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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • NOVEMBER 7, 2018 • Betty Kaiser’s Chatter Box: November? It must be pie time Betty Kaiser I’m a big fan of Indian Summers and I’m not yet in a winter frame of mind. So, it’s always a shock to turn my calendar over and discover that it’s November. How can that be? Th at means there’s still patio furniture to put away, bushes to be trimmed and gardens to be winterized. Sigh. It also means that I have to start thinking about Th anks- giving dinner. But most of us don’t have to think very hard about that because our fam- ilies are steeped in tradition. Mine used to be but, things have changed. We’ve added new members. A cou- ple of our grandsons are now married and we share them with their wives and their families. Also, one of our sons and his wife are vegans. Fortunately, our holiday meals are very similar. Th e basic menu for whoever comes to dinner is a feast of roast turkey with stuff - ing and cranberry sauce; mashed potatoes and gravy; green beans and rolls. If I’m cooking, there is also a cranberry Jell-O salad and sweet potato casserole. Th e vegans eat Tofurky with their veggies and a big green salad. Aft er turkey and dress- ing, dessert is the favorite part of the meal. Again, ev- ery family usually has their own traditional favorite pie. I say pie, because I’ve nev- er heard anyone talk about their favorite Th anksgiving cake. Th ere’s probably lots of them out there but people I know mostly eat pie. Let me know if you have a favorite cake. We have two or three pies but one is always pumpkin. And we’re not alone. A na- tional survey by Delish edi- tors revealed that pumpkin is the reigning champ of des- serts by 36 percent of those polled — 46 percent on the West Coast. Pecan was a distant sec- ond, followed by apple, sweet potato and cherry. As the longtime pie bak- er at Kaiser’s Country Din- er in Ventura, I have made thousands of pies. Pumpkin was always a best seller and if it’s your fi rst pie you can’t go wrong following the basic directions on a can of Lib- by’s pumpkin. I do change up the spic- es a bit but that is a personal preference. Every so oft en I would also make a pumpkin eggnog pie. So today, just for fun, I’m including that recipe instead of the regular pumpkin. Another customer favor- ite was my chocolate pecan pie. It, too, is simple to make, using a variation on the clas- sic Karo pecan recipe. Both of these recipes call for a Pet Cremation Dignifi ed Options for Our Faithful Friends At Smith Lund Mills we believe that pets are an important member of any family. When a pet dies it can be very diffi cult time for everybody involved. We understand the feelings of losing a pet and our professional, caring staff will be ready to assist you during this time of loss. single, unbaked 9-inch pie shell and a whipped cream garnish. Before you make the pie, you should make a pie crust. I don’t have room in today’s column for my recipe but the standard Betty Crocker reci- pe is also good. Th e trick is getting the right dough con- sistency and then rolling it out on a fl oured surface. You can do it! Try it! Or use store bought. Enjoy! BETTY CROCKER PASTRY • 1-1/2 cups fl our • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup+2 tablespoons Crisco shortening • ¼ cup ice cold water Sift fl our and salt in mix- ing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until shortening pieces are the size of giant peas. Sprinkle with ice water a little at a time. Mix lightly with a fork until all the fl our is moist. Add more if needed. Gather dough together with fi ngers so it cleans the bowl. Press fi rmly into a ball. Th en roll out on fl oured pastry cloth to desired size. PUMPKIN EGGNOG PIE • 2 cups pumpkin (1 16-ounce can) • 1 1/2 cups eggnog • 2 eggs • ½ cup sugar • ¼ teaspoon ginger • ½ teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon cloves (or less) • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 unbaked 9” pie shell Preheat oven to 425° F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixer bowl and mix well. Pour into the unbaked pie shell. Put in oven and bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° F. Bake another 40-45 min- utes or until a knife in-sert- ed near the edge comes out clean. Cool and refrigerate. Gar- nish with whipped cream. Serves 6-8. KARO PECAN PIE • 3 eggs, slightly beaten • 1 cup light or dark corn syrup • 1 cup sugar • 2 tablespoons butter, melted • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1-1/2 cups pecans (more if needed) • 1 unbaked pie shell Preheat oven to 350° F. In large bowl, stir togeth- er fi rst fi ve ingredients until well blended. Gently stir in pecans. Pour into pastry shell. If necessary, add more pecans so that the top is covered and there will be pecan in every bite! Bake in oven 50-55 min- utes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Cool and garnish with whipped cream. Serves 6-8. Visit smithlundmills.com for more information. 