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Our gift guide offers plenty of ideas to help you with your holiday shopping.

Each December, Wayne Kuyer channels his Jacob Marley, in order to raise money for the less-fortunate.

Want to know what vino to bring to a holiday party? Wine columnist John Schreiner has some great suggestions.

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Looking for some inspiration before planning a holiday feast? Chef Spencer Watts offers plenty of tips and recipes to help make your dinner a breeze.

Fraser Valley musician Billy Pettinger keeps doing whatever it takes to pursue her artistic dreams – even if it means leaving her home behind.

Christmas has always been a big deal in my family, and it is – by far – my favourite holiday.

It's a love that I inherited from my mom, who every year goes overboard come December – she puts up too many decorations, makes way too much food, buys everyone way too many presents, and hosts an army of family and friends in a three-day span beginning on Christmas Eve.

But really, what's not to love? You eat too much, drink too much eggnog, open a bunch of presents and visit with people that, perhaps, you don't see as often as you'd like.

And while some may complain that Christmas music is tough to escape this time of year – especially if you spend too much time at the mall – I actually enjoy it, too, truth be told.

That said, as much as I love Christmas, it's the run up to the holidays that I always look forward to the most – in particular, the moment, usually around this time of year, when my mom, bless her Christmas-loving heart, insists to the rest of the family that "this year, we're going to do things smaller."

It's a noble goal, sure. Like the people of Whoville in Dr. Seuss' classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas, my family would enjoy Christmas just as much without, as the Grinch put it, "packages, boxes and bags."

But each year, we scoff at her claim, and each year, she ignores it, too. No matter how hard

she tries to buy fewer gifts, or bake fewer sugar cookies, there's always too much of both.

But the holidays can also be a stressful time for people, too. The malls are jam-packed, some family gatherings can feel like a

chore, and the weather – dark and cold – can also do a number on people's spirits.

So, in order to make your holidays easier, this issue of Indulge includes a handy gift guide to help you spend less time shopping, and more time doing things you actually might enjoy. And if you have a fashionista on your list, we've got you covered there, too.

And if you – like my mom – are looking to channel your inner Whovillian this Christmas, and aren't worrying yourself with gifts, then maybe a pair of inspiring stories will get you in to the spirit of the season.

While many of us will be spend the coming weeks with family, one Fraser Valley native – musician Billy Pettinger – has pulled up stakes for the U.S., as she follows her heart – and her art.

And Wayne Kuyer is spending much of his December collecting money for the less fortunate – a noble goal at any time of year.

So, I hope you enjoy this issue of Indulge, as well as your entire holiday season, no matter how you spend it.

From the editor Nick Greenizan

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COVER STORY: With Fort Langley as the backdrop, get ready for the holiday season with the latest in winter fashion. (Cover photo: Alfonso Arnold)

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Our gift guide offers plenty of ideas to help you with your holiday shopping.

Each December, Wayne Kuyer channels his Jacob Marley, in order to raise money for the less-fortunate.

Want to know what vino to bring to a holiday party? Wine columnist John Schreiner has some great suggestions.

contents

6

10 28

18

24

Looking for some inspiration before planning a holiday feast? Chef Spencer Watts offers plenty of tips and recipes to help make your dinner a breeze.

Fraser Valley musician Billy Pettinger keeps doing whatever it takes to pursue her artistic dreams – even if it means leaving her home behind.

Christmas has always been a big deal in my family, and it is – by far – my favourite holiday.

It's a love that I inherited from my mom, who every year goes overboard come December – she puts up too many decorations, makes way too much food, buys everyone way too many presents, and hosts an army of family and friends in a three-day span beginning on Christmas Eve.

But really, what's not to love? You eat too much, drink too much eggnog, open a bunch of presents and visit with people that, perhaps, you don't see as often as you'd like.

And while some may complain that Christmas music is tough to escape this time of year – especially if you spend too much time at the mall – I actually enjoy it, too, truth be told.

