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chini and yellow squash, and eaten it raw, sautéed, stir-fried, grilled or breaded and fried. These tender, easy-to-grow vegetables are staples in most home gardens. • • While summer squash have been favorites for years with gardeners, winter squash have suffered a popularity slump in the past several decades. Winter squash was very important to early settlers and on the American frontier. It has an excellent “keeping” quality and was a staple for root cellars. Winter squash would be harvested in late summer and fall and kept for months, allowing families to eat vitamin-rich vegetables during the cold winter months. • • Today, with more emphasis on sustainability, winter squash are becoming very popular again. With more interest in purchasing local produce, farmers’ markets and home gardens are helping to reignite the appeal of eating vitamin-rich winter squash. Beta-carotene with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids all come with the addition of squash to our diets. • • So think squash are only available in yellow, green and orange? Think again! Visit local markets and fairs in the summer; you are sure to see some strange looking squash that are not only oddly shaped but also oddly colored. • • Squash come in tan, orange, blue, green, even pink. They can be striped or solid colors and smooth or dimpled. • • Summer squash are fragile, bruise easily and don’t keep very long. They are at their peak from July until September. Winter squash ripen with hard shells; some so hard that an ax or cleaver is required to get to the edible insides. They are at their prime from September until February. • • Australian blue pumpkins and squash are rarely seen in North America but are the “norm” for the vegetable family “Down Under.” These “Blue Belt” plants are natives of Uruguay and Argentina and are also grown in South Africa. • • Blue Hubbards and blue bananas as well as Queensland blue and other pumpkins are enjoyed in Australia. A couple of popular treats for Aussies are Queensland blue scones at teatime and the rather odd “Grabben Gullen Pie.” The pie is made by hollowing out a pumpkin, filling it with possum joints and baking it in a bed of hot coals. Doesn’t that sound appetizing?! • • The tasty blue banana squash and the pink banana squash originated in Peru. Popular on the North American West Coast, these specialty products are starting to get more recognition, and their ...continued on next column
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seeds are being requested by gardeners. While they are usually 5 to 6 pounds (2-3 kg), jumbo pink banana squash can grow to be a monstrous 130 pounds (59 kg)! • • Squash that are common in North America are yellow crookneck, yellow straightneck, Patty pan and zucchini as well as hard squash like acorn, butternut, buttercup, Hubbard, delicious and banana. • • Spaghetti squash is a more unusual variety. Cooked spaghetti squash forms strands that pull apart and resemble pasta. This squash is delicious when covered with your favorite sauce or simply with butter and salt. Kids really think it is cool to pull the “spaghetti” strands from the squash! • • Did you know that you can eat the flowers of some squash? Try zucchini flowers stuffed with ground meat and braised — yummy and different. The seeds, tender shoots and even leaves can be eaten on many types of squash. • • Many people make harvest centerpieces and front porch and door decorations from squash in the fall. Some of the interesting varieties to include in these are carnival, fairytale and turban squash. • • Carnival squash are a type of acorn squash with interesting colorations: cream colored with orange spots, pale green with dark green spots and even vertical stripes. • • The fairytale squash is, as you may guess, shaped like Cinderella’s pumpkin coach. • • Turban squash looks like a turban (or hat) on top. As an interesting replacement for an ordinary bowl, the top can be removed and soup served from inside this squash. • • While this Tidbits addresses some interesting members of the squash family, much more information is available to squash growers and eaters. An excellent book for “cucurbitaceans” (defined by the book author as “a person who regards pumpkins or squash with deep, often rapturous love”) is “The Compleat Squash” by Amy Goldman. It’s an interesting read for gardeners and those who love to cook and eat squash!
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Pet Odors: When Funk Attacks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We bathe and brush our dog “Clint” regularly and wash his bedding, but our apartment still smells kind of funky. Is there any way to totally rid our place of that dog odor? -- Karen in Long Island, N.Y. DEAR KAREN: I’m not sure it’s 100 percent possible to completely get rid of pet odors, but you can tackle some common problem areas to minimize the odors. The American Kennel Club recently published some tips to combat pet odors, especially in hidden areas you might not have thought of: --Wash Clint’s bed coverings and blankets every week. --Buy a spare set of bed coverings or blankets to swap out and wash. --Sweep and mop underneath the pet bed and in and around Clint’s kennel cage at least once a week. --Cover throw pillows around the house with washable coverings. --Check under furniture or in other spots where Clint hides to make sure he isn’t stashing old bones or leftovers there. --Once a month or whenever they start getting funky, wash Clint’s toys with soapy water and let dry completely. --Before vacuuming the house, sprinkle baking soda over the carpet to absorb minor odors. --Wash other textiles more frequently, such as curtains and area rugs, to remove fur and odor. --If Clint has an accident indoors, clean up as quickly as possible, wash the spot with mild soap and water, and blot dry. If odor lingers in that spot, the padding underneath may be affected; air out by lifting the carpet away, or replace that section of carpet and padding. Send your question or comment to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. A fisherman from the city was out fishing on a lake in a small boat. He noticed another man in a small boat open his tackle box and take out a mirror. Being curious the man rowed over and asked, “What is the mirror for?” “That’s my secret way to catch fish,” said the other man. “Shine the mirror on the top of the water. The fish notice the spot of sun on the water above and they swim to the surface. Then I just reach down, net them and pull them into the boat.” “Wow! Does that really work?” “You bet it does.” “Would you be interested in selling that mirror? I’ll give you $30 for it.” “Well, okay.” After the money was transferred, the city fisherman asked, “By the way, how many fish have you caught this week?” “You’re the sixth,” he said.
