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BROADWAY, PRINCETON 812-386-0065 Michael's Uniquely Gifts • Flowers • More GIFT IDEAS! hometown store 812-385-5757 1607 W BROADWAY, PRINCETON Owned and Operated by Debra Walker HOURS: Monday thru Friday 10am to 6pm Saturday 9am to 5pm • Sunday Closed NETTLES HEAT & MASSAGE RECLINER Your choice: Umber or Merlot APPLIANCES, HOME FURNISHINGS & MORE! SAVE $ 553! $ 599 Regular: $1152 HURRY! While Supplies Last! IN STOCK Create a durable gingerbread house Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gin- gerbread. Many a child (or a child at heart) has spent hours carefully trying to cre- ate decorative gingerbread houses. Al- though gingerbread recipes span vari- ous cultures, gingerbread houses orig- inated in 16th century Germany. The fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" helped solidify the popularity of gingerbread, which became part of Christmas tradi- tions. Even though gingerbread hous- es can be fun to make, there's no de- nying it can be exacting work — es- pecially for those who strive for per- fection. Prepackaged kits attempt to take some of the guesswork out of the equation, but those who are crafting from scratch can employ these tips as they build their gingerbread houses. • Go for form and not flavor. Few gingerbread houses ever get eaten, so focus on finding a dough that will bake up rock hard as opposed to one that tastes good. • Get the right icing texture. Pas- try artist Catherine Beddall says roy- al icing is the preferred "glue" to ad- here gingerbread pieces. Beddall says icing should be thick like peanut but- ter and not runny. • Mind the dough. Do not roll out the gingerbread dough too thin or it may become brittle after being cooked. Always cut out shapes be- fore the gingerbread is baked. Let the baked pieces sit overnight to cool completely before using them to build. • Patience is key. Allow the icing to dry for at least a couple of hours after adhering each piece and before moving and handling the house, says Beddall. Work in stages so that indi- vidual items can be decorated and al- lowed to dry. Then the walls can be put together, followed by the roof piec- es. • Kids likely will need help. Children may not have the patience or steadiness to handle complete gin- gerbread construction. They can dec- orate the separate pieces of the house while the components are laying flat, which is easier for kids. Adults can do the main assembly later on. • Utilize a template. Free-hand- ing may not be easy. Cut out templates using cardboard or posterboard for various gingerbread pieces. One of the most important tips is to have fun. Don't take gingerbread house making too seriously as a nov- ice. Rather, enjoy the experience and the centuries-old tradition. Comfortable winter entertaining ideas Winter entertaining need not end once Christmas and New Year's Day have come and gone. Getting together with friends and family is still possible even if the weather outside is frightful. When Mother Nature takes a chilly turn, those who don't want the party can con- sider the following entertaining ideas. • Indulge in sweet treats. Com- fort foods can make even the most blus- tery winds easier to tolerate. Invite peo- ple over for a dessert party. At a dessert pot luck party, everyone brings along a favorite decadent dessert, from molten lava chocolate cake to warm bread pud- ding. Serve alongside tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Adults can enjoy the added punch of spiked beverages, which can warm everyone up instantly. • Host a "snowed in" party. Spend- ing a day cooped up inside when the roads are covered in snow might not be your idea of fun, but invite a mix of friends and neighbors who live near- by over, and this impromptu party can make the cabin fever disappear. Ask guests to bring one food item or bever- age. Light a fire in the fireplace and set out some cozy throw blankets. If possi- ble, invite everyone outdoors to build a snowman. • Get physical. Get physically active with friends or family members by stag- ing mock Olympic events in the yard. These can be fun "sports" created by participants or variations on fun win- ter activities. Sledding races, snowball dodging contests, ice skating obstacle courses, and much more can make for an entertaining afternoon. • Get cooking. Cooking can certain- ly pass the time, and it can be even more enjoyable when done in the company of others. Send out an invitation for friends to stop by for a meal or plan a meal prep party. • Host a movie marathon. Hand- pick some favorite films and invite ev- eryone over for a movie marathon. Fill the family room, home theater room or living room to capacity and host a group for a film fest. If space permits, set up one room with a children's movie for youngsters, while the adults retire to another room for movies that are more their speed. A buffet table set up with assorted snacks will help keep bellies full while guests watch some favorite flicks. Winter days and nights are ripe for entertaining possibilities. These events help squash the cabin fever that can sometimes develop during the colder times of year. Shopping The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 1, 2021 B-5

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