By Ann Cipperly
With a love for artwork and cooking, Kathryn Whetstone is busy planning the Candy Dwelling Made Alabama Vacation Artwork Present and looking out over household recipes to plan what she’s going to put together throughout the Christmas season. The third artwork present might be held on the Artwork Haus Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. and can characteristic Kathryn’s jewellery and her husband Invoice’s artwork, in addition to different native artists. A proportion of the present will profit Ladies’s Hope Well being Clinic, a company that assists girls and households all year long.
Over 20 artists might be showcasing premium, handmade distinctive objects on the market, together with pottery, hand-forged knives, jewellery, leather-based, wooden creations, woven items, work and candles. Drive-By-Tacos and Ross Home espresso might be providing meals and drinks.
Founding father of the artwork present, Kathryn grew up in Opelika and was impressed in artwork by her mother and father, Helen and Dr. Invoice Whatley. Her mom additionally impressed her in cooking, in addition to grandmothers Merle Whatley and Helen Stites.
“I grew up within the kitchen,” Kathryn stated. “I keep in mind standing on a footstool asking my grandmothers questions on cooking.”
She recalled being along with her grandmother Merle, who would cook dinner with each cupboard door open, and there could be flour everywhere in the flooring. She would flip up the music on the previous Philco radio and sing whereas she cooked.
“She had fun,” Kathryn stated.
On Christmas Day, her mom would rise up at 5 a.m. to put the turkey within the oven to be prepared for dinner at 2:30 within the afternoon. The dinner could be elegant with turkey, dressing, molded cherry salad served on a mattress of lettuce, assorted greens, do-it-yourself rolls and delectable desserts.
Kathryn helped her mom and was accountable for setting the desk and making the centerpiece. A favourite centerpiece was a crystal bowl of gleaming ornaments woven with ribbon and contemporary greenery on a mirrored runner.
Kathryn recalled how a lot her mom taught her about “getting your geese in a row” for big household dinners and entertaining. The silver could be polished weeks forward, the desk set and the meals ready.
“My mom taught me group expertise that now assist me with my artwork reveals,” she stated. “She taught me to plan out every thing methodically, deliberately and with objective. It has served me nicely. She was an amazing southern girl. Sturdy however light.”
Kathryn says her mom had an artwork for entertaining, and the ladies in her mom’s household had been musicians and artists.
Her father was additionally an artist, carving beautiful geese and tune birds, in addition to enjoying a variety of music on his Steinway. Occasionally, he would make jewellery for the women in his life together with his dental gold, and he all the time gave uncommon items of jewellery to Kathryn and her mom.
He instructed Kathryn, “I do know you want your jewellery to be totally different from everybody else’s.”
He acknowledged her curiosity in jewellery at an early age.
Her household influences stayed along with her through the years. As her grownup life modified and advanced, Kathryn started to consider what she wished to do after company life. She was once more drawn to the love of surprising and creative jewellery. She sought jewellery courses in north Georgia and from a mentor in Nashville, Tennessee.
Treasured metallic clay her, because it was porous and seemed classic. She labored with semi-precious stones and integrated them with copper, brass and silver. As she made one among a sort jewellery to promote, she named her enterprise Sophie’s Muse in honor of her great-grandmother who was an artist.
After Kathryn and Invoice, who can be an artist, married a yr in the past, she started making extra jewellery and utilizing her grandmother’s vintage buttons. Invoice, who labored in tv a few years, creates quite a lot of artwork, together with sculpture and portray all kinds of topics. Invoice’s work may even be on exhibit on the artwork present.
As each the artists put together for the present, they loved household time at Thanksgiving and looking out ahead to extra time with household traditions celebrated at Christmas.
“As of late the vacations are easier however nonetheless fairly enjoyable with household and nice meals as we construct reminiscences,” Kathryn stated. “Thanksgiving we hung out at a household farm with Invoice’s clan. We rode 4-wheelers, fished and listened to music on the entrance porch overlooking the pond. A number of superb musicians in Invoice’s household, together with him, sat in rocking chairs and made unbelievable music with such ease. It was very enjoyable.
“The Whatley clan had small gatherings earlier than and after Thanksgiving, and Christmas might be celebrated at totally different houses. Whereas good meals is all the time a part of an occasion, on Thanksgiving and Christmas, my brothers and I wish to spend time with our grandchildren. That’s the enjoyment. However these recipes observe us all over the place.”
