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LAST CHANCE: Year End Sale!

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Save at our Year End Sale!

Now's your chance to save up to 80% on our
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www.gooseberrypatch.com/sale

Sale ends January 1, 2013. Offer cannot be combined with other offer codes. Please be aware that quantities are limited and, until you complete the checkout process, your merchandise selection is not reserved for you. We will cancel any backorders and notify you with the balance of your order. Due to the expected popularity of this sale, please allow up to 15 business days for your order to arrive. We apologize but we simply can't give refunds or adjustments on prior orders and cannot offer express or overseas shipping services during this event.

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Party-Perfect Appetizers!

Whether you watch the ball drop at home (like us!) or head out to ring in the new year at a party with friends, everyone loves a little finger food. We love to make a meal of appetizers any time of year, but there's something about snacking on New Year's Eve that inspires us to make something special.

So tell us...

What are your favorite
NEW YEAR'S EVE APPETIZER recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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This recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Easy Entertaining Recipes, and
is a fun twist on an old favorite! 

Italian Egg Rolls
These extra-special appetizers were shared by Carolyn Scilanbro from Hampton, Virginia. She writes, "Everyone loves egg rolls! These are stuffed with sausage and spinach for an unexpected twist...yummy!"

1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper,
    chopped
2 t. oil
1 lb. ground sweet or hot
    Italian pork sausage
2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen spinach,
    thawed and drained
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 t. garlic powder
14-oz. pkg. egg roll wrappers
olive oil for deep frying
Garnish: pizza sauce, warmed

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and green pepper in oil. Remove to a medium bowl and set aside. Brown sausage in skillet; drain and combine with onion mixture. Add spinach, cheeses and garlic powder; mix well. Top each egg roll wrapper with 3 tablespoons of mixture; roll up, following directions on egg roll package. Heat 3 to 4 inches oil in a deep fryer. Add egg rolls a few at a time, frying until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping. Makes 8

 Click here for a printable version of this recipe!

 

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NEW YEAR'S EVE APPETIZER recipe?

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Menu of the Week: Christmas in the Country

Coming home...it's at the heart of Christmas. Twinkling lights, candles in the windows, hot cocoa by the fire, warm cookies in the oven, laughter, love and sweet times shared with family & friends.

These are what we're most looking forward to tomorrow...we hope our Menu of the Week from Christmas in the Country adds to your holiday festivities and wintertime family table!

As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more?  Visit our Recipe Collection and find lots more from Christmas in the Country here!

 

Click links below to view the recipes...enjoy!

 

Jumbo Quiche Muffins
Shared by Debra Alf from Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Mom's Party Rye Spread
Shared by Jan Purnell from Littleston, Pennsylvania

Christmas Eve Soup
Shared by Jessica Heimbaugh from Gilbert, Iowa

Fruity Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Shared by Becca Brasfield from Burns, Tennessee

Honeyed Raspberry Pork Chops
Shared by Elaine Slabinski from Monroe Township, New Jersey

Reindeer Food
Shared by Stephanie Kemp from Millersburg, Ohio

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Christmas Day Winners!

CHRISTMAS DAY
RECIPE ROUND-UP WINNERS!

In this week's Recipe Round-Up, we asked you to vote for your favorite links shared...here are the recipes that received the most Likes as of Friday afternoon.

Christmas Breakfast Casserole
from Heritage Schoolhouse

 

Make-Ahead Sausage Casserole
from Pocket Change Gourmet

 

Our Favorite Christmas Candy
from Heritage Schoolhouse

   

Old Fashioned Orange Jello Salad
from Pocket Change Gourmet

   

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
from Hoosier Homemade

 

Thanks to EVERYONE who linked up this week and all of you who voted with a click or a like...we're wishing you the happiest of holidays and know that your tables will be full of family, friends and FOOD!

Be sure to browse the other blogs who joined in the fun...you're bound to find something yummy and then come visit us next Wednesday for another Recipe Round-Up. Join in with a link to YOUR blog and you could be featured too!

 

If you missed the original post, here's a link and
if you'd like to pin the collection, feel free to share with the image below!

