Top Ten Things to Do in Calgary This Winter

When winter's winds blow it isn't all that tempting to go out and explore a city, but in Calgary there is so much to do that it becomes difficult to stay indoors!

Of course not all of the city's top ten activities take place in the great and snowy outdoors, but they are all the more enjoyable because of the seasonal conditions. From January through March all of Calgary is bursting at the seams with great activities, and among the most preferred are:

1. Fireside dining - you don't have to stay at home to enjoy a cozy meal beside the fire. There are many restaurants in Calgary that serve hearty fare in spaces gently lit and warmed by large fireplaces. Some have scenic views and park settings, while others are set on the areas lakes or rivers. Try such restaurants as the Q Haute, The Ranche, Newport Grill and River Café.

2. Salsa Dancing - there are literally dozens of dancing classes and schools in the city focusing on the highly active ballroom dance style known as salsa. It is a great way to really stay fit during the long winter months.

3. Get out on the ice - Calgary has some great skating rinks, including the Olympic Plaza and Westside Recreation Center, as well as several others. A few, such as the Westside, are indoors and also offer full fitness facilities including a track and aquatic center.

4. Museum, museums, museums! - feel like taking in a museum? Calgary has galleries and museums galore as well as the fantastic Glenbow Museum and the ever popular Telus World of Science where visitors can become human "batteries".

5. Slip sliding away - what is winter without the thrill of sledding? Calgary has dozens of great sliding and tobogganing hills, and most offer good parking and free runs. Check out Edworthy Park, Confederation Park, Deerfoot Athletic Park, Rundle Dry Pond, Canyon Meadows, Stanley Park, Elliston Park and the Fish Creek Escarpment.

6. The National Pastime - hockey is definitely one of Canada's dominant sports and the Pengrowth Saddledome is the official home of the Calgary Flames Hockey Club. The award winning team has an enormous fan following, but tickets can usually be found for upcoming games.

7. Skiing - Alberta is chock full of world class skiing, with some less than three hours from Calgary. There is also the Canada Olympic Park for skiing and snowboarding as well.

8. Festivals - the winter months are not shy on festivals, and some of the city's favorite events take place between January and March. There is the Calgary Fringe Festival, the $100 Film Festival, the Calgary Winter Festival and Zoolights among many others.

9. Cocoon - why not take in an on demand video or hop out for a quick video rental, order up some take-away food and nestle down in the warmth and coziness of the sofa or, even better, the bed.

10. Pretend that winter is gone - Calgary has two large greenhouses that make it easy to forget that winter is even occurring. The Calgary Zoo Botanical Garden and the Devonian Gardens are excellent cold weather escapes!

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Different Ways to Cook Eggplant

As a vegetable, eggplant does not necessarily have the best reputation. But this is not due to the eggplant itself, this is because of the way it is frequently prepared. Breaded and fried, then layered with greasy cheese, eggplant suddenly becomes a caloric nightmare. Eggplant itself is not high in calories, however. It is actually made up of 92% water and therefore contains only about 14 calories per half cup on its own. It is also a good source of fiber, calcium, and potassium. So eggplant is a great choice to include on your dinner plate, and there are many healthy and delicious ways to prepare it.

First, before preparing your eggplant dish, take care to select your desired type of eggplant. At your local grocery store or farmers' market, you may find Japanese White Eggs, which are small and white; Thai eggplants, which are a small green variety of Kermit eggplant; and Black Beauty eggplants, which are the large, glossy and dark purple variety that we most commonly see today. As with all vegetables, I highly recommend growing your own, since this is the best way to insure that they are healthy, fresh, and free of chemical pesticides and herbicides. The variety that I have grown successfully and enjoy most is an Italian heirloom variety called the Rosa Bianca eggplant. Whereas Black Beauty eggplants sometimes tend to have bitter flesh, the Rosa Bianca has a mild flavor that is not bitter, and a very nice meaty flesh. It works well as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes, and is excellent in the following recipes.

Eggplant Parmesan
In traditional eggplant parmesan, the eggplant is fried, which fills it with grease and negates its traditional value. Instead of frying the eggplant, try broiling it. Cut the eggplant into ½ inch slices, coat them with breadcrumbs, spray the slices with cooking spray, then broil them in the oven for 5minutes on each side. Serve the eggplant slices with marinara sauce and a slice of low-fat mozzarella cheese on top.

