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Show K T)avis Reflex Bulletin Journal deader July I, I Q S2 Favorite Cook Typical American Who Cooks Without Recipes Doneta Gatherum & L. Cummings of be characterized as a Layton might typical adult American. She was bom and raised in a Nebraska farming community and grew up with the midwest traditions of hard work and close family life. When it was time to can food, every member of the household helped. Shelling peas and snapping beans was like a party. All worked until the job was finished Mrs. Cummings said. As a small child, Sara helped her mother and her grandmother with the She has always loved to cook and prepare family favorites like fried chicken and potato salad. They soon became her speciality, but no recipes were used. Learning was done by watching and doing. Today, Mrs. Cummings still doesn't use recipes for her chicken and potatoe salad, but family members and friends can identify her cooking by appearance and taste. cooking. After finishing high school in Nebraska, Sara traveled to Denver, Colo, to attend college. She hoped to become an elementary school teacher, but instead received a degree as an LPN. Today Sara is employed at Pinae wholesale nursery in Centerville as a shipping supervisor. Growing plants has been a longstanding hobby of Saras. The Cummings home inside and out is attractively decorated with large plants. While living in Denver, Sara met Douglas R.O. Cummings, an Air Force man who was stationed at Lowry Field. The two were married, beginning 22 of travel as an air force family. Ke Cummings have been stationed in Denver, Las Vegas, Texas. Idaho and England. One child, Kevin, was bom in Denver. There second son, Kyle, was bom in Las Vegas. Living in England for four years was a special experience for the Cummings family, travling throughout the European countries. My boys loved visiting the old castles and learning firsth- - and about history, Mrs. Cummings said. Mrs. Cummings took advantage of living abroad. She picked up many beautiful antiques and art objects that make her home very attractive. She also learned about the people and their customs. The family picked Trance as their favorite country to visit They found the Yorkshire countryside of England very beautiful and charming. The combination of living in different places, associating with air force families coming from diversified backgrounds, and being a member of a typical American family, has exposed Mrs. Cummings to a variety of cooking styles and types. Her husband says, She not only does a super job on foreign foods but is the best American cook I know. Her fried chicken, potato salad, coleslaw and fruit salad make a perfect summer supper. Mrs. Cummings has shared four outstanding recipes with the readers. They can all be used in summer menus. tyst Met? Sara Cummings, nominated as this weeks Favorite Cook, displays her favorite recipes. Favorite Recipes Marinated slaw No Bake Cookies 2 cups sugar 12 cups milk 1 cube margarine 2 Tbsp. cocoa 3 cups oatmeal 1 Tsp. vanilla 12 cup peanut butter Boil sugar, milk, margarine and cocoa for one minute. Remove from heat. Mix in peanut butter. Add oatmeal and vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls on was paper. Summer Picnic P icnic is a word derived The from the French Piquenique. the word is uncertain but we do know that it first pertained to a fashionable social entertainment at which each person contributed food for a common table. In the 19th Century, the Picnic Society of London was a group of socialites who got together for entertainment, private theatrical productions, etc. Today, a picnic is an excursion or party where food is carried. Summer time is tradiF'nally picnic season. Food is prepared at home and carried to a favorite park or canyon spot If your family has the urge to jump in the car and get away from it all, a few tips can help everyone enjoy a painless picnic. First organize a box, a clothes buhamper or a homemade decorated shel basket into a picnic basket Always keep paper plates, napkings and cups and disposible eating utinsels in this basket so you are prepared in advance. Avoid using breakable containers. Alknife ways include at least one sharp and a hand can opener. Plastic salt and stored with pepper shakers can be other picnic supplies. Matches can be very useful. Dont forget to pack a washabie table cloth or other ground cover. Some a people include insect repellant and small first aid kit with their staple picnic origin of stores. and then frozen. A container of frozen lemonade or another drink can help keep other foods cold, thereby cutting down on space that might be taken up by an ice block. Most families have established favorite picnic foods. Usually a