Cook’s Question (ConUniMd from Pago M) ANSWER —A reader wanted to know how to can horser adish. Thanks to Pauline Hess-Fisher, Lancaster, who writes: According to my organic dictionary it should be dug in Sep tember. To prepare horseradish, scrape the roots in cold water. Cut into small pieces and put into blender with half white vinegar and half water. Grate until the consistency is as fine as you prefer. Put into jars and refrigerate. Does not require any cooking and will keep a long time. Be sure the horseradish is covered with vinegar solution. ANSWER— A reader wanted to know where the recipe for Pork Roll such as Perma Flow, phosphate, and speed cure could be purchased. Thanks to an Ephrata reader who wrote the ingredients can be purchased at butcher shops. ANSWER— K. Wolfe wanted the recipe for homemade ice cream that children can make in plastic baggies. Thanks to a reader for sending the recipe. Space Ice Cream 1 cup milk Vi teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons sugar Put milk, vanilla, and sugar into pint-sized ziplock bag 4 cups ice 3 tablespoons table salt Pint bag of milk mixture into gallon-size ziplock bag. Shake bag 5-10 minutes. Eat icecream right ouf of the bag. For more variety, experi ment with other flavors by adding chocolate chips, crushed candy, cookie crumbs, etc. ANSWER—Tricia Grossnickle, Frederick, Md.. wanted to know if any readers know of a recipe for a dessert called John nie Bowl. Thanks to an Ephrata reader who writes that she has a similar recipe called bag pudding. The recipe is very old and eaten with milk instead of sauce. She loves it. 1 pint flour 1 egg A cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 'A teaspoon salt 'A cup cooked raisins Combine ingredients and add enough milk to make a soft dough. Pour dough mixture into a soft cloth bag and tie shut. Cook one hour in a kettle of water. !»!>• *,o S'l' 'S' . ’ V CLOSED SUNDAYS, NEW YEAR, . 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And dad, your chil dren - especially your sons are going to learn largely by watching you. 2. Fathers form secure attach ments with their children through active, physical, rough and tumble play. Do you and your child play together at least 2-3 times a week? A father's parenting style tends to emphasize play more than care taking, which can be frustrating to moms. The way a father plays af fects everything from the manage- 'i#:? r ; , mcnt of emotions, to intelligence and academic achievement Ac cording to research, “children who rough house with their fathers quickly leant that biting, kicking, and other forms of violence are not acceptable. They learn to “shut it down.” 3. Absentee dads often claim that they make up for the time they’ve missed with their children by spending “quality time” with them. What is your definition of quality time? Nothing can replace a father spending time with his children, and it’s usually the everyday mo ments together that are most meaningful for children. Here is an example when fathers can spend special time with their chil dren. Bedtime. It’s interesting that when children are asked to write about their fathers, many of them choose to say something about bedtime. As a father, you can have a profound affect on your child’s state of mind in those final mo ments of the day. Children look to their father for strength, stability, and security as they drift off to sleep. So, look at bedtime as a great opportunity. It’s a time when your child will be very receptive to you. Use the time to help your child gain a healthy perspective on the positive and negative experi ences they had during the day. Help them sort out their feelings and set a positive tone for what ever tomorrow may bring. 4. 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Active fathers understand hat the power of their role is link id to their ability to pull their child nto their world. Eto you initiate md welcome opportunities to be vith your children or take them vith you to work, on errands, or to oin you in doing the things you enjoy? Taking your child into your vorld requires patience. Patience is crucial because your child moves at a different pace and operates at a different size and mental ability than you. Children are going to slow you down. Ex pect jobs to take half jgain the normal time. Don’t let inefficien cy discourage you. Be patient and let them do it Children desire the involvement of hands-op experi ence. Don’t deny them the satis faction of accomplishing a task. What does fatherhood mean to you? Now is a great time to come up with your own personal father ing policy. • X| I With the Hydro Cow Flotation ■ System you can float a down cow back onto its legs harmlessly without using | clamps, belts or chains. 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