Thanksgiving season is here. My own sense of Thanksgiving has been tested this year. Oil and gas are on the chopping block. Harvest is late and sales are iffy. Stock prices are in their October slump. And now, I’m living through a federal election campaign that engenders spite, hatred and mudslinging. None of this creates… Continue reading Bitter Elections, Diminished Harvest and Changing Times – Thanksgiving 2019
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How to handle hot-potato election issues at Thanksgiving dinner
Source: Adina Bresge, The Canadian Press, October 11, 2019 TORONTO — Politics will likely be on the table when Nick Difruscio joins his family for Thanksgiving dinner this weekend, and that has the Ryerson University student bracing for heated discussions alongside turkey and gravy. Like many families, the 17-year-old business management major says his relatives… Continue reading How to handle hot-potato election issues at Thanksgiving dinner
2019 Turkey Supper
St. Joseph’s Parish Turkey Supper Sunday, October 20, 2019 4:30PM – 6:30PM Catholic Centre, 600 4 Ave W, Kindersley, SK Ticket Prices Adults – $15.00 Youth (age 6 – 10 yrs) – $10.00 Child (age 3 – 5 yrs) – $3.00 – Tickets Available at the Door Home Delivery available by calling the Parish Office – 306-463-2306… Continue reading 2019 Turkey Supper
Why Canadian Thanksgiving falls on a different day than American Thanksgiving
Source: Jessica Vomiero, Global News, November 20, 2018 While Canada and the United States share many holidays – including Christmas and Labour Day – Canadian and American Thanksgivings are held almost two months apart. Canadian Thanksgiving takes place on the second Monday in October, while American Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November. Canada’s celebration… Continue reading Why Canadian Thanksgiving falls on a different day than American Thanksgiving
Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and… Continue reading Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake
St. Joseph’s Parish Turkey Supper
Turkey Supper Sunday, October 21, 2018 4:30PM – 6:30PM St. Joseph’s Parish, 600 4 Ave W, Kindersley, SK Ticket Prices Adults (13+) – $15.00 Youth (age 6 – 12) – $10.00 Preschool (age 3 – 5) – $3.00 Tickets Available at the Door Home Delivery available by calling the Parish Office – 306-463-2306 by October 19,… Continue reading St. Joseph’s Parish Turkey Supper
Pumpkin French Toast Bake
Ingredients: 8 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 loaf Texas toast thick-sliced bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter, softened… Continue reading Pumpkin French Toast Bake
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound ground turkey 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 dash salt 1/2 cup shredded… Continue reading Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165… Continue reading Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
Awesome Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cubed whole wheat bread 3 3/4 cups cubed white bread 1 pound ground turkey sausage 1 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped celery 2 1/2 teaspoons dried sage 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 Golden Delicious apple, cored and chopped 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup minced… Continue reading Awesome Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing