Indoor Sophistication
March 31, 2009
Signature Curved lines beckon in this stunning show home, promising warmth and welcome in the house designed and built by Steve Maric of Maric Homes. From the double entry doors to the lower level family room, creative planning and skillful use of materials announce that home is a place for family, a setting for creating ... Read More
Kitchen Makeover To Do List
March 22, 2009
Text by Blair Korchinski Decide on appliances, fixtures, counters, cabinetry, etc. Draw layout Get permit Hire subcontractors Remove food, dishes and appliances Demolition Rough carpentry Rough plumbing Rough electrical Inspection Insulation Drywall Paint Install cabinetry Install flooring Finish carpentry Finish paint Finish plumbing Finish electrical Install major appliances
Pellet stoves combine country charm with efficient heating
March 22, 2009
Text by Heather Leask Armstrong Installing a pellet stove in your home can reduce heating costs, lower the impact on the environment and add a charming woodstove-like accent to almost any room. A made-in-Manitoba stove designed specifically for prairie winters has recently made pellet heating an even more attractive option. With rising costs for gas, propane and ... Read More
APRIL/MAY GARDEN CALENDAR
March 22, 2009
Text by Nancy Johnston April 1 – Prune fruit trees and spray with dormant oil. April 2 – Plan season’s plantings. April 4 – Turn and water compost. April 6 – Start tomato, pepper and squash seeds indoors. April 7 – Mix compost with soil and screen for immediate use. Turn soil in garden adding compost. Cover with plastic. April 8 – ... Read More
Avid Gardener’s Winter Activities
March 17, 2009
Text by Nancy Johnston Winter does seem never-ending, doesn’t it? For those of us who long to see the lifecycle of a flower, or can’t wait for the excitement of summer harvest, there are some great ways to experience that gardening feeling and harvest the rewards indoors. You may be surprised at the variety of interesting ways you can ... Read More
Financing your New Home Purchase
March 17, 2009
Text by Candace Bakx-Friesen Are you currently searching for that dream home? You may be closer to getting it than you think! Here are some facts to consider when financing your new home purchase. Credit Bureau Score Your credit bureau score is one of the main factors determining whether or not you will qualify for a mortgage. Your credit ... Read More
St Patrick’s Day – History
March 17, 2009
Text by Pat Gerbrandt Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day because you want to catch a leprechaun in order to find his pot of gold? The little shoemaker elf is a whimsical bit of Irish legend, but the real treasure is in the legacy left by the Apostle of Ireland. Born in Wales about AD 385, the man ... Read More
Fitness, it’s easier than you think!
March 17, 2009
Text by Ann Rempel Simply put fitness means being able to get through your day without undue fatigue and still have enough energy left to enjoy leisure activities. We can all get more fit by making active living part of our daily lives whether it’s at home, work, school or play. Ideally the experts would like ... Read More
Panini Sticks With Dipping Trio
March 12, 2009
Sometimes picking up a convenience product and adding a few simple embellishments is all it takes to truly make it your own. This very shareable treat is just as easy to make as it is to enjoy.
Ingredients
- Extra-virgin olive oil – 1 tbsp. – 15 mL
- Finely chopped fresh rosemary – 1 tsp. - 5 mL
- Dried marjoram, crushed – 1 tsp. – 5 mL
- Square panini breads (8 x 8 inches – 20 x 20 cm) – 2
- Coarse salt, sprinkle
- Tzatziki sauce - 1/3 cup – 75 mL
- Sun-dried tomato pesto – 2 tsp. – 10 mL
- Chili paste (sambal oelek) – 1/4 tsp. – 1 mL
- Roasted garlic mayonnaise – 1/3 cup – 75 mL
- Lemon juice - 2 tsp. – 10 mL
- Grated lemon zest – 1 tsp. – 5 mL
- Tzatziki sauce – 1/3 cup – 75 mL
- Chopped fresh dill – 1 1/2 tsp. – 7 mL
- Chopped fresh mint – 1 1/2 tsp. – 7 mL
- Lemon pepper – 1/2 tsp. – 2 mL
Instructions
- Combine first 3 ingredients and brush on panini breads. Cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide strips and arrange, close together, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake in a 400ºF (205ºC) oven for about 8 minutes until edges are crisp.
- Combine all 3 ingredients.
- Combine all 3 ingredients.
- Combine all 4 ingredients.
- Serve dips with panini sticks.
Notes
Presentation inspiration: Provide individual plates so guests can serve themselves a spoonful of each dip. This way guests can sample all three—and it will help to avoid the temptation to double-dip!
- Reprinted from Small Plates For Sharing © Company’s Coming Publishing Limited www.companyscoming.com
Eric McClelland – Fleur De Lis
March 12, 2009
Fleur-de-lis team of Peter Lunney and Eric McClelland (Regular guest on CityLine) is let loose on any design project. A typical Victorian detached home in downtown Toronto delivers a modern renovation with a comfortable warmth. Eric explains, “We re-used and updated things, like part of the kitchen cupboards. We grand fathered ducts that we actually incorporated ... Read More
