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A round-up of the year’s top food photos P. 2

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BEST OF IN THE CITY:

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Our favourite Moment in Time shots from 2014 P. 9

Michael Pomedli’s Living with Animals: Objibwe Spirit Powers P. 16

A STA R P H O E N I X CO M M U N I T Y N E WS PA P E R

THINKING OUTSIDE THE HIP HOP BOX AS DEF 3, DANNY FERNANDEZ PUTS MORE SUBSTANCE INTO HIS MUSIC AND ART P. 5

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SHARP EATS

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By Jenn Sharp It’s a great time to be a food writer in Saskatchewan. The dining scene is continually changing and chefs are always evolving to keep tastebuds happy. The biggest trends of 2014 included charcuterie, food trucks, gluten-free and allergy conscious menus. A lot of new restaurants opened in Saskatoon this year, too. Some, like the Cactus Club, were highly anticipated and highly hyped. Smaller independents, like Nosh, The Grazing Goat and The Odd Couple, made less of a ripple but have held their own all the same. The beautiful thing about Saskatoon’s food

scene is that you always have choice. Middle Eastern tapas? Upscale Asian? Health food with a touch of sex appeal? Fine cheese and charcuterie to take home? It’s all here and much, much more. One trend I’m sure is here to stay is the local food movement. Chefs and restauranteurs are doing a fine job of educating customers (and their palates) that local is the way to go — it’s fresh, nutrient-dense and sustainable. Hats off to those that support Saskatoon’s dining scene and to those that support the new, independent spots. It’s a tough gig to run a restaurant in this city. If you like what you’ve tried, tell a friend and if not, tell the chef. Happy dining in 2015!

Questions have been raised about the safety of raising chickens in backyard coops in the city, which is currently contrary to Saskatoon city bylaw. Seen here are a variety of exotic heritage chicken breeds at Lori Booth’s acreage.

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Euforia Pizzeria and Catering’s foccacia bread topped with fresh basil, ricotta, feta, house-made sun dried tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.

Doug Hyndford, executive chef at the Saskatoon Inn, browns his Three Sister succotash.

Appetizers served at the Ayden during the launch of coopfood.ca. The White Balsamic Glazed Berry Tart dessert course at the No Sugar Tonight dinner.

Bob Deutscher shoots Dale MacKay giving food advice and recipe ideas for coopfood.ca at Ayden Restaurant.

Mixed Grain and Lentil Pilaf, top photo, and Yam fries with Cajun Dipping Sauce, lower photo, were two of the recipes in The Pure Prairie Eating Plan, a cookbook written by Catherine Chan and Rhonda Bell, both nutrition professors at the University of Alberta.

The Saskatoon Club hosted a guest chef series dinner with Charcut Roast House chefs John Jackson and Connie Desousa. The main course was veal shanks and marrow, duck fat fried brussel sprouts and bacon lentils.

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ON THE COVER PG. 5

Hip hop artist and part-time graffiti artist Danny Fernandez stands in front of a mural he painted at Old Fashion Foods on Victoria Avenue in Regina. QC PHOTO BY MICHAEL BELL

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

BEST OF SHARP EATS — 2 A round-up of the year’s prettiest food pictures IN THE CITY — 4 A moment in time: Photographer Gord Waldner’s shot that defines the week ON THE COVER — 5 How Danny Fernandez, aka Def 3, uses hip hop music and graffiti art for good BEST OF IN THE CITY — 9 Photographer Michelle Berg’s best moment in time shots of 2014 GARDENING — 10 It’s out with the old, in with the new as AAS introduces it’s bedding plant selections CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 11

ON THE SCENE — 12 Bridges was on the scene at the first Tonight It’s Poetry of 2015. EVENTS — 14 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: bridges@thestarphoenix.com READ MY BOOK — 16 Michael Pomedli’s Living with Animals: Ojibwe Spirit Powers RECIPES — 17 Moroccan Chicken in a Pot: French comfort food with a Moorish makeover OUTSIDE THE LINES — 18 A weekly colouring creation for kids of all ages by artist Stephanie McKay WINE WORLD — 19 A genuinely nice table wine

October 5, 2014 - 9:47 a.m. People were dressed in pink and dancing up a storm before the CIBC Run for the Cure 1k or 5k walk or run that raised $285,909 for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. For the rest of the best pics from 2015, go to Page 9. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

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JANUARY 2 , 2015 - 11:26 A . M .

Snow day

Despite the snow and cold, Saskatonians continued to head outside to work or play as Meewasin skating rink was very popular last week after a snow storm hit the city.

