2004 Burley Fox Shiraz
Strong fruit flavors but a little bitter at first taste...it's a young wine but still great if you can't wait 12 months.
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Happy New Year!
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Icy Bling for your drink. I think it would be fun to make the ice cubes with different colors of fruit juice to add a little color and flavor to a drink.
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This hamsa charm has a double significance, especially during this time of year in keeping with the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah. The hamsa itself is an open-palmed hand, showing both openness and the sometimes difficult trait... This hamsa charm has a double significance, especially during this time of year in keeping with the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah. The hamsa itself is an open-palmed hand, showing both openness and the sometimes difficult trait of mentally "stopping" and keeping cool, even, or especially, when angry. The significance of the two fish in the center stems from a verse in Genesis where Jacob blesses his grandchildren Efraim and Menashe to "multiply like fish" in the land of Israel. Fish, surrounded by water, represent the all encompassing comfort one has when immersed in his true environment, just as the fish is completely enveloped in its liquid environs. On Rosh Hashanah, there is a prevalent custom to eat the head of a fish to remind us of the necessity to be constantly enveloped by the Creator of the Universe.
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Be the beauty queen at all special events or just because with the beautiful flower in your hair. Suitable for about any situation.
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How cute is this? Relive the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special with this fun table top decoration. This is too adorable.
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~Other uses? Trivia Game, Truth or Dare, Lifehacks and NY '09 Resolutions, Chore Chart, Jewelry Organizer..... so much more...~ It's like XMas at Studio 54! "Pass the 'nog, Andy! Powdered sugar for my holiday cookies? No, Bianc... ~Other uses? Trivia Game, Truth or Dare, Lifehacks and NY '09 Resolutions, Chore Chart, Jewelry Organizer..... so much more...~ It's like XMas at Studio 54! "Pass the 'nog, Andy! Powdered sugar for my holiday cookies? No, Bianca, I think I'll pass....." I'll be honest. When it comes to advent calendars... well.... I'm a whore. Yes. I'm an advent calendar whore. I can't help it! It's not so much about the countdown for me as it is about all the little nooks and crannies and boxes and pouches containing treasures. I don't care if they're cheap, tacky, ridiculous treasures. The anticipation is delicious. "Yay, it's a new day! I wonder what piece of crap I get today?" I have been heard to trill as I leap and bound (well, roll and waddle) down the stairs every morning. (The fact that I am the only adult in the house and the one who restocked last season's calendar, and thus am in possession of the Crap 411 ie "What's Inside the Boxes," is something I choose to ignore. That's why I check early in the morning, before caffeine.) I love this one in particular because it has so many non-advent calendar usages. From creative party food display (fill the boxes with truffles or hors d'oeuvres, leaving some doors open so that people can see what's inside, and set it on the buffet), to a jewelry box (if you're very organized you can print up a list of what numbers correspond to which pieces and attach it to the back) or come up with a game (trivia or Memory perhaps?) to play at an event. Fun fashion pictures from the 80's (neon, jelly shoes, Aqua Net) that you print in pairs can go behind doors for a Memory-type game. Or type up baby questions or naughty sex truth-or-dare questions for a baby or bridal shower. How about putting a New Year's resolution or lifehack idea into each compartment and opening one a week in 2009? Or favorite quotes/relationship advice for an amazing wedding present? Whatever. It's all good. Or so says the whore.
