Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, April 09, 2008, Page 5, Image 5

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A p ril 9, 2008
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Cranberries
The Wonderberry at Work
Since 1984, many studies have
indicated that cranberries may have
a num ber o f health benefits, the
forem ost being its "anti-adhesion"
effect on certain bacteria. C ranber­
ries are native to North A merica;
they are grown in bogs and belong
to the same family as the bilberry
and the blueberry.
C ranberriesGive Everyone
Something to Smile About
Your mouth is one place where
the anti-stick pow er o f cranberry
may one day com e in handy by
helping to reduce the am ount of
bacteria in the mouth.
Cranberry: A berry
afteryour own heart.
The antioxidants (bund in cran­
berries may help the body defend
itself against free radical damage. In
fact, laboratory studies show that
cranberries can inhibit oxidation of
low-density cholesterol, which is
thought to be one way cholesterol
becomes sticky, allowing it to attach
to the blood vessel wall.
C ranberries were first used by
Native Americans, w hodiscovered
the wild berry's versatility as a food,
fabric dye and healing agent. T o ­
day, cranberries are com m ercially
grow n throughout the northern
asso ciatio n o f cra n b erry g ro w ers
in the U nited S tates had fo rm ed ,
and now , U.S. fa n n e rs h arv est
ap p ro x im ately 4 0 ,0 0 0 acres o f
c ra n b errie s each year.
part o f the United States and are
available in both fresh and pro­
cessed forms.
A m erican w h alers and m a ri­
ners carried cra n b errie s on their
v oyages to prev en t scu rv y . In
l8 l6 ,C a p ta in Henry Hall becam e
the first to su ccessfu lly cu ltiv ate
cran b erries. By 1871, the first
A.K.A. the Bounce Berries,
because a fresh cranberry
will bounce if dropped.
Keep Your Stomach
from Grumbling
Full, em pty, aching or laughing
until it hurts, the best way to keep
a stom ach happy is to keep it
healthy. Em erging research sug­
gests that cranberry’s “anti-stick"
properties can also keep H. pylori
from sticking to stomach cells. Cran­
berry juice may help keep your stom­
ach healthy so these bacteria ca n ’t
stick to your stom ach wall. The
bacteria ju st ca n ’t get a good grip.
12-Pack
Coca-Cola
Fridge Packs
SAFEWAY
12-oz. cans. Selected varieties
Plus deposit m Oregon
SAVE up to $1138 on 4
Ingredients for life
Folklore, Wive’s Tales
& Other Truths
RANCHERS
Turns out the old hom e remedy
is true. C ranberries can help keep
your urinary tract healthy. N atu­
rally, too!
Tostitos
Tortilla Chips
9 to 13.5-oz
Selected varieties.
SAVE up to $1.66
EXTREME
VALUE
Kellogg’s Cereal
“This incredible entree is a taste treat and it presents beautifully. ”
14 to 20-oz
Selected varieties.
Club Price: $2.00 ea.
Rancher’s Reserve Beef Ribeye Steak
Bone-In. Or Boneless Beef Top Sirloin Steak.
SAVE up to $6.00 t>
Cranberry Chicken Margarita
C LU B P R IC E
In g red ien ts
• 1 cup Cranberry Sauce
• 6 b o n e le ss, sk in le ss ch ic k e n • 3 tablespoons tequila
breast halves
• 1 teaspoon lim e juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
*1 1/2 ta b le s p o o n s c h o p p e d
• Coarse salt
cilantro
• 1 small garlic clove, m inced
• Lime wedges
D irections
1. Slice breasts in half horizontally. Pound with a m eat mallet or rolling
Safeway SELECT
Ice Cream
pin to about 3/8-inch thickness.
Heat oil in a large skillet over m edium heat. Add chicken and cook until
lightly brow ned, about 3 m inutes per side. Rem ove chicken to a warm
serv ing platter and sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. C over loosely with
foil; keep warm until serving time.
2. Add garlic to skillet and cook over low heat I minute. Stir in cranberry
sauce and tequila; bring to a b oil. Reduce heat. Sim m er 5 m inutes or until
sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
Spoon some o f the sauce overchicken. Sprinkle with additional cilantro,
if desired. Serve im m ediately with rem aining sauce, lime w edges and
coarse salt. Makes 6 servings.
Rancher’s Reserve
Boneless Beef Chuck
Pot Roast
1.75-qt
Selected varieties.
SAVE up to $5.99 on 2
Butcher’s Cut
Thick Sliced Bacon
6.5-9). SAVE up to $10.00 ea.
SAVE up to $2.00 lb.
Lucerne
Large Eggs
12-ct Grade AA.
Oatmeal Cranberry White
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
PorkSpareribs
Pork Shoulder
Country Style Ribs
I 1 free
“Got milk?“
Eating Right"
Meals
f.HPK£SS
Ingredients
6 to 11.5-oz.
Selected varieties
Club Price: $2.00 ea.
SAVE up to $4 95 on 5
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup butter or m argarine, soft- • I 6-ounce package sw eetened
ened
dried cranberries
• I 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2/3 cup w hite chocolate chunks
• I 1/2 cups flour
or chips
CS3XZSBB
Fresh Express
Salad Kits
Colossal King Crab Clusters
D irections
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
5 to 14-oz. package. Selected varieties.
CU) Price: $2.50 ea. SAVE up to $2.58 en 2
9 to ,2 size. Cooked. Frazen/thawed
SAVE up to $5.00 b.
Red Seedless
Grapes
2. Using an electric m ixer, beat butter or m argarine and sugar together
in a m edium m ixing bowl until light and fluffy. A dd eggs, mixing well.
3. Com bine oats, flour, baking soda and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
Add to butter mixture in several additions, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in sw eetened dried cranberries and w hite chocolate chunks.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake
for 10-12 m inutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
Imported.
SAVE up to $2.019).
CLUB PRICE
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Tuesday, A p ril 15 M in tm u m $10 Purchase.
SAFEWAY ♦
COUPON
Yields: 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
S unday S low C ooker C ollection !
SeaPak Shrimp
Selections
Fresh Green Asparagus
New World Chili •
"G arden-fresh pum pkin,
dried cranberries, jalapeno
peppers, and turkey add a
pleasing twist tojltis inspired
slo w -sim m erin g chili. ”
Ingredients
• 1- lb. turkey breast tenderloin,
cut into 1-inch pieces
• I (28-oz). can diced tom atoes
• I (15-oz.) can black beans,
rinsed and drained
• I (8-oz.) can tom ato sauce
• 1 cup peeled, seeded and cubed
butternut squash or pum pkin
• 1 m edium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
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• 2 cups shredded fresh spinach
• 4-oz. M onterey Jack cheese w /l
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and coupon
In a 5-quart slow cooker com bine turkey, undrained tom atoes, beans,
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