Volume 39 Number 3 The Good News Paper March 2018

March Means Decisions as Town Elections and

Town Meeting Come for Farmington Residents

This year, our Town Elections will be held on Tuesday,
March 13. Voting will be at the Town Hall, as usual,
and the polls will open at 8:00 AM and close at 7:00
PM, or when the last vote is cast. The Town Meeting
will be held on the following day, Wednesday, March
14th at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall. The Puddledock
Press Online has a Town Elections Page with links to
the school and town information. The Puddledock has
also asked the declared candidates a series of questions
and asked that they participate and answer them, so our
voters can get to know them a little better and
understand their positions. We want to give
Farmington voters a chance to make informed
decisions when they vote on March 14. Both questions
and answers from those participating candidates can be
found on the Town Elections tab on the web at
www.PuddledockPress.org. We hope that this service
will be of value to both our voters and our candidates.
On the school side, there are 14 articles on the Warrant, Tuesday, March 13, and then attend and vote on our
one by petition. There is the operating budget and the town warrant articles on Wednesday March 14.
Paraeducators contract up for consideration. Other
articles range from buses to roof repair, and from new
kitchen equipment to resurfacing the tennis courts. The
school board has worked hard to meet the educational
needs and requirements of our children and bring forth
an effective and responsible budget.
The Town Warrant features 21 articles up for
consideration. Three of those are by petition. Besides
the town budget, voters will consider replacing water
meters and purchasing a new ambulance, adding to
various capital reserve funds, maintaining the cable tV
station, and closing the landfill. The Selectboard has
put together a budget for the town that has minimal
impact on our town services.
Voting is an obligation in a participatory democracy,
and the we hope that our readers who are residents of
Farmington will mark their calendars and make plans
to vote for our town officers and the school warrant on
Senior Class Hosts Bingo Night
On Friday March 16th, the Farmington High School
Class of 2018 will host a Bingo night. The admission
cost is $10.00, which includes 10 games with prizes
awarded to the winners. Food will be available for
purchase, and all proceeds collected will support the
Senior Class. Please attend this fun community event
and support our Farmington Tigers.
Woman’s Club Holding Annual
Chili Chowder Cookoff
The Farmington Woman’s Club are happy to be able
to host their Chili Chowder Cookoff and Meet the
Candidates Night again this year. Candidates for our
local town offices will be invited for an informal
meet, greet, and eat on Saturday, March 3rd from 4:00
- 6:00 PM at the Town Hall/ Recreation Department
on Main Street. The $8:00 admission will get you
access to all the chili and chowder you want to taste, a
chance to vote on the chili and chowder you think is
the best, and top it all off with a delicious home made
dessert. Come enjoy some good food and a chance to
talk with our candidates for town office .
First Grader, Lauren Doke, wins
Award of Excellence
Lauren entered her artwork into the Reflections program
through our PTA. The theme was “Within Reach” and her
artwork, “Go Tigers -Working as a Team, Anything is
Within Reach,” took the Award of Excellence at our
school level and took Honorable Mention at the state
level. Lauren’s art will be at the state exhibit on March 7
from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Gilbert Hood Middle School in
Derry, NH. Congratulations Lauren! In Mrs. Smith’s art
classes, students have been busy creating colorful, fun
artwork for their Art to Remember keepsakes. Parents will
be getting order forms on the second week of March.
Church Listed as Historic Place
The First Congregational Church on Main Street has been
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the
first building in Farmington to earn the distinction. The
Town Pound, a stone wall enclosure for animals, is the
only other location in Farmington on the register.
An example of Gothic Revival architecture, designed by
architect Frederick N. Footman of Somersworth, features
17 original grisalle stained glass windows. The First
Congregational Church on Main Street was built in 1875
to replace a wooden structure that burned to the ground. A
celebration is planned for May 20, 2018.

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St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef
Dinner Planned
Come and celebrate Spring with us on Saturday, March
17th. The First Congregational Church on Main Street
in Farmington is having a St Patrick’s Day Corned Beef
Dinner. Doors will open at 4:30, we will be serving
until 6:30. Adult meals are $10 and children under 10
are $5. Along with tender corned beef assorted
vegetables and beverages we will offer homemade
breads. As always, a choice of our tasty homemade
desserts will finish off your meal. As a special treat,
there will be a selection of whole homemade pies to
purchase and take home. Join us for some delicious
food, fellowship and toe tapping fun. We will continue
selling raffle tickets throughout the meal with the
drawings that evening. For more information please
visit our webpage www.farmingtonnhucc.org. See you
on the 17th.
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Historical Society Presents
Tour of Museum
Come to the Museum of Farmington History, on the
lower level of the Goodwin Library, on Friday,
March 2, at 7:00 PM, and listen to Farmington
Historical Society member, Kyle Leach, who has
been the Museum Curator since 2012, as he takes
you through a tour of selected items of special
interest in the their archives. The collection houses
some curiosities and oddities that are tied to the rich
history of Farmington. Kyle, and other volunteers,
have spent countless hours sifting through the
contents in the museum trying to organize and make
sense of the treasures that have been donated and
collected over the years. The Historical Society
always encourages and welcomes new members and
volunteers willing to help them preserve Farmington
history. Yearly membership dues are only $5.00.
Light refreshments are served at the free, open to the
public programs offered by the Historical Society.
Museum: http://farmingtonnhhistory.omeka.net.
Farmington 500 Boys and
Girls Club Registration Info
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 Around the Town
National Professional Social Work Month was first
organized in March of 1963 by National Association
of Social Workers as a way to encourage public
support for the profession. Then in 1984, a joint
resolution of Congress was passed and was
proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan on March 22
as National Professional Social Work Month. Every
March, the valuable services provided with empathy
and dedication by social workers across the country
March Happenings Around the Town
Farmington Responds Support Group
10:00 AM Friday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
3:00 PM Monday, March 5, 12, 19, 26; 480 Main Street,
Farmington
Farmington Historical Society Members Meeting
6:00 PM Friday, March 2; Museum lower level Goodwin Library
Presentation
7:00 PM Friday, March 2; Museum lower level Goodwin Library,
sponsored by the Farmington Historical Society
Lego Club
10:30 AM Saturday, March 3, 10, 17, 24; Goodwin Library
Farmington Woman’s Club Chili Chowder Cookoff
4:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday, March 3; Farmington Town Hall, $8.00
Mustard Seed Cafe
3:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, March 4, 18; First Congregational Church $10 Adult - $5 Children
Farmington School Board Meeting
6:30 PM Monday, March 5, 19; Farmington High School
Senior Bingo
10:00 AM Wednesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28; Farmington Town Hall 4:00 PM Sunday, March 25; First Baptist Church, Farmington
/Recreation Center
Farmington PTA Meeting
6:30 PM Thursday, March 8; Henry Wilson Memorial School
TriTown Democrats Meeting
7:00 PM Thursday, March 8; New Durham Public Library, New
Durham, NH
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March 2018
March is National Professional Social Work Month
are recognized during National Professional Social
Work Month. Social workers across the country
work as advocates, advisors, counselors and
facilitators in our schools, clinics, businesses, and
government offices. Social Workers provide support
to people of all backgrounds, to communities, and to
employers in both crisis and everyday life situations.
Visit www.naswnc.org to learn more and use the tag
#NationalProfessionSocialWorkMonth to promote it.
Crafternoon
10:00 AM Friday, March 9; Goodwin Library
Blessed Bargains Open
9:30 AM Saturday, March 10, 31; First Congregational Church
Select Board Meeting
6:00 PM Monday, March 12, 26; Farmington Municipal Building
Farmington Town Elections
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 13; Farmington Town Hall /
Recreation Department
Farmington Town Meeting
7:00 PM Wednesday, March 14; Farmington Town Hall /
Recreation Department
St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner
4:30 - 6:30 PM Saturday, March 17; First Congregational Church,
Book Group
6:00 - 7:30 PM Thursday, March 22; Goodwin Library
Community Meal
Family Game Night
5:00 - 7:30 PM Tuesday, March 27; Goodwin Library
Community Breakfast
8:00 AM Saturday, March 31; First Congregational Church
Community Food Pantry Open
9:30 - 10:30 AM Saturday, March 31; First Congregational Church
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Kristen Varney
Class of 1991
From the halls of Farmington High School to the
laboratories at the University of Maryland School of
Medicine, Kristen Varney, Ph.D. personifies how
Farmington Achieves. A 1991 graduate of FHS,
Varney’s path to becoming an Associate Professor in
the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology at Maryland has been one of exploration,
perseverance and determination. While at FHS, Varney
was a stellar student-athlete that succeeded on and off
the court. A four-year member of the basketball and
volleyball teams, a flutist in the school band, a student
council member and a National Honor Society
selection, the daughter of Sonny and Betty Varney
made the most of her time in orange and black.
