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EGGS (cont’d): meal. If a hen has consumed dark yellow flower petals, the yolks will be darker. • You might like two chicken eggs sunny side up for breakfast, but in other cultures, a meal might consist of pheasant, quail, goose, gull, or turkey eggs. If you’re really hungry, try an emu egg, which is equal to about 12 chicken eggs, or an ostrich egg, which amounts to 24 chicken eggs. • A grayish ring around the yolk of a hardboiled egg means you probably cooked it too long. It might also mean there is a high iron content in the cooking water. Cooling them quickly in a bowl of ice water makes for easier peeling. They will also peel more easily if they are at least a week old before being boiled. Peeling them under cold running water is another tip. • Eggs might get a bad rap for their cholesterol content, but the experts at Mayo Clinic say that most healthy people can eat seven eggs a week without increasing the risk of heart disease. And since all the cholesterol is in the yolk, an egg white omelet is cholesterol-free. Other good news is the vitamin and mineral content of eggs, which supplies Vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, that are all essential for various body processes.

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Oktoberfest is a popular celebration of German culture. While beer might garner the bulk of the attention during Oktoberfest, celebrants would be wise to sample German cuisine when hoisting their steins during this year’s festivities. The world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest takes place in Munich, Germany, every year, typically beginning in late-September and extending into the first weekend in October. Oktoberfest celebrations in Germany have been held for more than 200 years, but those who cannot make it to Munich this year can still sample many of these delicious foods at their local Oktoberfest celebrations, or even find recipes and prepare them at home. 1. Spätzle: This dish is a combination of eggs, flour and salt and is often served as a side dish. Spätzle is similar to pasta and typically accompanies meat dishes. Spätzle is popular outside of Germany as well, and some people may refer to it as a noodle while others call it a dumpling. Either way, it’s delicious.

2. Maultaschen: This dish traces its origins to Swabia, a one-time duchy of medieval Germany located in the southwest region of the country. Maultaschen is reminiscent of ravioli because it consists of an outer layer of dough that may be filled with various foods, including minced meat, sauerkraut or spinach. Herbs and spices, including pepper and nutmeg, add to the flavor. 3. Fischbrötchen: Seafood might not be the first thing people expect to see on the menus at their favorite German restaurants, but this popular northern German dish is very flavorful. Essentially a fish sandwich, fischbrötchen is often served with Bismarck herring or soused herring, but is sometimes served with other fish, including salmon. Onions, pickles, remoulade, and/or horseradish sauce are often added, making this a great selection for those planning to hoist a stein or two this Oktoberfest. 4. Schweinsbraten: Munich is located in the federal state of Bavaria, and this is a traditional Bavarian dish of roasted pork. In the days before refrigeration, Bavarians heavily salted or picked this dish to preserve it, and it is still served this way. Another hearty selection, schweinsbraten is a good choice for those who plan to indulge in their favorite German beers this Oktoberfest. 5. Rouladen: Rouladen is a meat dish that typically consists of bacon, onions, mustard, and pickles. These ingredients are wrapped together in beef or veal that is thinly sliced and then cooked together. Rouladen also might be served with venison or pork, but beef rouladen is the version most likely to be found at Oktoberfest celebrations. German cuisine is unique and flavorful and should be a part of anyone’s Oktoberfest celebrations. Recipe for Rouladen on next page

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SCOOBY-DOO

Do you remember Anita and Roger and Perdita and Pongo? Anita was the owner of Perdita and Roger owned Pongo in the 1961 Disney film “101 Dalmatians.” Perdita and Pongo were parents to their own 15 puppies and adoptive parents to an additional 84 of the spotted puppies.

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Did you know that September 13 is ScoobyDoo Day? In conjunction with this observance, Tidbits brings you the details on this beloved fictional canine. • Scooby-Doo is the longest-running cartoon on television. Since its debut in 1969, the friendly Great Dane has been featured in 310 animated episodes. • The series was the brainstorm of CBS exec Fred Silverman, who made a few changes to the original concept. The show was initially to be called “Mysteries Five” with a bongo-playing dog named Too Much. “Mysteries Five” turned into “Who’s S-S-Scared?” but was renamed by Silverman. He also renamed the dog based on a line from Frank Sinatra’s hit song “Strangers in the Night” – “doo-be-doo-be-doo.” • Scooby’s character was created by Iwao Takamoto and voiced by Don Messick, the two people responsible for the Jetsons’ Astro dog, with both dogs having similar speech mannerisms, beginning all their words with “R.” Astro and Scooby weren’t the only characters voiced by Messick. Other familiar vocals include “Bamm-Bamm Rubble, Boo-Boo Bear from “The Yogi Bear Show,” Dick Dastardly’s sidekick Muttley, Jonny Quest’s father, and Papa Smurf. • Scooby was joined in solving mysteries by four teenagers, Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy. The group visited haunted houses, ghost towns, and the like, attempting to determine what supernatural creatures were frightening the townspeople. The group, dubbed Mystery, Inc., traveled in the Mystery Machine, Fred’s “Flower Power” van painted with psychedelic colors. • The witch or ghost or monster always turned out to be a villain using a spooky costume to cover his criminal acts. Nearly every episode concluded with the villain declaring that he would have gotten away with it “if it weren’t for those meddling kids!” (continued on next page)

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continued 1 small parsnip, peeled and chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1/3 cup dry red wine 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings. Meanwhile, cut steak into six serving-size pieces; pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread tops with mustard. Top each with two carrot pieces and one pickle spear; sprinkle with onion. Roll up each from a short side and secure with toothpicks. In a large skillet, brown roll-ups in bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Place roll-ups in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Top with mushrooms, parsnip, celery and cooked bacon. In a small bowl, whisk the soup, wine and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over top. Cover and cook on low until beef is tender, 6-8 hours. Sprinkle with parsley.

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BEEF ROULADEN

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3 bacon strips, chopped 1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise 6 dill pickle spears 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

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Six Days of Higan in Japan The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated in Chinese and Vietnamese communities all over the world on the day of the Harvest Moon, which is the Full Moon closest to the September equinox. The Moon festival celebrates the abundance of the summer’s harvest, and people serve mooncake filled with lotus, sesame seeds, a duck egg, or dried fruits.

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