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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1971
Page
7
Mrs. Eugene L. Lacy reports a panful of Irish potatoes with bizarre shapes resembling space craft and Disney characters. Her sister explains they trial planted 30 acres for commercial use, yielding unusual specimens that intrigue but may not be canned or eaten.
A guide notes melons are abundant in markets including casabas persians and honeydews with ripe specimens showing aroma and waxy touch. Immature melons lack flavor while a ripe honeydew yields a creamy yellow flesh and fruity fragrance. Watermelons are often sold cut for ripeness observation with a velvety rind.
Wives of officers from the Command and Leadership Brigade gathered at Fort Sill Polo Club for a luncheon. Hostesses were the Wives of Officers from Headquarters Battalion.
The Wives of Officers of the 1st Aerial Field Artillery Battery hosted a coffee at Mrs. Perry Starky’s home to welcome Mrs. Donald Peters, wife of the commanding officer. Guests included Mrs. Michael Schmitt and others. Farewell charms were given to Mrs. George Baker and Mrs. George Bryam. Newly appointed officers were named to fill secretary treasurer and publicity roles.
A report on how cooks now flambé foods with liquor to impart flavor while burn off the alcohol. The piece notes shifts in attitudes toward liquor in cooking and the entertainment value of flambéing.
Local clubs and organizations host meetings across Lawton including American Business Women's Association at Hotel Lawtonian and the Comanche Gourd Club at 6928 Cherokee. Food writing and bourbon flame technique appear in the issue along with notes on a Delta Kappa Gamma Society regional conference in Wichita.
Absent a meeting, a 27 year old in Berkeley asks about pursuing a blind date. Abby says go ahead if she agrees sight unseen but temper expectations. The column also discusses handling noisy neighbors and pet travel etiquette with a plea for considerate behavior while touring sites. On the Road in Indiana closes the page.
A self taught artist Tholoniat recreates sugar into detailed pieces including three Eiffel Tower versions priced 40 100 and 200 dollars and notes his pastry career at the Cordon Bleu. He also sketches Con corde and teaches pastry in Europe while offering decorating tips for homes.
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