.... . r:! ! • ! • • f .. � J I •. I • ,. •• .:! '" r • • • ••• . T • - - , •.• & - - • - � " r '., • • -I- ... 'Dazzling holiday desserts - ind�lge vo care .. 0 s s e dall cboice Cor guests who prefer somethina light, yet satisfying. _ Create these marvelous do­ ahead treats and stash them in your freezer or refrigerator. Later, just whisk them out like magic. Serve one or all at holiday open house or to enJ festive dinner. They are perfect choica CDiDg the season, eapeQaJ­ Iy when served with piping hot Bawred coffees. Elegant Chocolate Loaf is tempting velvety rich dessert that makes a spectacular presentation. This party-ready treat begins with store-bought cake, while frozen whipped top­ ping makes a scrumptious filling and elegant topping. Brimming with nuts, Layered Coconut Pecan Delight is holiday must. This recipe doubles easily if you are expect­ ingacrowd. Holiday Parfait lifts canned pumpkin to delectable new heights. Delicately spiced and refreshing. this molded gelatin dessert becomes the perfect son is now convinced, gave make up. for the years when keeping a book of ice cream him the skills he needed to we did not have a mother- coupons at work. become a professional daughter relationship," the One man likes to surprise speaker. . stepmother explained. his wife at work with 3. Offer your time or 4. Be on time. Old and delivery of a single rose as an talent. A gift lhat shines with young people alike need to be "I love you" gesture. your individual effort will be remembered on ti me for A spontaneous gift that ac­ appreciated in a way the most birthdays and special an- knowledges and encourages a expensive jewel never can niversaries. Even when new stage in sorneone 's life match. you're pressed for time, it can be very reassuring. One One woman organized her takes just a quick phone call woman, a fuliti me mother, mother's loose photos and to arrange a special dinner at took up painting. Soon she labeled and pasted everyone a favorite restaurant or to was invited to participate in into an album for her' order something from a mail- local art show. An mother's 65th birthday. order catalog that promises- anonymous buyer took one of Another woman gave 'her overnight delivery. her works. Two months later, stepmother, with whom she she saw the painting hanging had a somewhat stra.ined 5. DON'T WAIT for a spe- in her husband's office. He relationship as- a teen-ager, a cial occasion. The key to, had purchased it to encourage book of,certificates for such spontaneous gift-giving is to ' her. things as a "'week's grocery see gift possibilities during Even a simple gift can be shopping, ironing and break- your daily routine. That may profound .. fast in bed. "They were mean bringing your spouse a things she could do for me to jar of pickled herring, or she'd atways wanted II a child but�ad never recelvec, His wife called the doll house the "most sensitive gift she had ever received." 2. Be alert for a gift that the recipient may want without realizing it. The key to gift-giving is to pay allen­ tion through the year to casual comments. Jot down gift ideas that come out of conversations with family members or friends. . . Most of us would like to ive people we love the per­ fect gift - one that shows we truly care. Yet too often, we simply rush to get the task done. But take heart. Here are some tips that will make gift­ giving a joy for you and the recipient: 1. Make sure the gift bas special meaning for the ,reCipient. As you consider gift possibilities. ask your­ elf what is Important to the eel pie nt , Acknow ledging _ nd accepting what another person values can be a gift in itself. . One husband gave his wife a large wooden doUhouse for their 18th wedding anniver­ sary. He'd heard his wife talk etten about the doll house ELEGANT CHOCOLAT LOAF 1 package (4 oz.) sweet baking chocolate 1 teaspoon butter or m""�- garine 11202. all butter pound cake 113 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons brandy (op­ tional) 1Il cup chopped pecans 5-114 cups thawed whipped topping 1 tablespoon milk To � inve onto serving platter and Cr with remaining whipped top­ ping. Garnish with pecan halves nd maraschino Of candied cherries, if desired. Pr leftovers. Makes 12 to 11 in 15 SOMETIMES YOU MAY know more about a person's real needs than he or she does. One high school graduate received a Dale Car­ negie . Course from his dad. ("Can' you imagine how un­ derwhelmcd I was. I wanted a car! It) But tha t course, the Chop 1/2 of the chocolate. Melt remaining chocolate and the butter in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constant­ ly. Cool slightJy. 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