The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 August 1978 — Page 11

SUMMER

Instructions important in canning

For years, housewives have been putting up fruits and vegetables for the winter. This process, known as canning, is very popular in the area. But, is there an art to it? Margaret Cousins, r 1 Milford, states, “The most important thing with canning is to follow the instructions.*’ Mrs. Cousins, who has been canning and freezing ever since she was a young girl ig 4-H, believes there are no short cuts. She said, “There’s absolutely no damage in home cooked canning if the right instructions are followed.*’ For the beginner, she recommends the purchase of a good book. These can be found at the county extension offices. She also feels the best in materials should be used. She commented. “If I'm going to do this. I’m going to get the best equipment and produce possible.” It Tastes Better The Milford woman feels canned and frozen goods out of her garden taste fresher. “Whenever you use your own things and the vegetables come out of your garden, it just tastes

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better,” was her comment. Some of the produce she puts up each year includes: green beans, strawberry freezer jam, jellies, pickles, pickle relish, pickled beets, applesauce, corn, tomatoes, tomato juice, ketchup, chili sauce, peaches, freezer apples, green peppers, freezer slaw and blueberries. All of the vegetables she cans come out of her own garden. The fruit she buys and then puts up. Os course, she will trade garden vegetables with neighbors and friends. As far as the actual process used in canning and freezing, Mrs. Cousins again suggests a good book. Usually, all the produce must be cleaned and prepared. It is then put in jars and processed according to each person’s wishes. It is then put on the shelves or in the freezer waiting to be used. Mrs. Cousins said she cans about 40-50 jars of each fruit and vegetable. She figures to have a jar of everything for each week of the year. She said, “I like to have my shelves pretty empty by the end of the season. That's why I have a small garden. I don’t think you

need that large of a garden.” She also just puts up those goods she knows her family enjoys. She commented, “With the abundance of food in this country, that’s one thing we want to do. Eat what we like.” One thing she cautions about in canning is how much acid there is in a particular fruit or vegetable. “People should know their varieties.” She emphasized if proper instructions are followed, there should be no damage. A good rule to follow, she said, is “if in doubt, throw it out.” The types of jars used should also be a consideration, she said. She doesn’t recommend using mayonnaise jars because they can only be processed once. And. if a jar has a nick in the top. she says to throw it away because it won’t seal properly. For the beginner, she said garage sales are often a good place to pick up some jars’ Is canning any cheaper than buying processed goods in the store? Mrs. Cousins isn’t sure, but said it must have some advantages. “I’m amazed at how many young girls are learning to can,” she said. “I’d hate to see the art lost, but I don’t think it

▼ 1 J *» 4* m : Wig -, 11 g > adv dr ft a CANNING FOR MANY YEARS - Margaret Cousins of Milford has been canning and freezing fruits and vegetables since she was a young girl in 4-H. She stresses that good equipment and produce as well as following instructions properly are a must.

ever will be. People are going back to it.” Recipes Here are a few recipes for canned goods. The first, hot dog relish, comes from Mrs. Cousins Hot Dog Relish 3 carrots, peeled 3 sweet red peppers, cored and seeded 2 quarts cucumbers 2 quarts green tomatoes, peeled 2 quarts onions, peeled 1 2 cup salt 1‘ 2 pounds sugar (3 cups) I*2 cups vinegar 1 2 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tblsp. mixed pickling spices Chop or grind (or mix in blender) vegetables; place in

bowl. Sprinkle with salt and allow to stand overnight. Drain. Add sugar, vinegar and cayenne pepper. Add spices < tied loosely in cheesecloth bag). Simmer 45 minutes. Pour at once into hot sterilized jars; seal. Makes about 6 pints. Tomato Sauce 4 quarts peeled, cored, chopped tomatoes 3 cups chopped onion 1 cup sliced carrots 3 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon salt Combine all ingredients in large kettle or Dutch oven; cook until tender. Press mixture through a fine sieve, return to kettle. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to simmer. JCook until thick, about 2 hours, 'stirring frequently. Pour hot sauce into hot jars, leaving head space. Adjust caps. Place each jar as it is filled onto rack in canner or deep kettle. When canner is filled, add hot water to cover jars 1 to 2 inches. Cover canner and bring water to boiling. Reduce heat to hold water at a steady boil. Start processing time when water reaches a full boil. Process half-pints and pints 45 minutes in. boiling water bath. Makes about 9 half-pints. Parsley Lemon Jelly 2 large bunches of parsley 3 quarts water 5 cups sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 4 cup lemon juice ‘■2 bottle liquid pectin Wash parsley well and place in a large kettle with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain and discard parsley. Boil the juice until reduced to 3 cups. Combine 3 cups juice, sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat and bring mixture to a full boil. Stir in pectin and boil hard lor 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim foam. Pour hot into hot jars, leaving head space. Adjust caps. Makes about 5 eightounce jars. INDUSTRY AND EXECUTIVE DIVISION CHAIRMAN Timm Bledsoe, general chairman for the United Way of Kosciusko County, has announced Jack R. Schutz as chairman of the industry and executive division of the 1978 United Way campaign. The major industry and executives division will contact corporations throughout the county in their effort to help reach United . Way’s goal of >315,000 for thijs year’s “People Helping People" campaign. Schutz was involved in United Way test year as captain of inplant solicitation committee. Jack lives at 623 N. Lincoln St., Warsaw, with his wife, Jeanne and two children, Amy and Adam.

