Wishes on Main Street: The Quinte West Digital Magazine 2022

Wishes

2022 Holiday Season

ON MAIN STREET The Quinte West Holiday Magazine

Cover Artwork by Quinte West Artist Angela Smylie

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

From Cheyanne O'Driscoll Owner of CO' Marketing

This magazine is my way to show you Quinte West through my eyes.

I have lived in Trenton off and on since the early 90s. I fell in love with farmer's markets the first time I saw mountains of fall colours filling the stalls at the Front Street Market. I roamed downtown as a teenager, going on awkward dates at the Center Theater. As a mom of three I now do my shopping at our local stores and send my kids to classes at our local businesses.

I love Quinte West. And I love shopping and living local. I want you to too.

This holiday season I'm inviting you to shop local, enjoy local and gift local.

It makes our local economy stronger and our lives richer.

This magazine is ad free, free for our business owners to be part of, and free for you to read. Be part of our success by sharing this magazine with your friends and family.

This magaizne is full of direct links to our small busineseses digital homes!

Cheyanne

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EASILY NAVIGATE TO WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR! Simply click whatever section you're looking to read on the right. By the magic of the hyperlink you'll be taken right over!

We know most of our readers are like us, busy people with lots going on.

Thanks for giving us your most precious resource, your time, and supporting our local, small businesses.

Find them on the map Click to see all the local businesses included in the magazine.

Quinte West Holidays Past Connie Beal from the Trent Port Historical Society shares Christmas pictures from their archives, giving us a glimpse into our city's past.

'It takes a lot of work to get ready for Christmas. Here are some pre-Christmas activities from over the years.'

At Top of Page: 1973 Happy faces at the Kinsmen Children's Christmas Party.

1962 Trenton Fire Department repaired donated toys in time for Christmas sharing.

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1972 The Oddfellows Club held a Christmas party for seniors.

1989 Patients at Trenton Memorial Hospital enjoyed a visit from Santa.

2006 The Christmas Adopt-a-Child program was a favourite project of both Lions and Lionesses.

QUINTE WEST HISTORY

1959 Volunteers pack bags of candy to give out after the Santa Claus parade.

1990 Following tradition, 200 Junior Ranks were served Christmas dinner by their Senior Officers. Here, 18 year old Private Grant England was named Base Commander for the day. "Official" Base Commander Col. Douglas Wilson helped him carry out the honor of carving the turkey.

1991 Students at Prince Charles School presented items to the Salvation Army for the annual Christmas Sharing program. The students held a raffle to raise the money

Follow The TrentPort Historical Society on Facebook where they share fascinating insight into Quinte West's rich History.

@COMARKETINGCONSULTANT

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Bring Some European Flavour to your Holiday Welcome to Trenton Deli & Bakery!

We are an European import store, deli and bakery. Our passion is our community, bringing all generations together with quality products and great service.

Whether it be cracking a Terry’s Chocolate Orange with Nan or splitting a bag of Taai-Taai with Opa, we have you covered.

This will be our second Christmas at our new location, and we are excited to show you around. Come shop with us and let us help you make this holiday season extra special.

Trenton Deli is brimming with nostalgia and exciting new products to discover! Our shelves are lined with goods from all over Europe, with local gourmet items nestled in between. From pickles, to preserves, to cookies and sweets we have goodies to tempt all taste buds, so be sure to bring the family!

Do not leave this page without following Trenton Deli on social media.

You can thank me later.

Seriously, how amazing are these two?

At our deli counter, you will find a wide selection of quality meats and specialty cheese. Our knowledgeable team can help you pair a wonderful assortment of charcuterie for your next event or cozy night in.

Don’t have the time? We can help!

Try one of our Artisan Deli Platters, a perfect blend of a classic deli platter and artisanal charcuterie board.

Be sure to stop at our bakery counter, where we offer in-house fresh baked goods. We are known for our delicious classic European breads, croissants, and macarons.

Don’t forget to grab a tasty scone and a deli sandwich made on a fresh bun!

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FIND TRENTON DELI & BAKERY ONLINE AT:

Meet Erin and Adam of Trenton Deli & Bakery!

Watch the video above to find out how you can shop local with them this holiday season.

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2022

QUINTE WEST UPCOMING EVENTS Click on Each Event to Learn More

NOV 19 8AM-6PM

NOVEMBER 26 & 27

NOVEMBER 27 9:30-11:30AM

Community Christmas Market

Christmas Open House

Free Christmas Photos with Santa

Trenton Legion

Campbell’s Orchards

Leon’s in Trenton

NOVEMBER 27 4:30-6PM

NOVEMBER 28TH-DEC

NOV 29 5:00PM (TUESDAYS AFTER)

Trenton Santa Claus Parade

Doug Whitney Fantasy of Lights

Tuesday Dinner Club $25/person

Trenton

Fraser Park

Tasteful Trends Cafe

DECEMBER 3

DECEMBER 3 9-5:00PM

DECEMBER 4 2:00PM

Save Like Scrooge Downtown Event

Holiday Photo Free

Fireside Holiday Stories $15

Downtown Trenton

90 Byron Street

Old ChurchTheatre

DECEMBER 6 & 7 6:9:00PM

DECEMBER 10

DECEMBER 10 7:30PM

Winter Floral Workshop

Holiday Market

A Christms Carol $25

The Grind & Vine

The County Emporium

Old ChurchTheatre

DECEMBER 11 10-3PM

DECEMBER 11 11-1:00PM

Grinch Family Holiday Event

Christmas Floral High Tea Party $50

Trenton Lions Club

Tasteful Trends Cafe

DECEMBER 11 & 18 1-3:00PM

High Tea with Santa $25.15 these 4 walls

DECEMBER 17 6-10:00PM

GIVING BACK Christmas Party $97.04 these 4 walls

DECEMBER 17 7:30PM

DECEMBER 18 11-1:00PM

A Christmas Story – the movie. Donation

Christmas Themed Cake Decorating $60

Old ChurchTheatre

Tasteful Trends Cafe

DECEMBER 18 2-4:00PM

DECEMBER 18 2:30PM

DECEMBER 22 6-9:00PM

Christmas Themed Cupcakes $45

Storytime with Santa $10/child

Two Friends & a lot of Christmas $10-30

Tasteful Trends Cafe

Rebel Dance Co.

The Grind & Vine

Wagon Rides in Downtown Trenton Pick up and drop off at the Trent Port Historical Society. Free.

Downtown Business Improvement Association Trent Port Historical Society

DEC 3 SATURDAY 1-4:00PM

DEC 10 SATURDAY 1-4:00PM

DEC 4 SUNDAY 1-4:00PM

DEC 11 SUNDAY 4-8:00PM

DEC 9 FRIDAY 4-8:00PM

DEC 15 THURSDAY TO DEC 23 FRIDAY 5-8:00PM

WEATHER PERMITTING.

Meet Cassandra of Tasteful Trends Cafe & Cakery Watch the video above to find out how you can enjoy local with them this holiday season.

Welcome to

The Small Hill with a Big Heart Batawa Ski Hill is Quinte West’s hidden gem for family fun.

Whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, hiking, snowshoeing, enjoying a hot chocolate in the chalet or a beer by the firepit, we’ve got something for everyone.

Do you want to learn to Ski or Snowboard?

Our First Timers Package includes rentals, a beginner slope lift ticket and a FREE lesson

We are excited to announce that we have moved and expanded our Terrain Park this season which has allowed us to expand our existing ski runs for more fee-skiing terrain.

No snow on your lawn? Not to worry. Our snowmaking team is busy whenever temperatures permit making winter happen on the slopes.

Be sure to check out our website or social media for snow conditions trail status.

HOLIDAY DECOR AT WISH ETC.

Merry Bright Local

All photography in this article credited to Tim Forbes and RTO9 .

The Batawa Grill will be serving up your classic favourites.

The chalet will be open this season as it was pre-pandemic but our take-out window will remain open for those who wish to dine outdoors by the fire.

The Batawa Grill will be serving up your classic favourites, serving Prince Eddy’s on Tap and our Poutine is better than ever!

Come out to Batawa this winter and learn why they call us the Small Hill with a Big Heart.

