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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-09-07, Page 6Times-Advocate, September 7t 1978 Odds 'n Ends Food for thought By ELAINE TOWNSHEND Lately I seem to be thinking a lot about food. This is my second column in four weeks on the subject. But why not? It’s one of my favourite topics. This summer gave me a chance to travel and to sample the cuisine of dif­ ferent restaurants. Of course. I ate my share of hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries at take out windows, but I also enjoyed sitting down and being served. I was pleased to discover I didn’t have to drive far or pay high prices to enjoy good food, fast, efficient and friendly service and relaxing atmospheres. Some of the best places to eat are close to home. On a week end in Toronto, though, I thought I’d splurge on some high-class meals in some high-class eating establishments, regardless of the cost. I received a few surprises. The only thing that was high-class about the first restaurant was its location - on the roof of a hotel. The smorgasboard cost $12.95 which I didn’t think was an exorbitant price until I tasted the food. The salads were bountiful, but they all had one thing in common - little or not taste. I’ve heard of crunchy rolls but the ones that accompanied the salads were just plain hard. The main course consisted of hot beef with gravy, cauliflower and tiny round potatoes that looked and tasted suspiciously like the ones we can buy in tins. For dessert, I had strawberry shortcake, I think. The white cake was dry and crumbly; it was covered with red gelatin and had a lonely strawberry pushed in here and there. " Fortunately a bowl of juicy oranges sat on the table and helped to wash down the dry cake. The next night, at a dif­ ferent place, I ordered a $4.95 hot turkey and dressing dinner. It was not a lot to pay for a meal in a restaurant, but it was a lot to pay for a tv dinner which is what it tasted like. Although the room was not unusually crowded, the waitress forgot to bring our coffee. We became tired of waiting and ended up en­ joying dessert - delicious butterscotch sundaes - at a nearby Dairy Queen. The best meal I tasted on the whole week end was a breakfast of hot cakes and sausage under the golden arches. Before the two days were over, I resorted to ordering my old standby of a toasted bacon sandwich and fries. I enjoy eating out for many reasons - not having to cook, not having to clear off the table and not having to wash dirty dishes. What a treat to be able to relax over a second cup of coffee knowing I can just walk away when I’m through. But I find it disconcerting to go to a restaurant and be fed potatoes from a can and stale cake. The week end in Toronto was frustrating, but it taught me to appreciate the small­ town restaurants around home. What a relief to be able to order a steak well-done and to have it cooked that way. And what a treat to home-made apple pie dessert! eat for MR. AND MRS. BRIAN ROBERTS Jo-Anne Gaiser and Brian C. Roberts exchanged marriage vows August 5 at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. Grant Mills officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J.G. Gaiser, Exeter and Dr. and Mrs. Peter Roberts, Stratford are parents of the groom. The bridal attendants were Susie Derbyshire, Joan Roberts and Kelly Gaiser. The best man was Paul Roberts and guests were usnered by Ross McGregor and Jon Gaiser. After a honeymoon to the Bahamas, the couple has taken up residence in Ottawa. Photo by Engel. Decorate your home with beautiful CUSTOM DRAPES Choose the fabrics and the styles you want and Barb Whiting will custom make your drapes for you. You can also choose matching bedspreads and pillow shams. WHITING'S WAREHOUSE Main St. Exeter 235-1964 V_____________________/ Need cool storage for root vegetables Vegetables don’t go south for the winter. Those that are harvested late can be stored under cool, moist conditions and retain their freshness throughout the winter months. They include the root crop — beets, carrots, parsnips and rutabagas as well as cab­ bage, celery and potatoes. And so comes the name "root cellar”. To ensure that these vegetables don’t dry up and shrivel during the winter months, be sure to place them in perforated polyethylene bags. Carrots will keep for four to five months if properly wrapped and stored at a temperature of O.O’C or 32°F; rutabagas, BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE OUR PRESENT RATES FOR KILLING 7.00 PER HEAD Cutting & wrapping 9C per lb. will continue until Oct. 1 st. You are welcome to watch your animal cut up at WOODHAM MEAT MARKET FOR APPOINTMENT PHONE 229-8966 six months; parsnips, two to four months; and beets, one to three months. Cabbages should be trimmed before being put into the perforated bags to help retain moisture and color. They’re best stored in the dark and will keep fresh for three to four months. Celery should be trimmed before being put into the perforated bags to help re­ tain moisture and color. They’re best stored in the dark and will keep fresh for three to four months. Celery can be stored in the cellar if you lift the plants with the roots intact and set them close together in boxes of moist soil. Keep the soil moist but don’t let water get on the tops because this speeds up decay. Celery will keep for about three months. Potatoes have a tendency to get sweeter if stored at temperatures lower than 4.4°C or 40°F. They’re much better if you store them at a temperature of 4.4-10°C or 40-50°F. If you must store them in cooler temperatures, remove some from storage from time to time and recondition them at room temperature for one to two weeks before use. Food consultants at Agriculture Canada suggest you keep checking on the vegetables and remove any decaying produce. If these precautions are not taken, serious losses result. ROYAL HOMES MORE QUALITY PER SQUARE FOOT! Write for Free Brochure NAME-—---------------------------- A D D R E S S*_----------------------- - TOWN——----------------- PHONE -———------ I HAVE LOT YES( ) NO( ) CUSTOM: Build to your Re­ quirements QUALITY: Materials and Workmanship « CHOICE: of Colours and b Design ft BUILD: on your lot or on one * of ours DIRECT: Purchase from Manufacturer GUARANTEE:That Counts for 5 Years - ---- ROYAL HOMES -----~ LIMITED P.O. BOX 370 WINGHAM ONTARIO, CANADA 357-2444 MR. AND MRS. BRYAN CULHAM' Doris Ann Ferguson and Bryan Watt Culham were united in marriage August 5 at Exeter United Church by Rev. Grant Mills. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ferguson, Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. John Culham, RR 5, Cam­ bridge are parents of the groom. The maid of honour was Mrs. R. Vercruyssen, Blyth and bridesmaids were Donna Kupas and Sherry-Ann Culham. The best man was John Culham and guests were ushered by Horst Kupas and Brian Gaiser. The couple will reside in Kitchener. Photo by Jim Wilson, Cambridge MR. AND MRS. DON NOAKES Olga Ida Zemitis and Donald James Noakes exchanged marriage vows August 19, 1978 at Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood with Reverend MayoMelleckeofficiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Gisela Zemitis, Hay P.O. and the groom is the son of Minnie and Leonard Noakes, Hensail. The maid of honour was Rasma Zemitis and matron-of-honour was Mrs. Darlene Lynn. Bridesmaids were Brenda Bremner, Linda Krulicki and Olga DeCarvalho. Best man was John Noakes and guests were ushered by David Noakes, Bill Noakes, Rob Noakes and Rui DeCarvalho. After a wedding trip fo Niagara Falls and Toronto the couple will be residing in Guelph. Photo by Doerr TO MARRY — Marsha Pressey, daughter of Elva Hansen, RR 2, Kippen and the late Keith Pressey will become the bride of Wayne Preszcator, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Preszcator, RR 1, Exeter. The wedding will take place September 22 at 3 p.m. at Exeter United Church with an open reception follow­ ing at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre at 9 p.m. Pentecostal women to aid missionaries The UMC from the Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle assembled at the home of Mrs. Mabel Jeffery for a regular meeting. Mrs. Ruth McLaren presided over the meeting. Hymn singing was accom­ panied by Mrs. Idena Des- jardine on the piano. Mrs. Estrella Finkbeiner prayed for the service. A poem was read by Mrs. Idena Desjar- dine, "Are all the Children In” The roll call was taken and answered by a scripture verse on "Home”. There SORORITY STARTS Members of the Xi Gamma Nu Chapter of Sorority met for Beginning Day, August 29. This first meeting of the season was held at the home of Mary Ellison. A social hour was followed by a vacation box auction. Each person brought an item purchased during the summer to be auctioned. Plans were made and volunteers recruited for the blood donors Clinic to be held September 11. The executive presented a program revolving around "Seek new Horizons,” which is the theme for the up­ coming year. Lunch was served by the social com­ mittee and the executive. were 18 ladies present. The business was tran­ sacted. It was decided to send money to Missionaries in Kenya, Rev.. Mrs. B. Brandt. Penny Day which was held at Braeside Camp was climaxed by receiving $64,- 256.19 for helping struggling churches. The ladies say "Praise the Lord for this wonderful victory”. A missionary reading was given by Mrs. Hilda Eizenga concerning an Indian woman who said "Please tell us abain about Jesus.” The message was given by Mrs. Ruth McLaren on the home, "The Prodigal Son Coming Home.” There was a season of prayer. 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GETS PLAYHOUSE PRIZE — Pat Redman of Thorndale received special honours Friday night as the 100,000th patron at the HuronCountryPlayhouse. She received her prizes from Huron- Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell and playhouse managing directorJames Murphy. T-A photo 100,000th patron at Playhouse Thorndale lady honored Mrs. PaL Redman, Thorndale became the Huron Country Playhouse 100,000th customer. Jack Riddell, M.P.P. Huron- Middlesex, acted as official counter and informed Mrs. Redman that she was the 100,000th visitor. The event took place Friday, September 1. Gifts valued at $100 were awarded to Mrs. Redman by Playhouse Manager and Director, James Murphy. Gifts included a free season ticket and membership for 1979, a Provincial Draw Ticket, gifts from Sun & Surf Shop, Hardwood Drugs, Things, dinner at the Red Pump, and two tickets to Theatre London. Another draw was held Saturday in which an oil painting, donated by Gordon Lambert, was given away by means of a lottery. Mrs. Robert McKinley drew the winning ticket belonging to David Sandilands, Grand Bend. A number of other area people won a pair of free tickets which the Playhouse gave away to each 50th person who entered the theatre during the final week of the 1978 season, to celebrate the Playhouse 50th production. The winners were: Mrs. T. Hibbert, Roberta Walker, Deborah Baird, Eric McIlroy, Grand Bend; Mrs, M. Stewart, Len Ewer, Mrs. F. L. Dixon, Mary Bailey, Larry Romhayi, Carol Hoban, H. Cowie, Carol Williamson, London; Dave Brooks, Hensail; Kathy Mawkins, Thedford; Nancy Whiting, Exeter; Mrs. Lloyd Ackert, Holyrood; Ruth Gordie, Strathroy; George Ar rand, Kerwood; Veronica Etue, Seaforth; Jack Blair, Centralia; Kathy Geiger, Zurich; Margory May, Ilderton; Donna Turnbull, Ailsa Craig; K. D. Butler, Sarnia; Jim Keith, Wood- stock. A change in the date for the fall bake sale and tea at Huronview was arranged by 1 the 12 members of the auxiliary who met in the Board Room on August 21. 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