Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 233, Greencastle, Putnam County, 29 May 1985 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, May 29,1985

Hints from Heloise: Drink cooler safe place to defrost meat

DEAR HELOISE: When I forget to take the meat from the freezer the night before, I simply place it in a small, six-pack drink cooler before I leave for work in the morning. By the time 1 return, the meat is thawed but the insulation in the cooler keeps it from becoming warm. In fact, it is barely thawed just right! Don't add a frozen chemical ice pack to the cooler because the meat won’t thaw. M. Hedge A good safe way to thaw meat. Thank you for sharing it Heloise MICROWAVE DEODORIZER Dear Heloise: Set a small bowl of baking soda in the microwave oven after each use. It not only absorbs

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lingering food odors but picks up dampness left from cooking. Every three or four weeks use this “used" soda to clean the sink. As it rinses down the drain, it helps to deodorize the drain as well. M. Ivester * * * You’re absolutely right! Soda is a great deodorizer whether it be for the microwave, sink drain, fridge or whatever! Thanks for a terrific hint! Hugs, Heloise KITCHEN HELP Dear Heloise: When preparing snap beans for freezing, instead of snipping the ends with a paring knife, use a pair of kitchen shears. They are much faster and easier on the fingers than a

knife. My husband thought of this idea while helping me with the beans. It was his first experience with freezing them, while I’m an old hand at it. It is too bad I had not asked him to help years ago. Helen Harold HINTS FROM HIM Dear Heloise: Soon after retirement, my wife added the chore of setting the table to my several “honey do’s," all of which I er\joy doing, I might add. But, somehow I couldn’t remember that the fork always was placed to the left of the plate. Then, it dawned on me that a left-hander is called a “south paw,” so why not remember the South Fork ranch of a famous TV show. After putting the two thoughts together, I haven’t once forgotten where to place the fork! Constant Reader PUMPKIN PIE SPICE Dear Heloise: I dislike it when food is not fully utilized, and spices are no exception. Noticing that the ingredients of pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, allspice, ginger and nutmeg) are similar to the spices I was using to make French Toast batter, I now use the pumpkin pie spice instead. Now, when I make French Toast, I ask my family or friends to identify the “secret” ingredient, but they can’t.

So, unless you mtike a lot of pumpkin pies during the year, use the pumpkin pie spice you probably have on hand for making French Toast. Carl Kolman EMERGENCY WATER Dear Heloise. The main water pipe in the alley broke early one morning, leaving us with no water for breakfast, etc. I melted some ice cubes and, as a result, had enough water to make coffee, wash my face and brush my teeth. This held me over until the water was turned on again. Thought this idea might come in handy for someone in a similar situation. Jeannette Jackson WATER RINGS Dear, Heloise: Recently someone wrote to your column asking how to remove a rroJky white discoloration from a mahogany coffee table. I have had so much success using cigar ashes on such marks that I don’t get upset about water rings anymore. I immediately moisten a cloth, dip it into cigar ashes (some people claim cigarette ashes work well, too) and rub the milky spot gently. You must do this quickly and the spots will disappear like a miracle. I hope you can pass along this simple solution. Odette * * * LAUNDRY HELPER Dear Heloise: Here is a hint for people who haw to carry the laundry to a laundromat or room. Instead of dragging along those bulky boxes of detergent and dry bleach, just measure it out beforehand, dump it into a dirty sock and throw it in the laundry basket (one per load). Then you are all set when you reach the washer! This is especially good for college students and apartment dwellers. An Old Hand LETTER OF THOUGHT Dear Heloise: Every day I am required to make many phone calls verifying appointments for the various doctors I work for. I have lost much valuable time waiting when the person says, “Let me get a pencil and pad to write this down ” Sometimes I have to wait a few minutes they return to the phone. At all times I have a pad, a pencil and calendar by my phone. No time is lost and I presume the caller is satisfied with a prompt answer. Could you ask your readers to do the same thing? So much precious time could be saved by this little tip. E. Robinson How about it, Mends? A little planning will pay off. Heloise

Dolly Madison club places in contest The Dolly Madison 4-H Club met at the home of Sharon Skinner May 11. The meeting was called to order by Amy Skinner. Hope Wagle led the 4-H pledge, while Sarah Marchbanks led the American pledge. Kim Petty won the door prize. DARLENE SWIM gave the secretary’s report and Karen Gowens gave the treasurer’s report. Andrea Hamilton gave the health report and Hope Wagle reported on safety. Sarah Marchbanks led the singing. Heather Rector gave the devotions entitled “Teen Commandments.” The club discussed secret sister gifts, the demonstration meal, the completion trip, 4-H camp and county judging. It was also reported that the club received second place in the county Share the Fun contest with its group act “The Midnight Burial.” The girls who participated were Andrea Hamilton, Marie Arden, Michelle Clodfelter, Michelle Knauer, Kim Petty, Sarah Marchbanks, Heather Rector and Hope Wagle. THE CLUB ALSO received a first place with the curtain act “The Case of the Frustrated Corpse.” Those participating in the act were Sarah Marchbanks, Heather Rector, Darlene Swim and Karen Gowens.

