays cold. No matter your activity—from hunting and fi shing to boating, camp-ing, rafting, tailgating or just enjoying a day at the beach or a backyard barbeque—you won’t be disappointed by the ice retention or reliability of your K2 cooler. Busch Fireplaces406 Settlers Trace Blvd.Lafayette(337) 295-9985mikebakerbrick.com

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The home’s French entry doors and a pair of fl anking windows are decorated in a playful palette of bright green and traditional red with a mix of striped ribbon and large, brightly-colored snowfl akes.

With a foundation of garland, the selected accents are bold and simple in an effort to have them show well from the road. Woven mesh ribbon is punctuated with oversized snowfl akes and lime green berry picks. “I prefer to use a few large scale items that make a bigger impact rather than many small items,” says Johnston.

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With an abundance of mesh ribbon and playful snowfl ake ornaments, Audra Johnston of The Finishing Touch Designs trimmed the front door

of a Prairieville home belonging to Kelly and Chip Dejean

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Each holiday season, Sarah and Shane Morrison of Baton Rouge enlist the services of Audra Johnston of The Finishing Touch Designs to decorate their home

which features a stately 12-foot entry door


Johnston decorated this spirited entryway by first spreading grapevine around the door, then layering the green mesh ribbon and white lights. Finally, a bold mix of curly picks and ornaments add the final touches. For the side gas lanterns, greenery was substituted for the grapevine as a basis for the same bright color selections. “Many people try to add bows to lanterns without greenery behind it,” says Johnston. “But the greenery is the anchor that keeps it all together.”

Greeting visitors and passersby is the street-side mailbox that carries out the consistent color scheme of whimsical bright green and red.

Above: Oversized ornaments found by the homeowner are used to accent the entry, along with pre-lit decorative gift packages in small, medium and large sizes. “At night, it is so great at night to see the light they create around the doorway and on top of the side urns,” says Johnston. “I really like to use over-scaled items to make a big visual impact from the road.”

Last holiday season, designer Angela Poirrier of

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This page: In this small dining area, metallic gold and silver mesh ribbon was used to encircle the chair backs. The dining table and adjacent side

table are dotted with a mix of mercury glass candle holders and spheres that reflect light and

add colorless sparkle that suits any décor.

Facing page: One of two decorated Christmas trees includes a mix of silver and gold ornaments with touches of red. Silvery-gold mesh encircles the tree for all-important texture. For a touch of whimsy, gold birds are placed sporadically throughout the tree and gifts are wrapped in metallic silver paper with gold bows in keeping with the simplicity of the palette.

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For the holiday season, traditional artwork on the wall is replaced with metallic gold angels. A red accent pillow with a three-dimensional poinsettia adds a touch of texture. A custom arrangement pulls together all aspects of the room, incorporating sprayed pine cones, golden ornaments and touches of red.


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crushed coffee toffee bars. Drizzle

cake with melted chocolate

bar and sprinkle with almonds.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

SAVORY CREAM CHEESE & CHUTNEY APPETIZERSubmitted by Jan C., Baton Rouge

Yield: 10-12 Servings 1 (8-ounce) + 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

2 teaspoon sour cream

1-1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1/2 cup golden raisins

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1 cup amaretto-fl avored nondairy liquid creamer

1 cup amaretto liqueur

3 eggs

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 (3-1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix

1 cup amaretto-fl avored nondairy liquid creamer

1/4 cup amaretto liqueur

2 cups heavy cream, whipped

4 (1-1/2 ounce) chocolate-covered English toffee bars,

chopped (such as Heath bars)

1 (1-1/2 ounce) chocolate candy bars, melted

1/2 cup almonds, sliced

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1/2 cup brown sugar

2 cups fl our

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups chopped walnuts

Preserves of choice

BEST BUTTERY SUGAR COOKIES WITH HARD ICINGSubmitted by Aimee B., Lafayette

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1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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extract; and beat with an electric mixer

on high speed until light and fl uffy.

•In another bowl, combine the fl our,

baking powder, baking soda and salt;

and gradually stir into the butter

mixture until well blended. Cover bowl

with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

•Line cookie sheets with parchment

paper. On a very lightly fl oured surface,

roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.

•Cut the dough into desired shapes

using cookie cutters and place 2

inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 4-6

minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks

to cool completely before icing.

•For the frosting, in a small bowl mix

the confectionary sugar with milk (start

with 1 tablespoon, adding more as

needed to achieve perfect spreading

consistency). Beat in corn syrup and

almond extract until the icing is smooth

and glossy. (If the icing is too thick, add

in a bit more corn syrup).

•Divide the frosting into as many

separate bowls as you wish for different

colors and add in food coloring until

desired intensity is achieved.

•Paint the icing over the cookies using a

brush or dip edges of cookies into icing.

•Allow to set on waxed paper.

ICING:2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar, sifted

1 tablespoon milk (or more as needed for

proper spreading consistency)

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

1/4 teaspoon almond extract (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla)

Choice of food coloring

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•Cream the butter and sugar.

