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VOLUME 2003-8     Holiday Season 2003

Halloween is over...!!! I know you are probably wondering why there wasn't a newsletter last month. To put it simply, there just was not the time to sit and write. For the six or seven weeks prior to Halloween our sole purpose was to get product out to all of our Halloween fans quickly and as efficiently as humanly possible. For the first time, we were actually SOLD OUT on several items. I guess we could say that this was a very successful, if not hectic, Halloween season. However, we apologize for not responding with a quality newsletter. Next year we will have to write the October edition in July...!

For this month's specials please see the bottom of this newsletter. The coupon code for this month is
Note: These specials are expired. -- 15% off of any specials purchase, no minimum.

Please remember that you must enter the coupon code Note: These specials are expired. to take advantage of these savings. For a complete list of sale products, see the bottom of this newsletter.

The sale is good through December 31st.

Holiday Charades 'Tis the Season Trivia Game Paine Santa Incense Box Smoky Mt. Metal Arts Ann Clark Cookie Cutter Gift Sets

The holidays are upon us, folks. We have already seen a major increase in Holiday sales. Some great items to keep in mind are Holiday Charades and 'tis The Season Trivia games, all of Paine Products wonderful balsam scented incense, hot pads, draft stops and associated accessories, Arias Windchimes, North Country Wind Bells, and Ann Clarke Cookie Cutter Gift Collections. Check out our wonderful selection of quality New England Gift Baskets. We have added two charming ones more this year that are certain to excite you.

Yankee Harvest has a great new addition that is perfect for gift giving any time of the year. Ann Clarke LTD. has assembled a nice little collection of 15 recipes and 4 cutters designed for the youngest bakers in the family. With Mommy's Help is a book if easy to follow cookie recipes, which includes four cookie cutters and the opportunity for Mommy (or Grandma) and her little baker to spend quality time in the kitchen. We also have several Cookie Cutter Gift Collections, and a crated Cookie Mix and Cookie Cutter collection. The Cookie Monster would be proud...!

There are some special things coming for Christmas in our Paine Products line. The Snowman incense burner is always a fun gift, and we have included, this year, their beautiful Santa incense box. What a great stocking stuffer, grab bag or secret Santa gift this would make...! When it is empty, either fill with more incense or use as a candy dish or for potpourri. Its exquisite quality detail will make it a treasure every year at holiday time. Coming soon will be holiday inspired hot pads and draft stops, and beautiful green and red velvet sachets that will fill the room with the scent of the great north woods.

North Country Wind Bells, whose haunting sounds remind us of the most famous fishing, sailing and recreational ports in the country, are always a special and much anticipated gift.

Yankee Harvest Christmas Store

Christmas Games

Gift Baskets

Paine Products

North Country Wind Bells


WHAT'S NEW...!!!

A couple of months ago we mentioned a new product line that was in the works. Finally, it has arrived after a long hiatus due to an extended Halloween season. Smoky Mountain Metal Arts are the producers of beautiful, yet rustic, metal crafting for the home, office or weekend hideaway. Take a peek and you will see dozens of decorative items as well as functional items for the kitchen, bathroom, porch, etc. All of Smoky Mountain's pieces are works of art hammered out of 11 gauge steel and given the worn, homey feel of a well loved home accessory. They are just the right touch for the cabin, lodge and camp décor that is so popular right now. Welcome your guests, light your lights, and hang up your coats from a handcrafted piece by Smoky Mountain Metal Arts. These are truly decorative pieces that will last a lifetime and never go out of style...!!!

And, new from Ann Clark LTD, are the biggest, best, shiniest copper cookie cutters we have ever seen. What wonderful gifts these will make...! There are angels and roosters and a house complete with a chimney. There is a pineapple, a perfect realtor gift to the new homeowner (The pineapple is the colonial symbol of welcome and hospitality). There is also a beautiful snowflake. These larger than life cookie cutters come in it's own decorative box, complete with cookie and frosting recipe and original artwork by artist, Ann Clark, that is suitable for framing. Not only are these cookie cutters great for things other than cookies, like fudge or whimsical sandwiches, they are a beautiful decorating statement in any kitchen or dining area.

Smoky Mountain Metal Arts

Ann Clark LTD. Cookie Cutter Gift Sets and Baking Gift Sets

Cookies in a Jar Halliday's Harvest Barn Farmhouse Cheesecake Mixes Archie Moore's Buffalo Wing Sauces Pasta Cosi Gourmet Italian Sauces Sleepy Mountain Maple

New at Yankee Grocery is another special item that is perfect for gift giving all year 'round. From Gourmet Gifts from the Heart is our very special Cookies In A Jar. Choose from several pre-measured and pre- packaged cookie mix selections nestled within a practical mason jar and decorated with seasonal fabric and either a wooden spoon, or, as with the gingerbread mix, a cookie cutter. These Cookies In A Jar are a wonderful gift that will be remembered long after the last warm cookie is devoured.

