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The newsletter of the Reading Pride Celebration serving the Greater Reading
area with the latest GLBT news, reviews, announcements and m ore.
Cal vary Uni ted
A service of awareness Church of Christ
and remembrance on Centre Avenue,
Reading, Pa.
by Richard Todd Wagner
The Reverend
Me m b e rs o f s e ve n R e a d i n g Dewayne Messen-
churches, with some led by ger of All
RPC member Tom Ryan, ―The purpose of S o u l s
united Friday November 13 in the gathering w e l -
Reading’s Historical District was to show c o m e d Tyler Clementi, 18, R utgers
University, Camden, NJ,
Centre Park in response to the their support and a n d one of many who c ommit-
rise of teen suicides due to anti
the need to take t h a n ke d bullyi ng. He took his life
ted s uicide due to GLBT
-gay bullying in schools. The e veryone after his after his r oommate
purpose of the gathering was
a stand against
for show-
to show their support and the school house ing their broadc asted his sexual
encounter on the Internet.
need to take a stand against bullying.― support.
school house bullying. More
than 125 people attended with some Several speakers addressed the
bearing candles as they marched from assembly: The Re v. Dr. Stephen
the park to All Souls Church located at Ohnsman of Calvary UCC; The Rev.
Jen Glass of Vision of Hope, MCC; The
(Continued on page 3)
All Souls, a place of peace
PRESENTS away from holiday stress
by The Rev. Dewayne Messenger
Thanksgiving has passed and Christ-
mas is coming. The holiday season is
in full swing. Christmas Carols are being
played on the radio and stores are sell-
ing their wares. Colored lights adorn
windows, trees and homes. Goodies
and sweets are being baked in prepara-
tion for parties. All the world seems to
be at peace.
While many of us are enjoying the
season, there are some of us who find
INSIDE
Lisa’s legal view: Pride
shame and the law , p.4
―Boys will be boys‖: a
Victims of bullying, p.3 memoir of bullying, p. 3
Details pages, 2 and 9
Winter 2010
vol. 1 no. 4
Bullying: one psycho-
logical perspective
by Linda Dapcic-Angst
Tonight I heard the radio announcer
state that Obama had caved on extend-
ing tax cuts to the wealthy because he
was ―bullied‖ by a group of politicians
who recently felt empowered by the vot-
ing American public. The commentator
also said it was about time for Obama to
stand up and confront the bullies. The
words came so easily, but the realities of
those comments are far from easy.
The American Heritage College Dic-
tionary 3rd ed. defines a bully as ―a per-
son who is habitually cruel or overbear-
ing, esp. to smaller or weaker people.‖ In
Obama’s case, the loss of his party’s
(Continued on page 4)
this season a bit stressful, if not down-
right depressing. Christmas for our
community can be bitter-sweet. Many
may find this a worrisome time because
of the e xpectations to spend money for
gifts, trinkets and food when budgets
are unusually tight. Some in our GLBT
community do not have family or loved
ones with which to spend the holiday.
Others may find this to be a lonely
time—a time of regret and sadness.
The church is also preparing for
Christmas but rather than it being a
season of partying and merrymaking,
the church calls us away from the hustle
(Continued on page 6)
Holiday
Interpreting scripture to
justify oppression, p.6 recipes,
p.8-9
EDITORIALS 2
From the Desk of the President— minute items to make the holiday a suc- Players production of A Christmas
Two RPC events to make cess. Well, take a break from the hustle Carol with strings. It's a beautiful way
and bustle and come have breakfast at to celebrate the Holiday Season.
your season bright Applebee's at Fairgrounds Square Mall Ma ybe you can bring your Mom and
between 8 and 10 am. You will be make this your special gift to her.