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While at FHS, Varney was a stellar student-athlete that
succeeded on and off the court. A four-year member of
the basketball and volleyball teams, a flutist in the
school band, a student council member and a National
Honor Society selection, the daughter of Sonny and
Betty Varney made the most of her time in orange and
black.
Upon graduating from FHS as a top-five student,
Varney said she was “impulsive and unsure of what I
wanted to do with my life, so at 17 years old, I visited
an Air Force recruiter and signed up.” Varney enrolled
at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs,
while also serving as a Reservist in the Air Force and
continuing on as a Hospital Operating Room Tech. She
double-majored in Chemistry and Biology.
In 2004, Varney completed her dissertation, achieving
her doctorate from the University of Maryland and
became Associate Professor of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology at Maryland in 2015.
The impact that Farmington had on Varney’s
impressive climb in the medical field is not lost upon
her. “Growing up in a small, rural town can potentially
present academic limitations – fewer class options, less
exposure to different cultures – but I also believe there
are countless positives that a small town like
Farmington provides,” Varney said.
“I feel extremely fortunate to have grown up as part of a
true ‘community’. I always felt that I had countless
adults in my corner,” added Varney. “From my family
and teachers to my coaches, my priest and numerous
friends my parents grew up with, I was provided the
support, confidence and work ethic required to be a
successful adult.”
“I have no doubt that I would not have become the
person I am today if I hadn't grown up in the beautiful
little corner of the world that I still call home.” The
mother of two, Devon (24) and Noah (11), currently
resides in Piney Orchard, Md.
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Blessed Bargains Thrift Shop
Celebrated 20th Anniversary
Farmington’s “Blessed Bargains” Thrift Shop at First
Congregational Church is celebrating 20 Years of
making all things affordable. In this changing and
often chaotic world, “thrifting” has become a way of
finding peace in things from the past and pleasure in
gently loved items. That’s why people keep coming
back to “Blessed Bargains” Thrift Shop, a basement
store where everyone is welcome and customers
become friends. It is located at historic First
Congregational Church on Main Street in downtown
Farmington.
Blessed Bargains opened on February 28, 1998 at the
suggestion of the church’s minister at that time, Rev.
Nancy Spencer-Smith. Church members, Susan Loker
and Dottie Bean organized the transformation of the
lower level of the education building into a “unique
boutique” featuring quality clothes for all ages, toys,
books, household items, pictures and collectible
treasures.
“At first,” comments Susan Loker, “Dottie and I
weren’t sure how this was going to work. We visited
other thrift shops and spoke with local business owner
Lorraine Meyer who gave us valuable advice. We
answered an ad for hanging racks and my husband,
Rob, drove to Maine to get them. The seller neglected
to tell us that the racks were in pieces and frozen in ice.
We used a hatchet to chip them free and brought them
back in Rob’s truck. Some of these racks are still in
use today.”
Blessed Bargains is open on the second and last
Saturday’s of each month from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
One of the secrets to the shop’s long-term success is
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that the prices have never changed in twenty years.
Winter jackets are still only $5, sweaters and slacks
sell for $3 each and most children’s clothes are 50
cents! Books, toys and many items sell for $1 or less.
People come in thinking they don’t need anything,
until they see an item that they just can’t pass up.
“We are very thankful for the generosity of the
community in donating goods that are in excellent
condition.” says Dottie Bean. “Every Tuesday,
volunteers work from 10 am to noon to sort and price
items and organize them for display. We have fun
working together, knowing that we are helping people
and helping the church.”
With modest prices, in 20 years, Blessed Bargains
Thrift Shop has raised $131,764.00 to assist the
church and provide affordable goods to thousands of
people. A special reception for the Blessed Bargains
volunteers was held at the First Congregational
Church, on Sunday, February 25.