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Patching Carpet Q: I’ve got a section of carpet that our cat used as an unofficial litter box more than once in the past couple years. I’ve cleaned the heck out of it and most of the smell is gone, but the area is stained darker than the rest of the carpet, and our cat still sniffs around it hopefully despite it being soaked in cat repellent. Can I replace it without creating a worse eyesore? -- Dan H., Christmas, Fla. A: If you have some leftover scraps or sections from when the carpet was installed, you can replace that stained section with the exact same type of carpet, which usually creates the best match (as long as the rest of the carpet isn’t too old, stained or faded, in which case you may want to consider replacing the entire carpet). If you don’t have extra scraps, never fear -- take an unstained scrap of the carpet to a carpet specialty store to find the closest match. You’ll also need to replace the padding underneath the section, as cat urine can soak all the way through to the padding (and sometimes the underlayment), thereby preserving the pungent odor for many years and serving as an olfactory signpost for your cat -- and any other curious pet. If the stain is less than 3 inches in diameter, consider getting a carpet patch kit that includes a circular cutter. This will allow you to cut out the stain and then cut a patch that is exactly the same size and shape. If the stain is bigger, use a box cutter to trim the stained section plus an inch or two beyond the stain. A metal or wood ruler will help you make a straight cut. Cut away the padding in the section as well. Take the padding and carpet section to the carpet store to match both the color and type of carpet, as well as the correct type and thickness of the padding. Back at home, measure and trim the new padding and carpet to fit the cut-out section as closely as possible. Tack the padding in place with either a bit of carpet glue and/ or staples. Double-check the fit of the new patch, then spread carpet glue over the bottom of the patch, as well as a light bead under the edges of the carpet surrounding the hole. Carefully press the carpet patch into place. Making sure no glue is on your fingers, rough up the carpet pile to hide the edges of the patch. Allow the glue to dry for about half a day, then vacuum. HOME TIP: Don’t have any leftover carpet scraps? Consider “repurposing” a piece of carpet from the back of a closet, underneath the radiator or another hidden spot where there’s not much need for carpet. Send your questions or home tips to ask@ thisisahammer.com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. When in doubt as to whether you can safely or effectively complete a project, consult a professional contractor. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Samantha Weaver ¥ It was prolific British author G.K. Chesterton who made the following sage observation: “An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.” ¥ According to the Guinness Book of Records, the world’s longest place name belongs to a hill in New Zealand, which is known as Taumatawhakatangihangak oauauotamateaturipukaka pikimaungahoronukupokaiwhe nua kitanatahu. When translated from Maori, the language of the native people, the name reads “place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as landeater, played his flute to his loved one.” ¥ If you’re planning a vacation to the Four Corners area of the American West, you might want to consider staying at a bed-and-breakfast just north of Farmington, N.M. One of the most unusual lodgings in the country, Kokopelli’s Cave Bed and Breakfast is, as the name suggests, in a cave. Described as a “luxury cliff dwelling,” the cave is reached via a footpath from the top of a mesa. ¥ The poison produced by the golden poison dart frog, found in the rainforests of Colombia, is so toxic that one-third of an ounce is enough to kill 100,000 people. ¥ In a traditional Hungarian wedding, the bride is supposed to ensure the health of her future children by smashing an egg. How the smashing of an egg is supposed to accomplish this feat is unclear. ¥ You might be surprised to learn that when you snap, the sound isn’t produced when the tip of your finger hits the tip of your thumb. The sound actually occurs when the tip of your finger makes contact with the base of your thumb. *** Thought for the Day: “Lying to ourselves is more deeply ingrained than lying to others.” -- Fyodor Dostoevsky (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
Many foods can be pickled, including eggs, pigs feet, fish and numerous vegetables. Of course, the “pickle” most of us think of is the cucumber, whether it is a sweet gherkin, bread & butter, dill or other variety. • Pickles have been around for over 4,000 years. Cucumbers were brought to the Tigris Valley of Mesopotamia (present day Iraq) from India. We don’t know who actually came up with the idea to put cucumbers in a brine, which is the pickling liquid used to preserve and “pickle” the cucumbers. Evidence has been found by archaeologists and anthropologists that the ancient Mesopotamians pickled cucumbers. • The brine originally was salt water only, but later vinegar was added. Subsequently, herbs and spices have been added to get the flavors that create different varieties of pickles. Different pickle makers use different varieties of pickling brines to get their desired tastes. • Ancient sources refer to nutritional benefits of pickles, claiming they give physical as well as spiritual strength. Julius Caesar and other Roman emperors made them available to their troops, and it is said that Cleopatra considered them an important beauty aid for her diet. • According to Rabbi Gil Marks, author of “Olive Trees and Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes from Jewish Communities Around the World”: “Pickled cucumbers achieved great popularity in many parts of Europe and the Middle East, but arguably nowhere more than among Eastern European Jews, who ate them with black bread and later potatoes as the bulk of their diet.” • An astonishing number of pickles are packed in the United States each year: over 20 billion! That
