FOOD TRIVIA: "Hard to make ends meet".

In Elizabethan times,when eating, a napkin was tied around the neck to protect the fancy, white  ruffles fashionable at the time. Because of the size of the ruffles, it was difficult to tie both ends of the napkin together. This is where the expression, "hard to make the ends meet"originated.

COOKING TIP: Roasted Chicken Pan Drippings

When finished roasting a chicken, remove it from the pan and add cubes of bread and mix to absorb the drippings. then toss with melted butter, bake until crispy and serve with chicken.

COOKING TIP: Ripening of Produce

As Spring proceeds and Summer approaches, our thoughts turn to fresh fruits and vegetables. Some will ripen on the counter; others will not.

                      WILL RIPEN                                                             WILL NOT RIPEN
     
                        Apples                                                                               Bell Peppers
                        Apricots                                                                             Cherries
                        Avocados                                                                           Grapes
                        Bananas                                                                              Lemons
                        Canteloupe                                                                         Oranges
                        Kiwi                                                                                    Limes
                        Peaches                                                                               Pinapple
                        Pears                                                                                   Strawberries
                        Plums
                        Tomatoes