A lot has happened since 1882. It was that year, that the president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners

.of America suggested that a day be set aside to honor laborers.

The official recognition of

Labor Day as a national holi- day did not come about until 1894 in Canada and in the United States. That was 104 years ago. Back than, Canadian workers who were mostly “~ men, worked 10 hours a day, six days a week. At home, the women were also working, Preparing meals, “putting up” fruits and vegetables for . the winter, baking from scratch. Currently, females repre- sent almost half of the work-

force in Canada. With many.

women working full-time outside the home, in addi- tion.to caring for children .and perhaps aging parents, their job is not casy, or sim- ple. __ Recent statistics also . ‘reveal that women are dynamic participants in the - creations’ of jobs, through _: the’estaBlishment of small - businesses. "The dramatic changes in “the work place have made an. ‘.jadelible. imprint on the “homefront as well, The _kitchen has been trans-. : forined. Convenience foods, convenience machines, and - good quality premeasured: staples, are -helpers in the meal planning process. Little wonder that accord- "ing to a recent national sur- - vey.40% of Canadian women -spend 10 minutes or less - preparing dinner. This week, grectings to ‘our 104-year-ol id national

holiday. With our recipes we -

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BLUEBERRY Slices are sure to become a family favorite, especially in families where both parents are working — these treats are fast and easy to make.

hope to help the busy home- maker.

First, a quick but health- ful recipe using precooked rice, and a commercially bot- tled dressing. Our thanks to Uncle Ben’s for providing this tasty lunch or dinner item.

Chicken Filled Pita Pockets

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces

lc. water or chicken stock 1 c. Uncle Ben’s Instant Rice

%c, Italian salad dressing

¥% c. crumbled feta cheese

4 pita bread halved

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1 c. shredded iceberg let- tuce

2 B.C. tomatoes chop;

Kc. sliced black anes

Method: Spray a large skillet with a nonstick cook- ing spray. Add the chicken and sauté over medium to high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add water. Bring to a boil, add rice.

Cover, remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes until liq- uid is absorbed. Stir in salad dressing and cheese. Fill pita breads with lettuce and chicken-rice mixture. Top with tomatoes and olives. Serves 4. Preparation time 10 minutes.

INF ORMATION

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This nest recipe will vield a fine bar which will be a- welcome addition to any lunch package.

Apricot Streusel Bars 12 oz. dried apricots chopped

% c. granulated sugar (1) % c. water

2 c. all-purpose flour

% c. granulated sugar (2) % tsp. baking soda

% tsp. salt

lc. chilled butter

4 ¢. coconut flakes

% ¢. quick cooking oats 4 c. chopped pecans or hazelnuts

Method: In a saucepan combine the apricots, the sugar (1) and the water, sim- mer, stir gently until nice and thick. Set aside. In a medium size stainless steel bow! mix together the flour, the sugar (2) the baking soda and salt. Crumble in the butter and rub until the small pea stage

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(a pastry blender may also be used),

Now mix in the coconuts and the chopped nuts. Mix well. Take out 1% ¢. — set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F. Select a 13x9 inch non stick baking pan. Press in evenly the greater amount of the flour mixture.

Bake in the oven 10 min- utes. Spread the apricot fill- ing over the base evenly. Sprinkle on top the saved flour mixture. Bake for 20- 25 minutes more, on the middle rack. Cool completely before cutting. Makes 32 bars.

Finally, a family favorite. You may use fresh or frozen blueberries in this fast and tasty recipe. It is a version of the sponge cake formulas. Try it.

Blueberry Slice eggs separated (room temperature)

! | VEGETABLE BEEF PIE,

Special only *4.955 each reg. "5.95 } baked or unbaked

Westlynn Bakery VALLEY RD., LYNN VALLEY CENTRE 985-1622

1% Ib. fresh blueberries

8 oz. all-purpose flour

6 oz. butter

6 oz. granulated sugar

2 envelopes of vanilla-fla- vored sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

Merhod: Preheat oven to 350 F. In a stainless steel bow! whip and cream togeth- er the butter, the sugar and the egg yolks. Sitt together the flour and baking powder. Add to the butter mixture gradually.

Whip up the egg whites until just stiff. Fold in. Have a 15x10x2 inch pan sprayed and dusted with flour. Pour in the cake mixture. Dust the blueberries with ‘our, and sprinkle on top of the cake. Gently push them down a lit- de.

Bake on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes. - Cool before slicing. Preparation time: a maximum 15 min- utes. Coote

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