cook's corner

Clean up the mess, choose a country ham, or cook up some fun with a child with these offers.

Take advantage of these informative brochures from Maytag Appliances, the National Country Ham Association, and Gold Medal Flour.

Stain Removal Guide

If you've ever struggled to remove wax from an heirloom tablecloth or nail polish from your daughter's pillow sham, this handy guide is a great resource. You'll be able to get rid of every type of stain, from beverages to waterbased paint. The procedures listed apply to washable items only; they are not intended for fabrics that should be drycleaned. This guide is available only through the Maytag Web site. Print it directly from www.maytag.com/sl.

Country Ham Recipes and Tips

October is National Country Ham month, and the National Country Ham Association has a brochure just for you. For more than 200 years, Americans have been curing and eating country ham. The brochure contains tips, historical information, recipes from chefs, and a list of country ham suppliers. For a free copy, call the National Country Ham Association at 1-800-820-4426, or send a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope to: National Country Ham Association, P.O. Box 948, Conover, NC 28613. Visit www.countryham.org for a variety of recipes, storage tips, and facts.

Cookbooks for Little Chefs

Gold Medal Flour is offering two great cookbooks kids will love-The Rainbow Bakery: A Color-Full Adventure Children 's Cookbook and the AlphaBakery Children's Cookbook. Designed for kids of all ages, they feature delightful color illustrations, easy-to-read text, and graphics of measuring cups and spoons to indicate quantities. Simple tips, safety concerns, and directions will help get youthful food lovers off to a great start in the kitchen.

The books are $2.50 each; educators may purchase 20 or more at a discounted price. Visit www.betty crocker.com/products/GM_cook booksforkids_order.asp, or call 1-800-345-2443. You can also find order forms on 5-pound bags of Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour.

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