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Show (Thr ffimfS-iSrtu- N'ephi, Utah s December 8, 2004 Page 4 Classic: The Poinsettia A Holiday Jewish Noodle Pudding Ingredients: 1 low-fa- 1 1 1 1 1 : 1 natural in indirect rently over sunlight for at least six 100 varieties. White, pink, yellow, even 1 hours per day. Keep your room variegated poinsettias temperature between 68 are gaining to 70 degrees. popularity. n Do not place your The newest poinsettias cultivated include "Plum Pudvarieties. Due to recent vaccine Department (Cl PHD). "After concentrating our efforts on our highest risk populations, care center patients, health care providers and first responders, we are now lifting all restrictions and are making our few remaining doses available to anyone older than six months old. As of last week, Influenza has been found in all but two states in the Cnited States. Itah now has several laboratory confirmed cases. "Its here and the public is not as prepared as it should be. This is the least prepared the country has ever been for a ship- ments arriving throughout I 'tab. the Central I'tah Public Health Department has lifted all restrictions for receiving the flu vaccine. Anyone over months of age can now get accinated. "The Central I'tah Board of Health really struggled with how to best prioritize the delivery of our limited vaccine supply in the face of a nationwide shortage. We are very fortunate to have finally received all the vaccine we ordered., reports Robert Re sondes. Health Officer of the Central Utah Public Health i flu season in several years, added Resendes. This is the last call for flu vaccines for flu season. the 2001-200Once we run out of vaccine we will be encouraging people to use other preventive methods. such as hand washing and even mask wearing, to minimize the spread of the flu added Resendes. Even in a mild season, up to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu, over 100,000 people are hospitalized, and about 20,000 people die. Despite these tolls, only about a third of people wdth asthma or other Named after Joel Poinsett, who introduced this indigenous Mexican plant 5 important than ever to know the answer to that question. Experts are now predicting that this years flu season will be severe. Nebo Sentinel Chorale to present Christmas Concert The Nebo Sentinel Chorale. under the direction of Keith Rawlinson, will pres- ent its annual Christmas Concert for the first time ever in the Juab Community Arts Theater, located in the Juab County Court House at 1(50 North .Main. N'ephi. The concert will be on Sunday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. Several new selections, along with old favorites, will be performed. In addition to the Chorale, there will be special guest appearances by the Juab High School Choir, under the direction of Lorraine Wallace, and the Juab Community Children's Choir. Please come and enjoy the spirit of Christinas through music. Elevators are available for easier access to the theater. The concert is free to the public. lies. side. Always use canola or peanut oil for frying. Lighter- tasting oils are essential for the flavors of the latkes to emerge without being over- powered by a lot of a strong flavored oil. Latke Cooking Tips Potato Pancakes with of Apples 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled 1 apple, peeled and cored Always press the water out the potatoes (using your hands or a colander) after you grate them but before you mix in other ingredients it makes for a firmer latke. salt t Anything can be made just by changing how you cook the latke. For a lower fat version, just fry for a minute or two on each side, and bake latkes for about 10 minutes at degrees, then another 5 minutes on the other ground pepper canola oil powdered sugar Grate potatoes and apples in food processor (work quickly to avoid discoloration). Squeeze out liquid. Add egg and flour, salt and pepper to low-fa- 100-450 1 large egg 14 c flour healthy lifestyles. your health. Doctors have flu tests available that can provide an answer in about 15 minutes, so that patients can know before they leave the doctor's office if they have the flu or not. Using a rapid test is great for patients because they can get the appropriate treatment right away and get well sooner. Benefits of taking the test may include: It can reduce cost and eliminate unnecessary diagnostics. It will allow the physician to prescribe appropriate antiviral medication sooner. include headache, chills, dry cough, body aches, fever, stuffy nose and sore throat. Call your doctor if you have any signs of flu and: Your fever lasts; you may have a more serious infection. You have breathing or heart problems or other serious health problems. You are taking drugs to fight cancer or other drugs that weaken your body's natural