Borden: Zippers made easy on coming show

Information on quilting, making canapés and decorating with candles will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.)

Marci Baker is a quilter and author, and she’s going to show how to use a notion called Sewing Edge to make sure the seam allowances in piecing a quilt are always precise. It guarantees the finished design without the stress of things not matching! Baker’s company is Alicia’s Attic, Inc. in Fort

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Collins, Colorado.

Charles Broz is an assistant professor of culinary art, and he and one of his students will demonstrate the art of making canapés. Whether you call them canapés or appetizers, Broz believes they should reflect the over-all mood of the meal. Broz is employed by Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.

PartyLite consultant, Christine Alt will show how to change decorations with each season by using clear glass candle holders. She suggests starting with timeless, versatile accessories that lend themselves to different candles. PartyLite is located in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Information on inserting zippers, gratitude and cooking with turkey will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at noon and on Saturday at 2 p.m. (All times are Mountain.)

Zippers have the reputation for being a nightmare when sewing — but it doesn't have to be. Janet Pray is the president and owner of Islander Sewing Systems in Highland, Michigan, and she will demonstrate some easy zipper applications that even a novice can do.

Based on his book titled "Nuggets of Gold," Wilny Audain will talk about being grateful for everyday things and the people in our lives. His company is called Living Circle. He lives in Hialeah, Florida.

Christine Palumbo, Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms, will show ways to switch out turkey in recipes that may call for beef, chicken or fish. She’s from Naperville, Illinois.

Sweet and Spicy Meatloaf

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

• 1 cup chopped onions

• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic

• 1 Tbsp. chopped ginger

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup low-fat 1% milk

• 1/2 cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs

• 1 pkg. (1.2 pounds) Honeysuckle White® 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 1/4 cup Thai chili sauce, divided

• 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

• Nonstick cooking spray

Heat oven to 400° F. In skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and ginger; cook about 5 minutes or until onions start to soften. In mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and panko. Add turkey, onion mixture, ketchup, 2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce and the soy sauce; mix gently but thoroughly (mixture will be very wet). Lightly coat an 8-1/2 x 4 x 3-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Transfer mixture to loaf pan, mounding it in the middle. Brush with remaining Thai chili sauce. Bake in middle of oven about 1 hour or until thermometer inserted into meatloaf reads 170° F. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving; meatloaf may be served hot, room temperature or cold.

“Creative Living" is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations in the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico and is distributed by Westlink, Albuquerque.