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With Wish Home Accents & Gifts Well it is that time of year again…

You’ll notice in your neighbourhood that lights are starting to shine on houses and trees are in windows.

That part all seems easy, but then there is your mantle.

There are so many options on what to do with it and some mantles can be limited based on size and height restrictions.

So how do you decorate it?

Here are a few things to remember when decorating your mantle:

Adding lighting (twinkle lights, candles etc.) can really add beautiful ambiance to your space and enhance your overall look.

A garland is a great starting point. Add additional berries, florals, etc to maximize the affect of the garland.

Have a good variation of heights and sizes. Make sure that the scale of pieces make sense together for a cohesive look.

If you have a television above and are not able to have tall decor on the mantle, opt for draping pieces off the bottom of the mantle to still have the look you are wanting to achieve.

If you aren’t sure where to start with your colour scheme, look around your room and see what you already have and incorporate those colours, or complimentary colours.

When working with greenery use the thrill, fill & spill method.

A piece to thrill the eye, something show stopping. A filler, this just fills the holes and is the more neutral pieces. A spiller, these pieces cascade off the sides and front. Remember your mantle does not have to be symmetrical.

Ultimately, if you are happy with the look of your mantle and space, do not feel like you have to change it because you saw something in a magazine and are not sure if you are “on trend”. This is your space. Make sure it is a space that makes you comfortable, content and gives you joy this Christmas season!

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Quinte West

Local Gift Guide

Bay of Quinte Bundles All locally made with $10 of every sale going to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation.

$75

Gift Baskets from Earrings from Rollin' Oats MMR Creations Stop into Rollin' Oats in downtown Trenton and grab the perfect local secret Santa or hostess gift.

$28

Handmade from clay, these holiday earrings from a local Quinte West crafter are fun and festive.

$30

SHOP LOCAL When you spend your holiday dollars locally you are supporting our Quinte West community and economy.

Support Local $40 Holiday Candles

Sukandles

$16

$75

Local Jellies

Rose Room Salon

Fawn Over Market

$150+ Local Art Work

these 4 walls

Chelating Treatment

$45 Handmade Aprons

$2.99

The Geek Shack

Chocolate Letters Trenton Deli & Bakery Memorial Ornament

these 4 walls

$39.99

$95 Tamatochi Pix

J&B Books

Shop Local Artisan Bundle

Bay of Quinte Bundles $75

$22+ Gift Baskets

Trenton Deli & Bakery Squishimals

J&B Books $16+ $22-28 Holiday Lanterns

$ 40 Christmas Gnomes

Larocque

Wish

Handmade Ornaments

these 4 walls

$20

$30-160 Gift Baskets

The Grind & Vine

$ 25

Tea Club Subscription

Rollin' Oats

Gift Local Sweaters

The Grind & Vine $45 $4.49+ Novelty Socks

$16

Holiday Mugs

Rollin' Oats

Sox it to Me

Beginner Guitars

Riverside Music $149.99

$27.99 RamenBowls

The Geek Shack Perth Soaps

Wish

$39.99 Dip Mix Gift Bags

these 4 walls

$18 $15+

Gloves and Hats

Vivacious

Every time you spend money, you are casting a vote for the kind of world you want.

Anna Lappe

Crystal Tumblers from Larocque

Colouring Socks Mens Sweaters at from Sox it to Me Red Shark

For the bling lover on your list. These designer tumblers are quality made, keeping hot drinks hot all winter long.

A fun stocking stuffer these socks will quickly become a holiday favourite with your kids.

$99.99

$14.99

If you like to buy Canadian made clothing, these sweaters are the perfect gift for the men on your list.

$145

FOLLOW FOR MORE LOCAL GIFT IDEAS During the holiday season I will be sharing more local gift ideas from our small businesses on Facebook and Instagram.

Meet Katie of Rollin' Oats Cafe!

Watch the video above to find out how you can gift local with them this holiday season.

Where to Order

Your Holiday Treats

For Snacking

Charcuterie

For Dessert

Baked Goods

For your Party

Let one of these local businesses take care of your meat and cheese holiday needs:

Save time during the holiday hustle while treating your family and guests to tasty treats from:

Planning a party?

