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Contents CONVERSATIONS 6 Cheers to Giving

Tips for a feel-good festive season

CITY 11 Be of Good Cheer

The rise of cheerleading at Paul Kane

16 MEET YOU THERE

Landmark Cinemas 8 St. Albert Cinema returns in a big comfy way

18 COMMUNITY CALENDAR LIVING 19 FOOD & GATHERINGS

ARTS & CULTURE 25 In the Spotlight

22 TRULY DEEPLY MADLY

26 Then & Now

Inglewood Then & Now 28 The 8s

Go Bake or Go Home Holiday shortcuts for the win!

May We Suggest… Drink Like the Dickens?

Six libations from the pages of Dickens

Face Masks Gift yourself a glowing complexion

Sparkling with Personality Dazzling ideas for a beautiful holiday

TRENDING 30 Soap for the Best!

DIY your way to great gift-giving 32 Baking (v.)

ABOUT THE COVER Dream big. Sparkle more.

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From the Editor

T8N MAGAZINE

VOLUME 4 ISSUE 12 December 2017

WHAT WAS THAT? The most wonderful time of the

year? Um, could I get someone to double-check that for me, please? Yes, I am kidding. But, no, I’m not kidding either. Between those parties for hosting and marshmallows toasting and loved ones so near, it’s also the cray-craziest time of the year. *If * you let it be. And that, right there, is the rub… Cue the Ghost of Christmas Past!

Yes, Charles Dickens actually does make an appearance CARMEN D. HRYNCHUK in this issue, but before you reach that article, you’ll have EDITOR-IN-CHIEF long discovered this month’s not-so-subtle theme, which is Be of Good Cheer. Leading the way is our feature article, called Cheers to Giving. In it we explore simple ways to fight off the stress of the holidays by giving back to others. From upcycling your Christmas tree at a wildlife shelter to donating blood, the list of things to give and do is inspiring.

Also inspiring is this month’s recipe section, called Go Bake or Go Home: Holiday shortcuts for the win! And impressive ones they are. Some involve modest compromises; others are full-on cheats; but all put the mmm back in merry.

Ready to tuck in and feel good? We’ve got you covered. And that, as Dickens would have it, makes us feel good too.

Be of good cheer!

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CHEERS TO

GIVING Tips for a feel-good festive season

BY MARKWELL LYON

THE HOLIDAY SEASON is supposed to be a time

for resting and reconnecting with loved ones— not to mention figuring out what to do with the turkey leftovers. But the reality for many is that December often brings with it a toboggan-worthy mountain of stress. With all the shopping, travel, expense and obligations of the season, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed at year’s end. The good news? Giving back to the community during the holidays is a rewarding and easy way to fight off the stress and regain your festive vibe. Read on for some simple ideas for rediscovering all that’s great about the giving season.

Things You Can Give Give blood You can give a little bit of yourself over the holidays… literally. Canadian Blood Services (blood.ca) is always looking for donations, but the need is often greater in the weeks before Christmas. It’s a busy time of year for many, and bad weather can conspire to keep people indoors and miss appointments. Add to that the short shelf life of some 8 T8Nmagazine.com

blood components—platelets last only five days—and the risk of shortages over the holidays is greater than normal. For this reason, Canadian Blood Services often puts out a call for donations in the weeks before Christmas.

Besides platelets, there is an ongoing need of O-negative blood. As the universal blood type, O-negative can be used in a pinch with any patient. Nonetheless, any and all blood types are needed. Blood and its products are crucial for surgeries, treating and managing diseases and saving the lives of trauma victims. Donating is easy and quick, with the average appointment lasting only an hour, and you can be confident that your donation will be put to good use within a few days.

Donate your time or money The classic way of giving back during the holidays might be to volunteer with a charitable organization. In St. Albert, there is no shortage of causes and organizations you can donate your time to. St. Albert Civc (stalbertcivc.com) has a listing of volunteer opportunities in the city throughout the year.

It’s a useful first place to look to see what’s out there. Organizations such as the food bank and Salvation Army also have volunteer positions to fill during the holidays. Over in Edmonton, opportunities exist at places like the Bissell Centre (bissellcentre.org) downtown. Bissell “elves” help sort and wrap donated Christmas gifts, as well as prepare a New Year’s Dinner. Festive opportunities also exist at Hope Mission and Santas Anonymous.

The trick in many cases is to apply early, as positions can fill quickly. Alternatively, if your holiday schedule is just too full, you might also consider writing a cheque. The above charities all need financial help to continue their work, and anything the public can contribute is greatly appreciated.

Things You Can Do Break out the shovels Let’s face it, the snowy winters we get here can be pretty, but they can also be a hassle.

Some of the charm of that first snowfall back in October has usually worn off by Christmas, leaving behind slippery sidewalks and driveways.

And as far as favourite winter pastimes go, shovelling snow probably doesn’t make too many lists. It can be a time-consuming, sweaty affair if you do it yourself, which also makes it a great way to practice some goodwill during the holidays. If you’re already out there shovelling, consider doing

that extra length of sidewalk in front of your neighbour’s house. They’ll appreciate the effort and may even pay back the favour the next time the white stuff comes. By shovelling snow, you can also help out a neighbour who isn’t fully mobile. Whether it’s the elderly man living across from you, or the woman down the street who broke her leg skiing, offering to do their sidewalk and driveway could be a huge help to them.

Either way, you’ll get some exercise, which just might make room for that extra shortbread cookie… or three.