Kathryn and Invoice and another artists who might be within the artwork present are sharing their favourite Christmas recipes. Make sure you clip and save these for creating delicious dishes throughout the season.
Mark your calendar for the Candy Dwelling Made Alabama Artwork Present on Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. Store for Christmas items and assist Ladies’s Hope on the similar time. Earlier artwork reveals have additionally benefitted Ladies’s Hope and the East Alabama Meals Financial institution. The Artwork Haus is positioned at 500 N. Railroad Ave. in downtown Opelika.
Ann Cipperly could be reached at recipes@cipperly.com.
Artists embrace:
Pamela Pattillo, woven items
Brandon Rusk, hand crafted leather-based
Robin Reed, hand-poured candles
Sam Cheek, wooden/folks artwork
Melissa Haggerty, soaps
Jim Denney, pictures & work
Joni Thomas, fiber arts
Sharon Johnson, digital artwork
Richard Atkins, iron
Jill Holt, oils
Turner Porter, wooden
Cynthia Barr, acrylics
Vickie Jernigan, marbeling
Jennifer Melton, upcycled folks artwork
Sybil Dees, oils & watercolors
Brian Ross, glass
Luke Inexperienced, wild life wooden sculptures
Finch Allen, graphite/watercolors, alcohol ink portray/acrylics
Maria Auad, pottery
DeDe Wilson, blended media
Alisha Smiley, candles
Kathryn Whetstone, hand-sculpted silver jewellery
Invoice Whetstone, sculptures and work
Janet’s Christmas Wreath Unfold
Kathryn Whetstone
Two 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
½ cup Miracle Whip (or different high quality mayonnaise)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Mix above and add:
10 crisply cooked bacon strips, cooled and crumbed
¼ cup sliced inexperienced onions
Chill the combination. When able to serve, form combination right into a wreath and garnish closely with parsley. Use pimento or crimson bell peppers to create a bow. Serve together with your favourite crackers. May be frozen.
Lucille Johnson’s Candy Sausage Rolls
Kathryn Whetstone
2 cans crescent rolls
Conecuh sausage reduce in 1 inch lengths (or miniature sausage hyperlinks)
½ cup butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. honey
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. yellow mustard
½ cup chopped pecans
Unroll and separate crescent dough. Reduce every triangle in half. Place sausage on lengthy finish and roll tightly. Put aside.
Mix remaining substances in cake pan. Organize rolls, seam aspect down within the combination. Bake uncovered for 15 to twenty minutes at 400 levels.
Cranberry-Pineapple Cheese Ring
Invoice Whetstone’s Household
1 pkg. dried cranberries, chopped
1 pkg. dried pineapple, chopped
2 small pkg. cream cheese, softened
4 cups shredded sharp cheese, room temperature
2 – 3 cups chopped pecans
¼ – ½ cup maple syrup for drizzling on high
Bundt pan or jelly ring mould
In a big bowl, combine cranberries and pineapple with softened cream cheese and shredded cheese. Line pan with plastic wrap. Fill backside with chopped pecans. Then add cheese combination. Cowl with extra plastic wrap.
Chill for a minimum of 2 hours. Finest if made night time earlier than. Take away from fridge an hour earlier than serving. Invert on serving tray. Drizzle with maple syrup. Serve with wheat thins or buttery crackers.
Ambrosia Salad
Dede Wilson; artist in blended media
Once I take into consideration Christmas meals, I take into consideration this recipe. It has been in my household for generations, and Christmas just isn’t the identical with out it.
10 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
1 giant can mandarin oranges with juice
1 giant can pineapple chunks with juice
1 giant jar maraschino cherries with juice, slice cherries in half
1 small bag flaked coconut
Combine substances collectively and chill. It ought to be the consistency of a thick punch. Ladle into small dessert bowls. You may alter substances to the fruits your loved ones likes finest. It ought to be candy sufficient, but when not, add sugar to style.
Jane Herring’s Spinach salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Kathryn Whetstone
Dressing:
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. Poppy seed
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup oil
1 cup cottage cheese
Salad:
Sliced contemporary mushrooms
Sliced crimson onion
Spinach
Mix dressing substances. Permit to sit down in a single day. Combine the salad with spinach, mushrooms and onion. Toss with dressing. You gained’t consider how scrumptious that is.
