—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Nov. 27. 1976 52 Ladies Have Lancaster Home Economist REASON FOR RAISIN SHORTAGE Rains during the critical fall drying season caused the loss of at least 75 per cent of this year’s raisin crop. Anticipating shortages, many consumers bought more raisins than they usually need. This in troduces the question - how best to store raisins and avoid unnecessary waste of these precious morsels? It is perfectly safe to store raisins for an extended period of time. Like honey, raisins are high in natural sugar which prevents spoilage when properly stored. How long raisins stay moist and flavorful is up to you, however. Three con ditions are villians - air, humidity, and heat. Ex posure to air allows moisture to evaporate, leaving raisins hard and dry. Exposure to humidity and heat cause the natural sugars to crystallize, creating a gritty texture. And this “sugaring” con dition tends to attract common household bugs. So the way to beat these villians is through cook, dry, air tight storage. If you plan to store raisins for a long period, it is best to store unopened packages in the refrigerator. Never store raisins in cabinets near .major appliances. Once opened, the package should be tightly wrapped in a plastic bag and kept in the refrigerator. Although the shortage has pushed prices up, pound for pound, raisins are still one of your better buys. It takes approximately five pounds of fresh grapes to make a 15 oz. carton of Seedless Raisins. And as you may remember, fresh grapes ' The Liberty Bell cracked in 1835 when it tolled during the funeral ceremony of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Marshall. You Heard? By Doris Thomas ranged from 59 cents to 79 cents per pound at retail this summer. That means you’re getting $2.95 worth of grapes (5 lbs. x 59 cents) for around $1.40 to $1.50 - the current price of raisins. FREEZER CAN BE HELPMATE DURING HOLIDAYS The holiday season has arrived and the freezer can be your best friend during a busy holiday season. It can hold a number of regular meals, special party foods and festive dishes which are made ahead and stored safely until needed. The freezer can also preserve leftovers after holiday meals. In the days before the holiday, make extra quantities of casseroles and one-dish meals as you prepare your regular meals. Line the pans with aluminum foil allowing extra foil to fold over the top. Place food in foil-lined pan and bake the usual way until almost done. But remember to use a light touch with seasonings as some spices become stronger when frozen. After baking, cool the food quickly. Wrap the foil package in moisture - vapor proof material, label and freeze at zero degrees or lower. After food is frozen, remove the foil package from the pan so you can continue to use that pan. When you are ready to use the frozen food, just pop the foil package back into the original pan. Remember, it takes longer to prepare and heat a frozen