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Cozy and Contemporary

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Follow your instincts. It’s a new year…

Lori Martin has a passion for all things home. Whether it’s experimenting with locally sourced foods in the kitchen, scavenging for that perfect hard-to-find item to complete a decor theme or exploring decorating trends, Lori enjoys bringing the latest and greatest ideas to GL readers. One of this dog lover’s favourite pastimes is real estate so On The Market and home tours feed this passion.

January is the most significant month of the year, in terms of the impact on how we think and plan. Instinctively, we have a desire to reorganize and update our spaces, set goals, break bad habits and generally have an optimistic outlook on what the new year brings. This issue, we followed our instincts by making small changes throughout the magazine, and included a special feature on how you can make 2015 your year! Whether you focus on health, try something new, embark on an adventure or simply be the best you, we have some suggestions and local experts to spark your imagination. We also take you inside three homes with the finest attention to detail and design; two owned by local interior designers. All properties serve very different lifestyles with unique features you can add to your own home, or at very least, to your wish list for your dream home. Finally, we want to introduce you to some of the contributors you have grown to know through the many issues, who work hard to bring you the finest of the region. I have decided 2015 is going to be my year, go out and make it yours too! Enjoy this edition, and watch for us back in March!

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With a soft spot for cooking, farmers and local food producers, writer Katherine Elphick has been covering the culinary beat for GoodLife magazine since 2008. A seasoned cook in her own right, the local foodie is first and foremost a journalist with nearly 20 years of experience. Her work has also appeared in the Toronto Star, Canadian House and Home and Doctors Review. When she isn’t cooking or writing, Katherine can be found playing tennis, reading or spending time with her husband, Brad, and two sons, Jamie and Matthew.

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barTCARD travel writer

Originally from Bermuda, Bart Card realized his passion for travel at a young age. After a career in the British Army, he joined an international hotel chain as Director of International Sales, based in London, New York and Toronto responsible for Asia and the Middle East. As a travel writer, Bart now shares his worldwide experiences in words and photographs. While travelling, he enjoys learning about local cuisine which can be incorporated into his love of cooking for friends and family.

PaTTIVIPOND home writer

As a journalist, Patti Vipond has worked as a freelance writer and staff member for a variety of trade and consumer magazines and weekly newspapers in southern and central Ontario. She enjoys writing freelance articles about home and cottage design, interior decor and the builders, designers and owners who bring the dwellings to life. During the week, Patti works as a communications advisor at Legal Aid Ontario’s provincial office in Toronto

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ost homes do not have lake views from every room, interior décor features made from stone hand-picked in Italy, or an entire wall of back-lit, racked wine serenely overlooking a Great Room. However, there is a home on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay in Barrie that has all of these features thanks to its builder/designer. When a residential home is designed by someone who has created stunning hotel, restaurant and resort interiors, that home is bound to look something other than usual. Madison Taylor, owner of Madison Taylor Designs in Barrie, used her hospitality design background to plan and build this unique five bedroom, five bathroom home for her family. “In the hospitality industry, I had a very different design experience that included using feature walls, interesting stone and backlit displays,” says Madison, who opened her eponymous construction and design firm in 2010 after studying architectural technology to add building as well as interior design to her resume. “Those features are what I bring to a lot of my residential properties. For this house, I tried to bring in as much unique stone and displays as possible. During the build, I actually started importing my own stone slabs from Italy.” In fact, Madison made a lightning 48-hour trip to Verona to hand pick all of the stone for »

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The home’s traditional stone/wood exterior and classic dormer windows contrast pleasantly with its contemporary interior.”

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her family’s contemporary but cozy bay front home. Her selections included onyx for the master bedroom ensuite’s vanity and shower, garnet speckled granite for the master bedroom, and individual pieces of agate that were bonded together with resin epoxy to create a 5-by-9-foot slab of semi-precious gemstone for the kitchen island’s counter. In the bathrooms, the designer used river rock, limestone, and a light marble called White Salt. Red onyx enlivens the stairwell. Up in the second floor loft, a desk and window sills that could have been wood were instead created from pieces of solid granite shot

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selling the residence in the future. The master bedroom was put on the main floor for older buyers who might want one floor living. Having a second-floor bedroom suite and another bedroom with adjacent bathroom could suit young families who wanted their kids’ bedrooms upstairs or for couples who often welcomed overnight guests. Though unique in design, the home was planned to adapt to the lifestyles of all ages and stages. When the hospitality-influenced home was finished, its interior looked exactly as Madison envisioned it. A limited colour palette allowed the abundance of Italian stone to naturally become the interior’s major feature. “We only put in a few colours, like the red in the front entry,” explains Madison, who moved into the home with her husband, young son and three lovable rescue dogs. “In the kitchen, we have some dark blue but everywhere else is fairly neutral. In the master bedroom, we did a white wall and a grey wall so that the stone would be the feature.” At the home’s entrance, Madison designed a sunken foyer with a quartz barrier step to catch blowing leaves, sand from little feet, melting snow and generally keep the outside from roving through the house. The porcelain-floored foyer opens to a welcoming Great Room with a towering stone-clad gas fireplace and light-spilling floor-to-ceiling windows stretching up to the 18-foot ceiling. To accommodate family life, the Great Room’s design included lots of room for dogs and a little boy to run before meeting furniture. The room’s contemporary double chandelier illuminates the fireplace’s quartz hearth while wall sconces and pot lights highlight the grain in the wide plank brushed white oak flooring. Like the rest of the home, this room is characterized by clean lines in both construction and furniture with a decided lack of bric-a-brac. “I like the beauty of the natural features to shine on their own, so I don’t use a lot of décor pieces or flowers in my designs,” explains Madison. “That’s how we like all of our houses to look. We like very clean lines, very simple décor but lots of features and lots of character.” Overlooking the Great Room is one of the most distinctive features of this house – the wine lounge. “When you go upstairs to the landing, you see a wall-to-wall wine display with a glass railing,” says Madison. “The wine wall is central to the house and the upper level.”

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Custom millwork cabinets with backlit onyx walls and glass doors display racks of wine ready for tasting. The curved, post-free glass railing defines the wine lounge’s space and gives guests downstairs an unobstructed view of the wine wall and a comfortable space to enjoy a glass of wine together. Flanking the wine wall are two bedrooms – one a suite with private hallway, bathroom, linen closet and a Juliet balcony overlooking the water. The other bedroom is adjacent to a bathroom gilded with river rock. Beyond them, a large comfortable loft with family room sits above the home’s three car garage. The master bedroom is accessed from the Great Room through a distinctive barn board door that slides open and shut on rails. The private retreat features a sitting area with gas fireplace and lake views, two walk-in closets, oak floors and a skylight with blackout shade. The bed, designed by Madison, has live edge black walnut. The room also has, intriguingly, a builtin chalkboard. A spa-style ensuite with porcelain and river rock tile flooring has double sinks, a rain showerhead and free-standing tub with limestone ledges. In the kitchen, a large custom walnut hood with black metal details contrasts with white custom wooden cabinets fitted with black metal hardware. Four sleek silver metal pendants light the quartz counters and agate-topped island. Over the dining table, a square white chandelier illuminates evening meals. After dinner, the family can gather in the lower level theatre room to stretch out on sectionals and chairs and watch a movie. A mini servery and wine fridge also primes the space for entertaining. Outside, the home’s traditional stone/wood exterior and classic dormer windows contrast pleasantly with its contemporary interior. A stone patio in the backyard has broad water views and a stone walkway leading to the shoreline. As a child, Madison watched her mother work as a designer and was beneficially influenced. At

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the tender age of 13, she worked part-time in a co-op in Orillia for a resort and hotel designer. Even then, she knew interior design was to be her career. After three years at school studying interior design and four years working for Toronto design firms, Madison decided to open her own company. But first, she learned how to build the houses she would decorate. “I’ve always cared about more than just the aesthetics of design. I like to understand how things are put together. It used to bother me when I would go on-site and talk to trades who assumed I didn’t know anything. At my company, we plan the physical house and design all the interior elements so that it functions the way the client wants. My passion is understanding how the process works from start to finish and having full control so that we can follow through the way the client planned.” After living in their unique waterfront home for two years, the family sold the house to pur-

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chasers who bought it as a cottage. They also bought almost everything in the house. “We took a couple of chairs and things that were close to us and left everything else behind,” says Madison. “I sort of hoped that would happen because everything was picked specifically for that house. For the next project, we can start with a clean palette.”

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How does a recently retired, travel-loving couple make the most of Act 3?

or Charles and Barbara Humphrey, then owners of an elegant custom home in Horseshoe Valley, the solution came in the form of a challenge. They challenged themselves to find and purchase a new Canadian home with the same characteristics as their nests in France and Florida. The post-retirement abode in Canada had to be turnkey to let them travel without worrying about the property, have lots of living and entertaining space, and be closely connected to the great outdoors. Plus, a fabulous view wouldn’t hurt. “The challenge was to successfully downsize from our loved home in Horseshoe Valley to the flexibility of a turnkey situation without losing contact with scenery and sunsets,” explains Barbara, who readily admits she and her husband, Charles, are addicted to living and entertaining outdoors. “We wanted to create a customized living space that reflected our changing lifestyle needs in a location that ensured we had efficient access to international flights. That was a must.” After three years of considering hundreds of locations in Canada, the Humphreys met their challenge. While surfing the Internet at the Paris airport in June 2013 while en route to Canada from France, the couple found a condo in Barrie that was destined to become their urban beach house near Kempenfelt Bay. The south-facing corner condo was turnkey and had a generous terrace that gave the couple seamless integration with nature and lots of space for outdoor entertaining. The condo’s clinchers were broad vistas of the bay, gorgeous sunset views, the lively interplay of power and sail boats, and a five-minute walk to the city’s coffee shops, art galleries, book stores and other distractions that retirement gave the couple the time to relish. Though the Barrie condo’s location was ideal, the home itself needed more than a little TLC. This did not deter Charles and Barbara who, as 24 | GoodLife Barrie Edition - January February 2015 ■

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self-admitted real estate junkies, have renovated and lived in eight residences in three countries during their 32 years together. “It was a very dated, in fact ugly, 25-year-old condo in a small boutique building,” recalls Barbara. “But it was directly on Kempenfelt Bay and had an extraordinary 400-square-foot terrace. We took a leap of faith and believed that a tired, very ordinary condo could be transformed into a home with a chic, urban beach house environment. However, our friends who saw the ‘before’ space were hard pressed to mask their skepticism.” To helm the transformation, Charles and 26 | GoodLife Barrie Edition - January February 2015 ■

Barbara hired talented designer Dianne Frederick, principal of Barrie’s Ferndale Trim and Doors and the woman they call their secret resource. Every vestige of the existing space was removed while the Humphreys decided what kind of interior design would specifically suit their nomadic lifestyle. After decades of collecting international artwork and custom designed furniture, they wanted an interior that would harmonize with their treasured pieces. The design needed to be aesthetic yet functional, and integrate views of the outdoors with the indoor spaces. In collaboration with Dianne, Charles and Barbara customized

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virtually every aspect of their new urban beach house. “The extensive use of customized millwork combined with the presence of art in every room, including the bathrooms, delivered a home with the feel of a relaxed west coast beach house and the gentrified ambiance of an east coast cape house,” says Barbara. Custom wood paneling and fine millwork were installed throughout the condo to eliminate its drywall box look. This liberal use of natural materials, including the ledge stone accent walls in the front foyer and kitchen, holistically join the interior to the terrace’s dramatic exterior living area. Both spaces are framed by views of waterfront and wide-open sky. Measuring and designing the custom floorto-ceiling etageres required to display the Humphrey’s extensive global ceramics collection called for design innovation, as did the planning and drawing of elements for the very unconventional but highly functional kitchen. With no upper cupboards and all appliances hidden away, the kitchen’s design delivered a seamless, beautiful space for living, dining and cooking, usually by family chef Charles. The kitchen’s centerpiece, a floating white European oak island with a subtle almond Caesarstone surface, draws guests to gather, chat and savour the kitchen’s expansive view of the bay. In the bathrooms, the Humphrey’s ‘no clutter’ philosophy dictated the installation of custom cabinets and columns beside the free mount double sinks to store all items.

TGFO is a full service outlet. A showroom to see the fireplaces in operation, a sales team to answer your questions, and installation by qualified and licensed gas fitters. We can co-ordinate a simple installation or a more complex project through to completion. Our goal is to help make plans a reality. Visit us in store or at www.tgfo.ca.

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“The cabinets ensure that not so much as a toothbrush need ever see the light of day,” says Barbara. As well as referencing and embracing the outdoors, the high-quality natural materials used throughout the condo enhance its beach bungalow ambience. Cut stone walls in public areas, luminous limestone walls, European white oak flooring and custom glass paneled doors that disperse light all give a casual coastal vibe to the transformed condo. The decision not to install window coverings contributes to its sun-washed feel. “There is no such thing as too much light!” says Barbara, who understands the correlation between regular access to light and people’s physical and emotional health. “Our commitment to light in our lives extends to indoor lighting. We decided to install 50 LED ceiling lights in the condo. We love to follow the sun all year as we move between France, Florida and Barrie.” With the total renovation complete, the condo has become the beautiful, simple and calm urban beach home the couple envisioned. With stunning water views, an inviting terrace for entertaining or quiet tête-à-têtes, and lots of room to display their artworks and travel mementos, the Canadian base for the Humphreys’ Act 3 life gives them daily joy indoors and places to walk, socialize and savour nature outdoors. “Even the early skeptics among our friends became converts after their first visit,” reports Barbara. ”We’ve had 20 years of terrace living at our home in France and 10 years of life in the gorgeous Copeland Forest in Horseshoe Valley. But after downsizing and finding our home in Barrie, it is hard to imagine how our passion for living in spaces connected to the beauty of nature could be more successfully accommodated. From morning coffee to sundown cocktails, you’ll find us on the terrace when the weather is warm.” When winter arrives, the couple locks the door of their condo and follows the sun to the terrace at their home in the hills of the south of France or to their residence in Naples, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. When asked which home offers the best lifestyle, Charles and Barbara say Barrie and Naples cannot compete with the food and natural beauty of southern France. But when a spectacular sunrise or sunset is delivered on Kempenfelt Bay, and the Bohemia or Barrie Bean coffee shops are serving up great java, life in Barrie stands up pretty well to that of France and Florida for this pair of globe trotters.

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Chalet for All Seasons

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ith the Lora Bay golf course a chip shot away, Georgian Bay within sight and Collingwood’s famed ski hills just down the road, this chalet is a perfectly placed, all-season retreat for an active family.

When interior designer Christine Pritchard and her husband were searching the Collingwood area five years ago for their next family home, she already had a cherished vision of their new residence. “I definitely wanted something far more rustic than our current home, a chalet-style house but one that was a little different,” says Christine, whose family was moving from an ultra-contemporary home in Oakville that had been styled completely in black and white by the designer. “There are

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I knew right away that it had a chalet feel. We could have done anything with it, but we wanted to stay true to the character it had initially.”

a lot of beautiful modern places, but I wanted to do something that was a lot more traditional.” Having that vision led Christine to see the potential in an unfinished house in the enclave of elegant homes at The Golf Club at Lora Bay in Thornbury. Located near the shore of Georgian Bay in a prime year-round recreational area, the chalet-style home-to-be was a blank canvas ready to become the embodiment of Christine’s rustic residence. “When I saw the home the first time I walked in, it had this beautiful two-storey timber ceiling over the open-concept kitchen, dining room and Great Room,” recalls Christine, who owns Habitat Interiors in Thornbury. “I knew right away that it had a chalet feel. We could have done anything with it, but we wanted to stay true to the character it had initially. The style is also a reflection of this area with its trails, skiing and outdoor activities.” Drawing inspiration from the warmth and chalet look of the solid timber frame cathedral ceiling, Christine chose a soothing monochromatic palette to flow throughout the 2,684-square-foot home’s public spaces, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, powder room and lower level. The neutral colour scheme also accented the beautiful natural materials used in the chalet’s décor including a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone gas fireplace, solid wood interior doors and railings, and warm hardwood floors. In the kitchen, counters were crafted from leathered stone imported from Italy. The leathering process produces a very durable patterned stone with a matte finish. The raw stone that became the counter was handpicked by Christine in Toronto. On the same trip, she selected the unique granite slabs fashioned into countertops for the bathrooms. Creating a home from a shell of a house and honing the interior design plan to suit her family was a pleasure for the designer. “I love the challenge of finishing the design of a house to your own liking,” says Christine.

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Refinished barn board headboard.

“In this house, we designed the entire kitchen and finished the lower level. It already had the post and beam ceiling on the main floor, which was quite lovely. The hardwood floors had already been installed. However, all the rest of the interior finishes were picked by me and my husband. The craftsmanship in this house is outstanding. For instance, all window trims are solid wood with lovely crown moldings.” Durable laminate floors in a hardwood pattern were laid in the basement to allow radiant 34 | GoodLife Barrie Edition - January February 2015 ■

heating to be installed for year-round comfort. The lower level includes a recreation room, laundry room, bathroom and two bedrooms. The master bedroom is located on the main level, making the home ideal for one level living. The master suite includes a spa-like ensuite, walk-in closet and walk out to a quiet screened porch in the home’s private back yard. The landscaped yard and screened porch can also be accessed through a walk out in the Great Room whose tall floor-to-ceiling windows overlook

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the backyard and fire pit, an exterior feature that is popular with the family year-round. Light fixtures for the chalet were chosen by Christine to accentuate the residence’s mountain house style. In the Great Room, an impressive replica antler chandelier, crafted in Calgary, is a traditional light fixture for chalets and the perfect design complement for the stone-clad gas fireplace and wide plank pine floors. Suspended over the dining room table, a chandelier composed of five faux pillar candles adds to the rustic ambience. The candles’ electric ‘flames’ can be dimmed down to candlelight wattage or turned up for brighter lighting. Graceful glass pendant lamps hang over the island in the kitchen, located midway between the Great Room and the dining room. The pendants look custom-made, but you can’t judge a lamp by its look. “These pendants were bought at Home De-

pot,” laughs Christine. “I saw them in a magazine, liked them and found them when I went to Home Depot for something else. I wanted light fixtures for the kitchen that had glass because when you have a really big fixture like the antler chandelier, you can’t overdo the other lighting in the room.” Another traditional chalet design feature is found in the master bedroom’s refinished barn board headboard. Though this headboard was ordered from California, the use of old Ontario barn board for interior design is on trend locally. Christine’s clients clamour for barn board headboards as well as barn board feature walls, hanging doors that roll open and shut on rails, and wall decorations. One client used a hanging barn board door to hide a wall-mounted television. “Any kind of barn board makes things very cozy and, in our area,

The pendants look custom-made, but you can’t judge a lamp by its look. “These pendants were bought at Home Depot,”

authentic boards are very easy to find,” says Christine. “You just have to find a good carpenter. We also have a lot of metal and steel workers here who hand-forge rails for the doors to hang on. They work as closet doors as well as room doors. Even if the door is non-functional, it looks like a work of art.” The transition from Oakville to Thornbury was surprisingly smooth for the couple and their three young children. But the move from an urban to a rural area was even easier for Christine who was raised in Germany amid the mountains by the Baltic Sea near the Denmark border. The Collingwood area’s ski hills, proximity to the shores of Georgian Bay and the friendliness of town life made her feel immediately at home in their Lora Bay chalet. “I like to be close to a big city, but I’m not your typical city person,” she explains. “When we moved from Germany to Oakville, it was overwhelming. I like that in a small community, people are friendly and remember your name. The customer service is superb and people from the city comment on this all the time. You matter to them and they take their time.” When asked if knowing about and having access to many great interior design products and resources make designing one’s own home easier or harder, Christine says she has loved designing all of the homes her family has lived in, so it has never been difficult. “Initially, I went to university for interior decoration in Germany,” she recalls. “When I relocated to Canada with my husband and our first two little ones, I designed our Oakville home. I have my favourite design styles, like everybody does. But I like to switch up the designs a little at each house. We’ve moved into three houses since we came to this area and I’ve loved designing each one. Designers get to see so many great things that are inspiring. I see things and think that’s what I want to do for my next home.” This home is listed for sale at $875,000 by Steve Simon of Royal Lepage Locations North in Thornbury. The home is located at 102 John Watt Way in Lora Bay in Thornbury. For more information or to arrange a showing, please call Steve at 519-5992136, visit his office at 27 Arthur Street West in Thornbury or go to lifestyles-north.com.

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“We like to treat our customers like family,” said owner Darlene Wilkins. “We have a very welcoming environment.”

kinsational Day Spa oﬀers a luxurious and relaxing escape right here in Barrie. Clients can take a break from daily stresses and enjoy a wide range of treatments and services in the newly renovated spa. “We like to treat our customers like family,” said owner Darlene Wilkins. “We have a very welcoming environment.” Established almost 27 years ago, Skinsational has distinguished itself as one of the premier day spas in the area. “We have clients that have been coming for generations,” said Wilkins. “We have grandmothers and mothers and daughters who all come in together.” The day spa has repeatedly been recognized by the community for outstanding service and visitors can expect the highest level of professionalism when they walk through the doors. Their reputation has been established by Wilkins philosophy of bringing her clients quality treatments in a restorative environment. “It’s very relaxing,” she said. There are a number of treatments and services available at the day spa, including manicures, pedicures and facials. “We’re facial specialists,” she said. “We have

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a wide range of facial treatments for every skin type.” They also offer waxing, massage therapy, reflexology, teeth whitening, eyelash extensions, ear candling and eyebrow tinting. “There’s something for everyone,” said Wilkins. The team of highly trained professional estheticians, massage therapists, skin specialists and nail technicians work hard to provide excellent care and they serve a range of ages. They also offer services to both women and men. “The male clientele has expanded a lot over the last 27 years,” she said. “They seem to be very comfortable in the atmosphere.” Along with looking better, the services at the spa can help people feel better as well. “It provides a general sense of well-being,” explained Wilkins. And some of the treatments, like massage therapy and reflexology have additional health benefits. Skinsational is located at 65 Cedar Point Drive. Promotions, gift certificates and a full listing of spa services are available on Skinsational‘s website. For more information visit www.skinsational.ca.

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egistered Massage Therapist Lisa Smith uses her home based practice to help clients relax, rejuvenate and recuperate. “It is a space where people who don’t want to go into a clinical setting feel warm and comfortable” said Smith. Massage Therapy can help relieve a number of conditions including stress, migraines, back and neck pain, arthritis and repetitive strain injury. “You do get a lot of benefits from having massage therapy to help with optimum muscle functioning,” she said. Smith offers a range of high quality treatments including relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, reflexology and Thermal Palms® massage. “Thermal Palms® massage is something similar to hot stones,” she explained, but instead of using hard stones, it uses soft, hand held pouches that stay warmer longer and mold themselves to body surfaces such as the bones of the spine. “Some people like the heat from Thermal Palms® as their way to relax. Others benefit from the heat being able to relax their muscles so I can work deeper if needed.”

Smith also has training in prenatal massage. Pregnancy massages not only help alleviate stress, but they can help the body’s soft tissues and joints adjust to the structural and hormonal changes that occur throughout pregnancy. Smith’s practice has special pillows and bolsters to ensure a woman is comfortable at any stage in her pregnancy during the massage. When clients come into Smith’s practice, they can expect one on one, personal treatments. “When they come here they are empowered in their care,” she said. “It is about their needs, and I do what I can to make them as comfortable as possible during their time here.” Communication is very important to Smith, and she encourages patients to let her know how much pressure they like during the massages, and how much conversation they want as well. “Everybody is diﬀerent, some people like conversation during massage and others don’t,” she said. Smith’s practice is located on 223 Huronia Road. For more information visit lisasmithrmt.ca.

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“If you look good, you feel good,” said Tran. “And we always focus on the quality of the products we use.”

he team of professionals at T.O.M.I Nails have one goal, and that is to exceed their customers’ expectations. From the salon’s friendly and professional staff to their wide range of luxurious treatments, clients can expect to feel pampered and relaxed as soon as they walk in the door. “Wetrytoprovidereallygoodservice,”saidownerTommyTran. “And we always focus on the quality of the products we use.” The family-run business has been open in Barrie for almost five years, and they are already well known in the community. Thegoodservice,highqualityproductsandrelaxingatmosphere have made T.O.M.I Nails one of the most popular nail salons in the area. The salon has been repeatedly recognized with local awards and nominations. Most recently they won the 2014 Top Choice Award, a prestigious, business award, for top nail salon in Barrie. One of the reasons they are so successful, is because they put the clients first. From long-time customers, to first time visitors, everyone that comes to the salon can expect quality and personal care. And they

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can expect to be treated like friends. “When people come in we make sure we learn their names,” said Tran. Their prestigious and spacious facility helps clients forget their stresses and enjoy their treatments. “It’s a pretty relaxing atmosphere,” explained Tran and he added that the space is exceptionally clean and very well vented. The salon oﬀers a variety of services and treatments. They specialize in solar nails, shellac manicures, waxing and pedicures. “If you look good, you feel good,” said Tran. ThesalonalsooﬀersGalvanicSpaPedicureswhichhelppromote health, improve circulation and leaves skin smoother and younger looking. The salon is located on Essa Road, west of Hwy 400. A Full list of services and prices are available on their website. For convenience, Tran said clients can book appointments online. For more information or to book an appointment visit www.tominails.ca.

“It can soothe your mind,” said Kate Ramos “Abstracts are really good for contemplating”

he Edge Art Gallery is more than a place to see and buy original pieces of art. The quiet ambiance and beautiful paintings can restore inner peace, and leave people feeling calm and invigorated. “It can soothe your mind,” said Kate Ramos, owner and resident painter at the gallery. “It always makes visitors feel good.” Different colours can affect different emotions and vibrant pieces of art can spark creativity. “A lot of artists come in here for inspiration,” she explained. “They come in here all the time and they leave with inspiration to paint.” The gallery exhibits over 50 local and Canadian artists including Ramos. Many of her pieces include rocks, trees, open skies and smooth lakes. “IgetinspirationwhenIgoonmycanoetrips,”shesaid.“I’malways painting about what’s around the next corner.” In addition to Ramos’ work, the gallery features a number of landscape and nature themed pieces, which can benefit people

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who looking for calmness and balance. “Many people who do yoga prefer to do it outdoors in nature, or around water,” she said. “If you don’t have the opportunity to do that, having a beautiful water painting can give you the same sensation. That calming and soothing feeling.” Paintings can also be used for meditative purposes. The gallery features work from abstract artists, which can help stimulate the subconscious. “Abstracts are really good for contemplating,” explained Ramos who compared abstract art to ink blot tests. “You should see something diﬀerent in it every time you look at it.” Ramos opened the Edge Gallery in 2011 at the corner of Dunlop Street and Maple Avenue in Downtown Barrie. It is open year round Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ramos hopes to use her gallery as an art education center and has plans to open a workshop area. Interested patrons can ask about their drop in arts centre. For more information visit www.theedgeartgallery.ca.

t’s no surprise that Martin’s Rejuvenation Centre has such a terrific reputation for helping clients look and feel their best. Dr. Martin and her staff have a passion which becomes evident in everything that they do, from the décor to the treatments to the ever present laughter and congeniality. Located on Bryne Drive in Barrie, the centre has a warm, welcoming and luxurious atmosphere. The highly capable administrative staff, nurses, doctors, nurse practitioners and laser technicians take the time to listen to their client’s questions and wishes in a comfortable, no-pressure environment.

