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Rosa’s Savory Italian Turkey Seasoning

With everything you love in an Italian Poultry Seasoning-Rosemary,

Sage, Garlic and more!

Home for the Holidays Turkey Seasoning

Traditional American flavors for America’s most famous bird-Rosemary,

Sage, Thyme, onion, chives, hints of Hickory smoke and other seasonings!

Gourmet Turkey Brine

Brining has become the rage in the past few years! We have developed a fabulous

Brining blend, which moistens and seasons the bird in one step, with traditional turkey flavors. No further seasoning required. Brining a turkey uses a salt solution to make the meat more moist and flavorful. Complete instructions included. (Note- only turkeys which have not been pre-brined or self-basted can be used for Brining. Further brining will make these turkeys too salty)

As always, Pelago Valley seasonings are all natural and gluten free.

“My husband did the laundry one day and shrunk my sweaters by accident.  So, I took the so-called ruined pieces and cut them and sewed them back into little hats and gloves,” says Burns.

She moved from mittens and other accessories to children’s clothing and eventually up to women’s apparel.  Based on Burns’ designs, artisans hand-cut and hand-craft each Baa Baa Zuzu piece from discarded wool clothing, like sweaters and men’s suits, into a brand new fashion item that no one would ever guess was made from recycled materials.

Not only is the process environmentally-conscious, but it ensures that each piece is truly one-of-a-kind.  The Little Traveler’s customers have been thrilled with the bright colors and fun details on the Baa Baa Zuzu wool jackets they’ve found in our store.

We also carry a new full line of dishes inspired by the old world look of the wine Cellar. The elegant serveware and practical tableware will make your table charming.

Table linens in 54- and 66-inch squares from April Cornell, Karen Ballard, and Patricia Spratt provide a luxurious splash of color to your autumn decor.

Transform those blank square walls into something spectacular with our new collection of metal pieces, mirrors, and pictures.

‘Leaf ’ your cares behind as you enter our paper department this fall: Gorgeous fall patterns adorn paper plates and napkins. New rectangle plates add a contemporary flair.

Sugared gourd card holders and battery-operated mini lamps add sparkle to your fall table.

The sweater dress

Skimps from LeTop A great way to dress your little one…leggings with colorful bubble-hem tops. Easy to care for and they always look good. Great for play, school and even grandma’s house. Sizes 2T-6X.

September 23-October 4

Choose your Vera Bradley Gift!

November 26 ONLY!

FREE Vera Bradley Tote in Baroque

Just because the temperatures are dropping and we’ll soon be forced to cover up doesn’t mean your have to hide you impeccable flair for fashion.

Starting September 15, save 20% on select winter outerwear at The Little Traveler, including wools, faux furs, suedes, microfibers, boiled wool, and leathers. We have several styles with many more on their way all season long, so you’re certain to find the coat of your dreams.

Fashion Tip #1: Animal prints are hot in everything this season, including coats.

Fashion Tip #2: Tapestry jackets are the perfect item to fashionably take you from fall into winter.

Fashion Tip #3: Now more than ever, fun is Number One!

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp Blue Cattle Truck Pure Mexican Vanilla *
1 cup (2 sticks) butter melted
2 cups pecans
1 jar Stonewall Kitchen Maple Pumpkin Butter*

*Available in The Little Traveler’s Gourmet Department

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325º and grease 9 x 13 baking pan with shortening. Excluding Maple Pumpkin Butter, mix all other ingredients well. Batter will be firm. Spread in prepared pan. Spread Maple Pumpkin Butter over batter. Bake until bubbles have risen to the top and cake feels firm to the touch, approximately 55-60 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted. Transfer to a rack to cool. Cool overnight or refrigerate before cutting.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground pork 1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup Robert Rothschild garlic champagne mustard*
1 Tbsp Dean Jacobs Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
2 cups Stonewall Kitchen Corn Relish*
1 med onion, finely diced
2 cups frozen corn
5 lrg potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 jar Stonewall Kitchen Artichoke Caper Relish*
1/4 lb butter – reserve 2 tablespoons, keep chilled
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk

*Available in The Little Traveler’s Gourmet Department

Directions:

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender . Heat oil in skillet, add onion and cook until soft. Add beef, pork, salt, pepper and cook until crumbly and no longer pink, drain off fat. Add mustard, mix well and pour into 9 x 13 baking dish. Mix corn relish with corn and layer evenly over meat. Drain potatoes, return to pot, add 6 tablespoons butter and coarsely mash. Add artichoke caper relish and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mash well. Add remaining milk slowly until desired consistency. Spread potatoes evenly over corn layer. Top with pats of chilled butter and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350º for 40 minutes and potatoes are browned.

