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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-08-17, Page 25Bean Festival, August 17, 1994 - Page 9A 29th Bean Festival Souvenir Edition Cooking continued from page 7 spices. 4. Place trays in fridges which have been converted into ovens by placing them, on their backs and putting an electric element in the bottom (it takes about nine such ovens). 5. Bake beans, stirring occa- sionally, for about two hours until tender and thick (you will have approximately 4,000 pounds of baked beans). 6. Serve when ready (if you have some beans left over, these may be frozen for later use). The Bean Festival menu also includes barbecued pork chops, cole slaw, supplied by Jerry Rader's Homestyle Cooking, 400 pounds of bean salad prepared by the Bean Producers Committee, fresh rolls and free coffee. And, the icing on the cake, is the terrific selection of fresh baked pies, made by local church groups. The women associated with these churches are among the finest pastry chefs in the country. To be sure, with the ample supply of food and talented culinary experts at the helm of the Zurich Bean Festival - no one goes away hungry. What else is Cooking? BEANS FOR BREAKFAST?? No, we don't go that far. But you can get a hearty breakfast of pancakes and sausage at the Bean Festival. The Zurich Minor Athletic Association puts on the breakfast, which is served downtown between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Local mills donate beans for meals The main ingredient to any Bean Festival is, of course, beans -- lots of them. This year's 29th annual Zurich Bean Festival will make use of 2,200 pounds to feed the hungry hordes that descend on the village for the annual bean bash, to be held this year on August 27. As in past years, three local mills will be donating the copious quantities of white beans neccessary for the event. W.G Thompson's, Hensall District Co-operators and Cook's Division of Parrish and Heimbecker Ltd, with their generous contribution, play a large part in helping to make the Bean Festival happen. For every 100 pounds of dried beans added to the mix, the committee is able to serve 200 pounds of baked beans The companies have been supplying the beans since the festival's incpetion and each year take turns donating the lion's share, with the support of the Ontario Bean Producers Marketin1 Board.