The Granary has some incredible post Christmas deals going on right now at The Farm and Mall stores! Starting Monday, December 27 and lasting until December 31, The Granary is offering 3 Year interest free financing on all in stock items! We have a great selection of in stcok bedroom, dining and living room furniture! Now is the perfect time to purchase top quality, hand crafted furniture for your home!

In addition, all giftware is now 35% off! Stop in at the Mall, or drive on out to the farm and start next year's shopping today! Choose from a huge selection of pictures, craft items, candles, Ohio State items (be ready for New Year's day!), and more! There is sure to be something for everyone on sale at The Granary!

Get ready, this Spring the Granary will be opening a new, larger store in Findlay, Ohio! Our new store will be located on County Road 236 in the heart of Findlay's expanding shopping district. Our new store will be much larger and we will have many special features to serve you better! Keep an out, and be ready to come visit us Spring 2005!

One thing you can never have enough of at a party is snacks! Here are a couple of great snack recipes from The Gooseberry Patch: Celebrate Autumn cookbook.

Soft Pretzels w/ Mustard
pg.24

2 pkg. dry yeast
1-1/2c. warm water
4-1/2c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 c. baking soda in 1 c. water
yellow, Dijon and spicy brown mustards

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Sift flour into large bowl. Add yeast and salt to flour. Mix well and allow to rise about 15 minutes. Roll into long strips about 8 inches long and place in shallow pan and soda solution for 2 minutes. Form into desired shapes and place onto greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt as desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 12 pretzels. Serve with assortment of mustards.

Championship Artichoke Dip
pg. 26

Try serving this hot and cheesy dip in a scooped out bread bowl. Simply brush the insides with olive oil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

2 c. Parmesan cheese
2 c. mozzarella cheese
1 c. mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
16-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Bake at 380 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Did you enjoy these recipes? These recipes and more can be found at The Granary. The Granary has a great selection of Gooseberry Patch and other cookbooks. And remember, all cookbooks are currently 35% off through December 31!