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'altlandlor, -NrIv7 7 ilmv-w 4 Wednesday, December 20, 1978 News Journal, Mansfield, O. 23 1 Food gt ni te 01 Nv 1 I 47: Accent ktta, 4 4 1111WEIBINEEMMENE111.111MINIMMEIMMUSEEBEEnnanstannamomitimmEmnsi 0.0 1-- At -7'1, hsA 1 a I I -Itt 5 1 1 1 I J. i't nk i 4 concocts luseto i 'candy 4, ,.,4 -e 1 i Sallie Shank will level with you right know what I'll do when they leave ''s from the start "Listen," she says, "you probably hire a maid," she said Alar i gain two pounds just inhaling in here." By Karen Palmer iil Fudge is absolutely simple if you use 44 a '4 She works in distinctly saccharine sur- the chocolate we have. It takes about 1 roundings, turning out cakes and candy five minutes to make." She describes III '44 ''''''''4" at The Cakery in Ashland. She is popular the chocolate wafers she uses as "a very Is V''''''''' 4 11, 2, A at this gift-giving time of year because high grade of coating chocolate." I ce 1- 4' A iI 4,, '''mk 0 L'' she teaches the fine art of candy mak- Paraffin? "That's an absolute no-no Recipe File et, 1 0,104 4 i 1 4' 4., It fA 4 1 ing' You wouldn't go out and eat a cra' 4, 7 At4 ..4 "ICS so simple you can't believe yon or eat a candle, and therefore you do 1 -Inasanissomi 42 1 4''''''''' I tr II 1 if you can boil water you can make not use paraffin," she said -4 t.t.6.4.......0 v.to,...,, s' A few, candy," she says.

She can make choco- pletely fill the cup. This recipe will Melt over double boiler milk chocolate 4 It 4' "1 late-covered cherries in a matter of Although she cautions that "candy make approximately 150 to 200 peanut and semi -sweet chocolate. Combine, it minutes making can be habit forming," Mrs butter cups. To make entire batch, it marshmallow cream and canned milk Shank said It is a lot of fun I don I' ,,..4., A secretary at Faultless Rubber be- ill require about 3 pounds chocolate. Pour this mixture into chocolate.

Add, .4 fore she got into the candy business, know of anything I rather be doing. This mixture can be refrigerated and nuts. Stir and pour into buttered 9-by-13- She likes to get candy bars such as Stu- 0000 Mrs. Shank and her husband Gerald used as desired if you don't want to use inch pan. Cool in refrigerator and cut (et Snickers r' 4,, 4 4,00, have 14-year-old twins, Karen and Sha- ey log rollsPaday and it all up at once.

into pieces 4, and "dissect them to see if she can I le' watil. Nt ron; and two other children, Lori, 16, Mrs. Shank said the pan should be Nr ,01 1 and Jeff, 17. Shank works at Ashland simulate the taste. CREAM CIIEESE MINTS buttered and ready because the fudge 100 Rubber.

3-ounce package cream cheese begins to harden quickly and takes about I 0 ArTto, i'r 4,,,,, 0, of course, she gives boxes of candy as VI cups powdered sugar "I love to bake," Mrs. Shank said. "I Christmas gifts. "Everybody likes can 2 minutes to set up.) I to 2 drops mint oil Ntwootot was always baking something hen I dy. That's always a safe gift to give," Granulated sugar coloring 0, ks.

was little. My mother would get so mad she said. REQUEST it gar at me. I'd use uo all he: ingredients." Does anyone know how to make a but- 1Wmmift.mIlm,vdmF,011mnwi Ashialt ter fth COITICOCIS 111Sei0 Sallie Shank will level with you right from the start. "Listen," she says, "you gain two pounds just inhaling in here." She works in distinctly saccharine surroundings, turning out cakes and candy at The Cakery in Ashland.

She is popular at this gift-giving time of year because she teaches the fine art of candy mak- f. ing. "It's so simple you can't believe if you can boil water you can make It, candy," she says. She can make chocolate-covered cherries in a matter of minutes. A secretary at Faultless Rubber before she got into the candy business, 1 Mrs.

Shank and her husband Gerald have 14-year-old twins, Karen and Sha- ron; and two other children, Lori, 16, and Jeff, 17. Shank works at Ashland Rubber. "I love to bake," Mrs. Shank said. "I Iwas always baking something when I was little.

