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August 31, 1978 Creative Cooking Frorti The Chowan Herald Kitchen By Midred Huskins When high prices of meats, poultry and seafood make it necessary to cut down on portions, you can make up for any lack in nutrition and heartiness by serving a tempting dessert. Pie is the favorite dessert in this country. “Pie is the synonynt of prosperity in America,” wrote a pie loving editorial writer in the New Yqtrk Times 70 years ago. dt course he waS talking of pies with the old fashioned flavors of natural ingredients. “Scratch” pies Student Studies Politics Annette Partin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Partin of Edenton, was a summer participant in the Washington Workshops: Congressional Seminar. The congressional Seminar offered a practical f and personal knowledge of just how American politics unfolds in Washington and, in particular, in the U.S. Congress. Each day student groups met with Congressmen, Senators, and Cabinet Members. Some of the Congressional leaders included on the agenda for the week of June 25-July 2 were Hep. Walter Jones (D-N.C.), Sen. Clairborne Pell (D-R.1.), Sen. Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. (R-Conn.), Rep. Lawrence Coughlin (R-Penn.), Rep. ,Jim Lloyd (D-Calif.) Rep. ‘Patricia Schroeder (D- Col.), and Sen. Jesse A. Helms (R-N.C.). Miss Marina Mayo, Counselor from the Embassy of Panama, and Brig. Gen. James Thompson from the Pentagon also appeared on the program. Miss Partin was selected to appear on the program to introduce Rep. Jones and Sen. Helms. In the Congressional Seminar most of the time was reserved for active g exchange of questions and f answers. Miss Partin learned firsthand that lawmaking and governing are not simple tasks. The content of civics, govern ment, and history gained Annette Partin » We cover . your BSSMB financial kBKmB | needs |s9^S | PCA *p«ciaUze* In financing every (arm and farm heady need Including grain and othtr Albemarle Prod. ] Credit Astoc. I Highway 17 North, J COwilTOHf, “• Wt‘ Wy- I 1 A tk II • m €\ rt am were made from just what the cook had available at the time since the convenience foods such as mixes were yet to come. We still think they have a very special goodness. Some of us have more time than money so plan to bake ape to fill out the family dinner Here are two pies to bring back past glories. Vanilla Butterscotch Pie Two-thirds cup firmly packed dark brown sugar Two-thirds cup granulated sugar, divided new spectrum for her and the other participants in this study. “Being in the Nation’s Capitol and observing governmental procedures on a daily basis was a marvelous experience,” . Miss Partin stated. “After living in a society where 'political figures are con stantly ridiculed, it was most inspiring and rewarding to witness the activities of the dedicated men and women who are employing their knowledge and resources to the task of improving our nation. The week in Washington made a lasting impression upon my life,” she stated. The seminar session ended on Saturday with a bus trip to the Mall Area and Georgetown. This was followed by a buffet dinner dance in the Watergate Apartment of Dr. Leo Tonkin, founding director of the Washington Workshops Foundation. Miss Partin, a rising senior at John A. Holmes High School, is an honor student and a most active leader and member of the the school’s extra curricular program. During her junior year, she was vice president of the Inter- Club Council, president of the Biology Club, secretary of the band, treasurer of the Sailing Club, and reporter on the newspaper staff. She was also a member of the National Honor Society, Music Masters Gub, Health Careers Gub, Junior-Senior Steering Committee, and past member of the Monogram Club, Track Team, and Modern Dance, having served as secretary. Music is a major interest of hers. Annette played the bassoon in the John A. Holmes Concert Band, the piano in the stage band, was a member of the Rifle Corps in the marching band. Sponsored by the N.C. American Legion Auxiliary, she attended Girls State in Greensboro in June. Annette is also an active member of the Edenton Baptist Church and its Youth Choir and the Edenton Little Theater. y« cup cornstarch V 6 teaspoon salt cups milk 3 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons vanilla 2 tablespoons butter or margarine % teaspoon cream of tartar 1 nine-inch baked pastry shell In medium saucepan combine brown sugar, one third cup granulated sugar, cornstarch and'salt. Stir in milk; blend until smooth. Bring to boiling point, stirring constantly; cook three minutes. Remove from heat. In a small mixing bowl beat egg yolks. Gradually stir half of the hot mixture into egg yolks. Mixing well; return to saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, two minutes longer. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla; set aside. To prepare meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff but not dry while gradually adding remaining granulated sugar. Spread meringue over filling. Bake at 400 degrees 7 to 10 minutes or untO meringue is i lightly browned. Cool one hour then refrigerate before serving if desired. Grandmother’s Cottage Cheese Pie 1 cup (8 oz.) cream style cottage cheese Vi cup milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon vaniOa 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 3 eggs, separated % cup sugar, divided y 4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon con fectioners’ sugar 1 nine-inch unbaked pie shell In medium bowl combine cheese with milk, corn starch, vanilla, butter and lemon peel. In a small bow) beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in one-half cup sugar. Stir into cheese mixture. Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Brush a little over bottom of pastry shell. Gradually add remaining one-fourth cup sugar to the beaten egg whites; beat until stiff but not dry. Fold into cheese mixture. Turn into pastry shell and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted into center comes out cleag. Sprinkle top with con fectioners’ sugar. Serve warm or cold. Eggs and buttermilk contribute protein and other good nutrients but the family doesn’t need to know this delicious pie is for them. Vanilla Buttermilk Pie Two-thirds cup sugar One-third cup butter or margarine 3 eggs Vi cup cooked rice 1 tablespoon flour % teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Vi teaspoon lemon extract 1% cups buttermilk 1 nine-inch unbaked pie shell In medium bowl cream sugar with butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Blend in rice, flour, salt and extracts. Stir in buttermilk. Pour mixture into pie shell. Bake at 450 degrees 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 and bake 35 minutes or until knife in serted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool. School Bonds Discussion Set For Tonight The school bond referendum will be the topic for discussion in a public meeting tonight (Thursday) at 8 o’clock at the Rocky Hock Community Building. An invitation is being extended to all interested persona those who are in favor of the sale of the bonds, those who are hi nfr nriH "*V and those who are undecided. , ptorn the issue further. THE CHOWAN HERALD kAlflj -A. . .im w* TEMPTING DEBBERTB Tempting desserts, like the Vanilla Butterscotch Pie or the Grandmother’s Cottage Cheese Pie can make up for any lack in nutrition and heartiness in a meal. Help the SHRINERS help the Children THE CHOWAN COUNTY SHRINERS PRESENT ¥EDENTON’S BIGGEST EVER 12th ANNUAL !?'• H \ SERVING CONTINUALLY RAIN OR SHINE 11:00 A. M. UNTIL 7:00 P. M. SATURDAY, \WBL\ SEPTEMBER 10th I j 1 COLE SLAW You may buy your tickets from any Shriner in Chowan County or just come by and V FRENCH FRIES pay for your plate. We will have facilities for you to eat there or plates prepared to V all this fok only Z take out. Enjoy the food, enjoy the fellowship and fun and be assured the children B /h /«■ xn in Shrine hospitals will appreciate your help. All proceeds will go to: Z J J ■ SHRINER S CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S | *»«•*« I HOSPITALS AND BURNS INSTITUTES | j. I / 4 FOR CHILDREN j j tMANY LOCAL CHILDREN HAVE BEEN HELPED BY THE SHRINER S CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS LOCATION- SCOUT HUT l NORTH BROAD ST., EDENTON Many Shriners (experienced cookers) will come to Edenton from other dubs and from the Shrine Temple in Now Bom to assist he in having €ReIR Tyfer downtown edenton The Pictures Are Coming The photographer will be in our store next Wednesday morning through Saturday to take your child's picture for only 88 c . See next week's newspaper for details, or call for photographer's hours. Shop Monday Through Thursday 9:30 A. M. Until 5:30 P. M. FYiday 9:30 A. M. Until 9P. M. Sat , urday 9:30 A. M. Until 6 P. M. 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