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December 2015
Contents CONVERSATIONS 12 The Charitable Choice A philanthropist’s guide to holiday giving
LIVING 17 Family Game Night Add some jolly to the hollies 23 FOOD & GATHERINGS Get Goosed Take a gander at delicious
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May We Suggest Going Nutty
On Our Bookshelves Funny Business
CITY 34 MEET YOU THERE
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ARTS & CULTURE 38 MEET JENNIFER QUIST A T8N interview 40 THEN & NOW Braeside Then & Now
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From the Editor TO GIVE. Rumour has it, it’s way better than receiving.
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But if you ask me, they both take a comfy back seat to a less celebrated aspect of gift giving—the wrapping. No, I’m not talking Christmas carols and too much eggnog. I’m talking paper—presents lovingly wrapped with care and an affection for hospital corners that borders on unnatural. While some people consider that a giant waste of time, for me, it’s meditative: a time to think about the person I’m wrapping for and to hope that they’ll feel extra spoiled by my efforts. You can imagine then, that when it came to creating the props for our wrapping-paper article, I was all in.
I cleared the kitchen table, plugged in the hot-glue gun and slipped into my happy place. Scissors rhythmically cutting through paper, beautiful yarn spooling off the roll, the cat leaping up like a ninja, the horror in both our eyes, my wine flying across the room and, oh yeah, wasn’t there a hot-glue gun in this story? Better question! Do you have ANY IDEA what it’s like to be momentarily hot-glued to a cat? I’ll let you guess how that went… Yup, the holidays are for making memories. And we hope that’s what we’ll inspire with this month’s issue: ideas for family game nights, recipes to share and new ways to feel connected (sans glue-gun). Be of good cheer, and see you next year.
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Conversations Your Letters Congratulations on your article on the St. Albert Grain Elevators. There is one small correction to the arrival of the railway. The line coming through St. Albert was the Canadian Northern Railway. It had been forced to come west in this direction due to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway land purchases in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain preventing that direction and the promise of free land from the Grey Nuns with the promise of a station. The Alberta Grain Company (not Brackman & Ker Miling) elevator was already constructed opposite the railway right of way. It was further from the siding than anticipated, which is why the extra-wide loading platform was constructed. When AWP built their elevator in 1929, it was built in line with the now Alberta Pacific grain elevator, with their indrive facing one another. The Brackman Ker elevator and flour mill was on a siding toward the bridge on what is now Mission Ave. This information I uncovered as the past director of Heritage Sites in St. Albert. The City Council, under Anita Korchinski as major and with the strong urging of the Heritage Society, purchased the elevators for $1.00 and proceeded to be the first city to negotiate with a railway in Alberta for its land that they stand on. I was hired by the Musée Héritage Museum under the City to bring them into Museum status, which was done, and I worked on the site for 11 ½ years. —Hans H.
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the spirit of the holidays, many people are looking beyond their shopping lists for ways to impact the lives of others. Opportunities abound this time of year, with cheerful representatives of various social causes popping up in shopping malls, vying for their piece of the holiday savings. Some of us give freely, optimistically placing our money into the hands of those we believe will diligently spend it as the cause requires. But there are those of us who eye requests for donations with suspicion—and with good reason. In our Internet age, we can easily be swayed with moving stories on well-designed websites, and it can be difficult to determine which organizations use our hard-earned contributions most effectively. Fear not, there are measures you can take before hastily pushing that ten-dollar bill into the bell ringer’s red bucket and walking away wondering what difference it will ultimately make.
People donate for a variety of reasons. For many of us, those reasons are primarily emotional, but they can also be politically or financially driven. As donors, we are often more likely to give when we feel a personal connection to a cause. We contribute to organizations trying to cure diseases that affect our loved ones, or we support social programs that address needs we have either witnessed or experienced. Research indicates that we are more likely to donate to a single, identifiable person in need than to a group of people with exactly the same requirements— it’s the reason that personal testimonies of success or advertisements focusing on one specific child in the Third World are so often used to drive fundraising efforts.
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Registered charities enjoy financial benefits as well. They are free from paying income tax and can provide tax-deductible receipts to donors, who then qualify for federal and provincial tax credits at the end of the year. Many donors enjoy the prestige and recognition that often accompanies the act, yet even the most altruistic of us are prone to the “warm-glow” effect when we’ve shared a portion of our wealth. The warmglow theory suggests that we experience a discernible sensation of calm, joy or energy when we help others. It’s the same sensation that many of us get when we share an online petition or social movement, an act that has
some worried about the role of social media in the life of the modern philanthropist.
#SLACKTIVIST Slacktivism is a term coined sometime in the 90s that describes the type of lax activism prevalent in our modern age. It is defined as actions performed via the Internet in support of a political or social cause but regarded as requiring little time or involvement. Signing online petitions, tweeting supportive comments and hashtagging phrases (e.g. #BringBackOurGirls) all are examples of the ubiquitous act, which is criticized for rewarding our most narcissist tendencies without translating into real-world benefits. Some critics suggest that slacktivism hinders true activism by rewarding us for doing nothing. We feel good about “participating” in raising awareness about a cause and are, therefore, exempt from contributing any further resources. The critics make a good point but dismiss the benefits of the slacktivist movement. Slacktivism, however lackadaisical, plays an important role in increasing social awareness. Recent research indicates that people are actually more likely to donate to a cause if they’ve signed an online petition. Some viral movements, such as the ALS ice bucket challenge, have also been extremely successful. Though it was criticized for a number of reasons, the challenge raised over
one hundred million dollars in a matter of weeks, enabling the ALS foundation to triple the amount it regularly spends on research. Slacktivism supporters and opponents alike do agree on one thing: in order for those online petitions and Facebook support groups to be truly effective, they need to be paired with real social action. So, the next time you’re moved to share a cause on your profile page, consider also volunteering your time, writing a letter to an appropriate organizational representative or donating to an associated charity. Even the smallest gesture can ultimately make your public show of support much more meaningful.
