Edition 43

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ IN THE HOUSE:

Doodle hearts sketch set. Various different hand drawn heart icon love collection isolated on white background. Red heart symbol for Valentines Day.

Tonight: Happy Valentines’ Day!! Wear your favourite sweater – or a fun one!

Next week: Let’s see what next week brings!

THE YEAR LONG SCAVENGER HUNT

This is your off ice team building fun….

Guidelines:

Keep a spot on your phone/computer or day book that tracks your successful ‘hunting’ over the curling season.
Each week your team will be given a clue to gather, take a picture of , answer or do….
As per my personality – the more creatively you complete the clues – you can get bonus points!!
We will assess your progress before Christmas and keep going in the new year (if it is a success!?!)

Do This #16: Bring valentines for everyone on your team and at your post game table…. Take a picture.

LAUGH OF THE WEEK:

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STUFF THAT MAKES US CURL BETTER:

Borrowed from our OCC Day Women’s Friday Flashes (Thank you!)

Player Development

Patricia Hooper & Brenda Ulbikas, Convenors Day Women

Tip of the Week: Fun and Safety

There are two main objectives for curling in Day Women: Fun and Safety. The two go hand in hand.

Many of us seasoned players and new players alike need to be reminded of what actions are considered unsafe and/or poor curling etiquette.

Walking in the middle of the sheet rather than as close to the sideline as possible

As you are returning to prepare for your team's next rock, the opposition should be in the hack, watching her Skip’s instructions and being ready to throw. Someone walking down the middle impedes any visual line for the opposition and delays the throw. And when the thrower is in the hack, stop walking and move to the side as quickly as possible, then once the thrower releases the rock, continue walking back to the hack.

Standing on the next sheet and not on or inside the sideline

Why? This is very difficult for the team on the sheet next to you, for both a visual line for the thrower and for the sweepers not to bump you. You cannot see what is going on behind you. The sweepers have their heads down and can’t be looking out for you. Sweepers, you can also be aware of the opposition standing on the sidelines so as to not bump them as you sweep by.

After delivery continuing to kneel or keeping your hands on the ice

Why? This greatly impacts the surface of the pebbling and will impact the rocks as they slide over these affected areas.

When an end is finished only the Vices should be in the house determining shot rocks

Why? It is the Vices' responsibility to count the score in each end. There are multiple rocks to maneuver around plus two bodies with brooms. This is a prime situation for a trip over a rock or accidentally moving a stone. Stay out and let the Vices do their job.

Leaving the sheet after your game while others are still playingPlease exit with caution and courtesy, stopping before each sheet to make sure no player is preparing to throw on either end. Why? It’s a narrow walkway with lots of grippers, brooms and stabilizers lying on the floor. I know, I have tripped over nothing other than my gripper catching the carpet. There’s so much to bump your head on along the way down. Beyond the safety issues, there is also curling etiquette in play. A player prepping for her next shot is thrown out of routine by the commotion of the people exiting. This can cause an unsafe situation and also ruin her concentration. Much like golf, spectators should stand still and be quiet while a player lines up her shot.

By understanding the why’s, everyone can keep safe and have fun. That’s what we are all about!

RECIPES AROUND THE RINGS:

A cast iron skillet with baked cornbread in it.

Skillet Cornbread

This simple and delicious Southern Skillet Cornbread recipe is made with real corn, cornmeal, buttermilk, and basic pantry ingredients and baked in a cast iron skillet.

AUTHOR LAUREN ALLEN

COURSE: APPETIZER, SIDE DISH
CUISINE: AMERICAN
SERVINGS: 8
CALORIES: 285

PREP 10: MINUTES MINS
COOK 25: MINUTES MINS
TOTAL 35: MINUTES MINS

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 cup fine ground cornmeal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk* , room temperature
¼ cup sugar*
¼ cup oil
2 eggs , room temperature
½ cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup creamed corn
3 Tablespoons salted butter , cut into pieces, or use bacon grease

Instructions

Place cast-iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
In small bowl stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Measure buttermilk in a liquid measuring cup. Stir baking soda into buttermilk and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl mix the oil and sugar together. Mix in the eggs. Add the buttermilk and creamed corn and mix to combine.
Add the butter to the cast iron skillet and allow to melt.
Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and stir just until combined (don’t over-mix! The batter doesn't need to be completely smooth). Gently stir in frozen corn.
Remove the skillet from the oven and swirl the butter around to coat the bottom and sides of the pan.
Pour the batter immediately into the pan, smoothing into an even layer.
Bake for about 27-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with few moist crumbs.
Cut into wedges and serve.

Notes

Buttermilk: If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, mix 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar with 1 cup of milk. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before using.

Sugar: Traditional southern cornbread doesn’t have very much, if any, sugar and although this recipe isn’t very sweet at all, you could reduce the sugar if desired.

Freezing Instructions: Allow cornbread to cool completely and remove from cast iron skillet. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe container for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 374mg, Potassium: 140mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 465IU, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 0.9mg

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