Cumberland County Extension BETH MILLER Cumberland Co. Correspondent CARLISLE (Cumberland County) There was plenty to be merry about during “A Warm Wel come for the Holidays,” a holiday program held by the Cumberland County Agricultural Extension. There also was plenty of ideas for great things to cook and inter esting crafts to make for the Christmas season. The program started out with some delicious tea and some lessons in the art of English from Sue Fisher, a member of the plan ning committee for the event. Other topics for the day were home safety during the holidays. Seamstresses Stitch Their Way entry was a brown checked wool dress with a cap-type feature at the shoulder. Her Prize for her victory was a new Baby Lock serger. Second Place in the adult divi sion was Joan W. Klein of Dar lington. Joan captured that spot with a white wool fitted dress coordinated with a red-checked lined-wool cape. To be eligible for the competi tion, garments had to be made from fabric that contained at least 60 Percent wool. Machine or hand-knitted, woven or crocheted garments or garments containing any part that has been knitted or crocheted were accepted. Contestants also had to know how to act as their own models to KEN CLUGSTON (717) 665-6775 CRAFT-BILT CONSTRUCTION INC. FARM-HOME BUILDING 1242 Breneman Road MANHEIM, PA 17545 PH: (717) 665-4372 BUILDING & REMODELING FOR— DAIRY RESIDENTIAL SWINE ROLE BUILDINGS BEEE STORAGE SOYBEAN ROASTING ON YOUR FARM Mil FULL-FAT ROASTED SOYBEANS For Maximum Feeding Value • High energy, by-pass protein and palatablllty • Toxic enyzmes and molds destroyed • Peak performance with retained oil and lecithin • Improved Total Digestable Nutrients • Ultimate rich peanutty flavor and aroma • Dired as roasted • Roast own grown beans - Avoid trucking and docking • Economical and efficient for lower feed costs • Ready for use or storage Custom Roasting In PA and Surrounding States David N. Groff RD 3 Lewiaburg, PA (717) 568-1420 how to make a Yuletide wreath, the history of English tea and even a lesson on how to make a lamb. One of the tastier lessons given was on how to make a perfect pot of tea. Here is how that is done, according to the extension experts: Fill your kettle with fresh, cold tap water. Put the kettle on the stove and just before it comes to a boil pour a generous dash of hot water into Your teapot. Swirl it around and then pour it away. Next, dole out one heaped tea spoon of tea leaves for each person and one for the pot and put them straight into the teapot. Pour boil ing water from the teakettle over the tea and allow the tea to stand (Continued from Pag* B 12) show their handiworks off to their best advantage. The contest judges looked for the currentness of the fashion of the entries, the appropriateness of the fabric and the style to the entrant, the competence of the construction and the fit, poise, and presentation by the model. After the modeling, the gar ments also were judged on their inner construction and durability. Schnupp'a Grain Roasting. Inc. RD 6 Lebanon, PA 1-800-452-4004 and brew for three to six minutes. ' The recipe part of the program included several tasty treats, such as holiday scones, lemon nut bread, and potted herb cheese. The recipe for a dozen holiday scones calls for preheating the oven to 400 degrees. Ingredients, which must be sifted together dry, are two cups of flour, one table spoon and one teaspoon of baking powder, one-quarter cup of sugar, one-half teaspoon of salt, four tablespoons of butter, two well- handmade Victorian Chriatmaa decorations. id will Know? ► Every year, several hundred Pennsylvania dairy farms go out of business. ► Dairy-MAP, a series of workshops for Pennsylvania milk producers, can help you increase your efficiency and profits. ► Over 400 dairy farmers have attended the workshops since 1992. Holiday Program beaten eggs, one-third cup of whipping cream and one-half cup of currants or raisins. After sifting those ingredients, place them in a medium-sized bowl, cut in the butter with a pas try blender and add the eggs and cream. Carefully mix in the cur rants or raisins. Then, on a lightly floured surface, pat down the dough to one-half inch thick. Cut it into wedges, stars or other shapes for a holiday look. The tops may be brushed with beaten eggs. egg whites or milk and sprinkled with sugar for a golden brown fin ish. The lemon nut bread recipe calls for mixing one cup of sugar with one-half cup of butter, two eggs, one and one-half cups of flour, rind of one lemon, one tea spoon of baking powder, one-half teaspoon of salt, one-half cup of chopped nuts, and one-half cup of milk. (Turn to Pago B 21) For more information about Dairy-MAP, contact the Penn State Cooperative Extension office in your county or the Dairy-MAP office at 814.863.3663. Dilry-MAP li ipontond by Pm Stall CoopwitKn Extmlon and ttn Panniyivania dairy Industry
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