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Welcome to The Afternoon Edition
WILLETT'S WORLD WIDE WEB
Ed Willett tests out online whether he's naughty or nice, and he fills us in on all sorts of other fun Christmas web stuff.
STEVE AND TRACY'S WINTER WARMER RECIPES:
MISSILE-THEN-TOW CIDER
- 1 packet heated cran-apple cider
- 1 1/2 oz Pimm's #1 (gin based spicy mixer)
- 1/2-3/4 oz Creme de Cassis (French)
HIBERNATOR
- 1 cup hot chocolate
- 1 1/2 oz Triple Sec
- 1 1/2 oz Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- whipped cream
SANTA'S SURPRISE
- 50 percent egg-nog
- 50 percent Jagermeister (German liqueur)
- 1 tsp real maple syrup
BRENT'S CHRISTMAS PICKS - Dec 03.07
Brent Nielsen is offering these CD suggestions for great gift giving:
- Missy Higgins - On A Clear Night
- Kate Schutt - No Love Lost
- Manoo Chao - La Radiolina
SOME RECIPES FROM THE LATE GREAT JAMES BARBER - Dec 03.07
Anchovie Veg Toss:
- mix 1 can of anchovies with one chopped clove of garlic in a fry pan until anchovies melt into a thick brown sauce.
- toss with green beans and or brocolli and sprinkle salt and pepper over it.
Pasta Sauce:
- mix 1 can of anchovies with one chopped clove of garlic and a sprinkle of lemon juice in a fry pan until anchovies melt into a thick brown sauce.
- add salt and pepper
- toss with cooked pasta
Can't Miss Anchovie Lamb
- mix 1 can of anchovies, a handful of brown sugar, 2 chopped garlic cloves and a sprinkle of lemon juice
- add salt and pepper
- mash into a thick "gucky" sauce
- rub into a rack of lamb with your hands
- put in a hot oven - about 450 to 500 F degrees for 15 minutes (temperature may vary)
- reduce heat to 325/350 F degrees and cook until internal temperature reaches
AT LEAST 130 degrees F
GREAT WINES FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON - Nov 30.07
- Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Australia, Shiraz - $24.99
- Schug, Carneros, California, Pinot Noir - $31.88
- Kloovenburg Winery, South Africa, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay - $23.00
- J&H; Selbach, Riesling Auslese, Zeltinger Schlossberg, Mosel, Germany - $34.55
THE AFTERNOON EDITION HAS SOME GREY CUP FUN
Colin had a blast broadcasting from the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto where the Riders were staying.
Crazy fans at Riderville in Toronto's Convention Centre.
Colin and the Morning Edition's Jim McKillican taking in the entertainment at Riderville.
TOP TEN REASONS WHY THE SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS WILL BEAT THE B.C. LIONS
10. Any team that needs to play canned crowd noise in a stadium that seats 45,000 doesn't deserve to win. - submitted by Shane Lightfoot
9. The Lions are only so in name only. They are really just big Pussy Cats. - submitted by Kurt Breker
8. The Riders will STOMP the Lions because;
Like their stadium roof, the Lions' playoff hopes are just barely supported be a bunch of hot air! - submitted by Dave Rowley
7. The BC Lions players are anxious to leave Vancouver as soon as possible as they are all afflicted with Seasonal Affected Disorder (due to the lack of sunshine). - submitted by Mike Farrer
6. 'Cause everyone's going green - submitted by Karen Ransome
5. The Lions team will be too weak to perform because they have been eating nothing but heart-healthy low cholesterol foods on "coach's orders." - submitted by Kevin Fenwick
4. Jason Clermont will miss the game because he has to rush home to Regina to close a big real estate deal. - submitted by Kevin Fenwick
3. Two words - Wally Bonehead. - submitted by Rod
2. The Riders will win because they know I am dying to replace all the Ss on The Battlefords News-Optimist front page flag with Rider S logos for next Wednesday's edition. If that's a copyright violation I'll happily go to jail. - submitted by Becky Doig
1. The Lions don't know how to play in the wind??!! caused by the Rider receivers blowing by them. - submitted by Kurt Breker
Logan's Heros
An NHL alumni hockey game will take place on November 28 in Porcupine Plain. It's being held in honour of Pacen Logan - a seven-year-old who died this summer. Pacen loved hockey and planned to be a goalie with the Oilers. NHL players will include Kelly Chase, Wendel Clark, Joey Kocur,Trent Yawney, Bernie Federko and Dale Hawerchuck just to name a few.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students. The arena only holds 700 people. Tickets are available at Porcupine Plain Credit Union (278-2181), Slobodian Pharmacy (278-2177) and Dragonfly Holdings (278-2126). Tickets are also available at Credit Unions in Melfort, Tisdale and Hudson Bay as well as NorthEast Sports in Melfort.
Donations can be made to Logan's Heros c/o Porcupine Plain Town Office, Box 310, S0E 1H0.
7 YEARS ON THE ROAD AND STILL GOING STRONG
Herman and Cande Zapp have travelled all the way from Argentina to Alaska and points between. They are continuing their trip across Canada in their vintage 1928 automobile. Hear their conversation with host Colin Grewar.
Wines from the Okanagan
Here are the wines we tried on Nov 02.
- Little Straw Vineyards 2006 Old Vines Pinot Auxerrois - $14.90
- Orofino Vineyards 2006 Chardonnay Similkameen Valley - $23.00
- Church and State Vineyards 2004 Stoney Hill Merlot - $25.00
- Osoyoos Larose 2004 - $39.99
FROM FARMING TO FASHION
Dean Davidson grew up on a dairy farm near Moosomin, and worked as an agrologist for several years, before pursuing his dream of jewelry design. Check out his collection here.
The CCMA Tail Gate Party !
Colin interviews Shane Yellowbird while Brad Johner waves to the fans.
Patricia Conroy talks to Colin from inside the car.
Here are Colin's interviews with Patricia Conroy, Shane Yellowbird and Brad Johner. All took home some hardware at the CCMA's Monday night.
A NEW LEASE ON LIFE
Brad Delorey has a special new limb called a C Leg. It actuallly has a micro-processor that is programmed to understand and adjust for Brad's every step.
THREE, TWO, ONE, BLASTOFF!
Mild-mannered web editor by day, space enthusiast by night, Kevin O'Connor got the chance of a lifetime to meet the astronauts on the shuttle Endeavour, as well as watch the liftoff from a VIP area in Florida. He spoke with Candace Holmstrom on his way back from watching the launch.
A MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
Eleanore Flundra of Yorkton wrote a love letter and put it in a bottle when she was a teenager. She dropped it in a lake. Forty-four years later, another teenager found her message. Hear the serendipitous tale with host Candace Holmstrom.
HERE ARE THE HELL'S ANGLES
No, it's not a spelling mistake. They are the Hell's Angles, and they are a bike group from Regina who love to have fun cycling.
THANK GOD HE'S A COUNTRY BOY
Donny Parenteau left a wild life on the road with country star Neal McCoy to pursue a solo career based in Prince Albert. And it is paying off. He's been nominated for a rising star award for the Canadian Country Music Awards. Joanne Skidmore spoke with Donny about what this nomination means to him.
TYING THE KNOT WITH TRADITION
Carol Morin has always wanted a tradition aboriginal wedding. She got her wish when she married Blake Rasmussen just outside of Saskatoon.
REGINA'S GOLDEN GIRL
Kia Byers of Regina brought home some hardware from the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. She won a gold medal in kayaking.
A GOOD TIME FOR A BEER
Here are the ales, lagers and bitters we tried on July 13.
- Rickard's White (by Molson) - 6 for $11.75
- Victorian Bitter (Australian) - $2.86 per bottle
- Negro Modelo (Mexico) - 6 for $12.25
- La Messagere (Gluten Free - Quebec) 6 for $18.95
A MOVING REUNION
Leesa Culp was a witness to the horrific bus crash that claimed the lives of 4 members of the Swift Current Broncos 20 years ago. She came forward this January, looking for more information. In her quest to get to know some of the young men on the bus that day, she met Bob Wilkie, a Broncos defensemen who was on board. Colin Grewar spoke with them as they were getting ready to head to a reunion golf tournament in Swift Current.
CHECK OUT THE WINNERS OF THE AFTERNOON EDITION'S PEOPLE PICTURES PHOTO CONTEST
Thanks to everyone who took time to send in a photo!
WINNER: Rhonda Gingell Muntenau of Gravelbourg sent in this photo called Chief and his family. Rhonda says it depicts Saskatchewan as a place where you can have it all without having every "thing".
WINNER: Joan Weber of Saskatoon took this shot of some bird watchers. It's a group of senior nature enthusiasts that carpool around the countryside to find birds. On this day they were at Lake Blackstrap in search of Golden Eagles.
Wenda Parson took a picture of her grand-niece during an outing in Wascana Park.
Proud Grandpa, Harvey Cutting with Ryan Cutting, submitted by Doreen Cutting
Lindsay Schadlich visiting Great Grandma, submitted by Doreen Cutting
Anne Giesen snapped this picture in Louis Riel Park in Regina during National Aborginal Day festivities.
 JouLe Tallman sent this in. It's called hitting the road - Saskatchewan musician embarking on an international tour.
Lois sent this one in of little Kimberly.
Meet Guatamala's Handy Man
Joe Leier grew up in Francis, Saskatchewan. He now calls Guatamala home. Here is his interview with Colin. And here is Joe's website.
HERE'S GIDGET, THE BLACK-FOOTED FERRET
Gidget has taken up residence at the Saskatoon Zoo. She's a very rare ferret. There's under 1,000 members of her species left in North America. At one time her species was plentiful in Saskatchewan. (photos by Ernie Husulak)
FOUR-LEGGED FILM STARS
These two dogs and 25 of their friends are in the Regina area for a film production. Many of the animals have been rescued or surrendered. Sherri Davis of BRB K-9 Services has them highly-trained.
Vesta 'hides' from the camera.
Dexter has the face (and slobber) only a mother could love.
Dexter and Vesta have their act down pat.
It's the Milky Way from the vantage of the Dirt Hills near Avonlea, Saskatchewan.
Getting energy-wise when it comes to computers (Jun 18.07)
Nora Young told us about how computer companies are getting savvy on producing computers that use less energy. Nora also told us what we can do as computer and electronics users to bring down the energy bill. Here is Colin Grewar's interview with Nora Young.
The wines we tried (Jun 15.07)
- Vinho Verde from Aveleda (Portugal) 2006 vintage at $11.86
- Beringer White Zinfandel (California) 2006 vintage at $9.99
- Yellowglen "Pink" Sparkling Wine from South East Australia at $14.97
- Santa Cristina Sangiovese (Tuscany) 2005 vintage at $15.40
Rachel Davis receives a medal for bravery posthumously
Rachel Davis died in Vancouver in 2004 after trying to save an unconscious stranger from further harm. Rachel was shot when she stepped into help. Her parents Janet Wright and Bruce Davis were at Rideau Hall when the Governor General awarded the Medal for Bravery posthumously to Rachel. They've also set up a foundation in Rachel's name to honour her brave and compassionate spirit. Colin Grewar spoke to Janet Wright and Bruce Davis on June 15. Click here to find out more about Rachel's life.
Why aren't we paying attention to Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Canada has commissioned a new survey about people's understanding and attitudes towards Osteoporosis. It turns out many Canadians over the age of 50 know about Osteoporosis, but we don't know what to do about it. Colin Grewar spoke to Dr. Diane Theriault of Osteoporosis Canada on June 14.
Waiting lists
Afternoon Edition columnist, Dr. Brian Goldman wants to know what surgery are you waiting for, how long have you been waiting, and what have you done to jump the queue? This is for a new summer radio series called White Coat - Black Art - it's an inside look at our health care system. If you have a story to tell call 1-866-648-6714.
FROM CANADIAN FORESTS TO AFRICAN AID
Ivan Gayton, originally from Saskatchewan, has been helping Doctors Without Borders for several years. But he's not a doctor. He's the one who makes sure medicine is ordered and that hospitals are built. And he also negotiates with local rebels and governments, sometimes at gunpoint. Hear his interview with host Colin Grewar.
Some Sparkling Wines for Summer
Here are the sparkling wines we sampled on May 19:
- Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut (Spain) $15.99
- Jacob's Creek Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir (Australia) $14.25
- Saint Odile Cremant D'Alsace (France) $22.95
- Peller Estates Ice Cuvee (Canada - Ontario) $29.95
COLIN TRIES OUT SOME WILD WHEELS
Is that a movie star? No, it's Afternoon Edition host Colin Grewar, posing in the 2007 Porsche Turbo 911, which goes for a cool $196,000.
A STORY OF COURAGE
Less than a year ago Candyce Bakke suffered major injuries and a stroke, as a result of a brutal assault. But despite all odds, she is walking and talking, and working at her very own hair salon in Regina. Because of her perseverance she won the YWCA Young Woman of Distinction award. Hear her inspirational story.
DUSTIN, DENZEL, AND DOUGHNUTS
Shelley Barkley, originally from Weyburn, Saskatchewan, now spends her days as a mini-doughnut provider to the stars. She's been to Dustin Hoffman's house, Denzel Washington's digs, as well as Oprah's. And the stars keep coming back for more. Host Colin Grewar caught up with her on the line from Venice Beach, California.