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Calendar of events Wednesday Greencastle Chapter No. 255, OES, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 at the Masonic Temple. There will be an initiation of new members. Fathers will be honored. Thursday The Past Presidents of the Extension Council will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30 with Betty Sendmeyer. Bring a piece of needlework - new or antique - for roll call. Please note change in date and time. Friday The American Heart Association is sponsoring free monthly hypertensive screening Friday, May 31 at Peace Lutheran Church, 318 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle, from noon-4 p.m. CONTACT Putnam County will hold its annual Strawberry Festival 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 31 at the Senior Citizens Center. Group deliveries and take-out orders arranged. For more information, call CONTACT, 653-2645. Saturday The Larabee Lodge No. 131 FfcAM, Stilesville, will hold a called meeting at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Work will be in the MM degree. Supper will be served. All visiting Master Masons are welcome. There will be a euchre party at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1 in the Putnam County Senior Center, 9 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. Sunday Billie Creek Village Early Wheels Show will be held Sunday, June 2 from 10a.m.-5 p.m. Antique autos and wheeled devices will be on display one mile east of Rockville in the tum-of-the-century village. Admission is $2.50 for adults; $1 for children ages 6-12 and children on under 5, free. Monday Bible School at Putnamville United Methodist Church will be held 9:15-11 a.m. Monday, June 3-Friday, June 7 for ages 1-14. Beechgrove United Methodist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School Monday, June 3-Friday, June 7. The theme will be “Footsteps with Jesus.” The picnic will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 7 and the program will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 7. Everyone is welcome. Tuesday Theta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Theta Tau will meet in the Terrace Room of the DePauw Student Union building at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 for a luncheon. Mrs. Value Williams and Mrs. Eleanor Ballard will be the hostesses. Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at the Putnam County Mental Health Office, 7 N. Vine St., Greencastle.

Sweet, sour pork spareribs Oriental appetizer recipe

By CECILY BROWNSTONE Associated Press Food Editor DEAR CECILY: A cocktail bar my friends and I sometimes go to serves delicious Oriental-style ribs. Do you have a recipe for ribs of this kind? PARTYGIVER DEAR PARTY GIVER: I found an excellent recipe for Oriental-style fresh pork spareribs in “Ribs” by Susan R. Friedland (Harmony). This recipe takes a little doing but the results are worth it. “Rihs” is an attractive paperback that includes 80 American ana international recipes for ribs and “fixings.” The sections on “fixings” have wisely chosen and well-written recipes for side dishes, salads, breads and biscuits, condiments and desserts C B SWEET-AND-SOUR APPETIZER RIBS 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry IM> pounds fresh pork spareribs, cut in 1-inch pieces Vfe cup cornstarch 3 cups (about) corn oil Sweet-and-Sour Sauce Mixture, see recipe 1 tablespoon corn oil l-3rd cup thinly sliced scallion In a large bowl, stir together soy sauce and snerry. Add ribs; toss to coat well. Marinate at least 30 minutes. Place cornstarch in a plastic food bag.

Major Owen chapter DAR holds May meeting

The Major Abraham Owen chapter of DAR met May 16 at the home of Jeanette McFarren near Gosport. Thirteen members attended. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. McFarren, regent. Mary Wampler gave the devotions and led the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner” and the “American’s Creed.” Retiring Regent, Cleo Truesdel presented Mrs. McFarren with her regent pin. MELBA HALTOM THEN gave the national defense report. It was taken from a speech by Carl Shipley entitled “Is It Time to Do Away with the United Nations?” Mrs. Wampler also reported on

Drain ribs; reserve marinade to use in Sweet-and Sour Sauce Mixture. Add ribs to cornstarch; shake vigorously. Remove and shake each rib to remove excess cornstarch ribs should be lightly coated. Pour 3 cups oil into a 10-inch skillet oil should be about Vi-inch deep. Heat over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. Fry a few ribs at a time, turning occasionally, for 3 or 4 minutes. Drain in a single layer on paper towels. Prepare Sweet and Sour Sauce Mixture. Just before serving, reheat oil over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. Refry ribs a few at a time, for 1 or 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Pour off oil and wit., out skillet with paper towels. In the skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; add scallion. Stirring often, cook 1 minute. Restir Sweetand Sour Sauce Mixture; add to skillet. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. Add ribs; toss to coat well. Stirring often, cook until heated through. Serve immediately with cocktail picks and lots of paper napkins. Makes 6 servings. Sweet-and Sour Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl stir together 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Gradually stir in reserved Marinade, 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon sesame oil until smooth; set aside. Adapted from “Ribs” by Susan Friedland (Harmony).

the progress of purchasing a grave marker for deceased DAR member Helen Wesley. Edna Montgomery read the president general’s message. She also reported that herself and Joyce Hipps will be attending the Southern District Conference at Bloomington. The chapter voted to donate $25 to the new Spencer-Owen Public Library to be used for their genealogy department. Cemetery book chairman Linda Simmerman reported that requests for the books are still coming in and that a waiting list will be drawn up. MRS. McFARREN APPOINTED her new committee chairmen as follows: Linda Simmerman, American heritage; Mary Mabel Morris, American History Month; Edythe Bonn ess, Americanism and DAR Manual for Citizenship; Melba Haltom, American Indians; Joyce Hipps, children of the American Revolution; Linda Simmerman, conservation; Mary Wampler, Constitution Week, Cleo Truesdel, DAR Good Citizen; Mildred Key, DAR magazine; Edythe Bonness, DAR museum; Mary Wampler, DAR scholarship; Connie Davis, DAR schools; Aral Groner, DAR service veterans; Sarah Goodin, flag of the U.S.; Arvelle Cassida, genealogical records; Edna Montgomery, honor roll; Connie Davis, junior American citizens; Joyce Hipps, junior membership; Joyce Hipps, motion picture, radio and television; Mildred Key, national defense, Jeanette McFarren, program; Barbara Moore, public relations; Mary McKamey, microfilm center, and Melba Haltom, transportation and safety. Linda Simmerman presented the program on honoring the dead. She had a color slide show as part of her presentation.