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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1991-02-13, Page 5IT'S YQ1JR BIJS[WF5S Fish and chippers Marilyn Malcolm and son Scott have come from a long line of English connoisseurs. Marilyn's grandfather began the business in Yorkshire in 1949. Starting from scratch Marilyn Malcolm tends to a pot of homemade soup prepared by husband Neil. "We're so tired of plastic food," says Marilyn. "We won't have any here." Believing in love Continued from page 4. people learned to read and write, even women. I was having a diffi- cult time getting through to those whom the authorities had placed in my special care: the lovers of this world. Love was still popular. But lovers were becoming more materi- alistic and less romantic. Instead of serenading the objects of their af- fection, they rushed out to W.H. Smith's to buy greeting cards that someone else had composed. "I shudder every time someone signs: 'Love, George' under a print- ed message that reads To my sweetheart', and I cringe with every Valentine box of chocolates pur- chased en credit, wrapped and pre- sented." Love! "What do you want lovers to do instead?" Tasked. "Love!" I said that I found his idea anach- ronistic, even ludicrous. Didn't he realize that we were on the eve of the 21st century? Our way is to let the media speak for us. We're Cana- dians, not Sicilians. We don't live in houses with wrought -iron balco- nies. We don't warble like thrushes. We let our fingers do the walking. Why, I had long ago called Scars, to order my Valentine present for How do we work for peace? Continued from page 4. children. Relatives of Canadian military personnel are deeply con- cerned about the safety of their loved ones. The human suffering is great. But what about the natural world? What will be left of the natural world in Kuwait and Iraq after this military exchange? What devasta- tion to the natural world, what con- tamination of thc soil, the water and the air is caused by 2,000 air raids per day? We cannot know thc precise answer; we know it will be great. American intelligence sources suspect that Saddam . Hussein has wired all of the 600 Kuwait oil wells to explosives. Thcy suspect that when he is finally forced out of Kuwait, the charges will be det- onated. American experts who were involved in stopping blazing oil wells after the Iran -Iraq, war, know that such fires can burn for up to three years. They know that it takes a minimum of six weeks to gain some degree of control. Such fires will produce atmospheric pol- lution for years after the war is over. Opinions differ as to whether or not Saddam Hussein has a nuclear weapons capability. Should Sad- dam Hussein or the opposing foie- ' es decide to use nuclear weapons, extensive radioactive contamina- tion will spread throughout the Middle East. And so, how do we in Huron county process the thoughts and feelings that the unfolding war pro- duces in each one of us? Plow do we work for peace in a time of war? How do we share and care for each other in these dark times? Since war was declared, a growing number of Huron county residents have felt the need to come together in public in order to share their thoughts, feelings, hopes and fears. A group of concerned Huron county residents organized a public vigil, that was held on the south steps of the courthouse in Goderich on Thursday, January 24th. This group had no allegiance to any one particular church, political party, professional organization or social class. All those who wished to be a part of this healing process were invited to attend this quiet candle- light vigil. Jim Hollingworth, Goderich, Member, Canadian Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War; Member, Canadian Peace Alliance. Elizabeth: a new mat for the bath- room floor. And tomorrow I intend- ed to shop around for the best possi- ble flower bargain. Perhaps a dozen carnations. Or half a dozen roses. I might even get a pot of mums at the mall for $4.95. "That's how things are done these days," I said. "We're efficient, ef- fective and frugal." Do it, don't substitute! "Love!" he said, "don't shop for it. Don't substitute it. Don't look for tokens. You must love, on St. Val- entine's Day and always." A bright halo appeared around Times -Advocate, February 13, 1991 Restaurateur finds tradltion. key ingredient By Ray EXETER - We'veRallaseen the commercials which . advertise real this and real that, but seldom deliver. The people behind Lester's Road- house Restaurant are boasting Real English Fish and Chips, and for once there is no catch. In October, after 18 months of red tape, Marilyn and Neil Malcolm have moved their family back to Canada. Previously, they had operated fish and chip restau- rants in both Medicine Hat and Redcliffe, after leaving behind a proud tradition in Yorkshire, Eng- land. For the past seven years the Malcolms have been in Germany while Neil finished a degree in en- gineering. Two years ago, the family travelled to Hensall to visit Marilyn's sister, Bonita, and fell in love with the area. "We always knew we wanted to come back to Canada because we like the country," says Marilyn. "The people are just like the York- shire people back home, very friendly." Fish and chips are something Marilyn has known all her life. In 1948 her grandfather borrowed a five pound note and opened a res- taurant in Leeds. In 1952, her fa- ther started his fish and chip busi- ness and to this day the Dobson fish and chip is very well known. "I guess you could say I come from a long line of fish and chip- pers," laughs Marilyn. Although she fully intended to open such a restaurant in Canada, taking over the kitchen at Lester's Roadhouse was an accident. Mari- lyn actually approached Lester about a job, but after talking for a while he asked her if she would like to take o:er the kitchen. It came as a bit of a shock, but after discussing things with Neil and finding a way to fly her secret in- gredients in from England, she con- sented. Originally, Marilyn' was looking for strictly a take-out operation. She enjoys cooking and baking but fish and chips remained her special- ty. "I'm humb But after Eve scratc impor and sh HIS Grace's head. Then he wrapped Near au himself in apuff of therm dry ice and dis- the m appeared. Vanished. My own mole- as we cules were transposed, too, and I prices. found myself in bed again. wiches Yesterday I called Sears to cancel of fish my order. I also have bad news for buns s Hallmark and the local florists. I'm bottom going to follow His Grace's advice from fr this year. It's worth a try. You may brave see me back at the card counter and ding th at Laura Secord's next February. The But yes, Virginia, I am now posi- restaur tive there is a St. Valentine. for any Next week: More about love. childre not a great chef,", she says ly. you would quickly disagree tasting some of her food. rything served is made from h. Baby haddock fillets are ted from the Shetland Isles e also uses local perch. early everyone who enters the rant orders fish and chips, but enu has some other delicacies II and all at very reasonable There are 15 different sand - and, of course, there is one But instead of hamburger he serves it on her own oven - cakes. Friuers are ,made ash fruit, and for the very there is real Yorkshire pud- e size of a normal pie, list goes on and on and the ant definitely has something one, even the kids. 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Of her four sons, the three who are old enough all contribute in some manner, while Neil himself loves to experi- ment with new recipes. "He's really a genius," says Mari- lyn admirably. • In fact, the soups arc all made from scratch by Neil and his special addition to the menu is a Beef Ma- dras Curry. The restaurant itself is definitely family oriented. Gone arc any trac- es ofythat the building was like ten years ago. , The restaurant has a separate entrance located at the front of the building while wash- rooms and ramps have been added to accommodate the disabled. "We want it to be a place where parents can bring their kids," says Marilyn. Currently, the restaurant is open Page 5 Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. but it's almost cer- tain that the family will have to start opening Sundays as well. The place is really starting to catch on so it's best to go through the week. Fridays it's hard to find a seat. 1 WE 10 CAN find the best GIC 1/4% 2yr. 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