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Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, May 6, 2004 Vernonia Pride walking tour Food for Thought Yes, we know Cinco de Mayo was yesterday, but the diversity of Mexican cooking is too rarely looked at, so it seems like a good time to present some recipes other than burritos, tacos and fajitas. SOPA de POLLO 1 (16 oz.) can stewed, sliced tomatoes 4 cups water 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 (10 oz.) pkg frozen corn 1 tsp whole cumin seeds 6 tbs shredded sharp cheese (optional) 1 (10 oz.) can condensed chicken broth, fat skimmed off 1 red or green pepper, seeded and diced 2 tbs raisins 1 tsp chile powder 1/4 tsp oregano 2 cups diced cooked white meat chicken or turkey Combine ingredients, except corn and cheese. Simmer 15 minutes. Add corn and simmer till heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 6 servings. CARNÉ ASADA 1 pound beef flank steak 1 tsp chile powder 1 tbs dried oregano salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup lime or lemon juice 1 tsp dried garlic (or 4 fresh garlic cloves, chopped) Combine ingredients in plastic bag in bowl (for drips), refriger- ate 24 to 48 hours. Place 4-5 inches under broiler and broil about 5 minutes per side. Slice very thinly against grain. Makes 4 servings. ENCHILADAS DE MOLÉ 1 dozen corn tortillas Oil for frying, 1/4” deep 3-1/2 cups chicken broth Oil for frying, 1/4” deep 1 jar (8 oz. prepared molé poblano paste (NOTE) For sauce, pour the oil that has separated from the jar into a skillet. Heat oil, add paste and fry 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Slowly add broth, stirring constantly. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Keep warm. Chicken Filling 1 3-lb chicken 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp salt 3/4 molé sauce 1/2 lb Monterey Jack cheese, 1/4 lb grated & 1/4 lb sliced 2 tbs oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, slightly chopped 12 corn tortillas Disjoint chicken, cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours. Cool to handle easily. Skin, bone and chunk. Remove fat from broth and save broth. In skillet heat oil, sauté onion and garlic till transparent. Add chicken, salt and molé. Reduce heat to simmer. Add sour cream and cilantro. Lightly fry each tortilla in 1/4 inch hot oil. Dip into warm molé sauce. Fill with slices of cheese and about 2 tbs chicken filling. Roll and place in overproof pan. Sprinkle with grated cheese, tightly cover pan with foil; bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Makes 12 servings. NOTE: Molé sauce may be bought in most grocery stores. BUÑUELOS 4 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup margarine 1 cup milk sugar mixture: 1/2 cup sugar & Stir dry ingredients together, set aside. Melt margarine. In a large bowl, beat eggs, then mix in milk. Gradually stir in dry ingre- dients. When thoroughly mixed, add melted margarine and, with hands, work margarine into dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead gently until smooth and elastic. Divide dough and roll into 30 to 50 balls. With a rolling pin, roll each ball into a thin circle. Fry in hot oil (400° to 425°). Turn to brown on both sides, Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Best served still warm. Dough may be refrigerated up to 2 days, tightly covered, and then rolled as needed. This recipe also may be cut in half. Makes 30 to 50. LICUADO DE PAPAYA Y NARANJA 1 ripe papaya 1 cup orange juice 1 tsp lemon juice Peel and seed the papaya and cut into chunks. Liquify with the orange and lemon juice in a blender. Chill and serve. No sugar should be needed unless the orange lacks the usual sweetness. Makes about 2 cups. 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive or other salad oil 1/3 cup wine vinegar Lettuce Mix the sliced vegetables and oranges. Top with a dressing made from the oil, vinegar, and salt. Serve as a salad on lettuce. Makes 4-6 servings. The walking tour of historical Vernonia buildings is now com- plete, books are printed and plaques are up. Vernonia Pride has worked on the project for over a year, gathering informa- tion from people’s memories, old pictures and old records. In addition to the many peo- ple who provided information, others helped in vital ways: Don Webb, Larry Bernardi, Ran- dy Aultman and Dale Webb mounted the plaques that Dan and Heidi Brown helped pre- pare. Engraving was done by Specialized Engraving. Many hours were spent at the city library, accessing old newspapers and using the meeting room. Carol Sawyer, Isabelle McDaniel and Audeen Wagner combined their skills to edit the tour book and busi- nesses allowed the plaques to be mounted on their buildings. Books for the tour, which starts at Triple S Saw Shop on Rose Avenue, are available for $3 each at City Hall, Chamber of Commerce or Vernonia Sen- try Market. Church Directory V ERNONIA C OMMUNITY C HURCH F IRST B APTIST C HURCH Grant Williams, Pastor 957 State Avenue Vernonia, 503 429-6790 Sunday Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. *B.L.A.S.T. w/Nursery 11:00 a.m. *Bible Learning and Scripture Training Youth Group 6 -8:00 p.m. (Jr. & Sr. High) Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. John Cahill, Pastor 359 “A” Street Vernonia, 503 429-1161 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship Saturday, 6:00 p.m. G RACE R EFORMED B APTIST C HURCH D.J. Dickey, Pastor Grant & North Streets Vernonia, 503 429-1919 Sunday Services: Adult Prayer & Children’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship 5:00 p.m. Evening Service will change to 3:00 p.m. on Sept. 7,2003 Wednesday Service: All Family Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. ENSALADA DE JICAMA Y NARANJAS 1 small (1/2 lb.) jicama, peeled and diced 2 or 3 oranges, peeled and sliced thin 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp salt 2 tbs sugar 2 eggs oil for frying, at least 1 inch deep 2 tsp cinnamon A SSEMBLY OF G OD Darwin Harvey, Pastor 662 Jefferson Vernonia, 503 429-4615 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Youth & Kids , Thursday 7:00 p.m. N EHALEM V ALLEY B IBLE C HURCH Gary Taylor, Pastor 500 California Ave Vernonia, 503 429-5378 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Nursery available Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. S T . M ARY ' S C ATHOLIC C HURCH Pastoral Associate Juanita Dennis 960 Missouri Avenue Vernonia, 503 429-8841 Mass Schedule Sunday 12:00 Noon Religious Education Sunday 10:30 a.m. S EVENTH D AY A DVENTIST Kevin Reiner, Pastor, 543-2254 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. Vernonia, 503 429-8301 Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Wed. 7:00 p.m. S T . A UGUSTINE (C ANTERBURY ) E PISCOPAL C HURCH The Rev. Robert Grafe, Pastor 375 North St. (Vernonia Grange Hall) Vernonia, 503 429-3700 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. V ERNONIA C HRISTIAN C HURCH Jim Kirby, Evangelist 410 North Street Vernonia, 503 429-6522 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Every Wednesday: Ladies' Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Ladies’ Worship 10:00 a.m. Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Family Bible Study 6:30 p.m. V ERNONIA F OURSQUARE C HURCH 850 Madison Avenue Vernonia, 503 429-1103 Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School C HURCH OF J ESUS C HRIST OF L ATTER D AY S AINTS Jeff Cheney, Branch President 1350 E. Knott Street Vernonia, 503 429-7151 Sacrament Meeting, Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School & Primary 11:20 a.m. Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Women, Sunday 12:10 p.m.
