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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-12-07, Page 15Christmas Cards CHAMPION COOK GETS READY FOR CHRISTMAS MR. AND MRS. RAY FRANCIS : Learn valuable tips Given many new recipes Doelimber 7, 1967 Peg. 15 Central is Farmers Supply Ltd. Groin • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 Ladies see cooking demonstrations Hydro Showtime staged in the Legion Hall, Exeter Thursday evening sponsored by Ontario Hy- dro (Exeter area) and BetaSigma Phi Sorority drew a large at- tendance of about 275 from Ex- eter and community. Although the men were in the minority many suggestions were offered in electric appliances, large and small, in the way of Christmas gifts and for improvements in the home. Mr. Art Murphy of Ontario Hydro was master of ceremonies and offered ideas on how to “Live better electrically", He intro- duced Ontario Home Economist Miss Elizabeth Anglin whose cooking demonstrations were the highlight of the evening. In her pleasant, poised manner she of- fered many suggestions for the care and use of appliances in the kitchen as she prepared and cooked a complete oven meal of Gourmet Beans, Potato Boats, Cranberry Ham and Colonial electric refrigerator. At the conclusion of the pro- gram President Mrs. Peter Ray- mond spoke briefly and drew for prizes donated by Exeter Hydro, Public Utilities and Sorority in- cluding a study lamp, electric blanket, mixette, steam iron and pots of mums. 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup milk '1/2 tp vanilla 1 egg 1/2 cup chopped dates Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Add butter, milk and vanilla, Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add egg and beat additional 2 minutes. Grease a 9-inch round layer cake pan. Sprinkle with nuts and dates. Pour batter over nuts and dates. Carefully pour chocolate syrup over cake batter, Allow cake to cool 10 minutes before turning out of pan. These dishes were all very tempting looking when taken from the oven in the hour's time, After an intermission Miss Anglin demonstrated br oiled grapefruit in an electric toaster oven, a coffee cake with crunchy topping baked in an electric fry pan and Apricot Fluff mixed in electric blender and chilled in Kippen area couple feted An excellent selection awaits you at the T-A. Famous Coutts Hall- mark cards, of course. Boxed cards on display or ask us to bring the Hallmark or International Albums (imprinted or plain cards) to your home for more leisurely selec- tion. CYSTIC FIBROSIS cards are at the T-A, too, a generous way to support this fine organization. e4100 real 440 By MRS. NORMAN LONG A party was given inCommun- ity Centre at Seaforth, Friday evening in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Henderson (the former Dorothy Jackson). Danc- ing was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Cecil Pullman, RR 2 Kippen, has taken up residence in Seaforth. Mr. Nic Oud of RR 3 Kippen is a patient in St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London, having undergone surgery last week. Misses Wilma and Lois Jack- son of London spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Jackson. Mr. Gordon Wren is hospital- ized in Stratford General Hos- pital, having had eye surgery Monday morning. Cake. These were all baked in a 350 degree oven for one hour, GOURMET BEANS 2 pkgs (12 oz each) frozen cut green beans 1 can (10 oz) sliced mushrooms 1 tbl chopped pimento (adds color) 1 tp salt dash of pepper 2 tbl butter Combine all ingredients in cas- serole dish, Cover and bake. Makes six servings. POTATO BOATS 2 cups mashed potato 1/2 cup grated old cheddar cheese 1/2 small onion finely chopped 1 tbl butter 1/2 tp salt 1/4 cup grated cheese Combine cheese, onion, butter, salt with potato. Spoon potato into foil shells placed on a baking sheet or into greased 1-quart baking dish, Sprinkle with re- maining cheese. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. In serving place a paper flag on top of each ''boat". CRANBERRY GLAZED HAM 1 cooked boneless ham (3 to 4 lbs) 1 can (7 oz) cranberry sauce 2 tp grated orange peel 1 tp dry mustard 1/4 tp ground cloves 1 tbl lemon juice 1/4 cup apple juice Carve the ham in serving slices of 1/4 inch. Tie ham slices to- gether in original shape with string. Place on baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and spoon over ham. Makes 6 to 8 servings. COLONIAL CAKE Syrup 1 1/2 squares chocolate 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 tp vanilla Melt chocolate in water over low heat. Add sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Phone 235-1331 11, tii.yfiiiAlmwita*r~m000tovt C AKE 1 cup sifted cake and pastry flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 tp baking powder 1/2 tp salt Mrs. Peter Toornstra, Hen- sall, T-A champion cook, is away ahead of most of us for she has much of her Christmas baking done. She likes baking and her family of one daughter, 13, and two boys like mom's cooking. She gener- ously shares her recipes with us. By MRS. G. HOOPER Sunday guests of Mr. Leonard Thacker, Linda, Cathy and Joy were: Mr. & Mrs. Morley Waugh of London, Mrs. Jack Morgan and Ralph of