Cook’s Question (Continued from Page B 9) ANSWER Elizabeth Beaver, Ringtown, wanted a recipe for apple butter cake. Thanks to Anna Martin, Denver, for send ing a recipe. Apple Butter Cake Vz cup shortening 1 cup sugar 4 eggs, beaten 2'/z cups all-purpose flour IVt teaspoons baking soda V 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon Vz teaspoon cloves Vz teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk 1 cup apple butter Cream the shortening. Add sugar gradually and continue to cream until fluffy. Add well-beaten eggs and mix thoroughly. Sift flour; measure and sift again with salt, soda, and spices. Add apple butter and blend well into mixture. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. ANSWER An Annville reader wanted a small cookie that contains anise and is rolled in confectioners’ sugar, which is similar to those made by Archway. Thanks to Anna Martin for sending her recipe. Grandmother’s Anise Cookies 3 'A cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar '/* teaspoon salt Vx cup butter 1% cup sugar 2 eggs 6 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons anise seed OR Vi teaspoon anise extract Confectioners' sugar Sift together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; set aside. Cream together butter and sugar in bowl until light and fluffy; using an electric mixer, add eggs, beat well. Gradually stir in flour mixture and milk; mix well. Stir in anise seed. Cover and chill for three hours. Shape dough into one-inch balls and roll into confectioners’ sugar. Place balls about 2-inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 8 minutes or until golden. New Engine New AGCO Allis Transmission 600 Senes Standard turbocharged 4 speed liquid cooled transmission New Style Low profile styling for increased « visibility y ’ Introducing the new AGCO® Allis 9700 Series. The 9700 s give you a choice of two completely new models: the 125 FIX) hp 9735 and die 145 PTO hp 97+5. Come get a good look at one today. SEE YOUR DEALER TODAY! MANOR MOTORS On Rte. 553 Penn Run, Pa. 724-254-4753 HERNLEY’S FARM B.H.M. FARM EQUIP. B EQU | Pi inc. EQUIP., INC. •NC. Waynesboro, Pa. Elizabethtown, Pa. Annvillle, Pa. 717-762-3193 717-367-8867 717-867-2211 Great New Ideas. Powersi NICHOLS FARM EQUIP. Bloomsburg, Pa. 717-784-7731 It's times for the "Great Pumpkin" to light up the night with his bright, saw-tooth grin. But this versatile squash has a lot more going for it than simply its use as porch decoration. Here are some tasty alternatives for fall menus. Cooked Pumpkin: For pumpkins of less than three pounds, cut in half, scoop out the seeds and place one half, rind side up, on a glass pie plate or utility dish. Cook in the microwave on high for 20-25 minutes, or until tender in the center. Repeat with remaining pumpkin half. For large pumpkins, seed and cut into three-inch wedges and arrange rind-side up in a glass utility dish. Cover with wax paper and cook in microwave on high until all pieces are tender. You may need to rearrange the inside pieces to the outside to assure uniform distribution of cooking. After letting the cooked pumpkin cool, remove meat from the rind and mash or puree. Slicing it off the rind with a knife is the easiest method. Yields 1 cup of mashed pumpkin per 1 pound of raw pumpkin. New wet multi-disc clutch increases durability by cushioning torque loading surface while dissipating heat GRUMELLI FARM SERVICE Quarryville, Pa. 717-786-7318 Consuming Thoughts Fay Strickler Penn State Extension Home Economist For Berks Co. New ultra comfortable cab 3-pomt hitch I( X A " C.J. WONSIDLER BROS. Quakertown, Pa. 215-536-7523 New Tripoli, Pa. 215-767-7611 Oley, Pa. 215-987-6257 Toasted Pumpkin Seeds: Healthy Method - In a bowl, mix 1 cup cleaned and dried pump kin seeds with 1 teaspoon oil. Spread in a heat proof glass dish, then microwave 3-4 min utes, stirring frequently. Seeds should be crisp when cooled. And when the "ghosts and goblins" gather for a Halloween party, what kinds of party fare will you provide this year? Why not make your party treats count nutritionally? Instead of candies, consider fruits, vegetables, breads, cere als, milk, cheese, meats, peanut butter, nuts and seeds. Not only will they be good for the young sters, they're fim too. For younger children try. • A fruit milkshake - a banana blended with milk and seasoned with a dash of nutmeg Build Holiday Traditions LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) The Lancaster County office of Penn State Cooperative Extension is offering the workshop “Strengthening Families With Holiday Traditions” to be held on Tuesday, October 27, from 9 a.m. AGCO ALLIS I AOCOI HOLTRY’S EQUIPMENT Roxbury, Pa. 717-532-7261 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 24, 199) of cinnamon ’"“•Apple slices peeled <and spread with peanut butter or soft cream cheese. •Cereal cookies baked on popsicle sticks. •Breads made with fruits or vegetables, like banana, zucchi ni or pumpkin. At a Halloween party for older children or teenagers, try these popular but still healthful snacks. •Hot spicy fruit juices. •Fruit punch made with a mixture of juices, like grape orange or cranberry apple, with club soda for "fizz". •Celery stuffed with cottage cheese, bean dip, peanut butter with raisins or, pimento cheese. •Nachos - A new food fad of shredded cheese on corn chips broiled until the cheese melts. •snack pizza - Guests choose their own toppings from lean ground beef, lean ham bits, onions, mushrooms, and green pepper. •Pita bread sandwiches - Each teen fills the pocket bread with "salad bar; items like shredded lettuce or cabbage; cheese; lean roast meat; refried beans; chopped egg, onions, cucumbers or tomatoes; sliced green peppers or zucchini; and several choices of salad dress ing. Goblins and Ghosts will love these party snacks. to 1 p.rn. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lan caster. The workshop is open to all those individuals who would like to learn new ideas for family tradi tions as they relate to family cele brations, fun in the kitchen, and holiday spending. Participants will enjoy hands-on food and greenery demonstrations, as well as the opportunity to share their unique holiday traditions with others. Cost of the workshop is $lO to register, call the Lancaster Co operative Extension office at (717) 394-6851. VACATION IN MSTOHC WniIAMSBID(G,VA During Nov. 1998 Beautiful Upscale Accommodations... Sleeps 4 only s3so** per week Call 7IMU4ISI » I* 18-| [ll
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