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» More Xmas Recipes [» Bacon Hors'deurves : These are my 2 favorite Christmas recipes. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. 1 lb bacon (cut in half) 1 can pineapple chunks (drained) /1 can waterchestnuts (drained and :• halve) (found in Chinese food sec- i tion) S Toothpicks \ Wrap 1/2 slice bacon around piece • of waterchestnut and piece of pineap- ■ pie. Hold together by sticking a tooth- " pick through. Continue for rest of in- ? gredients. Cook in oven at 350° until ; bacon is cooked to your satisfacation. f Make lots as these simple treats are a ' culinary delight and one just won't do 1 it. Mrs. Heather Hone Bowmanville Cranberry and Date Tarts One recipe pastry for double crust pie 2 cups cranberry sauce 1 cup of chopped dates 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts Prepare pastry dough. Roll out on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thickness. thickness. Cut into circles with 3 1/2" round cutter. Line muffin tins (3" across top) with pastry circles. Mix cranberries, dates and walnuts together. Spoon mixture into pastry-lined tart tins filling each about 2/3 full. Bake at 375°F. for 20-25 minutes. Dora Whyte Newcastle » Forgotten Cookies Preheat oven to 350°F 2 egg whites 1/2 cup white sugar 1 6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips or candied peel 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Beat egg whites until extremely stiff, very gradually adding sugar, vanilla vanilla and salt. (Very slowly or you will break down the stiff egg whites). Carefully Carefully fold in chocolate chips or candied peel. Drop from teaspoon onto -lightly . greased cookie sheet. Place in preheated preheated oven and immediately turn oven off. Do not open oven door until morning morning or approximately 6-7 hours. Mrs. Heather Hone Bowmanville Tutti Fruity Bars 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/4 lb. quartered marshamallows 1/3 cup chopped raisins 1/2 cup coconut 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup chopped candied cherries 11/2 cups graham wafer crumbs 1 tsp. lemon juice Blend milk, lemon juice, marshmallows, marshmallows, fruit, nuts, and 1 cup graham wafer crumbs. Shape into round balls and roll in remaining wafer crumbs. Refrigerate. Makes 2 1/2 dozen. Donna Tennant Christmas Safety Advice By Consumer Watchdogs Section Three The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 20,1989 9 While everyone else writes gift lists, the advisory advisory elves at Ontario's Consumer Ministry have compiled a roster of Christmas savings and safety tips. The hectic holiday pace can encourage careless spending and dangerous behaviour, says Minister of Consumer and Commercial Commercial Relations Grego- iy Sorbara. "From fire hazards to rip offs by phony charities, charities, this otherwise joyous season is dotted with pit- falls for the unwary," Sorbara Sorbara says. "But with a little little foresight and planning, the risks of making mistakes can be cut down without cutting into the fun." Ministry staff offer the following tips to help make Christmas safe and satisfying: *Don't drink and drive; drink and ski; drink and operate machin- ery.,..basically, don't drink and do anything potentially potentially hazardous., * When buying a natural natural Christmas tree, be £ O The nicest thoughts that Christmas brings to mind are those that include the feelings of love, peace and brotherhood that we all cherish. At this happy time, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of you who've been so kind and thoughtful. Gary, Carol, Terri N " iff***® and Staff The Village Bakery, Delicatessen and Tea Room Main St., Orono 983-9779 Have a delightful Holiday Season filled with laug'iter and good feelings. We enjoyed serving you and we look forward to seeing you soon! J&IK& HEAVY HAULERS ' Tà TRUCK STOP Hwy. 401 and Waverley Rd. Bowmanville 623-6422 0 - o One of the real joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you for your patronage and to wish you the veiy best for Christmas and the New Year. faun ait at /illaui&e 49 King St, W, 623-5854 Bowmanville sure it is fresh by the "drop test." Hold the tree upright, a few inches in the air, then thump the stump on the ground. If needles fall off in abundance, abundance, the tree is not fresh. To set up a natural tree, _ always cut about one inch off the trunk butt to allow the absorption absorption of water. Stand the tree in a plentiful supply of water, taking care to refill the container as required. required. Trees may use from 500 ml (approximately (approximately 1 pint) to two litres litres (about two quarts) of water daily. Properly treated, natural trees can be kept indoors for about two weeks. *Do not hang stockings above a fireplace that has been in use within the last 12 hours. * Before donating, check out charities carefully carefully by asking questions. Who benefits and what percentage of proceeds actually go to the charity? Get addresses and phone numbers of canvassers and charity headquarters. headquarters. Remember, the existence existence of a federal-income- tax registration number is not a guarantee that the charity is legitimate. ♦Don't bum gift wrap or other trash in fireplaces fireplaces or wood stoves. ♦Place Christmas trees - natural and artificial - away from all sources of heat and avoid putting them where they obstruct exits. * A few days before they are needed, turkeys should be put in the re frigerator to defrost. Don't defrost poultry or, for that matter, any large amount of frozen food by leaving it sitting on the counter for extended periods. periods. Consult kitchen guides to determine the amount of defrosting time required or call the Ontario Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food's Consumer Consumer Information Centre at (416) 326-3400. (Check store refund- and-exchange policies before before buying anything, especially especially gift items. Keep all receipts, tags and product packaging until sure the the merchandise is suitable. ♦Check all product and indoor Christmas lights to ensure they bear the CSA approval mark of the Canadian Standards Association. Don't leave tree lights on when they family is asleep or away from nome. ♦Don't give live animals animals as presents. Too ïSKïSXBSSïSiSKsaSSïSKïi Christmas Christmas is a happy day. We open presents on Jesus birthday, we say our prayers on Christmas day. Christmas is on the 25th day of December. We buy our family gifts and cards. We say to people "Merry" "Christmas." We have Christmas trees for Santa Claus to put the presents under. We are thankful for our turkey that we eat and all the vegetables and potatoes. potatoes. We like to sing our Christmas songs. This is all, I'm going to say because I am getting ready for Christmas Christmas Day. Michelle L. Pt. 6 Miss Pitcher. many gift pets end up unwanted, unwanted, neglected and homeless. ♦Never let your credit card out of your sight or give the number out by phone unless you initiate the call and are certain of the company's honesty. Destroy all carbons from credit card slips. For information about consumer rights and responsibilities responsibilities at any time of the year, contact the ministry's Consumer Information Information Centre at 555 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario residents with an 807 area code may call the 416 number collect. The TTD/TTY line for the hearing/speech impaired is (416) 326-8566. We value the friendships we've built with customers like you. Hope you all have a happy holiday ! GENERAL CONTRACTOR Jack and Alice Burgess and Sons of Hampton JACK BURGESS Plumbing and Heating 263-2151 $nEœ^ïSK^l!«!EM^^ÏS£ÏS!£ï<s£ï5StïR!£ÏSi£B5SB8f$e£$Si£$(S£ÏS»< Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 8 iTT*'*'. -vte> There's no place like home for the holidays ! May you and your family enjoy a bright and merry yuletide! Management and Staff of MAROWILL FUR FARM R.R. #5 Bowmanville - Hampton 263-2721 s 8 $ l ; - ' - May the beauty of this season renew each heart with hope. DYKSTRA'S DELICATESSEN FOOD MARKET 77 King St. W. 623-3541 Bowmanville We sincerely thank you for your support, and look forward to serving you in the New Year. A & R FLOORCOVERING 75 King Street West 623-1233 Bowmanville