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Deadly Place Names Who’re you calling chicken?
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life is better Published monthly in St. John’s by Downhome Publishing Inc. 43 James Lane, St. John’s, NL, A1E 3H3 Tel: 709-726-5113 • Fax: 709-726-2135 • Toll Free: 1-888-588-6353 E-mail: mail@downhomelife.com Website: www.downhomelife.com Editorial Editor-in-Chief Janice Stuckless Assistant Editor Nicola Ryan Editor Lila Young Art and Production Art Director Vince Marsh Illustrator Mel D’Souza Illustrator Snowden Walters Advertising Sales Account Manager Barbara Young Account Manager Ashley O’Keefe Marketing Director Tiffany Brett Finance and Administration Accountant Marlena Grant Accountant Sandra Gosse Operations Manager, Twillingate Nicole Mehaney
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OCTOBER 2022
48 Homesteading For Life David Goodyear of the Homestead at Flatrock shares his knowledge of the science and art of living sustainably. Nicola Ryan
68 Where the Spirits Move You Author Patrick Collins leads the brave on the Haunted Harbour Grace walking tour through the town’s heritage district. Dennis Flynn
80 On the Trot with Ponies
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Dennis Flynn takes a stroll on a new trail in South River that includes access to a Newfoundland pony pasture.
96 Everyday Recipes Best Berry Recipes October 2022
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OCTOBER 2022
homefront 8 I Dare Say A note from the Editor 10 Letters From Our Readers Vintage reads, late library books and a tribute to a longtime reader
16 Downhome Tours Readers explore Canada’s Northwest
18 Why is That? Why do we call a cowardly person a “chicken”? Linda Browne
20 Life’s Funny Tongue-Tied Marie Hewlett
21 Say What? A contest that puts words in someone else’s mouth
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20 open wide
22 Lil Charmers Sweet Meets 24 Pets of the Month Farm Family 26 Reviewed Lisa Moore’s latest novel, This is How We Love
28 What Odds Paul Warford cries uncle
30 Fresh Tracks Wendy Rose reviews Ian Foster’s Close to the Bone 34 Adventures Outdoors Off to a Grouse Start Gord Follett
38 In Your Words No Place Like Home
42 Facebook Horror Stories Real life spooky experiences 4
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60 in profile
features 54 Salamander Surprise A recent discovery of tiny critters drew a big reaction in CBS. Todd Hollett
54 far from home
60 Sure Shots Featuring photographer Barry Langdon
explore 74 What’s in a Name? Deadly Places Dale Jarvis
76 Travel Diary Trip of a Lifetime Theresa Priest www.downhomelife.com
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OCTOBER 2022
102 autumn colours
home and cabin 86 Stuff We Love Cool and Cosy Nights Nicola Ryan
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88 Pantry Project Interior designer Marie Bishop’s tips on designing a pretty pantry
92 The Everyday Gourmet Homemade Doughnuts Andrea Maunder
102 Down to Earth Fall Foliage Kim Thistle
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116 childhood memories
reminiscing 106 Flashbacks Classic photos of people and places.
108 This Month in Downhome History 110 The Whale Drive Excerpted from Ern Warren’s memoir, Once a Man, Twice a Child About the cover This No-Bake Berry Cheesecake is just one of our new-found berry recipes that are easy to make and irresistible to enjoy. If you picked a ton of berries this summer, we have the Best Berry Recipes for them. Turn to p. 96
Cover Index Homesteading for Life • 48 Take a Trot on the New Pony Trail • 80 So Berry Good • 96 Readers Creep Us Out • 42 Deadly Place Names • 74 Who’re You Calling Chicken? • 18 www.downhomelife.com
116 Memories of Merasheen Excerpted from Patrick James Hann’s memoir, The Devil is in You Crossways
124 Puzzles 136 Colouring Page 138 Classifieds 140 Mail Order 144 Photo Finish October 2022
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Sweet Meets Pretty Pony Harrison proudly grooms his pony, Oreo, in Gold Mine Cove, Catalina. Julie Lodge Catalina, NL
Let’s Do Lunch This cutie shares some lunch with Pandora the goat. Linda Corbett Colliers, NL
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Saddle Up Aurora perches on her Poppy’s Clydesdale in Witless Bay. Darrell Paul Witless Bay, NL
Silly Kids Riley is surprised when a goat at Devoe Ranch likes his sweater! Joyce Meade Port aux Basques, NL
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Berry Upside Down Cake 1/3 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), cleaned and chopped – or one (12 oz) bag frozen field berries, thawed and drained 1 1/3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg Preheat oven to 350°F. Place butter in bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan, and put it in the oven as it heats. When butter is melted, remove from the oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar evenly over melted butter. Spoon berries evenly over top. In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients with electric mixer until well blended, scraping bowl frequently. Pour batter over berries. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Immediately place a plate upside down over the baking pan and turn both over. Leave pan on cake for a minute or two, then remove it carefully. Serve warm. Makes: 9-12 servings
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Berry Cobbler 2 cups strawberries, sliced 3/4 cup blackberries 3/4 cup raspberries 3/4 cup blueberries 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup + 4 tbsp sugar, divided 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 6 tbsp cold butter, diced 3/4 cup heavy cream Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine berries and lemon juice. Mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup sugar and pour mixture over berries. Stir berries gently to distribute cornstarch mixture evenly, then pour all into a 9"x9" baking dish. Combine flour, 3 tbsp sugar and baking powder in a bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter, or use two forks or your fingers, until mixture is coarse and crumbly. Stir in heavy cream to make a soft dough. Drop dough by spoonfuls over berry mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1 tbsp sugar over dough. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until top is browned and berry juices are bubbling up. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. Serves: 9-12
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Raspberry Bliss Balls 1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed from frozen) 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tbsp chia seeds 2/3 cup finely shredded coconut, divided Set aside 2 1/2 tbsp of the coconut for rolling. Place the remaining coconut, raspberries, oats, maple syrup, coconut oil and chia seeds in a food processor; process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours, until mixture thickens. Using 1 tbsp of mixture at a time, roll into balls, then roll in reserved coconut. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Makes about 12 balls.
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