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November 2012 Archives

Restaurant Review - Le Brut Cantina Sociale

Kent van Dyk is our restaurant critic, a culinary arts teacher and a chef.  He was reviewing Le Brut Cantina Sociale,  131 Promenade du Portage in Gatineau.

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Showroomers

Doug Stephens is our retail analyst.   He was talking about showrooming

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Canoe Trip From Ottawa to Washington DC

Max Finkelstein, his 13 year old son Isaac and a group of paddlers canoed all the way from Ottawa to Washington DC to spread the message that we must work together to protect our and restore our rivers.   

This evening, Max and Isaac will join other members of the crew for a public presentation of the trip.  The presentation takes place at the Rideau Canoe Club lounge, 804 Hogs Back Road.  The presentation starts at 7 pm. 

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Making Cheese

Eugene Kyer is the cheese maker at Upper Canada Village.  Eugene is giving a talk at 2pm on Saturday November 24, at the Osgoode Township Historical Society Museum.

The museum is located on 78-14 Lawrence Street in Vernon, east of Osgoode.   Admission is free and there will be a small reception after the talk.

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Seasonal Wines

Natalie MacLean is the author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Bottles.

You can see more of her recommendations online at http://nataliemaclean.com/

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Take Young People Seriously (TYPS)

Dawson McGrath, Brooklyn Gleeson-Huckstep and Amica Perrie are all with the TYPS (Take Young People Seriously) programme in Almonte. 

For more information on the programme and the cookbook, call 613-256-8485. 

Twitter: @TYPSAlmonte


Brooklyn's Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is my own recipe which is amazing.

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 egg

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients together.  Roll into a small ball and place on buttered pan. Bake for 7-10 minutes.

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These cookies also happen to be gluten free

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Quyon Ferry

Don McColgan is the owner of Quyon Ferry. The old ferrys will make their last run on Sunday November 18, across the Ottawa River.

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Up To Low Fundraising Party

Janet Irwin is an Ottawa producer, director and writer.  Janet is having a special birthday party to celebrate and raise funds for her latest project, "Up to Low", a stage adaptation of the book by Brian Doyle on Sunday November 18,  7 - 10 pm at Arts Court Studio,  2 floor, 2 Daly Avenue.  

Performances by Nick Carpenter, Brian Doyle, Mary Ellis, John Koensgen, Phil Jenkins, Paul Rainville, Ian Tamblyn, Kristina Watt, Tim Wynne-Jones, and more.

Tickets are available online or at the door.

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Pass It On: an Evening with Bill W and Dr. Bob

Gary Kimble and Richard Springle are the co-creators and stars of the play "Pass it On: an Evening with Bill W and Dr. Bob".   There are two performances today at the Bronson Centre, 2 pm, and 7pm.   Tickets are $20 and available online.

Wine and Food Festival - Chef Clark Day

Chef Clark Day is the owner and chef of Aqua Terra in Kingston.  He is participating in the Ottawa Wine and Food Festival.  

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Film Review - Skyfall

CBC Film Reviewer, Eli Glasner is the CBC's film reviewer.  Eli reviewed the new James Bond film, Skyfall.

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Roy Brown Mural in Carleton Place

Rob Probert is the chair of the Roy Brown Society in Carleton Place.  On Tuesday, November 13  at 2 pm,  there will be a formal dedication of the Roy Brown Memorial Mural on Bridge Street.   Representives of the Brown family, as well as the von Richtofen family will be at the dedication.

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Choosing a Contractor

Jorge Rodrigues is our home renovation columnist and the owner of J.B. Rodrigues and Associates.

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Seasonal Bazaars and Craft Sales

Bazaar

All Saints Anglican Church Annual Village Fair, Sat Nov 10, 9 am - 2 pm., 347 Richmond Road.  

              
Caldwell Family Centre Christmas Bazaar
, Sat Nov 10, 9 am - 2 pm. at St. Bonaventure Church, 1359 Chatelain Avenue. All proceeds to the Caldwell Family Centre.


