What to do With Leftover Thanksgiving Sides

What to do With Leftover Thanksgiving Sides

by Ronnie Neiman

 Leftover Stuffing Muffins

The leftover stuffing can be made into so many things, loaves, waffles, casseroles and of course, muffins!

Ingredients

  • 3 stalks celery, chopped

  • 4 medium yellow onions, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 loaf bread, toasted

  • 3 medium eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 3 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 3 cups chicken or turkey stock

  • Salt

  • Pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Sauté the celery and onion in the butter over medium heat until they turn translucent and caramelize. It pays to take your time with this step, because this is what really makes for a flavourful stuffing.

Step 2

Meanwhile, toast each piece of bread in a full loaf. I usually use a wheat bread, but you can use whatever your family likes best.

Step 3

Chop the toasted bread up into cubes. Add the celery and onion mixture and dried parsley. Salt and pepper the mixture good. Lightly beat the eggs with the milk, and pour over the top. Pour some of the chicken or turkey stock over the top, and start to mix everything together with a large spoon. Keep adding stock until everything is moistened (wet but not soupy) -- you may not need to use it all.

Step 4

Give your muffin pans a light misting of non-stick spray, and fill each cup with stuffing.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 60 minutes. If you prefer a stuffing that's a little more moist, cover with aluminum foil for the first 45 minutes.

Leftover Thanksgiving Pizza

Keep the festive spirit of your food going until Christmas. A very simple and quick recipe.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pizza base fresh/frozen dough, naan bread, or pita

  • 2 tbsp cranberry sauce

  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 190C

Step 2

Line a tray with baking paper.

Step 3

Add toppings to pizza base, bake until base is crisp and cheese has melted.

Step 3

Top with with sage leaves and pomegranate.

After Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

After Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

By Ronnie Neiman

One of the best parts about Thanksgiving is all the food. So many leftovers to eat. You just need to figure out how to make those leftovers even more delicious!

 Turkey Sandwich Recipe

It only takes five minutes to make!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 small red onion

  • Kosher salt and pepper

  • 1 c. shredded Savoy cabbage

  • 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar

  • 2 tsp. olive oil

  • 1 tbsp. chopped dill pickles

  • 1 tbsp. mayonnaise

  • 1 tsp. whole grain mustard

  • 2 slices white bread

  • 1/3 lb. sliced turkey

  • 1 tsp. hot honey

Directions

Step 1

Toss red onion and pinch of salt in a small bowl to coat; let sit 5 minutes to allow onion to soften slightly. Rinse under cold water. Place onion in a medium bowl and add cabbage, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss to combine with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard. Spread mayo mixture on one slice of bread. Top with sliced turkey and drizzle with hot honey. Add cabbage slaw to sandwich and serve.

 Turkey Noodle Soup

The ever delicious noodle soup made with leftover turkey or chicken. Always a good option. 

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 leek, cleaned and chopped, whites and light green parts only

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 c. turkey stock (or low-sodium chicken broth)

  • 3 c. water

  • small bunch thyme

  • Small bunch rosemary

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tsp. dried oregano

  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 (12-oz.) package egg noodles

  • 3 c. cooked shredded turkey

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add carrots, celery, onion, and leek and cook until soft, 5 minutes. 

Step 2

Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. 

Add broth, water, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, oregano, and pinch red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then add egg noodles. 

Step 3

Cover and cook until pasta is cooked through, 7 minutes. Discard thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. 

Step 4

Add turkey and simmer until warmed through, 5 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper.

Holiday Leftover Pizza

Pulling Together: Manitoba Foundations Guide Series

Pulling Together: Manitoba Foundations Guide Series

(brandonu.ca)

Friday, October 7th @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Room 141, He Oyate Tawapi Ceremony Room, Health Studies Bldg

Event Navigation

Learn together in this six-week exploration of the guide

BU Faculty and Staff are invited to take part in a six-week, guided exploration of the Pulling Together: Manitoba Foundations Guide throughout the months of October and November.

