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If you could cancel any province, which one would it be, and why Quebec?
Strawberry Maple Custard Slices
The English love their custard; the French their flaky pastry. The best of both are combined withStrawberry Maple Custard Slices
The English love their custard; the French their flaky pastry. The best of both are combined with sweet strawberries and maple syrup.
Chilling Time: 2 hours or up to 1 day
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) Milk
5 Egg Yolks, at room temperature
1/3 cup (75 mL) Maple Syrup
1/3 cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 mL) each butter and vanilla
1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated lemon rind
All-purpose flour
1 pkg (397 g) frozen block puff pastry, thawed
3 cups (750 mL) sliced Strawberries
1/3 cup (75 mL) strawberry jam
Chocolate sauce
Icing sugar
Instructions
In glass measure, heat milk in microwave on Medium until hot and steaming, about 3 minutes or in small saucepan on stove top.
In medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, maple syrup and flour until well blended. Whisking constantly, in a steady stream slowly add hot milk. Cook over medium-low heat; whisking constantly, until starting to thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Transfer to bowl; stir in butter, 1 tsp (5 mL) of the vanilla and lemon rind. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours or up to 1 day.
Meanwhile, dust work surface lightly with flour. Cut pastry in half at perforation and roll each into 12 x 5-inch (30 x 12.5 cm) rectangle; trim edges to straighten. Cut each crosswise into 4 rectangles; with fork pierce each several times. Place on large parchment paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate 15 minutes. Bake in 425°F (220°C) until puffed and golden, about 13 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
In medium bowl, combine strawberries with remaining vanilla. Place pastry on serving plates; spread with jam, dividing equally. Spread custard over jam and top with strawberries, dividing equally. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and dust with icing sugar. Serve immediately.
TIP: Change-up the recipe and try raspberries or sliced peaches.
Nutritional information
Calories: 441
Protein: 9 grams
Fat: 19 grams
Carbohydrate: 60 grams
Fibre: 2 grams
Sodium: 201 mg ...read more
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Mongolian Beef Ramen
/Mongolian beef is a popular American-Chinese takeout dish often made with thin slices of flank steak,Mongolian Beef Ramen
Mongolian beef is a popular American-Chinese takeout dish often made with thin slices of flank steak, accompanied by veggies, spiked with ginger, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and scallions. Here, I obviously took many liberties adapting the original stir-fry steak dish into a meatball and ramen skillet.
One thing I kept the same: cornstarch. It makes the meat crispy and caramelized on the outside, and it helps thicken the sauce, giving it a velvety texture. If you don't have any on hand (or you forgot to pick some up), feel free to skip it. But make sure to use it next time! (Rest assured, there will be a next time!)
If you've made this recipe, be sure to drop us a comment down below and let us know how you liked it!
Trying to cut back on carbs? Make our Mongolian beef lettuce cups instead.
Editor's Note: The introduction and photo for this recipe were updated on January 14, 2022.
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YIELDS: 4 serving(s)
TOTAL TIME: 30 mins
PREP TIME: 10 mins
Ingredients:
3 packages instant ramen, flavor pack discarded
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. sirloin steak, sliced against the grain
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. minced ginger
1/2 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. lightly packed brown sugar
1 c. low-sodium chicken (or beef) broth
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
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Directions:
Step 1
Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Toss beef with cornstarch. Add to skillet and cook until seared about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add sesame oil to skillet and stir in garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute then add soy sauce, brown sugar, and broth. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add broccoli and carrots then cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Return beef to skillet and stir until completely coated in sauce. Stir in cooked ramen noodles and scallions.
Step 6
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving. ...read more
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Alerts for: Chatham-Kent Rondeau Park
Weather/Air Quality alerts
2:44 p.m. EDT Thursday 8 June 2023
Special AirAlerts for: Chatham-Kent Rondeau Park
Weather/Air Quality alerts
2:44 p.m. EDT Thursday 8 June 2023
Special Air Quality Statement in effect for:
Windsor Essex Chatham-Kent Cottam Ruthven #TQG #Onstorm
High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires.
Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist into Saturday for some areas.
Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.
For more details, please consult canada
Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Continue to take actions to protect your health and reduce exposure to smoke.
People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke.
Stop outdoor activities and contact your health care provider if you or someone in your care experiences shortness of breath, wheezing (including asthma attacks), severe cough, dizziness or chest pains. Stay inside if you are feeling unwell and experiencing symptoms.
Keep your indoor air clean. Keep your doors and windows closed if the temperature in your home is comfortable. Use an air purifier with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter in a room where you spend a lot of time. Avoid air purifiers that produce ozone. Check the filter and change it if required. For more information visit canada
Take a break from the smoke by temporarily relocating or finding a location in your community with clean, cool air such as a library, shopping mall or community centre. Contact your local health or municipal authorities for more information.
If you must spend time outdoors, a well-fitted respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH certified N95 or equivalent respirator) that does not allow air to pass through small openings between the mask and face, can help reduce your exposure to the fine particles in smoke. These fine particles generally pose the greatest risk to health. However, respirators do not reduce exposure to the gases in wildfire smoke. It is important to listen to your body and reduce or stop activities if you are experiencing symptoms.
Be sure to check on people in your care and those around you who may be more susceptible to smoke.
Pay attention to information and direction from your local authorities and evacuate if told to do so.
Review your wildfire smoke plan and make sure you have enough medical supplies if the smoke continues to impact your community. Contact your health care provider if your condition is not improving.
Be aware of your mental health. It is normal to feel anxious or isolated during a smoke event. If you experience any feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression, contact your mental health care provider for advice or visit wellnesstogether
Visit airhealth for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
Issued by Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario ...read more
Alerts for: Windsor Leamington Essex County
Weather/Air Quality alerts
7:58 a.m. EDT Thursday 8 JuneAlerts for: Windsor Leamington Essex County
Weather/Air Quality alerts
7:58 a.m. EDT Thursday 8 June 2023
Special Air Quality Statement in effect for:
Windsor Essex Chatham-Kent Cottam Ruthven #TQG #Onstorm
High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires.
Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist into the weekend.
Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.
For more details, please consult canada
Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations. Continue to take actions to protect your health and reduce exposure to smoke.
People with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke.
Stop outdoor activities and contact your health care provider if you or someone in your care experiences shortness of breath, wheezing (including asthma attacks), severe cough, dizziness or chest pains. Stay inside if you are feeling unwell and experiencing symptoms.
Keep your indoor air clean. Keep your doors and windows closed if the temperature in your home is comfortable. Use an air purifier with a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter in a room where you spend a lot of time. Avoid air purifiers that produce ozone. Check the filter and change it if required. For more information visit canada
Take a break from the smoke by temporarily relocating or finding a location in your community with clean, cool air such as a library, shopping mall or community centre. Contact your local health or municipal authorities for more information.
If you must spend time outdoors, a well-fitted respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH certified N95 or equivalent respirator) that does not allow air to pass through small openings between the mask and face, can help reduce your exposure to the fine particles in smoke. These fine particles generally pose the greatest risk to health. However, respirators do not reduce exposure to the gases in wildfire smoke. It is important to listen to your body and reduce or stop activities if you are experiencing symptoms.
Be sure to check on people in your care and those around you who may be more susceptible to smoke.
Pay attention to information and direction from your local authorities and evacuate if told to do so.
Review your wildfire smoke plan and make sure you have enough medical supplies if the smoke continues to impact your community. Contact your health care provider if your condition is not improving.
Be aware of your mental health. It is normal to feel anxious or isolated during a smoke event. If you experience any feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression, contact your mental health care provider for advice or visit wellnesstogether
Visit airhealth for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
Issued by Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario ...read more
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