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TEW MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Friday, January 29. 19SS Feeding the Family By ZOLA VINCENT Food Editor Tuna Mouis with -, Asparagus Treat - - . Here we -' combine . plentiful canned tuna with frozen or can ned asparagus to satisfy the fam ily's desire for a taste of spring "time ahead of the, fresh aspara 'gus. Afnousse,r is a chilled, molded notion ..of .the. French which .we adopted long ago and 'enjoy 'often. Six servings.' 2 teaspoons gelatine 3 tablespoons cold water ' K, f cujf mayQnnaise . ':' cur chopped celery ." V'2- small or 1 large can tuna- " ? J4 cup . whipping cream . ; Lettuce or other greens ' Cooked 'asparagus tips (can- . r ned- or frozen. ; . . -. . French dressing Sprinkle gelatine" over the cold water and dissolve over hot i water. Stir into' the mayonnaise ' and cool until it begins to con '. geaL Add; celery, and finely .flaked tuna and a little salt. Fold t in the whipping cream (having 1 whipped it). Place in a small loaf t pan or ' other - mold - which . has ' been rinsed with cold water and . chill -'-until firm. Unmold, slice ; and serve on lettuce or. other . greens. 'Garnish with cooked , asparagus tips which have been I marinated in French dressing.,: Lomon Glazod Carrots.. Cut pared, carrots into , thing "circles, - drop in boiling salted water and cook until , barely : tender. Melt r in a skillet a large lump of but- - ter; add four tablespoons sugar and the juice, of one lemon. Sim- mer until sugar is dissolved. Add . the carrots and cook until most of the liquid is gone, ; turning occasionally. :-r -'-' '-' - French Bread- Trick. Ever tried mixing a little freshly ground black pepper with melt ed ; butter and brushing it on slices of : French ' bread before slipping it into the oven to heat through. Fine accompaniment for green or vegetable salads. Peppercorns ; are the . whole pepper berries. They add a special , pungent flavor when used in soups and stews. Some people like to bruise the berries slightly with a mortar and pestle or rolling ; pin before adding them to the food. Ham 'N Cheese Strata ' Given New. Underpinning - , : Cheese Strata has long been a favorite luncheon or supper specialty; a casserole of cheese or one blending ham and cheese in a delicate custard.. Recently we made it with shredded wheat instead of the usual bread and the family liked the texture and flavor very - much. Company fare, too! Four servings. 4 shredded wheat biscuits Vz : . pound : sharp ..Cheddar cheese. ' - , '- Vi pound sliced boiled ham 2 eggs -:. t 2 cups milk . .. Vz teaspoon prepared mustard Salt and pepper. Split shredded wheat biscuits in half lengthwise, "cutting" along side seam with scissors. Place bottom halves in individual cas seroles. Slice cheese; arrange on biscuits. Top with sliced ham. Beat eggs, add milk, . mustard, salt and pepper. Pour in casse roles. : Cut ' top ; half of" biscuits pr fMb rJK &i ;r Eigii"rs!k-:.ii ..... -":iii-""--- 1 - . " . ", if: waw Our threshold is the gateway to bigger values and we can assure) you that we have them in every department of our store. Come in today and look around we're willing to bet' that quality for quality we can give you more for your money. We're not asking you to take our word for it we're willing to prove it with BIG SAVINGS, for. you every day in the weekl - y - Tnnst Rinxt nr To.dpr . w law m m w w m w ' I " - ; ; - - -- - -; ' - - I Make t o a s t the way you like it. Rag. $23.00 now only U7 Waffle A twin no waiting ' makes 2 atta time. In- dicator' tells when they are ready. Reg. $29.95, , now at, the amazing price of .' : ' m ' i Baker 2349 Appliance Cords Glazed cotton. Safe-shock and . ; fireproof, k U-L' Approved. 9i CI ICC " P'wg -nd " rUOE cartridge We hove plenty In all sizes, only ; 15c ea. . . . - . - . - i-V Westinghouse Lamps AH sixes 7 to 150 watts. Also Flores cent tubes, daylight and white. ; Ffush Toggle Switches Brown 'and Ivory. Residential type ' Single pole.-Tj-LApproved." 19 and 22 v9 Km Electric Soldering Irons High q u a 1 i t y, nickel chrome wire elements fit inside solid copper tip for fast heating. Only $1185 u SUPPORT THE - March of Dimes Benefit Dance - -Saturday, January 29, Pioneer . Room, Jackson-Hotel - i Music by Johnny Lusk 9 to 1 - $1 per person Entertainment. Refreshments' Served. YOUR HOME TOWN HARDWARE 225 EAST SIXTH . JAM IN JANUARY Delicious strawberry or red Taspbeny jam" can: be made right now or whenever you wish,' regardless of the time of year, without the usual cooking or boiling. It is possible simply by using frozen berries and the new uncooked jam recipe developed by the makers of -M.C.P. - powdered pectin. This : un cooked jam is rich and flavorful for all true natural-berry flavor and color are kept-intact because the usual cooking and boiling are elim inated. Frozen berries are expensive, but so economical is this wonderful uncooked jam recipe that you "get"13-half pound glasses at a cost of less than 15 cents a glass; and the recipe takes only minutes to make and requires a mini-, mum' of work. You'll be wanting to make these wonderful berry jams right away; and what a f surprise the family will get when you - serve them fresh-made berry jam this time of year. Here's the -recipe: ; , ; ; - ' , . " v) (1) Partially thaw 316 ounces, or 4 12 ounce, or, 5 10 ounce packages of frozen strawberries , or red raspberries, and put them in a 2 or 4 quart kettle.