The Hometown Treasure November 2013 | Page 7

Pumpkin Apple Butter Ingredients: Instructions: 2 apples, peeled & steamed by Jerry Hostetler Core, peel, and dice apples, steam for 8-10 minutes or until soft. ¼ cup pumpkin pie filling ½ cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp maple syrup Add all of the ingredients to a blender and pulse until desired consistency. 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice Store in the refrigerator. 1½ tsp lemon juice Use within 2 weeks. Superior Carpet Cleaning without Harsh Chemicals • • • • • • Merry Hot Carbonating Extraction No steam. No Shampoo Completely Safe & Nontoxic 1-2 Hour Drying Time Stays Clean Longer 100% Satisfaction Independently Owned & Operated. Serving Noble & LaGrange Counties Recipe Sponsored by: Noble-LaGrange Jerold & Laura Mishler 260-768-9130 Why are we featuring Christmas in the November issue? After collaborating with our fine staff, we decided that it would be a good idea to give our readers some Christmas gift ideas as well as tips on where to find all the trimmings for Christmas. This will allow you to get a head start on your Christmas preparation. If you’re looking for gift ideas for those on your Christmas list, we have compiled a list of unique gift items that can be found in the Shipshewana and Topeka communities. Be sure to check out our featured story on page 34! Thank-you! Attention all Keeping Tabs Tax and Accounting Customers: I want to say “Thank You!” to all my past clients of Keeping Tabs Tax and Accounting for putting your trust and confidence in me for the past five years for your tax, accounting, and business consulting needs. I sold the business in 2012 and the new owners are keeping the current location and phone number. As of now I will no longer be working there. Please call the office at 260.768.4760 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Thank you and may God bless you in all your future endeavors. — Devon Weaver November ‘13 · The Hometown Treasure 7