Doctors and medical professionals from all over the world are eager to learn Dr. Martin’s coveted techniques. Every month, they travel to the clinic in Barrie in order to study under her tutelage.

The medical professional staff has been hand-picked and fully trained in the “Martin Method” by Dr. Martin herself. But as professional and polished as the centre is, it is also a fun place to be. It is evident right away that all the staff get along well with each other and love their “work”. As leaders in the field of cosmetic and anti-aging medicine, Dr. Martin and her staff have perfected the artistry of Botox, fillers, lasers and other age-defying treatments like Thermage. Clients look refreshed, rested and relaxed, often appearing as a younger version of themselves. Most importantly, because of the artistic skill and genuine concern for overall well-being, the clients do not look like they have undergone any procedures. As a result, anybody who is interested in slowing down the aging process feels confident that they are in the right hands. Doctors and medical professionals from all over the world are eager to learn Dr. Martin’s coveted techniques. Every month, they travel to the clinic in Barrie in order to study under her tutelage. As a group, people are living longer and are more interested in taking better care of themselves. Although the choices in rejuvenation medicine can often feel overwhelming, the clients know that they can depend on the staff and treatments offered at Martin’s Rejuvenation Centre. For more information visit Martin’s Rejuvenation Centre website at www.martincentre.ca

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It’s all about the girls at Spa Diva Licious. The new Barrie spa offers a wide selection of treats and treatments for girls age three and up. “I just want girls to have fun,” said owner, Angela dos Reis.

rom manicures and pedicures to messy chocolate facials, the young clients can relax, unwind and have fun in comfort and luxury. Angela and William Dos Reis got the idea to open the spa because her own eight year old daughter loved getting manicures and pedicures. Along with the spa treatments, the salon boasts a number of fun surprises and bonuses. Not only are there are amazing DIY products, fabulous swag bags and tasty treats, but there is a backstage area that features a number of VIP perks any young diva would love. There are fashion costumes and a red carpet runway, photo opportunities, a dance ﬂoor and karaoke. “If girls want to have a girl’s day, come on in,” she said. “We’ll pamper you.” But the salon is not just about making girls pretty.

“When you come to Diva Licious we are divas, we are here to give it our best. We are not one better than the other, we are all equal,” said dos Reis. “We are here to love and build a friendship and a bond.” She said there is no bullying and nobody is better than anyone else. “Every girl that comes here is at the same level. They are pretty inside and out.” The salon has pictures of women like Patti LaBelle, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn on the wall, printed with positive, inspirational quotes. Angela wants the girls to feel conﬁdent and to be themselves. “I want the girl inside to come out. I want the girls to let it all out,” she said. “I want them to be the girls that they are.” There are a number of packages available including party packages, backstage packages, and parent-daughter packages.

For more information visit www.spadivalicious.com.

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“Its important to stay on the forefront of the technology to provide the best care & results for my patients.” says Dr. Tayfour

he Barrie Lasik Centre opened in 2007 and has been providing leading vision correction procedures to an increasing number of patients throughout Barrie and Northern Ontario ever since. Dr. Tayfour, who originally founded the Windsor Laser Eye Institute (WLEI), saw the need for high-level eye services north of the GTA and chose Barrie as the optimal place to provide the kind of quality patient care he had already provided in over 50,000 eye surgeries throughout his career. “Barrie has the infrastructure of high quality eye care professionals including optometrists and ophthalmologists so that patients receive the entire cycle of care within Barrie. They no longer need to travel to Toronto,” said Dr. Tayfour. His CoManagement Program with optometrists throughout Ontario allows patients to have pre- and post-operation care with their own eye care professional. The care provided includes an initial complimentary, no-obligation consultation with Barrie Lasik, pre- and post-operation care with their existing eye care professional, and the highest level of care available in the industry. Dr. Tayfour draws patients from throughout North America based on his reputation as a leading-edge laser surgeon and his drive to stay on the forefront of laser technology and the many benefits it provides to his patients. “The base laser technology has been around for some time but it keeps changing,” said Dr. Tayfour. “It is important to stay on the forefront of the technology to provide the best care and results for my patients.”

Once at the Centre, the entire vision correction process takes between 60-90 minutes and has patients resuming normal activities the following day. Patients who currently wear glasses no longer require them the day after their operation. Dr. Tayfour and his caring, professional staff make the entire process from initial consultation to post-operative care easy and comfortable. They are committed to providing the highest quality of care and understand the experience of their patients and are there to provide them with whatever they need. Barrie Lasik has brought a level of vision correction and consultation to Barrie that rivals services anywhere else in North America. Many ophthalmologists and optometrists believe WLEI and Barrie Lasik set the standard for eye care in North America. Barrie Lasik provides the best services and procedures that can be found anywhere and is located on Quarry Ridge Road with easy access to Highway 400. For more information on Barrie Lasik and howtobookacomplimentaryconsultationsee www.barrielasik.com.

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Owners of Barrie Denture Clinic, Ted and Andy Protopapas understand the importance of well made dentures. As denturists, they believe that everybody deserves to have a great healthy smile. Making dentures exclusively for their patients, they are experts in the design, fabrication, insertion and adjustment of removable dentures as well as implant dentures. Since every person and every mouth is different, it is obvious that no two dentures can be alike, therefore, it is one of the few health products that is still handcrafted. All denture work is done by Ted and Andy right at the clinic in their on site lab utilizing the latest technology. “We not only see the patient, but we actually make the teeth. The work is not sent out, there’s no middleman. We do the work directly for you, which in the end means you get a better result and better customized dentures. Because the whole process of having dentures made is exclusively done by us, there is no delay and as a result the patient saves a considerable amount of money and they will receive their dentures sooner.” Because artificial teeth and your gums wear down with time, a denture cannot do its job effectively for more than about 5-7 years on average. As well as full and partial dentures, Ted and Andy provide many other services such as repairs of broken dentures, relines for loose dentures, soft cushion liners for sore dentures and proper denture cleanings. Implant dentures which use the latest advancements in techniques and materials are also available for those who want the optimum denture results. Those people who have flat gums and suffer sore loose lower dentures can greatly benefit from dentures on implants. The end results are dentures that are almost as solid

“We not only see the patient, we actually make the teeth. The work is not sent out.” as your natural teeth and a great improvement in the quality of one’s life and an end to adhesives and a restricted diet. Yearly check-ups of your mouth and dentures are recommended in order to maintain a healthy mouth, as changes in your mouth are usually not detectable on your own. As you grow older, your mouth is constantly changing, but your dentures stay the same. Knowing that everyone’s needs are different, the Barrie Denture Clinic is committed to offering their clients the highest quality of service and personalized care. They offer complimentary consultations and the services are covered by dental plans. Referrals are not required. For more information visit their website www.barriedentureclinic.com

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t Cordino’s Fine Meats & Deli, quality is everything. The family-owned shop and restaurant has a commitment to delivering premium products to their customers. They believe in supporting local and sustainable food. All their fresh meat is hormone and antibiotic free, and it comes from local farms. “Everyone wants to know where their food comes from, what they are eating and what they are feeding their family,” said shop owner Michael Cortese. “It’s important for the customers.” Cordino’s believes in doing some things the old fashioned way, including the way they dry their beef. “We do dry age beef, which very few people do anymore,” he said. “It’s a whole other level of quality.” Many places wet-age their beef, where meat is aged after it is vacuumed sealed in packaging. Dry-aged meat is hung in a refrigerator for several weeks. When meat is dry-aged, two things happen. The first is a lot of the moisture evaporates concentrating the flavour. “It has a beefier more pronounced

flavour,” Cortese explained. Secondly the meat takes on a different texture and is very tender. “Customers notice the difference,” he said. The shop also sells a better quality of meat, unlike other stores that may choose price over quality. “We have the higher grade beef,” he said. “There’s a massive quality difference.” Along with the butchered meats, Cordino’s has a cold deli with a wide variety of carefully selected meats, cheeses and other fine, ready to eat foods and they have a hot deli which features sandwiches, salads and pastas. There are fresh baked goods available and they carry a line from Fox’s Bakery. Cordino’s also sells a variety of barbeque sauces and marinades, they sell their own line of sauces and stews, and they offer a variety of hard to find European groceries. They are located on Yonge Street in Barrie, but are hoping to open a second shop in the North end this spring. For more information visit us at www.cordinosbutchershop.ca or call us at 705.252.5365

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he staﬀ at Natural Balance Day Spa work hard to provide their clients with an extraordinary experience. Not only do they provide a full list of invigorating spa treatments, but they try to use only natural products. “There are so many chemicals in everything that people use from hand soap and body wash, to deodorant and lotions. All that stuﬀ is put right on your skin,” said owner Krista Kennedy. “Your skin is the largest organ of your body and absorbs everything.” She made the decision to use as many natural products as possible because she wanted to

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provide healthier, greener choices for her customers and staff. “I don’t want to be exposed to chemicals, and I don’t want my clients to be either,” she said. The spa takes their commitment to the environment to heart. From their daily operations to the natural products that they use, environmental awareness is a top priority. Additionally many of their products are from local businesses including Face Addiction and Soapstones both located in Huntsville. The cozy, clean ambiance and quality customer service make clients of the spa feel comfortable. “They feel like they are in the comfort of their own home having services done,” said Kennedy. The calm and friendly atmosphere helps customers relax. “People lead stressful lives, and to come here, close their eyes and unwind is important, even if it’s just for an hour,” she said. “It’s a mind body experience.” So many people work long hours but feel guilty about taking time away to relax and rejuvenate. Taking personal time can make you a better parent, spouse or employee and it can make a great addition to any New Year’s resolution list. Some of the services offered at the Spa include manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, waxing and IPL laser treatments for hair reduction and skin rejuvenation. For regular clients, the spa offers a VIP card that comes with a number of benefits and deals. The spa is located on Huronia Road. For more information call 705-716-4852 or visit www.naturalbalance-dayspa.com.

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he team at Moksha Yoga in Barrie use hot yoga to help their students achieve a calmer mind, a stronger body and a more inspired life. “Yoga can help you de-stress and get fit at the same time,” said owner Rosanna Trapani. “It’s creates a good mind-body connection.” Moksha Yoga offers several hot yoga classes for people of all levels, and the benefits are endless. “It is good for detoxification and strengthening the body, it is great for flexibility, and it is really good for people with chronic pain,” she explained. “It can help people sleep better, it helps digestion, it helps increase energy levels and it helps decrease stress.” It is also good for menopause. “A lot of women in menopause think the heat would be too much,” she said. “But it helps your body build an efficient cooling system because you are sweating to regulate your body temperature. Many people with hot flashes actually find huge relief the more they practice Moksha yoga.” Many athletes find yoga makes an excellent addition to training, including the Barrie Colts. Moksha Yoga Barrie is their official studio. “Yoga strengthens all the deep muscles in your spine and your core,” explained Trapani. “Those are the muscles you need for stamina, better posture, and those are the muscles you can’t work out as easily by lifting big weights.” To achieve optimal conditions for their classes, Moksha Yoga uses insulation, air filtration, a purified humidification system and radiant heat panels to help mimic the feeling of natural sunshine. And that feeling stretches out beyond the hot yoga room.

“It is good for detoxification and strengthening the body, it is great for flexibility, and it is really good for people with chronic pain,” “We’ve got a great community,” said Trapani. “It’s kind of like a family.” Moksha Yoga has been repeatedly recognized with numerous awards for their outstanding services and environmental policies. And they give back to the community. On Friday evenings they host karma classes to raise money for diﬀerent local charities. To date, they have raised over $30,000. Anyone new to yoga can purchase a $40 introductory monthly pass. For more info. call 705-790-8280 visit www.mokshayogabarrie.com or drop by the studio at 411 Huronia Rd.

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“Learn To Play The Songs You Love”

easoned musician Don Cameron is helping his students find their musical mojo. Last year he opened Mojo Music Studio in downtown Barrie, where he offers guitar, bass, mandolin, ukulele, and song writing lessons. Along with learning how to play, his students can experience some of the many benefits that come with being a musician. “Studies have shown, particularly with children, playing music really ties together cognitive abilities, right across the board,” Cameron explained. He said students who play tend to do better academically. And music combines mathematical linear thinking with creative thinking. “Music is the perfect vehicle to tie those two together,” he said. While Cameron does have school aged students, some as young as six, he has a number of mature students as well, and the benefits of music have no age limit. “It’s a very fun, therapeutic way to keep yourself actively engaged in something,” he said. “Every time I pick up the guitar I learn something.” Music is

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also a wonderful way to express emotions and deal with stress. “It’s therapy. Music really puts creative order to your interior world,” said Cameron. “That’s how I make sense of this world. It keeps me grounded, and I love doing it.” And it can help develop social skills. “Particularly for young people, that’s a real galvanizing thing for them,” he said. Cameron has over 30 years of experience in the music industry. He is a patient teacher and works hard to make everyone feel comfortable. “I know it can be intimidating,” he said. “So I always make students feel really welcome. This is their place, this is their space.” He has developed his own unique and eﬀective teaching methods, and he uses the students’ favourite music and songs to help teach in a fun and involved way. “It’s always a really positive experience,” he said. Mojo Music Studio is located on High Street in downtown Barrie. For more information about the centre, lessons or specials visit http://mojomusicstudio.ca.

