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Stinson Studios Handcrafted Rustic Wooden Salad Bowl Using locally sourced materials and handcrafted in Tamworth, Ontario, each bowl is beautiful, functional and unique! Starting at $170. Dags & Willow Fine Cheese and Gourmet Shop, Collingwood, dagsandwillow.ca
Vegan Matt & Nat Backpack and Wallet Canadian,100% vegan and eco-conscious line. Linings made from recycled bottles. Backpack Aaron $155.00, Wallet Mion $80.00, Scarf by Cream $39.99, Coriander Style Collingwood, shopcoriander.com
Silver Forest Touch Lamp Silver Forest design--illuminates at 3 levels of brightness with a light touch, $149.95, Clerkson’s Home Store, Collingwood, clerksons.com
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ZUNDER Men’s Boxer Briefs Patented Joey pouch construction; designed to reduce friction and offer superior comfort. Several sizes and styles starting at $38 a pair. Brabary, Collingwood, brabary.com
Unisex Travel Bag This versatile bag is light-weight and water resistant, with a unisex design that makes it an ideal gift for any traveler. $79.99, VAIYA, Collingwood (opening Nov. 30). www.vaiya.ca
Tissot Watch Chemin Des Tourelles Powermatic 80 Men’s Watch Precision, luxury, traditional and contemporary; all displayed in a superb timepiece offering up to 80 hours power reserve. Price available on request. D.C. Taylor Jewellers, Collingwood, dctaylor.com
RYOBI 18V ONE+ Lithium Ion Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit with Two 1.5 Ah Batteries Variable-speed reciprocating saw, impact driver, a multipurpose carbide blade with a 5-1/2inch circular saw and more. $248.00, Home Depot Canada, Collingwood, Homedepot.ca
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upfront | holiday gift guide Cozy, Cute Holiday PJ’s Holiday print pajamas from PJ Salvage will have you ready for all the holiday photo ops! $190, Brabary, Collingwood, brabary.com
Linda F 100% Merino Wool Toque and Pom Pick your pom, pick your hat—30 colours, choice of one pom in coyote, fox or raccoon. $99, Flowers By Ms.Design, Creemore, flowersbymsd.com
Eileen Fisher Outfit for Any Occasion Plush Melange Italian Mohair Cardigan in Blue Shale ($675.00), Satin Tank ($188) and Satin Straight Leg Black Pant ($325), Tigs Store, Thornbury, tigsstore.com
Serendipity Soy Candle Frasier Fir 8 oz. scented pure soy candle is a great holiday gift for anyone on your list, $12.50, Serendipity Soy Candles, Collingwood, serendipitycandlefactory.com
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Sumptuously Soft Cashmink Scarf Made in Germany; super soft scarf in a variety of colours and patterns. $40.00. Seasons In Creemore, https://www.facebook.com/ seasonscreemore/
Fraas Zodiac Sign Scarf Made in Germany, 75% cotton/25% silk scarves come in all 12 individual horoscope signs. $45, Tigs Store, Thornbury, tigsstore.com. Perth Soap Co. Pamper Me Basket The Perth Soap Co. cleansing soap, body lotion, liquid soap and lavender bag packaged in a decorative, reusable wine bottle holder, $89.50, The Nest Collingwood, thenestcollingwood.com
FOPE “Eka” Line Gold Bracelet Classic gold mesh design reworked in ultra-contemporary style. Price available on request. D.C. Taylor Jewellers, Collingwood, dctaylor.com Wool Poncho with Fox Fur Trim Stay cozy and warm this winter in this 100% Wool Poncho with real Fox Fur trim, $295, The Posh Shoppe, Collingwood @shopposhshoppe GoodLife | Georgian Bay Winter 2019
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Chef’s Delight! Collingwood Olive Oils Enjoy Collingwood Olive Oil’s infused olive oils and balsamic three different ways! $12 each. Collingwood Olive Oil Co., Collingwood, collingwoodoliveoil.ca
Zombie KidZ - Cooperative Game ZOMBIES have invaded your school! Special missions, mystery envelopes and more. Ages 7 & up. $24.99, Minds Alive Toys, Crafts & Books, Collingwood, mindsalive.ca Dungeons and Dragons, Star Wars Games and More Smuggler’s Cantina carries a variety of games for anyone who enjoys social gaming (prices vary). Smuggler’s Cantina, Collingwood, https://www. facebook.com/smugglerscantina/ Blue Mountain Tea Company Stainless Steel Tea Tumbler Double-walled insulation keeps tea iced or hot for hours. $39.99, Blue Mountain Tea Company, Collingwood, bluemountainteaco.com
Locally Handcrafted Leishman Pottery Mugs Handcrafted pottery mugs in Tall 9 oz size or squat 10 oz. size, available in several colours. $18 each, Leishman Pottery, Stayner, leishmanpottery.com
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“Lump of Coal” Soap for the Naughty or Nice! Scented with orange, vanilla and spice essential oils; naturally coloured with soothing bambooactivated charcoal, $8 each. Beach Baby Bath & Body, Wasaga Beach, BeachBabyBB.com. Kids Stuff
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SIGRID’S CAFE & FINE BAKERY A Traditional European Bakery
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUST-HAVE TASTE SENSATIONS?
We invite you to join us in our lunch and tea room and treat yourself to a savoury soup and sandwich on our homemade bread and buns. Top it off with a European specialty coffee and authentic pastry, that are sure to please!
Tell us about your Blackforest cake?
If you’re looking for fresh gluten-free products that the whole family will enjoy, you’ve arrived at the right place! We bake fresh daily with no preservatives. From our sunflower, multigrain, raisin bread and classic loaf and buns to our Florentiner pastry, almond crescents, and macaroons and famous gluten-free brownies, we’ll win you over!
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At Sigrid’s, baking is a never-ending art form. For the past 35 years now, we have been a proud family-owned bakery in downtown Barrie. All our baked breads and pastries are made from scratch with all natural ingredients, the way it used to be done! The flavour or our creations showcases the true passion behind our work.
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ANDREA HIGGINS You have to come in and try our delicious Bienenstich which is a yeast-based pastry with our homemade custard filling, topped with honey-coated almonds. You will love our specialty cakes like our mousse, raspberry, chocolate, strawberry & lemon. Our chocolate, mocha, grand marnier and a trio of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry buttercream cakes are simply irresistible! We pride ourselves in having the “real” Blackforest cake made with fresh cream and Kirchwasser and dark cherries which has been lovingly handed through the generations!
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE BAKERY BUSINESS?
Sigrid’s, is a traditional European bakeshop, specializing in German baked-goods,celebrating 35 years in business this year and was founded in 1983 by Andrea’s parents. My parents left a very successful bakery in Germany to start a new life in Canada with my sister and me. The idea was to bring a touch of Europe to Barrie. I took over the bakery in 2004 with the help of my husband Brian, and our three children and our fabulous staff.
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$2,595,000 10.5 acres near the base of Osler Bluff. Over 6,700 sq. ft. of finished living space w/6 Bdrms & 6 baths. Views of Georgian Bay w/composite decking surrounding the residence. Geothermal heating, hot tub, pond & attached sep. living quarters. MLS®200213
$1,595,000Exceptional 4 season chalet located near Craigleith & Alpine Ski Clubs. 6 Bedrooms, 4 Baths with over 4,200 sq. ft. of finished living space. Main floor Master with luxurious 5 pc ensuite, Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen, landscaped yard & finished basement. MLS®222739
$1,500,000 Custom built 4,510 sq ft bungalow less than 5 mins drive to all local ski clubs and Blue Mountain. 4 Bdrms, 4 Baths, Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen, Theatre Room, Games Room, custom Bar & oversized deck with 8 person swim spa. MLS®211936
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$1,149,000 Lockhart Subdivision - 2 storey residence with 6 Bdrms, 4 Baths and a finished basement. Over 3,900 sq. ft. with attached 2 car garage. Fully renovated from top to bottom with many upgrades! Close to schools and downtown. MLS®219160
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It’s always Christmas at Georgian Christmas gift shop in the Blue Mountain Village Resort Seasons Building where you can get a jump on that holiday decorating with their latest home accessories. Beautiful fall and Christmas wreaths, ornaments, throw pillows, candle lanterns, signs, and keepsakes make a big difference in enlivening the seasonal spirit in the home. 170 Jozo Weider Boulevard, Unit 20, Blue Mountains. georgianchristmas.ca
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Floor and wall tile serves a practical function but is also the permanent art collection in your home. Bold patterned tile is continuing to trend, especially for more conservative installations like entryways, powder rooms and kitchen backsplashes where it arouses excitement without overwhelming. Cement’s line of muted greys and blues can be paired with matching glass tiles that complement. Available at: The Flooring Place, 25 Sandford Fleming Drive, Collingwood. theflooringplace.ca
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Sail the seas in your own living room with Lothantique’s signature line of Scented Diffusers. Delicately fragranced, the Marine aroma in the Authentique Collection is inspired by old world formulas from France. When reeds are placed in the bottle, fragrance travels up and diffuses into the air. Each bottle lasts approximately 3–4 months. Get them at Fixtures, 167 Medora Street in Port Carling.
