What’s Cooking in
Woodfin
the Kitchen of
Fire department to
Kim Buchanan?
celebrate 50 years
on Saturday (Oct. 24).
By Matt Tate
Some of the first members were
in her free time. She also loves Cavenders Greek Seasoning
Dewey Beauchamp, G.L. Rober-
walking, riding horses and being Olive oil
Fifty years ago, the growth of son, Jr., John Maney, Roger Wil-
outdoors. Below are a few of her
the northern portion of Bun- liams and Ernest Ellis, the first
favorite recipes: Serves 6
combe County warranted more chief.
Over the years, Kim Buchan-
emergency personnel to service Angel is the fourth chief and
an of Alexander has known Shrimp & Pasta Pour olive oil into skillet to
the population boom. has been serving since 1991.
several women that have had a brown roast. Salt and pepper
On Nov. 22, 1959, the Wood- “We’ve grown quite a bit over
lasting impression on her life as 6 slices bacon and apply Cavenders Greek
fin Volunteer Fire Department that time,” he said.
a wife, mother and homemaker. 1 stick butter Seasoning liberally to both
opened its doors on Elkwood Av- The station moved to the town’s
“My biggest influences in cook- 1 green pepper, halved and thin- sides while browning. This
enue where the current offices of community center in 1968. Twen-
ing and entertaining have come ly sliced seasoning is essential to flavor
the Woodfin Sanitary Water and ty-eight years later, more growth
from being around women who 5 or 6 green onions thinly sliced of roast. After browning roast,
Sewer District are located, said necessitated a larger station, so
understood that the love you 1 lb large peeled shrimp place into large crockpot with
Chief Jim Angel. the department moved to its cur-
put into anything you serve is 2 T vermouth (optional) soup mixtures. Cook for at
The department, the board of rent home on New Street.
reflected in the way the food is 1 - 8 oz. pkg cooked vermicelli least 6 hours.
directors and the current person- The department now has eight
received.” What a wonderful ½ c grated parmesan
nel will hold a 50th anniversary pieces of emergency equipment,
attitude to have while serving ½ c half & half Bobby’s Favorite Chili
celebration from 11 am to 3 pm Angel said.
others! ½ c toasted breadcrumbs
Although Buchanan had very Salt and pepper to taste 1 lb. hamburger
little interest in cooking when 1 packet McCormick Hot
she was young, her mother Pat Chili Seasoning
North Buncombe
Childs Stephens of Weaverville Fry bacon until crisp and set 1 packet McCormick Mild
gave her welcomed cooking ad- aside. Pour bacon grease out of Chili Seasoning
vice and many delicious fam- skillet. Add butter and sauté 1 can ROTEL Tomatoes fla-
Pups finish regular
ily recipes once she was older. green pepper and onions for 3 to vored for chili
Years later, special friend Mar- 4 minutes. Add shrimp and cook 2 cans Hunts Diced Toma-
sha Sharpstene Morris, made a until pink, about 5 minutes. Add toes flavored for chili
huge impression on Buchanan. vermouth and simmer about 3 2 cans red kidney beans
season with 5-2 mark
“Marsha was so smart and cre- minutes more. Toss shrimp mix-
ative. She fed her family of sev- ture with cooked vermicelli. Add The North Buncombe Youth Ath- downs in the Pups 18-12 win against
en on a shoestring budget and Parmesan cheese, cream, bread- letic Association Pups football team Bethel on Oct. 10.
still made everything so special. crumbs, salt and pepper. Toss Brown hamburger and drain; finished the regular season with a In Saturday’s (Oct. 17) against
From the food to the decora- again. Heat thoroughly and serve put into large pot or crockpot. 5-2 record. Enka, Enka blanked the Pups 18-0.
tions, she put so much love crumbled bacon on top. Serves 6. Add chili seasoning packets. Joe Jones, Micah Wilson and
and thought into everything Mix together. Add Rotel, diced Christian King all ran for touch- This special to the Tribune.
she made for you.” Another
Chicken Puffs
tomatoes, and kidney beans.
dear friend Maria Perez has Cook on low for at least two
given her great tips on prepar-
2 containers croissant rolls
hours. Make as spicy or mild as
ing authentic Mexican foods as
1 container cream cheese with
you like. Top with sharp ched-
First Baptist Church fall festival
well. “I like to cook a little bit
chives (optional)
dar, sour cream and saltines.
of everything,” Buchanan said.
Lemon juice
Serves six.
First Baptist Church in Weaverville will host its annual fall festival
“I like trying new things and
2 cans white chicken breast
from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday (Oct. 25) at the church, located at 63
especially enjoy making Mexi-
meat Summer Pasta Salad
N. Main St. All are welcome to come in costume and enjoy a hot dog
can dishes. Cooking for special
supper along with games for the children, a cake walk, pony rides
occasions and cooking out with
Mix chicken, cream cheese and 1 pkg. Rotini pasta
and treat bags. For more information, contact the church office at
friends are my favorites.”
a few drops of lemon juice together 1 jar McCormick Salad Su-
645-6720.
Buchanan grew up in the
in bowl. Microwave @1 minute to preme Seasoning
Asheville area and is a 1982
soften mixture and set aside. Roll 1 bottle Italian salad dress-
graduate of Erwin High School.
out croissant rolls one at a time, ing
After living in Hickory for over
using fingers to flatten and spread 2 to 3 small garden tomatoes
15 years, she moved back to
to make room for filling. Place 2 to 3 small pickle cucum-
Western North Carolina to Al-
spoonful of chicken mixture in bers
exander. She has worked in the
middle and roll up. Continue un- 1 jar green olives
banking industry for over 20
til all croissants have been filled.
years, ten of which were with
Place on greased pan and bake at Boil pasta and drain. Add
LANDSCAPE
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BB&T. Her husband Bobby
350º until golden brown. Great Salad Supreme seasoning and
has worked as a machine op-
for holidays or party appetizers. cut up veggies. Add olives and
erator with Norfolk Southern
stir. Chill at least one hour
Pavers
Railroad for the past three
Easy Crockpot Roast
before serving. Makes 12 serv- Rock Work
years. He was formerly a Bun-
ings
Post & Rail Fencing
combe County Deputy for 15
Beef or pork roast
years prior. They are the proud
Water Features
1 packet Lipton Onion Soup
parents of two children, Rob-
Free Consult
Mix
20 Years Experience
ert (13) and Sarah (5). Kim
1 large can Campbell’s Cream of
Free Estimates
enjoys volunteering at North
Mushroom Soup
Buncombe Elementary School
This report filed by Loren
Salt and pepper
Metts for the Tribune.
828-208-0961
18 THE TRIBUNE - October 22 - October 28, 2009
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