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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-09-07, Page 6 (2)Page 6 Times -Advocate, September 7, 1978 By ELAINE TOWNSHEND Lately- 1 -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- \[erent restaurants. Of course. 1 ate my share of hot . dogs. hamburgers and - french fries _ at take out windows. but I also enjoyed sitting down and, being . served. 1 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. 1 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 S12.95 which 1 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 'ta§ted suspiciously like the ones we can buy in tins. ` For dessert.. I had strawberry .shortcake. 1 think. The white eake was Decorate your home with beautiful CUSTOM DRAPES Choose The _fabrics ono the !tyles you ,,•a -'t aid Bort) Whiting will custom morie your drapes for you Yot.ko' also choose bedspreads and c,' o« shams WHITING'S AREHOUSE Main St. Exeter 235-19641 • Odds 'n Ends 'Food for thought 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 tot toppay for a meal in a restaura`s►t,• 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 were over, 1 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 haCring to clear oft 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 w8nen I'm through But 1 find it disconcerting to go to a restaurant and be fed potatoes from a...can and stale cake. e week end in Toronto waffirustratuig. but it taught me to appreciate the small- town restaurants around home %%'hat a relief to be able to order a steak well -Ione and to have it cooked that way breakfast of hot cakes and •And what a treat to eat sausage under the golden home-made apple pie for arches. Before the two days dessert' 7t -a,, Jo -Anne . MR. AND MRS. BRIAN ROBERTS _ • aiser and Brian C. Roberts exchanged marriage- ugust 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. wereSusie Derbyshire, Joon Roberts and Kelly Gaiser. The best mon was Paul Roberts and guests were ushered by Ross McGregor and Jon Gaiser. After a honeymoon to the Bahamas, the couple has taken up residence inOttawa. Photo by Engel. 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 pptatoes. And so eomes 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 0.O`C or 32°F4 rutabagas. BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE OUR PRESENT RATES FOR KILLING 7.00 PER HEAD Cutting & wrapping 9- per Ib. will continue until Oct. 1st. You are welcome to watch your animal cut u'p 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. golatoes have .a tendency to •genweeter if stored at terhperatures• 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, Ammosi serious losses result W ROYAL HOMES: lir re-"' A • *- v. ..ar { f "JULIO" Write for Free Brochure NAME ADDRESS' MORE QUALITY PER SQUARE FOOT! CUSTOM: Build to your Re- quirements QUALITY: Materials and Workmanship 111 tr ti .. CHOICE: of Colours and 11 '- - Design - BUILD: on your lot or on one • of ours ..-- _ __ - .. D.f R EC -T r•-P-urel+ese--fro m- - Manufacturer GUARANTEE: Thot Counts for 5 Yeors TOWN PHONE - I HAVE LOT YES( ) NO( ROYAL HOMES LIMITED I O °BOX 370 WINGHAM GNTAPIC, CANADA 357-2444 MR. AND MRS. BRYAN CULHAM . Dons 7filfitrferguson 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. Normon 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 Kupos 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 4i . • 1 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 Mayo Metleckeofficioting. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Gisela Zemitis, Hay P.O. and .the groom is the son of Minnie and Leonard Noakes, Hensel!, The maid' of honour was Rasura Zemitis and matron -of -honour was Mrs. Darlene Lynn. Bridesmaids were lrenda Bremner, Linda Kru,tlicki and Olga DeCarvalho. Best man waS John Noakes and guests were ushered by David Noakes, Bill Noakes, Rob Noakes and Rui DeCorvalho: After a wedding trip Niagara Falls and Toronto the couple will be residing in G 1ph. Photo by Doerr. .5s • TO'MARRY — Marsha' re i y, daughter of Elva Hansen, RR 2, Kippen and the Iate,Keith Pressey will become the bride of Wayne Preszcator, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Preszcotor, RR 1, Exeter. The wedding will take place September 22 at 3 p.m. at Exeter United Church with an open reception follow- ing of the Kirkton-Woodhom 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. IBena 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 ' +Lome' 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. Eaeh'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 I1. 