Patronize businesses that give back One of the best things about the holidays is the philanthropy you see everywhere. This time of year often does bring out the best in people, and that includes members of the business community. Companies large and small regularly find creative ways to help

Salvation Army programs and services that help fight poverty. Participants can either take part in the 5 km fun run or the 1 km “elf walk.” For those who enter before the end of November, the fee is $30 per adult and $20 per youth. There are some serious discounts, though, if you run with family or friends—a group of ten can join for $225, while a family team of six gets in for just $90. In 2015, the 25th anniversary event had 700 participants and raised $300,000.

Surprise others with kindness There’s something nice about being nice, especially when you can be nice in unexpected ways. Whether you call it random acts of kindness or “paying it forward,” this is a great time of year to do it. And there are so many ways to do it, too. Surprise the stranger waiting in line behind you at a coffee shop by buying his or her coffee. Or leave loonies

2017 CANADIAN HOLIDAY OUTLOOK • In 2016, Canadian consumers spent an average of $1,507 each.

• This year, 80% of Canadians plan to spend the same or more than last holiday season.

• Consumers expect 45% of their spending will be on travel, 41% on gifts and 14% on entertainment. others and to give back to the community.

For example, some businesses hold drives to collect important items, like school books or winter clothing. Other businesses give employees paid time off from work so they can volunteer in the community. Restaurants may offer free holiday meals or have dinner events that raise donations. For consumers looking to give, what better way than to patronize charity-minded businesses? Not only does your support raise much-needed money and goods, but it’s also a huge vote of confidence for the business to continue their philanthropic ways. Keep an eye open to see what different businesses are doing this year, and spend your money accordingly.

Get sporty for charity For the athletically inclined, charity runs are a fun way to raise money and give back to the community. Running in December, you say? In Alberta? It’s actually very doable. In fact, the annual Santa Shuffle (santashuffle. ca) started in Edmonton in 1990 and has since become a nationwide event. This fun run and walk takes place early in December in Hawrelak Park and raises money for

and toonies behind in random places at the dollar store for others to find and spend. Or post a glowing review on Yelp or Google Maps for an establishment you frequent. Or show patience with overworked cashiers when you’re shopping during the holiday rush. Or… well, you probably get the picture by now. All it takes is some creativity and a sense of fun to brighten a stranger’s day. You might even inspire them to do the same for someone else. Who knows? Your kindness may very well come back to you in the end.

Be great at being grateful Whether it’s friends, family, health or career, there’s usually something in our lives that we can be grateful for, something that makes us happy just to think about. The trick, of course, is to remember it. Given all the stress and distractions of life, it can be surprisingly easy to lose sight of the things that keep us going. So why not use the holidays to remember all the good things in life? A number of studies back up the idea that gratitude and life satisfaction make us better in various ways, from benefitting our physical and psychological health to improving sleep and T8N December 2017 9

self-esteem. It’s subtle, but gratitude can make you a more positive person, and that is one small way to give something back to the world.

Things You Can Make Start a giving tree at work There are Christmas trees, and then there are giving trees. These are a variation on the trusty old Tannenbaum—instead of providing a gathering point for presents, giving trees are used to collect donations for food banks and other charities. They work well

in the workplace, where they can replace a Secret Santa event. Giving trees are typically decorated with paper “ornaments” that list items that a local charity requires. Each person buys a needed item, then attaches the respective ornament to the gift and places it under the tree. There may be a price limit on gifts, or different price points can be used so that people who are able to donate more can do so. Of course, the person organizing the tree needs to do a little planning, deciding what charity the tree should collect for and what items should be donated. It might even

be a good idea to contact the charity directly to find out exactly what is needed. But with a little effort, giving trees can be a fun way to help out charitable organizations during the holiday season.

Sponsor a Christmas Hamper Putting together a Christmas hamper can be a hands-on alternative to simply donating money. These care packages contain food items for families and individuals that need them. Contents are often a mix of the usual canned or bottled goods, plus a few items that are more suggestive of the holidays, such as mandarin oranges, pudding and turkeys (sometimes with roasting pans). They’re also a great way to get groups of people into the holiday spirit. The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton (christmasbureau.ca) has a hamper sponsorship program that allows sponsors to assemble and deliver the hampers themselves, meaning employees, family members and even school classrooms can work together as a team for a good cause.

Check their website for sponsor applications, guidelines and other information, as well as recommendations on what (and how much) to put in a hamper. In St. Albert, meanwhile, both the food bank and the Kinettes take donations and volunteers for their own hamper programs.

Upcycle your Christmas tree If you love having the beauty of a real Christmas tree in your home for the holidays, you’ve probably taken advantage of the city’s tree pick-up services in the past. In January 2017, the City of St. Albert collected 1,675 trees, while Edmonton recycled just under 11,000 trees. Those trees are chipped and turned into mulch, which can then be used in gardens—which is all very green and good. But there are other creative ways to reuse your trees come January. WILDNorth (wildnorth.ca), an Edmonton wildlife shelter, has been taking Christmas tree donations in recent years, which they reuse as homes for injured and rescued wildlife. The donated trees give animals a place to perch or hide themselves or their food, greatly reducing their stress levels as they recover. The trees tend to last a long time, too, with animals still using them into the summer. Owls and other wild birds, as well as a range of furry little mammals, have benefitted from this service. Check in with WILDNorth around the end of December for more details on how you can put your tree to a creative “reuse” this year. t8n 10 T8Nmagazine.com

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Be of

Good

Cheer The rise of cheerleading at Paul Kane PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRENDA LAKEMAN WORDS BY ROBERT MICHON

CHEERLEADERS ARE OFTEN thought of

as morale boosters for athletes and sports teams, but not necessarily as athletes in their own right. To those doubters we say, you’ve probably never seen what the Paul Kane cheer teams can do. For the last six years, the junior girls and senior co-ed cheer teams have not only been pushing the school’s football team to achieve greatness, they’ve been achieving greatness of their own across the province and on the international stage. But their success doesn’t come easily. The coaches and the students work hard to perfect their routines and inspire a sense of community on home turf and abroad. In fact, if there is one thing these teams know better than any other athletes, it’s how to spread cheer—holiday or otherwise.

