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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-12-08, Page 14Page 16 Times-Advocate, December. 8, 1966 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 tp cinnamon 1/4 cup butter Put cranberries through food chopper or blender. Mix sugar, tapioca and salt, Combine cran- berries, sugar mixture and apples. Turn into pie shell. Mix flour, brown sugar and cinnamon, Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs, Sprinkle crumb mixture on top of pie and bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, Turn oven control to 350 degrees and continue baking until apples are tender, 20 to 30 minutes longer. Christmas baking seems to he as much a part of Christmas as the sending of cards or the giv- ing of gifts. Even inploneer days, busy housewives planned for months in advance for the Christ- mas season. As Christmas time drew near, the house was filled with the varied aromas of spices and pastries and the cupboards began to fill up with °goodies", Nowadays, the holiday season gives both old and young a chance to try out recipes. It's nice to share the results of our efforts with friends too. No gift is more appreciated than an assortment of homemade cookies or candies in gay Christmas wrapping. Here are some of the favorite recipes of the home economists of the Consumer Section, Canada Department of Agriculture. APPLE AND CRANBERRY PIE 1 1/2 cups cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tbl quick-cooking tapioca dash salt 4 cups thinly sliced apples 9-inch pie shell-unbaked 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour SNOWBALL COOKIES 1/4 cup butter 2 tbl sugar 1 tp vanilla 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1/8 tp salt 1 cup chopped walnuts Fruit sugar or icing sugar Cream butter. Beat in the 2 tbl sugar and vanilla. Mix flour salt and nuts. Gradually stir into creamed mixture. Form into small balls, place on greased cookie sheet and bake in a 325 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and roll in fruit or icing sugar. Makes about 2 dozen cook- ies. Light candles for all groups SCOTCH OAT BARS 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tp vanilla 2 cups rolled oats 1/4 tp salt 1 tp baking powder 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional) TOP PING 1 pkg (6-oz) semi-sweet choco- late bits 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Combine melted butter, syrup, sugar and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Press mixture into a greased 9-inch square pan and bake in a 350 degree oven until golden brown 20 to 25 minutes. When cool spread with melted choco- late and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Cut in bars to serve. Makes 2 dozen. If a very crisp bar is desired, omit coconut. CHRISTMAS TEA BARS 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tp vanilla 1 tp grated lemon rind 1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour 1/4 tp salt 1/2 tp cinnamon 1/3 tp chopped candied cher- ries 1/3 cup chopped glazed fruit 1/3 cup chopped citron peel LEMON GLAZE 1/4 cup sifted icing sugar 1 tp water 1/2 tp lemon juice Cream butter and sugar. Boat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and lemon rind. Stir in dry ingredients. Add fruit and mix well. Spread mixture in greased 9- inch square pan. Bake in a 325 degree oven till lightly browned. 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly. Combine ingredients for glaze and brush over baked mixture. Cool and cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen, Dq In an impressive pre-centen- nial worship service at the meet- ing of the afternoon unit of Main Street UCW Thursday candles were lit for the Jews in Can- ada, the Indians, Eskimos and French Canadians, for the good- will of French members, for Canadians in Canada and for Christian love by Mrs. P. Merk- ley, Mrs. M. Gardiner, Mrs. E. Ross, Mrs. M. Grainger, Mrs. N. Squires and Mrs. C. Murray. Handknit bandages were re- ported sent to help fill a request from Angola where Dr. Burkis is working with lepers. Mrs. Santa suddenly appeared to give out gifts by which the mystery sisters were revealed. Lunch was served for which Mrs. George Layton donated Christ- mas cake. If you'd like to add a taste of sweetness to your holiday decorations, try a sparkling lol- lipop wreath. Made in a few minutes from aluminum foil, the wreath not only offers bright Christmas de- cor but also provides young guests with a supply of candy. They can select a lollipop and pull it easily from the decor- ation, The wreath requires a roll of super-strength aluminum foil (18-inches wide, heavy duty) a selection of colorful lollipops and some ribbon. Making the wreath is fun! You remove the roll of 18-inch wide foil from the box and roll it out full length—on the floor. (If this seems a waste of prec- ious foil, try buying any kind of wreath for less than a dollar!) With a reckless flourish, begin crumpling the foil along its length, reducing the 18-inch width to about 6 inches. Shape this foil into a circle about 18-20 inches in diameter as you crush it. As the circle is completed, begin overlapping the foil crushing it over the completed wreath shape, shiny side out. Continue shaping the foil over the circle, adding Greet your guests with the traditional favourite for holiday festivities. Order your supply of our rich, wholesome, ready-to-serve eggnog. Staff a group talks paint bow at the top of the wreath. To prepare the wreath for "lollipop pluckinyl hang it on a door, wall or fireplace. It can be suspended by tying a loop of string around the top and suspending this from a small nail or picture hook. There are many other ways to decorate a foil wreath. You might wish to pin on your Christ- mas cards (with straight pins) to display them. The wreath, made slightly larger (2-2 1/2 ft. diameter) is truly beautiful with tree ornaments hung from it (with ornament hooks) and a big ribbon bow added. 