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RECIPES FROM MARGE
Recipes, Recollections & Reminiscings from Marge
By Marge Petts
Indian Summer is a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in Autumn in Northern America and other temperate regions of the world. It occurs between September through November, and usually occurs after a killing frost.
In the late 18th Century, the term Indian Summer began to be used to describe this time as warm, quiet,
Holiday Orange Nut Bread
Bread: 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream ½ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons grated orange peel 3-1/2 cups allpurpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups chopped walnuts
ORANGE MARMALADE BUTTER: ½ cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of five mini-pans or two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Set aside.
Combine sugar and 1 cup butter in large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed (1 minute). Add sour cream, orange juice and peel; continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Add flour, baking powder and baking soda; reduce speed to low. Beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Gently stir in nuts by hand.
Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 35-45 minutes for mini loaf pans, 45-55 minutes for large loaf pans or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
Tip: For easier slicing, wrap breads tightly in foil or plastic wrap and store overnight.
Submit your recipes to Marge BY EMAIL AT: owl.mcp@gmail.com OR MAIL TO: Marge c/o Delta Publications P.O. Box 237, Kiel, WI 53042
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Fall is my second favorite season, after Summer. It is when we begin to harvest and gather acorn squash, my favorite vegetable, which has twice the amount of potassium as bananas.
My next favorite vegetable is sweet corn. Although it may not have as much nutritional value, its taste is unequaled.
Because of my love of the American Indian culture, I share with you these words of wisdom.
If corn shucks are thick and tougher than usual, there’s a hard winter ahead.
In the Fall of the year we often see ground fog in the early morning or evening. When you see fog in the fields while driving, that is said to be the Indians returning to reclaim the land.
I like that saying and have repeated it to my children and grandchildren many times. My mother and grandmother also said those words to me. It is a good reminder that the land is only on loan to us as long as we live, and it is our responsibility to preserve it for future generations.
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Lettuce Wedges with Waldorf Dressing
Makes 2 servings
½ cup diced, unpared red apple ¼ cup seeded grape halves 2 tablespoons chopped celery ½ cup blue cheese dressing or mayonnaise Lettuce wedges
Mix apple, grapes, celery and dressing. Spoon on lettuce wedges.
Cranberry Mince Pie
Makes 1 pie
1-1/3 cups sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cloves ½ teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1-1/3 cups seedless raisins 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/3 cup lemon juice ¾ cup canned jellied cranberry sauce, crushed 1-1/3 cups finely chopped apple
Combine the sugar, salt, and spices. Add raisins, nuts, peels, lemon juice, cranberry sauce, and apple; mix well.
Pour into a 9-inch pastry-lined pie plate. Top with lattice crust. Bake in 400- degree oven for 35 minutes. Cut in plump wedges and serve warm.
Autumn Venison Stew
Makes 4 to 6 servings
2 slices bacon 1- pound venison or beef stew meat, cut into ¾ inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped 1-1/2 cups beef broth ¾ cup apple cider or juice ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1 cup peeled winter squash, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 cup sliced parsnip 1 apple, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼ cup raisins 2 tablespoons cold water 4 teaspoons allpurpose flour
In a Dutch oven (or casserole), cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; drain, crumble, and set aside. Reserve drippings. Brown meat and onion in drippings. Drain off fat. Add broth, cider, thyme and dash pepper. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is almost tender. Add squash, parsnip, apple, raisins, and bacon. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Blend cold water into flour and add to stew. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook 1 minute more.
Zucchini with Fettuccine
Makes 6 servings
1- pound fettuccine noodles ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced ½ cup butter (1 stick), divided 1-1/4 pounds zucchini cut julienne (thin strips or match-like pieces) 1 cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup chopped parsley
Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain. Set aside. In large deep skillet saute mushrooms in ¼ cup butter for 2 minutes on high heat. Add zucchini, cream, remaining butter and salt. Simmer three minutes, being careful not to let mixture boil. Add fettuccine and stir gently to mix.
Serve with cheese and garnish with parsley.
