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Edition 5.51 The Orchard Online News December 22nd, 2005

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New Statuary
Statue of Mary
Kuan Yin
Our new selection of statuary may be just what you are looking for as the holiday season comes to an end. We are featuring pieces from Al’s Garden Art Asian collection such as Kuan Yin known as the “Goddess of Compassion,” and exotic Tiki-Wikio heads of the South Pacific. We also have elegant statues of the Virgin Mary in two different styles. Come in and take a look for your last minute gift ideas. And as always, we have our birdbaths, benches, and fountains in abundance for all your outdoor decorating needs.
 

Holiday Centerpieces From The Flower Shop

The Flower Shop at Orchard prides itself on having the freshest, most beautiful flowers around. With our fabulous selection and friendly service, it sets us apart from other florists. Come in and see the all the wonderful possibilities in person, or call and order your centerpiece over the phone. Make this year special, and let us create a gorgeous centerpiece for your holiday table.
Helpful tips:
  • Let us know the dimensions of your table so we can make an appropriately sized centerpiece.
  • Bring in a sample of your color scheme to help us create the best color combination, or Bring in fabrics or china pieces that you would like us to compliment.
  • Be sure to order early especially if you have specific elements in mind.
 

Recipe of the Week: Apple and Plum Chutney

What You'll Need:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-1/3 pounds red plums, halved, pitted, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (split into two equal portions)
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, cored, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step by Step:

Combine 1 cup water and sugar in heavy large saucepan over high heat.

Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Add vinegar, ginger, garlic, half of plums and apple.

Boil 5 minutes.

Add remaining plums, orange peel and cinnamon.

Bring to gentle boil; cook until syrupy, stirring occasionally (about 12 minutes).

Cool to room temperature.

Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring up to room temperature before serving.

Great with lamb, pork or chicken.

Yield: 2 cups

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