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Hello T dot Choosing a favourite restaurant close to home is not an easy task when you live in a thriving urban centre like Toronto. Fortunately, food expert Trina Hendry shares some of her grab-a-fork faves in our palate pleasing feature. It looks like my summer’s going to include dining at some of Trina’s delicious recommendations. It’s a tough job but... I’m particularly eager to share this issue’s design section with you. The home tours in Charleston and Savannah are all about easy, summer style and our regular contributors Lisa Canning, Christine DaCosta, Nyla Free, Erin Mercer and Nicolas Rosaci are sure to inspire. Happy reading, happy summer. Kimberley Seldon
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Sweet Home à la Savannah Lynn Morgan
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Southern Belle Lucinda Robinson
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Take 3 Roll Call
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What’s Trending #Ombre
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Reality Check Custom Closet
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DIY Guy The Height of Style
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Industry Profile Lesley Anton
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Infusion Joe Schmelzer
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Road Raves Guide to India
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Best Places For Hot Air Ballooning
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BlogHer in NYC
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Travel Contributor Kathy Buckworth hosts the Chevrolet Official Canadian Bloggers party. www.blogher.com
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September 5: Kathy Buckworth offers family friendly advice. September 6: Kimberley Seldon joins host Tracy Moore for CityTV's CityLine home day. September 25: It's Dabble Day! Dabble contributors bring the pages of Issue 10 to life. Tune in. www.cityline.ca
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2012 Fall Home Show
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Lisa Canning is on stage at 1:00 pm for the Fall Home Show, Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. www.fallhomeshow.com
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Meet some of our featured contributors...
Nicholas Rosaci
Nicholas is an awardwinning designer and often appears on CityTV’s CityLine as Dabble’s DIY Guy. As a designer, he creates chic environments and believes every space should inspire you to live better, greener and, of course, more fabulously.
Lisa Canning
Lisa is an interior stylist in Toronto specializing in chic, contemporary, personalized interiors with a focus on condos and kids. We love her work in Dabble Digs too.
www.rosaci.com @NicholasRosaci
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www.lisacanning.ca @lisa_canning
Erin Mercer
Erin is an award-winning designer with Kimberley Seldon Design Group. In addition to managing projects and working with the design team, she produces sets for Home Day and Dabble Day on CityTV’s CityLine. Erin is currently styling and writing Dabble’s in-house column, Take 3. www.dabblemag.com @erindabbles
Trina Hendry
As founder and chief tour guide of ChowBella Culinary Experiences, Trina spends her time exploring her passion for Toronto’s food scene and sharing it with others. Trina works as an independent PR consultant servicing food, wine and travel clients.
www.chowbellaconcierge. com
Heather Greenwood Davis An award-winning freelance writer who specializes in travel and lifestyle stories, Heather is returning from a year around the world and sharing her insights with Dabble readers.
www.globetrottingmama.com
@greenwooddavis
Kim Pallozzi
Kim has had the pleasure of interviewing an impressive list of iconic Canadian authors, actors, athletes and politicians for various publications. A selfproclaimed explorer, Kim has lived in both Europe and Asia and has travelled eleven countries and counting. For her, home is wherever the heart is.
Alex MacEachern
Alex MacEachern loves food, most recently tackling local food procurement at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. In this issue she helps raise awareness and funds for FarmStart.
www.harvesttable.ca
Mr. Food
Art Ginsburg, also known as Mr. Food, is a TV personality who promotes “Quick & Easy” recipes to the world through more than 50 cookbooks, thousands of recipes online at MrFood.com and a nationally syndicated TV segment that’s been running for over 30 years. www.mrfood.com @Mr_Food
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A New Wall Use this graphic patterned wallcovering to stimulates productive juices in any workspace. Damasco Flock, CA$350, Newwall www.newwall.com
PHOTO BY: Allan Kosmajac
Never one to cower in the face of colour and pattern, designer, tv personality and columnist Lisa Canning shares the best design, travel and food finds of the season.
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Space Saving Is it a bed, desk or storage unit? Great for shared living quarters or the tiniest of spaces, this hardworking combo is all three. Dimix bed, desk & storage, CA$3206, Gautier www.gautier-shops.com
Handwoven Seat From his Cape Town Studio, John Vogel develops beautiful dining chairs in the Cape Dutch furniture style. John Vogel Chair, CA$320, West Elm www.westelm.com
Martha, Martha, Martha Stay stylishly organized with Martha Stewart’s new line of office accessories. Desk accessories, CA$5 - $17, Martha Stewart Home Office www.staples.com
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Dorm Room Diva Transform that bland dorm room with personalized upholstery. Custom upholstery, services from CA$300, Switch Studio www.switchstudio.ca
Smooth Operator Dyson’s ball vacuum takes curves even faster than you do. DC37 Turbinehead Animal, CA$600, Dyson www.dysoncanada.ca August/September 2012
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Brush On The Run The jet setting toothpaste and toothbrush are compact and colourful. Travel Toothbrush and Paste, EU€5, Kent Brushes www.kentbrushes.com
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Get Noticed Stand out from the crowd with one of these whimsical hard case suitcases. Suitsuit Cases, EU€99 (20"), SUITSUIT www.suitsuit.com
Power Up This pocket-sized charger is ideal for powering up cell phone, camera and other small electronics. Powermonkey Classic, GBP£35, Power Traveller www.powertraveller.com
Steam On The Go Stay crisp & clean on the go with this compact travel iron. First Class Travel Iron, CA$50, Rowenta www.rowenta.ca
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Flame Red Viking’s customizable range has 24 exclusive colours and a choice of silver or gold trim. Now you’re cookin’. Viking 48" Custom Sealed Burner Range, CA$13160, Appliance Canada www.appliancecanada.com
Well Spotted Wrangle up some style with these faux cowhide placemats. Cowhide placemats, CA$25, Chilewich www.chilewich.com
Food Cheers Toast summer’s final rays with this refreshing wheat beer. Hefe-Weisen Beer, CA$12, Paulaner www.paulaner.com
No Drip, No Spill Finally, a drip-free oil and vinegar carafe. Dress the salad, not the table cloth. Oil/vinegarcarafe, US$39, Eva Solo www.evasolo.com
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Take 3
Roll Call WORDS BY ERIN MERCER
Let’s face it, when you need it, you want it nearby. Impress your guests by storing extra rolls of bathroom tissue in one of these convenient and discreet ways.
