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It’s Been Our Pleasure

As many of you know, Country Woman was first published more than 50 years ago, in 1970. Since then, hundreds of thousands of readers have welcomed the magazine into their homes and their hearts. My own heart is heavy right now, because I have some sad news to share: This will be the last issue of Country Woman. Saying goodbye is never easy, but I feel incredibly lucky to have played a small part in the publication’s legacy, and I know that my teammates—brilliant art director Jessie Sharon, rock star designer Lulu Rader and eagle-eyed editor Ellie Piper—feel the same way. We’ve pulled out all the stops to make sure that this final issue is one of our best ever. It’s packed with 18 of our favorite seasonal recipes, including some delicious…

It’s Been Our Pleasure

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Q: How do you keep your favorite recipes organized? When I find recipes that I’d like to make, I file them in folders organized by food type. If I make a recipe and decide that it’s a keeper, I move it into a photo album that I treat like a personal cookbook. ROSE GREENSTE. GENEVIEVE, MO I mostly find new recipes online these days. But I still keep paper recipes that I’ve inherited from three generations of family members in tins and binders with plastic page protectors, to keep them safe. GLENDA FERGUSONPAOLI, IN I’ve collected recipes for almost 70 years. When I retired, I had my favorites published as a cookbook. It’s a great memento for my children, and I bring it with me when I travel for the winter—I love having all the…

Tell us about yourself. As a kid I couldn’t wait to get out of the city and head to the country to spend weekends with my cousin. My husband and I bought our first farm in the ’90s. We ran a boarding facility for horses, and a hay business. Now we’re retired and living on a hobby farm, soaking up the country life. What are your hobbies? I love antiquing, crafting and gardening. I’m also learning how to quilt. What do you love most about the holiday season? It’s such a nostalgic time of year—I always end up thinking of holidays past and present and reminiscing with other family members about them. I like the sense of anticipation that comes with the season too, knowing that you’re going to spend the time with your loved…

One in a Million

Ask Jennifer Williams if she has any children, and she’ll reply, “Just the thousands I’ve had over 33 years of teaching.” The Danville, Virginia, resident is so dedicated to her kids that she converted the guest room in the house she shares with her husband, Scott, into a classroom for extracurricular tutoring. And then there are her book giveaways, which Jennifer hopes will eventually total a million volumes. Jennifer says her project began with an observation. She noticed how often kids would ask to keep the books she read with them because they didn’t have access to books at home. “There’s no denying that you can tell kids who are exposed to books, or have books, by the vocabulary they use, the way they carry themselves, or how they answer questions or…

One in a Million

Snow Pea Holiday Wreath Takes: 25 min. • Makes: 20 servings Santa Claus himself might stop to sample this pretty-as-a-picture finger food spread! Crunchy green pea pods and juicy red tomatoes add a natural, fresh, holiday note to any buffet table.—Carol Schneck, Lodi, CA 1/2 lb. snow peas, strings removed 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt 2 cups grape tomatoes 1. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add the snow peas; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender and bright green, 1-2 minutes. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain pods and pat dry. 2. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Place bowl in the center of a serving platter. Arrange pods and tomatoes around the bowl. 1…

Sweater Weather

I’ve been sewing since I was a kid, and I love finding new ways to repurpose old belongings. I began visiting thrift stores on half-price days so that I could buy old sweaters and turn them into mittens. After a while, I started creating matching sweater pumpkins and owls to gift along with the mittens. I now have bins full of old sweaters in my house. I love thinking about what patterns and colors I’ll use next, and seeing the scraps of fabric come to life again (sometimes I’m able to repurpose buttons from the sweaters as well). The joy I see on the faces of friends and loved ones when I give them my creations keeps my heart full!…

Sweater Weather

LIZ STIGLETS HAS BEEN DRAWING AND crafting for as long as she can remember. Eventually she stumbled upon the art of embroidery and fell in love with the process of creating her own patterns. “It’s where my background in illustration and design, and my passion for all things vibrant and tactile, intersect,” she says. Liz, who runs the blog Cozyblue Handmade, launched her first collection of embroidery kits in 2015. She now works full time on helping other crafters reach their potential, and creating original patterns—such as the tiny, rosy-cheeked Santas pictured here. “My job is to make this creative journey easy and fun no matter what stage you’re at. When you cultivate time to be creative, you start noticing the beauty of everyday moments and little, joyful things. You slow…

As temperatures drop and the holiday season nears, the fresh greens and whites of winter begin to replace the blazing russets, yellows and plums of fall. Comfy layers—and plenty of them—become a must. Whether in the primary bedroom, kids’ rooms or guest room, or even on the couch, it’s time to pile on plush pillows and warm blankets to create the perfect spot for those essential naps this time of year. When planning winter decor, the holidays often claim the spotlight. But this coldest of seasons offers so many additional opportunities for making our homes cozy. Here are some of my must-have pieces for winter decorating: Greenery: Choose from wreaths, boughs, sprigs, garlands and swags of pine, cedar, spruce, eucalyptus or magnolia. Faux greenery makes decorating effortless, but consider using fresh—the scent is…

