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--r- PL AINDE ALEE-PAGE 12-FRIDAY, APRIL 6,1979 sweet tooth dish African violets shine Chicken and honey make as indoor decor stars The PLACE for world famous name-brand fashion Jeons and Tops for Guys and Gals remind you that NOW Is The Best Tine Te Sh#p The PANTS PLACE, Fer 2 Reasens: 1) Be Among the first to see the NEW styles for Easter, Spring and Summer. 2) SAVE 25 to 40% on selected summer, winter and year round jeans, pants and tops. . . . R E D U C E D N O W F O R C L E A R A N C E ! LOCATED, 2913 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY (Just east of the Fox River) 385-6788 simple, economical meal Got a sweet tooth, but a yen for a satisfying, stick- to-your-ribs main dish? Ac­ cording to the new Ortho book, "Elegant Meals With Inexpensive Meats," you can find both in one eye­ catching, economical recipe. Luscious golden brown, with a distinctive fruity tang. Honey-Glazed Baked Chick­ en Quarters arrives from your oven fit for an informal meal or the most elegant din­ ner party. So serve it family- styl&or "under glass," on a bed of rice, or surrounded with your favorite vegeta­ bles. This versatile oven-baked dish will be a permanent part of your repertoire because it's so easy to prepare. You might begin with a whole chicken, suggests the Ortho book, since whole birds are less expensive than those which have been cut up--and you'll get giblets, the neck and back bones from which to make a tasty broth. A whole frying chicken can then be cut up into quarters, halves, pieces, or even bone­ less breasts, by following the step-by-step instructions in "Elegant Meals With Inex­ pensive Meats." HONEY GLAZED BAKED CHICKEN QUARTERS 3 to 3-Vi pound chicken, quartered Vb cup flour 1 teaspoon garlic salt Dash pepper 6 tablespoons butter or margarine cup honey 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce Dash ground ginger Honey glazed chicken arrives at the table golden brown and with a fruity tang. One of the recipes from Ortho's new book, "Elegant Meals With Inexpensive Meats,'* it can be served "under glass" on a bed of rice and surrounded by your favorite vegetables. 1. Coat chicken quarters thoroughly with a mixture of flour, garlic salt and pepper. As oven preheats to 350-degrees, melt 2 ta­ blespoons of the butter in a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer. Arrange chicken, skin side down, in melted butter. Bake, uncovered, 30 min­ utes. 2. Mean while, melt remain­ ing 4 tablespoons butter with honey, lemon juice, soy sauce and ginger. When chicken has baked 30 min­ utes, turn and evenly pour on butter mixture. Continue baking, brushing occasion­ ally with sauce, for about 30 to 40 minutes longer, until chicken is tender and richly browned. Makes 4 serv­ ings. They glitter in the limelight wherever they appear--in window boxes, mobile con­ tainer gardens, and hanging baskets used both indoors and out. But despite their "hot" pink, red, and purple blooms and their exotic origins in 19th Century Africa, African violets are not really as tem­ peramental and demanding as their "star" quality would lead you to believe. In fact, African violets are real troupers, since they are no more difficult to grow and care for than any other con­ tainer plant. Just give them the required amount of light, a good growing medium, ad­ equate moisture and humid­ ity, and they'll give you a sterling performance all through the year. Start African violets in an eastern or western exposure, which will give them two to five hours of sun daily dur­ ing the winter season. D u r i n g t h e s u m m e r months they'll continue to flower in bright light, but keep them away from direct sunlight unless you can pro­ vide some protection with a curtain or large foliage plants giving shade. A f r i c a n v i o l e t s a l s o flourish under artificial lights. With good fluorescent lighting, it's easy to brighten up dark hallways, stairwells, empty corners, and even your basement or attic with these brilliant ornaments. To find out about proper fixtures and tubes, and other information on gardening with artificial light, check your local garden center or a good book on the subject, like Ortho's "The Facts of Light." In addition to proper light­ ing, you must also provide a good growing medium. Most gardeners prefer synthetic "soilless" mixes rather than regular garden soil for con­ tainer gardening--they are lightweight, which makes any container easier to move, and they are cleaner and free of plant disease organisms. Synthetic mixes also have more space between soil par­ ticles. which provides for more rapid drainage of water, ensuring the right amount of air and water in the soil at all times. All plants require a sufficient amount of air in the soil ("aeration") for the de­ velopment of a healthy root system to carry nutrients from the soil to the main body of the plant. African violets need from 10% to 20% more air space than most plants, so synthetic soil is particularly desirable. You'll want to guarantee your African violet con­ tinued good health by sup­ plementing soil nutrients with a good fertilizer. While you're balancing your plants' diet, why not make the job as easy as pos­ sible with a timed-release formula like Ortho's African Violet Food 6-9-5 (6% nitro­ gen, 9% phosphorous, and 5% potassium). One applica­ tion of granules spooned into the soil according to label directions will sustain your African violets for a four to six month period. While you're keeping your plants well nourished, you should also keep them warm and cozy. For best results, they'll require a 60-80 degree atmosphere with at least 30% humidity, and enough water to keep the soil pleasantly damp at all times. An occasional misting will a l s o s u p p l y a d d i t i o n a l ' moisture to your plants as well as cleaning their leaves to allow for better breathing. Pruning specialties When you've become fam­ iliar with the basic pruning process, you may decide to branch out into specialties like bonsai, topiary and es­ palier to create unusual and exotic effects. Trees can be grown or trained into all sizes and shapes to be used as landscape accents or as full- scale backdrops to set off other plantings. Dine With Us For. . . Our Super Champagne EASTER BRUNCH $495 Will Be Served From 9 a.m. 'til 1 p.m. Our Famous EASTER BUFFET Will Be Served From 2 p.m. 'til 6 p.m. (Limited Menu Alto Available) The Easter Bunny Will Be Here For The Kids! McHENRY COUNTRY 820 N. JOHN ST. McHENRY (815)385-1072