Becky Borczon returns for Enchanted Hills finale

By BILL SPURGEON Becky Borczon, an alumna of the past several years at Enchanted Hills Playhouse, has returned for the 1978 season finale at the barn theater east of Wawasee, and as a result patrons are being treated to a better-than-average production of “Funny Girl.” The success of the musical based on the early life of comedienne Fanny Brice depends on the person who plays Miss Brice. Barbra Streisand did it on the stage at first and then in the movie, and we must commend Miss Borczon for not trying to imitate Miss Streisand and accomplishing in her own way the mission of presenting an extremely believable Fanny Brice. Ably cast in the role of gam-bler-playboy Nicky Arnstein is D. Michael Farah, also imported for this show! at Enchanted Hills. He complements quite well the image set forth by Miss Borczon, a reflection on an extensive list of stage and television credits. Assigned to lesser roles are a number of Enchanted Hills regulars: Debbie Thomas as Fanny’s mother (and doubling as the show’s musical directori; Mary Kathleen Gordon with local recruits Verna Knauer and Joanne Gans as the other three members of the Henry Street poker players; Scott Whiteleather as Eddie Ryan, Fanny’s early mentor; and Rory Murphy double-cast as vaudeville theater operator Tom Firemen plan BBQ Members of the Milford Fire Department met last week and voted to hold their annual chicken barbecue on the first Sunday in October. Fire Chief Bill Leamon stated this would be October 1. More details on the fund raising project will be forthcoming as plans progress. Booked on tax charge Two county men were booked at the Kosciusko County jail on * Saturday on charges of theft by failure to make required disposition regarding nonpayment of retail sales tax allegedly collected and not remitted to the revenue department. Charged were John William Moore, 45. North Shore Drive, Syracuse and Frederick Lyman Cook, 37, Pierceton. Both were later released on $5,000 bond.

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BECKY BORCZON Kenney and showman Florenz Ziegfeld This is only a partial list, and the regulars from this year’s company do a commendable job in every niche, aided by a number of community residents who prove both decorative and talented. Director Craig Munk has put together a workable show, and it's considerably tougher to do than his musical debut here, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying ” His w ife Karen has the cast spectacularly costumed, and Mary K Perkins’s fine hand is again seen in the choreography, aided by actress doubling as dance captain Debbie Shively The dances run the gamut, from sexy Ziegfeld

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spectaculars to comic numbers to an out-and-out hilarious tapdance done on roller skates with Fanny rolling past, out of control. The show has moments both comic and poignant, with the former concentrated in the first act and. the latter, somewhat unfortunately, setting a more somber tone for the shorter second act The tunes are melodious. Miss Borczon handles the ones done for Miss Brice well, and the small pit orchestra really outdoes itself Local people on and off stage at various times add interest, so the theater will probably have the sold-out-sign up more than once during the run that ends the season this coming Sunday Curtain times are 8 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and 8:30 Saturday. Milford woman to paint Barbara Markley of Milford will be doing folk art paintings in the Fifth Annual Stone’s Trace Pioneer Crafts Festival, Ligonier, September 9 and 10. More than 50 crafts and, trades will be demonstrated by members of Stone's Trace Historical Society and invited crafts persons. ♦ Stone’s Trace Pioneer Crafts Festival is sponsored by the Stone’s Trace Historical Society with the support of the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. The festival will be located at the Stones Tavern Museum, three miles south of Ligonier at the junction of US 33 and SR 5. The hours will be Warn tosp each day.

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