The Catholic Womens' League of Carleton Place Annual Christmas Bazaar, Sat Nov 10, 10 am - 2 pm, 28 Hawtorne Ave.  Come to shop and stay for a delicious lunch of homemade chili or soup and pie with coffee or tea.

 

Craft Sales

Christmas Craft and Gift Show,  Sat Nov 11 and 18, 10 am - 4 pm; RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive. Over 40 exhibits featuring local artists, artisans and craftspeople presenting a wonderful array of quality handmade items and gifts.  Free admission.  Donations graciously accepted towards the fight against breast cancer.


Brockville Artists' Studio Annual Show and Sale,  Sat Nov 10 and Sun Nov 11, 9 am - 5 pm and Sun Nov 11,   Brockville Museum, corner of Henry and Water Streets.
30ocal artists display some of their newest original artwork. Admission is free.


Kinburn Christmas Craft Fair,  Sat Nov 10 from 9:30 am o 3 pm. Kinburn Community Centre. 3045 Kinburn Sd. Rd.
 


OAG Christmas Craft Show, Sat Nov 10 and Sun Nov 11, 10 am - 4 pm at Lester B. Pearson High School,  2072 Jasmine Court.  Over 60 local juried artisans selling original handcrafted items. Free admission.  Food bank donations welcomed. 

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260 Fingers, Sat Nov 10 and Sun Nov 11, 10 am - 5 pm at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue.  An invitational exhibition and sale of the work of 26 outstanding clay artists and potters from eastern Ontario and western Quebec. Admission is free. 

 

Third World Bazaar, 6110 Mitch Owens Drive, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm until November 18. Fair trade handicrafts from around the world

 

Ottawa Mennonite Church Fair Trade Festival Sale, 1830 Kilborn Ave. Friday from 3 - 8 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm in November. The sale comprises of a large variety of Fair Trade handicrafts, including a wide assortment of Christmas items! The weekly tea room on Saturdays is a long-time customer favourite, allowing people to sit and connect over always-popular borscht and a wide selection of desserts.    All proceeds of the sale support artisans partnered with Ten Thousand Villages, the oldest and largest Fair Trade Organization in North America. The sale owes its success to dedicated local volunteers.

Apple and Cheddar French Toast

Stefano Faita is the Host of CBC Television's In the Kitchen

Apple and Cheddar French Toast

Flavours of sweet apple and savoury cheese combine to create an irresistible brunch favourite.

INGREDIENTS

2 apples, peeled and diced

Butter

1/2 tsp cinnamon

2 eggs

3/2 cup milk

1 loaf brioche bread (day old)

1/2 grated aged cheddar

Icing sugar, for serving

Maple syrup, for serving

PREPARATION

In a small skillet over medium heat, sauté the apples in 1 to 2 tbsp. butter. Add cinnamon and cook apples until tender and golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.

Beat eggs and milk together in a shallow baking dish or bowl. Set aside.  Cut bread into 8 thick slices.

Spoon the apples evenly over 4 of the bread slices. Then sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese. Sandwich with remaining slices.  Dip each French toast sandwich into the egg mixture until evenly soaked.

Heat griddle to medium heat. (Alternatively, cook French toast in batches using a large skillet.) Add 2 tbsp. butter. When butter melts, add the French toast sandwiches. Cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides and cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

If needed, keep French toast warm in a 250 degree F. oven. Serve with a dusting of icing sugar and drizzle of maple syrup.

Yield: 4 servings.

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Donnie Deacon Conducts the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra

Donnie Deacon will be making his conducting debut with the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra on Saturday November 3.  The concert comprises of music for guitar and strings and features Louis Trépanier on guitar, Amélie Langlois and Catherine Donkin on piano.  8 pm, at Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd.   Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors, $10 for students and $60 for a family. 

