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GRIM BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS IN ROCK MUSIC
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In this Issue 6 COVER STORY
Grim: Breaking Through Barriers in Rock Music
11 5 TIPS TO CUT DOWN YOUR BACK TO-SCHOOL BILL 12 ASK HOLLY
By Holly Barker
14 SEPTEMBER RECIPES OFFICE MANAGER Leanne Gunderson info@getcompass.ca
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WRITERS Cassandra Bumpus cassandra.grisdale@gmail.com Cheryl Kirkness cheryl@momsandmunchkins.ca
Hair column by Joy Tesch
18 THE LOST GIRL’S GUIDE TO FINDING THE WORLD
Travel Column by Ashlyn George
21 #STYLELIVESHERE
Fashion column by Michelle Strawford
22 MOMS AND MUNCHKINS
By Cheryl Kirkness
Editor’s Note When you were younger, I bet you had big dreams. Sure, you didn’t necessarily dream of fame and fortune, but you likely had something you thought about doing one day. Maybe you planned to travel the world. Maybe you spent countless hours daydreaming about owning your own business or managing a successful company. Maybe you worked summer jobs saving every penny so that you could afford to go to school. Then life got in the way, as it tends to do. Plans change or things happen that can drastically alter the direction we thought our life was headed. I get that. It’s easy to get caught up in real life and realize that those dreams now seem even farther away than they ever did. It’s easier to say “one day...” than it is to actually put the plans into motion. Hopefully, after reading Taneal’s story, you will be inspired to reach for the stars once again. Her journey is one I think many of us can related to. We all probably have something we’ve left on the back burner, waiting for “someday” to arrive. I challenge you to go for it. Take that chance. I’m sure you won’t ever regret it. But at least you will live your life having tried. In the words of C.S. Lewis, “you are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Jenn Litzenberger Copyright 2017: PINK Magazine for Saskatchewan Women is a Compass Advertising Ltd. publication, published monthly and distributed free on stands across Saskatchewan. All rights reserved by Compass Advertising Ltd. Reproduction in any form of any material in PINK Magazine is strictly prohibited without written consent. Any requests for duplication of any content should be sent to Compass Advertising Ltd.. Compass Advertising Ltd. makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all of the information and ads that we publish. However, mistakes can happen and Compass Advertising Ltd., along with any affiliates, cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions other than the cost of the ad. Compass Advertising Ltd. reserves the right to refuse ads if deemed inappropriate.
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BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS IN ROCK MUSIC By Cassandra Bumpus
Saskatchewan may not be well known for its music scene, especially when it comes to alternative rock, but Regina-based band Grim is working hard to change that. They are unafraid to tackle topics like mental health and addiction with their lyrics and they do not shy away from challenging the judgement and stereotypes they face on a regular basis for being a female fronted, alt-rock band from the heart of the prairies. Grim has been performing live together since September of 2016 and recently released their debut EP, Monsters, on June 2, 2017. The EP was recorded and mastered at home in Regina, Saskatchewan with the help of Roman Empire Studios and SoulSound Studios. The band is made up of lead vocalists Léa Arngrimson, who also plays guitar, and Shelynn Taneal, as well as Jeff Lunde on percussion and Brandon Nicholson on bass. Shelynn Taneal is the perfect blend of sweet and sassy. Taneal was interested in pursuing singing from a young age. “When I was little, I wanted to be a singer or a lawyer or a singing lawyer,” she said with a laugh. However, raised in Saskatchewan, sports and athletics became the focus of her childhood and adolescent years, leaving little time to focus on music. Now, as an adult and mother of two young girls, Taneal, a hairstylist by trade, has decided to devote more time to developing her musical talents. When asked how she became a member of Grim, Taneal laughed and warned that it is quite an unusual story. “Funny story. Léa started it by herself and got some members of a previous band that she was in to get together so they could continue. Then she asked me to go onto a video shoot just to be an extra and a week later she said, ‘Hey, do you just want to be in the band?’,” Taneal said, explaining that after she had a chance to write with the other band members and jam with them a little bit, they all decided that it was working out really well and she was invited to be their second vocalist. Grim recently released their debut EP with a launch party at the Artful Dodger in Regina, Saskatchewan. The EP includes five tracks, each with a unique sound and rhythm. Taneal explained that each band member is influenced by different artists and styles of music that create a unique stylistic combination you 6 |
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It’s really good to know that you’re not alone when you’re going through things. It makes it so much easier to talk about and ask for help. hear on the EP. As far as what inspired the EP and its songs, Taneal expressed, “The entire EP pretty much stems from a journey through addiction and mental health.” She described how the title track, “Monsters,” is about one’s inner demons such as anxiety, depression, or addiction, getting the best of them. She added, “They [the songs] all have kind of their own meaning, I guess, but together it’s all mental health, addictions, getting through it somehow.” Taneal remarked that their songs are usually written about things that the bandmates have gone through or are going through, “...but if it does help other people, that’s awesome because it’s really good to know that you’re not alone when you’re going through things. It makes it so much easier to talk about and ask for help.” She said that hopefully, by their willingness to put these topics in their lyrics and then go out and perform the songs, it will empower other people dealing with similar struggles to feel safe talking about them as well. The band members are incredibly grateful for the response they have received surrounding the release of their first EP. Taneal mentioned that Grim even has several fans who have been to every show, though she is hesitant, and perhaps too humble, to say they have a solid fan base. The band took part in a recent installment of Queen City Rocks, a band competition hosted in Regina, Saskatchewan by local rock radio station 104.9 The Wolf. Taneal said the band appreciated the opportunity to get feedback from the judges as it gave them an idea of what was working and what aspects of their performance could use some polishing. She also admitted that her family was skeptical of her joining a band being that she is a mother of two and fairly new to the music scene. “But now that they’ve heard the music and seen what we’re doing they’re like, ‘This is really, really cool. Good job. I’m glad that you’re doing it’,” Taneal pointed out. Being an alt-rock band from the prairies and trying to find success in the music industry comes with its own set of challenges, but Taneal admitted that Grim has to fight against certain assumptions and stereotypes that arise simply because they are a female-fronted alt-rock band. She said it is a struggle to be taken seriously and is quick to mention that just because she and Arngrimson are women, doesn’t mean they can’t rock out just as hard as the next person. She added, “Just because I don’t play an instrument doesn’t mean that I’m not going to find something to do where I’m not, you know, just shaking my butt FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 6 ISSUE 9, SEPTEMBER 2017 | 7
We have two guys, we have two girls, and we all have different perspectives because we all have super different lifestyles. or something just to give you something to look at. That’s not what we’re trying to do.” Grim is one of the very few local bands with a female lead and because of this, Taneal remarked that they sometimes feel like the token female-fronted group and that they do not want that to be the only differentiator between themselves and other bands. She went on to comment that beyond the prairies, in rock music, women are not a token because there are many rock groups that are either all female or have female leads so the band needs to find other ways to stand out. Taneal feels that Grim is unique because the band is made up of two men and two women. She explained, “We have two guys, we have two girls, and we all have different perspectives because we all have super different lifestyles.” The coming together of each member’s influences, styles, and perspectives is what helps to create such a unique listening experience for their fans because no two songs sound alike. As in other entertainment industries, Taneal pointed out that there is a stigma or preconceived notion that women do not have to work as hard to get to the top, especially if they are con-
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sidered beautiful. Taneal is adamant that Grim does not operate like that. Nothing is handed to them and they are willing and able to work as hard as everyone else in the industry. “We’re actually trying,” she emphasized. “We’re not trying to find an easy way to do things.” Taneal has a refreshing amount of self-awareness when it comes to persevering and following one’s dreams. As a mother of two young girls, she described how agreeing to join Grim will help her teach her daughters that you can be a mom while still pursuing your passions; it just takes a little bit of compromise. “You can’t pour from an empty cup. You need to work on yourself as well as keep yourself happy,” Taneal explained. Otherwise, she added, kids will pick up on the fact that their mom is unhappy or unfulfilled. When asked what advice she would give to young girls from the prairies interested in pursuing a career in the arts, Taneal was eager and encouraging. “Just do it, really,” she stated matter of factly. She went on to say that the more she has been letting go of fears about judgement from other people and where this journey might take her, the more she has been able to enjoy
SHELYNN TANEAL The next big move for Grim is the release of a new music video that was shot in Regina, Saskatchewan. To watch their videos, keep up with the latest from the band, and find out about upcoming concert dates you can find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Grimbandsk You can listen to their EP on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Google Play. If you would like a physical copy of the EP, you can contact the band directly at bandgrimband@gmail.com
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JEFF LUNDE
Taneal has now been a member of Grim for a year and she praises her fellow bandmates for everything they have taught her. She credits Arngrimson for mentoring her and the rest of the bandmates for being patient as she learns and gains her confidence as a member of Grim. Taneal added that being in the studio with David Roman of Roman Empire Studios was a rewarding experience. “Being in the studio with Dave was so cool,” she expressed. “He was so nice and he helps push boundaries and made me feel really comfortable because I was really nervous to be in there with everybody watching you.” She explained that now that she has been with the band for a year, she is becoming more confident on stage and more comfortable giving her input and contributing to their songwriting. She added that now that they have gotten into the groove of having two lead vocalists they have started working on new songs as well.
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herself and be creative. Taneal encourages young artists to find someone with more experience in the career they are interested in pursuing to talk to so that they can learn as much as they can. “Don’t be scared to reach out to people,” she said. “If you think that it’s out of your reach, send them a message. Say, ‘Hey, I’m doing this. Just thought maybe you’d be interested and if you’re not, that’s cool.’ So just reach out. Don’t be scared.”
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kids in the process too, so they feel invested in what they’ve prepared. 3. Don’t double up on supplies: Determine what needs to go to school and what’s best kept at home. Supplies like staplers, tape and special writing tools tend to get lost or carried away easily in a classroom setting, so keeping them for home use ensures your kids always have them when needed. 4. Stay Tech-Savvy: Staying digitally connected with our kids is important, especially when they travel to and from school. There are tons of fancy plans out there, so it’s important to ensure you’re only paying for what you really need. 5. Maximize value with points: Leveraging loyalty programs especially with reward credit cards, like the President’s Choice Financial World Elite Mastercard when you’re buying your back-to-school necessities and everyday essentials is a great way to maximize your spending. FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 6 ISSUE 9, SEPTEMBER 2017 | 11
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Pumpkin Pasta
Pumpkin Brioche
Makes 3 Servings
Makes 10 Servings
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6 oz whole wheat penne pasta
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1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
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1 pinch ground cloves
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1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 pinch ground cinnamon
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3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
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1/4 cup nonfat milk
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1 tspn margarine
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1/4 tsp onion powder
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 pinch ground ginger
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 (.25 oz) pkg active dry yeast
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1 tsp salt
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1 pinch white sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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3 tbsp warm water
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1/2 tsp ground allspice
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3 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
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4 eggs
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1 cup butter, cut into pieces
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 egg yolk
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1 tablespoon milk
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Directions: Directions: 1.
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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
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Sprinkle the yeast and sugar over warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Combine the pumpkin, 1 cup of flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a large bowl.
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Mix yeast mixture into the pumpkin mixture; stir until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in 2 cups of flour, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the butter a few pieces at a time, beating until incorporated. Stir in the remaining 3/4 cup of flour, mixing until creamy. Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 3 hours. Gently deflate the dough, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
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Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a knife to divide the dough into eight equal pieces-don’t tear it. Shape into dough rounds and let rest for 10 minutes. Form the dough into balls, and place each ball into the prepared pan, making two rows of four balls. Whisk the egg yolk and milk together in a small bowl. Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash, then cover the loaf with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
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Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Heat the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, milk, margarine, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger in a large skillet over low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the drained pasta, and toss with the Parmesan cheese.