WE NEED MORE VITAMIN D
A little sunshine isn't such a bad thing according to a study that getting more Vitamin D will help to fight off some types of cancer. Colin Grewar spoke with Dr. John Cannell of the California-based Vitamin D council.
EVERYBODY INTO THE POOL!
The waterslides may be gone near North Battleford, but the leftover pool is a draw for waterfowl. It's all part of the Battlefords Wildlife Federation Interpretive Centre. Host Colin Grewar checks in with a long-time member of the federation to talk about a special couple that keeps returning to the pool, year after year.
YODELS OF SUNSHINE
Miriam Dreher is not only a world-class yodeler - she can do ventriloquism yodelling. It's true. Her lips don't move. Afternoon Edition host Colin Grewar saw it first-hand.
WILD FOR WILF
An exhibition of Wilf Perreault's new work sold quick as a wink - 20 out of 21 paintings in 4 minutes. People lined up for an hour before the doors opened. Find out why people are Wild for Wilf with host Colin Grewar, and CBC arts producer Joanne Skidmore.
THE ANIMATED AL GORE
Okay, so Al Gore isn't known for being all that animated. But check out this website. And listen here to what people who went to his talk at the Brandt Centre in Regina had to say.
HOPE AND THE DRAGON
Listen to the amazing story of 14-year-old Matthew Epp of Fiske, Saskatchewan. He's been living with cancer since he was 2, and despite having a relapse, he is going on a book tour to promote a book he has written to hope other children cope with cancer. Listen to host Colin Grewar talk to Matthew about Hope and the Dragon.
Here are some Australian wine suggestions from our wine and spirits educators, Steve and Tracey Hurlburt:
The sparkling red is the Seaview Estates Sparkling Shiraz, id # 5397 at $14.97 for a 750ml bottle.
The white wine is the JJ McWilliam's Chardonnay/Colombard, id # 6101 at $9.99 for a 750ml bottle.
The red wine is the Penfold's Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, id # 1551 at $31.99 for a 750 ml bottle.
The sweet wine is Rosemount Estate's Old Benson Tawny Port, id # 5722 at $33.99 for a 500ml bottle.
FOILED AGAIN!
It takes a lot of tinfoil to wrap an entire car. But that didn't stop artists Trevor Mahovsky and Rhonda Weppler. This foil car is part of a new art exhibit called AUTObiographies. You can check out this creation in person at the Sherwood Village Branch of the Dunlop Art Gallery in Regina until June.
AND THE UNO GOES TO......
Check out our UNO list. They're great Canadian one-hit wonders that may or may not have won a Juno, but they certainly deserve an UNO. We've been looking into the story behind the UNO all week on the Afternoon Edition.
Who would you nominate for an UNO? Or is there anybody you would like to strike off the list? Email us at afternoonedition@cbc.ca.
Now, in no particular order:
As the Years Go - by Mashmakhan
Signs - by Five Man Electrical Band
Echo Beach - by Martha and the Muffins
Roxy Roller - by Sweeney Todd
Seasons in the Sun - by Terry Jacks
When I'm with You - by Sheriff
The Beat Goes On/Switch Into Glide - by The Kings
Rock Me Gently - by Andy Kim
Oh, What a Feeling - by Crowbar
Honourable Mention: Run With Us - by Lisa Lougheed (theme song from the Raccoons cartoon series)
Helping your investment education
Business columnist, Debi Andrus told us about the government's plan to help people improve their financial literacy education. Here are some websites that Debi mentioned: The Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals. and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.
Can you live without your computer?
A group wants everyone to "shut down" your computers on March 24th. Here how to find the group's website:
Nora Young also wants to know what technology you can't live without - it doesn't have to be high tech - it could be a fishing rod, a great can opener or your i-pod. E-mail Nora and let her know.
St. Patrick's Day tasting (Mar 16)
We tried these spirits:
- Bushmills Black Bush - $37.21
- Red Breat Pure Pot Irish Whiskey -12 year - $41.95
- Bushmill's Single Malt - 10 year - $45.19
- Carolan's Irish Cream Liquor - $25.99
Pere Athol Murray (Mar 06)
Host Colin Grewar interviewed Terry O'Malley and Murray McDonald about a new documentary featuring the life and times of the beloved leader of Notre Dame College.
Home Energy Tips (Mar 05)
Ever heard of a power vampire that sucks energy from your home? If not, you'd better listen to this interview.
Mercy Ships (Mar 02)
Jolene Wiebe is a registered nurse from Saskatchewan who is having the adventure of her life. She is working on a hospital ship which visits different ports to help people with severe medical problems. Colin Grewar spoke with her while she was on the ship.