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This acrylic cubby cleverly corrals extra stock in plain sight. Complement the utilitarian display with vintage or antique bottles.
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Create a luxurious roll cover using fabric remnants. Add sparkle with that brooch you never wear.
Cover Up
ABOVE Well-suited for its bathroom
duty, the tailored jacket makes a stylish statement.
LEFT A decorative mother-of-pearl ice bucket finds new purpose, holding a double roll. RIGHT Pretty up the powder room with
a matching set of chrome canisters.
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A Tall Order
Practical and whimsical, these French candlesticks stand ready to serve. Design Savvy: Place toilet paper on one and a scented candle on number two...yes, we absolutely said it.
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DESIGN Ombre Fabric Collection CA$363/yard, Cassaro Fabric www.cassarofabrics.com
Flamenco Shower Curtain US$118, Anthropolgie, www.anthropologie.com
Spectra Tumbler 4/pack, CA$35, EQ3 www.eq3.com
what’s trending
Ombre Console US $1850, Implement www.theimplement.com
#Ombre PRODUCED BY CHRISTINE DA COSTA
“Nothing shady about this trend,” says style setter, Christine DaCosta. Ombre, a French term meaning ‘shade’ is reaching a home décor peak in fabrics, area carpets, accessories and furniture.
Studio Collection Rug, 8'x10', CA$6000, W Studio www.wstudio.ca
Ombre Wooden Spoons US$25, oME and oMY www.etsy.com
Fabric Ombre Hanging Chandelier US$40, Adaura, www.etsy.com
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WORDS AND INTERIOR DESIGN BY NYLA FREE PHOTOGRAPHY BY LORI ANDREWS
“Suit up for a tailor-made closet,” says interior designer Nyla Free. A customized wardrobe offers pride of place to your favourite little black dress and all those shoes your husband says you don’t need.
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Step 1: Assess Your Needs
Personal clothing preferences and knowledge of the precise way you love to get dressed—socks and pants first, top last—paves the way to successful closet design. A passion for wool sweaters requires abundant shelving space while an obsession with dress shirts signals a need for additional double height hanging.
Step 2: Aim High
Take advantage of every square inch of available closet space and build floor to ceiling cabinetry. Labelling boxes or bins with content details makes the hunt for that once-a-year Derby hat a breeze, even if it’s on a top shelf.
Step 3: Deep and Wide
Varying shelving depths maximizes space and function. Hanging storage requires 26" of depth while shelves for folded items are best when limited to 16". If you are updating or changing closets, it’s a good idea to measure the existing linear footage of hanging space and adjust accordingly. If possible, allow an additional 12" for anticipated shopping sprees and door crasher sales.
Step 4: Beware—Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Misplaced workout gear? No more excuses. If you can’t see it, you won’t wear it, so position popular items at eye level for easy access and store offseason pieces up high. Open storage is essential for keeping tabs on a frequently changing wardrobe.
Step 5: Light it Up
Natural light in a closet is ideal, allowing you to distinguish between black and blue socks before heading out the door. When a window or skylight is not an option, invest in a quality lighting plan to eliminate the dreaded ‘dressed in the dark’ look.
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Shoe art is a great fit for a closet. Artist: Kim McLean.
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Step 6: Measure Up
Put that tape measure to work and note lengths and depths of items to store. For example, men’s dress shirts require a minimum height of 40" and long dresses generally need 70"-72". Shoe sizes vary, but a minimum depth of 11" is ideal.
Step 7: Adjust as Needed
Seasons change, and so does fashion. Thank goodness for adjustable shelves that offer the flexibility to store boots and flip-flops without wasting space.
Step 8: Take Stock
Purge seasonally to weed out clothing not worn during the past year. Donate gently used items, and consign finer pieces, to gain closet space and peace of mind.
Step 9: Group Like Items
Relieve early morning frustration by stacking and hanging like items together. Colour coordinating facilitates quick location of favourite items and keeps the closet neat and stylish looking. Remember, an organized closet means easier outfit planning.
