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DECEMBER 2006      Issue 12

E. Daniel Biggerstaff, III, M.D.

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In this Issue:

·         Happy Holidays

·         Favorite Staff Recipes

All of us at Advanced Healthcare for Women want to wish you and your family and friends the happiest and most blessed of holiday seasons.  This special Holiday Edition of our newsletter contains favorite recipes of each member of our staff.  Enjoy!

 

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR FAMILY

TO YOU AND YOURS!

 

 

In The Kitchen with Dr. B – Grandmother Clinkerdagger’s Burnt Cream

When I was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington in the 70’s, one of my favorite local restaurants was called Clinkerdagger, Bickerstaff, and Pett’s Public House.  They were kind enough to share the recipe for their wonderful Burnt Cream dessert.

 

2 pints whipping cream

8 egg yolks

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 Tbs. vanilla extract

 

These ingredients are double (except for the sugar topping) the amount found in the original recipe that should serve 6 people.  It really shrinks when cooked, so I doubled the amount.  It is very important to remove all of the whites to prevent the pudding from being too hard.

Preheat the oven to 350º.

Heat the cream over low heat until bubbles form around thee edge of the pan.

Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until thick and yellow (about 3 minutes).

Beating constantly (low speed), pour cream in a steady stream into egg yolk mixture.  Do not over beat which will cause the mixture to become too thick.

Add vanilla, stir, and pour into custard cups.

Place cups in a baking pan that has ½-1 inch boiling water in the bottom.  BE CAREFUL!  Boiling water burns the skin!

Bake for 45 minutes or until it jiggles like jello.

Remove the custard cups from water and refrigerate until chilled (about 2 hours).

Sprinkle each cup with sugar and pour off the excess.

Place on top rack under broiler and broil until the topping is medium brown.

Refrigerate before serving.

 

Serves 6

 

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In The Kitchen With Donna and Denise - BRUNSWICK STEW

Donna Hardy/Denise Cooper

 

1 large can crushed tomatoes

1 can Castleberry Barbeque Pork

1 can Castleberry Barbeque Beef

1 can Swanson Chicken Breast

2 cans creamed corn

1 onion, chopped and sautéed

Tabasco to taste

 

Optional-  May dice and boil potatoes-add if desired

 

Place all in crock pot and cook on low.

 

In the Kitchen With Debbie and Amy - GRAPE SALAD

Debbie Jones/Amy Wylie

 

4 cups green grapes

4 cups red grapes

1-8 oz cream cheese

2/3 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla

½ cup sugar

Chopped pecans/brown sugar

 


Wash grapes and place in large bowl.  In small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla and sugar.  Using electric mixer, mix well until sugar is creamed into ingredients.  Pour mixture over grapes and combine until grapes are coated.  On top, cover with pecans and brown sugar.  Keep refrigerated.

 

 

In The Kitchen With Nancy - HUGUENOT TORTE

Nancy Sullivan

 

4 eggs

3 cups sugar

8 tbsp flour

5 tsp baking powder

2 cups chopped tart cooking apples

2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts

2 tsp vanilla

 

 

Beat whole eggs with electric mixer until very frothy and lemon-colored. 

Add other ingredients in above order.  Pour into two well-buttered baking pans

about 8 X 12 inches.  Bake in 325° oven about 45 minutes or until crusty and brown.  To serve, scoop up with spatula keeping crusty part on top.  Serve with whipped cream.

 

Serves 16

 

 

In The Kitchen With Denise - POTATO & RED PEPPER FRITTATA

Denise Carlier

 

Prep time: 20 minutes       Total time:  40 minutes

 

1 Tbs olive oil

½ medium onion- thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper-thin strips

2 russet potatoes (about 1 lb)-thinly sliced

coarse salt & black pepper

8 large eggs

1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary

 

Preheat oven -400°

 

In non-stick skillet, sauté onion & pepper in oil until browned (about 5 min).

