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Who's Who In The Kip r' n» ms - the charlotte post - p«*« ita Maggie Nicho Anymore, But She Still Knows How! XJg* l£ name was in the news recently t>e csuse of her run for tbe school board. The unsucceayhil candidate substitute teaches for the Char lotte-Mecklenburg Schools, kinder garten through sixth grades. She has traveled extensively and is in the midst of writing a book. TOe one thing Maggie Nicholson admits she doesn't do too much of anymore is cook. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t knowhow! r' She laughs when she recalls an early cooking experience at home in Elizabeth City. Because she was still so little, she had to climb on a chair to reach the pots on tbe stove. On this particular occasion, as she was putting potatoes and dumplings into the pot, she dropped in the dish rag she was using to hold the hot lid. “I didn’t tell Mama, and Daddy got the dishrag in his plate,” she re members. After some fussing on the part of her father, her mother ex claimed, “Don't you let thatgal cook no more!" But cook she did, although' she’s never forgotten that incident. “Now I cook one big meal a year, on my birthday. For Thanksgiving and Christmas, I go te my daughter’s,” she reveals. On her birthday, which is coming up later this modth, she likes to prepare roast duck. SSpxJgV As is' often the case with good cooks, Ms. Nicholson credits her mother with being “an extremely ‘ good cook.” One of her favorite recipes of her mother’s was stuffed turkey with dressing of sausage, — oysters, and nuts. She also enjoys a good ham. “Skin it, stick cloves in it, and then glaxe with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, lemon juice, and boiled raisins. Use about a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch to thicken.” Ms. Nicholson has been in Char lotte 17 years. She came here one Mother’s Day to visit her daughter Vinnia and decided tostay on. •' As • associate pastor at Gethse mane AME Zion Church, her role, she says, is “to help the pastor; but he’s the boss. The “boss” in this case is Dr. George E. Battle Jr. At one time, she pastored Columbus Chapel in, Huntersville, as well as two con gregations in the eastern part of the state. Ms. Nicholson says the number of women pastors' has decreased in recent years within the AME Zion Conference. Nevertheless, “the church is mostly run by women,” she affirms, meaning that what gets 'done, women to a large extent do. “1 was called as a child,” she remarks, “but I waited until I got older to minister because I always wanted to marry and have children.*' She couldn’t see dragging a faj&ily around to preach, she says. Ms. Nicholson has been filling in for the school system for the past yegr. “I lik<f to help children get started," she explains, adding, “When they get older, it's not so easy to change their minds! ” Her numerous bids for the school board? “I continue to run because I don’t think it’s fair to make the children move from one side of town to the other. A lot of problems with crime came out of cross-bussing, because children don't have any one looking out for them and don’t have a feeling of belonging." Maybe Maggie Nicholson’s fond ness for children stems from her own happy childhood memories as one of the youngest in a family of 13. She’s been working on a book about her family experiences. "My life has been full of a lot of things," she reports. Included in the list are her travels to such places as Paradise Island, Mexico, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Califor nia, and various European coun tries. Ms. Nicholson’s daughter lives in Matthews. Grandchildren Matthew L. and Lisa Michelle Freeman at tend Brevard College and South Mecklenburg High School. You might want to try a few of these recipes for your holiday cook ing. - b easy with thb Creamy Coffee Punch and Praline Chocolate Pie. day Entertaining -jSSraarastf: party, -Here's an idea fdr holiday entertaining that starts with Creamy Coffee Punch and ends with tempting Praline Chocolate Pie. Whether you’re planning an even ing affair or afternoon open house, here’s a menu that’s guaranteed to make holiday hospitality easy. ' Open House Mena Creamy Coffee Punch Mulled Wine Date-Nut Cheese Ball Assorted 'cookies and sliced fruit Praline Chocolate Pie Coffee or Tea SI CREAMY COFFEE PUNCH ■A c. Sanka brand 97 percent caffein free freeue dried coffee V* c. sugar 5 c. water V 2 tsp. vanilla . l c. light cream or half and half' . 4 eggs, well beaten 1 qt. vanilla ice cream, softened Dissolve coffee and sugar in water and add vanilla. Stir cream into well-beaten eggs. Add cof fee mixture; then beat in soft ened ice cream. Chill at least l hour. Just before serving, beat to blend and pour into punch bowl. Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired. Makes about 2Vi quarts or X servings. Note: Use only clean eggs with no cracks in shells. V PRALINE CHOCOLATE PIE *2 1 unbaked 2-inch pie shell 1/3 c. butter or margarine 1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1/3 c. chopped pecans 1/3 c. Baker’s Angel Flake coconut 1 pkg. (6-servingsize) Jell-O brand pudding - and pie filling, vanilla . flavor 1 pkg. (4oz.) Baker’s German’s sweet choco late, broken in pieces .< 2*i c. milk 1 c. thawed Cool Whip whipped topping , * Prick pie,shell thoroughly with fork. Bake aH85 degree* for 5 to* minutes Meanwhile, combine butter, brown sugar, pecans, and coconut in saucepan; heat until butter and sugar are molted Spread in bottom of hot pie shea. % Return to oveg for 5 minutes, sr until bubbly; eool. • Combine pie filling mix, choco late and milk in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full bubbling boil. Remove from heat and beat with a wire whisk or rotary beater to blend, if necessary. Cool 5 minutes, stirring occasion ally. Pour into pie shell. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Chill at least 4 hours. Remove plastic wrap; garnish with whipped top ping and sprinkle with additional coconut, if desired. qp DATE-NUT CHEESE BALL ^ 1 Tbsp. Tang breakfast beverage crystals, orange or grapefruit flavor 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened '/« c. chopped dates v« c. chopped nuts Blend breakfast beverage cry stab into cream cheese. Mix in dates and nuts. Shape into balls and wrap in waxed paper. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight. CURTIS C. REEVES, M.D. Doctor of ^ rTisf^. Ophthalmology Eyes Examined For / Glasses, Contact Lenses, ■“j:5*/y£r ! Cataract & Laser Surgery > p->v v _ ' *vf NEW Medicare Cataract Surgery Program No overnight stay „ n ^ = No out of pocket cost Curtis C. Reeves, MXX CALL ABOUT OUR FREE Doctor’s Building CATARACT SCREENING Kin8s Drive Program Charlotte, N.C. L —.. . MJ*v#99 AR CHRISTMAS «- * mm J Outlet Store • 1300 South Boulevard^ . tremendous Savings On Toys, Hobbies, Games and Electronics 11 WHOLES ALB PRICKS AND BILOW! _ _ _ _ _ S*°re Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am. ■ 5:30 p.m. j Maggie Nicholson prepares her banana bread recijte. -ROAST TURKEY 10-12 lb turkey 1 onion 1 stalk celery Salt, pepper The night before, wash turkey, salt and pepper, and place onion and celery in cavity. Wrap in foil and roast at 400 degrees for 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave turkey inside overnight. The re maining heat will continue cook- _ ing it. The next morning, remove foil and turn up the heat just long enough to brown the bird. Booklet Features Menu Ideas A new brochure, “Surviving the Super Bowl," contains helpful party planning tips and menu ideas for entertaining on Super Sunday. The brochure features easy-to-prepare recipes from the Kraft Kitchens along with football facts and trivia to help the non-football fan understand the game. The suggestions are designed to keep cooks out of the kitchen so they can enjoy the game, and many of the recipes may be prepared in ad vance. By following the brochure’s easy game plan, your party will be sure to “score a touchdown” with guests. To receive a free copy, send your name and address to: “Surviving the Super Bowl," P. O. Box 846, Dept. N, South Holland, IL 60473. This offer is good in the United States and its territories while sup plies last. Please allow four to six weeks for delivery. - — - - • Call 376-0496 For a Subscription. $17.76 -— -ROAST DUCK 3-4 lb. duck Salt and pepper Oil or butter 1 Tbap. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. apple juice 1 Tbsp. orange preserves Brown sugar (optional) Salt and pepper duck; place on rack in shallow baking pan. Brush with oil or butter, breast side up. Bake at 375 about 1'6 hrs. Prepare glaze with remaining ingredients. Spoon glaze over duck and bake 15 min. longer -BANANA BREAD 1 c sugar ' z c. vegetable oil or margarine 2 eggs l'a c mashed bananas *.1 c. preserves or brown sugar o „ n_ -RICH OLD-FASHIONED DRESSING \v 's lb. sausage meat, uncooked 1 c. oysters 1 c. nuts 2 c. torn bread 1 c. crumbled cornbread Giblets (optional) Mix all ingredients together and stuff turkey. If baking on the side, use turkey drippings to moisten. 1 tsp soda ^ tsp. cinnamon '2 tsp ground cloves '2 tsp salt ^4 c raisins, boiled 1 /3 c. chopped nuts (optional > Beat sugar, oil, eggs Add bananas and preserves of your choice. Stir in remaining ingre dients Bake in loaf pan in pre heated 325 degree oven. "When I smell it, I know it’s done " Toothpick inserted will come out clean lake the trouble out of travel. Go Greyhound. There are lots of reasons why Greyhound takes the trouble out of travel. Like the convenience of worry-free traveling. 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