Moving Pictures
positive female voices Blogging Blogging is is easy easy
Passionate about food
Restaurateur as sculptor Say “No� to GMO In photo, Lesley Parnell Photo by: MB Graphics & Events
Spring is for Asparagus Women visit PM Harper
Childhood memory fuels passion
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Strong, positive females in position of leadership Lesley Parnell
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Passion for food yields abundant harvest Julie Fleming
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Say “No� to GMO Dr. Dana Marshall N.D.
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Women leaders take voices to Parliament Hill Krista, Collen, Kristin and Laura
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Moving Pictures Terri Catlin
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Childhood memory fuels passion for helping others Kathleen Wild
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Restaurateur sculpts responsible young adults Heather Wasson
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Raw Healthy Fudge
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Small business owners benefit from Offices that Work! Lynn Marie Landry Promo Video
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To Our Readers, from the Editorial Team This issue of Discovering Women marks a significant milestone in the life of its publication – we are now one year old! Miryam Buchahim and I are so grateful to all of you who have read and enjoyed the magazine. Without you, there really would be no magazine. So, thank you! The last year has definitely been a growing year. A lot has happened, and we continue to evolve as we respond to our readers’ suggestions. The number of people providing feedback about, and input into, the content of the magazine has been impressive. We have enTM joyed the many emails and Facebook messages that say we are providing a unique product that leaves our readers feeling good. Highlights! After receiving some very passionate feedback about our first issue, we decided to change the magazine’s name from Peterborough Women to Discovering Women. As one reader asked, “Why are you placing limitations on yourselves?” Now, the sky’s the limit! Nominations of women, whose stories simply must be told, have been pouring in. It has been a challenge to choose whose stories to tell! We were pleased to have stories from as far away as Australia, as well as many from our own neighbourhood. We have particularly appreciated contributions made by Doctors of Naturopathy, Susan Joyce and Dana Marshall, who are helping us on our mission to raise awareness about health issues. In this issue, we introduce someone new. We hope Terri Catlin, actor/writer/professional network marketer, will also be a regular contributor to the magazine. In keeping with the increasing importance of social media, Discovering Women has developed a presence on TM Facebook This, along with the Discovering Women blog
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(www.discoveringwomenmagazine.com), is making it possible for communities of women to come together virtually, to inform and inspire one another. Most recently, Discovering Women has taken up residence in the heart of downtown Peterborough. MB Graphics & Events and Discovering Women now has an office in the Schandry Building, located at 459 George Street North. We are so pleased to be able to meet with our clients in the comfort of a well-equipped board room at Offices That Work ! Coming soon! Although the magazine has also been available online, we recognize that the presentation has left room for improvement. This year will see the launch of our new web site, so we hope you will watch for it at www.discovering-women.com. Two other areas of improvement scheduled for this year are ad sales and distribution. We recognize the need to have deeper reach into the community. We can do this by providing more opportunities for advertisers to reach women, and by making the magazine available at consistent, predictable pick-up points. Enjoy! The theme of this issue of Discovering Women is “Women of Strength.” We hope that, as you read their stories, you will recognize the strength of these women, whose stories are remarkable because they are simply women, just like you and me. As always, we encourage your input and feedback. - Linda Viscardis
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Wanted: Strong, positive females in positions of leadership - Parnell If ever there was a will for a stronger female voice in municipal politics, it resides in the heart of the lone female representative on Peterborough City Council. Lesley Parnell has a long history of making a difference in her community. Now, as City Councillor for Otonabee Ward, she is living her truth - that a community is stronger when women are well represented in leadership positions. Lesley’s journey into municipal politics began almost three decades ago, before the birth of her five children. Even then, Lesley was never one to sit idly by, while she saw a need for change. “I have always been high energy, and committed to whatever was happening in my life,” says Lesley. “Before children, I was all about non-smokers’ rights, always writing letters about the dangers of exposure to second-hand smoke. I became passionate about the issue when, while pregnant, I was required to sit next to a smoker at work.” Once children came along, Lesley’s voice could be heard promoting breast feeding benefits and rights. She realized that the things about which she felt most passionate were things that impacted her family. As her children grew, the focus of Lesley’s attention shifted to projects requiring more energy, resources and community participation. She and Don, her husband now of 30 years,
Photo by: MB Graphics & Events Location: Offices That Work Make up: Faces by 2 Hairstyle: Burgandy’s In the photo Lesley Parnell, Otonabee Ward Councillor
got involved with the Grove Public School Parent Council, playground fundraisers and annual Christmas dinner. Starting in 1989, still needing an outlet for her energy and passion for community, the Parnells started a small neighbourhood Victoria Day celebration.
