“B6 Terrace Review — Wednesday, January 23, 1991 5 Pet poke I keep a pet in my refrigerator. It’s a real, live, living, breathing thing. It’s more prolific than rabbits but takes up no more space than a juice container. In fact, that’s what I keep it in —a Jarge juice _ container. And it doesn’t require much attention. It needs feeding only once a week. Usually on Wednesdays I take it out for Some exercise. It’s really a great pet. What is it? You’ve probably guessed. It’s a poke of sour- dough. My very own home grown poke of traditional Great White North sourdough. I love working with living things. And my poke is a lively little pet. . If you would like to have a pet live in your refrigerator, this is all you have to do: Sourdough starter In a large bowl dissolve 1 tsp. honey in % c. lukewarm water (100°F.). Sprinkle with 1 envelope active dry yeast. Let stand in a warm, draft-free place for 10 minutes. Stir briskly with a fork. Into yeast mixture stir: 4 c. lukewarm water _ 1 tbsp. salt 1 tbsp. honey oo 4c, whole wheat flour Cover and let stand at room temperature. During its first day, some disciplinary measures may be required: if it threatens to overflow from the bowl, stir it down using a wooden spoon. It’s easily trained and learns quickly. Continue to keep covered at room temperature for three days. Stir batter down each day. On the third day, pour contents into a large sealer or juice con- . tainer, Cover and store at the back of your refrigerator. Feed weekly: 1 tsp. honey, stir well, cover and return to fridge. The more often your pet is exercised, the happier and more content it will be. 1 recommend the following exercise regime: Sourdough bread Pet Poke (sourdough starter): 3% cups Playmates (ingredients): 1 c. milk 1c. milk powder ¥% ¢, honey, molasses, sugar or brown sugar 2 tbsp. oil 2 tsp. salt _ § to 7 c. whole wheat flour a oe 1c. gluten flour ~ (Variations: replace portion of whole wheat flour with rye flour, millet meal, ground oat flakes or coarse oat meal and oat bran, rice or barley flour... or add a small amount of cooked cereal or sprouted wheat berries...) Exercise program: Scald milk. Stir in sweetener, oil, salt. Cool to lukewarm. Blend in milk powder to dissolve. Add Pet Poke (sourdough starter). Beat in gluten flour, then 2 cups of whole wheat flour. Mix vigourously with electric mixer for 7 minutes (use dough hooks). After this vigourous workout, gradually stir in 3 to 5 cups of - flour, or combination of flours, using a wooden spoon. Work in last of flour with a rotating motion of your hand, turning the dough over and over in the bowl. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. This is where you real- ly get to play with your pet: knead for 8 to 10 minutes. (Any good cookbook will explain this procedure if bread making is a new experience for you.) Shape dough into a smooth ball. Piace in a well-gfeased large bowl. Rotate dough to grease its bottom, then turn over. A light coating of oil on its surface will prevent your pet from drying out while it takes a nap (rises). Cover it and let it nap in a warm, quiet place for 1/2 to2 hours. Time to get physical again. Wake it up (punch it down). You do this by punching your fist into its middle. It may sigh — or even hiss — at you. But that’s O.K. It really likes it. Like when your guinea pig growls at you when he’s having fun but doesn’t want to admit he’s really having fun? So go ahead. Punch it down. Turn it out onto a floured surface again. Knead it for maybe:a minute. It enjoys the attention. Then divide it into four equal portions. Roll out each portion and shape into a loaf. Agaiti, a cookbook can show you how to do this. A tasty tea time treat can be made by adding a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and chopped nuts or sunflower seeds to a rolled-out portion of dough. Roll it up tightly jelly-roll fashion and seal ends by. pinching them closed. Place each loaf in a greased loaf pan. Brush oil on the top of each. Cover and let rise it warm (80°F). Bake 35 minutes at 400°F. To test for doneness, turn a loaf out of the pan and tap its bottom, If it sounds hollow, it’s done. Turn loaves out onto cooling racks. — Replenishment This activity will almost completely exhaust the little fellow. To replenish your pet, this is what you do: Provide: 3 c. lukewarm water " 3. whole wheat flour 1 tsp. honey Stir well. Cover loosely. Let rest at room temperature for one day. Remember, if your pet becomes frisky and decides to knock off the lid (mine has done that) and run over the side of its con- tainer, discipline as necessary (stir down). On the second day, return your pet to its favourite place in the refrigerator. Playing with your pet may not want you to give up. Who can resist the aroma of fresh baked bread on a wintery afternoon? Sourdough bread is heavier and more rib-sticking than most