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Show Tuesday, December 11, l&QO The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah C Lifestyle Send U.S. soldiers in glv a "5asue As the holidays approach, concerned groups and individuals are gearing up to send baked goods to the soldiers in Saudi Arabia. In Savannah, Georgia, the Voluntary Action Center of the United Way is organizing a massive community project called The On Great Savannah Square-Lif- t. October 20th, more than 1,000 local volunteers are baking 120,000 Savannah Squares, chocolate chip chocobrownies using semi-swelate morsels. The Squares will be to the 24th immediately area. Savannah from the infantry Teen Council in Similarly, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin has begun a baking project as part of its Kids Care With Toll House program to send cookies to the troops. ing these recipes. CREATIVE PAN COOKIES 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda M; teaspoon salt Vi teaspoon cinnamon IVi cups granulated sugar 1 cup d vegetable shortening 2 eggs 2 tablespoons water One pkg. (2 cups) semi-swechocolate morsels 24 cups quick oats, uncooked 1 cup chopped dried apple slices or raisins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat sugar and shortening until creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture and water. Stir in semi-swechocolate morsels, oats and apples. Spread in ungreased 15 x Wk x baking pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into squares. Makes about 35 squares Other tips from Klug to ensure that the baked goods will withstand the high desert heat are: No butter, margarine or peanut butter should be used. These fats will go rancid too fast in the high heat. Butter flavored vegetable shortening is a better idea. Similarly, nuts should not be included because of their tendency to go rancid. No brown sugar, corn syrup, honey, or molasses should be used. These products will cause the baked goods to be too soft and possibly become moldy. Brown sugar is a natural humectant meaning it wants to hang on to moisture. White table sugar should be used only. There is no reason not to use chocolate or butterscotch in baked goods going to the desert. Once chocolate has been baked into the product and has the chance to take up moisture from the batter, the chocolate will stay rather firm. With the elimination of certain fats like butter or margarine et air-lift- 4-- H BAKING TIPS Here are some delicious, desert safe recipes from the Nestle Kitchens to give the soldiers a taste of home. According to David Klug, assistant director of Nestle Chocolate Research and Development, the following guidelines should be followed when making cookies for shipment to the troops. All ingredients should be Kok bysher (made with products). No vanilla extract or other alcohol based flavorings should be used. Saudi Arabia is a very strict Muslim country that strongly forbids use of alcohol. No allspice or nutmeg should be used. These are considered to be an aphrodisiac in the Saudi Arabian culture. A card should be included with butter-flavore- et and softening ingredients like brown sugar, you end up with a much drier baked good, said Klug. The addition of chocolate will actually make the product seem moister and therefore more palatable. Bar cookies and brownies are the best bet for safe packing and are quickest for baking large quantities. Baked goods should be wrapped tightly in aluminum foil which provides the best barrier against humidity. Attached are favorite Toll House recipes modified according to the guidelines above. Consumers may call Nestle's toll free non-por- the package stating that the prducts were made following the above guidelines. This will facilitate passage into the country. IRRESISTIBLE BROWNIES IV2 cups flour 1 cup cocoa '2 teaspoon baking powder V2 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar d vegetacups ble shortening, softened 4 eggs One 10-opkg. 1V2 cups) Toll House Treasures Premier White deluxe baking pieces Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat sug butter-flavore- z. consumer hotline with any questions regard ar, shortening and eggs until creamy. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Stir in Toll House Treasures Premier White deluxe baking pieces. Pour into greased 13x9-inc-h baking pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely. Cut into squares. Makes about 30 brownies unsweetened baking chocolate flavor Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put shortening into 13x9x2-inc- h baking pan; place pan in oven and allow shortening to melt, 5 to 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and stir with a fork until well blended. Level top of brownie with a spatula. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until . SCOTCHIES BUTTERSCOTCH flour cups 1 teaspoon baking soda V2 teaspoon salt teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup butter-flavore- d vegetable shortening IV4 cups sugar 2 eggs Grated peel of 1 orange 2 tablespoons water 3 cups quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked One pkg. (2 cups) butterscotch flavored morsels Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat shortening, sugar, eggs and orange peel until creamy. Gradually beat in flour mixture and water. Stir in IV4 comes out clean. Cool, cut into squares. Makes 28 brownies DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES flour cup V4 teaspoon baking soda V teaspoon salt V3 cup vegetable shortening cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons water One pkg. (2 cups) semi-swechocolate morsels, divided 2 eggs 3A 12-o- z. oats and butterscotch flavored morsels. Spread dough in greased 15xlOV2xl-inc- h baking pan. Bake 2 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into squares. Makes about 35 cookies 18-2- PAN BROWNIES vegetable cup butter-flavore- d shortening 2 cups sugar 1 cup flour 4 eggs 4 envelopes choco bake IN-TH- E V2 .) Preheat oven your Landers 7 medication and stop own mooching. Quit making a pig of yourself when someone brings a gift of food to the office. Last week you behaved as if you had never seen a cake in your life. Please don't have your relatives who want a ride home meet you in the office. Their presence is disruptive. They don't belong in your work area. Don't impose on your office colleagues by bringing dozens of pictures of your children, family, wed- ding, etc. you probably is. Dear Ann Landers: "Neglected " really got to me. Did it ever occur to her that there are good reasons why she is "neglected"? In the 25 years that we've been married, my mother-in-lahas never once complimented her