election, and I lost the job I loved so much. But, every cloud has its silver lining. My next job was in the municipal world.”
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“Our committee raised $3,000 and held the event at Del Crary Park,” says Lesley. “We were crazy. We just knew the neighbourhood wanted a special celebration.” Eventually, under Lesley’s leadership, the small, neighbourhood Victoria Day celebration grew to a huge community event with 200 volunteers and a budget of over $30,000 for entertainment and fireworks. Now, for the past 10 years, the Rotary Clubs of Peterborough and Kawartha have been keeping the tradition alive. But, it was not really until her stint as constituent assistant to then Peterborough Member of Parliament, Peter Adams, that the love for local politics was born. “My job was to serve, in a non-partisan way, every person who walked through that door,” says Lesley, adding with passion, “I was not a political person, and I absolutely loved that job.” It was a busy office – often dealing with fifty passports a day, plus student loans, Revenue Canada and immigration cases, and other situations that really impacted people’s lives. “I learned so much from MP Peter Adams,” says Lesley. “That bar had been set very high. And then he retired, the next candidate lost the 2013 | www.Discovering-Women.com | Issue #4
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Passion for food yields abundant harvest for Julie Fleming
Julie Fleming’s passion for organic farming and for the Community Shared Agriculture, or CSA, method of farming began years ago when she was a student at McMaster University in the City of Hamilton. “Many of the issues I cared about were in some way connected to the food system; and these political interests complemented my personal ones. I wanted to learn more and dig deeper,” says Julie. The focus on food-related things carried Julie to the University of Toronto, where she did her Masters Degree. It was research that first took Julie out to the farms, but in no time she was volunteering in the garden, gaining first-hand knowledge about ethical and sustainable farming practices. This is also where she met Andrew Flaman, now her husband.
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“We shared the passion,” says Julie. “Eventually, we ended up renting some space in Hamilton, where we dug up our front and back yards and created an urban farm. We sold our produce at a neighbourhood market in downtown Hamilton.” In 2009, Julie’s and Andrew’s love of farming brought them to the Peterborough area. They farmed in Bailieboro, just 20 minutes south of Peterborough on Rice Lake, until the end of the 2012 growing season. There they educated local residents about the CSA way of farming, and the community began buying in. “The idea behind the CSA is that a group of people in the community take a risk with the farmer, paying the farmer up front for the season’s produce, so the farmer has the needed resources to start the farming season,” says Julie. “If there’s a disaster, they take the risk with us. They stand by us. We have this family, almost – people who have been there from the beginning, who have found a new way of eating.”
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Ask Dr. Dana Say No to GMO As a Naturopathic Doctor and a first time mom, one of my responsibilities is to educate my patients and my family to make better dietary and lifestyle choices, including choosing higher quality foods and avoiding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) at all costs.
6) Download Resources - Download free or inexpensive mobile Apps such as ShopNoGMO (free), or Don’t Eat That ($1.99). Print out The Non-GMO Shopping Guide (www.nongmoshoppingguide.com) to keep with you when you are grocery shopping.
Genetically engineered foods have not been proven safe due to minimal testing, and a growing body of evidence connects GMOs to health-related illnesses, including asthma, allergies, infertility, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Avoiding genetically modified foods can seem like an overwhelming task when starting out. With a little experience with reading labels and planning meals ahead of time, you can avoid the foods that may be doing more harm than good.
The biggest question I think all parents need to ask themselves is, “How do I avoid buying and eating GMO products?” Here are a few tips to consider when avoiding GMOs in your diet.
