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Page 2 Section II Portland Observer, June 29, 1983 Econo-eating: Eggs are a good buy by M onine Strode Stebbins What food come* in its own per fect package, can be stored in the re frigerator for a month and can be made into lots o f appetizing dishes? Eggs, a really versatile protein food. M o tt families spend about a third o f their food budget on meat W e're all aware that we need protein but we tend to forget that there are also meat alternates that can make deli cious main dishes and provide excel lent sources o f protein. When you compare the cost o f 20 grams o f protein from various sources, the most economical ones are dry beans and eggs, as well as bread and cereal grains. Eggs. in fact, are an excellent source o f protein. They don't even have to be combined with other sources o f protein to make them complete as other meat alternates do. Although eggs are sold by the dozen, it's easy to compare the cost with meat. A dozen large eggs weigh 24 ounces or IV t pounds. I f (hey cost 80 cents per dozen the price is then about S3 cents per pound. There’s also very little waste. Tw o eggs are considered a serving so you get six servings from a dozen eggs making them less than 20 cents. Eggs provide an economical way to stretch your food dollar. Besides providing protein, eggs are a good source o f Vitamin A and a fair source o f iron. Egg yolks do contain quite a bit o f cholesterol. People who have been advised to moderate cholesterol can use eggs up to the limit o f (heir diet, or they can use only the whites. There is a continued debate about cholesterol. Several factors have been linked to heart disease. Among them are high blood cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, fam ily history o f heart disease, and obesity. Many scientists believe that the following raise the risk o f heart disease: smoking, stress, physical inactivity, and excessive consump tion o f fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. It upsets me when ad campaigns put a big emphasis on the fact that their product has no cholesterol when it's peanuts or fruits — both plant products. It is confusing and tends to worry people about choles- terol. Cholesterol is found only in animal foods. Cholesterol is a nor mal component o f the body. In fact, our bodies manufacture it. The key to using foods that are high in cho lesterol is moderation. I f you have a family history o f heart disease or any o f (he other factors, then it might be wise to consult a physician. I f you do have a high blood choles terol level, you need to be careful of the meat and fats you eat, too. There are several delicious main dish items that can be made with eggs. Quiche, frittatas, omelets, crepes and various breakfast spe cialties are economical and easy to prepare. They also combine easily with a small amount o f meat or Volunteers needed The Volunteer Bureau has both short term and ongoing volunteer job requests for persons who have special skills. Plumbers, electri cians. carpenters and appliance re pairmen are needed to do work for non-profit agencies and the low in come elderly. Among other skilled volunteer jobs are positions for bookkeepers, counselors, nurses, graphic artists, legal consultants and video experts, social workers, and tutors. These are only some o f the volun teer job opportunities available through The Volunteer Bureau. For more inform ation, call The Volun teer Bureau at 222-1333. W h tn ax tra ic» cubes ere needed tor punches, or ice buckets et parties, use mut fin tins instead o f buying new ice cube treys. The big ice cubes w ill lest longer F « Z 7 T X r4 The frittata is an Italian omelet. It's like an open face omelet. You just mix the ingredients, pour them into a greased pan or baking dish and bake in the oven. Vi to I cup cheese o f your choice I teaspoon seasoning that goes with 1 cup flour Vi teaspoon salt Vi cup melted butter or margarine the leftovers Combine ingredients, pour into greased 9 -inch pie pan or baking dish. Bake at 330* for 23 to 33 minutes, until golden brown and set One generous serving or two moderate servings. D U TC H PUFF PANCAKE This is like a giant popover. I l makes a spectacular brunch or Sun day night light supper. 3 eggs, beaten Vi cup milk Vi to I cup leftovers, chopped Vi small onion chopped 6 eggs I cup milk M elt butter or margarine in oven at 400* in a very large, low-sided container — a large frying pan or a couple o f pie pans w ill work Beat eggs in a blender or mixer. Add m ilk, flour and salt. Beat until blended Pour into pan with melted butter or margarine. Bake 20 minutes at 400° then lower the temperature to 350* and bake for another 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Can be served with fru it, lemon slices and powdered sugar, or pancake syrup. Serves four. —FredMeyE, Fresno, C alifornia is "raisin center“ of U n ited States. * !*•» tV*WS IstUweepe*« fX, ¿t ***** •*» I awrdu *»eh«etfe tIVl Prices Good Wed., June 29 Thru July 5, 1983 CHECK THESE LOW PRICES - YOU'LL DISCOVER THAT FRED MEYER SAVES YOU MORE! Fred Mayer Hostess Pride Whole Bodied Hygrade Meat or Beef Crown in Oregon Large, Sweet, A rom atic Fresh Fryers Nectarines c lb. Cut Up Pan Ready Fryers Ball Park Franks $ f3 9 4 IK nlrn 1 Ib. pkg. Don Reg. 9 2.18 Reg. 1.09 lb. Reg l ie ib 79*ib Golden Prairie Fully cookbd Whole Water Added Boneless Blue Bonnet Margarine c 1 Ib. cube Reg. SS* each First two— Additional at regular price Fepti, D iet Fepsi, Fepei Free^ Pepsi U g h i, Sugar Free Fagot Free, M ountain Daw • peck 12 os. cens plue deposit Vine Ripened. Sweet MY-TE-FINE Cantaloupe Serve Chilled or A le Mode QC Ib. Lemonade Regular or Pink • 12 02. can • Reg. 85* First three— Additional at regular price Open 7 Days A Week 9 AM to 10 PM OZV£ STOP SHOPPING HCENTERS. the the Tnamtnic’ S' Triam inicin*7a ecs or Tnaminic-12* Tablets For Allergy Relief that’s nothing to sneeze at. Shopping Fred Meyer G in Help You Lower Your Cost of Living Save on insurance T o save money on auto insurance, check with your insurance agent to find out if you are eligible for dis counts offered by many insurance companies. Discounts are available to drivers with good driving records, young drivers who have passed approved driver education courses, students who do well in school, or motorists who insure two or more cars on the same policy. You may want to consider increas ing your deductible. That is the amount you agree to pay if you have an accident or loss. Deductibles range from $30 to $300. Insurance companies can charge less when the deductible is higher because you are assuming more o f the loss and be cause they don't have to handle as many small claims. You also may want to consider eliminating collision coverage on an older car o f relatively low value. cheese. Fruits and vegetables are nice to combine in these dishes, too. I l ’s a great way to stretch your food dollar and use your leftovers crea tively. Each ot these advertised items must be readily available for sale at or below the advertised price in each Fred Meyer store except as specifically noted m this ad Except Morrison Stark Consumer Warehouse Albany The Dalles_____ 28-1501
