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28 www.DesertMessenger.com December 18, 2019 Desert Messenger MyQuartzsite.com E-EDITION: Readership of free community papers is now higher than paid daily papers and continues to grow. And more than 70 percent of readers make their buying decisions from free paper advertising and editorial. Your free community paper, promoting connections at a local level – right under your nose. 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com HOLIDAY JELLO POPCORN BALLS 1 cup sugar ½ cup white corn syrup 1 small pkg fl avored Jello (I usually use orange for Halloween and red or green for Christmas) 9 to 12 cups of popped corn Bring sugar and syrup to a boil and add Jello. Boil long enough to dissolve Jello, completely. Pour over popped corn….and mix well, rub your hands with margarine, after mixed well, form into balls…. working fast! Let dry on a cookie sheet, then wrap with saran wrap…can tie with colorful ribbon. Use different color Jello for Holi- day fun. HOT APPLE FRITTERS 2 cups of unbleached all purpose fl our 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon of salt 2/3 cup of sugar 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons of melted butter 1 cup of milk 3 medium sized apples, peeled, cored, and diced canola oil for frying (about a quart) cinnamon sugar for topping confectioners' sugar for dusting 1. Whisk together the fl our, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medi- um sized bowl. 2. In a measuring cup, whisk to- gether the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. 3. Slowly mix the wet mixture with the dry mixture until the mixture is completely moistened. Gently stir in the diced apples. 4. Heat the canola oil to 375 F. Using a cookie scoop or a teaspoons, drop the batter into the hot oil. Use a slot- ted spoon to turn them after about a minute. Cook until golden brown. Make sure to regulate the heat to keep it at 375 F, this way the fritters will cook all of the way through! - Use the slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the hot oil and place on a paper towel lined plate. As soon as they are slightly cooled, quickly roll them in the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with the rest of the batter. Sprinkle the warm fritters with powdered sugar. Make sure to enjoy them warm! Nancy's Kitchen Words don't seem adequate, but a humongous, "Thank You", for all the support of our seasonal events. A thank you to our dedicated Bell Ringers and establishments that have allowed our ringers. Thanks Amber, Cookie, Diane, Jef, Lance Margaret, Mark, Sheryl, Owen, Ruth for your many hours of ringing and of course Mark's fl ute playing too. Our Angel Tree packages are being wrapped and sorted. We have been blessed by so many of you that went shopping for our kids in need. You have all earned your Angel wings. The Freedom Riders brought an amazing collection of toys for deliv- ery to kiddos all over the Quartzsite area. I believe we are at 121 chil- dren that will be surprised when Quartzsite Fire Department and Santa with Mrs. Claus, deliver our packages next week. Thanks, QFD Samantha and Savannah, as fi rst- time organizers of the complicated spreadsheet for delivery. A special thanks to our Elves Jan and Lois that have spent so many hours with this project. They have done an in- credible job! We must simplify the process next year. Our Santa Event is Saturday, December 21st. The toy shop will be fi lled with all kinds of toys. Adults and children can have picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Thanks to Sheryl you'll be able to take pho- tograph home with you. We will be closed Tuesday, Wednes- day, and Thursday for both weeks of Christmas and New Year's. We will be open Friday and Saturday after Christmas and New Year's. If I could tell Santa what to give, It would be happiness and caring Not just this Christmas, but for the entire year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Be happy. Lee-Ann Henle, Manager Quartzsite Salvation Army Thrift Store & Service Center Store 928-927-3636 Cell 360-921-7571 Winter Days: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9am-1pm The Salvation Army Happenings too much junk? CLEAN OUT THAT GARAGE List your items in Desert Messenger CLASSIFIEDS Email Editor@DesertMessenger.com or CALL RAIN @ 928-916-4235

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