Dana Marshall BHSc (hons), N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
2) Buy Organic - To ensure what you are buying is GMO free, look for labels that say “100% organic,” “GMO free,” or have the “Non-GMO Project Verified” label. Unfortunately, due to the relaxed policy on what the FDA and USDA considers organic, there are organic products now that contain GMO ingredients. They may contain up to 30 per cent of ingredients that are genetically engineered, so be vigilant. 3) Avoid the Top 5 - Avoid the most at-risk ingredients including: non-organic corn and soy derivatives, rapeseed/canola and cottonseed oils, and sugar from sugar beets. Ingredients such as cornstarch, cornmeal, high fructose corn syrup, glucose/fructose and vegetable oils are great examples of common ingredients that are most likely genetically modified (unless stated otherwise), and should be avoided at all costs. 4) Purchase Grass-Fed Beef - Most cattle are grassfed, but spend the last half of their lives in feedlots where they may be given GM corn to increase intramuscular fat. Make sure the cattle were 100 per cent grass-fed or pasture-fed (also referred to as “pasture finished”). 5) Purchase Whole Foods - Avoid pre-packaged and processed foods; they are the most common culprits for GM ingredients. Stick with simple, whole food ingredients and cook your meals and snacks from scratch.
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1) Shop Local - Utilize your local Farmers Markets and Independent Grocers for fresh food that has been grown close to home, including fruit, veggies, dairy and eggs. Speak with local farmers about their products and beliefs about using GMOs within their businesses.
Dr. Susan Joyce and Dr.Dana Marshall, Doctors of Naturopathy, answer our readers’ health-related questions every Tuesday evening, from 8:00 to 9:00 ET. Although they will not neccesarily be able to answer each person’s questions in detail, they will answer in a way that will be of relevance to our broad reading audience. Dr. Joyce and Dr. Marshall may be contacted directly at Healthy Foundation Naturopathic Clinic, located at 219 Sherbrooke Street in Peterborough (second floor). For information, call 705-243-5163 or email info@healthyfoundations.ca
Women leaders take voices to Parliament Hill Legacy lives on in growing self-confidence
Some time has now passed since four Peterborough women shattered barriers and stereotypes, both real and imagined, to accomplish something that few Canadians will ever do in their lifetime. However, although time has passed, the confidence-boosting impact of their achievement has not. In May, 2012, Meagan Glaeser, Jessica Coull, Katie Galloro and Laura Challice met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister responsible for Status of Women. The meeting, arranged with the assistance of local Member of Parliament, Dean Del Mastro, took place in the Prime Minister’s office, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The foursome went to Ottawa as representatives of the local Young Women’s Leadership Group. The group’s eight members, who all live with intellectual disabilities, had spent months prior to the meeting learning to advocate for themselves and to become mentors to other women also living with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of travelling to Ottawa was to thank the Prime Minister personally for the funding their group had received from Status of Women Canada. Once in the Prime Minister’s office, their message was clear. Women who live with intellectual disabilities must be supported in fulfilling their citizenship rights and responsibilities. One of the things the contingent hoped to achieve, by meeting with the Prime Minister and Ms. Ambrose, was
to illustrate to them the impact the funding had made on their lives, and on their ability to take their rightful place as meaningfully contributing citizens. “We learned some skills, and then set a goal,” says Katie, proudly. “We went to Ottawa and we went on a tour, and we met Prime Minister Harper in his office.” Such an achievement might be a challenging thing for any Canadian, but these women proved up to the task. “I was a little bit nervous, but I felt easy about it too,” says Meagan. “I’m more confident now.” The women say they felt the meeting was a great success, since it is unlikely that the Prime Minister would have met with them if he did not have some degree of belief in them, and in all people who live with disabilities. The contingent told Mr. Harper that they will carry the experience with them for a lifetime, and are happy to be an example of what is possible. “Anything is possible,” says Laura, with palpable self-confidence. “If you persevere, you will reach your goals. No label will define you.” The Young Women’s Leadership Group’s other members included Krista Embury, Colleen Hickey, Kristin Laine, and Laura Viscardis. Facilitation support and access to funding from Status of Women Canada was provided by Community Living Peterborough.
