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About The Omaha guide. (Omaha, Neb.) 1927-19?? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1956)
- READ THE OMAHA GUIDE - Christmas Fiowc s Ji Cyd Charisse The traditional Christman plant, the poinsettia, is admired by Cyd Charisse, on the set of her new movie, MGM's “Silk Stockings." i The plant, with its star-liko flowers, was sent to her by the world’s leading florists, members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As sociation. The poinsettia fs recommended as a grift plant, because H will last during the et.tire holiday season, and can be kept to bloom another yerr. For those who prefer another color to the flaming red, point ettias ate available in creamy white and coral. Something New In Hams , Marie QiUord Here's real news for the homemaker—now you can buy a semi boneless ham that’s easy to carve. The troublesome hip bone and ■hank bone have been removed. Only the straight leg bone remains. Carving is an easy task—just stand the ham on its side and slice Standard 1»W iW HM from nght to left, cutting aown to tne leg none on each slice. Then loosen all of the slices with one horizontal cut. For your money, you get more tlicaable lean meat, Ian bone watte, leu let and no akin when you buy a semi-boneless ham. All semi-boneless hams are sugar-cured and hickory smoked. They are available in weights from 8 to 18 pounds. If you wish to serve the ham hot, follow the cooking or heating instructions printed on each individually wrapped ham. A 12-pound ham will heat through in about 3 hours. About Vt hour before the end of the cooking time, score the fat and stud with whole cloves. Glaze with a mixture of 1 cup brown sugar and H cup white corn syrup or fruit juice. Continue baking until ham is browned. OUT OF DOORS — BUT IN STYLE ——i———tamsmitumn ■ ». -ei American men today seem more and more reluctant to hibernate with the passing of warm, sunny weather. They are stretching their "day in the sun" into the chill and even the frosty months. This type of outdoor life naturally demands the right clothes— warm, comfortable, good looking garments—and the demand has' been so strong that new ideas and designs to fill the bill have been assembled from all over this wide, wide world. jaeas jor style anu anqeu com fort have been culled from such diverse sources as the Bavarian Alps and Switzerland, France and England, and the Scandina vian countries, as well as Cana da’s Hudson Bay and our ow'n American campuses, according to the American Institute of Men’s and Boys’ Wear. Take this array of internation al proportions and multiply it by the great variety of fabrics that have been made available, and you begin to get some idea of the enormous selection of outerwear from which America’s men and boys will be able to pick and choose for the cold spells ahead. For an example of how fun out of doors during the sparkling days ahead can be enhanced by handsomely warm outfits, take a I look at the trio above. The gen tleman seated at the left on the tailboard of the station wagon is sporting a Tyrolean-type duffle coat of Loden cloth topped off with an authentic Tyrolean hat and given that final flourish with corduroy slacks and reverse calf chukka boots. Next to him is a fellow in one of those popular suburban coats, a feather trimmed porkpie hat and slip-on shoes. The man on the right is decked out in a double-breasted tweed suburban coat,a flat-crown sport hat, flannels and Norwe gian-type moccasins. Three good examples of how to get out of doors—in style. Dodge Four-Door Lancer for 1957 EXTENSIVE STYLING CHANGES from front to rear give the 1957 Dodge the distinction of having more outstanding improvements than any new model in the company’s his tory. In the Custom Royal four-door Lancer hardtop shown above, the striking rear fenders accent the styling theme for the 1957 Swept-wing Dodge. Duo-level front bumpers afford complete protection and also serve as a grille. Over all height of the Dodge Lancer hardtop has been reduced as much as five inches. Glass area of the new hardtop model is 53 per cent greater than last year. "You Down There-Stop That Aggression!" _ ---II Santa's Helper Readies Shipment tm Santa’* attractive helper confer* with ’’Darter," leading reindeer, about men’* Christmas gift transportation problems. Her suggestion this year is to give males something they can really use that Is typically