Beat in the egg yolks. Sift

together fl our, soda and salt

and add to sugar mixture. Form

into balls the size of a walnut,

dip in slightly-beaten egg

whites and roll in chopped nuts.

•Place on a greased cookie

sheet and press down slightly

in the center using thumb.

• Bake for 8 minutes, then

remove from the oven and

press down again on the cookie

centers. Bake 10 minutes longer

and allow to cool. Just before

serving, put a dab of preserves

in the center of each cookie.

THUMBPRINT COOKIESSubmitted by Gloria H., Gonzales


Yield: 8 servings2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1 cup molasses

1 cup water

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1-1/2 cups hot water

1/3 cup butter, melted


•Combine the flour, baking soda,

ginger, cinnamon, salt, allspice and

nutmeg in a medium-sized bowl and

set aside.

•In a large mixing bowl, beat together

1/2 cup butter and sugar on medium

speed until creamy (1-2 minutes).

Add egg and continue beating until

well mixed. Reduce speed to low and

continue beating, alternately adding

flour mixture with molasses and 1 cup

water, beating after each addition

until blended.

•Pour the batter into a 13” x 9” baking

pan and sprinkle with brown sugar.

•Combine the hot water and 1/3 cup

melted butter in a medium-sized

bowl. •Carefully pour liquid over the

top of batter.

•Bake 40-55 minutes or until

gingerbread is cracked on top and

toothpick in center comes out clean.

Note: For an extra indulgent treat,

serve warm with spiced whipped

cream or ice cream.

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD PUDDING CAKESubmitted by Aimee B., Lafayette

LOW CARB RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Submitted by Chris H., Baton Rouge

Yield: 16 Servings1 cup almond meal

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Sugar substitute to equal 2 tablespoons sugar

3 packages (1-1/2 lbs) cream cheese, softened

4 eggs, room temperature

1 tablespoons vanilla

1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

1-1/3 cups liquid sugar substitute

1/4 cup sour cream


•Combine and mix the first 3 ingredients

and press into the bottom of a spring-form

pan. Bake 8-10 minutes until fragrant

and beginning to brown.

•Raise oven temperature to 400 degrees.

•In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat

cream cheese with mixer until fluffy.

Add remaining ingredients one at a

time, scraping the bowl and beaters

between each ingredient and again once

all ingredients are incorporated. Beat

mixture 1 minute longer then pour into

pan over crust.

•Place the spring-form pan on a sheet

pan in the oven and reduce heat to 200

degrees. Bake 60-90 minutes, checking

often after first hour. When cake is firm

to touch but slightly soft in the center,

or when the center reaches 155 degrees,

remove from oven and chill completely.

Top with raspberries and serve.

Note: Each serving has 2 grams effective

carbohydrates.

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PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICINGSubmitted by Jan C., Baton Rouge

Yield: 12 Servings1-1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 stick butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup pumpkin puree

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons butter


1-1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted

CUPCAKES•Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

•In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour,

baking soda, spices and salt.

•In a large mixing bowl, combine and mix butter,

sugar, eggs, vanilla and pumpkin puree.

•Combine the contents of both bowls and

mix together until no flour remains visible.

•Pour batter in cupcake tins and bake for 18-20 minutes.

CHOCOLATE MARTINISubmitted by Meredith P., St. Francisville

Yield: 4 Servings12 ounces (1-1/2 cups) Stolichnaya vanilla vodka

6 ounces (3/4 cup) white crème de cocoa

2 cups ice cubes

4 chilled martini glasses

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted on a saucer

Orange peel strip or Hershey’s kiss to garnish

•Melt chocolate in microwave in 30-second

increments and pour onto a flat saucer. Dip the

rims of chilled martini stemware into the melted

chocolate and swirl to coat the lip.

•Place ice cubes into metal cocktail shaker and

shake for 10 seconds or until the shaker feels

icy. Add vodka and crème de cocoa and shake

to chill for 15 seconds. Strain cold liquid into the

prepared glasses and garnish.

ICINGBlend together the

cream cheese, butter

and vanilla. Slowly add

confectioner’s sugar

and mix well. Spread

over cooled cupcakes.


PRALINE CRUNCH CAKESubmitted by Cathy C., Baton Rouge

Yield: 8-10 Servings1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

3/4 cup butter, melted

1 cup chopped pecans

1 package yellow cake mix

3/4 cup water

1/3 cup oil

1/4 cup praline-flavored liqueur

3 eggs

2 (16-ounce) cans vanilla frosting

1 (12-ounce) frozen whipped topping

2 teaspoon praline flavored liqueur

12 pecan halves

CRUNCH LAyERPreheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans and set aside. In a small bowl,

combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter and pecans and mix

until crumbly, then divide into three equal portions. Press one-third of

mixture into the bottom of each of the prepared pans.

CAKEIn a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, liqueur and eggs and

blend with a mixer at low speed until moistened, then 2 additional

minutes at high speed. Pour batter over the three crumb cakes. Bake

for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.

Remove from pans and cool completely. Set aside.

FRostINgIn a large bowl, combine frosting, whipped

topping and liqueur. Blend until smooth and

creamy. To assemble cake, place one layer

crust side up onto a serving plate. Spread with

frosting and repeat, using two remaining layers.