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. C' GETS PLAYHOUSE PRIZE — Pat Redman of"Thorndale received special honours Friday night as the 100,000th patron of the HuronCountryPlayhouse. She received her prizes from Huron - Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell and.ployhouse,managing directorJames Murphy. T -A photo 100,000th patron at Playhouse 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 $64.- 256.19 for helping struggling churches. The ladies say "Praise. the Lord for this wonderful victory". A missionary reading was given by Mrs. Hilda Eizenga concerning an Indian woman who said "Please tell us -abain about Jesus." The message was given by Mrs. Ruth McLaren on the home. "The Prodigal Son Coming Home." There was a season of prayer. Lunch was served by hostess. Mrs. Idena Desjar- dine and. Mrs. Beulah Des- jardine. Date is changed for bake event A change in the date for the fall hake sale and tea at . Huronyiew was arranged by the 12 members of the, auxiliary who met in the Board Room on August 21. That event is now to take place on October 11 instead, of October 4 'due to- other events taking place on -the fourth. Preliminary plans for this event were made and the meeting closed by Mrs. Keith Webster serving tea and cookies.. The members then:' spent- a . little time visiting the residents. • Shop ut II�►.i>tc VANASTRA HOME FURNISHINGS and appliances wehovea �� large selection of... *2, 3, 4 piece Chesterfields O *Corner and Sidewall China Cabinets *3 pc. coffee table sets *Bunk Beds -Lamps * Appliances -Antiques *Bedroom 8 Kitchen Suites *LAWN ORNAMENTS LOCATED 2 MILES SOUTH OF CLINTON IN VANASTRA..PHONE 482-79$ "the store with/your everyday bargains" Th�rnda!e kidThoindale- Lady honored Mrs Pat Redman, *Pump. and two tickets to Hibbert, Roberta Walker, Thorndate became' the Theatre Landon.' Deborah Baird. Eric Huron Country Playhouse Another ‚draw wasield Mcllroy, Grand Bend; Mrs. 10O,000th customer. Jack Saturday in which an oil M. Stewart. Len Ewer• Mrs. Riddell. •M.P.F' Huron. Painting, donated ny Gordon N'. L. Dixon; Mary Bailey. Middlesex, acted as official Lambert, was given away by Larry Itomtrayi, Carol counter.and informed Mrs... means of a lottery. )vire! e -Hoban, H. Cowie, Carol Redman that she was the Robert McKinley drew the Williamson, London; Dave llO.000th visitor. winning ticket belonging to _.-Rreokec_ _HensaH----Ka-thy---- YTfie- evenT TTokcid lace David Srandilands, Grand P Mawkins, Thedford; Nancy Friday. September 1. Gifts Bend. • Whiting. Exeter; Mrs. Lloyd valued at $100 were awarded. A number of other area . Ackert. Holyrood; Ruth to Mrs.‘Redman by people won a pair of free Gordie, Strathroy; George. PlayhousManager and tickets which the Playhouse Arrand, Kerwood; Veronica Director. James Murphy. gave away .to each 50th Etue, Seaforth; Jack Blair, Gifts included a free season person who entered the Centralia; Kathy Geiger, ticket and membership. for theatre during the final week Zurich; Margot"), • May, 1979, a Provincial Draw of • the 1978 season, to Ilderton; Donna Turnbull, Ticket. gifts from Sun & Surf celebrate the Playhouse 50th Ailsa Craig; K. D. Butler, Shop, Hardwood Drugs, production. Sarnia; Jim Keith, •Wood - Things. dinner at the Red The winners were: Mrs. T. stock. There's still time to give your house a facelift while adding more insulation for the.winter. iinatic Elf16- the insulated aluminum siding Polyurethane insulation Bonded on the hat k For the is pit al tv(Kxi frame house the must prat tit al ssas to add en(•rgs-sas int; insulation Baked -on PVF -2 finish 1(4 hnit ails not a punt but a plash( Similar to they stir -tat (' u') sour nun -stuck fusing pan t)irt %sashes right ott • FOR A NO -COST ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL G.W. LOGAN LTD. SIDING PRODUCTS 681-0183 (LONDON) Out -of -Town calls, Please call collect. 011unh•r 11�•.. �; n ,. .. A good look at •your attic could save heat and •dollars A well -insulated home uses'far less energy for heating than a poorly insulated one. To fully utilize the energy you pay for. there should be a fUll 6 inches of insulation _ covering the ceiling and 3 inches in all outside walls. Heat can also leak through doors and windows. That's why wall -fitting storms, good weather-stripping and careful caulking 'are sound investments. You can conserve energy and help reduce -cost&by-keeping-more-ef-tt►elleat-you User-- inside se - inside the home. EXETER PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION M. A. Greene - Chairman B. F. Shaw - Commisiioner C. H. Livingstone - Commissioner H. 1. Davis - Manager J 1 .0