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ChicàBOOM’s Barrie location has only been open since November, and so far customers are loving it. The upscale consignment shop offers a huge assortment of high-end fashion, accessories, décor items and furniture. “It feels like a Boutique - it’s high-end and beautiful,” said owner Nancy Angrove Urekar. “It’s just full of treasures.” Angrove Urekar opened the Barrie shop when she was looking to expand. Her first store in Caledon has been running for three and a half years, and it has become a popular destination. She is confident Barrie residents will also enjoy the high quality merchandise and unique pieces available for sale. “You can find great items to purchase but it is also an eco-savvy way to live,” she explained and said consignment shopping is good for the environment. “It’s a whole mindset. I love encouraging people to think this way. This is a great way to live.” ChicàBOOM helps clients sell gently used items, like clothing, accessories and

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furniture, so the store is full of unique, one of a kind items. “Consignment is a great way to pass along really wonderful things to someone who will also love them,” she said and added that customers can take advantage of lower prices. “Things that might have cost a lot new, are very reasonably priced, and they are still like new.” She said the store is picky about the items they sell so shoppers will only ﬁnd high quality pieces on ChicàBOOM’s shelves. And inventory is always changing. “We only take on consignment things that are really fabulous and in great shape, then they are a ﬁnd for someone else,” she said. One customer recently described the store as Aladdin’s cave, and unlike new products, many of the items come with interesting stories. “It’s a store of stories, except we don’t know them all,” she said. ChicàBOOM faces the 400 Highway on Saunders Road behind Costco. For more information visit www.chicaboominc.com.

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esolution Physiotherapy and IMS Clinic has earned the reputation as the place to go when no one else can make you better. “Doctors are very supportive of what we do because we get results fast and make people better,” owner and physiotherapist Mandi Hayes said. “We get referrals from massage therapists, chiropractors and even other physiotherapists.” Hayes and her highly skilled team of physiotherapists consistently achieve results with a wide variety of clients, ranging from elite athletes to clients suﬀering from debilitating chronic pain. “By the time a client gets to their third treatment, they are so impressed that they are booking their whole family to come in and see us,” she said. Hayes, who has worked closely with the Canadian Snowboard Team and the Canadian National Freestyle Ski Team, focuses on getting her clients healthy as quickly as possible. After working in Whistler, then owning a successful clinic in Jasper, Hayes and her family decided to make the move back to Ontario. Hayes decided on Barrie because it was away from Toronto but had good GO Train access to the city, where her husband works. Resolution Physiotherapy and IMS Clinic opened in Barrie in June 2010. Demand has led to a recent expansion of the bright, open-concept clinic on Victoria Street. The team at Resolution is now able to meet the demand for appointments and the expansion has also provided space for more therapists, but Hayes said she’s taking her time to expand her staﬀ. “We only hire truly exceptional physiotherapists. They need to have completed level three post-graduate manual therapy training or higher,” she said. “I am very lucky to have the physiotherapists we

“We only hire truly exceptional physiotherapists. They need to have completed level three post-graduate manual therapy training or higher” have here. They all have a lot of experience and post-graduate training.” This training and experience enables the clinic’s staff to confidently diagnose and successfully treat complicated spinal joint, peripheral joint, systemic chronic pain disorders and sports related injuries. The clinic’s physiotherapists also have specialized training in the treatment of TMJ (jaw) disorders, craniofacial disorders, vestibular dysfunction, women’s health, running techniques, Fit fore Golf, K-Taping and sports concussion. The clinic’s greatest specialty is in Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) treatment. “When you have to change a lightbulb five or six times in a row, you realize it’s the wiring that is the problem and not the lightbulb. It’s the same with physiotherapy,” Hayes said. “If you keep getting treatment and it isn’t working, it’s probably your wiring, or in this case your nerves.” Gunn IMS treatment is used to normalize the function of nerves and is exceptional at resolving pain when other traditional treatments have not been effective. The clinic currently has four physiotherapists who are certified in Gunn IMS. Resolution Physiotherapy is located at: 11 Victoria St. Suite 218A, Barrie Call: 705-252-5200 Email: info@resolutionclinic.com Or visit: resolutionclinic.com GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 51

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dvanced Laser Skin Clinic uses top of the line technology to help their patients look and feel their best. “Everybody who comes for treatment, leaves happier,” said Dr. Mandy Liedeman, one of the highly trained and professional staff members at the clinic. “They carry themselves better and they have more self-confidence.” The clinic offers a number of skin care services including acne scar treatments, dark spot remover and skin rejuvenation. The warm and friendly staff are also experts in tattoo removal. They use PicoSure technology to remove unwanted ink and dark spots. “It’s the best machine in the world right now,” said owner Mary Bartolo. Other tattoo removal systems use outdated lasers that can burn the skin. PicoSure goes beyond heat / photothermal action, by creating an intense photomechanical impact PressureWave® that shatters the ink targets or brown spots. By shortening the pulse time to picoseconds and taking advantage of the PressureWave created, PicoSure can clear tattoos and pigmentation with fewer treatments and less fluence than traditional, nanosecond lasers. The treatment works well on all colours with fewer treatments. Along with tattoo removal, PicoSure is used for treating acne scars and dark marks, and it is great for facial rejuvenation. It acts by creating vacuoles in the dermis which help the body make new collagen and elastin molecules. It can take 10 years off of someone‘s face. The clinic also offers laser hair removal, injectables like Botox and fillers, a number of spa services like facials and chemical peels, oxygen treatments, personal training and weight loss counselling. Clients are number one to the staff at the clinic, and they go above and beyond to make sure everyone receives the best service and treatments. Advanced Laser Clinic is located on

“Everyone who comes for treatment, leaves happier, said Dr. Mandy Liedeman “They carry themselves better and they have more self-confidence.” 411 Huronia Road in Barrie. They will be having their official grand opening celebration on Feb 7, but they are open to serve clients now. They offer a variety of finance options, packages and deals. For more information about the services and the clinic visit www.advancedlaserskinclinic.org.

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“Our Community Health Market remains committed to providing the highest quality products and outstanding service. Nutrition Plus is a one stop shopping experience for all your nutritional needs”

orn and raised in Barrie, Nutrition Plus Community Health Market has been a healthy living destination for the past 34 years. This Community Health Market remains committed to providing the highest quality products and outstanding customer service. “Nutrition Plus is a one stop shopping experience for all your nutritional needs,” said Jason Ing, owner. “That includes everything from the expertise on the ﬂoor to the products we sell.” The store oﬀers a wide range of organic & gluten free foods, health & beauty products, vitamins, supplements & herbal remedies, for a broad range of healthy options. “We continuously vet our products based on ingredients that satisfy our customer needs,” said Ing. “You truly are what you eat. While it is important to consider what we put IN our bodies, it is equally important to consider what we put ON our skin” Ing said. “We do try our best to make sure we have the cleanest possible ingredients and products for our community.”

The knowledgeable staff at Nutrition Plus work hard to ensure customer satisfaction. They aim to provide information and education so their customers are able to make the best decisions for their own health. “Making a healthier community, that’s our goal,” said Ing. Nutrition Plus is an independent and family owned business. Jason and his wife Kim were both raised in Barrie and have chosen to raise their young family here as well. The community is very important to them and keeping Barrie healthy is their first priority. “A big part of who we are is giving back to the community that we serve,” Ing said. Over the last few years they have supported a number of charities and non-profit organizations including the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, the Royal Victoria Hospital and Hospice Simcoe Community Programs. Nutrition Plus is located at 42 Maple Avenue in downtown Barrie. For more information visit www. nutritionplus.ca or visit them on facebook at NutritionPlusHealthMarket

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f you are looking to escape the grey and cold winter weather this year, the Travel Consultants at Marlin Travel are here to help. From helping book flights and hotels to full vacation packages, they can take care of everything. “Clients can be confident knowing they are booking with a stable, well established company that has been around over 40 years,” said Barbara Dobson, Branch Manager. The staff at the Barrie based agency not only have experience helping clients arrange all the necessary vacation details, but they are also well traveled. There are few places at least one of them has not visited, and that personal experience makes a difference. “I don’t think there is anything better than talking to someone who has actually been there and can tell you first hand, and can advise you properly,” said Dobson. The friendly staff can advise clients about the best places to visit, and they know what documentation people should take, vaccinations they should have and other details essential for a happy

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and stress-free vacation. This time of year the most popular vacation destinations are down south, to Cuba, the Dominican Republic and other places in the Caribbean. “I think everybody should go down south, it just breaks up that long cold winter and rejuvenates you,” said Dobson. “It gets you some of that much needed vitamin D and gets you going mentally and physically.” There are many options for people looking for a getaway, from cruises to all inclusive vacations and destination weddings, the staﬀ can help clients ﬁnd the perfect trip based on their lifestyle and budget. They take care of everything so planning for a relaxing vacation can be stress free and fun. And it can be rewarding. Not only can customers gain Air Miles Reward Miles when using Martin Travel to book their holidays, but they can use their saved Air Miles Reward Miles toward the cost if their trips as well. Marlin Travel is located at 11 Victoria Street, Barrie. www.marlintravel.ca/603 • 705-726-6525 or 800-667-5514

“Committed to providing all guests with a spa experience that is filled with relaxation in every way possible”

enu U Aesthetics is an upscale day spa in downtown Barrie that offers a calming and relaxing atmosphere where clients can unwind. The spa’s qualified and friendly staff know that life can be busy, hectic and stressful, and they want to help their clients take the time they deserve. “As a society, we live a fast paced lifestyle where people do not take enough time for themselves and when they do they try to rush it. That is not how it should be,” said owner and aesthetician Nicole Pilger. “We all deserve to be pampered and we all deserve to take time for ourselves.” Renu U Aesthetics offers a number of luxurious treatments that help clients relax, refresh and rejuvenate. Some of their services include manicures, pedicures, waxing, massages, facials and IPL treatments. But the spa is not just about beauty. It is also about health. Taking time to indulge in the services at Renu U can help people not only look better but feel better too.

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The spa also provides advice and education on a number of health care topics both in the salon and on their website. From proper nail care to proper sun protection clients can find useful information and great tips. “Your health in general is reflected in your skin and nails,” said Pilger. “In order to look good you must feed your body the right combination of nutrients.” The spa opened in 2007, and clients love the intimate environment, high quality services and personal touches. First time visitors feel at home the minute they walk through the door and the staff always goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. At Renu U, clients are number one. To help reward and thank return them, the spa offers a loyalty program with points that can be accumulated and used toward future visits and treatments. The spa is located above the Red Hair Studio on Ross Street. For more information visit http://www.renuuaesthetics.com.

“We live in such a fast paced world that we tend to accumulate toxins at all levels of our body, mind and spirit”

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he philosophy of Jeevanaya Wellness is based on Ayurveda, a 5000 years old holistic practice of healing from India. Ayurvedic treatments use natural lab tested & certified oils and herbs to prevent illnesses, treat certain ailments and improve overall quality of life. “The difference between the Ayurvedic therapies and other massage therapies is that treatments are customized using different kinds of oils for different doshas,” said Jeevanaya Wellness owner Anita Kaur, who is a qualified Ayurvedic therapist and a consultant, trained through a traditional Ayurveda school in India. Doshas, commonly referred to as Vata, Pitta and Kapha are biological energies we all are born with, a specific combination of physical, mental, and emotional characteristics. “They are like our fingerprints, every person is unique,” she said. Factors such as poor diet, environment, relationships and stress can disturb their balance. Ayurvedic treatments aim to restore that balance.

There are a wide variety of treatments oﬀered at Jeevanaya Wellness including Abhyanga or Body Rejuvenation Massage, Shirobhyanga or Head Massage and Kati Vasti or Lower Back treatment. Kaur’s favourite treatment is a combination of Abhyanga and Shirodhara. “In my experience with clients, I hear them snoring within 15-20 minutes of this treatment.” But Ayurveda is not just about the physical treatments. “It’s a science of whole body healing,” she explains. “Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences, both of them are incomplete without the other, “she said, and added she provides guidance and help clients with Meditation and Yoga.Jeevanaya Wellness is located in the Green Day Spa on Mary Street. For more information visit

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“We usually find that people will come to us as a part of their New Year’s resolution,” said Kim, “They want to do good things for themselves like cleaning out their closet and starting anew.”

otty’s Cleaners wants to help their customers welcome the New Year with a clean start.“We usually ﬁnd that people will come to us as a part of their New Year’s resolution,” said Kim Sekleski, who owns the cleaners with her husband John. “They want to do good things for themselves like cleaning out their closet and starting anew.” Cotty’s oﬀers several services that can help people keep their garments looking refreshed and in shape. Not only do they dry clean items, but they provide wet cleaning services that gently take care of a variety of fabrics and materials.