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Spangler ria Stiles and Whitley Nycolle DeAire', and Cheese Reception at 6 pm with
Lana Davis, Bianca DeMonet, Foxxy the show at 7 PM. The Theatre is
It's that time of Brown and Sofanda Cox, all of whom located at 403 North 11th St., and a
year again when will be your servers. And for anyone courtesy shuttle is available at the
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joyous holiday season. It is a season Pride Celebration 2011 on July 15, 16
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for someone close to you—Reading —Rich Spangl er President, Reading Pride Cele-
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Pride Night at The Reading Community
Saturday December 18, 2010 as
Reading Pride Celebration Holiday on
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BULLYING
IN MEMORY OF
those who took their lives
Seth Walsh, 13,
Justin Auberg, 15,
Jacobsen Calif ornia Anoka High School,
Middl e School, Anoka MN
Sacramento, CA
Billie Lucas, 15, Corey Jackson, 19,
Oakland Univ ersity,
Greensburg High
Rochester Hills, MN
School, Greensburg, IN
“Boys will be boys”
A brief memoir of a victim
of school house bulling
by Tom Ryan
Back in the 60s, ―bullying‖ was
termed being ―picked on; it was a time
when ―boys will be boys.‖ Well, this is
my experience of dealing with these
types of boys when I attended a small-
town junior and senior high school in
Schuylkill County from 1964-1969.
The summer between my last year
of elementary and junior high school
ended like any other with swimming
and hiking. I was looking forward to
getting away from the ―little kids‖
school and being in the building shared
by both the junior high and senior high
school students. This is where the big
kids attended! Also, at this time an-
other small school had merged with
ours. These students came from towns
3
A service of awareness
and remembrance
(Continued from page 1)
Rev. Bonnie Dalious of Olivet Re-
formed UCC & Grace (Alsace)
Reading; Russ McCellan, execu-
tive director of Hopewell Love In
the Name of Christ; The Rev.
Megan Huesgen; The Rev. Cor-
rine Dautrich, BCC Chaplain of
Phoebe Home.
Se veral organi za tions and
speakers were in attendance, as
well: Take Pride; Co-County Well-
Raymond Chase, 19, Brandon Bitner, 14,
Johnson and Wales Midd West High
ness Service; allies from Kutztown
Univ ersity , School, University of Pa; St. Mary’s Epis-
Prov idence, RI Middl eburg, PA copal Church; teens from Spec-
trum; and Reading Pride Celebra-
tion’s Web designer Amber Brown
from Planned Parenthood. Amber
gave a speech that brought tears
to everyone’s eyes. The allies
from Kutztown University read the
names of each teenager that took
their lives, followed by the ringing
of a bell. This was a night to re-
member, to never forget the young
lives that have been lost. Let’s put
Asher Brown, 13, Ty ler Clementi, 18,
an end to school house bullies!
Hamilton Middle Rutgers Univ ersity,
—Richard To dd Wa gner, VP, Readin g Pride
School, Houston, TX Camden, NJ Celeb ration Contact r35badboy@aol.co m
I had never heard of. It didn’t take age, but I had just accepted it. Gym
long for me to be reminded that I was class showed me that I also lacked any
only a 7th grader. sporting ability. After a couple of
weeks, during which time we played
It was during the previous summer sports, no captain on any of the teams
that I had learned what those feelings wanted me on theirs; hence, I was
of ―being different‖ really usually chosen last. How
meant. I was in the 6th ―Almost after humiliating! Not only did I
grade, and while hiking with every gym class, I come to hate g ym class but
a junior, I was forced to was the victim of showering and lo cker-
perform oral sex on him. I bullying, by having rooms, too. Almost after
did not find it offensive; every g ym class, I was the
instead, it felt natural. to run a gauntlet of victim of bullying, by having
Many times after that, I towel whipping to run a gauntlet of towel
admit, that I voluntarily per- while also being whipping while also being
formed these acts. One called ―faggot ‖ called ―faggot‖ or ―queer.‖
thing I never thought was or ―queer.‖ In the shower, classmates
that he would tell others, would not allow me to
both my classmates, as well as his share any of the showers they were
classmates, but he did. gathered around.
Gym class! Even today as an While this was going on, my street
adult, the mention of it still brings on clothes were either strewn about the
feelings of hatred and bad memories. locker-room or hidden in unused
I knew I was small in stature for my (Continued on page 5)
BULLYING 4
Bullying: one psycho- Development of sexual identity lating and perpetuating the belief that
occurs during the tumultuous teenage people who are GLBT are ―not like us.‖
logical perspective years, and it is often a confusing and No one is free from bullying of some
difficult time. Teens with good sup- form – even Obama, who holds a very
(Continued from page 1) port systems (family, friends, organi- powerful position. However, some
seats in both the Senate and Congress zations, etc.) develop a good sense of people have greater resources than
definitely made him weaker. Perhaps self and often move into adulthood others. If you are a victim of bullying,
the gain by the other party with a solid sense of who make sure you connect with resources
made them overbearing as they ―Bullying affects they are, including their immediately so you can strengthen or
joined together to press their all people, but the sexual identity. Teens develop the skills necessary to keep
beliefs as the majority group.
GLB T community who are less fortunate you empowered and feeling strong.
The essence of bullying, how- struggle with many issues
ever, is the word ―habitually.‖ is at greater risk
including their sexuality. Resources:
because the Some fail to develop PFLAG
The GLBT community exists dominant culture healthy sexual identities. Parents and Friends
within a larger culture that ha- continues to These people do not have of Lesbians and Gays
bitually chooses to ignore or to marginalize this a strong sense of self and www.epapflag.org
condemn it rather than to ac- community.‖ can either become emo- Locally
cept or understand it. Don’t ti on all y ve ry fra gi le 610-858-9278
ask, don’t tell is one example of many (depressed or suicidal—a form of self email berkspflag@aol.com
on how the dominant culture views the bullying) or become emotionally very Helpline
GLBT community as a distant and very aggressive (a bully). 610- 967-5219
different subculture. These messages
provide a foundation for treating the Bullying affects all people, but the The Trevor Hotline, a national 24-hour,
GLBT community as unequal-—a mes- GLBT community is at greater risk toll free confidential suicide hotline for
sage that is heard by all people. For because the dominant culture contin- gay and questioning youth.
people who are GLBT, these messages ues to marginalize this community. 866-4-U-Trevor or 866-488-7386
promote the feeling of being ―less‖ or Additionally, some people who are
—Linda Dapcic-Angst is a student facilitator for
that anything but heterosexual is wrong GLBT may consciously or uncon- The Center for Acade mic Success at Reading
and should not be validated. sciously feel different and disengage Area Co mmunity Colle ge
with the dominant culture, further iso- Contact: ldapcic@racc.edu

Lisa’s legal view—
Pride, shame and the law
by Lisa M.
De Long, Esq.
Over the last few
months, numerous
articles have focused
on several tragic bul-
l ying -re la ted tee n
suicides. These inci-
dents are heartbreak-
ing, but they should
not surprise us. In fact, unless we act,
we should expect the bullying to con-
tinue and more tragedy to follow. Here
is why.
Each day a variety o f seemingly in-
surmountable obstacles related to sex-
ual orientation, identity and acceptance
confront LGBTIQ youths. School can
be a difficult place, and there have al-
ways been and likely will always be
bullies, but LGBTIQ youth are no
strangers to bullying. LGBTIQ people
are bullied every place they go—home, ers and treat LGBTIQ classmates as
church, and school, in the movies, on second-class citizens.
television, in congress and
in the courts. While I write ―[[I]n the United How can a teen watch
this, an appellate court in States of America the hearings about the
C ali forn ia is decidi ng military policy of banning
today, the laws
whether there is a constitu- homosexuals from openly
permit the bullying of
tional right for same-sex serving and not determine
partners to be married. LGB TIQ people, and that the government is
You see, in the United the Government ag ainst h omose xuals?
States of America today, leads by example. Some churches inundate
the laws permit the bullying How can we expect their congregations with
of LGBTIQ people, and the that students in religious intolerance and
Government leads by ex- school would have homophobic slander, and
ample. How can we expect more compassion the parishioners hear that
that students in school they should shun homo-
and fairness than
would have more compas- sexuals and be shamed if
adults in positions
sion and fairness than the y a re homosexual
adults in positions of of power? themselves.
power?
How does a young LGBTIQ per-
Every day LGBTIQ people are fired son leave church and not feel bullied?
from their jobs, discharged from the Schools prohibit students from bring-
military, expelled from school, denied ing same-sex partners to proms or
basic civil rights and evicted from their wearing gender-―inappropriate‖ cloth-
homes, and all of it is sanctioned by ing. Students at those schools surely
the government. Students in school must feel that e ven the school board
follow the example of our nation’s lead- (Continued on page 5)
BULLYING
Lisa legal view
(Continued from page 4)
is ―in on‖ the bullying. How could they
not? At home young people are likely
confronted with a variety of homopho-
bic comments from their families. Par-
ents, Pastors and Principals are all
involved in the culture of bullying our
LGBTIQ youth.
