Page 16, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, CHRISTMAS EXTRA, December; 1986 Add sparkle to your What is your holiday lifestyle? If you are like most people, the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are busy ones - full of planning, baking, shopping and ac- celerated social activity. It is a time of celebration, and provides the perfect reason for entertaining friends and family either at home or on-the-town. After deciding whom to invite, the next question usually is ""what to serve?"' followed by "what to wear"? Jewelers of America (JA), the national organization dedicated to consumer information and education about fine jewelry, sug- gests the best way to accessorize your holiday wardrobe is with glit- tering jewelry that gives the finishing, pulled-together touch. To dramatize the simplicity of a silk or satin strapless cocktail dress, consider diamond earrings to add sparkle to the face, either in the form of solitaire studs or dangling in a waterfall. mix of round, baguette and marquise shapes. Bare neck and arms will look even more sensuous when draped with a gold collar accented by one large diamond or colored gemstone centerpiece framed in diamond pave. For a dinner party at "the club", sequin-adorned dresses provide the most festive flash. Accessorize them by picking up one or two col- ors from the dress, such as red and green, and don rubellite earrings set in polished gold frames with diamond accents, and two or three bangle bracelets accented with emeralds, rubies and diamonds. (Other favorite color combinations today are: Yellow and pink sap- phires, blue topaz and amethyst, or blue topaz and yellow citrine.) If the Victorian look of velvet and lace seems appropriate for your staff Christmas party at the boss's house, classic cultured pearls are perfect jewelry accessories. Diamonds provide the added sparkle to offset the lustrous opa- que gems at teh ears and neck, and "4: Seasons to) Best We're proud to thank you for your continued good will and support. SUN and FUN SPORTS 825-9666 JOY A Thank you, our loyal customers. We appreciate your trust in us. NORCON NORTHERN CONSTRUCTION ROALIPMENT RENTAL, a diamond or diamond and color gemstone enhancer, clasp or shortener can change the look of the versatile opera length (30"' to 36°') strand. Select a ring or two for your freshly manicured hands and you can feel elegant from head to toe. Popular styling in fine holiday jewelry includes pave (or '*paved"' look surfaces) and channel-set Create tasty desserts with you With the help of a microwave oven, you can easily create delicious candies and desserts for holiday entertaining using tips and recipes from the holiday issue of Chocolatier - the magazine for those who exemplify the pursuit of the good life by their passion for the highest quality chocolate. Suited for baking Not only is the microwave perfect for melting chocolate, but it's also well suited for baking cer- tain types. of cakes. In the December/January issue of Chocolatier, microwave expert Thelma Pressman demystifies the microwave via helpful tips and festive chocolate recipes. The holiday diamonds (parallel strips of gold, rather than prong settings, hold uniformly-sized diamonds in a row). Metal finishes are clean and highly polished, reflecting the bright spirit of the season. Color gemstones accent and enhance one another or in mix with diamonds. Finally, sizes are bigger, bolder, more -- substantial...essential hualities for making definitive statements of style. following recipe for Mocha Truf- fles makes a wonderful finale with coffee and tea. Package the cocoa- dusted truffles in a pretty box or tin for a hostess. gift. Thelma's article in Chocolatier also features recipes for elegant Chocolate-Coated Lemon Bursts and for a homey, moist, Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake, as well as pointers on how to use the: microwave to its full chocolate potential. During the holiday season, when time and oven space are at a premium, let your microwave give you a helping hand at dessert time. MOCHA TRUFFLES (Holiday Issue of Chocolatier) The festive sights and sounds, the joy of giving, the rekindling of friendships, the sharing in good times... are all a part of the season of cheer. May Christmas hold a wealth of wonderful @; things for you. From Terry, Louise & Staff Terry's Sight & Sound lifestyle Unsurpassed elegance and distinction are achieved when you select an ensemble of karat gold jewelry accented by sparking diamonds and color gemstones, ac- cording to JA. "Tis the season to show off your "best and brightest"', and precious gems and metals make the ultimate statement about the quality of your lifestyle. r microwave % cup coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua or Tia Maria) 4 large eggs, at room temperature '4 cup unsweetened alkalized cocoa powder 1. Place the chocolate chips in a l-quart glass measuring cup. Heat in a microwave oven on medium power (50%) for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chocolate turns shiny. Remove the container from the microwave and stir the chocolate until it is completely melted. 2. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, heat the coffee-flavored li- queur in the microwave on high power (100%) for 1 to 2 minutes until it comes to a simmer. Remove the container from the microwave. 3. Ina large bowl, using a hand- held electric mixer set at medium- high speed, beat the egg yolks for 2 minutes, until the mixture forms a thick yellow ribbon when the beaters are lifted. Continue to beat the yolks while adding the hot li- queur very slowly. At low speed, beat in the melted chocolate and continue mixing for 30 seconds un- - til the mixture 'is smooth. Cover the surface of the truffle mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1% hours, or until firm. 4. Place the cocoa in a shallow bowl. Using a melon baller or teas- poon, scoop the truffle mixture and roll it into irregular-shaped 1-inch balls. Roll each truffle in the cocoa. Store the truffles in an air- tight Container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 3% dozen truffles. Preparation: 30 minutes plus chilling time. * At Christmas, and throughout the year, we extend our thoughts of peace and brotherly love to all. Our customers are the best! TERRACE BAY COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION