LSS SS ie tn nl ' Easter Breads. Page 14 Cassiar Courier April 1989 IGHBOUR’S KITCHEN What better way to celebrate the Easter season throughout the western provinces than with symbolic Each nationality has its own special recipes, but generally, as far as I have researched, they all represent “the body of Christ’. Hot Cross buns intro- duced in Canada from Great Britain, came with the Cross of Calvary indented on them as a reminder. Try these speedy versions of old-fashioned breads using quick rise yeast. HOT CROSS BUNS 4 c. (approx) flour 1/3 c. granulated sugar I tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2.tsp. each nutmeg, allspice 2pkg. quick rise yeast 3/4 c. milk 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. butter 1 c. raisins, currants, or candied peel 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 c. corn syrup In a food processor, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, spices and yeast; process a few seconds. Heat milk and butter until hot to the touch. With processor run- ning, add hot liquid through the feed tube into the dry ingredients; process about 30 seconds until smooth. Add eggs and process until well blended: Add I cup flour (1/4 at a time) processing after each addition, Turn dough out into a large mixing bowl Add fruit. Gradually work in just enough remaining flour to make soft, slightly sticky dough. Cover and let rise 10 minutes. Turn dough onto lightly floured board. With sharp. knife cut into 16 pieces. Shape into smooth round balls and place 2” apart on a greased baking sheet. Flatten to about 3/4” thickness. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk (45 - 90 minutes) With a sharp knife cut a cross in top of each bun. Let stand for 10 min- utes. Bake at 375 oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until well browned. Ileat corn syrup to boiling, brush over hot buns. When cool, you could then ice the cross. HONEY ALMOND CRESCENT ] pkg. quick rise yeast 1/2 c. milk I tsp. each almond extract, cinnamon 2. tbsp. margarine 3 c. flour, divided 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. honey I egg Filling: 2 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. cardamon 2 thsp. margarine 3/4 c. chopped almonds Set aside 1 cup flour from total. Mix remaining flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl Heat milk, water, almond extract, honey and margarine until hot to touch. COSTA RICA: - submitted by Anna Guarducci COSTA RICA Poas Volcano’... e lrazu Volcano National Park ° SAN JOSE PACIFIC OCEAN JACO ® BEACH Stir hot ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix in the egg. Stir in enough reserved flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto floured board and knead 5 minutes. Cover and let rise 10 minutes. To make filling, combine honey, margarine, spices and mix well. Roll dough into 14” by 10” rectangle. Spread filling on dough leaving 1” around edge. Sprinkle almonds over filling. Roll up jelly roll style along long edge and seal by pinching. Place on greased baking sheet and curve slightly to form a crescent. Place to rise, covered. When double in bulk, bake at 350 for 20 - 25 minutes. When cool, glaze with butter icing glaze and decorate with sliced almonds. BABKA OR EASTER BREAD 2 pkg. yeast 2 tsp. sugar 1 c. lukewarm water Let this set for 10 min., then scald 2 c. milk 1/2 lb. butter 1c. sugar 10 egg yolks 5 egg whites 1 tsp. cinnamon pinch of saffron 7c. flour 2c. raisins 1/2 c. mixed fruit Scald the milk and cool to lukewarm; then add the melted butter, sugar and the eggs, well beaten. In another bowl, mix all the dry ingredients. Add the raisins and the fruit to the flour. Add the yeast to the milk, then add the flour and knead and let rise until double in bulk. Knead again and let rise for 1/2 hr. then form into bread. Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 - 30 min. The traditional babka is always baked in a tall, cylindrical pan. Large tube pans may also be used. Fill the pans one third full. This is very important. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until it reaches the brim of the pan. It should triple in bulk. Babka is alway sliced in rounds across the loaf. APPLE RAISIN CRISP Preheat oven to 400. Butter a 9” square baking pan. 1 c. raisins 2 tbsp. brown sugar I tsp. allspice Combine and layer in 5 apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 c. orange or apple juice I tsp. grated orange rind Soak raisins in juice if dry. baking pan. 3/4 c. flour 3/4 c. rolled oats 1/3 c. butter, softened Combine until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit mixture. 3/4 c. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2-3 tbsp. melted butter Drizzle over crumb topping. Bake 30 minutes or until fruit is tender and top is golden. : Cost Rica may be tiny on the world map, yet it offers more than other countries many times its size. You may want to go there before it’s spoiled by mass tourism, which many predict is only a few years away. This small, unspoiled Central American country is lush, tropical and mountainous, and even in the rainy season it is bathed in sparkling sunshine every morning. The capital, San Jose, nestles in a valley surroun- ded by mountains, so that leaving the city means travel- ling on curving roads through spectacular scenery. Costa Rica’s Pacific coast boasts breath-taking beaches while the Caribbean side has a distinctly Jamaican flavour; either can be reached in three hours by road from San Jose. The weather is temperate year round, averaging '22C inland and 27C on the coasts. The flora and fauna are rich beyond description, there are 24 pristine national parks to explore, rain forests to trek through and volcan- oes to Visit. The train trip to Puerto Limon on the Caribbean coast aboard the narrow-gauge Atlantic Railway, or Jun- gle train, is a must. The six-hour, 160 kilometre ride takes passengers through the mountains, skirting gorges and ‘gullies that let you look straight down hundreds by Karren Campbell PINEAPPLE DELIGHT Although this is an extra-special favorite, be sure to try the strawberry variation. Crust: 1/2 c. margarine 1/4 c. granulated sugar 2 c. graham cracker crumbs Filling: 1 1/2 c. icing sugar 1/2 c. softened margarine 2 eggs 19 oz crushed pineapple, drained 1 c. whipping cream Crust: Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in crumbs and sugar. Reserve 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumbs into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake in 350 oven for 10 minutes. Cool. Filling: Beat icing sugar and butter together well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth: Spread over crumb layer. Scatter pineapple over top. Whip cream until stiff, Spread over pineapple. Pineapple may be folded into cream, if desired, before spreading. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cuts into 15 pieces. STRAWBERRY DELIGHT: Omit pineapple. Drain juice from 15 oz. frozen sliced strawberries. Stir in I tbsp cornstarch. Heat and stir until boiling and thickened. Cool. Stir in berries and use in place of pineapple. HELPFUL HINTS _ Did you know a quick way to separate frozen bacon - ‘heat spatula over the stove burner, then slide it under each Slice to separate it from others. Bacon will lie flat in the pan if you prick it thor- oughly with a fork as it fries. : Getting there - before it’s spoiled of metres to jungle. The train stops at dozens of tiny villages whose houses cling. precariously to the hillside. The half-day ride to Puntarenas on the Pacific Coast, jumping off point to some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches is also worthwhile. Getting around Costa Rica by bus is as cheap as the train, but it takes a long time and buses may not be leaving at convenient times. If you rent a car the options for exploring are endless, but this is pricey. Costa Rica is largely untouched by the tur- moil in Central America, and it’s an attractive vacation spot for the traveller who loves beautiful scenery, fine beaches and tranquility. Costa Ricans are generally warm with visitiors; they seem to be helpful by nature and have not yet learned to despise rich “gringos”. Costa Rica has numer- ous cabanas or basic bed. and shower accomodation that should cost approximately $10 a night per person, even in high season. Once again, living is cheap. Costa Rica is an ideal tourist destination, espec- ially at a time when many travellers are seeking out exotic new places to visit. CANNABIS derivatives and their uses have been discussed in the previous two issues of the Cassiar Courier. This month we will discuss the Risks. HEALTH RISKS:-~ Breathing, smoking cannabis can affect the respiratory system. A single joint of marihuana can yield at least twice as much tar as a strong cigarette. Furthermore, cannabis smoke is deliberately held in the lungs for a long period of time; joints are not filtered and are usually smoked right down to the end. This means that smoking a few joints in a day can cause as much respiratory damage as smoking a whole pack of high-tar cigarettes. Daily use or regular use may cause respiratory problems such as chronic cough and chronic - or recurring bronchitis. _ Cancer: The concentration of one cancer prod- ucing agent (benzopyrene) in cannabis smoke is about 70 percent higher than in tobacco smoke. Precancerous changes have been discovered in the throats of heavy users only 20 years old. Similar changes are usually not observed in heavy tobacco users until they are 40. General Health: Consistent, heavy cannabis use may reduce the body’s ability to resist disease by inter- . fering with the immune system. This means that heavy users may be more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections. - Reproduction and Pregnancy: There is evidence that cannabis may interfere with the reproductive func- tions and maturation process in adolescence. Research shows some decline in