European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 21, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                U a. Of a v. Vex a we of to a Tel. A  , . 4-w. Us. 1 / 3 41 i Quot us w by Yaj \ % a v c. Hands on party fare by Joan Drake los Angeles times h homemade Popcorn balls make Good Holiday party fare prepare them ahead or. Let guests. Help Mold them into Bells and Angels to hang As edible ornaments on the Christmas tree. Popping the Corn and making the syrup in a microwave oven will Cut preparation time considerably but included is a recipe for the traditional method of preparing the. Syrup. Follow the manufacturer s directions for popping the com conventionally or by microwave then sort through the Corn and remove any a popped kernels. ,. A Glass bowl was used for photography purposes but one made of Metal is recommended for preparation because it retains heat longer allowing More time to form the finished mixture. Butter the inside add the popped Corn and place in a 200 f oven while preparing the syrup. If a Popcorn Ball Mold will be used to form the mixture this should also be buttered and set aside. \ when the syrup is cooked to the temperature specified in the recipe remove the bowl of Popcorn irom the oven and drizzle the syrup in a thin Stream Over the lop. Toss the mixture with buttered Forks to distribute the syrup evenly a an extra patrol hands comes in Handy at this step a a a As soon As the mixture is Cool  handle press. It into a firm Ball with buttered hands use care however As the syrup is very hot the number of Popcorn balls a recipe yields vanes depending on How lightly the  is packed if the syrup has t cooled sufficiently it May be necessary to remold the balls. ,. A Handy plastic Mold for shaping Popcorn balls is _ available from Jolly time . Box 178, Sioux City Iowa. 51102. To order Send $1 $1.75 for two along with name and address. Orders Are shipped prepaid Popcorn balls 3 quarts popped Popcorn 2 cups sugar 1 cup tight Corn syrup 1 cup water o 3 Tablespoons butter or Margarine remove any in popped kernels from Popcorn place in buttered Metal bowl and keep warm in 200 f oven. Combine sugar Corn syrup water and butter in Saucepan. Bring to boil Over medium heat stirring. Constantly until sugar is dissolved continue cooking without stirring to 265 f hard Ball stage pour syrup mixture Over Popcorn tossing with buttered v Forks to Coal evenly. Cool mixture just enough to handle then working quickly shape into balls with buttered hands makes 7 to 8 3-Inch Popcorn balls. Microwave Popcorn balls 7 cups Pepper Popcorn a it cup Light Corn syrup a cup water 1 cup sugar 1 Teaspoon Salt a cup butter or Margarine 1 Teaspoon Vanilla food color optional a a a  any in popped kernels from popped Corn. Place in buttered Metal bowl and keep warm in 200 f. Oven. A a a Combine syrup water sugar sail and butter in 4 cup microwave Safe measuring cup. Cook on High too percent Power 11  to 250 of stirring once a remove from oven and stir in Vanilla and food color. Pour in thin Stream Over popped Corn tossing  Forks to coat evenly. Cool mixture just enough to handle then working quickly shape into balls with buttered hands or plastic Mold. Makes 4 to 6 3-Inch Popcorn balls. When the syrup is cooked to the proper temperature drizzle it Over the popped Corn. Toss the Popcorn and syrup mixture with uttered Forks to distribute the syrup evenly. ,. A a a. Lot Angl i time 3 with buttered hands form the mixture into balls. Be careful the syrup is very hot. A Ltd Quot j a a 1 it f. I a i i 1 l it associated press right Back at the Candy the Gravy the booze. A a a a a a a a Here s an example of sheer heresy from Kay Stanfill associate professor of dietetics at the University of Oklahoma health sciences Center. Quot Don t put out a dish of Candy this  a a Stanfill says that while americans Are improving. They still feel the urge to indulge at Holiday time. There a always a lot of food around along with the pressure to have a bite a or More. And As if the temptation in t bad enough there also is More alcohol at hand. Quot the More you drink alcoholic beverages the More. The willpower is significantly decreased a she says. Dig in she advises but not at the table. If you re invited to a party plan your Early Day calories around it. Eating lightly at breakfast and lunch. Then at the party eat slowly just sip your drink and talk a Tot a All of which will reduce your intake v5 \ j of of fifth v Quot you can visit the Buffet table and take a moderate portion of the dip and vegetables that Are usually there u and fill yourself up but Don t just stand at i he table and graze.1 go sit Down somewhere with a specific a amount so if you go Back to the table it s an action you have to be aware  she advises both  and Host to take alcohol seriously. If you re the Host serve food a protein and. Carbohydrates a along with the drinks. Make punch with anon carbonated base like fruit juice singe carbonation makes the body absorb alcohol faster serve non alcoholic beverages too. Have jiggers or self measuring one ounce bottle spouts at the bar if guests mix their own. Don t Force drinks on your guests or refill their glasses without being asked and Slop serving alcohol two hours before the party is Over. A on the other hand Don t try too hard to control yourself during the holidays she says because it s. Bound to fail Quot its better to plan to eat those things that really matter to you that realty represent the Holiday and skip the things frat Aren t As important Quot. Friday december 21, 1990 the stars and stripes a Pago 13