Step 10: Hang It Up
Prolong the life of garments by using appropriate hangers. Use padded ones for delicate items, plastic for dress shirts, and sturdy wooden hangers for jackets and blazers.
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DESIGN The foyer’s gilded Federal style mirror keeps a watchful eye on the well-appointed living room.
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DESIGN Sunlight pours through dramatic six-over-six, double sash windows, filling the gracious living room with an inviting warmth.
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Set in Savannah’s historic oak-lined district, the Greek Revival row house was originally built in 1853, likely a family home for a successful shipping magnate. Determined to strike her own pose with the redecoration project, Lynn Morgan was unencumbered by the home’s luminous past. Instead, she created a thoroughly American interior by hitting the proverbial “refresh” button. Rather than rely exclusively on French and English antiques, the designer incorporated found pieces, painted furniture and humble garden elements, creating an easy, welcoming mix. Lacquered white furniture, saturated colour and bold graphics infuse the public spaces with joyful energy.
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Striking pattern is used strategically to create interest in key areas—most notably the checkerboard floor pattern in the kitchen, the bold stripes in the dining room area carpet and the blue zigzag ottoman in the living room. Subtle pattern, like the beadboard in the kitchen and the sisal area carpet in the living room, creates texture and provides a foil to glossier finishes. The kitchen’s beadboard, painted in pale blue, extends from the countertop upwards and into the glass display cabinets, providing a subtly colourful backdrop to dishes on display. To ground the busy kitchen and its painted surfaces, Lynn introduced dark stained, oak countertops.
DESIGN Playful green upholstered chairs with white, contrast piping gather round the painted dining table.
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Lynn’s fondness for Caribbean colour finds its way into her sun-filled master bedroom. A crisp white coverlet, cashmere throw and downy pillows provide the layers of comfort required for sleeping. The bedroom walls are painted Benjamin Moore’s Mountain Mist. Adjacent to sleeping quarters is a gracious dressing room, separated by glass doors. The frosted panes soften filtering sunlight.
Dabble Savvy
Use a dark lampshade, like the royal blue bedside lamp with a narrow opening at the top and wider opening at the bottom, to force light onto the surface of a good book.
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Lynn’s Style Tips Keep it simple. Glamour and sophistication go hand in hand with simplicity. Lynn suggests removing something from every finished room. Mix it up. Texture and depth are byproducts of contrast. Mixing finishes—lacquered trim and matte walls, sisal carpets and high-gloss wood floors—enlivens a scheme. Be an original. Don’t feel compelled to follow the past. Be fearless and set a contemporary tone that speaks to you personally. Paint it white. For striking architecture or furniture with great bones, a coat of paint is transformative.
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DESIGN High-gloss white paint draws attention to the handsome baseboards and trim throughout, especially when contrasted with the matte finish used on walls.
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the height of style WORDS BY NICHOLAS ROSACI
“Step up the style quotient in your dressing room,” says DIY Guy Nicholas Rosaci. Make a decorative ladder to display haberdashery and accessories. MATERIALS REQUIRED 2–2" x 3" x 8' lumber studs 6–1" diameter wooden dowels, cut 18" long Hand drill or drill press with 1" forstner or spade drill bit 8–½" x ½" x 8' metal angled moulding LePage No More Nails adhesive glue Paint or stain, colour and gloss of your choice Measuring tape Pencil 44
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The sleek black and white ladder provides a handsome perch for belts, ties and scarves.
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a fine line
Using a pencil, draw a reference line (vertically through the 3" width) 18" from one end of both 2" x 3" wood studs. Draw 5 additional reference lines 13" apart, starting from the first on each stud.
Power Time
Drill a 1" diameter hole, ½" deep into the width of the lumber at the centre of each 3" reference line (12 holes).
glue down
Glue one end of a dowel into each hole (6) in one stud. After the glue has set, glue the other ends of the dowels into the corresponding holes in the second wood stud.
Tip: Lay the first stud on the floor and use a wall as support when
placing and gluing the dowels into the holes in the second stud.
Optional: For sturdiness, hammer a small 3" nail into the wood stud at the centre of each dowel end.
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Paint the ladder in the colour and finish of your choice. Alternatively, the ladder can be stained.
edge of glory
Glue the metal moulding to each edge of the wood stud for a high-end department store look.
levels of style
Adorn the ladder with scarves, ties, hats and belts. Dabble Savvy: Use the ladder in the bathroom to drape towels or position in the living room to display a throw and magazines. *Please Note: The decorative ladder is not intended to support body weight. Do not use the DIY ladder for climbing. August/September 2012
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HOME TOUR
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It’s a southern revival for this 2,000 square foot, 3 bedroom Arts and Crafts bungalow in downtown Charleston thanks to designer Lucinda Robinson. Having designed the client’s previous homes—a traditional single house and a country estate—Lucinda easily transitioned Kristy Anderson and family to the smaller bungalow without sacrificing function or style. Since the south is all about hospitality, the home is familyfriendly and ready to receive guests at any time.
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BELOW Designer, Lucinda Robinson, stands in the doorway of the 50s bungalow she decorated for downtown clients in Charleston. In addition to interior design, Lucinda is an established clothing designer. She models a dress from her popular Lucinda Eden shop, located on King St. in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Green subway tiles on the double-sided fireplace are original to the home, providing colour inspiration throughout. The wool and sisal carpet from GDC home embraces the living room seating and offers the homeowners the comfort they desired. In the dining room, the upholstered chairs from Vanguard Furniture are covered in white, washable suede. The reliable fabric holds up to heavy use, ideally suiting the homeowners’ lifestyle as they are frequent entertainers. Lucinda’s personal favourite in the room is the custom trestle table made by an artisan in North Carolina. A reproduction chandelier from Currey and Co. complements the dark wood tones in the dining table, sideboard and floor. To showcase antiques and highlight important wood furnishings, Lucinda suggests using neutral paint colours for walls.
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DESIGN Though the welcoming foyer is mostly neutral, its colour scheme is brightened with the apple coloured lamp from GDC Home which sits on an antique table—a family heirloom.
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One of Lesley Anton’s favourite lamps is the Pod Table Lamp.
Don’t call Lesley Anton a ceramic artist, although she is one. Lesley is a true potter. You know the type. One who barely notices the lines of clay under her nails at the end of the day. While her potter’s wheel keeps on spinning, this busy mother of 13-year-old twins and wife to actor Craig Anton keeps her household running flawlessly while maintaining her successful company, Lesley Anton Handmade Ceramic Lighting. Dabble visits Lesley in her 1923 Spanish-style bungalow in LA and follows her to the office for a ‘day in the life’. DAB: There’s lots going on in your life. How do you stay calm and focussed? LA: Maybe the calmness comes from my Nebraska roots. I do know my creative work comforts me, it’s a calming influence. DAB: Your one-of-a-kind ceramic table lamps occupy a rare niche. LA: It’s true, so much of what we consume today is mass-produced. You could say I am an old school perfectionist. I believe in quality. DAB: Your brand emphasizes wheel thrown pottery rather than slip casting. Why? LA: Essentially, in the wheel thrown technique, each piece is unique. Whereas, in slip casting, each piece is an exact reproduction. My personal preference is wheel thrown pieces.
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VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR LESLEY’S PEAR APPLE TART RECIPE
Lesley credits her own stay-at-home mom for her hostess instincts as well as foodie friends who encourage her to cook. A recipe from home, Lesley’s Pear Apple Tart was her favourite after school treat while growing up in Nebraska.
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Lesley’s Fave ps Funky LA Sho • Denmark 50 • Nick Metropolis • This is not IKEA • JF Chen • Blackman Cruz
When Lesley finds time, she likes to dabble in finding the unusual at flea markets - like chairs and dresses. “A girl can never have enough vintage dresses!” DAB: Your home is a Spanish-style bungalow from 1923. Did the ceramic fire surround speak to you when you first saw the place? LA: Yes. Many houses built in LA’s early days have fireplaces with Batchelder tile. When we bought, our house was in unusually vintage condition considering some of the major add-ons. The original kitchen was destroyed and thankfully the wood floors, Batchelder fireplace, ceiling mouldings and arches are all intact and the place still has tons of charm. 54
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DAB: What drives your creative choices? LA: My personal design motto is: Buy what you love. DAB: Now that you are an institution in the lighting market, what’s next? LA: I recently debuted a line of dinnerware called Lesley Anton: Utility which is an exciting venture.
DESIGN
The sleek Danish modern table was purchased at Denmark 50 on Melrose and the complementary credenza is an Ebay find.
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Infusion
A detail shot by LA and NYC photographer Joe Schmelzer inspires Victoria Drainville to find earthy, natural elements for home décor.
2107-30 rockies brown
CSP-295 cattail
CSP-330 fallen leaf
CSP-1070 warm sunglow
CSP-245 stoneware
CSP-605 dusty cornflower
2062-20 gentleman’s gray Inspiration for decorating can come from anywhere. Vintage leather belts, a rustic basket and weathered wooden crate create a vision of hominess in this retail setting.
pattern
This tufted, brown leather ottoman with brass castors is as handsomely suited as any gentleman.
*Find a
store near you.
colour
Making a commitment to denim blue doesn’t mean you have to go all the way. Take a cue from these ¾ dipped linen draperies.
texture
Warm up family dinners with these practical rattan plate chargers in a honey brown finish. The neutral weave pairs well with any colour plate. August/September 2012
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ROAD RAVES
INDIA Guide to
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEATHER GREENWOOD DAVIS
Heather and her sons travel by horse-drawn cart to the Taj Mahal in Delhi, India.
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I’m telling you this because you should know. Everything you’ve heard about India: • you’ll be sick if you go, downed with Delhi Belly if you so much as sample local cuisine • you’ll be dirty all the time and mauled by beggars and dogs • you’ll never get out of Delhi or Mumbai without being pickpocketed or robbed or worse • you shouldn’t go and, if you do, you shouldn’t stay long It’s wrong. I know because I’ve been there. For six weeks my husband Ish, our two sons (Ethan, 9 and Cameron, 7) and I explored an India we’d heard nothing about. And it was beautiful. I don’t use the word lightly. I’m talking about beauty in all of its multifaceted layers, the kind of beauty that fractures in the light and gives way to an even deeper layer of the same beneath it. I’m talking about an external beauty, the kind you find in the contrast of saris clean and bright despite dusty roads, the beauty you find in that first glimpse of the Taj Mahal and again in the eyes of your children as they too catch their breath. In India there are palaces, forts and temples that make the ones you’ve seen in the fairy tales seem plain and boring. There’s an appreciation for art and the artist and his/her relation to the heavens unlike any I’ve encountered elsewhere, with carvings so intricate and detailed that you can’t help but imagine the time and worn fingers that created them. The results are the must sees: The Golden Temple in Amritsar, the red stone of Agra fort and the view from atop an elephant as you climb the yellow stones of the Amber Fort in Jaipur.
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ROAD RAVES The people are equally beautiful, stunning to look at with their bejeweled ears, bodies draped in beautiful cloths and turbans or head scarves tied just so. These are people, for the most part, who believe that it is their moral duty to help those less fortunate no matter how unfortunate they are themselves. Karma—the belief that the way you behave in this life will reflect on you when it comes time to live the next one—rules the day in a palpable way. And so you meet people like Sanjay Verghese who, with his wife and in-laws, is running the Ashray Bhavan home for children who might otherwise never be able to go to school. He works all day and then heads over to check on the boys for whom he provides food, shelter, a parental figure and education. No pointing fingers at a government that isn’t doing enough, just the steadfast day-to-day work of doing his part to change things for families here, a few boys at a time. When I point out that between his day job and his commitment to the boys he is working 24/7 he shrugs and tells me only of the girls he’d like to help next. That’s the kind of beauty India holds. In our travels I also found a diverse India, a country that is more like a continent with each of its states showcasing a different way of dress, cuisine and dialect. The thick spicy lamb curries of Rajasthan, the delicate vegetarian meals lovingly prepared for us in Kerala and the super-sweet treats at the end of the meal. Travelling from romantic Rajasthan, through the immaculately manicured neighbourhoods of Delhi, to the worshippers at the river Ganges in Varanasi is like skipping across planets where Hindus and Muslims and Jains and Buddhists have all left their mark, and your respect grows as you realize that, even when in contradiction, there is beauty in all of them. Travel here long enough and you’ll see it all: gridlocked roads and fields cut in two by train tracks; men on elephant back amongst the tuk-tuks; women using one hand to hold a head scarf tight and the other to hold onto the driver while sitting sidesaddle on a fast flying motorbike; cows who have the right of way and dogs who don’t; children too young to look so old. 60
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A walk across the sand dunes of the Great Thar desert.
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Heather and her family pose outside a palace in Jaipur.
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TRAVEL If you’re lucky you’ll succumb to India’s lure and find yourself on camel back casting long shadows across the golden sands, sipping high tea in the desert and, wandering aimlessly through Sunday market stalls, searching for tigers too big to hide in Ranthambore. Travel further and you too will be impressed by an industrious India. Men who work hard; women who work harder. You’ll grow accustomed to seeing the slight women, robes askew, carrying piles of bricks or sticks on their heads. Slip down the back streets and you’ll smile at familiar rituals: a mother combing through her daughter’s wet hair; the laughter of children of the lowest caste as they watch a friend dancing under a setting sun on a nearby rooftop; the piercing gaze of Hindu gods and the waft of incense as locals worship. India does it all to extreme. The poor are poor beyond comprehension and the rich are rich beyond imagination. Come with dollars to spend and you’ll quickly become a Rupee millionaire staying in hotels that make North American 4-stars look laughable—a dedication to service that shakes its head at the phony over-scripted attempts back home and stems more from culture and genuine hospitality than company policy. And when it’s time to leave India? I wish you bangles and long drippy earrings and cotton shirts and well-tailored suits and thousands of pictures. I wish you memories that wake you at night and drive you to do more and be better.
ABOVE The seating area inside a textile and artisanal antique seller in Jaipur.
I hope you’ll go and see it for yourself. I hope that you’ll explore further than I did to see if the negative stories you’ve heard are all there is to this magnificent country. And I hope that when you do, you’ll write and tell me what you thought and how you felt and how very much you want to go again. And I’ll know then, exactly how you feel.
Heather on her journey at: Follow www.globetrottingmama.com
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WORDS BY TRINA HENDRY PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON BURN
The verdict is in…Toronto is a foodobsessed town. “Big name chefs and rolling food trucks are part of a gastronomical renaissance,” says professional culinary tour guide Trina Hendry. Dabble followed Trina on a city-wide nosh through Toronto’s red-hot food scene.
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Cover girl, Trina Hendry, enjoys a macaron at Nadège. August/September 2012
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Chef Claudio Aprile sets the bar high with his bold, globally inspired cuisine and rock ‘n roll infused, high energy dining room at Origin. This popular hangout takes guests on a sublime culinary journey with dishes like shrimp ceviche with freeze-dried corn and Trina’s personal favourite—crispy calamari with caramelized peanut sauce and pineapple.
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Got a craving for Italian? Reminiscent of food Nonna might have prepared, Buca has us singing, ‘That’s Amore,’ from the rafters. Housed in an industrial setting, the hipster King West eatery is somewhat difficult to find as it’s hidden in an alley. Once inside, expect to see beautiful people enjoying even more beautiful food, including house-made charcuterie, thin-crust pizzas (cut with scissors) and rustic pasta.
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In T.O.’s east side Riverside neighbourhood is a gem of a bistro and wine bar called Table 17. Its ever-changing seasonal brunch and dinner menus never fail to delight.