masculine. Shipment here includes shotgun and skin-diving set from Abercrombie and Pitch, famous New York sporting goods stoic; a 60 horsepower out board motor, manufactured by Mercury, and colorful gift combination of men's toiletries by Mennen. Men To Get Unusual Gifts For Christmas This Year Men will receive some mighty unusual Christmas gifts this year, according to a survey of the na tion's leading department storos Purpose of the recent research was to collect a helpful list of gift sug gestions for harried Christmas shoppers. Sporting goods Items were among the most unique presents turned up by the study A few sports stores, for example, are offering electric worm diggers for fishermen who are exceptionally laxy. The famous old New York firm of Abercrombie and Pitch Is fea turing a 14.000 skin-diving set for more athletic males. Equipment In cludes aqua-lung, mask, spear gun. depth gauge, rubber suit, undersea camera, floating knife, automatic ultra-waterproof watch and other necessities for life In the briny deep. Most men. however, wilt feel Christmas day has been a complete success for them if they are lucky enough to receive a few modest gifts they can really use. Here's the formula for shopping success from the Mennen Company, manu facturers of men's toiletries: try to get a look at the shelf where Dad or Uncle keep their shaving ma terials. Then buy them a good supply of whatever you see there. You can be 100 per cent sure a man likes the kind of toiletries he usee every day or else he wouldn't use them! If he hasn't tried some of the more modern grooming prod ucts, you might get him mentho lated sbave cream, or an invigorat ing after-shave product like 8kln Bracer. Toiletries for males are packed In gay holiday boxes. There are many product combinations, large and small, that are just right for husbands, fathers, sous, friends and relatives, the postman, milkman, deliverymen and other servicemen you want to remember at Christmas. ~ Pineapple Crown Cheese Cake , For Happy Eating A crown of pineapple tidbits gives gourmet’s flavor. Luscious cheese cake is a favorite dessert in many famous 'restaurants. Here’s a home-made version of the old-fashioned cheese custard type with a generous amount of sour cream combined with the cream cheese. You couldn’t ask for a more exciting dessert than this one for party days ahead. Wonderful for mid-afternoon or mid-evening service with coffee. PINEAPPLE CROWN CHEESE CAKE 1% cups fine graham cracker 1 cup sugar crumbs 3 eggs 2 tablespoons melted butter or 1 teaspoon vanilla margarine 1 pint commercial 2 tablespoons sugar sour cream 2 (8-ounce) packages cream Chilled pineapple tidbits cheese Red currant jelly Grease a 9-inch spring form and sprinkle Bides with 2 tablespoons of the crumbs. Mix remaining crumbs with butter and sugar. Pack firmly into bottom of spring form. Soften cream cheese to room temperature, beat until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time and beat after each. Fold in vanilla and room tempera ture sour cream. Pour over crumbs in form. Bake in moderately hot oven (375* F.) 30 minutes. Turn off heat and leave cake in oven to cool, about 1 hour. Ch'll. At serving time, top with a crown of drained pineapple tidbits and dots of currant jelly. Note: Pineapple Crown Cheese Cake is a very rich dessert so small wedges are in order when serving. Shopping'* Easier If You Read The Ads First) A Lawn Mower For Chrisfmsr? Dad may be a bit weary when he finishes his Santa chores, but ho is sure to brighten when he discovers that bis gift is a power mower ' • that will save him so much hard work next summer. Power Products Corporation, which makes engines for more than 40 leading brands of power mowers, says the 1957 rotary mowers cut better and are easier to use than ever before, thanks to double power action for easier starting, finger-tip controls right on top of the engine and hush-tone mufflers that cut exhaust noise to a whisper. And they use modern, pre-mixed fuel, so there is no messy fussing with oil in the crankcase. Just the sort of gift Dad really wants but might not buy for himself,. Here’s the perfect “last minute" gift—a case of light refreshing Storz Beer, gift packed in gay, attractive holiday wrapping. Just what you need for the man or woman who “has everything", or for that extra gift beneath the tree. Say Merry Christmas with a gift-wrapped case of Storz. Your favorite dealer has it.