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Show •/v- The Beaver Press - November 4, 2010 - Page 4 Daylight-Saving Time: What To Do With Your "Extra" Hour (NAPS)—Many people are looking forward to the "extra" hour of sleep that comes with daylight-saying time. However, that extra hour can help keep families safe if it is used wisely. Whether making a potentially life-saving change in your home or reaching out to help others, here are a few ideas to make the most of the added hour: Helping Yourself • Change the batteries in your home smoke alarms. That's the recommendation from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Energizer, who partner on the Cliange Your Clock Change Your Battery" program, recognizing the fact that almost two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke detectors. The IAFC also recommends a mix of both ionization and photoelectric smoke detectors be installed to alert you to all types of home fires. While 96 percent of American homos have at least one smoke alarm, 19 percent of all homes with smoke alarms do not have at least one smoke alarm that works, mostly due to missing or dead batteries. In addition, roughly 4.5 million homes are at risk by not having smoke detectors at all. Take the time to install detectors if there isn't one in your home. The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code recommends a minimum of one smoke alarm on each level of a home, including one inside each bedroom and one outside each sleeping area. • In addition to changing the batteries in your smoke detector, inspect them. Alarms that are more than 10 years old should be replaced, as should any that arc damaged, painted over or show signs of wear. Clean and dust them. Plan to clean and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors once a month. • Change the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors. Every Almost two-thirds of home ffre deaths occur In homes without working smoke detectors, so change the batteries twice a year. home should also have at least one working carbon monoxide detector on each level of a home, including one outside each sleeping area. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and tasteless. The National Safety Council reports that almost 700 people die each year as a result of unintentional poisoning by gases or vapors in noniire situations. Carbon monoxide was involved in the majority of these deaths. • Draw out a family evacuation plan for every member of the household. Include exits from all rooms of the house including each bedroom and basement. Then set up a family meeting time and practice the plan to make sure it works. Adjust the plan if needed. Only 23 percent of U.S. families have developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. Family evacuation plans are critical to home fire safety, but can also be useful in many types of emergencies. Here are a few more suggestions for preparing for other hazards and emergencies that may require evacuation or sheltering in place: • Check the batteries in your flashlights and keep them next to your beds, in the kitchen and other heavily used rooms in the home, • Have a family scavenger hunt. See how quickly you can gather the things you need in an emergency. The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security suggests including water, food, battery-powered radio and flashlights with extra batteries, first-aid kit, change of clothing, blanket or sleeping bag, a manual can opener, and any special items needed for your family. Use these items to create a household emergency kit. • Gather important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, Social Security cards, passports, identification and bank account records and place them in a waterproof portable container. Make sure to include a list of the persons in the household, their names and ages, weights, allergies • and any medical conditions and update periodically. Also keep a list handy with doctors' names and phone numbers, emergency contacts and utility emergency phone numbers, such as for gas, electric and water companies. % Helping Others For 23 years, Energizer and the IAFC have worked together on the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program, along with thousands of fire departments nationwide, to help reduce the number of homes without working smoke detectors. They remind communities to check and change their smoke alarm batteries and to make sure their smoke alarms are working. Through the program, Energizer has donated more than four million batteries to local fire departments. This year, residents can take a simple step to protect themselves and also help localfiredepartments across the country protect families in need. Everyone can help supply local fire departments with free smoke alarm batteries to distribute to communities nationwide. Beginning October 16, a visit to www. facebook.com/ctnergizerbunny can help drive the number of batteries that Energizer will donate to local fire departments, up to 400,000 batteries. Spare The Time, Spoil The Family And Spice Up The Meafji (NAPS)—Too often, lofty holiday menus result in more time spent over the atove than with the family. With some easy time- and money-saving techniques, you can spice up your holiday feast with a much-needed makeover that saves time and money. • Start preparing your holiday meals as much as a week ahead. Desserts and cranberry sauce can often be prepared in advance and frozen, and items such as sweet potatoes often taste better the day after they are made. • Dice fruits, vegetables and herbs the day before and place them in plastic baggies or storage containers. Refrigerate until ready to use. • Spice up your