42—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Sept. 28, 1974 Junior Cookin Home On The “Get what you pay for pay for what you get” is the motto of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, a federal law protecting those who buy and sell fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. By cutting producers’ risks in the marketing of these highly perishable foods, the law ultimately helps hold down marketing costs to the benefit of the produce in dustry and consumers, says the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Will there be enough beans to make “chili” when the weather turns colder this fall? The U. S. Department of Agriculture - reporting in its Food Marketing Alert for September - says supplies should be ample, considering an expected record output 24 percent above last year and the 1971-73 average. The “Alert” bulletin was started last March by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service to keep volume food buyers and communication media apprised of the food supply situation. If prospective supplies of a EVERY WEEK-AND HAVE A CLEANER BULK TANK! If you need a new, larger bulk milk tank—investigate the new Model “Seventies" ZERO! For it’s the only farm bulk milk tank on the market today that has a completely-automated, built-in, “push button” self-cleaning and sanitizing system Other bulk milk tank manufacturers have copied ZERO’S round design and vacuum. But there’s still no bulk tank cleaning system that cleans as thoroughly as ZERO'S patented, built-in SPATTER-SPRAY Automatic Washer. See above how the Spatter-Spray’s propellers hurl a cross-fire of detergent solution with “tornado" force against the tank’s entire, stainless steel interior for thorough cleaning that’s necessary for high-quality milk Official records show bacteria averages have been greatly reduced. Standard capacities, 100 through 6000 gallons. Has dust-tight, insect-tight lids And many more advantages. FEATURING: No Wash Pump to hook up No electrical cord to fray Prevents shock or eiectncution No spray nozzles to clog Hot water stays m tank, not cooled pumping through hoses - results better wash Come in. Write or Phone for Full Information! MARVIN J. HORST DAIRY EQUIPMENT Lebanon, Pa R.D.I (Iona) Phone 717-272-0871 on Rt. 897 Between Schaefferstown & Lebanon Zero Dealer for over 20 Years Zt\S>- PIONEER OF FARM BULK MILK COOLERS Edition particular commodity are likely to cause market gluts - - with consequent lower returns for producers - the agency may provide special merchandising assistance, gaining cooperation of the food industry to stimulate consumption of the product. XXX Nut Cake Cream Lightly: 1 cup sugar % cup shortening Add: 2 beaten egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla Now cream above Sift: cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Vi level teaspoon salt Now add ingredients and Vz cup milk and 1 cup nuts. Put in 2 beaten egg whites. Bake at 350 degrees and bake 25-35 minutes. Nut Icing: Vz cup cream 1 cup light brown sugar Cook until bubbles form then_ add % cups nuts. Spread on cake while still warm. Brenda Mengel age 12 Breinigsville Range Golden Omlet 2 tablespoons margarine 6 eggs beaten V* cup milk V* teaspoon salt dash of pepper sliced cheese Melt margarine in skillet over low heat. Combine eggs, milk and seasonings. Pour into skillet. Cook slowly as eggs mixture sets, lift slightly with a spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath. Place slices of cheese on top. When cheese is melted remove from skillet and serve. Mary Jane Hursh age 9 Ephrata No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies Mix: Vz cup margarine Vz cup milk 2 cups sugar Vt. teaspoon salt Bring to a 'rolling boil. Remove from heat. Add: 3 cups quick rolled oats 6 counce package of chocolate chips M> cup coconut Vz cups nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla Press in pan and cut in squares. Nancy Hursh age 14 Ephrata XXX Holiday Fruit Drops 1 cup shortening 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs Vz cup sour milk 3% cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1% cups broken pecans 2 cups candied cherries halved 2 cups date dropped Mix shortening sugar and eggs well. Stir in sour milk. Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in pecans, cherries and dates. Chill at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Place a pecan half on each cookie. Bake 8-10 minutes. RoseHursh Age 10 Ephrata XXX Chocolate Cake 4 cups flour 3 cups sugar % cups cocoa % cups shortening 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup milk 3 eggs Mix and add 1 cup hot water. Two teaspoons soda dissolved in water and add 2 teaspoon vanilla. Do not beat long after putting in soda. Put in loaf pan and bake in over 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done. Icing; beat one egg till real stiff and add 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons milk then add: 2 cups 10X sugar and add % cup shortening cream and beat, spread on cake. Then melt over low heat. 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons paraffin. Spread on white icing. Esther Hoover age? New Holland Popcorn Balia 1 cup light com syrup Va. cup sugar I package (3 ounces) gelatine Vfc pound salted peanuts coarsely chopped 9 cups popped com Bring syrup and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and add jello stirring until dissolved. Add peanuts and pour over popcorn mixing well. Quickly form into balls. Makes about 4 dozen. Katie Click Age 9 Lancaster XXX 1-2-34 Cake 1 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Add dry ingredients. Add milk and vanilla. Verna M. Shirk East Earl Apple Crisp Place 4 cups sliced apples in a shallow 6 x 10 baking dish and sprinkle with: V* cup water V« teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon Work together until crumbly; Add % cups sifted flour. 1-3 cup butter and 1 cup sugar. Spread mixture over apples, bake uncovered about 40 minutes in 350 degree oven. Serve warm with whipped cream. Twilight Hain 10 Years Chocolate Marshmallow Dessert 1 cup milk Vz pound marshmallows Vz teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ounce chocolate square 1 cup whipped cream y% cup coconut Heat milk to boiling and add marshmallows. After marshmallows are melted add salt and vanilla. Cool completely. ■ Add grated chocolate, whipped cream and coconut. Chill until firm. Lois Martin Age 13 East Earl Apricot Nector Dessert 1 can (46 ounces) apncot nector 1 can (46 ounces) water Vz cup sugar 1 cup clear jel 1 (16 ounce) box orange jello. Dissolve clear jel with cold water or nector. Bring to a boil, nector, water, sugar, and clear jell. Remove from heat and add jello. Stir well. Rhoda Huber age 15 Leola XXX Black Midnight Cake 2-3 cup soft shortening 1 2-3 cups sugar 3 eggs 2V* cups sifted cake flour 2-3 cup cocoa V* teaspoon baking powder IV4 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1% cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease well and flour two layer pans 9x1% inches. Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs until creamy, beat five minutes. Sift dry ingredients together and mix in alternately with water and vanilla. Bake layers 40-45 minutes. Vema Nolt Age 11 Kutztown To help reduce the amount of unnecessary noise in your home, officials of the Beltone Crusade for Hearing Con servation suggest placing a foam rubber pad beneath noisy kitchen appliances such as blenders and mixers. Similarly, the installation of noise absorbing ceiling tile in the kitchen, recreation room and other noisy areas in the home will help reduce un wanted noise.
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