 

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If YOU shared a recipe in this week's Round-Up, 
we'd love for you to share it on our website too!  

We're always looking for winners and, if yours is selected,
you'll receive a FREE copy of the cookbook!

 

Click the button above and add "RRU" to the 
Special Code field...we'll keep an eye out for it when 
selecting recipes to publish in our upcoming cookbooks.

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Christmas Classics eBook...just 99 CENTS!

In case you missed our announcement on our Page on Facebook earlier this week, here's your chance to get a handy little eBook for just 99 CENTS!

 

Christmas Classics
-- 99 cents now thru 12/23/12 --

 

Want to read a little more about this cookbook?
Here's what you'll find...

We've gathered all the recipes you'll want for the most scrumptious holiday ever! Celebration Cheese Ball, Pizza Nibblers and punch cups of Winter Wassail will be eagerly welcomed at a festive gathering. Digital eBook, 32 pages. (Gooseberry Patch suggested retail price: $2.99)

Wanna try a sample recipe?
Here you go!

Hot Seafood & Artichoke Dip
Shared by Joely Flegler from Edmond, Oklahoma

8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sour cream
1.4-oz. pkg. vegetable soup mix
6-oz. can crabmeat or shrimp, drained
6-oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 c. red pepper, chopped
Optional: 1/2 t. hot pepper sauce

Blend together all ingredients and spread in a 13"x9" baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes 4 cups.

 

Don't have an eReader? That's okay...you can still get a copy!
Download one of the free reading apps from Amazon
or Barnes & Noble and it's like having an eBook reader
right in your computer!

 

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Wrapping Things Up This Week?

If you have presents left to wrap or little gifts to deliver, our printable tags are sure to come in handy! See both collections below and download from our friends at Scribd.

Gooseberry Patch Christmas 2011 Tags

Gooseberry Patch Christmas Tags

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What Do YOU Serve on Christmas Day?

Almost all recipes have a place in our memories, whether from the first time we made them or from a special occasion of which they were always a part. Some of these most special recipes are served on Christmas day, whether for a homemade breakfast or for dinner later that day. Few days hold so many memories and recipes that add flavor.

So tell us...

What are your favorite
CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST OR DINNER recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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This recipe was published in our cookbook, 101 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, and is an extra-special way to fix this breakfast standard...you'll love it! 

Sugarplum Bacon
Beth Burgmeier from East Dubuque, Illinois, shared this recipe with us. She writes, "Crunchy, sweet and salty...this bacon is out-of-this-world good! Cook some up for your brunch guests. They're sure to love it!"

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 lb. bacon

In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise; dredge each slice in brown sugar mixture. Twist bacon slices and place in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until bacon is crisp and sugar is bubbly. Place bacon on aluminum foil to cool. Serve at room temperature. Makes 8 servings.

Click here for a printable version of this recipe!

 

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Keeping Christmas Quick & Easy!

If you're like us, once the calendar reads December, it's off to the races to plan all the festivities of Christmas!

From a quick snack while wrapping gifts to an easy holiday dinner with family, we always want to make time to share the fun & food of the season. That's what Quick & Easy Christmas is all about!

This week's Menu of the Week features recipes that come together in a flash, but are special enough to be part of this most merry celebration.

With chapters covering everything from open house appetizers and sweets to share to breakfast on Christmas morning and dinner with the whole family, Quick & Easy Christmas is one you'll turn to when time is short and there's fun to be had!

This week, you'll get a half-dozen sample recipes from this bestseller and, as always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more?  Visit our Recipe Collection and find lots more from Quick & Easy Christmas there!

 

Click links or photos below to view the recipes...enjoy!

Secret Trail Cheese Ball
Shared by Becca Jones from Jackson, Tennessee

Chicky Popovers
Shared by Deanna Lyons from Roswell, Georgia

Buffalo Chicken Soup
Shared by Anna McMaster from Portland, Oregon

Tangy Ham Steaks
Shared by Stephanie Mayer from Portsmouth, Virginia

Mr. Dillon's Prime Rib
Shared by Terry Dillon from Parma, Ohio

Shelle's Millionaire Pie
Shared by Michelle Caldwell from Totz, Kentucky

 

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60+ Cake Mix Recipes for 99 CENTS!

