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Meringue-Topped Strawberry Shortcake gives a sweet summer dessert added elegance. Strawberries combined with meringue a classic Traditionalists define short ; - cake as a sweetened biscuit, . split and layered with fruit. But shortcake can be so much more. X This unique Meringue iTopped Strawberry Shortcake begins with the traditional ten der shortcake biscuit and is baked with meringue topping it. Served topped with sweet ened, sliced strawberries, it’s a dessert so elegant, friends and family will think it was created by a pastry chef. So easy, you'll serve this sophisti cated version of strawberry shortcake for all your special gatherings. Meringue-Topped Strawberry Shortcake Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: About 30 mins. 1 quart fresh strawberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/3 cups Bisquick Original baking mix 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons margarine, butter or spread,* melted 1/2 cup milk 2 egg whites 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 tablespoon sugar Slice strawberries; sprinkle with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and let stand 1 hour. Heat oven to 375° F. Stir bak ing mix, 3 tablespoons granu lated sugar, the margarine and milk until soft dough forms. Gently smooth into ball on sur face dusted with baking mix. Knead 8 to 10 times. Pat dough in ungreased round pan, 9x11/ 2 inches. Beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in powdered sugar and 1/ 4 cup granulated sugar, 1 table spoon at a time; continue beat ing until stiff and glossy. Spread meringue on dough, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edge to loosen; turn onto cloth covered wire rack or plate. Turn meringue side up onto wire rack; cool completely. Serve with strawberries. Makes 8 servings. *If using spread, use only stick that has more than 65% vegetable oil. High Altitude (over 3,500 ft.): Not recommended. Want to stay informed about upcoming events in our community? Don't forget to pickup the Herald weekly! Save on auto insurance. At Nationwide®, we go the extra mile to save you money. That's why we offer lots of auto premium discounts, including our multi-car discount, our safe driver discount, airbag discount and more. Call us and start saving money today. 419 S. Broad St., Edenton 402-2121 H NATIONWIDE INSURANCE Nadonwrtda to on your tode For Agent E-Mail www.nationwide.com Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and affiliated Companies Home Office: One Nationwide Plaza. Columbus, OH 43215 Nationwide* is a registered federal service marie of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company 1 EDENTON EYE CARE • WEDNESDAY APPOINTMENTS PAUL ROCK OD Medicaid Accepted • "Acuvue" Bifocal Contacts That Work (for most people) • Excimer Laser Nearsighted Astigmatism, Farsighted • No Stitch Cataract Surgery 10% Off Your Next Pair Of Glasses 101 Mark Drive - Behind Chowan Hospital 482*7471 Wm. S. Blakemore, MD Snackine doesn't have to be bad for you BY ELIZABETH PIVONKA President, Produce for Better Health Foundation Snacking can be a good thing — if you do it right. It used to be that in-between meal snacks were taboo, or so it seemed. Today we know that several small meals are better for weight control, blood sugar lev els and for children with small stomachs — again, if you do it right! Fruits and vegetables are the perfect snack. Not only do they taste and look good, but they are also easy to prepare and they're good for you. With more than 300 varieties of produce items in the grocery store at any given time, there are bound to be a few that everyone in your family will enjoy. My chil dren, as a matter of fact, eat more grapes per year than any other fruit or vegetable. Grape varieties range from the tiny frosty green Perlette, to the Tropical Fruit Salad healthy wayto deal with 'snack attacks.' large, deep red clustered Em peror. But to my kids, they're just the "green ones" and the "purple ones." Grapes are versatile, too. You can slice them in half and add them to a variety of salads. You can pop them in,the freezer and pull them out for a cool snack. Or, like my kids, you can put either the "green ones" or the "purple ones" in a cup and eat them as you're driving to work or to school in the morn ing. Remember to keep grapes refrigerated in a plastic bag until ready to use, then rinse and serve or add to recipes. Fruits and vegetables pro vide so many benefits. Not only do they taste and look great, but research has shown that those who eat five or more serv ings of fruit and vegetables every day have half the risk of developing cancer as those who eat only one or two servings a day. Fruits and vegetables are also important in reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and for just downright feeling good. No doubt, mother was right — you should make sure you eat your fruits and vegetables. Squeeze a little juice on favorite foods Turkey tenderloins. Stuffed green peppers. Marinated chicken breast. Everyone has a favorite recipe they just can't live without, but to make that mouth-watering meal a little healthier, try substituting fats and oils with Florida orange juice. Not only does orange juice enhance the flavor, it also increases the nutritional pro file of favorite recipes. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly one third of all cancer deaths in the United States may be related to diet. A growing body of evi dence suggests that eating a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C and beta carotene may help reduce the risk of some types See JUICE On Page 4-B My kids would recommend the "green ones" and the "purple ones." Tropical Fruit Salad 2 cups California seedless grapes 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced 1 mango, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup lowfat tropical-fla vored yogurt 1 teaspoon grated fresh gin ger 4 mint sprigs Combine grapes, banana and mango; toss to mix. Stir ginger into yogurt. Spoon dressing over mixed fruits or add to fruits and mix to combine. Place equal portions into indi vidual glass bowls; garnish with sprigs of mint. Makes 4 servings. Nutritional analysis per serv ing: 151.8 calories; 2.4 g pro tein; 1.0 g fat (5% calories from fat); 36.5 g carbohydrates; 2.3 mg cholesterol; 2.7 g fiber; and 19.5 mg sodium. Adding orange juice to yourfavorite dish makes it healthier. T 'jw;\ It’ll take a.long time until Jack Hedges can walk again. Luckily, we plan to be here for at least another 52 years. Since opening our doors in 1947, C howan Hospital has been dedicated to serving the healthcare needs ol the people ot Cihowan Cloitnty and its surrounding communities Not just through our rehabilitation services but in our maternity care unit, radiology services and many other specialty clinics and community programs. And with plans to improve our facilities and continually expand our services, we intend to be here for a long time to come. After all, providing quality care close to home is the reason we exist. For more information, please call 252-482-8451 A part of our community Chowan Hospital University / lea/th Systems of Eastern Carolina y . A part of your life
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