"Poor Man's Caviar"
An entire eggplant can be baked inside your oven, then split open and served with toast points or crackers, a dish known as Poor Man's Caviar. Simply wash the eggplant, cut off the stem and ends, and slice the whole thing in half length-wise. Brush the cut sides of the eggplant with olive oil, then sprinkle them with garlic, cilantro, lemon juice and/or basil. Bake the eggplant halves for 30-40 minutes (or until the flesh is nice and tender) at 400 degrees F.

Indian Style Eggplant
This dish is seasoned with coriander, a fragrant spice frequently used in Indian cooking. To make it, you will need 2 and ½ pounds of eggplant, 2/3 of a cup of clarified butter, 1 cup of chopped white onions, 4 large tomatoes, chopped, and 4 teaspoons of crushed coriander seeds. To begin, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Cut the eggplants in half, brush the cut sides with olive oil, and bake them for about 30 minutes, or until the flesh becomes soft. Remove them from the oven, and use a spoon to scoop the flesh from the peel and into a bowl. (Or, if you prefer, you can leave the peel on.) Mash the eggplant flesh with a potato masher. Set the bowl of mashed eggplant aside. Next, heat the clarified butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions for about 5 minutes, until the are translucent. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and the eggplant. Cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove the skillet from the heat, and sprinkle the dish with coriander.

Grilled Eggplant
Eggplant makes a great addition to shish kebabs when cut into chunks. You can also place ½ inch slices directly on the grill rack. Brush on a little bit of olive oil to keep them from sticking, season them with salt and pepper, and grill them over direct heat until they are tender. It should only take about 3 minutes or so per side. These eggplant slices are excellent on top of couscous, or on a sandwich with Focaccia bread, goat cheese, and some fresh tomato and spinach.

Eggplant Lasagna
Thinly slice an eggplant lengthwise. Then use these slices as a substitute for noodles in your favorite lasagna recipe.

Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a classic hearty and filling eggplant dish. To make it, you will need 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of dried parsley, 1 eggplant that has been cut into cubes, 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese, 2 sliced zucchini, 1 sliced onion, 2 cups of sliced mushrooms, 1 sliced green bell pepper, and 2 large tomatoes, chopped. Begin by greasing a casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and heat in over medium heat. Saute the garlic for 2 minutes, then add in the eggplant and parsley. Allow these to cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Remove the sautéed eggplant from the stovetop, and season it to taste with salt. Then spoon the seasoned eggplant evenly into the casserole dish. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the eggplant. Arrange the zucchini slices on top of the eggplant, and add another layer of parmesan. Follow with the onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Top it all off with the remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for 45 minutes, and enjoy.

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Veterans Day Menu Ideas for a Celebration to Honor Our Veterans

Veterans Day celebrates the men and women who enlisted to protect our country. There are many different traditions surrounding menus for Veterans Day. Below you'll find a few ideas to get your celebration underway:

Crab puffs, dip, chicken for a main dish, barbequed meals, and sandwiches are apart of a typical menu throughout the day. Simple, delicious food that is reasonably easy to prepare is definitely the order of the day.

For crab puffs you will need 1 quart of oil, 1 pound of crab meat, 1 package of cream cheese, 2 teaspoons of garlic salt, and 2 16 ounces packages of won ton wrappers. Heat the oil for frying, then in a bowl mix the crabmeat, cream cheese, and garlic salt together. Place the mixture in the wonton wrappers being careful not to over fill them. Then fry them for 2 to 3 minutes.

A dessert recipe you can prepare the night before (and save time) is a simple trifle. Purchase a plain sponge cake, two flavors of Jell-o crystals, tinned fruit of your choice, custard and cream from the grocery store. Prior to making the trifle, prepare the Jell-o, cut the sponge cake into small squares and whip the cream. Place the cake in the bottom of a serving bowl, topped by the fruit, custard, Jell-o (cut into pieces and mixed together) and finally the whipped cream.

Our veterans have served their life in protecting our country and people. Veterans Day allows us to honor everyone who has served and provide wonderful dishes for friends and family to celebrate those that are enlisted today. However you end up celebrating, it's important to keep the significance of the day in mind and reflect about the things that really matter in life.

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