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Creation of all kinds is what the world revolves around. — Danny Fernandez

MUSIC

Lyrics are the prize in Def 3’s eyes

While music is the main focus for hip hop artist Danny Fernandez, he’s also a graffiti artist and recently launched Adapt Media, which does mural advertising for local businesses.

By Ashley Martin “My lyrics carry truth, meaning you probably never heard of me.” – So Far Danny Fernandez’s rhymes are about substance, not substances. “I think if you were to listen to an album of mine, you’d have a pretty good understanding of who

I was as a person,” he said. And who he is, is not a gangsta rapper. Fernandez, 33, is an artist, a family man and an entrepreneur. His latest album, Wildlif3, is his sixth project; the songs’ themes run the gamut — destiny, pain, money, respect, success. Life, really. “What I write about, a lot of it is almost journal-based,” said Fernandez, who performs as Def 3.

“A lot of rap and hip hop is very egotistical and glorifying a life that isn’t healthy,” said Chris Merk, a DJ and longtime friend. “He brings that other side to it, where it’s not all about himself,” That’s not to say Fernandez doesn’t have fun (his song Catalina Wine Mixer is a perfect example) — “I don’t think it would be hip hop without that,” said Merk — but he’s

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more prone to create music with a message. “What Def 3 tries to do is make music with substance and something that will withstand time, not dealing with clichés or trends,” said Merk. Fernandez is influenced by lyrically inclined artists like Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest and NWA — people he heard in the early

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’90s when he first got into hip hop. “I’ve always been a lyrics guy,” said Fernandez. “That’s what I grew up listening to and then I guess that’s what I started making.” Conscious lyrics might have been a given, given his upbringing. “My parents, they were hippies,” said Fernandez. Continued on Page 6

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Not all the music I make is politically or socially conscious, but I think in general most of it is and as a person I am that way. — Fernandez

Danny Fernandez, a.k.a. Def 3, writes lyrics that go against the grain in the hip hop scene. His lyrics are based on life experiences and will try to relay a meaningful message. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Ramon Fernandez is from Vina del Mar, Chile. He met his wife Dianne, who hails from Toronto, when they were both working at a school in the late 1970s. When she returned to Canada in 1979, he followed. Danny Fernandez, their second son, was born in December 1981 in Toronto. When he was four, “They decided they wanted a different life.” They spent the next seven years as missionary relief workers on Mercy Ships’ Anastasis, which was half hospital, half living space. Living alongside 60 other families on the ship, “They would just travel around and go to Second- and Third-world countries and give free health care.” They travelled the world, from Africa to South America to Europe and the U.S. “I think at the time I didn’t really realize how crazy it was.”

When he was 12, the family returned to dry land and spent a year in Van, Texas, as the Fernandez parents worked for the Mercy Ships’ head office. The next year, they moved to Regina so Ramon could attend Bible College. As a 13-year-old attending McLurg Elementary, Fernandez discovered hip hop, thanks to his first love, skateboarding. Discovering graffiti art was another happy byproduct. “I found it was just this unique thing and there was this whole culture behind it,” said Fernandez, who was a sponsored skater through the Tiki Room skate shop. “I felt like I related to it a lot.” His upbringing — being exposed to a multitude of cultures, as well as seeing poverty and disease in developing countries — influenced his musical path. When, at age 22, he started running youth

workshops through CommonWeal’s Prairie Roots program, it further broadened his perspective. “You learn a lot about yourself and other people when you work with people who aren’t as fortunate,” said Fernandez. “That, combined with my upbringing on the ship, really shaped a lot of who I became. Not all the music I make is politically or socially conscious, but I think in general most of it is and as a person I am that way.” That same year, Def 3 started releasing music, his moniker cleverly inspired by the number three on a telephone, which features Fernandez’s initials (D.E.F.). ■ ■ ■ ■ Hip hop could have remained a hobby, but Fernandez was determined to make a career of it.

“I wanted to get that 10,000 hours that people always talk about … I just decided if I’m going to be doing this, I have to only be doing this.” He estimates he works 80 hours a week. His parents inspired him to take the risk. “They weren’t afraid to drop everything and just go do what they wanted to do, and I think a lot of people are afraid of that,” he said. “I think that’s the main thing, was the ability to take that plunge and to not really worry about the risk and to realize life is trial and error. What my parents taught me was to follow those instincts.” He took the plunge when he was 23, after being “fired from every job that I ever had,” and after a year at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, where he guesses he spent the bulk of his student loan on creating his first album.

I think as an artist, especially at the time when we started out, you are able to grow at your own rate and experiment musically to get a sound that is different. The scene here is very supportive. — Graham Murawsky

His penchant for art (he began drawing at age two) and business savvy converged at a young age. When he was 12, he embarked on his first business venture, making wooden reindeer and selling them to his mom’s friends. His understanding of business has been important, said Fernandez. “Unfortunately, the music itself is a small percentage to the actual business of success.” That’s not to say he’s rolling in cash, necessarily, but he’s getting by doing what he loves. Fernandez spends about seven months of the year on tour; during downtime, he works on graffiti commissions. He recently launched Adapt Media, which does mural advertising for local businesses. He thought about focusing on one or the other, but doing both makes sense. “One always has a downtime. All the cultures between them, they all work together,” said Fernandez. It works with his faith in creativity, anyway. “Creation of all kinds is what the world revolves around,” said Fernandez. “I think if you’re creating and giving back to the universe or whatever you believe in, the universe will provide for you and it will come back to you.” He has seen positive results of his giving back. He once heard from a fan that his music made that person think twice about committing suicide. A mural in Denver, Colo., depicting Robin Williams as Mork surely brought a smile to more than one person. ■ ■

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Regina’s hip-hop scene is small. When Fernandez started, it was basically non-existent, as far as people doing it professionally. “I was lucky enough to be from here and kind of be one of first guys really doing what I was doing. People were very supportive,” said Fernandez. He remembers Anishnabe Posse as the first, and early guys on the scene included DJ Kracka Jack and DJ Quartz. In Grade 9 at Thom Collegiate, Fernandez started making music with Andrew Hincks, “making mix tapes with my dad’s stolen Dictaphone, breaking countless turntables.” Then came the MC battles, hosted by Brad Bellegarde (InfoRed) at the State — “this was before 8 Mile, I always like to clarify that,” said Fernandez. It was around that time he met Merk. “Whoever liked hip hop kind of congregated to the same areas and went to the same shows. We just kind of met through the music,” said Merk, who met Fernandez around 2000. Fernandez started throwing house party shows, and things started catching on. Venue support grew. He started branching out into other cities, like Saskatoon. He met Graham Murawsky, a Saskatoon-based producer better known as Factor Chandelier, around 2003. Working together opened Fernandez’s eyes as to how to independently release music. Continued on Page 8

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Danny Fernandez painted this graffiti tribute to Robin Williams in Denver, Colo. It was completed Sept. 3 and garnered a lot of attention across the United States. PHOTO COURTESY OF DANNY FERNANDEZ

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I think if you’re creating and giving back to the universe or whatever you believe in, the universe will provide for you and it will come back to you. — Fernandez

“Danny is very driven. He always has something in the works,” said Murawsky. “Working with Danny is never a task, that’s for sure,” said Merk. “When we work on something, it kind of just flows. “Everything he does is a step up from the last thing. He’s always pushing himself as an artist and that’s very encouraging and motivating to those who work with him and who are around him because then we push ourselves.” In the early days, part of pushing himself as an artist meant collaborating with a variety of musicians, including local indie rock bands like Rah Rah, Joel Fafard and Library Voices. Today his shows see a diverse audience because of that. “People started to be more accepting of it and I think it was maybe because what I was doing, it wasn’t the typical hip hop that people were expecting,” said Fernandez. “The music scene here in Saskatchewan is very unique,” said Murawsky. “I think as an artist, especially at the time when we started out, you are able to grow at your own rate and experiment musically to get a sound that is different. The scene here is very supportive.” In 2005, Fernandez and his dad started a group for a battle of the bands contest. Oye! lasted until about 2010. When the Latin-influenced band headlined a Regina Folk Festival after-party in 2008, it featured 16 members, including a horn section, steel drum, Chilean instruments, and Def 3’s rhymes. “I’m still doing stuff that’s kind of influenced by that,” said Fernandez, who has spent the last four years touring “pretty much non-stop,” mostly with Vancouver hip-hop collective Sweatshop Union. Today, Fernandez’s base is in Vancouver — when he’s not on the road. But his ties to Regina remain; he’s back at least once a month, he says, and he maintains a 306 phone number. But that’s a relatively recent change. He stayed in Regina as his career was gaining momentum because “I started to realize that we were building something and that I was surviving here pretty well.

Danny Fernandez stands beside a mural he painted of Darian Durant on the Fifth Avenue Convenience Store in Regina.

“I love Saskatchewan. I think without it, I wouldn’t be who I am,” he added. “It gave me a unique perspective, as did my upbringing before that … What people think would be so limiting … the opportunities were more because there was less people doing it.” Regina’s hip-hop scene is more diverse today than it used to be, said Merk. “There’s a lot more styles in Re-

gina … It kind of stems from Def 3 and the scene was built upon guys like that and the DJs who came before,” said Merk. “We kind of started this thing, ‘well, we can make rap too.’ The making of hip hop and the recording of hip hop in Regina didn’t really start until about 2003, 2004, and that was when we had started putting out albums,” said Merk. “It kind of built upon that and it’s

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come a long way for sure, when originally we could have counted the amount of rappers in the city on our hands … Now you could probably count at least 50 to 100, I’m sure.” “Every time I come back here it blows my mind to see that now people kind of look at me or (Factor) like we started this thing, Saskatchewan hip hop,” said Fernandez. “All these little seeds that were

planted to grow into something bigger and I’m excited to see what’s going to happen in the future here. “It ain’t where you’re from, it’s where you’re at. I look at groups like Rah Rah and they’re killing it. They go around the globe and it’s awesome that they just live here and they stay here and we kind of breathe Saskatchewan.” amartin@leaderpost.com Twitter.com/LPAshleyM

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A picture is worth a thousand words they say and we think it rings true. Each week on our In the City page, photographer Michelle Berg capture a moment in time to represent the week in Saskatoon. Here are the best of the best from 2014.

September 10, 2014 - 10:56 p.m. - Kayden Brittain dances during the Pleasant Hill School’s 100 year anniversary Centennial Pow Wow celebration.

May 11, 2014 - 2:45 p.m. Dolphyn Boschman dances in the drum, song and dance circle at the Farmer’s Market during Compassion in the 306 facilitated by Cathy Chicoine of Soul Shakers Drum and Norma Coulterman.

July 6, 2014 - 10:17 a.m. Aspiring young golfer Jackson Wingert golfs with PGA Tour Canada player Micah Burke at Silverwood Golf Course.

February 12, 2014 - 10:15 a.m. Two-year old Mason Brown feels the vibrations of the double bass during Colours — Time for Toddlers at the Saskatoon Symphony Community Centre. This event is specifically designed for the two- to four-year-old music lover to discover the colours and moods of music.

May 15, 2014 - 5:10 p.m. - Haoyi Niu learns how to cook fish tacos with the help of facilitator Glenda Meldrum at the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. Recipe for Success is a free family cooking class where families cook together to prepare nutritious meals.

September 6, 2014 - 10:02 a.m. Nine-month-old Olivia Prafke was the winner in her heat at the C95 Fall Baby Crawl event at Market Mall.

June 15, 2014 - Skipp Anderson and Kyle Struzycki kick off Pride week Titanic style on the Pride Ferry in Saskatoon.

May 4, 2014 - 11:11 a.m. The Venerable Losang Samten creates the Mandala of Compassion at The Saskatoon Farmers Market. One by one, grains of sand are placed into thousand year old patterns, emanating the ancient symbol of Compassion. The work continues day after day until it is complete.

June 19, 2014 - 12:12 p.m. Arabian horse ‘Sox’ was downtown Saskatoon during the lunch hour letting people know that he’s performing at the Arabian Horse Showcase at Prairieland Park.

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P R E PA R I N G F O R S P R I N G

Out with the old, in with the new By Erl Svendsen It’s that time of year again when I start to look for what’s new in the plant world. The first place I go to is the AllAmerica Selections (AAS) organization (www.all-americaselections.org). The AAS, established in 1933, is a non-profit, independent organization whose mission statement very clearly explains what they do: “To promote new garden seed varieties with superior garden performance judged in impartial trials in North America.” This year, they have announced four new annual bedding plants worth trying in your garden. Like most impatiens, Bounce Pink Flame impatiens is ideally suited for the shade, perhaps more so than older varieties because it is completely resistant to downy mildew – the scourge or cool, moist shade. But it will grow well for you in the sun as well. And because of its disease resistance and vigour, it will last from spring to first frost. You will be amazed by the continuous masses of stunning bicolour, three centimetre diameter pink blooms. No deadheading or staking required, and it is equally at home in containers and hanging baskets as well as in the ground as low-growing edging (25-60 cm tall). They are available only as plants, not from seed. Another winning impatiens, SunPatiens Spreading Shell Pink, is also resistant to downy mildew. And like its name implies, it is tolerant of full sun and heat. It has a vigorous root system that lets it take off as soon as it’s planted in the spring and continues to give its all up until first frost. The large (5 to 7.5 cm) soft pink or coral blooms stand out against dark green foliage. A lowmaintenance plant, it is suited for containers and hanging baskets

as well as an edger or a medium to tall divider in the garden. And with its spreading habit, Sunpatiens makes a good groundcover, too. It is available only as plants, not from seed. Trilogy Red petunia is, as one would expect, a solid red petunia cultivar. Like the rest of the Trilogy series, Red has a compact mound form with large, non-fading blooms for a season-long show. It is very heat tolerant and shakes itself off quickly after a rain, choosing not to look bedraggled like other varieties after a soaking. Plant it in full sun in containers and hanging baskets or in the garden as a medium tall (25 – 60 cm) divider. It is available from seed. Summer Jewel salvias are dwarf sized salvias (25 to 60 cm), and the latest introduction, White, is a welcome addition to the previous two cultivars, Pink and Red (also previous AAS winners). It flowers on average two weeks earlier than other white salvias and as a bonus, bees, butterflies and humming birds all love the large flowers. Heat, wind and rain tolerant, plant in full sun for best performance. Great in containers or massed in flower beds for a Impatiens Bounce Pink Flame huge impact. It is available from seed. AAS maintains a list of previous winners and a list of suppliers of recent winners on its website. However, because these four varieties are new, it may be difficult to find a supplier this year. But if you do, you’ll be the first in the neighbourhood (or even the city) to try these exceptional plants this year. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial. ca; hortscene@yahoo.com). Check out our bulletin board or calendar for upcoming garden information sessions: Jan. 28 — Developing the Impatiens Sun Patiens Spreading Gardens at Tierra del Sol.

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TONIGHT IT’S POETRY 3.

Bridges was on the scene at the first Tonight It’s Poetry of 2015. Nine poets signed up for the community stage starting with Val Randall who opened up the night by sharing her poem. The feature poet was Daniel Mark Patterson who has toured cross country twice, is a two-time Van Slam Finalist and the 2013 Regular Season Urban Legends Champion. Despite the extremely cold weather there was still a great turn out at the Woods Alehouse where people warmed up by listening to the first poems of the year.

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6. Luke Pennock and Emily Kohlert.

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8. Sarah Janvier, Shelby Keet and Brett Polkinghorne.

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Thurs., Jan. 8

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Kelly Read and Brent Taylor Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr. Apollo Cruz Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. The Rhythmaires Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct. Fri., Jan. 9 Ripper Train Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Piano Friday: Neil Currie Blues Series: BC Read Big Band The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Band Wagon Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

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Purdy Bird McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. The Recliners Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr. Wenches and Rogues w/ Stone the Witch and Violent Betty Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E. Apollo Cruz w/ Jumbo and Cities Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave.

Blue with Reeds 14 by Rebecca Perehudoff is on display at The Gallery at Art Placement. 817 Broadway Ave. Piano Saturdays: Maurice Drouin and Neil Currie alternating Piano Series: Martin Janovsky Orchestra The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Band Wagon Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave. Brewster and the Roosters Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Ryan and Brian Bugsy’s Bar & Grill, 134 Primrose Dr. Sun., Jan. 11

The Hamps Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Acoustic Jam: Brian McAreavey Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Tues., Jan. 13

Sat., Jan. 10

Leon Ochs Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Ripper Train Buds on Broadway,

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Brewster and the Roosters Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

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ART

Mendel Art Gallery Jan. 10, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., LUGO GOLD, culminating the Mendel’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Tickets and information at golugo.ca. Apart from LUGO, the gallery spaces will be closed Jan. 5-16 for installation of the winter exhibitions. Opening reception, Jan. 16, 8 p.m., following a talk/tour by Shane McCabe for the exhibition Battleground: War Rugs from Afghanistan. The Gallery at Art Placement Until Jan. 8 at 228 Third Ave. S. On the Road to Emma Lake. Landscape paintings by Rebecca Perehudoff.

Affinity Gallery Until Jan. 10 at 813 Broadway Ave. Imaginary Architects. Imaginative handmade toys and games in a variety of mediums. Reception Jan. 9, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eye Gallery Until Feb. 13 at 117-1132 College Dr. Ink Slab Printmakers. Close to Home. Photographs by Jannik Plaetner. Reception Jan. 17, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until Jan. 24 at 701 Railway Ave. in Rosthern. Repetition. An OSAC touring exhibit. Featuring the works of 18 artists from three Saskatchewan printmaking collectives.

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EVENTS singing and rhymes, then mingle with other parents.

Funky Petals Until Jan. 31 at 212 Third Ave. S. A collection of framed photographic artworks by Sharon Ceslak.

Postnatal Yoga Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with postpartum recovery. Baby friendly class with a certified yoga teacher. Suitable for four weeks to two years postpartum. Register at msjpriestley. wix.com/pureenergy. No class on stat holidays.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada Until Jan. 31 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Dreaming in Ukrainian. Travel photography by Andrea Kopylech and Karen Pidskalny. Green Ark Collected Home Until Feb. 2 at 212 20th St. W. Works by Geoffrey Wooller. Linked: Colony Collapse Until Feb. 28 along the riverbank from the Meewasin Valley Centre to the Mendel Art Gallery. An installation in the trees. By Monique Martin with support from Sask Terra members. Saskatoon City Hospital Gallery on the Bridges Until Feb. 28 on the sixth floor of the Atrium at Saskatoon City Hospital. Watercolour Landscapes by Patricia L. Clarke. Western Development Museum Through April 2015 at 2610 Lorne Ave. Big Bert Travelling Exhibit. In partnership with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. A 92 million-year-old crocodile skeleton brought back to life through 3D imaging.

