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Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, October 22, 1991 ~ 19 a HEALTHSTYLES by Deb McDonald Nutritional Consultant HEALTHSTYLE TIP: Don't look on shedding a few pounds as a temporary "diet" measure! Be prepared to change your lifestyle gradually and permanently! There is no' other way to lose weight healthfully and KEEP IT OFF! If for some reason you cannot cope at this time, with plans for a long term lifestyle change, don't fall prey to unsafe, expensive and extreme programs. It's actually better to postpone your weight loss attempt until you're ready to do it RIGHT! * Give these following recipes a try and see how simple and pleasurable itis to create a more healthy lifestyle. RATATOUILLE (makes about 2 1/2 quarts This is a well seasoned vegetable "stew" "of og a, zucchini, onions, peppersiand tomatoes and is a versatile dish that should be a part of every cook's repertoire. In addition to this use as a side dish; it can be used as a hot topping for skinless chicken breasts, fish fillets, pita or as a filling for crepes, or as a cold dip or an appetizer. Ratatouille freezes well and can be store in freezer containers of your choice for latersuse. The salt sprinkled on the eggplant is needed to extract the bitter juices, but do rinse the eggplant after it has been drained to keep salt to the minimum. For a Middle East version, substitute 1 tsp. cumin, turmeric, and 1/2 tsp. coriander for thyme, oregano and basil. 1 1p pounds Eggplant (2 small) unpeeled ~~ * al t 1/4 cup Olive Oil, divided 2 large Onions, thickly sliced 1 large Green Pepper, seeded and cut into 2" strips Add" thick 1 large Sweet Red Pepper, seeded and cut the as above 1 thsp. finely minced Garlic (3 large cloves) 2 1/2 Ibs. Ripe Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped 11/2 Ibs. Zucchini, seeded, halved lengthwise and cut cross-wise info 1/2" slices. 1/2 tsp. each Thyme and Oregano 2 tsp. minced fresh Basil or 1/2 tsp. Dricd Basil 1/2 tsp. Pepper 1/8 tsp. Cayenne How would you like to participate in a little experiment with me? Before reading any further, please, position ypurself' near a mirror. Ready? Okay. There are two words, I'm about to put before you, that will change your facial expression to one of delight. Actually, 'words' are misleading, really it's a name. Mirror still handy? Here goes...Kent Farndale. Ah...it works every time. activities in A little experiment For years, I've only followed Kent's many. . I believe there is no such thing as, sacrifice. Seeing Kent in action confirms this belief. Her leadership in service shows clearly on her happy face. No one would quesfion the enormous task performed by Kent, yet I'm certain she would be the first to say that the pleasure she has recejved far outweighs her contribution. Giving i is like that, and Kent is giving. the local % Will the library's newspapers writer's blocks walls and pondered remain empty? many times® 3 worry the source of 3 marlene russell about Kent, her her energy busy hands still Recently (at our library's omy art exhibition ver, ing) my from-a-distance admiration of Kent ° changed to first-hand awe when, at last, we met. The words 'ball of fire' are not overly descriptive of Kent and her lifestyle. The first encounter was quickly followed by an evening of art, talk, tea and cake at the home of mutual friends. We spoke of many things, art at the library being one topic. After that evening, I've been-asking myself two questions. "How does she do it?", and, "What will we do when she's no longer doing it?" The 'it' I'm referring to is the wonderful service she has performed at Scugog Memorial Library. July 1992 will mark the 10th anniversary of Kent bringing art to our community through the displays at the library. It will also, sadly, be when Kent retires from this volurftary position. How bare those gallery walls will seem . this summer. v much to gain -- have fingers in many other pies, she worl' be sitting at home twiddling her thumbs. Look into that mirror one last time. Is there an art lover look- ing back who * would be inter- ested in keeping the tradition aliye? There's nothing to lose, but, oh, so energy, excite- ment, love, joy, and (if you're like Kent) eter- nal youth. ¢ v b i) J £ 5 3 2 [Nd 1 | I 'News from the nursing home 2 tbsp. minced Fresh Parsley By Wendy Clark took in a Colour Tour throughout looking mural that will be put on Cut the eggplant into 3/4" cubes. Place the diced eggplant in a colander, Congratulations to our top scor- - the Lindsay arca. The trees were display at the. Activity sprinkle well with salt (weight the pieces down with a plate or bowl, er in bowling, Mr. Bert Ayers. simply beautiful. A lunch time Professionals of "Ontario and let the eggplant drain for 30 minutes.) Heat 1 tbsp. of the oil in a large, heavy. skillet' 'or Dutch oven. Add the onions, red and green peppers, and saute them until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Cook the vegetables, stirring them, for about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, leaving