Brandy Tasting
Here's the list of what we tried on February 23:
- Grand Solage De Boulard Calvados Pays d'Auge - $33.70 for 500 ml
- Remy Martin VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac - $4.50 per 30 ml
- Sempe VSOP Armagnac - $50.82 for 750 ml
- Camus Borderies Cognac XO - $10.41 per 50 ml
PURSUING THE PASQUA PICTOGRAPH
Delbert Pasqua holds the pictograph created by his ancestor - Chief Pasqua.
A cultural document that's been out of sight for more than 100 years, is now up for sale for $175,000. The Pasqua Pictograph is a graphite drawing made by Chief Pasqua which describes the treaty negotiations for Treaty 4 in Southern Saskatchewan in 1874. Listen to the story.
A WORLD RECORD
Fourteen year old Michael Quin broke two international Down Syndrome world records in Regina (February 16) at the Western Canadian Swimming Championships. Click here to find out about the big splash this local is making.
ELECTRICIAN BY DAY, ENVIRONMENTAL TINKERER BY NIGHT
Somehow Terry Deck manages to find time between his job and his family to experiment with alternative energy. He has geothermal heat in his home, plus a biodiesel lab in his yard. He also dabbles with solar and wind energy. Click here for the story of his energized acreage.
LOVE IN SPACE
Just what are those astronauts doing on those long missions to the international space station? Our science columnist Pat Senson investigates.
UPDATE AFGHANISTAN
Host Colin Grewar checks in with Norine Macdonald, a Saskatchewan woman who grew up in Yorkton and is no stranger to the plight of farmers - in this case, Afghan opium farmers. Colin spoke to her about a US plan to eradicate the opium crop by chemical spraying.
Teens and gambling
Here's a site that might help you talk to teens about gambling problems. If you live in Saskatchewan - here's a number you can call if you want more information 1-800-306-6789.
Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake it, you've got it made - George Burns
Want to be an actor ... or work in theatre, film or television drama production?
You may want to check out the National Theatre School in Montreal.
Here's how to find out more about the school or how to apply!
ANYONE FOR A HOT TODDY? CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE FROM STEVE AND TRACY HURLBURT.
2 measures Scotch whiskey (something Peaty or Medicinal like an Islay or an Orkeny Island single malt works best but anything with 40% + alcohol works just fine)
3 measures boiling water
1/2 measure lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
3 drops angostura bitters
1 slice lemon, studded with cloves
Ground nutmeg or cardamom
Cinnamon bark stick
Put the honey, bitters, lemon juice, and clove-studded lemon slice in the glass. Add the Scotch and pour in the boiling water. Stir with the cinnamon stick to dissolve the honey and sprinkle with ground nutmeg or cardamom.
Canada's Worst Neighbourhood
Colin Grewar spoke to Jonathon Gatehouse of Macleans Magazine. Gatehouse wrote an article called "Canada's Worst Neighbourhood" and it's about North Central Regina. Here's their conversation.
Dave Kuzenko's Top 50 Releases for 2006
1) Ray Lamontagne- Till The Sun Turns Black (RCA)
2) Black Keys- Magic Potion (Nonesuch)
3) Woven Hand- Mosaic (Sounds Familyre)
4) The Black Angels- Passover (Light In The Attic)
5) The Aggrolites- S/T (Hellcat)
6) Neko Case- Fox Confessor.... (Mint)
7) M.Ward- Post War (Merge)
8) Bright Black Morning Light- S/T (Matador)
9) Belle & Sebastian- The Life Pursuit (Matador)
10) Cat Power- The Greatest (Matador)
11) The Raconteurs- Little Boy Soldiers (V2)
12) Califone- Roots & Crowns (Thrill Jockey)
13) Yo La Tengo- I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass (Matador)
14) Andre Williams & The Diplomats Of Sound- Aphrodisiac (Vampi Soul)
15) Anti Clockwise- Artificial Light (3 Beads Of Sweat)
16) Th' Legendary Shack Shakers- Pandelerium (Yep Roc)
17) Azam Ali- Elysium For The Brave (Six Degrees)
18) Bad Wizard- Sky High (Howler)
19) Barry Adamson- Stranger On The Sofa (Mute)
20) The Knife- Silent Shout (Mute)
21) Sunset Rubdown- Shut Up I'm Dreaming (Absolutely Kosher)
22) Barzin- My Life In Rooms (Monotreme)
23) Band Of Horses- Everything All The Time (Sub Pop)
24) Boris- Pink (Southern Lord)
25) Liars- Drums Not Dead (Mute)
26) TV On The Radio- Return To Cookie Mountain (Interscope)
27) Black Heart Procession- The Spell (Touch & Go)
28) Buffalo Killers- S/T (Sympathy)
29) Built To Spill- You In Reverse (Warner)
30) Clearlake- Amber (Domino)
31) Hacienda Brothers- What's Wrong With Right (Proper)
32) Hank Williams III- Straight To Hell (Curb)
33) Richard Buckner- Meadow (Merge)
34) Shannon Lyon- Safe Inside (Busted Flat)
35) The Saints- Nothing Straight In My House (Yep Roc)
36) Sparklehorse- Dreamt For Light Years In The Belly Of A Mountain (EMI)
37) The Little Killers- A Real Good One (Gern Blandsten)
38) Kid Koala- Your Mom's Favourite DJ (Ninja Tune)
39) Legendary Pink Dots- Your Children Placate You From Premature Graves (Roir)
40) Brain Donor- Drain'd Boner (Invada)
41) Greg Brown- The Evening Call (Red House)
42) Angela Desveaux- Wandering Eyes (Thrill Jockey)
43) Bardo Pond- Ticket Crystals (All Tomorrows Parties)
44) Bonnie Prince Billy- The Letting Go (Drag City)
45) Entrance- Prayer Of Death (Tee Pee)
46) The Kooks- Inside In/ Inside Out (EMI)
47) Mojave 3- Puzzles Like You (4AD)
48) Mountain Goats- Get Lonely (4AD)
49) Nine Horses- Snow Borne Sorrow (Samadhisound)
50) Noxagt- Histrionix (Load)
MAKING SURE EVERYONE GETS A GIFT
Some kids from Sacred Heart Community School took fundraising to a new level. They helped raise money to ensure that each of the 171 students got a Christmas gift this year. Take a listen to them opening their presents.
RUBBING ELBOWS WITH WOODY AND CHARLIZE
It's all in a day for Regina actress Amy Matysio. She got a part in Ferris Wheel, being filmed in and around Regina, featuring Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, and Dennis Hopper. Find out what Matysio had to say about playing Woody Harrelson's girlfriend.
WINES FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING
Here are the wines we tried on Dec 08.
Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne - $45.95 bottle or $54.99 with champagne flutes.
Robert Mondavi Chardonnay -2002. $30.69 bottle
Don Amado Special Reserve Torreon De Parades - Red - 1999. $29.99 bottle.
Inniskillin Niagara Vidal Icewine 2004. $37.67 bottle or $79.99 with Reidel icewine glasses
SURVIVING HMCS REGINA
Don McIntosh of Saskatoon was working in the engine room of the naval ship HMCS Regina on the day it sunk in 1944. He was one of 66 survivors. A documentary about the event is being broadcast on History Television on Dec 5. Here's what Mr. McIntosh told Colin about that fateful day.
A GREEK COMPUTER 2000 YEARS BEFORE THE COMMODORE 64
Quirks and Quarks Pat Senson talks with Colin Grewar about new findings surrounding the Antikythera Mechanism, thought to be the world's oldest computer. Click here to boot up that story.
SITTING UP STRAIGHT ISN'T GOOD FOR YOUR BACK
Dr. Brian Goldman talks about a new study aimed at stopping back pain.
DANNY IS HITTING THE ROAD.
Listen here for Danny Barrett's comments on his contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders not being renewed.
BOND. JAMES BOND.
It turns out there's a Saskatchewan connection to the movies about the world's most famous fictitious spy. Listen here for Will Chabun's shaken-not-stirred Saskatchewan story.
A REUNION 60 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Click here to listen to the story of Brent Mason and his search for an uncle that was missing in action in World War II. The search ended in a reunion with a long lost cousin, Dale Crofts.
MYSTERY MACHINE!
Have you seen this machine before? The Regina Plains Museum was having trouble figuring out what it was. If you have more information about these sorts of 'balers' contact the museum.
A WORLD WAR II LOVE STORY
Listen here for the story of a soldier from Regina, a girl from a small French town, and a kiss that started a lifetime love.
