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Show Page 18.. UINTAH BASIN STANDARD, December 2, 1987 and booklets from the Utah State University Home Extension SerCall Barbara Mathis at vice. 1 for more or information or you can write the Rice Council of America atP.O. Box Houston, Texas 77274. Homemaking Hints There have been reports by several individuals and sanitation crews that some individuals who received commodities such as butter, cheese and rice have been taking the rice, only to get the cheese and butter and then discarding the rice, throwing it away. Barbara B. Mathis, Utah State University Extension Service Home Economist says, "Save that rice, it can be more useful, tasty, and easier to cook than you think! Here are some timely tips and recipes for the holidays provided by the Utah State University Extension Service and from pamphlets by the Rice Council of America on the preparation, cooking and uses of rice: Some rules are a MUST in preparing rice. Due to the fact that the B vitamins are added to rice in the form of powder, much of the valuable nutrients are lost if the product is not handled properly. Do not wash rice before eooking, or rinse it after cooking. Rice is one of the most sanitary foods. Rice grown and milled in the US is clean. Nutrients on the surface of the rice are washed away if it is washed or rinsed before cooking. Do not use too much water when cooking rice. Any water drained off means wasted food value. Too much water makes soggy rice. To little water results in a dry product. Do not peek when cooking rice. Lifting the lid lets out steam and lowers the temperature. Do not stir rice after it comes to a boil. This breaks up the grains; makes rice gummy. Do not leave rice in pan in which it is cooked for more than 5 to 10 minutes or the cooked rice will pack. In the preparation of rice it is suggested that one cup brown rice, 2 and a half cups water, 1 tap. salt, be cooked for 45 minutes. Thus yielding 4 cups cooked rice. ' For While rice it is recommended that for 1 cup uncooked rice, 2 cups of water be added, salt if you wish, about 1 tsp. Bring to a boil, uncovered, boil 2 minutes, turn down heat, cover, allow to cook for 25 to 30 minutes, without peeking. This will ycild about 2 cups of rice. Time may need to be lengthened due to altitude adjustments. Cooking rice in the microwave oven can be advantageous. It saves time and energy and clean-u- p produces an appetizing product. Also, using a microwave oven doesn't raise the temperature of the kitchen. Many factors affect cooking time: 738-208- starting temperature, density, size, and shape of food. Because food microcooks at the edges first, stirring is needed for uniform cooking. Rotating dishes encourages even cooking of foods that can't be stirred, such as casseroles and quiches. Standing time equalizes temperature throughout the dish and allows heat from the outer layers to spread to the center to complete cooking. To prevent overflow during microcooking, use a larger container than may seem necessary for liquid mixtures. If using microproof plastic wrap as a cover, vent it by turning one edge back a half inch. Do not slit or pierce plastic wrap. Cooked rice will keep in the refrigerator up to seven days if It can be properly covered. reheated in the microwave oven by covering and cooking one minute on high power for each cup. Frozen rice may be cooked 2 minutes on high power for each cup. Fluff with fork. The reminder is given to adjust cooking times accordingly for your microwave oven. Microcooking rice is convenient, though it takes the same amount of time as it does on top of the range. For best results, always follow package directions. When directions are not available, use this easy method: Combine one cup rice, liquid, one teaspoon salt (optional) and 1 tablespoon 74-12- Do you find yourself too exhausted from the preparations to enjoy Christmas day? Do you avoid the mailbox dreading the Christmas bills coming in the first week of January? If so, you are one of the millions of Americans who overdo it at Christmas. According to Dr. Marilyn Noyes, extension consumer specialist at Utah State University, 3 3 many consumers lose some of the joy of Christmas arqid all the gift buying and household preparations. "A good way to set your priorities may be to sit down and list several things you remember most about past Christmases. You are unlikely to find things on your list such as receiving an electric fondue pot or having a clean house, Noyes says. In general, we spend too much time worrying about the things that really do not