THE DONOR DILEMMA There are times when we are successfully moved to support specific causes and yet remain unsure about how to proceed. Our initial resolve can quickly become overshadowed by our skepticism; we wonder how the contribution will be distributed and question who the true beneficiaries will be. Complicating matters, anyone with basic computer
skills can register a website and ask for credit card information. In the wake of the last decade’s major natural disasters—Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti earthquake, Japan’s tsunami—thousands of fraudulent charities emerged online. With photos of the disasters spread across their pages and plausible names like www.japanrelieffund.org, the websites succeeded in duping many well-meaning citizens of their donation dollars, particularly since they often appeared to link to established sites like that of the Red Cross. This fear of charity fraud has some people seeking out evaluation websites like www. charitynavigator.org. While these sites can provide some useful information, experts warn that they may not accurately portray the organizations being reviewed. Donors generally believe that as much money as possible should be placed towards direct services; therefore, many evaluation websites award higher ratings for non-profits that have lower organizational costs, like those going towards overhead, advertising, fundraising efforts and employee salaries. The approach is a flawed
one—research indicates that organizations who invest in developing solid infrastructure are more effective than those who scrimp on these costs. Likewise, organizations that spend enough on advertising and marketing are able to attract more donations to serve their causes. Those who pay their executives higher salaries are better able to retain effective leaders. In his renowned Ted Talk, humanitarian activist and entrepreneur Dan Pallotta challenges the way people view non-profits. “We have a visceral reaction to the idea that anyone would make very much money helping other people,” says Pallotta. “You want to make fifty million dollars selling violent video games to kids? Go for it. You want to make half a million dollars trying to cure kids of malaria and you’re considered a parasite.” This isn’t to say that we should never question non-profits who offer bloated employee salaries, but rather that we as potential donors should consider a variety of factors before making our own proactive decision.
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DID YOU KNOW? DO YOUR HOMEWORK A better method for determining the authenticity and efficiency of an organization may be that of good old-fashioned research. Potential donors should be wary of any charity that pops up immediately after a disaster, particularly if it is trying to solicit funds through email or telemarketers. The most trustworthy non-profits will have a documented history and verifiable financial information. Take the St. Albert Food Bank, for example. In the 31 years since the organization was initiated, it has flourished from a service providing meals to needy locals into what is now referred to as a “community village.” The organization offers over a dozen programs to nearly 700 St. Albert families. Executive Director Suzan Krecsy explains how the role of the food bank in St. Albert has changed in recent years. “It’s not just giving out food anymore—that’s the crisis intervention part of things, then we roll it into prevention programming and getting people back on their feet.” The goal, she explains, is to address the underlying root
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website has a charitable donation tax calculator you can use to determine eligible tax credits at the end of the year. Simply enter your province and the total value of charitable donations made, and your provincial and federal tax credits are determined. To use the calculator, visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/ dnrs/svngs/clmng1b2-eng.html causes that are bringing people to the food bank in the first place. Newcomers have access to a social worker through the community liaison program. There is a community kitchen, a financial literacy program and healing and wellness services. “We don’t do things for people; we do them with people,” says Krecsy, “We’re giving them the tools that they can use when they leave here so that they can be as independent as possible. When your dollar comes into this organization, what it can do is phenomenal, and you can see it.”
She isn’t exaggerating. The food bank stresses the importance of accountability and transparency. Krecsy encourages people to go to the Canada Revenue Agency website and look up details about the organization’s spending. Fundraising estimates and costs are publicly posted on the company website. Measurable results are assessed to determine the effectiveness of the programs being offered, and there are people in place who are available to answer questions about the public services provided. These are all examples of indicators that donors can look for when researching responsible organizations. Another flexible option for donors is to contribute through a community foundation. Organizations like the St. Albert Community Foundation manage endowment funds, where the principal amount is invested and a percentage of the capital is returned through grants to locally registered charities every year. Donors can contribute to a general fund, or they can support more specific interests as they prefer. President Kent Davidson explains the unique benefits of the
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OVERHEAD DEFINED Foundation: “Community foundations are a vehicle through which citizens can contribute to their community in a perpetual way,” he says. “The tag line of the Foundation is ‘…for generations to come,’ and the Foundation is set up so that it’s very unlikely that the principal pool will ever become exhausted.” Since the invested capital continues to grow each year, charities are able to benefit from a fund time and time again. In this way, donors are able to leave a legacy behind for the communities that have served them so well throughout their lives. Some leave contributions in their wills, while others start funds as part of their tax-planning process. As is the case with registered charities and other non-profit organizations, foundations can be left cash, securities, bonds, real estate trusts or any other transferable asset. An additional benefit to these types of foundations is the availability of experts who examine and assess the specific needs of the local population. Their input helps direct grants based on the changes they observe from year
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direct, ongoing support on a year-to-year basis.” This includes non-profits like the food bank, which distributes 32,000 pounds of food every month to local families, as well as any one of the many other charitable initiatives in the area. It’s important to remember that these needs remain consistent throughout the calendar year. “Everyone remembers not for profits at Christmas time,” says Krecsy, “but over the summer donations can really take a nose dive.” Similarly, certain causes are often favoured over others: children’s hospitals take the lead for charitable donations, while seniors’ services often remain underfunded. As responsible donors, we can speak with the members of our community, establish relationships with organizations we want to support and seek out those areas where we can affect the most change. We can donate not only our money but also our time or other goods and services. This holiday season, whatever your charitable inclinations may be, take a closer look around your community. Chances are, you’ll find an outlet that’s a perfect fit. t8n
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A CALL TO ACTION Both Krecsy and Davidson are quick to recognize the benevolence of St. Albert residents, those many donors who are personally invested in helping others around them succeed. While they are impressed by the ongoing philanthropic activities of local citizens, they are also privy to the types of services that continue to be sought after by other members of the public. “There are many, many needs in our community,” says Davidson, “many (organizations) require our
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“We’re definitely seeing more twentysomethings. Instead of a girls’ night out, they’re hosting games nights in. Whoever does the hosting does the choosing. Sushi Go, Roll for It and Portal are all really popular.” –Cheryl Cameron, River City Games
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Loaded Questions As you’d expect, this is a Q&A game. The person who rolls reads a question from the category they land on (Hypotheticals, Anything Goes, No-Brainers & Personals). The other players write down their answers, 18
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which are then read aloud by the previous roller. The current roller then has to guess who gave which answer. Every match moves you ahead on the board. There are different versions, so be sure to pick up the one you’re after: Adult, Junior, Political Party, Parenting 101 and Pop Culture.
