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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-01-27, Page 64, Pella 6 s, , • TMNs-Advettate, January 27, 1902 Other things to be done There are 101 things I could be doing instead of slaving over this typewriter. I could be out looking for my car. I know it's where I left it in the backyard. The Vitt there is a six-foot wide sidewalk with snow covering a one -foot wide strip of ice, I will walk on the strip. If there is a a parking lot that accommodates 40 cars Odds 'n ends question is: "Is it under white lump number one or white lump number two?" I could be out walking, en- joying the view in another wonderful white-out or fly- ing through the air with the greatest of ease, thanks to a hidden ice patch. Ice seems to draw me. If By Elaine Townshend and has one or two spots of ice. I will park on the ice. My car now carries a pail of trusty "grit" - a gift from my father. I could be spending my money in a grocery store, forcing myself past the bak- ing section that smells and looks so good to the The lowly potato seeks new irnage The potato is looking for a new image. Long confined to its role as a side dish, it is now shaking off this stereotype. Before revolutioniz ing the art of serving potatoes, there are several points you should know about this vegetable. In fact, not all potatoes are identical. Some are more suitable for baking, while others are better for boiling. Potato displays do not usually provide information on the cooking qualities of this vegetable. Appearance is the best indication of its use before and after cooking. For example, oblong tubers are well-suited for baking and deep frying. Their mealy, fluffy texture also gives a light quality to mashed potatoes. Round tubers, on the other hand, are more suitable for boiling. They keep their shape when cookedand make an ex- cellent salad ingredient because of their firm, waxy texture. Potatoes packaged in plastic bags tend to turn green faster because they are exposed to light. Those that have turned green may be eaten only after the green portions are removed. Obviously, this loss in- creases the selling price per kilogram of potatoes. The effect of light on potatoes accumulates from the field to the table. To prevent this, keep potatoes away from the light. The ideal place for storage is a cold room in which the temperature ranges from 7 degrees to 10 degrees C.. and with a humidity level of 85 to 90 percent. Under these conditions, potatoes retain their flavour and nutritive value for up to nine months. If you do not have proper storage space, it is better to buy potatoes in small quantiities, store them at room temperature, and eat them as quickly as possible. - Potatoes have been declining in popularity over the years, as they have been replaced by other starches, such as rice and pasta. Some consumers wrongly claim that potatoes are fattening. In fact, one medium baked potato contains only 91 kilocalories or 380 kilojoules. The nutritive qualities of potatoes do not end here. They are also a source of iron, potassium and they are a good, inexpensive source of vitamin C. Jocelyne Frenette, a food consultant with Agriculture Canada, suggests these new, original ways of serving potatoes. Vegetarian baked potatoes 500 mL sliced mushrooms (about 250 g) 125 mL sliced green pepper 125 mL chopped onions 1 clove garlic, crushed 25 mL oil 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 can (199 mL) corn, drained 15 mL soy sauce 15 mL oil 2 mL sugar • 5 mL freshely grated ginger root 6 baked potatoes Stir -fry first 4 ingredients in oil until tender -crisp. Add tomatoes and corn and stir - fry for 3 minutes more. Add soy sauce, oil, sugar and ginger root and heat through. Cut potatoes almost in half lengthwise, and heap vegetables in center. 6 servings. Sloppy spuds 250 mL chopped onion 125 mL chopped green pepper 125 mL sliced mushrooms 25 mL fat 500 g ground beef 1 can (398mL) tomato sauce 5 mL salt 5 mL chili powder 5 mL oregano 0.5 mL ground cloves 1 mL pepper 6 baked potatoes Saute onion, green pepper and mushrooms in fat until onion is transparent. Add beef and brown. Drain' off excess fat. Add remaining ingredients..Simmer, un- covered for 30 minutes. Cut baked potatoes almost in half, lengthwise. Fluff potato with fork. Top each potato with sauce. 6 servings. Reuben spuds For each serving: Cut baked potato almost in half, lengthwise. Fluff potato with fork. Top with 50 mL corned beef, cut in julienne strips, 50 mL sauerkraut and 50 mL shredded Swiss cheese. Bake at 180 degrees C until cheese melts (about 10 minutes). Serve with Mustard Sauce, if desired. Makes 1 serving. Mustard sauce 75 mL mayonnaise or salad dressing 75 mL dairy sour cream 0.5 mL white pepper 10 mL strong prepared mustard 15 mL chopped fresh parsley OR 5 mL dried Combine all ingredients. Chill thoroughly. Makes about 150 mL. ' vegetable and fruit stand where things are good for me. 1 could be standing in a cold arena in,London in front of a guy with fantastic lungs, whose yell can make the whole rink - not to mention my head - vibrate. 