My mother would get so mad at me. I'd use up all he: ingredients." I know what I'll do when they leave probably hire a maid," she said. "Fudge is absolutely simple if you use the chocolate we have. It takes about five minutes to make." She describes the chocolate wafers she uses as "a very high grade of coating chocolate." Paraffin? "That's an absolute no-no You wouldn't go out and eat a crayon or eat a candle, and therefore you do not use paraffin," she said. Although she cautions that "candy making can be habit forming," Mrs.

Shank said, "It is a lot of fun. I don't know of anything I'd rather be doing." She likes to get candy bars such as Stuckey's log rolls, Payday and Snickers and "dissect" them to see if she can simulate the taste. of course, she gives boxes of candy as Christmas gifts. -Everybody likes candy. That's always a safe gift to give," she said.

Several of her follow. Wednesday, December Accent llie I nk candy By. Karen Palmer Recipe File pletely fill the cup. This recipe will make approximately 150 to 200 peanut butter cups. To make entire batch, it will require about 3 pounds chocolate.

This mixture can be refrigerated and used as desired if you don't want to use it all up at once. CREAM CHEESE MINTS 3-ounce package cream cheese 2 cups powdered sugar I to 2 drops mint oil Desired coloring Granulated sugar 20, 1978 News Journal, Mansfield, a 23 Food -00111row'f, mornononnommi iler milk chocolate Kolate. Combine, and canned milk. to chocolate. Add, buttered 9-by-13- frigerator and cut the pan should be )ecause the fudge Lly and takes about EST how to make a Melt over double boiler milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate.

Combine, marshmallow cream and canned Pour this mixture into chocolate. Add, nuts Stir and pour into buttered 9-by-13- inch pan. Cool in refrigerator and cut into pieces. Mrs. Shank said the pan should be buttered and ready because the fudge begins to harden quickly and takes about 2 minutes to set up.) REQUEST Does anyone know how to make a In mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, mint oil and coloring.

Mix thoroughly should be the consistency of Play Doh). Roll in balls the size of a marble. Roll each ball in granulated sugar. Press each piece into rubber mint mold. Unmold at once onto waxed paper.

These can be made up ahead of time and frozen. Just layer on pieces of waxed paper in a box. Do not cover with Saran Wrap. FIREHOUSE FUDGE I pound milk chocolate 12 ounces semisweet chocolate 8-ounce Jar marshmallow cream 1 can Eagle Brand milk 1 cup Brazil nuts or walnuts Salle Shank paints a Santa mold with white chocolate tinted with vegetable dye prior to pouring more white chocolate into the mold and adding wooden sticks to make Santa face lollipops. White chocolate-covered pretzels and other varieties of homemade candy are on the tray in foreground.

(Photo by Charles Zirlde) 1 Nominate your friend for Lately, though, cakes and candy take up much of her time, and she gets wet' come help at home. "The kids are gourmet cooks, strictly by necessity. I don't a feature! Recipes should be typed or printed, preferably on a 3-by-5-inch file card. In- gredients and instructions must be complete. Send to Recipe File, The News Journal, 70 West Fourth Mansfield 44901.

Please include your name, address and telephone number. If you work outside your home, give us a number where you can be reached from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Gardens about sharing. And the kitchen is a great place to do it.

A photograph and short profile help readers get to know their neighbors and discover a delicious new recipe at the same time. The column welcomes recipes in all categories. And if you've been scouring the magazines, papers and recipe files for a certain recipe, share your search through The News Journal. Maybe another reader will be able to supply what you are looking for. Better Homes IStep-by-Step Caking Step-by-Step ccDking Step-by-Step Ccoking li -3 I tech Out ,,,,,,44, i 4,, i CI 1 'I 4" It I 4 i ,1 i I 'I 1 4, 0 ti, 1 '4 4 if i vf.

)- 4, 1 4 i ,,,.4 ......:..) rom at I uj tio 1 or the shortening, brown Step 4: In a bowl stir together the tration Cl. Drop dough 2 inches apart sugar and granulated sugar. When flour, baking soda, and salt. Thoroughly allow for spreading. creaming by hand, use the back of a combine the dry ingredients before add- Bake in 375-degree oven 8 to 10 mir wooden spoon to rub mixture against ing them to the creamed mixture so the utes or till done.

To test for doneness sides of bowl. (illustration A). If de- soda and salt will be evenly distributed gently touch the lightly browned cooki sired, use an electric mixer to cream throughout. with fingertip; the imprint should the mixture. Step 5: Add dry ingredients to cream- barely visible.