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Summer House home décor boutique celebrates chalet-chic year-round. Cottage-white is their palette for refurbished treasures of yesteryear that beckon you to kick off your shoes and cuddle up with a cuppa. The owners also do expert refinishing of customer furniture in their downstairs studio to help you refresh those Georgian Bay cabins for the upcoming ski season. Visit their retail shop in its new location at 15 Dunlop Street East, Barrie. Facebook page: Summer House Store
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esign aficionados, Julie and Ernest Herr, enjoyed building their first custom home so much, when they sold it they decided to construct another. Needing a place to live during the process, they purchased a cozy bungalow on Aspen Way in The Blue Mountains. Moving from their spacious contemporary home was an adjustment. This new place was comfortable and warm but had twenty years of character behind it. The former owner was the father of a renown Canadian skier, and while the home was still in great shape and situated in a prime location between the ski slopes and the beach, it had been well-loved and lived in. The rear yard was dark with overgrown trees and the interior had older carpeting and roughed up hardwood flooring. “We planned on just painting it and living in it for the duration,” says Julie. But the designing urge within Ernest could not be silenced and before they knew it they were renovating the house
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from the studs out. “We went overboard,” laughs Julie. “We were down to one functioning bathroom and camping out in one room.” They even had the exterior of the residence restuccoed, repainted and the driveway laid with concrete with recessed lighting and trimmed with crushed granite. Ernest, who works long hours in the manufacturing sector, enjoys design as his creative outlet, and saw the potential for a fresh, clean look with a more open concept. He also had some new ideas he wanted to try out. “He’s so cool at finding special features,” says Julie. Like the backlit onyx, he had installed at their previous residence. They pulled down walls to enlarge the kitchen. Added two huge windows spanning the length of the room and installed corner windows and patio sliders at the far end. A few trees were cleared to bring in more light, while still maintaining that forest feel.
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For the main floor living room, a linear Majestic fireplace was set into a wall which was clad in concrete tile.
“It used to be a smaller kitchen,” explains Julie. “Originally it had only a small 3 x 3 window over the sink. We made the kitchen larger and added those windows on the side. Now there’re mountain views from all the windows and lots of natural light. I’m staring at Craigleith Ski Club when I’m doing the dishes.” Three different companies replaced windows throughout the entire home, including Kempenfelt and The Glass Doctors. Mad Cabinetry out of Collingwood installed the new kitchen and dining room cabinetry. The Granite Company from Alliston provided the quartz kitchen counters. Sleek grey glass subway tile was laid for the backsplash (Olympia Tile) and porcelain flooring was sourced from The Tile Shoppe in Vaughan. Appliances went in next, starting with a GE Monogram professional grade range. This choice was primarily because of the safety features. With two youngsters in the home, the Herrs liked the idea of lights on the control indicators that alerted them if any of the six gas burners were ignited. They also installed a Monogram Infrared Range
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Hood with warming plate, which Julie reveals cost about as much as the range. “The design guy won that battle,” she laughs. A GE Café fridge and Monogram dishwasher completed the picture. At the far end of the kitchen, a three-seater island holds nine different storage drawers. “The peninsula is our family hub,” explains Julie. “We do everything at the island. We eat there. Do homework there. Especially if it’s just me and the kids. If everyone is home, we have a family meal at the dining table.” Directly opposite the peninsula is a large coffee bar that has been dubbed, The Daddy Station. “My husband is a coffee connoisseur,” says Julie. “He’s very specific about his beans. They have to be ground fresh every day.” Which inspires the children to frequently hide the beans just to tease him. The location of the coffee bar is spoton, sitting between the peninsula and the dining room, out of the main kitchen prep area, making it convenient for entertaining. The family uses it regularly to serve drinks and hors d’oeuvres during events. A Napoleon Torch fireplace, mounted on the wall opposite, warms the area. “It gives off a lot of heat,” says Julie. “It’s a really nice way to give some life to the house. A little atmosphere on a cool morning.” In the dining room, a six-seater harvest table awaits dinner parties. This layout suits the family because the table is always kept tidy and provides an unobstructed view from front door through to the rear patio doors to the forested yard. The sidebar in the dining room is also built in, along with a professional Silhouette wine and beverage fridge, right where you need it. A rustic contemporary nine-light pendant (Lando Lighting) dangles above. Matching pendants hang over the peninsula in the kitchen. For the main floor living room, a linear Majes-
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tic fireplace was set into a wall which was clad in concrete tile. Custom cabinetry was designed to go around it. Julie, at first, suggested Ikea for the shelving but Ernest would have none of that. Brad Shaw of Nighthawk Valley Interiors was brought in to do the custom work and also installed 468
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square feet of engineered bamboo flooring on the cathedral ceiling and on the dining room feature wall. Giant windows in the living room flood the area with natural light and leafy views. Both Julie and Ernest grew up in the country and they value the
serenity of nature. “It’s so private in the summer time,” Julie says. “When the leaves fall you can see the mountain from the living room.” One of the reasons they chose this property was because the lot was directly across from a conservation section, which meant no one would ever be building there
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and they’d always be looking at trees, instead of homes. Another of the more expensive upgrades was the wire brushed oak flooring that winds all the way through to the main floor master. “One of the things most people don’t realize,” says Julie. “Is that the cost of your material is about the same as your labour. So, whatever you pay in materials, double that, for a renovation.” The ensuite was a complete gut with new Carrera matte tiling, heated floors, rainfall shower, vessel sink and a freestanding tub, which was a special size to fit in a standard tub opening. “It’s really comfortable and the kids love it,” says Julie.
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The main floor has three bedrooms, but since Ernest works from home he co-opted one for his office and added two more on the very spacious lower level. That level was also prepped as a potential in-law suite with full bath and roughed in plumbing for a kitchen. A second office media/ recreation room and a fitness room also reside here. Unlike many of the other owners in the area, the Herrs are fulltime residents. “It’s so quiet and peaceful,” says Julie. “There is so much for my family to do.” The trail system also allows them to bike and take the children’s scooters through the village all the way to Blue Mountain. And the house is right on the Craigleith private shuttle bus route. The Herrs have never regretted their move to ski country. “We want this lifestyle,” Julie says. “And to keep the children busy living and away from technology.” 111 Aspen Way is now on the market, represented by Engel & Volkers, Collingwood Muskoka.
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andscape designer, Mark Higginson, has been creating stunning landscapes for nearly thirty years. His formal education in the field was attained through Fanshaw College where he graduated as a Certified Landscape Designer. He launched his own company, Natural Stonescapes shortly thereafter and went on to win The Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence for Residential Construction from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The company, which specializes in pools, hardscaping, and natural landscapes, operates out of Lora Bay. GL/How are you different from other landscaping companies? We’re all in house. Most landscape design companies have to hire their own architect or designer. I do all that myself. I run the crews. I organize everything so all the customer has to deal with is me. No one else. And I only do two projects at once so I can have full control and not have any screw ups. GL/ What is the average cost of a landscaping job? $100K. I don’t do much under that. Most of my jobs run four weeks to two months, depending on size. GL/What types of jobs do you do? Pools are our specialty, but we do all sorts of patios, terraces, steps and retaining walls. I do
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have vacuums that we pick them up with on the excavator, so we can pick up anything and move them wherever we want. GL/ Are people asking for more natural shapes in pools today? There are two types of pools, there’re free forms with nice free flowing radiuses but mostly I do rectangles. Really functional pools. You get more bang for your buck for swimming.
