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Craving cranberries

BY ANGIE MONK, WOOD COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT
Posted 11/9/16

‘Tis the season once again for cranberries. These dark red berries are a good source of vitamin C and are great in many dishes.

Selection: Choose cranberries that are firm, plump, shiny, and …

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Craving cranberries

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‘Tis the season once again for cranberries. These dark red berries are a good source of vitamin C and are great in many dishes.

Selection: Choose cranberries that are firm, plump, shiny, and range in color from bright light red to dark red.

Storage: Store unwashed cranberries in a resealable plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to two months.

Cranberry ice - Put cranberries in the bottom of a bundt pan, add water and freeze. The result? A decorative floating ice ring to spice up any holiday punch.

Make your own mix - Save some money and create your own trail mix. Combine dried fruits, grains, nuts, and maybe even a little dark chocolate… the possibilities are endless.

A Hearty Handful - Toss a little extra flavor and texture atop your oatmeal or cold cereal in the morning, or grab a handful of cranberries for a quick snack.

Cranberries and cookies? Absolutely! Add dried cranberries to your favorite cookie recipe for a quick holiday makeover.

Cran-Apple Pie. Surprise your tastebuds and toss a handful of fresh or dried cranberries into your favorite apple pie recipe before adding the top crust.

Home Sweet Home for the Holidays set Nov. 10

The annual Home Sweet Home for the Holidays Program will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. (same program will be repeated) in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church, 301 E. Lane St., Quitman.

Homemade soup, cornbread, crackers and dessert will be served following each of the programs. Admission is $7 for adults and $1 for children. (No pre-registration is needed; just pay when you arrive). Admission includes a booklet with the instructions, patterns for the crafts and recipes.

There will be a craft sale table with many homemade ornaments and holiday items for sale… so bring your spending money.