Turkey 101
Bling on a Budget
Holiday Happenings
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holiday movies Start a family tradition with these holiday favourites.............
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holiday fashions Inclusive shops offer fashions for all sizes.............................
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Turkey 101 Butcher shares his thoughts on baking a bird................
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seasonal cocktails Get ready to toast the season.......................................... unique advent calendars Options for kids, adults and pets......................................
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Bling on a budget Get a lot of bling for your buck.........................................
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HOliday happenings So many seasonal events, such little time......................
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letter from the Welcome to Holidays in the City Why is it that the weeks leading up to Christmas seem to fly by at warp speed? One minute it’s Thanksgiving and the next we’re counting down the Fridays until Christmas with Facebook memes featuring Will Ferrell as Elf. (By the way, Best. Christmas. Movie. Ever.) And with so much going on — the shopping, wrapping, baking, parties, kids’ concerts and events, church, the entertaining, visiting with family and friends, not to mention everyday life including work, laundry, meals, etc. — it’s easy to forget the holidays are supposed to be about spending happy times with loved ones. (OMG, I’m starting to have an anxiety attack just thinking about everything I still have to do.) And even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, it’s almost impossible to survive the month of December without getting drawn into some kind of holiday festivities.
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Our goal with Holidays in the City is to try and take out some of the guess work around the holidays and, it's hoped, ease your stress, even if it’s just simple instructions on how to best cook a turkey. We’ve also offered tips on how to entertain on a budget, keep the vegans in your life happy, recipes for cocktails, mocktails and low-calorie drinks, and ideas for what to do and where to go. And when it comes to holiday movies, we have some suggestions for you. Did I mention Elf? We’ve also found some really fun advent calendars. You're going to want to check them out. So give Holidays in the City a read and remember to take it all in and enjoy the holidays, no matter how you’re spending them — and don’t forget to breathe. Happy Holidays sandra thomas sthomas@vancourier.com
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Start a family tradition with these holiday favourites Sandra Thomas | sthomas@vancourier.com
For the sake of full disclosure Elf is my favourite Christmas movie, which is why it ranks number one on this list. But if you were to ask my eightyear-old grandson, Home Alone is hands-down the best. The point is to take some time out of your busy schedule, make some popcorn and settle in for a night of fun.
Elf (2003) "The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear." I still get tearyeyed at the end of this movie, when a crowd of jaded New Yorkers comes together to save Santa from the Central Park Rangers. Wideeyed Buddy the Elf, played by Will Ferrell, finally realizes he’s actually human so leaves the North Pole in search of his father who does not share his enthusiasm for life or the holidays. Buddy also eats his spaghetti covered in syrup. What could be better? Rated PG. 6
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Home Alone (1990) When a bratty eight-year-old boy, played by Macaulay Culkin, acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) makes him sleep in the attic, which is how he accidentally gets left behind when his family flies off to Paris for the holidays. But big trouble interrupts his time alone in the shape of some bumbling burglars. Rated PG
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Frank Capra’s classic tale stars Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, a man with a big heart who makes personal sacrifices for the well-being of his small town. He also helps a second-class angel named Clarence earn his wings. What’s not to love? Rated PG A Christmas Story (1983) “I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle!” Nine-year-old Ralphie goes to great lengths to convince his parents he not only wants, but also desperately needs, an official Red Ryder BB gun. And who can forget the leg lamp? Set in the 1940s, this movie is a hilarious throw-back to simpler times. Rated PG How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) Based on the Dr. Suess book of the same name, it follows the story of a small-hearted villain determined to ruin the holidays by stealing gifts and decorations from the homes of Whoville on Christmas Eve, only to discover it can’t be done. Rated PG.
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Whether you love dressing up or are simply feeling the pressure of the impending office Christmas party, the question of just what to wear to a special occasion can be a daunting one. But luckily, Vancouver has two clothing stores owned and operated by women who feel your pain and carry clothes in multiple sizes.
