WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ IN THE HOUSE:
Tonight: Only 2 games left in this series - Enjoy!!
Next Week: Will we be able to announce a new Board Rep for our league by next week???
Other NEWS: Oakville Curling Club BOARD REPRESENTATIVE OPPORTUNITY:
Be the next WNW League Board Representative at our club. This is should be my last plea!
The applications are pouring in!! Not really - please let me know if this is something you could see yourself doing.
Not interested in continuing the Newsletter? I will stay on and keep it going (if you want me to). You just have to give me the pertinent information! :)
Don't miss this opportunity to make change (if you want to). It's a great and easy role to play. You go to OCC board meetings and I have taken it upon myself to second all motions that I agree with. It's that easy! Let me (or Evelyn) know if you are interested.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK:
STUFF THAT MAKES US CURL BETTER:
How do you keep your shoulders square to the target?
RECIPES AROUND THE RINGS:
Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
Want a quick Caribbean-inspired culinary escape? This easy pork tenderloin is rubbed with jerk seasoning and paired with a fresh pineapple salsa for a taste of the tropics.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dry jerk seasoning (see Tip)
- 4 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloin
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- Kosher salt
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 small pineapple (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and chopped (2 cups)
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and stems, finely chopped
Directions
- Heat grill to medium. In small bowl, whisk together jerk seasoning and 2 tablespoons oil; rub all over pork tenderloin. Grill pork, covered, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear on all sides and internal temperature reaches 145°F, 18 to 22 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing
- Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine rice, 1 1/4 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is just tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, until ready to serve.
- In medium bowl, stir together lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; let sit 5 minutes, then fold in pineapple and cilantro.
- Serve jerk pork with rice topped with pineapple salsa and more cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
Recipe Tip: If you’re using no-salt-added jerk seasoning, add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt when whisking together the seasoning and oil.
GAMES, BOOKS, MOVIES & SHOWS:
Spoons
You'll need a deck of cards and some spare spoons (enough to match the number of players minus one) for this one. Everyone will sit in a circle with the spoons in the middle, then each player is dealt four cards. The dealer picks a card from the deck, keeps it or passes it to the next player, and then discards a card. Players continue passing cards quickly around the circle. When a player collects four of the same cards, they grab a spoon from the center. Once a player grabs a spoon, everyone else must make a mad dash to grab one, too. The player left without a spoon is out of the game. This continues until only one player with one spoon is left standing.