Until we are willing to stand up and
fight for legal recognition and demand
equal treatment, we should not be sur-
prised that LGBTIQ youth are being
bullied, because ultimately we are pas-
sively allowing it to continue. Young
people should not have to wait for it to
get better. We need to make it better
now by changing the laws that allow
the bullying to continue. Making
schools a bully free zone is a first step,
―Boys will be boys”
(Continued from page 3)
lockers. By the time I would find my
towel, dry off, locate my clothes and get
dressed, most classmates had already
left the locker room and were on their
way to our next class. Man y times I
would be late for class after gym, either
because of the acti vities in the locker-
room or because I broke down and
cried while sitting on the bench in the
empty locker room. I put up with this
during my entire 8th grade in gym class.
The excitement of looking forward to
―high school‖ had quickly evaporated.
Outside of gym class there was the
other experience. While walking the
hallways to change classes, my books
were knocked out of my hands to
chuckles and looks of disgust from oth-
ers nearby. After putting up with this
throughout all of 8th grade, 9th grade
could not come fast enough! If 7th and
8th grade were rough, 9th grade was
pure hell. At this time our school had a
large influx of former 8th graders from
the local parochial school for 9th grade.
Now my private hell (AKA g ym class)
became tortuous. Everything men-
tioned beforehand continued, but now I
started to get slammed into lockers
while on my way to the showers, as well
as punched and kicked while my back
was turned.
5
but not nearly a large enough one. We
need to be a nation that does not toler-
ate treating LGBTIQ people as though
they were second-class citizens. More
from Reading Pride Celebration
than ever, we need PRIDE in our com-
Get short, timely messages
munity and we need to refuse to bear
the shame that the government would
try to force upon us with discriminatory
laws. Come out! Stand up! Be
Proud!
——Lisa DeLong is a graduate of Florida Coastal
School of Law and is currently practicing law
f ocusing on LGBTQI issues and rights. She has
had the honor of arguing f or the end of the military
policy of "Don't ask don't tell" in front of State
Supreme Court Justices at the Williams Institute
and has argue d First Amendment Rights in f ront
of the Florida Supreme Court. Currently, she liv es
in Sinking Spring with her partner and 13y r old
son.
Contact: Lisa@LMDeLon gEsq.com
I went to the principal’s office to get Since I could not count on receiving
help, but I was told the old line, ―boys any support at home or at the princi-
will be boys‖ and ―that I needed to get pal’s office, I realized that I was on my
tough and fight back!‖ I had tried to own. The one thing I did do to protect
fight back, only to be told myself was that I started to
that after school, I would ―Since I received ride my bike to school and
―get it.‖ Man y times I got no help from the park it at a relative’s house,
into fights while walking administration, which happened to be one
home and always coming I would have to block from school. In re-
out on the losing end. sponse to being told I was
depend on myself.
I stole some script ―dead after school,‖ I
I knew I was reaching a stayed in the school library
breaking point as far as pad papers from my until closing. Then I would
gym class was concerned. doctor, and I paid a retrieve my bike and be
Since I received no help classmate who had safely home in no time.
from the administration, I dropped out of school Another thing I did to pro-
would have to depend on $20 to scribble me a tect myself was to become
myself. I stole some script medical excuse a glorified ―Gunga Din‖ for
pad papers from my doctor, from gym class.‖ both the football and track
and I paid a classmate who teams. Since most of my
had dropped out of school $20 to scrib- tormentors were on either of these
ble me a medical excuse from gym teams, riding with the coach to practice
class. I received a ―C‖ grade for gym and up front on the team bus, I must
class that year. admit that life got better. Tenth grade
was the last time I was harassed. In
It was in 10th grade that I was fact, my school days improved so
punched in the mouth which left me with much that my date and I were picked
a split lip. I was also slammed into lock- as King and Queen at our class Senior
ers just as before and called a ―faggot‖ Prom.
all the time. At lunch time I often sat
alone. People whom I had called Yes, it does get better. Just give
friends in elementary school would not yourself some time and with maturity
even talk to me, let alone sit with me. I learn who your supporters or allies
cannot recall looking up while eating really are. It does get better!
lunch, and I could not get out of the —-To m Ryan is an RP C me mbe r
cafeteria quickly enough.
RELIGION and SPIRITUALITY 6
—The Bible and queer spirituality tion, America’s largest Protestant de-
Interpreting scripture to justify oppression nomination, finally apologized for the
role it played in the justification of slav-
them for the problems of that society. ery and in the maintenance of a culture
of racism (referenced in The Good
In the United States alone, in less Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and
than 225 years, we can find four major Heart by Peter Gomes).
examples of how scripture has been
used to oppress particular social Got questions? About the Bible?
groups—African Americans, Jews, About other matters of faith? Please
women and now homosexuality, all feel free to email Pastors Deb and Jen
supported by the truth of scripture. at pastor@visionofhopemcc.org
by Revs. Deb Coggin —Rev. De b Co ggin is the Lead Pastor and Rev.
and Jennifer Glass In this article we will cover one of
Jen Glass is a pastor on staff at Vision of Hope
MCC. Vision of Ho pe is a me mber of the deno mi-
As pastors of a Christian church these, slavery and African Americans, nation known as the Universal Fellowship of Met-
that predominately ministers to the and in later articles the next ones, ropolitan Co mmunity Churches. For the last 42
LGBT community, we are frequently leading up to more reference to the years MCC has grown into the world’ s largest
asked, what does the Bible really say Christian faith group providing spiritual support to
Bible and homosexuality. lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender per-
about Homosexuality? Well, there is sons along with their allies. We are “Led by
no simple answer. In fact, we Scripture was used Christ, E mpowered to Rock the World” with loca-
often present information like ―[I]n1995, . . . the to support slavery. tions in Mountville, York and Reading ( Sundays at
7p m at the Quaker Meeting House, 108 N. 6th
this in a four to six hour work-
Southern Baptist Churches, especially in Street).
shop. Before we even get into
the potential scriptural refer- Convention, Amer- the South, claimed
slavery to be the will
ences, we share some things ica’s largest Protes-
and truth of God.
All Souls, a place of peace
we think are important which we tant denomination, ―Slaves, obey your away from holiday stress
call ―Bible Basics.‖ finally apologized earthy masters with
for the role it played fear and trembling, in (Continued from page 1)
As we consider Biblical inter- in the justification of singleness of heart, as and bustle of the season. The focus
pretation in ―modern‖ times, we slavery and in the you obey Christ,‖ and during Ad vent is one that is pregnant
might ask the question, why maintenance of a ―Tell slaves to be sub-
with expectant waiting, watching and
have interpretations of the Bible culture of racism.‖ missive to their master
been used to justify oppression preparation. It is also a season to
and to give satisfac-
of a specific group of people? make changes – both in our hearts and
tion,‖ Ephesians 6:5
Fear is one answer. Society uses and Titus 2:9, were verses often lives, and in our world. Maybe, you
fear to condemn what it does not un- quoted to support God’s blessing on are finding Christmas a bit too stress-
derstand and attempt to control it slavery. ful, a bit too hectic, or a bit too celebra-
through oppression and keeping one tory. Ma ybe you would like to make
subordinate. Political and economic In 1856 the Reverend Thornton
power is another reason to oppress. some positive changes this Christmas.
Stringfellow, a Virginia Baptist, pub-
The majority or the group in power If so, you might consider reconnecting
lished his sermon ―A Scriptural View of
has used scripture to maintain the with a parish—a family that can sur-
Slavery,‖ arguing that God himself had
status quo which contributes to their sanctioned slavery through Noah, round and support you during this time.
retention of power. Abraham, and Joseph, and that the
biblical re cord was unambiguous A growing number of folks have
Another reason can be the human (referenced in The Bible Tells Me So found All Souls a place where they can
attempt to scapegoat. Throughout by Jim Hill and Rand Cheadle). There bring their whole selves to church—
history society has needed a scape- is no exact scripture verse which con-
goat to take blame for its depravities. their joys, their pains and their worries.
