The Boys of Summer
Here we are well into summer and the days just keep getting better and better. Warm weather activities abound, gardens are growing and the farmers market is going strong.
Since this is the time of year to stuff
ourselves with fresh fruit and vegetables, I’d like to share with you a
fabulous – and exceptionally simple – spinach salad recipe I got from my mom
(I’m not sure from where it originated):
Toss together fresh spinach and sliced strawberries. For the dressing, mix ¼ cup sugar and juice of 1 lemon; mix in 1 tablespoon at a time 1 egg yolk and 6 tablespoons canola oil. Toss with salad.
That’s it and it’s a great treat, any time of the year.
This month, we are pleased to share with you stories about several people in and around our fair city – from a long-time tennis enthusiast to an outdoorsman who loves his fishing to a couple who have turned their backyard into a peaceful oasis complete with waterfall. Carl Patzel also shares his expertise when it comes to a year-round tradition in our part of the world, the barbecue (you know, it’s -40 C and you’re still out there on the deck cooking away).
When it comes to another summer tradition in our part of the world, I am reminded of how important it is to live life with patience – especially during our great Canadian roadwork season. I know people love to complain about having to sit in their vehicles in the hot sun for what seems like hours or learning more about their rural environment on those long, tortuous detours, but when the road construction is finished, what a joy! We can’t even call to mind what it was like before all these improvements. (Remember the ‘rathole’? I don’t.) A little bit of patience goes a long way during these times and the short time spent waiting seems a small price to pay for greater ease of traffic flow. Besides, if these roadwork jobs were not completed, people would be complaining and asking why they weren’t done.
So sit back, take a few deep breaths, relax … and share the summer with airdrielife.
Anne Beaty, Editor
2010 Volunteer Advocate
Brassica Mustard
When it comes to mustard, passion is the byword for Desmond Johnston and Karen Davis.
For the Love of the Game
Chris Simnett comes out swinging, as he promotes the sport of tennis in his community
King of the Barbecue
Carl has never met a grill he didn't like
