Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, March 10, 1993, Page 17, Image 17

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House Of Umoja Dines In Grand Style
Joe Collins, proudly displays his special Teriyaki Chicken,
’the lunch for the day, being a former Navy cook makes it
all seem easy. The youngsters create a family atmosphere,
he jokenly, says," you should be around here during the
holiday,it feel's just like home"
The Portland House of Umoja, Inc. is a program that operates an extended
family for gang-affected and other high risk youth, based on traditional
African values and culture.
A part of their mission statement lends itself to “...will seek to build and
implement comprehensive community support in order to nourish...”
Nourish is the part that Linda Huff and Joe Collins does in the kitchen daily.
Three square meals, plus snacks, that are well planned and provide proper
nourishment for the youngsters in grand African cultured back gtound
cooking.
Huff and Collins not only prepare for the y oungsters, but tney also cook for
the various luncheons that are held, as well as fund raisers.
A few of the names dropped were Jim Brown, TheTrail Blazers, US West,
The Housing Authority, and the list grows for supporters of the House Of
Umoja.
There are also such occasions as Parent’s Day, Mother’s Day, and
Grandparents’Day and others.
Someofthemenuitems include: BBQChicken,NeckBones&(. abbage.and
Chili, Burritos, and Stir Fry Noodles.
Huff and Collins have chosen to share a favorite dish. They both gladly
shared the major items in their recipes, but you will have to figure out your
own seasonings.
Linda’s Oregon Gumbo
Chicken Wings
Crab
Crab Meat
Linda Huff,Nutrition Supervisor
Hot Links
prepares her special Southern Gumbo,
Shrimp
she
enjoys preparing food for the residents,
Okra
Whole Tomatoes
of Umoja, because they always enjoy there meals
Onions
Bell Peppers
Marion Joyce
COUPON COOKBOOK
Your Own Seasonings
Boil or Steam for an hour
CORNER
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Have a Banana
...
tOtftlilUtiltlOII
E veryone loves b a n a n a s. And
why not? B a n a n a s ta s te g re a t.
As an added bonus, th e y ’re nu
t r i t i o u s , p r o v id in g c o m p le x
c a rb o h y d ra te s, fiber, v ita m in s
an d m in e ra ls —in clu d in g lots of
p o ta ssiu m , an e sse n tia l m in eral
for good h e a lth , says M ary H elen
G u n k le r, r e g is te r e d d ie titia n
Teriyaki sauce is both m arinade and baste for these wings into sauce Cover and refrigerate tor 3 to
an d s ta ff n u tr itio n is t for T otal
chicken w ings. C om plete the m enu w ith rice, stir-
4 hours, stirring several times
cereal.
fried vegetables, and alm ond cookies.
Lift wings from sauce (reserve sauce); arrange
P o ta ssiu m plays a v ita lly im ­
on
a
rack
in
a
broiler
pan.
Drizzle
with
half
the
p
o
rta n t role in h elp in g to keep
Teriyaki Sauce (recipe follows)
sauce, then broil about 6 inches below heat until
th e hodv w orking p roperly. For
3 pounds chicken wings (about 16), rinsed
golden (about 15 minutes). Turn wings over, driz­ exam ple, it w orks w ith sodium
and patted dry
to m a i n t a i n h e a l t h y w a te r
zle with remaining sauce, and continue to broil
2 green onions (including tops), thinly
until meat is no longer pink when slashed in thick­ b a la n c e in body cells R ecent
sliced
s c ie n tif ic r e s e a r c h in d ic a te s
est part (8 to 10 more minutes). Garnish with
th a t a d ie t high in p o ta ssiu m
onions.
Makes
3
or
4
servings.
Prepare Teriyaki Sauce. Cut tips off chicken wings
an d low in sodium may help to
and reserve for o ther uses, if desired; then stir
co n tro l h y p e rte n sio n , or high
blood p re ssu re
Teriyaki Sauce. In a w ide frying pan, combine
total
T hose ta k in g some d iu re tic s
% cup sesam e seeds and 3 tablespoons salad oil;
a
re
a t p a r tic u la r risk of p o ta s­
•
A
diet
high
in
potassium
cook over m edium -low heat, stirring occasionally,
an d low in sodium m ay help
sium
sh o rta g e D iu re tic s may
just until seeds are golden (about 4 m inutes). Let
control high blood p re ssu re .
draw excess fluid out of th e body,
cool briefly, then pour into a large bowl. Stir in %
• Good sources of potassium
th u s ta k in g th e e s s e n tia l p o ta s­
are c itru s f ru its an d juices,
cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons firmly packed brow n
sium th a t is in th e fluid.
b a n a n a s and tom atoes.
sugar; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 2 to 3 teaspoons
E n d u ra n c e a th le te s also have
• C onsult a physician or a
minced fresh g in g e r;'/»teaspoon pepper; 2 green
re g is te r e d d ie t i t i a n a b o u t
a sp ecial need for p o ta ssiu m
your need for more potassium.
onions (including tops), thinly sliced; and 2 cloves
b ecau se e x trem e ph y sical e x e r­
garlic, m inced or pressed.
tion uses up th e m in e ra l.
Teriyaki Chicken
This luscious dessert is made with products that
are good for you, too. A great deal has been written
about the importance of fiber in your diet. Notice the
ingredients used in this recipr The fruits and espe­
cially the NABISCO® 100% Bran, which is high in
fiber, makes this cake a
ad choice for health
conscience individuals. v - "an serve it at a formal dinner party or a
morning brunch, or for a wi. >iesomo mid-day or late night snack.
UPSIDE-DOWN BRAN-FRUIT CAKE
1 (16-ounce) can need
Cling peaches
1 (16-ounce) can sliced pears
1/2 cup margaime or butter blend,
softened
1/3 cup firmly pac ked brown
sugar
1 1/2 cups NABISCO® 100% Bran
1 /2 cup honey
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Drain peaches and pears, reserving 1/2 cup syrup. Reserve Z peach
slices and 7 pear slices. Chop remaining fruit; set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon
margarine or butter blend; stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Toss reserved
peach and pear slices in brown sugar mixture. Arrange in bottom of greased
9-cup fluted tube pan. In bowl, mix bran, honey, eggs and reserved syrup;
let stand 5 minutes In large bowl, with electric mixer on high speed, beat
remaining margarine or butter blend and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and bran mixture until well
mixed. Stir in chopped fruit. Spoon batter over sliced fruit in pan. Bake at
350°F for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely.
Makes 14 servings.
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