-ir With potato .masher, crush berries thoroughly to obtain enough liquid to -dissolve the pectin. Place kettle on slow fire and warm to 100' F. (temperature for baby's milk). No hotter please! Remove from fire. (2) Sift (1 pack age M.C.P," "powdered pectin) - (one" 3V-ounce package powdered pectin) into , thawed berries, stirring vigorously. Set aside for at least 20 minutes, stirring ; occasionally to ; assure that pectin is fully dissolved.- (3) "Stir in 1" cup light corn syrup and mix well. (4) Now, stir in 6 level cups beet or , cane sugar (previously and accurately measured). - Mix well. (5) with red raspberries, the jam is ready td eat when sugar is dissolved. With strawberries, add : Vi cup lemon juice, after sugar is dissolved; mix welL Makes 5 full pints or 13 (Vz pound) glasses. (NOTE: If jam is to be kept for a time, put in pint jars .or . paper artons, well covered, .but paraffin not. needed, and chill for 24 hours in deep freeze, or freezing or ice cube compart ment of refrigerator. Then, store as you would milk, and use as desired. Never store these jams oh-pantry shelf. They will not keep without refrigeration. . ; . These uncooked jams can .be .made only with the powdered pectin specified in the recipe. If you'd like to have a complete Recipe Folder on these uncooked jams, you can get one free by writing to Mutual -Citrus Products Co., Ana heim, California. i in four pieces and place on top of each casserole. Dot with but ter or margarine. Place casse roles in a pan with about an inch ' of hot ..water, and bake in moderately, slow .oven, 325 de grees for one hour and 10 min utes or until "set." Herb Butter ' Give - lift - to midwinter ; meals with herb butter, using fresh or dried herbs such - as thyme, sweet marjoram, savory, chervil, chives or parsley blended with butter or margarine. So appetite satisfying when spread on sand wiches, used to season poached or scrambled eggs or spread on broiled or fried fish or meat. Use' about one half teaspoon dried ; herbs "(twice ' as much fresh) ' ; with ' four tablespoons (half cube) of butter. Dried herbs may be allowed to stand a few minutes with a little lemon juice before mixing with butter. Herb butter- will k.ee p for several days in covered jar in refrigera tor, 'ff'i . .vvvv; :j French Fried Piraienlof. Serve these, to brighten -the meat plat ter, to complement- other vege tables.: Cut: canned pimientos into strips,; halve or leave them whole; dip into pancake or other batter and fry quickly; in deep Egg. Turkeys. Lamb. Fish,. . Citrus Canned Cocn. Beans ' Head Plentifuls ' i .: : Month's end finds budgeteers buying - eggs whlch"" have" been g a t h. e re d-by. the billion by United ; States . poltryrhen with the - west ? coast producing con siderably more- than its share. Actually, record-breaking egg production . last year was ' esti mated at : 65 , billion ; eggs with comparable -production-continuing. Enjoy more good eggs more often! ; -, ..,... Heavy turktyi are much 'the best buy; , however' n medium sizers make, very good eating at reasonable "cost-because of.-, all that good stuffing -and . gravy. : . Western lamb is plentiful and and the cuts other than legs and fancy chops are genuine ' bar gains.. Plan . a lamb' stew with seasonal vegetables or add a bit of .curry-powder- and -serve- with plentiful rice. Braised or barbe cued breast of lamb is so satisfy ing, costs a trifle. -.: . -.;. Fish and Shellfish. Many are finding eating delight lin plenti ful "shrimp i at reasonable cost. Try french frying shrimp in any pancake batter, being sure to re move the "shrimps sand veins. Abundance of frozen halibut and haddock fillets to-be salted;pep pered, brushed with butter -and broiled. ?; Canned tuna supplies are at record highs. , Citrus Fruits, le a dthe fruit parade. Plenty of 'oranges and grapefruit in fresh form, canned grapefruit segmentscanned and frozen c,o n.c.ent r a t ed juices. Loose apples are a good ' buy. - January is Canned -foods Month. Stock up on your family favorites which probably will include; sweet corn and green beans which are being offered at very; attractive prices due to record packs. Buy them now by the dozen or case if budget end storage spaee permits:1- . ;. Other specials include- dried beans including pink,: pinto, small red, large lima and baby limas- There's' an abundance of rice. Small dried prunes . are, high : in v quality, reasonable in price