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Pumpkin Brulee
Pumpkin Cocktail
Makes 12 Servings
Makes 1 Serving
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4 cups heavy cream
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp ground ginger
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16 egg yolks
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1/8 tsp ground cloves
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 (1.5 fluid oz) jiggers pumpkin pie filling
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup white sugar
1 (1.5 fluid oz) jigger spiced rum
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1 (1.5 fluid oz) jigger
Directions: 1.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Heat the cream and vanilla in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Whisk together the egg yolks, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves, and pumpkin in a bowl. Slowly pour 1 cup of the cream mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continually. Then pour the entire egg mixture into the saucepan; whisk briskly for 1 minute. Pour the mixture into ramekins. Arrange ramekins on a baking sheet.
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Bake in preheated oven until set, about 15 minutes; refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
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Before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar over the top of each creme brulee. Use a kitchen torch or your oven’s broiler to caramelize the sugar. It may take 2 to 3 minutes in the broiler. Serve immediately.
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1 cup ice, or as desired
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1 pinch ground cinnamon
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add pumpkin pie filling, spiced rum, half-and-half, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover shaker and shake; pour into a martini glass.
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Deep Conditioning By Joy Tesch at Visions Salon and Spa Hello ladies! As we all know, it is beneficial to do deep conditioner treatments on our hair. Here are a few tips to help you decided what your specific hair needs are. If your hair is quite damaged and breaking due to bleaching or over use of hot tools, your hair needs protein treatments. Your hair is made out of protein, and by putting protein back into your hair you are strengthening your hair. Please make sure that the protein products you are using are VEGAN. It should say right on the bottle. Over use of protein products that contain ANIMAL protein can actually be more harmful and cause your hair to have MORE breakage. A vegan protein product can be used as often as wanted and will be very beneficial to your hair. I would highly recommend using the Surface Hair Care Trinity products. If your hair feels dry and dull, try doing a weekly hydration/moisture treatment. This will help your hair feel healthier and shinier, and will actually help you hair retain color better. If you invest in getting your hair colored, it is also essential to use deep conditioner treatments. It is normal for you hair to feel drier in the middle of winter as well as summer, so make sure in these times you are refueling your hair with extra moisture.
Joy Tesch is a passionate hairstylist who originated in Vancouver and has continued to develop her talent by further training not only in Vancouver, but as well as Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Miami and is now residing in Saskatoon. Her extended training has furthered her knowledge in precision cuts, hair colours and up styling. Hair is a fashion industry that is continually changing and growing; she truly values the importance of continually upgrading and enhancing her skills. She doesn’t believe hair dressing is just a job, it’s her passion. Joy is a hair stylist in Saskatoon. For more hair tips, follow her on Facebook and instagram at Joyteschhair. 16 |
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EXPLORING LOCAL: EXPERIENCING NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN’S WHITE WATER
Unbeknownst to many, Saskatchewan has a fantastic white-water canoeing scene. Saskatchewan’s Precambrian shield is covered not only in Boreal forest, but it is also dotted with 100,000 lakes equating to 59,000 square kilometres of both still and moving water.
Having flat-water canoe tripped several times where we portaged around rapids, I was eager to learn more about white water canoeing. This July, I signed up for a solo white water canoe course with Paddle Canada instructor Geoff Horn from The North Face Regina Store. The course started off the dock at Devil Lake, eight kilometres north of Missinipe. This is a very popular location for white water enthusiasts. Loading the canoes with our carefully wrapped and water-proofed gear for two nights of camping, our group of five slid our canoes into the water, ready for adventure. White water canoe trips are not about riding the waves for the biggest adrenaline rush. They’re about making calculated decisions based on pre-observation on how to get through the churning water safely without swamping your canoe and losing your gear. There’s a certain thrill to entering white water and being prepared to react to the always-changing situation as you’re being pushed downstream.