Cards Against Humanity How to describe this game… Well, perhaps its tag line says it best: A party game for horrible people. How it works? A player asks a question from a stack of black cards, and everyone else answers with their funniest/ most awkward/despicable white card. The humour is calibrated to startle without being outright offensive, but let’s just say that your mileage may vary. Definitely adults only.
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Mission Fun & Games Location: 560 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert How it works: Friday Night Magic is a family-friendly card night held every two weeks. Pay $5 and play. For drop-in gaming on Sundays, you pay $2 and play board games all day. On the game menu: Drop-in gaming on Sundays gives you access to over 600 games; Friday Night Magic has a card-game format that changes weekly On the food menu: Concession-style drinks and munchies
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Ticket to Ride: Europe In this beautifully illustrated game, players claim train routes between the great cities of turn-of-the-century Europe, collecting points as they connect cities across the board. Tunnels, stations and ferries add tons of interest to the routes, and in no time, you feel like you’re travelling. A great game for the whole family. All aboard!
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This game’s an oldie but a goodie. And there’s nothing like a pile of poker chips to make kids feel like grown-ups. Players anteup into each pot on the Rummoli board and are then dealt poker hands, which they bet on. The best hand wins the poker pot, and each of the other pots goes to whoever has the cards that match symbols on the board. Players take turns laying their cards down, and the Rummoli pot goes to the first player with an empty hand. Simple to learn and geared for all ages.
As the name implies, this is a game based on speed. Playing is easy. Draw a question card, and respond with your answer before the 5-second timer goes off. All the cards begin with “Name 3…” and give you a specific challenge. The timer starts after the card is read. Great for all ages.
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Tawny Port Gravy When you only have gravy a few times a year, it’s worth pulling out the port. Just don’t forget to leave some for the pan. 1 cup tawny port 1/3 cup red wine 4 cups chicken or turkey stock 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt freshly cracked pepper to taste
Potato & Apple Stuffing wTo keep things simple, we’ve foregone the mess of stuffing the bird and opted for a casserole dish. No fuss, less muss, tons of flavour.
Maple Roasted Parsnips If you like sweet potato fries, you’ll love maple-roasted parsnips. Sweet, salty and caramelized to perfection. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup grainy mustard 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper 2 heads of garlic Parsley, to garnish 20 medium-sized parsnips, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
Preheat your oven to 375˚F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the olive oil, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the peeled and sliced parsnips, and toss. Spill the parsnips onto the parchment-paper-lined pan, and distribute them into an even layer. Slice the garlic heads in half, crosswise, and rub the cut sides in the oily bowl. Nestle the garlic halves (cut-side down) onto the baking sheet, in between the parsnips. Bake them in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the thickness of your parsnips. Check them at the 45-minute mark. The bottoms should be very dark but not burnt. Serve with a sprinkling of extra salt and a handful of chopped parsley.
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1/4 cup salted butter 1 large onion, chopped 5 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped 3 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme (or lemon thyme) 4 tbsp orange juice 12 medium-large potatoes, peeled and halved 3 tsp grated orange zest 1 tsp grated lemon zest 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cracked pepper 3 strips of thickly cut bacon, chopped 3 leeks, thinly sliced
Preheat your oven to 375˚F, then butter a large casserole dish and set it aside.
Once your roasted goose is fully cooked and resting, transfer all but 2 tablespoons of the pan juices (and fat) from the roasting pan to a bowl. Place the pan on a burner set to medium-high heat, and deglaze it with the port and red wine. Add the stock and let simmer for 5 minutes. Place 1/2 cup of the simmering liquid in a coffee cup, and mix the flour into it until smooth. In a steady stream, slowly add the flour mixture to the simmering pan while whisking. Add the thyme, and let simmer on low for 15 minutes, whisking occasionally. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Taste, and adjust seasoning to your liking. Transfer to a gravy boat, and serve.
Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook them, stirring every few minutes, until tender, (about 5 minutes). Add the apples, celery, herbs and orange juice. Reduce the heat to low, and cook covered until the apples are fork-tender. Set aside. Boil the potatoes in heavily salted water until cooked. Drain and mash. Add the apple mixture, citrus zest and salt and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix, taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, and cover with tinfoil. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. While the stuffing is cooking, fry the chopped bacon in a pan until rendered. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the fat, and then add the leeks. Cook them over low heat until soft and lightly coloured, then set aside. Once the stuffing has cooked for 40 minutes, remove the tinfoil, spoon the leeks over the top and cook uncovered for 20 minutes more. Serve while piping hot.
Fennel & Arugula Salad with Acorn Squash Studded with ruby red pomegranates, this elegant salad will be remembered as much for its looks as it is for its flavour. 2 acorn squash (cored, halved and sliced into half moons) 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced 4 cups baby spinach 4 cups baby arugula 4 cups baby mixed greens 2 red pears, cored and sliced 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup walnut halves
Cut each acorn squash in half across the centre, and scoop out the seeds. Next, place the halves cut-side down, and cut them in half again, this time lengthwise to create “C”s. Season each piece with salt and pepper. Place the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned squash to the hot pan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until fork-tender and golden. Add the balsamic vinegar, give the pan a quick shake, then remove the squash immediately (before the vinegar burns). Toss the fennel and baby greens in a large serving bowl. Next, add the acorn squash, pears, pomegranate seeds and walnuts. Dress with your favourite vinaigrette, and serve.
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Roasting a goose needn’t be daunting. All it really requires is a little confidence. Here’s what you need.
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2.6 kg goose (5 to 6 lb), washed under cold water and patted dry 3 tsp salt
Preheat your oven to 300˚F, and prepare a large roasting pan with a wire trivet. Place the goose breast-side up on a cutting board, and with a sharp knife, carefully score diagonal lines into the goose skin on the breast—being very careful not to cut into the meat. Next, with the tip of a sharp knife, prick the entire surface of the goose’s skin (top and bottom), being careful not to pierce the meat.
1/2 cup apricot jam 1/4 cup molasses 3 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sriracha chili sauce
Add all the ingredients to a small pot, and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. When your goose has 10 minutes of cooking time left, brush the glaze over the skin, and let it crisp up at 400˚F for 7 minutes (keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t start to burn). When the skin is glossy and crisp, remove it from the heat.
