812-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 4,1989 ** t About Carob Facts And Treats Carob is one of the sweeter of ferings in the world of natural foods. The carob tree, native to the eastern Mediterranean region, bears the flat edible pods used in the manufacture of a variety of carob products. The pods are pulverized into powder and sold commercially in both a raw and toasted form. Drink mixes, carob chips and syr ups also have a carob powder base, but in each of these cases, sugar is added during the manu facturing process. The purest form of carob is the whole dried carob pod, which looks like a dried vanilla bean. Naturally sweet and chewy in composition, the dried pods arc popular as a quick energy snack. Carob can be used in baked goods as a substitute for chocolate because of its natural sweetness and slightly chocolate-like taste. I must admit that I do not find the taste of carob comparable to chocolate. Carob is rich in calcium and phosphorous and low in satur ated fats. Chocolate, by compari son, is high in saturated fats and is of little value nutritionally. LARGE PRINT CALENDAR PrtxiHbrriwrfiSwAJr frtaUaf IMS SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. April 2 OayOoMStvtnga Tima Vagina FVat Day «f Paaaovar April 20 C» N \ r \ i Name Address Phone Number Please send □ calendars at S7SS each (includes shipping) Wholesale cartons of 50 are also available by calling (717) 291-5951. Please make checks payable to the Lancaster County Association for the Blind, Department B, 244 North Queen St.. Lancaster, PA. 17603-3585. By Doris Thomas Lancaster Extension Home Economist Many people prefer the taste of carob when it is used with honey. Incidentally, carob powder will get dry and lumpy unless it is stor ed in a tight container in a cool dry place. Even when it is properly stored, you will have to use a mix er to thoroughly blend liquid and powder to the right consistency. Try one, or all three of the fol lowing recipes which use carob. You will find they arc delicious as well as nutritious! Healthful Fudge (Yield: I'A pounds) cup honey cup peanut butter cup carob powder cup shelled sunflower seed cup toasted sesame seed cup flaked coconut cup chopped walnuts cup raisins In large saucepan heat honey and peanut butter, stirring con stantly just till smooth. Remove from heat; stir in carob powder. Mix well. Stir in sunflower seed, sesame seed, coconut, walnuts, and raisins. Press into a buttered BxBx2-inch pan. Chill, covered, several hours or overnight. Cut in to 1-inch squares. Store in re frigerator. shown 1/3 actual size of 13 x 20' Uoasccker’e Bridge 1 2 9 16 23 30 RIL Carob Cake cup unbleached or whole wheat flour cup carob powder tablespoon baking powder teaspoon salt eggs, separated cup milk cup honey cup oil teaspoons vanilla cup chopped walnuts or pe cans Carob Cream Cheese Frost ing* Preheat oven to 350° F. Gener ously grease 9-inch square baking dish. Combine flour, carob, bak ing powder and salt. Beat together egg yolks, milk, honey, oil and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and blend well. Stir in nuts. Beat whites until stiff; fold into batter. Turn into prepared baking dish and bake 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. For cupcalces: Divide batter LANCASTER FORD FORD NEW FINANCE 0% For 24 Mos.* 1.9% For 12 Mos. 6.9% For 24 Mos. 8.9% For 36 Mos. 9.9% For 48 Mos. 10.9% For 60 Mos. * Compact Diesels Only Tewxm*© —r. <aßar All Models In Stock! 4WD, Ag Or Turf Tires, Loaders, Mowers And Other Attachments evenly into 12 muffin cups and bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350° F. ♦Carob Cream Cheese Frosting This makes a thin frosting. The recipe may be successfully dou bled. 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened to 2 tablespoons carob pow der VA tablespoons honey or to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla Cinnamon (optional) Mix cream cheese with carob, honey and vanilla. Add cinnamon to taste. Carob Chip Cookies (Makes 3 dozen) cup (1 stick butter) cup brown sugar eggs, beaten teaspoons vanilla cup whole wheat pastry flour cup raw wheat germ cup unbleached flour cup powdered milk Look To UNDER THE SIGN OF QUALITY LAND F WAIVER OF FINANCE CHARGES ON SOME MODELS TILL JUNE 1, 1990 OR SALE 2 teaspoons b; 'A teaspoon salt 1 ' 6-ounce package carob chips 'A cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease baking sheet. Cream together but ter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix together pastry flour, wheat germ, unbleached flour, milk, baking powder and salt, and add to moist ingredients. Blend in carob chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes, until cookies are light golden. Symbol Of Distinction Mae than 1,300 companies are certified users of the dairy industry’s “REAL” Seal, a registered trademark which distinguishes real dairy foods over imitations. 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