contribute to the traditions and joys of Christmas. She says when tempted to overspend on Christmas gifts, remember this: Buying gifts on credit which you cannot repay within 30 days is like taking a loan at a percent interest rate. Moyes says this type of over-spending can push families over the brink of financial disaster. A rule of thumb is to keep your installment debt under 10 percent of your take 18-2- 4 e butter or margarine in deep two or three quart microproof baking dish. Cover and follow cooking instructions. Fluff with fork after cooking. Here is a tasty recipe for use of your leftover turkey and rice. 23 722-460- 0 home pay (morgages excluded). She says many of the common Christmas overspending problems can be avoided by using sound shopping habits. This means allowing yourself enough time to find what you really want, compare prices and shop for sales. Last minute shopping often contributes to overspending, Noyes says. Time, as well as money is always in short supply during the holidays. Analyze each activity in light of the time and money that will be spent compared to' the Turkey Oriental Soup cup uncooked rice 12 12 cups turkey cups water 4 cups chopped cooked turkey 1 cup sliced celery medium carrots can fancy mixed Chinese vegetables, drained and rinsed 12 cup sliced green onions, including tops 1 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoons dry sherry (optional) 1 12 teaspoons cornstarch Combine rice, broth, and water in four quart saucepan, Bring to boil, Add turkey, cook ten minutes. celery and carrots, simmer five minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables and onions. Blend remaining ingredients, add to broth. Simmer, stirring, until soup is clear and slightly thickened. Ladle into soup bowls. Makes ten servings. More information on cooking with rice is available in pamphlets 1 1 feature articles and other topics of interest, concerning the holidays, which were written by USU Extension writers for the benefit of the public. Balance dieting Regaining weight after dieting may not only make it harder to lose weight again-i- t may be bad for the health, a new study suggests. Dr. George Blackburn, chief of the nutrition metabolism laboratory at Harvard Medical School, and colleagues studied the effects of " dieting-repeat- ed cycles of losing weight, then gaining it back. The 140 obese patients each lost more than 25 pound 10 percent and 15 percent of their 12 to 14 weeks, body weight-ove- r regained the weight, then went on the same diet. They lost an average of 2.84 pounds a week on the first diet, and only 1.28 pounds per week on the second-ev- en though the diets were identical. Our hypothesis is that the body perceives dieting as a threat to its yo-yo- energy stores...and adapts by lowering its energy needs, or by becoming more food efficient, says colleague Kelly Brownell, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The study also found that people of Psych aia try regained weight in the upper ly the abdomen-inste- ad of in the legs and hips, where it was first Abdominal fat is associated with diseases such as high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, a precursor of heart disease, says Blackburn. Lower-bo- dy fat he says, is not We don't want to confuse this with people who lose only five to ten pounds, Blackburn says, we're talking about a major weight loss-teto fifteen percent of body weight If you cant keep it off; you shouldn't body-particul- ar n start satisfaction it will deliver. Categorize activities into three lists - things you like to do, things you have to do and things you should it ROOSEVELT NEWS Gladys Rom do, Noyes says. She says to also consider your schedule in light of its effect on e Family members of Mr. and Mrs. Devere Hancock, home for the Thanksgiving weekend, were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hancock, Farmington, Dr. and Mrs. Randy Hancock and family from Evanston, Wyoming, Shane Hancock, Houston, Texas, and Bishop and Mrs. Brad hancock and family. your family. For instance, ask yourself if your jolly mood is more important to your family than whether your cookies are homemade or from the bakery. NOTE: The STANDARD wishes to thank Barbara B. Mathis, Utah State Extension Service Home Economst in Duchesne for provid- - 1111 ing many of the i American Cancer Society Notes Effective July 1, 1987, two additional research grants are being suported by funding through the Utah Division of the American Society bringing the total of grants funded in 1987 to 806,711. The total dollars submitted by the Utah Division