GL/Do you recommend vinyl or concrete for pools? All the pools I do are steel vinyl. I do a nice cantilevered stone coping over the edge and it makes them look like a concrete pool. I used to do concrete but concrete’s priced right out of the world. A nice steel vinyl pool you can get for under $50 thousand with all the bells and whistles. You’ll have a heater and lights and variable speed pumps, winter covers and all that kind of stuff goes with it too. The stairs are all vinyl over steel now too, so the stairs would run the whole length of the shallow end. So that’s what we’re doing a lot of now. That’s the latest craze in pools. You can sit right on the steps wherever you want in the shallow end. GL/ What are homeowners looking at to do a gunite pool? Triple that. A hundred and fifty grand. So that takes the average person out of the gunite market. You have to bring a company in from Toronto to do your gunite pool. Added cost of travel and all of that. The thing with gunite pools is the expensive maintenance. You get tiles falling off and the plaster is susceptible to chemical damage if you don’t balance your pool properly. GL/How long does a liner last? You can get 13-15 years out of it. It’s in a little track tucked up under the coping so you can’t see it. The cantilevered coping is natural stone with a guillotine edge on it. That makes it look
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like rock and you hang it about an inch over the pool. It looks like a concrete pool because the coping goes around the whole perimeter. GL/What other things are people asking for today in landscape design? The big thing they want now is gas fire pits and gas fire tables. Focal points in their backyard. GL/What tips do you give homeowners when designing walkways and paths? Keep them in scale with the house. The further you bring the landscape away from the house, the more it will settle your house visually, scale wise. GL/What are the three most important things for a great landscape? A grading plan, good drainage and great compaction. The design is important of course, but you have to get rid of water before you do anything, and take care of the compaction underneath everything. If I’m doing a driveway I take all the downspouts, tie them together, bury them and run them off the property so there’s no water coming off the house whatsoever. The main thing is getting rid of water. The most expensive part of a landscape is what you can’t see. It’s the prep underneath. GL/What have you done in your own home? We have a horse farm. We’ve got 25 acres. I’ve got a 20 X 40 in ground pool. We have a hot tub built into a stone deck out back and paddocks and all sorts of stuff. GL/Do you have an outdoor entertaining area? Yes, we have a couple of them. My pool has a huge deck around that and we have a big stamped concrete deck out at the back of our place and in the front we have a courtyard. So, we have three different entertaining spots. We have a bit of everything, lots of mature trees and berms. GL/What should homeowners consider when hiring a landscaper? The best way to hire a landscaper is to go look at something he built five years ago. If it’s still in one piece, he’s good. I take people around to jobs I’ve done twenty years ago. They’re all still perfect. That’s a good sales pitch.
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he iconic red canoe reaches deep within the Canadian soul. It evokes memories of our youth. Summers spent at camp, weekends at the cottage, hardy treks through the backwood tributaries of our scenic land. Synonymous with indigenous culture, the canoe’s illustrious history is a storied one, and painter Brigitte Nowak relishes in it. “I love the look of canoes,” she says. “They’re curvaceous and beautiful. They don’t have a bad angle.” Nowak bought her first canoe at age sixteen with her hard-earned babysitting money. She has been “tripping” in them and painting them ever since. Today she owns five. Including one prized specimen built by the Hurons in Quebec in the early fifties. It leaks a little and is a challenge to use she admits, but it remains one of her most cherished possessions. She bought it purely for its beauty, and plans to have it restored. Growing up as an only child in Cambridge, Ontario, drawing and imagination was her refuge. She went on to graduate from the Fine Arts program at Guelph University, but her talents were put on simmer when she was encouraged to take a regular job. Contentment was found working in her studio in the evenings and it wasn’t until much later in adulthood that she determined it was time to dive into her artwork fulltime. Today she paints in her studio six hours a day, six days a week and in the summers at her Georgian Bay waterfront property, where she captures the romance of the cedar strip canoe en plein air. In her piece entitled, Light, Mist and Memory, a wistful mist hangs low across Georgian Bay at dawn. You can almost feel the morning shiver up your spine. Her painting, The Grey Dove, portrays viscous ripples of water flowing the length of the canoe as the bow cuts across the surface. You hear the echo of a loon’s call in the distance.
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Nowak works primarily in oils, but also dabbles in egg tempera and serigraphs. Meticulously layering her medium onto the canvas, she shuns large brushes, relying only on tiny watercolour brushes. “I can get quite a lot of detail that way,” she explains. “It’s not one coat of paint and I’m done. Especially for sky and water. I’m reworking it to get the depth of colour I want. I like oils because of the richness of colour. It’s very blend-able, buttery, and sensual.” The lake itself is another of Nowak’s fascinations and she waxes poetic about how the water bends and distorts an image with the light. “The water is both a window and a mirror,” she remarks. “It reflects back on itself and yet it’s a window you can look through.” Nowak has done a series of swimmers diving and sculling just below the surface. A few of her subjects were her own children which she wanted to paint precisely at the time when they were gaining self-awareness. “They weren’t adults yet, but were just coming into their own world,” she says. “It’s a fleeting time.”
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Ensnaring those fleeting moments on canvas is a theme that reoccurs in much of her work. It’s because of her approach. Her images are born of an idea, not a scene she has witnessed. “Usually I’m trying to find a feeling,” she says. “Of being alone in nature. Sometimes it’s a smell, the aroma of the leaves and the earth after it rains. Then I try to figure out how to represent that visually.” She begins taking reference photographs, observing her surroundings, and pulling it all together. This connection to the natural world may be why her work is so sought after for cottages, chalets, and corporate installations. Their themes hold fast to the Canadian ideal and the relationship between nature and the human spirit. Find Brigitte Nowak’s work at The Loft Gallery in Thornbury, The Red Canoe Gallery in Port Carling, The Ethel Curry Gallery in Haliburton, and Latitude 44 in Toronto. Visit her website: brigittenowak.com
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red brick and limestone to create a seamless integration of the residence with the downtown core. Every suite in the building has ten foot ceilings and a balcony. The Penthouses enjoy thirteen foot ceilings and terraces. Suites have gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, under mount sinks and soft close contemporary kitchen cabinetry with under cabinet LED lighting. Owners also have a choice of either quartz or granite countertops and they can choose from a selection of ceramic tile backsplashes. Large windows bring in that spectacular view. Smooth ceilings, designer wide plank laminate flooring, elegant interior doors with European style levers, front loading full sized washers and dryers and underground parking are all standard. The building is equipped with provisions for electric car charging stations. Luxury spa bathrooms are dressed in oversized ceramic tiles with soaker tubs, glass walk-in spa showers, elegant vanities and polished chrome accessories. Larger Penthouses enjoy stand-alone soaker tubs, smart lock entry technology and a
special collection of penthouse luxury features including built-in gas fireplaces, 12 inch baseboards with 3 ½ inch door casings and kitchen upgrades. Safety features for condominium living abound. There are in suite sprinklers throughout the building. Surveillance cameras monitoring entrances and the garage and emergency wall-mounted push buttons to summon assistance if needed in the underground garage and selected areas. Units also have an in-suite alarm system, complete with visual communication, plus heat, smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors that are connected directly to the building alarm system. Entry points around the property and in the underground parking garage are accessed by key fob for added security, and state of the art entrycommunication panels are conveniently located in both the main and courtyard entrances. With over 70% sold out, there remains only a few prime two-bedroom/two-bath and den penthouses. Remaining suites include one and two bedrooms, and two bedrooms plus a den. Website: Monacolife.ca
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Grab a Belgian hot chocolate at Blue Mountain Village’s Royal Majesty Espresso Bar Bakery and head to the Blumination Dream Trail. Featuring thousands of twinkling lights, festive decorations, fireworks, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment, the Blue Mountain Village Blumination Dream Trail runs from November 30, 2019 to March 28, 2020. The event transforms Blue Mountain Village into a magical holiday village and features a one kilometre light trail and operates every night from dusk to 10 PM. Light displays choreographed to music at 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM & 9 PM nightly throughout December. BlueMountainVillage.ca/Blumination.