That said, as much as I love Christmas, it's the run up to the holidays that I always look forward to the most – in particular, the moment, usually around this time of year, when my mom, bless her Christmas-loving heart, insists to the rest of the family that "this year, we're going to do things smaller."

It's a noble goal, sure. Like the people of Whoville in Dr. Seuss' classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas, my family would enjoy Christmas just as much without, as the Grinch put it, "packages, boxes and bags."

But each year, we scoff at her claim, and each year, she ignores it, too. No matter how hard

she tries to buy fewer gifts, or bake fewer sugar cookies, there's always too much of both.

But the holidays can also be a stressful time for people, too. The malls are jam-packed, some family gatherings can feel like a

chore, and the weather – dark and cold – can also do a number on people's spirits.

So, in order to make your holidays easier, this issue of Indulge includes a handy gift guide to help you spend less time shopping, and more time doing things you actually might enjoy. And if you have a fashionista on your list, we've got you covered there, too.

And if you – like my mom – are looking to channel your inner Whovillian this Christmas, and aren't worrying yourself with gifts, then maybe a pair of inspiring stories will get you in to the spirit of the season.

While many of us will be spend the coming weeks with family, one Fraser Valley native – musician Billy Pettinger – has pulled up stakes for the U.S., as she follows her heart – and her art.

And Wayne Kuyer is spending much of his December collecting money for the less fortunate – a noble goal at any time of year.

So, I hope you enjoy this issue of Indulge, as well as your entire holiday season, no matter how you spend it.

From the editor Nick Greenizan

106

14

24

COVER STORY: With Fort Langley as the backdrop, get ready for the holiday season with the latest in winter fashion. (Cover photo: Alfonso Arnold)

Distributed free to select households in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Paid subscriptions available. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. The publisher is not responsible

for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs.

Indulge is published four times annually by Black Press

Suite 200 2411 160 St.Surrey, BC V3Z 0C8

Tel: 604-542-7429 Fax: 604-531-7977www.indulgemagazine.ca

Alfonso Arnold • Dan Ferguson • Jason McRobbie • Rob Newell

John Schreiner

Publisher Rita [email protected]

Managing Editor Lance [email protected]

Interim Editor Nick [email protected]

Creative Services Manager Jim [email protected]

Contributors

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Indulge in... cuisine

While they spend the majority of their time in different parts of the ‘house’, when it comes to holiday cooking and

actually enjoying the festive feast, chefs and owners agree one thing is essential – plan and prep ahead of time.

Case in point: with snow yet to settle anywhere but the mountain tops, Chef Spencer Watts is already in the kitchen readying the final touches for Indulge’s Christmas dinner photo shoot at Vancouver's Left Bank. He smiles as he gives the bird a final brush from the pan juices.

"That’s the beauty. Food like this is a time machine."

The traditional turkey owns the spotlight for our feast, skin golden and meat cooked to perfection, always a tough task with almost any turkey.

Watts admits that the ideal technique for cooking a turkey is to remove the legs to confit and cook the breast on the bone separately. Similarly, he points out that Julia Child offers up a great technique for compressing and pushing the leg meat down the bone.

"Let’s be honest, though. Most of us just want to make a good, whole bird and make sure it is not dry," says Watts. "After all, there are other dishes to bring to the table, and the point is to enjoy your company."

As executive chef for both Left Bank and Bistro Pastis, Watts is most certainly in good company, primarily that of John Blakeley, who owns both rooms and has a special connection to the former.

Though Left Bank came later, Blakeley’s ties to the space go back to his very first job in B.C., when 751 Denman St. was home to Café du Paris – where his culinary career in Canada began. An enduring passion for sharing French cuisine has carried him far since – in the case of Left Bank, full circle.

"French cuisine has gone through so many changes, but at heart, it is always very much a celebration of timeless food and company alike. It is always a holiday for us," says Blakeley, who admits to a particular fondness for December 25.

"I think a great Christmas dinner is a common ground. Holidays are all about bringing favourites to the table and celebrating being together.

"For us, it is really about giving people what

they want, and comfort food lies at the heart of both our rooms – and French food in general. It’s comfort food that people understand. There

is a reason why a lot of this food has worked for over 100 years. There is a simplicity and family feel to it."

Watts admits that jumping ahead for the holidays is not only a joy, but takes him back to the moment he realized that cooking

would become his career. "It’s kind of funny when you consider

the Christmas connection, but when I was in Grade 9, I entered a gingerbread-house competition and won second place. That did it for me. I said 'I am going to be a cook for life,'" he says with a grin.

"And I still love making gingerbread houses."That said, Watts admits he is actually fairly

hands off in his parents' kitchen for the holidays.

"The truth is, I love to watch my mom and dad in the kitchen. And (I) cook for them whenever I can, but by the time Christmas rolls around, I have done over a 100 turkeys, so I watch them work their magic on that one," he says.

For Blakeley, the holidays have always been about roasting and hosting alike, so he takes his tips on time management to heart.

"The holidays let us all turn into children again,” he says, before adding a caveat.

"So long as things are organized ahead. Whatever time you can save ahead only adds to everyone’s enjoyment on the day. A lot of prep work can be done a couple days ahead. Root vegetables can be pre-blanched for roasting. Some dishes actually taste that much better made ahead and reheated."

Watts concurs. "The three hours before you sit down to eat

should actually be the easiest part for the host. There is really very little that can not be made ahead and heated the next day, so the key is organizing ahead of time and taking the notion of the mis en place to heart in the home."

As for what gifts the foodies in your family might enjoy, his eyes light up with the mention of a vacuum pack, but both he and Blakeley agree that any kitchen becomes more fun with the following: a good microplane, mandolin, cutting board, five-and-half-inch chef's knife, kosher salt and a gift certificate for professional knife sharpening.

As for the recipes gathered for this holiday edition of Indulge, neither chef nor owner make any apologies for lack of a stuffing recipe. Both agree – every family makes their own best stuffing.

Whatever time you can save ahead only

adds to everyone’s enjoyment on the day

See recipes, pages 8-9


by Jason McRobbie • photos by Rob Newell

Company'scoming

Restaurateur John Blakeley and Chef Spencer Watts know that planning ahead is the key to creating

a delicious – and stress-free – holiday feast


Indulge in... cuisine

While they spend the majority of their time in different parts of the ‘house’, when it comes to holiday cooking and

actually enjoying the festive feast, chefs and owners agree one thing is essential – plan and prep ahead of time.

Case in point: with snow yet to settle anywhere but the mountain tops, Chef Spencer Watts is already in the kitchen readying the final touches for Indulge’s Christmas dinner photo shoot at Vancouver's Left Bank. He smiles as he gives the bird a final brush from the pan juices.

"That’s the beauty. Food like this is a time machine."

The traditional turkey owns the spotlight for our feast, skin golden and meat cooked to perfection, always a tough task with almost any turkey.

Watts admits that the ideal technique for cooking a turkey is to remove the legs to confit and cook the breast on the bone separately. Similarly, he points out that Julia Child offers up a great technique for compressing and pushing the leg meat down the bone.

"Let’s be honest, though. Most of us just want to make a good, whole bird and make sure it is not dry," says Watts. "After all, there are other dishes to bring to the table, and the point is to enjoy your company."

As executive chef for both Left Bank and Bistro Pastis, Watts is most certainly in good company, primarily that of John Blakeley, who owns both rooms and has a special connection to the former.

Though Left Bank came later, Blakeley’s ties to the space go back to his very first job in B.C., when 751 Denman St. was home to Café du Paris – where his culinary career in Canada began. An enduring passion for sharing French cuisine has carried him far since – in the case of Left Bank, full circle.

"French cuisine has gone through so many changes, but at heart, it is always very much a celebration of timeless food and company alike. It is always a holiday for us," says Blakeley, who admits to a particular fondness for December 25.

"I think a great Christmas dinner is a common ground. Holidays are all about bringing favourites to the table and celebrating being together.

"For us, it is really about giving people what

they want, and comfort food lies at the heart of both our rooms – and French food in general. It’s comfort food that people understand. There

is a reason why a lot of this food has worked for over 100 years. There is a simplicity and family feel to it."