The Little Traveler has  beautiful styles arriving each day, so come on in to meet the hat of your dreams and define your style for the new season.

Discover new favorites at one of our many tasting stations during this year’s event, September 10-12. We will be sampling from dozens of vintners including Schlink Haus, Glunz and local wineries such as Lynfred and Illinois River, plus many more. In addition to our delightful selection of reds and whites, we will sample several seasonal wines such as Hollowine and Chateau St. Nick. And for chocolate lovers we will again be pouring the Chocovine! This delicious combination of Dutch chocolate and French cabernet is a Little Traveler favorite. And, as always, The Little Traveler’s samples are free!

The Little Traveler is ecstatic to introduce the new Vera Bradley colors for Fall 2010:

Hello Dahlia – Lush, sensual florals and bold, rouge undertones step into the spotlight in and oh-so-dramatic way with this playful, expressive pattern.

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Very Berry Paisley – Spontaneous, adventurous, artistically inspired. This season’s palette of berries and vibrant purples swirl and twirl in this eclectic, folkloric design.

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Slate Blooms – Bursting with possibilities, organic, oversized blooms pair with slate grey, winter white and mahogany to create a spirited, down to earth experience.

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Barcelona – Influenced by a Spanish tile motif, contemporary stripes of scarlet, cobalt, and yellow add a modern flair to old world charm. The effect? Timeless.

From the Original Snow Village Series

The Department 56 Snow Village was inspired one Christmas evening when a group of friends went out to dinner at a small country inn nestled in a quiet river town. The lights sparkled on the new fallen snow, inspiring the visitors with Christmas memories.  To preserve the magic of the moment, the idea for a miniature lighted Christmas village was born.

Now headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Department 56 is the premier name in giftware and collectibles, including hand-painted porcelain bisque Snowbabies™.  But Department 56 is still best know for its charming hand-crafted lighted village displays, which have been expanded to include not only The Snow Village Series, but  The North Pole Series, The Dickens’ Village Series and many more.  Festive fall displays are also possible now with Dept 56 Halloween buildings and accessories.

From the Legends of Sleepy Hallow-een series

Create stunning, memorable displays that reflect your style and imagination.  From the quaint Dickens and Snow Villages to the magical North Pole to spooky Sleepy Hallow, Department 56 villages are thoughtfully created using hand-craftsmanship and the highest level of architectural detail to achieve authenticity.  And what better place to put together the village of your dreams than our very own Little Traveler building in the picturesque village of Geneva, Illinois?

Each year, certain Dept 56 products are retired.  See which village items will be retired at the end of 2010.

In Byers’ Choice:

• The new Pink Ribbon Caroler represents breast cancer awareness for campaigning and fundraising during the month of October.

• “The Witching Hour,” three new witches along with their haunted gingerbread house and pumpkin heads, get ready for Halloween fun.

• “The Amish Family,” complete with parents and kids in traditional clothing, represent a new look for this collection.

In Department 56:

• The Haunted Railroad collection expands with the “Haunted Rails Dining Car” complete with ghoulish waiter.

• New to the Halloween Village are the Gravely Estate, Croak-N-Haggard Mortuary, Deep Woods Haunt and The Black Widow Dating Service, along with many new added accessories.

• The Stationery Collection – a perfect gift!

• A fabulous Reversible Tote, two options for organizing your jewelry

We know you love Vera…so don’t miss these exciting opportunities!

All-in-One Wristlet—Sept. 8-21, pick up Vera’s adorable new wristlet, which holds your cell phone or music player, ID and credit cards, at the special promotion price of just $22 (while supplies last).

Vera’s Market Totes—Oct. 17-Nov. 2, you have the opportunity to pick up a sturdy market tote. Environmentally friendly, practical and reusable, yet stylishly Vera!  Just $18 while supplies last.

Among this year’s highlights will be Choco-Vine, a delicious combination of Dutch chocolate and fine red wine, as featured on The Today Show.

In addition to the wines, we’re offering special purchases on a variety of home décor, housewares and fashion items, inside our shop.

WINERY OWNER JOINS FESTIVAL

We’re pleased to welcome back Gunther Schlink, owner of Schlink Haus Winery in Germany to this year’s Festival of the Vine. Mr. Schlink will pour samples of his distinctive collection of wines and introduce his new wines from France.

Festival Fun for the Charm Collector!

“Wine Harvest,” a beautiful sterling silver bead from the Trollbeads collection, is free during Festival of the Vine with $100 in Trollbeads purchases (while supplies last).