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"healthstyles' deb mcdonald Did you know that more than 900 Ontario farmers and their families work to produce more than 420 million pounds of chicken each year? Chicken is inexpensive, widely available, versatile and appeals to a wide range of tastes. If properly prepared.and eaten without the skin, it is also very low in fat. An average 100 gram serving of coated chickef (white meat, no skin) contains approximately 150 calories, 3 grams of fat, 29 grams of; protein, is an excellent source of niacin and a good source of phosphorus. Chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, or in the freezer up to 6 'months. Do not refreeze thawed, uncooked chicken; but once cooked chicken can be safely frozen. Cooked chicken which is to be stored cambe refrigerated immediately without waiting for it to cool. 3 There are 2 basic rules for the safe handling of raw chicken; keep it clean and keep it cold until you cook it. Before marinating or* cooking chicken, rinse it and pat it dry. Also wash your hands well before and after handling the raw meat. Once thawed, keep chicken refrigerated and gook it within 48 hours. Ground chicken is made from boneless, skinless thigh meat. Look or ground chicken that is a fresh pink colour. It should be cooked or frozen on the day of purchase. Clean all utensils ahd cutting boards thoroughly with soap and water after working with raw or partially cooked chicken. Rinke well and disinfect . with one part chlorine bleach to four parts water. This solution~must remain on the cutting boards and itensils for 45 seconds. Rinse everything fully. However you cook your chicken, it's easy to tell when it's done. Pierce the meat with a fork or knife; if the meat is white and the juices runyclear without a tinge of pink, it's done. If you user a meat thermometer always cook to 185F. In a whole chicken take your reading in the thigh muscle. The dressing of a stuffed chicken should be cooked to 165F. GRILLED CHICKEN & PEPPER KABOBS (Great outdoor delights for the holiday weekend!) 6 chicken breasts skinned and boned (1-1/2 1b.) : 6 peppers; 2 red, 2 green, 2 yellow 1/2 cup apricot spread 1/2 tsp. ginger 2 thep. soy sauce 1 thep. Brown sugar 1 tsp. olive oil 24 (6") bamboo skewers Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, place in a large bowl and set aside. Core and seed peppers and cut into 1- inch pieces. Set aside in a separate Mix apricot spread, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar and oil until blended well. Pour over chicken and toss until well coated. Use right away or refrigerate up to 24 hours. Before assembling wooden skewers soak in water for about 30 minutes. Skewer 3 pieces of chicken alternately with 2 pieces of red, green and yellow pepper on each skewer. Just before . serving, preheat barbeque and « grease grill or preheat oven broiler. Barbeque skewers for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning severgl times during cooking. If broiling, set skewers on a wire rack in a shallow- sided baking sheet. Set oven rack in centre of oven, about 8 inches from broiler. Cook for about 15 minutes, turning partway through cooking. 24 kabobs: 50 calories approximately per kaboly, less than 1 gram of fat. PLEASE NOTE: The following recipe is for Marg Gilroy from Valerie at the Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, May 14, 1996-- 11 Citizen office. (By its ingredients and calorie / fat unt you know its not from b's collection.) BUTTER TART PAN SQUARES 1/2 cup Butter or Margarine 1'cup All-purpose Flour 2 tbsp. White Sugar * Cream butter well, then cream into it flour and white sugar. Press this into ungreased 9x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, Then mix: ** 1 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1 cup Chopped Walnuts (or raisins, etc.) 2 Eggs 3 tbep. Flour A 1/2 tsp Powder 1 tsp Vanill Spread, this evenly over baked base and return to oven and bake for 20 minutes longer or until golden\brown. Museum Yard Sale has a space for you The museum will be kicking off the summer season with its.annual * giant yard and plant sale on Victoria