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tee tribune stouifville out thursday december i 1953 fc the bowl aaaceeapibecsn i hello homemikers there are more tasters than we need around the kitchen these cold dajv they want some no matter what it is when we euggest that nancy say please we were told my arm is longer than my tongue to stir tip interest in a project for children mention candy its magic so here is a helpful column for teenagers takk a tip 1 adequate utensils for candy making are a deep saucepan wooden spoon measuring cups and a candy thermometer 2 if the recipe does not state the kind of sugar always use fine granulated 3 to test for syrup stages with out a thermometer a soft rill stage when about v4 teaspoon of the syrup is dropped into a cup containing ice cold water a soft ball is formed b medium bull ktaje when about u teaspoon of the syrup is dropped into a cup containing a little cold water a firm ball is formed try pinch ing it hard hull stage when syrup is dropped long threads about 3 inches long hang from edge of spoon 4 do not let sugar mixture boil until sugar has dissolved in the combined ingredients by stirring over low heat 5 fondant candies should be boiled without stirring to prevent crystals from forming dip wooden spoon in hot wa ter then scrape sides of sauce pan 6 fudge mixtures should be set aside to cool as soon as soft ball stage is reached do not chill suddenly when luke warm beat until mixture loses its gloss then pour into a greased pan and spread with a hot knife butter fondant 2 cups sugar tsp cream tartar cup milk 2 tbsps butter put sugar cream of tartar and milk in a saucepan over low heat and stir until sugar is dis solved boil without stirring to soft ball stage 23g degs then stir in butter and turn out on warm buttered pie plate let 5 biss combine sugar and boiling water stir then beat until dissolved add gelatine dissolve and bring to a boil simmer for 20 mins remove from heat and add orange juice lemon juice and grated orange rind pour into heatproof cas serole that has been rinsed in cold water have liquid about inch deep chill in electric- refrigerator cut with sharp knife vote a roll rectangles of delight in icing sugar b add cup diced drained maraschino with orange c or strain after simmering and divide in two portions color one batch green and the other red euind until lukewarm then beat with a stiff knife until it chang es color gather up quickly and knead 20 times store in a covered casserole overnight orange hon rons add grated orange rind and m tsp orange extract if necessary warm to shape into balls coffee bon bons make fon dant substituting stiong coffee for the milk when cool shape into tiny mounds chocolate fudge 2 squares unsweetened choc cup milk 2 cups sugar few grains salt 2 tbsps butter 1 tsp vanilla add chocolate to milk and cook until blended on low add sugar and salt and stir until mixture bolls continue boiling without stirring until soft ball stage is reached mix in butter and vanilla cool to lukewarm then beat until thick pour into greased pan immediately when cold cut in squares cocoanut fudge stir in 1 cup cocoanut near end of beating of chocolate fudge roll in balls xut fudge add 1 cup of coarsely chopped walnuts or pe cans when candy is beaten turkish delight 2 tbsps gelatine v cup cold water 2 cups sugar cup boiling water cup orange juice hi cup lemon juice grated rind of 1 orange soak gelatine in cold water christmas miracle by maud mccurdy welch patti was trying 1 forget it was christmas last christ mas there had been jimmy and a ring on her finger then there was a girl named ann and everything was over pat ti had packed up and come to this part of the city to live so there were no holly wreaths or christmas trees in pattis pie and bake shop just off one of the bustling aven ues there was only patti with her brown curls and mellow brown eyes and the long rows of pies and cakes in the show cases people came from all over to buy pattis cakes and pies and drink her coffee there was the little old lady who sold magazines on the corner who came in every day she was the first to come in on christmas day and she was lugging a big wreath of holly and mistletoe hang it in the wondow dearie she said patti looked at the wreath and a sick pain caught at her heart then there was the tele phone operator who worked in a branch exchange and later the little boy who always stop ped by from school he had such sad blue eyes it made pattis heart ache patti al ways gave him a huge slice of pie and he ate it with relish tout the sad bewilderment of his eyes never seemed to go a- way when lie saw the wreath his eyes brightened gee thats pretty you goin to have a christinas tree too mis pat ti patti started to say no but choked instead she asked dont you have a christmas tree tommy he shook his head patti said her voice still choky then well have one