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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-05-18, Page 12Crossroads 12 Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Exeter Times Advocate Small town connection to Internet food site By Stephanie Mandziuk TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — How does a small town resident end up writing for an American Website devot- ed to culinary interests? For Randi MacDonald of Exeter, it all began with the click of a mouse. Last December MacDonald began a ran- dom search on the Internet for a recipe and came across www.egul- let. org She became an instant fan. "I'm so happy I found it", she says. "Living in a small town, I haven't found anybody that shares my love for cooking. To find this uni- verse of people was great!" MacDonald decided to join the not-for-profit eGullet Society for Culinary Arts & Letters. As a member she was given the opportunity to Ple.rse return empl y egg clrlon> here. dm) te h4 " 4114 t•••• IIn• yr dra ball.. O., • Carrot Chap Only Plcare • if their* m n i tggt ki herr, �i1Rad j. • Pie ire use the weft is 'i rood write a week-long food- blog under the name of CaliPoutine. One of MacDonald's first articles takes a look at the roadside honour system in rural Ontario. When she moved from California to Exeter two - and -a -half years ago, to be with her partner Robin, MacDonald was fascinated by the system. "The trust that people are so honest and the box of money just stays out, that's amazing to me." Now she regularly stops for eggs on Highway 83, east of Dashwood. MacDonald also profiles Hayter's Turkey Products in Dashwood. Last year she won a recipe contest sponsored by the business for her easy turkey chili. She says she doesn't eat red meat at all. Culbert's Bakery in Goderich, a popular spot that's been around for decades, is also profiled. Randi's Fast and Easy Turkey Chili 2lbs Hayter's ground turkey 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans kidney beans (1 red and 1 white), drained and rinsed 1 can chili beans in sauce DO NOT DRAIN 1 can of corn (optional) 2 cans (796m1) peeled tomatoes, pureed in a blender 1 package chili season mix 1 tsp chili powder (or more to taste) 1 tsp ground cumin Recipe Directions Saute turkey with chopped onion in a saucepan. Drain. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer over low heat for 1- 2 hours. Serve with chopped onion, shredded cheese, sour cream and crushed tortilla chips. This is a versatile recipe. You can make it as hot as you like by adding more chili powder or diced, chopped chilies. The eGullet Website offers a variety of classes: tips on evaluating wine, learning about food pre- sentation and the art of braising. For the non - cooking types, that's cook- ing with moist heat. You'll also find articles by popular chefs, recent food news and links to other sites. For those who like to travel, there are sugges- tions on where to food shop and where to eat. MacDonald has had responses from all over: London, Toronto, Ottawa, Michigan, Kentucky and California to name a few. She likes the interaction and the chance to share her interest with others. In the meantime, MacDonald is looking for work as a chef. She con- tinues to do some catering from her home. You can reach her at 235-3085. One dozen brown eggs will cost you $1.50 at this unattended refrigerator located on a Highway 83 property east of Dashwood. Randi MacDonald of Exeter loves to cook and she is still getting used to our roadside honour system when it comes to buying food. MacDonald wrote about food and cooking all last week on an American Website devoted to culinary interests. (Left photo/submitted; right photo/Stephanie Mandziuk) World's Best Mom essay contest' receives flood of responses My Mom Jodie is the "BEST" because she is funny. You do not want to be around her when she did not get her tea. She tells me funny stuff like "get back here." My Mom is lazy so \he makes me cut the grass, but I love my Mom. I help my Mom with the dish- es ishes and I clean the garage. My Mom is the Best. Favourite Expression is: "Bryan!" my dad. JON BAKER, GRADE 1 EXETER PUBLIC SCH00y The Bakelaar Jewellers World's Best Mom Essay Contest' received a flood of responses, with 400 entries from eight schools in several different categories. Winners received a child's Speidel ID bracelet with a $50 gift certificate to each mother. In front L -R are: Funniest -Jon Baker, Best -Jessica Lavery, and Honourable Mention -Rachael Mattucci. Back: Maria Bakelaar,Adrian Bakelaar, Jodie Baker, Janet Lavery and Karen Mattucci. (photo/Pat Bolen) BEST My Mom Janet Lavery, is the "BEST" because she helps me with my home work, plays games with me, and she cleans my clothes. She lets me bake even though I tend to burn things alot. She's always there for me no mat- ter what. She looks after me when I'm sick and makes me laugh when I'm sad. Mom loves music and she dances around the kitchen when makingVel supper. P.S. I think my Mom should win because she always says that Dad never buys her jewellery any more. My Mom's favourite expression is: "Just feel the love in the air!" When I fight with my brother or sister. Another thing she likes to say is that no one can make you do something, you choose to do it. JESSICA LAVERY, GR. 3 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL HONOURABLE MENTION My Mom Karen, is the "BEST" because she jumps on the trampoline with us. Not to men- tion we taught her how to do a flip. We're not trying to teach her how to land it yet! When my Dad's gone she will buy treats for us! She plays x -box with us and is good at it. She has fun with us whenever I'm walking she will hold my hand. She's funnier than any Mom in the world. Last of all she's so cool! Well, hope you enjoyed my paragraph on my Mom being the best Mom in the world. My Mom's favourite expression is: Go to your room! Just kidding! My Mom's favourite expression is "you guys are the best kids ever and I love you, but you still need to clean." RACHAEL MATTUCCI GRADE 4 PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL