Low Fat Dip to Go With Those Pretzels

The pretzel recipe sounds really good...and I've got a recipe for a dip that will go great with the pretzels or (more healthfully) veggies and fruit. Today at our COACHES meeting, Phyllis Pipkin gave out this following recipe (and is it wonderful!):

Low Fat Red Pepper Dip

1 7-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained

2 garlic cloves

1/2 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce

1 tsp. lime juice

1 cup fat-free sour cream

4 oz. fat free cream cheese, softened

In a blender, puree peppers with garlic, cumin, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Stir sour cream with the cream cheese until smooth. Combine pepper mixture with the cream cheese mixture. Season to taste. Makes about 2 cups. Per 1/4 cup serving: Calories 44, Total fat 0.2g

Also good with any kind of chip (of course!).

Recipe for Cajun Pretzels

Ingredients:
1 16 oz bag of small pretzels (not pretzel sticks)
¾ cup oil
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp lemon pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
1 package ranch dip mix

Mix all ingredients except the pretzels in a small bowl. Place pretzels in a gallon-size zip-top bag, and pour the oil mixture over. Zip bag and gently shake. Lay the bag flat on the counter. Every 45 minutes or so, turn to bag to the opposite side and lay flat.. Continue turning bag for a few hours or until all the oil is absorbed. Transfer pretzels to a clean zip-top bag or container.

Fit in 10 Exercise for Elders

Who: All Garland County EHC members

What: Health & Wellness Leader Training taught by Lisa

When: Friday, January 15, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

Where: EHC Building on Fairgrounds

Sweatshirt Jacket Special Interest Workshop Feb. 5th

The February 5th Special Interest Workshop will be held at the Garland County Fair Grounds at 483l Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. The workshop will begin at 9 AM. Registration by check is $3 for members and $4 for non members at the Extension Office, 236 Woodbine, Hot Springs. There is a supply list and pre-class work to complete for each participant so no mail in registration will be accepted. Class size is limited to 25 people due to space restrictions. Basic sewing skills are necessary. Registration deadline is January 29, 2010. Crazy Quilters is the host club and Joan Rich the teacher. 922-6575

Tri Lakes Article

Nice item in Tri Lakes edition of todays Arkansas Democrate Gazette on Janie Woods (neighbors). Val

IT'S SCRAPPY! and a Review of the Basics

The Crazy Quilters will be hosting their annual quilt seminar beginning Wednesday, February 3, 2010 and continuing each Wednesday through March 17. The classes will be held at the Garland County Fairgrounds in the EHC building.

This year's quilt will be a scrappy sampler consisting of 12 blocks and is suitable for all levels of quilters including beginners. Shirley Hughes will be the lead quilter this year supported by other Crazy Quilters. The seminar will cost $25 dollars and will be limited to 30 participants.

If you or someone you know is interested in attending the seminar, please go by the Extension Office on Woodbine to register and pick up a supply list. Please remember that the office does not accept cash.

Need to know more, contact Zandra Pellet at 501-538-4785.

Rosemary Christmas Tree

Lakeside EHC gave a rosemary plant

trimmed into the shape of a Christmas

tree as a doorprize at the recent

Garland County EHC Holiday Council.

Blog Lesson

At the Woodbine Senior Center today, Lisa gave a very informative lesson on setting up blogs. Thanks, Lisa, I learned quite a bit today that I'm going to put into use as soon as I can.

Sewing and Crafting Supplies Swap 'n Shop

Garland County Extension Homemakers will be holding a Swap 'n Swap indoor yard sale on January 30. Only supplies used for sewing, quilting, painting, and crafting will be for sale.

The Swap 'n Shop will be held in the Extension Homemakers Building on the Garland County Fairgrounds. If you are a Garland County Extension Homemaker, you may donate items for sale ... or... you may rent your own space for $10. More information will be available in January.