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LOW DOWN IS NOW OPEN
Located in the former home of Dey’s Body Shop, the renovated facility will offer a bevy of house-made brews, along with a shareable beer-friendly menu.The 180 seat facility will include a patio and private event room. While the Black Bellows brewpub may be a new entry into Collingwood’s burgeoning brewery scene, the popular craft beer is known to consumers, having been on LCBO shelves and on tap at bars and restaurants since 2016. Black Bellows is located at 40 Simcoe Street in Collingwood, (705)532-1569 blackbellows.com.
Located in Collingwood’s unofficial Arts District, Low Down Cocktail & Snack Bar has opened its doors for business. The local eatery offers a vibrant cocktail list along with a seasonal menu of Asian snack food and ramen. “Our business philosophy is to offer exceptional service with exciting food and drink,” explains Cassie MacKell who coowns the Low Down with Jeff Beltran. Low Down also stays open late with a full menu. Low Down is located at 65 Simcoe Street, Unit 5, in Collingwood, (705)444-3696 lowdownbar.ca.
Miller’s Dairy Now Makes Ice Cream
Along with farm fresh local milk, Creemore’s own Miller’s Dairy is now producing its very own ice cream. Made with the farm’s high quality Jersey cream combined with natural ingredients, flavours include: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Jersey Mint (chocolate with real mint). Besides tasting great, the ice cream has a fun piece of nostalgia attached to it. It’s made with the family farm’s original ice cream maker. For a complete list of stores carrying Miller’s Dairy Jersey Ice Cream visit millersdairy.com. GoodLife | Georgian Bay Winter 2019
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH STEVE AND VANESSA WALKER By Katherine Elphick Photos by Ellie Kistemaker
Just like Nanaimo bars and poutine, Caesars are a Canadian culinary invention. With that in mind, it goes without saying that North America’s first Caesar bar should be located somewhere on Canuck turf. And it is — right here in historical downtown Collingwood. Since opening its doors in July of 2018, the 1858 Caesar Bar has served plenty of thirsty customers. With over 30 creative Caesars to choose from, the concept has been so successful that it recently moved from its original shoebox-sized location to a more spacious site across the street that can accommodate over 90 people. To learn more about this tasty concept, this Goodlife reporter recently pulled up a bar stool at the 1885 Caesar Bar with owners Steve and Vanessa Walker. After being served a scrumptious Korean Beef Caesar (topped with Korean Beef Striploin Strips), the interview got underway, and here’s how it unfolded.
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OUR GOAL WAS TO CREATE A VERY FUN, CHEERFUL, COZY AND SOCIAL SPACE WHERE EVERYONE WOULD FEEL WELCOME.
What led you to open a bar that specializes in Caesars? Steve Walker: I’ve always loved Caesars, so about nine years ago, I started bottling my own homemade Caesar elixir. We’d use it at home when entertaining, or give it away to impress friends. Then, one of Vanessa’s friends suggested that we start selling it. We took her advice and created Walkers OneShot — a premium handcrafted caesar mix. We started selling it at trade shows and it just snowballed from there. We even appeared on Dragon’s Den. Based on the success of Walkers OneShot, we decided to open a Caesar bar and the rest is history. What led you to choose the name 1858 Caesar Bar? SW: 1858 is the year that Collingwood incorporated. We love this town and wanted to choose a name that recognized the historical significance of this area. Along with a classic Caesar cocktail, 1858 Caesar Bar has over 30 fun and flavourful
signature Caesars to choose from — ranging from a Jamaican Jerk Caesar garnished with a Jerk Chicken Skewer and Pineapple to a Surf’ N’ Turf garnished with Lobster, Shrimp, Steak, Calabrese, Jalapeño Cheese, Pepperocini and Tomato. There’s even a build-your-own-option. That’s a lot of choice! SW: The sky’s the limit when it comes to choices. Our signature Caesar line offers 30 different flavours from around the world, and our build your-own-option is similar to building your own flower bouquet because you can choose between various meats, cheeses, vegetables, sushi and more. To keep things interesting, we develop new Caesars every couple of months, so there’s always something new and fun coming down the pipeline. Our tag line is ‘We do Caesars, not like the rest….just the Best.’
What’s the secret to making a great Caesar? SW: Walkers OneShot is key and every 1858 Caesar starts with it. After that, it’s love along with a big emphasis on local ingredients and Mott’s
La Rouge Caesar (recipe courtesy of 1858 Caesar Bar) Here’s a fun red wine twist on a Caesar. Try this one at home, or stop by the 1858 Caesar Bar and order one up! STEAK SPICE RIMMER Ice 3 oz cabernet sauvignon wine 1 oz vodka Clamato Walkers OneShot Zero Caesar Elixir Garnish: 3 grapes and a brie wedge PREPARATION: Rim your glass, fill glass with ice, add all ingredients and stir. Garnish with three grapes and a brie wedge.
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Drinks aside, the vibe in here is pretty cool. Along with two levels of seating, the place has a modern industrial feel, complete with clean lines, cement flooring, large windows and stainless steel metal vats that have been converted into bar tables. Can you expand? SW: Our goal was to create a very fun, cheerful, cozy and social space where everyone would feel welcome. We’re a family friendly place and demographically we cater to everyone. Along with our alcohol infused Caesars, we offer plenty of kidfriendly virgin Caesars. Vanessa Walker: It’s designed to be a communal space where customers can strike up conversations with each other about the fun and interesting Caesars they are drinking.
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What’s on the food menu? SW: We offer some shareable plates, such as dill fries, a shrimp cocktail, hummus and pita, charcuterie boards and more. Our future food plans include a build-your-own grilled cheese, and an expanded tapas menu. I’ve heard you compare 1858 Caesar Bar to a Starbucks. Can you expand? SW: We model ourselves very similar to a Starbucks because there’s no table service. You place your order at the counter and then pick it up at the counter. We fall into the quick service restaurant category or QSR. What are the top sellers? SW: Our number one Caesar for the last year has been Feeling Dill, Maple Barbecue comes in second and third place belongs to the Build-YourOwn. My personal favourite is our Korean Beef Caesar. While the traditional Caesar is vodka-based, I understand that 1858 also serves up different flavour profiles by utilizing various alcoholic beverages. What are some examples? SW: Along with vodka, we have gin Caesars, tequila Caesars, whiskey Caesars, moonshine Caesars, saki Caesars and red wine Caesars. We basically offer every kind of Caesar that you could imagine.
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One of the key ingredients in every Caesar is Mott’s Clamato, which contains clam juice. With that in mind, how do you cater to customers with special dietary needs? VW: We offer a variety of substitutions and offer vegan and gluten-free options. We even make our in-house Vegmato, which is basically a Clamatostyle beverage without the clams, and a Beefmato, a house-made Clamato-style beverage that substitutes beef for clams. Can you talk about the Canadian connection to the Caesar? I understand that in 2009, the Caesar was officially declared “Canada’s Official Cocktail by Parliament.” SW: The Caesar was invented in 1969 by restaurant manager Walter Chell of the Calgary Inn (today the Westin Hotel) in Calgary, Alberta. He created the cocktail after being assigned the task of concocting a signature drink for the Calgary Inn’s new Italian restaurant. That was 50 years ago, and since then the Caesar only continues to grow in popularity. For example, according to Mott’s Clamato research over 485 Million Caesars are consumed by Canadians every year! You offer various non-alcoholic Caesars, but what about drinks for someone who isn’t in the mood for a Caesar? SW: We carry various local craft beers and ciders, as well as ready to drink cocktails.