Frost top layer and garnish with pecan halves.

AMAREtto MIMosAsSubmitted by Jennifer T., Baton Rouge

Yield: 6 Servings3 cups fresh orange juice, strained

1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur

1 (750 ml) bottle sparkling wine, chilled

•In a pitcher, stir together orange juice

and liqueur.

•Fill 6 champagne flutes halfway with

some juice mixture and top off with

sparkling wine.

Whether you freeze, refrigerate or leave at room temperature, all pecans should be stored in an airtight sealed container. This keeps moisture out and prolongs the freshness of the pecans.

StoringPecans

Contrary to

popular belief it’s

made from apricot

kernels,

not almonds

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LOW CARB COCONUT MACAROONSSubmitted by Melanie J., Baton Rouge

Yield: 12 Macaroons2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

4 egg whites from large eggs (about � cup)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup dry sugar substitute (Splenda)

2 tablespoons water


•Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

•Measure egg whites. If they aren’t quite 1/2 cup, add water to reach

that level. Add the vanilla and water.

•Mix together coconut and Spenda, then combine the dry and wet

ingredients and allow to set up for a few minutes.

•Roll mixture into balls slightly larger than 1-inch diameter, then

slightly fl atten onto a baking sheet spaced �-inch apart.

•Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake for 12-15 minutes

until golden brown on the bottom, and slightly brown on top.

Note: Each cookie has 1 gram effective carbohydrate.

WARM BRIE WITH PRESERVESSubmitted by Dena T., Baton Rouge

Yield: 8-10 Servings 1/3 cup preserves of choice

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 warm brie round with rind removed

from top

Sliced almonds, toasted

Assorted crackers


In a small bowl, mix together the

fi rst 4 ingredients.

•Place brie on an oven-safe serving

plate and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and top brie

with preserve mixture.

•Bake another 5 minutes. Sprinkle

almonds over the preserves and

serve warm with crackers.


10 REASONS[ TAKE 10 ] [ 10 REASONS ]

Pictured with general manager Mike Barrett and service manager Billy Landry, Stanton’s Appliance owner Corky Landry (center) built his business on the basis of customer service and doing the right thing. A successful business man, Corky parted this world just a few short weeks ago, but his legacy lives on in the principles he instilled in his employees. His daily presence is greatly missed, but the basics of good business are ever present at Stanton’s and will be for years to come.

Why They Deserve Your Business

Photos by Melissa Oivanki

Stanton’s Appliancestantonsace.com(225) 275-6220

1. What we do

We are a full-service company offering

quality indoor and outdoor residential

appliances backed by our reliable service

department. We have one of the largest

selections of washers, dryers, refrigerators,

cook tops, wall ovens, ranges and

dishwashers in most major brands.

2. The extras we can offer

Enjoy peace of mind with your purchase.

We offer delivery, installation and in-home

appliance service, meaning you will never

have to worry if any problem should occur.

We have excellent personnel.

3. One thing you might not know

We care about our customers and

that’s the advantage we have over our

competition. We are not here to just sell

you an appliance. Our expert staff helps

you identify your needs and assists before,

during and after the sale.

4. It might surprise you

We have highly trained professionals who

know their products inside and out. Also,

our pricing is very competitive. We have a

large, in-stock inventory.

5. About trends and local concerns

Outdoor appliances, bottom-mount

refrigerators, microwave drawers and

professional ranges are tops on many

customers’ lists. They don’t like heavy

sales pressure, but instead want help

making informed decisions.

6. About the business, in one word

Patience. We are very patient with our

customers because we understand that

they have questions that need to be

answered. We want to give them more

than they expect.

7. Defi ning good customer service

Fast and accurate is what we are, and

that’s hard to fi nd today. With Stanton’s,

you get a prompt response and courteous,

knowledgeable assistance. We want every

customer to know we really care.

8. About dollars and “sense”

Big box stores save a few pennies, but if

the quality of service isn’t there, it will cost

you in the long run.

9. Why we’re different

We stock appliances that are ready for

customers to pick up or have shipped out

now. We’ve got an experienced staff that’s

trained in our specialties and we offer in-

house service and installers.

10. My idea of a great day at work

It’s a great day when a customer leaves

our building after a sale and they express

how at ease they are with their purchase;

or when we get a call from a customer

telling us what a pleasure it was to do

business at Stanton’s. ■

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2.Limit color

selections in your decorations to 2-4

complementary hues.

1.For decorations with

big visual impact, keep the variety

of ornaments to a minimum and use

plenty of themen masse.

3.In trees, wreaths and

garlands, mix 2-3 di� erent geometric shapes and textures

for variety.


3.In trees, wreaths and

garlands, mix 2-3 di� erent geometric shapes and textures

for variety.

THETRIMMINGS

Baton Rouge: 11358 Perkins Rd., 225.769.1214(formerly Campanile’s, located just W. of Siegen)

Lafayette: 1221 Kaliste Saloom Rd., 984.98844244 W. Congress St., 984.9881

Lake Charles: 337.433.1193

Gonzales: 225.647.2669

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