SALMON PEA WIGGLE (OLD FAVORITE on the FARM)

I don't know the origin of a wiggle, but it's still a comfort food, for many! I know my Aunt Julia and my Mom made it.<><>3 CUPS of favorite (WHITE SAUCE)<>1 large can of (RED or PINK SALMON,) spine ,bones and skin removed and BROKEN into LARGE CHUNKS<>10 oz. BAG (FROZEN PEAS)<>MILK for thining if needed<>SALT&PEPPER<>SALTINE CRACKERS, TOAST, or MASHED POTATOES<> <>MAKE a (THICK WHITE SAUCE) according to your favorite recipe<>CLEAN and BREAK up SALMON<>(ADD PEAS to WHITE SAUCE) and COOK until WARMED<>(ADD SALMON CHUNKS, WARM), SALT&PEPPER to TASTE<>THIN SAUCE IF NECESSARY.<>SERVE on (TOAST or CRACKERS or MASHED POTATOES)!!! (SOME PEOPLE CALL THIS "poor man's gravy")  it is a family favorite!! (IT IS FILLING)!!!

CRANBERRY APPLE PIE

2 1/2 CUPS CRANBERRIES CHOPPED<>1 1/2 CUPS APPLES CHOPPED<>1 1/2 CUPS SUGAR<>3 TABLESPOONS QUICK-COOKING TAPIOCA<>3 TABLESPOONS WATER<><>COMBINE CRANBERRIES, APPLES,SUGAR, TAPIOCA, AND WATER. LET STAND WHILE MAKING PASTRY.<>LINE A 9inch PIE PLATE. FILL (PIE PLATE with FRUIT MIXTURE) MAKE LATTICE TOP<>PLACE PASTRY STRIPS ON TOP OF FILLING< CRISSCROSSING STRIPS TO MAKE ATTRACTIVE OPEN TOP<>MOISTEN EDGE OF PIE< PLACING STRIP OF DOUGH< AROUND RIM TO HOLD STRIPS IN PLACE><>pinch into a fluted rim to hold strips in place.,.or press together with tines of fork.<>THEN (BAKE) in HOT OVEN 425 degreesF for 30--40 MINUTES.,.<>sooooo,YUMMY, (TOP  with WHIPPED CREAM)!!!!

COUNTRY DOUGHNUTS

4 CUPS SIFTED FLOUR<>1/2 TEASPOON NUTMEG<>1/4 TEASPOON CINNAMON<>1 TEASPOON SALT<>3/4 TEASPOON SODA<>1/2 TEASPOON CREAM of TARTER<>2 TABLESPOONS SPRY<>3/4 CUP SUGAR<>4 EGGS BEATEN or 2 EGGS and 1 EGG YOLK<>1 CUP THICK SOUR CREAM<>SIFT TOGETHER FLOUR, SPICES,SALT,SODA, and CREAM OF TARTER<>CREAM SPRY and SUGAR until well BLENDED.<>ADD EGG YOLKS and beat until mixture is light and fluffy.<>ADD MILK<>ADD sifted dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until smooth.<>with as little handling as possible, ROLL DOUGH on FLOURED BOARD to 1/4 inch thickness> LET DOUGH STAND stand 20 minutes<>CUT with 2 1/2 inch DOUGHNUT CUTTER><>FRY in DEEP SPRY (375 degreesF) until BROWN, turning when first crack appears><>DRAIN on ABSORBENT PAPERS<>THIS RECIPE MAKES 3 DOZEN!!!!!!To SUGAR DOUGHNUTS , COOL first then shake in a paper bag with granulated or confectioners' SUGAR<>GREAT FOR HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!!

30 YEAR OLD "ROBERT FROST" said time and tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a WOMAN of THIRTY!!

ANOTHER YEAR OF SUCCESS and glory has passed for YOU!.<>and it is all because of your SINCERE EFFORTS and COMMITMENTS.<>MAY YOU always achieve BIG THINGS IN LIFE.!!<>(YOU just had the ride of your life)<>MAINE2OREGON!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CA,  goldberg!!!  (THIS WOMAN IS A TRUE! (OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST)!!