Do you offer any specials? SW: On Wednesdays and Thursdays we serve classic Caesars and tall boy beers for $5.85 from open to close. What were you doing before the Caesar business? SW: I was working in the automotive and recreational vehicle dealership industry in sales, management and later ownership. Throughout this entire journey, Vanessa has owned a local pest control business called OxiSix. 1858 Caesar Bar seems to have a very large social media following. I can only assume that customers get a kick out of taking photos of drinks and posting them? VW: Our Caesars are definitely photogenic. As soon as people get their drinks, the phones come out for photos. It’s so fun! Let’s hear about your merch section. VW: Along with hats, tee-shirts and rimmers, you can buy Walker’s OneShot Premium Caesar Additive, so you can take it home to craft your perfect Caesar anytime. What about the future? SW: Our goal is to have various locations across Canada. We are currently expanding into Waterloo and Toronto and would love to have a spot at Pearson International Airport. What Starbucks is to coffee across Canada, we want 1858 Caesar Bar to be for Caesars. 1858 CAESAR BAR 58 Hurontario Street, Collingwood 1858.ca/(705)446-9919
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As the General Manager of Balmoral Place Retirement Community, my staff and I are happy to be a resource, even if you are just beginning to think about making a move. While every story is different, there are some questions that are asked of us frequently. Q. 1| How do I know if retirement living is right for me? Living in a retirement residence is a lot like living in a condominium, where you live in your own private suite. If you can imagine yourself living in a condo, then you would likely be equally comfortable in a retirement residence. The additional benefits, and the reasons people choose retirement living over condo living, are two-fold: services and people. If you are finding home maintenance increasingly burdensome or if the daily chores of cleaning, cooking, etc. are wearing you down, then you would no doubt welcome having someone else take over these responsibilities. If you have health care concerns, security worries, or are not taking proper care of yourself because you are not eating right, perhaps forgetting your medication, or not getting any exercise, a retirement lifestyle can meet those needs too. And, lastly, if you are looking to increase your social circle and have enjoyable, purposeful things to do, then this is another reason retirement living would be a great fit for you. Q. 2| What types of services are available? While it depends on the residence you chose, there are usually a variety of service packages. These might include apartment living, independent living, and assisted living. Some
residences even offer specialized memory care. Services may include housekeeping, laundry, delicious and well-balanced meals, leisure and fitness, and an emergency response system. Additional hospitality services, plus health care services customized to your needs, are widely available. Q. 3| What types of suites are available? Again, it depends on the residence you choose, but retirement suites are much like apartments or condos. There might be studios, one-bedrooms, one-bedroom plus dens, two-bedrooms, and other configurations. Each is an entirely private suite with its own kitchenette and one or two bathrooms. Finishes vary, but most newer residences feature upgraded items like walk-in showers, good-sized closet space, and premium kitchenette finishes. Q. 4| What happens if my needs change? One of the advantages of living in a residence is that your service package can change as your needs change. With a few unobtrusive support services, like medication administration, assistance with bathing and dressing, and other services customized to your specific situation, you are able to continue to enjoy life to its fullest, knowing assistance is always at hand. Q. 5| What is the cost? Rates vary by location, type of suite, and service package, but you should budget at least $4,000 each month. Bear in mind that this includes everything, from your accommodation to your housekeeping and meals, from your utilities to your leisure pursuits. Compared to the cost of maintaining a home, it is good value. Plus, there is the intangible value of the added life satisfaction derived from living in a beautiful home, feeling safe and secure, and being surrounded by friends.
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Mulled Wine 750 mL bottle red wine Peel of 1 lemon and 1 orange 4 to 6 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup water 2 dashes nutmeg ½ to 1 cup sugar (to taste) 1 oz brandy (optional) Garnish: Orange and a cinnamon stick 1. To a saucepan, add one 750 mL bottle bold red wine, the peel of 1 lemon and 1 orange, 4 to 6 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 cup water, 2 dashes nutmeg, ½ to 1 cup sugar (to taste) and 1 oz brandy (optional). Heat thoroughly but do not boil. Pour into cups, leaving spices in the saucepan. Garnish with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick. Makes about 6 servings BY: MICHELLE P. E. HUNT AND LAURA PANTER This recipe was sourced from LCBO.com/lcbo/recipe/mulled-wine
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Bring hope to families this holiday season This holiday season support Habitat for Humanity and give the gift of home to a family in need. Christmas is a special time filled with presents, family dinners, and waiting for jolly Saint Nick to come down the chimney. For most of us, our memories of Christmas start at home, but not everyone in our region is fortunate enough to have a roof over their head. Why your support matters? Living in substandard housing hurts families and communities We know that the most important way for families to gain stability and self-reliance is when they own their own homes. Every day, more and more families find themselves in a struggle to keep a decent roof over their heads. Caught in punishing cycles of unpredictable rent increases, overcrowded conditions or living in unsafe conditions, these families live with a constant burden of uncertainly, stress and fear. Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay knows that affordable homeownership plays a critical role in helping families to create a new cycle, one filled with possibility and progress. Affordable homeownership frees families and fosters the skills and confidence they need to invest in themselves and their community. The outcomes can be long-lasting and life-changing. With a little help, Habitat homeowners are able to achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves and their children. This holiday season support Habitat for Humanity and give the gift of home to a family in need. Christmas is a special time filled with presents, family dinners, and waiting for jolly Saint Nick to come down the chimney. For most of us, our memories of Christmas start at home, but not everyone in our region is fortunate enough to have a roof over their head. Ways to give Give the gift of a brighter future for families. Make a monthly or one-time donation When you become a monthly donor, your gift provides consistent and sustainable funding that lets us make long term plans for building our safe and affordable homes. Or you can choose to make a one time gift that will help make a profound and lasting difference for families in your community. Tribute Gift Give a gift to honour someone special in your life or pay tribute to the memory of one that will be greatly missed. Making a tribute gift to Habitat for Humanity will not only honour someone near and dear to your heart but will help us make a safe, decent home a reality for local families. Thank you for your generous support!
Major Gifts Considering making a gift of $5,000 or more? Our team can show you how you might structure your gift, and work with you to ensure it delivers the impact you want it to. Stocks or securities donation Did you know that if you donate your appreciated stock to us, you pay no tax on capital gains? Donate gifts of stock or marketable securities now or through your estate, and realize impressive tax savings while supporting affordable home building initiatives in your community. Legacy Giving There are so many different ways to give. From bequests to life insurance to gifts of property, we can help you plan a gift that will chance the lives of local families. Corporate Giving From home sponsorship, to Team Build Days for your employees on our build sites, Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay offers a full spectrum of opportunities for employee engagement, brand promotion and marketing growth.
Have questions about making a donation? Contact our team today! Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay 705-446-9542 joy@habitatgeorgianbay.ca www.habitatgeorgianbay.ca
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BITE SIZE DELIGHTS FOR THE
Photos by Clare Winfield
They say the best things come in small packages. This holiday season, offer your guests delightful nibbles packed with all natural ingredients and mouth watering flavour. These recipes are from the popular Cutter & Squidge – London, England’s only 100 per cent natural bakery, renowned for its delicious baked goods and unique afternoon tea experiences.
Recipes excerpted from Afternoon Tea at the Cutter & Squidge Bakery by Annabel Lui & Emily Lui, published by Ryland Peters & Small (CAN $27.95). Photography by Clare Winfield © Ryland Peters & Small. Used with permission from the publisher.