defenses against illness. You feel sick and don't seem to be getting better. You have a cough that begins to produce phlegm. You are worried about 2 lb fresh spinach, stemmed or arugula (rinsed and chopped) 1 lb zucchini peeled 1 lb potatoes peeled 1 onion 2 large eggs 12 c flour 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried ground coriander ground white pepper salt canola oil Grate potatoes, zucchini and onion in food processor (work quickly to avoid discoloration). Squeeze out liquid. Add. spinach, egg, flour, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. In large skillet, heat enough oil to cover bottom of the pan. Spoon out the batter non-stic- k The holiday season can with many pleasurable activities, although the hectic pace can sometimes be stressful. Holiday stress can result in people drinking too much, overeating, not getting enough sleep and generally failing to take care of their health. The Emergency Nurses Associations Injury Prevention InstituteEmergency Nurses CARE, recommends these tips to help you have a safe and healthy holiday season. be filled symptoms. Flu symptoms Israeli Spinach Fritters Emergency Nurses offer Holiday safety tips and injury, and promote With a shortage of flu vaccine this year, people should be especially aware of the taste. Mix well. In large nonstick skillet, heat enough oil to cover bottom of the pan. Spoon out the batter into pan, being careful not to crowd. Cook until crisp and brown on one side, then turn and fry on other side. Keep finished pancakes warm in oven all pancakes are fried. Drain on' paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired just before serving. Makes 10 pancakes. holiday classic: When purchasing your Public Health Department exists to improve and protect the health of all citizens in the area by offerenhance the services that ing environment, prevent illness It reduces unnecessary use of antibiotics. It assists in the surveillance of influenza A and influenza B. Explore the flavors of Hanukkah You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy delicious foods that are part of the Hanukkah celebration. Ethnic foods are fun to try and cultural diversity can be a valuable learning experience for fami- best-sellin- g N'ephi Mission: The Central Utah The flu: Do you know when you have it? is it a cold or is it the flu? With influenza responsible for approximately 111,000 hospitalizations and 3(5,000 deaths each year, its more to the lTnited States during the 1800s while he served as the nations U.S. ambassador, poinsettias have become Americas potted plant. More than 85 percent of all potted plants sold annually are poinsettias. Here are some care and handling tips for your own ing conditions get vaccinated each year. Ilease contact the nearest office of the Central Utah Public Health Department to schedule a flu shot while some supply still remains, into pan, being careful not to crowd. Cook until crisp and brown on one side, then turn and fry on other side. Keep finished pancakes warm in oven all pancakes are fried. Drain on paper towels. Makes around 24 pancakes. North African Sweet Po- tato Pancakes 2 12 lbs sweet potatoes or yams, peeled 1 12 tsp salt 12 tsp white pepper 5 eggs, lightly beaten canola oil Loosely grate potatoes in food processor and place in mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs. Cover and refrigerate (up to 4 hours) until time to fry. In large skillet, heat enough oil to cover bottom of the pan. Spoon out the batter into pan, being careful not to crowd. Cook until crisp and brown on one side, then turn and fry on other side. Keep finished pancakes warm in oven all pancakes are fried. Drain on paper towels. Makes around 26 pancakes. non-stic- k Curried Sweet Potato Latkes 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled 12 c. 2 flour or sucanat tsp sugar plant near drafts, heating vents or appliances. Water the plant when the soil surface feels dry to a light touch. Its very important not to let the plant sit in standing water. It is not necessary to fertilize poinsettias when they are in bloom. Afterwards, a housebalanced, hold plant fertilizer can help maintain the rich, green foliage color and promote new growth. Do not place your poinsettia outside, its sensitive to chilling temperatures. ding and Avante Garde Health Department lifts restrictions on flu vaccine day- light. Place your plant red version, there are cur- 12-qua- rt sugar-cinnamo- d the familiar 1 1 plant, select a poinsettia with dark green foliage, strong, stiff stems, and completely-coloreflowers. Make sure your plant has no fallen or yellow leaves and that it is fully balanced and attractive from all sides. Poinsettias thrive on bright, sunny In addition to their role as traditional Christmas decorations, poinsettias can sen e as tokens of goodwill, friendship