Guth & Tuairim, Deireadh Fómhair 1983

DONEGAL SOUNDS: For the Christmas market we have a new single from country singer Seamus McGee entitled 'I Can't Have a Merry Christmas (Mary Without You)'. A good sentimen.tal theme, with 'Woman You Should Be In Movies' on the flip side. An Clannad with newly wed Ciaran are set to issue their second RCA Records album. It is the soundtrack from a new HTV and Goldcrest television series 'Robin Hood'. The series hits our screens in the New Year. After their guest spot on 'SBB' Gael-Linn Records issue a debut album from Mairead Nf Mhaonaigh and hubby Frankie Kennedy, the best of traditional sounds of course. All hit sounds we hope. CHART GUIDELINE: Chart compilers Gallup now state that any single offering a free gift or other merchandise will not be included in the chart. Things got so bad that one artist was offering a free video cassette with her single, while artists from the Nolans to Barry Manilow were fined or had their recordings removed from the charts for unfair offers in competition. OH MAMMA: . The Mama's Boys (or the McManus brothers), hope for great things with their new album 'Turn It Up'. Even the boys were offering a limited number of free T-shirt with the album. I only hope that the chart compilers don't hear about this and have both album and Mama's Boys removed from their chart compiling list. I feel the sleeve is the only exciting thing about the 'Turn It Up' album, the material average. GOOD OLD GEORGE: ,7 BUNBEG WOOD INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIAL ESTATE SHOWROOM BUNBEG Manufacturers of Fitted Kitchens, Bedrooms, etc. Making your own Kitchen or Bedroom? We supply-Doors ready-made . in Aicherplast, Solid Pine, Mahogany or Teak Sheets Cut and edged PHoNE: All fittings stocked 1 BuNBEG 39 OR 201 but then the girls may find them romantic. Or as the critic remarked 'Love i;-Qne damned fool after another.' A SONG TO SING December 16th is the closing date for entries for the 19th National Song Contest. Eight songs will be selected and performed one weekly on the Late Late Show from February 4th, with a gala final on March 31. The winning song will represent us at the Eurovision in Luxembourg on May 5th. Address for entry form is National Song Contest, entertainment TV, RTE Donnybrook, Dublin 4. AND U2: A great mini-album from U2 'Under A Bloody Red Sky'. In all eight tracks which were recorded between Colarado and Germany, with old and new tracks from Bono and Company. At one time they had not one but three singles in the British charts and made the coveted US charts in 83 also. Le Maestro. What effect does WONDERBOOTS have on M. McGlinchey? Well dear old Boy George of Culture Club must be laughing all the way to the bank. His strange dress gimmick has made him an instant attraction, while his single 'Karma Chameleon' and the album 'Colour by Numbers' made not alone the number one slot, but Culture Club were Why does Noleen D. always go for the wee guys (S.7 D.) Why does Anne Marie want to go to another Cnocfola disco (J .D.) awarded a platinum disc for both album and single. Is Magheraclocher short of hankies (B). Who waits in rain every Friday at the Y.C. to make the first move? With aname like George O'Dowd, there is a little Irish in his madness. CONGRATULATIONS: Where had B. his hailds when T. crashed in Carrickfin. Cathal wants to know was it A. or G. that fell at his door. Does Bill always stay at Sea View door until after half one? The poorman's Mak€m and Clancy, known as Foster and Allen have made the British Top 30 with new single 'I Will Love You All My Lif'e' • The duo t.!ick and Tony have an album of the same title also on release. The lyrics in Nappy wants to know is it Ann or Geraldine Hughie is in love with. 'I Will Love You All My Life' are sloppy to say the least, Advice on Preparing and Cooking Turkey Many food poisoning outbreaks associated with consumption of turkey meat occur because of defective handling procedures. To minimise the risk involved the following advice IS offered. Hand-Washing:When handling the turkey– both in its uncooked and cooked state - it is important to ensurP. that hands are washed. Surfaces and Equipment: Surfaces and equipment should be thoroughly clean at all stages of the preparation. carving etc. of turkey. FROZEN TURKEYS Thawing: Remove polythene wrapping from the turkey. Place frozen turkey in a cool well ventilated place. Allow to thaw out completely. Ensure that drip from the thawing bird does not come in contact with other foods. The following times are recommended for thawing frozen turkey. Weight 101bs. Time 24 hrs. approximately. Weight 151bs. Time 36- 48 hrs. approximately A large turkey can take approximately 72 hours to thaw out completely. The use of hot or cold water to speed up thawing is not recommended as this increases the possibility of contamination. After Thawing: Remove giblets from the body cavity. Wash and wipe turkey dry. The use of disposable kitchen towels is preferable for wiping turkey but if cloths must be used they should be sterilised, before and after use, by boiling or by using bleach solution. Where possible cook immediately the preparation is completed. PRE-COOKED STORAGE In exceptional cases where it is not possible to cook the bird immediately store in a refrigerator or other cool clean place. Ensure that it does not come in contact w ith other foods. Cooking: Preheat the oven to the required temperature. Cook for 20 minutes per lb. at 300°- 325°, gas mark 2- 3 (145°C). After Cooking: Where possible, serve the turkey when freshly cooked. Apart from the desirable quality of freshly cooked meat, the danger of food poisoning is significantly reduced by serving in such condition. AFTER COOKING STORAGE If turkey is not eaten immediately, cool rapidly in a well-ventilated room and refrigerate where possible. Cold Turkey: Only remove the cold turkey from storage when required for carving and serving. Return unused balance to storage immediately. Exercise strict care in handling, carving and plating. Gravy: Use hot gravy with hot meat but not with cold meat. Reheating: If reheating slices of cooked turkey, ensure that temperature is adequate, e.g. 212°F (100°C) for 3- 5 minutes. Note: The advice given above applies also in the preparation, use and storage ofall poultry and meats. (1) Remove wrapping, thaw completely. (2) Remove giblets. <'· >, <t! (3) Wash and wipe; use disposable kitchen '0 towels - clean all surfaces and CV c equipment. 0 >, (4) Cook for 20 minutes per lb. at 300°- <t! 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