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CONTENTS
October - November - December Volume 1/Issue 1
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5 The Local Cook
INTRODUCTION
Originally from Scandinavia, but now a true local, Sofia Alexander offers up great tasting recipes from around the world that are always easy and fast to prepare
Welcome to our first edition of Ocean Park Smart Guide. The guide that informs and entertains residents of this dynamic and creative neighbourhood. Look for helpful articles from locals on everything from golf tips entertainment updates to landscaping advice and ideas. Want more information? The guide’s QR codes instantly provide you with more information such as instant coupons, merchant websites and direct reservation dialing.
6 Elgin Corners News What you didn’t know about Elgin Corners.
7 The Night Owl
Local music and entertainment information with instant updates!
8 Landscaping in the Rain
Local landscape artist Nathan Stewart shows us how to prepare the lawn for the fall and winter.
10 Fall Golf Tips
George Smith provides some great ideas for keeping the swing in shape over the winter months.
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Cookin’ Up a Storm by Sophia Alexander
Being a mother of 2 kids, making quick meals is a must but making sure they are healthy and flavorful is more of a challenge. So be sure and check out my recipes to see how its done!
10 Minute Seafood Soup
Ingredients 3 cups of water or chicken stock 50g shrimp (prawns) 1/3 lb halibut, sea bass, or other firm white fish 50g mussels cleaned (optional) 50g crab in shell cleaned (optional) 3 ½ tbsp Thai fish sauce 3 ½ tbsp lime juice ¼ cup sweet basil leaves Pinch of salt 1 tbsp dried red chili (optional) Serves 2-3 persons
How to make it How to make it Wash, peel and de-vein shrimp, remove the heads but keep the tails intact. Bring water or stock to boil. Add the seafood except the shrimp. Wait until 3-4 minutes then add the shrimp. Cook a few more minutes then add basil, swirl gently and turn off heat. In a seperate serving bowl,combine lime juice, chilies and fish sauce. Add to bottom of your serving bowls. Now add soup to serving bowls. Top with sweet basil.
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ELGIN News CORNERS
140th Street & 32nd Avenue South Surrey, BC www.ElginCorners.com
Going Local means Quality! Elgin Corners was designed by G3 Architecture with the idea that by producing quality architecture one would also attract a distinct type of retailer to the area as well. And here are just a few examples of that. Our first stop is at House Warmings, with a focus on distinctive furniture gifts and home decor. The first thing to notice when visiting is their Cobistyle collection of easy pieces of furniture featuring versatile ottomans, benches, and accent chairs including full-sized sofas and headboards. The store owners have also spent time to find unique gift ideas from local artists that you just wont find from other retailers. Be sure and check out the "Wine Rocks" wine rack as well. Next up is J.Antony & Sons Organic Food Store, based on the European idea that the only way to eat right is to purchase your food fresh everyday. The emphasis is on organic fruits and vegetables, fresh local breads and a spice selection not usually seen in this area. J. Antony & Sons – organic market http://antonyandsons.com/ - see website for details Also be sure and stop in at the Living Wellness Center where their goal is to identify the root cause of a person’s condition and to provide a course of care that is realistic and effective; but with a focus on warmth, compassion and respect in a comfortable and supportive environment. http://www.livingwellness.ca/ - see website for details We will be exploring more unique stores and upcoming events at Elgin Corners in upcoming editions. Until then be sure and stop in and see what local quality really means!
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Who’s Playing Tonight? by The Night Owl
“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation” - Plato If you're looking for something to do in Ocean Park, Ocean Park Pizza is always a good call, Belles on 32nd is close by, and the Crescent Legion has live entertainment most weekends. There's lots of music and entertainment going on elsewhere in the Peninsula as well, or the "Rock" as we call it. If you want to know what's happening any night of the week, visit the Night Owl column at www.whiterocksun.com
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Landscaping Tips by Nathan Stewart
Order in The Fall & Save! Trying to book a landscape company in the summer is like trying to get tickets to a Canucks playoff game; not likely to happen unless you are willing to pay a premium for it. So, why not get some of the smaller jobs done in the fall. Pricing can be up to 25% lower than in the summer season. In addition, the best time to plant shrubs, trees and bulbs is in the fall or early spring.
What about The lawn? Just because you have put away your lawn furniture does not mean you should stop taking care of your grass. This is the time to improve the health of your lawn for next year's usage. Many people who have lawn problems do not realize how detrimental thatch build-up is to their grass. An advantage to raking those leaves is that you de-thatch your lawn at the same time. Removing broadleaf weeds to eliminate the competition for available nutrients and water is also crucial. There is a new service available by Terra Tea Solutions, specializing in improving the health of your lawn and trees naturally. Their pre-winter program of soil conditioning ensures that your lawn and plants are ready to thrive in the spring. -Nathan Stewart *N.Stewart (Owner of Wood Vine and Stone) is retained as our landscaping contributor see their ad in this publication
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Your Local Golfer by Duncan Hadley
Some autumns and winters on the Semiahmoo peninsula are better than others. However, you can usually grab a few games even on the coldest months of the year. Following are some suggestions on how to improve your game in the cold: Use more club! The ball just doesn’t go as far Lower your expectations! Understand that the ball isn’t going to go as far or spin as much Play the ground game. When its cold outside, it’s likely the ground will be hard too, so use it to your advantage Keep your hands warm! With these short days, keep your game in tune at the executive par 3's and driving ranges. The par 3's offer fall deals for under $18, and most driving ranges are well heated allowing for year-round practice. Remember the old adage "Drive for show but putt for dough"
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