Each week, individuals will read through the sections of the guide and engage in related activities at their own pace, then come together as a group for broader reflection and discussion in the form of learning circles. Individuals will be invited to seek out experiences or opportunities related to the learning within their own context following the program and to come back together in a few months to share actions, successes and outcomes.

Duration: Fridays, October 7 – November 18, 2022

*exception November 11 for Remembrance Day

Week 1 – Welcome & Introduction to the program and each other

Week 2 – Section I: Intro to Indigenous Peoples

Week 3 & 4– Section II: Colonization

Week 5 – Section III: Decolonization

Week 6 – Explore next steps for continued learning and action

Learning Circles with Cree Knowledge Keeper Susie McPherson-Derendy

Fridays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 & November 4 & 18

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

In-person: Room 141, He Oyate Tawapi Ceremony Room, BU’s Health Studies Complex

To Register

For planning purposes, please sign up using the RSVP feature on the Brandon University website.

BU plans in-person Homecoming for 2022

BU plans in-person Homecoming for 2022

BU NEWS — September 22, 2022

BRANDON – Brandon University (BU) will be hosting its first in-person Homecoming celebration since 2019, from October 13 to 16, 2022.

The weekend will be filled with a multitude of events including the usual favorites such as the Homecoming Dinner and Awards Ceremony, the Athletics Wall of Fame Brunch, and the Pro Series concert featuring BU’s Megumi Masaki, who was named to the Order of Manitoba this past spring.

“It’s been too long since we have seen many of our alumni, and we’re excited to be welcoming everyone back!” said Carla Eisler, BU’s Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs.

This year’s Homecoming celebration will also be a chance to recognize the centennial of the Citizen’s Science Building, now known as the Knowles-Douglas Student Union Centre. The building was the third building built on the Brandon University Campus, in 1922-1923, and is a rare example of late gothic style architecture in Manitoba. The celebrations in the Knowles-Douglas Centre will include a Beer Garden serving locally brewed beer, a Trivia Night hosted by BU’s new Advancement Officer Nick Brown, and a 1920s themed social, the 100th Birthday Bash.

“I worked in that building for four years while on student council, and I’m thrilled to be back running events in a space that has meant so much to students over the last century,” Brown said.

Homecoming this year will also include participation from some of the groups on campus. The Inter-Residence Council will be hosting a Bonfire Night after the Banquet next to the new sculpture by renowned Cree/Metis artist Kevin McKenzie. The Brandon University Gaming Association will host A Nintendo Afternoon, a lighthearted and fun afternoon where you can drop-in, grab some snacks, and relax while playing Mario Kart or Smash Bros. The Indigenous Alumni Chapter will host a Bannock and Tea event at the new Ceremonial Fire Pit, and some of Bee-U’s first batch of honey will be served.

“One of our biggest joys this fall has been able to welcome everyone back to our campus, and I can’t wait to see our proud alumni in-person again at Homecoming,” said BU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. David Docherty. “We’re highlighting some of the best that our community has to offer, and I’m looking forward to sharing BU’s new and old favourites with our alumni and other guests.”

The full Homecoming Schedule and Registration form can be found at BrandonU.ca/Homecoming/Schedule.

BU Co-op program celebrates success

BU Co-op program celebrates success

BU NEWS — September 20, 2022

BRANDON – The students and supporters of Brandon University’s (BU’s) Co-operative Education Program were celebrated at a luncheon on Friday at Harvest Hall.

With the theme of Delivering Tomorrow’s Talent, Today! the event reviewed the successes of the past year, took a closer look at the Co-op program and the student activities during their work terms as well, and featured an awards presentation.

RBC, which was represented by Regional Vice-Presidenet Terry Burgess and Community Manager Nathan Campbell, was presented with the Co-op Community Support Award for their generous donation of $250,000 to the program over three years. Greenstone Building Products received the Prestigious Employee Award-Spirit or Co-op for employing the most Co-op students. Tilda Fortier accepted the award on behalf of Greenstone.

