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"home cookin' lynda kendry What a Crock! days lately. Even those of us who are away during the day can be greeted by the pleasant smell of supper cooking - but only if we ahead. plan Oven timers and crockpots offer us a wide array of ready-to-eat meals. The nice thing about that is the possibility of relaxing for a few minutes before supper - not! That will give you the opportunity to throw in a lot of laundry or tend to the little ones' latest catastrophe. My good friend Marlene reminds me occasionally of our first time spent together - I was showing her a few houses - and our "deep" conversations. I told her how my new crockpot was * probably going to correct all the problems in my life and change my life for the better, Well, I have two crockpots now, but sad to say I haven't used them often enough to change that much! This week's recipe is a good example of planning ahead. You have to start it the night before, soaking the beans - then add remaining ingredients before turning on the crockpot. Baked Beans Step One: In a heavy pot cover two cups white navy beans with cold water. Bring to a boil and boil for two minutes. Remove from heat and cover. Let stand for at least two hours or overnight. Step Two: In crockpot combine beans and liquid, one large onion, chopped, 1 tsp. dry mustard, 1 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 1b. salt pork, bacon, ham or smoked pork hock, 1/2 cup canned sauce, and pd to taste (depending on meat used). Add enough water so that beans are covered by approximately three inches water. Cover and cook on high for eight hours or more, stirring occasionally if possible, Leave lid off for the last hour if possible (or there is still a lot of liquid). healthstyles deb mcdonald COMFORT rr Simple, hearty, and 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 cups potato chunks 2 cups carrot chunks 1 cup sliced celery In a bag combine flour and 'home-cooked' appeal, are all descriptive of so appropriately labelled 'comfort foods' of the winter season. Meals that "stick to your ribs" are robust in flavour and yet not heavy in nature. Stews, soups, chilis, pasta and casserole dishes are examples that best fit the bill. Most main dishes can be streamlined in fat by using lean cuts of meat, low-fat dairy products in regard to cheeses, sour cream and yogurt and a minimal amount of added oil, if any. Perhaps even try vegetarian variations by omitting the meat beans, legumes, lentils and/or grains. What could be easier than baked beans and toast? The advantage in preparing main dishes is that you seldom can go wrong by using a bit of imagination and some ingredients which you already have on hand ings; add beef cubes and shake to coat. In a dutch oven, brown meat in hot oil. Add tomatoes, onions, water, wine and maple syrup; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat or bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Add vegetables; cook additional 30 - 40 minutes until they are tender also. Makes 8 servings: approx. 300 calories/serving: 8 grams fat. » ey" Benge Cllisen Tuesday, January 18, 1000 = 18% Seniors plan Burns Night by Stan Rickard Port Perry Senior Citizens Meeting on Wednesday, January 12 opened with the singing of O Canada with Edna Beckett at the piano and a large audience in attendance. After dispensing with the usual business we had a very beneficial and constructive talk given to us by Mr Gene Nolan of Ident-it Security Services. As house break-ins are becoming more prevalent it is only prudent that we take more precautions to protect our person and our property. Mr Nolan offered many simple suggestions in this regard and I am sure that he would be pleased to address any group if they so wished. A chapter of our Club's history was read and this will be a feature of future meetings until Singles Only Club Looking for some fun activity? Come and join the new Singles Only Fun Bowling League in Port Perry! There's a new singles group starting in the area sponsored by the YMCA that is geared for fun and lots of activity. It's starting with a Bowling League that meets twice a month at the Centennial Lanes in Port Perry and from there may branch into volleyball, basketball, baseball and miniature golf. At least two activities will be offered per year. The group needs your input and ideas so sign up! The first fun bowling night is Sunday, January 30 at the Centennial Lanes at 7:30 we have reviewed the thirty years of our existence. It was noted that we had 48 charter Barbados is fully booked and they are planning trips to a Blue Jay game, the Lawrence Welk members all of whom have since concert in Roy Thompson Hall" passed away. and a week at a Muskoka resort. We are having a Burns night Vic and Jean Sparrow have pot luck supper ' and de ative entertainment on January 26 as plaque listing our past a tribute to the Scottish bard. All presidents and we extend our our Scottish heri Any Senior 55 and those who wish they were and older wishing to join our are especially welcome. We will club will be made welcome. be having the pipes, haggis, songs and poems so it promises to be a good night. Exercise class and line dancing will commence on Monday, January-23 from 9:30 to 12:30 pm, and shuffleboard will continue from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on the same day. Any Senior fifty-five and over is welcome to join: Our travel committee has advised that our trip to We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm in the Latcham Centre and the Centre is open for a drop in on Friday mornings from 10:00 till noon. We honoured our members with birthdays and ries for ghe ths of December and January then closed the meeting by reciting the Mizpa benediction. Shart Haugen and Glen Kerry wware united in masviags pm. No previous bowling experi necessary, just come for a good time and make new friends! For more information or to register, call 985-2824. SEE OUR VALENTINE SPECIALS! ry Bulk & Delicatessen Monday 10 Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM 38 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY 985-3007 OE n Deli @® Bulk Foods @ Baking Needs ity Cake Pan Rentals ® Swiss Herbal Vitamins After a day of skiing, skati ski-dooing, fishing or just ing outdoors, you will welco the following flavourful stew. (Great with freshly-baked bread, whole- wheat, of course!) Hearty Stew Flavoured with maple syrup and red wine. 1/4 cup ad] purpose flour 172 tap. ginger 1/2 tap. garlic powder pepper to taste 1 1/2 pounds lean stewing beef (cut into small cubes) 1 thep. vegetable ofl 1 can (19 or.) stewed tomatoes 3 medium onions, sliced 1 cup water 985-8218 PAT DRAPERIES AND SHEERS VERTICALS @ MINIS CusTOM PLEATED SHADES ROLLER BLINDS 985-7272 JOAN ber 25th, 1993 in Port Perry United Church by Reverend Robert LePage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Haugen of Port Perry, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Elva, and the late Mr. Walter Kerry of Epsom. Attending the bride was life-long friend and neighbour Jennifer Pelow as maid of honour, Donna Ireland and Tamara Empringham as the bridesmaids. Melissa Haugen, niece of the bride, was the flowergirl. Scott Leach performed the duties as best man. Ed Manion and Mark Kerry also performed their duties as the ushers. Tommy Meester, the bride's cousin, was the handsome ring bearer. The reception was held at the Port Perry Legion. The happy couple honeymooned in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta and now reside in Epsom.