Tjr J • J TT* nr Holiday High Tea High Tea sound* like a formal occasion. But it isn't. In Eng land nigh tea frequently takes the place of supper and is an in formal, family, sit-down type of meal. Or it can include guests and be served buffet style in the manner of our American Sunday night suppers. In any event, high tea always includes one hot dish in addition to the traditional tea time fare. A holiday high tea is an ideal way to entertain during the Christmas season. Set out your tea service and an array of foods on your sideboard or buffet server. Let each guest fill his plate with his choice of goodies and then seat himself at the ready-set table. For the hot dish you could serve creamed turkey and mushrooms (a good way to use up the holiday bird) over but tery scones or biscuits. Have a spiced cake (made from a mix) for the dessert part of the meal. The tea, of course, should be piping hot and freshly made. Follow these simple rules and youllhavea brew that will be highly appreciated. Perfect Hot Tea 1. Use your teapot and rinse it out with hot water. (This keeps As tea hot during brewing.) X Bring fresh cold tap water to a full rolling boil. (Water that baa been reheated gives tea a flat taste.) 8. Use 1 teaspoonful of tea or 1 teabag per cup (about SH ounces) of water and pour the boiling water over the tea. 4. Lot stand 3 to 5 minutes. Don’t judgo the strength of tea by Ha color. It takes time for the leaves to unfold and release their flavor. If you like your tea leas strong, add water after brewing. Give These Christmas Kitchen Specials What batter way to i bar friend* and neighbor* than with »om*thing special from your kitchen. Any one of theea Dal Monte Kitchen* “Christ mas Specials” would be warmly received and enjoyed during this gift-giving time. Santa’* favorite Treasure Chess Pie* are rich little tidbit* laden with raisins and nuts. They are bound to bring raves mid request* for the recipe. If ■Bto’ a* gifts, y of the ude a copy you are better recipe. Treasure Che** Pie* 1 cup Del Monte Seedlesa Raisin* 1 cup sugar Yt cup margarine or butter, softened S eggs, beaten 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 tap. vanilla 1 pkg. (9Vi os.) pie crust mix 12 paper baking cup* Plump raisins in hot water; drain and cool Cream sugar and margarine; stir in Mgs. Add raisins, nuts and vanilla. Prepare pie crust as package directs. Roll out % at a time. Place flattened paper baking cup on dough to cut 4V4 inch circles. Fit dough and paper baking cup into 3-inch muffin pans or custard cups. Fill each with Vt cup raisin mixture. Bake at 3501 F., 40 to 45 min utes. Cool; remove paper cups Makes 12 individual pies. Prune Spread, a spicy con coction, is delicious on breads, crackers or biscuits. In a pretty apothecary jar with spreader attached with ribbon it makes a welcome and practical gift Prune Spread 1 pkg. (16 oz.) Del Monte Prunes, cooked and pitted *4 cup sugar Ym tsp. cinnamon V» tsp. ground cloves Drain prunes, reserving Vi cup liquid (add more liquid if a_ thinner consistency is de sired). Pour liquid and prunes into blender container. Add sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Run on high for several min utes or until smooth. Stop blender occasionally and push prunes to bottom. Place prune spread in jar; chill. Serve on toast, English muffins, biscuits and hot breads. Makes ll/i cups. > Festive Cheese Ball makes a decorative addition to any par ty or snack tray. Adorned with fresh holly and wrapped on its own serving board, it is ready to say, “Have a merry holiday,” to some lucky friend. Festive Cheese Ball 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) creamy cheese, softened 1 pkg. (lOoz.) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion 2 tap. Worcestershire sauce 1 can (8VJ oz.) Del Monte Crushed Pineapple, drained 2/3 cup chopped walnuts Thoroughly blend cream cheese ana Cheddar cheese with onion and Worcestershire sauce. Fold in pineapple. Chill several hours. Shape into ball; roll in nuts. Chill. Serve with crackers. ...... .Clip and Mail. These and other recipes for all occasions are available on handy 3x5-inch recipe cards. Send SO# along with your name and return address to Del Monte Recipes, P. O. Box 2266, South San Francisco, Calif. 