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Show The Beaver Press - December 16,2010 - Page 4 • ! ) , - Holiday Hints Cookie Happiness Teaching Children The True Meaning Of The Season (NAPS)—In the hectic rush to check off holiday lists, the true meaning of the season can sometimes get lost Fortunately, many holiday traditions in which families participate can also help remind children of what's really important. Watching a seasonal movie together can spur family conversations that inspire a positive holiday spirit For example, Disney's all-new holiday film, "The Search for Santa Paws," a heartwarming story about the power of giving available on Blu-ray and DVD. In tho movie, Santa and bis new best friend, a puppy named Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost tho spirit of tho season, so they take a trip to New York City to reignite "Santa's Cause." But after Santa has an accident, he loses his memory and his magic. Then it's up to Paws, two young orphans named Quinn and Will (America's Got Talent'* Kaitlyn Maher and The Game Plan'* Madison Pettia) plus three street-wise talking dogs to save S t Nick and show the world what Christinas is really all about Here are some other simple ways you con encourage children to spread cheer this holiday season—and throughout the year to follow: * Suggest kids make a list of all the things they are thankful for and hang it up where it can be seen every day. * Encourage your childfcocoll people he or she cares about and wish them a happy holiday. * Encourage your child to invite someone who is alone to shore your holiday meal Santa's new best friend Is a puppy named Paws. • Spend time together baking some holiday treats to share. • Bring out the arts and crafts supplies to make special holiday cards for loved one*, • Help your child select toys no longer wanted to donate to kids in need. (Tbgother, you can deliver the toys to tho charity of your choica.) • You can also start a tradition that whenever your child receives a new toy, an old one is chosen for donation to those less fortunate. • Help your child make someone's holiday wish come true by "adopting0 a child or making a donation to a local charity. • Spread love to the four-legged family member* by helping your child spruce up the family pet with a good grooming and lots of hugs. • Let your child moke a special ornament representing your pet that can be hung on the tree or otherwise displayed. • Help children collect food to donate to the local food bank, or blankets for a local shelter. Items can also be delivered by both of you together. • Offer to babysit neighborhood animals so your neighbors with family out of town are able to go home for the holidays. A film sbout a helpful puppy can bo a way for parents to remind chttdren of Uw aptrlt of the fwwen, Watching a family film together can Inspire the spirit of giving. A sure-to-be holiday classic full of fun and adventure. The Search for Santa Paws" is a story that will not only delight the entire family, but also carries the timeless messages of the holidays. Visit www.disQey.go.com for more information. Make Your Holiday Party Pop With This Spiced Potato Crisp Cookie: (NAPS)—Baking cookies may well be on your list this holiday season. You may choose to ekip the chocolate chips and walnuts as your go-to ingredients for this year's baking session, and mix it up by adding in a ginger twist with an extra crispy crunch using potato crisps. No one ever questions a peanut butter or carrot cake cookie, so embrace this holiday challenge to serve a fun and scrumptious desBert with a unique ingredient, knocking out Grandma's traditional deasert lineup. You can try this original recipe by professional Chef Kyle Shadix made with Pringles Original Potato crisps that arc sandwiched together with a sweet and zesty jam as a winning substitute for the ginger cookie. After whipping up your cookies, you can customize your package and wrap it creatively by canning them using the Pringles container; this will keep your delectable morsels from getting crushed. There are multiple other ways to use the can, either as a personalized present or as Useful storage during the holiday rush. Here are a few ideas to consider: • Share the Holiday Spirit: Give a can of Pringles and the Kringle-Spiced recipe to encourage holiday baking as a family activity. • A Baker's Stocking: Add the canned cookies, a wooden spoon or any small, useful kitchen gadget. • Hostess on the Go: Cookies can travel conveniently in the cup holder for the six-hour car ride to the relative's house. • Add a Personal Touch: Embellish the can with jewels, garland or wrap it in a meaningful photo to use as a gift box. You can perk up your holiday fare with clever potato crisp cookies. • Cookie Tin: Hide your trea- • sured Kringle cookies in the can and store them in their normal place to eat in moderation. • Dinner Centerpiece: Garnish the outside of the can and add 1festive decoration; a great kids arts and crafts project. • Holiday Storage: Pack ornaments or wrap ribbon around the can to keep it tangle free. • % cup crystallized ginger, :': finely chopped ':• Directions ]• •Preheat the oven to 350°F. •Place Pringles, flour, baiting soda and spices in a food processor and process until the consistency of corn meal; set aside. : •In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar Kri ngle -Spiced until slightly fluffy. Cookies • Add the egg and vanilla and mix for 30 seconds. : by Chef Kyle Shadix • Pour the Pringles spice Yield: 2 dozen sandwich cookies mixture into the bowl and mi\ for 1 minute; place dough in 1 can Pringles Original the refrigerator for at least 1 1 cup all-purpose flour hour. 1 teaspoon baking soda •Drop by rounded teaspoon 2 teaspoons ground onto ungrertbed