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Catherine FarrellEditor - Chilliwack

With the Christmas season upon us I can hardly believe another year is over and a new one is set to begin. When talking with my family about the holidays, we’re feeling a bit more reflective than in years past. We’re pondering what the season means to us; it’s less about the getting and more about the giving this year. With a toddler in our lives we get the best of both worlds. Watching the magic of Christmas through our granddaughter’s eyes while building on our own long-standing family traditions has us focusing on the true meaning of Christmas for our family.

It’s time to make memories as we gather together and focus on the simpler things in life. I will set the table with a few extra places this year as we welcome new family members and friends to celebrate with us. Christmas Eve will bring board games, hot chocolate and those that join us Christmas morning will find a few gifts under the tree. But the true joy will

be found in the giving and the moments we spend together as a family.

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!

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have experienced many moments of joy and laughter, learned the deeper meaning of compassion and respect, and have also been humbled, in their words, “a great deal.” It is with this in mind that the duo has set themselves apart from other shops. They understand the important relationship between flowers and humanity and it is this awareness that has transformed Quik Pik into much more than just a flower shop.

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Flowers are a part of many milestone events; a unifying symbol in both exhilarating and sorrowful moments. They signify gratitude, love, friendship, happiness, and at times, grief. Friends pay tribute to each other, brides carry bouquets as they marry, the birth of babies are celebrated, the sick continue to receive well wishes, and as we say goodbye to loved ones, we honour their lives with flowers.

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where the staff know your name, you are welcomed with a smile and, if necessary, a hug. Britt speaks very highly of her floral designers and recognizes the importance of choosing the right people for the team. Considerable time and effort goes into selecting designers with skill, professionalism, and passion. Indeed, Britt has an uncanny knack for pairing clients with the appropriate designer to create an arrangement that is unique and personal to the recipient.

More than just flowers, Britt’s keen eye has the store brimming with beautiful giftware and home décor items. The windows are always stunning and reflective of what is happening in our community. Quik Pik is an active part of our community, seeing us through life’s milestones.

There is a pride of ownership and commitment to integrity that bubbles over to their staff and customers. “We work hard everyday to make a connection with our clients and exceed their expectations,” says Britt. “It is a privilege to be part of the special moments in our customer’s lives, something we don’t take for granted.”

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Cozy Winter Warmers

This Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate mix makes the perfect holiday gift

from your kitchen.

Photo & text by LInDA HORn

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Cozy Winter Warmers

gifts from the kitchen

nyone who knows me knows

that I absolutely love Christmas

and the holidays! The decorations, the

parties, the corny music — all of it puts

me in a festive spirit that lasts at least

until spring.

I go to a lot of parties, and I always

find myself scrambling at the last minute

for a really cool hostess gift. What better

solution to the panic moment than a gift

from your kitchen, one that you made

yourself?

This Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

mix is fairly easy to whip up — you

make a basic caramel, let it harden, then

pulverize the caramel and the rest of the

ingredients in a food processor.

The hot chocolate also tastes great!

No one will believe you made it yourself.

To make a grown-up mug of this

deliciousness, add a glug (or two) of

your favourite liqueur. Bailey’s Caramel

Irish Cream is my fave — hint, hint!

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Ingredients2 1/2 cups white sugar

3 Tablespoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups cocoa powder

1 Tablespoon fleur de sel or sea salt

1 cup powdered milk

3/4 cup light brown sugar

10 oz. dark or bittersweet chocolate

Small decorative jars

InstructionsPlace sugar in a large, heavy

saucepan over medium heat. Heat sugar

until it starts to melt. Don’t stir it, but

swirl the pan around to keep the liquid

moving. When liquid sugar reaches

a deep, amber colour, remove from

heat and carefully whisk in vanilla until

smooth. Careful, it will bubble up! Pour

caramel onto a parchment-lined baking

sheet and tilt the sheet around to spread

caramel into a thin, even layer. Set aside

to harden. Once hardened, break the

caramel into pieces.

With the food processor running,

feed the pieces of caramel through

the tube until all the caramel has

been pulverized into powder. Don’t be

alarmed — the process will create some

caramel smoke!

Stop the food processor, and add

the remaining ingredients except the

chocolate, and process until mixed.

Pour out mixture into a large bowl, add

the chocolate to the food processor, and

process the chocolate until it’s a fine

powder. Add back the caramel mixture

and process until completely blended.

Pour powder into jars. Decorate with

ribbons or your own custom label!

To make Hot Chocolate:

Stir 3 Tablespoons of Salted Caramel

Hot Chocolate mix into a cup of very

hot milk. Stir well until the chocolate has

melted. Add liqueur or marshmallows

(or both!) and enjoy!

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Mix Makes enough mix to fill 5 - 500ml Mason Jars

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