Food We know the meaning of the I sauce, English plum pudding or pie, L9ermann Pflaumen Kuchen (plum cake) and Asian plum jam. The Hungarian drink Slivovitz is distilled from plums. Another benefit of summer fruits is their versatility. In fact, peaches, cher- ries and nectarines can substitute for plums in recipes any day of the week. Okay. Perhaps the best way to eat plums and peaches is from your hand, with the juices running down your chin. But if you want to savor these fla- vors of summer for a while longer, try some of the recipes presented here. The cake and turnovers (left uncooked) freeze well, and the chutney and jam keep practically forever in the fridge. You'd be crazy to let the fruit season pass without-luxuriating in the pleasure of these soft fruits. After all, soon it'll be \=Aime for apples, apples and more apples. 1 PLUM CHUTNEY Serve this with grilled meat such as lamb, on poultry, or as a bread top- ping. The chutney is also a great top- ping for sandwiches. 3 T olive oil 3 cup chopped sweet onions 1 green, red or yellow bell pepper, chopped 2 T. minced fresh peeled ginger 1/2 cup sugar 2 pounds plums (about 8 large), diced 1 t. ground cayenne pepper or to taste 2 t. salt 1 t. black pepper Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 8 min- utes. Add ginger and cook for 3 min- utes more. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasion- ally. Remove from heat and let cool. Adjust seasoning and serve or chill until ready to use. Makes about 6 cups of chutney. I PLUM SALSA Why not plum salsa? Plums have many of the same taste qualities as tomatoes — they're sweet and soft. Try this cool and refreshing recipe as a change from the same old, same old. 4 cups diced ripe plums 1/2 cup minced red onion 1 cup diced, seeded cucumber 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1-2 T. red pepper sauce (Tabasco type) Juice of 1 lime or lemon word value. 1 t. kosher salt 1 T. sugar Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. PLUM CRISP Luscious and elegant at the same time, the soft, tart fruit combines ide- ally with the crunchy topping. For a different way to serve, make these in individual baking cups or ramekins. Serve the crisp warm with ice cream for perfection on a plate. Crisp topping: 1 cup flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup sugar plus 1/2 cup sugar 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened Filling: 8 cups plum wedges with skin on (about 2 3 pounds) 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup flour Juice of 1 lemon, optional Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees E Mix flour, oats, sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Add butter and mix the ingredients with your fingertips or a fork until mixture forms coarse meal. Or, place all the topping ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until combined, about 10 seconds. Combine filling ingredients in a large bowl and spoon into a 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle crisp topping over (do not pat down). Bake until bubbly and the top is golden, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool slightly. Serve with fresh whipped cream or ice cream. Serves 6-8. oliday Retirement Corp. has been providing gracious so you don't retirement living to America's seniors for nearly thirty years. miss out! You won't find any hidden costs , at a Holiday residence, and there is never a lease or buy-in fee. All of our amenities are included in one monthly rent. As you know, there's no substitute for experience. Come see how our experience has made us number one in qual- ity retirement living at a good value. 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