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Fill it with trivia questions and reuse for baby and bridal showers, for starters.... Or have your kids come up with a new game that utilizes this as a 3-D gameboard... Re-load it with applicable coupons, advice and a gift certifi... Fill it with trivia questions and reuse for baby and bridal showers, for starters.... Or have your kids come up with a new game that utilizes this as a 3-D gameboard... Re-load it with applicable coupons, advice and a gift certificate or two and you have a unique New Baby gift..... Put office co-workers' names in each box for Secret Santa picking.... Or just use it as an advent calendar. from the site: * Wood Advent Calendar * Includes 25 Doors * Accented with Hand-Painted Design * Christmas Theme * No Assembly Required * Dust with Dry Cloth * Overall Dimensions: 11.75"L x 7.25"W x 9"H
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*Check ALL the themes- from Mardi Gras to Vegas to European Villages, they've got it!* Grosh is one of the theatrical backdrop supply companies that I run to whenever I have an event. But don't just think "large scale productio... *Check ALL the themes- from Mardi Gras to Vegas to European Villages, they've got it!* Grosh is one of the theatrical backdrop supply companies that I run to whenever I have an event. But don't just think "large scale production." Oh no. Your holiday party, office soiree or even Christmas Day celebration is an event in and of itself. So check out a site like this for the quickest, most DRAMATIC way to transform a room into an experience. Whether you are looking for a Dickens' Village atmosphere, a winter snowscape or a grand French parlor, a backdrop in an appropriate size can be rented for a few days, a week or more. But what I run to FIRST on sites like this is the Clearance/Sale section- that's where used stage backdrops (and gorgeous draperies and panels) are actually SOLD at very reasonable prices. So consider investing in some amazing holiday decor this year..... ps You don't need all of the fancy hanging stuff. These bad boys will stay up with just a staple gun under the molding or in the crease of your ceiling....
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Mmm imagine taking a chocolate cake shot, only to chase it with a delicious mint and chocolate flavored shot glass! Eating a shot glass after you take a shot probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But this candy trea... Mmm imagine taking a chocolate cake shot, only to chase it with a delicious mint and chocolate flavored shot glass! Eating a shot glass after you take a shot probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But this candy treat would be fun at a party!
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Fun and festive, for sure! Something says "girls night out" with these for sure!
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It's fairly obvious how much I love the Junkmail Greetings line and she certainly didn't disappoint with this year's holiday card choices.....
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Laughed out loud. I really did.
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I've just resolved to buy all my holiday cards at Junkmail Greetings.
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A fancy but still fun dress for the holiday season. Black with a sweetheard neckline, a pleated bust, and some bling bling buckle accents at the waist. I like the well manicured sleeves, as well.
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The Best of Both worlds! and works best to glossify lips on darker complexioned girls b/c it wont be glittery or pale looking. My fave shade is "Apricot".
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Luckily I only wasted $$ on one bottle. Too Citrusy!!!!!! Grapefruit in a bottle.
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"Full-bodied on the palate with a powerful tannic structure and a well integrated touch of oak, the Chateau Andrea proves why Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect fit for California`s vineyards."
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Icebox cookies are really just extra-pretty sugar cookies. Before baking, the dough is flattened, rolled into logs, chilled, and sliced-steps kids can have fun doing themselves with your supervision. * 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks)... Icebox cookies are really just extra-pretty sugar cookies. Before baking, the dough is flattened, rolled into logs, chilled, and sliced-steps kids can have fun doing themselves with your supervision. * 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter * 1 3/4 cups sugar * 1 teaspoon salt * 2 eggs, plus an extra egg white for "glue" * 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract * 5 cups flour, plus more for work surface * 2/3 cup milk * 1/4 cup cocoa powder * Food coloring, in various colors * TOOLS * Electric mixer * Mixing bowls * Measuring cups * Measuring spoons * Rubber spatula * Plastic wrap * Parchment or waxed paper * Rolling pin * Bench scraper or butter knife * Ruler * Pastry brush * Cardboard paper-towel tubes, cut open lengthwise * Key tags and crayons * Dental floss or thread * Baking sheets * Metal spatula * Wire cooling rack Directions 1. Using the electric mixer, mix the butter and the sugar until creamy. 2. Add the eggs and the salt, and mix well. 3. Beat in milk and vanilla. 4. Add flour a little at a time, mixing it in until all of it has been incorporated. 5. Divide the dough into balls -- one for each color. 