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Article by Sept. guest speaker Larry Pynn

A great presentation by Larry Pynn at the Sept meeting showing all the unknown nooks and crannies of the Vancouver area coastline. Here’s his article in the Ottawa Citizen and Vancouver Sun: Water’s Edge: A tour of Metro Vancouver from … Continue reading

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Reminder to minimize impact when viewing whales and other marine wildlife

Fisheries and Oceans Canada asks that paddlers stay 100 m from whales and to stay clear of their path. Detailed guidelines for paddling near wildlife are posted here: Be Whale Wise – Marine Wildlife Guidelines for Boaters, Paddlers and Viewers

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Honeydew Melon in Coconut Cream

 Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 (13- to 14-ounce) can well-stirred unsweetened coconut cream 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste 1 large honeydew melon (5 pounds), chilled In camp: Stir together coconut milk, sugar, and … Continue reading

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Creme Caramel

Ingredients: 1 pkg of Dr. Oetkers powdered Crème Caramel whole milk or skim milk powder In camp: Follow the directions on the Crème Caramel package. Bring enough whole milk powder (in a ziplock bag) to make up 2 cups of … Continue reading

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Stir Fried Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 or 3 dried red chili peppers 2 cloves of garlic 1 small green cabbage 2 Tbsp. fish sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp. white vinegar 1 Tbsp. sugar At home: Combine the fish sauce, vinegar and sugar in a small … Continue reading

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