baking sheets cinnamon and bake for 9 to 11 minutes 1 teaspoon allspice or until golden brown. Vi teaspoon ground cloves •In a small howl, combine 2 sticks unsal ted butter, fruit preserves and ginger (if. softened desired, ginger is optional); 1 cup dark-brown sugar, spread 1 teaspoon onto a packed cookie and top with another 1 egg cookie. Instead of crystallized 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ginger, you can swap out 2 tea1 cup fruit preserves, spoons of powdered ginger to raspberry or mixed berry the jam. Fried Turkey: Tradition With A Twist (NAPS)—People everywhere ore trying a new twist on an old favorite: deep-fried turkey. It will be some of the best turkey you've ever eaten. Authentic turkey deep-frying starts with 100 percent peanut oil. With H high smoke point and a pleasing flavor, 100 percent peanut oil seals the juices inside the crispy, golden skin, which keeps the meat especially tender. In addition to great taste, research shows that peanut oil can actually improve cholesterol levels. It helRS jorsvftnj;, &&»&> 4i9efl3.es such as diabetes and heart disease* In addition, this cooking method cuts cooking time in half, leaving you frve for other things. Note that deep-frying should always be done outdoors. Try this recipe during the holidays, at a tailgate party or for your uext family gathering; Crtwpy and JuSty Beep-Fried Turkey 1 whole turkey 1 tablespoon of salt 1teaspoonof black pepper 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 2 tablespoons of your favorite dry rub 8-6 gallons 100 percent peanut oil (Just to cover the taitoy) Direction*: Wash bird inside and oat And allow to drain. Rub turkey with the salt, pepper, Cariic and dry rub. Allow to sit at room temperature for 1 AH-ln-One Smart Holiday Gifts (ARA) - Smart phones, music pteycrs. ©-readers, netbooks, remotes, pedometers many popular technology gadgets make excellent holiday gilts. But each item separately takes up space fn your purse, your briefcase and on your fanv i y room table. A smart gift gfrer this holiday season te one who consolidates the electronic gadgets - Instead of adding to the pie. Thanks to how qnieWy technology evolves, you can easily consolidate your electronic gadgets to reduce the number and weight of gizmos you're carrying around. Here are a few Ideas: • E-readers and tablet computers - When you're on the road and receive a document you need to review and sign-off on, doing so usually requires a com-. outer, printer and scanner. With the new Pocket eDGe from enTourage Systems, you have the functionality of all those devices in one. This compact multi-purpose, WI-FI enabled Bakers Rise To The Occasion The Pacific Yew tree of northem Idaho, produces a aubtttance called "taxol" that hat been used to fight cancer. #•* Deep-Mod turkey In peanut oil will keep guosts raving at your holiday table or tailgate party h o u r or until completely thawed antf dry. Preheat peanut oil outdoors in a turkey fryer or a very large stockpot to 350" F. Make sure there is no moisture on the skin and carefully lower turkey into hot oil either in the fryer basket or using: a sturdy tool innerlcd into the cheat covity. Submerge tho turkey completely. Fry turkey for 3 minutes per pound plus 0 minutes per bird. Internal temperature should reach 165° F. Remove turkey from the oil. Lot sit 20 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings. What is defeat? Nothing but education; nothing but the first step to something better. —Wendell Phillips Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. —Lewis Carroll **• Use what talenta you The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. —Henry Van Dyke ••• For more-detailed information, go to www.turkeyfrying.net or www.peanut-institute.org. T?y meet pctefe fries, Iwdi poppies or dualbook has an E-Ink screen with a stylus on one side and a 7-!nch LCD screen for e-mailing, video viewing and Web browsIng on the other. Another unique feature of the Pocket eDGe is both screens interact, so if you need to check the meaning of a word in a document you're reading on the E-!nk screen, you can select it and find the definition on the LCD screen through a qufck online search. • Music, videos, exercise and games - Gaming consoles and other devices like the Pocket eDGe with entertainment uses are quickly evolving to bring more and more elements into one unit. Now, not only can you play games through these consoles, but you can stream the weather report, watch movies, play music, check out the latest headlines and, in some cases, exercise - just to name a few activities, If you have one of these devices in your family room, you wont need the DVD player, exercise videos or radio cluttering up your shelves any longer. • Remotes galore - When you go to turn on that gaming system, how many remotes do you have to use to get everything powered up and working? The Legend has It that sailors once thought that wearing a gold earring would improve their eyesight Harmony remote is a universal remote that allows you to program all of your electronic devices into it, so you don't have to keep searching for that "other remote." One remote means less clutter on your table, couch or^overstuffed chair. • Exercise tools - To get an accurate sense of distance on a run or bike ride, you'll need a pedometer or GPS. To stay motivated and entertained while you exercise, you'll use an mp3 player. To stay withfn your target heart rate zone, you'll need a heart rate monitor. Who wants to have all that equipment on them while they exercise? Having a music player combined with a timer, pedometer and heart monitor all in one device lessens the number of toys needed, and makes the prep time for exercising quicker. Several devices on the market, ranging from