son (my husband) on his work, his family or his many achievements in community service. The woman constantly asks questions that are none of her business. During the first 10 minutes of a visit, she lays a guilt trip on us for not calling and visiting more. She makes us want to head for the Mother-in-Law- hours talking to your husband, wife, kids, mother, sister or best friend. While you are running your are doing mouth, your your work and we resent it. If you have a terrible cold or the flu or feel "rotten," do all of us a favor and stay home. Nobody wants what you've got. Thanks for printing this. I feel Fed Up in Any better already. Dear Fed: I'm glad you unloaded in this space. And now, readers, if interested. I'm (I 00 VOli fflEAN, 1 ra iri DONE.' I 2V4-in- Gallup Poll revealed Gem of the Day: Middle age is you finally know your way around but you don't feel like when going. womworkplace, 72 en are out in the percent are still doing the majority of the grocery shopping. Start by following these tips: Grocery shop only once a week: Plan a weekly menu and shop only once a week. This way, you'll buy only what you know you'll use. Organize your shopping: If you always visit the same store, plan your list according to the store's layout you'll backtrack less and finish more quickly. Shop during "off" hours: The least popular times to shop are evenings, followed by Sunday through Wednesday during the day. Shop AFTER eating, not before: Shopping when you're hungry doesn't do your waistline or your wallet any good. Stock up on staples: Buying toilet paper, laundry soap, canned tomatoes and other in bulk a few times a year makes shopping the rest of the time much easier and much lighter. For December 12 By Joyce Jillsou Venus enters Capricorn today. Married couthe honeymoon phase ples will while dating couples will take a little more time before progressing to intimacy. The moon in Scorpio, however, intensifies passions today. Some singles might find a lovehate relationship ''" very exciting. Today's Birthday (Dec. 12). Your charm and tact can be used to good advantage in many areas of your life. Getting a proposal through all the obstacles that exist should eventually be successful in February or March. Key people in your life who have been out of touch should show up again around June; advances in your romantic life may be connected here. New loyalties in business emerge in September. Be open to an unexpected, fascinating adventure in November. Aries (March 19). Create your own adventure tonight if romantic plans fall through. Bide your time in an ongoing disagreement with a family member. Scrutinize proposals carefully. Taurus (April 20). Plan well for an upcoming journey. A visit from a long forgotten relaUve could be in the cards. You can turn anger into a positive proposal for the future. Gemini (May 21). Good things likely will come from a long discussion with a close friend. Your charm and tact could serve you well at work today. Secrets may play a role today. Cancer (June 22). Make time for an intimate moment with your love partner. Avoid caution is the word hasty actions in business of the day. A secret rendezvous might turn out well. Leo (July 22). Your powers of persuasion will serve you well if you use them to positive ends. A fun kind of exercise can relieve a lot of tension. Concentrate on long-ran- projects. Virgo (Aug. 2J5ept. 22). A parent might want know your to meddle in romantic matters own mind. Consider a new angle on an old problem. Secrecy seems advisable in a delicate - business deal. Libra (Sept. 23). Someone you may have written off enters your life again in a wondrous way. Listen to your own charitable impulses. A platonic friendship could soon become more. 21). A phone call to a Scorpio (Oct. and surprisingly parent might be necessary beneficial. Avoid a brewing conflict among your friends. Bold action might be called for at work. 21). Don't forget to Sagittarius (Nov. take care of your holiday shopping soon. A Leo might appear in your life with an unexpected romantic attraction to you. Always maintain your dignity. 19). Differences with Capricorn (Dec. your lover must be dealt with; everything could turn out well. Don't let a trivial rule stop you from being good to yourself. Take the initiative at work. 18). A new love in Aquarius (Jan. your life might spark controversy, but ignore it. Problems between two friends could have money at the root stay out of the way. For you, there's a windfall. 20). A puzzle in your Pisces (Feb. life could be solved finally by an unexpected source. Keeping details straight can be crucial to successful negotiations. 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Thanks for adding balance to the picture. w City, USA aren't all that We are wondering whether the writer is someone in your office, it Bring your own sweater if the office isn't warm enough or the air conditioning is too high, and please don't take mine home if I lend it to you. Don't hang on the phone for et A recent to keep his word or honor a com- SYNDICATE et that although more and more the most reliable, conscientious person I know and has never failed LA. TIMES & CREATORS to 325 degrees F. She buys groceries Recently, for the first time, we had to borrow money from her for an emergency. She insisted that we sign papers, put up collateral, etc. That really hurt my husband. He is Ann et In small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In saucepan over medium heat, combine shortening, sugar and water; bring just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add 1 chocolate morsels. cup semi-sweStir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer to large mixer bowl. Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in rechocomaining 1 cup semi-swelate morsels. Spread in greased square baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely; cut into squares. Makes 16 brownies door. X7j se 12-o- z. Behavior of office slob is intolerable Dear Ann Landers: Your column has provided an open forum for the public for many years. I hope you will print this letter for those of us who are fed up with the office slob. Here are some clues. If you don't bring your lunch, I'd appreciate it if you didn't watch me eat mine and hint for a taste of this and that. Since you like chewing gum, candy and snacks, it would be nice if you brought your own and stayed out of my desk drawers. If you have a headache or any other physical problem, please buy Horoscope toothpick inserted near center et 12-o- z. borne off LGB gIDHOillHII PULL OVfH IMOCKMO WCH CfKlM)AO MHO train giveaway KAU.QPI RACK SBC P.S. 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