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Competition cheerleading got its start in the 1950s in the United States but didn’t reach Canada until the 1970s. Even then, it wasn’t accepted as a sport in all parts of the country.

And now, only Quebec, Nova Scotia and Alberta officially recognize it, though more and more provinces are trying to change that. In Alberta, cheerleaders have enjoyed official recognition since 1984, and that has allowed the sport to prosper here.

With so many teams spread across the province, the cheerleaders at Paul Kane need to be in excellent shape. Head coach Jennifer Guiney leads her students in four to five hours of training per week. They start off with stretches, followed by about 45-minutes of acrobatic stunting, the foundation of a good cheer routine.

Following this, the students train in gymnastics, tumbling, jumps, dance routines and of course, cheers. Students need to build their strength and stamina in equal measures in order to make it through a routine in one go.

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Jennifer trains her teams along with five other coaches who come from a variety of cheerleading backgrounds. Along with this excellent coaching staff, the school itself has been very supportive of the cheer teams, providing practice space where they can with Paul Kane’s limited gym space and giving the teams whatever they need to succeed. “We also get a lot of support from the Alberta Cheerleading Association,” Jennifer says. “As well as the Alberta Schools Athletic Association, that really funds and runs high school cheerleading here in Alberta.”

It may seem like a lot of training, but it all counts in the end. Both the junior and senior teams participate in competitions across the province. Last year, both junior and senior cheerleaders took their first international trip, competing in California against American teams. “The competitions are as exciting as they are nerve-wracking,” Jennifer says. “The team has two and a half minutes to lay it all out, flawlessly. There are no re-dos in cheerleading.”

But even in these tense competitions, morale is always high. “The positivity and energy from the other teams is overwhelming,” Jennifer says. “Everyone genuinely wants everyone else to do well. It doesn’t matter what colour your uniform is. We’re all cheerleaders together.”

Since Jennifer took the position as head cheerleading coach six years ago, the program has expanded rapidly. This year, the school added a dance team into the mix, which performs at half-time shows and will be competing in competitions later this year. But with all their success, the teams haven’t forgotten their roots. When they’re off the field, they continue to spread cheer around the school, ensuring that the staff and students of Paul Kane will never be lacking in community spirit. t8n T8N December 2017 15

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“A large part of our value proposition is providing more for less. We want to maintain movie-going as an affordable and attractive entertainment option.”

–Bill Walker, Chief Operating Officer, Landmark Cinemas

LANDMARK CINEMAS 8 ST. ALBERT Cinema returns in a big comfy way

YOU COULD SAY it’s been a long

winter for St. Albert movie-goers.

But now, the wait for a cinema complex in this city is finally nearing its end.

Landmark Cinemas 8 St. Albert is scheduled to open soon in Jensen Lakes Crossing, where it will be an anchor and one of the first tenants to set up shop. “The current schedule will have us open in the spring,” says Bill Walker, Chief Operating Officer of Landmark. “Ideally, we will open in March 2018.”

The new cinema promises a VIP experience that’s worthy of your living room. It will also be the first Landmark cinema to come fully equipped with reclining seats. Those seats, which look and feel just like living-room recliners, will reduce seating capacity by 60 percent, according to the company’s website, and that’s good news for movie-goers. Fewer people in front of each screen means more room for each person. With any luck, it will 18 T8Nmagazine.com

also mean fewer latecomers tripping over you and your popcorn as they try to get to their seats.

IT PAYS TO BE COMFORTABLE Theatres all over North America are converting to recliner-style seating to combat declining ticket sales.

According to American venture firm Benchmark, conversion can drive up ticket sales 70–80%.

However, growth cools off after the first year.

Besides seats you can fall asleep in when a movie isn’t so good, Landmark will also offer reserved seating at no extra cost. Like the reclining seats, the idea is to bring the comfort and ease of home into the theatre. In other words, no more line-ups or searching in a dark, crowded movie theatre for a block of seats that’ll allow you and your friends to

sit together. You’ll be able to reserve those seats online, in person or by using the Atom ticketing app.

“Recliner seating, combined with our reserved seating, eliminates many of the negative elements of movie going,” says Walker. “We’re confident this will enable customers to attend the movies more frequently.” But what’s all this convenience and comfort going to cost, you might be asking? Well, according to Walker, ticket prices “will be aligned with the General Admission price for movie theatres in Edmonton” (between $11.50 and $13.50).

Why has Landmark chosen St. Albert? A big reason, obviously, is the lack of a cinema here.

“We chose Jensen Lakes Crossing because the community of St. Albert is underserviced when it comes to movie theatres,” says Walker. No kidding! With the Cineplex Odeon at Village Tree Mall shutting down in the early 2000s and Grandin Theatres following suit in 2014, St Albert’s 60,000+ residents have felt the absence. While the Arden Theatre occasionally shows films, and the Friends of the St. Albert

Landmark Cinemas 8 St. Albert at a Glance Location: Jensen Lakes Crossing, at the corner of St. Albert Trail and Jensen Boulevard Opening: Planned for March, 2018 Parent Company: Landmark Cinemas, Canada’s second largest cinema chain.