6 FRIDAY 56° | 31° 58° | 36° Sunny Sunny SATURDAY SUNDAY 56° | 37° 57° | 36° Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy MONDAY TUESDAY 59° | 37° 58° | 39° Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3473 of Cottage Grove will hold a celebration honoring our Veterans, including those on active duty. Lincoln Middle School Choir will be performing several numbers. Speakers will include Mayor Jeff Gowing and Special Guest. All are invited to enjoy this event! 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Like most talking cats, Buttercup is unique. “Th is is the most fantastic, intelligent and astute cat I have ever met,” said Dr. Carl. “When she was little she must have been attacked by a small dog. Today, big dogs don’t bother her, but look out if you are a small dog because this cat has an in- credible memory. If she sees a small dog, it is like she detonates. She explodes and chases aft er the dog. Big dogs have no such worries because Buttercup loves them. “One day, a rough-looking couple walked by our home with their massive pit bull. I had trepidation about the three of them but not our cat. Buttercup runs towards the dog and stops 10 feet from it. Th ey looked each other in the eyes as if commu- nicating. I was scared thinking that my cat was about to be the dog's breakfast. Aft er the pets communicated, our crazy cat walked right up to the pit, they sniff ed noses and bumped heads like long lost friends. Th e dog happily waved his tail and then Buttercup casually strolls off for the rest of her morning walk.” Th ree days a week, Dr. Carl, Jeanne and, of course, Butter- cup head to work. Th e cat’s jobs include holding the offi ce’s rug down to nap on and the offi cial offi ce greeter. “Everyone benefi ts with a therapy cat,” said Dr. Carl’s offi ce manager, Bobbie. “She helps anxious clients relax. Children Dr. Carl and Dr. Buttercup love their patients weather forecast THURSDAY By Mary Ellen “Angel Scribe” Contact Betty Kaiser’s Chatterbox at 942-1317 or email bchatty@bettykaiser. com Dennis Twite VFW Post 3473 Commander -day Pet tips ‘N’ tales CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE • Melt 4 ounces melted semisweet chocolate. • Decrease sugar to 1/3 cup. • Prepare and bake as above. Sunday, November 11th at 11:00am (541) 942-0185 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove 5A know instantly that having a cat in a doctor’s offi ce means that this is not the same kind of doctor they are used to visiting. She also helps clients pass time by opening them up, petting her and chatting and sharing cat stories amongst themselves. “We have had no problems with anyone allergic to the cat. Th ey just don’t touch her. Actually, we have clients that won’t book appointments if they know the cat is not ‘working’ that day. Buttercup is part of their social life and wonderful for those who no longer have a pet. She also makes my hectic days calmer.” At 6 p.m. the trio head home in Buttercup’s Lexus. People are appalled that she has scratched the vehicle's upholstery. “I don’t mind,” confesses a proud Dr. Carl. “I love her. She is a hard-working cat and aft er all, it is her car.” Th e cat commuter knows her way home. When she sees that they are almost there, she meows and paces excitedly in recog- nition of their destination — and her dinner. Like clockwork at 10 p.m., she announces that it is time for her 1/4 tsp. mayonnaise snack and time to head to bed. Like well-trained parents, they treat Buttercup to her favorite snack and head for bed — so she has someone to curl up next too. On her days off work, Buttercup has a lengthy cat nap — un- til 4:45 p.m. She then springs awake up as if an alarm clock has sounded and goes outside where the squirrels are waiting for her. Th ey are fully aware of her daily 'time to chase the squirrels' ritual as she joyfully chases the teasing, chatting rodents up a tree. Th ankfully, she has never caught one, it's just a game be- tween them. TIPS: “Years ago, my new dog chewed off the Jeep’s seat belts,” said Sonja in North Carolina. “We enrolled in dog obedience and he learned to trust me and become obedient. People think ‘obedi- ence’ is a class of dogs with humans yelling SIT! STAY! DOWN! Instead, these classes bond you and help you understand each other.” Adrienne in Connecticut adds, “Never get rid of a dog when obedience class is the solution.” WE LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN WE WORK IN “WE MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN!” www.automotivespecialties.biz PayneWest.com/Cottage-Grove DUSTIN TULLAR & RUSS OWENS 541-942-8022 • COTTAGE GROVE Share your fun, amazing or crazing pet tips and tales at an- gelscribe@msn.com or Follow Pet Tips ‘n’ Tales on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PetTipsandTales. Adopt loving pets online at www.PetFinder.com. For spay or neutering, call the Humane So- ciety at 541-942-2789.
