North Country Kitchen

<BODY TEXT=#000000 LINK=#0000FF VLINK=#FF0000 BGCOLOR=#FFFFE6 > <BASE TARGET="_top"> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <A NAME="an0"></A>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <TABLE style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto" WIDTH="100%" BORDER="3" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#004040> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFFFF;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:50pt;'><B>NORTHCOUNTRY NEWS </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFFFF;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:50pt;'><B></B></FONT><FONT style='color:#FFFFFF;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:40pt;'><B><I>~ North Country Kitchen ~ </I></B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#FFFFFF;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:40pt;'><B><I></I></B></FONT><FONT style='color:#FFFFFF;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:30pt;'><B><I>by Suzanne Flagg </I></B></FONT></DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></I></B></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <TABLE WIDTH="99%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:17pt;'><B>North Country Recipes, Ideas and Helpful Hints </B></FONT></DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></B></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <IMG SRC="web_pages_i00004e.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=550 HEIGHT=2 > </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=50% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:11pt;'></FONT><TABLE WIDTH="97%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>Winter has finally lost it’s grip and more people are getting outside to enjoy the weather.  These snacks are quick and easy to make and convenient to take along on a hike, kayak, canoe or working in the yard. </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'><B>Fruit Fizz </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>2 cup fruit juice, fresh or from concentrate, any type </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>1 cup ice </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>1 cup sparkling water </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>Blend fruit juice and ice in a blender until the ice has turned to slush. (Only add 2-3 ice cubes at a time to the blender to avoid overheating the motor) Pour into glasses and add sparkling water. </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'><B>Trail Mix </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>Mix any of the following combinations: </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>1 cup dried fruit (such as prunes, apricots, pears, bananas, apples) peanuts (dry-roasted, honey-roasted, plain or unsalted), almonds, walnuts, Cheerios </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>½ cup raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries,  sunflower seeds, M&M’s, chocolate or yogurt covered raisins, pretzels </FONT></DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></DIV> </DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH=50% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV class=s1> <TABLE WIDTH="98%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:11pt;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'><B>Granola Bar Snacks </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>2 ½cups crispy rice cereal  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>2 cups oatmeal  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>½ cup raisins  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>½ cup packed brown sugar  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>½ cup honey (or ¼ cup honey + ¼ cup corn syrup) </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>½ cup peanut butter  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>1 tsp vanilla </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>½ tsp cinnamon  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>Grease a 9”x13” baking dish with cooking spray. </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>In a large bowl, stir together the rice cereal and oats. Set aside.   </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>Heat brown sugar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat just until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in peanutbutter, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. Pour over cereal and oat mixture, and mix well.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s1 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'>Press into greased pan. Allow to cool, then cut into squares. </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s24 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s24 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s24 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#800000;font-size:12pt;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#808000;font-size:12pt;'><B> If you have any favorite diabetic or regular recipes  </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s24 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#808000;font-size:12pt;'><B>you'd like to</B><B> share please send them to: <A class=s24 HREF="mailto:northcountrynews@wildblue.net">northcountrynews@wildblue.net</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s24 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#808000;font-size:12pt;'><B> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s24 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#808000;font-size:12pt;'><B></B></FONT><FONT style='color:#808000;font-size:12pt;'><B><I>or mail to: </I></B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s24 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#808000;font-size:12pt;'><B><I>Northcountry News </I></B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s24 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#808000;font-size:12pt;'><B><I>North Country Kitchen </I></B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s24 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#808000;font-size:12pt;'><B><I>PO Box 10 </I></B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s24 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#808000;font-size:12pt;'><B><I>Warren, NH  03279 </I></B></FONT></DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></I></B></DIV> </I></B></DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></I></B></DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2897010-10441820" target="_top"> <img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-2897010-10441820" width="234" height="60" alt="" border="0"/></a>           <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2897010-10377603" target="_top"> <img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-2897010-10377603" width="120" height="60" alt="" border="0"/></a>           <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2897010-8262195" target="_top"> <img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2897010-8262195" width="125" height="125" alt="Wine Enthusiast - Ultimate wine accessories site!" border="0"/></a>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'>  </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <IMG SRC="web_pages_i00004e.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=550 HEIGHT=2 > </DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <TABLE style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto" WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#FF00FF;font-size:12pt;'><B>Have An Idea, Suggestion, Comment? </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#FF00FF;font-size:12pt;'><B>How About A Recipe That You'd Like To Share With Our Readers? </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#FF00FF;font-size:12pt;'><B>Let Us Know - Click Below!!! </B></FONT></DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></B></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <TABLE style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto" WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <A class=s1 HREF="mailto:northcountrynews@wildblue.net"><IMG SRC="web_pages_i000011.gif" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=112 HEIGHT=31 ></A> </DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#0000FF;font-size:11pt;'><B><A class=s1 HREF="#an0" TARGET=_self>BACK TO TOP</A> </B></FONT></DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></B></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <TABLE WIDTH="100%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH=100% VALIGN=TOP > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Times New Roman";'><B>© The Northcountry News </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Times New Roman";'><B>PO Box 10, Warren, NH 03279 </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Times New Roman";'><B>603-764-5807 </B></FONT></DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></B></DIV>  </B></DIV>