William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-06-01 / 6. szám
Summer Desserts FÁRADJON BE A MAGYAR KONYHÁBA. Let me first mention the Harrisburg Verhovay Branch 336 Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 11, at Sunset Golf Course in Middletown, Pa. The picnic after the golf will be at Cibort Park, which is down by the river. Don't forget the 26th Annual WPA Golf Tournament and Scholarship Days the following weekend near Pittsburgh at Quicksilver Golf Club in Midway, Pa. Here's this month's trivia question: In 1881, what did James Logan create for us to enjoy? As always, the answer waits at the end of the column. It's time to enjoy one of the things that summertime has to offer, which is fresh fruit. Chef Vilmos and I have come up with some great recipes using peaches, cherries, strawberries and blueberries. Just remember that the fruits mentioned are great to eat alone as a snack with great nutritional value, vitamins A and C, along with iron and calcium, are present in all four fruits. They are fat free but do contain natural sugars, so you do have to watch how much you consume. I like my fruit picked fresh and still warm from the sunshine. Let me give you some tips when preparing fresh fruit for a snack or dessert. First, wash all fruit to remove any soil or small insects that might be present. When drying the fruit after washing, remember the more delicate the fruit, the more finesse you must use. I like to let berries rest on paper towels to dry then use them in my favorite recipes. Only pick the fruit you will be eating or cooking with. It's better to keep the fruit on its natural vine to retain flavor rather than your kitchen table or the refrigerator. Use any bruised pieces of fruit for fillings or sauces and save a few good pieces for garnish. When making anything with fresh peaches, try blanching them first in hot water then plunging in an ice bath. They will peel easier and won't brown as much because the enzymes have been denatured. I've added more recipes this month so enjoy and have fun. Trivia Answer: James Logan crossed a red raspberry with a blackberry to create a loganberry which is heartier hybrid of the berry family. Loganberries are very popular in Europe and with vegetarians. Have a great month and see you in Harrisburg! Jé fészalá** Bé** “The Hungarian Kitchen" is a trademark of William S. Vasvary. I 'tr 'fhite of WA/LVen The ATsJFWPA Cookbook $70 Ad U (includes shipping & handling) For a copy, make your check payable to “WPFA Scholarship Foundation” and mail to: WPA Cookbook, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 All proceeds benefit the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc. 10 William Penn Life, June 2009
