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Do you dream

in gingerbread?

Pastry Chef Uwe Schluzas does! Each holiday season his fantastical visions come to And this year? All we can say is we know that there
life in gingerbread, royal icing and other sugary sweets right here in the Kingsmill will be “mice.” Chef Uwe explains, “I like to create
lobby. And, though they seem to pop up overnight, his masterful creations are the these friendly little characters to tuck into the scenes
product of months upon months of brainstorming, planning and preparation. as an homage to The Nutcracker. Both kids and adults
love the challenge of finding the hidden mice.”
In anticipation of this year’s display, we thought we’d take you on a stroll
down memory lane to visit past creations… Curious about what Chef Uwe has cooking this year?
Go to kingsmill.com/package to plan your stay.
2017 An interactive Italian food cart serving resort guests coffee and treats The big reveal is planned for Thanksgiving weekend
and it will remain on display just past New Year's Day.
2016 A Kingsmill mouse village featuring a bread house and teapot
2015 A fanciful clock tower, complete with all the inner workings
2014 A scene straight out of the A Christmas Story movie

fresh Flavors

Holiday Hot Chocolate
No one knows how to make the season sweeter than Chef Uwe. Now he’s sharing
his super-secret recipe for a hot chocolate mix you make in advance, then savor by
the mugful through the holidays and beyond.

INGREDIENTS
8 oz. high-quality dark cocoa powder 6 oz. non-fat milk powder
17.5 oz. granulated sugar Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients and store in a sealed container. When you’re ready to enjoy, scoop one
ounce of the mixture into a mug, pour one cup of boiling water over it and stir until blended.

Looking for more tasty treats? Find your just desserts at Kingsmill.com/Dining.
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