These businesses can keep your guests fed and keep you out of the kitchen:

WANNAMAKERS BAKERY

KALEIDOSCOPE CATERING

TASTEFUL TRENDS CAFE & CAKERY

TASTEFUL TRENDS CAFE & CAKERY

PARSONS CAFE

PARSONS CAFE

ROLLIN' OATS CAFE

FARMER'S DAUGHTER SUB SHOPPE

GRIND & VINE TASTEFUL TRENDS CAFE & CAKERY TRENTON DELI & BAKERY ON BOARD QUINTE

Catering

Quinte West Public Library Holiday Books Holiday Switch

By Tif Marcelo

When two rival coworkers accidentally switch phones one afternoon, they realize they've both been hiding things from each other. Will their secrets—and an unexpected snowstorm —bring these rivals together?

Cute Christmas Cookies

By Hannah Miles

There is nothing as cozy as a day spent baking in the festive season--filling the house with the scent of warm, sweet dough and producing delicious treats that raise a smile even before a single bite is taken out of them!

THE MATZAH BALL

By Jean Meltzer

As they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah-and Jacobin a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.

The Holiday Swap

By Maggie Knox

All they want for Christmas is a different life.

Will the twins' identity swap be a recipe for disaster, or does it have all the right ingredients for getting their lives back on track?

Set for the Holidays With Anna Olson

By Anna Olson

Get set for holiday season success, with more than 100 savoury and sweet recipes from celebrity baker and chef Anna Olson.

Hanukkah Bear

By Eric A. Kimmel

A mix-up leads to everyone working together to make more latkes.

How do Dinosaurs say Happy Chanukah?

By Jane Yolen

Illustrations and rhyming text present some of the different ways a well-behaved dinosaur can celebrate the eight days and nights of Chanukah.

SEVEN CANDLES FOR KWANZAA

By Andrea Davis Pinkey Filled with facts about the festival, this is a perfect selection for anyone interested in learning more about this unique holiday.

K is for Kwanzaa

By Juwanda G. Ford Each letter of the alphabet represents an English or Swahili word, accompanied by a simple definition explaining its importance or relation to Kwanzaa.

Dinosaur Christmas

By Jerry Pallotta After he gets a postcard from a little girl, Santa Claus reminisces about all the trouble he had when dinosaurs pulled his sleigh.

CONTACT THE LIBRARY FOR MORE GREAT HOLIDAY READING SUGGESTIONS!

Anise Candy Cane Cookies Zach Card Councillor of Quinte West

holiday recipes

Mayor & Mrs.. Harrison

Rum Balls

Jim Harrison Mayor of City of Quinte West

INGREDIENTS

Doubled recipe makes about 40. ½ Cup Butter ½ Cup Icing Sugar ¾ Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate (about 6oz) 2 Eggs Slightly Beaten 2 Tablespoons Dark Rum (or more to taste) 1 ¾ Cup Crumbs- vanilla graham WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE SPECIAL

The recipe is from a special cousin of Mayor and Mrs. Harrison.

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Combine butter, sugar and chocolate over low heat. Stir until melted.

Add eggs and continue to stir and heat until thick and glossy.

Remove from heat, add rum and crumbs. Refrigerate for about 3 hours.

Form into balls and roll in crumbs or chocolate sprinkles.

Ryan Williams

Asparagus Chicken WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE SPECIAL When you have had your fill of turkey over the holidays, try out this recipe.

My mom Heather will tell you she has had me cooking since I was 3 years old.

My mom was a registered dietitian and authored 2 cookbooks.

When I get a chance to cook my go-to dinner is her recipe for Asparagus Chicken.

Merry Christmas from my family to yours, Ryan Williams MP for Bay of Quinte

INGREDIENTS

4 Chicken Breasts ½ Cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated 8 Asparagus Spears 2 tsp. Butter, melted Lemon Juice 4 Soda Crackers, crushed Mrs. Dash Salt Free Lemon Seasoning Freshly Ground Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder

DIRECTIONS

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Flatten chicken breasts with edge of saucer.

