Friday, October 26, 2018 5 Brooklin Town Crier Plant-Based Eating by Sheree Nicholson Vegfest perfect for newbies I was recently a presenter at Durham Vegfest at Whitby's Abilities Centre. The event was a huge success with thousands in attendance. Given the diverse groups of people who attended, it's apparent that it is becoming more mainstream to not eat meat. When I first stopped 29 years ago I was the only person I knew eating this way. Many were concerned about my health and whether it was a safe way to eat. I'm not sure if the interest in plant-based eating is a trend toward consumer changes in thinking or a fad, but I love what I see. The Vegfest featured local restaurants sharing great food along with clothing companies and just too many types of vendors to to list. We all shared a common interest and passion. Shows like this, where vendors supply good information, are great for the newbie or someone interested in changing their diet. Another great resource is blogs and books. With blogs, people put in a lot of effort to provide great information, which is all free and so helpful. Some of the blogs I like are: "Oh She Glows", "The Minimalist Baker", and "The No Meat Athlete". But there are plenty more great ones on the web. While the recipe below really has nothing to do with Vegfest, it is, however, a lovely snack and great for before or after a workout. It's modified, but the original one comes from https://ohsheglows.com/. Energy Balls 1 cup pitted Medjool dates* 6 tablespoons hemp hearts 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder 2 shredded unsweetened coconut 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate (optional) 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 mL) water, if needed Directions: Place the pitted dates in a food processor and process until a ball forms. Add the remaining ingredients to the processor (hemp hearts, cocoa/cacao powder, coconut, coconut oil, salt, and chocolate, if using) and process until thoroughly combined and almost smooth. The dough should be sticky and shouldn't be crumbly when you form a ball. If it's not sticky enough, add 1 to 3 teaspoons of water, a bit at a time, processing after each addition. Line a plate with parchment paper. Lightly wetting your hands if needed, shape the dough into balls and place them on the lined plate. Freeze the balls for 20 minutes until firm or enjoy right away. Store the leftovers in the fridge or freezer. The balls will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a week and in the freezer for 4 to 8 weeks. Tips: * If your dates are bone dry, soak them in boiled water for 15 minutes and then drain well. Use an old towel to press out the excess water. If the "dough" is too sticky to shape, add some shredded coconut and process again. Sheree's Hack: Double this recipe and freeze the balls for quick grab and go snacks. From Brooklin Heritage Society By Chris Alderson Brooklin had a unique cast of memorable characters, and Clifford George Delong (August 28, 1905 - February 19, 1990) was one of them. He lived at 154 Baldwin Street N. in a saltbox style house without indoor plumbing. Clifford was a house painter and artist. He sold his paintings from his front door to local families as well as to people from out of town. Some of his artwork was recently discovered in Aberfoyle, On. My favourite memory of Clifford Delong is of him riding his 350 Honda motorcycle down Queen Street in the winter. I thought he was the coolest guy ever on that bike. Cliff is buried at Groveside Cemetery. Unofficial Election Results * Denotes winner Regional Chair To be elected: 1 Votes John HENRY* 59.22% 12893 Tom DINGWALL 18.08% 3937 John MUTTON 10.44% 2272 Peter NEAL 6.94% 1510 Muhammad Ahsin SAHI 5.32% 1159 Regional Councillor To be elected: 4 Elizabeth ROY* 16.44% 12257 Chris LEAHY* 15.04% 11210 Steve YAMADA* 13.96% 10404 Rhonda MULCAHY* 11.46% 8545 Terry JOHNSTON 10.80% 8055 Derrick GLEED 9.74% 7259 Christine WINTERS 9.19% 6852 John DOLSTRA 7.76% 5786 Rod THWAITES 2.86% 2132 Chudi ASIDIANYA 2.75% 2051 Town Councillor North Ward 1 To be elected: 1 Steve LEE* 54.98% 2624 Bill WINDREM 27.57% 1316 Sharmila SAIGAONKAR 17.45% 833 Durham District School Board Trustee To be elected: 3 Niki LUNDQUIST* 26.78% 9844 Christine THATCHER* 18.07% 6642 Scott TEMPLETON* 15.32% 5631 Jim BARCLAY 13.91% 5112 Thomas WALL 9.86% 3625 Luigia AYOTTE 9.64% 3544 Sherri SIMZER 6.42% 2360 Durham Catholic District School Board Trustee To be elected: 2 John RINELLA* 35.39% 2571 Tricia CHAPMAN* 34.77% 2526 Teresa BUGELLI 29.83 2167 Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee To be elected: 1 Sylvie A. LANDRY* 61.90% 52 Anna-Karyna RUSZKOWSKI 38.10% 32 Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Trustee To be elected: 1 Roger BRIDEAU* 60.35% 137 Andre LINSKY 21.15% 48 Marcellin KWILU MONDO 11.89% 27 Balonda NKONGOLO 6.61% 15