Page A34 December 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A www.vischerfuneralsupplies.com Memoires des choix des Jacque (Memories of Jack’s Recipes) Original Recipes from Dottie and Jack Frediani Shared by Kate Frediani-Gorman Cremation Products Inc. 800-837-0701 www.CremationProductsInc.com Good Eating! “In 1663 in New England, cranberries (bounce berries) were tested for ripeness by their ability to bounce.” –American Heritage Cookbook Cranberry sauce and brown sugar create a tangy glaze for meatballs that make a wonderful appetizer or a great main dish. This is a microwave recipe; however, the old-fashioned, stove-top way would work as well. CHRISTMAS MEATBALLS Meatballs: 2 eggs 1 envelope onion soup mix ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries 2 Tbsp minced parsley 1½ pounds lean ground beef Combine eggs, soup mix, breadcrumbs, cranberries and parsley. Mix well with ground beef. Shape into 1-inch balls, place 12-14 balls on a microwave-safe plate, and cover with wax paper. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink. Repeat for the remaining meatballs. In microwave-safe dish, combine sauce ingredients. Cover and microwave on high 3-4 minutes, until heated thoroughly. Gently stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 minutes. Sauce: 1 16-ounce can whole cranberry sauce ¾ cup ketchup ½ cup beef broth 3 Tbsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp finely chopped onion 2 tsp cider vinegar YUMMY CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE Cake: 1 package white cake mix 1 package instant vanilla pudding ¾ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup water ½ tsp vanilla 4 eggs Add cake ingredients to bowl and mix on high speed for 9 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the topping ingredients together in a small bowl. Grease 11” x 17” pan. Fill with half of the cake mixture, then layer half of the topping mixture. Repeat with the remaining halves of cake and topping mixtures. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes. While cake is baking, mix the icing ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle icing over warm cake. Topping: 1 Tbsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1½ cups chopped walnuts Icing: 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar 3 Tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp butter flavoring (optional) 1 tsp vanilla 2022 NFDA Convention Highlights Continued on page A35 Attendees Had a Ball in BaltimoreContinued from Page A33 by Gather; and Ecorial® by The Living Urn took third place. Established in 2009, the NFDA Innovation Award recognizes and promotes creativity, innovation and excellence among funeral service suppliers and vendors. During the Closing General Session on Wednesday, NFDA also gave out fabulous prizes to attendees in the • Apple Airpods: Joseph Bell, Beaufort, SC. • Ring 8-piece Security Kit: Katie Johnson, Johnson City, TN. • Echo Show 8 Smart Display with Alexa: Karima Alderman, Philadelphia, PA. NFDA Convention Highlights and Photos continue on Page A35 Photos below submitted by Elizabeth Roberts, Roberts and Downey Chapel Equipment, Argenta, Illinois Great Big Giveaway. During Expo Hall hours on Wednesday morning, convention attendees could visit the booths of NFDA’s valued sponsors to enter for a chance to win. Attendees had to be present to win. The winners were: • Grand Prize – 2023 NFDA International Convention & Expo Experience (convention registration, travel reimbursement up to $1,000 and a special gift from the city of Las Vegas): Charles Hastings, Selbyville, DE. • One Las Vegas Show ticket: Addison Roth, Bellbrook, OH. • Apple Watch Series 3: Diane Donaldson, Silver Spring, MD. SEND US YOUR NEWS! PO Box 5159 Youngstown, Oh 44514 1-800-321-7479 info@nomispublications.com
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