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Birmingham Post-Herald Wednesday October 21 1992 Food Potluck: Bob Wings C2 Eating for health C3 iMorsels Take a taste The 12th annual Taste of Birmingham will be Oct 29 to benefit the Alabama Sheriffs boys and girlsranches Each year members of the Birmingham-Jeffer-son Restaurant Association and others donate their time and services for this charitable event giving those who attend the opportunity to the food and drink of 85 area restaurants and bever-age distributors All of the proceeds raised benefit the Sheriffs gig' prrfcw? Civic Center from 5:30 pjn to 7:80 pjn are fl7 JO in advance and 820 at the door For more information on where to purchase tickrts contact Bill Reedy at 985-0990 Tomato update Hurricane Andrew dealt a disastrous blow to South Florida one of the top areas for fresh tomatoes However the Florida Tomato Committee reports that the Homestead area was not planted at the time of the hurricane and damaged packing and ripening facilities should be restored fa time for this main shipping season December to April Great goobers The National Peanut Festival Peanut Recipe Contest is scheduled for Nov 2 at the Dothan Wiregrass Commons Mall Peanut lovers can enter their favorite original recipe in one of four areas: cookies cakes candies and pies There is no limit to the number of entries per person All recipes must use peanuts peanut butter peanut oil or other peanut products as ingredients For additional information on entering the con-' test contact Lou Kiqg (205) 792-6482 Synthetic corks The St FYands Winery in Sonoma Valley rer leased nearly 3000 cases of wine last summer with an unusual twist the bottles are sealed with a new synthetic cork called Cellukork The new stopper is said to overcome the performance problems of natural wood-bark cork and the image problem of screw caps for wine The tenner Packaging Corp in California is akiqg Cellukork after 10 years of developme 300 wineries More the United States the new bottle Stephen GatesPtoat-Henld Surrounded by his Mends 7-yesr-otd AHsn Long blows out the carafes on his birthday oaks at Chuck Cheese's In Vestavia HHs Afen's pals from his first-grade class Joined him in the pizza party to celebrate birthday France Italy and Africa are closure which may help solve the problems of mold and leakage inherent to poorly prepared natural cork With more demand for cork some suppliers are pressured to take cork bark off the trees too soon-produdng lesser-quality cork (Cork trees are found in Spain where cork production is an ages-old industry) The new synthetic cork substitute is injection-molded from ethylene vinyl acetate it is not supposed to break crack or affect the taste of wine in any way No word on how easily dislodged with a corkscrew Good lard Praise the lard After 200 years the "Old has a complementary publication the Hearth Home Just 8250 at bookstores and newsstands it serves up extra helpings of xany lore and old-time redoes The premier issue includes an article "Praise to The writer Susan Peery harkens back to pigs were plump and pie crusts were Yes lard really is a superior fat when it comes to shortening power for pastry and biscuits Butter just do to Job nor does shortening "Because of its rough crystalline structure (un The best thing about a birthday party especially a young child la that it doemVhave tone long as they're king or queen for a day says Vicki Lansky author of "Birthday a party guide for parents Most parents realise their birthday party is different from other soirees because they Ye not entertaining for themselves This party is lor youngsters and parents should plan the festivities with the kiddies in mind says Ms Lansky because these special events build mem-a lifetime we adults remember as children and birthdays We want to give our can do our vacations and birthdays children good memories and if yc you can a cide on there are a few golden rules when dealing with children: Keep it small keep it short keep it simple and keep it moving If pluming a party to celebrate your first birthday really a party for you and the family A 1-year-old has no concept of parties Plan a short party with other children if you wish but make sure each child is accompanied by a parent A good rule of thumb when planning a party for young children is to invite the number of guests equal to the age plus one For children under 4 this is an excellent Idea Two-year-olds require a lot of attention and have short attention nans so the fewer the guests the better Planning a few short activities can keep kids occupied and at this age especially plan to give party favors or something for the guests to uke home Otherwise rumbles over gifts might erupt Children between I and 4 years old usually become excited at the idea of a party Games are great but keep the party moving these tykes will not want to wait around Avoid games that will over-exdte the children Please tin to BIRTHDAY page Cl Elaine McGlaugtiHn 6 digs Into tha pizza during a party for friend Afen Long 7 of factors from the age of your child to what the child would like to the budget you establish to what priorities you have No matter what kind of party you de ories are ill depend on a number What kind of party to have wl Things to do games to play What kind off party is it? the party? der a microscope to crystals look like rough balls) lard mixes unevenly with flour leaving ited bits of fat to provide flakiness Sometimes the best partes are those away from home Aside from Vie obvioueattantagee to novelty of toee kinds of parties can moke an already specie! day even more memorable Planning ahead Contact the location beforehand to find out about cost what's avalable and what your reeponstoities are If planning to take chicken to a franchise restaurant cal eeveral in to area Not al franchises are to same and one may offer more than to other Here are a taw suggestions for places to go: a cNftortented restaurant to zoo a Ibrary at story hour a movie or children's show a hands-on museum a visit to to local fire department an airport or airshow strain ride bowing miniature golf rder or ice skating a batting range Bora "BkMy PmtmT by Wy Lanky Other shortenings form needleliie crystals tot incorporate more smoothly with liquids to create light even-textured cakes and Ms Peery says all the rage Gourmet-store retailers predict to