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Matcha, Raspberry & White Chocolate Chunk Cookies Makes 6
Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 14 minutes Cookies should be simple, fun and delicious, and these are exactly that! Matcha green tea is the best quality green tea you can buy and it is considered a superfood due to its antioxidant properties. You don’t need much of this magic powder to impart a wonderful hint of flavour and a beautiful green colour to these chunky cookies. 125 g / 1 1/8 sticks unsalted butter 225 g / 1¾ cups plain/all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon fine salt 10 g / ¼ oz. matcha powder ¾ teaspoon baking powder 90 g / ½ cup minus 2 teaspoons caster/granulated sugar 90 g / ½ cup minus 2 teaspoons soft light brown sugar 1 egg
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60 g / 2¼ oz. white chocolate bar (the thick kind) 60 g / 2¼ oz. fresh raspberries, roughly torn in half Baking sheet, lined with greaseproof baking parchment. Melt the butter in a saucepan and leave it to cool completely. Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan 200°C (425°F) Gas 7. Sift the flour, salt, matcha powder and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the caster/granulated sugar and soft light brown sugar and stir until evenly combined. Add the egg and the cooled melted butter and mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together into a soft dough. Divide the dough into six equal portions and roll into large balls (or 12 medium balls if you want to make smaller cookies). Space the balls of dough out on the prepared baking sheet (they will spread as they bake) and flatten them down a little with your fingertips so that you can fit the toppings on. Break the white chocolate roughly into large chunks and dig three large chunks lightly into the surface of each large cookie. Gently push 2–3 fresh raspberries into the surface of each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 14 minutes. These cookies are unbelievable when served warm and almost straight out of the oven, but transfer them to a cooling rack if you are serving them as afternoon treats with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Filled Mini Yorkshire Puddings
THINKING ABOUT A KITCHEN RENOVATION? THINK HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE KITCHEN SALVAGE PROGRAM!
Makes 12
Prep time: 12 minutes Bake time: 15 minutes There is nothing more classically British than a Yorkshire pud! These are bite-sized but pack a punch from the creamed horseradish and the peppery watercress. For a vegetarian alternative, you could substitute the toppings for chopped roasted (bell) peppers with a sprinkle of feta. Vegetable oil, for oiling the pan 40 g/generous ¼ cup plain/all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon fine salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra to serve 1 egg, beaten 50 ml/3½ tablespoons whole milk
To serve
4 tablespoons crème fraîche 2 tablespoons creamed horseradish (or to taste) 2–3 large slices leftover roast beef (or from a deli) Small handful watercress sprigs 12-hole non-stick mini muffin pan. Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan 200°C (425°F) Gas 7. Pour ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil into each of the 12 holes in the muffin pan and place in the hot oven for 5 minutes to heat up. Sift the flour, salt and pepper into a bowl and stir together. Make a well in the centre and crack the egg into the well. Beat in the egg with a whisk, gradually incorporating the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk and whisk in until the batter has no lumps and all the milk has been incorporated. Carefully retrieve the muffin pan with the hot oil from the oven and divide the batter between each hole, approx. 3 teaspoons into each. Cook in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the Yorkshire puddings have risen well and are golden. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool. For the horseradish cream, mix the crème fraîche and creamed horseradish together, adding more horseradish to suit your taste. Set aside. Cut the roast beef into 12 pieces. To assemble, make a little cut in the top of each Yorkshire pudding and tuck a slice of beef in vertically. Spoon ½-1 teaspoon of the horseradish cream over the top. Garnish each Yorkshire with a watercress sprig and finish with a little freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
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lanning a home renovation? Looking to get rid of an appliance or kitchen cabinets? There are lots of things you could do in these situations — sell an item online, trash it, opt for demolition, use a consignment store, store it in your basement or leave it on the end of your driveway. But with Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay, there’s a better way to get rid of unwanted items through kitchen deconstruction and salvage. The donation process includes dismantling your kitchen by our volunteer team, including furnishings, built in items, shelving and appliances. Sit back and relax as our professional team deconstructs your kitchen and leaves you with a brand-new space to renovate. We’ll also tackle whole home deconstructions, removing doors, windows, built-in
shelving, etc, from your home at absolutely no cost to you. Think of what you’ll save on demolition and disposal costs, not to mention the environmental impact. donate. do good. feel good. When you donate to Habitat South Georgian Bay’s kitchen salvage program, you’ll receive a charitable tax receipt based on the resale value of your donated items. Plus, all proceeds from ReStore donations go directly toward our Habitat home building projects. So, you can feel good that you’re supporting your community by helping Habitat build safe, decent and affordable homes for working, low-income families. The kitchens salvaged by Habitat are sold in our ReStore, so your cabinets, doors and appliances will have a second life rather than going to a landfill. The proceeds from the sale of salvaged items and kitchens in our ReStores go directly back into our
projects to build safe, decent and affordable homes for those in need right here in our community. Your kitchen deconstruction might be free for you, but the funds from selling products in a Habitat ReStore can help ensure a better future for a local family. Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay can ensure that your kitchen is salvaged carefully and professionally, with minimal effort on your part. Let us do the heavy lifting and save you some time by relieving you of your cabinets, appliances and other items. When you deconstruct with Habitat, your wallet, the earth and local residents in need will all benefit. To schedule your pick up, you can fill out a form on our website at w w w. h abit at ge org i a nb ay. ca/restore or call us at 705-446-9740.
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Red Velvet “Cup” Cakes Makes 8
Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45–50 seconds These aren’t so much cupcakes as cakes cooked in a cup! We only use beetroot/beet powder to create our red velvet sponge, which can easily brown when baked, but there is no danger of that with this cooking method! 90 g/ ¾ stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 UK large/US extra-large egg, at room temperature 90 g/scant ½ cup caster/granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 18 g/scant ¾ oz. beetroot/beet powder 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 110 ml/scant ½ cup sour cream 2 teaspoons baking powder 85 g/scant 2/3 cup plain/all-purpose flour Easy cream cheese frosting 100 g/1 stick minus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 40 g/3¼ tablespoons caster/granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 235 g/generous 1 cup full-fat cream cheese Edible flowers, to decorate Piping/pastry bag with a large star-shaped nozzle/tip (approx. 2.5-3-cm/1-1¼-inch) 8 microwaveable glass or ceramic mugs, approx. 6-cm/2½ inches in diameter and 10 cm/4 inches high Put the melted butter, egg, sugar and vanilla into a large bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon. Mix in the beetroot/beet powder and cocoa powder. Add the sour cream and mix in. Finally, sift in the baking powder and flour and mix thoroughly. Rest the mixture at room temperature for 10 minutes. Divide the mixture evenly into the heatproof glasses or mugs, about 60 g/2¼ oz. per cup, it should take up about a third to half of your cup. Don’t be tempted to overfill as these sponges rise a lot! Level out the tops with the back of a spoon. Cook 2 cups at a time in the microwave on maximum power (900W) for 45–50 seconds, then leave to cool. (If your microwave doesn’t go that high, cook your sponges for 10–15 seconds longer). Set aside to cool. For the easy cream cheese frosting, put the butter, sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat with a hand-held electric whisk (or use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment) until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl a few times. Mix the cream cheese in slowly just for a few seconds. Make sure you don’t overmix as the frosting can become sloppy. Put the frosting into the piping/pastry bag with the starshaped nozzle/tip. Pipe a large swirl on top of each sponge to cover. Decorate with edible flower petals and serve with spoons.
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D-Vine Wine The Cheesy Corner
Wine & Cheese!
Together, in one convenient location. Wines from around the world, produced from pure juice (no sugar added) at 70% off retail cost. Like a nice California Pinot Noir, or an Australian Shiraz. Order your wine online. Cheeses from around the world and around the corner. Excellent Ontario cheese, like a 17 year old Cheddar, born on July 30, 2002! Or how about handcrafted, artisan, raw sheep’s milk cheeses from a small creamery in Mississippi Station? An outstanding example of an imported cheese we have from Italy, is the Storico Ribele Estate 2014. This raw milk cheese is part of the Slow Food Movement, where producers honor traditional methods of food production. The cows and goats that produce the milk graze only on grass on the Alpine pastures, no other feeds allowed. The cheese is produced on the hills themselves in small stone buildings. Phyllis Cook has been making wine for over 40 years, completed sections of Sommelier training through WSET, and won 9 International awards for her wines. And eaten a lot of cheese! So, if it’s a party, a cellar to build up, or just a nice supply of amazing wine at an amazing price, visit D-Vine Wine in Stayner. While you’re there ordering wine, why not pick up a piece or two of cheese, along with some nice Ontario cheese accompaniments, or order a platter for a special occasion.
