Don't forget to move your mouse over pictures
for a description Christmas in Moove means Holiday parties,
family gatherings, and warm nights by the
fireplace chatting with dear friends. Hosting and attending a Holiday party should
always be fun, relaxing
and easy on the spirit.
If stress takes over
in planning a party,
your guests will
feel it when they
arrive,
even if you are calm
and collected by
the
time the event comes
around. Planning
a party
should be fun, absent
of any stress or
that
darn worry. One of the biggest stresses is making sure
your hard work at
decorating can be seen
by all of your guests.
Be sure to offer a entry room with all of
the files and MPZ's for your room. It is
a good idea to find a Hostess for the entry,
so you can mingle and socialize with your
guests in your main party room while your
Hostess offers assistance to your guests.
Connecting your house with anothers house
is also used for large gatherings, which
helps spread out the bandwidth to two or
three different computers. Doing this is simple and easy. Take a pic
of the door or even the room you want to
connect to - put it in your room as a wall
pic and then add a 3D link to the room you
wish to connect to. You get the link for
the room from the Room Listing page of the
house you wish to connect to. Visit the Room
Listing page and right click and copy the
room shortcut. It is as easy as that. Another thing that makes socializing more
fun is to wear something
that is not too
new, so everyone
can see your great outfit.
If you do decide
to wear a one-of-a-kind
or a cutting edge
design, place your actor
in the entry also.
While many of us hold
onto our actors like
a wandering boyfriend,
if your party is
for your friends, there
is little risk of
it getting used in the
wrong way (wink wink).
Festive outfits (with Holiday designs) are
a wonderful way to
set the spirit of Christmas.
Jasmine 1968, Jess1ee and Sideous, and Matti all offer great Holiday wear for both boyz
and girls.
For the party giver who loves to decorate
with designer creations,
Moove and its geniuses
offer a complete
and extensive selection
of Holiday cheer.
We were delighted
to find
KMKreations which offers fun and seasonal gadgets to
spice up your Holiday
room and party.
We simply fell in love with the Gingerbread
House (with sound) and snowman (also with sound) by KMK, but there are many more great
decorations filling the shelves at the out
of the way Boutique in the LoDo District
in downtown Moove. The reclusive designers from DMA offer fantastic Holiday decor from Candles,
Snow Globes and Wreaths. For the busy Moove professional, who loves
Christmas but does
not have the time to spend
decorating a complete
room, there are wonderful
options ranging from
simple and elegant to
rooms that offer
a great idea for a theme
party. Pittiplatsch3D had created a room that offers a warm and
tasty Gingerbread
Theme, as well as
a room
purrrfect for a Winter
Solstice celebrations.
Several free lance designers and full time
designers offer complete rooms for the busy
Moove resident. Wood Nymph has sold several
of her Xmas rooms and a quick check of the
Clubs on the community page will often show
other great rooms for sale. SHANNA 2000 offers
her Cozy Xmas Room for sale (a hot item), and if you have
not stopped into Ice Kings Chamber, the Winter
Room by aylinLady or the Tor Holiday room,
you are totally missing out on some fantastic
design work. We also suggest going to the Christmas Room
Contest pics for
ideas and a taste of what
the most creative
minds on the Internet are
doing with this blessed
season. (scroll down
on the community
page and look for Contest
Voting on the left
near the bottom). Of course no party or Holiday Gathering is
complete without tasty treats and libations
to tickle the senses. and course not everyone
drinks alcohol so it is important to also
offer punch that does not have a punch. One
idea that has caught on in Moove is an open
bar where your guests can make their own cocktails.
I attended a recent Holiday gathering that
was set up this way with a Frozen Margarita
area and a blender designed by Livid. With
12 flavors to choose from and fresh fruit
(which was wonderful for this time of year),
it was a Holiday Hoedown. A great selection spirits can be found at
DMA's web site (from Beer to Jaegermeister to full bars)
and fine crystal
can be seen at Iris's site which offers an abundance of innovative
and unique designs. Iris also offers a full selection of food and hor'dourves for the
active party Hostess. For the budget minded,
the free Moove shop offers Turkeys (although they are not free
range) as well as a limited selection of
Christmas decorations and trees. If you are
like me and only enjoy all natural free range
fowl, Matti offers a turkey the size of a
small child and is a wonderful addition to
any family dinner. (please note: When cooking
Matti's turkey, give yourself about 9 hours
due to the size). For a different direction in Holiday tasty
treats, try going with an international flavor. Sushi by Iris, a selection of Pizzas or even a Taco Bar
are wonderful ways
to add a bit of excitement
with minimum work. One good tip is to keep the recipes of the
food you serve handy during your party. Experience
has taught this fashion writer that if the
food is unique and tasty, guests will always
ask for a recipe. Well, after four or nine
eggnogs, the chances of remembering the request
is pretty slim. By keeping the recipes close at hand, you can
quickly share it
and then go back to the
partying. We have included some of the more popular
recipes below for
quick reference. Whatever your Holiday party demands, the
designers in Moove
most likely will
have
it or will gladly
make it for you.