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“We can help people look after their high end items and if they purchase second hand we can help keep it looking newer, longer,” she said. “We try and restore as much as we can for people.” Additionally they offer onsite repairs, alterations and a number of quality finishing services that help shape clothing and keep it in pristine condition. “We don’t use irons here, everything is done between silk plated pads,” she said. Accessories can also find new life at Cotty’s.

Winter can be tough on leather, suede and UGG boots. Cotty’s works with Suedemaster, a well-respected cleaning company in Toronto, to restore, re-dye and weatherproof items. Outside of the closet, Cotty’s helps clean household items as well. They offer small rug, duvet, and mini blind cleaning. “Customers can bring them all in,” she said. “And start the New Year fresh.” If clients are looking to downsize, they also clean older items for donation. “They will bring in their old items they are not wearing and either we will donate it for them, or they will pass it on themselves,” she said. Cotty’s first opened in 1961, and is well known and trusted for their experienced staff, quality work and friendly customer service. There are three locations in Barrie one on Essa Road, one on Yonge Street and one on Bayfield Street. For more information visit www.cottys.ca

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in the crowd

Mac N cheese ashley Legate’s macaroni and cheese was the main course at the Barrie Food Bank’s first Mac and Cheese Luncheon on Nov. 18. Legate and seven other employees at Georgian Downs competed for the chance to serve the family favourite to a sold-out crowd of supporters who raised $18,000 for the food bank.

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1. Andrew Ain, Jonathan Sheehan and Graydon Ebert 2. Lucy Correia, Paula Clark and Lesley King 3. Courtney Dumond, Joel Faris and Shelley Alfaro 4. Brian Galbraith, Nicole Galbraith, Tim Laine and Stew Garner 5. Marni Heather, Julie Young and Liz Maw 6. Jeff Hinton, John R. Fortnum, Samantha Wagner and Hans Teschl 7. Mike Laycock and Stephen Roth 8. Peter Sundborg, Michael “Pinball” Clemons, Mark Faris and Joanna Faris 9. Ashley Legate and her Mac N Cheese.

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Lindsay Weiss Alexander (Cicco) Scalercio By Katherine Elphick Photography by Ellie Kistemaker It’s 10 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, and Cicco’s Ristorante is a beehive of activity. In the kitchen, the dough machine is whirling, fresh bread is baking, homemade Italian sauces are simmering — and partners Lindsay Weiss, age 25, and Alexander “Cicco” Scalercio, age 31, are going over the daily liquor and grocery list. “We’re just getting ready for another busy day,” says Weiss as she sits down to chat with a visiting GoodLife reporter. She then adds with a chuckle, “Sorry, I never have any pockets, so I have to tuck this shopping list into my shirt so I don’t forget anything.” And just like that — the interview ice has been broken. Over the next hour, the young entrepreneur dishes on everything from the secrets of great Italian cooking and opening a second Cicco’s location in Barrie’s southend (the original restaurant is in Minesing) to Cicco’s family’s love of food, wine and family.

What led you two into the restaurant business? Lindsay Weiss: In 2006, Cicco and his cousin opened up Giancicco’s in Minesing. Their family is from Calabria, Italy and good food, good wine and great conversation have always been key to their way of life. Hoping to bring that family friendly concept to the market, they opened an Italian restaurant. GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 63

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Spaghetti & Meatballs In 2012, Gian and Cicco parted ways and I became involved in the business. We were in our early days of dating, and I had fallen in love with Cicco’s family’s culture and food. The idea of running a restaurant was perfect because I come from a business family, and I studied it in school. Because of my infatuation with the business world, my dad said: ‘If you love it that much, than you should become a partner.’ I went for it, renamed it Cicco’s Ristorante — and the rest is history.

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Then you opened a second location in Barrie’s southend on December 31, 2013. Why the expansion? LW: We did some rebranding with the Minesing location, brought in some new menu items and the business really took off. We decided to take it to another level and opened a second location. We’re young, and still have lots of drive and passion. It just felt right.

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What’s on offer at Cicco’s? LW: We specialize in homemade Italian food. The dishes are old family recipes that Cicco’s family, including his mother and grandmother, have grown up with. The food is just so good! Having said that, we’re always searching for new and interesting menu ideas. Because most of the dishes are made from old recipes passed down from Cicco’s family in Italy, kitchen staff have to sign a non-competition clause to ensure the recipes stay at Cicco’s. We even have some old family photos on the walls of Cicco’s ancestors cooking. Who’s cooking in Cicco’s kitchen? LW: Cicco, Cicco’s mother Dora, and his sister Melissa. They split their time between the two locations. Their culinary training has been passed down through the family for generations. We also have a red seal chef with 20-plus years experience, along with a great team of experienced kitchen professionals.

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We specialize in homemade Italian food. The dishes are old family recipes that Cicco’s family, including his mother and grandmother, have grown up with.”

Sounds like a real family business. LW: Absolutely! From my side, as well. My mom, Deb Barnes, supplies some of our vegetables during the growing season. She owns an organic farm in the Kawartha Lakes. I’ve always been around food. My first job was sorting potatoes for a local farmer. Your Aunt Vickie is also well known within the food industry. LW: That’s right. My aunt, Vickie Kerr, created Miss Vickie’s Potato Chips (now owned by Frito-Lay). She just wrote a cookbook called: Miss Vickie’s Kitchen, which we proudly display at Cicco’s. What’s the secret to great Italian cooking? LW: For us, two things: love and simplicity. Let’s hear about the menu. LW: Everything on the menu is homemade with the freshest ingredients available and all cooking is done on-site. We are a scratch kitchen. We make all of our own dough, sauces, salad dressings, sausages, salads and desserts. We also hand fillet, bread and stuff our own chicken and veal. Because our volumes are so high, the only thing we don’t make is our noodles.

What are the house specialties? LW: My two personal favourites are the Manicotti (homemade crepes stuffed with spinach and a four cheese blend, covered in a homemade tomato sauce and served with garlic bread) and the Sausage Piato (homemade Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, onion and red pepper on a bed of rosemary potatoes, drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction and served with a house or Caesar salad). We are also known for our pizzas, panzerotti, lasagna, sausages, pasta sauces, and our Caesar salad dressing. We move our Caesar salad dressing, a house secret, like crazy!

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Let’s hear about Cicco’s homemade dough. LW: We make our own dough every single day for our bread, pizzas and panzerotti. On weekends, we send our diners home with a loaf of homemade bread. Rather than people filling up on bread before the meal, we bring it out at the end. But, if diners request it with their meals

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in the kitchen|Cicco’s Ristorante — we’ll do that instead. We also sell our dough on-site. What’s Cicco’s cooking philosophy? LW: We strive for a high quality, consistent product. Love and passion is our model. Both of your locations are set in local neighbourhoods. Why? LW: We love getting to know our customers. A neighbourhood setting helps us to really connect with our diners. It’s a great setting for casual dining. I just noticed that your coffee mug reads: ‘She’s building her empire.’ Considering your young age and business ambition, it seems apropos. LW: I ordered this for myself because I thought it was fun [laughs]. From a very young age, I’ve always wanted to run my own business. I went to school for finance, and have worked in the pharmaceutical industry, but my goal has always been to have a business. When I was 10, I remember thinking I needed a box to keep my stuffed animals in to protect them and their value. I even drew up a business plan with crayons [laughs]. When I met Cicco, everything just

fell into place. Just thinking about everything that we’ve done with our restaurants gives me goosebumps. Passion is a big part of our success. We love what we do, and we look forward to coming into work each day. What about diners with special dietary needs? LW: We’re pretty flexible. Our motto is: if we have the ingredients, we’ll make it. We also offer gluten-free dough, which we order in, for our pizzas and panzerotti. Our stuffed chicken entree can also be prepared without gluten. For vegetarians, most of our pastas can be made without meat. What about specials? LW: Every day, we offer a large pepperoni pizza (dine-in or take-out) for $9.99. We also offer: ‘Wine Down Wednesdays’ featuring reduced house wine prices, and ‘Two for One Pastas’ (build-your-own) on Thursdays. On Fridays, we cut back the price of domestic beer before 5 p.m. and offer a dinner special which our chefs are free to create. The special has to apply to the Italian culture but it allows them to be creative with their culinary skills.

ROMA BRUSCHETTA {Makes 4 servings} Courtesy of Cicco’s Ristorante, this classic Italian appetizer is sure to delight. 8 Roma tomatoes 1 red onion 6 medium sized fresh garlic cloves 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 3 Tbsp pure virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 bunch fresh basil 1/3 cup feta cheese 1 Cicco’s 9oz homemade dough PREPARATION: 1. With a knife, cut Roma tomatoes into quarters then gently remove seeds and juices. Discard seeds and juices. Once quarters are complete, cut into Julienne

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You also offer take-out, catering and delivery. LW: That’s right. We’ll deliver anywhere within a 25-minute radius. What’s your favourite dish to cook at home? LW: Over a good bottle of wine, Cicco and I will spend the afternoon making Italian sauces, which we will eat over pasta for the next couple of days. We also love pork dishes. Basically, we both love food and cooking. We are always trying something new. You’ve got the ear of thousands of local diners, anything you’d like to add? LW: Tutti a tavola a mangiare! In English, that translates to: everybody to the table. Let’s eat! Cicco’s Ristorante ciccosristorante.com 1630 George Johnston Rd., Minesing 170 Prince William Way, Barrie 705-722-0001 705-721-0005

strips and then into a uniform dice. Place into a mixing bowl. 2. Cut red onion into comparable diced sizes and add to the mixing bowl. 3. Finely chop garlic cloves and add to the mixing bowl. (For quicker results, you can use a garlic press). 4. Add salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 5. Separate basil leaves from stems, stacking on top of each other and roll; cut crosswise and thin. Add to bowl. Note: for best results, let mixture marinate for 24 hours. 6. Preheat oven to 350F. With a rolling pin, stretch out dough to desired size. Place on a flat oiled baking sheet and place in oven. Bake for 5 minutes and flip dough. Remove from oven, and top dough with bruschetta mix and feta cheese. Bake for another 5 minutes. Cut to liking, plate and serve.

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portfolio|Bob Kain

Cartoonist teaches Manga to kids

a kid, Bob Kain was almost sent to the principal’s office for drawing cartoon characters.

Now, at 82, he’s helping guide other young artists in the world that has left Saturday morning’s loveable characters such as Tweety and Sylvester, Porky Pig and Bugs Bunny behind. “In school, I was always in trouble because I wouldn’t do the math or the various courses I was taking. I’d spend all my time cartooning,” said Kain, the artist behind Chirp, the cute character that graces the cover and stars in the Owl magazine for preschoolers by the same name. He and Chirp enjoyed all sorts of adventures during their 13 years together, which began after Kain retired from a career that spanned decades in advertising. He has magazines and books chronicling his adventures with Chirp, but he has closed that book, too, and is now retired for the second time. Kain began by studying art at the Ontario College of Art and Design and then the School of Visual Arts in New York City. After graduating, he started sending his drawings to magazines all over North America. Working in his little apartment in Toronto, he made a living in a genre that was entertaining newspaper readers each day and also came alive on the big screen and then on television. 68 | GoodLife Barrie Edition - January February 2015 ■

Kain enjoyed Al Capp’s L’il Abner, a comic strip about a hillbilly family in the American south, as well as Walt Disney animator Walt Kelly’s Pogo Possum, whose adventures in the swamp were hits with newspaper readers through 1950s and 1960s, as he applied his hand to cartooning for commercials. He had his own animation studio, Video Art Productions Ltd., where he led a team of 15 staff and 25 freelance artists who produced works for government, the CBC and TVO. In 1993, he closed that studio in a bid to retire. That’s when Chirp came along and kept him company for more than a decade. When he’s not drawing, he’s reading about the genre and watching what others are drawing. “Comics have changed so much. They used to be continuity strips. One day, at the end of the strip, someone would shoot the hero and the next day, you’d look to see if the bullet killed him. “Today, (cartoons) are more a joke a day. I don’t think there’s many good cartoonists today.” Kain is now working to share his love of drawing with a new generation that wants to learn cartooning because of what they’ve seen in videogames and graphic novels. He applied himself to studying Manga and mastering it. He’s teaching it in after-school classes across the region, although he admits he still is trying to sell comic strips, including one based on him and his wife. Those who are taking his classes, which are being offered as an after-school program on Mondays at Collier United Church in Barrie starting in February, are drawing the world a little differently. “With Manga, you have to really be able to draw the human form really well,” he said, adding the characters with large eyes, small noses and spiky hair fill many graphic novels that appeal to kids and teens. Kain also teaches after-school classes in Collingwood at All Saints Anglican Church, at the Orillia Museum of Art and History and at the Midland Cultural Centre.

HOW YOU CAN LEARN Kids who just cannot resist the temptation to draw can call Kain at 705-726-3420 or email him at bekain@rogers.com.

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In search of soup superiority The STudenTS4SOuP chaLLenGe InVITed LOcaL hIGh SchOOL STudenTS TO hOne TheIr SOuP-maKInG SKILLS. by kAtHERinE ELPHiCk PhOTOGraPhy bY ELLiE kiStEMAkER Sometimes getting lost is a good thing. For 17-year-old Samantha Lark, asking for directions during a Georgian College campus tour led to a first-place win in the Students4Soup Challenge. “Turns out, the person I received directions from was Marcia Woods who happened to be running the (Students4Soup) event. She suggested my high school enter a team,” Lark explains. “I thought it would be fun, so we did, and we won.” Lark shares top honours with her Brock High School (located in Cannington) culinary teammates Ruth Rennie, 17, and Alex Sherman, 17. Together, the trio created an Autumn Roasted Vegetable Bisque (with caramelized apples). “It was a really fun experience,” says Rennie. “We were so nervous, but it was great.”