Transfer to bowl, set aside.  Season potatoes w/salt & pepper-brown in skillet-in olive oil, medium heat-tossing often (about 10 min).  Transfer potatoes to bowl with onion mixture.  Toss to combine.  Return mixture to skillet and flatten with spatula.  In  large bowl, beat eggs w/rosemary.  Salt and pepper-pour over potato mixture (tilt pan to distribute evenly).

Bake until set (about 15-20 min).  Cut into wedges and serve.

 

 

In The Kitchen With Sylvia - PUMPKIN MUFFINS

Sylvia Baxter

 

1 yellow cake mix

1 small can pumpkin (15 oz)

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp grd cloves

 

Preheat oven to 350°  Grease muffin pan or line with paper liners.

In large bowl, mix all ingredients  until smooth.  Spoon equal amounts

of batter in muffin cups.  Bake 20-25 minutes.

 

(Cake mix is used just as it comes out of box)

 

 

 

In The Kitchen With Billie - SOUP SAMMICH

Billie Woods

 

A quick and tasty supper for those days when you have to

work late…

 

¼ lb ground chuck, browned

2 cans Campbell’s condensed vegetable beef soup-only ¼ can water total

4 hamburger buns

 

Combine soup and browned beef in pan.  Season to taste.  Simmer 15 minutes.

Open buns and lightly toast under broiler.  Spoon mixture over open buns and serve.

 

Makes 4-8 servings.

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome New Patients to our Practice

Many physician offices are no longer accepting new patients into their practices.  This policy is often related to the type of specialty or the number of doctors in the practice. We want you to know that we still welcome new patients into our practice.  We are never too busy to see your family members or friends as new patients.  Dr. Biggerstaff no longer delivers babies, but still sees female patients of all ages.  In fact, he sees pediatric patients for any GYN concerns.  Besides routine and preventive care, Dr. Biggerstaff treats pelvic pain, infertility, prolapse, urinary incontinence and endometriosis utilizing the most current treatments and surgical techniques. 

Those of you who are already patients have experienced first-hand the professional and personalized care you receive from Dr. Biggerstaff and all the members of our staff.  As we strive to continually meet and exceed the needs of our patients, we appreciate your feedback which we consider when evaluating our services.  Thank you for entrusting us with your healthcare.

The information provided by Advanced Healthcare for Women and E. Daniel Biggerstaff, III, M.D. is for informational purposes only. As each woman is unique, do not rely on this information for diagnosis and treatment. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the content and advise that you see a qualified Health Care Professional for individual needs and care.

 

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Previous  Issues  (Click on Date to View Content)

September, 2003  Osteoporosis - Prevention and Treatment; Get to Know our Staff- Nikki; In the Kitchen with Dr. B - Fried Fennel;The Business Side of Things - Understanding Insurance

February, 2004 Cosmetic Laser; Get to Know our Staff-Sylvia Baxter; In the Kitchen with Dr. B-Veal or Chicken Scaloppine; Insurance Card Numbers

May, 2004 - Pelvic Pain - Common Causes; Get to Know our Staff-Nancy; In the Kitchen with Dr. B-Mediterranean Cauliflower; Credible Coverage

October, 2004 - Pelvic Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence; Get to Know our Staff-Donna; In the Kitchen with Dr. B-Upside-down Chicken Salad; Get Involved

February, 2005 - Decreased Sexual Drive; Get to Know our Staff-Debbie; In the Kitchen with Dr. B-Vegetable Soup; Medicare Advanced Beneficiary Notice

June, 2005 - Abnormal Bleeding, Getting to Know the Staff-Dr. B; In the Kitchen with Dr. B - London Broil Steak; Large Deductible Plans, Are They For You? 

Sept, 2005 – Stress in Women, Getting to Know the Staff-Wren; In the Kitchen with Dr. B-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor -

March, 2006 – New Information on Hormone Therapy; Getting to Know the Staff-Debbie & Donna; In the Kitchen with Dr. B-French Onion Soup; What’s New in Health Insurance?