The snowball effect
February 9, 2011
(NC)—Kick a small ball of snow into motion from the top of a hill and by the time it gets to the bottom, it will be noticeably larger. That's the snowball effect – and you may be able to get the same growth effect in your investments. By making even a small investment and leaving it ... Read More
RRSP income-building strategies
February 9, 2011
(NC)—The concept of Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) is fairly simple. You put money in, get an immediate tax deduction each year up to your annual contribution limit, and your money grows in a tax-deferred environment. “An effective RRSP strategy also includes taking advantage of all the options available to you to maximize the power and ... Read More
PAC your RRSP
February 9, 2011
(NC)—RRSP crunch time - that time of year when you search the nooks and crannies of your finances for the money you need to make your annual RRSP contribution. While that is absolutely the right thing to do, it's also tough to come up with a lump sum any time - particularly right after holiday ... Read More
Last-minute tips to save taxes and retire with more
February 9, 2011
(NC)—The deadline for making your RRSP contribution is coming up fast – but not too fast for you to take advantage of a few last-minute RRSP tips designed to help make your retirement more financially comfortable. Maximize this year's RRSP contribution • Borrowing can pay. The money you borrow will generate an immediate tax break and add ... Read More
Stretch your tax refund further
February 9, 2011
(NC)—The time for checking the mail box (or your direct deposit account) for that highly anticipated tax refund is here. Whether a little or a lot, there are ways to make this year's refund stretch further than you think. Consider the following ideas to make the most of this year's tax refund: 1. Invest in a home ... Read More
Five ways to get your business plan going
February 9, 2011
By Eugene Sandhu (NC)—You have the best business idea and you've been thinking about it for years. You know that this idea will turn into a spectacular entrepreneurial success. Fantasizing about where your new business will take you is fun but the real challenge comes from sitting down and describing your idea in a formal business plan. ... Read More
Risotto with Lemon Rinds, Shrimp and Seeds of Pomegranate
February 9, 2011
Ingredients
- Shrimp – 200 g
- Carnaroli or Arborio rice – 240 g
- Dry white wine – 2 tbsp
- Parmesan cheese – 50 g
- Butter – 40 g
- Lemons – 2
- Onion – 30 g
- Pomegranate (seeds) – 1
- Vegetable broth – 1 ltr
- Extra virgin olive oil – 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a pan and add the chopped onions. Now add the cleaned and pealed shrimps. Cook for about 5 minutes, then add the rice, cooking it for approximately 3 minutes more.
- Add the white wine and let it vaporize then add the lemon rinds and hot vegetable stock. While cooking the rice, stir continuously
- Once rice is cooked, remove the pan from the flame and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- Add the butter, the parmesan, the lemon juice, half of the pomegranate seeds and stir quickly. Serve on plates garnished with the rest of the pomegranate seeds.
Notes
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Parmesan Basket with Porcini Mushroom Salad
February 9, 2011
Ingredients
- Grated parmesan-200 g
- Shaved parmesan-50 g
- Porcini mushrooms-200 g
- Arugula-100 g
- Lemon-1 piece
- Garlic-1 clove
- Parsley-20 g
- Extra virgin olive oil-1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat a Teflon pan and pour the grated parmesan to cover the pan evenly, cook for about 1 minute and pull over a cappuccino cup to make form. Let cool.
- Cut the porcini mushrooms into small slices, add the chopped garlic, lemon juice and the chopped parsley and some salt and pepper.
- Mix arugula with olive oil and salt
- Put the parmesan basket on plate, arrange arugula in it and the porcini mushrooms on top
- Garnish with olive oil and shaved parmesan
Notes
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What is a 'new world' wine?
February 9, 2011
(NC)—Now that so many awards are bestowed on wines other than those produced in Europe, the resulting success has lead vintners to credit them as 'new world' wine. Some of the most distinctive are found in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, Chile, South Africa and Argentina. “New world wine production started when immigrants took ... Read More
Match wine with your food like an expert
February 9, 2011
Serving a favourite wine with good food is the classic way to anyone's heart—and a little know-how will kindle admiration, too. Experts tell us it's important to know when to either contrast the flavours, or complement them. “For this reason, shoppers need more precise information about the characteristics of the wine before the purchase,” says Jaime ... Read More
