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Portland Ob—rver, November 5, 1981 Page 7 Remove moss quickly When the wet fall weather begins, moss may soon begin to appear on roofs, patios, sidewalks and steps, especially in western Oregon. “ Moss can shorten the life span o f a ro o f if not brought under con tro l,” says Ray M cN eilan , Oregon State U n ive rs ity Extension home gardening agent. “ It can also create slippery surfaces on patios and w alkw ays, where it grows along with algae and Ziehens.” Moss thrives in dam p, shaded locations. I t ’ s often found on the north slopes o f roofs, or in places shaded by overhanging trees. It fre quently builds up on little used pa tios and walkways that remain wet for extended periods. According to M cN eilan, the first step in moss con tro l is to scrape away as much o f it as possible. This may not be practical on some ro o f surfaces. Several alternatives are available to keep the moss from re turning? Pork Barley C asserole m akes m ain dish fo r a full m eal. Commercial moss sprays are most effective against moss when it is ac tively growing in the rainy season. A p p ly the spray when rain is not likely for several days, if possible. Sprays containing zinc sulfate m onohydrate are readily available for home use and can safely be used around plants. Zinc sulfate mono- Chunk Tuna Barley is basic Harley is truly historically signifi cant. Harley is not a passing fad, a food fancy o f the moment. The first m ention o f this good, wholesome cereal grain dates back to 3,000 B.C. The I ake Dwellers o f Switzer lan d, about 1,000 B .C ., knew at least three kinds. A nd because it is such a hardy grain (belonging to the fam ily Gramineae), it has been a part of the history o f countries as climatically varied as C hina. Turkey and Scot land. Harley also figures prominent ly in Jewish h istory. A m ong the many O ld Testament references is one in R uth 1:22 which indicates that the ripening o f barley was a sign o f spring. Harley is easy to use. I f you’re un fam iliar with (his convenient food, you may not know the fun that awaits you. But once you've tried barley, you’ll have a friend for life. M odern processing methods have im proved to the point that quick barley takes only 10 minutes o f preparation. Barley is a perfect base for one-dish meals I I t ’s easy to be creative with bar ley. You can let your im agination run wild. Use it in salads, soups and casseroles. Employ it as a thickener, pie are coming hack to foods that arc real and right for them. As in olden days, barley fits the times. It meets today’s needs. T O A S T E D HA R l.E Y P IL A F 1 cup quick barley* 3 cups boiling water 2 beef bouillon cubes 3 tablespoons butter or margarine I cup fresh mushroom slices 'A cup green onion slices I garlic clove, minced V» teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed 'A teaspoon salt Dash o f pepper Heal oven to 35O°F. Place barley in shallow baking pan. Bake at 35O°F. for 20 minutes or until light golden brow n. S tir toasted barley in to bo ilin g w ater; add bou illo n cubes. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, stirrin g occasionally. D ra in ; set aside. In large skillet, melt butler; saute mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender. Add barley and season ings; continue cooking over medium heal fo r 2 to 3 m inutes or un til heated throu g h . M akes 234 cups PW substitute it for rice and potatoes. *N o te: Substitute 36 cup regular Through the years, two types o f bar barley for quick barley, if desired. ley have been available commercial Increase boiling water to 4 cups. In ly. And both quick and regular bar crease simmering time to I hour or ley are made with highest manufac until tender, stirring occasionally. turing standards. Quick barley is the ideal choice for fast cooking meals. Regular barley, preferred for those PO RK B A R L E Y C A SSE R O LE rich , w o n d e rfu l, long-sim m ered soups and stews, takes about an 'A cup regular barley hour. 1 teaspoon salt Barley is a bargain . This fact 2 cups boiling water alone w ould be reason enough to One 10-oz. pkg. chopped, frozen turn to it in these inflationary times spinach, thawed, drained . . . when the dollar-stretching foods One I034oz. can condensed tomato are sought out. soup Barley is nutritious. In every bite I cup fresh mushroom slices o f barley, there is protein, thiamine, *A cup chopped onion niacin, phosphorous and iron. Bar *A teaspoon garlic salt ley is a whole-grain. It still contains Dash o f pepper its o riginal bran, germ and endo I tablespoon vegetable shortening sperm. This means you get the best Four !6-inch thick pork chops o f what M oth er N atu re o rig in ally grew— the flavor, the goodness, the H eat oven to 33O’ F. S tir barley nutrien ts. The bare m inim um o f and <A teaspoon salt into boiling processing is done on barley. It is water. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer delicately grain-good. Chewy. Full- * about 20 minutes, stirring occasion bodied. Flavorful. ally. Drain. Add remaining ingredi Barley is versatile. It has nour ents except shortening and pork ished pensants and kings. It is equal chops; mix well. Place in greased fl ly “ right” for family meals and ele inch square baking dish. Melt short gant buffet dinners. It can be served ening in large skillet. Brown pork confidently at any course~in soups, chops fo r 3 to 4 minutes on each as a side dish or in casseroles. side. Place pork chops on top o f Barley is basic. And many people barley m ixture; cover. Bake at are hopping on the barley band 33O*F. for 40 to 43 minutes or until wagon as no-nonsense foods are pork chops are done. Makes 4 serv coming into their own— again. Peo-i ings. r S se city appliance hydraie also comes in granular form for dry application. Follow label di rections. Zinc-based sprays w ill corro de copper gutters and downspouts and should not be used around them , warned McNeilan. Z in c-g alvan ized ridge caps or copper flashings are effective fo r 10 to 13 feet down from the ridge o f the ro o f. Bare copper wires stretched across the ridgeline and down to the roof gutters at ten foot intervals along the roof will provide some control on wood shake roofs. The moss control chemicals used on roofs will work well on slippery walking surfaces. M ix the chemical in water and add some detergent to insure complete wetting o f the moss. Apply the solution with a sprayer or sprinkling can. A fte r spray a p p lic a tio n , a llo w time for the moss to die and then re move it with a stream o f water, or by sweeping with a stiff broom. The chemical that remains on the treated area will prevent rapid regrowth o f moss. 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