homemade breads. If you enjoy full-flavoured breads, you'll probably enjoy your pet poke. I hope you do. again for % of an hour to an hour. Keep Dave Parker | 635-4215 M.L.A. for Skeené poke may become a pastime your family The Terrace Review Big issues, local perspective Your chance to get involved — Terrace Transition House -—- Call us for sup: port and information if you are a victim of men- tal or physical abuse. We're available 24 hours a day to women and children. Phone 635-6447. The Alzhelmer information line: phone 635-3381. Every Monday evening It's Cribbage Night at Terraceview Lodge from 7 to9 p.m. Everyone In the community Is invited to drop in and catch the action. — Terrace Toastmasters — Do you find it difficult to prepare and give a talk? Turn to Toastmasters for help. Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month at Northwest Community College, room 206, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Irene Blackstone at 635-2845. COFFEEBREAK, a women’s community bible study, meets Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. We offer free child care, a story hour program for three- to five-year-olds, an opportunity to meet new friends, small group discussions over a cup of coffee. There's a place for you — withus — join us! Terrace Christian Reformed Church, on the corner of Sparks and Straume. The Terrace Friends and Families of Schizophrenics Is a support group that meats once per month. Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday ot the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Psych. Con- ference Room at Mills Memorial Hospltal. One alm of the group Is to provide community ‘education about this iliness. Anyone wishing to learn more or become part of thls group Is welcome to attend the meetings. Please call 638-3325 for further information. The Terrace Duplicate Bridge Club meets every ~ Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at Caledonia Senior Secondary in the cafeteria. Anyone Interested in playing please contact Ellen Smith at 635-4098 or May McFarland at 635-2875. Everyone welcome. Skeena Valley Rebekah Lodge holds regular monthly meetings at their new locatlon in the Ukrainian Hall, 4600 block Walsh, Terrace, every second and fourth Wednesday at 8 p.m. lf you are Interested in joining our fraternity, please contact 635-2794 or 638-0674. Oddfellows Lodge hold meetings every second and fourth Monday at the new location In the Ukrainian Hall, 4600 block Walsh, Terrace. Contact 635-3995 or 635-2956 if you wish membership information. Please, assist the less fortunate of Terrace.: The Anti-poverty Group Soclety is raceiving donations from people of good will, so that they may continue helping disadvantaged peo- ple. Send your contribution to treasurer Josephine Buck, Room 200, 4721 Lazelle Ave., Terrace, 8.C., V8G 1T3. Phone 635-4631. Terrace Minor Hockey is looking for coaches, managers, division heads, and referees for the upcoming season. Those interested should _ phone Sancy Marshall at 635-7623 evenings. Terrace Contract Bridge Club plays the 1st and 4rd Thursday of each month at the Legion from October to April. Please contact Mary at 635-2977 or Rolande at 635-4374, Come and have a fun night with us! The Skeena Squares Dance Club meets Mon- days from 7:30 to 10 p.m. for square dancing at the Carpenters’ Hall on Sparks St. For more in- formation, call Bev Greening at 635-7888. Attention: Girls and Women — If you are in- terested In camping and outdoors, the home and famlly, community service, and interna- tlonal experience, Girl Guides of Canada may be for you. Girls — If you are between the ages” of six and 17, we have a place for you in Brownles, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, Cadets, or Junior Leaders. Women — we have opportunities for you to work with the girls or become members of various councils or com- mittees. Tralning plus full support Is available for all positions. For more information, please call (evenings): Margaret Cooper, 638-0609; or Kathy Davies, 638-1245. The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre, 4542 Park Ave., ls open Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. We offer support, referral and ad- vocacy services for women. All women aré en- couraged to use our facility, For further infor- mation, phone 638-0228. The Kinette Club of Terrace meets on the sec- — ond and fourth Wednesday of every month. For more Information, call Gail at 635-9253. The Kette Club ladies meet on the third Wednesday of every month. Please call Shella Crampton at 635-4435 for further information. The Terrace Badminton Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m. and on Sun- days from 7 to 10 p.m. at Thornhill Junior Secondary School. For further information, call Diane Cey at 635-3564. Gay information tine — please phone 638-1256 between 7 and 11 p.m.