Watts admits that jumping ahead for the holidays is not only a joy, but takes him back to the moment he realized that cooking

would become his career. "It’s kind of funny when you consider

the Christmas connection, but when I was in Grade 9, I entered a gingerbread-house competition and won second place. That did it for me. I said 'I am going to be a cook for life,'" he says with a grin.

"And I still love making gingerbread houses."That said, Watts admits he is actually fairly

hands off in his parents' kitchen for the holidays.

"The truth is, I love to watch my mom and dad in the kitchen. And (I) cook for them whenever I can, but by the time Christmas rolls around, I have done over a 100 turkeys, so I watch them work their magic on that one," he says.

For Blakeley, the holidays have always been about roasting and hosting alike, so he takes his tips on time management to heart.

"The holidays let us all turn into children again,” he says, before adding a caveat.

"So long as things are organized ahead. Whatever time you can save ahead only adds to everyone’s enjoyment on the day. A lot of prep work can be done a couple days ahead. Root vegetables can be pre-blanched for roasting. Some dishes actually taste that much better made ahead and reheated."

Watts concurs. "The three hours before you sit down to eat

should actually be the easiest part for the host. There is really very little that can not be made ahead and heated the next day, so the key is organizing ahead of time and taking the notion of the mis en place to heart in the home."

As for what gifts the foodies in your family might enjoy, his eyes light up with the mention of a vacuum pack, but both he and Blakeley agree that any kitchen becomes more fun with the following: a good microplane, mandolin, cutting board, five-and-half-inch chef's knife, kosher salt and a gift certificate for professional knife sharpening.

As for the recipes gathered for this holiday edition of Indulge, neither chef nor owner make any apologies for lack of a stuffing recipe. Both agree – every family makes their own best stuffing.

Whatever time you can save ahead only

adds to everyone’s enjoyment on the day

See recipes, pages 8-9

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Croissant & Bing Cherries Bread Pudding8 large croissants, diced14 sage leaves, chopped15 pearl onions, blanched400 ml Bing cherries, chopped (no juice)4 celery stalks, finely diced5 eggs, mixed thoroughly250 ml cream2 Tbsp nutmegbig pinch salt

In a bowl, combine all ingredients, using your hands and fingers to evenly incorporate all ingredients together. Select your favourite terrine mold/baking dish. Line with grease, parchment paper and press the croissant mixture firmly into your mold. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 F until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked.

Warm Green Beans with Hazelnuts & Dijon HollandaiseFor the hollandaise:

4 egg yolks2 Tbsp Dijon mustard1 lemon, juiced1 litre clarified butter

In a blender, place the egg yolks, mustard and lemon juice. Turn blender on the lowest setting, move blender speed up to medium strength and slowly drizzle in the clarified butter. If the hollandaise becomes too thick, add a little water and keep incorporating the butter. Season with salt to taste.


Potato Pavé4 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled1 ½ lbs clarified butterto taste salt

On a mandolin/slicer (or with your knife, if you’re feeling lucky), slice potatoes about three-mm thick and immediately place them into the clarified butter. In a casserole dish, layer the butter-soaked potatoes evenly, switching direction with every layer and seasoning with salt.

Cover with parchment paper and cook at 300 F for 1½ hours. When potatoes come out of the oven, place a weight over them using a same-size insert or a plate with some weight on it (i.e. can of tomatoes). Let cool at room temperature and place in the cooler for 24 hours.

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Fraser Valley-born musician Billy Pettinger has chasedher dream from one side of the world to the other, but her heart will always lie in her hometown

by Nick Greenizan

Jennifer Picard photos, courtesy of Billy Pettinger

continued

H where her art is

Billy Pettinger has a lot going on.

It’s a Tuesday afternoon in mid-October, and the 32-year-old musician is a day away from a homecoming show at The Roxy in Vancouver – a performance she’s promoted, tongue-in-cheek, as “my last Vancouver show in, maybe, ever” – and

she’s juggling a lot of responsibilities. She has gear to pick up, a rehearsal to get to later and, considering this

is only her third or fourth day at home in more than two months, there’s no shortage of friends and family with whom to catch up.