Gourmet Gifts from the Heart Cookies in a Jar

Halliday's Harvest Barn Farmhouse Cheesecake Mixes have been a huge hit...! All of the various, yummy flavors are perfect for any special occasion, however, we suggest for THANKSGIVING their best selling Pumpkin Cheesecake, Vermont Maple, Cappuccino, or Tiramisu. They are all indicative of everything autumn and are the perfect end to a sumptuous meal. And what is better, they are NO BAKE and VERY EASY to prepare ahead.

Halliday's Harvest Barn Farmhouse Cheesecake Mixes

For all of your cool-weather needs, we have a large assortment of soups from Sheila's Select and Savory Soup Saks, bakery items, B-B-Q Sauces, Famous Buffalo Wing Sauce from Archie Moore's, delicious Pasta Sauces from Pasta Cosi, and tasty condiments from Giff's Originals. For anything dip-able, choose from Autumn Harvest or Sheila's Select for the absolute best in dips and salsas... over twenty taste sensations to perk up chips, nachos, veggies etc. A must for all of your holiday entertaining. If making your own soup from scratch, try all natural Savory Basics Soup Stock concentrate to make a memorable pot of soup rich in flavor, texture and healthy, besides.

And, last but certainly not least, where would the holiday's be without Bell's Seasoning, Gravy Master and Pumpkin or Apple Pie Spice. Look for our own Turkey Trio... Gravy Master, Bell's Seasoning, and Spicemill Pumpkin Pie Spice, to help you along in your holiday baking endeavors. If you will be preparing seafood over the holidays, try Old Bay Seasoning... great with crab, shrimp and as a flavor enhancer for many fish fillets dishes.

Yankee Grocery Home Page

Archie Moore's Buffalo Wing Sauces

Pasta Cosi Italian Sauces

Qwigglegel Body Part Molds

This years' Halloween is behind us but never far from our thoughts. Believe it or nor, we have received several orders that are intended for Christmas presents... not a bad idea if you or someone you know is a Halloween fan. Read on. There will a few things on discount that might peak your interest for next year.

Yankee Halloween Home Page

Colonial Birdhouses

And, last but not least, Yankee Gardener is offering Colonial Birdhouses as a great gift for even the most novice of woodworkers. In addition, X-Acto Knife sets also make wonderful gifts for the crafter. As a collection, Colonial Birdhouses and X-Acto are a pair that can't be beat.

Even the Storey Pamphlets are a nice stocking stuffer for the gardener or for anyone who enjoys making things with their hands. These are a perfect little gift idea for the back-to-nature type individuals for whom building a rock wall or a root cellar is an adventure. Another nice gift is our soda bottle bird feeder adapters. Simply attach to a one or two liter, empty soda bottle and fill with bird seed... your wintertime feathered friends will love you for it. What a wonderful cold weather pastime... watching the chickadees and cardinals feed on a snowy evening.

Colonial Birdhouses Bird House and Bird Feeder Kits

Storey Country Wisdom Bulletins

Soda Bottle Bird Feeders

ATTENTION:

With the volume of orders that came in over the past few weeks, we have noticed a trend that causes us some grave concern. Dozens of orders were called in on cell phones. It is our practice, once the information is collected, to repeat back the information so as to eliminate any errors. We felt very uncomfortable doing this BECAUSE cell phones use open airwaves. Anyone that possesses the knowledge and technology can tap into those airwaves and listen in. Therefore, that person can collect any information that is discussed over a cell phone conversation. This is a flagrant breach of privacy and security and we are concerned for our customers.

Although we are not aware of any problems thus far, we strongly suggest that any orders placed specifically with personnel and credit card information, be done on a secured land line ONLY...!!! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We are more than happy to take phone orders and realize that many customers feel more comfortable doing it that way. However, using a cell phone to place your order is actually more dangerous that placing an on-line order. It is more probable for some to tap into a cell phone, while it is virtually impossible for someone to tap into out secured servers. So, Please, please, please place your order from home, at your work desk or kitchen table from a phone that is attached to your wall. Make it your New Year resolution for 2004... tuck that cell phone away.

