[Liz]

I love the crust recipe in those Apple Pie Bars Ina makes for Jeffrey.

[Liz]

Dieters feel left out as guests imbibe those caloric Christmas libations. Sip these and feel very Christmassy---they last a long time. Figure one calorie per proof---100 proof liquor is 100 calories.

LIZ'S LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Buy a bottle of 4 C brand Iced tea (also comes powdered---buy the pre-made type). Pkged diet or regular w/ lemon.
METHOD Pour the 4 C brand Iced tea into a tall highball glass. Add a couple glugs Southern Comfort, a lemon slice and sip sip sip.

SKINNY HOT BUTTERED RUM / Helen Gurley Brown recipe
Popular Christmas libation sans calories. The only cals are in the rum-100 proof rum is about 100 cals.
METHID Mix tb rum, tea butter buds (in spice section), bit sweetener. Add mixture to cup of boiling water in pretty mug.
SERVE w/ 3-4 whole allspice floating on top.