Do not
be afraid to visit
the homes and shop
of
the wonderful designers
in Moove for help.
They are a welcoming
bunch of folks and
always
have time to help.
Fudge Brownies
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13
inch baking pan.
In 3-quart saucepan over very low heat, melt
butter or margarine and chocolate, stirring
the mixture constantly. Remove from heat,
and stir the sugar into the chocolate. Allow
the mixture to cool slightly. Beat in the
eggs one at a time, mixing well after each,
then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour
and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture.
Fold in the walnuts. Spread the batter evenly
into the prepared pan.
Bake in oven 30 to 35 minutes. Brownies are
done when toothpick inserted into center
come out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
Gingerbread Cake
INGREDIENTS
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. Brer Rabbit molasses
1 c. hot water
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs, beat
well. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon,
ginger, cloves and salt. Mix molasses and
water, add alternately with flour mixture,
to creamed mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for
50 minutes or cupcakes 20 minutes (make 18
cupcakes).
Petits Fours
These dainty icing-coated miniature cakes
add a special touch to showers, open houses
or teas.
Icing Ingredients:
3 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla
3 drops food color
Garnish Ingredients:
Candy flowers, if desired
Frosting flowers, if desired
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (8-inch)
square baking pans. Set aside.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions,
adding 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with water.
Evenly divide cake batter between 2 prepared
baking pans. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or
until wooden pick inserted in center comes
out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans.
Cool completely. Trim edges from cake; cut
each cake into 24 (1 1/2 x 1-inch) pieces.
Combine sugar, cream of tartar and water
in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat,
stirring occasionally, until mixture comes
to a full boil (12 to 14 minutes). Cover;
boil 3 minutes. Uncover; continue cooking
until candy thermometer reaches (228°F to
234°F) or small amount of mixture dropped
into ice water forms a 2-inch soft thread
(15 to 20 minutes). Remove from heat; cool
to 110°F or until bottom of pan is slightly
warm to touch (do not stir) (1 hour). Stir
in powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract
and food color.
Place wire rack on baking sheet. Place cake
pieces cut-side up on wire rack. Carefully
spread icing over edges of cake pieces using
small spatula or spoon. Spoon about 1 tablespoon
over top of each cake and let drizzle over
sides. Repeat, coating each piece twice,
if needed. (If icing becomes too thick, reheat
over low heat until thin consistency and
easy to drizzle (2 to 3 minutes)). Scrape
icing from baking sheet; reuse, if needed.
Garnish each petit four with candy flowers
or frosting flowers, if desired.
Makes 4 dozen petit fours.
Tip: If you do not have a candy thermometer
use these guidelines for the cold water test:
Use a clean spoon.
Drop small amount of mixture into a cup of
very cold water.
Test hardness with fingers. At 223°F to 234°F
the mixture should form a 2-inch soft thread.
Tip: Package petits fours in a festive candy
or cake box for gift giving.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. powdered ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 c. almonds, pecans or mixed nuts
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix dry ingredients
together. Set aside. Heat olive oil in a
non-stick skillet over low heat. Add spices
and stir well. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Place
nuts in a bowl. Top with oil/spice mixture.
Mix well.
Spread nuts on cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes.
Place in another bowl. Sprinkle with more
garlic salt (optional). Let rest for 2 hours.
Store in airtight jar.
APRICOT BARS
2/3 c. dried apricots
1/2 c. soft butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Powdered sugar for rolling bars
Rinse apricots; cover with water. Boil 10
minute and drain; cool and chop. Start heating
oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 x 2
inch pan. Mix butter, sugar, and 1 cup of
flour until crumbly. Pack in pan. Bake 25
minutes.
Sift 1/3 cup flour, baking powder and salt.