here you can help me trim it in no time at all the tree was up and they were trimming it in spite of her stern efforts patti was conscious of a slow excitement tommy asked if she believed in kris kringle and that stuff and she had to stop to think before answer ing at last she said yes tommy i i think i do kris kringle may lie just a symbol buts hes really alive in the hearts and spirits of hundreds of people all over the world tommys blue eyes grew bright then do you think if i told him i only wanted my daddy back and nothing else he would bring him back to t us my mommy told him to go but she didnt mean it xow shes sick but if daddy would come back wed both be hap py and shed be welt an idea was slowly dawning in pattiv mind well see what we tan dotommy she promised patti hurried like mad and got a personal ad in the late edition of one of the big dail ies it read mr thoma baker pleae call at pattis pie cake shop at once patti waited and waited the little shop was brightly light ed and the christmas tree was a beautiful sight to see but no one came every thing had been sold so patti was putting out the lights when a tall young man walk ed in h said i may be the thomas baker youre looking for of course l dont know patti just felt it in her bon es that he was the right one she said do you have a wife by the name of margaret and a little boy named tommy yes yes i do then youre the right tho mas baker they want you to come home are you sure margaret wants me too the young mans eyes were suddenly full of hope patti nodded im verv sine address fully wrap parcels carefully canada post office wm okct pi mmmm9mm0 walk drive carefully ontario department of highways geo h douce mincer ez vvavw w vwam and the young man thanked her turned to go and almost collided with another tall young man who had just come in he was looking at patti with his whole heart in his personal i was sure it was you no one ever spelled pat ty with an i as you do then he reached for her hands patti wont you ever forgive me for thinking 1 could ever eyes the minute i saw that love another girl wont you let me put this ring where it her in his arms belongs patti was choked up with afternoon teas usually are happiness as he slipped the stirring events ring on her linger finding j you is like a christmas mirac- its a small world and a le he whispered as he took lot of small people live in it yes the new gmc is ready to go ready to bring you new heights in pulling power carry ing power and staying power its handsomer too with its massive redesigned front end new headlight spacing and driverplanned cabs but this year the gmc story is truly a power story in over 50 models you can choose from the widest range of engines transmissions and axles on the market from this brilliant range of power units you can get the exact combination to haul your specific loads with the highest efficiency and though new efficient power is a tig feature it is ust one of the many which makes gmc outstanding theres over 70 newfeatures in all and every last one is designed to give higher performance greater profit greater comfort and convenience nothing has been overlooked in the forward march to bring you a truck thats filled with power thats built to take the heaviest loads over the roughest going and come back for more ask your dealer to explain the brilliant new advances that can be yours in 19s4 youll see im mediately how theyll mean great new benefits to you in your business then choose the one model in 50 thats exactly right for your requirements and be ready to go for more profits in any trucking job a general motors value new comfort these ailnow cabs offer groater comfort vlilonond convenience ihon ever before plus a new high in appearance they have such features as one pleco paitoramle windshield re- dosignod instrument panels with soft light gauges and beautiful two lone interiors in addition as optional equipment there are cab rear cornor windows and shadollto glass those and many more features put gmc cabs far ahead in 54 new heres the feature youve been waiting now you can carry sand orgrain loose you get a wide choice of gmc engines for the 9300 and 9400 serijs now have a new hydrcmatic transmission which eliminates clutch and gear shifting it also selects the right gear for any load and any condition in thepictup box with no leakage and the boxes are deeper this year giving a lower loading height even the tail gate is stronger with new safety catch that eliminates rattles and all are of the valveinhcad design which has won fame over the years theth riftmaster and loadmaster engines have been increased from 108 to 112 horsepower with this amazing optional feature the driver floats over bumps with no harsh jouncing and for extra comfort the seat is fully adjustable so the driver can select the best driving position now on display mole motors limited stouffville ontario