Jimmie says this wicker weathers well and so do the luxurious cushions. So seat your friends in stylish comfort, indulge in outdoor elegance. When the party ends...leave it all out. Come to Jimmies today to see all the ways all-weather wicker can add elegance to your outdoor entertaining. CURRIED CHEDDAR DATE BITES 1/3 c. walnuts, chopped 2 T. vegetable oil 1 Granny Smith apple 1/3 c. pitted dates 2 c. grated extra-sharp cheddar (about 8 oz.) 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 T. chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. apricot preserves 3/4 t. curry powder Three 5-inch pita loaves En a small skillet, cook walnuts in oil Dyer moderate heat, stirring, until ightly toasted. Cool nuts slightly. ?reheat broiler. Coarsely grate apple and finely :hop dates. In a bowl, stir together all ngredients except pitas until com- )ined well. Horizontally split pitas ind arrange, cut sides down, on a arge baking sheet. Broil pitas about 4 nches from heat until golden and :risp, 1- 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove )aking sheet from oven and turn pitas aver. Divide cheddar mixture among )itas, spreading evenly. Broil pitas mtil cheese mixture begins to bubble, bout 2 minutes. Cut each pita into 6 'edges. Makes 36 hors d'oeuvres. :HUNICY DATE, COCONUT ► ND ALMOND GRANOLA c. old-fashioned oats /4 c. whole almonds, halved /2 c. sweetened flaked coconut /2 c. raw cashews /3 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 t. ground allspice t. ground cinnamon /4 c. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter T. honey c. packed pitted dates, each cut crosswise into thirds reheat oven to 300. In a large bowl, tix oats, almonds, coconut, cashews, own sugar, allspice and cinnamon 1d set mixture aside. In heavy small saucepan, melt but- r with honey over low heat, pour e butter/honey mixture over gra- )la mixture and toss well. Spread it mixture on cookie sheet. Bake 20 inutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and add the .tes and mix to separate any clumps. Continue to bake until granola is lden brown, stirring frequently, out 15 minutes longer. Cool (Can made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight room temperature.). Makes about ;ups. ❑ . . TOLL FREE 1-888-560-J1MS „ „ BIRMINGHAM 248-644-1919 1690 OLD S. WOODWARD ' LIVONIA 734-522-9200 129500 W. 6 MILE RD. NOVI 248-348-0090 I 48700 GRAND RIVER THE CASUAL HOME FURNISHINGS STORE • -.2n11 3160 HAGG , , I.,„ NMTH • - 1 *- N, RT. ., Y rv R m Ookt D, . WEST BLOOMFIE LD • jppoRp.: 4.ft onwv.mk ■ 111•1 ■ 111/ SALE OF CHOMETZ for three stores of the SHOPPING CENTER MARKETS was done in thorough compliance with the requirements of Jewish Law and in consultation with competent Halachic authorities by the METROPOLITAN KASHRUTH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN Rabbi Jack Goldman, Administrator Any statement to the contrary is based upon ignorance and irresponsibility. 4/28 2000 127