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CSA Lifestyle is Good Business Continued from page 7
What began as a means to live healthfully as a family has grown into a successful business. Because of the increasing interest in eating locally-grown, organic produce in season, Julie says they have implemented plans for growth. “We have bought a farm in Millbrook,” she says. “We have moved, and will be farming there this year. I see us producing more food, growing throughout the winter in a greenhouse, building a great big root cellar, growing fruit trees, and adding meat to our offerings. We will likely keep the same number of CSA members, but we will be able to increase what we offer throughout the year.” Circle Organic runs an intern program and is designated as “bee friendly.” It turned out 64 boxes of organic produce last year, and Julie sees the number growing eventually to 100. They can be found at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market each Saturday during the growing season and would love Discovering Women readers to stop by and introduce themselves. Anyone wanting to participate in this year’s harvest is invited to contact Julie at farm@circleorganic. ca. Like them on FacebookTM, or visit www.circleorganic.ca for more information about Community Shared Agriculture.
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MOVING PICTURES ™
The beginning... The first time I watched The Lives of Others, I was alone on the couch. When my husband came out of the bedroom at the end of the film, he saw me sobbing amongst a pile of used tissues, tears streaming down my face. “You have to see this film,” I told him. I didn’t want to give anything away, but I needed to share the experience with someone, to talk about how deeply moved I was by these characters and this simple yet incredible story. It was that night that I got the idea for this column. When I look at my lifelong love affair with movies, it’s almost impossible to figure out my favourite film, or even era or genre. I have been entertained and moved by everything from 1930s romantic comedies to current political thrillers. But what all my “faves” have in common is that they’ve touched me in some way. They’ve added to my perception of what’s good in people and in the world.
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It’s easy to look out and find evidence for what’s “wrong,” and I’m not suggesting that we should bury our heads in the sand. But sometimes we’re so mired in cynicism and resignation, that we are paralyzed into inaction. Seeing what’s “right” gives us hope, and hope breeds inspiration, inspiration breeds creativity, creativity breeds action, and action makes a difference. And so it was that The Lives of Others inspired this action – to write a column that is not a review about whether a movie is good or bad, but a look at how it impacts us and what we can learn from it. In the next issue of Discovering Women, I will begin an in-depth look at my favourite “moving pictures,” beginning with The Lives of Others. My hope is that you will find inspiration that moves you, too. Terri Catlin is an actor, writer and coach. www.terricatlin.com/writer www.businessimprov.ca
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Individual Female voice fires up lesley parnell Continued from page 5 In 2010, Lesley was encouraged to run for the position of Councillor of Otonabee Ward. She did and won. “I had a great campaign team,” she says. During her tenure, Lesley has carried what she calls, “the quality of life portfolio.” She has served on numerous committees and boards including the Council for Persons with Disabilities, Health Unit, Art Gallery, Arenas, Parks and Recreation, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Fleming College, the Sports and Wellness Centre and the Peterborough Utilities Commission. Her newest portfolio is Economic Development. In this role, she achieved what none before her had been able to accomplish – she attended a recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa, and followed up with a visit to Queen’s Park.
she says. “You have to think beyond your own backyard. We are economic partners working together. I am an independent voice; I have an individual vote. I make my decisions based on research, on what I believe is right for my ward, and on what is right for the City.” That individual female voice is what fires Lesley up about the need to have more strong women in positions of leadership. “Women have a different perspective on things,” says Lesley. “We need more positive women around Council and committee tables, and at all levels of government. We need our passion and compassion to be represented.”
