Canola and the Canadian Paralympic Committee announce winner of the Be a Star! Be a Winner! With Canola Oil! Recipe Contest

WINNIPEG, M.B. (January 25, 2009) – Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) and the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) have chosen Karen Schlyter’s Wild Rice and Potato Pancakes with Corn Salsa recipe as the winner of the Be a Star! Be a Winner! With Canola Oil! recipe contest. This recipe used canola oil and demonstrated star-making qualities.

“Congratulations to Karen on her winning entry,” said Kevin Haywood, athlete and CPC Ambassador for the Power of the Prairies Program. “This recipe is great because it features locally-made canola oil and provides the nutritional benefits needed for athletes like myself, and all Canadians reaching for their personal bests.”

Second place went to Joan Airey’s Angel Wings Pasta Salad recipe, and third place to Sharlene Stanley’s Saskatoon Bars. Honourable mention was given to Donna Kingsley’s Aunty Mary’s Buns.

“These recipes are proven winners because they have been created by Prairie families, using Prairie ingredients, to raise winning athletes and Canadians,” said Ellen Pruden, Education and Promotion Co-ordinator for MCGA. “The entries were chosen based on their appeal to a variety of ages, their use of locally-grown products, and because they are delicious; as well they recognize the nutritional benefits of canola oil required to help Canadian Paralympic athletes Go for Gold at Vancouver 2010.”

MCGA, Alberta Canola Producers Commission, and the CPC have partnered in this recipe contest, and also with the Viterra Power of the Prairies Program. The purpose of this program is to provide children and Prairie families with information on the importance of nutrition for achieving athletic success.
Complete recipes are attached.

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About the Canadian Paralympic Committee

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (“the CPC”) is a non-profit, private organization with 43 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic Movement. The CPC is responsible for creating an optimal high-performance environment for Canadian Paralympic athletes to win at Paralympic and ParaPanAmerican Games.  By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the CPC inspires all Canadians with a physical disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations.  For more information, visit www.paralympic.ca.

About Manitoba Canola Growers Association

The Manitoba Canola Growers Association is a member organization committed to maximizing member net income from canola.  There are over 9,000 hard working canola producers across Manitoba that plant on the average about 3 million acres. 

Manitoba Canola Growers are proud to be able to grow a heart healthy product that is enjoyed by people locally and all across the globe.  Canola oil is lowest in saturated fat and trans fat free.  Whether you are baking, frying, sautéing, emulsifying or grilling your next meal, canola oil makes a healthy choice.  Canola Oil. Local. Healthy. Good For You. For more information go to www.canolarecipes.ca