V.O.T.E.

Today is the day. Every few years the opportunity comes along for citizens of Canada to head to the polling station and mark their "x". Such a simple action, with such grande results. I turned 18 many years ago...and I have marked my ballot whenever possible. No apathy here. So, today my thoughts are pretty straight forward. Grab your voter registration card, your proof of address and identity and head to your polling station.

If you are still undecided...there is still time...information is one click away. Here are the sites for the major political parties. By typing in your postal code, you will be led to all the information you need to know about your local candidate and the federal leaders position on all the issues.

Now, it is always a good idea to take a little snack with you...in case you need to wait in a long line...it is worth the wait! Here is my recipe for Cranberry Scones...from our Royal Wedding party. These tasty treats will give you the energy you need to pick up that pencil and mark the ballot.

* adapted from all recipes

1 ¾ cups all purpose flour

4 teaspoon baking powder

¼ cup granulated sugar

⅛ teaspoon salt

5 tablespoon unsalted butter

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup milk

¼ cup sour cream

1 egg

1 tablespoon milk

2 tablespoon granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 400F

1. sift the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt in a large bowl

2. cut in butter with pastry cutter until pea size lumps

3. add cranberries, stir until coated

4. in a glass measuring cup, combine sour cream and milk

5. pour wet ingredients into wet ingredients, stir until blended....don't overwork the dough

6. pour dough onto floured surface and knead 2-3 times, until dough is formed

7. pull off small balls, 2-3 inches in diameter, place on parchment lined baking sheet, flatten with your hand

8. whisk milk and egg together, brush egg wash on top of each scone

9. sprinkle the top of each scone with granulated sugar

10. let scones rest 10 minutes

11. bake for 10-15 minutes, until tops are golden brown

12. Enjoy!

Once you have voted, head home and get ready for the results to come in!