WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ IN THE HOUSE:
Tonight: Our first game of the season. Check the Games Centre on the OCC website to see what time and what sheet you play.
Next Week: Our second game of the season! AND.... a club clinic.
Last week: An outstanding participation at our Opening Social evening - 96 in attendance! The organizing Team of Judy Kerling, Ming Ming Wong, Cathy Wale and Pauline Tremblay did an incredible job! Thank you so much!
A reminder we are looking for a team to organize our closing in April.
A picture from our skips meeting...
Even MORE NEWS: We should wish the Erica Brown’s Team and Janet Murphy's MLL team all the best of luck as they represent us at the Runback Brewing Canadian Club Championships Zones Qualifiers that will be held at Dixie/Cricket Club this year starting next Saturday, Oct 18 and if they get through the zone the provincials will be held in 2 weeks – Oct 31-Nov 2 at Kingston, and if successful will compete in the Canadian Championships in Winnipeg Nov 18-23.
Good luck and play well ladies.
Here's the link Live Scores - Curling Ontario,
LAUGH OF THE WEEK:
STUFF THAT MAKES US CURL BETTER:
RECIPES AROUND THE RINGS:
This no fuss shortcake comes together easily dolloped with a generous topping of luscious honey lime cream and mixed sweet berries.
Shortcake
- 1 L all-purpose flour
- 60 ml granulated sugar
- 30 ml baking powder
- 125 ml frozen salted butter
- 300 ml 35% whipping cream
- 125 ml honey
- 3 eggs
- 10 ml vanilla
Cream Layer
- 500 ml 35% whipping cream
- 75 ml each granulated sugar and honey
- 10 ml grated lime zest
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- pinch of salt
Berry Topping
- 1 L mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and/or quartered strawberries)
- 22 ml each lime juice and honey
- 10 ml grated lime zest
- 30 ml chopped fresh mint leaves
- fresh mint leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Shortcake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- ln a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and baking powder. Grate frozen butter into flour mixture. Work in with fingers for 1 minute.
- In a medium bowl, whisk cream with honey, eggs, and vanilla. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until just combined. Turn dough onto prepared baking sheet and press into a 10 x 14-inch rectangle. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden. Let cool completely on baking sheet.
- Cream Layer: In the bowl of a stand mixture fitted with whip attachment, combine whipping cream, sugar, honey, lime zest, lime juice and salt. Whip on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, for up to 4 hours.
- Berry Topping: In a large bowl, combine berries, lime juice, honey, lime zest and 2 tbsp (30 ml) mint.
- Place cooled shortcake on a large serving platter and cut into 24 squares. Spread cream layer, and top with berry mixture. Garnish with additional mint leaves.
Nutritional Facts
- Amount Per Serving: 300 Calories
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Potassium: 225 mg
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fibre: 2 g
- Sugars: 17 g
- Protein: 4 g
GAMES, BOOKS, MOVIES AND SHOWS:
LET’S SHARE SOME IDEAS FOR GOOD GAMES OR BOOKS OR MOVIES OR SHOWS! SEND ME A LITTLE BLURB AS TO WHAT IT IS AND WHY YOU LIKE IT!
A suggestion from Catherine Wale. "A very good, old style, spy show. Starring Gary Oldman." (found on Apple TV)