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is about 9 pounds (4 kg) per person. More than 50 percent of the cucumbers grown in the United States are made into pickles. • Have you heard of the “Fighting Pickles?” The mascot of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem, N.C., is certainly unique. The school doesn’t have any sports teams but has had the mascot since it was chosen in the early 1970s for a touch football game. Students can be found eating fried pickles and other foods in the “Pickle Jar” area of the school’s Student Union building. • America’s connection with pickles goes way back. Explorer Amerigo Vespucci, for whom America was named, was a pickle merchant before he became an explorer. Pickled vegetables, rich in vitamin C, were important in the diet of sailors to prevent scurvy. • International Pickle Week, one of the country’s longest running promotions, has been observed for more than 50 years. It is held for 10 days during the last two weeks of May. Michigan and North Carolina are the top pickle-producing states. • So, do you prefer your pickles sweet or sour? Dill pickles are the most popular. All fresh, crisp pickles have the distinctive pickle “crunch,” that is, the sound made when one bites into a pickle. The sound of a good pickle crunch is audible at 10 paces. • Whether you are enjoying sandwiches, tuna salad or grilled burgers this summer, you are sure to have some crunchy pickles on the picnic table as well. Feel free to crunch away! They are a healthy treat with very few calories and zero fat.
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Tammy’s Favorite Recipes By Tammy Knight
Fruit Salad This fruit salad is a request at each of my children’s birthday dinners!. It is refreshing and just right for summertime. Fruit Salad: 1 can mandarin oranges 3-4 bananas 1 small pkg. vanilla pudding (not instant) 2 Tablespoons orange juice 1 (20 oz) can of pineapple tidbits 1 pkg. vanilla tapioca pudding 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries (place on paper towels first to drain off juice) 2 cups sliced strawberries 2-3 peeled and sliced kiwi 2 cups mini plain or colored marshmallows (optional) Drain and measure juices from fruit cans and add water to equal 3 cups of liquid into saucepan. Add puddings and orange juice and a pinch of nutmeg, and cook as you would regularly cook pudding (until thick). Pour into bowl and chill. Place plastic wrap right on pudding while chilling. After chilled, add mandarin oranges, pineapple, sliced bananas, and the rest of the fruit and marshmallows. Mix well. Makes 8-10 servings. YUM!
Getting a Handle on Heartburn DEAR DR. DONOHUE: After an endoscopy, the doctor told me I have a hiatal hernia. He said nothing could be done for it and that I will have to live with it the rest of my life. He gave me no medicines or advice. I am anxious about this and would appreciate any info you can give me. -- Anon. ANSWER: The swallowing tube -- the esophagus -- begins at the throat, travels down the chest and finally ends by attaching to the stomach. To reach the stomach, it must go through an opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity. That opening is the hiatus. A hiatal hernia is a bulging of part of the stomach through the hiatus and into the chest cavity. Many times, a hiatal hernia causes no symptoms and needs no treatment. At other times, a hiatal hernia produces GERD -- gastroesophageal reflux -- an upward spurting of acid and digestive juices from the stomach into the esophagus. That brings on heartburn, a common problem with many treatments. People without such a hernia also develop GERD. Here are some tips to handle heartburn. Lose weight, if need be. Don’t eat within three hours of going to bed. Elevate the head of your bed using blocks that are 6 to 8 inches tall and placed under the bedposts. This keeps stomach juices in the stomach while you sleep. Sleep on your left side for the same reason. Don’t wear constricting garments around the abdomen or too tight a belt. Take antacids as needed -- Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta and Maalox. Eliminate any food that gives you heartburn. Usual offenders are citrus fruits, tomatoes, onions, spicy foods, fatty and fried foods, chocolate, carbonated beverages, mints and caffeinated drinks. If these steps don’t solve the heartburn problem, try medicines called acid blockers: Tagamet (cimetidine), Zantac (ranitidine), Pepcid (famotidine) and Axid (nizatidine). In low doses, all of these can be purchased without a prescription. The next step is medicines that turn off acid production. Prilosec (omeprazole) doesn’t require a prescription. The prescription drugs are Prevacid, Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix and Dexilant. If necessary, surgical procedures can correct hiatal hernias. The booklet on hiatal hernias explains this common condition in detail. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 501W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My barber, Vinnie, said my eyebrows were receding and that is an indication of thyroid problems. I write to see what your take is on this. I would like to establish fact from fiction. -- P.D. ANSWER: Vinnie is somewhat near the truth by saying hair loss is a possible consequence of both an underactive and overactive thyroid gland. However, the loss is usually on the scalp, when and if it does occur. Loss only of eyebrow hair isn’t a symptom of thyroid disease. And hair loss from the scalp is not the only sign that things are wrong with the thyroid. Other signs must be present, too. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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