behind as much oil as possible. Heat another tbsp. of oil in the pan, and saute the zucchini for about 10 minutes. Add the zucchini to the other Mopables in the bowl, leaving + Bert achieved 143 points at the bowling game on Monday, October 7th. Fall certainly has arrived. On Tuesday we boarded, = a bus along with -our friends from Cannington Nursing Home and stop was made at the Bonfire restaurant where we enjoyed a tasty meal. Convention. Thursday hosted a very special day as we presented our yearly Thanksgiving Turkey The very next day we held a Dinner along with our family baking session. Also, a group of ~~ members and friends. Eighty-four residents gook part in a 'Fun with people thoroughly: enjoyed a Art' class. They designed a super- turkey with all the trimmings. A behind as much oil as possible. Rinse, drain and dry diced eggplant with paged towels. Add the remaining 2 tbsp. oil to the pan, and saute the eggplant for about 10 minutes, Return the reserved vegetables to the pan, and mix them well with the eggplant. Heat the ratatouille, and cook it for about 5 minutes. Stif in "the thyme, oregano, basil, pepper, cayenne and parsley. RATATOUILLE PITA PIZZA These pita pizzas make good use of any leftover frozen ratatouille that may be available. The pizzas can be set up in advance on a cookie sheet and baked as an appetizer at party. time. ¥ 4 ounces Tomato Sauce 6-8" size Whole-wheat Pitas 3 cups of the Ratatouille Recipe (above) 3 ounces Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese, 3 tbsp. Grated Parmesan or Romano Spread gbout 1 tbsp. of tomato sauce on top of each pita. Spread 1/2 cup. ol uille on top of each pita. Sprinkle the mozzarella a Parmesan over the ratatouille. Bake the pita pizzas in a preheated 4 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until filling 1s hot and the cheese is fully melted. To serve, cut each pita into 4 wedges. (Makes 24 wedges.) APPLESAUCE MUFFINS 2 a Apples are orchard-ripe this time of season. Why not take advantage of their Swart and moist properties in this low fat and delightful muffin recipe? ! Jag cups Unsweetened Applesauce large EEE 2 tsp. Baking Powder 3/4 sp. Baking Soda fr cup ey *1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg 1 cup White Flour 1/2 cup Raisins In a large bowl, beat together the applesauce, egg, oil and noby: Set aside in the bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the flours; baking powder and soda, cinnamon and nd amet Add this to the applesauce mixture, stirring just to moisten the dry ingredients. Stir in the raisins, and divide the batter among 12 or paper lined muffin cups. Bake the muffins in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1810.20 minus. Makes 12 muffins. 1 MONTH UNLIMITED TONING $199. pusasn Regularly $350. Classic Neubody 985-4104 October 22 to November 22 * SEAGRAVE UNITED CHURCH annual HOT TURKEY DINNER with Plum Pudding and Pie WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6th Sittings at: 4:45 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:15 PM Adults $10; Children 12 & under $4. TAKE-OUTS AVAILABLE UCW Bazaar Advance Tickets Only - Call 985-2489 or 985-7778 Now Available in Canada at Kountry Bulk "KEEBLER COOKIES™ In Convenient Snack-sizé Keebies! . LARGE ASSORTMENT of BULK HALLOWE'EN CANDIES Start your Christmas Baking! .GLAZED FRUIT and PEEL . + ospiil big thank-you to those volunteers who helped us out and to those "residents who worked*hard to pre- pare a lovely meal. This week ended with a baking session. After having a great long wegk- end, we got back intp our busy programs on Tuesday the T5th: A handful of residents attended our own Bible Care College. The very "next day we held our monthly res- idents council meeting. Major items that were discussed were ideas for Christmas trips and plans for the Christmas party. Thursday afternoon everyone was extremely busy working on crafts to be sold at our Christmas bazaar. Later on in the evening, there was the ever- popular pub night. It was lots of fun to play the 'Nursing Home Downs' horse racing. Friday Oct. 18 ended angther week. Some started on some carly: Christmas shopping. ° Birthday wishes are. extended to Mrs. Louella Short (Nov. 5), Mr. Jim: Grosgene (5) and Mr. Ross Dowson (5). On behalf of the residents and staff we extend our sincerest sympathy to the fam- ily and friends of Mr. Earl Reader. Earl passed away Oct. 14 while in Upcoming events scheduled 100g/1.20 100g, 66 include: Great Pumpkin Hunt (23), Monk Birthday Party 7 pm. (24), Pum; Coniest" Kountry Bulk & Delicatessen 38 Water St, - Port Perry 985-3007 EUROPEAN STYLE FOOD Come in and check out our Everyday Low Prices! OPEN: Mon. to Wed. & Sat. 9:00 AM t0 5:30 PM Thursday & Friday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM : PARTY TRays hs 2 p.m. (25), Hallowe'en Party 7 p.m. (30), Kids Costume Parade 10:15 (31), and Shell-Out (31). Hallowe'en will soon be here 50 please be careful when driving on the roads Oct. 31. Watch for children! : And just a reminder -- the, Christmas Bazaar is coming up on December 7th. ~