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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-10-26, Page 23lode •endold Food Tow, For committed representation in Wawanosh Ward Protect Your Pet and Your Family. $25 Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics Animal vaccination includes GST, certificate and tags THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2006. PAGE 23. Well, I'm pretty 'fed up' about now. I was at a potluck for lunch and then Wayne and I went to son . Steven and Monica's in Clinton for a full roast beef dinner with all the trimming. Maybe I should call it all the trappings and I did get trapped — again. Now here I am talking to all of you By Keith Roulston Citizen staff Americans support their farmers because they know that if they don't control their ,own food supply they are not a sovereign country, says Geri Kamenz, vice-president of the - Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Speaking to the annual meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture in Seaforth, Thursday, Kamenz told of a U.S. corn producer association leader who spoke at a Canadian Federation of Agriculture meeting and said that the U.S. government recognizes its responsibility to provide its citizens with a secure supply of American food. "When you give up your ability to supply your own food you have lost your sovereignty," Kamenz said. But rather than food sovereignty, "Canadians .assume it's their birthright to go- to the supermarket and get cheap food. No other country does that" Changing the minds of Canadians will be difficult despite the best efforts to educate consumers, he said. "The reality is you and I don't have enough money to convince people that they don't have a right to cheap food," he said. But recent concerns about contaminated vegetables from California have- highlighted the fact that 80 per cent of the produce in Canadian supermarkets comes from California, Kamenz said. Canadians now spend 9.4 per cent of their income, on average, on food, lower even -than in the U.S. where consumers spend 10.8 per cent, he said. "You and I can't afford to provide food at these prices. It's unsustainable." • Given that low level of income spent on food, it's no wonder that- Canadian farmers . have -come through the worst three years of farm income in history while American farmers have come through their three best years. "The U.S. recognizes there is a price to be paid," Kamenz said. If the U.S. agrees, through trade talks, to reduce some subsidies, it will find some other way to give farmers the same level of support they get now, he-said. Canadians must be convinced that without food security they have nothing, he said. "And guess what? There is a price to pay." Canadians are• willing to support nearly -everything but food and farmers he said but "Canadians have the capacity to rethink where they will direct their support." good people and sipping on a peppermint tea — as if that's goirtg to dig me out of this agony. How long until Christmas? On Oct. 19 the Auburn WI held its meeting at the hall. Erma CartWright chaired the meeting which started with the Opening Ode, The Mary Stewart Collect and a reading on The Haunted House. _ The meeting was on agriculture, Tina Empey introduced the guest speaker Marg Steele who, with the help of husband and family, owns and operates a sheep farm. They shear the sheep for their wool to make yarn and they also dye the wool to make a variety of colours. With the wool she knits sweaters, blankets, socks and mitts. She also sells yarn from her home. Mrs. Steele said, there is nothing better than sitting on a sheepskin rug, wrapped in a wool blanket, watching TV, reading a book or laying in bed with sheepskin under the' covers if you have a back problem. The family that works together cah make a living doing it together. Their family farm is just one road outside of Auburn. Tina thanked Mrs. Steele for the very interesting topic for the meeting. After the business matters were addressed, grace was sung. Lunch was served by Teresa Roetcisoender and Gwen Bidwell. Between The Sheets, writers' group, hosted what used to be referred to as the tri-county potluck. crumbs until combined. Stir infigs, pecans, almonds, raisins, currants, peel and ginger. Using a wooden spoon add 1/3 of the dry mixture to creamed mixture and mix well. Add the rest of the dry mixture and stir until well combined. Spoon the batter into prepared bowl; gently tap mould on countertop— to release any air pockets. Cover with- two layers of aluminum foil; tie tightly with a string. Place mould on a trivet (or several metal preserving rings - usually five to seven will do). Fill kettle halfway with hot water. Cover kettle with lid and simmer pudding three to four hours. Top up water when necessary. Don't allow it to boil dry. Lift out pudding; let sit 10 minutes. Using a sharp thin knife, gently coax the sides of the pudding to release from sides of basin. Place' on a plate lined with several layers of waxed paper. Carefully remove the tender pudding from the basin, wrap, in tinfoil and place in a tin and store in a dark, cool place — a basement is good if it's dry. To reheat return your creation back to the original bowl or mould, cover and steam again one hour. Serve with hard sauce. Hard Sauce: 1/4 cup butter • 1 cup icing sugar 1 tbsp brandy Beat butter and sugar until soft; gradually add brandy. Pipe into rosettes on a sheet of waxed paper, chill thoroughly. Place on. servings of warm pudding. Generously serves 12. Tip: If currant and raisins are dry and hard, plump them up by covering with hot water 10 minutes. Dry thoroughly in a towel. After this Stinday, however, it will now have to be called the numerous county feast-ival: There were 29 members of the Southwestern' Ontario Writers' Alliance (doesn't that sound impressive) in Goderich on Sunday. Members of the food first, networking second, group came from London, Owen Sound, Mount Forest, Mitchell, Port Elgin, Wingham, and many points in between and closer to home. The fun with purpose day has been going approximately six years with new members joining in the fun all the time. The theme this year was 18th-century quotes. Word games were played, quotes read and Blyth Veterinary Services Queen Street South, Blyth October 28th 9 am -1 pm St. Helen's Community Hall October 26th 1 pm - 4 pm Clinton Veterinary Services 275 Huron Street, Clinton October 28th 9 am - 12 pm Exeter Animal Hospital 660 Main Street, Exeter October 28th 9 am - 12 pm I won't have a chance to chat with you again until after the ghosts and goblins have had their fun for the year. So be safe out there everyone. Carry your flashlights high and bright, better yet, get some reflective tape. It won't interfere with the costume and both hands are free for holding the loot and waving goodbye as you say thank you. Isn't that a lovely picture. Now go but there and scare the tea out of your friends and neighbours. See you next week. Call me at 519-529-7820 or e-mail me at: wdbauer@ hurontel.on.cd. Please visit my website: www.debbiebauer.ca or www.deborahbartleybauer.com Seaforth Veterinary Clinic Main Street North, Seaforth October 28th 9 am - 1 pm Thames Road Veterinary Clinic 74 Thames Road West, Exeter October 14th 9 am -1 pm South Huron Veterinary Clinic 20 Main Street, Zurich October 28th 9 am - 12 pm Country Fare Hoping you will enjoy and use-some of the recipes I will be giving each month. They have all been tested by me in my home, and will come from many sources. They are easy family food that teenagers and —parents will enjoy. TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING butter for greasing pudding mould 3 tbsp white sugar 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 3 tbsp marmalade 1 tbsp grated orange zest 1/3 cup brandy (optional) 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp each baking soda, salt, nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground mace 1/4 tsp ground cloves 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1 cup dried chopped figs 1/2 cup each chopped pecans, slivered almonds and golden raisins 1/4-cup dark raisins 1/4 cup currants 1/4 crystallized. ginger, chopped 1 cup mixed candied lemon and orange peel Generously butter a two-quart bowl and sprinkle, with 2 - 3 tbsp. sugar. Tap out excess. In a large bowl beat butter until fluffy; add brown sugar mixing well, add eggs, marmalade, and orange zest, if using add brandy and combine thoroughly. Set aside. 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