Place 2 asparagus spears on top of each breast.

Place 2 Tbsp cheese on asparagus.

Sprinkle with lemon juice.

Roll up. Fasten with toothpicks.

Place seam side down in baking dish.

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Drizzle with melted butter, lemon juice, crumbs and seasonings as desired.

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Bake in 350°f /180°c oven for 35-40 minutes. Remove toothpicks.

Freezes well.

Suzanne Andrews

Best-Ever Shortbread Cookies Suzanne Andrews CEO Quinte West Chamber of Commerce

INGREDIENTS

They can also be made into bars. Either way, be sure to use salted butter and rice flour.

1lb Salted Butter 1 cup Fruit Sugar (castor sugar, fast dissolving sugar, it has a few different names) 3 ½ cups All-Purpose Four ½ Cup Rice Flour

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DIRECTION Cream butter until light and gradually beat in sugar. Combine flours and stir into butter mixture only until blended. I hold back the last ¼ cup of regular flour and only add if needed, as you want the dough to stick together when you form it into balls.

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Line cookie sheet with parchment paper Using your hands roll the dough into balls (about 1tbsp each) and arrange on a cookie sheet. Press balls down flat with a fork, or use the bottom of a glass, or a cookie press.

I dip the glass or cookies press into sugar in-between each one to stop in sticking to the cookies. Decorate, as you like with

Fresh garlic Butter Salt & Pepper Cayenne Pepper Oregano Basil Thyme Vegetable Stocks

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cherries, silver balls etc.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 to 35 minutes or until faintly browned.

DO NOT OVERCOOK – SHORTBREAD SHOULD BE VERY PALE IN COLOUR. Cool on racks, store in an airtight container.

WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE SPECIAL

This is one of my favourite recipes to make leading up to the holidays as they can be decorated in a variety of ways and look so yummy. Everyone loves the buttery flavour and they look good packaged up for gift giving, careful though as they are addictive and everyone will want you to make more.

Dug Stevenson

Tomato & Cottage Cheese Macaroni

Dug Stevenson Executive Director Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board

INGREDIENTS

One bag of macaroni (any kind will do!)

One 500ml can of diced tomatoes One container of cottage cheese (if you love cheese, then go for the 500ml! But the 250ml will do) Any spices that you love (sometimes it's nice to make this a spicy meal) Salt and pepper

DIRECTION

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Boil the water. Add the macaroni and cook until it's al dente because it's going to sit in the heat and keep cooking after you mix everything. Strain the macaroni.

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Throw in the can of tomatoes and the cottage cheese while everything is still hot and mix it all up. Add salt + pepper and any spices.

Serve it up! There should be some solid leftovers if you cook a full bag of pasta, so pop it in the fridge and enjoy it the next day too!

WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE SPECIAL

This is a SUPER simple recipe that I loved the first time I tried and still love today. One of my university roommates introduced it to me in the year 2000 when we were all eating on a mega budget.

Now that my wife and I have 3 kids under 10, it's not only still a great money saver, but it's also really quick and easy to make - all things that are high on the importance list when it comes to feeding young kiddos! Plus, it's a meal they can help us make at every step, which is a bonus.

Zach Card

Anise Candy Cane Cookies Zach Card Councillor of Quinte West Trenton Ward WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE SPECIAL

These anise cookies have a deep family tradition by 2022. Every Christmas since I was born, my Mom has made lots of cookies, tarts and squares. Because of the striking colour and shape, these were always my go to on the platter of desserts.

This recipe has always been my favourite because it's relatively simple recipe and they look as amazing as they taste. My Nana made them for my Mom when she was a little girl, and the cycle will continue if my wife and I are lucky enough to have children too.

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Unsalted Butter 1 Cup Icing Sugar 1 Large Egg 2 Teaspoons Anise Extract 3 Cups All Purpose Flour ½ Teaspoon Salt ½ to ¾ Teaspoon Red Food Colouring

DIRECTIONS

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Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. (Alternatively, use an electric hand mixer and large bowl.)

Beat on medium speed until fluffy and frosting-like. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in the egg and anise extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the mixer on low speed, beat in the flour and salt just until no more visible flour remains.

