candidgifts.com http://candidgifts.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:57:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Leather Crafting http://candidgifts.com/2012/02/07/leather-crafting-2/ http://candidgifts.com/2012/02/07/leather-crafting-2/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:57:06 +0000 http://candidgifts.com/2012/02/07/leather-crafting-2/ Title: Leather Crafting
Location: Candid Gifts, 18 East Main Street, Belleville, IL
Description: Join us for a fun afternoon of leather crafting. Each child will get to make and keep a leather bracelet, pouch, and leather key fob. This class will demonstrate basic leather tooling and lacing.

Cost: $20.00
Reservations are required. Call Candid Gifts at 618-310-1613.
1st Session: 10:00am-12:00pm
2nd Session: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Date: 2012-03-10

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Location: Candid Gifts, 18 East Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Description: Join us for a fun afternoon of leather crafting. Each child will get to make and keep a leather bracelet, pouch, and leather key fob. This class will demonstrate basic leather tooling and lacing.

Cost: $20.00
Reservations are required. Call Candid Gifts at 618-310-1613.
1st Session: 10:00am-12:00pm
2nd Session: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Date: 03/10/2012

]]> http://candidgifts.com/2012/02/07/leather-crafting/feed/ 0 My Favorite Pork Tenderloin Recipe From the Olive Garden http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/27/my-favorite-pork-tenderloin-recipe-from-the-olive-garden/ http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/27/my-favorite-pork-tenderloin-recipe-from-the-olive-garden/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:01:30 +0000 http://candidgifts.com/?p=882

Serving Size 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 Mintues

Ingredients

  1. 3 tsp garlic, chopped
  2. 3 Tbsp fresh sage leaves, chopped
  3. 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  4. 2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
  5. 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (Candid Gifts carries a great extra virgin olive oil from Olive Oil Marketplace)
  6. 3 lbs center-cut pork loin
  7. 1 cup dry white wine
  8. 1 lb red & white seedless grapes

Procedures

Preheat oven to 375º F.

  1. COMBINE garlic, sage, salt, pepper and 2 Tbsp of oil in mixing bowl; evenly coat pork loin.
  2. COAT large baking pan with 2 Tbsp of oil. Place pork loin in baking pan; cover pan with aluminum foil. Place in oven and roast for approximately 10-15 minutes per pound or until temperature reaches 155º F (medium well).
  3. REMOVE foil; roast additional 15 minutes or until well-browned. Remove pork loin from pan and place on cutting board. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. PLACE pan used to roast pork on stovetop over medium heat. Add wine. Using spatula, scrape bottom of pan to release drippings. Add grapes; cook until soft and wine is reduced by half.
  5. SLICE pork loin into 1/2” slices and place on serving platter. Pour grapes and sauce over pork. Serve immediately.

Recipe can be found at http://www.olivegarden.com/Connections-to-Italy/Recipes/Main-Dishes/Roast-Pork-Loin-with-Grapes-and-Wine

]]> http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/27/my-favorite-pork-tenderloin-recipe-from-the-olive-garden/feed/ 0 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Jewelry http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/26/valentines-day-gift-ideas-jewelry/ http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/26/valentines-day-gift-ideas-jewelry/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:20 +0000 http://candidgifts.com/?p=863 1. Crow Steals Fire’s custom handmade jewelry. These lovely pieces would be a beautiful addition to anyone’s jewelry collection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Little Bits by Abbie’s Necktie watch. This watch can be custom order to be made with your own watch to create a truly personal gift.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Small Things Bright and Beautiful’s crocheted jewelry set contains two versatile pieces that would work well with almost any outfit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Junky Hippie’s retro inspired Cameo Style Necklace is perfect for anyone with an appreciation for vintage clothing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Gingerlily’s earthy mix metal handmade love bird necklace is the perfect gift for anyone who like understated elegance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Jill Kimmle’s cute handmade necklace is a perfect inexpensive present for anyone on your list.