Sarah Friley’s Festive Vacation Unfold
Non-stick cooking spray
½ cup mayonnaise
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped pecans
1 bunch inexperienced onions, chopped
6 Ritz crackers, crushed
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup pepper jelly
1 Tbsp. water
Preheat oven to 350 levels. Grease a pie pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and inexperienced onions. Fold in pecans. Switch to ready pan and high with crushed Ritz crackers. Bake in preheated oven for quarter-hour. In a small saucepan, mix the pepper jelly and water. Cook dinner over low warmth till melted. Take away cheese unfold from oven; high with bacon. Drizzle warmed pepper jelly over to the highest. Serve with Ritz crackers.
Helen Whatley’s Candy and Bitter Beans and Beets with Horseradish Dressing
Kathryn Whetstone
Mom was of German heritage, and so they love their candy and bitter meals selections. This can be a nice aspect dish when serving heavy meals. It’s mild, refreshing and is a good praise to most any entree. In case you desire extra bitter than candy, scale back sugar and substitute a number of the water for somewhat extra vinegar. Additionally, you may depart the beets out, though they make the dish so fairly and appetizing. Don’t overlook the bitter cream dressing. Yum!
2 cans entire inexperienced beans, drained
2 onions, sliced very skinny
1 can or jar sliced beets (elective)
Marinade:
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
4 Tbsp. salad oil (1/4 cup)
3/4 cup sugar (can scale back quantity if desired)
Combine marinade and pour over entire beans, sliced beets and thinly sliced onions. Cowl and refrigerate for a number of hours or in a single day. If doable, flip the container over a couple of occasions whereas refrigerated to evenly distribute marinade. Take away greens with a slotted spoon and serve on a reasonably platter with the dressing on the aspect.
Bitter Cream Horseradish Dressing:
This dressing compliments the salad so nicely, you gained’t have any left. Serve in a separate bowl subsequent to the salad with a spoon.
1 cup bitter cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
2 Tbsp. ready horseradish
Chives for garnish, elective
Mix substances and blend. Chill for a couple of hours in fridge. Serve in a reasonably glass bowl and sprinkle with chives for a gorgeous presentation.
Orange Fluff
Pamela Pattillo, weaver and jeweler
16 oz. 2 % cottage cheese
8 oz. Cool Whip
Small package deal dry orange gelation
Two cans mandarin oranges, drained
Combine dry gelatin with Cool Whip and cottage cheese. Fold in mandarin oranges. Refrigerate about an hour earlier than serving.
Word: You should use any taste gelation and use fruit cocktail.
Dot’s Delicate Mints
Jennifer Melton
16 oz. powdered sugar
3 Tbsp. delicate margarine
3 Tbsp. evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
Meals coloring
Combine first 4 substances in a big bowl. When the powdered sugar is evenly moistened, knead. When the combination turns into clean, divide into 4 equal elements.
Utilizing meals coloring of alternative, knead into one part at a time. Roll into small balls about an about an inch in diameter, then flatten onto wax paper. Let the mints air dry for about 2 hours, then place into an air-tight container to retailer.
In a single day Brunch Egg Bake
Kathryn Whetstone
24 oz. (6 cups) shredded co-jack cheese mix
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
⅓ cup sliced inexperienced onions
½ medium crimson bell pepper, chopped
1 jar (4.5 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
8 oz. cooked ham, reduce in small cubes or slices
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. chopped contemporary parsley or spinach
1 ¾ cup milk or half & half
Chopped crimson bell pepper (elective)
Chopped contemporary parsley (elective)
Spray 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Sprinkle half of cheese evenly on backside of dish. Soften butter in medium skillet. Add onions, half of bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook dinner till tender. Organize veggies over cheese. High with ham. Cowl with remaining cheese.
Beat eggs in giant bowl. Calmly spoon flour into measuring cup; stage off. Add flour, parsley and milk to eggs. Mix nicely. Pour over combination, cowl and refrigerate for 8 hours or in a single day.
Warmth oven to 350 levels. Bake uncovered for 55to 65 minutes or till combination is ready and high is frivolously browned. Let stand for 10 minutes earlier than serving. Reduce into squares and garnish with crimson bell pepper and parsley.
Crock Pot Mac cheese
Brandon Rusk, leather-based artist
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp or further sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup bitter cream
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) cream of cheddar cheese condensed soup
4 Tbsp. butter
1 cup entire milk
8 oz. bar cream cheese
Boil noodles for 8 minutes, drain and place in crock pot.
In medium sauce pan, soften butter, cream cheese and sharp heese.
Pour melted combine over noodles in crock pot, then add bitter cream, milk, salt, pepper and soup and stir.