Founded in Calgary in 1965 and headquartered there.

Featuring: Eight auditoriums with 100% reclining seats Interesting Fact: Landmark was recently purchased by Belgium’s Kinepolis Group for $123 million. The chain’s 44 theatres will not be rebranded, however.

Public Library hosts its Reel Monday series (also at the Arden), having a third option will undoubtedly please movie lovers here.

With Landmark on board, Melcor, the Edmonton-based developer behind Jensen Lakes Crossing, hopes to turn the complex into an entertainment destination for the region. “Having Landmark Cinemas as an anchor tenant… creates a wonderful amenity for the community,” says Nicole Forsythe, Melcor’s Director of Corporate Communications. “It adds an additional wow factor to an amenity-rich development.” Along with Clark Builders, Melcor is constructing the shopping centre on a 17-acre site along St. Albert Trail in between Home Depot and Costco. It will complement Jensen Lakes, Melcor’s huge beachside community development. Walker describes it as “an ideal location for a movie theatre,” surrounded as it is by other commercial and residential developments. He also expects that the cinema will help spur further development in the area, bringing in a mix of restaurants and shops. Which brings us to our next question: Dinner and a movie, anyone? t8n

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CALENDAR Things to do, watch, hear and see this December.

EVENT

William Prince Manitoba-born singer/songwriter William Prince comes to St. Albert with his folk-roots music. Prince won the Western Canadian Music Award for Aboriginal Artist of the Year in 2016, as well as a Juno for best Contemporary Roots Album in 2017.

Date: December 7 Location: Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street For more info: visit stalbert.ca/exp/arden

EVENT

Indoor Christmas Market Eighty vendors want to help you with your Christmas shopping. You’ll find unique gifts from artwork to food. There’ll also be kids’ activities, an ugly Christmas sweater contest and a place to drop off donations for the St. Albert Food Bank.

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Outrospectives

Date: Saturdays, November 25 to December 16

This exhibit is a collaboration of three artists: Nathalie Daoust, Florin Hategan and Edwin Janzen. Using photography and printmaking, the artists challenge the assumptions of identity, place and meaning.

Location: St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street

Date: December 7 to January 27

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Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street For more info: visit artgalleryofstalbert.ca

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Come and hear Christmas favourites adapted to an original play. There will also be a Christmas market where you can buy handmade gelato, holiday baking, honey and more.

Date: December 8 & 9 Location: St. Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive For more info: visit stalbertsingers.org EVENT

Mystery Bag Saturdays The last surprise craft day of 2017. A creative family event where you open a mystery bag and create something together with the items in the bag. Use the given instruction sheet or your own imaginations. Whatever you make you can bring home.

Date: December 9 Location: Musée Héritage Museum, 5 St. Anne Street For more info: visit museeheritage.ca

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GOor GoBAKE Home Holiday shortcuts for the win

NO TIME FOR holiday baking? We understand. In fact, we overstand! With to-do lists as

tall as a Rockefeller Christmas tree, finding time to bake from scratch is about as easy as sliding up the chimney. But just like Santa, we’ve got some magic up our sleeves.

Shortcuts! And impressive ones at that. Some are modest compromises; others are full-on cheats; but all put the mmm back in merry. Happy holidays, everyone!

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Chocolate Dipped Spoons This simple idea will turn a hot beverage into an indulgence. Perfect for making with kids.

1 cup chocolate chips 1 tsp butter

Crushed pistachios, candy canes or any goody you like

Place the chocolate and butter in a coffee cup, and melt the mixture in the microwave. Next, dip a spoon in the melted chocolate, tap off the excess and sprinkle with nuts or candy.

Place the spoon on a piece of waxed paper to set, and repeat.

Cheater Cakes Store-bought brownies are pretty epic these days and make the perfect base for these petit-four inspired “cheater cakes.” The whisky chocolate ganache gilds the lily.

Polar Bear Marshmallows Now here’s a polar bear plunge we can get behind. Make a dozen or so, and keep them on hand for special guests.

Large marshmallows (for the heads) Medium marshmallows (for the mouths)

Mini marshmallows (for the ears) Smarties (for the noses) Candy eyes Honey or icing (for glue)

Simply assemble the bears, “gluing” the body parts into place with a little honey or icing. When the bears are assembled, carefully store them in an airtight container until it’s hot chocolate time.

1 pan store-bought brownies Raspberry jam Pecan whisky chocolate ganache (see Pecan Whisky Chocolate Ganache recipe)

Unwrap the brownies, and using a 2” round cookie cutter, cut out an even number of “mini cakes.” Evenly space half the cakes on a cooling rack. Spread a dollop of raspberry jam on each cake, and top with a second brownie.

To decorate, pour pecan whisky ganache over each cheater cake, letting it run down the sides. Let the ganache set, and serve.

Pecan Whisky Chocolate Ganache This decadent ganache is the real deal. Full fat, full calories, full-on flavour. Indulge a little.

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2/3 cup whipping cream

3 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tbsp pecan whisky

Place the chopped chocolate in a medium-sized mixing bowl, and set it aside.

Next pour the cream into a small pot, and bring it to a simmer (just shy of boiling). Pour the cream into the bowl of chocolate, and let it sit for a minute or two. Stir until smooth; then add the butter and whisky and stir again.

Drizzle it immediately over whatever is lucky enough to receive it. Enjoy!

Dulce de Leche Mousse Cups These little masterpieces are so over-the-top elegant, no one will ever guess that the mousse wasn’t made from scratch.