and joy during the holiday season and beyond. More than 50 million Americans will purchase a poinsettia plant this holiday season. While 75 percent prefer large egg whites large egg container ((8 ounces) reduced-fa- t sour cream t (1 12 cup mdkfat) milk cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour teaspoon vanilla 11 teaspoon ground cinnamon 18 teaspoon ground allspice 3 ounces wide noodles (cooked and drained) 12 cup chopped, peeled, tart cooking apples 13 cup mixed dried fruit hits or raisins 2 tablespoons sugar 18 teaspoon ground cinnamon Introduction: Jew ish grandmas made one version of this traditional dessert without dairy products so it could be enjoyed with a meat meal. Other recipes, like this one, included sour cream, milk, or cheese and were eaten with a dairy meal. Makes 1 servings. Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, stir together the egg whites, egg, sour cream, milk, the Step cup sugar, (lour, vanilla, the teaspoon cinnamon, and allspice. Stir in the noodles, apple, and fruit hits. casserole. In a small bowl, combine the 2 tableStep 2. Spoon the noodle mixture into a lightly greased spoons sugar and the 18 teaspoon cinnamon. mixture over the noodles. Bake for 12 to 15 Step 3: Bake for 15 minutes. Stir mixture. Sprinkle the minutes more or until the noodle mixture is almost set in the center. Remove from oven. Let stand on a wire rack for 5 minutes. 1 1 Drink responsibly and safely. Monitor your alcohol consumption. Reduce the number, size and frequency of alcoholic beverages you drink or serve at holiday occasions. When attending events where alcohol is being served, always have a designated driver (someone who has agreed not to drink alcohol and can provide transportation for people who are drinking). Avoid mixing alcohol with other drugs or traditional or over the counter medications. Do not skip any dose of your medication without first consulting your physician. Drive safely. Avoid traveling after midnight, especially on Fridays and Saturdays, since this is the time that most motor vehicle crashes occur. Drive defensively. Always wear your safety belt and make sure that all adult and child passengers are properly restrained. Do not ride with anyone who has been drinking and NEVER get behind the wheel of a moving vehicle (including recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles) after having consumed any alcohol. Maintain healthy driving when fatigued as your reactions are slowed and judgment, is impaired. Eat smart. Watch your nutrition and try not to skip meals or replace them with excess snacking. Avoid S.A.D. (without sunglasses) can ameliorate the symptoms of S.A.D. If the holiday blues get to you, w rite about it, talk to your favorite good listener or seek the professional help of a psychotherapist. Deck the ! Prevent holiday fires by using only nonflammable decohalls-safely- rations, inspecting holiday lights and using only those that are UAL-approve- Keeping holiday trees well watered and away from heat sources will prevent them from drying out and becoming a fire hazard. about 1 Cranberry-Raisi- tsp cumin salt and freshly ground per to taste 2 large eggs, beaten 12 c. soy milk Ifyou some- times get the holiday or winter blues, outdoor exposure to sunlight (or indoors to full spectrum artificial light) for at least a half hour per day 1 tsp baking powder tsp brown sugar 12 tsp cayenne 2 tsp curry powder sleep- ing habits. Keep to your normal sleep schedule. Avoid 16 Latkes 12 oz pancakes. n Dessert bag cranberries 34 c. water 1 pep- peanut oil Coarsely grate the sweet potatoes. In a separate bowd, mix the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and all spices. Add the eggs and just enough milk to the dry ingredients to make a stiff batter. Add the potatoes and mix. the batter should be moist, but not runny; if too stiff, add a little more milk. Heat 14 inch of peanut pan until it is barely smoking. Drop batter in by tablespoons, flatten oil in a frying with spoon, turn when latkes are golden, but keep turning often. Fry over med heat several minutes on each site until golden. Drain on paper towels and serve. Makes 12 of a 15 oz. box of raisins 12 c. orange juice 2 c. sugar or sucanat 1 c. flour 2 eggs canola or peanut oil In a large pot, simmer cranberries in water until they pop. Add raisins,, juice and sugar, mix well, then boil until mixture is thick (about 15 minutes). Let cool. Add flour and eggs to cranberry mixture and blend well. In a large skillet, heat oil oyer a low flame. Drop batter in by tablespoons, flatten with spoon, turn when latkes are golden, but keep turning often. Because of all the sugar, these latkes will burn easily. Latkes are ready when both sides are golden brown, but soft figure about 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve. |