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Anonymous — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:25:58 CDT

User Name	My Web Site / Blog	Last visit to the Edge
Emily Lucier	My fotofight pictures Recipes from the Edge	I live here.
Rodd Lucier	RPTs and more Looking to develop more authentic, real world learning projects....	Summer 2006... too long ago!
Martha Lucier	www.shamanismcanada.com Experiences that help us re-discover our authentic selves, empower others and heal the earth.	I live, work and play here!

Add links to your site here.
Sorry, this isnt a link, this is a comment. So......what do you do here?????

Edgy Eats - recipes and recommendations for dining

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:15:53 CDT

Click here to listen in to a May morning in the kitchen at the Edge.

Be the first! Share your recipe or recommend a place to dine. Would you like a recipe to a favourite dish? Share...

Vicki introduced Alix and I to this Nut Loaf recipe a few weeks back and we just love it, (maybe you've tried it during your visit to the Edge)?.....Enjoy!

Ingredients

Lentil Layer

350g (1 1/2 cups) cooked red lentils
50g grated cheddar cheese
50g walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Carrot Layer

150g (1 1/2 cups) grated carrot
50g sultanas
50g pistachios, lightly toasted and roughly chopped

Brown Rice Layer

275g (1 1/2 cups) cooked brown rice
50g grated cheddar cheese
50g cashews, toasted and roughly chopped

Main Mix

1 large onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
35g (1/2 cup) fresh brown breadcrumbs
6 tbsp chopped mixed herbs eg. sage, rosemary, coriander, mint, chives, parsley etc.
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp mild or hot paprika (according to taste)
1 tsp ground ginger
maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Layers: Mix all the lentil layer ingredients together in a bowl so that they are well combine. Repeat this with the carrot and brown rice layers, keeping the mixtures in separate bowls.
Main Mix: Heat the oil in a saucepan over a moderate heat. Add the onion and sweat until it is tender and transparent, add the garlic and cook for a further minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. When cooled place in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
Distribute the main mix among the three layer mixtures. Combining well so that all the ingredients are well distributed.
To Cook: Preheat an oven to 190°C. Butter or oil a ???? loaf tin well. Distribute the lentil mixture evenly over the base of the tin, pressing it down. Follow this with a layer of the carrot mixture, pushing it down well. Finally spread an even layer of the rice mix of the carrot, being sure to press it down. Cover the loaf with foil and place on the centre shelf of the preheated oven or place in the fridge until ready to cook. Leave the loaf to cook for 45 minutes - 1hour until the loaf is firm to touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes then turn out on a serving tray or chopping board (you may need to loosen the edges with a sharp knife before turning out.
To Serve: Serve slices of the loaf hot or cold with chutney, sour cream or creme fraiche and a light salad. This loaf makes an excellent accompaniment to a picnic.

Wendy MacCrimmon (here in the Edge office)

Edgy Reads - recommended books & such

Edgeoutreach — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:13:47 CDT

What are you reading?

Alix recommends: David Berger’s book entitled, ‘Living Education: The Power of the Circle’presents teaching as an art form, highlighting the need to make education a life experience not just a ‘hoop to jump through’. Berger writes from his heart and from his own experiences- much of what he discusses is illustrated by stories and poetry inspired by his own life. Not only does Berger discuss the philosophical basis making learning a ‘whole’ experience in which people experience learning as a connection to the mind, body, soul and natural environment but he suggests steps for teachers, leaders and facilitators to take to tap into their own creativity in order to create learning environments that uncover the magic of life.
I loved this book. The writing is simple and accessible; however the ideas leave you with a lot to think about- in fact I think I will read it again. An inspirational book that is a valuable resource for all teachers.

Todd recommends: anything by Wayne Johnston - start with The Navigator of New York.
This book is a true adventure story. As winter sets in, here on the Edge of Algonquin Park it is easy to put myself in the place of the young hero-adventurer seeking a position on board a ship racing to be the first to the North Pole. Of course the fact that Wayne writes about his home away from home - with the characters in his books hailing from the Rock - Newfoundland is also inspiring. Since reading this book, I've had the good fortune of being invited to spend a few weeks in Newfoundland teaching the past two years. I think reading that inspires travel is a good thing.

Martha recently finished reading "Spirit of the Shuar: Wisdom from the Last Unconquered People of the Amazon" by: John Perkins and Shakaim Mariano Shakai Ijisam Chumpi.
A question I am ask myself is "What more can I do to assist in creating a new dream for ourselves and the earth"? John Perkins was inspired by the Shuar and other indigenous teachers to create the "Dream Change Coalition" which is dedicated to:
*changing the dream to a more earth-honouring and sustainable one
*preserving forests and other natural areas
*using indigenous wisdom to foster environmental, social, and economic balance.
Reading this book inspires me to continue searching for how we can further our mission at the Edge which is to provide experiences that help us rediscover ourselves, empower one another and heal the earth.

Life Lists

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:43:12 CDT

We've been talking about this quite a bit lately... It can be a list of the top (choose a number) of things you have either done or aspire to do! Imagine if we all dreamed big, what an amazing world we would live in.

your name:

your list starts here.

Todd Lucier's Life List:

run for public office
be the best in the world at something
role play Santa Claus
fly in a helicopter
write a book
break a hole in the ice and swim (o.k. a sauna can be involved)
be featured on the front page of a national newspaper
speak in front of a group numbering in the hundreds
travel by canoe through the night
. . . . more to come soon.

Friends of the Edge

toddlesby — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:46:34 CDT

Welcome to Friends of the Edge
This Web site is a place for sharing with others who have visited our unique location on the northwest corner of Canada's Algonquin Park.

This Web site is also known as a wiki - that just means that you are invited to help create the content that appears here.

Tell others what inspires you, be and be inspired by others.

Just click on the Easy Edit button on any page to contribute. As a contributer, you can add pages, and edit text and images to your heart's desire!

Be sure to visit http://www.northernedgealgonquin.com to link to all the great things happening at the Edge.

Share Photos

toddlesby — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:35:33 CDT

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Plan a Trip or Retreat with Others

toddlesby — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:24:22 CST

Looking to plan your next visit to the Edge? Invite others to join you, or make suggestions about the type of retreat or trip your would like to participate in.

Edgy Retreats & Getaways

toddlesby — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 10:21:10 CST

Share your ideas for Edgy Getaways. Invite others to join you on a trip or retreat . . .

The original idea for this page was to provide a place to look for travel buddies heading to the Edge for a retreat or getaway... but it's an open palate for now.... grab some colour and contribute.

Edgy Trips & Adventures

toddlesby — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 10:18:38 CST

Have you participated in a trip or adventure that you would like to let others know about? Have your go! It can be anywhere . . .

Edgy Flicks - Movies, Video and more . . .

toddlesby — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:53:59 CST

Tell others about the moving pictures that inspire you.... post links to your own videos and more. It's your space.... enjoy.

Here is a short little video from the Edge kitchen to get us started.

Edgy Things . . . places to go, things to do

toddlesby — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:31:07 CST

come on, get us started... just click easy edit and add text or images, even video if you are up to it.