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Good ‘ole southern BBQ defines Barque, one of the hottest restaurants to open in 2012. Located on the newly refurbished Roncesvalles Avenue strip, this smokehouse offers spicy baby back ribs, smoked half chicken and even smoked ratatouille. Want to try them all? Trina suggests ordering a sampler.
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While there are far too many top notch restaurants in Toronto, you won’t want to miss Oliver and Bonacini’s legendary Canoe or celebrity chef Massimo Capra’s supperclub, Sopra. In addition to the impeccable cuisine, you can’t beat Canoe’s million dollar view of the city and Sopra’s sultry jazz entertainment.
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Trendy hotspots, fine dining classics, and local neighbourhood hangouts, food contributor Trina Hendry tells us where to go and what to order in T-dot.
Eggplant parmesan with burrata cheese at Buca. Big enough to share, but you’ll likely want it all for yourself.
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Enjoy tapas-style dishes like salmon tataki at Guu Sakabar. August/September 2012
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“There’s no better way to explore a city than through your taste buds,” says food contributor Trina Hendry. Happy to oblige, come along for the city’s best food experiences. From markets to high tea and walking tours to wine tastings—this may be the ultimate workout.
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Start the day like a local at the historic St. Lawrence Market. Peruse what seems like endless stalls of the freshest seafood, meats, breads, produce and prepared foods. No visit to this Toronto landmark would be complete without a back bacon sandwich from the famous Carousel Bakery. How Canadian is that?
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Experience dining in a whole new way with a visit to Guu Sakabar. An exuberant welcome is followed by uniquely delicious tapas-style dishes like deep-friedbrie, sweet and spicy beef short ribs and salmon tataki. This izakaya (traditional Japanese drinking establishment) serves up fun and fare in a vibrant setting.
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An afternoon indulgence awaits in the Tea Room at the luxurious Windsor Arms Hotel. To-die-for currant scones, decadent goat cheese and caramelized onion tarts and smoked salmon with wasabi sour cream sandwiches—oh yes, and there’s tea.
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Is there any better way to wrap up a long day’s work than with refreshments on a beautiful patio? Caren’s Wine and Cheese Bar is unassuming and casual in contrast to its chi-chi Yorkville setting. The local favourite boasts a varied list of reasonably priced wines and cheeses, as well as a spicy baked macaroni and cheese that’s worth blowing the diet over. The exotic patio fills quickly in summer.
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Save a Saturday to join food loving locals and visitors on a ChowBella Culinary Experiences Chocolate and Cheese walking tour in one of Toronto’s hippest neighbourhoods. Educational (in a way that makes learning fun) and outrageously yummy, the tour showcases the city’s best gourmet treats. Food samples included. August/September 2012
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Distillery District
The Distillery District is well regarded as a premier arts, culture and entertainment destination, but it’s also a fabulous place to eat. Two of our Top 5 Dessert and Cafés— SOMA Chocolatemaker and Balzac’s Coffee Roastery—are found here, just follow the red brick road.
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The website says it best— Nadège is a place where your senses are tickled by excellence. Follow your nose or you may walk right past the nondescript exterior. But, once inside, oh la la, the most colourful, decadent French pastries this side of the Atlantic.
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Originating in Stratford, Ontario Balzac’s Coffee Roasters is an ideal spot to re-caffeinate. Two locations and growing (Distillery District and Liberty Village), this popular brew-tique serves smooth java from micro-roasted fair trade Arabica beans, alongside a calorie-rich selection of breakfast pastries.
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Pronounced MO-RO-CO, MoRoCo Chocolat is part boutique, part restaurant and one hundred percent inspired by chocolate. While the menu offers delicious savoury items, its signature offerings include Sipping Chocolate, Chocolate Fondue and S’mores. Order one of each for a night out with the girls on the courtyard patio.
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A single whiff of the heady scents from Clafouti Patisserie and Café and resistance is futile. Taste buds delight in buttery croissants (the best in the city according to Trina), pains au chocolat and brioche. Take a cue from locals who arrive early, order a coffee and head to the park across the street to bask in the sun before the workday begins.
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Fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will take delight in SOMA Chocolatemaker. Viewing windows show chocolate makers in action—crafting truffles and making drinking chocolate and traditional Italian cookies. Few artisan chocolatiers create confections in small batches, directly from the cocoa bean. No wonder the two locations have a cult following. Delish.
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ABOVE Visit MoRoco’s for chocolate and great décor. Born in Lyon, France, Pastry Chef Nadège Nourian turns out authentic macarons and almond croissants. Très bon.
TRAVEL Stop in Nadège across from Trinity Bellwoods Park and be greeted with a big smile and a large selection of pastries.
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Good luck deciding which one of 1,200 pies Wanda Beaver and team bake each week is worthy of your fork.
Kensington Market is the kind of place you want to linger during the course of a day, especially if you love food. One of Toronto’s most eclectic neighbourhoods, Kensington is famous for its labyrinth-like streets, one-of-a-kind shops, produce stands and restaurants. Trina’s fave plates in the ‘hood include Wanda’s Pie in the Sky, Agave y Aguacate and Torito.
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Once the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, the Distillery Historic District in Toronto is now a national historic site bustling with Torontonians and tourists.
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Hot Air Ballooning An increasing number of travellers are experiencing liftoff, enjoying unique destinations from the heightened perspective of a hot air balloon.
PHOTO BY: Balloon Adventure Emirates
WORDS BY Kim pallozzi
Loire Valley, France
With an impressive lineage, France Montgolfières Balloon Flights offers daily scheduled flights across France, with the Loire Valley being a favourite choice. Airborne excursions last three hours, including preparations and inflation, while actual flying time is one hour. Upon landing, travellers are greeted with a customary Champagne toast des Aéronautes.
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PHOTO BY: France Montgolfières Balloon Co.
Western France effortlessly attracts visitors eager to sample the fruits of its abundant vineyards and rich cultural heritage. But, with over three hundred châteaux adorning its fertile landscape, the Loire Valley is also an ideal destination for hot air ballooning. Fittingly, the pleasurable pastime was invented in France by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783.
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Serengeti, Tanzania
Napa Valley, California, USA
An hour north of San Francisco, the Napa Valley boasts over 200 wineries and a serious knack for producing world-class cabernet sauvignon. Adventurers can enjoy a rare vantage point above the famed vintages with Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. The standard package offers a preflight fare, a one hour flight time and a post-flight champagne breakfast.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
PHOTO BY: Gabriel Gundling
Take a flight on the wild side with Tanzania Serengeti Balloon Safaris. High above the savanna with a bird’s-eye view, travellers marvel at (from a safe distance) the animals below. Visit between July and October and witness one of the natural world’s most spectacular events, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Making the journey from Tanzania to Kenya are more than 2 million herbivores such as zebra, buffalo and gazelle followed closely by predators which include lions, leopards and cheetahs. With so much to see, the 5:00 am pickup time is ideal. After landing, enjoy a full English breakfast served in the bush on fine bone china with a linen tablecloth. Flights should be booked months in advance and location for takeoff may vary depending on the route of the migrating animals. Napa Valley Africa
Emirates
Graced with myriad landscapes—jagged mountains, solemn sand dunes and breathtaking beaches— Dubai’s geographical wealth is widely touted as a destination to see. Surely, there can be no better way to explore its vast landscape than by hot air balloon. Balloon Adventure Emirates promises an unforgettable experience floating above the Arabian Desert while enjoying the arid beauty of the region. Marketing Manager Amber McIntyre describes the company’s sunrise flight this way, “There are moments when you are drifting along, where the sun peeks out and starts creeping over the dunes. It casts shadows, turning the sand below into a big burnt-orange ocean. It looks alive. It’s magical.”
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beet salad RECIPE BY COREY BURGAN
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Healthy, colourful and tastes so good. “What’s not to love about a roasted beet salad?” says Corey Burgan.
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Plum Drizzle INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 2 star anise 6 plums 1 cup yogurt 1 cup sugar 5 tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 sprigs lavender (remove leaves, wash and chop finely) 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 cups olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
Directions In large pot bring water, sugar, star anise and plums to a boil for 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and let cool. Remove the plums from the pot. Peel and pit them. Strain remaining sugar water into a food processor. Add the plums and remaining ingredients (except for the oil, salt and pepper) into the food processor. Blitz the mixture on a low speed until smooth, while slowly adding in the oil. Season the Plum Drizzle with salt and pepper to taste. Makes 4 cups Tip: Make the dressing the day before to enhance the flavours. Substitute 1 cup of red wine for 1 cup of water to give the dressing a richer colour and zippy taste.
Roasted Beet Salad INGREDIENTS 2 medium sized golden beets, washed 2 medium sized regular beets, washed 2 candy cane beets, washed 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional) 1 chili pepper, chopped finely Lemon juice Salt and pepper
Directions In a large saucepot boil the beets for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain the water and let the beets cool down. Hold a beet in one hand with a paper towel and, using another paper towel, softly wipe the skin away. Do this for each beet and then cut them into thin slices. Preheat oven to 400�F. In a large frying pan melt butter. Add the beets to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add honey, brown sugar, chili and lemon juice. Remove beets to a cookie sheet and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Once roasted, display them on a serving dish and drizzle with plum dressing. Garnish with chopped greens. Tip: Add crunch with chopped candied walnuts. Mix a drizzle of honey and a pinch of salt with 1 cup walnuts. Pour mixture onto parchment paper on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes at 400�F.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
A mouthwatering meal of freshly harvested organic produce and local meats cooked over hot coals is served open air style at the 3rd annual McVean Harvest Table fundraiser. On the menu are artisan cheeses, organic wines and fresh produce, lovingly grown by 11 different farm enterprises. The feasters come to support FarmStart, a charity dedicated to helping a new generation of sustainable farmers create thriving farm enterprises. Come and get it. WORDS BY ALEX MACEACHERN PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA BERMAN
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SPECIAL FEATURE Organic Peach and Plum French Pie tops a perfect country meal.