“The success of Co-op is a result of the support of employers in combination with the dedication and talent of our students,” said Davion Johnson, Co-operative Education Program Co-ordinator at BU. “It was rewarding to bring so many employers, students, and our faculty and staff together in a celebration of this symbiotic relationship.”

The Co-operative Education Program at BU provides a bridges academics with career preparation for students by allowing them to alternate study terms with work terms. Students gain valuable work experience and industry connections, while bringing in-demand skills, energy and ideas to their employers.

Learn more about Co-op at BU by visiting BrandonU.ca/Co-Op.

Shoutout to the Student Leaders on Campus

Shoutout to the Student Leaders on Campus

Part 1

By: Mallory Johnson

You may have noticed some Student Leaders on campus, especially during orientation. They were the people giving nervous first year students tours and making sure they found all their classrooms. I spoke to my friends Mandy Swidersky and Mckenna Graham Roberts, two first-time Student Leaders, all about their experiences being a leader this year so far! 

Mandy uses she/her pronouns and is in her fifth and final year of her Bachelor of Arts. She is majoring in Gender and Women’s Studies and is minoring in both Math and Psychology. She became a Student Leader “because I wanted to help the first-year students find their way in university (both literally finding their classrooms and finding a way to be successful in university). I remember how safe I felt in my first year knowing that there were Student Leaders who would be willing to help and give me useful tips for being a new university student. I also wanted to meet some new people and learn about who they are and what their journey to BU was like.” Training was very relaxed and flexible. Kathleen Richards, who oversees the Student Leaders, emailed the Leaders back in August to let them choose from a variety of training dates. The training itself was simple; they went over what their roles would be throughout the year and Kathleen gave them a pep-talk to motivate those who were a little shyer. They were also given optional training for campus tours, provided by one of the long-term Student Leaders. 

The Leaders assist with events occurring both on campus and virtually. It is their responsibility to help new and incoming students with any questions they may have throughout the year regarding class location, advice for studying, and more. Basically, “Student Leaders are mentors who are there to give advice and be a familiar face for those new to campus. Student Leaders also play a huge role in Orientation, where we provide campus tours and assist in the icebreaker part of the day.” 

Regarding her favorite parts of being a Leader, Mandy said, “being a Student Leader has allowed me to meet a lot of new people and it makes me feel more connected to the BU community. Since we have been online for two years, it has been difficult to connect with others. It is wonderful to be able to meet people from all over the world and learn what made them want to attend BU. Another favorite part of being a Student Leader is seeing how confident new students become after Orientation occurs. At Orientation, most new students are terrified and have a fearful look in their eyes. Being able to calm their nerves and assist them in finding their classrooms is very rewarding. Now when I see some first years, I don’t see the same fear that they had on Orientation Day, and it is cool to see how fast they have adapted to university life.” Regarding her least favorite part, Mandy said assisting with the icebreaker portion was not ideal because she is a “more introverted person, so I really had to come out of my shell to take part in those activities.” 

If she had the chance, Mandy would sign up to be a Student Leader again! She said, “It is such a fun and rewarding experience. The program is very flexible, allowing students to volunteer only when they feel they have the time to spare. The program leaders, Kathleen Richards, and Leanna Barcellona are wonderful and put a lot of time and effort into creating fun events for students on campus. They are also very appreciative of their Student Leaders, and often host small events to thank them for their work.” Mandy was able to reconnect with a lot of people she had met in her first two years at BU, who she had not connected with since before BU went online. It was nice for her to see some familiar faces and to work alongside some new people. Despite being online for two years, Mandy surprisingly did not have to remind herself where everything was and lead tours with ease. 

Mckenna Graham Roberts uses she/her pronouns and was born and raised in Brandon. She loves hanging out with pets and playing video games with her friends. She is in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Integrated program. In this program, they call their majors and minors “teachables,” and hers are History and Drama. 

She became a student leader because, “in my first year, we were on campus until about March. I had a classmate in my Theatre class who suggested I become a Student Leader because she knew that I would love it so much. I signed up to be a Student Leader and then the pandemic hit. I didn’t hear anything until I got an email in the summertime asking me to sign up to be a Student Leader! I thought it was a great opportunity to meet new people and help the new to campus students.” The training did not take very long, you basically just needed to know the campus and have a great attitude! Mckenna said that “Kathleen and Leanne have been great to us, and they are trying to figure out what we need to do to make sure we succeed. We got to pick a training time frame and meet at the campus in the courtyard. We sat at a table and Kathleen did not actually have access to the campus yet. She started to ask us where the building was and if we knew any facts or what kind of classes went on in that building. On the day of Orientation, we had the opportunity to come early, and Danielle Moore would help everyone walk around if we needed another refresher.” 

Continued in Part 2.

Shoutout to the Student Leaders on Campus

Shoutout to the Student Leaders on Campus

Part 2

By: Mallory Johnson 

Regarding the roles and responsibilities of a Student Leader, Mckenna said tours and helping new students. She also said that the first day of classes “was a very hot day but I think we did a good job. We had the chance to sit in the courtyard for a few hours during the first week of classes to help any students with questions or needing help to get to a class. I did three shifts that week sitting at the table, and we only had about eight people ask us questions that whole week. I think that is a good number of people asking questions about campus for the first week because it shows how well we helped everyone else during Orientation.” 

Mckenna’s favorite part of leading was helping people and making conversations with new people. She loves getting to know people and “being a student leader gives me the opportunity to talk to more people.” Her least favorite part (so far) was “sitting in the hot sun waiting to give people tours and also waiting in a gym at the HLC for forty minutes waiting on the Playfair guy.” Mckenna would love to be a Student Leader again if she could because it is a great chance to meet new people and help others out while also getting the chance to participate in cool events. She got to meet a lot of new students who were from out of province. Mckenna is born and raised in Brandon, so it is interesting for her learning about what it is like to live in another city and come to a brand-new city. She did not meet anyone in particular that was interesting, but she did get to meet a lot of cool new people so far in this school year. 

Mckenna did not have to remind herself where things are on campus because she luckily had a few in-person classes last semester. She said that it is strange to see a lot of people on campus for sure. She only had to remind herself of the names of some of the buildings, which is alright because BU is a small campus. Last year she would walk her dog around campus after school hours to prevent her from feeling weird about being back. Thank you to all the Student Leaders for everything they have done so far to help start this semester back on campus with a bang!

Dead Naming Someone is Disrespectful

Dead Naming Someone is Disrespectful

by Ronnie Kayla Neiman

The first thing to know, is what exactly a dead name is. It is a name that a person np longer goes by, more often than not it is the name that they were given at birth but no longer feels as though the name fits them. According to one entry in Urban Dictionary, a Dead Name can be described as follows: The birth name of somebody who has changed their name. Most commonly attributed to trans people but can be attributed to any person who has changed their name. 

A dead name is meant to be a Dead Name. It is not the name a person goes my anymore. A recent example that is used in popular culture is the actor, Elliot Page. He transitioned to the male gender after years of being in the spotlight as a female under a female name. Not many seemed to understand that calling him by the name he once went by is no longer acceptable. 

To be called by a previous name is disrespectful to the person who has made the decision to no longer have that name. It can add to a lot of emotional and mental difficulties. It takes a lot of courage to be yourself and that can sometimes mean changing a name. the name change is about the person who chooses to go by a different name. It is not about everyone else. All that matters is that person being content with who they are. The act of changing their name to something that better represents them is usually seen as something empowering, and it can bring a lot of joy and happiness to their life. 

