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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1966-02-24, Page 8• • 11�--T14E HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH,. ONT, FEB. 24, 1966 AL - DUEL -OIL WILLIAM M. HART Phone 527-0870 Seaforth INCOME TAX Most people by now have received their tax return forms with their ownname printed thereon. If you have not, forms may be secured at the Post ,Office. I suggest completing the return early because of the Canada Pension Plan requirements. If you need help, tele- phone for appointment. PHONE 527-1250 H. G. MEIR THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE ._ COMPANY Office — Main Street SEAFORTH Insures: •• Town Dwellings • All Classes of Farm Property • Summer Cottages • Churches, Schools,—Halls Extended coverage (wind, smoke, water damage, falling objects, etc.) is -.also available. AGENTS: James Keys, RR 1, Seaforth; V. • J. Lane, RR 5, Seaforth; Wm. Leiper,' Jr., Londesboro; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Harold Squires, Clinton; George Coyne, Dublin; Donald G. Eaton Seaforth:• WANT ADS BRING QUICK RESULTS: Dial 527-0240 Read the Advertisements It's a Profitable Pastime! N OTICLF .. Township of Tuckersmith Ratepayers and inhabitants of the Town- ship of Tuckersmith are requested by the Council TO NOT PARK CARS on Township Roads .and Streets during the winter months in order to facilitate snowplowing operations. Council will not be responsible for. dam- ages to any vehicles parked on roads or streets. JAMES I. McINTOSH Clerk -Treasurer Tuckersmith Potatoes Provide Varie For Busy Housewives Of all the vegetables known and used by man, none has a greater claim to fame than the lowly potato. Wars were fought over them, famines averted by them and mass migratipn of people caused by them wt`ien the crop failed. They have been enjoyed by royalty and peasants alike for several cen- turies.. Contrary to popular belief, potatoes did not originate in Ireland, but in South America. In the 16th century Spanish ex- plorers in Peru, Ecuador and Chile took them to Europe. Pot- atoes later were cultivated in the British Isles. In Ireland they became the mainstay of the diet and were eaten for breakfast, dinner and supper. They were introduced into Can- ada from British colonies along the Atlantic coast around 1750. In the kitchens of the early settlers, potatoes had many us- es. 'Fhe residue squeezed from the grated pulp became the starch for the family laundry. Potatoes also helped make the yeast to leaven bread. They were used as a cure for head- aches and small pieces were even used to_ cork bottles. As a food, potatoes were eaten in many ways—as a •vegetable, in• soups, pancakes, dumplings, puddings and pies. Today the area of greatest production is still in the .Mari- time provinces where potatoes provide a large proportion of the total agricultural 'revenue. -Canadians consume- _-,:about 133 pounds of potatoes per person each year. Although the consumption of fresh pota- toes seems to be declining, there . has been a continually growing increase in erocesse•� potato products, particularly in potato chips and frozen French fries. In fact, we eat an addi- tional 22 pounds of potatoes in the -form of proeessed potatoes. • Potato in the Diet The potato is the one vege- table • mentioned in Canada's Food Guide for daily use. The potato contains worthwhile amounts of iron and vitamins B complex and C. It is low in calories—a medium-sized batted potato contains about the same calorie count as a slice of bread. Potatoes should be cooked whole in their jackets in order to retain maximum food value: If potatoes are peeled and boil- ed they lose 20 to 30 per cent of their vitamins. Serve Potatoes Often Potatoes are natural compan- ions to protein foods such as meat, fish or poultry. Whether you serve potatoes for brunch, lunch or dinner, they make a valuable and ,economical addi- tion to your meals. Besides the numerous ways they can be served as a vegetable, they go into a host of combination dish- es such as stews, casseroles, soups or salads. The home economists of the Consumer Section, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, have gath- erec}.-together over 50 recipes using potatoes. You . may get a free cdpy of the booklet, "Pota- toes", No. 1058, by writing to Information Division, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ot- tawa. • To the early settler the pota- to was the Cinderella among vegetables. During the long winter evenings, slices could be cooked brown over an openfife as young folk today toast marshmallows. 