1 could be clearing my desk. filing items from pile A and items from pile B and items from pile C in their proper places. (The last time I did that I couldn't find anything for two months.) I could be opening bills, but that can wait until tomorrow. I could be talking on the phone to my sister or a friend and making Mother Bell happy. I could be writing that letter I promis- ed four months ago. I could be doing laundry, but I can still close the clothes hamper lid, if I push hard enough. I could be washing dishes, but the sink should accom- modate at least one more meal's offering. No sense wasting water and detergent. I could be dusting, but it's rather convenient to be able to write notes to myself in the dust on the furniture. I could be removing the decorations from the Christ- mas tree which ' has been crammed in the spare bedroom since New Years. But. if I put the task off long enough, another Christmas may roll around. I could be whipping up a tantalizing gourmet dinner. But. I'm not that hungry nor that optimistic. I could be watching •Bullwinkle on TV. There are at least 101 "fun" things I could be do- ing rather than writing this column. But here I am,•pounding away on the typewriter keys But here I am, pounding away on the typewriter keys with the heat turned up, the. stereo playing in the background and a cup of coffee close by. Now that's dedication! FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ker - nick and Mrs. and Mrs. Laverne Heywood wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Kelly Anne and Murray Charles on January 30, at 4 o'clock in Exeter United Church. Reception at Kirkton, Ont. Rebekahs donate, to join trip test NG Cheryl. Edwards welcomed 40 members to the Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge meeting Wednesday evening. VG Audrey Rowe assisted with the business and gave the visiting report. Sis. Vi Sweitzer broke her arm recently. JPNG Marjorie Arthur reported there were 11 tables in play at the last CPT euchre and the next one will be February 10. Treasurer Olive Harvey gave the finan- cial report. The members were reminded of the IOOF curling bonspiel March 6 and the banquet for the vice- president of the Rebekah Assembly, February 3 at 6:30 at Caven Church. February 17 Rosemary Armstrong of Huron Day Care will speak after Lodge. The members voted to again participate in the United Nations trip for youth. A donation of $10 was voted to Exeter Fair. There will be a CPR course for the members January 31 and February 7 in the Lodge Hall. ' ' PP ae9ack%oom UNISEX HAIRSTYLINGS By Jo Anne Simmons 423 Main St., Exeter Ont. 235-0451 r Following Lodge bingo was enjoyed and lunch serv- ed. f"4 Learn about soapstone carving Sorority group talk hobbies Alpha Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held their first meeting of the new year January 5 at the honie of Susan Moore. Janice Brock and Barb Passmore were in charge of the program on "Hobbies". Manning Jamieson of Grand Bend gave a very informative talk on his hobby, soapstone carving. The pieces of work he had on display revealed not only an interesting hobby for Mr. Jamieson but a fine talent as well. A few items of business were discussed followed by lunch served by Susan Moore and co -hostess Sandy Campbell. Joy Darling was hostess January 19 as members met for the second regular meeting of the month. The program on "Career and Marriage" was presented by Susan Moore and Sharon Lynn. Members were divided into two groups for a lively discussion period with the topic for one group being marriage and Grand Bend Cleaners & Launderers homemaking as a career; the other marriage and a career outside the home. Points discussed were presented by each group in the form of a humorous skit. Business was conducted by president, Susan Moore. Anglican ladies meet The monthly meeting of Trivitt Anglican church women was held at Hilda Smith's home. Gladys Sims conducted the devotions. Audrey Bentley and Hilda Smith read the scriptures. A pancake supper will be held February 23. Some small tables and chairs will be purchased for the Sunday School. Mr. Sutton led in a Bible study on the Passover. Mrs. Gwen Gibson and Hilda Smith served lunch. The next meeting will be at Audrey Bentley's, February 15. Plans for the babysitting course were discussed and members were reminded of the bowling party with the 4-0/r1.4.1.04, PAi11[ON SALES AND CLEARANCE s w• husbands to be held February 13. Lunch was served by Joy' Darling and Sandy Strang. /Dresses Reg. 546.00 $110.00 - Reduced to P - I . . • r 1i ,. :ht 1 is , Blouses, Reg. -19.00 - 549.00 Reduced to $28 -566 512 - s30 Woolen Plaid Kilts Blazers Rog. 579.00 - 589.00 Reduced to 548 - 554 Winter Dress Hats Reg. 529.00 - $47.00 Reduce to 518-529 "DRYCLEANING IS BETTER" • 4 ; t i Coats Reg. 598.00 5239.00 559-$Reduced to 144 Wool Blazers Reg. 385.00- $104.00 Reduced to For the next six weeks we will be bringing you the kind of values that will help you find out just how helpful and friendly we can be. Watch your paper each week! 25% --off, From Jan. 28 to Feb. 3rd we are offering a 25% reduction in all our drycleaning prices. That's right! 25% off every dry cleaning service we offer. Make sure you take advan- tage of this by cleaning out your closet. You won't be dis- appointed. NOTE This offer good at our own company stores listed below GRAND BEND 238-8481' EXETER 235-0360 MITCHELL 348-9422 SPECIAL BONUS For 'our customers who used any of our fine agents: from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 Mens and Ladies trousers $1.50, 2 pc suits 4.50 551 - 563 Slacks Reg. 127.00 - $63.00 Reduced to 517 - 538 Sweaters Reg. $23.00 - $68.00.1 i ,t• • l Reduced to 1 514-541 r if Winter Housecoats & Nightgowns Reg. 529.00 - 538.00 • • Reduced to $18 - 535 Sa�kig Wood FASHIONS FOR HER 373 Main Sheer, Exeter 235.2460 i • WE SELL FOR LESS! OPEN THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL 9 P.M. 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