Cook dinner on low in crock pot for two 1/2 hours.
Lois Houston’s Pecan Pie
Vickie Jernigan, Proprietor/Designer, Allmymarbles, LLC
1 cup sugar
1 cup Karo syrup
1 Tbsp. flour
½ stick butter
1 cup chopped pecans
3 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 pie crusts
Combine flour and sugar, then add syrup; stir to boiling level.
Soften butter, pour into nicely overwhelmed eggs.
Add pecans, vanilla and milk.
Pour into crust, and bake at 350 levels for half-hour or till center is agency.
Pink and White Grape Salad
Invoice Whetstone’s Household
2 lbs. white seedless grapes
2 lbs. crimson seedless grapes
8 oz. bitter cream
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ to ¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
Wash and dry grapes then combine in a big bowl. Combine bitter cream, cream cheese and granulated sugar till clean. Gently combine half of combination with grapes. Unfold the remaining over high of grapes.
Sprinkle high with brown sugar and pecans.
Baked French Toast Casserole with Maple Syrup
Kathryn Whetstone
1 loaf French bread
8 giant eggs
2 cups half and half
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. floor nutmeg
Sprint salt
Praline topping (recipe follows)
Maple sugar
Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1 inch every. Organize bread in generously buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish in two rows, overlapping slices. In a big bowl, mix eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla and spices. Beat with rotary beater or whisk till blended however not bubbly.
Pour over bread slices, ensuring all are coated evenly. Spoon some between slices. Cowl with foil and refrigerate in a single day.
The following day, preheat oven to 350 levels. Unfold praline topping evenly over high and bake for 40 minutes till puffed and frivolously golden. Serve with maple syrup.
Praline Topping:
½ lb. butter (2 sticks)
1 cup packed mild brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 Tbsp. mild corn syrup
½ tsp. floor cinnamon
½ tsp. floor nutmeg
Mix and mix nicely.
Hen and Dressing
Ginny Whetstone Thornton
2 skillets cornbread
1 fats hen
2 cups water
Celery
5-6 slices of day previous bread, torn into items
3-5 Tbsp. poultry seasoning
Salt and pepper to style
1 giant can cream of hen soup
Hen broth from hen (hen ought to create 10-12 cups whereas roasting)
2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
Bake the hen in a single day in 225 diploma oven. Put celery stalks in cavity and canopy with salt and pepper.
Subsequent day, Cook dinner 2 cups onion and 1 cup celery in 2 cups broth till clear. Put aside to chill.
To assemble dressing in a big bowl, add:
Crumbled cornbread, white bread, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper to style, cream of hen soup, about 8 cups of broth and celery and onion in liquid. Put aside.
Reduce cooked hen into medium items. Then add to bread combination.
Preheat oven to 450 levels
Put dressing in giant, deep casserole dish. Cook dinner till desired browning and consistency. Stir from the underside of the pan to the highest each half-hour. Because it browns on high, flip it beneath and re-brown the highest. If the dressing sticks to the underside or turns into dry, add extra broth. It’s also possible to add butter.
Luke’s Beans
Luke Greene. Artist might be providing a category for “Carving a Warfare Eagle.”
1 can kidney (#2 can) beans, partially drained
1 can lima beans, drained all the way in which
1 can pork & beans, don’t drain
6 strips bacon, reduce up
3 cloves garlic, reduce up or 2 Tbsp. crushed garlic
2 giant onions, sliced & halved
¾ cup darkish brown sugar
¼ cup vinegar (wine vinegar finest)
1 tsp. dry mustard
Brown bacon, onion, garlic. Simply earlier than bacon is crisp, add brown sugar, vinegar and dry mustard. Cook dinner 10 minutes. Pour evenly over beans. Bake for 1 hour at 375 levels.
Helen Whatley’s Spinach Madeline
Kathryn Whetstone
Two 10 oz. pkg. frozen spinach
½ cup evaporated milk
¾ tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
¾ tsp. garlic powder
6 oz. Velveeta cheese or a younger, creamy gouda
Cook dinner spinach. Drain, reserving ½ spinach liquid. In a skillet, soften butter and add flour and onion. Stir till clean then steadily add the spinach liquid and milk. Cook dinner whereas stirring always till thickened. Stir in celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and cheese till melted and blended. Add Spinach and blend nicely.
Pour right into a greased 2 quart baking dish. Cowl with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 levels for half-hour.