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true…known as a thorough home inspector who is honest, reliable and credible and brings a “different perspective” to the home inspection process, providing her clients with the highest level of service before, during and after the home inspection. Darcy’s love of home renovations and interior design lead her to find her passion in the home inspection industry. Having worked hands-on in eight of her own home renovations (including several Century Homes), Darcy “knows how homes work.” Detail oriented with a knack for problem solving, she strives to recommend solutions if a defect is recognized during a home inspection. Darcy uses the Three Little Pigs
Darcy applies the latest training and technology in all her home inspections to make sure her clients have the right information to make an “educated purchasing decision.” Working in Meaford, Thornbury, Collingwood, Stayner, Wasaga Beach, Owen Sound and surrounding areas, Darcy has established positive relationships with local real estate brokers, sales representatives and trades people. Brick House is a corporate sponsor of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. Darcy has recently been appointed to their Fund Raising Committee.
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GREAT BOOKS FOR GIFT for Everyone GIVING on Your List by Laurie Wallace-Lynch
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THE ART OF MAKING MEMORIES; HOW TO CREATE AND REMEMBER HAPPY MOMENTS
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1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE: THE WORLD AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE
BY PATRICIA SCHULTZ, ARTISAN PUBLISHING Written by #1 New York Times Bestselling author Patricia Schultz, the 3.5 million-copy bestseller is reimagined with over 1,000 glorious photos in this deluxe gift edition. Patricia curates the world through photos and words and makes us want to call our travel agent immediately.
REDISCOVERING TRAVEL: A GUIDE FOR THE GLOBALLY CURIOUS
BY SETH KUGEL, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE Covering topics like why we travel, safety and risks, effective technology use, and the ethics of travel, Seth Kugel writes for both families with one week of vacation as well as solo travelers with months to spend abroad. Kugel’s sense of humor and varied experiences make the book an enjoyable, informative read.
THE FRENCH INSPIRED HOME
BY CAROLYN WESTBROOK, CICO BOOKS French-inspired décor has become Carolyn Westbrook’s signature style. Her stunning plantation home, a sleek urban apartment and a classically elegant town house showcase a variety of distinctive styles, all of which embrace French style. Inspiring and informative décor tips combine with gorgeous photos by Keith Scott Morton to make this the perfect gift for anyone who loves creating a beautiful home.
ENGLISH DECORATION; TIMELESS INSPIRATION FOR THE CONTEMPORARY HOME
BY BEN PENTREATH, RYLAND, PETERS & SMALL. This gorgeous coffee table stunner will take you on a trip to the English countryside and to urban regal manor homes. Written by Londonbased architectural and interior designer Ben Pentreath, he includes his own home, along with 17 other homes to illustrate English décor at its best, enhanced with photos by Jan Baldwin.
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BY SEAN MICHAELS, RANDOM HOUSE CANADA Scotiabank Giller-winner Sean Michaels is back with his widely anticipated second novel, The Wagers, a deeply satisfying story of long odds, magical heists and the dizzying gamble of life. Where does luck come from? What is it worth? And how much of it do you need to be happy?
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BY MICHAEL CHRISTIE, MCCLELLAND & STEWART From the award-winning author of If I Fall, If I Die comes a propulsive, multigenerational family story, in which the unexpected legacies of a remote island off the coast of British Columbia will link the fates of five people over a hundred years. Cloud Atlas meets The Overstory in this ingenious nested-ring epic set against the devastation of the natural world.
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BY EMILY HENSON, RYLAND, PETERS & SMALL For anyone wanting to up the ante on your bar style, this book is for you. From Scandi Style to Gin Palace and retro Art Deco bar carts, author Emily Henson and photographer Catherine Gratwicke show us how to set up a bar cart with style and make impressive cocktails like an Old Fashioned, Negroni and more.
THE BOMPAS & PARR COCKTAIL BOOK
BY SAM BOMPAS AND HARRY PARR, PAVILION BOOKS The subtitle of this book is Recipes for Mixing Extraordinary Drinks. Indeed, this book features more than 50 recipes for spectacular cocktails you can whip up at home. Chapters are provided for each type of spirit; Gin Cocktails, Whisky…Rum..Vodka.. Champagne Cocktails and Punches. From Cocktail Basics and Techniques to inspiring recipes, ready, set, shake (or stir)!
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SCOTTY, A HOCKEY LIFE LIKE NO OTHER
BY KEN DRYDEN, MCCLELLAND & STEWART “A hockey life like no other. A hockey book like no other.” States the book jacket. Scotty Bowman is renowned as one of the best hockey coaches in history. Dryden was a Hall-of-Fame goaltender with the Montreal Canadians. In Scotty, Dryden has given his coach a new challenge; Tell us about all of the players and teams you have seen and now imagine yourself as their coach, and match them up in a playoff series. This book is about hockey, life and achievements.
THE FUNDIES
BY OLLY POSTANIN AND JACOB ARDOWN, PENGUIN CANADA The funniest duo since Bob and Doug McKenzie. The hockey world has exploded with On the Bench—the one-stop shop for all the hockey fundamentals (the fundies). Using their special hockey-talk, this guide to dominating the sport covers everything: history, skills development, training and choosing equipment, coaching, and all the ways to get respect on and off the ice.
THE OFFICIAL DOWNTON ABBEY COOKBOOK
BY ANNIE GRAY, WELDON OWEN Written by renowned food historian Annie Gray, with a foreword by Gareth Neame, Executive Producer of Downton Abbey, this gorgeous book provides a wealth of “Upstairs” and “Downstairs” recipes, from hunting party picnics and afternoon tea, to traditional comfort food. There’s also plenty of food history and lore, along with photos of your favourite cast members from the wildly successful TV series Downton Abbey.
CHRISTMAS AT HIGHCLERE; RECIPES AND TRADITIONS FROM THE REAL DOWNTON ABBEY
BY COUNTESS FIONA, PREFACER PUBLISHING, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE Highclere Castle, known as ’the real Downton Abbey’, bustles with activity at Christmas as we get a look behind the scenes of the routines and rituals that make the castle a magical place. Lady Carnarvon (8th Countess of Carnarvon) guides us through the holiday season as the castle and grounds are transformed with decorations, food (and recipes) and merriment.
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Enjoy all your favourite sounds of the season with a free trial of the latest hearing aids Our gift to you this holiday season
Call us today to book your free holiday trail! John Tindale, H.I.S. Hearing Instrument Specialist
HERE TO HELP YOU HEAR!
Unit 4 - 1441 Mosley St. Wasaga Beach
705.352.3200 www.beachhearing.ca
(Between Dominos Pizza & Georgian Circle Family Restaurant)
MEDICAL SUPPLIES YOU TRUST!
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BATH STOOL WITH PADDED ROTATING SEAT
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705-429-2515
LIFT & RECLINE CHAIR
Certified Compression Stocking Fitters Orthopedic & Sports Braces Bathroom Safety Equipment Diabetic Training Ostomy Supplies Wound Care Products Certified Mastectomy Fitters Rental Equipment Walkers & Rollators (Government Funding) ADP Vendor Lift Chairs
30 - 45th Street, Wasaga Beach
30 - 45th Street, Wasaga Beach 705-429-2515 Seniors Day 20% off every Wednesday
Your friendly neighbourhood pharmacy! Your friendly neighbourhood pharmacy!
JON PERLUS B.Sc., D.D.S., Perio., M.R.C.D.(c)
WITH
Periodontal and Dental Implant Surgeon
ELAINE
Specialist in tooth related gum and bone surgery
Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, offering comfort, security and confidence.
KETTLEWELL by Dawn Ritchie Photo by Jim Craigmyle
106 Saint Paul Street, Collingwood 705.444.6558 www.drperlus.com
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Welcoming
NEW PATIENTS
Dr. Redick | Dr. McLellan | Dr. Vreugdenhil | Tricia Kirby, Denturist OFFICE HOURS:
Monday ............8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday ............9:00am - 8:00pm Wednesday.......8:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday...........8:00am - 5:00pm Friday................8:00am - 3:00pm
Serving Wasaga Beach & Area since 1995! 587 River Road W., Suite 1, Wasaga Beach | 705-429-2255
Call to book a free trial!
