The Algonquin Reads Student Contest!
Let your students know they could win CASH prizes and be published by entering the Algonquin Reads student contest.
New to this year, we are opening up the contest to include visual submissions such as drawings, videos, illustrations, in addition to written submissions. There are two categories for the contest, creative (short story, poem, screenplay, video, art work, illustration, animation or drawing) or critical (critical essay, opinion piece or journalistic essay) and must be inspired by the 2010-2011 Algonquin Reads book, Holding still for as long as possible by Zoe Whittall. The book is available at the First Class bookstore and can be loaned from the Learning Resource Centre/Library.
Two prizes of $150 will be awarded and submissions may be published in Algonquin Times and/or posted on the Algonquin Reads web site. Word/size restrictions may apply and submissions must be in by March 15, 2011.
Full contest details can be found on the Algonquin Reads web site at http://www.algonquincollege.com/HealthAndCommunity/algonquinreads/index.html or by contacting Helena Merriam at merriah@algonquincollege or 613-727-4723 x5338.
Do you ever find yourself not knowing what to eat? You’re hungry, but nothing seems appealing to your taste buds. I find this time of year particularly challenging. After over-indulging throughout the holidays, the last thing I want is something rich or heavy. And yet it’s still really cold outside, and I crave something that is going to comfort me.
When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think chocolate and there’s nothing that can get you off your girlfriend’s naughty list faster than chocolate truffles. Trust me I speak from experience. The best kept secret about chocolate truffles are how quick and easy they are to prepare. Here is a simple but exquisite chocolate truffle recipe where I use Kahlua but that could be substituted with any flavored liquor your taste buds can handle.