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Lac Deschênes Naturehood Tour

Alex MacDonald is with Nature Canada.  The Deschêne Naturehood Tours start at 9 am on Saturday November 3, and continue until 1 pm.  These are self-guided tours, with 6 stops, 3 along each side of the Ottawa River shoreline.

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Seasonal Bazaars and Craft Sales

Bazaars

 

Parkdale United Church Yuletide Bazaar, 429 Parkdale Ave. Sat Nov 3 from 10 am -12:30 pm.

 

St. Aidan's Anglican Church Yuletide Bazaar, 934 Hamlet Rd. Sat Nov 3, 10 am - 2 pm

 

St. Bartholomew's Annual Bazaar And Tea Room, 125 MacKay Ave., Sat Nov 3 from 1 - 4 :30 pm

 

St. Martin's Anglican Church Snowflake Bazaar, 2120 Prince Charles Rd. Sat Nov 3 from 9 am - 1 pm.

 

St Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church Holly Lane Bazaar, 2345 Alta Vista Dr.  Sat Nov 3, 10 am - 2 pm

 

Trinity Church Frosty's Fair Christmas Bazaar, 1230 Bank St. Sat Nov 3, 9:30 am - 2 pm

 

Craft Sales

All Saints Catholic High School Christmas Craft Fair, 5115 Kanata Avenue. Sat Nov 3, 9 am - 3 pm. Over 100 vendors from Ontario and Quebec selling fine arts and crafts. Monies raised go to Christmas Hampers for Kanata Food Cupboard, Victoria's Quilts for cancer patients and Grands and Friends supporting Grandmothers in Africa.

 

30th annual Christmas Craft Show, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School, 1515 Tenth Line Road in Orléans. Nov 3 and 4 from 10 am - 4 pm. The event features over 60 of the area's best artisans offering unique and beautiful hand-made items. Parking and admission are free, but the public is encouraged to make a donation of non-perishable food items or cash for the Orléans-Cumberland Emergency Food Program.

 

Branch Artisans Christmas Show and Sale, WB George Centre, University of Guelph, Campus Drive, Kemptville Campus, Kemptville. Sat, Nov 3, 9:30 am to 4 pm and Sun Nov 4, 10 am to 3 pm. This show features a wide selection of unique art, jewellery and gifts created by talented local artists. Admission is free, but a food donation to the local food bank would be appreciated.

 

Carleton Heights Annual Craft Sale, 1665 Apeldoorn Ave. Sat Nov 3 from 11 am - 4 pm.

 

Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show, Almonte Community Centre Upper Hall. Nov 3 and 4 from 10 am - 4 pm. Over 25 local and area artisans, crafters and bakers will be showcasing their hand made creations and delicacies.

 

Ottawa Mennonite Church Fair Trade Festival Sale, 1830 Kilborn Ave. Friday from 3 - 8 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm in November. The sale comprises of a large variety of Fair Trade handicrafts, including a wide assortment of Christmas items! The weekly tea room on Saturdays is a long-time customer favourite, allowing people to sit and connect over always-popular borscht and a wide selection of desserts.    All proceeds of the sale support artisans partnered with Ten Thousand Villages, the oldest and largest Fair Trade Organization in North America. The sale owes its success to dedicated local volunteers.

 

Third World Bazaar, 6110 Mitch Owens Drive, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm until November 18. Fair trade handicrafts from around the world.

 

Wakefield Christmas Craft Sale, November 3 and 4, Ski Vorlage, 64 Burnside Ave. in Wakefield Quebec. 10 am to 4 pm. A fundraiser presented by The Des Collines Health Foundation, in support of the CSSS des Collines: Wakefield Memorial Hospital, CLSC des Collines and the Centre d'Hébergement La Pêche (in Masham). Over 70 artisans, one-of-a-kind gift ideas. On Sunday morning Santa Claus will be flying in to join us for a buffet breakfast, 9 to 11 am ($10, $4 for children 8 yrs and under). Photos with Santa on Sunday, 10 am to 1 pm. Admission is a donation to the Des Collines Health Foundation.