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Our first afternoon was spent learning basic white water skills in simple currents: hanging draws, high and low braces, sweeps, proper tilting techniques, front and back ferrying and how to s-turn into and out of an eddy. The next day, our instructor upped the challenges and we played in a variety of class two rapids. It was exciting how challenging it can be to control the canoe and maneuver it properly through the water. Decisions need to be made quickly and confidently otherwise there is a real potential of tipping or a waste of energy as you paddle back to try again (and again). I admit it wasn’t easy for me in my solo canoe. It was hard. It was frustrating. It was exhausting. But to successfully finish the weekend more prepared, more skilled and a little wiser was worth it. That’s also the best part of travel and adventure - putting yourself out of your comfort zone, turning the world into an interactive classroom and taking valuable knowledge away from the experience. Now I’m just left to wonder where my next canoeing adventure will take me.
Suffering from insatiable wanderlust, Ashlyn George is an award-winning travel writer and photographer who has travelled through more than 55 countries and onto every continent before the age of 30. In 2015 she travelled 37,000 kilometres across her home province of Saskatchewan as the official personality and travel blogger for the Government of Saskatchewan. Currently she documents her adventures and stories on her blog The Lost Girl’s Guide to Finding the World.
To connect with Ashlyn and follow her journey, find her online at www.thelostgirlsguide.com or at ashlyn@thelostgirlsguide.com. As well as on her social media channels: Facebook.com/thelostgirlsguide • Instagram: @thelostgirlsguide • Twitter: @lostgirlsguide FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 6 ISSUE 9, SEPTEMBER 2017 | 19
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#KIMONOLOVE The kimono - most likely one of the most versatile and fashionable pieces this summer. It is light and airy for those hot Saskatchewan summer days. Inspired by traditional Japanese robes, today’s kimono cardigans have been given a modern vibe featuring floral prints, varied lengths, and even fringe. Paired with your favorite tank, cut-offs, skinny jeans or dress, the kimono just completes your boho look.
You do not need to look far to find the best kimono styles and prices. Shop Bella Chic online at www.bellachic.ca. Also, visit Bella Chic in our store at 5P South Plains Rd West, Emerald Park. Now open 7 days a week. Directions and store hours are available online. Find us on Facebook at /BellaChic.Fashion and remember to share your favorite fashion pics on our Instagram feed @BellaChic_Canada.
Kimono cardigans style best when layered over simple or no patterned pieces. Let your kimono be your statement piece!
With a lifelong passion for fashion Michelle Strawford runs multiple businesses all with a focus on showcasing and bringing style to Saskatchewan. From owning a photography company and producing SK’s top retail events, not to mention owning a women’s fashion company too, Michelle lives and breathes what she loves. Find out more at: BellaChic.ca Instagram: @BellaChic_Canada Facebook: /BellaChic.Fashion Twitter: @BellaChicOnline Fotobella.ca Facebook: /fotobella.ca
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s mores fudge
S’mores are one of the most popular summertime treats. Melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows between graham crackers – what’s not to love, right? This S’mores Fudge is an easy way to enjoy s’mores at home without the campfire and roasted marshmallows. It takes just minutes to prepare and about the same time to eat this entire pan of fudge! Ingredients: •
2.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 can sweetened condensed milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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3 cups mini marshmallows
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¼ cup + 1 teaspoon crushed graham crackers
Directions: 1.
On the stovetop, melt chocolate and condensed milk together in a pot over medium heat. Stir constantly (this can burn very quickly) just until smooth.
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Remove from heat.
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Add vanilla and stir well to mix.
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Add 2.5 cups of marshmallows and ¼ cup of crushed graham crackers and stir until well mixed.
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Line an 8” square baking pan with parchment paper.
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Poor fudge into pan, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs over top and press remaining ½ cup of marshmallows into the top of the fudge. Be sure to press the mini marshmallows into the top of the fudge or they won’t stick.
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Let set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
8.
Lift from pan, remove from parchment paper, and cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
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