DATE FILLED COOKIES (or you can use RAISINS)

DATE FILLED COOKIES<>1/2 CUP SPRY<>3/4 teaspoon SALT<>1 teaspoon VANILLA<>1 CUP SUGAR<>1 EGG well BEATEN<>3 CUPS sifted FLOUR<>3 teaspoons BAKING POWDER<>1/4 CUP MILK<>****DATE FILLING--1 CUP DATES, pitted and cut<>1/2 cup SUGAR<>1/4 cup WATER<><><>(COMBINE SPRY, SALT and VANILLA and BLEND)<>ADD SUGAR and CREAM WELL<>ADD BEATEN EGG and mix thoroughly<>SIFT FLOUR with baking powder.<>ADD to first mixture alternately with milk, blending thoroughly.<>CHILL DOUGH><>ROLL DOUGH 1/8 inch thick on floured board and cut with 2 inch COOKIE CUTTER.<><>****DATE FILLING<>COOK DATES, SUGAR and WATER over direct heat until thickened.<>STIRRING constantly. COOL<>PLACE 1 teaspoon on one COOKIE, place another COOKIE on TOP, and PRESS TOGETHER><>PRICK TOP of each COOKIE with FORK<>PLACE on BAKING SHEETS greased with SPRY.<>(BAKE in moderately HOT OVEN, (375 degrees F. for 15 minutes.<><>MAKES 2 dozen COOKIES.!!!!THEY'LL disappear like MAGIC so MAKE PLENTY!!!!

KAHLUA (PECAN PIE) A CLASSIC

KAHLUA  PECAN  PIE, a NEW ENGLAND CLASSIC<>1/4 cup BUTTER<>1/4 cup GRANULATED SUGAR<>1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT<>2 TBSP. FLOUR<>3 EGGS<>1/2 CUP KAHLUA<>1/2 CUP DARK CORN SYRUP<>3/4 CUP EVAPORATED MILK<>1 CUP WHOLE PECANS<>WHIPPED CREAM and PECAN HALVES (OPTIONAL) <><>(LINE A 9inch PIE PAN with your favorite PASTRY RECIPE)CHILL<>PREHEAT OVEN to 400 degreesF.<>(IN A LARGE BOWL,<>(CREAM TOGETHER BUTTER< SUGAR, VANILLA and FLOUR.<>(MIX WELL<>(BEAT IN EGGS  one at a time<>(STIR in KAHLUA, and CORN SYRUP and EVAPORATED MILK, then PECANS<>MIX WELL (POUR into PIE PAN)<>BAKE for 10 minutes<>THEN REDUCE HEAT TO 325 degrees F. and (BAKE until FIRM)<>ABOUT 40 minutes will be GOLDEN BROWN) then (CHILL pecan pie with kahula)<>GARNISH with pecan halves topped with WHIPPED CREAM) SooOH! DELICIOUS!!!

OLD FAVORITE (BROWN BETTY)

INGREDIENTS<>1 CUP BROWN SUGAR<>1 CUP WATER<<>1/8 tsp. SALT<>GRATED RIND OF 1 ORANGE<>1/4 CUP SPRY, MELTED<>3 CUPS BREAD CRUMBS<>3 CUPS APPLES SLICED<><>1 tsp. LEMON JUICE<><>COMBINE SUGAR, WATER, SALT and ORANGE RIND and simmer 10 minutes<>MIX MELTED SPRY (OIL) with BREAD CRUMBS<>PLACE a LAYER in BAKING DISH GREASED with SPRY><>COVER with layer of APPLES, finishing with CRUMBS<>ADD LEMON JUICE to SIRUP<>POUR SIRUP OVER APPLES and CRUMBS<>(COVER and BAKE in moderate OVEN(350 degreesF. for 45 minutes)UNCOVER during last 15 minutes to BROWN<>SERVE WITH WHIPPED CREAM!!  (this is DELICIOUS) SERVES 8<>!!!!

GLAZED BAKED APPLES

4 LARGE (BAKING APPLES) GRANNY SMITH< CORTLAND< NORTHERN SPY< MACINTOSH) 1/2 CUP SEEDLESS RAISINS<>2 TABLESPOONS SUGAR<>1 TABLESPOON GRATED LEMON PEEL)<>1 TEASPOON CINNAMON<>2 TEASPOONS BUTTER<>2/3 CUP BOILING WATER<>1/2 CUP SUGAR<> 1/2 CUP RED CURRENT JELLY<><>SET OVEN for 350 degreesF><>WASH and CORE APPLES, pare 1/3 the way down from the stem<>PLACE in a BAKING DISH.<>COMBINE NEXT 4 ingredients.<>FILL centers of APPLES. <>TOP each with 1/2 teaspoon BUTTER><>COMBINE WATER and 1/2 cup SUGAR, POUR OVER APPLES<>(BAKE uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender<>BASTING once or TWICE with SYRUP in BOTTOM of PAN<>REMOVE FROM OVEN<>MELT JELLY over low heat, stir with a fork.<>SPOON over APPLES, PLACE in a broiler 3inches from heat<>broil 3-4 minutes until GLAZED<>SERVE WARM or cold, with WHIPPED CREAM!!!! this is an AUTUMN TREAT!!!!

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

1 CAN (20 ounces) PINEAPPLE CHUNKS in NATURAL JUICES<>1 PACKAGE (3-1/8 ounces) COOK and SERVE VANILLA PUDDING<>1 QUART MIXED (FRESH FRUIT CHUNKS) APPLES, BANANAS, ORANGES, PEARS,ETC)<>3/4 CUP CHOPPED PECANS or WALNUTS<>1/3 CUP FLAKED COCONUT<>WHIPPED TOPPING (optional)<>DRAIN PINEAPPLE, RESERVING JUICE<>IN A SAUCEPAN, (COMBINE PINEAPPLE JUICE and PUDDING MIX) COOK over MEDIUM HEAT until THICKENED)<>COOL<>COMBINE PINEAPPLE and OTHER FRUIT, NUTS and COCONUT in a LARGE SALAD BOWL and DRESSING and STIR TO COAT<>CHILL until READY TO SERVE<>GARNISH with (WHIPPED TOPPING) <><>YIELD 6-8 SERVINGS, <>DELICIOUS!!!!!THIS IS A PERFECT FRUIT SALAD TO PREPARE ALL WINTER LONG!! SERVE AS DESSERT OR AS A SNACK!!!!

AUTUMN BEAUTY

MAKE THE MOMENT YOU CAPTURE THIS SEASON SHINE!<>FALL FLOURISHES, THE BURNT ORANGE, THE FIERY RED, THE BRIGHT YELLOW, THE CITRONS TURN TO GOLD, THE RED BURNING BUSH, BLUE SKY, SHIMMERING POND, AS SHADOWS OF THE FIR TREES make an image across the pond!!!!!AUTUMN BEAUTY, FALL HARVEST!!

NEW ENGLAND (BOILED DINNER)

3 1/2 POUNDS CORNED BEEF<>6 PARSNIPS<>9 CARROTS<>6 BEETS<>1 HEAD of CABBAGE<>6 POTATOES<>6 TURNIPS<><>SOAK (CORNED BEEF 15 minutes in COLD WATER) put in large POT<>POUR ON HOT WATER to COVER<>COOK 1 HOUR<>ADD (PARSNIPS and CARROTS and BEETS and TURNIPS)<>COOK 1 HOUR.<>ADD (POTATOES & CABBAGE)<>COOK 1 HOUR<>LIQUID in which it has been (COOKED in should be used as SOUP) SERVE with hot CATSUP and (FRENCH BREAD or ROLLS)  ****THIS IS A HEARTY MEAL on a CHILLY FALL DAY!!!!!

AUNT JULIA'S (APPLE FRITTERS)

2 t. BAKING POWDER<>2 CUPS FLOUR<>PINCH of SALT<>2 TABLESPOONS SUGAR<>1, EGG BEATEN<>1 CUP MILK<>(TART APPLES PARED and SLICED, 4-5 APPLES) <>SIFT DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER<>ADD GRADUALLY (MILK and WELL BEATEN EGG)<>PARE and CUT APPLES in THIN SLICES or DICED)<>STIR or DIP APPLES IN BATTER for complete COATING<><>(DROP by SPOONFULS INTO DEEP FAT)<>FRY until BROWN in DEEP FAT at 370degrees for 3 minutes<>(SERVE with HOT MAPLE SYRUP or JELLY)  sooOH, DELICIOUS!!!!!!!