November Festivals and Events

Nov. 1 – Nov. 3
SUGAR PLUM MARKET

Fort Bend County Junior League
The Stafford Center
10505 Cash Road
Stafford, TX

http://www.sugarplummarket.com/

     Nov. 1 – April 30
RED BARN MARKET
Weds, Fri. – Sun.
8am-4pm
www.redbarnfleamarket.com

Nov. 1 – Nov. 5
CHRISTMAS MAGIC
Junior League Wichita Falls
MPEC Exhibit Hall
Wichita Falls,
http://www.jlwf.org/?nd=christmas_magic

Nov. 2 - Nov. 4

Feast of Little Italy
Jupiter, FL

www.feastoflittleitaly.com

Nov. 2 - 4
EL PASO WOMENS JUNIOR LEAGUE CHRISTMAS FAIR
Civic Center
El Paso, TX
http://www.jlep.org/?nd=christmasfair

Nov. 3
Castle Rock Senior Center Craft Show
Douglas County Events Center
9am – 4pm
Castlerock, CO

www.crgov.com

Nov. 3, 10, 17

DALLAS FARMERS MARKET

Nov. 1 - 4
Arlington Junior League Holiday Magic

Arlington, Texas

http://www.jlarlington.org/pages/public/events/holiday-magic/general-information.php

Nov. 7 - 10
MISTLE TOE MARKET PLACE
Jackson, Missississippi

http://www.jljackson.org/?nd=mistletoe

Nov. 7 – 11
NEATH THE WREATH CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT

Junior League of Collin County

The Plano Center

2000 East Spring Creek Parkway

Plano, TX
http://www.jlcollincounty.org/neath-the-wreath

Nov. 10 - 11
HOLMES BEACH
Bradenton, Fl
tnteventsinc@embarqmail.com

Nov. 7 - 13
Tyler Junior League Mistle Toe and Magic
Tyler, Texas
http://www.juniorleagueoftyler.org/?nd=mistletoe_and_magic

Nov. 8 - 11
NUTCRACKER MARKET
Reliant Center
Houston, TX

http://www.houstonballet.org/nutcracker_market/nutcracker_market_admission/

Nov. 8 -11
HOLLY DAY MARKET -Junior League of Lexington

Alltech Arena

4089 Ironworks Pike

Lexington,KY

www.hollydaymarket.com

Nov. 9 -11
Fountain Hills Chamber Art Festival
 9 am - 5pm 
Fountain Hills, AZ
http://www.fountainhillschamber.com/ArtFairsEvents/tabid/695/ctl/Details/Mid/1021/ItemID/17153/Default.aspx

Nov. 9-11
American Business Women’s Abilene
Civic Center
http://www.traveltex.com/things-to-do/events/abwa-christmas-in-november

Nov. 13-14

Bent Tree Country Club's Jingle Bell Shoppe

5201 Westgrove Drive

Dallas, TX
http://www.benttreecc.org/

Nov. 14 -18
Les Boutique Del Noel

Bossier, LA
http://www.lesboutiquesdenoel.com/index.html

Nov. 14 -18

Holiday Market - Junior League of Indianapolis

Indiana State Fairgrounds

www.jlindy.org

Nov. 15 – 17
Holidays In the Pines
Nacogdoches Junior League
Nacogdoches, TX
http://www.nacjrforum.org/

Nov. 15 – 18
HOLIDAY MARKET 2012

Junior League of North Harris and South Montgomery Counties

J.W. MARRIOTT HOTEL

The Woodlands, TX

https://www.jlnhsmc.org/?nd=holiday_market

Nov. 15 - 18

A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS MARKET

Junior League of Austin

THE PALMER EVENT CENTER

900 Barton Springs Road

Austin, TX

http://www.austintexas.org/includes/events/The-Junior-League-of-Austin-s-A-Christmas-Affair-The-12-Days-of-Christmas-/46648/

Nov. 16 -18
An Affair of the Heart
Quik Trip Center at Expo Square
Tulsa, OK
http://heartoftulsa.com/

Nov. 17
Manzano High School
12200 Lomus Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM

Nov. 17
Sand Creek Holiday Craft Fair
Sand Creek High School
Colorado Springs, CO

Nov. 23 – 25
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Show
Manuel Lujan Building

NM State Fair Grounds
http://www.riograndefestivals.com/festivals/holiday-show/

Nov. 23 - 25

National Holiday Gift Show

Hara Arena

1001 Shiloh Springs Road

Dayton, OH

www.haracomplex.com

Nov. 27
Pinehurst Country Club Holiday Bizarre
10 am – 4pm
Denver, Co.

