Special Features - My City - December 2018

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CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY PRESENTS

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Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland experience live holiday music while enjoy- cated at 33800 King Road, a second Abbotsing an edge-of-your-seat circus experience. ford performance has been added due to Produced by TCG Entertainment, Cirque popular demand.

Musica performs to sold-out audiences around the world. At this time, the company has four productions on tour: Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland, Cirque Musica Symphonic, Cirque Musica presents Crescendo and Cirque Musica presents Heroes & Villains. Learn more at cirquemusica.com.

All Cirque Musica shows feature the greatest music of all time performed by a live symphony orchestra in artistic unison with the greatest cirque performers from around the world.

On December 20 and December 21 at THREE DAYS GRACE Abbotsford Centre, families can enjoy the Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. impressive show in person. Tickets for both Abbotsford Centre evening performances range from $51.25 to abbotsfordcentre.ca $81.25 plus service fees and are available through Ticketmaster.

CIRQUE MUSICA WONDERLAND Visit abbotsfordcentre.ca for show details Dec. 20 & 21 Abbotsford Centre and ticket information. abbotsfordcentre.ca The Abbotsford Centre is the Fraser Valley’s premier entertainment destination.

FIRE & ICE GALA Ranked as Canada’s number one venue for Dec. 31, 6 p.m. its size, the Abbotsford Centre is an 8,500 Quality Hotel & Conference Centre seat sports and entertainment venue. Loeventbrite.ca

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On December 20 and 21, Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland stops in Abbotsford for two spectacular holidaythemed live circus performances.

This new concert and visual experience combines spellbinding stunts with the sensory majesty of popular holiday music.

Audiences will journey into a Wonderland filled with acrobats and aerialists along with hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer.

Featuring a cast of talented performers and accompanied by holiday songs performed by a symphony orchestra, Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland is the perfect opportunity for the entire family to

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The Salvation Army wants every child to know the true hope of Christmas, and experience the joy of opening a gift on Christmas morning.

The Salvation Army - Angel Tree 2018 Please show your support by stopping by the Angel Tree in Sevenoaks Shopping Centre choose a tag or two and shop for that special child return your unwrapped gift to the tree no later than Friday, December 21st Your generosity will bless many this season!

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GREAT INSPIRING CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS!

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Charlotte’s Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS 6 large potatoes, approximately 2 ½ lbs.

2 small parsnips (see note) 2 large garlic cloves 2 -3 tsp. Triple Smoke Prime Rub (as the smoky flavor takes a few minutes to fully develop, start with the smaller amount and taste for seasoning preference before adding more) 2 or 3 (or 4!) Tbsp. butter ½ cup milk, warmed Salt and Pepper to taste

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Triple Smoke Prime Rub is a great allpurpose spice mix and enhances mashed potatoes with a slightly smoky flavour, perfect for serving with a beef or pork roast. Adding garlic cloves to the pot while you cook the potatoes softens them enough to completely mash into the finished dish.

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Note on Parsnips – I know, not a potato but I always throw in a few peeled and chopped parsnips into a pot when I make mashed potatoes and their sweetness adds a taste everyone loves but no one can quite identify!!

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METHOD Peel and chop potatoes into large chunks. Peel parsnips and cut into same size pieces as potatoes. Peel garlic. Place potatoes, parsnips and garlic cloves in a large pot, add 1 Tbsp. salt and cover all with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes and parsnips are tender when pierced with a fork, drain. Add Triple Smoke Prime Rub and butter and mash until mixed into potatoes. Add warmed milk, starting with ¼ cup, and mash well. Continue adding more milk in 2 tablespoon increments and stirring until potatoes are desired consistency. If the potatoes are going to sit a bit before serving, you can add a bit more milk as they will firm up.

I like to use Yukon Gold potatoes as their tender, creamy texture is the perfect consistency for mashed potatoes. If you use red potatoes, feel free to leave on some of the peel for a more rustic appearance.

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The Farmer and the Foodie One of my market highlights is to source new, locally produced products which I can enthusiastically endorse to our guests. Triple Smoke Spice Mixes, skillfully created on Vancouver Island is a 2018 win! What started as a hobby of smoking cheeses and creating mixes to highlight their flavours has become a delicious line of spice rubs. Using a cold smoke to naturally infuse a smoky taste without adding the artificial hickory flavour often found in “smoked” foods, all six mixes have found a permanent home in my kitchen. Wanting to highlight them for our recent Taste of the Market, I added them to my favourite mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect combination. Being a near potato fanatic, I’ve tweaked my mashed potato recipe over the years to now include garlic and parsnips, both of which add a unique sweetness that everyone loves, but no one can

readily identify. So if you’re looking to up your mashed potato game for this season’s holiday meal, may I suggest adding parsnips, garlic, and Triple Smoke ke Prime Rub, and waitt for Orde the compliments ts r you r to pour in. This Christmas season, our from entire Lepp Lepp Farm (Raise Mark d wit Farm Family et or add hout antib ed hor io wishes to share mones tics .) our heartfelt appreciation for your continued enthusiasm in supporting local farmers and food artisans. May your holiday table be filled with people you love, overflowing with delicious food, and give more joy than your hearts can hold.

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Winter superfoods for optimal health Illnesses seem to peak during the winter months. A tapped-out immune system as well as dry, cold air may encourage the spread of common viruses and bacterial infections more easily. As a result, it’s important that men, women and children take every step possible to ward off sickness when the temperatures drop.

Dietary changes can make a world of difference, and more and more people are including these proven superfoods in their winter diets.

• Avocado: Avocado has high levels of essential fatty acids and vitamin B6, which is important in the biosynthesis of important neurotransmitters. Foods high in B vitamins may be able to counteract some of the symptoms of winter-related depression.

• Pomegranate: This quirky

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fruit has vitamins C and K, folate and potassium and is a good source of fiber. Pomegranate has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help in reducing joint pain and preventing strokes.

Pomegranate may also help the body fight viruses.

• Cinnamon: Cinnamon has high levels of antioxidants, and some studies point to cinnamon as a natural antibacterial agent.

Cinnamon also can help regulate blood-glucose levels, which is beneficial for those with diabetes.

• Prunes: Now widely referred to as “dried plums,” prunes are an important source of boron, which could prevent osteoporosis. High in antioxidants, prunes help the body fight a variety of illnesses.

• Cabbage: Cabbage may

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• Butternut squash: This food is packed with carotenoids, which are stellar antioxidants.

The starches in this squash also have been found to have antiinflammatory properties.

• Chestnuts: Chestnuts are worthy of inclusion in anyone’s diet. Unlike many nuts, chestnuts are relatively low in fat but have high levels of protein. They’re also packed with vitamin C and B vitamins.

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