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Thursday, July 6-July 12, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 19 GRILLED HER CORN ON THE COB 6 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked 6 TBSP. butter, softened 1 tsp. fresh thyme 1 tsp. fresh parsley 1 tsp. fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon fresh basil 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt • Soak corn in water for 15 minutes. Drain and place each corn on the cob on an individual piece of alumi- num foil, large enough to wrap around the corn. • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. • Mix butter, thyme, pars- ley, rosemary, basil, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until evenly mixed; rub onto each corn on the cob. Wrap foil around the sea- soned corn. • Grill corn on the pre- heated grill, turning often, until tender, about 15 min- utes. RED, WHITE AND BLUE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 1 package yellow cake mix 1 8-oz.container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained 2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced • Prepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9x13 inch pan. Cool completely. • Frost cake with whipped topping. Place blueberries in a square in the corner, and arrange sliced straw- berries as stripes to make an American flag. Chill until serving. POTATO SALAD 6 eggs 10 red potatoes 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/3 cup dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon celery seed 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup pepperoncini 1/4 cup sliced black olives Directions • Boil eggs (approximately 15 minutes). Peel and chop the cooled eggs. • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium- low, cover, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and refrigerate until cold. Peel and cube once cold. • Stir together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, relish, mus- tard, salt, pepper, paprika, and celery seed in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, potatoes, onion, pepperoncini, and olives; stir until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours be- fore serving. ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN 16 Oz. Bottle Italian-style salad dressing 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves • In a deep baking dish, mix the salad dressing, garlic powder, and salt. Place the chicken in the bowl, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight. • Preheat the grill for high heat. Lightly oil grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. BAKED BEANS 2 cups navy beans 1/2 pound bacon 1 onion, finely diced 3 tablespoons molasses 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mus- tard 1/2 cup ketchup 1 TBSP. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar • Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approxi- mately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the liquid. • Preheat oven to 325 de- grees F. Arrange the beans in a 2 quart bean pot or casserole dish by placing a portion of the beans in the bottom of dish, and layering them with bacon and onion. • In a saucepan, combine molasses, salt, pepper, dry mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over beans. Pour in just enough of the reserved bean water to cover the beans. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil. • Bake for 3 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until beans are tender. Remove the lid about halfway through cooking, and add more liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry. RECIPES RECIPES By Loretta Cozart With summer finally here, protecting your skin from the sun's damaging rays becomes increasingly important. For many, understanding sun- screen labels is like read- ing a foreign language. A study by JAMA Dermatol- ogy found that many people don't understand how to read a sunscreen label or how the product protects the skin. And only 43 percent of sur- vey respondents understood the meaning of an SPF value. To help you understand how to read sunscreen labels, skincancer.org breaks down the different components, and shares basic sunscreen terms. • Broad Spectrum: It's essential for your sunscreen to offer broad spectrum pro- tection, which means that it offers effective protection against both UVA (ultravio- let A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) rays, the solar wave- lengths proven to damage the skin. UVA rays penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB, and are the chief cause of wrinkles, sagging and other signs of aging. UVB rays damage the skin's upper sur- face and are the main cause of sunburn. Both cause skin cancer. • Sun Protection Factor (SPF): SPF is a measure of how long a person can stay in the sun before its UVB rays start to burn the skin. Let's say with no sunscreen, your skin starts to redden in 20 minutes. An SPF 30 will the- oretically allow you to stay in the sun 30 times longer with- out getting burned. But keep in mind that SPF numbers are determined in a lab. In the real world, no matter what the SPF, sunscreens start to lose effectiveness over time, so it's important to reapply every two hours and after swimming or heavy sweat- ing. Also note that above SPF 50 the amount of additional sun protection is negligible. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends always using a Broad Spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher – SPF 30 or higher for ex- tended stays outdoors. • Water-resistant: The terms "water-resistant" and "sweat-resistant" indicate whether the sunscreen re- mains effective for 40 min- utes or 80 minutes when you are swimming or sweating. Since no sunscreen is fully "waterproof" or "sweat- proof," the FDA prohibits these terms. • The Skin Cancer Foun- dation Seal of Recommen- dation: Look for our Seal to assure yourself that a product is safe and effec- tive. Scientific data for each product that is submitted for the Seal of Recommenda- tion is reviewed by a volun- teer committee of renowned photobiologists — experts in the study of the interaction of ultraviolet radiation and the skin. The Daily Use Seal is earned by sunscreens that protect against brief everyday sun exposures, the kind you experience walking to the car or running errands. The Ac- tive Seal is earned by sun- screens that protect against prolonged sun exposure, like when you're exercising out- doors or spending the day at the beach. • Active ingredients: This area of the label, often on the back of the bottle, lists the main ingredients in sunscreens that protect your skin against UV rays. There are two main types of active sunscreen ingredi- ents: chemical and physical. Chemical ingredients such as avobenzone and benzophe- none, work by absorbing UV like a sponge, reducing its penetration into the skin, whereas physical ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide stay on top of the skin and deflect UV rays like a shield. Many sunscreens available today combine chemical and physical ingre- dients. Before using sunscreens, be sure to check the expira- tion date. Sunscreens are for- mulated to last three years, according to regulations by the FDA. Older sunscreens may not protect you. How to read sunscreen labels Moving this summer? Watch out for a new twist on fake rental ads, the Bet- ter Business Bureau warns. According to multiple BBB Scam Tracker reports, scam- mers use fake tenant credit checks to trick potential renters into compromising sensitive personal informa- tion. How the scam works: You find a good deal on an apartment while browsing rental listings online. When you call the number to in- quire, the owner asks you to complete a credit check before you can see the place. If you agree, they'll send you a link to a website where you can get the credit check done. The website may look professional, but it's all part of a scam. After you enter your sensitive informa- tion and pay for the credit check, the "landlord" will disappear. Your credit card information could be com- promised, and you could even be at risk for identity theft. One consumer reported the following experience: "I gave my name, address, and social security number to obtain my credit score from this website. I was asked to take a screenshot of my score and send it to the same address that emailed me the link. Afterward, I was sent an email with a showing time, but the house number was not listed on this email or on the listing on Craig- slist." Afterward, the con- sumer was unable to reach anyone about the apartment. Their calls and emails went unanswered. How to avoid credit check rental scams: • Be wary of lower-than- usual prices. If the rent for an apartment is well below the going market rate, con- sider it a red flag. Scammers love to draw people in with claims that sound too good to be true. • Do some research. Search the listing online, as well as the associated phone number and email address. If you find another listing for the same property in a different city, you've spot- ted a scam. Reverse image searches can be helpful, too, as can searching the alleged landlord's name along with the word "scam." These searches only take a few minutes and are well worth the effort. • Always see the prop- erty in person. Many rental scams involve listings for properties that don't exist. Something is fishy if the renter refuses to let you know where the apartment is before you complete a credit check or pay them a deposit. Be wary, too, if you are given the address of a home with a for sale sign in the yard. You might not be in contact with the actual owners. • Verify the property owner's information. Con- tact a licensed real estate agent to see who owns a property or check the county property appraiser's website. Ask the landlord for a copy of their ID to verify they are who they claim to be before you offer up sensitive per- sonal information like your social security number for a credit check. If the land- lord refuses or gets upset, you could be dealing with a scammer. • Be cautious about credit check websites. If you need a credit check, always use reputable sources, such as those recommended by the Consumer Financial Protec- tion Bureau. How to spot a credit check scam when apartment shopping