Sprinkle the goose with salt (including the cavity), and rub it into the skin. Next, fold the wings under the goose, and truss the legs together with butcher’s twine. Place the goose breast-side up on the trivet, and place in the preheated oven. After 1 hour, flip the goose breast-side down, prick the skin all over and roast for a second hour. Flip the goose breast-side up, prick the skin and roast for a third hour. Flip the goose breast-side down, prick the skin and roast for 50 minutes. Raise the temp to 400˚F, flip the goose breastside up and roast for 10 minutes. Brush on your glaze (see recipe), and roast for 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and let rest 15 minutes before carving.
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Individual Black Forest Trifle Trifle is one of those desserts that looks like a masterpiece—until you start spooning it out. The solution: individual trifles. Perfectly layered, perfectly portioned, perfectly delicious. 2 cups whipping cream 3 tbsp icing sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 pan of your favourite chocolate cake (or brownies) 1 can of cherry pie filling 2 cups of vanilla pudding Chocolate, for shaving Blackberries or cherries, for garnish
Set up an assembly line of 6 to 8 serving glasses (few glasses = more trifle per serving). Next, ready the ingredients: whip the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla, cut up the cake into cubes, open the cherry pie filling and the vanilla pudding. Starting and ending with whipped cream, create layers of cream, cake, cherry pie filling and pudding until the glasses are full. Sprinkle the tops with chocolate shavings, and garnish with fresh blackberries or cherries. Refrigerate until ready to serve. t8n
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Morinville Cultural Centre
Don’t miss Canada’s award winning children’s music duo Splash’N Boots. Share the joy of music and dance with your little ones and the fabulous stars of Treehouse TV in this fun filled, high energy family concert. Date: Saturday, Feb 20th, 2016 Time: 11:00 a.m. Family Tickets (max 4) $30.00 Single Ticket $10.00 9502-100 Avenue Morinville, AB morinville.ca
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Beard on with Beard Envy’s unique hydrating Beard Wash, Boar Bristle Brush and Softening Control Conditioner. Men’s Health and Esquire 2014 Grooming Award Winners, guaranteed to refine the rugged. $35.00 Find out why Tommy Gun’s is St. Albert’s best haircut! 140 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert, tommyguns.com
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From Edmonton jewelry brand eLiasz and eLLa, bangin’ bracelets are comfortable, easy to wear, hand-made with real stone, and true high quality value. From all natural raw stone finishes to colour pop statement pieces perfectly matched with expressive charms, these bracelets will satisfy your urban soul. $29.00 101-31 Fairview Blvd., St. Albert sweetboutiquestalbert.ca This content is produced in partnership between supplying businesses and T8N Magazine.
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Delight the future mom with this ultra comfortable birthing gown! Not only stylish, it is also functional, allowing for line access and for medical procedures. It can be worn during pregnancy and after baby’s birth. Ideal for skin to skin contact and for breastfeeding, it’s sure to be a hit with any mom to be! The Natural Mom and Baby Boutique. $90.00 104-50 St. Thomas St., St. Albert bambiniandroo.ca
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Clara’s Dream is a celebration of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas classic – The Nutcracker. The Available in 14k white, yellow or rose production blends the grace of ballet with the gold and can be special ordered in power of Ukrainian dance, leaving audiences platinum. Set with colored stones e hilarated. Celebrate the season at this and diamonds in a variety of lu urious production featuring Shumka and scales, offering fle ibility in guests from Citie Ballet, Viter Choir and personal style and budget. Starting at $770.00 per Ukraine’s Virsky and Kyiv Ballet companies. These colored stone ring Birthstone Ring Dec 29 & 30 (7:30pm), Dec 30 (also at 2pm) concepts give you the freedom to Tickets from $20.00 modify the design by adding elements as your family grows, or Tickets at ticketmaster.ca or 1 855 985 5000 just a simple way of collecting your favourite precious stones. 11455-87 Avenue, Edmonton, shumka.com 120 -20 Perron Street, St. Albert, conceptjewelry.ca
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A Pinterest favourite, this is the perfect gift for the soon-to-be momma in your life. Like a visual baby book, this board allows her to capture and document all of baby’s firsts in each monthly baby photo. No artistic talents required. All About Baby Chalkboard $30.00 60-585 St Albert Trail, St. Albert sweetmomma.com
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Prairie Cucumber Vodka (Organic) has hints of mild cucumber in its bouquet, is refreshing on the palate and clean at the finish. Colin’s glass filled with ice, 1 oz Cucumber Vodka, 1/2 oz Cointreau, Squeeze fresh lime, Top with soda or sparkling water. $42.99 Includes GST & Deposit 506A St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
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Over the Top Cakes has you covered this holiday season with cookies, caramel corn, brownies, tarts, cupcakes and these hand-crafted French Macarons. Using the highest quality ingredients and no artificial flavors, the bake shop features 10-12 macaron flavors every week!! Fake your Christmas baking with Over the Top Cakes. Gift Box of 9 Macarons $14.00 2 Sir Winston Churchill Ave., St. Albert, overthetopcakes.ca
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SUGGEST… GOING NUTTY
GOOD THINGS COME in small pack-
ages. And nuts are Nature’s perfect example. Loaded with heart-healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, minerals and protein, nuts are a great addition to most diets. And while all nuts are equal is their zero-cholesterol goodness, each packs its own “super ” punch. The key, however, to reaping those superfood benefits is to—for the most part—enjoy them dry roasted, unsalted or raw. Here’s some inspiration to get you crackin’.
BRAZIL NUTS
Origin: The forests of Brazil, Bolivia and Peru are home to some of the longest-lived Brazil nut trees in the world.
your body uses to produce haemoglobin and collagen. They’re also a source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vitamin K and zinc.
Taste & Texture: Creamy and tender thanks to their high fat content, Brazil nuts go rancid quickly, so buy them in small quantities and store them in the fridge or freezer.
Add To: Stir-fries, noodle bowls, curries, homemade caramel popcorn—any place you crave a buttery, rich crunch. Killer on homemade sundaes.
Nutritional Value: Toted as being good for men’s health, Brazil nuts are packed with selenium (a trace mineral that may protect against prostate cancer). They are also a good source of vitamin C and B-complex vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin and folates. Like almonds, Brazil nuts don’t have gluten protein, which makes them a great choice for people with wheat-food allergies.