Here are the wines on this week's wonderful wine column:
Sparkling: Mumm's Cuvee Napa Brut, Napa Valley, California id# 3359,
non-vintage $25.95 per 750ml bottle
White: Fleur du Cap Sauvignon Blanc, 2005 from Berkgelder Winery in the
Stellenbosch region of South Africa, id# 2316, $13.45 per 750ml bottle
Red: Bonterra Vineyards (by Fetzer) 2004 Zinfandel from Mendocino County
California, id# 4642, $19.99 per 750ml bottle
Sweet: Magnotta Vidal Ice Wine 2004, VQA Niagara, id# 3022, $30.61 per
375ml bottle
FROM FRATELLI'S CAFFE - RECIPES TO GO WITH WONDERFUL WINES
CREME CLAM MUSHROOM CAPS - THE NEW CLASSIC
10 mushroom caps
Fill caps with garlic cream cheese (*see recipe below).
Push two clams into cheese.
Dust with lemon pepper.
Dust with seasoning salt.
Sprinkle with fresh parmesan.
Bake at 425 degrees in a covered pie plate for 7 to 10 minutes.
Uncover and bake for 2 minutes to brown.
Arrange on a plate and garnish with a parsley sprig.
GARLIC CREAM CHEESE
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup garlic butter
Mix these two items.
ESCARGOT
10 mushroom caps - stem removed
Escargot in the cap
1/4 tsp garlic butter on top of escargot
Dust with seasoning salt
Dust with lemon pepper
Sprinkle with fresh parmesan.
Bake at 425 degrees in a covered pie plate for 7 to 10 minutes.
Uncover and bake for 2 minutes to brown.
Arrange on a plate and garnish with parsley sprigs.
GARLIC BUTTER
1 cup margarine or butter
1 soup spoon garlic granules
1 soup spoon oregano (or your favorite herb)
Mix the ingredients.
Look out Colin Grewar, here comes Raven! Does Raven have what it takes to be a CBC host? She is one of four dogs in the province to achieve the grand master hunter designation.
Is it a bird, a plane, a squash? No, it's a Rusta Italia zucchini, grown in our own Bernie Zaharik's garden.
Congratulations to the winners of the Opening Paragraph contest on the Afternoon Edition:
FIRST PLACE - Shelley A. Leedahl
First the same things everyone forgets: names, appointments, where they left their keys. Then you're standing at the Safeway check out with an enormous ham in your basket, trying to pay with your library card. Your mother went this way; it wasn't pretty. You scramble to compile a list -- who is important to you, and why -- staccato memories on your laptop as quickly as they'll come, a sound like squirrels skittering across a tin roof. You open the newspaper. Soon you'll believe anything you read. In Section C, a recruitment for medical subjects: Do You Have Alzheimer's? I don't know, you think, I can't remember. As long as you know why you're laughing.
Runner-up - Ron Welgan
It all started with a frog. A frog and a mushroom, actually, but the frog was the eye-catcher. Its high gloss shades of green were colours not seen in nature. Not in this part of the country, nor anywhere else, most likely. From its perch on a two foot tall electric blue mushroom it leered at passers-by with a wide orange grin. Did I mention the frog was the size of a four month old St. Bernard? But not nearly as cuddly. Definitely not cuddly.
Runner-up - James Park
When I woke up this morning, I was dead. Now, you might think this was the type of thing that could ruin a person's whole day, but to be honest, I didn't even notice at first. I went about my normal morning routine, brushed my hair and teeth, fed the cat, and got the paper from the bushes outside. It wasn't until I went back to my bedroom, and saw me lying next to my wife that I realized there was anything even slightly wrong.
YOUTH WINNERS
Gloria Sun - age 7
Once upon a time, there was a happy family of fish. Mermaid the kid, Angel fish the mom and Octopus the dad. They were very happy until one day, they had a new baby fish they named him Sea turtle. At first they thought he was sweet. But once he was five, he was terrifying. No friends he had because he was very annoying and often bothered other fish. By the time he was ten he often attacked other fish. His friends and family wanted to tame him and FAST!
Emily Pletz - age 10
It was gone... all gone. The cupboards were empty and the shelves were bare .The young house let out a creak. Yellow paint that once glowed, faded to skeletal grey. Nail holes showed where beautiful paintings had once hung glamourously. Now the paintings were gone. The wooden boards creaked and a step was broken. The house looked lonely. Once, it used to be filled with happiness. Now it was filled with anxiety and sadness. The stone house stood there, calling out meekly for someone to warm it again with kindness. Nothing could bring back life to this young house. It was gone.
Stephanie Buydens - age 17
The gnomes were enjoying themselves, gnome-children playing, gnome-adults talking among themselves and the trees, when the trees started a new warning-song. It was strange, like nothing they had ever heard. It was a mixture of chilling pain cries suddenly cut short, songs of trees mourning other trees and a desperate call for gnome-adults to come, quickly. Gnomes rushed to see what it was. And what they saw shocked them.