We've recently added our series of Our Favorites cookbooks
to our eBook collection, and THIS WEEK ONLY,
you can get the title below for JUST 99 CENTS!

 

Our Favorite Cake Mix Recipes
-- 99 cents now thru 12/16/12 --

Just click the book above, select your eBook reader
and download!

Don't have an eReader? That's okay...you can still get a copy!
Download one of the free reading apps from Amazon
or Barnes & Noble and it's like having an eBook reader
right in your computer!

 

Here's a sample recipe from the cookbook...enjoy it with family & friends! 

Hornet's Nest Cake

4.6-oz. pkg. cook & serve vanilla pudding mix
18-1/2 oz. pkg. yellow cake mix
2 c. butterscotch chips
1 c. chopped walnuts

Prepare pudding mix as directed on package; cool to room temperature. Stir dry cake mix into prepared pudding; blend well. Pour into a greased 13"x9" baking pan; sprinkle with butterscotch chips and walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.

 

Our Favorite Cake Mix Recipes
-- 99 cents now thru 12/16/12 --

 

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Christmas Cookies & Candy...Round 'Em Up!

 

Have you started your holiday baking yet? We've been doing a little here and there and have a little stash of goodies in the freezer already. They're so handy to have when folks drop by during the holidays and what a treat to enjoy while opening presents and spending time with family & friends.

We have our favorites that we make every year, and the recipe cards are worn and splattered from use. We can't seem to part with these old cards though...they hold so many warm memories, don't they? Whether you're finished already or just getting started this weekend, we'd love to hear about YOUR Christmas cookies & candy. 

So tell us...

What are your favorite CHRISTMAS COOKIES & CANDY?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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This recipe was published in our cookbook, Christmas Cookie Jar, and is a longtime favorite...these little gems won't last long on your cookie tray!

Pastel Cream Wafers
This is a recipe that's been passed around the office for years...it always tops our must-bake list!

2 c. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 c. butter, divided
1/3 c. whipping cream
2 c. sugar
2-1/3 c. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
several drops of red and green food coloring

Combine flour, one cup butter and cream; mix well. Chill for one hour. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick; cut out cookies with a 1-1/2 inch round cookie cutter. Carefully dip both sides of cookies into sugar; place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Pierce cookies lightly across top with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool completely.

For the filling, beat remaining butter for 30 seconds; gradually beat in powdered sugar, vanilla and food coloring. Sandwich cookies in pairs with frosting. Makes about 5 dozen.

Click here for a printable version of this recipe!

 

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Dip into the Christmas Cookie Jar!

It seems like no matter what other traditions your holiday celebrations include, one that we all share is Christmas cookies!

This Menu of the Week comes from our cookbook,  Christmas Cookie Jar, and while we don't recommend making a meal of these recipes, they are sure to add a sweet touch to your get-togethers this Christmas. 

(Although you COULD eat cookies for dinner...we won't tell! You are a grown-up and that's one of the perks.)

No matter whether you're baking for your family, a cookie swap at church or just the jolly old elf stopping by, you'll find a recipe in Christmas Cookie Jar that you'll be happy to share. Not just for the holidays either, the recipes in this cookbook will make you the hero of the next bake sale!

As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Want to see more?  Visit our Recipe Collection and find lots more from Christmas Cookie Jar there!

 

Click links or photos below to view the recipes...enjoy!

Low-Sugar Cut-Outs
Shared by Virgina Watson from Scranton, Pennsylvania

Frosted Ginger Creams
Shared by Judy Adams from Wooster, Ohio

Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars
Shared by Marsha Konken from Sterling, Colorado

Chocolate Peppermint Drops
Shared by Diana Decker from Kerhonkson, New York

Turtle Pecan Bars
Shared by Janet Allen from Hauser, Idaho

Gumdrop Jewels
Shared by Stacey Roth from Clark, Missouri

 

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Gifts from the Kitchen Winners!

 

GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN
RECIPE ROUND-UP WINNERS!

In this week's Recipe Round-Up, we asked you to vote for your favorite links shared...here are the recipes that received the most Likes as of Friday afternoon.