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The Students4Soup Challenge connects students with their local food supply, provokes a conversation around the health and economic benefits of local food, and provides exposure to potential food industry career opportunities.”

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In October, the Students4Soup Challenge invited local high school students to hone their soup-making skills. Their culinary goal was to create an original soup made from locally sourced ingredients. The award ceremony and final competition was held on Dec. 5 at Georgian College. Eleven teams, involving 36 students and their teachers, competed. These finalists were whittled down from more than 100 participants. “It was an exciting opportunity for students and educators in the Simcoe-Muskoka (and Durham) Region to experience the thrill of competition,” says Marcia Woods, a Georgian College business teacher and CEO of ei•ei•eat, the tech startup behind this event, gearing up for the spring launch of their local food app. (The ei•ei•eat app is a social mobile platform that connects people and places in the local food ecosystem). The competition was stiff. The soups were judged on the use of local ingredients related to taste, presentation and originality. “The scores were just so close,” says Lynda Van Casteren of Nicholyn Farms, who helped judge the gourmet event. “All of the soups were amazing and it was tough picking the three finalists. It was great to see the students being involved in nutrition, food preparation, sourcing ingredients 70 | GoodLife Barrie Edition - January February 2015 ■

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and learning where their food comes from.” Fellow judge Julien Ross, an executive chef at Bigwin Island and part-time culinary instructor at Georgian College, also enjoyed the event. “There was lots of talent in the room, and I was impressed with how motivated the students were. They took the competition very seriously.” Ivars Rasa, executive chef/owner of Ivars Catering, also sat on the judging panel. “It was a great event and I liked all of the soups. Even though the kids were nervous, they seemed to really know what they were doing and enjoyed the event.” The high school teachers involved in the event also had high praise. Sean Griffin, a teacher at Bradford District High School, escorted at team of four students to the challenge. “Our team made a Spicy Roasted Carrot Soup. The kids had a great time developing the recipe and learning about the meaning of purchasing food within a 100-kilometre radius.” Teachers at the event even discussed the idea of developing a Soup4Students curriculum unit leading up to next year’s competition.

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Talent knows no bounds and this is a great chance for kids to come out showcase something that they excel at.”

Plenty of prizes were awarded to the competing students. The top three teams received a set of knives worth $500 courtesy of CCI, along with gift certificates from local restaurants that will be serving the winning soups this month. (See sidebar for full details). First place team members also received free tuition for one semester in Georgian’s culinary program. Second place was awarded to Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School in Angus for its Beet and Apple Soup with Horseradish Cream. The team was made up of Julia McCrea, Amelia Lambert, Shania Rice and Kerstyn Dobbs. Third place went to Stayner Collegiate’s

Vegetarian Dream Mix/A Modified Tomato Soup, created by students Renata Phillips and Caitlin Rafters. Why serve up the challenge? “Teens are a powerful sector of our population with a huge influence on household food purchases. They’re also developing eating patterns that may stay with them for a lifetime,” says Woods. “The Students4Soup Challenge connects students with their local food supply, provokes a conversation around the health and economic benefits of local food, and provides exposure to potential food industry career opportunities.”

Impressed by the level of talent and enthusiasm that the event drummed up, ei-ei-eat plans to take the Soup4Students competition to a national level and run a Canada-wide competition next fall. “There are so few opportunities for students to represent their school in non-sporting events,” says Woods. “Talent knows no bounds and this is a great chance for kids to come out showcase something that they excel at.” For more information, visit students4soup.ca, or follow on Facebook and Twitter @students4soup.

Enjoy these three soup recipes courtesy of the Students4Soup Challenge. First Place: Brock High School, Cannington (Durham District School Board) AUTUMN ROASTED VEGETABLE BISQUE

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PREPARATION: 1. In a small bowl, mix together the spices. Set aside. 2. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tsp oil on medium heat. Add apple, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cook until apple become soft. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tsp oil on medium heat. Add the garlic and onions; cook until the onions look translucent. Add carrots, bell peppers and sweet potato. Add vegetable broth and spice blend and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the bay leaves. 3. Once the mixture has boiled, simmer the soup with lid off for at least 20 minutes and vegetables are very tender.

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feature|soup challenge Second Place: Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School, angus BEET AND APPLE SOUP WITH HORSERADISH CREAM

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Interested in tasting the winning soups? during the month of january, the following local dining establishments will be serving up the top contenders.

Cedar Point Market Restaurant 27551 Durham Regional Road 23, Beaverton (705)426-2333 Serving Brock High School’s winning Autumn Roasted Vegetable Bisque

Bistro26 5195 Highway 26 East, Stayner 705-428-4703, www.bistro.ca Serving Stayner Collegiate’s Vegetarian Dream Mix/A Modified Tomato Soup

R & P Farm Deli 27 Victoria Street West, Alliston 705-434-9900 Serving Nottawasaga Pines’ Beet and Apple Soup with Horseradish Cream

Georgian Dining Room Georgian College (Barrie Campus) www.georgiancollege.ca The dining room will be serving the winning soups on Fridays. Visit students4soup.ca for serving dates.

Recipe by: Julia McCrea, amelia Lambert, Shania rice and Kerstyn Dobbs

beeT and aPPLe SOuP WITh hOrSeradISh cream {Serves 6 to 8 with side-dish servings.} 9 medium beets (about 2-1/2 pounds) 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped 1 small cooking apple, peeled, cored, and chopped 3 (14.5 oz) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 carton (8 ounce) sour cream 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

PreParaTIOn: 1. Peel the beets and cut each into 1-inch pieces, reserving one beet to make skillet beets (see below). 2. In a 4-quart pot, combine the chopped beets, onion, potato, apple, and broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer (covered) for about 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. remove from heat, and cool for about 5 minutes. 3. Transfer soup, half at a time, to a food processor. cover; process until smooth. you can also puree the soup with an immersion blender. return to soup to pot and stir in vinegar. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and heat throughly. 4. for horseradish cream, in a small bowl combine sour cream, horseradish and cayenne pepper; stir about 1/2 cup of the cream mixture into the hot soup. Set aside remaining cream mixture. 5. To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Top with a dollop of the remaining horseradish cream and skillet beets, if desired. Serves 6 to 8 with side-dish servings.

SKILLeT beeTS 1 beet 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

PreParaTIOn: 1. Trim tops from beets to leave 1 inch of stem. 2. Peel and thinly slice beets lengthwise from top to bottom. In a large skillet, cook beet slices in hot oil over medium heat for about 8 minutes or until tender, turning once.

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1/2 white onion, chopped 2 cups carrots, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and chopped 1/4 tsp grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 apple, peeled and chopped 1 tsp each salt and pepper 1/3 tsp nutmeg 3-3/4 cups free range chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream

PREPARATION: 1. In medium cooking pot, heat olive oil, then add onion, carrots, celery and squash. Sauté on medium-high heat until onion is clear. 2. Add in ginger, garlic and apple; stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add in salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir. Pour in broth and boil gently for 20 minutes, or until squash and apple are tender. Add cream. 3. Transfer soup, half at a time, to a food processor. Cover; process until smooth. You can also puree the soup with an immersion blender. Return to pot and reheat. 4. Serve with apple garnish and cream drops.

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n afternoon or evening at Canvas and Cabernet is as much about stopping, focusing and relaxing as it is a about music, fine wine and art. The trendy new concept provides a fun and unique night out in Barrie for those who are experienced artists and many who have never picked up a paintbrush. It’s a two-hour break from the hurried rush of life into a spa-like experience that relaxes the mind and inspires creativity that may have been locked away or unrealized until now. Music, good food and wine add to the ambiance as budding artists receive instruction and create their first painting. “It is so amazing to see the transformation when people start to paint,” said business owner Cyndi Taylor. “It’s very interactive and inviting for all, with people in the class learning from the experienced artists and having so much fun. It’s a wonderful time to talk about other things than work and responsibilities.” As the unique and colourful creations take shape on canvas, Taylor says she truly enjoys watching

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participants transition to the environment, relax and enjoy the break from their hectic reality. “About halfway through each class, you can actually see a shift,” she said. “Voices change, laughter changes and everyone seems to let the kid out. It’s really quite wonderful.” Fully licensed, Canvas and Cabernet is a Wine Lounge serving more than 100 choices, as well as Traditional Old Fashioned Cocktails and a European style menu of charcuterie and specialty cheeses and chocolate. Featuring premium liquors, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In addition to beverages and food, Canvas and Cabernet offers a two-hour instructional paint class for the non-experienced painter. Seven classes are held each week. While initially the target audience is small groups of women gathered for a birthday party, baby shower or other life event, Canvas and Cabernet is about creativity and Taylor is hoping to hit the road to bring the concept to home parties. She is also planning to hold Art in the Park sessions in the future and will be developing a new program for children. With a background as a decorator and seam-

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stress, she says her ability to see details made the transition to art and painting a smooth road. “I just sat down and started painting. It was just like making another garment, but I was creating with paint instead of fabric.” Canvas and Cabernet is a welcome addition to the Barrie Downtown and has something for everyone. Guests can enjoy the atmosphere and enjoy wine and charcuterie, with specialty breads, cured meats and cheese and chocolate. The lunch menu provides panini and salad choices. Painting classes are held in the afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and evenings from 6:30 to 8:30. The classes are vibrant, the sound system is professional and the music is inspiring. Classes are instructed by the featured artist in a step-by-step format giving plenty of time to visit, sip wine, chair dance and just have fun for $50 per person. “After two hours of fun and transformation, you leave with a signed piece of art that is totally unique and wonderful. Everyone does the same thing, but they never look the same,” Taylor explained. “There are as many interpretations as there are people in the class and as they start

mixing paint and each person creates their own unique masterpiece … that’s the magic.” Transformation seems to be a fitting word to describe Taylor’s life. Once an interior decorator and seamstress, she traded her sewing needles for acupuncture needles and a career in massage therapy and acupuncture. Opening her own business in downtown Barrie is her dream come true. The idea for a high-end wine bar and painting gallery came to her while she was on vacation and she knew she was on the right track when her daughter purchased art supplies as a birthday gift – a sign that something truly magical was about to happen. “It was a big sign for me. She said I had mentioned that I wanted to try painting six months ago, but the art supplies were a sign and in less than a month I was incorporated,” she said. “My first painting class was a baby shower and I haven’t looked back. There are so many possibilities and this is such an exciting road.” Canvas and Cabernet is located at 72 Dunlop St. E., in Barrie. Drop by or call 705-238-1687 for more information and to book your class.

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getting reel in Barrie The barrie film festival’s reel Stories runs feb. 6 to 8 at the uptown Theatre in downtown barrie. you can discover extraordinary things about the world from this thought-provoking weekend of films, which includes documentaries and dramas inspired by true events and real people. Tickets are $10 per film screening. for more information, visit barriefilmfestival.ca.

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timate and colorful portraits of independent, stylish women aged 62 to 95 who are challenging conventional ideas about beauty, aging, and Western culture’s increasing obsession with youth.

young men in the hypnotic brass ensemble, “brotherhood” is literal: they’re all sons of anti-establishment jazz legend, Phil cohran. but as the brothers try to make their own way in the wide world, they find the values their father bred into them constantly tested.

an intimate portrait of jobseekers desperately chasing the broken american dream to the tiny oil boom town of Williston, north dakota. With the town lacking the infrastructure to house the overflow of migrants, a local pastor starts the controversial “overnighters” program, allowing down-andout workers a place to sleep at the church.

THE ovERnigHTERS:

: a feature documentary about the Soviet union and the most successful dynasty in sports history: the red army hockey team. Told from the perspective of its captain Slava fetisov, the story portrays his transformation from national hero to political enemy.

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filmed over the course of India’s 2013 monsoon season, the filmmakers chased the monsoon on its annual journey from the southern state of Kerala to India’s northeastern state of meghalaya (Place of the clouds). along the way, they meet a remarkable group of individuals whose lives are, in different ways, entwined with the phenomenon that some call ‘the soul of India.’

Webb (jeremy renner) stumbles onto a story which leads to the shady origins of the men who started the crack epidemic on the nation’s streets and further alleges that the cIa was aware of major dealers who were smuggling cocaine into the u.S., and using the profits to arm rebels fighting in nicaragua.

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Laura Poitras was several years into the making of a film about abuses of national security in post 9/11 america when she started receiving encrypted emails from someone identifying himself as “citizen four”, who was ready to blow the whistle on the massive covert surveillance programs run by the nSa and other intelligence agencies. In june 2013, she and reporter Glenn Greenwald flew to hong Kong for the first of many meetings with the man who turned out to be edward Snowden.

