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Show UTAH WOMANS REVIEW Page 12 October 31, 1972 Cooks IFotulit THE MAIZE OF THE AMERICAS by Ethel Hulbert Ren wick Corn (or maize) is native to the Americas. It is believed to have grown wild in Mexico and Central America thousands of years ago, even predating the Indian in whose life it has played such an important role. Corn was of such significance to the Indian that it had its place in their -Good com can be detected by religious ceremon- T corn Indian its the fresh, green husk and itsplump ies; I dance is well known. milky kernels which spurt when Corn and corn f pricked. Yellow corn Is a good source of vitamin A and B and products have contains vitamin C and G (riboincreasinglyrr flavin) as well as small amounts important to thejfe& of white man through the years and minerals, phosphorous and iron. Unless you are fortunate enough today many millions of bushels In to be able to roast your com in of corn are marketed yearly the United States. The com season coals, which to many is the greatremains a time of rejoicing for est treat of the com season, the best and simplest way to cook those of us who relish it. com is to remove the husks and be soon should eaten Green com after picking because it deter- the silk (the French leave the iorates quickly. Yellowcom holds husks on), and plunge the com up better but is its most delicious into enough boiling water to cover. immediately upon plucking. How- Do not add salt to the water; it ever, Inasmuch as most of us in tends to toughen the corn. Add, the Valley of the Sun do not grow instead, a teaspoon or two of our own corn, the best we can do sugar. Boll five or six minutes. is to see that it Is truly fresh Drain the com, turn back the when we buy it and then cook it husks if you have left them on as soon as possible, storing it in French fashion, and serve the the refrigerator until the time com wrapped in a napkin to keep of use. it warm and absorb any moisture which remains. Serve the com with salt, pepper and plenty of you from the delightful experience of sinking your teeth into the sweet, milky, succulence of fresh buttery com on the cob. Charles Day would no doubt approve the following recipe which makes a lovely luncheon dish or an excellent accompaniment to a beef dinner. 4 be-co- me off the cob is to use the center of an angel food pan. As you cut, the kernels fall into the trough.) Cream the butter and sugar together and add to the beaten egg yolks, beating until light. Beat in the milk, salt and thyme. Add the com and mix thoroughly. Beat the whites until stiff and fold into SOUTHERN CORN RELISH CREOLE POUDING DE MAIS 12 ears com 2 TbL butter 3 TbL sugar 2 cups milk 4 eggs beaten 12 tsp. salt 1 the com mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg and place the dish in a Bake at pan of boiling water. 325 degrees for one hour or until 1 tsp. dried thyme , and then eaten with a fork. Ladles should be particularly careful how they manage so ticklish a dainty, lest the exhibition mb off a little desirable romance." I am afraid that Mr. Day would find that our manners these one hundred years later, had become lax and unromantic I But don't let that deter 1 cup honey Tbl. dry mustard Tbl celery seed 14 tsp. tumeric 4 cups vinegar Cut the corn off of the cobs and combine with all the rest of the ingredients. Simmer 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently. Pour into sterilized Jars and seal Immediately. 1 MEXICAN separately chopped 1 firm. Nutmeg Boil the ears of com and cut the com off the cob. (A good trick to facilitate cutting the com butter. Charles Day in "Hints on Etiquette," 1844, says: "It is not elegant to gnaw Indian com. The kernels should be scored with a knife, scraped off into the plate, 12 ears com 12 onions, chopped 3 green peppers, chopped 3 sweet red peppers, 2 cups cabbage, chopped CORN SOUP onion, chopped fine Tbl. butter 12 cups cooked com tomatoes peeled and seeded cups beef broth 1 cup cream Salt and pepper Saute' the onion in the butter until soft but not browned. Put 2 cups of the corn into a blender, add the onions, tomatoes and a Blend until little of the broth. smooth. Pour into a sauce pan, add the remaining broth and heat Stir in the cream and through. heat through, do not boiL Season the soup and pour it into soup bowls. Garnish with the remaining 12 cup com. Serve Immediately. 2 2 3 4 MUSICAL IHSTEIUMI NEW Home Economist Mountain Fuel Supply Co. Orange Slice Cake Thin Butter Icing 1. Cream 1. Melt slowly 2 Tbsp. butKitchen desk cup butter & 2 cups sugar. ter. saves steps... 2. Add and beat well (one 2. Add alternately, a little at a time, stiring until smooth after each addition, 1 cup con- slices cut up; 8 oz. dates; 2 cups chopped nuts & 1 cup fectioners sugar sifted and firmly packed; 1 Vi Tbsp. milk or orange juice. 3. Stir in Vi tsp. vanilla. 4. When smooth pour over cake and let stand until set before cutting. Enough for one layer. A tsp. of white corn syrup adds shine. Only First Quality Name Brand Instruments Rented flaked coconut. 6. Bake in an angel food cake pan at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 55 minutes. As long as you are prepared milk. 4. Add gradually 3 Kristen Taylor When youre faced with the threat Trick or treat you had better be prepared to turn angry, hungry stomachs to con-- . tented, happy allies. Even the most violent ghost will be turned to a friendly Casper when he is treated with Orange Slice Cake. Have plenty on hand, though, because once the word gets in around every town will want to share your special surprise. No need to be alarmed, the recipe is easy and fun to prepare. Orange Slice Cake is even, more appealing when topped : with Thin Orange Butter Icing and garnished with additional orange gumdrop slices. trick-or-treat- er cups flour. 5. Mix in 12 orange gum-dro- p 8-in- ch to appease haunting visitors on Halloween Eve with these special treats you can sleep safe and sound knowing they are on your side. At your next patio party serve this Creamy Blue Cheese Dip with fresh- - from- - your-garde- n vegetable stick relishes. In a small mixing bowl beat together 1 cup (4 oz.) of crumbled Blue cheese and 1 package (3 oz.) of cream cheese until smooth. Add cup of 1 and tomato juice tablespoon of prepared horseradish to the cheese mixture. Yield: approx. VA cups. May also be used as a filling for celery sticks. Towards Purchase Complete Sheet Music Department dishwashing, squeezing and Chores are simplified, grinding. but running a household still takes time and intelligence. 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