Out of Helen's kitchen: Jan. 21, 2018

By Helen Drysdale

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Egg Foo Yung Salad

Egg Foo Yung is a Chinese egg omelet with veggies. The name comes from the Cantonese language and means "hibiscus egg." This salad “version” does not come in takeout! Easy to make, a complete meal and a nice change. Enjoy.

1 head romaine lettuce

2-3 cups bean sprouts, washed and drained

1 small can water chestnuts, sliced

2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms

1/2 pepper, diced

2 thinly sliced green onions

6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled

3 hard cooked eggs, sliced

Dressing:

1/3 cup salad oil

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. fresh grated ginger

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. salt

Gently combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Mix all the dressing ingredients together and chill. Just before serving, pour the dressing over salad.

Snowman say to ride safe this winter

Media Release

Snoman (Snowmobilers of Manitoba)

Snoman (Snowmobilers of Manitoba) Inc. is celebrating International Snowmobile Safety Week Jan. 20-28 and encourages all riders to ride safe, stay on the trail, and respect private property. 

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Thumbs up, thumbs down & Letters to the editor

Submitted

Neepawa Banner & Press

A thumbs up and a thank you to T. Dagg and the R.M. of Rosedale. Your donation to TNR Rescue has helped the municipality control the feral cat population. Working together makes things happen.

Carol Davies, TNR Volunteer

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Manitoba Horticultural Association celebrating 120 years

By Miranda Leybourne

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Manitoba Horticultural Association (MHA) is celebrating 120 years of gardening history with its annual general meeting from Jan. 25-27 in Neepawa at the Christian Education Centre of the Neepawa United Church.

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Cutting edge yet still classic

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K.S. Hunter’s Barbershop owner & operator Katie Hunter & her dog Copper. (Photo property of J. Images)

 
New barbershop opens in Minnedosa

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The classic barbershop experience is making a comeback, and Minnedosa is now part of that movement. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, K.S. Hunter’s Barbershop opened for business, offering the luxury of an old style haircut and straight razor shave. 

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