Thanks to EVERYONE who linked up this week and all of you who voted with a click or a like. One of the reasons we love hosting is that it gives us a chance to discover NEW blogs and see what you're all cooking up!

Be sure to browse the blogs who joined in the fun. You're bound to find something yummy and then come visit us next Wednesday for another Recipe Round-Up...join in with a link to YOUR blog and you could be featured too.

 

 
Shortcut Rocky Road Fudge
from Flour Me With Love

Take 5 Candy Bar Copycat
from Sweet Little Bluebird

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
from Hoosier Homemade

Coconut Candy
from Traditional Foods

 

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if you'd like to pin the collection, feel free to share with the image below!

 

 

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If YOU shared a recipe in this week's Round-Up, 
we'd love for you to share it on our website too!  

We're always looking for winners and, if yours is selected,
you'll receive a FREE copy of the cookbook!

 

Click the button above and add "RRU" to the 
Special Code field...we'll keep an eye out for it when 
selecting recipes to publish in our upcoming cookbooks.

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The Merriest Season of the Year!

Why not welcome this festive time of year with a brand new
Desktop Wallpaper? Enjoy it!

Click above to view larger!

To save it as your desktop wallpaper or background, just click on the image above and then, when the window pops up, right-click or control-click on that image and then save it...easy!

You can also download it in a few different sizes from our website.

Click here to visit our download page!

If you're downloading from our website, you can follow these instructions to install Gooseberry Patch Desktop Wallpaper on your computer:

PC users: Click on the image size you want for your desktop and wait for the image to load. Right click on the image and select "Set as background." Now you can enjoy your new Gooseberry Patch wallpaper!

Mac users:Click on the image size you want for your desktop and wait for the image to load. Control Click on the image and select “Save Image” and save to your desktop or wherever you would like the file to be kept. From your System Preferences click on “Desktop & Screen Saver” and navigate to choose your wallpaper file. Now you can enjoy your new Gooseberry Patch wallpaper!

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Winners of our Christmas Photo Contest!

Thanks to everyone who entered our recent contest!
Your Christmas Past photos really put us in the holiday spirit.

The 5 winners have been notified and
you can see their photos below...

 

Debbie McDole and her brother, Bob at Christmas in 1955.
She writes, "We were SO excited!"

 

Here's Tammy Bish with some cousins making Christmas cookies!
She writes, "We always had THE best time together and still love to get together as adults...and, yes, we STILL belly laugh together just like this!"

 

Linda Frank shared this photo of herself with Jolly Old St. Nick.
She writes, "My dad was stationed in Germany. This was about 1956. We went to the officer's club to see Santa. I loved living in Germany. Life was pretty good then when I was little. I enjoy remembering the Christmases we spent there."

 

Melissa Meyer and her grandma in 2008.
She writes, "She had a book a family member had given her that asked all sorts of questions about her life from childhood to adulthood. She gave the book to me and asked me to create a book she could give to each of her kids for Christmas. I typed out all the questions and her answers, scanned photos, and bound the books together. Everyone was delighted to get a look into her life to keep for all time!"

 

Patty Hall shared this sweet photo of Santa's Little Helpers!
She writes, "In 2007 we were blessed to have all three of our grown children, their spouses, and all five of our grandchildren home for Christmas. What special memories were made that year!"

 

Thanks again to everyone who shared their photos with us...stay tuned for lots more chances to win coming soon!

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Share Your Gifts from the Kitchen!

 

Whether it's your world famous fudge or a special seasoning blend that everyone requests, the gifts that come from our kitchens are some of the best and most thoughtful ways to remember special folks at this time of year. We're already thinking about what we'll make this year...how about you?

We'd love to know...

What are your favorite GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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This recipe was published in our cookbook, 101 Christmas Recipes, and Paula (below) is right...once you start snacking on these, you won't want to stop!

Spiced Christmas Cashews
Paula Marchesi from Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania shared this recipe with us. She writes, "Sweet, salty, crunchy and oh-so snackable! Everybody raves about them. I often make 10 to 12 batches for holiday gifts...maybe more!"