FEBRuARy 7, 2015 1 p.m. The Overnighters 4 p.m. red army 7 p.m. Kill The messenger 9:30 p.m. citizenfour

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MuDMeN Jan. 23 aT 8 p.M. oriLLia oPera HouSe

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Feel the Celtic energy. mudmen hit The Orillia Opera house jan. 23 at 8 p.m. always entertaining and definitely unique, The mudmen are a blast of celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off stage. Tickets are $23. orilliaoperahouse.ca

Love every minute of it. casino rama welcomes canadian rock legends Loverboy to the stage jan. 23. The band will perform hits such as Turn me Loose, Working for the Weekend and Lovin’ every minute of It. doors open at 8 p.m. and showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets start at $20. casinorama.com

Let it be. classic albums Live performs The beatles - Let it be at Georgian Theatre jan. 23. The album, which features Get back, don't Let me down and The Long and Winding road, will be performed note-for-note. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $45.64. barrie.ca/culture/Theatres/Pages/ GeorgianTheatre.aspx

Hear the sounds of America. casino rama welcomes america jan. 24. The band is known for hits like horse With no name, Sister Golden hair and Ventura highway. doors open at 8 p.m. and showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets start at $35. casinorama.com

Tickle the ivories. billy joel and The Piano men, a tribute to billy joel, jerry Lee Lewis, burton cummings, elton john and

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ray charles, hits The midland cultural centre jan. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. midlandculturalcentre.com

Blast off to Jupiter. The huronia Symphony Orchestra presents a children’s concert jan. 25 at 3:30 p.m. at collier Street united church. The hSO’s youth Program participants will join the hSO in a performance of a youth orchestra arrangement of jupiter from holst’s The Planets. The younger audience members, the hSO will perform music from the renowned john Williams. huroniasymphony.ca

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Feel the heat. The classic film Series at The Orillia Opera house presents Some Like It hot on jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. This classic comedy stars Tony curtis, jack Lemmon and marilyn monroe. orilliaoperahouse.ca Escape. The classic film Series at The Orillia Opera house presents The Great escape jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. This classic action flick stars Steve mcqueen, richard attenborough, charles bronson and james Garner. orilliaoperahouse.ca

Catch a cat and mouse game. Talk is free Theatre presents Prince of homburg jan. 29 to feb. 7 at the mady centre. a distracted prince fails to attend the battle plans of the ruling elector and as a result orders the calvary to charge

too early. The prince is court-martialed and sentenced to death. 705-792-1949. tift.ca

Worship an idol. american Idol alum Phillip Phillips hits the casino rama stage jan. 30 to perform his hits home, raging fire and Gone, Gone, Gone. doors open at 8 p.m. and showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets start at $35. casinorama.com

Be amazed. country stars Lonestar head to casino rama jan. 31. The ban will perform amazed, I’m already There, mr. mom and my front Porch Looking In. doors open at 8 p.m. and showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets start at $33. casinorama.com

Catch up with Connie. The Tiffin bay folk club presents connie Kaldor at the midland cultural centre feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Kaldor is a juno award-winning artist who has sung for royalty (joni mitchell, the queen) and is a member of the Order of canada. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. midlandculturalcentre.com

Take a step back in time. The classic film Series at The Orillia Opera house presents doctor zhivago feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. This classic stars Omar Sharif, julie christie, and is directed by david Lean. orilliaoperahouse.ca

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Meet the Mayor. Talk is free Theatre’s Illuminating conversations presents Williard Kinzie, the first mayor of the city of barrie, feb. 2 at the mady centre for the Performing arts. he will share how his early career of delivering milk led to his founding of the Lakeview dairy and how his commitment to civic duty led to his becoming barrie’s first mayor. Tickets are $15. tift.ca

Go on an adventure. The classic film Series at The Orillia Opera house presents butch cassidy and The Sundance Kid feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. This classic action flick stars Paul newman, robert redford and cloris Leachman. orilliaoperahouse.ca

Get folky. jacob moon: Live in concert hits The Orillia Opera house feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. moon is an award-winning folk performer whose music has been featured by artists such as Gordon Lightfoot, rush and manilion, all of whom have invited jacob to perform. he is a one-man band with a killer live show. Tickets are $23. orilliaoperahouse.ca

Enjoy the miserable. Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 65 million people worldwide, Les miserables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The Kempenfelt community Players presents the

show feb. 5 to 15 at the Georgian Theatre. Tickets are $27.13 for adults. barrie.ca

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Feelin’ blue? The annual february blues festival runs feb. 5 to 8 at various venues throughout barrie, bradford, Innisfil and midland. beat the winter blah’s with the february blues. barriejazzandbluesfest.com Get back to your roots. The devin cuddy band hits the midland cultural centre feb. 6. The band was a juno nominee for roots/Traditional album of the year. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. midlandculturalcentre.com

Spend time on the Bayou. creedence clearwater revisited hits casino rama feb. 6 and 7. hear hits Proud mary, fortunate Son, born on the bayou and bad moon rising. doors open at 8 p.m. and showtime is 9 p.m. casinorama.com

Celebrate winter. barrie’s annual Winterfest and festival of Ice takes over the city feb. 7 and 8. a highlight is the Polarbear dip, always held Sunday at noon. barrie.ca

Take a moment. mariposa arts Theatre presents for This moment alone at The Orillia Opera house feb. 12 to 22. This new canadian drama by marcia Kash is set in Toronto in 1948 and tells the story of a jewish family trying to reconstruct their lives in the aftermath of the holocaust. Tickets are $20. orilliaoperahouse.ca

Come Fly With Me to Casino Rama. celebrate the most romantic weekend of the year with frank Sinatra jr. as he performs Sinatra Sings Sinatra backed by a symphony orchestra feb. 13. his iconic father is best known for hits such as Strangers in the night, come fly With me and my Way. doors open at 8 p.m. and showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets start at $30. casinorama.com.

Pay tribute. for this special black history month concert presentation, internationally acclaimed Trinidadian-born, new york trained trumpet player brownman ali will pay tribute to freddie hubbard. This show is feb. 13 at the mady centre for the Performing arts. Tickets are $35. barrie.ca

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Celebrate love with laughter. cheech and chong hit casino rama on feb. 14. come celebrate Valentine’s day with a night of laughter as this notorious comedy duo return to the stage. doors open at 8 p.m. and showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets start at $45. casinorama.com

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See the wizard. The melody in me’s musical Theatre Intensive Program presents The Wizard Of Oz at the mady centre for the Performing arts feb. 15. Tickets are 15. barrie.ca Feel the spirit. The midland cultural centre welcomes Wild T and The Spirit feb. 15. The band mixes blues, rock, funk and reggae into a powerful performance. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. midlandculturalcentre.com

Rock with the Mini Pop kids. The mini Pop Kids hit the Georgian Theatre feb. 16. Packed with high positive energy, the mini Pop Kids brand is about encouraging and empowering kids to be confident and shoot for their dreams with

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versions of current pop songs that the entire family can enjoy. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students. barrie.ca

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Celebrate Black History Month. Lift every Voice & Sing! a black history month educational tribute to african canadian heritage hits the Georgian Theatre feb. 20 at 9 a.m. This event is free. barrie.ca Get a little bit country. ariat presents josh Turner at casino rama feb. 20. This country music singer, songwriter is best known for hit songs Why don’t We just dance, your man, Time is Love, Long black Train and Would you Go with me. Tickets start at $30. doors open at 8 p.m. and showtime is 9 p.m. casinorama.com

Relive a classic. classic albums Live presents Led zeppelin II at The Orillia Opera house feb. 27 at 8 p.m. hear Led zeppelin II, note for note, cut for cut. The show features classic songs like Whole Lotta Love, heartbreaker and ramble On. Tickets are $37.50. orilliaoperahouse.ca

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feature|local dairy

FRESH MILK

Only a handful of Ontario dairy farmers bottle their own pasteurized milk. Fortunately, for local residents, two of these farms are located within Simcoe County.

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Marie and John Miller

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For dairy farmers John and Marie Miller, the decision to bottle their own milk was rooted in family history. “My great-grandfather, Sam Bisset, is credited with being the first Canadian dairyman to sell milk in a bottle back in 1896,” proudly explains John Miller of Miller’s Dairy in Creemore. His mother’s family was also in the milk processing business, manufacturing butter and ice cream in Goderich. “We’d thought it would be fun to carry on the tradition.” And so they did. In July 2012, the Millers opened a milk bottling facility next to their dairy barn. Today, about 35,000 litres of milk produced each month (roughly half of the milk produced at the farm) is bottled at their on-site dairy, while the rest is sold for external processing. “Our eventual goal is to have all of our milk bottled here,” explains Miller, as he tours this visiting reporter around the milking facility. The original family farm dates back to 1860. All milk produced at the farm is sold to Dairy Farmers of Ontario. “For Miller’s Dairy, we sell the milk to Dairy Farmers of Ontario on paper, buy it back on paper, and then transfer it through our unique piping system to our bottling plant,” he explains. Miller’s Dairy products include whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, skim milk, chocolate milk, 35% cream, and 10% cream (half and half). All products are sold in glass bottles, quart (946 mL) and half gallon (1.89 mL) sizes. “We’ve chosen to market our fresh Jersey milk in glass bottles to return to a more environmentally responsible method, providing consumers with the freshest milk possible. Milk stored in glass bottles maintains a more constant temperature and therefore, keeps that fresh Jersey flavour,” explains the farmer. John and Marie are the fifth generation of Millers to operate the Creemore farm, Jalon Farms, which has been a dairy farm for more than 50 years. The 1,200-acre dairy and crop operation is home to over 240 purebred Jerseys. Marie, an elementary school teacher, also has farming roots, as she grew up on a purebred Holstein farm near Cookstown. Family members and a committed team keep the diverse operation running smoothly. With two delivery trucks on the road, Miller’s

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In our barn, we believe that happy cows give more milk so the girls sleep on mattresses and walk around freely with fresh food and water always available.”

Dairy products are sold and used in over 90 locations including stores, restaurants and cafés (see website for locations). Along with reviving an old family tradition of bottling milk, Marie says the timing was right to start up Miller’s Dairy. “People want fresh local products,” she explains. And consumers love the taste. “Jersey milk has a real sweet flavour and a smooth taste.” It’s also more nutritious compared to other milk on the shelf. According to the American Jersey Cattle Association, reported by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, milk from Jersey cattle offers the greatest nutritional value providing 15 to 20% more quality protein and 15 to 18% more calcium. “The cows themselves make the milk more nutritious,” she explains. “It also has higher levels of Vitamins A, B, B1 and B2. There’s also a different amino acid in the milk, which makes it easier for people with an intolerance to milk to digest.” In coming months, Miller’s Dairy will provide the ice cream base for the popular Belly Ice Cream Company (bellyicecreamcompany.ca,) an artisanal gourmet ice cream maker based in Huntsville. The Creemore farm, incidentally, is as neat as a pin. And the cows seem relaxed and happy to produce milk. “The team at Jalon Farms take such good care of our girls,” says Marie. “In our barn, we believe that happy cows give more milk so the girls sleep on mattresses and walk around freely with fresh food and water always available.” Customers take a keen interest in the cows. “We regularly post photos of the girls on our Facebook page and people love it.” Every July, Miller’s Dairy hosts Miller’s Dairy Day, an open house for customers to meet “the girls” that provide the fresh Jersey milk house on the farm. » For more information, visit millersdairy.com or follow Miller’s Dairy on social media.

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feature|local dairy Jack-of-all-trades (Bonnie)

SHELDON CREEK DAIRY When Marianne den Haan, age 26, and her sister Emily, age 24, decided to help run their parents’ dairy farm, they needed an innovative idea. “We realized there was a huge market for minimally processed milk because people kept driving to our family farm asking for it,” explains Marianne den Haan. An on-site dairy and bottling facility was the solution. “It was a pilot project offered by the Ontario Dairy Farmers, so we decided to go for it,” explains the young farmer and former teacher. “For our family, it was a great way to bring the next generation back to the farm.”

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Our newest product is kefir, which is a probiotic yogurt drink...”

