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DEARMARY Ireadinare- cent column that I could use Cascade automatic dishwasher powder in my washing ma- chine to re- move grease, ground-in red dirt and even old stains not re- moved in pre- vious washes. That sounds like just the ticket for me, as I have a husband who can get his work clothes dirtier than any child I have ever seen. This begs the question though, and the reason for the email: First, can I use this powder in my high ef- ficiency (HE) top load washer? Second, do I use it along with my regular HE detergent, or instead of? Since I already pur- chased the Cascade pow- der, I am anxious to give it a try. Thank you for your excellent column. I look forward to reading it ev- ery day. —Suzie DEAR SUZIE The quick an- swer is: yes! You would use Cascade powder (about cup per load in the wash cycle) in addition to and right along with your reg- ular HE detergent and the hottest water the clothes can handle. For an addi- tional boost, add cup Arm and Hammer Wash- ing Soda as well. Now you've got a triple punch to attack those stains. If the additional products will not fit into the washer's detergent dispenser, put the Cascade into the detergent compartment then dissolve your regular HE detergent and the washing soda in a quart of hot water and add this to the clothes before you close the lid. You could use this method even if your HE were a front-load- ing machine. Cascade automatic dish- washing powder is com- pletely suds-free, suds be- ing the enemy of HE wash- ing machines. And it is powerful when it comes to removing dirt and many stains both from dishes and laundry! If your washing ma- chine will allow you to put it on "pause" without draining, hit pause several minutes into the wash cy- cle, once the detergents have been dissolved and well incorporated into the clothes. Allowing those dirty clothes to soak for several hours, or as long as your machine will al- low without canceling and draining (you may have to experiment a bit here), will let that detergent combo do its best work. I'm anxious to hear how this works for you. I've had excellent results over the years and I'm confident you'll experience the same. DEAR MARY I am a big coffee drinker and love powdered coffee creamer. Do you have a good recipe for French vanilla coffee creamer? I'd love to know how to make it myself. Thank you. — Pamela DEAR PAMELA I do have a recipe for you to try. I can't guarantee it will be exactly like your favorite commercial creamer, but it will not have any chem- icals, high-fructose corn syrup or other mystery in- gredients. Actually, I think it will be better. I have two recipes: one for powdered creamer and another for a liquid version. By the way, "French vanilla" has nothing to do with the type of va- nilla bean, but rather the method for making vanilla ice cream using an egg- custard base. That's where the term "French vanilla" came from. When it comes to coffee creamer, vanilla is vanilla the world over. Oui? PowderedVanilla Coffee Creamer INGREDIENTS 4cupswholemilkpowder (not to be confused with nonfat dry milk) 1cup vanilla sugar, pow- dered (optional) 3teaspoons coconut oil, melted DIRECTIONS 1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Use a fork to mix well, until the coconut oil is well incorporated. Place in an airtight container. Store on pantry shelf. Liquid Vanilla Coffee Creamer INGREDIENTS 1can (14oz.) fat-free sweetened condensed milk 11/2 cups fat-free milk (skim) 2teaspoons good vanilla extract Directions 1. Combine all three ingredi- ents in a quart-size Mason jar. Add lid and shake vigor- ously. Use within one week. Vanilla Sugar INGREDIENTS 2cups granulated sugar 1whole vanilla bean DIRECTIONS 1. Place two cups white granulated sugar in a bowl that has a well-sealing lid. 2. Cut one whole vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the sugar using the blunt edge of the knife. Bury the scraped bean into the sugar (cut it into pieces if needed to fit). 3. Stir to mix and seal the bowl so it is airtight. Wait for two weeks to allow the sugar to become infused with the flavorful vanilla. To use: Remove the amount of vanilla sugar you need, leaving the scraped bean parts in the bowl. Replace the amount of sugar you re- moved with fresh granulated white sugar. Replace the lid. Shake to mix. It will be ready in two weeks to use again. To "powder" sugar: Place it in a blender or food pro- cessor. Pulse until the sugar turns to powder. Would you like to send a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate. com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE Triplepunchforlaundrystains;doityourselfcoffeecreamer Mary Hunt Albert Garcia will read from his new collection of poems, "A Meal Like That," at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Enjoy, 615 Main St. in Red Bluff. Garcia is the author of two previously published books of poems, "Rain- shadow" and "Skunk Talk," and "Digging In: Litera- ture for Developing Writ- ers." His poems appear in numerous journals,and have been featured in Ted Kooser's American Life in Poetry and Garrison Keil- lor's A Writer's Almanac. After graduating from Red Bluff High School and California State Univer- sity-Chico, Garcia earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Mon- tana-Missoula. He is dean of language and literature at Sacramento City College. The son of Red Bluff resi- dents Andy and Nancy Gar- cia, Albert grew up on the family's walnut orchard. His rural roots weave through several poems in this new collection. In "Creeks," he invites read- ers to "Walk in and feel the stones, / round and slimed with moss, / in the arches of your feet. Feel the warm // water of the shallows, tadpoles darting off..." Other poems deal with memories of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with school ground "cool" when preteen boys test the swag- ger of junior high years, to complex adult experiences of marriage, family and work. One poem captures a sleepless night when a jum- ble of sounds and memories jar the poet's mind, includ- ing the sting of a missed foul shots in a JV game still vivid 30 years later. Garcia's poems are full of vibrant images that delight, engage and lin- ger long after the page is turned. Garcia lives in Wilton with his wife, artist Teresa Steinbach-Garcia. They have three grown children: Anna, Michael and Ben. POETRY Po et w it h lo ca l ro ot s to read from new book The Annual Enrollment Period for Part D drug plans and Part C Medicare Advan- tage plans will end Dec. 7. Passages Health Insur- anceCounseling&Advocacy Programisprovidingseveral communityworkshopstitled What's New in Medicare for 2016 to help Medicare bene- ficiariesmakethebestchoice possible for their health care needs in the coming year. These workshops will ex- plain changes in drug plans, which plans will be remain- ing in the area, which plans will be leaving and will also be available to answer ques- tionsaboutMedicareAdvan- tage plans. Ronda Kramer, HICAP program director, wants Medicare beneficiaries to know that the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period should not be confused with theCoveredCaliforniaInsur- ance Exchange enrollment period. She warns benefi- ciaries to be on the alert for insurance agents using ag- gressive tactics to sell health care coverage that is meant for those seeking coverage through the Insurance Ex- change. Misinforming bene- ficiarieswouldbeconsidered fraud.Fraudstersareveryac- tive this time of year. Seniors and others on Medicare who participate in the exchange in error may experience complications with their coverage and po- tential premium penalties with Medicare in the future. Workshops will be offered 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Lakeside Pavilion, 2565 Lakeside Village, Chico and 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Red Bluff Senior Center, 1500S.JacksonSt.,RedBluff. Registration is required by calling 898-6716. This free workshop is designed for Medicare beneficiaries who would like information on the changes to Medicare for 2016. Formoreinformation,call HICAP at Passages at 1-800- 434-0222. If your group or agency would like a work- shop, contact Katherine Til- man at 898-5927. HICAP does not sell or en- dorse any insurance prod- ucts. Passages helps older adults and family caregiv- ers with important services to empower them to remain confident in their ability to sustain and enjoy indepen- dent lives. For more infor- mation go to www.passag- escenter.org. 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