GENEALOGY COURSE
You can always tell it is Tuesday and time for our geneology course; it is snowing! Thanks to Carol Smith for providing such interesting material. We now have the skills and tools to research our family tree. It is amazing to see what information is out there.
COMPUTER COURSES
The Microsoft Excel
and Simply Accounting
Courses have wound up
as well. Another Excel
course will run January 30th to February 2nd The
course runs for 5
evenings for a cost of $50.00. Simply Accounting will be offered again
depending upon demand. Introductory Computers and
Word will also be offered if numbers warrant.
Please call if you are interested
CHRISTMAS BASKET DRAW
Our
annual draw for a basketful of Christmas goodies will take place this
year
at the Lakeview Restaurant on December
20 at 3:00 pm. This year we have two
baskets so you have two chances to win. Tickets are still a dollar each.
Tickets are available at the Lakeview Restaurant in Red Lake, at Pape's in Ear Falls, or at the Centre at 232 Howey St.
Thank you for supporting the Red Lake District Adult Learning Centre.
RECIPE CORNER
Hazelnut Shortbread Refrigerator Cookies
l cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup icing sugar
¾ cup finely chopped hazelnuts
¾ cup butter, softened
Preparation:
COMBINE flour, corn starch, icing sugar
and nuts in a large bowl.
With large spoon, blend in butter. Work
with hands until soft, smooth dough forms.
SHAPE dough into a smooth roll
about 1 ½" in diameter.
Wrap and chill until firm (about 4 hours
or overnight). Store rolls in refrigerator for up to 1 month.
CUT with
sharp knife into thin slices. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
BAKE at
375°F (190°C) for 8 to 12
minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
Remove from sheet and cool completely.
VARIATION:
Cherry Pecan Shortbread: Omit hazelnuts. Mix dough until smooth then
mix in ¾ cup
chopped candied cherries and ½ cup
chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
This month's recipe from Robin Hood's Baking Festival Cookbook and also found on their website at www.robinhood.ca.