Editor’s Note: For more Blessed Bargains photos, see the
complimentary article posted on the Puddledock Press website.
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 Former Senator Sam Cataldo
Friday, March 14, 1952 Dies in Car Crash
1952 Town Meeting Raises Money for
Santo “Sam” Cataldo
Several Worthy Needs
passed suddenly on the
Several hundred townspeople were in attendance at
morning of Feb 3,
the business section of the Farmington Town
2018 in Farmington
Meeting held in the auditorium of the town hall
NH. Reports said
Wednesday evening. During a two and a half hour
Cataldo’s car was hit
session, voters acted upon one of the lengthiest
by another car on
warrants ever presented the voters here, and
Route 11 as he was
following action on all 31 articles, it was discovered
turning left. No further
that a total budget for the town is $88,225.01, or
details were made
$15,000 more than the 1952 budget. This does not
available. He loved his
include precinct and school appropriations, which
Sicilian roots and
will come at these meetings.
never pulled any
Increases in town officers salaries and police punches.
department appropriations made up a portion of this
The former lawmaker served in both the New
increase, however, the largest single item affecting
Hampshire House and Senate for a combined 12
this increase in the overall budget was the
years. Cataldo was born in July 16, 1937 in Lawrence
$10,200.00 appropriation for the construction of a
MA, graduated from Central Catholic in Lawrence in
new concrete bridge over the Cocheco River on the
1956. An Air Force veteran, he served on countless
Watson's cross-road, near the town dump. The State
committees and a supported many programs: Knights
of New Hampshire will contribute approximately
of Columbus, Sons of Italy, Veterans Kids, Treasurer
$6,800.00 to help the town finance this bridge
Strafford County Republican committee, Budget
construction, thus making the total cost of the new
committee Farmington NH, uses of biodiesel for
bridge about $17,000.
home heating and renewable energy, NH Estuaries
Voters also saw fit to changing the method of project, Study committee member for low income
selecting a road agent, chief of police, and assistant
GooSuccess
chief of police from annual election to appointment
assistance program, hazardous materials program for
NH, Nuclear waste policy advisory, to name just a
Messyf the
by the selectmen. This will not take effect until few. Sam loved to camp, fish and boat. He loved
1953 however as present officers have been elected flying a collection of model airplanes at his home in
for the year. Farmington. In his younger years he loved to play
Another important highlight of the meeting was the football, run and play golf. His friends said Sam died
vote to discontinue and remove parking meters on while doing what he loved, because he was on his
Mechanic Street, North Main Street, north of the way to a town meeting when the accident occurred.
junction of Grove Street and Pleasant Street. He was 80.

Upcoming Monthly Meetings: March 2, April

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Join us, learn about our Stories of
Farmington Initiative and make history!
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 Happenings at
Farmington High
School
By Brian Zawacki
The first semester has ended at
Farmington High School.
Unified basketball, boys’ and
girls’ basketball, and spirit are
all currently active. Tigers 2
Tigers is finally reforming as a
group in the hopes of becoming more active again in
the community. The group is meeting this Wednesday
with the purpose of establishing a regular schedule of
meetings. The National Honors Society met earlier this
month to discuss past and future events. Between the
thirteen attendees and the pledges they gathered,
$1,301 has been raised for hurricane relief in Puerto
Rico via the Red Cross. Still to come is the annual
JT-Lamantia Basketball Tournament to be held on
March 20th, 21st, and 22nd . The games for each night
start a 6:00 PM at Farmington High School. Anyone
wishing to assemble a team may contact Mrs. Louise
Leahy at lleahy@sau61.org. The deadline for sign-ups
is March 9 th , the cost for sign-ups is $10 per player.
Teams consist of 6-8 players. Adults may attend each
night for $5 per night or purchase a $12 three-night
pass. Students may attend for $3 per night or purchase
a $7 three-night pass. Senior citizens over age 60 and
Available now!
There are rooms available.
Call for details!
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children under age 13 receive free admission.
On another note, no further responses have been
gained from the first survey distributed. A second
survey was sent out this month to determine student
opinion on REAL Time, the dress code, and
discipline. However, responses are no longer being
accepted, as the survey was mistakenly edited when
students were attempting to respond, and the
original survey cannot be recovered in digital form.
It is currently being re-made based off of a paper
example and will hopefully be redistributed by the
end of the week.
