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CONTRIBUTEDPHOTOS Salisbury students enjoying ceramics projects at The Green Room Community Art Studio. Staffreport StudentsfromSalisbury High School are having the time of their lives this ses- sion at The Green Room Community Arts Studio every Friday. Students are learning different ceramic tech- niques such as slab roll- ing and pinch pots. The students love being able to use their creativity and design weekly projects of their own. This collaboration all started when Darbie An- drews, a Salisbury teacher, started a book club in con- junction with Todd Beck at the Tehama County Li- brary back in October. Their last book was about artists so they thought it would be great closure to have an art project at The Green Room with Bruce Ross. That event was such a success that Melissa Mendonca, former chair- woman for The Tehama County Arts Council, con- nected with the school and set up a weekly class with instructor Nora Schwaller. "I love watching my stu- dents bring clay to life," Schwaller said. "Each stu- dent is uniquely creative and it's a gift for to me to see their self expression through art." If you would like more information on book clubs through the Tehama County Library, call Todd Beck at 527-0604. More information on opportunities available through The Green Room can be found at green- roomredbluff.org. Students study ce ra mi cs a t Gr ee n Room art studio SALISBURY Salisbury High students learn new ceramic techniques at the Green Room Community Arts Studio. Look up the word im- pulsive in the diction- ary and prepare to see my face. As I cleaned out the freezer in anticipa- tion of re- locating to Colorado last spring, I found five big bags of chocolate chips in my freezer. They are the ghosts of a Christmas past — the remains from my now-famous "gifts in a jar" marathon project. And have I mentioned the two containers of can- died fruit that I picked up the year I knew I'd have all kinds of time to make fruitcake? They had to have been at least seven years old and curiously showed absolutely no sign of becoming stale, moldy or anything close to ined- ible. Many supermarkets put baking supplies on rock- bottom sale starting about Thanksgiving and con- tinuing through Christ- mas. I still have four five- pound bags of flour from last holiday season, which I bought for 99 cents each. Sugar is cheap during the holidays, too. Ditto for other holiday baking in- gredients, from marsh- mallows to sweetened con- densed milk and dates to nuts. Which begs the ques- tion: How long will this stuff last in the event you decide to buy enough for the year? It all depends on the item and whether you have the storage space to keep it at its optimum. Bakingpowder Store in a tightly lid- ded container; 18 months unopened, six months opened. Baking soda Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place; good for two years unopened, six months opened. Brown sugar Store in freezer, and use within six months, opened or unopened. Butter Comes two ways: salted and unsalted. Salt is added for flavor and as a preservative so it will have a longer shelf life. Salted lasts up to five months refrigerated; un- salted has a short shelf life of about three months in the refrigerator. If you do not plan to use unsalted butter right away, it is best to freeze it. When properly wrapped so it won't pick up any odors, butter can be frozen for around six months. It's best to defrost butter over- night in the refrigerator. Canned evaporated milk Store unopened on the pantry shelf for up to six months. Best to check the "use by" date on the prod- uct. After this time, it will not turn sour, but it will turn yellow and lose its flavor. Chocolate chips Store in cupboard at room temperature; 18-24 months unopened, one year if opened. I can at- test to the fact that choc- olate chips will last for what seems like forever in the freezer. They may get a white haze, but this will not affect the taste used in baking. Cooking oils Store on pantry shelves at room temperature; good for up to a year. Check if still good with the smell test. Oils can become ran- cid. Eggs Properly stored in the refrigerator, fresh eggs are good for four to five weeks past the "sell by" date. Extracts. Expect these to last up to three or four years when kept at room tem- perature. Flour Store in freezer. Un- opened flour lasts for up to a year; opened, six to eight months. Whole- wheat flour is good for up to a year unopened, but use within six months if opened so the oil doesn't dry out. Granulated sugar. Store in cool, dry place; good