Ornament Trees WHAT YOU’LL NEED • Spray paint • Plastic foam cones (in a variety of sizes) • Ornaments (small, medium and large varieties) • Greening pins Hot glue gun • Optional: Garland, pearls and ribbons of your choice SPRAY-PAINT cones, then let dry. PLAY with your ornament arrangement by using greening pins to attach them to the cones. (Hint: Place the large ornaments first, then medium then small.) GLUE ornaments to the cone and surrounding ornaments when you’re satisfied with the arrangement. EMBELLISH with garland, pearls and ribbons if desired. Threading the Memories I have been blessed to inherit vintage Christmas ornaments from my grandmothers. It would be impossible for me to keep track of where each ornament came from, so I attached a tiny piece of colored thread to each one to remind me which…

Grow with the Flow

The yard is still snow-covered, but it’s not too early to use your green thumb. Read on for a roundup of indoor gardening activities. Get Crafty If your pots are in need of some upkeep, now is the perfect time to tidy them up or decorate them. Remodel your plants’ spring and summer homes with paint (such as on the concrete planters shown below) or other embellishments. Find Treasures Head outside for red dogwood or birch branches and use them to construct a one-of-a-kind wreath that you can keep for yourself or give away as a holiday present. To make the final product even more eye-catching, add a few dried flowers from last summer’s garden. Dream Big It’s never too early to start thinking about spring, so spend some time writing down your plans for the…

Grow with the Flow

Homemade FOR THE HOLIDAYS

WHEN WORKING WITH AIR-DRY CLAY ... • Look for DAS air-dry clay, which cracks less as it dries than “natural clay” does. • Invest in a clay tool kit. They can be picked up from most craft stores for less than $10. • Remember that thicker clay is easier to work with. • Apply lotion to your hands before kneading the clay. • To get pieces of clay to stick together, use a knife or sharp-edged tool to score marks in the clay where the pieces will meet. Then wet the pieces with a bit of water before joining them. • Remove any imperfections with a bit of water. • Periodically turn the objects over as they dry. Tealight Tree Votives WHAT YOU’LL NEED • Thick paper, or cardboard • Air-dry clay • Plastic wrap • Rolling pin •…

Homemade FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Treats in Store

1 Holt-Howard Christmas cookies are popular treats and gifts. This cookie jar captures their seasonal magic with a stylized font and bright coloring. Even better is the miniature Santa holding a sign that says “Just Take 1.” He pops up whenever the lid is lifted. It’s a delightful example of Holt-Howard’s genius for whimsy. Worth: $100 to $265. 2 Depression Glass Many glass manufacturers who were struggling to stay afloat after the stock market crash of 1929 began to make molded pattern glass, which came to be known as Depression glass. It was often sold by the crate to businesses, which in turn used it to reward their loyal customers for coming back week after week. Pink, pale blue, green and amber were the most common colors. Unusual colors and short-lived patterns are the…

Treats in Store

STORING MEMORIES

I HAD BEEN ON THE HUNT FOR A VINTAGE Little Red Riding Hood cookie jar for ages and was thrilled when I finally found one at an estate sale. There’s an old hairline crack on the jar’s back, but that just means it was well-loved. And because the jar was slightly damaged, I was able to purchase it for a steal. I now proudly display it in my kitchen! Also on display is a navy cookie jar from the 1970s. When I was a teenager many years ago, my family and I used to vacation in a rental home by the beach. One year my mother decided to bring this jar back with us from our vacation, and it soon became one of her most prized possessions. After a lot of…

STORING MEMORIES

Sweet Tradition

When I was growing up, Christmas celebrations always revolved around Clara and Elsie, my favorite aunts on my mother’s side, who went out of their way to make the holiday memorable for each of their many nieces and nephews. In 1937, they began inviting the extended family over on Christmas Day for dinner and a gift exchange. The first year they formally invited all of us, but after that no invitations were needed—we just kept showing up. Both Clara and Elsie worked as maids for wealthy families in the city of Wausau, Wisconsin. Clara always chose large Christmas trees, as she had many ornaments to hang. Underneath the tree, she and Elsie would lovingly arrange beautifully wrapped presents. While the adults worked to prepare the meal, the kids would snoop around…

Sweet Tradition

Season’s Greetings

Mocha Buttercream Yule Log Prep: 30 min. • Bake: 15 min. + coolingMakes: 12 servings The filling recipe for this traditional treat came from an aunt and the frosting was my creation.—Rosie Flanagan, Buchanan, MI 5 large eggs, separated, room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. baking cocoa FILLING 2 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional MOCHA FROSTING 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 Tbsp. baking cocoa 1 tsp. strong brewed coffee Optional: Confectioners’ sugar, chopped walnuts 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks at high speed until light and fluffy, 4-6 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is thick…

Season’s Greetings

JINGLE & MINGLE

Cranberry White Sangria Prep: 15 min. + chillingMakes: 24 servings —Patti Leake, Columbia, MO Combine 1 sliced Granny Smith apple, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup whiskey, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup each lemon and lime juices; let stand 30 min. Add 2 bottles (750 ml each) sweet white wine and 1 bottle cranberry wine or 3 1/4 cups cranberry juice. Refrigerate mixture until cold, about 30 minutes. Fill each with ice; add 1/2 cup wine mixture. Top with 1/4 cup pineapple soda. Hot Spiced Wine Prep: 10 min. • Cook: 4 hours Makes: 8 servings —Noel Lickenfelt, Bolivar, PA Place 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each) and 3 whole cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of the cloth to enclose spices, and tie securely with string. Place in a 3-qt. slow…

JINGLE & MINGLE

Honey Gingerbread Trifle Prep: 25 min. + chillingBake: 25 min. + coolingMakes: 12 servings When you add gingerbread to a trifle, your guests are sure to ask for the recipe!—Tami Kuehl, Loup City, NE 1 cup sour cream 1 cup honey 1 large egg, room temperature ¼ cup canola oil 2½ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. ground cinnamon PUDDING LAYER 2 cups 2% milk 1 pkg. (3.3 oz.) instant white chocolate pudding mix PUMPKIN MOUSSE LAYER 1 cup 2% milk 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant pumpkin spice pudding mix 1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat sour cream, honey, egg and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk next 6 ingredients;…

I started downsizing recently and spent a day sorting through boxes and bins in my attic. Hidden among the report cards and hockey trophies was a small bundle of papers bound in yellow ribbon. They were letters my mother had sent me during my first year at university. My mother was quick-moving and sometimes quick-tempered. She treated herself to a cup of tea whenever she finished one of the many tasks on her to-do list. She had only an elementary school education and English was not her first language, but she loved to write. LETTERS FROM HOME Mom’s letters were simple and direct, just like her. Even pride was expressed simply, factually: “Your name was in the Herald yesterday for the dean’s list. I haven’t seen it yet, but Peggy is going to…

A my Sinibaldi is proof that passion is one of the main ingredients for living a creative life—and being successful doing it. The 48-year-old textile designer, who is based in Williamsburg, Virginia, creates fabric designs used by crafters around the world. Currently a designer for Art Gallery Fabrics, Amy also runs an Etsy shop called Nana Company, where she sells “pretty little things,” including her embroidery patterns. Still, she doesn’t consider herself to be a businesswoman. Instead, she sees herself as a creative with an eye for beautiful things. While Amy works full time as a registered nurse during the day, she never stops searching her surroundings for inspiration. And that artistic sensibility dovetails into her home life. HOW DID YOU START DESIGNING TEXTILES? When I was a child, books and art were my…

SUDOKU Challenge yourself with our sudoku puzzle. Fill in all the empty squares so that the numbers 1 through 9 appear once in each row, column and 3-by-3 box. ACROSS 1. Switch setting4. Fluffy farm animal8. Giving provides ___ to others12. “How ___ you?”13. School joining the Big 1014. Elongated circle15. Giving to others is an act of ___17. Trade or land ending18. Awesome19. Sight organ21. Frequent political candidate Ralph24. Organization to helpthose in need28. Once more29. Feel poorly30. False claim31. ___ drop32. “A votre ___” means “to your health” in French34. Novel and film, ___ Legend (2 wds.)35. Gp. operating telescopes in Chile36. Expert37. The C in TLC38. Volunteering is an act of ___40. Passenger car41. Out ___ limb (2 wds.)42. Barbie’s buddy43. Cologne brand46. Money given toa cause51. Farmer’s plot52. Billionaire…

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For years, I had to wake up long before the sun rose and drive 35 miles to civilization so I could work. I’m retired now, but I still wake up early and start each morning with an invigorating shower. Most days, I wear comfortable leggings and baggy sweatshirts. I lay out what I’ll be wearing on the edge of my tub the night beforehand so that my outfit is ready to go once I’ve showered. One recent morning, though, I encountered a problem. After showering and drying off, I was ready to get dressed, but I couldn’t find my underwear anywhere. This struck me as strange. I’m a creature of habit, and I always lay my undies on top of my other clothes since they’re the first thing I put on. Also, I…

Celebrate the arrival of sweater weather by painting a basket to look like a winter pullover. » First, pick up a basket or two from a local craft or department store. » With a pencil, rough in the outline of a design. You can copy one of the ones shown here, or create your own. » Squeeze some fabric paint, in colors of your choice, onto a paper plate. » Use a flat brush to apply the paint, wiping away smudges with a damp rag. » Once the paint has dried, fill the basket with seasonal decor, such as birch branches or a potted pine tree.…

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