A person's previous name may represent many past elements of life that they no longer want to be associated with. These are varied, but can include:

  • Emotional trauma from being treated as a different gender

  • Violence perpetrated on the person

  • Dysphoria

  • Painful childhood memories

  • Lack of autonomy in identity

This is something I can personally connect with. I go by the name Ronnie, a special name for myself as it was a name given to me whilst I discovered my spiritual gender identity by my sister whilst she was pregnant. I no longer go by the name my parents assigned me at birth. I accept that they named me something from the time my mother was five months pregnant with me. They are the only ones I allow to call me by my dead name, but as time goes on, it is becoming more difficult for me to hear that name, no matter how special it is. My issue is that I am thinking of their happiness and not my own. 

In allowing others to continue calling me by my dead name, family, friends, acquaintances and strangers is disrespectable to myself. I am who I am. 

The continuing use of a persons dead name is something that can cause them a lot of hurt and shame. 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

by Ronnie Kayla Neiman

The Manitoba government is recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a day of observance to encourage reflection and meaningful discussions about the impacts of residential schools. 

It was in June, the House of Commons unanimously passed legislation to make Sept. 30 a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve for those who were lost.The Northwest Territories government followed suit with an announcement in July. 

The day that was also known as Orange Shirt Day was established in honour of the experience of Phyllis Webstad, whose gift of clothing from her grandmother was taken away on Webstad's first day at a residential school. 2022 will mark the second year that people in Manitoba have marked the day as a day of learning and teaching about Residential Schools.

Schools will be closed and no classes will be held on that day.  Manitoba’s public servants will also observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and non-essential government services and offices will be closed for the day. This includes Brandon university where there will be no classes and no student services available. 

It seems that removing people from a learning environment to observe this day, it seems counter productive to close down schools for the day. It is a good time to take the day in order to teach those who do not know the full dark truth about what had happened in Canadian Residential schools.

Remember to wear Orange on September 30th to honour the children who suffered at these schools, and to remember those children who never came home.

Farewell Brandon University

Farewell Brandon University

Maria Garcia Manzano: AEIC 2019-2022 


By: Maria Garcia Manzano, AEIC of The Quill


The last week of classes is upon us, and as the semester ends, so does my time at The Quill. I first began writing for the Quill during my first year of university. Since high school, I have loved to write and wanted to join a student club that would enable me to pursue my writing hobby. While I was a junior reporter during my second year at Brandon University, a spot opened for the assistant editor position. I applied and was happy to learn that I got the position!


 Becoming the Assistant Editor was a very exciting time. I knew that, given my course load I could never become Editor as the responsibilities are greater than that of the Assist, but I was happy to lend my support and help to our current Editor, Ronnie. Together we learned how to use the design software that would allow us to put together the printed issues of the Quill, and while it has been a couple of years since the university has seen a printed issue, I do not doubt that for the upcoming school year, we can expect to see printed issues once again.


As the Assistant Editor of The Quill, I had a variety of responsibilities to fulfill. When our issues were printed, I would make sure they were available to students by filling up the kiosks. Some of you might remember seeing me with a stack of papers running around the university from building-to-building Tuesday morning. This was a fun part of the job. I enjoyed having those weekly walks. They were quite the workout! Another responsibility I had as the AEIC was to hold weekly meetings to discuss what articles were up for grabs with writers. Of course, with the onset of COVID-19, our meeting had to end, and both the Editor and I primarily communicated with writers through email.


COVID-19 brought The Quill unprecedented challenges, as it did with all other student clubs. Nevertheless, I would like to think that it did not deter many of our devoted writers from continuing to write and updating BU students about everything. We aimed at keeping students informed about the ongoing restrictions, case counts and social developments that occurred throughout the last couple of years.



As I approached my fourth year at Brandon University, I realized that I would have to find a replacement for my position. This was a bittersweet moment since the last four years I have spent with The Quill have been great. I knew, however, that my position had to be filled by someone who loved to write and loved to be a part of the Quill. My successor checks all of these qualities and more, and once they have officially taken the AEIC position, I hope they take the time to introduce themselves to all of you.


My time at Brandon University has ended, and while I am excited about what my future may hold for me, I will always cherish the memories I formed at BU. Thank you to all of the readers of the Quill who have made my time as your AEIC worth it and entertaining. I have loved writing for all of you!