Fun Fact: The anacardic acid in cashews appears to increase our cells ability to absorb sugar, which decreases the amount of sugar in our bloodstream, thus helping us control our blood sugar.
Add To: Brazil nuts are spectacular in brownies, but for an everyday-option, add them to rice, couscous and vegetable dishes. Fun Fact: It’s believed that Brazil nut trees have a lifespan of up to 700 years!
CASHEWS ROASTED OR RAW? Some experts say seeds lose nutrients when exposed to high temperatures. However, many people still prefer roasted seeds to raw. To have your seeds and eat them too, dry roast them at no higher than 170˚F for no longer than 20 minutes.
Origin: The cashew tree is native to Brazil’s Amazon rainforest and is cultivated commercially in Vietnam, India and many African countries. Taste & Texture: These almost-addictive favourites are delicately sweet, with a firm yet buttery texture and a slightly sweet aroma. Nutritional Value: Cashews pack a lot of protein and are a great addition to vegetarian diets. They are also high in copper, which
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MACADAMIA Origin: Native to northeastern New South Wales and to central and southeastern Queensland, macadamia nuts also go by the name Australia nut, Queensland nut and bush nut. Taste & Texture: Macadamia nuts have a sweet and silky taste and texture that is often described as “refreshing.” Nutritional Value: A good source of monounsaturated fatty acids (the kind that benefit the cardiovascular system), manganese, plant sterols and fibre. Add To: White chocolate macadamia nut cookies could (and possible should) be their own food group, but for everyday consumption, stick to eating them raw or toasted. Fun Fact: Macadamia trees were first introduced to Hawaii as a windbreak for sugarcane. Today, Hawaii has more than 700 macadamia farms.
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Origin: Archaeological evidence in Turkey suggests that people have been consuming pistachios since 7000 BC.
music : you either hea r the beats or you don’t. So selecting a list of “funny” books was a tad bit tricky. The solution? A little of everything— dark humour, embarrassing memoirs, witty rhymes—even a bedtime story best told using your inside voice. We hope it hits your funny bone. Happy reading.
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Taste & Texture: Pistachio nuts (which are actually seeds, as are cashews) have a sweet taste and buttery texture and are equally tasty salted or unsalted. Nutritional Value: Pistachios are a good source of many antioxidant phyto-chemicals such as carotenes, which are believed to protect us from diseases and infections. The also contain vitamin B6, vitamin E, copper, iron, manganese and protein. Add To: Pestos, stir-fries, and homemade granola are all made better with pistachios. For a little crunch in the morning, add a handful to your yogourt. Fun Fact: Pistachios owe their green and purple hue to the antioxidants they contain.
HARK! A VAGRANT, by Kate Beaton, Drawn & Quarterly
THE WITCHES, by Roald Dahl (illustrated by Quentin Blake), Jonathan Cape
OPEN HOUSE FOR BUTTERFLIES, by Ruth Krauss (pictures by Maurice Sendak), HarperCollins
LOST CAT: A TRUE STORY OF LOVE, DESPERATION, AND GPS TECHNOLOGY, by Caroline Paul (drawings by Wendy MacNaughton), Bloomsbury USA
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BOSSYPANTS, by Tina Fey, Little, Brown and Company
WALNUTS Origin: Walnut trees are believed to originate in the mountain ranges of Central Asia or southern Europe. Taste & Texture: Walnut oil has a nutty flavour and aroma that’s beautiful in salad dressings and baked goods. Walnut kernels (shelled walnuts) are quite sweet tasting but can quickly bitter as they age and turn rancid. Nutritional Value: Besides heart-healthy omega-3 fats, walnuts contain high amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA), which studies suggest help heart arrhythmias. They’re also a good source of B-complex vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, copper, manganese and potassium. Add To: Homemade pesto, pizza, salads and, of course, your favourite baked goods. Or whiz them in a food processor, and make your own walnut butter. Fun Fact: Studies suggest that eating walnuts can help protect against the brain functioning decline that occurs with aging and is linked to improving memory.
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LACOMBE PARK SPIRITS Be of Good Cheer
A LIQUOR STORE can be a perplexing place: a blur of vintages and varietals;
single malts and blends; silvers, golds and extra olds. Finding the best bottle can feel like trying to solve the most impossible riddle while 15 minutes late for a dinner party. Luckily, in St. Albert we have Lacombe Park Spirits, a family-run liquor store that’s equipped to help with any booze-buying conundrum. Brothers Karem El-Halaby and Jeff Halaby bought Lacombe Park Spirits 12 years ago. The pair was looking for a business to run together and found the store for sale in the Edmonton Journal. “The ad only ran for one day,” says Karem. “We liked the layout of the store and that it was in a safe community. We saw a lot of potential and saw how we could grow the business.” So Karem left his 22-year career in digital communications, and Jeff gave up real estate. The brothers went to work in the 1,830-square-foot space. “Working with family can be the best and the worst,” laughs Jeff. “You can say and do anything you want—you never have to hold back. It makes for a much stronger business.”
LACOMBE PARK SPIRITS AT A GLANCE LOCATION: 202, 506A St. Albert Trail
OWNERS: Karem El-Halaby, Jeff Halaby, Sam Halabi and Raad Choufi SPECIALTIES: Product knowledge and selection
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In a competitive industry like retail, the stronger the better. Since the business opened, at least 10 more liquor stores have popped up nearby. What’s kept the brothers afloat has been their commitment to customers. “We have loyal customers who come in regularly,” says Karem. “When people come in, we want them to have a special experience,” adds Jeff. “Not every liquor store is the same. You can get a deal anywhere, but here you’re greeted by someone with product knowledge who’s willing to help you. We’re proud of that.” Recently, Karem and Jeff welcomed their cousins, Sam Halabi and Raad Choufi, as part-owners of the store. Jeff took on a new endeavor in the restaurant industry, so they needed more help. “We wanted the business
Did You Know? Lacombe Park Spirits was one of the first liquor stores to get on-board with the craft beer craze. They started stocking their cooler with craft beer about eight years ago and haven’t stopped. What do they have in store next? A growler station. Stay tuned, beer aficionados. to stay family-run,” says Karem. “We are owners who actively work in the business; we all take shifts at the store.” And that translates to efficiency and product knowledge. “We have over 100 bottles for sampling,” says Karem. “If there’s an 80-dollar Scotch on the shelf, and you don’t want to spend that amount if you’re not sure, you can try it first. Or we can find you a 40-dollar bottle that’s also good quality.” If a customer comes in looking for a product the store doesn’t carry, Karem says they’ll order it for them. “We bring in product that’s not available everywhere […] we try to offer better products for good prices—you should be able to get a good tequila or bourbon or gin without spending big dollars.” Both Karem and Jeff agree that the best thing about running a business in St. Albert is the clientele, who they proudly serve and keep in good spirits. t8n
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Things to do, watch, hear and see this December.