Patio Wines - recommended by Tracy and Steve Hurlburt, Wines and Spirits columnists for The Afternoon Edition
1. Lindemans Bin 35 Grenache Rose, 2005 vintage, $12.10 per bottle
2. Torreon de Paredes Merlot Reserve (Chile), 2004 vintage, $15.95 per bottle
3. Sumac Ridge Private Reserve Gewürztraminer VQA (Okanagan), 2005 Vintage, $14.86 per bottle
4. Beringer Sparkling White Zinfandel (USA) Non-Vintage, $15.07 per bottle
Here's a sample of photos you can see at The Exchange by Alison Dean. The exhibit is called 'People Who Need People.'
Summer Drink Recipes - by Steve and Tracy Hurlburt
* don't forget the most important ingredient: Tiny Umbrellas
Sparkling Mojito
1 to 2 ounces white or amber rum
2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons of Berry sugar (often called bartender's sugar)
4 to 6 mint leaves
ice
soda water
Crush 4 to 6 Mint leaves with a mortar and pestle (or the back of a spoon) and place in a shaker with 1 to 2 ounces of white or amber rum and 2 teaspoons of fresh squeezed lime juice and 2 teaspoons of Berry sugar.
*don't use regular sugar or icing sugar as the former doesn't dissolve well and the latter turns into globs.
Shake your money maker and pour the strained result over a glass 1/3 filled with ice.
Top up the glass with fresh soda water, mix and garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime slice or a half of a small key lime. Enjoy!
The NAFTA-Rita
A unique version of the margarita that Tracy and I came up with using contributions from all three NAFTA amigos! Hola-heh?
2 ½ ounces tequila
1 ½ ounces Southern Comfort
3/4 ounce Canadian whiskey
2 teaspoons berry sugar (bartender's sugar)
1 1/4 ounces fresh lime juice
Add first 3 ingredients to a shaker filled with ice and 2 teaspoons of berry sugar (bartender's sugar) as well as 1 to 1 ¼ ounces of fresh lime juice. Shake for all you are worth and pour into a suitable glass. Enjoy seated or at least find a wall to hold up, this is a cocktail with a hidden agenda.
Finally, the ultimate expression of patriotism, the Canad-eh? Cocktail
This original drink was formulated and first consumed on the 1st of July, 2006 which explains why we missed the fireworks!
1 ½ ounces Saskatoon Berry syrup (try Riverbend Plantation, Saskatoon OR Peg's Legs in Regina)
1 ½ ounces Canadian Club Whiskey
1 ½ ounces of Canada Dry Ginger Ale
3-4 ounces of any dry Canadian sparkling wine
In a shaker half filled with crushed ice add 1 ½ ounces of Saskatoon Berry syrup (we tried it with Chokecherry as well but it is harder to find, try Riverbend Plantation near Saskatoon or Peg's Leg's in Regina which is where we found both syrups), then pour in 1 ½ ounces of Canadian Club Whisky. Shake and pour into a beer glass (what else?) that has a few ice cubes in it. Add 1 ½ ounces of Canada Dry Ginger Ale (the champagne of Ginger Ales?!) and 3-4 ounces of any dry Canadian sparkling wine (we used President's brand which used to be called Bright's Canadian President). Stir and serve. Oh-Canada!
Let's go fly a kite! Some kite enthusiasts 'flew' in Regina on their way to Swift Current and they brought their kites to the CBC Broadcast Centre.
Some sights from National Aboriginal Day in Wascana Park
Nostra Aetate or Our Times - exhibition at the Art Gallery of Regina (June 9'06)
Dancing Buddha and the Marshmallow Bananas by David Dreher. It is on display at the Art Gallery of Regina until June 24'06.
Kali and the Swedish Berries by David Dreher. It is on display at the Art Gallery of Regina until June 24'06.
Moose Jaw Standard Car
Here's a picture of the car that was manufactured in Moose Jaw
Photo credit: Moose Jaw Public Library Archives
Canada the Cat made an amazing 8-hour journey in the wheel-well of a semi from Esterhazy to Eldridge, North Dakota. And now Canada has been adopted is resting well.
Check out this picture...it was forgotten in a
1928 Kodak Hawkeye camera for more
than 60 years.
The photo of Axel Olson of Piapot which was developed off of a roll of film recently discovered in a 1928 Kodak Hawkeye camera in the collection of the S.W. Sask. Oldtimers' Museum & Archives.
The 1928 Kodak Hawkeye camera which was donated to the S.W. Sask. Oldtimers' Museum & Archives in 1991 with an undeveloped photo still inside.
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