next ethnic' food rages in this country will feature dishes from India and Africa A poll of retailers was conducted by Pelouxe Scale Co at the recent Gourmet Products Show in San Francisco Many dishes from India and Africa conform to to health trend of vegetarian and less-meat dishes featuring beans and grains Are you having a food event that Uke publicvuSl? Have you eaten a wonderful dish at a restaurant and wish you could prepare it at home? Lost a recipe from your files? MORSELS readers can help Send your food news items or recipe questions and ideas to MORSELS Birminglum Post-Herald PO Box 2553 Birmingham Ala 35202 Please do not send SASEs Questions wdl be answered only in this column Theme parlies necessary but they can be a lot of fun for yongsters Consider to giest 1st when pianniig a tome party In some cases anal-boy vatgri 1st may be more appropriate but you are to beat Judge Hdd a pkitiee' party for some swesbbuckftig afranture Kids can go on a Veasure hunt scavertyng for gdd coin candee Give to guests eye patches and bandanas as party favors A teddy bear tea party is sure to eritartah diktat Have each chid brtig a favorite teddy bear or dol dressed kitokStndey beet Use flowers to decorate a table set itftii mMeture defies In rl tai I 1 1 1 ana rooo rosecre party ravors are teoay peers doi dothee or a book about bears AsportetomedpartyoouldbeaiBalhiLiryour chU is a sports enthusiast hire a htyi school student to coach and organize a game DbootbIb and use favors appropriate to the sport Have a deenz) party RJ out old clothes a borrow some tan friends and parents Let tom hold a fashion show to let parents see how toy look Smal purses canes and ties can serve as party favors Som PtrtmT by tfttt Lany Chktai's activities can be categorized hlo several goups: Arts and crafts Have to chicken make edble Jewelry using blunt needtos string or Icortca strings and anything that's stringafato 0-shaped cereals and candtos work bast Or buy Inexpensive T-ahirts and let to chldrsn decorate Active gamea The doseics are always great favorites Others to consider Play Shoe Mix-up by putting to chicken's shoes in a pie and having them race to put them back on Or set up an obstacle course Another fan idea is a "Do as I having a single person start to dance with a gesture and with each chid adding another gesture Quiet games tkiwrap to Package is a goodgame Each chid unwraps a layer of multi-wrapped box The chid who removes to last layer gets to keep to favor A quiet game in which everyone wine ie fishing for favors Cut out fish from paper number each fish and attach a paper dp to each Make simpto fishing poles from sticks and string tied with a magnet Have to children fish until each has caujgit a favor The number on to fish determines what prize to chid has won Sara Pawr by lM Uny Joy restaurant still looking for a new home Speakingof pizza Papa John! is now in Birmingham Part of a franchise out of Louisville Ky owner Doug Stephens opened a dine-in and delivery pizza parlor on 18th up to some cool tunes at to cafe which is located at 710 22nd St South Pizza is popular and barbecue is a stain to South but a restaurant that serves George Guthrie and Alan Thompson have done opening up Ctassie Pizza and Barbecue Located at 6844 Old Springville Road five miles from Trussville the restan- All you folks who thought Jiaky'i had moved were ill-informed Owner Phyllis Re-sha said to restaurant has Just changed its name Now called Night Cafe to spot on Seventh Avenue South has to same menu which features mesquite-grilled steaks seafood and chicken and same Jazzy atmosphere The Shelby County establishment called Is Jlnkys is under different ownership Anyone who has traveled to Tuscaloosa may be familiar with Bob Baumhower and his famous Buffalo wings Now Baumhower has opened shop in Birmingham Wings located in to Wildwood Center opened in late September The restaurant has to casual atmosphere of a sports grill says manager Pete Bohme with televisions tuned into a variety of sporting events a bar and of course plenty of vittles on to menu Aside from wings patrons can order entree salads Sta dishes ribs seafood and Mexican ws See Potluck Cl One spot tot has made a big impression in little tune is Outback Steaks The franchise restaurant's first location opened this summer at Wildwood Center and waiting lines of up to 100 minutes have been reported Now a new location at Hoover Court on UB 31 Judging from to packed parking lot most nights doing well too Anyone remember to short-lived Looking for a City Diner? Before that it was a Jazz spot called Rocky's Up 22nd Well now to location is once again a haven for Jazz lovers thanks to Al and Becky Rabiee The Rabiees who also own Anthony's restaurant opeqed lie 22ad Street Jazz Cafe and Brewery three weeks ago There really isn't a brewery (the beer is shipped in) but patrons can enjoy a wide va- By Cherry Rich Wagstaff Fort-HnM FooS WnSr At last report Joy Yeung! was closed for to summer and to restaurant! owner Henry Joe said he was scouting for a new location while it was later reported tot to established Birmingham restaurant would open its doors in Brook-wood Village Joe said no longer true He said to deal fell through and looking for another new spot One of to locations he is considering is downtown where Joe's grandfather opened to original Joy Street South in downtown Homewood The Homewood location is the first Papa John! in Birmigham but Stephens said there are to expand He also owns two Papa stores in Tuscaloosa There are never enough spots to get some true soul food so mark another on your list Ive Gresham has opened The Easley Cafe located at 1912 Avenue to fill hungry stomachs with down-home cooking for breakfast lunch and dinner Ms Gresham says she cooks up fresh veg-' etables each day and gives to best treatment to her fried chicken and other delights She welcomes customers to dine in but takeout is available as well Please ti to DINING page C2 This is Guthrie! fust shot at owning a restaurant he said although he has been in to food business for 14 years His background is in pizza but to restaurant came equipped with a hickory pit so he decided to give barbecue a go as welL Guthrie cites white pizza a pizza without tomato sauce as one of his specialties and there are plans to expand to menu to include more entree items such as lasagna after to first of to yea.