with biggest crop since 1947. Lard, vegetable fats and oils, almonds and raisins are in ample supply. -y ;-: ! Vegetable buys - include ba nana and Hubbard squash, Brus sels sprouts; bunched beets,- rad ishes and - turnips, topped car rots,, celery, cabbage, onions and potatoes. In light supply right now are beans, broccoli, cucum bers, Bell peppers, summer squash and tomatoes. Watch this newspaper's, advertisements and watch store displays for special sales events. . , Spokane U.R) President Eisenhower will deliver the 1956 commencement address, at Whit; worth College. I Portland U.R). Oregon's wheat stocks "of as Jan.'l, 1955, totalled 98,864,000 bushels for a marked increase oyer the similar time last year. - General MacArthur Returns To New York New. York U.R)-Gen. Doug las MacArthur was back in New York today after celebrating his 75th- anniversary - in -Los Ange les with a major speech on war and foreign affairs. MacArthur . told reporters at La - Guardia field when he ar rived last night that he enjoyed a "grand reception in Los Ange les." .He ignored requests for comment on the Formosa crisis. In his West Coast speech, the general called for the abolish ment "of war. He was accompanied last night by his wife, Jean, and Maj. Gen. Courtney ' Whitney (ret.). - Boy Scoufs Pott 3 . . 1 - The Eagle " Award, m highest rank in the Boy Scout program, was presented to Richard E. Arn old of Explorer Post 3, Medford, at a special Eagle Court of Honor held last night. - . 5 - The ceremony was held in the living room of the Frank Van Dyke home, : 22 - North Modoc ave., with many friends, Scouts and Scouters present, and was the -; highlight ; of - an - evening's activity by Post 3 which includ ed a-, progressive dinner. i.i Members of . the court t of honor were" J. ' A.- McDougaL Council' . commissioner . chair man; . Nick. .Gier, . institutional representative , of . the Medford Lions club, sponsor bf Post 3; Ed Kliever,' Chairman of the Post 3 committee and , Cliff Hanson, scout executive. Presentation of the Eagle- award was by R. D. Church, Big Pines district chair man, who paid tribute to Dick for. his : work in Scouting, 2 De Molay, school, church and ' the communty. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold were commended for : their sup port of Scouting and interest in their ; son's progress;, also com mended was Ray Seely, post ad visor, : for - his leadership ' of Post 3. The Rev. William C. Piper of The First Christian- church, Medford,!- spoke briefly . on the im portance of the occasion and challenged - Richard to : continue following the ideals of Scouting throughout his life. He pointed out that the "God and Country" award was also worn by Dick, the medals appearing adjacent to each other above the left pocket lapel. WEATHER By United Press Northern California: General ly fair but local fog in valleys; variable high cloudiness north portion. Oregon Education Conference Planned Salem UJ?) - Gov. Paul L. Patterson has appointed" a com mittee of ninr'to plan an Ore gon conference on education. The recommendations of , the Oregon committee, the governor said, will have much to do with the. success and benefits to be obtained from the White House conference on education: ' -. On the Oregon committee are Gardner . Knapp, . Salem; Dr. John R. Richards, Eugene; Rev. Martin Thielen Portland; . Leo Samuel, Portland; Mrs. Antonia Crater,; Newberg; Dr. Rex Put nam, Salem; Hubert Armstrong, Newberg, and S. L. Brogitti, Helix. t The Oregon - committee will meet Tuesday, Feb.-15. i Porflanders Seeking : Action on Starlings Portland U.R) Residents in a four, square block area here were circulating -petitions today seeking .action on behalf of the city to drive out a colony . of starlings. - - ' . : , Persons living in the affected area said the flock first appeared about , three . years .. ago . and has grown .in size every year." ' "' ' The' .birds, x an import from England; ha ve long . been termed . a nuisance in several: eastern cities, :. including the nation's capital. -All attempts to drive them out have failed in the east. Some residents in the infested area of Portland area, claim, they actually use umbrellas for protection. The -birds usually arrive in December and disappear 'in the late spring. Remains of Ivo Jima -Herb To Lie in State : Phoenix, Ariz. CJJO The, ooay ot xra Hayes, one of six Marines who raised the United States flag atop Iwo Jima's Mt Suribachi, will lie In state today in Ithe Arizona state ' capitol building. . 1. 1 ' : . :. About 2000 Indians and white men crowded into Cook Memo rial Presbyterian church at Sac aton, on the Pima Indian reser vation for funeral services yes terday for the war hero. A fellow tribesman; Rev. Esau Joseph, conducted the services for the Marine hero, saying: "He fought for all of us, he battled in our behalf, manv of his comrades did not return. 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