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Well, I have been trying to do so and here are a couple of tips I have learned: 1. There is the same amount of packaging on a big roast (chicken, pork) as there is on a little one. So, buy the bigger one, cook it up and then there is enough for a couple of nights meals. Or, enough to have company over and then your compa- ny doesnt have to turn on the oven that night. 2. While youve got that big roast in the oven, it takes no time at all to whip up a batch of muffins or cook- ies or a banana loaf that can bake at the same time with the roast saves some oven time later. Or, if you are not a sweet fan, you can also toss in a pan of peppers and onions, roast them up and then use them all week long in your sandwiches and salads. 3. My family has almost always eaten homemade salad dressings, because we just dont like the store- bought kinds. But now Ive figured out that if I get out the ingredients on Sunday and make up a couple of jars of homemade dressing, it lasts nicely throughout the week. Saves me time at dinner prep time, pretty much guarantees that well have a salad every night and if you are used to buying the store-bought kind, it will cut down on the amount of bot- tles going into the recycle box. 4. Watch the sale shelf in the pro- duce dept. There are excellent buys to be had there and if nobody buys it before long, that stuff is going in the garbage. If you are cooking, then the sale priced stuff is fine. If you are trying to eat it fresh, it wont be to your liking. 5. I have also learned that if you do your shopping with bins, boxes and cloth bags youd better go home, unload and get those carrying items back into the car asap. Because if you dont, you will never remem- ber them when you are going to the store and you end up with plastic bags. I think thats all Ive thought of this week, but Im trying to learn. If anyone else has got any great ways to green up when it comes to food purchasing/cooking, then let us know at whatscookin@independent- freepress.com Have fun and keep cooking! (Lori and Gerry can be reached at whatscookin@independentfreepress.com) Sweet Potato, Leek and Maple Soup Ingredients 3 medium-size sweet potatoes 1 bunch leeks (3-4) 16 cups chicken stock 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup maple syrup salt and pepper Method 1. Wash leeks well and slice white part and an inch or so of the green part into thin slices. 2. Sauteeks in oil until wilted. 3. Peel sweet potatoes and chop into small chunks. 4. Add sweet potatoes and chick- en stock to leeks. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender. 5. Cool soup slightly, then puree in a food processor or blender. 6. Return soup to the pot. Add maple syrup, salt and pepper. Warm up and serve. Cooks note: if youd like a creami- er soup, you could add 1/2 cup 35% cream at this point. If you would pre- fer a lighter cream, that is fine, but then be careful not to bring the soup back to a boil or the cream will split. Lori Gysel & Gerry Kentner Green guide to food shopping Volunteer appreciation The Acton branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is host- ing a volunteer appreciation night, including a three-course dinner and entertainment, for all Canadian Cancer Society vol- unteers in the Acton/Wellington County/Guelph unit, on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Acton Legion. If you would like to attend, call the Guelph Unit office, 519-824-4261. Hungry Mans Breakfast Georgetown Legion hosts a Hungry Mans Breakfast, Saturday, Oct. 6, 8-11 a.m. at the branch upstairs (elevator available). Cost is $5 per person (children under 12, $2.50) Takeout available. Thanksgiving dinner Residents are invited to enjoy the second annual Thanksgiving Dinner, Monday, Oct. 8, with members of Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd. This invitation is extended to members of the community who are alone and not able to join family for this festive holiday. Doors open at 2 p.m. and dinner is served at 2:30 p.m. To make reservations, call the church office, 905-877-4322, Henry Dekker, 905-873-7275. For a ride call Martin Boomsma, 905- 877-5843. Shore supper Huttonville United Church hosts a Shore Supper (fish fry) on Thursday, Oct. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Huttonville Community School. For tickets, adults $15, children $7, call 905-455-8258 or 905-453-7392. Gala Dinner Dance Strictly Dance Parents Committee hosts a Gala Dinner Dance at Il Cavaliere Banquet Hall in Brampton on Friday, Oct. 19. The committee is a non-profit organization, which raises funds to help fund competitions, costumes, recitals, scholar- ships, and needy families taking classes at Strictly Dance. Tickets are $80. Contact Julia, Strictly Dance, 905-702-9728. Annual beef dinner Knox Presbyterian Church, corner Main & Church St. Georgetown hosts its annual beef dinner on Friday, Oct. 19, with sittings at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Adults $13, 12 and under $6. Tickets at church office: 905-877-7585 or 905-873-6220, 905-877-4257. Upcoming community dinners Acton/Georgetown, Friday, September 28, 2007 25 Dial a Bottle Georgetown/Acton Beer, Liquor and Wine Home Delivery 1-866-797-2424 www.beerstoredelivery.com Life Chain Sunday Join in a show of support toward Respect for life - from conception to natural death. Join the Life Chain Sunday gathering on Guelph Street and Maple Avenue, Sunday September 30th, 2:30 to 3:30 pm. This is an ecumenical, peaceful, prayerful show of unity with the pre-birthed of our society. For further information go to - www.lifechain.net WHY PAY RETAIL? PATRICIAS CARPET AND FLOORING SHOP AT HOME SERVICESHOP HOME SE Patricia Zawadowski 416-938-4045 Sales and Installation Residential/Commercial Carpet Vinyl/VCT Tiles Hardwood/Laminate Ceramic YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER THE INDEPENDENT & FREE PRESS 50 cents (+GST) Friday, June 30, 2006 44 Pages Voted Ontarios best newspaper www.independentfreepress.com Recipe of the week: Canada Day cupcakes Page 19 Lapointe in the hunt at Star Amateur Page 17 Chatten named senior of the year Page 9 Christ the King students tied up in project Page 4 Editorial 6 Ted Brown 7 Chris Borak 11 Calendar 12, 13 Sports 17, 18 Classifieds 22-24 INSIDE The Halton Jr. B Bulldogs will begin the Ontario Lacrosse Asso- ciation playoffs Monday in Oakville. See Wed- nesdays edition for full game details. WEDNESDAY... The stores may be closed tomorrow (Saturday) but there is still going to be plenty to do as both Acton and Glen Williams communities host Canada Day parties. The day gets under way in Glen Williams at 8 a.m. with a Pancake Breakfast, followed by Fun Runs and the annual baseball game between the Townies and Councillors. Childrens games start at 10 a.m. followed by the popular noon parade. Opening ceremonies start about 1 p.m. when the Glen Citizen of the Year and winner of the Best Decorated House are announced. Games, an eclectic music concert, pet show and the Duck Race round out the afternoon activities. Meanwhile the day kicks off in Actons Prospect Park at 6 p.m. with Concert in the Park. This includes the Second Annual Acton Idol Contest and songs from headliner Alysha Brooke per- forming county and western tunes along with Jamie Thorne. Yuk Yuks Jeff McEnery will also pro- vide stand-up comedy as well as be the Master of Ceremonies for the Acton Idol Contest. The Acton Fire Fighters Association provides the explo- sive finish to the day with a fireworks show, also in Prospect Park. The free event gets under way at dusk. The firefight- ers, who are promising their largest, loudest and brightest display ever, will be passing their helmets for donations to help pay for their annual birthday gift to the community. St. Albans Church in the Glen will also be holding a fire- works display at dusk. Its also a free will offering. The Independent & Free Press office will be closed Monday, July 3 for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, July 4 at 8:30 a.m. REFINANCING? PURCHASING? BOB WOODS Mortgage Specialist (905) 877-5211 *Rate subject to change 360 Guelph St., Georgetown 5.25% 5 year fixed (905) 873-1655 354 Guelph Street, Georgetown APPLE Auto Glass Truck Accessories Upholstery Heavy Equipment Glass Window Tinting GEORGETOWNCHRYSLER We handle all insurance work. 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Hill was pulled after the fifth inning, but made the dozens of hometown supporters, who came to watch him pitch in person in the big leagues, proud. See story page 17. Photo by Eamonn Maher Hill on the hill YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER ... EXCLUSIVELY SERVING THE READERS OF HALTON HILLS The Independent & Free Press is your source for local news, regional news, upcoming events & sports. Delivered to every home every Wednesday and Friday. 905.873.0301 Special pullout section Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8 Pages Circulation 21,220 www.independentfreepress.com Do you know your local merchants Pages 6 & 7 Can you pass the test of a Local Shopper? Page 3 I SHOP LOCAL Halton Hills Community Newspaper This message brought to you by your local newspaper. For advertising information call Ph: 905 873.0301