Oh, and on top of all that, she’s trying to quickly divest herself of some rustic-looking furniture via a slew of online ads before she hits the road again.

Just days after she plays The Roxy, Pettinger – a singer-songwriter who performs under the stage name Billy the Kid – is moving south to the Nashville area.

Time to unpack in her new city will be at a minimum, too, because a U.K. tour opening for punk/rock band Against Me! looms.

It’s a familiar trip for the thoughtful, heavily-tattooed singer, who spent much of the summer overseas, touring with musicians such as Billy Bragg and Chuck Ragan, while promoting her new album, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, which was released by London-based Xtra Mile Recordings.

All that travel – the unease that can come with living out of a suitcase for weeks on end – might seem, to some, as unsettling, especially now as the holidays creep into view and being at home with family and friends becomes important for so many.

And not to say Pettinger wouldn’t love to spend more time at home – she would – but she’s also cognizant of what it takes to make a living in her industry. In her, there exists an interesting juxtaposition of creativity and practicality.

“Vancouver is just a faraway place. When you’re trying to book a tour from here, it's just a lot tougher. You’re surrounded by an ocean, by a border to cross, or a 10-hour drive to Calgary – or there’s Alaska,” she explains matter-of-factly.


HOME is where her art is

Fraser Valley-born musician Billy Pettinger has chasedher dream from one side of the world to the other, but her heart will always lie in her hometown

by Nick Greenizan

Jennifer Picard photos, courtesy of Billy Pettinger

continued

H where her art is

Billy Pettinger has a lot going on.

It’s a Tuesday afternoon in mid-October, and the 32-year-old musician is a day away from a homecoming show at The Roxy in Vancouver – a performance she’s promoted, tongue-in-cheek, as “my last Vancouver show in, maybe, ever” – and

she’s juggling a lot of responsibilities. She has gear to pick up, a rehearsal to get to later and, considering this

is only her third or fourth day at home in more than two months, there’s no shortage of friends and family with whom to catch up.

Oh, and on top of all that, she’s trying to quickly divest herself of some rustic-looking furniture via a slew of online ads before she hits the road again.

Just days after she plays The Roxy, Pettinger – a singer-songwriter who performs under the stage name Billy the Kid – is moving south to the Nashville area.

Time to unpack in her new city will be at a minimum, too, because a U.K. tour opening for punk/rock band Against Me! looms.

It’s a familiar trip for the thoughtful, heavily-tattooed singer, who spent much of the summer overseas, touring with musicians such as Billy Bragg and Chuck Ragan, while promoting her new album, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, which was released by London-based Xtra Mile Recordings.

All that travel – the unease that can come with living out of a suitcase for weeks on end – might seem, to some, as unsettling, especially now as the holidays creep into view and being at home with family and friends becomes important for so many.

And not to say Pettinger wouldn’t love to spend more time at home – she would – but she’s also cognizant of what it takes to make a living in her industry. In her, there exists an interesting juxtaposition of creativity and practicality.

“Vancouver is just a faraway place. When you’re trying to book a tour from here, it's just a lot tougher. You’re surrounded by an ocean, by a border to cross, or a 10-hour drive to Calgary – or there’s Alaska,” she explains matter-of-factly.


There are so many things in the world that are trying to stop you from doing what you love the most. And it’s a lot to ask of your art to love you back and support you.

“It’s home, and I’ve spent so much of my life here. But when you’re trying to make a living off of your art, it makes it a little bit harder to do when your hometown is one of the most expensive cities in the world.”

Rent at her new place near Nashville, she points out, is half the price of the one-bedroom apartment in Surrey she’s been renting – but rarely home to live in – the last couple years.

The road is a comfortable place for Pettinger, who grew up “in every suburb along Highway 1 from here to Abbotsford.” Since forming her first punk band as a teenager, she has lived everywhere from Vancouver, Kitchener, Ont., and Los Angeles, to Richmond, Va., back to Surrey, and now, Tennessee.

