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"I’m
dreaming of a white Christmas. Just like the ones I used to know.
Where
the treetops glisten, and children listen. To hear sleigh bells in the
snow.
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A Christmas Carol
In the Fall of 1843, with his bank
account in the red and bills in arrears, Charles Dickens began to write.
In an intensely creative six weeks, he completed a 68 page manuscript and
published 6,000 copies just 6 days before Christmas. By December 24th, all
had been sold. It went on to become the quintessential Christmas story, with
Scrooge's "Humbug" and Tiny Tim's "God bless us one and all" echoing the
spirit of the season year after year. Don’t miss a performance this
Christmas in Saugatuck. |
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Performances
Fri., Dec. 9 & 16
at 8pm
Sat., Dec. 10& 17 at 2pm & 8pm
Sun., Dec. 11 & 18 at 7 pm
Saugatuck Woman's
Club
Downtown Saugatuck |
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Christmas
Cranberry Cake
With sugar and spice and
everything nice, this is great for brunch or
as a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream.
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1½ cups sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon cloves
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (keep
frozen)
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1½ cups cake flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup white sugar
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½ cup light brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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¾ cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla |
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter
a 9-inch spring-form pan generously and wrap the bottom and sides with
foil. Set aside. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add sugar, lemon juice and zest, cinnamon and cloves. Cook, stirring
frequently, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Add cranberries
and coat evenly with the sauce, but keep plump, 3-5 minutes. Set
aside. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt onto waxed paper. Set
aside.
In a medium mixing bowl,
using an electric mixer, cream butter for 1 minute. Add sugars and
continue to cream until smooth and fluffy (1-2 minutes). Add eggs, one
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On low speed, add half of the
flour mixture, mixing until combined. Add sour cream and vanilla, and
mix until combined. Add remaining flour mixture; mix until smooth.
Transfer to spring-form pan,
spreading evenly over top of cranberries. Bake 50-55 minutes in middle
of oven until golden brown edges begin to pull away from the side of
the pan and toothpick test comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10
minutes. Run knife around edge to loosen cake. Invert onto serving
plate, remove foil, spring form ring and pan bottom. Cut into wedges
and serve immediately, or within four hours. |
GIVE AND BE GIFTED!!
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Holidays 2011 at
Wickwood Inn
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Through January 2
Wickwood's
Festival of Trees
A tree graces every room and surprises are around
every corner. Mulled
Wine, Christmas Cookies, special Holiday Brunch and Hors d’ouevre
surprises
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December 26
to January 1
Christmas Week
Unwind, walk our trails, enjoy the fires ---
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December 31st
New Year's Eve
Champagne and Spectacular Candlelight Evening
Hors d’ouevres *Fireworks
at Midnight*
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January 1, 2012 Happy New Years!!
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Wickwood Winter
Weekend
Cooking Classes
February 25,
March 3, 10,
17, 24 & 31
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"Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality."
--- Washington Irving |
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HOLIDAY 2011 SPECIALS
Through December 31, 2011
Mid-week rates beginning at $195
Weekend rates beginning at $295
We
invite you to indulge in our passion for good food and the camaraderie it
brings.
Reservations 800.385.1174 or 269.857.1465
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Saugatuck unique shops
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All around our villages the wineries, art galleries, and shops
host receptions to make the Holidays more festive and shopping
easier. Sensational December Saturday's December 10th
and 17th with
extended shopping hours, music, refreshments, holiday specials,
good cheer, warm treats and special wrapping services. All in
an effort to give you the Holiday Spirit and help make your gift
giving a joy! |
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