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no signs of wilting. Refrigerate covered, unwashed celery for up to 2 weeks. Leave the ribs attached to the stalk until ready for use.
Grapefruit. Choose grapefruit that are heavy for their size and well shaped. The skin should be smooth with a blemish-free outer peel. Don’t worry about any slight greening of the skin after harvesting; it does not affect the quality of the fruit. Surface marks that result from the fruit being wind-brushed against the tree do not affect the quality of the fruit either. Keep refrigerated. The fruit will keep for 7-10 days. Grapefruit does not ripen further after harvest.
Greens. Cracked ice around and in packages may help extend shelf life. Keep at proper humidity levels to prevent wilting. Collard greens should be handled like spinach. Kale will freeze at 31° F, -.6° C. Do not store or transport ethylene-sensitive items with commodities that produce ethylene. Two can be lightly frozen several times without sustaining serious damage.
Herbs. Typical shelf life: bag, 5+ days; tub, 7+ days when stored at the proper temperature.
Honeydew. Select melons that are firm and smooth with a cream-colored rind. The best melons are heavy for their size, evenly colored, with a sweet fragrance and a stem mark that yields to slight pressure. Honeydews yellow as they ripen. Honeydews will ripen at room temperature, uncovered and away from sunlight. Ripe melons should be kept refrigerated cut or whole in a sealed container for up to three days.
Mushrooms. Look for firm, evenly colored mushrooms. Avoid those that are broken, damaged or have soft spots, as well as those that seem damp. A good mushroom will have a good smell. Store fresh mushrooms, unwashed, in the refrigerator for up to three days.Oranges. Reach for firm fruit that is heavy for its size. Take a sniff too. There should be a distinct citrus aroma. Avoid shriveled or soft fruit. Keep your oranges at room temperature. They should last for about two weeks. Make sure to turn them often and check for signs of mold, especially in a high humidity environment.
Bell Peppers. Firm, fresh looking peppers with brightly colored skins are the best selections. Avoid shriveled, dull, split or pitted peppers. Store peppers in perforated plastic bags in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Spinach. Choose leaves that are crisp and dark green in color with a nice earthy fragrance. Avoid limp, damaged leaves with yellow spots. Refrigerate unwashed spinach in a plastic bag for up to three days. Before using, rinse thoroughly to remove grit.
Squash. For summer squash like zucchini and yellow squash, look for blemish-free skins and average size selections. Overly large choices may be stringy with tough exteriors. For winter squash such as pumpkins, look for shells without crack, bruises or decay. Pumpkins should be fully ripe with firm rinds, bright orange color and heavy weight. Summer squash can be stored refrigerated for 3 to 5 days. Winter squash can be stored whole in a cool (50 to 60 degrees F) dry area for several months.
Potatoes. All varieties of potatoes should be uniform in size, clean, firm and smooth. Avoid potatoes with wrinkled skins, soft dark spots and cut surfaces. A green tinge - indicative of prolonged light exposure - is caused by the alkaloid solanine, which can be toxic if eaten in quantity. Store potatoes in a cool, dark and airy place uncovered. They will keep for several weeks.
Turnips. Look for smooth-skinned, firm turnips that are heavy for their size. The color will be light-purple on the top fading to bright-white at the bottom. Avoid turnips that are soft, spongy or blemished. Cut off turnip greens and bag them separately for storage (greens keep for just a few days). Roots can keep for about a week when placed in a plastic bags in the refrigerator. www.picktexas.com
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how to use a mouse and a keyboard. The next month’s classes will be on Tuesday, January 10th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM and on Saturday, January 7th
at 10 AM. Pre-registration is required for the Saturday class ONLY.• MicroSofT ExcEl claSS - Are you interested in getting more out of your Microsoft Excel program? On Tuesday, January 17th at 7-8:30 PM, the library will be teaching the basics of how to use Microsoft Excel. Can’t come then? Don’t worry, the class will repeat on Tuesday, January 24th at 7-8:30. Registration begins January 3rd. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. • GEnEaloGy - Are you interested in learning more about your families past? The library is offering genealogy seminar on January 24th at 1 PM. Learn more about how to get started looking into your family past and find out where you came from. Seating is extremely limited for this class. • E-BookS - Did you get one of the newest devices for Christmas? Visit the library on Saturday, January 21st at 10 AM to learn all about the HCPL e-book collection. Try out the latest gadgets in reading and gaming technology including the Kindle2, SonyReader, Ipod Touch, Ipod, MP3 and more! • SEnior MoMEnTS - Are you ready to live a healthier life this year? On Tuesday, January 17th at 1 PM, come to the library to learn how nutrition and exercise can help you live a longer life. Fulfill that New Years resolution. Seating is limited for this class. • GET orGanizEd - Start out the New Year right. Learn how to get and stay organized at the library. On Saturday, January 7th at 1 PM, the library will be hosting a seminar on organization. Learn how long you need to keep documents and even where to start on that mess currently piled up to the ceiling. • Book SalE - The Friends of the Library will hold their next book sale on Saturday, January 14th at 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. No items are over $1. Plus, members of the Friends of the Library are invited to a special book sale preview on friday, January 13th
from 5:30-7 PM. Not a member of the Friends yet? Not a problem. You can join at the door!
CHILDREN• Storytime - Storytime for preschool-aged children is held each Wednesday at 11:15 AM. Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured. This is ideal for children ages 3 to 5, but all children and their caregivers are welcome. The final storytime of each month will be a special storytime.• PAt-A-CAKe CLUB iNFANt Storytime - This program will meet each Thursday morning at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. This is an interactive program for children, ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs and finger plays. • ToTally ToddlEr SToryTiME - Toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months, are invited to participate in our Totally Toddler Storytime, which will be held on Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM and Wednesdays, at 10:15 AM. • afTErnoon arT- Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more! Come to the library and let imaginations soar. On Wednesday, January 11th and January 25th at 4:30 PM, the library will host Afternoon Art for ages 6-11. These art programs normally last about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. No registration is required.
We will be closed Monday, January 2nd and Monday, January 16th.
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Ancestry.com and other genealogists to help each other with our searches. • Who Dun It? @ the LIbrary Mystery Group MeetInG - First saturday of each month at 10:30 AM. Every month, mystery book fans get together to discuss their reading. Call or check our webpage for this month’s selection. • hIspanIc book Group/cLub hIspano De LIbros - First Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Call or check our webpage for this month’s selection. Les invitamos a que todos los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un libro. • spanIsh coMputer cLass - every Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish. Clase de la computadora.• FaMILy storytIMe - third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM. Join us with your whole family for a fun time with stories, crafts, games and activities.
CHILDRENMondays, 10:15 AM - Baby BounceMondays, 11:00 AM - Multicultural Storytimetuesdays, 10:30 AM - Toddler Timetuesdays, 2:00 PM - Programs are presented for children who are old enough to sit by themselves in our meeting room. Tickets are required, free and available the day before the program.thursdays, 10:30 AM - Preschool Storytime
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aMerIcan reD cross cLasses - Community Lay Responder: Cost is $30 (Check or money order only & No Refunds). This class is on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 12:30 PM-5:30 PM. Includes Adult CPR with AED, Infant/Child CPR and Standard First Aid. Registration began begin Monday, December 5, 2011 for Harris County Resident & those who reside with the Katy City Limits, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 for those who reside outside Harris County or the City Limits of Katy.
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POOL - Water aerobIcs - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on the joints. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM & 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. tuesdays & thursdays, 9:05 - 10:05 AM & 6:00 - 7:00 PM. arthrItIs aQuatIcs - This class consists of range of motion, muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM. MUST HAVE A RELEASE FORM SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN.
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5-piece girl’s bedroom set, $500: Dresser, mirror, chest, sleigh bed, night stand, twin mattress/box springs. In excellent condition. 281-693-5617 for pictures/info.
