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Show Page 3B South tdition Lakeside Review Wednesday, August 8, 1984 Rain or Shine Balanced Meal Eatable on Bike Packing Hints Improve T ravel ARLENE HAMBLIN , Review Correspondent Travel by car can be more re- laxing and pleasant if careful thought is given to packing. Much time is saved and stress eliminated by simply knowing in advance where things are lo- ; , cated. , , Most seasoned travelers agree that the less they pack and car- ry, the more fun they have. Shrewd planning in the use of outfits and an stop at a laundramat can greatly decrease the need, and last minute urge, to over- in the wardrobe depart- ment. Place the largest suitcases on the floor of the trunk or at the back of the luggage area. These should contain items that will not be required until you reach your destination. Smaller bags which contain toiletries and other necessities for overnight stops, should be on top for easy accessibility. Bicycles, trunks, beach urn- brellas or other unwieldy ob- jects are best placed on an f "Doesnt he like anything besides hamburgers?" Whats this? My Oh, sure! Michaels really keen son says eyeing his supper stew on fast foods like peanut buttfir with the scrutiny of someone who sandwiches, pepperoni pizza, and expects to find maybe a weevil or soft shelled tacos." a fly. Sounds like youve got a probPickled canary feet and curried lem eater on your hands. Not always. Every once inla salamander tongues," I answer while he comes to the table arid matter of factly. picks out a morsel or two." Why did you tell him that? How often is every once in;a His visiting grandma draws me SHARON NAUTA STEELE enclosed rack or basket attached car roof anj properly se- l0 cured, Never place loose objects on the ledge behind the rear seat. Not only do they obstruct the drivers view, but in the case of a sudden stop can injure the Special to the Lakeside Review passengers. Try to keep the interior of the car free from luggage, cameras, etc. to reduce the risk of theft. Store such items as a first aid . while? aside. : Because if I tell him what's resustain Just often enough to ally in it, hes not going to eat it." life between his junk food What is in it?" binges." Only peas and carrots and onWell, if I were you, Id put my ions. But Michael made it clear down on such mealtime back in his Gerber days that no foot and make the boy one wasever going to accuse him shennanigans some balanced meals. eat of being a vegetarian. I take it hes a meat and potaOh, Ive already tried that, but toes man." with that Michaels frenzied lifeWell, not exactly. Unless they style, Im afraid insisting on balcome French-frieanced meals hasnt had much of Mikey usually J, includes potatoes in his ban on a nutritional impact. Frenzied lifestyle? You mean vegetables. And as for meat, hes even pretty selective about prohes always eating on the run?. tein sources. If his meat doesn't No, just on his bicycle. And come literally dripping in catsup thats the main problem: Mikes and mayonnaise on a toasted sesidea of a balanced meal is anyame seed bun, you might as well thing he can hold in one hand forget about it going down that while steering his bike with the other. kids hatch. kit, suntan lotion, tissue, glasses and maps in the glove compartment. If your car has bucket seats, the console tween the seats is handy for storing small items. When traveling with children, remember to take along a litter bag, thermos, food snacks, lows and a blanket, ' A wet wash cloth with a drop or two of liquid soap, wrapped in foil or placed in a zip lock plastic bag will come in handy, Remember that children have a short attention span and small toys, puzzles or games will help fill those times when they are tired of looking at the scenery. be-lo- ad pil-ba- gs d, Canned Foods Convenient, Equal in Nutrition When Cooked For those short on time and yearning for delicious food, dining out need not be the only way to eat well on a busy schedule. Gourmets on the gcf neednt pay . for high-price- d restaurant fare when they can easily fix their own scrumptious meals at home using canned foods and beverages. Quick to prepare and always in season, canned foods are conve- nient and equal in nutritional value to fresh or frozen foods when cooked. They are economical because they can be bought in quantity when prices are low and stored safely until needed. Canned foods are very versatile, with a little creative thinking d they help epicures get the most out of their food dollars. For example, leftover fruit juices can be frozen in ice cube trays to add flavor to iced tea or punch. Or, the syrup from canned fruits can be used to flavor plain yogurt and gelatin or as budget-minde- a topping for waffles and pancakes. food that is equally good as an appetizer or breakfast side dish. For those with exotic tastes, canned foods can provide the centerpiece of a tempting dinner featuring Caribbean baked ham with a crusty peanut butter glaze. In a breeze all the fixings to complement this succulent main course can be made using Pureed green vegetables combined with canned chicken broth and seasonings makes a terrific sauce for potatoes or cauliflower. Canned foods can provide the basis for whole menus or individual dishes. They can be used to prepare regional favorites such as canned ingredients. Boston baked beans and New meal could begin with PiThe or clam chowder new, England versatile combinations like sau- na Colada Plus, a refreshingly sage stacks in beer sauce, a finger fruity rum cocktail; followed by a easy-to-prepa- re crisp buffet salad of lettuce, chili peppers, pickled onions and olives. Side dishes could include savory coconut roasted potatoes, peach fruit cups and vegetable curry in zucchini boats. The whole meal could be topped off by light, luscious apricot cheese pie. Recipes for all of these fine foods are found in The Canned Cuisine Cookbook from Continental Can Company. The booklet offers exciting reci 21-pa- pes and ideas for serving tasty, economical meals made with canned foods and beverages. It also offers creative tips for stretching food dollars. For a copy of The Canned Cuisine Cookbook, consumers should write to: Canned Cuisine Cookbook, P.O. Box 1163, Maple Plain, MN, 55393. Please send $.50 for postage and handling. Devlivery will be in 6 weeks. The offer is good while supplies 4-- T Eveiify Sometimes it is an irregular beat, sometimes an intestinal upset, sometimes the crushing pressure in the chest and arm. All of these are signals and warnings that may signal heart disease or the onset of a heart attack. In a service area of over 200,000 people these occurrences are surprisingly frequent. It is encouraging to know that there is a complete coronary care center in our area, staffed with trained, skilled personnel to monitor every heartbeat and determine if you have a heart problem. At McKay-Dewe are equipped to diagnose, evaluate and treat congenital heart problems and immediate trauma problems. We have a complete coronary program that includes diagnosis and evaluation, cardiac catherization, open heart surgery ' and rehabilitation. When your heart and health e f are involved, we dont leave anything to chance. 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