Day, Monday, May 20th from 8am - 3pm. There are many items both older. and newer including books available. New this year is a plant dale including seeds, seedlings and plarits from our very own gardefim There will be food and refrgshments available. If COUNTRY CrAFTSUPPLIES 'The Craft Store You Can Afford' <® OPEN Thursday, May 16th thru Sunday, May 19th HOUSE - REGISTRATION 5 Beginners through Advanced GC! 139 QUEEN ST, PORT PERRY 985-7425 (Unit 3) Corner of Water and Queen Street you have any items that N you would like to donate, please call 985-3589 to arrange pickup. There is also space available for rent.to sell your own for only $10. The museum is located on Island Rd. north of Hwy 7A, 2km east of Port Perry. Stonemoot 9, 8) SIL Sp p Port Perry Uxbridge 985-0800 - 852-3510 We Now Have Openings Available for 15 MONTHS 10 12 YEARS HOURS 6:80 AM to 6 PM (905) 05) 985-0800 You could have Osteoporosis and not éven know it. ) Osteoporosis strikes one in four women and one in eight * men over 50. It causes bones to weaken and break leading to disability and the loss of * independence. a Knowing your risk factors and early diagnosis can keep you | from the breaking point. * For more information call the Osteoporogis Sgciefy of Canada. Osteoporosis Society of Canada » GARR SORA Weekly Worship ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Church Street, Blackstock The Rev'd Hugh A. Kemohan, Parish Priest. a TUESDAY SERVICES 7 PM - Eucharist with Service of Healing. 2nd Tues. of month 7:30 PM - Bible Study SUNDAY SERVICES | Cr 9:30 AM - Choral Et t - 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays of month - Choral Morning Praygr - 3rd & 5th Sundays of month (Church School & Nursery every Sunday) ANGLICAN CHURCH of THE ASCENSION 274 North Street, Port Perry The Rev'd Gary van der Meer, Incumbent THURS., MAY: 16th, Asconsiop Day 8PM - Holy Communion SUNDAY, MAY 19th, 8 AM Eucharist 10 AM - Holy Communian , PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH 2210 Hwy. 7A (At Island Rd.) 985-8681 David S. Daniels,/Senior Pastor Todd Steele, Youth Pastor SUNDAY SERVICES 9:45'AM - Sunday School «11:00 AM and 6:30 PM Worship and Junior Church - Nursery Available « TUES. 9:30 AM - Between Friends (Women's Ministry) Pre-school Child Care* + WEDNESDAY 7:00 to 8:30 PM - . AWANA Boys & Sut Clubs (Ages 3 to Grade 6 indl.) FRIDAY 7:30 PM - Junior & Senior Youth Cll for information, A warm welcome 10 all. VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE 593 Alma Street, Port Perry 985-1346, 985-1497 or 985-0517 (1 Block south of 7A, west off Old Simcoe Rd.) SUNDAY SERVICES 9:45 AM - Sunday School Rev. John Benschop 11:00 AM - Worship Service and Junior Church 7:00 PM - Praise & Worship Nursery available TUESDAY a PM - Training for Life' FRIDAY.at 7: = Youth Ministries SATURDAY from 9:45 AM to 12 Noon - Kids' Club and Youth Drama Team ' Every Friday at 7:30 PM the Gym is open! EMMANUEL PENTECOS { 1680 Reach St., Port Dean Bursey, Pastor Bob Johnson, Family Pastor Jason Williamson, Youth Pastor SUNDAY SERVICES ........... 9;45 AM - Sunday School; 11:00 AM - Worship Service; 6: TUESDAY ... 200 Au - - Fronise Ksepore WEDNESDAY 7 7: ry PU i ly Night FRIDAY 6:30 PM - un Evian Prayer Programs, re The Religion oe God is for love and dhol lah BAHAI" NEORTATON = Call: 985-4582 Attend; Local Bahai Gatherings "Info Line: Automated, Confidential, Free 1-800-433-3284 Books: At Scugog Public Libr Vision TV: "Baha'l Per Write: Baha'is of Scugog, ive", 1st Wed. Every x 1163, Pon Party, Ont Ca iA9 HOPE CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED FELLOWSHIP 14480 Old Simcoe Rd., Prince Albert 985-1014 SUNDAY 9:50AM - Song Service * Rev. Ken 10:00 AM - Worship Service Van Schelven *4,11:15AM - Coffee & Fellowship 7:00 PM - Worship Service Nursery and Sunday School provided PORT PERRY & PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES * + + Rev. Robert J. 10:00 AM -, Port Perry Worship Le Page & Sunday 11:30 AM - Prince Albart Worship v Nursery Care always available In both churches. ST. JOHNS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry 985-4746 SUNDAY WORSHIP BAHA'I FAITH '