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Article and Photography by Peeter Poldre
he snowdrop is typically the first flower to bloom at the beginning of spring, sometimes even poking through the last snowfall of winter. The snowdrop therefore is felt to symbolize rebirth and hope. IPhone11 pro for the wide angle and Nikon D850 camera with 105mm macro lens for the close-up.
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We continue our series from Photographer Jade Chittock, 'Life in Burlington during a Pandemic' as we meet local families who are sharing their experiences together while being in lockdown.
THE PECORA FAMILY Meet
Photography by Jade Chittock
"I think it’s brought us all closer together and we’ve learned a lot more about each other. We’re learning about the things that are really important and we’ve learned what is essential in our lives. We’ve been trying to get some value from our free time and honestly it’s been a little hard because everyone’s at home all the time so we have to learn how to work around each other, but I mean it’s really brought us all closer together. And we’ve been finding new hobbies, walking the dog a lot, who is the happiest because she walks four times a day, she spends the whole date with us so she’s the happiest right now.“
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"We just mostly would like to see our friends. We’re not from here so we usually go to visit my family in Mexico and this year we could not go because of the pandemic. So that was sad. It was just the four of us together. We have gotten closer with our grandmother because she learned how to video call. Now we are seeing each other every day. We will take them on walks and show them around the neighbourhood."
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JANETTE MITCHELL After years of owning and operating a decorating and home staging business, Janette pivoted her career and sights on becoming a food stylist. She enrolled in culinary school and began assisting some of the best food stylists in Toronto. Janette now prepares food for print, packaging, editorials, social media and motion.
Grilled Caesar +
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Photography by Janette Mitchell
Cook's Tip
You ca n us e s tore bought dressin g , bu t making ho m e m ad e takes a ny Cae s a r salad n ex t leve l!
INGREDIENTS • 4 pieces of marinated and cooked boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts • 2 heads of Romaine Lettuce, washed, trimmed and sliced into quarters or thirds (depending on size) from top to bottom, leaving core on • 4 slices of Precooked Bacon, chopped • 1 cup Croutons • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded FOR THE MARINADE • 1/4 cup Olive Oil • 1/8 cup Lemon Juice • 1 clove of Garlic, minced
Prep Time: 1 hour to marinade, 30 mins to prepare ı Serves: 4
DIRECTIONS STEP 1. Mix together the marinade and put in a Ziploc bag with the chicken in the fridge for at least an hour. STEP 2. Meanwhile, chop the bacon into small pieces and reserve.
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
STEP 3. Combine dressing ingredients and put in a food processor and blitz until smooth, and reserve.
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
STEP 4. Preheat BBQ grill to med-high.
FOR THE DRESSING
STEP 5. Brush the romaine wedges with olive oil and place on grill. Keep an eye on them - it won’t take long to grill. Roughly 2 minutes total. Turn after 30 seconds to a minute, and continue until the leaves are slightly charred, but the lettuce should still be a bit crisp near the core. Reserve on a platter.
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2-3 cloves of Garlic, peeled • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard • 1 tsp Anchovy Paste • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce • 2 drops Tabasco Sauce • 1/2 Lemon Juice • 1 Egg Yolk • 1/2 cup Olive Oil • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated + additional oil for brushing on the romaine
STEP 6. Once chicken has marinated for an hour, place on the preheated BBQ grill and grill until internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F. STEP 7. Slice each chicken breast across the grain into bite-size pieces and place on top of the grilled romaine platter. STEP 8. Sprinkle the bacon pieces and croutons on over the chicken and romaine, and drizzle the dressing on top. Sprinkle with grated parmesan. NEIGHBOURHOODMAGA ZINE .CA
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MUSEUMS OF Burlington
Museums of Burlington proudly celebrates local heritage through unique, interactive programming and special events for all ages. With the goal of inspiring an appreciation of the past, understanding its relevance to the future and remaining a cornerstone of history, pride and identity, the Museums of Burlington participate in building a culture rich community. 8
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Ireland House Museum
Joseph Brant Museum
Built in 1837, Ireland House was home to one of Burlington’s earliest families. Descendants occupied the house until 1985. The home interprets 3 distinct generations and showcases a collection that is largely original. Ireland House Museum consists of the family home, cottage and woodlands.
