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Show tHutt Page 10 By Margie Message Memmott Extension Prom Aargie Educator -- expectations. Theres no such thing as the perfect meal, the perfect party, the perfect outfit, the perfect gift, or the perfect family. Ironically, its the imperfections (the turkey that refused to thaw, the holiday blackout, etc.) That youll remember and enjoy in years to come- - not the things that were perfect. Maintain your regular sleep, exercise, and eating routines. Dont schedule so many activities that you skip the basics of taking care of yourself. Plan ahead about how youll cope with uncomfortable family situations. Know what pushes your buttons and plan exactly how youll respond. (Try humor!) Then you wont get upset and run to comfort foods. Never overeat to please others. One way to be gracious about seconds is to take half portions of firsts. TERRIFIC TIPS FOR DECEMBER The best stress and depression reliever? 30 minutes of brisk exercise...go for a walk. Be choosy. Cut your social ac Area Forecast National Weather Service From the Internet Wednesday... sunny and cold. Highs 10-2- 0. Extended forecast... Thursday.. air and not quite as cold. Lows Highs 5 below zero to 10 above. 15-3- 0. Friday... 25-3- 5. mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows Lows in the 20 - 35. Highs 40s to lower 50s. 10-2- 0. Levan weather Highs 25-4- 0. Nephi weather Norma Sherwood, reporter reporter Cascade HfeaC'Estate 1st In Service Jor adyour realestate needs cad 9 Qeorye or Judy Ann T'fillips at 623-198- of December 6, 1996, federal law requires any owner or agent selling or renting a home built before e 1978 to disclose any know presence of paint and provide a federally approved pamphlet to buyers or tenants. For your information: As lead-bas- Painteri 623-023- 8 Call for all your real estate needs Buying Selling Market Analysis SCOTCHMANSS DELIGHT 3 bedroom, 1 bath on 12 acre deep lot. OnljflOO. Wont last at this price. STEP UP TO THIS LOVELY HOME IN NEBO HEIGHTS. Only 2 year old. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement, framed, electrical and heat already run through. Full landscaped with sprinkler system. Must see $164,000. BE THE PROUD OWNER of this spacious home on 14 acre. One year young with extras. Only $106,900. many OWN 10ACRES for only $16,500. Sevier River Ranches Subdivision. Call for details. 13 ACRE BUILDING LOT with curb, gutter, black top and one share water, $25,900. NEAT CLEAN, BEAUTIFc&RICK HOME on large 12 acre lot. 4giGfms, 2 baths, fireplace, large deck and famiyftom. $125,900. DEEP 12 ACRE LOT on NE end of town. $19,700. th Credit counselors say youre 1) you are charging purchases on credit cards that already carry unpaid balances. 2) you need special heading for trouble if: purchases you cant cover with cash, or if 3) youre shelling out e 20 or more of your pay for charge card debts and loans. Shop alone so you wont be distracted from your gift list and budget. Shop during off hours to avoid crowd stress. If wheels (bilges, roller blades, skateboards) are on your gift list take-hom- How can I prevent salmonella from crashing my Holiday party? Sat include the necessary safety equipment (helmets, knee pads, Answer S Charlotte by: Brennand, wrist guards) too. Utah State University Extension Make sure your home smoke Food Safety Specialist detectors work. Keep both fresh Holiday parties are on the rise and artificial trees away from this so is salmonella, and year fireplaces, radiators, candles, but this nasty pathogen wont be TVS, and heaters. Never leave a guest at your party if you are candles unattended. cautious. May this holiday season be Be sure to keep eggs refrigerfilled with contentment, peace ated and only buy eggs which are and love. As you reach out to oth- in cases. Eggs that refrigerated ers, may the Christmas spirit are well cooked are safe. Any food live in your heart throughout made with lightly cooked eggs 1997. should be served immediately or chilled at once to serve cold. Food holiday charge accounts to cover Last minute sifts for the cook bars: If you do happen to accidentally touch the garlic these are supposed to remove the odor of garlic as well as onions. 13) Salad tongs: those fancy hand carved salad forks are nice looking, but have you ever seen them at a .restaurant salad bar? probably not. The kind you can use with one hand are much more practical. 14) Ice cream scoopers: Every time you bend a spoon or have to put your pint of ice cream in the 12) by Dennis Hinkamp You dont need to spend a fortune or indulge in infomercial- like culinary expertise in your very own kitchen. In fact, few people who cook for a living ever use most ofthe culinary gadgets that end up at fine garage sales No-sme- ll microwave before you can serve it, you probably think of one of these. Spend a couple extra bucks and get a good, sturdy one that will last. 15) Citrus oils. These may be the flavored vinegars of the next century: Just a few drops really ' items with raw eggs in them such as raw cookie dough come with a risk factor. Commercially made eggnog uses pasteurized eggs and therefore is not a source of salmonella. However, homemade eggnog can be risky. It can be made safely by combining the eggs with the milk or cream find either heating to 140 degrees and holding it at that temperature for 3 12 minutes or heating it to 