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Use a stiff spatula to mix the dough a few times by hand to work in any last bits of flour. Divide the dough in half and remove half of the dough. Add 1/2 teaspoon of red food coloring to the remaining dough in the bowl. Work the color into the dough with the spatula, kneading by hand, or in the mixer on low speed, whichever method seems easiest to you.

Add additional food coloring as needed until the dough is a bright, vibrant red.

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Pat both pieces of dough into 1-inch thick circles and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. This will make the cookies easier to roll out and shape.

When ready to bake the cookies, arrange 2 racks to divide the oven into thirds and heat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick baking mats.

Unwrap both pieces of dough. Pinch off walnut-sized pieces of the doughs (about 2 tablespoons each). Roll each into a thick rope about 6 inches long. Pinch a red and white rope together at the top, then gently twist them together. Repeat with the remaining dough. If the dough starts to break as you roll it or become hard to work with, put it back in the fridge to chill for 15 minutes. Transfer the twisted ropes to the baking sheets and gently ‘hook’; the top to create a candy cane shape.

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Refrigerate the cookies on the baking sheets for 15 minutes before baking — this helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.

Bake until the bottom edges and the tips of the cookies are just barely starting to turn golden-brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer the cookies to wire cooling racks and cool completely.

Jennifer Rushlow

Baked Beans

Jenifer Rushlow Tourism Development Officer City of Quinte West

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Navy Beans 1/2 lb of Bacon 1 Onion Finely Chopped 2 tbsp of Molasses 2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp of Ground Black Pepper 1/4 tsp of Dry Mustard 1/2 cup of Ketchup 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 cup of Brown Sugar

DIRECTIONS

1 2 3

WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE SPECIAL

Soak beans in cold water overnight. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender (approx 1-2 hours). Drain but reserve the liquid. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Arrange the beans in the bottom of a 2quart bean pot or casserole dish and layer them with the onion and bacon strips (raw and cut in half).

In a saucepan, combine all other ingredients. Boring to a boil for a few minutes stirring constantly and then pour over the beans. Pour enough of the reserved bean water back into the dish to

I make this baked bean recipe every year for our annual office holiday potluck...and make a few small batches for gifts. It takes a while to make but it's delicious.

just cover the beans. Cover with lid or

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aluminium foil.

Bake for 3-4 hours in the preheated oven until the beans are tender. Remove the lid halfway through cooking to add more liquid if necessary. You do not want your beans to dry out.

CHRISTMAS FOR SENIORS Did you know that many seniors in our community struggle with loneliness and social isolation over the holidays?

You can help with Christmas for Seniors.

The Christmas for Seniors Program was created by a local Nurse, Donna McFaul, her son Peyton and a group of PSW’s from the VON assisted living for High risk seniors program.

The program began in 2017, when McFaul, her son and VON PSW’s went to the Bayview Mall and set up a tree with 45 tags on it. Each tag addressed with a suggestion of a gift and a senior in the community that it can be matched with.

The program is a partnership program between home care agencies and currently serves senior clients from all VON’s community support services and home care programs in Hastings, Northumberland, and PEC, as well as seniors from Community care for South Hastings.

Gift suggestions are simple, yet essential items such as toiletries, bathroom and kitchen supplies, new clothing and gift cards to buy groceries.

We have also partnered with other organizations in the past, such as Cheshire homes, Bayshore, and CarePartners who have similar clientele.

Each year, staff from participating program’s work together to identify seniors on their program who are alone over the holiday season. Once identified, tags are created for each senior and matched with a suggested gift item.

Gift suggestions are simple, yet essential items such as toiletries, bathroom and kitchen supplies, new clothing and gift cards to buy groceries. Items that may be difficult for some seniors to come by on their own.

Home care agency staff deliver gifts on Christmas Day or as close to Christmas as possible.

Our goal is to help stimulate social interaction for older adults who are alone during the holidays.

Thanks to the overwhelming support of the community and the dedication of our participating partners , the Christmas for seniors program has been giving the gift of community to local seniors since 2017.

Together, we brighten the holiday season for seniors in our region, reminding them that they are a valued and respected member of the community.

