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I'll admit it, I was all set to write on an entirely different topic until I looked at the calendar and realized how close it was to Mother's Day. While I usually stress the values and joys obtained from home cook- ing and doing-it-yourself, this is one time that I will deviate from my normal stance and say "go out to eat!" Even if your mother claims she would really rather stay home and cook for the whole family as- sert yourself and force her to hang up her apron and let the family honor her at a restaurant. Even if she says she will "take it easy" and "not do to much" don't believe her. I know very few women who will allow others to come into their kitchen, prepare a meal, eat, and clean up, without stepping in at some point to "help out." Since I began writing this col- umn, several people have asked me if my mother taught me how to cook. Well, yes and no. My interest in cooking began when I was prob- ably about 6 or 7 years old. I have been inspired and influenced over the years by three truly great cooks: my mother and my two .grandmothers. None of them ever took me into their kitchen, cook- books in hand and "taught" me how to cook. Each one has, though, in her own unique way taught me how to prepare food in such a way that the meal nourishes not only the physical needs but also the emotional needs of a family or group of friends. They also taught me that you have not prepared enough food unless there are left- OVers. My mother not only taught me to cook by example but also by granting me the freedom to experi- ment and practice in her kitchen. When I started collecting my own recipes and wanting to try new foods on my family, she graciously stepped aside and let me loose in her kitchen. Although she said that I seemed to mess up every pot, pan, bowl and utensil (she still says PAL RRR SA iy San Kai iba Give mom a treat on that I'm a messy cook) she never complained. So yes, without really teaching me, my mother has taught me how to cook. She continues to help me -- how do you think I get so many recipes each week? I say all of this as my way of saying thank-you Mom, thank-you Mama Beachum and thank-you Mama Huneycutt. The recipes this week are a hodge-podge of my family's fa- vorites, all of which happens to be desserts. One look at all of us and you will know ‘that dessert is our favorite part of the meal. A great big "thumbs-up" to the ladies at Resurrection Lutheran Church who prepared a delicious meal for the Kings Mountain Church . Women Banquet. Everything not only looked won- derful but tasted great! Thank-you ladies. Mom's Banana Pudding 1 large package of vanilla pudding, instant 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped 4 ounces sour cream 1 bag vanilla wafers 4-5 bananas Blend pudding and milk for two minutes. Fold in half of the whipped cream and all of the sour cream. Layer bananas and vanilla wafers in a large serving bowl. Pour in pudding mixture. Repeat layering then top with the remain- ing whipped cream. Plain Good Pound Cake 1/2 pound butter 1/2 cup shortening 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 3 cups sifted plain flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon lemon flavoring Cream butter, shortening and sugar well. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each one. Sift dry ingredients together and add al- From My Kitchen To Yours by Shearra Miller ternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Stir in the flavoring. Bake in a greased and floured tube pan for 1 hour and 25 minutes at 325 degrees. Mom's Lazy Day Pie 1 quart frozen, thawed or canned peaches 1 stick butter 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup flour, self-rising 1/2 cup water Melt butter in 1 1/2 quart deep baking dish. Combine sugar, flour and water. Pour into greased dish. Spoon peaches on top. Bake at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes. Mama Beachum's Pecan Pie 1 pound brown sugar 4 eggs 1 stick butter, softened 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1 teaspoon flour 5 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pecans, chopped Combine all ingredients except pecans and blend well. Stir in pecans and pour into two unbaked pie shells. Bake at 325 degrees about 30-45 minutes. Cheesecake 1/4 cup margarine, melted 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1 can sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt About that Les Paul special Here's an excerpt from a book I'm doing on my rock-a-billy days. As I've said before, some of those dives, beer joints, or honky tonks were rough as a skinned shin. I"have mentioned before-about «fw some in South Alabama that had chicken wire stretched across the front of the bandstand. It protected the band from flying beer bottles. We were playing a club in New Hampshire. Shortly after we got in- to our first set, two healthy cats came boppin' in. They stood in front of the bandstand. For some reason they took a dislike to Bud McIntire, who was playing lead guitar. We never knew why. There weren't any words between them, just the bystander looking up at Bud. He'd say "I want you." Bud just made out like he wasn't’ there. However, after a while it got to be a botheration. Bud now lives in Bessemer City. Those who knpw him are familiar with his laid back ways and slow drawl. Everyone has a breaking point. The fellow had pulled the trigger on MclIntire's temper. The next time he made his request "I want you," Bud looked over the top of his glasses and said, "Well, come and git me." Mr. Aggression made one step on th stage. He was introduced to a Les Paul Special. Les made a big impression. It probably lasted for years. In fact, I'd say he still re- members ole Les. McIntire had taken the guitar and swung it like a baseball bat. As you know, a Les Paul is a solid body guitar. He impact knocked the bully out amongst the dancers. He was stretched out on the floor as cold as an icebox full of home- brew. McIntyre cut off his water, and took out the meter. The unlucky cat's friend had also pounced up on stage. Clyde Fore, who now lives in Gastonia, was playing drums. He jumped up and grabbed the intruder by the seat of the pants and the nap of the neck. He was going to run his head into the corner of the brick wall. Clyde got a little off track. He ran the troublemaker's head through the bass drum, A music company had brought the equipment and set it up. They wanted us to use it, hoping it would boost their sales. There were a lot of showpeople in the club. They came to our res- -~eue:-Things-went-well-for-the rest! of the night. One cat missed the dance. But, he did get a good night's sleep. Compliments of Les A Paul and Bud McIntire. HEALTH VIEWS RAGAN HARPER b Curb Summer Munchies One hard part of slimming down for the summer | bathing suit season is controlling that maddening desire to eat something ~ anything! When the munchies strike, try to figure out the cause. Is it a crunchy food you want? The crunch craving is often related to tension. One way to relieve this urge is to chew on crunchy vegetables. Do you want something smooth and cool? Yogurt is great ~ and less fattening than ice cream. Remember, low-calorie foods of similar texture and temperature can satisfy food cravings. And if all else fails, try on your bathing suit! Good health to you! Harper's Prescription Pharmacy rr 709 W. Mountain St. 739-3687 CORDELL SCOTT, II, D.M.D. General Dentistry Dedicated to Excellence 571 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28053 868-9608 ® 106 N. Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 28021 435-9696 Now Accepting New Patients Office Hours by Appointment Coffee On The Run QL Are Your Clothes Haunted By A Not-So-Secret Past? NN sy A Don't worry. We'll get them to come clean! One Hour Cleaners 211 East King Street ® Kings Mountain Dinner With Mary Lou 0) Cheap Pen J? Purchase, 1988 EE —— Combine first three ingredients and press into bottom and slightly up the sides of a buttered 9-inch springform pan. Set aside. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in sweetened condensed milk, eggs and salt until smooth. Stir in lemon juice. Pour in cake pan and bake 50-55 minutes at 300 degrees or until middle springs back when lightly touched. Spread sour cream on top when cool. Punch Bowl Cake 1 box (2-layer size) cake mix 2 boxes (3 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding 4 cups milk 1 can (20 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained : 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained 1 can (16 ounces) cherry pie filling 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts Thursday, May 9, 1991 -THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 19A Mother's Day Sunday . 1/4 cup lemon juice .8 ounces sour cream 12 ounce package shredded co- conut 2 containers (8 ounces each) whipped topping, thawed Prepare cake mix by package di- rections. Cool layers. Prepare pud- ding mixes. Cut cake layers into one-inch cubes. Place cubes from one cake layer in bottom of punch bowl. Place one box of prepared pudding evenly over cake cubes. Top with half each of fruit cocktail, pineap- ple, cherry pie filling, nuts and co- conut. Spread one container of whipped topping evenly over co- conut layer. Repeat layers. Chill until ready to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers. Makes about 20-25 servings. Mama Huneycutt's Chocolate Pound Cake 2 sticks margarine, softened 1/2 cup shortening 3 cups sugar Prices in this ad good Monday, May 6 thru Sunday, May 12, 1991. USDA Choice Beef Untrimmed Whole Bottom 20-22 Lbs. Average ROUND 5 eggs 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup cocoa 3 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder pinch salt Cream margarine, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Sift togeth- er cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt. Combine milk and vanilla and add alternately with dry ingredi- ents. Pour into greased and floured tube pan and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. When cool frost with the following. Chocolate Frosting 1 stick margarine, softened 1/2 cup cocoa 1 box confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 teaspoons milk Sift together dry ingredients then blend in margarine and vanilla and milk. Blend until smooth. IRR The Other White Meat: Beautiful Mothers Day STRAWBERRIES a, 99 Quart D Orchid Corsages............... 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