Farmington Sports Hall of Fame
Accepting Nominations
The Farmington Sports Hall
of Fame is currently
accepting nominations for its
ninth ceremony, set for
sometime in mid November.
There are three categories:
athlete, contributor and
athlete/contributor.
A contributor must have 10 years of significant
contribution to Farmington sports and an athlete is
eligible six years after athletic participation is
completed. An athlete/contributor nominee must meet
both criteria.
Nominations should include nominee’s name, contact
information (if applicable) and a specific list of
accomplishments. The deadline for nominations is
March 15. Nominations may be sent to Joel Chagnon
via email at jchagnon@sau61.org.
For a full list of past Hall of Fame inductees, visit
http://www.farmingtontigersnh.com/inductees.
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Don’t Make an Animal Your Gift
Easter is coming, and with it, the association with cute
little bunnies and chicks and even kittens and puppies.
Spring is in the air and everyone is thinking about warmth
and new life. I have already seen the requests on social
media for baby goats (kids) baby rabbits (kits) and baby
ducks and chickens (ducklings and chicks) to be given as
Easter gifts. Kittens and puppies are given as Easter gifts
as well, though not as often. Please don't. Just don't.
Animals are not good gifts.
Animals are not good gifts unless everyone involved is
educated and on board with the lifetime of care; feeding,
veterinary services, grooming and species-specific needs
that must be met. The baby bunny that was an adorable gift
Easter morning quickly becomes a burden when the reality
of needing to purchase the proper hay, feed, shavings,
larger cage, cleaning said larger cage, do nail trims and
have their teeth trimmed, all sets in. The same goes for
chicks, ducklings, goats and even puppies and kittens.
All domestic animals have care requirements that must be
met in order for that animal to stay healthy and happy.
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“Free” animals are never really free as they will require
food, veterinary care, shelter, possibly grooming, and
many people are surprised by the amount of time, effort
and money it takes to properly maintain a pet. What
happens when people were not prepared and don't want
the responsibility that they now have? That animal ends
up in a shelter, rescue or dumped on the side of the road
somewhere to an uncertain fate.
Now I know that is not what the person who gave the
animal intended. The new animal was meant to bring
happiness to a child, friend or family member but things
just didn't turn out as planned, and the animal is almost
always the one to suffer. Please don't give animals as
surprise gifts. Unless they are stuffed animals. Stuffed
animals are a great substitute that do not require a
long-term commitment, extra money and lots of 'things'
to keep them healthy and happy. A stuffed animal does
not care if a child gets bored with it and leaves it in the
bottom of their closet.
I guess the whole point of this article is to say buy stuffed
animals and not living, breathing ones as Easter gifts.
The real, live animals that go to properly prepared homes
and live long, healthy lives will thank you!
Kimberly Simmons is the owner of For PETS, Pawsitive
Education, Training & Services, LLC. in Farmington
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 with sparkling water. Garnish a curl of lime rind. ~~
ENJOY~~
Irish Egg Rolls
Ingredients
4 oz chopped corned beef
1 cup shredded steamed cabbage
1 cup diced cooked potatoes
1 cup shredded carrot
½ cup thinly sliced onion
8 (7 inch square) egg roll wrappers
Savor The Flavor is bringing all things “Irish” for this
1 ½ quarts oil for deep frying
issue. I hope you will enjoy these recipes and send in
Directions
some of your own.
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees. In a large bowl
Original Irish Cream mix shredded corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrot
Ingredients and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
1 cup heavy cream Arrange egg roll wrappers. Place about ½ cup of the
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk mixture into the center of each wrap. Roll into logs. Fry
1 ⅔ cup Irish Whiskey rolls for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules onto paper towels. Serve with your favorite dipping
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup sauce. ~~ENJOY~~
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients
Directions
½ cup white sugar
In a blender combine all ingredients and blend on
4 cups all-purpose flour
high for 20-30 seconds. Store in a tightly sealed
2 teaspoons baking powder
container in the refrigerator. Shake well before
1 teaspoon baking soda
serving. ~~ ENJOY~~
¾ teaspoon salt
Irish Coffee 3 cups raisins
Ingredients 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 (1.5 fluid oz) jigger Irish cream liqueur 2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (1.5 fluid oz) jigger Irish Whiskey 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 cup hot brewed coffee 1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon whipped cream Directions
1 dash ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch round
Directions cast iron skillet or a 9 inch round baking or cake pan.