wrist watches to mp3 playtrs, combine these elements. i You can be a smart holiday gift giver this year with technology that doesn't add to - but actually reduces - some of the chaotic clutter of your recipients' digital lives. Join the trend with consolidated technology. (NAPS)—Dust ofT your recipe box and put your thinking apron on: The National Festival of Breads seeks the best yeast bread recipes from home bakers throughout the United States. "Educating and inspiring bakers of all ages and experiences, the National Festival of Breads is an exciting way to encourage the tradition of home baking and of discovering delicious and innovative recipofi from around the country," says Tom £ayne of King Arthur Flour, the competition's sponsor. Contest finalists will travel to Kansas in June for a live baking showdown. Co-sponsored by Fleischmann's Yeast and Kansas Wheat, the contest ia open to amateur bakers over age 13 and offers cash and prizfis totaling $15,000. Categories include Ethnic Breads, Rolls, Time-Saving & Easy Breads, and Whole-Grain Breads. Original bread recipes may be submitted by February 7, 2011, at www.natiodalfestivalofbreads.com. The winning recipe from the first-ever national competition, this white bread ii!le<l with fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder and shredded cheese has a wonderful soft texture and is packed with flavor. The unique shape is simple to nchieve and makes an impressive presentation. Find step-by-step photoe at www.kingarthurflour.com/blog. Toraato, Basil and GarSie-Filled Pane Blanco % cup warm water % cup sugar 4 teaspoons Instant yeast 1 cup warm tow-fat milk % cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Inirge eggs 2 teaspoons suit (NAPS)—For information about designing a diet plan to drop a jean size, see the Kellogg's Special K brand cereal website, www.specialk.com. • ** Jarvis wines are made underground in a 45,000-square-foot cave, an eco-friendly wine production site and cooperage. The winemaker's focus on quality begins in the selection of the vineyard microclimates. A total of 37 vineyard acres were cherry-picked from the 1,320-acre Jarvis Estate, • •* Logitech Harmonyremotesprovide features such as touch-screen displays and activity-based control, making it easy to access your most-used functions. Each remote is designed so the controls are intuitive, grouped in ways that 1 make'sense and are easy for anyone to use. Learn more at www. logiteeheoin. • • • With more and more seniors staying in their homes longer, it's important that those homes are as safe as possible, says Charles This beautiful, contest-winning bread is fust one example of American ingenuity when U comes to baking. :[_ fi cups King Arthur Unbleached Bread F!oiu* 1 (8&-ounce) jar oil-pftcked sun-dried tomatoes % teaspoon garlic powder 1% cups shredded Italian blend cheese, divided % cup chopped fresh basil Combine the water, sugar, yeast7 milk, olive oil, eggs, salt and floor, and mix and knead—by hand, stand mixer or bread machine—until you've made a cohesive, soft dough. Phlfce tho dough in a greased bowl; turn to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double, about 45 joiimtttt% Thoroughly drain the tomatoes; place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Finely chop tomatoes. Line two hakiag sheets with parchment, Deflate the dough and divide it inM half. Roll one piece into a 2S5 x8i*" rectangle. Sprinkle on half the garlic, cheese, basil and tomatoes. Starting with one lonjf vdge, roll the daugii into a log this long way. Pinch the edges to seal. Place the log scam side down on a baking sheet. Using kitchen shears, start %" from one end and cut the log lengthwise down the center about I" deep, to within £* of the other end. Keeping the ' cut side up, form an MS" shape; 'Tuck both ends under the center to form a "figure 8"; pinch the ends to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double, 45 to 60 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough. : Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the first loaf for 35 to 40 mhrutett, tenting with foil if necessary to prevent overbrowning. Bake the remaining : loaf. Cool loaves on racks. Store * at room temperature. Yield: 2 loaves. Look for ingredients, recipes and inspiration and join the online baking community at www. ki ngarthurfl our.com. * ** A sure-to-be holiday classic full of fun and adventure, "The Search for Santa Paws" is a story that will not only delight the entire. family, but also carries the timeless messages of the holidays. It's available on Blu-ray and DVD. For more information, visit www.disney.go.com. -:: : * • * Valinotti. He's Senior Vice President of QBE Regional Insxirance, which underwrites property and casualty coverage through General Casualty, Unigard, Farmers Union Insurance and QBE Agri. * ** Consider environmentally friendly training pads such as Eco-Care Training Pads by Simple Solution. These pads are mad© from 85 percentrecycledmaterial, saving landfills from over 400 tons of waste every year. While reducing landfill waste, they also maximize absorption, holding two tiroes more liquid than leading pad brandS :'-:' This year, the beat gift givers have got game—they are giving tho latest and most poputttf games as gifts, that is: "Shaijh V/hite Skateboarding,* "Rnviiijj Rabbids: Travel in Time," "Battite*. of Giants: Dinosaurs Strike" and "Fighters Uncaged.* TW£ g&mea can be fonnd wherever games ari& sold or online at www.ubi.oom. ]:.< * • • ' :-:• Nonprofit Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is tfje world's largest gem research ineifitute. To protect diamond pur* chasers, GIA developed the standards for determining diamorrd quality. For expert advice on diamonds go to www.gia4cs.gia.edu.; |