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Two Rivers Meats butcher shares his thoughts on baking a bird — or not Sandra Thomas | sthomas@vancourier.com
Pasqual Stufano, head butcher at North Vancouverbased Two Rivers Meats, offers his advice on everything from what to look for in the perfect turkey to his thoughts on tofurky (just don’t). What should people look for when buying a turkey? The first feature I look at is where the bird actually came from. Looking into what farm it’s from and how the animals are treated makes a difference not only to the life of the bird, but also the flavour and texture. Size is another important feature to look at. You want about 1.25 lb per person but it’s always best to leave a side of leftovers. People tend to have their game face on at turkey time and the leftover meat makes for some amazing sandwiches and soup bases the next day.
101 and sage. Fresh rosemary and oregano works great too and I’m not opposed to rubbing some Spanish paprika on the bird. Baste with butter? Yes. All the butter. Butter under the skin, butter over the skin, butter inside and out. Butter, butter, butter. Stuffing inside the bird or not? My dad would hate this if he heard it, he’s a chef, but I never understood stuffing in the bird. By the time the stuffing is safe to eat, you have a dry turkey breast. I like to bake the stuffing on the side, but that’s just my opinion. What about brining a turkey? Brining definitely helps keep the bird moist and gets that salty seasoning all through it.
What’s the rule of thumb when cooking a turkey? How long? What temperature? Cooking it low and slow is key. It’s better to use a meat thermometer than to rely on a timer because the size of the bird and type of oven can make a huge difference. I keep the temperature 220-275-F until the internal temperature of the bird reaches 165-F.
If someone doesn’t want to cook a turkey, what are the most popular proteins used as an alternative? I love ham for holiday feasts — green ham, smoked ham, bone-in or boneless. All the ham! If someone doesn’t want to cook a turkey because of the bird size, it’s easy to tweak your traditional turkey dish. For example my family and I made confit turkey legs for this past Thanksgiving. Another great option is braised turkey legs because they’re flavourful, moist and a more manageable size for a smaller party or more varied menu.
Do you use a dry rub? I prefer salt, pepper and a ton of fresh thyme
Do people actually eat tofurkey? Not in my house!
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No Vegan and gluten-free holiday recipes from Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store
Since Chef Angie Quaale opened Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store in Langley in 2004, the shop has become popular for its vast selection of not just baking and cooking staples, but also its unusual and local ingredients.
Spiced Whole Roasted Cauliflower (appetizer) Ingredients 1 tbsp. Monsoon Coast Ras el Hanout (North African spice blend) ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium head cauliflower, leaves trimmed and bottom cut flat ¼ cup tahini 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ tsp each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. chopped toasted almonds ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F Combine spice blend, ½ tsp salt and oil — set aside. Cook whole cauliflower in large saucepan of boiling water just until tender, but firm — about four minutes. Drain well and place cut-side down in greased baking dish. Insert tip of sharp knife into top of cauliflower in five random places. Brush spice mixture all over and into crevices. Roast in the center of oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and tender. Meanwhile whisk together tahini, ¼ cup boiling water, lemon rind, lemon juice, garlic, ¼ tsp. salt and pepper; whisk in a bit of extra water to thin sauce until thin enough to drizzle if necessary. Set aside.
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Drizzle the tahini sauce over top of roasted cauliflower; sprinkle with almonds and cilantro. Cut into wedges and serve.
needed Quinoa & Sweet Potato Stuffed Acorn Squash (main course) Ingredients
Instructions
½ cup chopped yellow onion
In a small pan, sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until soft but not browned.
2 cloves garlic, minced
Place in a large bowl and add quinoa, cranberries, sweet potato, apple, walnuts, parsley and sage. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups cooked quinoa 2/3 cup dried cranberries, soaked in hot water and drained 2/3 cup chopped sweet potato, steamed until tender ½ cup grated, peeled apple ½ cup walnut pieces 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley 1 tsp dried sage kosher salt, to taste Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice acorn squashes in half, and scrape out seeds and strings. Place face down in large casserole or roasting pan and fill with 1/2 inch of vegetable stock, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove, reserve any remaining stock and place face side up in pan. Fill each cavity with stuffing. Drizzle with olive oil and any remaining stock, and cover tightly with foil.
3 whole acorn squash
Bake until squash are cooked and fork tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes.
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Seasonal ‘ Tis the season for cocktails, mocktails and more.
