Whitehorse Daily Star: Living Archive

Living Archive

A chicken dish with a memorable wine One always runs the risk of sautéeing chicken chunks in a skillet, and finding the meat becomes dry ....
Summer makes yellow jackets constant companions One of the delights of a warm summer is that my deck, surrounded by pots of flowers and vegetables,

Our loyal companion was much more than just a dog When I was just a young lad, my father told me that when I grew up to be a man, and then to the time I was put to rest, if I'd made five true friends through my life, I would be truly blessed.
Murder and mayhem on the mean streets of Mars Red Planet Blues By Robert J. Sawyer Viking 356 pages $30
Exhibit continues Simon Gilpin is showing Second Season at the Yukon Arts Centre
Arts centre to announce season's events The Yukon Arts Centre will unveil its 2013-2014 Gallery and Performing Arts Seasons on its Mainstage at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Succulent fish with a Nicklaus Sauvignon Blanc Today, I recommend a halibut filet in a sweet and sour sauce with a Jack Nicklaus Sauvignon Blanc.

The fabulous Al Simmons and Susu Robin Show plays the Palace The fabulous Al Simmons and Susu Robin Show plays the Palace
Can Yukon afford extensive mining in the Peel River Watershed? Should one ask the Yukon mining minister if we can afford to do extensive mining in the Peel, we no doubt would get the answer yes!
Kind Offering Governor General David Johnston and deputy premier Elaine Taylor
Anathem is a fine and detailed piece of world creation, but a difficult read ( Bookends ) Anathem is a fine and detailed piece of world creation, but a difficult read

Shrimp, asparagus make the right blend for a summer salad Shrimp and asparagus salad paired with a dry Pacherenq from France
A visit to Bluebell Gardens is a real eye-opener My wanderings and visits to various local gardens and greenhouse operations led me down toward the Takhini Hot Springs Road and into the Takhini Valley.
Juneau Jazz & Classics kicks off 28th season with cellist Zuill Bailey When Juneau Jazz & Classics kicks off its 28th season this Labour Day weekend, cellist Zuill Bailey will take the audience on a uniquely American musical journey.

Technology experts sound the alarm on boreal forests A panel of North Americas top scientists from the International Boreal Conservation Science Panel – including such notable professionals as University of Alberta ecologist David Schindler – have issued an alarming study.
Fiddlin" Around Amelia Slobogean, Trish Clair and Annie Avery were the featured musicians at the noon concert
A trail of death from the Beaufort Sea to the Yukon River ( Bookends ) A current fashion in mystery novels is to have them begin with an event that does not immediately seem to link up with the rest of the story.

Mussels swimming in a tomato sauce served with white wine Today, I propose mussels in a tomato sauce served with a white wine from the Bordeaux region.
Governor General award winner to help host tour Colleen Murphy, the winner of the 2007 Governor General Literary Award for Drama and the current Berton House writer-in-residence
Artists have pressing engagement with a steamroller Relief prints have been around for ages.

More on Yellowstone National Park the beautiful Yellowstone National Park is visited daily by 30,000 people from all parts of the world.
How to really savour a leg of lamb For the weekend, I'm proposing a leg of lamb baked in olive oil, thyme, lemon and garlic and a Madiran red.
A certified lunatic displays his antics at the Palace Grand ( Review ) Tomáš Kubínek, the self-proclaimed certified lunatic and master of the impossible, delighted audiences at the Palace Grand Theatre for five evenings in mid-July with what were reportedly several variations on his basic stage show.
An alphabetic romp across the northern territories ( Bookends ) An alphabetic romp across the northern territories
Festival's Kids Fest made for a lively Saturday morning Kids Fest does not begin early at the Dawson City Music Festival

Matching a tasty Greek recipe with a memorable wine Today, I present a typical recipe from Greece, where olive oil and herbs are found in abundance.
The challenge of powdery mildew can be overcome One of the more common challenges in growing squash and cucumber plants is their susceptibility to a fungus called powdery mildew.

A trip into Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park is breathtaking A trip into Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park is breathtaking
Staying Cool Munchkins make ice cream at the Yukon College this week
Did you ever feel you were living out a script you didn't write? ( Bookends ) It all started with Star Trek, the Original Series. Even though a lot of us first saw it in black and white,
Recognition Deserved Recently retired Staff Sgt. Major Alan Hubley, centre, received a 40-year Long Service Award at the RCMP awards ceremony last week.
Dawson proclaims John Van Every Day for Hall of Fame Award inductee Dawson proclaims John Van Every Day for Hall of Fame Award inductee

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