With a discretionary budget, plus some of her own money and vacation time, she attended the conference, believing that Peterborough must have an additional presence at the Provincial level. Trusting that the “impossible” could be achieved, she set out, with much help from City staff, to arrange five face-to-face meetings with Provincial ministers. “It was a team effort,” says Lesley, who also attended two additional regional meetings on behalf of the Mayor. “After approximately 20 years of not even trying, we were 100 per cent successful,” says Lesley proudly. “It was definitely a highlight of my career.” According to Lesley, this illustrates well that the role of Councillor is important, not only to the residents of each ward but also to all local citizens. “It is also important for the region,” 12
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Lesley lives in Peterborough with her husband, Don. Together, they have five children, aged 16 to 26. Lesley credits her success to the support of her family, without whom she could not do all she does. She would love to hear from women interested in pursuing a career in municipal politics. Readers may contact her at 705-748-4713 or lesleyparnell@bell.net.
Childhood memory fuels passion for helping women The memory is vivid. While visiting a friend’s aunt, she noticed bruises along the woman’s neckline and on her arms. The seven-year-old wondered if the woman had been in a terrible accident. “Years later, I discovered that her husband was physically abusing her,” says Kathleen Wild. Today, this memory keeps alive Kathleen’s passion for helping women. As fund development and marketing coordinator for Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, Kathleen’s job is to raise funds for the organization, while marketing its services to the community. “Awareness is very important,” says Kathleen. “In addition to the 18-bed emergency shelter, we offer individual outreach counselling for women who are experiencing abuse or issues of past abuse, including sexual abuse. There are support groups for women and child witness groups for children who have witnessed violence in their home.” Counsellors help women to secure affordable housing, find furniture, and deal with legal issues related to separation, as well as with navigating the court system, police services, Children’s Aid and the social services system.
Fund raising is equally important. As she promotes the agency, Kathleen is keenly aware that, while the Provincial Government provides 80 per cent of their funding, she must raise 20 per cent of the agency’s annual budget in the community. “That is a good thing,” says Kathleen. “It makes us accountable; services become more transparent. Plus, by getting out in the community, we erase the stigma. We want women to know there is no reason for them to be ashamed of their circumstances.” For the past several years, Women’s Resources’ marquis events have been dual-purposed, raising awareness, while raising much needed funds.
wonder, how could we not have understood what was happening to this woman? How could we be so blinded? I am proud to be doing work today that helps women who find themselves in this situation.” Kathleen Wild may be contacted at Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, 705-878-4285, extension 223. Visit their web site, www.womensresources.ca, to find out more about the agency, and, in particular, about the Extraordinary Women of Kawartha Lakes Award, to be launched in March.
In 2011, Kathleen and the fund development committee secured Arlene Dickenson, of Dragon’s Den fame, and raised $17,000. In 2012, Rick Mercer, from This Hour Has 22 Minutes and The Rick Mercer Report, helped the agency raise $45,000. In May 2013, Canadian singer-songwriter, Chantal Kreviazuk, will perform at the Academy Theatre. Kathleen anticipates that this event will net a positive response from the community. “I’m very proud of the work we do,” says Kathleen. “When I think about my friend’s aunt, all those years ago, I
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Restaurateur sculpts responsible young adults, leaves legacy of skilled workers For Heather Wasson, the idea of leaving a legacy has become second nature. She has always had a passion for healthy living, and, since opening her restaurant, the Turnbull Café, has also acquired a passion for impacting the lives of local youth. Now, not only does she develop creative, healthy menus, but Heather also sculpts responsible young adults. High school students work in the café as participants in their school’s Co-op Program, a program designed to give students practical work experience. Heather could never have imagined making such a lasting impact on the lives of the community’s youth. She had gotten into the restaurant business on a whim, certainly not with the intention to leave a legacy of students, whose acquired skills would carry them forward into success.
nothing, and leave feeling gratified. They leave with skills that will get them hired anywhere.” Now that’s a legacy worth leaving. The Turnbull Café is located at 170 Simcoe Street, near George Street, on the ground floor of the Turnbull Building. The café serves up lots of gluten free choices, along with regular fare, frozen meals from their freezer to yours and provides a popular hot lunch catering service to local offices in town. Contact the Café by calling 705775-2233 or by email, turnbullcafe@gmail.com.
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Without any former restaurant or retail experience, but with loads of customer service and people experience, Heather set out to create a business that merged her love of home-style cooking, love of people and passion for making a difference.