Underbaked cookies ar Step 2: Continue creaming the mix- ed mixture and stir with a wooden spoon doughy; over-baked cookies are dry an ture until it is thoroughly blended and or beat with an electric mixer till well hard. creamy (Illustration B). Be sure there blended. Step 8: When cookies test done, r( are no uncombined lumps of brown sug- Step 6: Add the semisweet chocolate move from cookie sheet with a pancak ar in the mixture. pieces and the chopped walnuts or pe- turner or wide metal spatula.

Co( Step 3: Add the eggs. To'avold getting cans and stir into the creamed mixture. cookies on wire rack; don't stack ther eggshell in the cookie dough, break eggs Use a wooden spoon for stirring; an until thoroughly cooled. one at a time into another bowl and add electric mixer would break up the individually to the creamed mixture. chocolate and nuts.

If you have a cookie sheet with a nor stick surface, be sure to use an appropr Add the vanilla and beat till well blended Step 7: Drop dough from a teaspoon ate utensil for removing cookies to pr( using a wooden spoon or an electric mix- onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Use a vent scratching the surface of the cooki er. spatula to push dough off spoon. (Illus. sheet.

7 1 1.71, O' or margarine, the shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar. When creaming by hand, use the back of a wooden spoon to rub mixture against sides of bowl. (Illustration A). If desired, use an electric mixer to cream the mixture. Step 3: Add the eggs.

To avoid getting eggshell in the cookie dough, break eggs one at a time into another bowl and add individually to the creamed mixture. Add the vanilla and beat till well blended using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer. Step 4: In a bowl stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Thoroughly combine the dry ingredients before adding them to the creamed mixture so the soda and salt will be evenly distributed throughout. Step 5: Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and stir with a wooden spoon or beat with an electric mixer till well blended.

Step 6: Add the semisweet chocolate pieces and the chopped walnuts or pe. cans and stir into the creamed mixture. Use a wooden spoon for stirring; an electric mixer would break up the chocolate and nuts. Step 7: Drop dough from a teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Use a spatula to push dough off spoon.

(Illus. tration Cl. Drop dough 2 inches apart allow for spreading. Bake in 375-degree oven 8 to 10 minutes or till done. To test for doneness, gently touch the lightly browned cookie with fingertip; the imprint should barely visible.

Underbaked cookies are doughy; over-baked cookies are dry and hard. Step 8: When cookies test done, remove from cookie sheet with a pancake turner or wide metal spatula. Cool cookies on wire rack; don't stack them until thoroughly cooled. If you have a cookie sheet with a nonstick surface, be sure to use an appropriate utensil for removing cookies to prevent scratching the surface of the cookie sheet. candy recipes All chocolate recipes use the chocolate wafers sold at The Cakery.

Mrs. Shank said the chocolate should be melted in a double boiler. PEANUT BUTTER CUPS 16 ounces peanut butter 214 cups powdered sugar 1 stick margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla About 3 pounds chocolate Blend peanut butter, powdered sugar, margarine and vanilla until smooth. (This should feel like Play Doh.) In a paper candy cup, add a small aniount of melted chocolate to cover bottom of cup. Pinch off a small piece of peanut butter mixture, roll into a ball and place in cup.

Then add melted chocolate to -corn to be Illustration C. Chop cherries and drain on paper toweling. In saucepan combine pudding mixes, butter and milk. Cook and stir till mixture boils. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla; beat in powdered sugar till smooth. Stir in walnuts and drained cherries. Pour into buttered 10-by 6-by 2- inch baking dish. Garnish with walnut halves.

Cut into squares when cool Makes 32 pieces. Warm eggnog spicy Like your eggnog hot and spiced? Combine Pa cups of dairy eggnog with one-half cup of milk, one stick of cinnamon and one-eighth teaspoon ground cloves in a quart-sued saucepan. Heat to simmering point, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick, pour into festive cups and top with sweetened whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg. This provides two (8 oz,) cups.

butio has sampled this said it has a pas- an apple or peach recipe that fits the le Recipe File, 70 sfield 44901, or call tension 136. tmas card erman immigrant graphy business in Led the first AmeriIn 1075, on the rec. London agent's man admired the raphs and suggest-message on them. ''N yve.4 I urnal has sampled this said it has a an apple or peach recipe that fits the Recipe File, 70 Mansfield 44901, or call extension 136. card German immigrant lithography business in the first in 1075, on the London agent's admired the and message on them.

Journal 4' Aoe -r butter kuga? A reader who coffee cake-like pastry pastry crust and often has filling. If you have a description, write the West Fourth The News Journal, First Christmas Louis Prang, a who operated a Roxbury, printed American Christmas card ommendation of his wife. A Mrs. Ackerman printer's floral lithographs suggested he put a Christmas of The News The Recipe File is your chance to shine. A feature of Wednesday's food page accent in The News Journal, the column highlights area cooks and their favorite recipes.

