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21 · Wednesday, April 4, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Bake bunny cookies Fish makes a symbolic dish for with your kids (NC)--Easter is a creative time for children with arts and crafts--and especially in the kitchen if they can bake and decorate Easter Bunny cookies in many different shapes and sizes. Take a look at this easy little recipe for Easter Cookies. Certain ingredients are essential for texture and taste success, like the combination of margarine, sugar, flour and corn syrup. In fact, it's the special properties of corn syrup that will give your cookies that professional look and touch-- and a tantalizing taste. As importantly, with some concern recently about high fructose corn syrup, it is worth noting that Crown Golden,the corn syrup of choice in this recipe, does not contain high-fructose-corn-syrup: Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: per batch, 9 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Yield: 4 dozen cookies Ingredients: · 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened · 2/3 cup sugar · 1/2 cup Crown Golden no-high fructose corn syrup · 1 tablespoon lemon juice · 1 egg · 3-1/2 cups flour · 1/4 teaspoon salt · Parchment paper NC) From ancient times, many different cultures and religions have placed a high value on eating fish at their traditional feasts, probably due to the fact that at least 70 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered with water. At Eastertime in the Christian communities for example, fish is often served as a symbol of biblical lore. Try experimenting with salt, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, with fruit--and it may interest you to know that corn syrup makes for a perfect glaze as you see in this recipe for Cumin Glazed Grilled Salmon. Since there has been some concern recently about high fructose corn syrup, it is worth noting that Crown Golden,the corn syrup of choice in this recipe, does not contain high-fructose-corn-syrup: Cumin Glazed Grilled Salmon Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: · 1-1/2 tablespoons ground cumin · 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt · 1/2 teaspoon fine grind black pepper · 1/2 cup Crown Golden no-high fructose corn syrup · 4 salmon fillets (6 to 8 ounces each/ approx 200 g each) Heat a dry non-stick skillet on medium high heat. Add cumin and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until cumin is toasted. Use care not to burn. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Combine cumin, garlic salt, black pepper, and dark corn syrup in a small bowl. Mix well. Brush glaze over both sides of the salmon. Grill or broil, turning once and brushing liberally with glaze. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until salmon flakes easily. Green Easter celebrations (MC) ­ Easter Baskets ­ Easter baskets overflowing with fake grass and plenty of treats are an eagerly anticipated component of Easter celebrations. However, many of the items found in a typical Easter basket -- or even the basket itself -- may be made of items that are damaging to the environment. Plastic easter eggs are made from plastics that may not be biodegradable and may be made using chemicals that are damaging to the environment. Easter Eggs ­ Coloring Easter eggs is a tradition. So are the coloring kits that may be made from chemical food dyes. Instead, look to natural foods to add a festive hue to the eggs. Cranberry juice or beet juice can turn eggs pink. Red cabbage leaves or mashed blueberries can dye eggs blue. And turmeric can give eggs a yellow tint. All-Natural Decorations ­ Rather than silk flowers and plastic eggs, use the real thing in your decorating. Bring a little of the outside indoors with fresh flowers in a vase. Use twigs and ribbon to create inexpensive and green centerpieces for the holiday table. Table Settings ­ Avoid disposable products whenever possible to prevent extra items from ending up in the trash. It is easy to wash ceramic or even fine china with ease in a dishwasher. Think about purchasing decorative spring-themed glasses that can be reused. Easter Dinner ­ Many families dine on ham and potatoes or a roast for Easter dinner. Shop locally at your nearest butcher for the meat instead of purchasing something mass-produced in a can. A local farm stand may yield plenty of fresh vegetables to accompany the main course. Easter meals · Coloured sugar for decorating Beat margarine, sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice, and egg in large bowl with mixer at medium speed until well blended. Gradually add flour and salt; beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate at least at least 1 hour, until dough is easy to handle. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one third at a time, to 1/8inch/ 1/2 cm thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters if necessary. Place on parchment paper-lined cookie sheets. Decorate as desired with coloured sugar. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and cool on wire racks. Store in tightly covered containers. RESTAURANT & PUB EASTER CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH JOIN US AT HAMPTON'S RESTAURANT LOCATED IN THE QUALITY HOTEL & SUITES FOR EASTER BRUNCH ON SUNDAY APRIL 8TH. ENJOY AN ELABORATE BUFFET PRESENTED WITH ALL OF YOUR FAVOURITES. CHILDREN CAN ENJOY AN EASTER EGG HUNT, AND AFTERWARDS, THEY CAN ENJOY OUR ACTIVITY AREA WHERE THEY CAN COLOUR AND PLAY. 1500 Sixth Line (Just South of Upper Middle Rd.) 905-844-9209 Oakville Florist Shop Beautiful selection of arrangements, plants & bouquets of flowers for all your special occasions. ART'S FISH & CHIPS wish our customers and remind you that we will be OPEN on Good Friday, 12 Noon to 7pm Liz, Nick & Staff at BUFFET INCLUDES: Carvery of Ham and Prime Rib Scrambled Eggs · Bacon & Sausage · Pancakes · Tossed & Caesar Salad · Seafood Salad Baked Salmon Platters · Assortment of Fine World Cheeses Pasta of the Day · Home style Potatoes · Fresh Garden Vegetables Home Baked Breads · Muffins, Croissants, Danishes French Pastries, Tortes, Cakes & Pies Glass of Chilled Mimosa · Coffee or Tea a Happy & Healthy Easter Happy Easter Sunday April 8th 905 849-8885 Come early and avoid the 5 pm rush. We will be serving whole orders of Halibut and Haddock Fish & Chips only with a limited menu of side orders and will not take any phone-in orders for pick-up after 5 p.m. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE! $ 24.95 PER PERSON Children 12 and under HALF PRICE Children under 5 EAT FREE 511 Maple Grove Dr., Oakville www.oakvillefloristshop.com email: oakvillefloristshop@rogers.com We will be offering two seatings for our brunch. The 10:30am seating will be available until 12:30pm, and our 1:30pm seating will be available until 3:30pm. Please call us at 905-847-1566 or email hamptonscatering@hotmail.com to book your reservation. Serving Oakville for 25 Years Quality Hotel & Suites, 754 Bronte Road 905-847-1566 Located in The