Joseph Brant Museum combines the replica Brant house with state-of-theart exhibition and programming space. Featuring three permanent galleries and space for special exhibitions, the Museum showcases Burlington’s history by sharing perspectives about the past, present and future. The Museum is named after Burlington’s first citizen, Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea).
Due to COVID-19, Ireland House Museum remains closed to the public while physical distancing measures are in place. Private workshops, tours and homeschool sessions are available as public health measures allow. When operating in more normal times, the Museum offers a unique roster of educational programming, volunteer opportunities and facility rentals.
A Bit of History… In 1798, King George III granted Joseph Brant 'Thayendanegea' (a Mohawk and British army captain), 3,450 acres at the head-of-the-lake (Burlington Bay) for his services to the Crown during the Seven Years War and the American Revolution. Construction of the Joseph Brant Museum began in 1937, with the official opening of the Museum on May 22, 1942. For over 30 years, the need to improve the facilities was a well-documented priority. In 2016-17, three levels of government and the Burlington Museums Foundation were able
to make this long-awaited objective a reality by committing to the 'Joseph Brant Museum Transformation' project. The "new" Joseph Brant Museum opened September 15, 2019. At this time, Joseph Brant Museum is open with a limited schedule. Currently on view are the Burlington Gallery and the Costume Gallery. COVID-19 Protocols have been implemented to allow the public to safely enjoy the Museum exhibitions. Pre-book your visit on our website, museumsofburlington.ca.
Upcoming Special Exhibition Health in Space: Daring to Explore Date: April 13 - September 19, 2021 Location: Joseph Brant Museum Health in Space: Daring to Explore is a special exhibition developed by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, one of three museums under Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. Health in Space demystifies the health challenges — such as variable gravity, radiation, and isolation — that astronauts face while living and working in space. Through authentic artifacts and captivating interactive activities, this exhibition will engage visitors to better understand Canada’s role in advancing health research. Discoveries in this field will be essential for the success of future deep-space expeditions, and may also help solve medical challenges on Earth. Health in Space also includes video interviews with Canadian astronauts which offer first-hand insight into their experiences. A special section within the exhibition highlights astronaut David Saint-Jacques' recent mission, from his selection and training to the experiments conducted while aboard the ISS.
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Article by KTB
ENCHANTED FOREST
Back in November, my sister took her daughters to Bronte Park where they discovered "the gnome trail". My one niece loved it and told me excitedly the next day, about the "fairy tale theatre" and other things she had seen. I loved the idea so much, that I decided to try and start the same thing here. There were already beautiful painted rocks all over the place, which people seemed to enjoy, and this would take it all a step further. I painted some wooden bird-houses, trees and animals and put them out along one of the trails. The idea grew. My mom helped out with the artistic side of things, while my dad was the handyman with the drill. 10
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I made some little signs with positive, encouraging sayings on them such as "Believe In Yourself" or "You Are Enough". I also made two larger signs saying "Sherwood’s Enchanted Forest Trail, This Way". The "enchanted forest" continued to grow and others began to add things as well! Whenever someone saw me with something, I would just tell them that I loved what was going on, so I was making a contribution. Every single person I spoke to, young, old and everywhere in between, loved it as well. I didn’t hear a single complaint, in fact, people thanked me! About a month ago, I was walking into the trail with some addons when to my complete disappointment, it was all gone. I have since found out that it was the City of Burlington who removed everything because they had not given permission for this. The exact words were "This area is a woodlot and is not intended to have such displays installed, certainly not without any prior discussion with City staff."
If anyone from the city is reading this, I am truly sorry. I should have asked before starting the enchanted forest. I think it just got bigger than I expected, but regardless, I should have checked beforehand. However, was it really necessary to take it all down? There were some gorgeous things in there that had been worked hard on, and some had been done by young children who don’t understand where their artwork has gone.
This wasn’t just my project; it was a community project. In these dark days of COVID uncertainty, going for a walk is something we can still do, and if some wooden shapes and kind words can make someone’s walk more enjoyable, then really, what’s the harm? I understand that not asking first was a poor judgement call on my part, but the entire neighbourhood should not be penalized for my mistake. Especially in a time when this kind of inspiration is something that the whole world so desperately needs. Thank you, to all the people I’ve met, and those I didn’t who shared kind words, took pictures and contributed to the trail. Our efforts may have been removed from the forest, but will remain forever in our hearts and minds.
