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Townsman, 1991-07, Page 41the Huron County Museum in Goderich; and immovable folk art located throughout the county. Direc- tions for the immovable art have been included so that the more adventure- some can take a tour of beautiful Huron county and enjoy some of the treasures located within easy viewing. The clear coloured pieces float on the pages, unencumbered by back- ground details. The text is uncluttered and readers can easily find their favourites. A quick read will surprise readers on how many talented people are living quietly, celebrating their life through their handiwork. Perhaps this book will draw more folk artists out and there may be cause for a second volume. I was especially grateful to see some of my favourites included. I have noticed the imaginative use of huge stones on the 11th concession of Hui lett township and always thought i looked like Stonehenge. Now I finc out that it is just what its creators had in mind when they hauled the old stones from the barn and set them up on the front lawn. Now that the site has been disclosed I wonder if they will have problems with druids on mid -summer night's eve. Stuart Taylor is among the many artists that are recognized. Although Mr. Taylor would probably deny that he is an artist he certainly has a feel for the life of the wood he carves and it shows in his choice of subject and medium. One has to admire the pileat- ed woodpecker on a tree carved from sumac. The wood grain pattern higlights the wing design and the worm holes seem more like the wood- pecker's handiwork than the choice of the carver's. How fitting in a county where his- tory plays a prominent part in our everyday lives. Huron can boast of having the best pioneer museum in Canada. There is an active historical society that publishes Historical Notes every year and many townships are busy preparing history books as well as updates for past books. How fitting that we are recording these folk artists that are alive and well in this county and enjoying the fruit of their labours as produced in 'Folk Art Treasures of Huron County'. Bev Walker, editor, put the push into the project and with meticulous help from Merle Gunby and Alan Fal- coner on photography and clever design ideas from John Rutledge and his committee, the project took shape. Although difficult to name all the peo- ple involved one look at this book will quickly tell readers that it was no mean feat to find and locate all these folk artists. Folk Art Treasures of Huron County, published by Gunby- field Publishing, is on sale at the Museum in Goderich, and the Festival Gallery in Blyth. Maps are available for a tour the immovable folk art exhibit throughout Huron county. Rhea Hamilton -Seeger is an Auburn - area writer and Deputy -Reeve of West Wawanosh Twp. cxliM?y Ccgio The fruits(and vegetables) of the land Early summer has to be one of the nicest times of the year. The peonies, day lilies and flowering shrubs are all in bloom. Rhubarb, asparagus and strawberries are in good supply from local gardeners and growers. The rhubarb custard pie is from an old family recipe of a fellow food editor, the asparagus bouchers come from la belle provinces "Magnificent Snacks Cookbook" and who can resist mak- ing a batch of strawberry jelly with its delicate taste? RHUBARB CUSTARD PIE Line a pie plate with a pie crust. Put a single layer of rhubarb into the pie. Do not fill too full or there won't be room for the custard. Mix 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of flour and sprinkle on rhubarb. For the custard beat up 1 egg, add about 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and 1 cup of milk. Mix well. Pour over rhubarb and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 20 min- utes. A richer type of pie crust makes this pie even more delicious. ASPARAGUS BOUCHERS Boucher Recipe: Remove four eggs from the fridge and bring them to room temperature. Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bring 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of butter to a full rolling boil. Remove from heat and add flour mixture. Stir with wooden spoon until mixture leaves the side of the saucepan and forms a ball. Then add one egg at a time stirring very well after each addition. Continue to beat after each addition until the mixture no longer looks slippery. Place marble size amounts on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes thcn reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake about 15 to 20 minutes longer. Do not remove from the oven until quite firm to touch. Allow to cool on a cookie rack. Asparagus Filling Cook 1 pound of asparagus, drain, cool, chop coarsely, put into food pro- cessor or blender and blend. To this mixture add 6 ounces cream cheese, 6 ounces blue cheese or grated cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon mayonnaise and 1 egg and blend. Slice the bouchers nearly through, fill with asparagus mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes and serve hot. STRAWBERRY JELLY 3 3/4 cups strawberry juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 7 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 - 8 oz. bottle liquid pectin Crush 3 quarts strawberries thor- oughly or put through food chopper using medium blade. Squeeze out juice. Measure sugar, strawberry juice and lemon juice into large saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil, at oncc add pectin, while stirring. Bring to a full rolling boil, boil hard for 1/2 minute. Remove from heat and skim. Pour into scalded jelly glasses to with- in 1/2 inch of top. Cover with hot paraffin at once. TOWNSMAN/JULY-AUGUST 1991 39