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• Easy, delicious Fig-Honey Nests make the perfect end to a memorable meal. Fig-Honey Nests make ^a mealtime memorable Popular for centuries in Eu rope and the Mediterranean, many Americans are now dis covering dried figs. Cherished for their sweet, delightful fla ; vor, unique chewy texture and outstanding nutritional profile, figs are fast becoming a dar ' - ling of American cuisine. A versatile fruit, figs lend flavor and interest to both sweet and savory dishes. Pair Mission or Calimyrna figs with cheese for a simple appetizer, include in your favorite stuff ing recipe or keep handy for a quick snack. Figs are nutritious, offering a healthy ten grams of fiber in ahalf-cup serving. That's about half the fiber an adult needs during the course of a day. The following recipe for Fig Honey Nests is special enough to be served for traditional re ligious meals, holiday occa sions, and easy enough to make as an everyday treat. The mar riage of figs, walnuts and honey is a natural. Phyllo dough cre ates a light, crispy nest for the fig mixture and serves as a simple yet elegant alternative to a pastry crust. Fig-Honey Nests . 1 (8 oz.) package Blue Rib bon Orchard Choice or Sun Maid Calimyrna or Mission Sr. Center offers hot food here Meals scheduled to be served - the week of Aug. 16-20 at the Chowan Senior Center in Edenton include: Monday: Chopped sirloin, vegetable medley, mashed po tatoes, dinner rolls, margarine, congealed gelatin, orange juice, milk. Tuesday: Turkey sandwiches with lettuce and tomato, carrot and raisin salad, potato salad, wheat bred, mustard and mayo, sugar cookies, milk. Wednesday: BBQ sand wiches with coleslaw, stewed potatoes, banana cake, orange grapefruit juice, milk. Thursday: Tuna salad, pasta salad, crackers, angel food cake, fruit cocktail, milk. Friday: Salisbury steak with gravy, June peas, applesauce, creamed potatoes, wheat bread, gravy, rice pudding, milk. You’ll Find Your Heart’s Desire When You Check Out The Classified Pages Peace Corps A World of Opportunity Peace Corps gives you the oppor tunity to offer your skills and knowledge to people around the world. Prepare for an interna tional career with travel, adven ture, and education. Thousands of African-Americans have gained benefits such as: ♦ $5,400 upon completion of service ■♦Student loan cancellation/ deferment ♦ Graduate school opportunities To open up a world of oppor tunity, call Peace Corps today for more information and eligibility requirements. \ The Toughest Job You 'll hvn Love figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped wal nuts 1 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 4 sheets phyllo dough, thawed 3 tablespoons butter, melted Honey Syrup (recipefollows) Combine figs, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Lightly brush 1 phyllo sheet with butter; keep remaining sheets covered with a damp towel. Place next sheet on top and brush with butter; repeat with remaining sheets. Cut sheets into 12 equal squares. Place 2 tablespoons fig mixture in center of each square. Gather and crimp edges of phyllo dough around fillling to form a "nest." Place on baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° F. for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Remove. Drizzle 1 teaspoon honey syrup over each nest. Makes 12 servings. Honey Syrup: Combine 1/4 cup EACH honey and sugar, 1 tablespoon water and 11/2 tea spoons lemon -juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Want to stay informed about upcoming events in our community? You can when you pick up the Herald weekly at your favorite newsstand! FINANCIAL PLANNING GIVE SOMETHOUGHTTOTHE IRA BENEFICIARY YOU NAME One of the most important decisions for owners of individual retirement accounts (IRAs) is the designation of a beneficiary. If an IRA owner dies without naming a ben eficiary the remaining balance in the IRA must be distributed within five years of the account holder's death. However, if a beneficiary has been designated, that benefi ciary will have certain options regarding how and when distributions may be taken. Typically, IRA owners designate either their spouse or child (children) as beneficia ries. If the beneficiary is an IRA owner’s child and the account owner was already receiving minimum required distributions, the beneficiary generally must continue to receive the payments according to the same distribution schedule. However, if the account owner dies before selecting a distribution method, the beneficiary may have other options, including distributions over the beneficiary’s life, or-over a-five-year pe riod following the account owner’s death. There