for two years un- opened; use within six months if opened. Karo syrup ACH Food Compa- nies Inc., the conglomer- ate that owns and mar- kets Karo syrup, says that it is safe for consumption for an indefinite period of time whether it has been opened or not. Light corn syrup may turn slightly yellow with age, but this is normal and not harmful. Stor- age conditions affect prod- uct quality. Before or after opening, Karo syrup may be stored at room temper- ature. Bottles may be refriger- ated after opening; how- ever, the syrup will be thicker and slower to pour. Marshmallow creme Store at room temper- ature for four months un- opened; store in refriger- ator once opened and use within two months. Marshmallows Keep in an airtight con- tainer on the pantry shelf; good for three months. Molasses Store unopened in a cool, dark place for one year; store opened for six months in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator. Make sure the lid is tightly sealed. Powdered sugar Store in a cool, dry place (not the refriger- ator); good for eighteen months unopened. Pure vanilla extract Store at room tempera- ture; as long as it is pure, it has an indefinite shelf life. In fact, it even gets better with age. Raisins Last up to three years stored on pantry shelf at temperatures up to 80 F. Can be refrigerated. Shortening Store on shelf at room temperature. Unopened, shortening lasts up to a year; opened, only three to four months until it turns rancid. Spices, ground Store in a cool, dry place for two to three years. Here's a tip to extend the shelf life: Don't measure or sprinkle spices over a boil- ing pot. The steam from the pot will hasten the loss of flavor for what spice re- mains in the bottle. Mea- sure spices into a bowl be- forehand and then add them to the pot. Note: Pa- prika and cayenne pepper should be refrigerated. Spices, whole Whole and ground spices don't spoil, they just lose their strength. Store in a cool, dry place for two to four years. Sweetened condensed milk Store in a dry, clean and cool place; good for one year unopened; invert can every two months. Carna- tion does not recommend using sweetened condensed milk past its "best before date" for quality reasons. I am still searching for information on candied fruit. So far I can find no indication that it will ever spoil or ever change in quality or texture. I'll keep you posted. 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 Know the shelf life of holiday baking staples Findusonline! Mary Hunt Many supermarkets put baking supplies on rock-bottom sale starting about Thanksgiving and continuing through Christmas. I still have four five-pound bags of flour from last holiday season, which I bought for 99 cents each. REDDING GIS Day will be hosted, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Shasta College Library. The theme of this year's event is Discovering the World Through GIS. This event, sponsored by the Geographic Informa- tion Systems Program, will include hands-on activities, a map gallery and informa- tional presentations. Tim Hill, projects man- ager for CH2M, will give a talk on geospatial industry and workplace trends be- ginning at 4:30 p.m. This event is targeted to those interested in educa- tional options, enhanced employment and building upon existing knowledge and experience. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with GIS students, faculty and professionals from govern- ment and industry. All are welcome. For more details, call 242-2314 or go to www. shastacollege.edu/gis. SHASTA COLLEGE Di sc ov er t he w or ld t hr ou gh G IS D ay TheSalvationArmy Red Bluff Corps 2015 Christmas Red Kettles Volunteer Bell Ringers Needed! Please consider becoming a part of TheSalvationArmy historic Christmas Tradition by volunteering you time to help us in the collection of money which allows us to provide clothing, food, and other badly needed items for the poor within Tehama County. KettlesareoperatedMonday-Saturdays November 23rd-December 24th To volunteer contact: Gregory - Kettle Coordinator Kettles - 530-736-5060 or Office 530-527-8530 940 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 All fund raised in Tehama County STAY in Tehama County and are used to meet needs in our community. Regular Haircut $ 2 00 off KWIK KUTS FamilyHairSalon 1064SouthMainSt.,RedBluff•529-3540 ANY RETAIL PRODUCT 20 % off withanychemicalserviceof $50 or more Notgoodwithotheroffers Expires 12/31/15 With coupon Reg. $13.95 Smog Check (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) 527-9841 • 195 S. 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