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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, September 3, 2012
socialscenes Food For Life By Jade Sexton
The joy of cooking It wasn’t until my daughter was a baby and developed multiple food allergies that I really started exploring the art of cooking. I had to religiously read food labels, and was surprised at what I found. I found it easiest and best to make her food myself. I had to take something with us for her to eat whenever we went out, and she could rarely eat what others were eating. Most of the time, I made one meal for Grace and I to eat, and another for the rest of the family. For years, we ate
everything together, usually off the same plate, usually with her on my lap. Sometimes I miss those days. As she has grown older, Grace has outgrown all of her allergies except peanuts, and she has also developed a love of cooking. Since a very young age, she has loved to help me do any cooking or baking. If I do it without her, she gets very upset. She is only six now, but
Quinoa and Black Beans
1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 ½ cups vegetable broth 1-2 tsp curry powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup frozen corn kernels 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup fresh cilantro (optional) Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and sauté until lightly browned. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.
Maxine Winslow 99th Birthday
she recently made a batch of cupcakes from a box mix. Last night she made Hamburger Helper, with my supervision of course, while standing on a chair in front of the stove. I frequently hear the words, “I’ll do it!” come from her mouth. She asks me what she should do and I help her, but she is very independent. For me, cooking has become a relaxing and enjoyable pastime instead of a chore. It’s true that I don’t always have time to make a decent meal, but I appreciate it when I do. I also love cooking for other people, so I love it when I have a friend over and I can make them something they may have never had before. I know I have mentioned quinoa before, but I really love it. It is delicious, and easy to cook, as well as packed full of protein and other nutrients. It is becoming a very popular alternative to other grains. I have made this recipe before many, many times, and it is always delicious. I made it for a friend of mine once, and she loved it, too. It is a great way to try quinoa for the first time, and a great, easy one-dish meal to make on a busy evening. It’s simple, but so full of flavor you will never forget. I also have a thing for filling the house with the aroma of curry simmering on the stove. By the way, it goes perfectly with steamed broccoli. This is my version of the recipe.
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Happy Birthday! From your Family
Love, Deon
Congratulations!
Happy 1st Birthday Landon!
After 29 years with the United States Postal Service, Don Ruen is retiring as Regular Rural Carrier from the Lanesboro Post Office. Don is pictured here receiving his 19 years Excellent Drivers Award and his Service Award. Congratulations for a job well done!
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Engagement
Engagement
Prigge ~ Brand Shelby Prigge and Jordan Brand are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Shelby is the daughter of Tina Jonsgaard and Gary Oevering of Lewiston, Minn. Shelby is a graduate of the Lewiston-Altura High School and Winona Technical College with an accounting degree. She is employed at the Farmers Coop Elevator in Rushford. Jordan is the son of Paul and Pamela Brand of Rushford, Minn. Jordan is a graduate of the Rushford-Peterson High School and attended the Winona Technical College in the Sales and Marketing field. He is currently employed as manager of Pam’s Corner in Rushford. A September 22, 2012, wedding is planned at St John’s Lutheran Church of Hart, Minn. The couple will make their home in Rushford.
Stackhouse ~ Peterson Brenda Stackhouse and Christopher Peterson of Canton, Minn. are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride is the daughter of Charles and Mary Stackhouse of Preston, Minn. The groom is the son of Deb Peterson and Larry Peterson, both of Harmony, Minn. Chris is an Automotive Technician at House Chevrolet in Stewartville and Brenda is a Laboratory Technician at POET Biorefining in Preston. They Both graduated from Fillmore Central High School. Brenda went on to get a BS in Biology at Viterbo Univeristy and Chris went to NICC. The couple will be united in marriage on September 22, 2012, at the Preston United Methodist Church.
Birth Announcement
Happy 40th Jerod! You’re finally catching up to me!
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Samuel Cormac Boice Brian and Renee Boice of Wheatland, Cal. are proud to announce the birth of their son, Samuel Cormac. Samuel was born on August 28, 2012. He weighed 8 lb. 5 oz. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Kathy and the late Bob Boice of Harmony, and Bernie and Debbie Molloy of Grass Valley, Cal. Greatgrandparents are Merlin and Zola Hoiness of Harmony.
In the service
Troy A. Dunn Air Force Airman 1st Class Troy A. Dunn graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Dunn is the son of Sue Dunn and brother of Spencer Dunn, both of South Division Avenue, Spring Grove. He is a 2011 graduate of Spring Grove High School.
Zippy the Mailman has lost his Zip!!!!! Come help
Donnie Ruen
Don Ruen
Mommy & Daddy
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celebrate his retirement Saturday, Sept. 8 2012 at the Lanesboro Golf Club from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.