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Take Your Best Shot: Youth Photo Exhibition
Night Hours
Featuring: Claire Cameron, Craig Davidson, Sandra
Gulland, Chris Hatfield, Lawrence Hill, Susan Juby, Lori Lansens, Sean Michaels, Heather O’Neill, Kim Thuy Date: November 20 to January 24 Location: Musée Héritage Museum, St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street For more info: visit www.MuseeHeritage.ca
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Join the Concert and Big Bands featuring some seasonal favorites. Tickets $12.00 Adults, $8.00 students/seniors available from band members or Arden Ticket Office after November 1st. Band students free with adult ticket.
Artists: Artworks from the Collection of the
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This is a perfect workshop for youth who love art and are considering pursuing Visual Arts in post-secondary education. Explore traditional techniques and expressive mark making while learning about perspective and anatomy by drawing still life scenes and the human figure from a real life model. Date: December 17, 6 to 9 p.m.
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The AGSA is thrilled to exhibit artworks from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts collection, in an original exhibition. Night Hours includes works from over 15 Alberta artists, each handpicked by AGSA. These renowned artists each redefine the painting tradition of ‘the nocturne’ within a contemporary framework. Portraying dreamlike, nighttime landscapes they are able to capture the vastness of the night sky and the numinous darkened natural world.
Image credit: Sarah Fuller, Dubois Residence, Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Explore St. Albert through the lens of our youth! It’s that time of year again, and you’re invited to the Musée Héritage Museum for the fifth annual youth photo contest. Take Your Best Shot has become one of the Museum’s most popular events, and each year it sees more amazing talent. This year’s “Nature” themed exhibition had a record number of entries. As well as their photos, entrants were also asked to describe why they chose their subject, providing unique insight into the creativity of St Albert’s younger citizens.
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would be like if the pred ic tion f rom you r sen ior yearbook came true? Jennifer Quist doesn’t have to. No, she didn’t discover who stole the cookie from the cookie jar. Unlike many of us (who now cringe at that joke), Quist was actually funny in high school. And her ambition “to have students be forced to read my stuff” came true when one of her essays was published in a college textbook. Flash forward to today, and she’s the recipient of a Lieutena nt G overnor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award and the author of two highly acclaimed novels. Writer, talker, boy-raiser— this is the story of Jennifer Quist. t8n: Are you from a family of storytellers, readers, etc.? Where does your passion for narrative come from? JQ: I’m from a Maritime family with a penchant for dark comedy and ghost stories. Now that you mention it, our traditional stories have been mostly oral. When I was 13, my dad told me to write down one of my grandmother’s stories. I did and became something like a keeper of the family lore—
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JQ: I don’t like stuff that isn’t well-formed being handed around, but once something’s finished I love for people to read it. I’m always nervous, but I don’t think that’s the same thing as squeamishness. For me, writing is an act of empathy and sharing. Readers may be the biggest reason I write.
JQ: Especially outside our region, Alberta novels are often typecast as rural. It’s neither a fair nor accurate categorization. Alberta novels are not always set on farms and ranches. It’s hard to tell from Can-Lit clichés but, as we know, most Albertans are urban. So chalk my novel up as yet another example of how there’s more to Alberta stories than bad weather and manure.
a bad one who contaminates it with her own fiction.
t8n: If Sistering were ever to become a film, who would your dream cast include?
t8n: What’s your connection to St. Albert?
JQ: Ya stumped me there. I don’t know much about actors. My son says the sisters’ mother should be Carrie Fisher. Sure, kid.
JQ: My parents moved here the year I got married and left home for good. We were students at the U of A who couldn’t afford coin-operated laundry, so we spent a lot of time in the city, mooching. When the time came to return to the Edmonton area, we landed right back here.
JQ: The only themes there are: love and death—the ways people overcome the immediate and imminent distances between each other. t8n: Tell us a little bit about what the process of being edited is like for you? JQ: My style is terse, my novels are relatively short and editing for me is usually a process of adding material rather than paring it away. After writing in isolation for most of my career, it’s a great relief to have editors to work with. I’ve done most of my writing on my own, in smaller cities, cramming it around my responsibilities to my five T8Nmagazine.com
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sons—a schedule that doesn’t lend itself to travelling to gatherings, hashing out stories with mentors and peers. Editing is a gift of someone else’s time and close attention and inspiration, and I’m grateful for it.
t8n: You won an Alberta Lieutenant Governor’s Emerging Artist Award in 2014. How important are awards for emerging artists? JQ: The recognition that comes with an award can be very helpful. The market turns out more excellent books than anyone can read, every single season. It’s difficult for good work to stand out because so much of what’s available is so good. t8n: What role, if any, has social media played in your career? JQ: Facebook is a way to update people I already know, but Twitter is a great way to talk to strangers. When my first novel was published, I lived in Lacombe, a tiny city south of Edmonton. Twitter was useful for introducing me to the Edmonton and Canadian writing community. It’s also helped me reach the US and abroad. t8n: One of your high school yearbooks lists your future ambition as “to have students
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BRAESIDE THEN & NOW
Braeside, 1975. Image credit: Musée Héritage Museum, Ranson Productions Ltd. fonds 990.43.13.04
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settle near them since the beginning of time. Braeside is such a place—a beautiful neighbourhood by the beckoning Sturgeon River. Brae comes from a Scotish word meaning hillside, which is, of course, a reference to the area’s hillside that gently slopes down to the banks of the Sturgeon River. Since its establishment in 1903, the neighbourhood remains attractive to perspective homeowners. And those who call it home do so with pride.