are many advantages to naming one’s spouse as beneficiary. For example, the value of the IRA, which would otherwise be fully included in the taxable estate of the IRA owner, is sheltered from estate tax by the marital deduction. Additionally, a spouse beneficiary can treat the IRA as his or her own, name a new beneficiary, and postpone required distributions until the spouse-beneficiary attains age 70-1/2.. IRA owners should give careful consideration to their choice of beneficiary. For more details regarding the important tax implications of designating the beneficiary of your IRA, give us a call. We can explain the options available to you and help you make the best choice in your circumstances. SYKES G COMPANY, P.A. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS/ ADVISORS TO BUSINESS & INDIVIDUALS 101 W. King St., 2nd Floor - Edenton, NC 27932 200 N. Water St. - Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 482-7644 (252) 335-1533 PROVIDING COMPLETE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES Before you get your medicine, we thoroughly check it to make sure you won t have any interactions or allergic reac tions. Then we explain how and when you should take your medicine. It's our way of making sure you get the best care possible. Juggling tasks in the kitchen? Easy, time saving recipes may be the answer for you X lining L11C ^UUKlilg pruvcos can be like performing a jug gling act. In fact, timing is the number one struggle among meal makers, accord ing to a recent "State of Cook ing in America" study. ■ "Our research shows that preparing an entire meal ef ficiently in the time allotted can be overwhelming for some," says Lydia Botham, director of the Land O'Lakes Test Kitchens, which spon sored the survey. "Meal mak ers need to use uncomplicated recipes without a lot of steps to coordinate." The research indicated that consumers' biggest concern is knowing when things are done. And, consumers who work full-time are almost twice as likely to struggle with overcooking/undercook ing as those who are not em ployed. One easy meal harried Serve your family Creamy Chicken & Biscuits along with a green salad and glass of milk for an easy, home-cooked meal. cooks pan count on to please their families is Creamy Chicken & Biscuits. Served with a green salad and a glass of ice cold milk, it will make an easy yet nutritious meal for your family. Creamy Chicken & Biscuits Preparation time: 15 mins. Cooking time: 10 minutes 1 (10.8 ounce) can refriger ated buttermilk biscuits 1 pound chicken stir-fry meaf 1 (16 ounce) package fro zen vegetable combination (broccoli, red pepper, onions and mushrooms) 1 cup sour cream (regular, light or fat-free) 1 (.87 ounce) package chicken gravy mix Bake biscuits according to package directions. Meanwhile, spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with no-stick cooking spray; add chicken. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink (5 to 6 minutes). Stir in vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisply tender (about 4 to 5 minutes). Stir in sour cream and gravy mix. Cook, stirring con stantly, until heated through and slight ly thickened (1 to 2 minutes). Serve chicken mixture over warm, split biscuits. Makes 5 (3/4 cup) servings. Avocados known for their rich, distinctive flavor Discovered by the Europe ans in the 16th century, the avocado is renowned for its unique appearance and rich distinctive flavor. A century old favorite of the American people, the passion for avoca dos is also shared by the French who consume an average of four pounds a year, per person. That averages out to about 8 avocados. Avocados are nutrient dense in dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, potas sium and folate. Fruit Stand Salad Yield: 8 servings Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons raspberry vin egar 2 tablespoons chopped wal This Avocado Fruit-Stand Salad would make a delicious addition to any meal. SPEARY CONSULTING FORESTRY J •Timber Sales • Appraisal • Reforestation • Land Management 252-482-1730 “Serving all of Northeastern N.C." nuts, toasted 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: In a small bowl, whisk to gether all ingredients, set See RECIPE On Page 4-B LOANS TRY US FIRST, WE’RE FAST. Come by or call^"" ^ 482-8402 LOANS FOR ANY PURPOSE. Loans from $400 $4000 TIME FINANCING SERVICE 703 N. Broad St. - P.O. Box 332 Edenton, NC CASH BACK p 12,000 CASH BACK Neighborhood Fora Dealer NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUAILFY FOR LOWEST APR. SEE DEALER TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY Cash back direct Irom Ford. 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