]]> http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/26/valentines-day-gift-ideas-jewelry/feed/ 0 Seats are still Available for our Cooking with Olive Oil Class http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/26/still-seats-available-for-our-cooking-with-olive-oil-class/ http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/26/still-seats-available-for-our-cooking-with-olive-oil-class/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:12 +0000 http://candidgifts.com/?p=856 Come join us for a fun afternoon of cooking, appetizers, and olive oil tastings. Reservations for this event are recommended as seating is limited. Call Candid Gifts at 618-310-1613 to save your seat today.
]]> http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/26/still-seats-available-for-our-cooking-with-olive-oil-class/feed/ 0 Why buy your Kids Valentines at chain store when they can create adorable one of a kind Valentines with us? http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/25/why-buy-your-kids-valentines-at-chain-store-when-they-can-create-adorable-one-of-a-kind-valentines-with-us/ http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/25/why-buy-your-kids-valentines-at-chain-store-when-they-can-create-adorable-one-of-a-kind-valentines-with-us/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:52 +0000 http://candidgifts.com/?p=850 We still have seats available for the Kids Valentine Workshop on February 4th. Omelia has added a new option and for the same price you child can make enough small Valentines for everyone in their class. Call Candid Gifts at 618-310-1613 today to get your reservations.
]]> http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/25/why-buy-your-kids-valentines-at-chain-store-when-they-can-create-adorable-one-of-a-kind-valentines-with-us/feed/ 0 Cooking with Olive Oil http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/19/cooking-with-olive-oil/ http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/19/cooking-with-olive-oil/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:56:59 +0000 http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/19/cooking-with-olive-oil/ Title: Cooking with Olive Oil
Location: Candid Gifts: 18 E Main St Belleville IL 62220
Description: Chef Steven McCurry from Seven Restaurant and Lounge will be demonstrating how to prepare several dishes with Olive Oil.

Participants will be able to observe Chef McCurry prepare the dishes, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres provided by Seven Restaurant and Lounge.

During the course of the afternoon Olive Oil Marketplace will be on hand sampling some of their infused olive oils.

At the end of the afternoon all participants will leave with a bottle of olive oil of their choosing, a coupon for a free appetizer at Seven Restaurant and Lounge, and a printed recipe card.

Cost $14.00

Seating is limited. Call 618-310-1613 for reservations.

Start Time: 2:00pm
Date: 2012-02-18
End Time: 4:00pm

]]> http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/19/cooking-with-olive-oil/feed/ 0 Blessing Baskets are Now Available at Candid Gifts http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/15/blessing-baskets-are-now-available-at-candid-gifts/ http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/15/blessing-baskets-are-now-available-at-candid-gifts/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:00:33 +0000 http://candidgifts.com/?p=820 Blessing Baskets Project is a charitable organization that pays prosperity wages to impoverished persons in developing countries to allow them to pull themselves out of poverty. These baskets are beautiful, and you can feel good about your purchase. Stop by Candid Gifts to see all of the different baskets available.

]]> http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/15/blessing-baskets-are-now-available-at-candid-gifts/feed/ 0 Olive Oil Marketplace is Now Available at Candid Gifts http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/14/olive-oil-marketplace-is-now-available-at-candid-gifts/ http://candidgifts.com/2012/01/14/olive-oil-marketplace-is-now-available-at-candid-gifts/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:00:28 +0000 http://candidgifts.com/?p=813 We are very excited to have Olive Oil Marketplace’s quality 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils from top Olive Farms World Wide (Morocco, Egypt, Italy, Spain, Greece) as well as Balsamic Vinegars imported from Modena, Italy.

 

Olive Oil Marketplace is owned and operated by Tim and Julie Meeks and based in Bethalto, IL. Their business was inspired by the awareness of the need to eat healthier, and cook with better ingredients. They have found that their food has more robust flavors while using extra virgin olive oils and vinegars, while still being able to enjoy the health benefits!

 

Tim and Julie will be at Candid Gifts on January 19, 2012 from 5:00pm-8:00pm for Diva Night sampling their delicious oils.

 

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