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Enjoy the Holidays Once Again
Preparedness is the Key to Stifle the Stress of the Season
CLEVELAND – July 31, 2007 – Be prepared! Everyone strives to plan ahead, but it is not always the easiest feat to accomplish, especially during the holiday season with all of its hustle and bustle. Family takes a backseat while revelers prepare for all of the festivities the season brings. Here are some preparation tips for the holidays to free up time for quality moments with loved ones – the real reason for the season.
Out-of-town guests and across-town visitors are part of the season, but a surprise at the doorbell can catch even the most diligent planner off-guard. The first thing visitors will want is refreshment. Be sure to keep a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on hand. For a simple and elegant appetizer, Athens Foods has the perfect solution for holiday crises in the kitchen: Mini Fillo Shell Hors d’oeuvres in six varieties. The hors d’oeuvres are the perfect combination of crunchy shell and creamy filling. The fillo is perfectly layered, and the fillings are paired with the complementary shell flavor and color. All that’s required to prepare Athens hors d’oeuvres are a baking sheet, an oven, and 20-25 minutes for baking.
Family and friends will think you spent hours working vigorously in the kitchen, when in reality it requires only minutes to pop Mini Fillo Shell Hors d’oeuvres in the oven. They take up little space in the freezer and are the perfect preparation for last-minute guests and invites. Athens Hors d’oeuvres are available in the freezer section of the grocery store in the following varieties: Three Cheese in Tomato Fillo Shells, Artichoke & Cheese in Spinach Fillo Shells, Salmon & Cheese in Traditional Fillo Shells, Mediterranean Vegetables in Corn Fillo Shells, Chipotle Cheese in Black Bean Fillo Shells and Spinach and Feta in Traditional Fillo Shells.
During the holidays the waits are longer. Be sure to keep greeting cards on-hand at all times for the typical delays that accompany pre-holiday season errands. There might be an opportunity to write them out while waiting at the salon, in line at the bank or waiting to get gifts wrapped in the never ending line at the mall. This will make the most of time that would otherwise be wasted.
While shopping for gifts for family and friends, pick up a couple of extra gifts for last-minute additions to the gift exchange or for the favorite neighbor. A nice bottle of wine, a restaurant gift card, a picture frame or candles suggests the holiday spirit. The gift will already be purchased, wrapped and ready to spread holiday cheer.
So this year, instead of dreading the potentially stressful moments, enjoy the spirit of the holiday season.
About Athens Foods®
Athens® is the world's largest producer of fillo dough and fillo products. With over 45 years of experience in perfecting fillo, Athens® is committed to continually creating new recipes, high-quality hors d'oeuvres, handmade desserts and a full array of fillo delicacies. For more information about Athens Foods® and its products, visit www.athens.com or call 1-800-837-5683.
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