http://www.pinehurstcountryclub.com/

Nov. 28 – Dec. 2

Canton Market Place
Canton, TX

Nov 29 – Dec 1

Hollydays - Junior League of Louisville

Mellwood Art Center

1860 Mellwood Ave

Louisville, KY

www.juniorleaguelouisville.org

Nov. 30- Dec 1
Winter Wine Festival
Pecos River Conference Center
Carlsbad, NM
http://www.helpinghandsevents.com/calendar.html

Nov. 30 – Dec. 1

The Christmas Stroll in Historic Georgetown

Historic Georgetown Square

Georgetown, TX
http://events.austin360.com/georgetown_tx/events/show/273402945-the-christmas-stroll

Dec. 1
La Cueva High School
Corner of Alameda and Wyoming
Albuquerque, NM

 

Roasted Acorn Squash

Novembers Seasonal Recipe


Ingredients:    

1 package – Pastamore Gluten-free Sweet Potato Orzo
1-1.5 Tbsp – Pastamore Fig Balsamic
2 – small acorn squash (gold preferred)
3 – carrots
2 – celery sticks
½ - medium yellow onion
1 bunch – kale
3 oz – roasted walnuts (almonds acceptable)
To taste – salt and black pepper1 Tbsp vegetable oil

    

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 375°F.  Cut the squash in half from top to bottom.  Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, exposing the bare flesh on inside.  Cut a thin strip off of the bottom of the squash so that they will sit flat.  Lightly drizzle the flesh of the acorn squash with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper.  Place the squash into a baking dish cut side down.  Place into the oven to cook.  Cook time should be between 25-35 minutes, or until the flesh of the squash is fork tender.  Do not overcook because it will be difficult to use the squash as a bowl when serving.

2.  Peel the carrots and wash the celery.  Cut the celery into ¼” pieces, and cut the carrots into ¼” coins.  Slice the onion into very thin strips.  Rough chop the kale into 1” pieces.  Place all of the vegetables to the side.  Rough chop the toasted nuts.

3.  Heat a large saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat.  Once the pan is hot, add ½ Tbsp of vegetable oil.  Once the oil has become hot, add the onions, celery, and carrots to the pan.  Sautee until the vegetables have become slightly tender and have gained some color.  Do not overcook, as the crunch of the vegetable is needed for texture.  Once cooked, place into a medium-sized mixing bowl and place to the side.

4.  When the squash is about to come out of the oven, bring a large pot of water to boil (minimum 1 gallon).  Once boiling, add the Pastamore Gluten-free Orzo.  Cook until al dente.  Drain through a colander, and rinse thoroughly with cool water.  Place the orzo into the mixing bowl with the cooked vegetables and mix well.

5.  Heat a large saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat.  Once hot, add ½ Tbsp of vegetable oil.  Once the oil has become hot, add the kale.  Cook the kale until it has become tender, and then add ½ Tbsp of Pastamore Fig Balsamic.  Mix well, and remove from the heat.

6.  Use a spoon to scrape the flesh out of the acorn squash.  Do not scrape out too much, as you want to use the squash as a serving vessel.  Add the squash to the bowl with the orzo.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper, mix well.

7.  Plate the kale.  Add the empty half on the acorn squash next to the kale.  Fill the squash with the orzo/squash mixture.  Top with the toasted nuts, and drizzle the remaining Pastamore Fig Balsamic Vinegar onto the plate.

Mom...Whats for Dinner?

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Linguine with Butternut Sauce

1 butternut squash weighing about 2 1/2 pounds
1 package Pastamore Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fettuccine
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 cup of chopped shallots
1/2 cup of packed, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/8 teaspoon of grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, for garnish
1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup water

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Cut the butternut squash lengthwise in half.

Next scoop out the guts and seeds and discard them.

Pour 1/4 cup of water into a baking dish and place the butternut squash halves cut side down.

Bake for 40 minutes or until a fork easily pierces the squash. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Scoop out the squash flesh from the skins and put into a blender. Discard the skins.

Saute the onion in the olive oil over medium-high heat in a small skillet until just beginning to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Add the onions,1 cup water, the Parmesan,  Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper and nutmeg into the blender and puree.

Pour the sauce into a small pot set over low heat. Warm it through, stirring constantly. Do not let the sauce boil.

Fill a pot with water and add 1 TBSP salt. Set over high heat to bring to a hard boil. Add the pasta and cook, uncovered until al dente (12-14 minutes). 

When the pasta is ready, drain and rinse well.

Mix with a little of the sauce and serve.

Add a dollop of additional sauce and some parsley right when you bring it to the table. 

(recipe by Mom, What's For Dinner?)