Holiday Party Favorites

For something really special this holiday season, try the Bûche de Noel traditional Yule Log cake, which is made with rich devil’s food chocolate cake or yellow sponge cake. Topped with Mocha Buttercream frosting, and filled with Chocolate Ganache and seedless raspberry jam, it’s rich and delicious. And with its sprig of pine, candy raspberries & edible decorative mushroom garnishes, it makes a lovely presentation your guests will remember fondly.

Then there’s their sophisticated and fabulous Petite Desserts, including Cherry Cheesecakes, Chocolate Mousse Cups, and Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries. In addition they offer Petite Chocolate, Petite Lemon, and Fresh Fruit Tarts. Fresh Fruit Tarts are also available in full-size, which serve 6-8.

Freshly-baked deep-dish homemade pies – Apple Crumb Top, Classic Blueberry, Old-Fashioned Pecan, and Classic Pumpkin – are a specialpart of Quebrada’s Holiday fare. They’re crafted with pride and love using only the freshest, simplest wholesome ingredients available™, and have become a tradition in many of their customers’ homes.

All Quebrada pies feature light and flaky from-scratch and hand-crimped (not pie-pressed) golden brown crusts made with wholewheat flour. Brimming with fresh full-flavored fillings, they look and taste homemade because they really are homemade. Served alone or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, they beg to be enjoyed with family and friends.

And then there’s Quebrada’s Fresh Pumpkin Bread loaf, the New Banana Bread loaf, and Berry Butter Cakes – all go well with meals or as lovely light desserts. They’re also real crowd-pleasers for holiday weekend breakfast, brunches and snacks.

Quebrada also offer a luscious Boston Cream Pie year round, although it’s really a Cake. And keep in mind a small decorated cake in your choice of flavors and frosting, along with a selection of matching petite cupcakes makes a delightful easy-serve dessert table presentation.

NOTE: Advance ordering is always suggested to ensure a full selection. Please order Holiday Pies by 6 PM on Wednesday December 21 for pick-up on Dec. 22, 23, 24. Is your mouth watering yet? Head over to Quebrada’s site for even more

About the video

Business owners in Capitol Square in East Arlington, MA, are enthusiastic about their business district, so much so that they decided to sing about it.

It started with Jan Whitted,  from ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Studio, who likes to rewrite song lyrics (and once did so for the Boston Pops). She wrote  lyrics to “Let It Snow” that extol Capitol Square as the best place to shop and dine, and shared them with fellow business owners who work together to plan monthly and seasonal events for the area.

Marc Gurton, the owner of 13FOREST Gallery volunteered to help record the song.  He recruited Eileen Ani, also from 13FOREST, Brian Phillips from Maxima Gift Center, and Andrai Whitted from ARTBEAT. The four met at the landmark Capitol Theatre and sang in the new ice cream parlor recently built inside the historic lobby.  East Arlington resident Walter Locke volunteered to videotape the carolers, and the video will air on local cable station ACMi.TV.

The result, an a cappella showcase of collegial enthusiasm, is an example of community spirit that proves that life—even with a frightful economy—is quite delightful.

Caroling andTree lighting 4:30 PM at the Summit House

Classic Christmas Cartoons CapitolTheatre (1:30 and 4:00)

Make ornaments with the Elves ARTBEAT (1:00 – 5:00)

Artisan Craft Fair flora restaurant (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

Holiday Shopping Specials! 13FOREST,Artwear, Sadie’s, Clay Dreams, Maxima,ARTBEAT, Sabatino’s

Raffle – you could WIN a gift basket from Capitol Square!

Dinner at flora…local art at 13FOREST…style at Artwear…funky socks at Sadie’s…a play date in the ARTBEAT Studio….dinner at Kathmandu Spice…gifts at Maxima… …and more!

PURCHASE TICKETS AT PARTICIPATING STORES

First Lights Sponsored by: Cambridge Savings Bank Leader Bank • Winslow Architects

participating businesses:

Za flora Sadie’s Artwear Barismo Clay Dreams Capitol Theatre Giles Fine Wine Capitol Creamery Ristorante Olivio Kathmandu Spice Continentale Salon Cambridge Savings Bank Sabatino’s Italian Kitchen Marbella Kitchen & Bath ARTBEAT Creativity Store Quebrada Baking Company

ARTBEAT Creativity Store & Studio

Classic Christmas Cartoons

Capitol Theatre, shows at 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM

Holiday Craft Fair

Flora Restaurant 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, free cider & cookies jewelry, art prints, sock monkeys, wreaths, and more

Holiday Treats

White Star Cookies at Quebrada Sweets & Refreshments also served at Maxima,13FOREST, Artwear,Sadie’s,ARTBEAT

Shopping Specials

Sadie’s: 10% off bags & wallets Artwear: 20% off storewide Clay Dreams: 20% off holiday items 13FOREST: Holiday Sale Kickoff – 10%-20% off Maxima Gift Center: 20% off storewide ARTBEAT: Free $10 gift certificate with $25 purchase Sabatino’s: Free wrap with large pizza

13FOREST Gallery Maxima Gift Center

Leader Bank

Saturday, December 4 1:00 – 5:00 P M TOYS FOR TOTS Collected at Cambridge Savings Bank during banking hours

Special Thanks to Bessette Realty and Bushy Trees (324 Mass Ave at Walgreens)

MUSIC @ FLORA 6:30 – 9:00
TUE  Steve Gerritsen on guitar
WED  Tom West and friends play jazz

THIRD THURSDAY January 21st
It’s time to celebrate Robert Burns 251st birthday
(you don’t look a day over 240)
A SCOTCH TASTING
accompanied by some Scottish fare.

Handmade for the Holidays.

You don’t need to be Martha Stewart to make beautiful holiday gifts. Bring the whole family to ARTBEAT for a day of gift making and leave with elegant gifts for friends and relatives at a fraction of the price you would pay in a gift store. Instruction freely given. Elegance guaranteed!

Special projects are offered every Saturday. Projects take about one hour to complete and are open to ages 4 to adult. Children younger than 8 require an adult helper.

More info

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

FIRST LIGHTS 2009
Free events along Mass Ave in East Arlington
Saturday, December 5th
12:00- 4:00 PM

Holiday Window Lighting  all stores light up at 4:00 PM

Ornament Making  at ARTBEAT Creativity Store & Studio

Classic Christmas Cartoons  at the Capitol Theatre, shows at 1:30 and 3:30

Holiday Treats  white star cookies at Quebrada hot chocolate & cookies at Marbella other refreshments at participating businesses

Shopping Specials:

Pizza Bites at Sabatinos
20% off storewide& Trunk Show with Deborah Parker 1-4pm at Artwear
20% off storewide at Maxima Gift Center
50% off selected cabinets at Marbella
Little Red Stocking gift card giveaway at ARTBEAT
10%-20% off selected art at 13FOREST Gallery

TOYS FOR TOTS
Collected at Cambridge Savings Bank during normal banking hours.

Toys for Arlington Children
Leader Bank during normal banking hours.