Joanne's Movie
Reviews:
"Harry Potter & the
Sorcerer's Stone"
by Joanne Spataro
Charlotte Observer Movie Critic
movie review
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone," based on the successful novel of the same name, casts its magical spell on
the screen. "Stone" was the first installment in the phenomenally popular Harry
Potter book series. Author J.K Rowling was involved in the film making process, assuring
it stayed true to the book. This enchanting film will definitely satisfy its readers and
fans of all ages. Find out more about the movie, the book and be a part of our reading and
creative writing group where you can share your love of reading, the movie and share your
stories too!!
Santa's Chocolate Sleigh Bell Cookies
This week's Dessert of the Week features craft author Willie
Ripple's delicious recipe. These cookies, along with hundreds of other terrific Christmas
ideas can be found in her latest best selling book Christmas Parties What Do I Do?. It's
great fun to poke each cookie ball with a toothpick, then dip into the chocolate mixture.
Watch their eyes as you hold the cookie up over the double boiler to let the excess
chocolate drip off. Make a large supply, because they will go fast.
Bagged Reindeer Oatmeal Food
Bagged Reindeer Oatmeal
Food is a wonderful way to add excitement and fun to your holiday season. Eat the reindeer
oatmeal on Christmas Eve, but save some to sprinkle on your lawn for Rudolph and his
friends! You can make the special reindeer bag to hold your special reindeer treat. The
"Reindeer Food" is also perfect for people too!
Story of the Candy Cane
This is a very nice
explanation of the meaning behind the candy cane which you can print out. It was sent to
us by Dana who says, "I have a story of the candy cane that I hope you like. I
hope that everyone is enjoys this and passes it along."
Kathy's Bottle Cap Ornaments
This week's Craft of the Week is brought to us
from Kathy Ross the popular craft book author and craft expert. Kathy's Bottle Cap
Ornaments are charming and gives us a creative way to use all those bottle caps from soft
drinks and other products. Bottle Cap Ornaments are featured in her book More Christmas
Ornaments Kids Can Make along with almost 3 dozen other wonderful crafts. Each craft comes
complete with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step- pictures of the crafts.
Chocolate Modeling Clay
It's edible, it's
incredible
This craft is brought to us by Debby an active member of our online
craft group, Craftzone. Chocolate Modeling Clay is very popular among craft groups and
this is a well known recipe. Chocolate modeling clay is made by combining melted chocolate
and light corn syrup. American pastry chefs invented the recipe and have been using this
delicious edible clay to make garnishes and unique decorations. Here is their secret!
join our Healthy
Lifestyle & Cooking Groups
edible crafts
