Tips For A Memorable Family Reunion (NAPSA)—Morethan 200,000 families all over America will renew old ties and reinforce timehonored traditions at their family reunionsthis year. The basic ingredients for a memorable family reunion are a unique family, heaping amounts of food and fun. However, to make sure the pieces fall into place, the experts at Hillshire Farm have prepared list of essential ingredients for a family gathering any timeof year. * Cook Up a Date/Location: Set a date far in advance. For families who gather annually, choose a consistent day of the year such as the second Saturday in September. Also, pick a fun location. Beaches and parksare often “hot” spots during the summer, while a family member’s homeis a great place to host a reunion during the winter months. * Dish Out the Work: Dish out “to do’s.” For example, assign t-shirt design to a cousin or have an aunt create the invitations. * Mix in a Theme: Incorporate a theme, such as a westernstyle party or a Hollywood extravaganza, that will make the mood morefestive. * Eat Your Heart Out: Preplan the menu. For outdoor events, grilling is a great option. Try barbecuing bratwurst or serving tantalizing Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies. For indoor events, prepare a pasta dish or casserole. For more delicious recipes, visit www.hillshirefarm.com. Or, ask the entire family to participate in planning the menu and have everyone bring their favorite dishes. * Stir in Activities: Coordinate group activities such as a talent show, which allows family members to catch missed dance recitals, musicals and concerts. * Top With Pictures: Bring cameras and top off the event with a large helping of photos. Make sure to get doubles and save the negatives, so that you can share According to experts, more than 200,000 family reunions take place in the U.S. each year. the memories with other relatives throughout the year. Fora delicious start to your family reunion, serve your relatives: Potato Salad with Hot Smoked Sausage 3 lbs. red skin potatoes, cleaned and quartered % cup + 1 thsp. vegetable oil 1 Ib. Hillshire Farm Hot Smoked Sausage, cut lengthwise in half; then acrossin %”pes. 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 tbsp. hot pepper sauce 1 tsp. salt tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. whole grain Dijon mustard. 1 green pepper, diced 3 celery ribs, diced 6 green onions,sliced Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add potatoes; cook until fork tender, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Drain well. In a skillet, over medium-high heat, lightly brown smoked sausage in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for about 5 minutes. Drain; set aside. Whisk vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, pepper, mustard and \4 cup of the vegetable oil in a large bowl. Gently toss mixture with potatoes, green peppers, celery, green onions and sausage. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