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Mistletoe martinis & more
Mock it to me
‘Tis the season for cocktails you might not normally sip while lounging by a pool, which is why these specialty drinks are only available for a limited time. Of course, if you decide to make them yourself you can actually sip a Mistletoe Martini poolside. Recipes compliments of Fairmont Hotels.
No alcohol needed for these festive holiday drinks. ‘Tis the season to enjoy celebratory cocktails, but not everyone wants to imbibe and some are just too young — step away from the punch bowl, Tommy. To make sure no one, including the kids and the palaeos, will feel left out of the party check out these festive mocktail recipes.
Mistletoe Martini Fairmont Waterfront
Grinch punch simplisticallyliving.com
ingredients 1.5 oz vodka
ingredients
0.5 oz elderflower
2–13 oz packets unsweetened lemon-lime Kool-Aid
0.5 oz cranberry juice 0.5 oz lemon juice
2 cups sugar
0.5 oz honey
1–12 oz can pineapple juice
Instructions
1/2 litre Sprite
Garnish the rim of a martini glass with crushed candy cane.
Ice
Mix all ingredients into a shaker glass, add a full scoop of ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into martini glass. Top off with a dry sparkling wine.
Instructions
1–12 oz frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Grinch punch
Red sugar to rim the glasses (optional)
Pour two quarts of water in a one gallon pitcher. Add the Kool-Aid mix and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the pineapple juice and lemonade and stir well. To top the rim of a glass, dip the top in water then dip into the sugar. Just before serving, add the Sprite and ice.
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As delicious as eggnog and hot-buttered rum can be, it doesn’t take too many before those skinny jeans can start to feel a little tighter than usual.
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IRISH COFFEE 110 Calories
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Calendars With options for kids, adults and pets there’s an advent calendar for everyone Sandra Thomas | sthomas@vancourier.com
Traditional advent calendars typically take the form of a large rectangular card with windows or flaps that include a tiny prize or treat. Consecutive windows are opened each day in December leading up to and including Christmas Eve. But as you will read below, today there are many alternatives to counting down to the holidays, including booze, tea, fishing lures and even pork rinds. Fly fishing Parksville-based Allure Tackle has created a gorgeous 24-piece advent calendar that allows the fishing enthusiast in your life the opportunity to receive a new, hand-tied freshwater fly every day in December leading up to Christmas. The name of each fly is printed on the inside of each open door — flies will vary. Visit looksthatkill. myshopify.com. Christmas on the farm This cute calendar for the kids includes 24 surprise items for each day leading up to Christmas. Once all the pieces are revealed, kids can create a festive animal gathering with Santa. The calendar includes a Santa, angel and child figures, tractor, cats, dog, cows, sheep, 16
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goats, chicken with chicks, birds, a trough and lots of other accessories. Available wherever Playmobil products are sold or at amazon.ca. Drinks by the Dram You’ll quickly get into the Christmas spirit with spirits from Drinks by the Dram, which has produced advent calendars for all lovers of fine liquors. Enjoy a shot of booze every day during the month of December whether your poison is rum, whisky, Scotch, gin, mescal, absinthe, you name it. Or mix-and-match to created a personalized calendar. As well, Drinks by the Dram sells Christmas crackers that come complete with a 30 ml dram of deliciousness, a party hat and a bad joke. Visit drinksbythedram.com.
TWG Tea The 12 Days of Christmas gift box by TWG Tea is a collection of a dozen ornament-sized 25 gram tea tins filled with fine harvest teas and blends. Enclosed in a gold and rubyred chest and elegant sleeve, the gift box was designed to be opened on Christmas Day and enjoyed on the days following so it makes an ideal gift. Tea blends include the Joy of Christmas, Milky Oolong, White Night Jasmine and Darjeeling Princess. Visit twgtea.com. LEGO my Star Wars advent calendar A foldout play mat featuring images from Jakku, Starkiller Base and deep space for epic Star Wars encounters makes up the base for this calendar, which includes a LEGO Star Wars themed mini-figures, star ship, vehicle and other collectibles. Available wherever LEGO products are sold or at amazon.ca. To see more advent calendars go to vancourier.com.
