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December 12, 2008

FRUGAL FESTIVITIES: SISTERSCHUBERTS.COM WEB SITE OFFERS SIMPLE, LOW-COST WAYS TO ADD MEANING TO THE SEASON Recipes for cookies, leftovers and hearty soups help families stretch food budgets during the holidays and beyond

LUVERNE, Ala. –Tough economic times don't have to mean a ho-hum holiday if you follow some simple strategies for creating cheer without much cash, says Patricia "Sister Schubert" Barnes, founder of Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls. The busy working mother and grandmother shares tips for low-cost family activities as well as recipes from her personal collection on her new Web site, www.sisterschuberts.com.

Baking cookies, breads and other treats as a family is one way to raise spirits and keep traditions alive. "So many of my own holiday memories are of baking wonderful foods with my mother and grandmothers," Ms. Barnes said. "A home-baked gift is a low-cost way to bring comfort and joy to neighbors, friends and family." Readers can find Sister's favorite sugar cookie recipe and a video of her preparing cookies with her children and grandchildren on the www.sisterschuberts.com Web site.

Another idea for time-pressed families: put out a warm pan of Sister Schubert's cinnamon rolls instead of cookies to fuel Santa's late-night rounds. Ready in just 15 minutes, the rolls fill the house with the scent of cinnamon while baking.

Creative use of leftovers is another way to stretch budgets and add interest to seasonal menus. The www.sisterschuberts.com Web site features several recipes using leftover turkey and ham.

Moving beyond the holidays, soups and stews warm up winter days and provide solid nutrition on a budget. A meal including homemade chili and a pan of Sister Schubert's Parker House Style Yeast Rolls serves eight at a cost of $2 or less per serving in most parts of the country. A chili recipe developed by Sister's husband, George Barnes, can be found at www.sisterschuberts.com/recipe/view.dT/georges-chili-.

About Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls
Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls was founded in Troy, Ala., by Patricia "Sister Schubert" Barnes in 1991. Today, it is a subsidiary of T. Marzetti Company, Lancaster Colony's specialty foods division. Sister Schubert's produces 12 varieties of rolls at three bakeries: the company headquarters in Luverne, Ala.; Saraland, Ala.; and Horse Cave, Ky. For more information, visit SisterSchuberts.com.

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