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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-17, Page 341, Woma n to woman OODERIC ' §101SIA Ant, TKUR$0414x Continued from Page 2A uninteresting but very important items such as insurance for students, financial assistance etc. etc. There seems to be -no doubt that there is plenty of interest in a nursery school or some similar type of accommodation. There are over 20 • . children already enrolled with more on the waiting list. The main problem right now is getting the system set up and operating smoothly with the official approval of the Ontario Department of Social and Family Services.. The executive is hopeful some solution will be found soon. So am L Just keep watching this column for more information on the subject. Try carrots many ways Brussels Complement the Clsristma turkey with thatelite little cabbage, the Brussels sprout. Fresh or frozen, these tiny cabbages are traditional with many families at this time of the year. When buying Brussels$ sprouts, choose firm compact heads with bright green color. Withered or yellow leaves indicate , poor "quality,. The sproi is should be stored in a refrigerator crisper until they are used. So. right' When planning Christmas dinner don't overlook the carrot. Carrots are flavorful, colorful, (and versatile. By varying the shape of the slices or the method of cooking, or by adding spices, herbs, glazes or sauces, carrots can be as festive and special a vegetable as you could want. • Carrots can be cut into lengthwise sticks, bias slices, small cubes or long thin julienne strips, or left whole. For a different flavor, home �► economists at the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food suggest cooking carrots in chicken stock or beef bouillon to which a little onion •or parsley has been added. Whether cooking with stock, bouillon, or ,v water, use only a small amount, and cook until carrots are just crisp -tender. - . Carrots combine well with many vegetables, besides peas. Carrots and onions, green peppers, mushrooms, or lima beans are a few suggestions. Try buttered carrots with herbs such as tarragon, dill, thyme or mint, or spice them with cinnamon, cloves, ginger or nutmeg. Sweet and sour carrots, honey -glazed carrots, candied .carrots_ (with cranberry jelly, to brown sugar and butter), scalloped carrots or carrots with cheese $auc,e, .are, *,oss'l le ry: variation .;.:,make a °de ightul complement to that special Christmas dinner. Christmas Seals help sup- port your TB associations' war on TB ai,d RID. It's a matter of life and breath. This .attractive make -ahead dessert will put a star in any hostess 'crown' during the festive season. Itis unbelievably simple to make and uses very few ingredients. The home economists of Canada Agriculture used creme •de menthe to give it a pale green tint and outline the star design with c colate cookie crumb topping. The recipe makes enough for 10 or )2 persons, is served frozen a , if by chance there is any left over, it can be returned to the'freezer. Easy to make An elegant An elegant dessert which can be made in advance and frozen is a real asset at holiday time. Many homemakers use commercial ice cream and bakers' cakes to produce quick and delightful frozen desserts. One such combination requires one or more ice creams of different colors softened slightly then put between layers of cake; This is placed in the freezer until firm then the whole filled cake is covered with whipped cream and returned to the freezer. When the creatiP is frozen the cake is wrapped in foil, kept in the freezer till ready to serve and cut while it is still frozen. The heavy .cream which is bought for whipping contains at least 32 percent butterfat. The cream, beater and bowl should be well chilled for best results. Whipped cream should hold its shape . for ,one to two hours in ath w of ig 9r QI s,f o whipped cream %max be' .frozen on a flat surface then packaged for later use as a garnish. It is useful to know that one-half pint of whipping cream (one and one-quarter cups) will make two and one-half cups of whipped cream. A frozen beauty which is a favorite of the home economists sprcu MIow 1 quart or P/ pounds for each :six servings. To • prepare fresh sprouts, trim apd .make two ,crosswise cuts in the stern end. Wash thoroughly in cold salted water and drain. Cook, uxwovered, in boiling salted water until just tender (about 15 to 20 minutes). Brussels sprouts are delicious• serv,ed with butteralone but for the Christmas menu home economists at the . Ontario Department of Agriculture and. Food suggest these variations; hot, drained; sprouts tossed with, French or Italian- dressing, or crisp cr'umbted baucon and. sauteed.tuool, or buttes: crumb, or topped with melted line ;cheek and kuttelr, o a Cheddar ehee . san ., ONA Suggests Hair Care BRUSHE$ Apples at Christmas Rosy red skins and snowy- white nowywhite flesh make Ontario apples perfect for Christmas. ' Crisp, tart, tangy apples add color and eye -appeal to appetizers and trays' of hors d'oeuvres. Slices of red -skinned apple decorated with whole cloves make a seasonal garnish to float in the punch bowl. To fill the punch bowl, home economists at the Ontario Department of Agriculture and, Fopd suggest aspiced apple juice punch, served hot or cold. Heat apple juice •with cloves, cinnamon, sugar, and thin slices of lemon. Another punch recipe combines apple and cranberry juice, a little cinnamon, and sugar to taste. ' MONA CLEMENT$ by Kent of 1Qfldon • .t. ti Brush Makers To Her Majesty IECK PHARMACY Larry Rieck, PHM.B. Archie Barber, PHM.B. Y• Christmas dessert at Canada Agriculture uses whipping cream and has been named "Frozen Mint Mallow." FROZEN MINT MALLOW 20 cream -filled chocolate cookies 1/4 cup butter, melted • '/a cup milk 32 large marshmallows '/a cup green creme de menthe 1 pint whipping cream Crush cookies and combine with melted butter. Set aside '/? cup crumb mixture for topping. Pat remainder :on bottom of 9 -inch spring -form pan. Heat milk in top of double -boiler. Add marshmallows and stir until melted. Cool slightly and stir in creme de menthe. Chill until slightly thickened. Whip cream until .beginning to thicken. Gradually beat ` in marshmallow mixture and continue beating - until thick. Pour into pan, �, sprinkle ,with1lcaining .crumbs and freeze until firm (6 to 12 hours). 10 to 12 servings. - When this is made in , a spring -form pan (such as used for cheesecakes) it is very effective, especially if it is decorated to suit the occasion. A cut-out such as .a star, bell or Christmas tree may be placed on top of the filling before the crumbs •are sprinkled over top. Because the creme de menthe gives the filling a delicate green color, the` design is very effective with the chocolate crumbs. If the special pan is not available,— this vailable, -this delicious dessert may be made in a round 9 -inch casserole or square pan. Servings may be cut as required and the rest of it returned - to the freezer. It will keep for a week or more. "Frozen Apple Cream" is made from fresh apples, , sweetened and , folded into whipped cream, then frozen. -Both these desserts are simple to make and can be fitted into most homemakers' routines. FROZEN APPLE CREAM 1 teaspoon gelatin 1 tablespoon cold water '/2 cup hot milk '/2 cup fruit sugar 2 cups shredded unpeeled apples = 3 cup c} o O& Car'died` cherrte5 3/q cup whipping '"cream, whipped Soak gelatinin cold water for 5 minutes then dissolve in hot milk. Chill. Add sugar to combined apple and cherries and combine with gelatin mixture. Fold cream into mixture. Freeze to a mush, stir; then freeze until firm. 6 servings. -1 PROCLAMATION To The Citizens of the Town o GODERICH As Directed Bye Resolution Of The Municipal Council 0. I Hereby Declare BOXING DAY MONDAY, December 28th, 1970 A CIVIC and PUBLIC HOLJDAY 9 4r And Call Upon All Citizens To Govern Themselves According Dr. FRANK MILLS, Mayor Y pantsuits and dresses, phis pants, in glitter and brocade fabrics. Ready to give you • new graceful motion'. Open Til 9 p.ni. from Dec. 14 With The Exception of Saturday '`•C ids` �.og: a ,