Best Wishes,

Waste Reduction & Diversion: The Easter Edition

Waste Reduction & Diversion: The Easter Edition

By: Maria Garcia Manzano, AEIC of the Quill

Photo Credits: www.plastikcity.com 

Over the years, chocolate egg packaging has been a hot topic due to the high proportion that cannot be recycled. This is slowly changing, with major retailers promising to reduce their packaging. While this is good news and means that companies are starting to listen, as a 4R Waste Ambassador, I ask everyone to pick their Easter treats with the recycling bin in mind and recycle as much as possible. I urge you to hop to your recycling bin, but as you already know (based on my previous 4R Waste Ambassador articles) - not everything can be thrown in. With Easter right around the corner, your house might soon be full of Easter egg wrappers and boxes and everything in between. But did you know a lot of that waste can go into your curbside recycling bin rather than into your garbage bin? Below I will discuss some tips for Easter waste reduction and diversion.

Easter egg foil:

The best way to recycle Easter egg foil is to scrunch the foil up into a small fist-sized ball before placing it in the recycling bin. This makes sure the tiny bits of foil don't get lost in the recycling process.

If it's got chocolate on it, rinse it off first, and if it's still too dirty, it's better in the waste bin. If you haven't consumed enough chocolate to make a fist-sized ball of foil, you can place the foil pieces into an aluminum drink can in order to contain them before placing them in your recycling bin.

Cardboard boxes:

The cardboard boxes that package the eggs and any other boxes can be placed in your recycle bin for recycling. Collapsing the boxes first helps leave room in your container for more recycling.

Why do I insist on recycling?

When an item goes in the bin and ends up at the Eastview landfill, harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses are released as it breaks down.

Recycling not only helps in creating less waste but also helps in reducing the emissions caused by waste. But that's not all! Recycled materials can be used to create other products. We then avoid taking raw materials from the earth, such as timber and water, or having to make them from scratch, using more energy and creating further emissions.

So, why can't I just throw it all in the recycling? It gets sorted later, right?

Wrong. When unnecessary waste is put in your recycling bin, we end up with 'contamination' of the waste. This causes problems when recyclables are sorted and can affect the ability of the item to be processed into a new product. In fact, contaminating a few bins could mean risking an entire truckload of recyclables.

If you ever find yourself with the question of what can or can't be recycled, then Recycle Everywhere offers a comprehensive list, or you can look up your item and see if Eastview Landfill is equipped to have that item be dropped off. https://recycleeverywhere.ca 

Happy Recycling!

Tips to Writing Papers at the End of the Semester

Tips to Writing Papers at the End of the Semester

By Ronnie Kayla Neiman


It’s getting to the end of the semester and many classes have a paper as their final project. Each class and professor have their own specific guidelines, though some are universal. 

The usual being; Using 12 pt Times New Roman Font, double spaced. 

Plagiarism is a huge no. Most, if not all course outlines share the Brandon University academic honesty policy. If you need to quote something, make sure to cite it properly. 

Be sure to note which citation style your professor has asked for. MLA, APA, Chicago are the more commonly used ones, but each professor will usually tell you which one to use when assigning the paper. If you aren’t sure, make sure to ask them. Be sure to ask sooner rather than later because it is getting to be the very busy point of the semester. 

If you gave questions about the assignment, that is something you can also ask the professor. Emails are usually the better way to ask, especially if you have more than one question. Be sure to give the professors time to respond, or perhaps make an appointment to meet with them during office hours. 

Student Services at Brandon University also provide a lot of help with writing papers and studying, though they can get busy quickly at the end of term. Though, even if they are booked up, they provide a lot of helpful online resources that can go a long way in helping students finish their end of semester assignments. 

Everything gets busy and chaotic at the end of the semester, so be sure to be prepared. Just doing thata can ease a lot of anxieties. 

Best of luck on your end of semester papers!