Chocolate wafer cookies (for the boxes) Chocolate chips (for the “mortar”) 1 can (240g) dulce de leche

Store-bought dark chocolate mousse Groundcherries, to garnish Icing sugar, to garnish

Construct the boxes using melted chocolate as the “mortar” that holds them together.

Each box should have a bottom and 4 sides. Next, place a tablespoon of dulce de leche in the bottom of each box. Add a scoop of chocolate mousse so that each box is full to the top; then garnish each with a groundcherry and a dusting of icing sugar.

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7-Minute Frosting This marshmallow-like frosting is nothing short of dreamy. A classic for good reason.

1 cup plus 1 tbsp white sugar 1/3 cup water (or maraschino cherry juice for pink frosting) 3 large egg whites

1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract

In a large, metal mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, water, egg whites, cream of tarter and salt. Next heat a medium-sized pot filled with 2 inches of water over medium-high heat until it boils. Reduce the heat to low so that the water is barely simmering. Next, set the bowl over the pot of water (creating a double boiler) and mix with a hand-held electric mixer at low speed. Gradually increase the speed to high, and beat for 5 minutes.

Remove the bowl to the counter, and mix for 2 minutes more. Beat in the vanilla, and frost away! *This marshmallow recipe can also be used as the filling for sandwich cookies! Simply spread the whipped marshmallow between two cookies, and let it set.

Gingersnap Whoopie Cookies Two classic cookies together at last. And so pretty, you might think twice about eating them (all).

Store-bought gingersnaps

Homemade "marshmallow fluff" (see 7-Minute Frosting recipe)

Simply pipe a generous pile of marshmallow fluff on the flat side of one gingersnap, and top with a second cookie. When the marshmallow centres firm up (about 2 hours), place the cookies in an airtight container to store.

Chocolate Trees If you’re thinking, “I can do that!” you’re right. These trees take no time (or skill) to make, and the cake they adorn is a store-bought angel-food cake with frosting. Easy-peasy.

1 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1 tsp butter

1 store-bought angel-food cake 7-minute frosting (see 7-Minute Frosting recipe)

On a piece of writing paper, draw 3 “stick trees” of differing heights: one 3” taller than the cake, one 1” taller than the cake and one half the height of the cake. Cover the sheet with waxed paper. If you can’t see the trees through the paper, darken the tracing lines.

Next, melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave, and pour it into a Ziploc bag. Cut the tip off one corner of the bag, and using the bag like a caulking gun, trace the trees thickly with the chocolate. Repeat the process to create as many trees as needed.

When the trees have hardened, slather a cake in 7-minute frosting, and adorn with chocolate trees. Voila! A winter wonderland. t8n T8N December 2017 23

Truly, Deeply, Madly LONG BEFORE WE had characters like

DRINK LIKE THE

DICKENS? Six libations from the pages of Dickens

George Bailey and The Grinch, we had Charles Dickens to teach us about the true meaning of the holidays. Once the Scrooges were enlightened and the humbugs were in check, Dickens knew that a drink among friends (fictional and otherwise) was a sure way to spread cheer. Here are a few of his and his characters’ favourites.

Smoking Bishop At the end of A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit bond over the spirit of Christmas by raising a glass of Christmas spirits. But before that, Scrooge’s Christmas reconciliation comes to him while drinking a Smoking Bishop, a Victorian variant on mulled wine.

5 oranges 1 lemon

1/4 tsp ground allspice

30 cloves

1/4 tsp ground mace

1 bottle of red wine

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/2 cup sugar 5 cinnamon sticks

1 bottle of port wine

Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Then, with a small knife, make 5 small cuts in the peel of each fruit, and insert the cloves snugly inside.

Place the clove-infused fruit on a baking sheet, and roast in your preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the oranges and lemon turn pale brown.

Next, in a medium-sized pot over medium heat, combine the red wine and sugar and bring it to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat, add the roasted fruit, cinnamon, allspice, mace and ginger, and let cool before

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covering with a plate and placing in a draft-free place to steep overnight.

The next day, remove the fruit from the mixture, cut them in half and juice them back into the pot, straining if needed. Add the port wine, and place the pot over medium heat—being careful not to allow it to boil. Serve hot off the stovetop, or pour into a punch bowl and serve.

DID YOU KNOW? Dickens stood firmly against the popular prohibition movement of his time, believing that the poor and downtrodden deserved the happiness that a good drink could provide.

Athol Brose A Christmas Carol wasn’t Dickens’ only Christmas story. In the 1899 novel The Holly Tree, Dickens writes about holiday travellers who meet at the village inn and trade stories over glasses of Athol Brose. This festive Scottish drink combines a few unconventional ingredients but is sure to please adventurous Dickens fans.

1/2 cup oats 1 1/2 cups water 3 tsp honey

1 oz scotch 1 pinch of ground nutmeg

5 oz heavy cream Combine the oats and water in a bowl, and let them soak overnight. The liquid that will develop is called brose. The next morning, strain the oats, and pour the brose into a small pot. Add the honey to the brose, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat, and stir in the heavy cream. Mix well, let cool and refrigerate until chilled.

When you’re ready for your Athol Brose, pour yourself an ounce of scotch, and fill the rest of your glass with the brose. Sprinkle nutmeg overtop, and enjoy.

Gin Punch Dickens didn’t limit himself to his Christmas stories when describing drinks. In David Copperfield, young David’s friend Mr. Micawber “never so thoroughly enjoys himself” as when having a Gin Punch.

8 oz gin

Juice of 2 lemons

4 oz maraschino liqueur

4 oz simple syrup 16 oz seltzer water

Simply fill a tumbler with ice, pour in all the ingredients, stir and serve.