demns slavery and it was practiced
The term scapegoat comes from its If you are looking for a sense of com-
throughout the time of the Hebrew
biblical use on the Day of Atonement. Bible and New Testament. Yet, today, munity this season, I hope you will
A ritual was performed by the priest in perhaps with the exception of white consider joining folks who have found
which the sins of the people were supremacist groups, most people just that at All Souls. In the very least,
symbolically placed on the goat, would not think that slavery was God’s we hope you will consider joining us for
driven into the wilderness, and with it, truth for African American people. our 11:45pm Christmas Eve Service.
the sins and impurities of the people.
(Paul J. Achtemeir, Harper’s Bible Among your GLBT family, you might
In fact, in 1995, 132 years after the
Dictionary) Throughout history we can just find the sense of peace you ha ve
Emancipation Proclamation, 130 years
see how different cultures have made after the end of the Civil War, and 27 been looking for.—-Rev. Dewayne Messen-
enemies of a particular group of peo- years after the death of Martin Luther ger is pastor of All Souls. Contact:
ple and thereby placing blame on Info@allsoulsecu menical.or g
King, Jr., the Southern Baptist Conven-
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RECIPES 8
Directions
Chef Joe D’s Kitchen
Place celery, shallots/

Savory holiday
creations
by Joe DiCindio
Italian Christmas
Turkey with Abruzzi region stuffing
Preparation time-two days
Stuffing ingredients
1 lb each of beef, pork, and veal
6 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onions or shallots, chopped
½ cup chicken livers, finely
chopped
1 cup parsley, chopped
¼ lb of butter
Directions
While meat is cold mix in garlic, celery,
onions, livers and parsley. In a pan,
sauté mixture in butter. Let cool.
Refrigerate overnight
Ingredients
4 stale hamburger rolls or 6 pieces
of stale bread
2 cups locatelli or Romano
cheese, grated
4 eggs, beaten
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Directions
Add last four ingredients to meat mix;
salt and pepper to taste. Set aside
Turkey ingredients
12 lb turkey
1 large foil pan
1 Reynolds roasting bag
½ stalk of celery, diced
1 small bag of carrots, diced
1 cup shallots, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
meat mixture
1 cup olive oil
10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ cup basil leaves, dried
½ cup rosemary
½ cup crushed black pepper
1 cup basil leaves, finely chopped
½ cup kosher salt
1 ½ cups lemon juice
1 ½ cups dry white wine
salt and pepper, to taste
onions, carrots, and flour
in roasting bag. Stuff the
turkey with the meat mix-
ture. An y lefto ver stuffing
cook separately in foil
pan with turkey. Season
turkey all over with oil
and seasonings. Truss
bird and put in bag on top
of vegetables. Pour
lemon juice and wine
over top of bird. Salt and
pepper to taste. Use
twist-tie to close bag.
Refrigerate over night. Preheat oven
to 3750 and cook for 5 hours. Turkey
should read 180 degrees on meat
thermometer. Delicious!
Seafood Minestrone Soup
Yield 2 quarts
Ingredients
½ cup white wine
16 mussels, cleaned
1 ½ quart fish stock
2 tsps olive oil
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 tbsp garlic, minced
6 oz leeks, small-diced
4 oz onion, small-diced
2 oz celery, small-diced
½ tsp salt
2 oz tomato paste
½ tsp rosemary leaves
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 slice lemon
2 oz dried kidney beans, soaked
4 oz Arborio rice
1½ cups tomatoes, chopped
3 oz shrimp, cleaned, cooked
and chopped
½ tsp of pesto
Directions
Heat wine, on high heat in sauce pan
Add mussels, cover pan and steam
the mussels just until the shells open.
Remove the mussels from the shells;
reserve them. Strain the liquid
through cheesecloth. Add enough
fish stock to equal 2 quarts; reserve
the liquid and cool. Heat the oil in a
soup pot, add bacon till it is limp and
transparent (do not brown). Add gar-
lic, leeks, onions, celery, and salt;
sauté. Add tomatoes paste; sauté.