235- 2144 body to the wreath until the entire roll is consumed. As a final step, press the wreath against table or floor while crushing lightly into a final shape. This will flatten the back for easier hanging. When the wreath is completed, insert the lollipops by pushing their sticks into the wreath a- round the circumference. From the spool of ribbon make one dozen small bows and one large bow. The small bows are attached with straight pins be- tween the lollipops and the large EXETER DAIRY By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN STAFFA Mrs. Robert McCaughey was hostess in her home Wednesday evening Nov. 30 for the Staffa Womens' Institute's Citizenship and Education meeting. Present were two representa- tives from the Glidden Paint Company in London along with Mrs. Kaspar Gantenbein, Mit- chell. They showed films on Glidden paints and their other products and also demonstrated how to apply an antiqUe finish to fur- niture. Two draws were held with Karen Miller winning an antique kit and Mrs. Ross Mc- Phail winning a gallon of paint. Mrs. Ed Chappel presided for the meeting. Mrs. Tom Laing presented a paper on the Motto "He who plants courtesy, reaps friendship. He who plants kind- ness, reaps love." There were 19 members and six visitors present and the roll call was answered by "What I would like to do if I were a member of the township council." Mrs. Tom Laing presented a paper on the advantages of the one room school. As the special feature Mrs. Joseph Van Valkengold described her homeland Holland, telling about the climate, education and social benefits, also how Christ- mas is celebrated in Holland. She has been in Canada seven years now. In the business the committee to send the Christmas gift to the Institute's adopted child re- ported that the gift had been sent. An invitation was read in- viting the Institute members to a tea In Staffa Family Life Centre Wednesday evening Dec. 14 from the 4-H club Hibberts' Little Lassies. Mrs. Ed Chappel gave a report of the Area Convention and Mrs. John Templeman gave a report on the District Directors banquet. The president Mrs. Carter Ker- slake distributed bulbs to the members to be planted, then brought to the February meet- ing and displayed. Lunch followed the meeting. James St. unit elects officers At the Christmas meeting of James St. UCW unit 3 the ori- gin of some of the well-known carols was given. Misses Barb- ara and Linda Dougall sang carols accompanied by Mrs. Andrew Dougall. Mrs. Robert Coates and her group led in the worship service. Mrs. Harry Dougall present- ed the slate of officers for 1967. Unit Leader is Mrs. Winston Shapton; assistant, Mrs. Mer- vyn Cudmore; secretary, Mrs. J. Schroeder; treasurer, Mrs. Robert Coates; ways and means, Mrs. Glen Mickle, Mrs. Gerald Webb, Mrs. Carfrey Cann, Mrs. Garnet Hicks; social represent- ative, Mrs. Charles Snell; vis- iting, Mrs. William Thomson; Mrs. Lena Kirkland; Mrs. W.C. Allison; program, Mrs. R,C. Din- ney; pianists, Mrs, Andy Doug- all, Mrs. M. Cudmore; press, Mrs. J, Schroeder. Wreaths in your window and good will in your heart make a very merry Christmas. To chill a gelatin mixture quickly, half fill a large bowl with ice cubes, add about 2 tablespoons of salt and a little cold water. Set the bowl of gel- atin on the ice and let set, stirring occasionally until it reaches the right consistency. 1-1b. bag Maxwell House Coffee Bathroom Tissue Scott Red Rose Tea Bags Assorted Cake Mixes Duncan Hines 2 Roll Pkg. 754 224 754 834 119 594 790 3/1.00 2/394 2/29 494 1.69 394 794 60's Pork Cutlets lb 79' 2 Pkgs. Tulip Margarine Salad Dressing Shedds Bold Detergent Assorted Fruit Drinks 3-lb. box Colour Prints Sweet Pickled Cottage Rolls Cryovac 1/2 's 16.59 Short Rib Blades Chuck Roasts 32-oz. qt. Jar. Giant Size Allen's 48 oz. Orange, Grape, etc. Del Monte Peas or Corn Canadian Beans & Pork 15-oz. Aylmer 15-oz. Luncheon Meat Canned Ham Fruit Cocktail Mixed Nuts Puritan Maple Leaf Doles 12-oz. tins 11/2 -1b. tin 20-oz. tin 13-oz. tin Tip Top assorted NO. 1 POTATOES Ontario Fluffy White Cookers 25-lb. bags 79t 2 lbs. 254 36s ea. 194 lb. 394 Red Brand Beef Golden Ripe Bananas California Celery Stalks Ocean Spray Cranberries WOMEN Over 50 styles. "Cocktail Boots" by "Kaufman" and "Eskiloos", Illusion Stack & Flat heels. From $12.95 to $22.95. For casual wear your choice of Leather, Suede, Nylon & Imitation Seal. Priced from $9.95 to $19.95. MEN Shearling lined snow boots in black or orown. From $11.95 to $19.95. Hush Puppies snow boots as well. Insulated boots. Rubber & Leather. $9.95 to $24.95. CHILDREN Cozy over the s hoe and over the sock styles. KAUFMAN FOAMTREAD SLIPPERS For the entire family. Childrens' $3,49, Men's and Ladies' from $4,98 to $6.98. Place Your Order Now FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS TURKEYS, CHICKEN, ETC. "CUDDLE PUPS" for Ladies' in six delightful colours. Just $3.98. CURLING BOOTS by "Ken Watson". Men's & Ladies', SUPERIOR *FOOD MARKET* LUGGAGE Train Cases Weekend Wardrobe PERSONALS Mrs. Roy MacDonald returned home from Clinton General Hos- pital last week. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Norris enter- tained seven friends of Patti's On Saturday on the occasion of her 10th birthday. They all went skating in the afternoon followed by a birthday supper. Present were Linda, Dianne and Carol Miller, Ruth and Mary Jane Templeman and Lee and Teresa Miller. Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Miller and family attended a surprise birthday party at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Austin Schwalm and Susan, Stratford, Sunday. 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