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Cream of parsnip soup is smooth and decadent
Tea, bazaar in Ashton
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News - The Ashton United Church Women are hosting a tea and bazaar this Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church in the heart of Ashton. A cold plate, dinner rolls, dessert, tea and coffee will be served - $9 for adults, $4 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. Everyone is welcome.
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Lifestyle - Velvety smooth, this decadent-tasting creamy soup is a great way to introduce your friends and family to the wonderful world of parsnips. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: about 30 minutes. Serves six and makes about 1.5 L (six cups). Ingredients * 15 ml (1 tbsp) each butter and vegetable oil * Two onions, diced * 500 g (1 lb) parsnips, scrubbed and sliced into 1 cm (1/2-inch) thick coins * 5 ml (1 tsp) dried rosemary leaves * 500 ml (2 cups) sodium-reduced chicken broth * 500 ml (2 cups) 5 per cent cream * Salt and pepper Preparation In large saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat; cook onions, stirring often for five to seven minutes or until softened and golden brown. Add parsnips and rosemary; cook, stirring for one minute. Add broth and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until parsnips are very soft. Add cream, stirring well. In a blender, puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return to heat if cooled down, or serve right away. (The dish can be made one day in advance and reheated over low heat.)
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Friendship Club luncheon Carole Herbert and Helen James Special to the News
Open Table moves up a week Special to the News
News - The next Open Table community dinner in Stittsville is happening earlier than usual in April. The Open Table community dinner usually takes place on the third Saturday of the month but the third Saturday of April this year is Easter Saturday. This means that members of the congregation will be involved with other things that weekend and so the Open Table community dinner is going to be held on the second Saturday of the month, namely Saturday, April
12. It will be an Easter dinner with the doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and the dinner being served at 5 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to attend this Open Table community dinner. The meal is free although freewill donations will be accepted. The Open Table community dinner takes place at St. Thomas Anglican Church at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Carleton Cathcart Street in Stittsville.
News – The next monthly luncheon of the Friendship Club will take place on Wednesday, March 26 at 12 noon at the Stittsville Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street in Stittsville. Prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion, the luncheon will cost $15 per person as usual. The menu will include ham, scalloped potatoes, salad, dessert and tea or coffee. Entertainment at the luncheon will be provided by Jeanette Hamilton. Those planning to attend should contact Rosemary at 613-836-6354 or Carole at 613-831-9132 by this Friday, March 21 to reserve a place at the luncheon. Friendship Club activities at the Johnny Leroux Stittsville Community Arena are shuffleboard on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. (contact Shirley at 613-831-2712); carpet bowling on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. (contact Helen at 613-836-6766); and bridge on Fridays at 1 p.m. (contact Lorraine at 613-599-3297). Friendship Club activities at the Pretty Street Community Centre are exercise on Mondays at 10 a.m. (contact Helen at 613-836-6766); bridge on Fridays at 1 p.m. (contact Ray at 613-836-6363); and euchre on Fridays at 7 p.m. (contact Heather at 613-838-2743). Membership inquiries should be directed to Lorraine at 613-599-3297.
feta & spinach
Fresh & Ready to Cook Great for every day or entertaining, our stuffed chicken is made fresh and ready to cook. Available at our meat service counter in six delicious flavours, try this week’s feature chicken breast stuffed with baby spinach, fresh garlic and a blend of feta and asiago cheese. Pop in the oven and dinner’s ready!
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On special from March 20 - 26
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