Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Featuring... Wild Thymes Farm!

Recently on Rachel Ray!!!!
Okay, so we LOVE this new line. Sample foods
made from each of these on Thursday. . . .




Morracan Spicy Pepper!


A wonderful cooking sauce for meats, seafood, tofu or vegetables; delicious mixed
with mayonnaise as a sandwich spread and fabulous with couscous.

Ingredients
Tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, canola/olive oil, red chili peppers, onions, garlic, lemons, sugar, spices, sea salt, parsley, mint, cilantro.


Check out our Morracan Eggplant Dip on Thursday!



Thai Chili Roasted Garlic



Fabulous over cheese as a simple hors d’oeuvres, as a dipping sauce for pot
stickers, shrimp, tofu or vegetables, in noodle and rice dishes and as a glaze for poultry,
fish or meats.


(we will serve with Pot Stickers!)

Ingredients: Sugar, apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, red chili peppers, sea salt




Indonesian Peanut Sauce

The perfect dipping sauce for meats, shrimp, chicken,
tofu or vegetables; wonderful with rice or noodles



Ingredients: Roasted peanuts, apple cider vinegar, onions, natural soy sauce, ginger, garlic,
jalapeno peppers, sugar, sesame oil, coconut, lime juice, cilantro, red bell peppers, spices, salt.
Chili Ginger Honey

The perfect sauce for stir-frying or marinating meat, poultry, seafood, fish, tofu or vegetables; try it as a dipping sauce for shrimp or potstickers.
Ingredients: Sugar, apple cider vinegar, ginger, whole oranges, red bell peppers,
lime juice, garlic honey, whole lemons, red chili peppers, spices, sea salt
(we will serve with Pot Stickers!)

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Join us for our Mixer and Holiday Food Tasting!


Tis the Season... for Celebrating!
Join us Thursday, December 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.
for the
Radford Chamber and Main Street Mixer
Shop from Sale and Network as you Enjoy
Wine from Vintage Cellar and wonderful hors devours
created using products we sell!
Eat, Drink, Shop, Network....The ultimate multitasking event!

Krinkles Twelve Days of Christmas Ornaments on Sale!


30% Off
A darling and whimsical depiction of the 12 Days of Christmas by
Patience Brewster of Department 56, featuring her adorable Krinkles
-- irresistible little characters acting out each day of the timeless song in
their own, quirky style!

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Get a massage while you shop Saturday!

Tired from shopping?
Stop in Encore on Saturday for a chair
massage from Judy Flickenger from
West Radford Massage Therapy.

Looking for a relaxing gift?
We havegift certificates for full
body massage starting at $35!

BIG SALE on Friday (Day After Thanksgiving!!!!)


You'll be thankful this Friday!!!!
Shop with 15% off
storewide OR Buy 2, Get 3rd Free Holiday, Apparel
and Shoes
. Enjoy holiday tunes and samples all day.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Easy but Impressive Appetizers!


Stop by the store today for a list of our favorite easy but
impressive appetizers using Wild Tymes, Stonewall Kitchen
or other gourmet food items. Whether you want to buy and serve
or cook a little, we have something for you!

Here is one I tried just the other night for a get together- YUM:

Spanikopitas with Apricot Cherry Jam and Roquefort Cheese
Serves: 6
Ingredients
8 oz. Stonewall Kitchen Apricot Cherry Jam
1 box filo dough
8 oz. Roquefort Bleu cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion, cut in fine dice
2 cups chopped spinach
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 oz. melted butter

Directions
In a large saucepan sauté the onion in the olive oil until onions are soft.
Add spinach and sauté 1 minute. Turn off pan.
Season with salt and pepper, then cool mixture. Add jam and crumbled Roquefort.
To Assemble:
Lay a filo sheet on a work surface. Brush with melted butter. Repeat three times.
Spread bleu cheese and spinach mixture onto the filo.
Roll up filo making sure to tuck in ends.
Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees until golden brown. Cool and slice into 3/4 inch slices.

60% off Fall Merchandise starting Today!

Need a last minute hostess gift or what about
some fall decor to refresh your home before your
Thanksgiving Day guest arrive? Shop from door mats,
ceramics, stainglass, garland, wreaths and our favorite:

Turkey in a Box
Build and decorate your perfect turkey. 9 piece set includes:
pilgrim hat, turkey head, pilgrim collar, 4 trail feathers,
2 wings. Everything you need except the pumpkin!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Help! We can't stop eating....



Otis and Betty Get Rich


It is rich with chocolate and lots of it.
Both white and dark adorn a snack mix with
pecans and almonds. In the words of Rachel Ray,
"Yummo!" We also have Sinful in stock- the cinnamon
laced sister. Stop in for a sample this weekend!


Also, we have been loving
Kate's Cranberry Horesradish Dip


Combine and mix all ingredients! Enjoy.

8 ounces cream cheese
1 bag shredded cheddar or Colby Jack
4 slices of bacon, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 to 6 tablespoons Cranberry Horseradish Sauce (To Taste)
(Also Serving Now!!!)


Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Unique Custom Notepads... only $20!


For only $20* you can customize up to 4 notepads
for one person. Shope from over 50 different styles,
with 30 different fonts. Orders take 7-12 days to ship.
Great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers or pick me ups
for ANYONE! Check out our styles online at
http://shopencoreartfulgifts.com/Notepad/encorenewdonnavan.htm
Email us today with your order!


Thanks to everyone who helped us kick off the Holiday
Season this weekend. (. . . and who helpedus label mailers, got us lunch,
assisted in decorating... it really does take a village :))!


Check out some of our favorite elves! (Katie, Kate, Jill, Stacey & Santa!)


Couldn't make it? No worries. Come in today
for a holiday food sample and a store full of festive inspiration!

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Holiday Open House this Weekend


Join us Saturday and Sunday for
Festive Treats and Yummy Eats.


Sat 10-6 p.m.
Sun Noon to 5 p.m.

Be the first to shop from our 2007
holiday selections... From Contemporary
to Nostalgic,our holiday decor is sure to inspire.

Buy 2, Get 3rd Free on all holiday ornaments.
With every $150 spent, receive $25 voucher

Sneak Peak at Holiday

Check out our holiday lines by D56, Midwest and Tag

One of our favorites--- Krinkles Reindeer
Capturing the whimsy and magic of the season,
Patience Brewster creates fun renditions of Santa's
essential helpers.