“If you don’t love what you’re doing, then there are things that you aren’t going to fall in love with about the road – the travelling and not being home, and missing people and family,” she says.

“But the other part of it is that it’s super exciting. You get to see all kinds of interesting things, and meet cool people and do interesting stuff – things you might not normally get the chance to do.”

She’s realized, too, that for someone in her line of work, location isn’t all that important, anyway.

“I can go to almost any city whenever I want to and book a show there, even if it’s somewhere small, like a coffee shop. So I can get that out of my system – I don’t have to live right in it, and that’s something I’ve realized as I’ve gotten older.”

There have been moments, however, where she’s struggled – times where she considered getting a real job and simply making music as a hobby. But each time, she’s fought the urge, knowing instead that being creative is the only thing that will truly make her happy.

In addition to her prolific music-making – she’s released four solo albums, as well as four with her old Ontario-based punk band, Billy and the Lost Boys – Pettinger has also published a children’s book, The Smallest Small of All, and spent stretches between touring as a painter. Last year, from her Surrey apartment, she created paintings almost daily, and sold them online to fans as a way to help pay the bills.

“There are so many things in the world that are trying to stop you from doing what you love the most. And it’s a lot to ask of your art to love you back and support you,” she says.

“So you have to keep finding that newness – that thing that makes you keep trying.

“There’s just a part in my brain that becomes activated, and makes me happiest, when I’m creating something… whether it’s writing a song, or a book, or drawing something, or painting. They all require different skills, but

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they all give me the same level of happiness. That’s the reward for me.”

When it comes to her artistic pursuits, Pettinger abides by a mantra well-known in the improv and acting world – always say yes.

“That’s the kind of creative spirit that’s always stuck with me. I don’t know how things are always going to work out, but you can either be scared of it, and not try, or go in a room and see what happens. A lot of times you’ll be pleasantly surprised.”

That “let’s-see-what-happens” philosophy has served her well through the years, as it’s led to opportunities to make music with talents such as Bragg, Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida – who produced Pettinger’s first solo album – The Band’s Garth Hudson, who plays on Pettinger’s 2008 song, The Drugs, and Frank Turner, who produced her latest record.

“All these people, I’m a fan of… so to get to play at a show with them, or collaborate, it’s pretty neat to me – I’m always amazed that I get to do it,” she says. “I spent enough time in the trenches – struggling to make something happen and booking my own tours and stuff like that – that whenever something good happens, I expect it to be the last good thing that will ever happen. I think, ‘OK, well I guess I’ll go back home and get a real job after this.'

“I wouldn’t even be so bold as to guess what will happen next, because I never could’ve

predicted any of this.”That’s not to say she doesn’t still have things

on her bucket list. She wants to write another children’s book, maybe a novel, too. She’d like to continue painting – maybe turn it into a legitimate side-career – and musically, touring with Ryan Adams, her favourite songwriter,

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“It’ll be awhile, but never say never,” she says. “This will always be my home. It’s where I’m from.” i

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identity begin to come to light. Sitting on a stand in the hallway is an old-

fashioned adding machine, while behind the desk sits a large, hard-covered ledger, the kind Ebenezer Scrooge may have used to keep track of his every penny in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Soon, Kuyer enters the room, decked out in full costume – vintage suit, complete with gold timepiece, wire-rimmed spectacles, fingerless gloves, ascot and top hat, looking every bit like Jacob Marley, as though he has walked right out of 19th century Dickensian London.

Next month, Kuyer – as he has every year since 1996 – will don the get-up as he makes his rounds through the Langley business community, collecting donations for the Langley Christmas Bureau and the Empty Stocking Fund.

The tradition began as a two-man operation, and Kuyer – dressed as Marley – and his late business partner Stephen de Verteuil – dressed as Scrooge – would canvas various neighbourhood haunts.

In 2002, de Verteuil died after a battle with cancer, and Kuyer decided to continue the charitable effort on his own. To date, Kuyer's efforts have raised more than $165,200.

