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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1981)
Portland O b s e rv e r^ )e c e m b e H 7 ^ 9 6 ^ a g e 5 Twist holiday traditions for eggnog "Yule" Christmas holidays are especially rich with Old World traditions. •Decorated trees and the exchange o f gifts date back to ancient celebra tions o f winter. •M istletoe was thought to be a cure for infertility; hence the custom o f kissing under its branches. •Long-lived legends surround the use o f holly. For centuries, it was hung in homes to provide refuge for friendly spirits from the inclemency o f win ter. •Prickly holly is considered male; non-prickly holly, female. And which ever is brought into the home first at Christmastime is said to indicate whether the husband or wife will rule that year. Many traditions and holiday celebrations, though, now have New World twists. •S t. Nicholas has become Santa Claus with his reindeer-powered sleigh. •Festive foods include native American staples such as pum pkin and sweet potatoes next to the mince “ pyes” and Yule logs o f yesteryear. •Inspired by such twists on tradition, here is a soon-to-be habit-forming transformations o f the customary Christmas cocktail, eggnog. ’/« cup sugar, divided 1 cup water 2 envelopes unfavored gelatin 1 cup Southern Comfort 2 cups whipped whipping cream 2 chocolate or graham cracker crumb pie crusts, each 8- or 9-inches Chocolate shavings. Puree drained raspberries, pressing through a sieve to remove seeds; mea sure A cup. Beat egg whites until fluffy; gradually beat in '/« cup sugar and continc beating until stiff peaks form. Measure water into a small saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over the water. Place saucepan over low heat; stir constantly until gelatin dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks until thick and fluffy; gradually beat in remaining A cup sugar. Slowly pour in dissolved gelatin, beating egg yolk mixture constant ly. Then slowly beat Southern Com fort into egg yolk mixture. Stir A cup egg yolk mixture into measured raspberry puree, set aside. Fold remaining egg yolk mixture into egg whites, using a spatula or wire whip, mixing gently and thoroughly. Then fold whipped cream into egg C O M FOR T S W IR L E G G N O G P IE Hanukkah (Continued fro m page 4) Fach serving is equivalent to: I serving Occasional Substitute; '/« serving Fruit; 2 servings Extras. A cup less 1A teaspoons enriched all-purpose flour Artificial sweetener to equal 2 teaspoons sugar A teaspoon double-acting baking powder A teaspoon baking soda A teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 medium eggs 2 teaspoons granulated sugar I tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil M ounce uncooked quick oats A cup raisins, coarsely chopped 1. Sift flo u r, sweetener, baking pow der, baking soda, and cinnamon into bowl or onto sheet o f wax paper. 2. In another bowl beat eggs with sugar until very foamy. Beat in oil, gradually stir in sifted dry ingredi ents and oats. Fold in raisins. 3. Preheat oven to 375 °F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Form 16 cookies by dropping batter onto baking sheet by heaping teasp o o n fu l, leaving about I A inches between each. 4. Bake u n til cookies are brow ned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer cookies to racks to cool. Each serving is equivalent to: I serving Bread; A Egg; I servings Extras; I serving Fat; A serving Fruit. Prices good Wed., Dec. 16 thru Thurs., Dec. 24, 1981 ■~~~ Canned * Ham Young Tom U.S.D.A Grade * Sierra F Flash F 16 to 2‘ T u rk e y s First Two — Additional at Regular Price Choose from plain, sesame seed, poppy seed, regular, sourdough or cannon ball loaves. Round, Long or Thick sliced. fre n c h First One — Additional at Regular Price Breads Boneless Dubuque, Fully Cooked Water Added MY-TE-FINE 15 oz • Regular. Drip <x Elactric Pare • 3 lb. M axwell fHOUSf • Maatarbto Regular o Drip - 39 c Regular or Diet M axwell House Coffee C and H Sugar *4 ■^28 OA TM E A L RA IS IN C O O K IES (M akes 4 m idday or evening meal servings, 4 cookies each, supple ment as required.) Food Sections except Morrison or SE 122nd & Stark ----- ONE STOP H O P P IN G * * CL STOP S SHOPPING CENTERS (M akes 4 m idday or evening meal servings, about 4 latkes each; sup plement as required) 1. In a bowl com bine zucchini with A teaspoon salt. Let stand for 30 minutes, then squeeze out excess liquid. 2. Sift flour, baking powder, pep per, and remaining salt onto sheet o f wax paper; set aside. 3. In a bowl beat eggs u n til foamy. Stir in zucchini, onion, and garlic. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, stirring to combine after each addition. 4. Spray a 9-inch nonstick skillet w ith nonstick cooking spray and heat. Drop baiter by heaping table- spoonsful into hot skillet and cook over medium heat until underside is lig h tly brow ned. T u rn latkes and brown other side. Repeat until all batter has been used. Serve g a r nished w ith parsley and cherry tomatoes. Each serving is equivalent to: I- 1/5 servings Vegetables; 4 /5 serving Bread; A Egg; I A teaspoons Lim ited Vegetables; 1 tablespoon Skim M ilk. F red M e y e r A d v e rtis in g Policy Fach o f these a d v e rtis e d items m ust b e re o d ily a v a ila b le fo r sale a t o r b e lo w th e a d v e rtis e d p ric e in each Fred M e ye r store, e x c e p t as s p e c ific a lly n o te d in this a d FrcdMeyer Z U C C H IN I L A TK E S 2 cups coarsely grated zucchini H teaspoon salt, divided A cup enriched all-purpose flour A teaspoon double-acting baking powder Dash pepper 2 medium eggs 2 tablespoons minced onion 1/8 teaspoon minced fresh garlic '/« cup skim milk Garnish: parsley sprigs and 4 cherry tomatoes ■ I • A pint fresh raspberries or I (10-oz.) package frozen raspberries, thawed 6 eggs, separated first oz. bottle Additional at 3 for $1 plus deposit. First One — Additional at Regular Price Case of 12 *3.<7 Plus Deposit First Two — Additional at Regular Price B lue B onnet ^ P u m p k in First Two — Additional at Regular Price MY-TE-FINE - Vanilla Ice Cream First Two — Additional at Regular Price Navel Oranges Food Sections except Morrison or S.E. 122nd & Stark I iiue Bonnet Margarine First Two — Additional at Regular Price Dish Deterqent Palmolive Liquid First Two — Additional at Regular Price 1 I