FA M I LY

Stay and Play Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through April. For children up to age five. Semi-structured, crafts, snacks, story time, toys, activities. Email stayandplaysaskatoon@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page. Stars and Strollers Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre. Choice of two movies each

with reduced sound, change tables, bottle warming and stroller parking.

Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Mondays, 1:30 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Preregistration is required. Call 306-657-3644, email outreach@lightsource. ca or visit lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php.

Car Seat Clinics Second Thursday each month, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Pregnancy and Birth Centre, 3-505 23rd St. E. Get your seats checked and questions answered by a trained Car Seat Technician. Call 306-2817931 or email wharder@gmail. com to register. Drop-ins also welcome.

Prenatal Yoga Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Informative and safe for any stage in pregnancy. Call 306-2510443 or email msjpriestley@ gmail.com. No class on stat holidays.

Shop ‘n Stroll Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at The Mall at Lawson Heights. Classes consist of power-walking, body-sculpting moves using exercise tubing and a socializing for parents and babies. Preregister at runnersandbootiesfitness.com. No classes on stat holidays.

Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church. Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophies. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages are welcome.

Check out the Bridges events listings for various playgroups for kids of all ages throughout the city. week. A baby-friendly environments with lowered volume, dimmed lighting, a changing table and stroller parking in select theatres.

preschool children to play. Please note this is an unsupervised play area, and adults must stay with and supervise children at all times.

CJ’s Climb and Play Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Bay 4 of 619 South Railway St. W. in Warman. Saskatchewan’s newest indoor playground. For children up to age 12. Visit cjsclimbandplay.com or their Facebook page.

Scooters Indoor Playgroup Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through May, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. Parent-supervised playgroup for kids up to age five. A bounce house and toys for kids, designated infant play area, coffee/tea for parents. Registration on arrival. Information at scooters@ ebap.ca or their Facebook page.

Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground for young children. Adults and children under one year are free. There is a separate fenced in area for children under two. Market Mall Children’s Play Centre Daily just off the food court at Market Mall. This play area is free and has different level slides. Children must wear socks in the play area. Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall. A fun, safe, environment for

Breastfeeding Cafe Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women. Sessions will be facilitated by a lactation consultant with a brief educational presentation, and time for interaction with the other mothers. Movies for Mommies Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Rainbow Cinemas in The Centre. An infant-friendly environment

Baby Talk at SPL Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Alice Turner Branch; Mondays, 10:30 a.m., at Carlyle King Branch and JS Wood Branch; and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., at Cliff Wright Branch. Half-hour

My Smart Hands Saskatoon: Baby and Toddler Sign Language Starting Jan. 13 and 15. Baby sign language provides the skills to communicate with your pre-verbal baby, accelerates verbal development and strengthens cognitive skills.

For information contact Tanya Myrfield-Wolfe BSW, RSW, Certified Baby Sign Instructor at tanyamw@mysmarthands. com. Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For children ages three to five in the Circle of Trees. Call 306-955-1477. BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Saskatoon Regular after-school programs, preschool classes and camps for kids of all ages at various locations in Saskatoon. An atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® bricks. Visit bricks4kidz.com or call 306-979-2749. Saskatoon Public Library Programs Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary. ca/node/1016.

S P E CI A L EV E N TS

Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Open year round. Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., farmers are in attendance. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday during market hours, food service and specialty shops are open. Information at saskatoonfarmersmarket. com. Contact 306-384-6262, skfarm@sasktel.net. Last Rites: An Interfaith Comparison Jan. 7, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Ave. N. Presented by Bill Edwards. A free presentation on and discussion of different cultural and faith practices and beliefs surrounding death, funerals and burial. Refreshments provided. Courtesy parking at the Saskatoon Funeral Home.