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Add remaining ingredients (except
mussels and shrimp) and the reserved
fish stock Bring to a boil, reduce heat
and simmer soup until the beans and
rice are tender. Add the mussels and
the shrimp; remove from heat immedi-
ately. Serve in heated bowls and gar-
nish with ½ tsp of pesto
Individual Apple Cobbler
Servings-2
Ingredients
2 cups sliced peeled tart apples
3 tbsps brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup flour
1 tbsps sugar
1 tsp baking powder
3 tbsps milk
2 tbsps butter, melted
Half and half, optional
Directions
Gently toss apples, brown sugar,
lemon juice and cinnamon. Divide
between two increased 10oz . custard
cups. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar
and baking powder, stir in milk and
butter just until moistened. Spoon over
apples. Serve with cream if desired
Mock Champagne Punch
Ingredients
1 qt white grape juice
1 qt ginger ale
Strawberries, optional
Raspberries, optional
Directions
Mi x white grape juice and ginger ale.
Top with strawberries or raspberries.
Four a little more fun add 1 cup Cap-
tain Morgan
—-Joe Di Cindio is an RP C me mber
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Bob’s FEBRUARY
Sweet and Sour Dressing
seasonal Ingredients
kitchen 1/3 cup canola oil (Wesson)
2/3 cup cider vinegar
Winter ½ cup sugar MARCH
by Robert Baile y New England Corn Pudding
½ tsp paprika Preheat oven at 350 0
2 tbsp water
JANUARY 1 tsp salt Ingredients
Sweet Potato Casserole 1 can cream corn
serves 6 – 8 Directions 1 can whole kernel corn (drained)
Preheat oven at 350 0 Place oil in a container with a good
3 eggs beaten
seal. Over medium heat, dissolve
vinegar and sugar in a pan, continu- ½ cup sour cream
Ingredients
ally whisking until sugar dissolves — ½ cup melted butter
8 potatoes, unpeeled
DO NOT BOIL. Then set aside. Add 1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (8.5oz)
1 cup heavy cream the last three ingredients —paprika, Grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese water and salt—, whisking well to
salt and pepper, to taste incorporate. Pour mixture into con- Directions
paprika tainer with oil. Shake well to com- Combine first five ingredients together
bine. To vary, add citrus zest, such and mix well. A corn muffin mix and
Directions as orange, lemon, or lime. This may mix till well blended. Butter your cas-
Boil potatoes with skins on. Cool, then depend on what you are serving with serole dish. A 12‖x 13‖x 4‖ would be
grate into buttered casserole dish. Put your salad. If you are a diabetic you good. Pour batter into dish, then top
heavy cream over potatoes. Sprinkle can use a with grated sharp cheddar cheese.
with salt, pepper and paprika. Top with sugar Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cake
grated cheddar cheese. Bake at 3500 substi- tester comes out clean .
one hour. tute, such
as —Rob ert Bailey is an RPC me mber
Contact: salsabob25@hot mail.co m
Splenda
or Equal.

Holiday Flan evaporated milk in a blender and blend until

smooth. It will be a little frothy. Pour mixture
by Rachel Flagler in the pan over the caramel. Fill a larger bak-
This recipe makes one flan ing dish with hot water. Insert the pan with the
in a 9‖ x 9‖ pan. I usually flan into the dish with the water (This is called
double it. baño de Maria or Mary's bath). Bake for
about 30- 45 min. Check by inserting fork or
tooth pick into center. It should look golden You’ve just
Preheat oven at 3500 brown. When cool, flip the flan onto another
Ingredients dish, allowing caramel to run over the top.
created
1 can evaporated milk (8oz) a mouth-watering
1 can sweetened condensed milk recipe and you
I Hope
3 eggs
this
would like to
1 tsp. vanilla works share it with the
1 8oz. pack cream cheese well for community?
1 cup sugar you.
Well, then send
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EN-
Directions JOY— your recipe to us
Caramelize the sugar over a medium burner Peace, along with
Raquel.
setting, stirring as it melts, making sure no a picture of your
lumps are left and being careful not to burn.
Pour into 9" pan and set aside. Place vanilla, creation to
brennacorbit@gmail.com
eggs, condensed milk, cream cheese &
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