94080. You will receive 3 packets (60 recipes) that are ?ierfect little remembrances or friends who are interested in food ideas. Party Perfect The holidays are imminent, and the entertainment season Is getting into full swing. Holiday hostesses begin the search for unusual recipe ideas. Look no further—you will find a perfect wel come for your guests with this Party Cheese Ball. It’s a savory blend of delicate cream cheese and sharp Cheddar ... the. perfect 5read on crunchy crackers. Pimiento and green pepper add de htfully festive colors Best of all it’s easy on the hostess. You can lip it up well in advance of the party, allowing time to relax and visit with your guests. If any is left over, simply reshape it, wrap In foil and store in the refrigerator. It will keep several days until the next company occasion. Served in combination with hot crab meat canapes and holiday beverages, this handsome appetizer will bring bouquets of compliments to your holiday hostessing. Party Cheese-Ball t 8-oz. pkgs. Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese 1 8-oz. wedge Cracker Barrel Brand Sharp Natural Cheddar Cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice Dash of cayenne Dash of salt Finely chopped pecans Combine softened cream cheese and Cheddar cheese, mixing until well blended. Add pimiento, green pepper, onion, Worcester shire sauce, lemon juice and seasonings; mix well. Chill. Shape into a ball and roll in chopped pecans or parsley. Cedar Mountain Residents Are Elated Over Winning In W N C By • Mrs. Nancy Logan Mrs. Ruby Skerrett CEDAR MOUNTAIN — Cedar Mountain was once again a winner as we attend ed the awards luncheon in Asheville on Saturday. In Di vision B, Cedar Mountain placed second, bringing back $300. We want to congratu late all those who worked so hard and once again say thank you for all your help. This has indeed been a good year for Cedar Mountain Community and a new year has begun with higfcfioigfV \ coming out in the top plaee next year. A Christmas party for the Cedar Mountain Community will be held at the community center on December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Gifts will be brought by everyone, marking them His, Hers, Boy, Girl and will be ex changed accordingly. Caroling and games will be the nights «ntertainment*aBd refreshments 4iU be serve(j! Thuff^ill;4j#--a big night for all ages with lots of fun in store, so all you peo ple from Cedar Mountain be there. This party will be the Decem ber monthly community meet ing and all business will be taken care of at this time, says President, Alvin Jones. There will be a meeting of ftrtnre Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and their parents at the community center on De cember 14 at 7:00. A commit tee has been formed and the purpose of this meeting is the formation of Boy Scouts and Cub Scout Pack in Cedar Mountain. Everyone interest ed in this project is urged to be present fcr this meeting. The Cadette Patrol from Troop 448 had a lesson in Ani mal First Aid last Thursday. They were taught at the Bre vard Animal Hospital by Dr. William Martin. The girls real ly enjoyed this and they all say a big “Thank You” to Dr. Martin. This was working on First Aid to Animals badge for the girls. They were taken by Mrs. Mary Jones, their leader. Christmas play practice will be held at Rocky Hill Church on Sunday at 2:30. Everyone is urged to be pres ent as time is growing short. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wickliffe visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cathey of Candler, N. C. on Sunday. Mrs. Cathey is the former Jo Anne Wickliffe. Jeff McDaris celebrated his birthday on Sunday with the en tire cast of the Christmas pageant of Rocky in attendance. Ice cream, cup cakes and punch was served to all and Jeff really had a big crowd for his birth day. Everyone sure enjoyed, itt too. Mrs. Helen Fowler of Green ville, S. C. visited her mother, Mrs. Seldon Jones on Sunday. When you think of prescrip tions, think of VARNER'S, adv. SCROOGE, WAKE ' NAVE YOU FINISHED YOUg CHRISTMAS SHOPPUZSCpOGf? yts, i have\ /m&. NOW LIME X ALONE, i f SCROOGE/ YOU FORGOT TO I Buy A GIFT TOR wmncHE- —i-it-.snss^sauit—r te'7mwv'T wqscRm? LET A(F &0 3fCK TO SLEBP! n&WCHI{MWS,5W0