Does your sister make a memorable banana cream pie that has everyone asking for seconds? Do you have a no-fail gravy recipe that you would share with News Journal readers? That's what the Recipe File is all Better Homes and Gardens' Step-By-Step Cooking CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 12 cup butter or margarine cup shortening :1 cup packed brown sugar 7312 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 112 teaspoons vanilla -212 cups all-purpose flour .71 teaspoon baking soda 'IN teaspoon salt 7:1 I2-ounce package (2 cups) semisweet chocolate pieces 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans about 6 dozen cookies) tep 1: Let butter or margarine stand 111, room temperature till softened. In a bowl cream together the softened butter 4 Illustration A. Illustration A. ask the cook maim Scented By Carol lic Garrey Scented sugars are as fun to make as are to receive. And while you're at 3t, double or triple the recipe.

Give a big 'batch as a gift, or divide it and make two or three smaller ones. ORANGE AND SPICE SCENTED SUGAR 7 I cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1,4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 14 teaspoon ground nutmeg 14 teaspoon ground cardamom teaspoon ground ginger Mix all ingredients in an 8-by 8-by 2- inch baking pan. Heat in oven at 200 degrees, stirring occasionally, for 15 ltoinutes. Cool pan on wire rack. Pour sugar mixture into blender con-tamer; cover.

Blend on low speed until sugar is fine, about 15 seconds. Store in tightly covered Jar in cool, dry place. Better Homes and Gardens St Ste Cooking ep-y-p CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Vs cup butter or margarine -16 cup shortening 7-- 1 cup packed brown sugar l312 cup granulated sugar 7.2 eggs 112 teaspoons vanilla -212 cups all-purpose flour teaspoon baking soda 'IN teaspoon salt 7:1 12-ounce package (2 cups) semi- sweet chocolate pieces 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Makes about 6 dozen cookies) ...0 1: Let butter or margarine stand Dt. room temperature till softened. In a bowl cream together the softened butter laSs.

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They are offering a 35-cents off coupon on either regular or flaked Folger's Coffee. In addition, Folger's has a special offer on a jolly red and white knit ski cop and muffler set. Niger's Coffee has a rich taste and delicious aroma that makes every holiday get-together a festive occasion. Folger's Coffee comes in four grinds regular, electric perc, drip and fine. Folger's Flaked Coffee is specially designed for automatic drip coffeemakers.

It's the same delicious Mountain Grown Folger's, but it's flaked to release more rich flavor, so you use less and save money. Clip the coupon and special cap and muffler offer in today's ad and save on the rich, Mountain Grown flavor of Folger's Coffee. cheer in their on either offer on a has a rich taste festive occasion. drip and fine. coffeemakers.

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sugars fun Use to sweeten coffee, applesauce and fresh apples or sprinkle on pancakes, waffles or French toast. Makes about I cup. Dig some old fancy jelly jars out of the basement and fill with this quick and pretty concoction. It can be spooned over pork chops for a delicious twist. CRANBERRY HONEY 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 cup honey 1,2 bottle fruit pectin Bring juice, sugar and rind to a boil; simmer 10 minutes.

Add honey. Bring to a rapid boil; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add pectin and skim. Pour into sterilized jelly jars; seaL Makes five 6- ounce glasses.

For your copy of the Let's Ask the Cook booklet, "Old Time Pickles, Preserves and Such," send 25 cents and a long, stamped, sell-addressed envelope with your request to Carol Mc Garvey, Box 4994, Des Moines, Iowa 50306. This super-shortcut version of Opera Fudge starts out with regular pudding mix to save some precious time at this time of year. This would be a pretty gift for Valentine's Day, too, because of the pink-and-white color. EASY OPERA FUDGE 11 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and drained 2 (314-ounce) packages regular cocoon' cream pudding mix II cup butter or margarine, melted ks cup milk Is teaspoon vanilla 111 cups sifted powdered sugar cup chopped walnuts Check lost Monday's News Journal for super servings on any four quarts of Cotton Club Mixers. With the holidoy party seoson upon us, now is a great time to take advantage of this 25-cents off coupon savings.

Mix or match them. There ore four great flavors to choose from Ginger Ale, Club Soda, 50-50 Mix ond Uptown. Clip the coupon in lost Monday's ad and take advantage of this special offer from Cotton Club. four quarts of is a great time latch them. There 50-50 Mix and ige of this special An Advertising Service -I go.