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.* f * 4 ; * - . 4 4 r r.r * r r r i*t Diversity of foods enjoyed by picnickers everywhere PAGE 3 - PLAENDEALEE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26,1980 To keep fleas off your pet The picnic, or the portable -feast, has been with us through­ out history. Looking back on some of the famous picnics we must include Cleopatra's ban­ quet on the Nile aboard her gold­ en barge, carrying Mark An­ thony back to Egypt. Of course, the first Thanksgiving was, after all, a picnic. Edouard Manet's Dejeuner sur I'Herbe is the world's best known work of art on the subject of picnics. And the world's most famous picnic statement came from Omar Khayyam-- "A book of verses underneath the bough, a jug of wine, a loaf of bread, and thou ..." Because of ethnic influences in America, the possibilities for picnics have become evermore diverse and enticing. We have French-heritage Creole foods of South. Louisiana, Spanish and Mexican influences in the Southwest, Oriental flavor in California and German-inspired Pennsylvania Dutch farm fare. All of these, and more, have been put together in a new Ortho book titled "The Complete Book of Picnics." Packed with hundreds of ideas for portable feasting, it covers everything from simple outings for two to crowd extravaganzas. There are traditional Ameri­ can picnics as well as interna­ tional style picnics. These are complete with menus, recipes and ideas for places to go, as well as suggestions for all the gear to make it easy. One of the basic picnic foods is the sandwich. Its popularity is based on the fact that its varia­ tions are infinite. In addition to giving suggestions for sandwich fillings that may not have oc­ curred to you--as well as sand­ wich recipes for brioche and pate, pita pockets, crepe stacks, the New Orleans version of a hero and diet breadless sandwiches--the Ortho book gives a variety of other tips for sandwich making. The cardinal rule is to use fresh bread and the freshest and best ingredients you can get. A sandwich, after all, is only as good as its components. Leave the crust on the bread. This wilLhelp prevent drying. Also, if you are using a spread, put it on at room temperature and spread it all the way to the edge of each slice. Ever since the first Thanksgiving, which was in effect a picnic, Americans have enjoyed the pleasures of eating al fresco. Early American picnics were called "frolics" and consisted of music and games as well as good food. Now Ortho has put together a new book titled "The Complete Book of Picnics" which has hundreds of ideas for portable feasting. It covers everything from simple outings for two to crowd extravaganzas. There are traditional American picnics as well as international style pic­ nics. In the photo above we see an example of a 4th of July picnic. As a change of pace from the lettuce you might normally use, try spinach leaves, alfalfa sprouts, sprigs of watercress, thinly sliced cucumbers, shred­ ded cabbage or cole slaw. if your sandwiches call for moist salad fillings or mayon­ naise, spread the inside surfaces of both slices of bread with but­ ter to help prevent sogginess. Or transport ingredients separately and prepare the sandwiches on the site. Sandwiches transport best in plastic boxes or containers with tight fitting lids. Otherwise wrap securely with foil, waxed paper or plastic wrap. If you make several kinds of sand­ wiches, label them. If you want to give your sandwiches real distinction, re­ member that the fresh taste of homemade mayonnaise cannot be duplicated by commercial products. And it's very easy to prepare. Here's the recipe from Ortho's "The Complete Book of Picnics." BLENDER MAYONNAISE Put two egg yolks (room tem­ perature) in a blender or food processor. Add 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard, 2 table­ spoons of lemon juice, I table­ spoon of white wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon each of. salt and sugar. Blend for a few seconds. With motor running, gradually add I cup of safflower oil in a slow steady stream. To give it added flavor, put in any of the following and blend a few seconds longer: chopped capers, green onions, curry powder, lemon juice, cayenne or any. favorite herb or spice. Makes Vh cups. Dog and cat fleasare the most common species found in and around homes. They are most abundant in summer, particu­ larly in humid areas. If fleas are found in the home, they can usually be traced to a household pet. How­ ever, fleas can also become a problem in your lawn. They can jump five to six inches, attach themselves to a passerby and be brought into the house. Successful flea control in­ cludes: treatment of (1) pets, (2) the inside of your home and (3) the lawn area. It does very little good to control fleas on your pet and then return it to premises which have not been treated. Therefore, a total control pro­ gram is necessary. The first step in the program should be treatment of your pets. Get a good flea control dust such as Ortho Sevin Gar­ den Dust and apply it lightly to your pets. It can be applied di­ rectly from the canister and rubbtfl into the fur by hand. Be particularly thorough around the ears, beneath the forelegs and on the feet-- including between the toes. Be sure to keep it out of the ani­ mal's eyes, nose and mouth. Apply it outdoors and brush off excess dust before letting pets back into the house. Next, treat the indoors. Since lint and dust can harbor flea eggs and larvae, thoroughly clean and vacuum all floors,- rugs, carpets and other areas where your j>ets rest. After cleaning, lightly spray baseboards, bed frames, mold­ ings, bare floor areas and other places where fleas might be found. Replace or wash any pet bedding and spray thoroughly the animal's bedding and other resting areas to reduce reinfesta- tion. Now, move to the outside of the house. The entire yard, in­ cluding the lawn, should be sprayed. Fleas are often abun­ dant around garbage cans and places where pets are found, such as shady spots and areas under the porch or house. Be particularly thorough in spray­ ing these areas, using a good spray such as Ortho Malathion or Diazinon Insect Spray. See Us For Special Trade Fair Bargains Dependable Zenith quality WCOLOR TV DIAGONAI LOW, $37888 The GREENBRIER • L1908C - 19" diagonal Zenith Color TV Decorator Compact Table Model Tri-Focus Picture Tube Triple-Plus Chassis. 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