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18 TV ENCORE Wilkinson Heating & Plumbing 2 x 3" Royal Center Locker Plant 1 x 9" By Andrew Warren TV Media I t's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially on Food Network where special programs celebrating the hol- iday are in full swing. Whether baked sweets, savory delights or a little bit of both are what's tempting your taste buds with only a month or so to go until the big day, there's definitely something to satisfy almost any taste on TV screens these days. This year, Giada De Laurentiis is back for a third season of "Giada's Holiday Handbook," airing Sundays on Food Network. This time of year is prime time for hosting get-togethers with friends and family, and Giada is full of great advice for how to make sure that guests never leave with empty stomachs. This week's episode, airing Sunday, Nov. 19, is all about the day after Thanksgiving. With that classic American holiday fast approaching, the question of what to do with all those leftovers is probably far from most people's minds, but Giada is never one to leave planning until the last minute. Black Friday marks the start of the Christmas season, but rather than shop- ping, Giada has friends and family over to start the gift wrapping — and, of course, to enjoy some delicious homemade food. For the festive gathering, Giada transforms her Thanksgiving leftovers into an incredible buffet. The host makes it look all too easy as she makes Italian hot brown crostini, mashed potato zep- pole and antipasti skewers. She even makes cranberry and rosemary juleps to really help get her guests into the holiday spirit. Speaking of cocktails, they're the focus of next week's episode when Giada hosts a Christmas cocktail party. Of course, a cocktail party needs appetizers, and she doesn't disappoint on that front with spinach and artichoke panini bites, citrus- marinated olives and choco- late coconut cake. As the season continues, Giada also showcases some of her sugar cookies that are perfect for making with chil- dren, and she even gives an Italian tradition a California vibe when she plays host on Christmas Eve. For Giada De Laurentiis, it really is the most wonderful time of the year. "Giada's Holiday Handbook" airs Sundays on Food Network. Hosting for the holidays: Giada De Laurentiis shares holiday tips in seasonal series Giada De Laurentiis hosts "Giada's Holiday Handbook" Jim Kitchell Agency 2 x 3" The Hitman's Bodyguard Once one of the most sought-after professional bodyguards in the Eu- ropean Union, Michael Bryce (Reynolds) has lived the past few years in disgrace after one of his clients was assassinated on his watch. He's called back to duty when all of the witnesses being called to the trial of a brutal dicta- tor at the International Criminal Court keep turning up dead. His new job is to safely transport a for- mer assassin (Jackson) to the court, but the two men have a long histo- ry of being on the opposite ends of gun barrels from each other and need to figure out how to put their complicated past behind them. Director: Patrick Hughes. Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Elodie Yung, Gary Oldman, Salma Hayek. 2017. 118 min. Action. Samuel L. Jackson in "The Hitman's Bodyguard" video releases The Effi cient & Affordable way to a more Comfortable Home 0% APR for 60 mo Full Heating Service/Maintenance "15 Point Tune Up" Plus Safety Inspection Safety Inspection O n l y $ 98 $ 49

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