amounted to 40 percent of the $980,000 raised last year or 392,000. That means for every 1.00 sent to the National office we received 2.06 in grants to our state universities including U of U, BYU and Utah State. On ' November 19 the cancer society sponsored the Great American SmokeouL Our unit has a lot of material to be placed at stragetic places to help smokers realize the importance to their health to not smoke. We had four baby to be given away to the first four babies born on that date at the Roosevelt hospital with the insigna on the front I was born a non-smok- We also have kits to be used in the schools to teach children the importance of taking care of their bodies properly. There is a kit far each grade in every schooL This year they are introducing one for an entitles Starting . Free-Cle- Air for me. ' We also sponsor Camp Hope up in Ogden Canyon. This is for cancer vktima-childre- n and their families. Most come after they have had a series of radiation and their hair is gone, bothers and sisters of the cancer patient are invited to participate in the summer camp, because they are no less emotionally affected by the cancer in their family. It is a fun filled week of activity free from concerns about their disease. Last year a 30 person staff of volunteer counselors and activity directors, and 10 junior counselors helped in the responsibilities of the 85 campers. It is growing as funds grow to help pay the expense of this camp. A professional collection of books on cancer is available to doctors, dentists and others. Clergymen are WHITE- - ROCKS NEWS Virginia Ferguson ,7 e Brian Ferguson, son of Matt knd Virginia Ferguson, has just returned from a three week trip ' to . Australia. ... also invited to see films on how to deal with cancer victims and their families who happen, to be in the congregations. We have many helps for the families of cancer victims as they are no less emotionally affected by the eancer in their family. Reach to Recovery is a program implimented by the cancer society to help women deal with breast cancer. This is an ongoing project in our unit with several women who have had this type of cancer. Each year the cancer society zeroes in on a specific kind of cancer and puts out materials to go into every home on that particular subject We expect we will have at least eight new cases of cancer in our area this year. We are here to help with these programs, sometimes just as a support group. It helps to know someone cares. Hundreds of volunteers, who receive no pay for expenses are working to help Utah become less affected by cancer. Be aware that there are several groups promoting cancer research and etc, but not one of them put into the actual cancer research and help programs that the American Cancer Society does. One company : showed less than 20 percent went into the programs to help the rest to management patient-th- e costs. We take only 8.8 percent for management and general coats. We are the American Cancer ' Society. Then is also a 150.00 stipend that can be applied for by cancer patients, to help eover a small part of the expenses incurred. This is small but It might buy a room or meal when no other funds are available. It is also a one time grant. We 8,000 cancer patients in Utah you can see our fund raising would have to be much larger if this were given to each one of these. As the Roosevelt East unit has not been active for some years we - have received back much more thau has been put into the state in programs and research. . e The Primary Activity Party was held last week, with Lisa Kissling, Betty King, Connie and Zella Pike supervising the activities. 20 primary members attended the party. The theme was honesty, and a mock town. Honesty ville, was set up, with activities centered around the theme. Homemade cookies, ! brownies, candy and punch were served at the rad of the evening. lewujl Soviftgaj AMMMMVMSMMAAMMMMVVVVV Be good to youpself and othens t take advantage of our SPitfacbeUion Have a stockingful of fun this Christmas to the 1 Uintah Batin STANDARD New & Renewal Subscribers ONE YEAR TWO YEARS THREE YEARS Address. im Send to UINTAH BASIN STANDARD P.O. Box 370 Roosevelt, Utah 84066 NEW RENEW Paid in Advance Sorry, NO CHARGES Please! Starting Jan. 1, 1988 All Out Of The Uintah Basin Subscriptions Will Increase To ONE YEAR $20.00 TWO YEARS $35.00 $10.00 $18-0- 0 $24.00 1 yr. $12.00, 2 years $20.00 Gift Give A Subscription! We will send a card in your behalf. Announcing Your Gift Regular prices Expires Dec. 23, 1987 801-722-51- 31 - Roosevelt, Utah 84068 Uintah Basin Standard |