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LOCA L AUT H ORS: Writers tell us what makes their book worth reading

MICHAEL POMEDLI

Living with Animals: Ojibwe Spirit Powers Although our family farm in the Pilger-Humboldt district was not near an Indian reservation, we had contact with aboriginal people. My father hired them to stook the grain and my mother gave them her delicious bread. Our home was adjacent to a historical encampment and I gathered and sold buffalo bones from the shores of our neighbouring lake. In high school, students and I shared ideas about aboriginal people, although this topic was not in the textbook, nor part of departmental exams. At university I researched and taught about native cultures, although my colleagues thought

there was little academic value in such a pursuit and it would not lead to my publishing and instead to perishing. However, in a causal conversation, the head of the Native Law Centre, Sakej Henderson encouraged my pursuit and suggested I examine the role that animals play in Ojibwe cultures. My book, Living with Animals: Ojibwe Spirit Powers, tries to do just that. I let 19thcentury Ojibwe birch bark scrolls, rock art, medicine bags, dreams, songs and stories disclose the importance of animals. For Ojibwe medicine societies, and for their cultures in general, specific animals typify the

ascending stages in healing. Thus, in my book otter is on the first level, owl is the second, bear is the third, and water and sky creatures the fourth. Animals are spirit powers, healers, keepers and protectors. Animals are teachers of morals, community judges and leadership guides. They speak and sing from more than 100 images in my book and can lead to a good, integrated life. At a time when we are realizing anew that all of us in Saskatchewan are treaty people, we can also acknowledge that treaties were signed by two parties, native people and the Crown. So we in this Saskatchewan-Canadian enterprise are partners with one another. I hope that my book brings some light on the cultural values that one partner brought and continues to bring to treaty signings. My book is available at McNally Robinson in Saskatoon.

EVENTS Mayfair Carpet Bowling Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., at Mayfair United Church. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For information call 306-651-2151. SIFC Dances Thursdays, 7 p.m., in room 13 at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club. Learn dances from many countries around the world. First night is free. Visit sifc. awardspace.com. Learn to Dance Starting Jan. 9, 7 p.m., at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. New cued ballroom dance classes by Karousels Dance Club. Call 306-290-5486. Amati Quartet Jan. 10, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at

Knox United Church. Works by Haydn, Mozart, and Debussy. Tickets at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre.org or at the door. BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest Holiday Lights Tour Until Jan. 10, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Light walk Jan. 11, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The drive-through Christmas display celebrates its 16th anniversary. Tickets at the gate, and car passes at Safeway or Shoppers Drugmart. Funds raised support the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation and the Saskatoon Hospital Foundation. Darcy Oake Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., at TCU Place. The magician introduces a modern interpretation of an age-old art form. Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca

Tonight It’s Poetry Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., at The Woods Ale House, 148 Second Ave. N. Story Slam. Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Jan. 12, 7 p.m., at TCU Place. Hosted by Alpine Club of Canada Saskatchewan Section. Featuring a collection of inspiring action, environmental and adventure films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Tickets at McNally Robinson, Outter Limits, Grip It Climbing, Escape Sports, the Bike Doctor, Eb’s Source for Adventure or at the door. Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market, International Bazaar, and Bistro Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the basement of Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Offering a variety of

locally produced food, clothing and accessories from India, pet products, baking, and bistro dishes. New vendors welcome. Call 306-664-2940 or email gerald.l.harrison@ shaw.ca. Cued Old Time Dancing Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, through April, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Hosted by Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club. Easier dances for the first hour. Call 306-374-9383 or 306-382-5107. Comedy Night Jan. 13, 9 p.m., at Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. With Dez Reed. Marc Emery Canadian Campus Speaking Tour Jan. 13, 8 p.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93

Campus Dr. The Prince of Pot shares his views of the world. Tickets at ticketfly.com. New Hope Dog Rescue Book Sale Jan. 16-18 at Market Mall. Donated books will be collected until the sale begins. To donate, drop off books at MINT Fashion Co., or contact 306-715-2100 or ttaylor@ okc-sk.com for the north end, yaruixu@hotmail.com for the Exhibition area, or 306203-3327 for Quebec Ave. All proceeds will help New Hope Dog Rescue. Cakes in the City Jan. 27, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. A fundraising Cake Walk in support of Cheshire Homes and L’Arche. Bakers are invited to design and present a cake using the theme winter sparkles.

With people’s choice awards, a jury, a displayed bio for each bakers, and a slab cake tasting. Information at janderson@ sasktel.net, 306-931-6882.

# THEATRE Between the Sheets Jan. 7-18 at Persephone Theatre. At parent teacher interview night, Theresa has a sense of foreboding as working mom Marion enters her classroom to discuss her son. What follows is a raw and gripping confrontation where only one can be the winner. Tickets at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre.org. Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date.