Note: Excellent with salad and any meat or poultry that does not have gravy.
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Plymouth Arts Center provides opportunities for all ages for participation and enjoyment through our music and theatre program. If you are a performer or artist, we would love to meet you. Art classes are offered year round for adults and children, including special summer art and theatre camps for kids. Additionally, other nonprofits, schools, businesses, and community members frequently choose the Plymouth Arts Center for their special events, such as recitals, concerts, weddings, private parties, and meetings. There really is something for everyone at the PAC. We invite you to visit us today. Parking is available in our parking lot or in northern end of the adjacent lot or alongside our building.
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Fall Happenings
CHILTON June 12-Oct. 23 Chilton Farmers Market Fridays 11-4
ELKHART LAKE
June 6-Oct. 17 Elkhart Lake Farmers & Artisans Market-Grab & Go-Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm.
For a complete schedule of Road America road racing events, see roadamerica. com
Nov. 16 Elkhart Lake Fire Department Raffle Drawing 8pm. To purchase tickets or for more information, you may contact us through Facebook Messenger, call our Fire Department (920)876-3333 or individually contact any of our volunteer firefighters.
KIEL
Kiel Farmers Market Wednesday afternoons in Kiel City Park
KOHLER
Oct. 10, 8:30am-4pm. Run With Angels 5K, at The Blind Horse. An opportunity to walk or run in someone’s memory. Register at runwithangels.org.
Live music on The Patio at The Blind Horse. See website for schedule. theblindhorse.com/events/
MANITOWOC
May 23 - October, Downtown Manitowoc Farmers Market Saturdays, 8am-1pm
Oct. 31, 1-4pm Zoo Boo. A day of howling, ghoulish fun activities for everyone at Lincoln Park Zoo.
PLYMOUTH
Sept. 25-27 “If It’s Monday, This Must Be Murder!” a comedy-drama by PAC Theatre Company. Advance tickets are $10 per person. Tickets for this production will NOT be sold at the door. For tickets please visit the Plymouth Arts Center, 520 East Mill Street, Downtown Plymouth, WI. Tuesday-Friday, 10am to 4pm, or call: 920-892-8409; email: info@plymoutharts. org. Tickets may also be conveniently ordered online at: www.plymoutharts.org.
SHEBOYGAN
Through Oct. 31 - The SCIO Farmer’s Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-1pm at Fountain Park, 922 N 8th St.
Sept. 11 & Sept. 25 Twilight Picnic Series at Bookworm Gardens starting at 5, 5:30 or 6 PM. There is a cost and pre-registration required. No walk-ins allowed. Adults only. Stroll through the grounds as the sunset reflects across the Pond, bring a picnic blanket to spread out in the Magic Treehouse, and sip an artisanal cocktail as you explore the midsummer blooms. Each admission includes a delicious gourmet picnic box filled with charcuterie inspired by the season and exclusive after-hours access to the Gardens.
Sept. 11 Stephanie Weill Center-B2WINS performance at 7:30pm. This high energy entertainment duo captivates audiences worldwide with its unique sound. They combine a plethora of genres into a live show that is equal parts rock concert, jam session, dance party and house party.
September 12-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sheboygan County- Chow Down in Cheesetown.
This year’s event provides something for everyone and cameras will join all guests together for a LIVE BROADCAST filled with music, fun, Bigs, Littles, chances to impact kids in the community and of course, the “Big Cheese” award! All participants, in person or at home, will enjoy the convenience of viewing auction packages and making a gift to impact youth through the Givi app.
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Sept. 3-6 Labor Day Surf Weekend at Deland Park, 901 Broughton Drive. Labor Day weekend in Sheboygan, has become an annual gathering of surfers from all corners of the world to celebrate the beginning of surfing season in the Midwest.
Sept. 9, 6-8pm. Summer Concert “Bella Musik” held at River Park (near the gazebo). Parking available at City Hall (375 Buffalo) or First Street and Western Avenue. Food will be available for sale 5-8pm in the City Hall parking lot.
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