Family Living Focus by Lancaster Co. Extension Agent Althea Engle MICROWAVING CAN HELP BUSY PEOPLE WITH BETTER NUTRITION Although I like to do conven tional cooking that warms up the kitchen on a cold day, those pots and pans produced take a lot of the enjoyment away. Time spent over the stove and sink could be spent with friends and family doing other activities like ice skating, reading, or craft projects. Fortunately, a microwave oven can help to shorten the hours spent in food preparation and clean-up. Better nutrition for the family and lower electric utility bills can also be payoffs to microwave use. Better Nutrition: Lowfat foods cook easily in a microwave. Chicken cooks tender and juicy in a short time. Fish can be steamed or cooked until Just the outer areas are done; the center will finish cooking as it stands. Fat added to recipes to prevent stick ing to the pan can be omitted. 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Microwaving makes them easy to prepare by eliminating much of the stirring. Time for Microwaving: The time required for micro waving of food depends on the temperature of the food’ heating, the amount of food in the' microwave oven at the .time, the density of the food, and the power level (watts) used for microwav ing. Small quantities of food usu-. ally cook in less time than larger quantities. (Two baked potatoes take twice as long as one) Microwaves cause water, sug ar, and fat molecules under the surface of the food to heat up. The heat is then transferred toward the center and back out to the surface of the food. Foods continue cook ing while standing after they are miciowaved, so 5 minutes of standing can be added on to the preparation time. Tip for Microwaving: Use microwave-safe utensils, glass or plastic. Use a large enough container to prevent spillover. Cheese and meat are foods that attract microwave energy and should be buried when possible, in sauce or other ingredients. Milk-based foods boil more vigorously in microwave heating. Use a lower power setting and watch carefully or use a tempera ture control prove set to 180°F. Use a container that is double the size of the food. Turn or stir foods once or twice during the microwave cooking time for more even cooking. Set the time for 1/2 of the total cooking time needed; turn or rotate the food so the food former ly in the back is in the front. Reset to cook for the remainder of the cooking time. Utensils For Microwaving: Oven glassware and glass ceramic. Paper and styrofoam plates and cups. Paper towels and napkins, wax paper. Boilable hard and soft plastic. Plastic wrap for covering dish es, cooking bags for cooking, plas tic storage bags for heating at lower temperatures.. 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Main St., Box 160, Honey Brook, PA 19344 215-273-3776 1-800-327-4406 Located At L & S Sweeteners 388 E. Main St, Leola, PA 17540 717-656-3486 1-800-633-2676 - WE UPS DAILY - Straw and wood (for short term heating). Boxes lined with paper or plas tic, paper or plastic packages (be sure no foil-lined paper is used). Note: Round containers heat more evenly than those with cor- ners. Do not use: Dishes with gold, silver, or metallic trim or glaze. Utensils with metal trim or parts. Metal pans, .metal skewers, or other metal. Foods That Microwave Well Vegetables (Pierce whole veg etables; for winter squash, take a plug out.) Baked potato (Pierce with a fork before microwaving.) Puddings and custards Fruit desserts (Pierce skins of whole fruits.) Foods to be defrosted Scrambled eggs Leftover foods to be reheated Fish Casseroles, soup Chicken pieces (Skin will not be crispy.) HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) The Pennsylvania Dairy Pro motion Program is seeking nomi nations for the fifth annual “Pro moter of the Year” award. Pennsylvania Dairy originated the award to identify those indi viduals who work to improve the public’s perception about dairy products and the dairy industry. By developing the award, Penn sylvania Dairy acknowledges the tremendous support that these hard-working volunteers provide to the entire dairy promotion effort. If your local note does not have it, SEND FOR FREE BROCHURE -MAC Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, Decambar 24. 1994-B5 Who's The Outstanding Dairy Promoter? the Right Price” E. WEAVER KITCHENS Custom Kitchens, Vanities and Counter Tops 20 Years Experience New Holland, PA Elam Weaver-Owner 717-354-7257 GOLDEN BARREL PANCAKE ft WAFFLE MIX GOLDEN BARREL CANOLA OIL ' 1 Gallon Reg. $4.89 now $4.39 ** Great Gilt Packages for the Holidays 11 •• ** Gourmet Coffees ** ** Gourmet Soup Mizes ** Foods That Do Not Microwave Well Or Are Cooked Less Effi ciently By Microwave: Large size foods like a 25- pound turkey or a dozen baked potatoes. Eggs in shells and whole boiled eggs without shells Deep fat frying of foods Pancakes (unless reheating pre viously cooked pancakes) Microwave Safety Microwave ovens produce very short radio waves to heat food on the inside instead of the conven tional heat transfer from oven air or from the bottom of a hot pan. The waves are invisible and can cause damage to hands, so microwave ovens have safety fea tures to prevent release of waves while the door is open and to pre vent leaking of waves from the door while closed. Safe operation of a microwave includes maintain ing a clean seal around the door and avoiding its use it there is damage to the door or the seals. Anyone can nominate someone for the award. Judging is based upon the nominee’s dairy industry activities and community service. The winner receives an engraved plaque and a $lOO cash award at Pennsylvania Dairy’s 1995 annual meeting, held on Feb ruary 14, in State College. Nominations for the “Promoter of the Year” award are due into the Pennsylvania Dairy office by December 31,1994. A nomination form is required and can be obtained by calling the Pennsylva nia Dairy office at (717) 787-6903. * FUNNEL CAKE MIX * PANCAKE * WAFFLE MIX * ASSORTMENT OF CANDIES * DRIED FRUIT * SNACK MIXES A BEANS A HONEY A PEANUT BUTTER A BAUMAN APPLE BUTTERS * KAUFFMAN PRESERVES A SPRING GLEN RELISHES SPECIALS FOR DECEMBER MAPLE SYRUP 16 Ounce Reg. $4.09 now $4.49 2 Lbs. Reg. $1.60 NOW $1.49
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