6. For chocolate dough, add cocoa (1/4 cup is enough to flavor half a batch). Mix well with electric mixer. 7. For colored dough, start with 1/4 teaspoon food coloring, and mix well. Add more in tiny amounts for darker colors. Gel-paste coloring can be intense, so add it gradually. 8. Wrap each ball of dough in its own sheet of plastic wrap; pat flat into a rectangle. Refrigerate at least one hour or until ready to use. 9. Parchment or waxed paper makes a good work surface. Sprinkle generously with flour, then roll out each piece of dough 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick to make the swirls; you can use thicker layers for the bull's-eyes. 10. The bench scraper is a good tool for trimming dough's edges to make them even. The egg white, brushed on with a pastry brush, will act as a glue, making the layers stick together. 11. For center, with your hands, roll chocolate dough into a 1/2- to 1 1/2- inch-thick rod; chill 20 minutes. Place rod on edge of rolled-out dough that's been brushed with egg white. 12. Roll rod inside sheet of dough. Cut the dough where it meets up. Seal by pinching and pressing gently. Chill 20 minutes, then repeat to add other layers. To decorate, go to step 7, or jump to step 8 for plain. 13. For spirals, measure and trim two or more colors of dough to same size. Brush on egg white, then stack layers. Brush top with egg white. Starting at one end, roll up the dough. 14. Smooth and straighten the layers as you roll them so there are no gaps, then gently pinch and press the edge of the roll to seal it. Now the dough is ready to decorate. If you want plain cookies, skip to step 18. 15. Add your favorite toppings (try coconut, colored sanding sugar, chopped nuts, or chocolate sprinkles): Spread topping in baking sheet, brush dough with egg white, and roll the log in topping. 16. Roll each log in parchment or waxed paper; twist the ends of the paper closed. To help the logs keep their round shape, set each in a cardboard paper-towel roll that you have sliced open lengthwise. 17. To remember what colors you have already used, with crayons, draw the designs onto key tags; tie the tags onto the paper covering the logs. Chill logs until they are solid, about 1 1/2 hours. 18. Cut 15 inches of dental floss (or double thickness of thread). Let log soften for about 10 minutes. Remove parchment. Wrap floss around log and pull through. Make the slices thin: 1/4 inch or less. 19. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place slices on an ungreased baking sheet (lined with parchment paper). A grown-up should bake the cookies 12 to 15 minutes, until firm but not browned. Let cool on baking sheet for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Candles are a great way to make any room sparkle...don't forget to blow them out after the party!
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A must have for any party...Fondue...it's not only delicious it's also fun to eat! * Here's a recipe from the book: Servings: Makes 2 1/2 cups Ingredients: • 1 pound red Cheshire or sharp Cheddar, grated • 2 tablespoon... A must have for any party...Fondue...it's not only delicious it's also fun to eat! * Here's a recipe from the book: Servings: Makes 2 1/2 cups Ingredients: • 1 pound red Cheshire or sharp Cheddar, grated • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 cup English or Scottish ale • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: Toss the cheese with the flour in a bowl and set aside. In a fondue pot, add the ale and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the cheese mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until melted after each addition. Serve Immediately. Serve With: Irish soda bread cubes • toasted whole grain and rustic bread cubes • assorted crackers • apple chunks • pear chunks • cooked British bangers (sausages), cut into bite-sized chunks • boiled red or Yukon gold potatoes
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Sing! Sing the New Years Blues away! La la la!
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Hire a butler for the evening to tend to your guests!
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Hey if you don't want to dish out that 10.00 it costs to buy the "remedy pills" here's a website with other remedies...and then there's always drinking superfluos amounts of water before and after the excess drinking! Party hard!
Tags: parties, party, holiday, hostess, holidays, hangover remedies, ThisNext, new years, new years dayAdded 6 Years Ago from Health911 -
Okay now this is recommended for the hostess as well as the party people attending the soirees!
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Dancing under a disco ball??? Come on! It's not a party without one of these! Well...that's not true...but the silver ball never hurts!
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THE NEW YEARS EVE HOSTESS DRESS: It's hip with a classy formal twist to it....and you'll be able to move around while you tend to your guests!
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If you're gonna have eggnog then go all the way! And it is super yummy!
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"Hints of vanilla, spice and oak with a rich and full palate of tropical fruit flavors along with ripe pear notes. A perfect sipper or great companion to fresh lobster or grilled salmon." mmm....
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This is a smooth wine but be sure to let breath for an hour before drinking.
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