Brinsley, Mrs. Alex Dobson and Wayne of Weston. Mrs. Ken Parkinson and Ann, Mrs. Jack Thomson and Sharon Mrs. Wilmer Harlton and Helen, Mrs. Wm. Jones and Donna and Cathy and Joy Thacker and Maxine TvIcCorquodale attended 4-H Achievement Day at Mit- chell Saturday. Ann and Cathy received County Honors. Mr. & Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper attended Journal Argus banquet at St. George's Anglican Church at Thorndale Thursday evening. Mr. & Mrs. Grant McCorquo- dale were guests at the Strickelu- Moreland wedding at Woodstock Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. Claire Sisson spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Fred Petch of Strathroy. Miss Linda Thacker is practice teaching at Embro this week. Grease oblong muffin tins and put shaved almonds on the bottom. Bake in slow oven for 25 to 30 minutes. imiqueiviiitemoweftwecstwow, Gifting Ideas CHERRY COOKIES 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup lard 2 eggs cups, flour :1; tsp soda tsp' baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup almonds chopped 1/2 cup red and green cherries Mix as for cookies. Make into balls and flatten with fork. Bake in a 350 degree oven. 1 tbl milk 1 egg white 5 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almonds Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and almond extract; add dry ingredients gradually, then the milk. Mix well. Divide dough into six equal portions. Shape each into a roll 10 inches long. Place 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness. Beat egg white until foamy; gradually add the sugar and con- tinue to beat until stiff. Spread meringue carefully over entire top of bars. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 400 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes. Cut diagonally into 1-inch slices while still warm. This yields 5 dozen slices. ALMOND SLICES 2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp soda 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup shortening 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 1 tsp almond extract A Smith-Corona portable, man- ual or electric, helps get better grades. It's an asset around the home for other members of the family. Tab Sets and Clears, balanced keyboard, 88 keys, and many other Smith-Corona features. WHITE CHRISTMAS CAKE 1 lb white raisins 1/4 lb orange peel 1/4 lb citron peel 2 small pkg coconut 1/2 lb glazed cherries halved 1/2 lb mixed fruit 4 slices colored pineapple, red and green 1/2 lb butter 1 cup white sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp nutmeg'''. 2 3/4 cup cake or pastry flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup orange juice Prepare fruit. Sift dry ingred- ients and sift a little over the combined fruit. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs. Sift in dry ingredients and orange juice and vanilla. Line pans with foil, then waxed paper and grease it. Bake at 275 degrees for 2 to 3 hours. This makes a 4 lb cake or two 2-lb cakes. SAND TART 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup shortening 2 cups flour 1 egg 1 tp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt Mix ingredients well together. SUPER-STERLING — $129,95 ($11,57 a month) GALAZIE DELUXE — $149.95 ($12.94 a month) POLKA DOT COOKIES 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tp vanilla 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup milk 1/4 tsp soda 1 6-oz pkg chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries 1/2 cup chopped pecans Bake at 375 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. SHOE Smy t.c., 11 U. STORE GIFTS FOR EVERY FOOT IN THE FAMILY Phone 235-1331 )400444ASWPW0644,40.440050VV. Ak.S.4.0 ris tmas orever Couple wed 50 years A-WATCH A-WEEK THIS WEEK'S WATCH WINNER 8917 THIS WEEK'S GIFT CERTIFICATE WINNER 8751 Your 'British Sterling' Dealer in Exeter. VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST 263rd. Consecutive Common Stock Dividend Notice is hereby given that a quarterly dividend of fourteen and one-half cents (14 1/2 c) per share has been declared on the issued common shares of VICTORIA and GREY TRUST Company payable on and after December 15th, 1967 to shareholders of record December lst, 1967, By Order of the Board. it, G. Thonias, Q.C., "Lindsay, November 23, 1967" Secretary.' ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Snell, Exeter, by the bride's uncle, Rev. James Snell and the Rev. J. W. Baird on December 5, 1917. They farmed near Kirkton until moving to Exeter five years ago. They have one son, Ross of Kirkton, and one daughter, (Mar- ion) Mrs. Ray Stewart, Sarnia, also six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The couple received many gifts in honor of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Francis, Edward St., celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner at 6 pm at the Dufferin Hotel, Centralia fol- lowed by a reception for rela- tives at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Francis, Kirkton. Gifts of gold mums and a 50th wedding anniversary cake highlighted the home. Refresh- ments were served the guests. The celebrants were married at the home of the bride's par-