By Cristina Fuentes-Cantillana The Associated Press MADRID — A language still spoken by the descendants of Jews expelled from Spain 500 years ago is getting a helping hand from the Spanish Royal Academy to keep it alive. Ladino, a language taken abroad by Spanish Jews expelled from Spain in the […]
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By Sara Moulton The Associated Press Mussels are the perfect choice for a weeknight meal. They’re a terrific source of low-fat protein, they’re inexpensive, they cook up quickly, and as they cook, they automatically generate tasty juices to whichever sauce you’re making. Also, farmed mussels are pretty easy to clean. […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press No matter how many dazzling things we have the good fortune to eat in our lives, we often remember the simplest meals with as much power and affection as the fanciest. A humble, pureed vegetable soup is among those particular pleasures. Also, Proustian prose […]
Jamie Mountain Minnesota Iron Rangers’ defenceman Bryce Litke (above) tried to get a handle on speedy Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Ian Tookenay during his squad’s 4-1 loss on Family Day at the Ice For Kids Arena. Tookenay, who notched an assist in a winning cause, was named the SIJHL’s Play […]
Jamie Mountain Frankie-Jo Smith of the Fort Frances Armstrong Crushers crumpled to the ice along with Wyatt Landers of the Thunder Bay North End Flames during Sunday’s ‘B’ final of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s annual Novice tournament. The Flames went on to win 1-0.
of Chris Marchand/Dryden Observer Junior Muskies Jamie Spencer (10) and Katrina Slomke (11) looked to combine for a block during their squad’s straight sets (25-19, 25-15, and 21-19) win over the host Dryden Eagles during the NorWOSSA final Friday afternoon. The pair were key players all season for the black-and-gold, […]
Dave Ogilvie Hayden Smith (Superman) and Kingston Smith (Super Girl) enjoyed the “Superhero Skating Party” in Emo with their parents on Family Day (Monday). The children were encouraged to participate in the activity dressed as their favourite superhero. Everyone was treated to pancakes, popcorn, and other treats.
Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Armstrong Crushers’ goalie Dakoda Wilson lunged to make a save during his squad’s 1-0 loss to the Thunder Bay North End Flames in the ‘B’ final Sunday of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s annual Novice tournament at the Ice For Kids Arena. Wilson was the […]
of Chris Marchand/Dryden Observer Senior Muskie Cole Kowalski went all the way up to prevent a member of the host Dryden Eagles from scoring during Friday’s 73-44 loss in the NorWOSSA final. The black-and-gold had advanced after cruising to a 67-33 romp over the Kenora Broncos in the semi-final that […]
Submitted The Muskie girls’ rink, including Ashley Payne, left, Katrina Slomke, Andrea Schram, and Tory Beaudry, recorded a rare eight-ender during regular Thursday Night Ladies play last week. Congrats, ladies, and wishing you more as you get ready for the OFSAA championships to be held here in March!
Submitted Jim Gustafson holds up a monster Florida bass he caught Monday morning. Fish like this will go a long way in the tournament this week.
Have you ever come across a recipe with an ingredient you didn’t recognize? What did you do then? Did you then go on a wild goose chase or just passed on the recipe altogether and moved onto a different one? I guess it would depend on how obscure the ingredient […]