traditional holiday meals by incorporating flavors such as cumin, oregano, sage <ind cayenne. (Check out a new twist on the old feast at www.gro ceryoutlet.com/holiday3.) • Cut your conventional cooking time by a third by butterflying and grilling the turkey. (Visit www.groceryoutlet.com/hoiidays for a complete how-to.) • Organize your grocery list by department to save time at the store. And don't forget to shop your own cupboards first to see what you already have. • Shop outside the box at stores that offer the most value for your Grocery Outlet Bargoin Market $3 Sugar and Spice Holiday Menu Meat Hem Per Serving GriBedButterftcd Turkey Southwest Com Bread Stuffing Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes Southwestern Green Beans Rob Pumpkin Pie Total Cost $1,24 $0.34 $0.38 $0.53 $0.11 $0.37 $2.97 ing the bird at least once;: : ' : "f;' Pat the bird dry with paper towels. Coat all surfaces of the turkey with oil, then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Let the bird come to room temperature (approximately 30 minutes). ;* Combine the melted butter and th»; remaining % cup lime Photo Cr*dK: litockphoto.com juice and set aside. Prepare your grill with half Talking turkey: It can be easier of it on high heat and leave than you may realize to turn out a half of the grill turned off. beautiful bird. Place an aluminum roasting dollar. For example, Grocery Out- pan on the side of the grill .'•: let Bargain Market, purchases without heat. Once the grill is hot, place overstocks and closeouts directly from brand-name manufacturers. turkey skin side down on the That means prices that are up to hot side of the grill for 6-8 70 percent cheaper than regular minutes, until tlje skin starts grocery stores'. Grocer}' Outlet's $3 to crisp. Flip the bird and grill : Sugar and Spice Holiday Menu can for another 6-8 minutes. : Carefully place the turkey feed a family of six for less than skin side up into the alu$20! minum pan off the direct heat. Close the grill, and try to Grilled Butterflied Turkey Butterflying exposes the whole maintain an internal grill temperature of about 350-375' K. '. bird to the heat of the grill and Baste the turkey with!the promotes faster cooking. butter mixture and rotate the Learn how to do it at www.groceryoutlet.com/holidays pan every 20 minutes. Grill the bird until a meat therServes 8 to 10 mometer inserted in the thickest part registers 180° F, about 1 10- to 12-pound turkey, 60 to 90 minutes. .: \>\ butterflied Transfer to a carving board, 1 cup freshly squeezed lime cover and let the turkey rest juice (about 10 limes) 3 tablespoons dried oregano 15-30 minutes before carving. Vi cup (1 stick) butter, melted Hove a greal time- or money-saving Canola oil holiday tip lo share? Your idea could win ;: Kosher salt and freshly yourself and your family free groceries for. ground black pepper, to a year from Grocery Outlet Bargain taste Place the turkey, bone side down, in a large baking dish. Cover the bird with % cup lime juice. Sprinkle oregano over the turkey and u n d e r the wings. Marinate for a few hours in the refrigerator, turn- Market! .-.. , Share your best tip for the chance lo wfo and see the complete S3 Sugar and Spite . holiday menu, recipes, shopping list, money-saving tips ond more: wwff.groceryoutlet.coni/holidays. ® A Pie To Make Cherry Lovers Go "Whoopie!" Warm Food For CoofWeather Maraschino cherries are easy to use and can add color and flavor to a wide range of recipes. (NAPS)—While some believe 1 carton (12 oz.) frozen that whoopie pies were fiist made whipped topping, thawed in New England and others claim 1 jar (10 oz.) Maraschino they originated as an Amish cherries, drained and dessert, alt agree that they are a chopped delicious, alt-American treat/ Tradition has it that when children Cut 22 cherries in half (save would find the treat in their lunch remaining cherries for another bag, they would yell "Whoopie!" use). In a large bowl, combine A whoopie pie actually resem- the cake mix, eggs, oil and bles a sandwich. There are two extract; beat on low speed for soft cookies—usually choco- 30 seconds. Beat on medium late—with a fluffy cream fill- for 2 minutes. ing—often vanilla—in between. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 Over time there have been inches apart onto greased bakvariations, such as pumpkin or ing sheets. Top each with a red velvet for the cookies. The cherry half. Bake at 350° F for fluffy cream center can vary as 8-10 minutes or until edges well. Here is a prise-winning twist are set. Cool for 2 minutes that relies on Maraschino cherries before removing to wire racks forflavorand color. to cool completely. For filling, beat frosting Cherry Whoopie Pies and whipped topping until 1 Jar (10 ox.) Maraschino blended; fold in chopped chercherries ries. Spread filling on the hot* 1 pkjg. (18K os.) red velvet toms of half of the cookies; top cake mix with remaining cookies. Store 3 egg* in the refrigerator. % cap canola oil Yield: about 2 dozen. 