Show Keep Youngsters Happy With Christmas Puppy Hubbub is hubbub — dogs don’t know Christmas from Armageddon So if the kids are getting a pet for Christmas give it to them gently and with care “Christmas is a time of excitement to see ‘em come back to us” Dogs and cats (and hamsters and guinea pigs for that matter) are also available through pet shops but these tend to be of a higher brow and thus are more expen- Problems in By MARJORIE RICE Copley News Service Croquembouche — (crow-kim-boos- a towering tree of glistencream puffs and fruit ing Basically Croquembouche is a pyramid of cream puffs each little puff filled with a rich cream Bits of candied fruit are tucked between the puffs and the whole thing is glazed with caramel syrup d It’s constructed on a Croquembouche form (metal or homemade from cardboard) You can order Croquembouche from some bakeries (particularly those featuring European baked goods) or try this recipe cone-shape- CROQUEMBOUCHE NOEL cup wrater cup butter (do not use shorten- 1 Vz ing) cup 1 Vz 4 all-purpo- se teaspoon salt flour eggs Vanilla Cream Filling (recipe follows) 1 cup granulated sugar Vz cup water Candied red and green cherries Candied pineapple slices Bring one cup water and the butter to boiling in a large saucepan and beat in flour and salt all at once with a wooden spoon over low heat one minute or until dough forms a Combine one cup sugar cup 3A flour and V teaspoon salt in a large saucepan Stir in three cups milk Cook stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles Beat six egg yolks in a small all-purpo- se bowl Beat one cup of hot mixture into yolks then pour this mixture into the saucepan stirring Cook over very low heat two minutes and then remove from heat stir in two tablespoons brandy or rum or two teaspoons vanilla Pour into a glass or ceramic bowl and cover surface with wax paper or plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming on surface Cool completely then chill The cream may be made a day ahead of using Makes three cups Remove saucepan from heat beat in eggs one at a time with wooden spoon or an electric mixer on high until smooth and shiny Drop dough by rounded teaspoon two inches apart on a large ungreased baking sheet or fit a pastry bag with a large star tip — fill with dough and press out into mounds Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown Remove with spatula to wire racks and cool completely Make a tiny hole in each puff with a small knife Scoop out any soft dough These cream puffs can be made days ahead and stored in a cover tin with a tight-fittin- g 400-degr- the hole pierced in each tiny cream puff dividing filling evenly Combine sugar and cup water in a large skillet boil stirring often until liquid turns a golden brown Keep over lowest heat possible and watch carefully as this caramel can bum quickly Dip the bottoms of the puffs CAREFULLY one at a time into the sugar syrup Press into Croquembouche form starting at bottom and building row after row until top of form is reached Using tongs or tweezers dip candied fruits into syrup and tuck it into spaces between puffs to hide the form Drizzle remaining syrup over the puff pyramid to form a sparkling coating To serve: Use two serving spoons to crack sugar brittle gently around puffs and transfer to serving plates VANILLA CREAM FILLING: bah one-inc- h iety chapters offer dogs cats and kittens up for adoption and December is always one-ha- lf h) ee CROQUEMBOUCHE FORM: piece of cardboard ruler pencil string scissors masking tape and heavy-dut- y aluminum foil Mark the center point on the long side of cardboard on the edge Tie string to pencil Place center mark and draw end at string a semicircle holding pencil taut to maintain equal distance (Or use a radius) Cut compass with a out semicircle Bring flat edges cone together to form a Secure with tape cover with foil You’ll need a ng Two hours before serving place a Croquembouche form (see directions for making) on a serving plat- ter 12-in- Fit a medium size star tip in a pastry bag and fill with Vanilla Cream Filling Pipe filling through ch 12-in- ch sive “The Humane Society usually screens most unclaimed animals for adoptability” Virden said and to an extent their to a child Croqyemfoouche: Go Ahead and Splurge! would-b- e too adopters LITTLE IMPOUNDED PUPPIES like these are irresistible the year-roun- d but particularly at Christmastime where seen as are adorable gifts for children But the Humane they reminds the puppies may be better off where Society are if they are not presented on Christmas morning they