In large bowl, with mixer on low speed, gradually
beat brown sugar into eggs. Mix in flour
mixture, then vanilla. Stir in walnuts and
apricots. spread over baked layer. Bake 30
minutes or until done; cool in pan. Cut into
32 bars, then roll in sugar.
GERMAN LEBKUCHEN
3 lbs. honey (4 cups)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. lard
9 c. flour (approximately)
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cardamon, crushed
2 c. chopped citron, carded orange
Heat the honey until it boils. Add soda,
brown sugar and lard. Stir until dissolved.
Allow mixture to cool a while before adding
the chopped nuts and fruits. Sift flour and
spices together and add to mixture a cupful
at a time until dough becomes very stiff.
All nine cups of flour may not be needed.
Place dough in shallow buttered pans and
bake in oven at 300 to 325 degrees about
15 minutes. While still warm, cut cakes into
sticks about five inches long and an inch
wide. Store these in a tightly closed tin
box of can. These cookies need aging in order
to attain the right texture. They may be
frosted just before serving with a mixture
of confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and
water mixed to the texture of thin cream,
and may be decorated with almonds or candied
fruit.
CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIE
1/2 c. shortening
2 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
Nuts
Mix shortening and unsweetened chocolate
over low heat. Cool 10 minutes. Add remaining
ingredients.
Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
Remove and frost. Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
FROSTING FOR COOKIES:
1 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 tbsp. butter (1/2 stick)
1 1/2 to 3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. milk
Mix well.
CHOCOLATE CHERRIES COOKIES
1/2 cube butter
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
Melt butter, beat with sugar, vanilla and
egg until fluffy. In separate bowl combine
flour, cocoa, soda, salt and baking powder.
Beat flour into butter mixture slowly until
well mixed.
Shape into 1 inch balls, place on ungreased
cookie sheet. press thumb print into each
cookie. Place 1/2 maraschino cherry into
each cookie. Frost cookies first then bake
10 minutes at 350 degrees.
BAKE FROSTING ON:
1/2 c. sweet condensed milk
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tsp. maraschino juice
If frosting thickens too much, thin with
more cherry juice.
GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES
2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. vegetable shortening, softened
3/4 stick (6 tbsp.) unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
2 lg. eggs
1/2 c. sour cream
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. double acting baking powder
Colored granulated sugar for sprinkling cookies,
if desired
In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream
together the sugar, shortening and butter
and the lemon zest until mixture is light
and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating
well after addition and stir in sour cream.
In a small bowl sift together flour, nutmeg,
baking soda and baking powder and stir flour
mixture into the butter mixture a little
at a time. (The dough will be very soft.)
Spoon the dough into a large sheet of waxed
paper. Flatten it slightly. Chill in waxed
paper overnight.
Working with half the dough, roll out. With
3-inch cutter cut out rounds. Transfer dough
to slightly floured cookie sheet and bake
the cookies 8-10 minutes. Remove from cookie
sheet and transfer cookies to rack and sprinkle
with colored sugar.
LEMON DAINTIES
3/4 c. butter
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped pecans
Thoroughly cream butter and sugar, add 1
egg, lemon peel and lemon juice, beat well.
Sift together the dry ingredients; add to
creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in pecans.
Shape in rolls 2 inches in diameter. Chill
thoroughly wrapped in wax paper. Slice very
thin and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool slightly before removing from pan. Makes
5 dozen.
Copyright 2007 - TorLa Inc
This Site is an independent affiliate of
Morning Glory Industries
All Coding except where noted is owned by
TorLa or is used by permission
Telluride, Colorado 81435
Contact Us: CrystalAngelFashion@earthlink.net
Christmas in Moove means Holiday parties,
family gatherings, and warm nights by the
fireplace chatting with dear friends.
sound) by KMK, but there are many more great
decorations filling the shelves at the out
of the way Boutique in the LoDo District
in downtown Moove.
Room for sale (a hot item), and if you have
not stopped into Ice Kings Chamber, the Winter
Room by aylinLady or the Tor Holiday room,
you are totally missing out on some fantastic
design work.
where your guests can make their own cocktails.
I attended a recent Holiday gathering that
was set up this way with a Frozen Margarita
area and a blender designed by Livid. With
12 flavors to choose from and fresh fruit
(which was wonderful for this time of year),
it was a Holiday Hoedown.
SPICED HOLIDAY NUTS 
APRICOT BARS 
CHOCOLATE CHERRIES COOKIES 