1 tap. almond extract To learn more, visit the Filling: National Cherry Growers and 1 can (16 OK.) cream cheese Industries Foundation at frosting www.nationalcherrie8.com. HEALTHY IDEAS (NAPS)—Important health reform provisions could change the way health insurance works. Tb learn more and compare new health insurance options, visit www.eHeaJthIn8urance.com. *• • • "A heart-healthy diet, moderate exercise and, for some people, medications are the keys to managing and maintaining your cholesterol levels," says Dr. Peter Alagona. Learn more at www. GetTheCholeaterolFaota.com. *** Tite national Sounds of Pertussis Campaign helps educate adults about pertussis and how easily the disease can be spread to the babies in their lives. Anyone in close contact with an infant should get a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) booster. • *• Unlike over-the-counter medications, Simply Saline* products are made from naturally derived ingredients and can be used es frequently as needed with no known side effects. You can find more nasal news and notes online at httpy7www.8implysaline.com/. *•• One way breast cancer patients can keep their bones strong is with Zometa (zoledronic acid) infusions. For resources on metastatic breast cancer, bone metastases and cancer support, 1 visit facebook.com/marciastras sman. (NAPS)—Whether slow cooking a flavorful, steamy pot of soup or simmering a soothing stroganoff, meatballs are an excellent ingredient in a variety of delicious, hearty dishes. Meatballs can easily be purchased in bulk and kept in thefreezer,making them a convenient and delicious item to have on hand. Their great value, versatility, wide appeal and delicious taste are what .make them a great ingredient in a wealth of recipes. Stephanie Ashcraft, author of "101 Things To Do With Meatballs," recognizes that meatballs can be the star of any dish in minutes. "I always keep frozen meatballs on hand. I serve them as mini hamburgers, stir them into stews and use them in soups, on bread or on top of pasta. They're also perfect appetizers for a festive holiday gettogether.7* For her recipes, Ashcraft recommends using two fully cooked brands of meatballs: Casa Di Bertacchi and Farm Rich. Both are made with an outstanding, authentic family recipe. The Casa brand is available in Sam's Clubs nationwide and Farm Rich is available in major grocery chains. Each are seasoned with highquality ingredients, then seared and steamed in the traditional way. Ashcraft says that her Italian Meatball Soup really "keeps the chill off." For more recipe ideas, visit www.CasaMeatballs.com and for recipe ideas for a party, visit www.clubentertaining.com. Italian Meatball Soup Serves 12 2 lbs Casa Di Bertacchi Italian Style 5t-ox meatballs, frozen (about 50 meatballs) This delicious meatball soup is easy and authentic. 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, diced into one-inch pieces 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 24 cups low-sodium chicken stock (six 32-oz containers) 3 cups uncooked twist pasta 1 bunch of curly endive (about l-VA lbs), rough chopped Cracked black-pepper % cup shredded Parmesan cheese Place large soup pot on medium-high heat Add olive oil and preheat for 2-3 minutes. Add chopped onions and carrots to soup pot Stir vegetables Into olive oil and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent Pour chicken stock into pot with onions and carrots. Add frozen meatballs and uncooked pasta. Add rough-chopped endives to soup pot. Bring soup to a low rolling boil. Simmer for 10-11 minutes or until pasta is al dente and meatballs are fully heated through. Season soup to taste with fresh cracked black pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and g a r n i s h with shredded Parmesan. Feeding Your Family Good Food Fast (NAPS)—Even when your family is rushing off to school, practice, meetings or what have you, you can still enjoy wholesome meals and snacks. Here are some suggestions from celebrity chef and spokesperson George Duran, the author of "Take This Dish And Twist It" and the host of "The Ultimate Cake QfT. oh TEC and "Ham on the Street" and "Secret Life of..." on Fopd Network. • Quick Morning Pancakes: Make the batter the night before and put it in an empty, cleaned Hunt's plastic ketchup bottle. In the morning, shake the bottle (add more liquid if needed) and squeeze onto a hot skillet. Cook until done, turning only once. • Unsmushabl* Sandwiches: Put a sandwich in a resealable plastic bag, zip it until near the very end, blow it up like a balloon and then seal it. The extra air cushions the sandwich so other items in the lunch box won't crush it. • For a quick and tasty treat or a surprisingly original dessert, make these Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Pops in advance. Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Pops Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Pops are quick and easy snacks for kids of any age. into the center. Put the bananas on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze. Heat peunut butter on low in a small saucepan. Mix with a rubber spatula until smooth. Remove from heat. Generously brush each frozen banana with peanut butter. Roll in.topping and cover with plastic wrap, if desired. Spray a parchmentlined cookie sheet with Pam nonstick spray and place banana pops on sheet. Freeze for at least 2 hours. Gently heat jelly in a small saucepan and mis until smooth. Serve frozen pops with warm jelly or chocolate sauce in small shot glasses or ramekins. Makes 8. 4 bananas, slightly firm and not overripe, peeled 8 popsicle sticks 1 cup Creamy Peter Pan Ingredients are important. peanut butter Peter Pan peanut butter is avail1 cup jelly of your choice able in eight flavors that the Pam nonstick spray •whole family can enjoy. Pam nonToppings such as mini" stick spray can make everything chocolate chips, crushed from stovetop cooking to baking granola cereal/or crushed and grilling just plain easier. It peanuts, optional even works on spatulas and mixing bowls. Cut each banana in half and Visit www.conagrafoods.com for gently insert a popsicle stick more recipe ideas. ' ""' ''••"'•' • ' ' ; " ; ; >"':T (NAPS)—The Change Your Clock Change Your Battery* program, created by Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), has donated more than four million batteries to fire departments. 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