FUN FACT One of Dickens favourite drinks was called “the timber doodle,” but the recipe has been lost to time. His fondness for the drink was so great though, that he named his dog after it.

Sherry Cobbler In 1842, Dickens visited America. Slowly but surely, almost all of the cocktails Dickens tasted there made their way into his writing.

Sherry Cobbler, for example, became the favourite drink of the title character in The Life & Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit.

2 to 3 orange slices 1 tbsp sugar 3 1/2 oz sherry wine

Seasonal berries or more orange slices, to garnish

Add the oranges slices and sugar to a cocktail

shaker, and give them a muddle. Add the sherry and some ice, secure the lid and shake.

Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice, and garnish with seasonal berries or a fresh orange slice.

Sangaree Sangaree was another American inspiration that made its way into Dickens’ writing, this time in the pages of The Perils of Certain English Prisoners, where the drink is shared as characters get to know each other.

1 tsp sugar

1 ice cube

6 oz water

1 tbsp port

2 oz gin Mix the sugar, water and gin together in a tumbler, drop in an ice cube and gently spoon a tablespoon of port over the mixture so that it floats on top. Enjoy.

Mint Julep Mint Julep didn’t make it into any of Dickens’ novels, but it did feature prominently in his letters. He writes of how he and fellow author Washington Irving developed a friendship over juleps and laughter.

1 tbsp sugar

Seasonal berries

5 oz water

1 orange slice

3 to 4 sprigs of mint

1 tbsp rum

6 oz brandy Add the sugar and water to a cocktail shaker, and mix until dissolved. Add the mint sprigs, and give them a muddle. Add the brandy, secure the lid and shake well. Pour the mixture into a tumbler filled with ice, and add berries and an orange slice to the glass. Lastly, float a spoonful of rum atop the mixture and enjoy. t8n

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FACE MASKS Gift yourself a glowing complexion FEW BEAUTY TREATMENTS are as

relaxing (and affordable) as a face mask. You know the ritual: sitting a rou nd in you r sweatpa nts, eyes closed, glass of wine in hand, waiting for the magic to happen. And with all the hustle and bustle the holidays bring, it’s likely just the right time for a little break. But, with so many masks on the market, which one is for you? Here we profile four popular varieties: sheet, charcoal, clay and exfoliating.

Sheet Mask What it is—True to its name, a sheet mask is a thin, fabric sheet soaked in a vitamin-packed, serum-based formula.

What it does—A sheet mask moisturizes and brightens the skin. Since it boosts hydration, this mask is great for targeting dull, dry skin.

Its hydrating effect will last about a day.

Who should try it—Pretty much anyone looking to add moisture to his or her skin; however, those prone to acne should steer clear (or at least test it out on a small spot first).

How to apply it—Starting at your forehead and working your way down, gently pat the mask against your skin, lining up your eyes, nose and mouth with the holes in the sheet.

Wear the mask for 20 to 30 minutes then peel it off and throw it away. Massage any remaining serum into the skin. Each brand differs slightly, so always read and follow the manufacturers’ instructions.

Price point—Most sheet masks range from $3 to $15 per mask.

Charcoal Mask What it is—A charcoal mask is a peel-off

mask made from charcoal powder and often glue (yep, glue!).

What it does—This mask is probably best known for removing blackheads. Charcoal has natural absorbent qualities, so it absorbs oil and pulls dirt and toxins from your skin.

Who should try it—Anyone with a congested complexion, unless you have issues with dry skin.

How to apply it—Charcoal masks usually come in a creamy or gel-like formula. Use your fingers to apply a thin layer to your T-zone. Wait for the mask to harden (about 10 minutes, but each brand differs), and then slowly peel it off. This mask is sticky, so pulling it off can be painful for some—just ask YouTube! As always, read the instructions on the package before using.

Price point—Anywhere from $15 to $50.

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MASK A little preparation goes a long way. Before you apply your mask, cleanse your skin thoroughly (and skip the moisturizer). Next, gently exfoliate. Some beauty gurus suggest opening your pores with steam as a final step before application.

Clay Mask What it is—A clay mask is a cream-based mask that contains a high mineral content and has absorbent, exfoliating and astringent properties.

What it does—Just like its charcoal counterpart, a clay mask draws out dirt and toxins.

However, unlike charcoal, a clay mask also nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals.

As a result, this mask will absorb oil without leaving skin tight or dry.

Who should try it—Almost anyone. This mask is good for acne-prone skin, as well as aging skin; however, don’t try it if your skin is extra dry or irritated.

How to apply it—Use your fingers to apply it evenly onto your face. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Spritz water on the mask as it sits to help it continue to treat your skin. Rinse it off with warm water. You guessed it—always read the instructions on the packaging.

Price point—Anywhere from $10 to $50, but they can be more expensive.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU USE A MASK? Turns out you can have too much of a good thing, at least when it comes to face masks. Many face masks can be used once or twice a week, but any more than that may irritate or dry out your skin.

Follow the manufacturer’s directions.

Exfoliating Peel-Off Mask What it is—An exfoliating peel-off mask comes in a gel formula that solidifies on your face. It contains tiny abrasive particles in the gel and/or mild chemical or acidic ingredients for deep exfoliation (some products contain both).

What it does—It gently exfoliates the skin, creating a smooth complexion and brightening dull skin. The abrasive particles scrub dead skin cells from the skin’s outer layer. The chemical or acidic ingredients penetrate the skin for deep exfoliation.