“They approached me,” says Heather, who did not even know there was such a thing as a “Co-op Program.” “They like that my café is so hands-on. Students can’t help but learn.” At the café, Co-op students learn food preparation and how to be a barista. They learn how to handle money and a cash register, and how to manage inventory. The most important skill learned is customer service, Heather says. “I teach them to look their customers in the eye, and to greet their customers. I teach them how to read body language, how to prioritize and how to keep customers happy.” Under Heather’s skillful hand, students are sculpted until they become confidently competent. “This job is not about dusting shelves and making things look pretty,” says Heather. “Students learn that if I can be successful in this business without previous experience, so can they. They come here knowing next to
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Before long, local secondary schools’ Co-op Departments noticed this interesting café, the focus of which is healthy, flavourful, locally sourced ingredients and a menu that meets customers’ unique food preferences.
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THE RICE LAKE FISHING CONTEST May 01, 2013 - Oct 31, 2013 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM Various Locations around Rice Lake, Ontario ricelakecanada.com 705-760-0738
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Raw Healthy Fudge Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw sesame seeds 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup carob powder or cocoa powder 2/3 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions: Grind sesame seeds, oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds and pecans in your food processor, then add other ingredients. Mix well and put in a 9 inch square pan that has been sprayed with extra virgin oil. Refrigerate until firm, and cut into squares. YIELD: at least 8 servings NUTRITION per serving (approximate, based on 8 servings): 375.3 calories; 25.0g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 4.9mg sodium; 183.4mg potassium; 7.7g dietary fibre; 21.2g sugar; 6.9g protein; Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0.8%; Calcium 9.3%; Iron 13.1%
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Spring Spring means means asparagus asparagus Creamy Tomato Asparagus soup Asparagus is one of the wonderful vegetables of spring! It is loaded with nutrients, including fibre, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium. It is a good source of glutathione, a compound used to help the body break down cancer-causing carcinogens and other harmful compounds. Asparagus is also packed with antioxidants. Enjoy this yummy soup that will be sure to please the palate, as well as give your body some good nutrition.
Directions: Heat an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add the oil, then add shallots and leeks. Saut� for about 5-10 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Saut� a minute more. Add yam/sweet potato, asparagus, tomatoes, beans, water and basil. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes.
By Dana Marshall, BHSc (Hons), N.D. and Susan Joyce BSc (Hons), N.D. Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine
Pur�e in batches, taste and adjust salt and seasonings as needed. Leftovers can be frozen in jars for future use.
Ingredients:
YIELD: 8-10 servings
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 heaping cup diced shallots 1 leek, ends trimmed and chopped 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp dried thyme � tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional) 2-3 tsp Herbamare 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 large yam or sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and chopped 4 cups diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans 6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock 1 large handful fresh basil leaves
NUTRITION per serving (approximate) 158 calories; Vitamin A 40.6%; Vitamin C 48.8%; Calcium 5.2%; Iron 16.2%; Saturated fat 4.8 g; Polyunsaturated fat 0.7 g; Monounsaturated fat 3.1 g; Trans-fat 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 854.4 mg; Potassium 407.8 mg; Dietary fibre 4.7 g; Sugars 5.9 g; Protein 6.0 g Recipe obtained from Nourishing Meals: Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes for the Whole Family, by Alissa Segersten and Tom Malterre, MS, CN. This book, published by Whole Life Press, is a whole foods cookbook and a guide to raising healthy children and families. It contains over 300 nourishing gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free recipes. It is sold at Healthy Foundations Naturopathic Clinic, or may be ordered by emailing orders@wholelifepress.com.
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Small business owners benefit from Offices That Work! Imagine finally fulfilling your heart’s desire, doing the work you were destined for, travelling to interesting places to meet with clients. A romantic image, until you realize these meetings are happening in hotel lobbies, coffee shops and dingy restaurants, with every amenity-lacking destination blending into the next. Such “romance” quickly wears pretty thin. This was Lynn Marie Landry’s existence. Inspired, she realized that her travels would be much more enjoyable if she could only access a temporary, well-appointed office at each destination. This idea was the genesis of Offices That Work!.
business people, industry overflow and community groups. “My goal is to make Offices That Work! feel like a home away from home for our clients,” says Lynn Marie. To inquire about how Offices That Work! can meet your needs, call 705-775-3436 or email perdiem@officesthatwork.ca, or visit www.officesthatwork.ca.