Braeside was one of the first neighbourhoods established in St. Albert. The initial development featured streets laid out in an easy-to-navigate grid system and properties that were easy to access via back lanes, one of the few neighbourhoods in St. Albert with this feature. The first homes constructed in Braeside were affordable and on tree-lined streets. As the development progressed, street layout transitioned to a modified grid system, eliminating back lanes and allowing for more variety in lot plans. On November 22, 1958, Sir Alexander Mackenzie School opened in Braeside. Today, 648 kindergarten to Grade 6 students are enrolled there.
1970s, 80s & 90s By 1970, the Braeside lots were completely developed and more luxurious homes that hug the Sturgeon River were being constructed. These latest and largest homes have spectacular views of the Sturgeon River and easy access to 85 kilometres of connected trails—the Red Willow Trail System. In the early 80s, the city task force on redevelopment concluded with a motion to maintain the single-family character of the neighbourhood. That character remains in place today.
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Richard S. Fowler, a former St. Albert mayor, is the namesake of Fowler Athletic Park and was on hand for the opening in 1979 as part of the Alberta Summer Games. The St. Albert Track & Field Club calls Fowler Athletic Park home, and many consider it the best place in town to practice long jump, high jump, discus and hammer throw. Runners training for short or long distance events will find excellent facilities, including the refurbished track. Fowler Athletic Park is maintained as a municipal facility, utilizing a joint-use agreement with schools, local organizations and the general public. Over the years, 65 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue has been home to Vincent J. Malone, École Sainte Marguerite d’Youville and the French immersion program. In 1992 when École Sainte Marguerite d’Youville moved to the location on Boudreau Road, the building was renamed Richard S. Fowler Junior High School and revamped to its current status, delivering an English program. Today, Richard S. Fowler School has 382 students enrolled in grades 7 through 9 and is one of the fastest growing junior-high programs in the district. In 1997, St. Albert Montessori (private) School was established and currently has 52 students enrolled in preschool and kindergarten. Currently 40 children participate in the daycare program.
Did You Know? Braeside is constructed without storm-sewer pipes. Stormwater is handled by carefully engineered road slope and gutters. This means that during times of heavy rainfall, you may see more water running over sidewalks and roads in Braeside than in neighbourhoods with stormwater drains.
2000 TO NOW Braeside is central to St. Albert amenities: it’s an easy walk across the footbridge to shopping at St. Albert Centre and just a short stroll to the Perron District and the Fountain Park Recreation Centre. The community currently includes just over 1,000 homes, and the average property is valued at $364,000, with 3 people per household.
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Nearly 2,700 people call Braeside home, which takes up 129 hectares or nearly 320 acres.
Older Braeside properties are excellent opportunities for infill developments where one property is subdivided to comfortably accommodate two homes. Back lanes help accommodate these new developments. Multi-family-dwelling infill is also accommodated along the river, and St. Albert has implemented guidelines to direct and control infill requirements to help maintain the original character of the neighbourhood. Braeside remains a beautiful place to call home. t8n
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off a little here, but the holidays all but call for it. Truth be told, all eight of the projects were simple to make. And the results— breathtaking! Brown paper packages tied up with strings, these are definitely a few of our favourite things. Happy holidays! 1. Buttons: Who needs bows when you have buttons. Thread them on string and use as ribbon, or glue them on newspaper flowers.
2. Photo Tags: What’s better than seeing your name on a present? Seeing your picture! Simply scan old photographs and cut them into tags. You’ll find free templates everywhere on the Internet.
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3. String Art: There are no rules to decorating with string, so let your imagination guide you. Wrap it haphazardly in zigzags, weave it into patterns—whatever suits your fancy.
4. Craft Paper: Brown craft paper is a perfect blank canvas. We added cutouts, built paper highways and generally amused ourselves. Give it a try.
5. Nature: A simple twig, a snip of cedar or a sprig of herbs is all it takes to personalize a gift. And what a great element of surprise.
6. Photo Wrap: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, then here’s an idea that’s priceless. Scan, paste, smile, repeat.
7. Lunch Bags: Brown bagging it has never looked so good. Add ribbons, buttons, cards, stickers, stamps, greenery—or simply handdraw your best Christmas tree.
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eyes: knitting is cool again. From chic hats and scarves in sophisticated neutrals to on-trend, oversized sweaters and coats, today’s knitwear is farremoved f rom the “ ugly holiday sweater” styles of decades past. Fast fashion is unravelling, a nd knitters are blanketing local retail markets stitch by stylish stitch. Here we explore knitting’s history, size up its place in pop culture and discover how to participate in this time-honoured tradition.
No one is quite sure how far back knitting goes or even who invented it, for that matter. Historians have traced knitting back to the Middle Ages, and many think the craft originated in the Middle East, but its exact origin has never been proven. Whenever or wherever knitting started, by the time the 1400s rolled around, it had grown to be a highly respected occupation. Newly formed craft guilds throughout Europe, which were for men only, began creating structured apprenticeship programs for knitters. These knitters created luxury items for only the wealthiest in society. Change came with the Industrial Revolution. The craft gave way to automation, and machines started doing most of the knitting. Once a viable occupation, knitting had mainly become a hobby craft. Knitting had become associated with domesticity and was widely considered “women’s work.”
KNITTING TODAY Handmade knits are everywhere. Young
entrepreneurs are rebranding homemade, making tradition modern. Emma Knight is one of those entrepreneurs. Knight has her own knitwear business, Emmylou Knits, and sells her work primarily in small retail shops and at craft markets (including the Royal Bison Craft Fair this December). “In a lot of different areas of our lives, we are starting to value things that are locally grown, locally made or handmade because there’s been such a saturation of things that have been mass-produced,” says Knight. “I think it’s the younger generation pushing back; it’s our way of putting focus on things that people have put a lot of care into.” Although Knight feels knitting is still generally viewed as “women’s work,” she sees the craft being taken on by a whole new generation of women. “Women’s work doesn’t mean it’s any less than something a man would make,” she explains. “It’s something to be proud of. This generation is proud of this craft, wants to own this craft. It can be so creative and turned into so many different things.”
