In From The Cold

In From The Cold is a Canadian Memorial outreach meal program that supports the many services First United Church provides to the residents of the Downtown Eastside.  

We at Canadian Memorial, prepare a nutritious beef stew that a group of volunteers, friends and some residents from the downtown Eastside complete with potatoes, veggies and condiments. This dinner happens on the second Friday of every month.  It's a "dine out eastside" experience for many who call the street home.  Live music, laughter and stories punctuate an evening of friendship and fun.  Ice cream and chocolate cake are the finishing touches!

After clean up and closure we go away knowing we are blessed , that our time with those who come to eat is a gift and we look forward to the next time together.

Anita Kilberg co-ordinates this program. Contact Anita if you are interested in learning more about "In From The Cold"


More information about First United Mission can be found at www.firstunited.ca

In From The Cold November 2008

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Stew Recipe

Baked Beef and Vegetable Stew
(12 servings)

4 pounds (2 kg) stewing beef trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
8 large carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 medium onions, cut into eights
4 garlic gloves, chopped finely
2 (796 ml) cans tomatoes
2 cups (125 ml) beef stock
2 bay leafs
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dried marjoram
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 cup frozen peas

Place all ingredients except peas in three quart (3 L) casserole, stirring to break up tomatoes.
Cover and bake at 325 F. for three hours or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
Add peas and bake, uncovered, an additional 15 minutes.
Remove and discard bay leafs.
A little more liquid may be needed during the cooking time.