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& Prosper! Cloverdale, CA. ~ T ere are


Eat Well “Interpretations Of April!” seemed so much more about


many interpretations from food and family. Plus, with our where the word April origi- mom’s fondness for animals, nated. Easter, on the other hand, derives from the name of the ancient pagan vernal festival commemorat- ing spring.


A recent trip back It is almost coin-


cidental; it has the same date with the annual Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ. T e day of this celebration is determined by the fi rst full moon, which occurs on or af- ter March 21st. Easter was probably my fa-


vorite holiday while growing up in Minnesota. I never liked Peeps, but decorating eggs along with that marvelous col- ored basket full of chocolates, was amazing. Minus the cha- os of giſt giving, this holiday


to Minnesota was a “drive and dine” excursion, full of


food and family. For a week, we were celebrating my fa- ther Arnie and Carol’s 30th anniversary, plus a number of birthdays. By day, the family would meet at the agreed upon spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. By night I was scouring thru a book Carol, gave me, “Minnesota Eats Out”; enjoying memories of the old food joints, (and those still surviving), mentioned in the book.


by Executive Chef Ron Skaar ~ ronskaar@comcast.net ~ 707-490-7636 At Perkins Pancake House


we always had soſt white rabbits for pets while growing up, ac- centuating that joy of Easter.


(an up scale Denny’s) we’re out in the quieter patio area, for an early lunch. T is place originated when a gas station owner


gave up


vorite International House of Pancakes. T e “urge for fl uff y pancakes” is an established presence in the Minnesotan cuisine. T e book reminds me of


lunching on the Turkey a la King served in patty shells at the


Sky Room atop Dayton’s


department store. Or, down the block and across the street was the Nankin café, serving Chinese food since the 1900’s. T e space was


his pump for gas the pan-


cake house across the street. Skillful at the hot griddle, plus his customer service savvy, blossomed into owning four hundred Perkins restaurants across the country. We also enjoyed a breakfast, like in so many years past, at Arnie’s fa-


full of colorful paper lanterns, Asian paintings and a grand staircase where waiters would carry huge trays of food to patrons in the picturesque balcony. T e Nan- kin Special Subgum Chicken Chow Mein cemented our love of “Chinese” long ago. Back at my sister’s home, the brood’s enjoying some fabulous “Chi- nese” take-out from her fa- vorite local restaurant. T e Egg Foo Yong with the silky chicken breast pieces on top is fantastic. Duncan Hines was the origi-


nal drive and dine customer, before allowing the cake mix to use his name. T e advertis- ing salesman had crisscrossed ... continued on page 6


Some dogs can predict when a child will have an epileptic seizure, and even protect the child from in- jury. They’re not trained to do this, they simply learn to respond after observing at least one attack.


Americans take an average of just ten days per year vacation. In France, the law guarantees everyone


fi ve weeks of vacation, and most full-time workers get two full months vacation.


20% of Americans think that the sun orbits around the Earth.


SEAFOOD EGG FOO YONG Ingredients:


Brown Sauce: 2 cups boiling water 3 beef bouillon cubes 3 Tbs. cornstarch


3 Tbs. butter or margarine 1 tsp. soy sauce, to taste


Crab or Shrimp Patties:


6 large shrimp, cooked & diced or 4oz Crab 2 cups fresh bean sprouts, chopped 2 scallions, chopped fi ne 3 eggs


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DIRECTIONS: For Sauce: Pour boiling water over bouil- lon cubes, stir until dissolved. Cool. In saucepan melt the butter until lightly browned and stir in cornstarch to make a paste. Slowly add Bouillon mixture, stirring until thick- ened. Keep warm.


Combine patty ingredients and shape mixture into four fl at rounds. Fry in oil heated to 300 degrees until golden brown. Serve with sauce.


“Love is the force that keeps every part of our lives in property alignment.” ~ Toni Sorenson Weird Facts & Fun Trivia - 2


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