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Peach & Plum French Pie tart shell 2 cups organic flour ⅔ cup butter, cut into cubes ¼ cup sugar 1 egg
fruit mixture 3 eggs ½ cup sugar ¼ cup butter, melted 3 tbsp tapioca 1 cup ripe plums, pitted and sliced 2 cups ripe peaches, pitted and sliced Directions Tart shell: Using hands, mix flour and butter. Add sugar and egg. Shape into a disc, and fit into a 10" tart shell. Blind bake (without filling) for 15 minutes at 300˚F. Fruit mixture: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter and tapioca. Gently add fruit, mixing with hands, and coat the fruit. Pour fruit mixture into the tart shell. Bake at 350˚F for 1 hour or until it sets. Optional: Mix 1 teaspoon of butter and 3 teaspoons of brown sugar. In the last 10 minutes of baking, crumble mixture over pie. Serve with lavender nougat ice cream and cream.
On August 19, 2012, tour the farm while sampling delicious hors d’oeuvres. Then find a seat at the harvest tables and enjoy a four-course family style meal. There’s music and dancing long into the summer evening. To learn more visit www.harvesttable.ca
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Mr. Food PHOTOGRAPHY BY Kelly rusin
With a name like Mr. Food, Art Ginsburg is well equipped to whip things up in the kitchen. As a veteran chef whose recipes fill more than 50 cookbooks, Mr. Food was one of the first to promote “Do it Yourself” cooking and food preparations. And, although his take on breakfast, lunch and dinner is “quick and easy,” it’s still long on flavour. 86
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Brunch Burritos
10 eggs ½ cup milk ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp white pepper 2 tbsp butter or margarine, divided 1 medium-sized onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 medium-sized green or red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup) 10 (7") flour tortillas 2 cups medium salsa 1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Preheat oven to 350�F. Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt and white pepper until well combined; set aside. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers, and sauté 6 to 8 minutes, until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then the egg mixture. Cook eggs until scrambled but still moist. Evenly spoon eggs into centre of each tortilla and top each with 1 tablespoon salsa. Roll up each tortilla and place in prepared baking dish. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons salsa on top of each tortilla roll. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top then cover with aluminum foil (with cooking spray coating the side going directly over the food). Bake 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly, and burritos are warmed through. Serves 10
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Tuna and White Bean Salad No ordinary tuna experience, this Tuna and White Bean Salad has all the flavour and crunch of a chopped salad and comes with the added healthy benefits of fibre-rich beans. ½ cup olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Italian seasoning ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, chopped 4 plum tomatoes, chopped ½ cup chopped red onion 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 (15.5 ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna, drained well
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In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir in cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley, and beans. Add tuna and toss gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 6
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dinner Balsamic Flank Steak A flavourful marriage of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard and a few fresh herbs and spices makes for a lively marinade for any grilled favourites like this Balsamic Flank Steak.
¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 (1 ½ to 2 lb) beef flank steak
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine all ingredients except steak; mix well. Score steak on both sides by making diagonal cuts 1 ½" apart. Place steak in bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning bag over occasionally. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade and discard excess marinade. Grill steak 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until centre is cooked to medium. Slice steak on an angle across the grain, and serve with grilled vegetables or your choice of a side dish. Serves 4
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There’s an app for that... WORDS BY JAMESON FINK
“The start to nearly every healthy meal is a hearty salad and the perfect glass of wine,” says Dabble’s wine expert Jameson Fink.
The App
Arugula salad with parmesan cheese, chopped bacon and balsamic vinaigrette.
Jameson’s Picks
2010 Hofer Gruner Veltliner (1L)
Salad and wine may not be as classic a pairing as a tenderloin steak and Cabernet Sauvignon, but when summer’s heat rolls in this light combination is a cool choice. With peppery arugula, I look to Austria’s signature white wine grape, Gruner Veltliner. Gruner, as wine geeks affectionately refer to the grape, produces many lively wines that are vegetable-friendly. It might seem obvious that a name like “Gruner” (meaning “green” in German) would partner naturally with leafy fare and it does, but the green is also a reference to the freshness of the wine. (Though, with everything in the world of wine, there are exceptions to the rule and you’ll find some rare and costly Gruners fine enough to be aged alongside other, more famous white wines.) When selecting bottles of well-priced Gruner you’ll come across many packaged in one-litre bottles, rather than the standard 750 ml size. Who wouldn’t want an extra third of a bottle of wine? This size makes a Gruner a great choice for parties, for sharing, or for cooking and keeping a few glasses for the cook. My choice, the 2010 Hofer Gruner Veltliner comes sealed with a bottle-cap top, so there’s no fussing with a corkscrew. Not only will a one-litre bottle of wine sealed with a bottle-cap get attention at your next dinner party, it will also be enthusiastically consumed.
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I dabble in... Born and raised in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa, Adèle Young currently resides in Chicago where she runs her interior design business, VDL Interiors. She constantly strives for a life in balance. Follow her blog to find out what inspires her.
...ballet “I took ballet for eleven years growing up and still enjoy taking classes as an adult. It’s a terrific workout for both mind and body.”
...painting “I can’t tell you how much I enjoy creating abstract oil paintings on large canvases. It allows me to get entirely lost in a creative zone. I always put on some great music and I don’t care how big of a mess I make. Total relaxation!”
...picnics “One of my favorite things to do in Chicago during the summer is to go to the Pritzker Pavilion for free music concerts in the evening while having a picnic on the great lawn. It’s a lovely way to end a busy day, as well as spend time with friends and loved ones.”
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