casserole, for example, than it does to prepare and bake the ingredients from scratch. But the convenience of having these prepared foods ready to thaw and serve on busy days may make the extra effort worth while. When preparing foods for the freezer, remember that UNCLAIMED FREIGHT CO. AND LIQUIDATION SALES 40 - PULL OUT HIDE-A-BEDS, REFUSED FROM DEALER IN PHILA. DOUBLE ■ REG. $469.95 Our PRICE $149.95 QUEEN - REG. $589.95 OUR PRICE $169.95 ODD CHAIRS - REG. $89.95 OUR PRICE $39.95 BRASS BEDS - Vi PRICE 200 - SETS END TABLES, REFUSED, REFUSALS & FACTORY DISCONTINUED MODELS UNDER WHOLESALE 36 - AUTO. AIR FRESHENERS - REG. $19.89 OUR PRICE $6.00 51 -60 PC. FLATWARE SETS - REG. $89.95 OUR PRICE $30.00 GUN CABINETS , 6,8, 10, 12 2% - TRAILER LOADS OF LIVING ROOM SUITES - SPECIAL ORDERED MERCHANDISE, DEALER CANCELLED DUE TO TIME WE PURCHASED FROM MANUFACTURER- WILL SELL AT WHOLESALE PRICE. BAR & STOOL SETS, VAC’S, HOPE CHEST, GRANDFATHER & GRANDMOTHER CLOCKS 16 -19” COLOR T.V.’S LIQUIDATING FOR DISTR. 100 per cent SOLID STATE REG. $449.95 OUR PRICE $309.95 24 - 19” COLOR T.V.’S SOLID STATE. DIG. CHAN NEL SELECTOR, MASTER COLOR, W-jEEDESTAL BASE - REG. $609.96 OUR PRICE $389.95 UNDER WHOLESALE FULL WARRANTY. 10 - 6 PC. BEDROOM, WALNUT, MAPLE - REG. $589.95 OUR PRICE $329.95 6 - SOFA’S - REG. $589.95 OUR PRICE $189.95 10 - ODD CHAIRS - REG. $209.95 OUR PRICE $59.95 6 - EARLY AMERICAN LIVING ROOM SOFA, LOVE SEAT, CHAIR - REG. $729.00 O.P. $369.95 10 - 3 PC. MODERN SOFA, LOVE SEAT, CHAIR - REG $729.95 OUR PRICE $349.00 21 - PINE BAR STOOLS - REG $89.95 OUR PRICE $35.00 200 - CASES TRASH BAGS, LG. CAN SIZE, CT. 250 - REG. $32.50 OUR PRICE $lB.OO CASE 50 - KITCHEN SETS, GLASS, WOOD TOPS 6 CHAIRS - UNDER WHOLESALE LIQUIDATING FOR MANUFACTURER - QUALITY NAME BRANDS 40 - KING SIZE, HEADBOARDS - REG. $109.95 OUR PRICE $15.00 47 - CHEST OF DRAWERS - REG. $269.95 OUR PRICE $52.00 16 -BED DESKS -REG. $129.95 OUR PRICE $26.00 54 - HALL TABLES - REG. $139.95 OUR PRICE $26.00 5* - COLORED HALL TABLES - REG. $139.95 OUR PRICE $17.00 13 - DESKS CHAIRS - REG. $79.95 OUR PRICE $24.00 15 - WOOD HEADBOARD W-BLACK VINYL, SINGLES - REG, $69.95 OUR PRICE $lO.OO 4 - WALL SAVER CHAIRS - REG. $109.95 OUR PRICE $40.00 30 - ODD NIGHT STANDS - REG. $109.95 OUR PRICE $26.00 2000 - DECORATED CHRISTMAS CANDLES IN GLASS HOLDER - REG $3.50 OUR PRICE $1.50 GUARANTEED TO BURN SPECIAL ORDERS MERCHANDISE FROM MANUFACTURERS BY DEALERS AFTER BEING MADE UP, DEALERS CUSTOMERS CANCELLED, WE PURCHASED. 3 - SOFAS - REG. $4OO-500 OUR PRICE $149.95 11 - LOVE SEATS - REG, $329-$429 OUR PRICE $105.00 8 - CHAIRS - REG. $189.95-$289.95 OUR PRICE $49.95 21 - PINE BAR STOOLS, FULL SIZE - REG. $79.95 OUR PRICE $32.50 50 - PINE, MAPLE DINING ROOM OR KITCHEN SETS - TABLE, LEAF, FOUR CHAIRS - REG. $239.95 OUR PRICE $109.95 PAINT ROLLERS. HYDRAULIC JACKS, 2-TON HAND HOIST PULLEY, BENCH GRINDERS ALL SIZES, AIR IMPACT WRENCHES. AIR SANDERS, DRILL SETS. certain foods do not freeze well. Avoid freezing cooked