Sweet Spanish onions, on the
market from September through
March, have long been recognized
for their mild flavor and subtle
sweetness. Moreover, they still are
the largest variety of onion grown,
reaching diameters up to 5 inches.
The Sweet Spanish onions can be
identified by their round, globular
shape and thin, parchment-like
skin that crackles to the touch.
Their familiar nickname, the
“Gentle Giant,” has made it easier
to remember the unique features
of these onions.
Thirty percent of all of the
onions on the market during the
fall and winter are grown in and
shipped from southwestern Idaho
and eastern Oregon. There, ideal
growing conditions prevail and
informed growers take pride in
producing a quality product. Con
sumers will be pleased to know
that all onions are USDA
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Sweet Spanish onions are
marvelous “keepers.” Like all var
ieties of onions they should be
stored at home in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place. A loosely woven
bag, basket or crate is a good
receptacle. Once cut, place the
onions in a plastic bag or tightly
covered container and keep them
refrigerated.
Nutrition-wise Sweet Spanish
onions provide important benefits,
including vitamin C and B
vitamins and several minerals.
And for weight watchers, they’re a
joy! One hundred grams contain
only 38 calories.
Sweet Spanish onions are a per
fect match for the convenience of
modern-day kitchens and energy
saving methods of cooking. Be it
the microwave oven, the slow
cooker or the pressure cooker,
these plump onions can be turned
into taste-appealing dishes quick
ly and efficiently. Handy
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appliances such as a food proces
sor, blender and deep fryer also
make cooking with Sweet Spanish
onions a simple task. Even the
freezer, long-time favorite, brings
the onions up-to-date since they
freeze beautifully for all year use.
Here are the most popular
methods. Frozen Chopped
Onions: Peel and chop Sweet
Spanish onions and place them in
plastic them in plastic begs or
freezer containers. When ready to
use, simply scoop out as many as
you need with a fork and return
remainder to the freezer.
Frozen Sliced Onions:
Remove bronze skins from Sweet
Spanish onions and slice in
desired thickness. Please in single
layer on baking sheet and quick
freeze. Remove from freezer and
pack in plastic bags or freezer con
tainers. Return to freezer. To use
frozen onion slices, saute them in
oil or butter and season to taste.
Or, drizzle oil or melted butter
over the slices, sprinkle with Par
mesan cheese or your favorite
herb, and broil or bake until
tender.
This blender special can be
served hot or cold. A low-fat soup
may be made by using a lower fat
or non-fat milk and a richer soup
may be made by using cream in
place of the milk.
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Workshops For
Childcare Providers
LEESPORT (Berks
Co.) —Penn State Cooperative
Extension is offering a series of
workshops especially for adults
who care for preschool and
school-age children.
These childcare provider work
shops are designed for center
based, group-home, and family
childcare providers as well as
parents and anyone who cares for
children. The workshops meet
training requirements as specified
by the Pennsylvania Department
of Public Welfare. Training cre-
dits and reimbursement of costs
are provided by KURC Childcare
Nice and Easy
Onion-Potato Soup
2 cups chopped Sweet Spanish
onions
l'/a cups diced potatoes
3 cups chicken or beef broth
I'A teaspoons salt, optional
V* teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
chopped chives or parsley
Place onion in saucepan with
potatoes, broth, salt and pepper.
Bring to boil. Simmer 5 to 10
minutes or until potatoes are ten
der. Place in blender container.
Puree until smooth. Return to
saucepan. Add milk and butter.
Simmer for a few minutes or until
hot. Garnish with chives or parse
ly. Makes 4 servings.
Directed Training Program.
Workshop I—“M” Show: Mus
ic, Movement and Math on Tues
day, October 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
This program will feature activi
ties incorporating math principals
into music and math. The fun
activities will include homemade
musical instruments, clap your
hands activities, apd African-
American music and movements.
Workshop ll—Space Matters
will be the topic on Tuesday,
December 5,1995,7:00-9:00 p.rn.
Making your space work for all
childcare activities is. crucial to
functioning successfully in a safe
workable area that will encourage
children to learn as they play. Spe
cial features will include storage
and labeling, safety concerns and
personal space for the caregiver.
Each workshop is held at the
Berks County Agricultural Center
from 7-9 p.m. with a cost of $5 per
session. More information-is
available by caling (610)
378-1327.
Advance registration is
required. To make a reservation,
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County Extension Special
Account with your name, address
and phone number and die name
of the workshop{s) you wish to
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