Seqex is approved by as a Class II Medical Device effective for reducing inflammation, microcirculation and muscle relaxation Check out www.seqex.ca Home Page for an 8 min. video explaining this exciting health technology
HEALTH ENERGIES
1423 Mosley Street, Unit 3, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2C3 (Next to Crewson Insurance)
For more information, please phone 705-352-3900
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HOME OF TONY’S FAMOUS SCHNITZEL
AAA STEAK & LOBSTER 707 RIVER ROAD WEST, WASAGA BEACH, ON STARTING AT
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Your Hometown Restaurant Since 1991 Quality dining at Hometown Prices
Book your large groups
Smokin’Tuesday – in house specials $5 Canadian Bottles Happy Appy Hour 2:30 – 5:30 Monday to Friday ½ price App’s & $6 Pints Sunday Eggs Benedict, Brunch and $5 Caesars (the drink) Daily features
49 Huron Street, Collingwood
705-444-5804
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PRIME-RIB BURGERS
1531 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach
705-429-5804
*Potential savings are based on maximum discounts from regular menu prices. Must be legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly. All pricing is applicable to taxes and the Honest to Goodness fee.
Delicious Eats & Divine Treats RESTAURANTS | CATERERS | CAFES
Georgian Circle Georgian Circle Family Restaurant offers a great variety of meals for the entire family. Ranging from its main stay of Steak and Seafood to a great range of pasta dishes,burgers,sandwiches, and salads appealing to the diverse crowds which visit Wasaga Beach but also to those that call it their home.
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nity Market Cafe & Recording Studio is a hub in the City of Barrie for healthy food, local art, music, positive community activism, consciousness and events.
Located in the heart of Barrie Unity focuses on fair trade & organic local food & elevating musical artists in fulfilling their Souls passion to record. Join us on Your journey and share in the good vibes at the Inspiration Station. Tuesday’s every week - open mic Cypher 7:30 - 11pm 2nd Thursday of every month - Word Up Poetry 7 - 9pm 2nd Friday of every month - Drum Circle 7 - 9pm Sunday’s every week - Unity Community Clean Up 1 - 3pm (seasonal) All events are FREE! 2 5 T O R O N T O S T R E E T, B A R R I E , O N TA R I O | 70 5 - 7 3 7 - 5 2 0 8
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Georgian Circle can cater your next event, big or small with everything from small private functions and meetings, to weddings and events of any size.They work with you to arrange a menu that suits both your budget and dietary needs. Georgian Circle Family Restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials as well as their widely renowned Sunday brunch. Christina and Angelo hope that they can bring great food with a warm smile and a little feeling of home. 1441 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach
705-429-2773 I GeorgianCircle.com
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HOME OF TONY’S T F FAMOUS SCHNITZEL
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Hair By Sue & Tanning
Sunday Eggs Benedict, Brunch and $5 Caesars (the drink) Daily features
49 Huron Street, Collingwood
705-444-5804
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705-428-0414
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Georgian Circle 705-352-3737
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MARKETPLACE What’s for Dinner? This one-hour cooking class; led by a PC Cooking School Guest chef, is sure to be tasty and give you lots of tips and tricks that you can take home to your own kitchen – and you’ll get to sample the (2) recipes that will be prepared right in front of you in one hour. Coffee, Tea and Dessert supplied. Plus you will receive 10,000 PC Optimum points $15. When? Every Wednesday 11am-12pm Working During the Day? Ask us about our monthly evening classes from 6pm to 8pm…. Whether you’re a novice or a gourmet cook, our team of talented chefs will entertain you as they thrill your palates with delectable, but easy to prepare recipes you can use to impress your friends and family. Also, Teen Classes (ages 11-16) Kids Classes (ages 2-11) We also host Birthday Parties and supply everything you need. Room rentals for sports groups, business groups, showers, babysitting courses, etc. For more details go to www.pccookingschool.ca
#25-45th Street Wasaga Beach 705-429-4315
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Additions, Garages, Renovations, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Decks, Fencing, Framing, Drywall, Windows, Doors, Finishing Carpentry, Flooring, Aluminum Railings, Tile Installations
GENERAL CONTRACTOR DESIGN/BUILD RENOVATIONS
705.446.5428
info@packleaderconstructionltd.com www.packleaderconstructionltd.com
workshops
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705.293.NEST
Our Service Keeps People Connected Calling all seniors The Canadian Red Cross delivers Hot or Frozen, nutritious meals to seniors in the area. We also cater to different diet restrictions. Transportation a problem? We offer a combination of cars, mid sized vans and accessible vehicles, with staff or volunteers, at a low cost to you. We have the transportation, meals solutions and coordination expertise to meet the community’s needs
For more information please call or send email 705-721-3313 ext. 5266 • Speak to Tara Bone Tara.bone@redcross.ca
LARRY’S NEW & USED APPLIANCES BEACH BUILDERS 1955 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON 705.429.2960
198 Main St., Unit 1, Wasaga Beach www.lar ysap liances.com • 705-429-2560
NEED A NEW LOOK?
SHUTTERS • BLINDS • SHADES RETRACTABLE MIRAGE SCREENS Seniors & Commercial Discounts Free In-home Consultations Free Professional Installation
Call Norm
Custom Window Coverings & Repairs
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Electronic Filing of Personal & Corporate Tax Returns
Mallard’s Nest Tax & Bookkeeping Kim Harding 23 - 31st Street S., Wasaga Beach
Cell: 416-529-8926 Fax: 888-653-6016
Email: taxes@mallardsnest.ca • H.S.T Returns www.mallardsnest.ca • Payroll Services • Bookkeeping / General Ledger
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A Staged Reading of
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Friday, December 20th, 2019 First Presbyterian Church, Collingwood at 7pm
READINGS BY:
PLUS:
Bill Anderson Mayor Brian Saunderson (Collingwood) Andy Dumas Rowland Fleming Luke Hamilton Ford Dean Hollin Councillor Mariane McLeod Mayor Doug Measures (Clearview) Linda Murphy
Foley Artist: Anne Raciunas Accompanist Greg Gibson Singer: Shealyn Angus Duhamel
Tickets include a reception with light refreshments
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A wooden nutcracker that turns into a Prince and mice that become warriors are just two of the surprises in The Nutcracker, an enchanted ballet whose cast and audience includes lots of tots. Collingwood’s Fleet-Wood Dancentre’s students, professional staff and alumni present the traditional holiday spectacle. Come see future ballet stars at Meaford Hall. December 14 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $20/$10. Tickets at 519-538-0463 or www.meaford hall.ca.
Yuletide Time Travelling
Longing for a classic Christmas? Take a trip to the village of Thornbury on December 14 for a full vintage experience from morn to evening. The Thornbury BIA’s annual Olde Fashioned Christmas takes over downtown with a tree lighting ceremony, horsedrawn sleigh rides, cookie decorating and chestnut roasting. Kids can meet Santa’s helpers and his reindeer-intraining before visiting the jolly man himself. Details at 519-599-3131 or visit www.thornbury.ca/special-events. 66
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Missing the farmer’s market season? Miss it no more. The Collingwood Winter Farmer’s Market stocks a variety of fresh veggies, fragrant baked goods, local and organic meats, superb coffee, homemade soups and more on most Saturdays until February 24, 2020. The Market is located in the warm and snow-free gymnasium at Trinity United Church in Collingwood. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dates and details at www.collingwodwintermarket.com or call 705-446-5503.
Merriment in Meaford
On December 7 at 7 p.m., Meaford’s annual starlight Santa Claus parade, hosted by the Kinsmen of Meaford, takes over Sykes St. But arrive at 6 p.m. for the festive tree lighting at Meaford Hall and official unveiling of holiday displays in the shop windows that have been covered up tight. Stroll downtown and visit local merchants to kick off your holiday shopping. For details, go to www.visitgrey.ca/public-events/ event/meaford-santa-claus-parade.
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