Prom dresses, both long and short dresses, various colors and sizes; white bridal gown used for NCL presentation. Prices negotiable. 281-392-6518.
Pro-form treadmill with 6 programmed workouts, folds up to occupy less space, in excellent condition, tracks distance, calories burned and speed, paid $1,000 when new, selling for firm $375. Call Randy at 281-300-1848 if interested.
Yamaha flugel horn, silver, $500; Holton trumpet, silver, $500; Olds cornet, silver, $300; Roland arranger, $250. All OBO and in excellent condition with cases. Call 281-676-4176.
Blue sofa and love seat, $150; large study table, $75. 281-256-3609.
Dynamo McIntire 7 foot slate solid wood pool table, great shape, red felt with 3 pool sticks, stick rack and cover, $600. You move. Call 713-204-0368.
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Rainbow Play System: 2 swings, 360 tire swing, 3 station swing beam, Jacob’s rope ladder, knotted rope w/ disc swing, slide, playhouse and more. Asking $1,400 OBO. Contact Joe 832-654-8886.
Omega Pro II Racquetball Racket with zip case, never used, $35; 8” animal gold trim/porcelain (some) plates, $15 - $20 each; Emmot Kelly clown, numbered/framed lithographs, $75 - $100 each. Cheryl 281-543-2409.
Sliding mirror doors (one pair) for a wardrobe or closet, each door is 39 “W x 79”H, together the doors will be good for a 78”W X 79”H wardrobe or closet, comes with upper and bottom alum guide rails, the doors are similar to IKEA PAX MALM ward robe article # 900-745-72, picture available, asking $205. Contact [email protected].
MOVING/GARAGE SALESEstate Sale: Duncan Phife dining table, $350; dark Rattan barrel-back chair & sectional sofa, $750; Ancient Minnesota peddle sewing machine, $100; Florida light maple bedroom set, 2 night stands, headboard, vanity w/mirror, $350; Admiral Signature 21 cu.ft. frost-free refrigerator w/ice maker, $125; Roper heavy duty large capacity electric dryer, $85; solid oak dining table w/six chairs, 2 leaves, $350; white Fossil Rock 2 end tables, sofa table and coffee table w/glass tops, $400; blue/white country plaid sleeper sofa, $175; solid pecan credenza, $125; Florida dark maple bedroom set, 2 nightstands, headboard, vanity w/mirror, $350. 281-856-0765.
2002 Ford Explorer XLT fully loaded, V6 engine runs good, private seller. Asking $5,900. Call 713-907-6426.
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Swimming pool cleaner need: Experienced pool cleaner to help with route maintenance in Cypress and Northwest Houston. Must have dependable truck with 2” receiver towing hitch, English speaking, have cell phone and capable of lifting and carrying 100 pounds. If you meet these requirements please call 281-785-5939.
Looking for a highly motivated and outgoing person to be the front desk for a new dental office in Katy area. Candidate should be knowledgeable about dental insurance and have great communication skills. It is a paperless office so computer skills is a must. Experience is necessary, minimum 2 years. Need to know how to schedule, run daily/monthly/yearly reports, submit insurance claims electronically and manually, work on accounts receivable, manage patient charts, discuss and present treatment plans, verify insurance,
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Discovery Schoolhouse now hiring teachers and support staff. Must have experience working in a licensed child care facility, be flexible and dependable and have a passion for early childhood education. Call 281-401-9828 or send resume to [email protected].
Now Hiring! Do you love children? Small private preschool is now accepting applications. Must be dependable and energetic. Will train. Must have copy of High School Diploma or GED and copy of Social Security Card. Apply in person to 16618 Clay Road, Suite 400. 281-656-2273.
Michelle’s Salon is looking for good experience hairstylist, massage therapist, nail tech and esthetician, lease or commission. 832-878-1052.
The Pediatric Dentist of Katy is looking for a highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant. Our Pediatric Dental practice is located at 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Suite 210 in Katy. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with lunch from 12-1 PM. On Fridays we are open from 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Please bring by your resume in person.
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