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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-09-27, Page 1212 TIMES—ADVOCATE Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Enjoy your meal but take time to be thankful Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to sit back and enjoy family and friends without all the frenzy of Christmas. It is often a great time to visit out of town as travel is better! We usually spend a bit of Thanksgiving weekend with both sides of our family. We are moving towards a less traditional type of meal. Our extended families are getting very large and to cook the turkey and fixings gets to be a major undertaking. This year in the special feature I have tried to put a variety of accompaniments to augment any meal you might be having -whether it be the traditional or the potluck. Have a wonderful time with your family and friends. Take time to reflect and be thankful!! CHEESY BISCUITS As I AM NOW COOKING FOR A DINING FOR SENIORS PROGRAM IN OUR AREA, I ENJOY THE CHALLENGE OF MAKING FOOD THAT TASTES GREAT, LOOKS GOOD AND IS HEALTHIER THAN THE ORIGI- NAL RECIPE. I AM LEARNING TO MODIFY A LOT OF MY OLD STANDBY RECIPES. HERE IS A FAVORITE REMADE RECIPE THAT PRODUCES LIGHT, WONDERFUL TASTING BISCUITS. 1-1/4 cups white flour 3/4 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 TBSP white sugar 1/4 cup shortening 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup grated old cheddar cheese (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl place the first six ingredients and toss with a fork. Cut in with a pastry cutter the shortening and then the cheese. Mix in the buttermilk with the fork and then put dough on a floured surface. Knead it 8 to 10 times. Pat out to about a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a glass and put on a cooking sheet. Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes. For a change add 1 cup raisins in place of the cheese, a 1/2 tsp of cinna- mon and serve up a breakfast biscuit. Great idea for an easy morning brunch! Enjoy. HASHBROWN BAKE WE ALL LIKE TO HAVE A MAKE AHEAD AND EASY BAKE RECIPE TO TAKE ALONG TO THE POTLUCK OR TO ACCOMPANY A MEAL WITH COMPANY. THE FOLLOWING RECIPE IS ONE (WITH SLIGHT ADAPTATIONS) THAT I GOT FROM MARY, MY TRAINER FOR THE PRESENT JOB I AM WORKING AT! I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE CREAMY POTATOES. 1 kg package of frozen hashbrowns 1 500 ml fat free sour cream 1 can of cream of chicken soup 1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped onions 3 ribs celery finely chopped (optional) 1/4 cup melted margarine 1to 2 cup cheese grated Mix all ingredients together, put into a 11 by 7 or 9 by 13 inch greased pan and bake in a 350 oven for at least an hour. I often cover it with tinfoil and then uncover it for the last 15 minutes of baking time. These are great with crushed potato chips on top (sour cream and onion are Mary's favorite!) If you find the mix is a bit dry just add a small bit of milk before bak- ing. Enjoy. CREAMY JELLO As I WAS LOOKING FOR AN EASY JELLO SALAD FOR A SALAD LUNCHEON I DISCOVERED THIS SIMPLE RECIPE THAT CAN BE MADE WITH JUST ABOUT ANY FLAVOR OF JELLO. IT IS FABULOUS TAST- ING, SMOOTH AND CREAMY. I PARTICULARLY LOVED IT WITH RASPBERRY FLAVORED JELLO. PREPARE A DAY AHEAD. AND IF YOU ARE REALLY AMBITIOUS TRY MAKING IT IN LAYERS IN 2 TRI- FLE BOWLS LETTING EACH LAYER SET BEFORE APPLYING THE NEXT. 1 pkg of instant jello powder (try orange, raspberry, strawberry or lime) 1 cup boiling water 1 500 ml container of fat free sourcream Mix the jello with the boiling water till dissolved and then add in the sour cream, stirring until completely blended. Pour into a small glass bowl and let set overnight. Easy but oh so good!! Try this recipe for sure! PUMPKIN SQUARES IT IS FUN TO SERVE UP A PUMPKIN DESSERT BUT WITH A TWIST ON THE TRADITIONAL PIE! THE FOLLOWING RECIPE IS VERY MOIST AND CAN BE SERVED UP WITH A FRESH DOLLOP OF WHIPPED CREAM TO MAKE A SATISFYING DESSERT. IT CAN ALSO BE FROSTED WITH A BASIC CREAM CHEESE ICING. SERVE THE SQUARE CHILLED 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 14 oz can pumpkin Cream butter and sugar together and then beat in eggs 1 at a time. Slowly beat in pumpkin. 1 cup flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ginger 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt Add to pumpkin mixture and stir. Put into a greased 9 by 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 oven for about 25 min- utes or till a toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Serve with whipped cream or cream cheese icing. Enjoy. All The Best At Thanksgiving Local `celebrities' heading to jail for a good cause GODERICH — Are you one of Huron County's 'Most Wanted?' There are a few who reside in and around South Huron and on Oct. 4, they will be whisked away for a court appearance in Goderich. This is, of course, all in fun and the goal is to raise $20,000 to be shared between the Kidney Foundation of Canada and Huron County Crime Stoppers. On Oct. 4, these two organizations are holding their `Round Up For Research' event, more commonly known as a 'Jail and Bail.' During this event, local celebrities donate their time and often their money to help make this a successful fundraiser. There are eight participants from the South Huron area, including Exeter's White Wonder, who will be num 1111-41 arrested for having committed various crimes. Once arrested, participants will be taken to the Suncoast Mall in Goderich where they will be placed in jail awaiting their court appearance. When their name is called to appear before the judge, they will be given an opportunity to present their case. The judge will then set their bail and if enough pledges have been collected in advance, they will be free to go. If not, they will have to work the phone lines, gather- ing more pledges to make bail. "We hope to have a fun day and raise some money for the Kidney Foundation of Canada and Huron County Crime Stoppers," stated Crime Stoppers co- In the slammer —'Celebrities' from the area will take place in the `Round Up For Research' event Oct. 4, an effort to raise $20,000 for the Kidney Foundation of Canada and Huron County Crime Stoppers. Participants will be whisked off to court at the Suncoast Mall in Goderich where they will await trial.They will be released when they receive enough pledges.Above from left, Elaine Corbett and Martha Heywood of Heartland Community Credit Union in Exeter, Exeter's mascot the White Wonder and Thomas H. Fine Menswear owner Tom Hartai find themselves behind bars. (photos/submitted) ordinator Shawn McFa.11s. "I'd like to thank everyone who has volunteered their time or made a donation so far." Others participating in this event and who may need some help getting out of jail are: • Jeff Reaburn, principal, South Huron District High School; • Tom Hartai, owner, Thomas H. Fine Menswear, Exeter; • Martha Heywood, lending and investment officer, and Elaine Corbett, manager member services, both of Heartland Community Credit Union, Exeter; • Darren Kints, owner, Dairy Queen Exeter, Grand Bend and Wellington Road, London; • Jo -Anne Fields, recreation program administrator, Municipality of South Huron; • Cam McLeod, deputy fire chief, South Huron (Exeter) Fire Department. Communion in Hensall By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - Hensall United Church service began with welcome and announcements and the passing of the peace. The minister was Peter Challen, his mes- sage was "Paul's journal on the road." The organist was Bill Gibson. Evaline McAllister was the greeter. Donna Hamather looked after the nursery. Glenn Hayter was the reader and candle lighter. The ser- vice closed with commissioning, benediction, and choral amen. October 1 is Worldwide Communion Sunday. Communion will be served by Rev. Stan McDonald. Hensall Community Development Action Committee volunteers will be picking up leaves in Hensall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Leaf pick-up will begin when the leaves start to fall. At Carmel Presbyterian Church Rev. Ken Knight was the guest minister with Joyce Pepper playing the organ. The offering was received by Robert Bell and Frank Varley. The service closed with benediction and choral amen. Next Sunday will be Communion with Rev. Gwen Brown.