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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 8 Easy entertaining help for hosts and hostesses The holiday season offers us a special gift--an oppor­ tunity to enjoy added warmth of friends and family to­ getherness. We all look for­ ward to this t ime of the year and yet. when the season ar­ rives. many of us often find we just don't have enough time or energy to enjoy it to its fullest. "Entertaining is an impor­ tant part of this season, and a 'part thaf can be greatly simplified with a microwave oven." say home economists from Whirlpool Corporation. ' A relaxed hostess can make her guests also feel truly re­ laxed and welcome. ' ' they advise, "so don't go over- hoard in preparing elaborate and time-consuming re­ freshments . . . take the time to enjoy a visit with your guests instead." Consider serving a won­ derfully creamy cheese fon­ due with crusty French bread for dipping, along with hot coffee eggnog or a cup of wassail and a few of your special holiday cookies or candy. They can be prepared so simply and quickly in your microwave oven, and make delicious and satisfying re­ freshments for your guests. Here are the simple and speedy microwave recipes for these dishes offered by«> Whirlpool home economists to help you really enjoy your holiday entertaining: BEER CHEESE FONDUE Since cheese can toughen A BOWL OF CHRISTMAS WASSAIL offers H Harm, cheery welcome to gucMtt*. Whirlpool home economics suggested that, "you make it the easy way -- in a micro­ wave oven. The relax and enjoy holiday visits from familv and friends." quickly when overcooked, use the medium setting for gentle melting. Total cooking time is 7 minutes. 2 rupn (8 ox.) "hredded process Swiss cheese I cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp natural rheddar cheese 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ^4 cup beer Dash bottled hot pepper sauce Stir together Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, and the flour. In I ' / i-quart glass or ceramic serving bowl, heat the cup beer, uncovered. at HIGH for 2 minutes, ti l l i t bubbles. Add pepper sauce. Stir in cheese mixture. Cook uncovered at MEDIUM for 5 minutes, ti l l cheese is melted and mixture is blended, stir ring twice. Serve immediately as is or turn into fondue pot and place heated mixture over fondue burner. Note: If cheese mixture becomes too thick upon standing, stir in a li t t le additional warmed beer. Makes 2 cups of fondue. HOT COFFEE EGGNCHi Total cooking time is 7 minutes. H TO LAY-AWAY FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS IUDIOVOX AMFM STEREO 8 TRACK OR CASSETTE IN DASHER UP TO 40 WATTS FROM *99 95 •HD 3 WIRE GROUNDING TYPE •LIFETIME WARRANTEE •18/3 SVT 90 C 6 AMP CORD •EASY CLEAN CASE & CORD •CYCOLAC, UNBREAKABLE HANDLE •METAL GUARD GROUNDED •POWER OUTLET IN HANDLE lite-o-matic '29" CORD REELS 25' 01 REG $49 95 U.I. APPROVED *15® REG JM9S «• 0 .1. QUANTITIES MAY IE LIMITED Fine Quality SPEAKERS For Their Listening Pleasure HUGE SELECTION OF TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES Serving McHenry Since 1948 Community Auto Supply 3021 W RTE 120 McHENRY 385-0778 -FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3.1K» In 4-cup glass measure, beat 2 eggs slightly. Add I cup each of milk and light cream. V'* cup coffee liqueur,^. 2 tablespoons whiskey spoons sugar, and I tej«*f*>on instant coffee powder. Heat uncovered^ at me­ dium for 7 minutes til l mix­ ture thickens, stirring after 3 minutes, then after each minute. Pour into heat-proof mugs; sprinkle each serving with ground coriander. Makes 5 servings. EASY CHRISTMAS WASSAIL Total cooking time 25 min­ utes. 1 32-ounce bottle cranberry juice cocktail 2 cup* apple juiee ' 1 cup tugar 6 inrhfi stick cinnamon (broken) *4 teaspoon whole cloves (24) 12 whole allspice 1 lemon, sliced 2 fifths dry red wine (64 cups) In 4-quart bowl, combine cranberry juice, apple juice and sugar. Tie spices in cheesecloth bag; add to bowl along with sliced lemon Cook at HIGH for 10 minutes or til l almost boiling. Add wine. Cook at HIGH for 15 minutes or ti l l heated through. Remove spice bag Serve hot in mugs. Makes 12'^ cups. Instant photos keep Christmas Day alive From kisses to giggles, presents to holiday meals -- there are man> joyous moments you'll want to cap ttire and share from this \ uletide season. And the instant prints you take vull make great "extra" gifts for those friends and family you've pictured. Whenever you go visiting or have visitors at your house during this holiday season, he sure to have an instant camera on hand to record the renewing of old acquain­ tances. the decorating of the tree or buffet table, and the hugs under the mistletoe. Within minutes of snap­ ping. everyone will be able to see and enjoy the holiday in­ stant you've captured. - W h e n t h e f a m i l y e x ­ changes presents on Christ­ mas morning, you'll be able to capture all ihe expressions of expectation and delight It 's easy to take instant pic­ tures with the new Kodak Colorburst 300 instant cam era that has automatic expo­ sure controls and a built-in electronic Hash that takes up to I0<) pictures on four A A size batteries. To be sure instant Christ­ mas pictures are the best possible, ihe Kodak experts offer these tips: 1 Hold the camera steady as you squeeze the shutter re­ lease so the picture will be clear and sharp 2 Move in close to cap­ ture a person's expression or an object 's detail , fi l l ing the view finder with the subject for a good close-up. 3. Avoid background clut­ ter by shooting from a differ enl angle or moving the sub­ ject. Check to be sure a Christmas tree doesn't ap pear to be growing out of someone's head Stand at an angle when shooting near mirrors, windows or brighi surfaces that reflect the flash back toward the camera. A GIFT OF LOVE \ Give A Gift Of Love This Christmas... It Will Be Cherished For Many Years To Come. HAVE YOUR PORTRAIT TAKEN NOW TO BE READY FOR CHRISTMAS. PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIKS .*81 1 MAIN ST.. \l< HKNRY, ILL. HI >-,*85-0093 zy