"When Stephen passed away, I knew, number one, that I wanted to keep going with it," Kuyer said. "It is extra work, doing it on my own now, but when you look at the extra time it takes…


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all you do is just look at the money we've raised, and it's pretty hard to say, 'Oh, well I'm too busy to do it this year.' It's helping out a lot of people. It's nice if you're able to appreciate where you are in your own life, and help out others when you can."

It's that philosophy that led the pair to begin the drive in the first place.

Kuyer said they had been brainstorming ways to help some local charities at Christmastime, and both agreed on a grassroots campaign.

The costumes, however, were Kuyer's idea. "A Christmas Carol has always been a real

favourite of mine, so I think it was probably me who came up with it," he said.

The first year, the pair rented their costumes and made their rounds, collecting $2,400. The next December, they raised $2,800.

"It's just kept continually growing," Kuyer said, adding that last year – thanks in part to a single sizable donation from one business-owner – donations topped the $22,000 mark.

The costumes – Kuyer now owns his, rather than relying on a rental – have always been an excellent ice-breaker with those who give.

"One of the nice things about putting on a costume is that it creates a dialogue. A lot of businesses have signs outside that say 'No Soliciting' but it's a little different if you show up like this," he said. "Once you put on the costume, people are happy to see you."

Occasionally, Kuyer says he'll go a bit further into character – "I have a little bit of a spiel I do… it's just sort of a play on the theme," he says – but even he has his limits.

"Sometimes, people expect that I'm going to break out into a song. But I don't sing – I have to make that clear to people," he laughed.

The operation is far more streamlined than the early days, too.

Now, in advance of his collection period, Kuyer sends out a letter – creatively written by his office manager Angela Miles – along with a pledge form. Then, he awaits a response and begins making his rounds.

Kuyer is quick to credit the community around him for the campaign's continued success.

"With respect to what we're achieving, sure, it's partly on my efforts, but it's really the business community that has supported it," he said.

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all you do is just look at the money we've raised, and it's pretty hard to say, 'Oh, well I'm too busy to do it this year.' It's helping out a lot of people. It's nice if you're able to appreciate where you are in your own life, and help out others when you can."

It's that philosophy that led the pair to begin the drive in the first place.

Kuyer said they had been brainstorming ways to help some local charities at Christmastime, and both agreed on a grassroots campaign.

The costumes, however, were Kuyer's idea. "A Christmas Carol has always been a real

favourite of mine, so I think it was probably me who came up with it," he said.

The first year, the pair rented their costumes and made their rounds, collecting $2,400. The next December, they raised $2,800.

"It's just kept continually growing," Kuyer said, adding that last year – thanks in part to a single sizable donation from one business-owner – donations topped the $22,000 mark.

The costumes – Kuyer now owns his, rather than relying on a rental – have always been an excellent ice-breaker with those who give.

"One of the nice things about putting on a costume is that it creates a dialogue. A lot of businesses have signs outside that say 'No Soliciting' but it's a little different if you show up like this," he said. "Once you put on the costume, people are happy to see you."

Occasionally, Kuyer says he'll go a bit further into character – "I have a little bit of a spiel I do… it's just sort of a play on the theme," he says – but even he has his limits.

"Sometimes, people expect that I'm going to break out into a song. But I don't sing – I have to make that clear to people," he laughed.

The operation is far more streamlined than the early days, too.

Now, in advance of his collection period, Kuyer sends out a letter – creatively written by his office manager Angela Miles – along with a pledge form. Then, he awaits a response and begins making his rounds.

Kuyer is quick to credit the community around him for the campaign's continued success.

"With respect to what we're achieving, sure, it's partly on my efforts, but it's really the business community that has supported it," he said.

"We are just a conduit for people who probably already want to give, but maybe they just don't know to where. They just need a little push, or the convenience – that's really what this helps with. Without all this support, this wouldn't be as successful, or as much fun."

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If you want to impress with an imported red, consider a Luigi Bosca Malbec ($20) from Argentina, or D’Arenberg Footbolt McLaren Vale Shiraz ($24) from Australia.

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