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Bauhaus Restaurant Gastown restaurant celebrates season’s rich, comforting flavours The phenomenal popularity of the annual Christmas Market attests to the fact that many of our beloved Christmas traditions have their roots in Germany.
Tim Schulte honed his mastery of European cuisine there.
There’s also a way to enjoy the holiday’s culinary traditions (with a modern twist) in a warm, relaxed atmosphere — Bauhaus.
As winter sets in, Bauhaus responds to people’s craving for classic dishes that comfort the soul. The ever-changing sixcourse tasting menu adapts to the season, especially at Christmas with its rich flavours.
The Gastown restaurant was founded in 2015 by German filmmaker (and Vancouver resident) Uwe Boll. The two executive chefs also have German ties — David Mueller’s family has German roots and German-born
The restaurant is one of three Canadian destinations in The Diners Club World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy. Discover for yourself how Bauhaus makes all of our holiday traditions new again.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate space for 15 or a beautiful venue for up to 100 guests, Bauhaus is the perfect choice this holiday season. Offering seasonally crafted menus from our Executive Chefs, unique cocktails, and an exemplary wine list for an entirely bespoke event. 1 West Cordova, Vancouver www.bauhaus-restaurant.com bauhausrestaurant
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The holidays can be hard on the wallet but, when it comes to entertaining at home, Real Canadian Superstore offers a lot of bling for the buck. With party platters beginning at $3 and glitzy glasses starting at $4, there’s no excuse for not bringing the bling.
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So many seasonal events, such little time Bright Nights in Stanley Park Stanley Park Farmyard Nov. 30–Jan. 6 The annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park event, a partnership of the Vancouver Park Board and B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, is aptly named. This year, more than three million twinkling lights will brighten the night sky in Stanley Park. Other highlights include festive
displays, live entertainment and even Santa Claus himself. On Dec. 2 from 3 to 5 p.m., Bright Nights welcomes families and friends for a special anniversary event to celebrate 20 years of giving, festivities and lights with anniversary cake and more. Bright Nights is the Burn Fund’s largest annual fundraiser. All donations and partial proceeds from train ticket sales go to support B.C. Burn Fund programs. Visit vancouver.ca. Vancouver Christmas Market German-style art, craft and food market Now through Dec. 24 Visit vancouverchristmasmarket.com.
Santa Claus Parade Various locations Dec. 1 Prior to the parade, enjoy two hours of family entertainment at Christmas Square. Then watch Santa wind his way downtown to the Vancouver Art Gallery. Visit vancouversantaclausparade.com. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Presented by East Van Panto York Theatre Nov. 29–Jan. 6 Visit thecultch.com. Better Watch Out Presented by Vancouver International Film Festival VanCity Theatre Dec. 2 Visit viff.org.
The Santa Claus Parade takes place downtown Dec. 1.
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happenings Festive Cantatas The Chan Centre Dec. 23 Celebrate the holidays with Early Music Vancouver’s new perspective on old favourites. Visit chancentre.com. The Day Before Christmas BMO Theatre Centre Now through Dec. 24 The Arts Club presents this tragically funny play. Visit artsclub.com.
Vancouver Christmas Market Carousel Photo: LoVero Films
The Nutcracker The Centre, Dec. 14–19 The GOH Ballet presents this traditional rendition of the classical masterpiece. Visit gohnutcracker.com. Christmas with Chor Leoni Various locations Dec. 15–16 Tickets at chorleoni.org. The Four Seasons Presented by the VSO The Chan Centre Dec. 15–16 Visit vancouversymphony.ca.
A Baroque Christmas Orpheum Theatre Dec. 16 The Vancouver Chamber Choir with guest conductor John Williams. Visit vancouverchamberchoir.com. Winter Harp St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church Dec. 16 Musicians playing medieval instruments while wearing period costumes in a beautiful church setting. Visit winterharp.com.
Christmas Queen 4 — Secret Santa Presented by Vancouver TheatreSports League Improv Centre on Granville Island Now through Dec. 23 Visit vtslcom. Christmas Presence Pacific Theatre Dec. 19 to 23 Presented by Pacific Theatre Visit pacifictheatre.org
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