A10 • Thursday, June 28, 2012 • THE LEADER
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Cooking with Claudia and Kate
Celebrate Chairman Margarette Patrick and Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole present a check to Dr. Karen Bowyer, DSCC.
Second Thursday Lunch was held at Cast Iron Grill in Munford.
July 4 – Celebrate Independence, 7:30 p.m., City Park, Munford July 6 – First Friday Coffee, 8 a.m., Munford Methodist Church LEC, sponsored by Celebrate Munford July 12 – Second Thursday Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post Office BBQ
First Friday in June was sponsored by Greg Stimpson.
Welcome to our newest members! Go by their place of business and welcome them to the chamber. Debra Moody 4235 Porterville Rd. Atoka
220 South Tipton Covington Walgreens 43 Tabb Drive Munford
Elite Beach Tanning 11680 Highway 51, Suite G Atoka Mullins Dirt Dogs 114 Pristine Cove Munford
Yogurt Isle 11680 Highway 51, Suite H Atoka
Peel Law Firm PO Box 8 Millington Rose Cousar
Meet the Candidates Forum
Anyone who knows me, knows how much I enjoy cooking. The only thing better for me is when I get to cook with my granddaughter, Kate Parchman. Kate has loved to cook since she was a little girl. Once, I gave her an Easy Bake Oven for her birthday. She didn’t want “that little thing”; she wanted to bake a real pie in a real oven. She was so little she had to stand on a stool to reach the cabinet. She made a pecan pie and it turned out perfect. After two more pecan pies, she announced, “That’s too easy. I want to make an apple pie with a lattice crust.” And she did!! Last month, Kate did most of the cooking for our 1st Friday Coffee. I helped with the planning and preparation and she did the mixing, blending, and cooking. We had an Italian theme—Spinach & Pancetta Strata, Potatoes Alfredo with Roasted Red Peppers, and Tiramisu. We made the Tiramisu from scratch, beginning with thick custard made with 6 egg yolks, heavy cream and sugar, with a splash of homemade Kailua! (The Kailua was a gift from a friend.) Kate really has a talent when it comes to cooking. She is able to identify the tastes found in different food. She loves experimenting with everything Chocolate. Kate is a very lucky young lady. Her other grandmother, Louise Parchman was the County Home Demonstration Agent for Houston county. Her greatgrandmother, Virginia McCormick, was a fantastic cook—claiming her caramel pie—the best in the land! Kate’s other great-grandmother, Kathleen Wilson, is still baking banana nut cakes with caramel icing at the age of 86! Kate seems to have inherited her creativeness from these fine ladies. They would be as proud of her as I am. Kate is also lucky to have a mother (Blaire Parchman) and a Mimi (me) who willingly provide the ingredients for all her special dishes. Who knew that a small package of “Castor” sugar for the Tiramisu cost $10.00—but Mimi bought it! We are going to make our own Vanilla flavoring. As per Kate, it has to be made with Vanilla Beans from Madagascar—not Mexico! Of course, these little beans cost almost $6.00 a piece. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Kate has had a busy summer. Between Cheerleader Camp, church camp, helping with Vacation Bible School, and a mission trip, she still finds time to help me cook. She will be helping me with the next First Friday Coffee. We will be making some special 4th of July recipes. Cooking with my Kate is such a pleasure. If you have someone from the next generation interested in cooking, please find time to share your recipes and experience with them. This is an art that NEEDS to be passed on. Happy 4th of July from the South Tipton Chamber. - Claudia and Kate Watermelon –Feta Salad ( Paula Deen Recipe) 3 Tablespoons olive oil 10 cups cubed watermelon 1 (8 oz) Package feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup chopped fresh mint ¼ cup minced chives In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, mint, chives, and olive oil. Add cubed watermelon, tossing to coat. Gently stir in feta cheese. Cover and chill until ready to serve. If you are a little adventuresome, sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the salad! It takes it up to the next notch.
A “Meet the Candidates Forum,” sponsored by the South Tipton County and Covington-Tipton County Chambers of Commerce was held on Tuesday night, June 18, at Brighton Middle School. Fourteen candidates running for the Tennessee House of Representatives, Assessor of Property, County Legislature and School Board attended. Voting registration forms are available at the Chamber office and can be downloaded from the county’s website, www.tiptonco.com. The last date to register for the August election is July 3rd and the last date to register for the November election is October 9th. Early voting is July 13-28.
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Some of the 2012 Total Class members gathered at the home of Claudia and Bob Wilson to celebrate their class completion. Those attending were front row, l to r, Lessie Fisher, Ellen Newman and Margaret Alsbrook. Second row, Nick Nichols, Nate Garrett and Brian Koral.Congratulations to the 2012 Tipton County Total Leadership Class. The Total Leadership Program, designed for both adults and youth, provides a learning experience to help develop community awareness and leadership skills. The program focuses on current issues and concerns facing communities in Tipton County. It is a joint project of the Covington-Tipton County and South Tipton County Chambers of Commerce.