In a coffee mug, combine Irish cream and whiskey. Mix flour (reserving 1 tablespoon) sugar, baking
Fill mug with coffee. Top with a dab of whipped powder, soda, salt, raisins and caraway seeds.In a small
cream and a dash of nutmeg. ~~ENJOY~~ bowl combine the eggs, buttermilk and sour cream. Stir
the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients until flour
Fizzling Irishman is moistened. Knead dough about 10-20 strokes. Dough
Ingredients will be sticky. Place the dough in the prepared skillet or
Juice of one fresh lemon pan and pat down. Cut a 4x3/4 inch deep slit in the top
Juice of one fresh lime of the bread and dust with reserved flour. Bake in oven
2-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar for 65-75 minutes. Cool on wire rack. ~~ENJOY~~
Sparkling Water
Directions Potato Leek Soup
In a cocktail shaker (or large tall glass), squeeze the Ingredients
fresh lemon and lime over cracked ice. Add powdered 2 Tablespoons olive oil
sugar. Shake well. Sprain into a tall glass ½ filled 4 large leeks ( 1 ½ lbs) cut into ¼ inch thick slices
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 2 pounds baking potatoes peeled and cubed
1 ¼ quart (5 cups) water
1 tsp. Salt and ½ tsp black pepper
1 package of cream cheese, cubed
½ cup milk
¼ cup chopped fresh chives.
Directions
Heat oil in dutch oven on medium heat. Add leeks,
cook 5 minutes. Add potatoes, water, salt and pepper
and cover, bring to boil. 15-20 minutes or until
potatoes are tender. Cool 10 minutes. Blend leek
mixture in blender until smooth. Return to pan and
add cream cheese, a few cubes at a time. Cook on
medium heat until cream cheese is fully melted and
mixture is well blended. Add milk and cook 2-3
minutes or until heated through. Top with chives.
~~ENJOY~~
Colcannon
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 slices of bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped.
½ cup water
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk, warmed
Directions
Cook potatoes in boiling water 20 minutes or until
tender. Cook and stir bacon in skillet until crisp.
Remove drippings. Add onions to drippings and cook
until brown. Add cabbage and cook 7-8 minutes
Or until cabbage is tender and water is cooked off.
Drain potatoes, add butter and mash until creamy,
gradually adding milk. Add cabbage mixture and
bacon and mix well. ~~ENJOY~~
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ingredients
3 lbs corned beef brisket
Water to cover meat.
2 tablespoons pickling spices
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons peppercorns
1 head of cabbage
Directions
In stockpot, place corned beef with all the seasonings.
Cover with cold water. Bring to boil, reduce heat until
tender about 2 hours. If not tender after 2 hours, check
every 15 minutes. Remove corned beef, save broth for
cabbage. Cut cabbage into wedges, place in
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a large pan with broth and beef and simmer until
tender. Keep cabbage warm in broth until needed.
Serve corned beef with mustard and cabbage. Note:
I usually cook carrots with this and add the last 20
minutes of total cooking time. ~~ENJOY~~
Pistachio Nut Cake
Ingredients
1 (18.25 oz) package yellow cake mix
2 (3.4 oz) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cut carbonated water
½ cup chopped pistachio nuts
1 (1.5 oz) envelope of instant dessert topping
1 ½ cups milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10
inch bundt pan. Mix the cake mix and 1 package of
instant pudding. Add oil, eggs and club soda and
mix well. Fold in chopped nuts, reserving some for
the garnish, if desired. Pour into prepared pan. Bake
for 50-60 minutes or until cake springs back when
lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes. In a small
bowl mix instant whipping cream and instant
pudding. Add milk and mix until fluffy and light.
Slice cooled cake into layers and frost including the
while in the middle. Garnish with nuts if desired.
Keep chilled until serving. ~~ENJOY~~
Savor The Flavor will be concentrating next month
on all things “Easter”, so please send in your
favorite recipes. Until next month, please take some
time to spend with family and friends. Have a
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and please take some time
to always, Savor The Flavor. See you next month.
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March 2018 Page 11
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