potato or macaroni salad is a stand by. Tossed salads and fresh fruits are well received. Some families carry fried chicken and 13 cup gated cheese 13 cup sweet pickle relish Cook the diced bacon slowly until crisp then remove the cooked bits and set aside on waxed paper or a paper towel to drain. Pour off half the drippings in the skillet and in the remaining fat, brown the shredded dried meat When slightly browned, add the chili sauce and grated cheese. Stir over low heat until the cheese is just melted Remove from the heat and stir in the crisp bacon and the sweet relish. Makes enough filling for 12 buns. Here is a simple chopped chicken or tuna. 1 34 cups Its a good idea to make a list of what you keep in the picnic basket and then make sure to replace used up items shortly after you return home from a picnic so you are already to go or tuna. again. soup Some of the work can be taken out if certain of a picnic meal preparation advance in made are drinks and foods filling using cooked, chopped chicken 14 cup chopped pickles 1 tsp. worchestershire sauce 14 tsp. celery salt 13 cup undiluted cream of chicken Mix together all ingredients. Makes enough filing for six sandwiches. .. 1 14 cup green pepper, diced 12 cups onions, diced 14 cup celery, diced Tbsp bacon fat until tender: ADD: 2 16 oz. cans of pork and beans. ADD: 4 Tbsp catsup 2 Tbsp molasses, (dark) 2 Tbsp brown sugar Mix well and bake one hour at 350 degrees. Lay crisp bacon on top of beans before baking. IN: 2 Fresh Strawberry Pie tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley 12 tsp. celery seed Baked Beans SAUTE: For best results, make slaw a day ahead of seaing. Grate the cabbage and carrot and putin a large mixing bowl. Chop the green pepper and onion finely and add to cabbage. Toss lightly. In another bowl, or in a blender, beat the remaining ingredients together d to make a dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toos together. Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight. 1 cup sugar cup water 3 Tbsp. com starch 3 Tbsp. jello (strawberry) few drops red food coloring baked pie shell 1 qt fresh strawberries Mix sugar, water, cornstarch and bring to a boil. Add 3 Tbsp. of strawberry jello and food coloring. Pour over fresh strawberries and place in baked pie shell. Top. with whipped cream. Chill and serve. For variety, substitute fresh peaches and peach flavored jello for the strawberries. 1 Nominate Your Favorite Cook others prefer sancwiches. Surprise your family next time by preparing at least one new dish. This sandwich spread is different and easy. 12 lbs. bacon, diced 34 cup shredded dried beef 34 cup chili sauce head green cabbage 1 medium carrot 1 green pepper 1 large onion 12 cup salad oil 1 cup sugar 12 tsp. dry mustard 14 hsp. black pepper 12 cup vinegar 1 D. any list on the pleasures of life, eatwill food rank near the top. Good food and ing good become a major part of modem have good company lifestyles. In recent years, however, the delight of good eating has felt the pressure of spiraling costs. While eating is still a large part of our lifestyles, thrift and consumer planning have become the watch word. There are, throughout North Davis county, countless wise homemakers who have carefully walked the tightrope between eating well and high prices. To spread the good word and to ease the food the Reflex Journal Bulletin Leader is offering you a chance to nominate your favorite cooks and their recipes for good, inexpensive meals. If you have a favorite cook, fill out the information. Unique recipes that offer a new twist to eating and at the same time, curb monsterous food bills, will be featured in this section. With summer coming on, recipes of particular interest will be pickle, zuccini and salad recipes. Other recipes of particular interest are how to make quick meals, such as casseroles, to get out of the kitchen Who's Your Favorite Cook Whos the best cook you know? Is it your mother, wife, sister, brother, a neighbor down the street? A new feature, Favorite Cook, will take readers into the homes of some of North Davis best cooks who have been nomlna;-eby you. If you have a favorite cook, fill in the coupon and mail to: Reflex-Journa- FAVORITE COOK Journal Bulletin Leader 197 No. Main, Layton, Utah Reflex bud-get-be- heat Perhaps you know a cook with a secret recipe for r. cooking that trout caught during the weekend Or perhaps you know someone with a special flair for cooking a foreign dish, something Italian, French, German or maybe something Greek Be original. Fill out the information and let us know who tickles your taste buds. Bon Appetit oven-ighte- Cooks Name Address City Phone (Home) (Office) Your Name Your Phone (Home) Why you are nominating this cook (Office) d |