160 degrees with no holding time. An alternative is to use eggs sold in refrigerated cartons as low cholesterol products. These are basically pasteurized egg whites. Gingerbread houses are often made with royal icing which contains raw egg whites. If the gingerbread house is to be eaten, the safest alternative is to make a frosting without raw egg whites. Salmonella will not grow in the frosting, but bacteria present in the egg may still be alive. Although the risk is relatively low, it is best for immune compromised people not to eat royal icing made using fresh egg whites. Dried egg whites are an option since they have been pasteurized. Stirred custard is safe from add some zest to a vegetable dish everywhere. Tammy Vitale, inwithout adding any calories. structor in the Utah State Uni16) Aged Balsamic vinegar: versity Culinary Arts and Food Just as fine wines are aged, so is Service Program, suggests a few vinegar. Try out a few ounces of gift items for everyone on your premium Balsamic vinegar from Christmas list who either eats the gourmet shop. andor cooks. Most are available salmonella once it is thick for $15 or less. to coat a spoon and baked enough 1) Cleaver: A favorite of profescustard is safe once it is set. sional chefs because it has many uses'. Besides cutting, it has a large enough surface to act as a spatula, meat tenderizer or hammer for crushing garlic. And, with a cleaver in your hand, family members are less likely to complain about your cooking. 2) Pocket food thermometer: Take the guess work out of keepPORTABLELSTORAGETCONTAINERSMAY.BEITHUANSWERL ing hot things hot and cold things I STOW-I- T FEATURES cold for food safety. Pop up timScmI Construction Duty Hvy ers in turkeys tend to err on the Convenient, Secure, Affordable Fast Delivery A side of safety which may allow Full Swing Doors cook to bird and get your longer dryer than necessary. 3) Oven stones: A great little addition to your oven. It makes T pizza taste almost as good as if . it were delivered to your door j (801)977-888- 5 99S WlndamAMniSalt Lake City, Utah stuck to the lid of a cardboard Mike & Trevor Cowan STOW-I- Saturday... Alfred Godek, tivities and obligations in half. Plan time to do nothing but relax, and enjoy your own tree and family. Know when to say enough and no. Get adequate rest. Let go of family traditions that are simply too much work- - or modify them, (e.g., after tree decorating, spread a blanket on your living room floor and have a picnic, instead of a formal, meal.) If you live alone, or are recently widowed or divorced, make special plans (a trip, volunteering, etc.) So you wont feel so lonely or isolated. Dont put anything on your credit cards that you cant pay off in full at the end of the month. Wednesday, December 18, 1996 Pick-u-p increasing clouds and not as cold again. Chance of snow. Lows Highs 0. Nephi, Utah an sit-do- Your holiday survival guide Feed every part of yourself during the holidays. Too often we overindulge our mental, emotional, andor physical selves and starve ourselves spiritually. Take care of yourself before you concentrate on taking care of others. (Remember flight attendants advice to put on your own oxygen mask before you try to help another person with his. Patricia Crosthwait, eating disorders specialist says feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, depressed, or angiy often get acted out on your body through food. Learn the humble joy of giving for the pure sake of giving - without any expectation of recognition or reward. This can save you buckets full of resentment and disappointment. Understand that too much alcohol and sugar can lead to mood swings, depression, and sluggishness. Dont fast and feast. Eat a light meal on time; later, eat moderately at big meals or buffets. Every day find a block of time to be alone - even if you have to get up early. Lower your ts-ffltf- box. 4) Zester: Like the name (800) 370-0- 1 1 1 plies, it can add a little zest to your cooking. A zester is a small hand held tool that is great for scraping off a little orange peel for flavor or a sliver of carrot for garnish. 5) Hand held graters: Like the zester, a small hand held grater is a convenient tool for adding just a little cheese, nutmeg, ginger root, or citrus peel to a dish. 6) Pastry bags and attachments: These are much easier to use and clean than most people think and are a cheaper, recyclable alternative to the aerosol cans of decorative cake icing. 7) Meat tenderizers: These are the tools that look like medieval implements of torture, but can really help beat some life back into cheaper cuts of meat. 8) Garlic roasters: Its all the rage even though it may sound like overkill for people who are used to just sprinkling a little garlic powder on their food, but whole roasted garlic really has a mild flavor. 9) Garlic clove separator: If you are going to be eating a lot of garlic, this little gadget helps quickly separate the cloves without ever touching the garlic. 10) Garlic Peelers: Next, since you still dont want to touch the garlic, these roll off the papery skins. 11) Garlic Presses: If you prefer not to bake your garlic, there are a variety of gizmos designed to squeeze every last drop ofjuice from the cloves. and Tara Wall LET OUR FAMILY SERVE YOURS For a free market analysis of your property call rentals. 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