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RECIPES

French comfort food with a Moorish makeover By Sara Moulton Chicken in a pot. Not a very romantic name, I’ll admit. Luckily, the French have the more melodic “poule au pot” to fill that gap for this utterly delicious dish. But however you say it, chicken in a pot is a traditional French country dish that dates back to Henry IV in the 17th century. You see, he apparently promised that during his reign everyone would be able to afford chicken in a pot on Sundays. A few hundred years later, this idea was revived in American politics when Herbert Hoover’s presidential campaign promised a chicken in every pot, and a car in every garage. Monarchs and presidents aside, you need to learn this simple and fantastic recipe. The traditional version of chicken in a pot consists of a whole stuffed chicken poached with vegetables. All of the ingredients contribute to a rich broth, which then is served over the chicken and vegetables, often garnished with pickles, mustard and coarse salt. But truth is, most of us won’t bother with the stuffing. And that’s a good thing. Because then this becomes a lean dish, one well suited for the new year as we try to recover from the excesses of the holidays. Given that all animal protein becomes tough when boiled, the key to success in this recipe is to cook the chicken gently, ensuring that it stays moist and tender. In my recipe, the chicken simmers softly for just 25 minutes. Then, pulled off the burner, it finishes cooking in the residual heat of the broth. The vegetables are cooked afterward in the same broth. Finally, the chicken is skinned, deboned and returned to the pot in large chunks, but only to be reheated, not cooked any further. All of this care pays off in the finished texture of the star of the show. Rubber chicken is a dish only a comedian could love! In terms of seasonings, I’ve taken this French dish to Morocco, adding ginger and harissa, a hot chili paste from Africa. I serve it with country bread, toasted and rubbed with garlic, though you’re welcome to ladle the chicken and vegetables onto couscous instead, which would

The key to success with this Moroccan Chicken in a Pot is to cook the meat gently, ensuring it stays moist and tender.

complete the Moroccan theme. Whatever you decide, this is a wonderful dish to serve to a crowd.

Moroccan Chicken in a Pot Start to finish: 1 hour 50 minutes (50 minutes active) Servings: 8 For the harissa: > 16-oz (454-g) jar roasted red peppers, drained > 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil > 2 tsp (10 mL) minced garlic > 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin seeds > 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) coriander seeds > 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) caraway seeds > 1 tsp (5 mL) red pepper flakes > 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice > 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) kosher salt For the chicken: > 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil > 2 large leeks, trimmed, halved

lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces > 1/2 lb (226 g) cremini mushrooms, quartered > 1 1/2 tbsp (22.5 mL) minced garlic > 1 1/2 tbsp (22.5 mL) finely grated fresh ginger > 3 1/2-lb (1.6-kg) whole chicken > 3 quarts (3 L) chicken broth > 1 lb (454 g) carrots, peeled and cut into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces > 1/2 lb (226 g) parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces > 1/2 lb (226 g) turnips, peeled and cut into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces > 1/2 lb (226 g) white potatoes, cut into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces > Kosher salt and ground black pepper > Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, to garnish 1. To prepare the harissa, in a blender combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Set aside. Can be refrigerated for up to three days.

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2. To prepare the chicken, in a 7- to 8-quart (6.6- to 7.6-L) stockpot over medium, heat the oil. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about three minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for five minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for one minute. 3. Add the chicken, breast side down, then pour the broth over it. The broth should cover the chicken. If not, add a bit of water or additional broth. Bring the broth just to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, skimming any scum that comes to the surface, for 10 minutes. Cover and reduce the heat to simmer gently for another 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the chicken sit in the hot broth, covered, for 30 minutes. 4. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it on a plate. Let it cool until it can be easily handled. 5. Add the carrots, parsnips, tur-

nips and potatoes to the broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the vegetables are just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. 6. Meanwhile, pull off and discard the skin from the chicken and remove the meat from the bones in large chunks. When the vegetables are tender, return the chicken meat to the pot and cook gently, just until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into soup bowls and top each portion with a spoonful of harissa and some cilantro.

Sara Moulton was executive chef at Gourmet magazine for nearly 25 years, and spent a decade hosting several Food Network shows. She currently stars in public television’s “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” and has written three cookbooks, including “Sara Moulton’s Everyday Family Dinners.” The Associated Press

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I drink a lot more organic wine than I did a decade ago. Part of the reason is that the stuff is more available. Also, organic wines have stopped selling as “organic” and started selling as “wine.” But the other reason is that a lot of wine people drink these days is wine on steroids. As the technology of winemaking became better understood and more widely disseminated, wine makers took to making wine in the same way bodybuilders took to getting ripped. They did it because they could. And as Pam Anderson can attest to, if a bit more is good, then a lot more must be great. The result is freakish beverages that are interesting in their own way but aren’t really in balance. I picked up a cute-label red the other day, as a matter of research and found myself really enjoying the wine. Enjoying it much more than the price would have indicated. Our Daily Red from California is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, syrah and carignan. It also happens to be not just organic, but vegan-friendly as the makers use no animal by-products during production. Even better yet, it is a genuinely nice table wine, delivering exactly what the name implies. The first thing you notice is the clean bouquet of red fruit. The palate is scrumptious

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