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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2482 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Bring A Feel Of The Islands To Your Table For Less Than $10 (NAPSA)—Inflation at the grocery store is at its highest level since the 1990s, so it’s important for families to stretch their food budget as much as they can. This Jerk Fried Chicken dinner is designed to feed a family of four for less than $10. You can save money and enjoy a style of cooking that’s native to Jamaica. Here are some cost-saving tips as you prepare this meal: • The most economical way to prepare the seasoned flour mixture for the chicken is to use spices you have on hand, or substitute 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning blend. The seasoning will make your chicken a richer brown color compared to typical fried chicken. • Your frying oil, which is a blend of soybean and peanut oils, can be used several times as long as you don’t overheat it. After cooking, cool, strain and store the oil in a cool, dark place for future use. Jerk Fried Chicken Ingredients: 11⁄2 gallons LouAna Southern Frying Oil 6 teaspoons salt, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground allspice 2 teaspoons garlic salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs Jerk Fried Chicken—not your ordinary meal. Make Your Next Fishing Trip An Eco-Friendly One Less Guesswork In Repairs (NAPSA)—To keep your car on the road to safety and savings, consider this: Auto technicians certified by ASE have passed national competency tests administered by the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and have at least two years of work experience. Recertification is required to encourage techs to keep up to date with changing technology. 1 whole fryer chicken, cut into 6 pieces Preparation and Cooking: Place oil in a large fryer, Dutch oven or another thickwalled iron cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid; heat to 350. Combine 4 teaspoons salt, flour, allspice, garlic salt, sugar, dried ground ginger and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish, stirring well with a whisk. Combine buttermilk and eggs in a shallow dish, stirring well. Season chicken evenly with remaining 2 teaspoons salt; dredge in flour mixture. Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture; dredge in flour again. Fry chicken in hot oil 15 minutes or until done; move to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately. Serves four people. Visit www.louana.com for more recipes and cooking tips. Shops with a high percentage of ASE-certified technicians are eligible to join ASE’s elite Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program. Consumers benefit since technician certification takes much of the guesswork out of finding competent auto technicians. ASE-certified technicians wear shoulder insignia; their employers often post their technicians’ credentials in the customer waiting area and display the blue and white ASE sign (“The Blue Seal”) on the premises. Visit www.ase.com for more information about technician certification, as well as car care advice. (NAPSA)—The next time you go fishing, be an environmentally conscious angler and keep your favorite fishing spots clean to ensure that future generations can reap the many rewards of the sport, says BP Pro Bass Angler Judy Israel, an 11-year veteran on the professional bass fishing circuit. On tour 120 days a year, Israel spends the majority of her time fishing and she has some simple tips on how to make your next excursion more enjoyable and eco-friendly: Lighten your load before you hit the road and the water An eco-friendly fishing trip begins before you hit the water, so be sure to prepare your towvehicle (or car) and boat for the trip. Before you tackle the drive, get the “junk out of your trunk” and leave nonessential items housed on your boat at home. “You can save fuel by taking simple steps like lightening your vehicle’s load and keeping your tires properly inflated,” said Israel. “And, don’t forget to stop at your local BP to fill up with quality fuel. With continuous use, quality fuel, like that at BP, can clean up a dirty engine caused by the use of low quality fuel, resulting in smoother acceleration, less hesitation, restored fuel economy and reduced emissions.” Before you cast your line, bait with the right hooks Oftentimes, an angler’s hook can get caught in a fish’s mouth; by using bronze hooks, which rust out over time, you can reduce the risk of injuring the fish. Avoid stainless steel hooks, since they are very durable and have a higher chance of lingering within a fish’s mouth after it has been released. There are a number of ways you can protect the great outdoors. While on the water, choose lead-free sinkers Sinkers are easy to lose and can end up sitting at the bottom of fishing spots for years. Most are made from lead, a highly toxic metal that has adverse effects on the nervous and reproductive systems of fish. Recently, eco-friendly alternative sinkers entered the market that are lead-free and some are even invisible to fish. After you’ve reeled-in the “big catch”… release it Be sure to release your fish after catching it, to help reduce bass mortality and to ensure this popular sport maintains a healthy fish stock for future generations. “Taking proper care of the species is the number-one priority of environmentally conscious anglers,” said Israel. “It’s exciting when you reel in a great catch, but releasing your fish back into its natural environment will keep the sport of bass fishing alive for a long time to come.” Although it may take some small, initial changes to make your fishing routine green, Israel says it pays to make the switch.