“We saw a need for entrepreneurs to grow beyond their kitchen tables,” says Lynn Marie, one of two directors of Offices That Work!, which opened in 2011. “This is a place where people can meet with their clients, knowing that they will be welcomed by a receptionist who will cater to their needs before escorting them to a well-appointed office.” At Offices That Work!, entrepreneurs are able to project an image of permanence and stability, while avoiding the often crushing costs associated with overhead. At Offices That Work!, no lease means no risk for both up and coming, as well as seasoned entrepreneurs. “A nominal fee ensures our clients enjoy not only a physical office space with historic charm, but also a suite of virtual office services,” says Lynn Marie. “Calls are answered by a live, courteous receptionist using their individual company name, and are then forwarded to their mobile device or home phone, or dealt with on-site. Mail services provide an address in the heart of Peterborough’s business district, ensuring the client’s professional image or security is not diminished by using a home address.”
Photo by: MB Graphics & Events In Photo: Lynn Marie
Offices That Work!’s strengths include its ability to adapt to changing client needs with minimal impact on investment. “Services can be tailored to suit each individual business,” says Lynn Marie. “Our offices are new, offering the latest in technology services.” The physical premises are located at 459 George Street North, in Peterborough, just steps from City Hall, and within walking distance to medical clinics, both courthouses and government and private offices. The property is surrounded by over 700 parking spaces, great restaurants and shops, and is easily accessible by public transit. Offices That Work!’s market includes home-based entrepreneurs, consultants, sales professionals, lawyers, accountant and financial professionals, medical and treatment providers, human resources, recruiting and training professionals, cottaging 2014 | www.Discovering-Women.com | Issue #4
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Blogging is easy, accessible - Just write what you know, stay focused
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to one self-described proud aunt, docrafter and poverty activist, web logs, known as blogs, allow communities of share ideas on topics of shared interest.
“Blogs provide a wonderful opportunity to discuss what you are working on and thinking about,” says Laura Vanderherberg, whose own blog focuses on family, crafting and social justice issues. Still fairly new to blogging, Laura is grateful to have been introduced to the pastime by a friend. “She helped me a lot when I got started,” says Laura. “She taught me it was okay to ask a friend for help, and, once I got started, that I should give my blog a focus.” Just as important, as your focus, is disciplining yourself to stay on topic, according to Laura. “Find up to three topic areas by making a long list of things you know about, and that you might want to write about, then choose your top three,” says Laura. “Write only on those topics.”
Take just a few steps to start a blog 1 - Define the community you are blogging for; who are your readers? 2 - Know why you are blogging; what action, if any, do you want your readers to take? 3 - Define what you most want to write about; be passionate about your message and how you communicate it. 4 - Determine how your blog may add value to your community; develop a style that fills a need. 5 - Choose a descriptive title for your blog. 6 - Write a compelling bio that captures your expertise and personality, and communicates your special skills. 7 - Choose a blog platform that is right for you; consider TM Blogger or WordPressTM, as these are free for beginners and may be upgraded. 8 - Start writing; motivate yourself to keep writing by embedding your personality and your life into the blog. 9 - Whenever possible, attach photos for added interest.
Once you have decided what you will write about, it’s just a matter of opening a blog account and getting started. “I’ve observed that there are very few barriers to getting started,” says Laura. “Blogs are accessible to virtually anyone because of such low- or no-cost resources as BloggerTM and WordPressTM. And, if you can type, you can blog.” Laura Vanderherberg lives in Peterborough. She invites the readers of Discovering Women to visit her blog at www.lauraannv.blogspot.ca, and to contact her by email (laura.vanderherberg@gmail.com), if they would like to discuss how to get their own blog started.
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