the sex hormones in young boys and a possible disturbance of the monthly cycle of fe- males. There is also good evidence to suggest that canna- bis use during pregnancy may have an effect on the normal development of the fetus. In any event, we know that the early stages of pregnancy are critical, and the possibility that cannabis or any other drug may result in birth complications is enough to suggest that its use be avoided. Impure Drugs: Up to this point we’ve been talking about the effects of Cannabis itself. One of the very real problems with pot, however, is that because it comes from uncontrolled sources the user has no way of knowing what other substances may have been added to the drug. Sometimes Cannabis products are laced with another drug called PCP (angel dust) which can produce some very unpredictable reactions. Large doses of PCP can result in convulsions, coma and in extreme cases, death. Cannabis may also be contaminated with chemical herbicides. One of these, called paraquat, can cause very unpleasant side effects, including possible permanent damage to the lungs and throat. . SEE THE LATEST FROM THE LEGEND. AUTHORIZED ARCTCO® ARCTIC CAT® DEALER &Arctco Inc, 1988. * Trademarks of Arctco Inc OUR POINT CASSIAR R.C.M.P. _ PSYCHOLOGICAL RISKS: Short. Term: ..Cannabis' use can cause anxiety, panic, depression and extreme confusion in some people. Although these feelings almost always end when the drugs wear off, they can be very uncomfortable and disturbing while they last. Since the drugs have an effect on con- centration and memory, the user may experience diffic- ulty in learning. A student whose memory and concen- tration are impaired during class because of cannabis use is obviously not in a good position to learn. The longer the situation continues the more school performance is bound to suffer. Long Term: When considering the long-term psychological effects on regular cannabis use, it may be difficult to distinguish between effects caused by — the drug and effects caused by the individual’s personality or social situation. A lot of heavy users do seem to suffer from a loss of motivation and interest in the future. Some times, too, there is difficulty with memory, concen- tration and learning. Some scientists believe that heavy, long-term use may cause changes in brain cell connections and brain wave patterns. Can long-term use of cannabis have an effect on personality? Does it dull intelligence? Can it sap the will? There are no conclusive scientific answers to these questions. In general terms though, it is safe to say that a person who is stoned much of the time is to some degree or another cut off from normal experience. The drugs act as a filter between the user and the real world. The more time a person spends stoned, the more the attitudes, perceptions and experiences during those times may begin to affect his or her reality. Dependence: A slight. percentage of cannabis users become psychologically dependent on the drug. When this happens, cannabis, becomes central to the person’s thoughts, feelings and activities. It becomes very difficult to stop taking the drug. Psychological dependence is not the same thing as an actual physical addiction but it can be just as damaging. LEGAL ASPECTS: In Canada, possession of Cannabis is illegal. Trafficking, importing, exporting and.cultivation are all offences under the law: Though few people go to jail for simple possession, conviction for any. of the above noted offences may result in a fine, imprisonment or both. As well as the punishment, the convicted person also receives a Criminal Record which can be used in future and subsequent charges during the sentencing procedure. CASSIAR COURIER Published Monthly in Cassiar, B.C. - Courier Staff - Don Campbell, Betty Studd, Shaaron Schielke - Legal Notice - PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA “CHANGE OF NAME ACT” NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an application will be made | to the Director of Vital Statistics for a change of name, pursuant to the provisions of the “‘Change of Name Act” by me: Webster Scott Joseph Creyke Dennis, of Box 351, Cassiar, B.C.; To change my name from Webster Scott Joseph Creyke Dennis to Scott Webster Joseph Creyke. Dated this 29th day of February, 1989. - Legal Notice - PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA “CHANGE OF NAME ACT” NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Director of Vital Statistics for a change of name, pursuant to the provisions of the “Change of Name Act” by me: Catherine Dennis, of Box 647, Cassiar, B. C.; To change my name from Catherine Dennis to Catherine Lee. : Dated this 3rd day of March, 1989. ay When yqu need replacement parts’or want some extra “accessories for your Cat, dont settle for cheap copies. Because in the long run, they cost more. Accept no substitutes. Come to us. for Genuine Arctic Gat® Parts and Accessories. CHEAP IMITATIONS =| ~ _ CANBEVERY COSTIY.