This year the program has approximately 600 gift tags on two Christmas trees in the community – Belleville Bayview Mall and Trenton Freshco.

How You Can

PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM

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Visit one of our tree locations.

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Purchase the suggested item.

Select a gift tag from the tree.

Return the gift to the drop off location listed on the tag.

The deadline to pick up a tag and return a gift is December 12th.

If you cannot make it out to one of the tree locations and would like to sponsor a gift bag for a senior, you can do so by contacting community care for south Hastings at (613) 969-0130.

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Featuring exciting new local businesses in Quinte West.

NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT LAROCQUE BOUTIQUE CRYSTAL LIGHTING & HOME DECOR AT FRIENDLY PRICES

At Larocque you don’t get what you pay for.

The owner, Joan, has brought high end designer lighting to Trenton at small town, friendly pricing. Many lights are priced over 50% lower than retail value. At Larocque you get so much more than you pay for.

Joan first moved to Trenton as a military wife back in the early 90s.

Coming from a small town in Newfoundland, she prides herself on her ‘small town’ morals and is excited to supply Trenton with quality lighting and home decor. To her every customer is a neighbour.

After serving the KitchenerWaterloo area for over five years she moved back to Trenton. In October she opened the doors to the new Larocque Boutique.

The sparkle catches you the moment you walk into 56 Quinte Street in downtown Trenton. With shelves full of crystal it’s fun to explore her lighting, home decor and gift ideas.

When Belleville Dance Experience owner Alyssa Courtney needed lighting for her new studio she reached out to Joan.

She knew she wanted to make a statement with the lighting but also wanted the space to feel bright and welcoming. Like most small business owners, Alyssa was working with a limited budget.

Purchasing from Laroque she was able to fill her studio with six gorgeous crystal lights. The retail value was well over $3000. Because of the Larocque pricing of $800 Alyssa was able to decorate her new studio with the beautiful lighting it deserved.

Starting a new business in Quinte West? We'd love to know more.

“Joan made suggestions that were not only aesthetically pleasing but practical as well. She went above and beyond to ensure I was happy and that I had a beautiful, unique piece for my business.

No detail was overlooked. I am so grateful for Joan's expertise, generosity, and creativity.”

Contact us about being featured in our next magazine

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She’s got everything you expect including a comfortable stylist chair, hair washing sink and high end tools. The beautiful live edge shelf and brushed gold mirror bring a homey aesthetic.

What does it take to get the perfect hairstyle?

A visit to the Rose Room Salon.

Rebecca Worsley has over 11 years of experience working in salons, including being the manager of two. She’s always wanted to do hair, ever since she could remember being a little girl playing with her mom’s.

Her home salon at 32 Patrick Street in Trenton is professional and warm.

Rebecca says that ‘making people feel amazing when they look in that mirror and confident in themselves is a gift in itself as a hairstylist!’

After having her daughter she decided that she wanted a better work life balance and did the renovations to create her own home salon, bringing in all the experience and skills she had gathered over the years.

When Kimmy MacFarlane decided she was ready to get highlights for the first time the 14 year old was nervous about how it would turn out.

Other women in her family had experience with Rebecca and they knew that was the best place for her to get perfect results.

During her visit Rebecca chatted with Kimmy and asked her exactly what look she wanted, making her feel comfortable and excited. Once she was done Kimmy couldn’t have been happier.

'Rebecca is really fun, she made the experience really fun!'

This holiday season Rebecca has launched a special treatment you can give as a gift certificate.

The Chelating Treatment is $75 and includes an Olaplex Chelating Treatment, 10 min scalp massage, Olapex styling and leave-in treatments, and a style blow out. A great way to treat a loved one to a bit of pampering this Christmas.

You can reach out to Rebecca by email roseroomhair@gmail.com, call or text 289-979-7743, or on social media to purchase a gift certificate or book an appointment.

Starting a new business in Quinte West? We'd love to know more.

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Quinte West Small Business Marketing Consulting

Need a marketing plan? Looking for social media content? Ready for videos that show off your amazing business?

I love helping our local businesses up their marketing game. If you're ready to invest in your brand, lets chat.

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