1 Grated raw, salted and cooked on a griddle .they became potato pancakes. Ah. interesting way of using Mashed potato comes to us from Ireland. These are the Irish Potato .Cakes. They're ideal for lunch' or •brunch. -Potato Pancakes Potato Labelling Potatoes , must be labelled with —the grade name —the name and address of the packer —the wordS "Table Potatoes" —the net weight The name of the variety may or may not be marked. Canada No. 1 grade is the grade most generally available. Potatoes are packed in pa-, per, plastic or jute bags in sizes, varying from 3, 5, 10, 15, 25, 50, 75 to 100 pound bags. It is more economical to buy potatoes in the larger size bags if' you have a cold storage room. Good quality potatoes are firm, smooth, well shaped, free from damage, blemishes, green- ing and excessive dirt. New grading regulations state that, at the time of packing, at least 65 per°cent of the potatoes in any lot of Canada No. 1,grade We Are in the Market • For SEED OATS • Gary • Rodney • Russell Registered, Certified or Canada No. 1 HIGHEST PRICES PAID Wu. are now taking Corn Shelled or on the Cob W. G. Thompson & Sons Ltd. NeInsalt Phone 262-252/ "Tasty, tempting and different" 2 cups coarsely grated pota= a toes 2 teaspoons grated onion 2 tablespoons flour % teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs, beaten Fat""for frying Mix grated potatoes with on- ion, flour, salt pepper and bak- ing powder. Combine with beat- en eggs just before frying, as potatoes will discolor quickly when eggs` are added'" Heat fat in frying- pan until a drop of water sizzles. Drop tablespoons of mixture in pan and spread evenly. Fry until golden brown, one to two min- utes each side. Makes about 18 pancakes. Note:, If fried in a mixture of oil and butter (3 parts oil to 1 part butter), butter will not burn and pancakes will have shall -be free from. defects . a better flavor. which cannot be removed by ordinary peeling. This should result in improved grading at retail level, Potato Storage • Potatoes will keep for several months' if stored properly in a cool, moist, dark place. They're hest stored at a temperature as near 40° as possible with some circulation of ,air around them. Higher temperatures may cause potatoes to sprout ,and shrivel and at lower temperatures they tend to develop an unpleasant, sweet flavor. Potatoes turn green and acquire a bitter taste if exposed to light. A covering of brown paper will help pre- vent greening. INSURANCE WIND TOINADO CYCLONE JAMES' F. KEYS Phone 527-0467 Seaforth Representing the Western Farmer's Weather Insurance Mutual Co., Woodstock, Ont. tom: ; ::«?Y•,�:: Y; Y :::.. .....:: . POTATO CHOWDER A great, bowl of• steaming hot chowder is meal in itself, the kind you will enjoy on cold, blustery days. Lich in vege- tables, tender. •pieces of meat or fish and milk or full -flavored stockthe. most ravenous appe- tites.' it is hearty enough to satisfy meat, other vegetables, season- ed with bits of bacon or pork, and of course, a pinch from the spice 'shelf. Sometimes milk is added, sometimes tomatoes. Any way you say it or make it, it's a wonderfully savory' and- deli- cious dish and one of the eas- iest and most natural ways to include vegetables in daily win- ter menus. . • Chowder seems to be even more delicious when ladled from a tureen or casserole in- to mugs, large. cups, or small baking dishes and served with garlic or crusty bread, toasted crackers and cheese. With a crisp vegetable salad, andfruit it makes a satisfying meal. • Irish Potato,. Cakes "Ideal With Meats" 2 cups' mashed potatoes 1 egg, beaten • 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup sifted 'all-purpose flour .3 teaspoons .baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Fat for frying Combine potatoes, egg butler. Beat until fluffy. flour, baking powder and Add to potato mixture knead . lightly until well bined. and Sift salt. and coni - Turn on to lightly floured board and roll 14 -inch thick. Cut in wedges . and cook in a. greased frying pari, over low heat, until golden -brown, about five minutes . each side. Serve hot with butter. Makes about 12 cakes. As wintry days grow cold and brisk, Canadians from coast to coast enjoy that hearty "meal - in a dish"—chowder. To a Frenchman it's • "la chaudiere", meaning "the big .stew pot". It's usually a marvellous mix- ture of potatoes with fish or • Potato Chowder "A tasty combination of vegetables and milk" 11/2 cups sliced onions 1/2 cup diced celery s/4 cup sliced carrots 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons butter 4 cups diced potatoes 2 cups water 2 chicken bouillon cubes 142 teaspoons salt 1A teaspoon pepper " 1/4 teaspoon tarragon 'A cup chopped parsley 2 cups milk 1/2 cup grated Cheddar , cheese with grated• cheese. about 10 cups.• , Potato and Fish Chowder "Delicate, delicious ,and nutritious" 2 tablespoons butter 34 cup thinly sliced onion 1/2 Gu$: dicedcelery 2 cups diced, raw potatoes Y2 cup sliced carrots 2 cups''boiling water 1 teaspoon salt % teaspoon pepper 1 pound fish fillets 2 cups milk Saute onion and celery in but- ter. Add potatoes, carrots,, wa- ter and seasoning. Cover and simmer until tender 10-15 Hain- Utes longer. Add fish cut into bite -size pieces, and cook 10 minutes longer. Add milk. Re- heat but do not boil. Six serv- ings. Makes ROY N. BENTLEY Public Accountant 4 „3ritannia Road East - Godlerich` ..... Phone 524.9521 -WANT ADS BRING QUICK RESULTS: Dial 527-0240 Saute onions, celery, carrots and garlic in butter •until on- ions are transparent, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Stir until cubes dissolve, add seasonings, cover and simmer until pota- toes are tender, about 15 min- utes. Add milk and heat with- out boiling. Serve, sprinkled 1964 CLASSIC .AUTOMATIC 1964 '660' CLASSIC AUTOMATIC 1962 RAMBLER 2 -DOOR 1961 CHEV. BISCAYNE-6 Cylinder 1961 .AUSTIN , See the New 1966 •Models Now on Display MILLER MOTORS 9estmlh Phone 527-1410 what's life like in the Classified ads pay dividends. 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