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George Walters is a Canadian columnist and author with more than forty years of writing experience. For over twenty years he has written a weekly column for Postmedia Network — Canada's largest newspaper chain — never missing a single week, publishing fifty-two stories a year. Combined with his work in Reader's Digest Community Voices, World News, Country Living, The Country Register, and farm and rural lifestyle magazines across Canada, he has published well over two thousand stories drawn from everyday life. He writes about farm work, fishing, old trucks, and the kind of people you only find in small towns — but just as likely he'll hand a voice to a weathered telephone pole, or turn his eye on something happening in the world today and tell you exactly what he thinks about it. No subject is off limits. If there's a story in it, George will find it. He has been called a philosopher of everyday life, a description that came up more than once during his television appearances over the years — and it's not hard to see why. His writing has a way of making the ordinary feel worth sitting with. He is the author of eleven books, including yearly short story collections and the Clay Moretti Files mystery series. Clay is a fifty-year-old private investigator who drives a 1967 Ford Galaxie, smokes cigars, and operates by a code the modern world gave up on a long time ago. The cases are present day. The man handling them is not. All titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon. Together, George and his wife Ruth have also created Elmer Finds His Way, the first in what he hopes will be a long series of children's books. Ruth did all the illustrations, as she has for every one of George's books — and beyond that she designed and painted the covers as well. Her work is woven into every page of everything he has published. A few words from readers: "I pulled up a kitchen chair and read your story three times." "You have a way of making a person homesick for a place they haven't been to." "Thank you for writing things that make old people and kids feel the same way at the same time." All my titles are available in paperback and eBook on Amazon.ca here.
Ruth's Dishes

Meat Loaf Supper

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Here’s a recipe for Stuffed Mozzarella Meatloaf with a country twist:

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Black pepper
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Honey

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 °F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, eggs, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands until everything is combined.
  3. Place half of the meat mixture in a 9×5 inch loaf pan, making sure to press it down firmly to form an even layer.
  4. Spread the mozzarella cheese cubes over the meat layer, making sure to leave a small border around the edges.
  5. Cover the cheese with the remaining meat mixture, pressing down firmly to form an even layer.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Spread the mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60–70 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through, and the internal temperature reaches 160 °F.
  8. Allow the meatloaf to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

This Stuffed Mozzarella Meatloaf is perfect for a cozy country-style meal. Enjoy it with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables for a delicious and satisfying dinner.

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Other Things

Large Mouth Bass

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When it comes to catching large mouth bass in northern Ontario, there are several effective baits and techniques you can try. Here are a few tips and things to keep in mind that I have learned over the years: Good Luck!

  1. Use live bait: Large mouth bass are often attracted to live bait such as minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches. These baits can be effective when fished on a jig or under a Bobber.
  2. Try artificial lures: If you prefer using artificial lures, consider using soft plastics such as worms, crawfish imitations, or creature baits. These lures can be rigged weedless and fished around weed beds, fallen trees, or other structures where bass may be hiding.
  3. Experiment with top water lures: Top water lures such as poppers, frogs, or buzz baits can be effective during early morning or late evening when the water is calm. These lures mimic the sound and action of prey on the surface and can attract aggressive strikes from bass.
  4. Fish near cover: Large mouth bass like to hide near cover such as weed beds, rocks, logs, or submerged trees. When fishing, try to cast near these structures and retrieve your bait slowly, allowing it to mimic natural movement.
  5. Pay attention to the water temperature: Large mouth bass are most active when the water temperature is between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water is colder or warmer, they may be less active and harder to catch.
  6. Vary your retrieve: When fishing with lures, try varying your retrieve speed and technique until you find what works best. Sometimes a slow, steady retrieve is most effective, while other times a fast, erratic retrieve can trigger a strike.

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Health

Honey To The Rescue

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Did you know that there are live enzymes in honey?
Did you know that in contact with a metal spoon, these enzymes die? The best way to eat honey is with a wooden spoon, if you can’t find one, use plastic.
Did you know that honey contains a substance that helps your brain work better?
Did you know that honey is one of the rare foods on earth that alone can sustain human life?
Did you know that bees saved people in Africa from starvation?
One spoon of honey is enough to sustain human life for 24 hours?
Did you know that propolis that bees produce is one of the most powerful natural ANTIBIOTICS?
Did you know that honey has no expiration date?
Did you know that the bodies of the great emperors of the world were buried in golden coffins and then covered with honey to prevent putrefaction?
Did you know that the term “HONEY MOON” comes from the fact that newlyweds consumed honey for fertility after the wedding?
Did you know that a bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey, but for her, it is a lifetime?

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Ruth's Dishes

Cinnamon Biscuits

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Desert For Later!

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Here’s a recipe for old-fashioned Cinnamon Biscuits that’s sure to delight your taste buds:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the milk to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Brush the melted butter over the surface of the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
  6. Starting at the long edge of the rectangle, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Slice the log into 1-inch-thick rounds and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly golden brown on top. Serve warm.

Enjoy your delicious and aromatic Cinnamon Biscuits with a cup of coffee or tea, or enjoy them as a sweet snack any time of day. I know I am going to. GW

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