No doubt about it, the holidays can be stressful. There are some things that will not be forfeited to ease the stress... and that is baking all of those special cookies each year. Every family has their own favorites without which Christmas would be just another day. The trick is, find something that takes less time and looks elegant, and, tastes absolutely wonderful.

Our recipe for Vanilla Balls couldn't be easier. This melt in your mouth, nutty delight has been a Christmas favorite in our house for thirty years, now, and I must say, it is one cookie that I have been known to hide when the family was younger.

Whether you call them Butter Balls or Mexican Wedding Cookies, the result is just the same... a crumbly, buttery confection filled with finely chopped walnuts and rolled in confectioners sugar. I make two, sometimes three times this recipe. One is certainly not enough. Then, just stand back and watch them disappear...!

VANILLA BALLS

Vanilla Sugar:
2 Tsp. Vanilla extract
3/4 Cup Confectioners Sugar

Add the vanilla to the sugar and mix well. Rub through a sieve. Prepare before making cookies so it will have time to dry. This is one time that it is okay to use your fingers.

Vanilla Balls:
3/4 Cup softened butter
1/4 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 Cups flour
6 Tablespoons superfine or confectioners sugar
1 Cup finely chopped walnuts

Cream the butter. Beat in the vanilla and the sugar. Sift the flour and sugar together. Add gradually to the creamed mixture. Mix in the chopped nuts. Chill for about forty-five minutes. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll into a ball about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Place two inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake in 325-degree oven for twenty minutes. Take from sheet and roll in vanilla sugar while still warm. The easiest way to do this, I find, is to put the vanilla sugar in a plastic zip-lock bag or brown paper bag and shake the cookies in the sugar. Gently, please.

Yield: about three dozen cookies.

YANKEE GAZETTE SUBSCRIBERS ONLY NOVEMBER/DECEMBER COUPON SALE:

ALL SPECIALS BELOW ARE GOOD FROM NOW THROUGH 11:59 PM, December 31, 2003 -- On-line Orders ONLY

15% off of any specials items purchase, no minimum!

To take advantage of this sale, just order one or more of the products listed below. When you get to the checkout, on the page where you select your credit card and shipping method you will see a box that says: ENTER COUPON CODE. Enter the following code in the box:
Note: These specials are expired.

and click the "continue" button. Your 15% discount will be deducted on the next screen:

You may also order products that are not part of our sale, but only sale products will have the 15% discount deducted. For instance, if you order $15 worth of products that aren't on sale, and $15 worth of the sale products listed below, the 15% would only be deducted from the $15 worth of products that are part of the sale.

Any questions, please e-mail webmaster@yankeeharvest.com

HINT: You might wish to print out this list of products below for reference while you shop. Remember, only the products listed below qualify for the 15% discount.

Freedom Rings Bell [NCFRB]
Block Island Buoy Bell [NCBIB]
Portland Head Bay Buoy Bell [NCPHB]
San Francisco Bay Buoy Bell [NCSFB]
Island Pasture Buoy Bell [NCIPB]
Boothbay Harbor Buoy Bell [NCBHB]
Camden Reach Buoy Bell [NCCRB]
Long Island Buoy Bell [NCGLILB]
Bar Harbor Buoy Bell [NCBARHB]
11-inch Handcrafted Scroll Hanger Bracket [NCHB11]
20-inch Handcrafted Scroll Hanger Bracket [NCHB20]

North Country Moose Door Bell [NCMSDRBL]
North Country Moose-Spruce Bookends [NCMSBKEND]
North Country Welcome Moose Hanger Bracket [NCWELMSHB11]
North Country Moose Hanger Bracket [NCMOSHB11]
North Country Standing Cat Hanger Bracket [NCSCATHB11]

Hairy Beary Cherry-Nose [YHCNHB1]
Lovey Dovey Huggy Cherry-Nose [YHCNLDH]
Pudgy Bow Wow Cherry-Nose [YHCNPBW]
Lil Hairy Beary Cherry-Nose [YHCNLHB]
Tubby Toes Cherry-Nose [YHCNTT]

Yankee Harvest Duet Accessory Gift Kit [YHCAKIT]
X-ACTO 5177 Woodcarving Tool Set [YHXK5177]
X-ACTO 5082 Basic Knife Set [YHXK5082]
X-ACTO 5175 Deluxe Woodcarving Set [YHXK5175]
X-ACTO 5083 Standard Knife Set [YHXK5083]
X-ACTO 5086 Deluxe Woodcarving Set [YHXK5086]
X-ACTO 5087 Deluxe Hobby Tool Set [YHXK5087]
X-ACTO 5179 Carving Tool Set [YHXK5179]

Chili Pepper Ristra - Single Wreath [YGRISTRAS1]
Chili Pepper Ristras - Twin Pack [YGRISTRATWIN]

BREEZECAKE Italian Cheese Cake Mix [YGBREEZE1]

Bad Bandito's Old No. 9 Hot BBQ Sauce [BANDITOSHOT]
Bad Bandito's Mild No. 9 BBQ Sauce [BANDITOSMILD]
Bad Bandito's Twin Pak BBQ Sauce - 1 Hot and 1 Mild [YGBANDITOSTWIN]
Bad Bandito's Dual-Trio Pak BBQ Sauce - 3 Hot and 3 Mild [YGBANDITOSTRIO]
Bad Bandito's Hot Quartet- 4 Old No. 9 Hot BBQ Sauces [YGBAND4PKHOT]
Bad Bandito's Hot Six Pak - 6 Old No. 9 Hot BBQ Sauces [YGBAND6PKHOT]
Bad Bandito's Mild Quartet - 4 Mild No. 9 BBQ Sauces [YGBAND4PKMLD]
Bad Bandito's Mild 6 Pak - 6 Mild No. 9 BBQ Sauces [YGBAND6PKMLD]

Cloud County Autumn Orchard Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCAUTUMN]
Cloud County Cherry Lane Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCCHERRY]
Cloud County Conestoga Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCCONEST]
Cloud County Meadow Lark Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCMEADOW]
Cloud County Prairie Rose Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCPRAIROSE]
Cloud County Reveille Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCREVEILLE]
Cloud County Santa Fe Trader Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCSANTAFE]
Cloud County Tranquil Trails Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCTRANQUIL]
Cloud County Twilight Jasmine Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCTWILIGHT]
Cloud County Wild Prairie Mist Herbal Tea Blend [YGCCWILDMIST]
Cloud County Tea for Two Sachets Collection [YGCCSACHETS]

SunFire Marinade and All Season Sauce [YSUNALLSEA]
SunFire Garlic Lovers Sauce [YSUNGARLIC]
SunFire TWIN PAK Sauce Collection [YSUNCOL]

Qwiggle Adult Size Brain Gelatin Mold [GSM1LBR]
Qwiggle Small Size Brain Gelatin Mold [GSM2SBR]
Qwiggle Adult Size Hand Gelatin Mold [GSM3HND]
Qwiggle Adult Size Heart Gelatin Mold [GSM4HRT]
Qwiggle Adult Size Eyeball Gelatin Mold [GSM5EYE]
Qwiggle Man with a Beard Gelatin Mold [GSM6MAN]
Qwiggle Face Ghoulash Gelatin Mold [GSM7FGU]
Qwiggle Turkey Game Hen Gelatin Mold [GSM8TKY]
Qwiggle Alien Operation Gelatin Mold [GSM9AOP]
Ultimate Mad Scientist Body Parts Collection [GSMCOL]

Handcrafted Paper Mache Jack-O-Lantern [GSSJOL1]
Graveside Store Pumpkin Pail Collection [GSV2PAIL]
Best Witches Wreath [GSSBWW1]
Boo Hoo Ghost Wreath [GSSBHW2]
"In Sight At Night" Safety Flasher Light [GSSSFLT]

Stevens Linens Halloween Towels Collection [SLKTCHNSET]

Colonial Birdhouses Saltbox Birdhouse Kit [CBH101]
Colonial Birdhouses Country Barn Birdhouse Kit [CBH102]
Colonial Birdhouses Vermont Shed Birdhouse Kit [CBH103]
Colonial Birdhouses Carriage House Bird Feeder Kit [CBH104]
Colonial Birdhouses Covered Bridge Bird Feeder Kit [CBH105]

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The answer to last months trivia question (What confection on a stick was invented in New Haven, Connecticut...?) is: The lollipop.

This months trivia question:
The largest __?__ in the world is used at the Central Maine Egg Festival. It is 10 1/2 feet across.

If you know the answer to this one, send us an e-mail. See next month's newsletter for the answer.

Remember, this is YOUR NEWSLETTER and we'd love to hear from you on what you'd like to see in future editions. Please e-mail your suggestions to: info@yankeeharvest.com

QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
Contentment is not found in having everything, but in being satisfied with what you have.

That's it for now. All of us here at Yankee Harvest want to take this opportunity to wish all of our subscribers a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by family and friends, and plentiful bounty. Stay healthy, be happy, and touch someone's life with one act of kindness each day. And most of all is satisfied with what you have. 'Till next time.

Your Friends at Yankee Harvest