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THREADED IN TECHNOLOGY There’s no question that knitting has experienced a resurgence in popularity over the last few years, and there’s no doubt technology has something to do with that. Kelly Brooks, owner of Edmonton-based knitbrooks, sells the knitwear she creates online, “I started off with an Etsy shop and just launched my website this fall.” Brooks says Etsy, which is a website designed for buying and selling handmade items, has been a great platform to help get her small business noticed, “I’m still doing most of my sales through Etsy.”
FUN FACT The first-known knit is a pair of red wool socks from ancient Egypt. Researchers place their origin somewhere around the fifth century. The socks are on display in London at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Brooks also credits social media, mainly Instagram, for some of her success. “Instagram is a great tool. I love it,” she says. “Not only do people see the final product, they also get to see what goes into making the product. I think people are interested in that. Social media allows people to get to know you as a person, not just what you’re selling. I think we’re lucky to live in an age where we can use social media this way.”
infinity scarves and cowls; those easy-wear accessories you just grab and put on and go. And hats with huge pom-poms. I’m selling a lot of those this year.”
THE SOCIAL SIDE OF STITCHING Knitting may seem like a quiet, solitary kind of craft, but it’s surprisingly social. Just ask Vanessa Bjerreskov, an avid knitter who’s been part of St. Albert-based knitting club Knit Lits since it started about eight years ago. “We meet at the St. Albert library every Wednesday from seven to nine,” she says. “There’s a core group of us that have been part of the group since the beginning. We’re friends; it’s nice to see each other and catch up once a week.”
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Bjerreskov says one of the coolest things about knitting is the community, “There’s great support in this community. Our group includes people who are very retired, to people in University. There are people with different careers and from different social brackets. Knitting is the one thing that brings us together.”
According to Brooks, it’s all about big, chunky accessories right now. “Who wouldn’t want to be warm and snuggly in a giant scarf, especially in Alberta in the winter,” she says. “A lot of people are looking for
The social side of knitting doesn’t stop with knitting groups. There’s a huge online community as well. Ravelry, which Bjerreskov calls “Facebook for knitters,” is a free social networking site for knitters and crocheters.
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Did You Know? Julia Roberts has called knitting her favourite hobby. Other celebrities who knit include Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Middleton, Ashton Kutcher, Christopher Walken, Ashley Olsen, Russell Crowe, Uma Thurman, George Lucas, Christina Hendricks, Katherine Heigel, Keifer Sutherland and David Arquette. Ravelry launched in 2007 and has over four million members today. “I’ve met knitters from all over the world on Ravelry,” says Bjerreskov. “It’s a confluence of technology and handicraft; it’s a great place for people to learn [about knitting] and connect.”
TAKING PART IN THE TRADITION Bjerreskov, who has been knitting consistently for about 12 years, says the best way to learn to knit is to jump in headfirst. “You can start with anything, really, but I always recommend starting with a dishcloth,” she says. “If you make a mistake, the dishes won’t care.” There are resources for new knitters both on and off-line. Bjerreskov suggests looking at videos on YouTube or checking out Craftsy. com, a website that features online classes for popular crafts. Or look for a knitting group that meets in your community. “All you need are two needles and some yarn,” says Bjerreskov. “Come [to Knit Lits] with your supplies, and we’ll teach you.” So whether you’re inspired to create your own pieces or to support someone else who does, there’s no time like the present to get wrapped up in knitting. t8n
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Did You Know? German vintners in Franconia, Germany accidentally discovered icewine in 1794 when they pressed grapes that had frozen on the vine into winter animal fodder. Canadians got into the icewine business in 1978 when British Columbia vintner Hainle Vineyards harvested its first frozen grapes.
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There are several spellings for icewine. In Canada, we spell it closed (as one word). In Germany and Austria, it’s spelled eiswein. The rest of the world spells it as two words: ice wine. Canada and Germany are the world’s biggest producers of this wintery treat.
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Traditional wine grapes are harvested before the first frost, but icewine makers leave their grapes on the icy vines. It is a fine balancing act because grapes on the vine can be destroyed by birds, disease, mould or rain. Some years, Mother Nature demands her due, and growers get little to no harvest.
MAKING YOUR SELECTION
As the grapes soak up the last of the late-season sun, they dehydrate. This causes the juices, acids and fruit essences to concentrate and produce the distinctive flavours and texture of icewine. One of the secrets to producing high quality icewine is choosing the right types of grapes to grow: aromatic, highly acidic varieties such as Riesling, white Vidal, Merlot, red Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay are ideal.
Choosing an icewine is similar to choosing a traditional wine. First, you need to know the grape varietal. Since icewines are made from several types of grapes, you can select wines made from your favourites. Second, decide whether to buy an aged wine. Icewine tends to lose some of its sweetness as it ages, and a nuttier flavour emerges. Third, choose your price point. Bottles of icewine range in price from $45.00 to thousands of dollars.
SERVING IT UP
The best time to harvest the grapes is when temperatures are around -8C. Once temperatures get this low, the sugars in the grapes become highly concentrated. Typically, grapes for Canadian icewines are harvested between December and February, depending on the location and weather conditions.
Icewine should be chilled for one to two hours to reach its ideal serving temperature of 10°C to 12°C. And while icewine can be served as dessert in a glass, don’t limit yourself to after dinner uses. You can enjoy the fruity acidity of icewine with some of your favourite foods, such as aged cheeses, scallops, lobster and, since you’re indulging, foie gras. Icewine also complements your favourite Thai curries and Creole dishes perfectly. For dessert, have a small glass of icewine with fresh summer fruits, berries and dark chocolate.
For two or three nights, pickers go into the freezing air to harvest the crop by hand. While still frozen, the grapes are pressed under intense hydraulic pressure in an unheated building. The dehydrated, frozen grapes give up little juice—only about 15% to 20% of what normal grapes yield.
Due to its rich sweetness, a little wine goes a long way: a two-ounce serving is enough for most diners. But just because the amount is small, doesn’t mean the glass you serve it in should be. Use a white wine glass that allows the wine’s aroma to add to the sensuality of the experience.
Icewine ferments for up to three months and then, depending on the winery, may be aged in barrels. The alcohol content of icewine is
Don’t let its name throw you off. Icewine is the perfect Canadian treat for both pre- and post-dinner visits. Give it a try. t8n
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