The twentieth century book for the progressive baker, hotel confectioner, ornamenter and ice cream maker : the most up-to-date and practical book of its kind
Arlene Belcastro tells the story of her grandmother, Dakota Lamb, who was born to Norwegian parents in the late 1800s in North Dakota. She moved to Milk River, Alberta around 1900, then took up residence in Carmengay, Alberta during the Depression where she raised four children as a single mother a…
Arlene Belcastro tells the story of her grandmother, Dakota Lamb, who was born to Norwegian parents in the late 1800s in North Dakota. She moved to Milk River, Alberta around 1900, then took up residence in Carmengay, Alberta during the Depression where she raised four children as a single mother after her husband left. She supported her family by taking in boarders, ironing, and working as a midwife. The family later moved to Edmonton, where she was one of the first Avon ladies. In 1944, she was able to take a job as a pastry cook up north during the construction of the Alaska Highway and save enough money to purchase her own home.
The film includes Arlene’s memories of visiting Grandma Lamb’s rustic cabin at Baptiste Lake north of Edmonton, Alberta. Starting at age 6, Arlene and her cousin, Donna, spent every summer with Grandma Lamb. The rustic cabin did not have running water or electricity, so the girls learned about kerosene lamps, wood stoves, and using a cold storage trunk for refrigeration.
Grandma Lamb taught them life-skills through chores such as gathering kindling and tending the garden, and encouraged their independence. Arlene recalls that they also learned by example from Grandma Lamb, who instilled a respect for nature and for other people and never complained about life or what material things she didn’t have. She was a resilient, respectful, and wise role model.
History
Arlene Belcastro was born in Edmonton and attended H.A. Gray School and Victoria High School, where she completed commercial courses. She was married in Edmonton at age 19, and moved to Calgary after her eldest child was born. She learned to ride a horse at Elkana Ranch at Bragg Creek while living in Calgary. Following the birth of her second son, the family briefly lived in Nassau. Arlene returned to Edmonton after her marriage ended, and soon moved to the Vancouver/Burnaby area where she has lived for more than 40 years. At age 50, Arlene began acting and is currently a student of drumming, a community volunteer, and an avid traveler.
Photograph of baking equipment on top of counter inside of the Middlegate Bakery. Equipment was used while the business was in operation by Cornelius and Lucy Hiemstra. Pieces of equipment are identified as; a pie blocker and pastry moulder; a dough divider and standing mixer. The bakery is located…
Photograph of baking equipment on top of counter inside of the Middlegate Bakery. Equipment was used while the business was in operation by Cornelius and Lucy Hiemstra. Pieces of equipment are identified as; a pie blocker and pastry moulder; a dough divider and standing mixer. The bakery is located in the Middlegate Shopping Centre at 7155 Kingsway, Burnaby.
Photograph of baking equipment inside of the Middlegate Bakery. Equipment was used while the business was in operation by Cornelius and Lucy Hiemstra. Large white machine is identified as a dough sheeter and item on counter to right is identified as a pie blocker and pastry moulder. The bakery is l…
Photograph of baking equipment inside of the Middlegate Bakery. Equipment was used while the business was in operation by Cornelius and Lucy Hiemstra. Large white machine is identified as a dough sheeter and item on counter to right is identified as a pie blocker and pastry moulder. The bakery is located in the Middlegate Shopping Centre at 7155 Kingsway, Burnaby.
Photograph of baking equipment on top of counter inside of the Middlegate Bakery. Equipment was used while the business was in operation by Cornelius and Lucy Hiemstra. Pieces of equipment are identified as; a pie blocker and pastry moulder; a dough divider and standing mixer. The bakery is located…
Photograph of baking equipment on top of counter inside of the Middlegate Bakery. Equipment was used while the business was in operation by Cornelius and Lucy Hiemstra. Pieces of equipment are identified as; a pie blocker and pastry moulder; a dough divider and standing mixer. The bakery is located in the Middlegate Shopping Centre at 7155 Kingsway, Burnaby.
Photographs of the Mountainside Village Shops commerical complex located at 8650 Cinnamon Drive. Stores visible in the photographs include Video Link, Country Hair, and Pizza and Pastry.
Photographs of the Mountainside Village Shops commerical complex located at 8650 Cinnamon Drive. Stores visible in the photographs include Video Link, Country Hair, and Pizza and Pastry.
Photograph of graduation cake created by Punk Rock Pastries for Devin Joyce in honour of his graduation from Moscrop Secondary School in Burnaby. Cake includes a graduate in cap and gown, holding a diploma in one hand and "flipping a bird" with his other hand. The rectagular surface below the gradu…
Photograph of graduation cake created by Punk Rock Pastries for Devin Joyce in honour of his graduation from Moscrop Secondary School in Burnaby. Cake includes a graduate in cap and gown, holding a diploma in one hand and "flipping a bird" with his other hand. The rectagular surface below the graduate cake includes the words "2020" and rocks covered in COVID-19 germs. Cake is on display on top of a table.
History
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, Devin Joyce was unable to physically enjoy his high school graduation at Moscrop Secondary School along with his classmates. Devin and his classmates had to graduate using a virtual platform instead. Due to these cancellations, the family ordered a one-of-a kind Grad cake from Punk Rock Pastries to reflect this unusual time.
Early Burnaby as recalled by the settlers themselves who arrived from every corner of the world between 1888 and 1930, some witnessing incorporation of the district in 1892, all seeking a better life for themselves and especially for their children, all helping transform the wilderness into the modern municipality of today.