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Tis the season to have people over.  We’ve got a little do this weekend, here’s what I’m serving.

- Caprese Salad Skewers

- Crudites with Creamy Roquefort dip

- Mini Quesedillas

- Gorgonzola and Walnut Crostini

- Artichoke Heart and White Bean Dip

- Cranberry Apple Brie

- Prosciutto Salad Rolls

- Rosemary Maple roasted nuts

- Ginger Molasses cookies

- Coconut Cardamom Burfi

- Shortbread Buttons

- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

- Gingerbread letters (cut in the shapes of Z, B and J for Zacharie, Buzz and Jennifer)

I’m thinking it’s too much.  I saw an episode of The Barefoot Contessa where she said it’s better to make a lot of a few things, than a few of a lot of things. I think I’ve screwed this one up, and I’m not evening making my famous Bastilla Cigars, which I really wanted to add to the list.

The bar will have Lindeman’s Semillon Chardonny and Little Penguin Shiraz.

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Vitamn V has a list of 5 bottles that will work well for any party this weekend. I’ve had them all and love them all!

1. It will be a very berry Christmas indeed with Pink by Yellowglen. The delicious pink sparkling blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is perfect for seasonal gal pal getaways or festive holiday entertaining. $10.99

2. Baby, it’s cold outside! Bundle up and stay in to enjoy a bottle of Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cabernet Sauvignon. Displaying attractive spice, mint and berry aromas, this perennial favourite is ideal for an intimate winter dinner à deux. $12.99

3. Pinching your pennies for a Boxing Day shopping extravaganza? Look no further than Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay for an exceptional and affordable Australian wine that will keep you (and your guests) quenched and happy. $10.99

4. When the weather outside is frightful, opt for a wine that’s nothing short of delightful. Rosemount Estate Diamond Label Shiraz is sure to please your palate with its delicious aroma of warm, spicy liquorice and brambly berry fruit. $15.99

5. Looking for a seasonal yet sophisticated wine to match your seasonal, sophisticated outfit? Opt for Beringer Stone Cellars Merlot, a luscious and well-balanced sipper that’s perfect as a pre-dinner apertif or paired with turkey and all the trimmings. $13.99

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Is your child bored because it’s winter and there are no flies to pull wings off?

Is he longing for Halloween when he can torture animals with firecrackers?

Does he miss summer vacation road trips playing eye spy for road kill?

Want to send him down the glorious path to certain incarceration?

Get the budding torturer on your list a road kill doll complete with guts and skid marks!

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