Marianne den Haan

Marianne den Haan and sister Emily

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In May 2012, they began selling bottled milk from their Loretto-area family farm. The 400acre farm has been in operation since 1953. Along with pasteurized whole white milk, Sheldon Creek Dairy products include: whipping cream (it’s 45% and chef’s love it), sour cream, eggnog (seasonal), artisanal Greek yogurt, chocolate, strawberry (seasonal) and skim milk — to name a few. “Our newest product is kefir, which is a probiotic yogurt drink, and it’s selling really well,” she explains. “Our yogurts are spectacular because they’re naturally strained through a cheese cloth.” During the warmer months, the dairy makes and sells gourmet frozen yogurt made with their Greek yogurt. “Like all of our milk and cream products, our frozen yogurt is farm fresh, natural and local.” The farm milks 55 Holstein cows, which produce up to 12,000 litres of milk per week. The farm’s cattle are consistently in the top 10 in Simcoe County and the office walls are lined with multiple awards from Holstein Canada, and other Ontario farming organizations. “Our cows are clean, happy and well fed. They graze on grass in warm months and receive hays, grasses, and silage grown on our own farm during snowy winter months.” While Marianne looks after the processing and bottling plant, Emily (who attended

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the University of Guelph for Agriculture) takes care of milking the cows and farming the crops with their father, John. “My mom (Bonnie) is a jack-of-all-trades and helps us all out,” says Marianne, as she takes a break from cream production. Dressed in a white scrubs, a lab coat and sporting a hair net, rubber boots and latex gloves, the young dairy farmer jokes: “I have the best outfit ever.” Fashion aside, den Haan says the philosophy at Sheldon Creek Dairy is to do things the way nature intended. Along with producing and bottling the milk completely on their farm, they leave it as close to raw milk as you can buy. It’s pasteurized at 73C for 16 seconds. “Sheldon Creek Dairy milk is not homogenized. Since we leave our milk in its natural form, people who have had issues drinking milk or milk allergies have been able to drink our milk,” explains den Haan. “It also tastes delicious!” Carrying on the family tradition offers a tremendous sense of pride for the local dairy farmers. “My Opa and Oma started this farm, then my parents took it over, and now the reigns are being passed down once again. Our small family farm has come full circle and we are so proud of that,” she explains. Products can be purchased at various independent grocery and specialty food shops across Ontario, or right at the farm. If visiting the farm, guests are invited to take in some fresh country air and farm life. You might even spot the cow that produced the milk grazing in a nearby field. “Our dairy has glass windows so folks can see how our milk goes from farm to bottle,” says the local farmer. “People love watching us process our milk and dairy products.” Additional local food items line the on-farm store’s shelves. “Visiting our shop is like visiting a winery,” says den Haan with a smile. “First-time visitors get to sample all of our delicious farm fresh dairy products.” Every summer, the local dairy hosts an annual Day on the Farm. “It’s a really exciting time to be involved in agriculture because people want to know how their food goes from farm to table. People know their doctors, teachers and lawyers — and now they want to get to know their farmers.” Sheldon Creek Dairy is open seven days a week and is located at 4316 RR#2 Loretto. For more information, call 705-434-0404 or visit sheldoncreekdairy.com

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feature|Blue Mountain

IT TaKeS a VILLaGe TO ENjOy

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have decided that this winter will be different. Instead of ignoring the majestic Ontario winter and making Netflicks your boon companion until spring, you’re going to embrace the great outdoors and ski, skate, toboggan, snowboard and do all the things you used to do or have always wanted to do from the first flurry to the last melted drift. Here’s how to do it. Go immediately to Blue Mountain Resort and the Village at Blue. Located in central Ontario’s Collingwood area, Blue Mountain is situated in one of the world’s best four-season outdoor recreation areas. When win-

ter arrives, Blue Mountain breaks out an amazing assortment of activities at the resort and nearby to let guests try almost every kind of winter sport. In the village, a pedestrians-only mountain-style hamlet located at the resort’s centre, guests can choose from more than 40 restaurants, bars and shops to visit, all conveniently located at the base of Blue Mountain. With more than 1,000 accommodation units, Blue Mountain Resort has a comfortable place to stay for families and groups of any size. Units range from single rooms to townhouses and resort chalets. For its 74th year, Blue Mountain is celebrating winter and

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inviting everyone to unleash their inner Winter Warrior amid spectacular scenery cradled by Georgian Bay. More than 1.5 million guests arrive to ski, snowboard, socialize and shop at Blue Mountain Resort and the village annually. As Ontario’s largest mountain resort, Blue Mountain offers winter fun for all ages. Skate on the village’s 5-acre Mill Pond, ski on 36 runs with 15 chairlifts, and cross-country ski on 25 groomed trails through the Niagara Escarpment. Snowboarders head for the Badlands Terrain Park, home base for freestylers of every level. The Women’s Snowboard Day Park Party happens there on Jan. 18. Serious about trying snowshoes? Today’s shoes are light, streamlined anti-gravity agents on deep snow. Take a one-hour guided tour on Escarpment trails (with warm drinks supplied, of course) or double your fun with a Snowshoe and Winter Tasting Adventure. After a spirited hike at Metcalfe Rock, hardy snowshoers enjoy vintages at the Georgian Hills Vineyard. How about scrambling down a hill by toboggan? If that’s too tame for your inner Winter Warrior, challenge yourself to a Winter Adventure Pack of cross-country skiing, tobogganing and snowshoeing. For a different adventure, book an hour-long guided snowmobile tour through incredible countryside or a Snowmobile Dinner tour atop the Escarpment with a stop for a cozy dinner. Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride and follow it with a pampering package at a local spa. Blue

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Mountain Resort also provides children’s activities through the Kids at Blue program and renowned Ski School. On Christmas Eve in 2013, Ontario’s largest mountain resort became 20 per cent bigger with the opening of The Orchard, 64 acres with six downhill ski trails for beginners and intermediates. The Orchard Express, a sixperson high-speed chair, lifts skiers to the top. Another relative newcomer is the daring Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster. Ontario’s first mountain coaster twists and turns downhill more than a kilometre at speeds chosen by riders. For the very brave, guided caving tours at Metcalf Rock’s crevice lets you see the world beneath the mountain. In the evening, The Village at Blue offers dining to suit every taste, budget and group from the classy Oliver & Bonacini Café and Grill to the sassy Firehall Pizza. The Village offers superb shopping with quality men’s and women’s apparel, sporting goods, home décor, food and art. Pick up ski wear at Columbia Sportswear or aprés ski wear at Julia’s WalkIn Closet. Bright’s Gallery, known as Ontario’s favourite destination gallery for fine Canadian art, offers a beautiful space for gallery patrons. Shops in the village are open Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The village also hosts events for guests from Jan. 4 through to Easter. The Family Day Weekend on Feb. 14-16 features familyfriendly activities in the village and on the mountain, including horse and wagon rides, live entertainment and kids’ scavenger hunts. March Break events happen March 14-22 with discount lift tickets for students, daily live entertainment, magic shows and interactive drumming. During Coors Light College and University Week from Feb. 16- 20, students get discounts on lift tickets and lots of après activities. This winter, let your Winter Warrior come out to play and discover how much fun winter can be at Blue Mountain Resort. Blue Mountain Resort is located at 108 Jozo Weider Blvd., Blue Mountains, Ont. To make a reservation or for more information, please call 1-877-368-2583 or 705-445-0231, or go to www.bluemountain.ca, or email mail@bluemountain.ca.

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Travel|Brazil

Exploring Rio de Janeiro

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Located in the southeast of Brazil, Rio is surrounded by beautiful beaches on one side and pristine forests on the other. The tropical climate makes Rio ideal to visit at any time of the year.

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Renowned for its beautiful coastal mountains and historic town, Paraty has become a popular tourist destination.” Horse and buggy on Paraty’s cobbled streets. One of the many churches of Paraty.

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If you really want to make the most of your stay in Brazil, I would highly recommend visiting the countryside and islands.”

Many people don’t enjoy visiting the same destination more than once. Others enjoy going to the same familiar spot year after year. I would say that I fall somewhere between those two categories. I enjoy revisiting past destinations in order to gauge how the world and the people in it have changed. I first visited the city of Rio de Janeiro more than 20 years ago and was looking forward to going back this year shortly after the FIFA World Cup. The Rio I remember had amazing beaches, fabulous weather and food that was out of this world. The shopping and nightlife were an attraction in and of themselves. I was excited to see what about this amazing city had changed and what had stayed the same. Rio de Janeiro is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro and is the second largest city in Brazil. Having once been the capital of the country, Rio is now one of the most populated and popular tourist destinations in the world. Located in the southeast of the country, Rio is surrounded by beautiful beaches on one side and pristine forests on the other. The tropical climate makes Rio ideal to visit at any time of the year.

I arrived in Rio and spent the first couple of nights at the beautiful Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada. The Quinta Azul is the perfect place to stay after a long flight. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and the hotel is quaint and welcoming. Following the Quinta Azul I moved on to the Rio Orthon Palace. The Rio Orthon is in a perfect location. At approximately 15 metres from the beach, this hotel has phenomenal service, air conditioning (trust me, you will need it when it is over 100°F), and a great buffet breakfast with everything you could possibly want to keep you going. Not one for wasting time, my first few days in Rio were spent touring the nightlife, sightseeing and, my personal favourite, exploring the flea markets. The flea markets in Rio are the perfect place to do some shopping. For lunch, we went to Confeitaria Colombo – an incredible restaurant that dates back to 1894. This historical restaurant boasts beautiful rosewood furniture, Italian marble countertops and Belgian mirrors. Throughout its long history many an artist, politician and royal have graced its tables. If you ever find yourself in Rio and are looking for something to do, I highly recommend having GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 99

Travel|Brazil a cup of coffee and pastry at the Confeitaria Colombo. You won’t be disappointed. Sightseeing in Rio offers an abundance of spectacular sights including beaches, mountains and rainforests. In addition to its natural attractions, Rio is also home to one of the most recognizable statues in the world. Christ the Redeemer was inaugurated in 1931 and is now one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This awe-inspiring statue was created from soapstone and cement and provides spectacular panoramic views of the city below. Touring the cities and countryside, and seeing the wonderful sights is only one small part of the travelling experience. One of the most integral parts to a successful trip is the people you meet along the way. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to meet some fantastic people while travelling the world. One such person was our driver while in Rio. Sonia was a master at her job. She spoke six languages and was immensely knowledgeable about all of the sights she took us to. Not only was she an amazing tour guide and driver, but she was a perfect representation of what I’ve come to love about the people in Brazil … friendly, welcoming and warm. After exploring Rio we were off to the preserved Portuguese colonial town of Paraty, with Sonia

Coming down the waterfalls barefooted outside Paraty.

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Paraty is definitely a place you would want to stay and explore while in Brazil.”

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Christ the Redeemer was inaugurated in 1931 and is now one of the Seven Wonders of the World.”

behind the wheel. Renowned for its beautiful coastal mountains and historic town, Paraty has become a popular tourist destination. While in Paraty, we stayed at a small boutique hotel called Casa Turquesa. With only nine rooms, Casa Turquesa boasts picturesque charm and modern comforts. Not to mention the breakfast was breathtaking and always consisted of fresh baked goods straight from the oven. Located close to the bay, the hotel is a short trip from anything you wish to see or do in Paraty. Paraty is definitely a place you would want to stay and explore while in Brazil. The town has cobbled streets and a multitude of restaurants to choose from. If given the choice, I would have opted to stay in Paraty for a few more days. I had the opportunity to see the surrounding area by Jeep and was taken into the mountains to see magnificent waterfalls. We finished off our trip with a couple of days on the beautiful island of Ilha Grande. Now

known for its unspoiled beaches and rugged tropical beauty, Ilha Grand was at one time closed to tourists or settlement because of its history as a leper colony and a high-security prison. The prison was closed in 1994 and it wasn’t long until tourism was booming. I spent the few days I was there exploring this undeveloped oasis. I quickly discovered the restaurants along the beach and enjoyed fresh barbequed fish, while sipping an ice cold beer and watching the ocean; you can’t get anything better. While on the island, I stayed at the beautiful Sagu Mini Resort. Surrounded by rainforests and waterfront, the Sagu Mini Resort offers panoramic views of the bay as well as air conditioned rooms and beautiful furnishings; the ideal way to spend the last few days in paradise. The Rio I once knew is now just as bustling and beautiful as ever. With its eclectic charm,

and unending list of things to do, Rio makes the perfect destination for anyone hoping for an adventure or just a trip to explore a new city. If you really want to make the most of your stay in Brazil, I would highly recommend visiting the countryside and islands. You won’t be disappointed. My trip to Brazil was hosted by Adventure Life, the same company I travelled with to Antarctica. They are professional and always deliver a fabulous and unique trip. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a no hassle getaway. Bart Card is a food and travel writer. To travel with Bart call or email: (905) 251-1258 or bartcard@rogers.com www.adventure-life.com

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dining guide LIBERTY NORTH - LN TO GO

Liberty North, is more than just a deli for people who need to grab a quick meal. While the business offers a fresh selection for lunch and dinner to go from Monday to Friday, LN to go also offers a catering service at your doorstep anytime. Intimate private dinners – where a LN Executive Chef prepares the meal at your home – are becoming just as popular as the on-site service. The Executive Chef can customize any meal for your guests. Feeding a hungry crowd for special occasions like anniversaries or weddings is also not a problem, no matter where you live. If you are pinched for time but still want fresh, spectacular food, call LN to go.

100 Caplan Ave, Barrie | 705.728.3877 | www.libertynorth.ca

PIE WOOD FIRED PIZZA PIE ... Wood Fired Pizza is “real food done well”. Featured on The Food Network’s “You Gotta Eat Here” so you know you’re in for some good eats. The open kitchen area is where the hand-spun pizzas take shape, creating tasty crusts. Walk in the frontdoor and you will find the wood burning oven, cooking your made to order pizza in a mere 90 seconds!

Barrie 34 Commerce Park Drive | 705.725.9663 11 Victoria Street | 705.728.7952

Collingwood 499 First St. 705.293.3900

PAINTERS HALL

Barrie‘s best kept secret! Behind an unassuming doorway on Clapperton Street, just up from the five points in downtown Barrie, those in the know gather throughout the week at a little gem named Painters Hall Bistro. A long hallway showcasing many of Barrie‘s best artists affords two options. Candlelight mellows the refined rustic front dining room while the back lounge buzzes, offering a fantastic small plate menu and terrific wines by the glass or bottle from an unpretentious, approachable wine list. Stop by “The Hall” you will be glad you did, and so will we!

17 Clapperton St, | 705.797.8844 | | www.PaintersHall.ca

THE SOVEREIGN RESTAURANT A short 30 minute drive from Barrie. Enjoy casual fine dining in a relaxed cozy atmosphere. We’re now open for lunch and Dinner Tuesday to Sunday serving Hungarian and Continental casual fine dining cuisine featuring schnitzel night, live music nights and special events. Located in the historic village of Creemore you can also enjoy, shopping, galleries, the Creemore Springs Brewery as well as North America’s smallest jail. Private Room & Catering available for Holiday Parties Reservations recommended

157 Mill Street Creemore | 705-466-3006 | www.sovereignrestaurant.ca

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