INTEGRITY + EXPERIENCE + HARD WORK 370 University Ave. E. Waterloo 1 w ww.sanctuarydayspas.com Mitchell Laser Hair Removal Regional Councillor Volkswagen Waterloo Jane Reâ€"elect I will continue to get you the best value for your tax dollar. Phone: 886â€"9626 www JlaneMitchell.ca Now Part of Our Excellent Services (Light Sheer Diode Laser) 725â€"9904 From rigid wild rice to soft curly swirls Murray‘s father began processing wild rice harâ€" vested from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Northâ€" ern Ontario in the 1930s. e drove along a Wnarrow, winding road to meet Murâ€" ray Ratuskis at The Shoal Lake Wild Rice Company in Keewatin, Ont. The building that houses the wild rice processing equipment is ingeniously set on the face of a rock cutâ€"out. This allows gravity to W W W 35° Moximum lateral inclination. + 12â€"way power seats + 4â€"zone Climatronic + unique 4XMOTION permanent allâ€"wheel drive move the rice through the processing steps. â€" And there are a lot of steps from the upper level where the green rice arrives by the truckload to the automatic packagers at the bottom. Along the route the rice is parched in huge roasters then cleaned, separated from its hulls, graded and dropped into appropriate bags. The bags are stitched closed and weighed before returning to delivery trucks on the upper level. Murray described how to cook wild rice so that the kernels blossom into soft curly swirls. We used his method for this soup recipe. â€" The blossoms add not only a naturally glutenâ€"free, cholesterolâ€"free, fatâ€"free and fibreâ€"filled nutrient to the dish, they add a gentle texture and a subtle nutty flavour. Bingemans‘ bridal show this weekend Bingemans in Kitchener will host the Wedding Dreams Bridal Show, the LEMON WILD RICE SOUP (Makes 4 servings) 550 Weber Street North Waterloo 884â€"7470 eâ€"mail: info@vwwaterloo.com Wait, I‘ll drive right up to the door. D0.CO M The TOUAREG Continue to boil gently for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat. Keep the covered saucepan on the burner for 25 to 35 minutes or until the rice has blossomed. Place the wild rice and cold water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a hard boil. Reduce the heat. Cover the saucepan tightly. The grains will be soft and curly. largest show of its kind in southwestern Ontario, Oct. 25â€"26. 3/8 cup wild rice 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot rounds 1/2 cup finely diced onjon 4 cups water 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon peel finely sliced and chopped 3 tablespoons cornstarch 5 tablespoons water 1/2 cup table cream 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped fine brivers wanted (Y4 Drain the rice and set it aside. Place the oil, celery, carâ€" rot and onion in a deep saucepan. Cook and stir over mediâ€" um high heat until the onions become transparâ€" ent. Add the four cups of water and the three bouilâ€" lon cubes. Stir to dissolve the bouilâ€" lon cubes as the water comes to a boil. Turn the heat to mediâ€" um and slow boil for 20 minutes. Add the lemon juice and the lemon peel. Add the blossomed wild rice. Combine the cornstarch and five tablespoons of water to make a smooth paste. _ Slowly stir the cornâ€" starch paste into the soup. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes to allow the cornâ€" starch to cook and the soup to thicken. Add the cream and fresh parsley. With over 70 exhibitors, two fashion shows daily and great prizes, attending the show is a must for all brides, grooms and wedâ€" ding party members. Each bride will receive a free wedding planner. The show runs from 11 a.m.â€"6 p.m. each day. Bingemans is located at 1380 Victoria St. N. Admission is $6. Chilâ€" dren under 12 are free. Tickets are available at the door. Further information is available at HYPERLINK http://www.bingemans.co m www.bingemans.com. Those interested _ in attending can also call 744â€"1555