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Chiseled In Stone - The Newsletter - December 2008
December 06, 2008
"Assistance Needed for Layaway ... Assistance Needed for Layaway"
It's a phrase you might hear shopping this December or while browsing in the showroom at Refined Stone! While we actually don't have a Layaway Desk in our natural stone showroom RS did unveil its Layaway Program for granite slabs this December in time for your spring 2009 natural stone projects. Click here for details.
Ideas For Alternative Gift Giving.
Keep the spirit of giving and make a difference while shopping for holiday gifts. A recent article which appeared in the Boston Globe about alternative gift opportunities available this season included a website which links to major department stores that donate to charities when you purchase via this special portal. http://onecause.com/
Read the entire article.
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2008/11/30/a_dozen_donation_tips_for_holidays/?page=2
Three Kings by Artist Antonio Broccoli
Holiday Punch Bowl.
The roots of the modern day fruit juice and Ginger ale punch recipe go back over 4 centuries. The word punch is derived from the East Indian word "panchan" meaning "five" which relates to the 5 ingredients in the original recipe invented by British sailors in the 1600's; something sweet, something sour, something bitter, something weak and something strong.
The original recipe is believed to be
1 part Sugar, 2 parts bitters, 3 parts lemon juice, 4 parts beer and 5 parts wine or brandy.
Refined Stone's Holiday Punch
1qt Pomegranate Juice
2 cups fresh orange juice strained
2 cups lime juice strained
One bottle Proseco
Sliced Limes & Oranges
Superfine sugar to taste
Combine the juices and add the sugar to taste. Chill the liquid in the refrigerator. When ready to serve pour into a punch bowl and add the Proseco. Add slices of limes & oranges.
Use a chilled Marble Pastry Board under your punch bowl to keep the punch chilled without having to use ice which can water down the punch as it melts.
Accessories & Gift Ideas
Check Out the pastry board and other Accessories on our website under Accessories and Gifts.