1 egg white
1 T. water
2 9-3/4 oz. cans salted cashews
1/3 c. sugar
1 T. chili powder
2 t. salt
2 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. cayenne pepper

Whisk together egg white and water in a large bowl. Add cashews; toss to coat. Transfer to a colander; drain for 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine sugar and spices; add cashews and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on a greased 15"x10" jelly-roll pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 3-1/2 cups. 

Click here for a printable version of this recipe!

 

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Be sure to visit some new friends this week and VOTE for your favorites by clicking Like under their entries...we'll feature the recipes with the most likes on Sunday!

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Store Spotlight: The Olde Farmstead

Love to shop locally? Keep an eye out for our monthly Store Spotlights, where we feature a shop that carries Gooseberry Patch cookbooks and more...find one in YOUR neighborhood with our handy Store Locator!

This month, we're featuring...

The Olde Farmstead!

We asked the owner, Becky, to share a little bit about their store...

The Olde Farmstead began in November of 1998 when a dream for a country store became a reality. This family-owned store opened its first location in The Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek, Ohio. Since then, we have expanded to a total of three stores, with locations in Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus, Ohio and Tanger Outlets in Jeffersonville, Ohio.

We have a wide variety of product lines including: hand-poured candles, framed art, unique jewelry, scarves, clothing and gifts for children. We also carry linens, Williraye Studio, Bennington Pottery, Carson Pewter, decorative lighting, Ohio State gifts and décor, Stonewall Kitchen soaps and lotions, Gooseberry Patch, grapevine trees and seasonal items.

Our popular line of handcrafted furniture is made in Ohio, exclusively for us, and can be custom designed in many colors. We also have a website and offer a newsletter to connect with our customers. Visit us at www.theoldefarmstead.com and order online or through our stores.   

How long have you been carrying Gooseberry Patch cookbooks & calendars?

We have carried Gooseberry Patch cookbooks since the very beginning in 1998. They have always been one of our strongest categories and best sellers.

This line is one of the very few that has stood the test of time…and remained strong through the past 13 years.

Our customers anxiously await the new titles, and our employees love getting the first peek when they come in!

Which titles are your customers' favorites lately?

The original hardbacks are still the best selling, but the full color cookbooks do very well also. 101 Autumn Recipes is one of our top sellers, and we were delighted to also use that as our free gift to our customers at our Holiday Open House in November!

 

Thanks to Becky and The Olde Farmstead for offering Gooseberry Patch cookbooks to your customers. We're glad to be part of the great selection at your store...keep up the great work!

If you're ever in the area, be sure to stop by
The Olde Farmstead at these 3 locations!

Prime Outlet Mall
8320 Factory Shops Blvd.
Jeffersonville, Ohio 43128
740-948-2433
     
The Polaris Fashion Place Mall
1500 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, Ohio 43240
614-888-9104
     
Fairfield Commons Mall
2727 Fairfield Commons Drive
Beavercreek, Ohio 45431
937-426-0486

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Menu of the Week: 101 Christmas Recipes

This week's Menu of the Week comes from our photography book, 101 Christmas Recipes and it's sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

This cookbook includes chapters that will give you ideas for holiday open houses, recipes for sweets to share with family & friends, plus two more chapters that will inspire you on Christmas Day and on those snowy days when you just want to snuggle under a blanket.

101 Christmas Recipes has the whole season covered and this week, you'll get a sample from each section, plus a few more! As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more?  Visit our Recipe Collection and find lots more from 101 Christmas Recipes there!

 

Click links or photos below to view the recipes...enjoy!

Garlic-Romano Dipping Sauce
Shared by Denise Mainville from Huber Heights, Ohio

 

Ham & Swiss Cheese Rolls
Shared by Janet Stewart from Owensboro, Kentucky

 

 

Herbed Corn Bake
Shared by Nikole Morningstar from Norfolk, Virginia

 

Mexican Albondigas Soup
Shared by Sherry Sheehan from Phoenix, Arizona

 

Graham Pralines
Shared by Sandi Boothman from Camden, Michigan

 

Malted Hot Cocoa
Shared by JoAnna Brown from Ann Arbor, Michigan

 

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