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Food + Drink
Guilt-Free Pizza with a
FIERY KICK Don’t settle for everyday marinara when saucing your next pizza. Here, we’ve topped a gluten-free cauliflower crust with a fiery curry sauce and tandoori-spiced chicken for an Indian-inspired pie.
Ingredients • 1 pkg (300 g) PC cauliflower pizza crust
Chef's Tip Baking the crust on a rack allows for maximum air circulation while also supporting the weight of the toppings – and avoiding any messy spills in the oven.
• 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs • 1 tsp (5 mL) tandoori spice blend • 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil • 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed baby spinach • 1/3 cup (83 mL) tikka masala cooking sauce • 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced red onion • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
Chicken
Tikka Masala PIZZA Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves: 6
Directions STEP 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place crust, bottom (flat) side up, on wire rack set over baking sheet. Bake, flipping crust halfway through, until edges are golden, 20 to 24 minutes. STEP 2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with tandoori spice. Heat oil in non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken, turning once, until golden and no longer pink inside; about 8 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; let cool enough to handle. Thinly slice into bitesize pieces. STEP 3. Wipe skillet clean; heat over medium heat. Cook spinach, stirring, until wilted and liquid has evaporated; about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. STEP 4. Spread sauce onto crust, leaving 1/2 inch (1 cm) edge uncovered. Arrange chicken, spinach, onion and cheese over top in even layers. Bake until bubbling and browned; 7 to 8 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: calories 210, fat 10 g (4.5 g of which is saturated), sodium 390 mg, carbohydrates 16 g, fibre 0 g, sugars 2 g, protein 11 g. newscanada.com
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HOT TIME I N Tyandaga By Leslie Styles ■ Photography by David Joubarne
As part of Burlington‘s Winter Play program, city staff collaborated with the 13th Burlington Boy Scouts at Tyandaga Golf Course to teach the public everything they wanted to know about BUILDING CAMPFIRES. Participants had a lot to absorb, from creating fire starters to learning various fire building techniques and when each is used.
"Although there are many kinds of homemade fire starters, these ones work amazingly well for a campfire," said Scout leader Shane Sutton. "They consist of cardboard egg cartons for a slow burn, followed by wood shavings placed in each cup and covered by melted candle wax." Small groupings of logs dotted the parking lot outside of the Tyandaga Clubhouse. Several masked scouts manipulated these logs to demonstrate four main fire-building techniques. These models included teepee, log house, star and woodsman style fires. "The woodsman fire is especially useful for cooking," said Sutton and went on to explain how food could also be cooked at camp by adding shavings to an empty cat food tin as the heat source, and placed under an inverted coffee tin. Participants left excited about future camping trips and putting their new knowledge of campfires to good use thanks to the City of Burlington and this group of eager young scouts. NEIGHBOURHOODMAGA ZINE .CA
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PLEASE MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION TO BURLINGTON FOOD BANK TODAY. Online donation, visit www.burlingtonfoodbank.ca or mail a cheque to: 1A-1254 Plains Rd E, Burlington, ON L7S 1W6
SPR ING IS IN THE A IR ROBIN BAILEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BURLINGTON FOOD BANK
Spring is in the air! These garden plots looked so nice last summer and right now all we see is potential. What we’ve been able to do through the original Sysco Foods grant and thanks to the City of Burlington, is bring fresh produce into the support offering for our clients. Families love to receive home grown, organic fresh vegetables all summer long and our own garden plots in addition to the amazing support from Grow-a-Row and Grow-to-Give allowed this to become a reality. It’s also such a great way to engage the community as well.
If you are interested in sharing some of your time as a volunteer gardener please email us at garden@burlingtonfoodbank.ca and we can start scheduling time for planting, weeding, watering and eventually harvesting. We’d also like to thank the other plot owners at Maple Gardens that generously donated some of their own harvest last year to help us out. During the off-season, we purchase fresh vegetables twice a week to make sure its part of your support. If you are in need or know of someone who could use our help PLEASE have them email us at info@burlingtonfoodbank.ca or call 905-637-2273 to make arrangements to have food dropped at their door or make arrangements to pick it up through our curb-side pickup option. If you are a resident in Burlington, we are all here to help. Don’t struggle – give us a call. ■
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