with tender love and care ‘ a busy month for them “The pet should and in fact must suit the family and the physical surroundings” said Humane Society Capt Bill Vir-de- n “Putting a Great Dane in a studio apartment is insani- ty “And if the pet is going to be a surprise the recipient may not have a dog dish in the house or food in the house or a leash or something for a bed and some blankets CONTEMPORARY SECTIONAL SOFA 8 ft by 8 ft sectional in great covers of Herculon or Velsuede Hardwood Frames Made here in our factory SOFA “And where on SLEEPER Christmas morning are you going to go out and find these things? They should be considered as part of the expense of getting the pet” Be sure the pet is “big” enough Virden added As a rule the smaller the child the bigger the pet because the small child can do less damage to a bigger animal The parents will have to assume the responsibility to train not only the pet to be a good member of the household but also the child to be a good NEWEST SECTIONAL “ZEIGFIELD” 9 ft by 7 ft Sectional' Sofa in Elegant Traditional Styling Covers of Nylon Velvets Quilted Matlasses Cotton pet-own- er “Give the puppy last after all the toys and things have been looked at and all the MODULAR “PIT” SOFA Hundreds of different clutter and mess cleaned up some” arrangements possible The latest design in high style contemporary decorating Virden said “There’s a letdown period you know when every- body has settled Love fast — that’s the best Corner Piece down and had break- time “If it’s presented outside it should be done in an enclosed area The puppy will be excited and might Seat $299 $199 Middle Piece Ottoman OGDEN FACTORY 939 W Riverdale Rd qqqTcqq Weekdays Sat 12-- 8 10-- 6 Like Children Pets Have Personalities Any family that owns a dog or cat knows that these little fellows have personalities as unique as children They get excited Christmas morning just like everyone else Help a furry friend celebrate with new toys bones catnip or snacks a pet bed or car seat a raincoat or sweater a scratching post or a new collar and leash Feathered friends can enjoy specially prepared seed treats mirrors ladders and swings cages and bird stands Finned family members can swim around scenic pirate ships rocks and other decorations plants and accessories JIFFY LUBE 10 MINUTES (on most cars) CAN DO THIS IN iF change with 5 quarts Pennzoil 20 or 30-Oil W F Change oil filter (Purolator) F Complete Lubrication OR LESS u0 Check transmission tery brake fluid steering differential iF Check oir filter v0 Vacuum car F Wash bat- windows Serving the Ogden Area for five years HOURS 9 AM 6 PM JIFFYELUB- 36 2nd St— 192 36th— 394-300- 392-266- Tele-Ektr- a This totally instant camera has automatic motorized print ejection Features extended time electronic shutter and bright viewfinder 6562-0452 LaBelle’s Sale Price Less Mail-I- n Rebate 2697 500 i -- THRU LaBelle’s Photo Processing 8x8 or 8x10 color enlargement from sale J 77 your favorite negative or slide Prints from color slides sale Coupon expires November 25 1979 I 1 Special This telephoto camera has hinged camera case to double for handle Kit comes with tote bag II flipflash Kodacolor film and print frame 6562- - 0288 regular low price The best things happen at We reserve the right to limit quantities OGDEN 4119 Riverdale SEE THE CLASSIFIED I WE WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING Sa!e price good through 112679 5 Wo Service Automatic Transmissions I Final Cost SAT 0 ( Kodak Camera Outfit Kodak Colorburst 50 Instant Camera MON MURRAY Rd (801)621-077- 0 in the Riverside Center 6000 S State St PROVO 1400 N State St (801)266-424- (801)373-090- 2 0 DIAL TELE-LABELL- E Phone your favorite showroom & have your order waiting for you SHOWROOM HOURS: Weekdays: 10—9 Saturday: 10 — 6 Sunday: 11—5 catalog showrooms fSSlr C vrsA 9 3 8N keep records on it them really hate visiting But it is going to in better happen a million homes than the society figures Most Humane Soc- 22 1979 But we recognize We Washington He even suggests Christmas Day may be the worst possible occasion to give a pet glaze the Croquembouche is the perfect choice for a truly splendid finale to a holiday meal or party Thursday Morning Nov r off-the-w- all guests traveling and noise” said Michael Fox of the Humane Society’s Institute for the Study of Animal TOWERING in an elegant pyramid glistening with a carmel Standard-Examine- animal “Within one year we get about 10 percent of them back That’s an estimate — we don’t By MICHAEL GRANT Copley News Service chaos Ogden i 2 1 179 149 |