egg white in the form' of meringues and fluffy frostings, raw vegetables, and mayonnaise. Large quantities of lef tovers after holiday meals or parties are better stored in the freezer than the refrigerator. Freeze leftover turkey, stuffing, and gravy if they will not be used in one day. Use containers that will hold as much food as you plan to serve at one time. 16 - 2 PC. EARLY AMERICAN HERCULON & NYLON - REG. $529 & UP OUR PRICE $269.00 5 - 3 PC. SOFA, LOVE SEAT, CHAIR - REG. $599,95 OUR PRICE $329.95 55 - BENCH VISES - REG. $79.95 OUR PRICE $29.50 60 - 24 PC. SOCKET SETS - REG $89.95 OUR PRICE $25.00 50 • BENCH VISES - REG. $59.95 OUR PRICE $19.95 ALL TYPES SEWING MACINES, CAB & PORT. - 50 percent - 70 per cent OFF 200 - RECLINERS - REG. $lB9-$329 OUR PRICE $69.00 & UP 6 - BUNK BED SETS, INCL. BEDDING - REG. $309.95 OUR PRICE $149.95 & $169.95 30 - 3 PC. END TABLE SETS - REG. $189.95 OUR PRICE $99.95 30 - DESKS, ALL SIZES, WHOLESALE & UNDER 40 - COMPLETE BEDROOM SETS & ODD PCS. 6 - 15.3 CU. FT. DELUX CHEST FREEZERS - REG. $389.95 OUR PRICE $249.95 PURCHASED FROM ELECTRONICS CO. GOING OUT OF BUSINESS CAR 8 TRACK PLAYERS - UNDER WHOLESALE - REG. $89.95 - $129.95 OUR PRICE $35.00 - $49.00 21 - 122 PC. TOOL BOX SETS - REG. $169.95 OUR PRICE $55.00 SHOW SPECIALS PURCHASED AT CHICAGO ELECTRONICS SHOW 12 - STEREO COMP., AM-FM STEREO, TURN TABLE, 8 TRACK TAPE PLAYER REG. $249.95 OUR PRICE $129.95 10 - 8 TRACK PLAY & RECORD DECKS - REG. $129.95 OUR PRICE $65.00 9 - STEREO COMP. SETS, AM-FM STEREO, .8 TRACK W-SPSAKERS, FULL MPX REG $219.95 OUR PRICE mi; >■ UNDEE ’/'L" -L.S, AM-FM STEREO, 8 TRACK, „■> I MAKERS, DUOCONE AUDIO ,: ■< 95 OUR PRICE $169.95 • 2-STEI TURN! SYSTEi _TJ : TEST KITS - REG. $32.00 OUR 8-BIXK PRICE .-ai 0-. 191 - TLaNL, KnCKETS, ALUM - REG. $39.95 OUR PRICE DRIVE RATCHET SETS - REG ! .00 36-UN - $12.95 < 36 - ADJuwbLL WRENCH SETS, 6,8, 10, 12, 5” REG. $49.95 OUR PRICE $21.00 3G - 4 PC. WATER PUMP PLIERS SETS - REG. $39.95 OUR PRICE $15.00 60 - CAR BOOSTER CABLES 16” LONG - REG. $34.95 OUR PR'CE $15.00 PLIERS-ALL KINDS, SOCKET SETS, MANY MORE TOOLS TO CHOOSE FROM. 10 - 40 PC ST UNLESS FLATWARE SETS - REG, $59.95 OUR PRICE $lO.OO 8- 5 PC. D’V” •' r« OM SETS, WOOD MAPLE, PINE - REG. f°t 1 • VT r PRICE $139.95 200 - ROC " $85.00 161 - SETS .'I. YJLES, DOUBLES, QUEENS, & KINGS WHOLFs *lf *ND UNDER 202-250 COILS SETS, REG, FI ' ’RA FIRM 385 FRAMEb - BEDS - RAILS - WHOLESALE & UNDER 100’S OF OTHER ITEMS, TOO MANY TO MENTION ALL, IF YOU DON’T SEE IT, ASK FOR IT. FULL WARRANTY, FINANCING THRU BANK, AC CEPTANCE CORP. LAYAWAY 3019 rir_ , _AND RD., LANCASTER, PA. PHONE 717-397-6241 CT TO 84 LUMBER CO. 5: MON.-FRI. 10 A.M.-9P.M. SAT.IOA.M.-SP.M. Label foods clearly. The label should include the name of the food, freezing date and number of servings _ in package. For quality, use frozen leftovers or prepared casseroles within two or three months. ,lEG $129.95 OUR PRICE $29.00- oi> eg)
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