Who should try it—This mask is great for anyone looking for brighter, more radiant skin. However, those with super sensitive skin will want to be cautious and test it before committing.

How to apply it—You’ll definitely want to follow the instructions on the packaging, but most brands will tell you to apply the gel to damp skin, gently massage it in, let it sit until it solidifies, then peel it off.

Price point—Most brands are at least $40, but less expensive versions are available. t8n

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Then & Now

Image Credit: Musée Héritage Museum Inglewood Aerial Looking Northeast, June 1989

INGLEWOOD THEN & NOW

ASK MOST PEOPLE what the main

commercial hub of our city is, and they’ll say St. Albert Trail. But that reality is more of a recent development than most people realize. The majority of St. Albert’s subdivisions were, in fact, planned to include residential housing as well as small commercial hubs, strategically sprinkled throughout. The idea was that residents of St. A lbert would be able to visit their corner stores for basic products and services, but for bigger services, they’d need to head downtown to the city’s business hub. Plans, however, have a way 28 T8Nmagazine.com

of changing, which is exactly what happened to the city’s commercial zoning plan when the community of Inglewood developed and helped turn St. Albert Trail into the shopping hot spot of the city.

1980s Before 1980, there wasn’t much to be seen on the northern banks of the Sturgeon River. There was the mission, of course, and the newly built neighbourhood of Lacombe Park. But nothing besides farm fields covered the land to the east of St. Albert Trail. City Council’s plan for the area that they named “Inglewood Park” was to give priority to commercial developments, instead of going with the usual residential plan.

The first project to reach completion was St. Albert Centre (the mall) in 1980, though it was almost never completed. The developer of the mall, a company known as Abacus Cities, went out of business halfway through the mall’s construction, leaving it little more than a frame in a construction yard. Not wanting to lose their investment in the space, The Hudson's Bay Company worked with the city to bring the project to completion, funding the construction of not only the mall but also the traffic lights, roadwork and the Sturgeon Point Villas apartment complex—all of which were part of Abacus Cities’ original contract. It isn’t often that a department store has a hand in road and apartment construction, but in St. Albert’s case, the exception was made.

FUN FACT It’s hard to believe now, but when St. Albert Centre was first constructed, it stood alone on the very edge of town, similar to Costco’s positioning today.

Red Willow Park was founded at the same time as the mall, through a partnership between the city and the Devonian Foundation (the same organization behind the Devonian Botanic Gardens, and many other city parks across Alberta). Their goal was to leave the centre of the city as a natural park for all citizens to enjoy.

That first decade of development also saw the construction of St. Albert’s second fire hall along Boudreau Road, a sign of the city’s rapid growth.

1990s The 90s saw continued commercial expansion to the north of Bellerose Drive, with restaurants, businesses and warehouses popping up to fill the available space. Some of those restaurants and businesses have come and gone, but many of the staples, such as St. Albert Bowling, continue to serve the community year after year.

Inglewood’s few residential neighbourhoods also reached completion during the 90s, ensuring that the community would not be exclusively comprised of businesses.

DID YOU KNOW? The name “Inglewood” means “Wood of the Englishmen” and can be traced back to a specific forest in Northern England. Today, there are dozens of communities named Inglewood spread across the world in British Commonwealth countries.

2000s By 2001, the RCMP in St. Albert had outgrown their former headquarters in Grandin and moved to their current location beside the Fire Department on Boudreau Road. The St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village also found a home in Inglewood in 2009, further establishing Inglewood as an essential pillar of the community.

Today When Inglewood was first built, residents worried that it would attract shoppers from all over town, leaving other commercial areas without a customer base. And it did… for a while. But today, St. Albert is large enough to support many different shopping areas—some up and down the trail, some in the historic downtown district and others in smaller pockets all over the community.

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Sparkling with Personality Dazzling ideas for a beautiful holiday

OH, THE HOLIDAYS. That magical

time of year when everything around us gets a little more… sparkly! The fresh snow twinkles like falling stars, spires of candlelight flicker across the room and tiny gold accents turn basic black into nothing basic at all.

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In case you haven’t guessed it, this month’s 8s are all about adding sparkle. From evening bags and LBDs to candlesticks and decorations, these inspired holiday looks are sparkling with personality.

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SOAP FOR THE BEST! DIY your way to great gift-giving

IN A LATHER about what to give friends this year? Not

anymore. These DIY soaps, sugar scrubs and bath melts are as delightful to make as they are to receive. And besides being quick and fun projects, these little bundles of exfoliating goodness are great for combating that dry winter skin. Elegant, useful and made with love. Now there’s some comfort and joy.

We used melt-and-pour shea butter, but craft stores carry lots of soap-base options: goat’s milk, olive oil, glycerin, honey, and many that contain oatmeal.

3. Cube up the shea butter, and melt it in a glass bowl in the microwave, on high, 30 seconds at a time until melted.

4. Stir in the essential oils, and pour the mixture into the prepared moulds.

5. Let the soap set for 2 hours; then unmould the bars and wrap them like gifts.

How to Make Homemade Bar Soap This recipe is for cranberry-orange shea butter soap, but you can easily concoct your own signature blend by altering the essential oils, “scrubbers” and soap base.

Cranberry-Orange Soap (makes 4 bars) 1 lb melt-and-pour shea butter, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tbsp orange zest (patted dry with a paper towel)

1/3 cup dried cranberries

10 drops orange essential oil Soap colourant, optional

1. Gather your ingredients: store-bought soap moulds (or a silicon muffin pan), measuring cups, melt-and-pour shea butter, orange essential oil, dried cranberries and orange zest.

2. Evenly distribute the cranberries and orange zest in the bottoms of each mould.

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How to Make Bath Melts Chase away the cold with these mojito-inspired bath melts. We used peppermint oil and citrus notes to create a soothing bath, perfect for those nights when you feel a cold creeping in. Creating a custom aromatherapy is as easy as selecting an oil—or combination—that you enjoy. Experiment with lavender, chamomile, eucalyptus—whatever soothes or invigorates you. A glass of wine never hurts, either.

Coconut Oil Bath Melts (makes 12 bath melts) 1 cup coconut oil

10 drops peppermint essential oil

2 tsp lime zest

10 drops lime essential oil

2 tsp lemon zest

1. Gather your ingredients: 12-mould mini-muffin pan, measuring cups, coconut oil, peppermint essential oil, lime essential oil, lime zest and lemon zest.

It’s a Wrap This is definitely the time to gild the lily. We’ve packaged our goodies with scrapbooking paper, twine and Mason jar labels, but let your imagination guide you.

Some beautiful options include: wrapping paper, satin ribbon, sprigs of evergreens or herbs, gift tags—even wax seals.

2. Evenly distribute the lime and lemon zest in the bottoms of each mould.

3. Melt the coconut oil in a glass bowl in the microwave, on high, 30 seconds at a time until melted.

4. Stir in the essential oils, and pour the mixture into the prepared moulds.

5. Let the bath melts set for 3 hours in the fridge; then unmould the melts and package them in apothecary-style glass candy jars or decorated Mason jars.

Mix It Up! Used coffee grounds have great scrubbing power, but so do lots of items right in your pantry: oats, flaxseed and chia seeds. Just be sure to use your sugar scrubs from the neck down (sugar is too abrasive for your face), and watch your step in the shower— coconut oil is slippery!

Vanilla Latte Sugar Scrubs (makes 4) 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup melt-and-pour shea butter, cut into 1-inch cubes 5 drops vanilla essential oil 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup used coffee grounds 1. Gather your supplies: silicon muffin pan, measuring cups, coconut oil, white sugar, used coffee grounds, melt-and-pour shea butter and vanilla essential oil.

2. Cube up the shea butter, and melt it in a glass bowl in the microwave, on high, 30 seconds at a time until melted.

3. Add the coconut oil, and stir until melted (you may need to pop it back in the microwave).

4. Stir in the vanilla essential oil, sugar and coffee grounds, and mix until combined and slushy.

5. Pour the mixture into muffin moulds, and let set for 3 hours; then unmould the bars and wrap them like gifts. t8n

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a fluffy brush, and voila!—you are left with a smooth, even finish that should last all day.

The Pros By now you may be asking yourself if this hot trend actually lives up to the hype. The answer is: that depends on you. If you have an oily complexion, baking is the magic that will keep your skin looking matte all day.

For other skin types, baking will help create an even skin tone. For example, if you have under-eye puffiness or dark circles, baking will help you blend your eye area with the rest of your face. As an added bonus, baking will also give your regular concealer more staying power and help boost its coverage.

BAKING (v.)

Cooking up a coveted complexion TO MOST PEOPLE, baking involves

mixing together a sugary, eggy, floury concoction, putting it in the oven and waiting for a treat to rise from the batter.

These days, however, a new kind of “baking” is heating things up—and it has nothing to do with your oven.

Here we explore a makeup technique called “baking” and discover what it is, who’s doing it and why.

What It Is Baking, also called “cooking,” is a makeup technique that uses translucent powder to set your foundation, even out your skin tone and accentuate your face's bone structure/ best features. The technique is similar to highlighting (applying a cream or powder to attract light and attention to desired parts of your face (cheekbones) and body (collarbones and shoulders), but looks matte rather than dewy or shimmery.

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makeup on actors and actresses and has been used in the drag community for years.

SAVE SOME TIME There’s no doubt that baking has many benefits, but adding efficiency to your makeup routine isn’t one of them. To save time, do your eye makeup while your powder is setting.

As a plus, any fallen eye shadow will get swept away when you brush off your excess setting powder.

How It’s Achieved The baking process is simple, really. First, apply your foundation and concealer as usual. Next, using a damp sponge applicator, generously apply translucent powder to the areas of your face that you want to brighten (under the eyes, on the bridge of the nose, along the top of your jaw bone and across your forehead). Really lay it on thick! Next, let the powder set for 5 to 15 minutes. As you wait, the heat from your face “bakes” the base foundation and the concealer. When the time is up, dust away the excess powder with

BAKING TIPS FOR DRY OR AGING SKIN If you’d like to try baking but have dry or aging skin, you can still get good results if you prep your skin: wash with an exfoliating cleanser, then apply a moisturizer, eye cream and a plumping primer. Now you’re ready to bake!

The Cons As wonderful as baking can be, it definitely won’t be everything to everyone—especially if you have aging skin. So, if you remember spiral perms or have fond memories of the 80s, proceed with caution. Baking uses layers upon layers of product, which might cause fine lines to become more prominent. Also, those with pale skin tones might not get the dramatic, contoured results that others with darker-toned skin will achieve. Lastly, if you’re simply the type who prefers a natural look, save this technique for special occasions or on-camera moments.

Why Is Baking So Popular?

Baking owes its moment in the sun to celebrities like Kim Kardashian, whose makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic, uses the technique to set her makeup for events. Baking was also recently brought to light by RuPaul Charles on his popular television show RuPaul’s Drag Race. Add some social media to those celebrity endorsements—makeup artists are baking up a storm on Instagram and YouTube—and you have the recipe for a hot, new beauty trend. t8n

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