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March 2005
01+ Arsenic & Old Lace
08 10AM Council Meeting
08 Career Explorations
09 7PM Public Meeting
14+ March Break Camp
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15 Babysitting Course
18 Babysitting Course
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22 9:30AM Council Workshop
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23 7PM Public Meeting
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April 2005
02 Chamber Concert
02 Murder Mystery
05 10AM Council Meeting
06 7PM Public Meeting
08 Spring Fling
13 'Wicked' Seniors Trip
16+ Glen Haffy Opens
19 9:30AM Council Workshop
19 1PM Council Meeting
20 7PM Public Meeting
22+ Caledon Home Show
24 Geology On Foot
24 Touch the Earth
30 All In the April
30 Roman Holiday Dinner
30 Fair Trade Festival
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This Week's Recipe

 
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THE ANGRY TOMATO
The Angry Tomato, where cajun meets italian, brings the best quality and taste to the town of Caledon. Try our famous featured daily soups, blackened chicken and catfish, or something from our seasonal menus. Fully licensed, open for lunch Monday to Friday, dinner Monday to Saturday.
A: 12612 Highway 50, Bolton
T: 905-857-0802
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U: www.theangrytomato.com

 
WILD MUSHROOM AND RICE CHOWDER
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 large clove of garlic, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups beef or chicken stock, cooled
4-6 cups sliced mushrooms
1 large sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked wild, brown, or white rice
1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil
1/2 cup whipping cream (35%) or (10%) half-and half

In a large sauce pan, heat butter and iol over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until onion has softened. Sprinkle with flour and stir until absorbed. Slide pan off heat. Add stock a little at a time to aviod lumps, stirring after each addition until smooth.

Return saucepan to heat. Add mushrooms and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in salt and pepper; remove thyme sprig. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Just before serving, stir in rice and basil; heat until hot. Ladle into warmed soup bowls; served garnished with a swirl of cream in the center.

Serves 6-8
Offered by Jeff Stoddart, The Angry Tomato

 

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