Date: November 14th, 2008

Follette Christmas Angel The ninth Follette Pottery Christmas Angel will be unveiled Friday, November 14th at the Holiday Studio Tour Crawl. This year, there are rumors that Kent has outdone himself to make the sweetest one ever. A limited number of angels are made so come by the store as soon as possible to pick up your keepsake ornament.

Kent Follette For over thirty years, Kent Follette has been bringing you world-class pottery that enhances your every day life. Nationally recognized, Kent started his career right here in Ruston. Follette Pottery is featured in galleries all over the United States. The best place to find Follette's is right here where it all started, at Follette Pottery Store. Come find out what everyone is talking about!

Holiday Studio Tour This year's Studio Tour is right around the corner. Follette's is hosting five amazing artists this year. Jack Lewis Earrings, pendants, and crosses made with dichroic glass. Gracie Lewis Glass Magnets Vibha Jani paintings and photographs Paul and Kathy Smith Metal yard art and sculpture. See photo. Kate Febuary Whimsical paintings and voodoo dolls. Join us Friday, November 14th  from 4-8pm for wine and cheese during the Studio Crawl and from 10-5pm Saturday and 12-5pm Sunday.

Pet Day Saturday, October 18th, was Pet Day! All proceeds of the bowls hand thrown by Kent that day went to 4 PAWS RESCUE.  For those of you who ordered a bowl, they are now ready to be picked up in the store! This photo is of Bets Chinnock and her Maltese, PoPoe and Donna Cuyle and her Chihuahua, Ami who came all the way from Tyler, Texas to watch Kent make a bowl for their pets!

Top Ten Gift Ideas Under $50 Bibelot Birds and Stars $46-49 Rock Oil Candles $40 Loretta Eby Reed Diffusers $45 Follette and Flambeaux Andy Bowl $35-49 Lazy Spoon $26 Corkscrew Man $32 Zydeco Shoes $39.95 DeSalvo Studio Piggy Banks $25 Buddha Boards $30 Blessing Cup $49 w/book

Holiday Hours Starting Friday, November 14th, Follette's will be open one hour later Monday- Saturday  and will be open  12-4 on Sundays.

New Arrivals We've searched far and wide and found the best gifts from coast to coast. Here are just a few of our new arrivals.

Courrone Glass A new shipment of home decor from Courrone Glass has just arrived. Vases, bowls, and containers in several colors are just the right price for a special gift.

Rebecca McNerney A new shipment of charms and necklaces have just arrived, just in time to personalized a necklace or bracelet for yourself or a friend. Hand cast, sterling silver and pearl jewelry.

Spongeables Our newest bath products are convenient and fun to use! Refreshing  and luxurious suds turn a shower into a spa day! Check out their website here to see what Spongeables are all about!

Yard Birds and Spoonies Calling all animal lovers! Spoonies and Yard Birds are for you! Spoons and tools form whimsical magnets, salt and pepper holders, and note holders. Find the perfect "pet" to take home or give to the animal lover in your world!

Loretta Eby Glass Beautiful reed diffusers from Loretta Eby will dress up any room. Hand blown glass by Loretta Eby.

Klinoch Plantation Pecan Oil Delicious pecan oil from Klinoch Plantation in Winnsboro, Louisiana is a healthy, ecologically safe alternative to olive oil. With a higher flashpoint and lower saturated fat content, pecan oil is just better all around!

Wild Rooster Artworks These hilarious wall plaques and goofy mirrors will bring a smile to your face. Off-center wisdom combined with attention to detail makes Wild Rooster Artworks' pottery just a little more special. Click here to watch Ben Behunin at work.

Gourmet du Village These elegantly packaged dip mixes make entertaining easy. Just add a few ingredients and you have a splendid dip, tasty bruschetta, or a soothing bowl of soup.

Flaming Rock Candles A new take on an old idea, Flaming Rock Candles add a touch of sparkle to a geographic legacy.

Pasta/Gumbo Bowl This bowl is makes a wintertime soup a little better and it's wide/shallow design lends itself to scooping that last drop of the Kent's gumbo out and into your mouth.

Follette Pottery Cookbook Countdown #5 Gumbo This time of year, there's just not anything better than sitting down with a good bowl of Gumbo. Kent's version is easy and mouth watering. You'll feel like your down in delta with some chef named Boudreaux. 1 Cup butter 1 Cup flour 1 lb. sausage (Andouille is best) sliced 6 chicken breasts, boned and cubed 2 lbs. peeled shrimp 1/2 lb. tasso (Cajun Smoked seasoned Ham) 2 Cups chopped onions 1 Cup chopped celery 1 Cup chopped bell pepper 2 Tablespoons minced parsley 2 tablespoons minced garlic 4 cups sliced okra 1 can whole kernel corn 1 gallon water 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 dash cayenne 3 bay leaves 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup cooking oil 1. First, go out in the front yard and catch a chicken. 2. Invite her in for dinner. 3. While your helper gets the chicken ready for the pot, make a roux. See roux directions below. 4. In a 8-quart pot, add sausage, ham, chicken breasts, onions, celery, bell pepper, parsley and garlic to 1/4 cup cooking oil. 5. Saute until onions are clear. 6. Add water, tomatoes and the roux and seasonings. 7. Raise heat and bring to a boil. 8. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender. 9. Fifteen minute before serving, add shrimp, okra, and corn. 10. Serve over rice with garlic bread and "sweetea." How to Make a Roux 1 cup flour 1 cup butter Old Fashioned Roux: 1. In an 8-quart black iron pot, gradually add flour to melted butter stirring continuously with a wooden spoon over low heat until it reaches a warm dark brown color. Warning! If you burn it, start over. Microwave Roux: 1. In a 4-cup glass measuring cup, add 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup butter. 2. Microwave on high 1 minute. 3. Stir the roux. 4. Microwave 1 minute. 5. Stir the roux. 6. As the roux starts to darken, microwave on high for 30 second intervals, and make sure to stir the roux. 7. Continue doing this in 15 second intervals until the roux is about the color of a dark gravy. 8. DON'T BURN THE ROUX! Store-bought Roux: 1. Go to the store and while no one is looking purchase the already prepared roux in the "Cajun Food" section. 2. Discreetly pay for it, go home, use it. Invite the neighbors in for your "home-made" roux and lie, lie, lie.

Birdie and Fowler go into Hiding Thanksgiving is a dangerous time for our feathered friends. So they've migrated south for November. But don't worry, they will be in the gallery for the Studio Tour, but they'll be incognito! See if you can find them! Hint: Birdie and Fowler will be trying to blend in with the Christmas decorations!

Upcoming Events November Nov. 14  4-8pm  Studio Crawl Nov. 15  10-5pm Studio Tour Nov. 16  12-5pm Studio Tour Nov. 18  Lunch and Learn @ Trinity UMC  Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Day - Store Closed December Dec. 13 Second Saturday Dec. 25 Merry Christmas! -Store Closed

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