Lead Story
A Strange Case
By Peter Worden
Cattle rustling, to most of us, may be something that happens only in old westerns or the stuff of science fiction. But to cattlemen and ranchers in southern Alberta, it is has always been part of real life.
Rural legends come farther-fetched than their urban counterparts, and usually have to do with cows. This [...]
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Editor's Note
Get Excited!
Each issue I gather as many of our contributors as I can for a photoshoot. I do this for a reason – I think it’s nice to be able to put face to a writer. Also, I hope it will encourage you to send me an e-mail and comment on the styles and stories in [...]
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In Profile
Paul Rasporich
If Fire in the Belly is what I was looking for when I interviewed Okotoks artist Paul Rasporich, Fire in the soul is what he delivered. This artist’s story is indeed a tale of passion – fiery passion with a mystic twist.
By Pat Fream
Photos by Neville Palmer
An artistic type since the tender age of five, [...]
Talk About Town
Coffee, Cake and Friendship
By M.L. Cofell
There are people and places in life, that when visited, make you feel alive. You walk away with a sense of melancholy because you really don’t want to leave. You want time to slow down and linger just a little bit longer, to savour every moment.
When I was about 10 years old, I [...]
Talk About Town
Coffee, Cake and Friendship
By M.L. Cofell There are people and places in life, that when visited, make you feel alive. You walk away with ...
Summertime – Go Fishing!
Flies, Fish and the Art of Deception By Sheila Sepkowski [caption id="attachment_998" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Sandra Wiebe and Jason Baxter on the Bow ...
A Tale of One Trail
From wagon wheels to 18-wheelers, from Montana to Central Alberta, the Cowboy Trail leaves deep ruts of historic relevance reflected ...
Food
Gnocchi di Patate (Potato Gnocchi Roman Style)
By Mike Perrotta, Wild Thyme Café, Nanton
Gnocchi di Patate PDF
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
4 ½ pounds russet potatoes
salt
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 egg yolks
melted butter
grated parmesan cheese
Method:
Wash, but do not peel the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until soft.
Remove potatoes from pot, now peel and mash them in a large bowl until quite [...]
Savoury Summer Salad Ingredients:
2 heads of butter leaf lettuce – individual leaves
18 cherry tomatoes, halved
8 leaves of fresh basil – chiffonade (cut into thin strips)
½ cup creamy chevre (goat cheese)
½ cup balsamic vinegar reduced to half*
½ cup cold pressed canola oil
Maldon sea salt for sprinkling
Method:
Place lettuce on a serving platter then add tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle evenly with chevre. Drizzle [...]
In Profile
Paul Rasporich If Fire in the Belly is what I was looking for when I interviewed Okotoks artist Paul Rasporich, Fire in the soul is what he delivered. This artist’s story is indeed a tale of passion – fiery passion with a mystic twist.
By Pat Fream
Photos by Neville Palmer
An artistic type since the tender age of five, [...]
Fire in the Belly: Kamla Hari McGonigal “The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference.” – Elie Wiesel
By Sandra Wiebe
Breezing through university degrees faster than a speeding bullet, raising two boys, managing a nursing career, and baking specialty cakes all in a single bound, Kamla McGonigal comes across as a modern day superwoman. Yet through it all she still finds [...]
Editor's Note
Get Excited! Each issue I gather as many of our contributors as I can for a photoshoot. I do this for a reason – I think it’s nice to be able to put face to a writer. Also, I hope it will encourage you to send me an e-mail and comment on the styles and stories in [...]
Warming up to Spring “Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come from miles to watch you burn.” – John Wesley
As this issue of Routes hits your coffee table the planet is moving towards the Vernal, or Spring, Equinox. Each passing day will feel like we are moving a little closer to the sun.
I feel I should [...]