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We invite you to come in and handle our products. With our live kitchen area and interactive displays, you can picture the product right in your home setting. TA carries premium brands from Britain, Germany, France and Italy as well as great trusted North American brands. See them in action! The touch and feel approach is ideal when it comes to making a buying decision.

Our Kitchen Integration Specialists work with Designers, Builders and the end consumer to achieve their dream kitchens.

They receive the most updated training to ensure they are in the know about the latest innovations!

TA is truly the best indoor and outdoor appliance store. “We have everything you need for grilling all year long!” says Jason Stavroff, store manager.

“Our staff is passionate about barbecues and have either tried or own many of the brands and their accessories so they can give you first hand knowledge.”

With a variety of full services including delivery, installations, finance and warranties and the huge selection, you will see the real TA advantage. Purchase from TA and you will be singing along with the rest of their satisfied customers “Hey, hey, hey, I got it at TA!” TA is family owned and operated and have showrooms in Barrie, Kitchener, Brantford, Mississauga and Toronto.

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contents JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017

News, tips and fun facts

74 IN THE CROWD

Volunteers help bring Christmas cheer

98 LIKE A LOCAL

George Johnson Road, Barrie

HEALTH 26 SCRATCHING YOUR SURFACE? Easy ways to prevent dry, itchy winter skin

28 NATURAL RELIEF

Home remedies for cold and flu symptoms

30 THE DIY GYM

Work out like a pro, no membership required

HOME 39 INDUSTRIAL CHIC

48 RECONNECT WITH AN OLD FLAME Enjoying a fireplace in your home is easier than you might think

51 FROM THE GROUND UP

When renovating her Collingwood home, designer Michelle Crowley took in every detail

FOOD & DRINK 60 DELICIOUS WAYS TO LIGHTEN UP

A roundup of healthy recipes from top local chefs

70 SUPER BOWL!

Quick and easy breakfasts to fuel you in no time flat

75 IN THE KITCHEN WITH...

Anna Kim, owner of Kohyang House

82 STEEPED WITH GOODNESS

Why tea has better health in the bag

TRAVEL 84 THE YEAR TO PARK IT

COVER PHOTO: NAOMI HILTZ

13 LIVING WELL

Canada’s must-see national parks

36 TRAVEL SMARTER

Easy ways to have a more successful vacation

89 EMBRACE WINTER IN QUEBEC CITY The capital of La Belle Province will take your spirit worlds away

92. THE TRUTH ABOUT CRUISES

Facts that will throw your misconceptions overboard

How one couple transformed their home from dated to dreamy

Getting fit is well in hand with a few easy pieces.

See page 30 for more!

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editor’s note

GOODLIFE GOODLIFE Publisher Dana Robbins

Regional General Manager Simcoe - York - Muskoka Shaun Sauve General Manager Simcoe Elise Allain

Ring in the new

Editor Jacqueline Kovacs

It’s that time of year when many people decide to make fresh changes — for the better. Here at Good Life, we’re on board with that too. As you flip through these pages, you’re bound to notice a few differences.

Don’t worry: You’ll still find recipes, profiles, travel- and health-related features and get an inside look at beautiful homes, but in a refreshed format. Think of it as a renovated magazine.

We plan to engage you with both big-picture lifestyle stories and smaller, locally-focused features that will help you make the most of life in Simcoe County.

I’m new to these pages too, but not to magazines — a medium I’ve worked in for more than 25 years. And I’m excited to bring my experience to a magazine that strives to showcase the best that Simcoe has to offer.

I’d like to hear your thoughts on what you read in Good Life. Do our breakfast ideas inspire you to mix up your mornings? Has learning more about Carnaval made you want to visit Quebec City? Or perhaps reading about beautiful Simcoe homes has sparked your inner interior designer. Let us know.

I also want to know about your favourite local places to eat, explore, socialize or just daydream. As you’ll see on page 98, your special spot could be featured on our pages. I look forward to hearing from you at goodlifeeditor@yrmg.com.

Jacqueline Kovacs

Advertising Manager Kim Harrison Graphic Design Nick Bornino LuAnne Turner Jennifer Dallman Brenda Boon Advertising Representatives Angelika Crisp Debbie Booth Christine Murray Mary March Stacey MacDonald Debbie Halikas Carolyn Brayiannis Shannon Dunlop Vic Dellamora Photography Contributions Ellie Kistemaker, Mike Guilbault Photography, Jim Craigmyle, Julie Miguel Editorial Contributions Katherine Elphick,Patti Vipond, Leigh Blenkhorn, Dawn Ritchie, Joann MacDonald, Rachel Naud, Liz Bruckner, Tracy Smith

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Statements opinions and point of view expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, advertisers or GoodLife.

GoodLife Barrie edition is published six times per year: January/February, March/ April, May/June, July/August, September/

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Orangetheory is a red-hot powerhouse fitness studio with over 400 locations in the U.S.A. and now 39 in Canada. Barrie opened its first location downtown last year and it has quickly grown to become one of the waterfront’s premiere fitness hotspots.

Heart rate-based interval training in a group-based environment What sets Orangetheory Fitness apart from other big box gyms is its heart rate-based interval training that uses cutting-edge technology.

Designed by an OT Physiologist as the complete and perfect workout, each one-hour class covers

cardio, strength, toning and stretching exercises.

Cutting-edge technology Members wear heart rate monitors during the routines and their vitals are displayed on TV screens so that the trainer and the member can adjust the intensity of their efforts as they exercise.

One-Hour Interval Training Workouts are all predesigned and led by a group trainer who moves members from activity to activity throughout the studio. “Routines are compatible with people of all fitness levels,” explains owner Sean Hollingsworth. From those with significant weight and health challenges

all the way up to high performance triathletes.

“Everyone does the same workout, but each person works at their own level. It’s all choreographed for you, all laid out for you.

You just show up for an hour.” Included in your membership if you choose are one on one sessions with our Head Trainer who can focus on seasonal action plans to fine tune your nutrition goals, or work on any exercise techniques that they may need help with. We run rowing and TRX suspension workshops throughout the year as well. The professional Coaches are there to modify any exercises that a member may have difficulty with during any normal workout as well.

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Personal Workout Stations Each member has their own station with top quality equipment including water resistant rowers for anaerobic training, low impact treadmills, free weights, TRX suspension straps, Boso balls, ab rollers and medicine balls.

No waiting for equipment, ever!

“You aren’t ever fighting over equipment or waiting in line as you would at a regular gym,” explains Hollingsworth. Those lag times can work against your fitness goals, lowering your heart rate as you wait your turn.

Studio mood lighting creates fitnessfocused dynamics The studio holds 24 participants at a time and offers unique muted lighting that creates the mood and dynamics of the overall experience.

No time to loiter or check text messages in here.

Everyone is focused on their own training and their personal data displayed on the screen.

“Beginners avoid gyms because they’re intimidating. Here, no one is wandering around, texting or looking at anyone else. They are all focused on their heart rate statistics. We have members who have lost over 40 pounds in a relatively short period of time,” says Hollingsworth.

How Orangetheory Works Each member’s optimum heart rate is individually calculated for age, weight and gender. The prime heart rate they are aiming for during their workout will land in what’s called The Orange Zone.

As workouts progress members watch their heart rates rise and fall in real time onscreen.

Starting out in the resting gray zone, the member trains through 5 interval heart zones ultimately reaching the coveted orange zone, where calories really start burning!

Every minute the heart rate lingers in the Orange Zone extra metabolic benefits are achieved. Like continued calorie burning for up to 36 hours after the workout is done.

To help measure a member’s total time in the Orange Zone during each workout, each minute in the zone is a SPLAT POINT.

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Premium studio service “We care about our members,” assures Hollingsworth, who owns the studio with his wife, Catherine Marsot. “We provide a premium customer service, on a first name basis.”

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Orangetheory Fitness

“Orangetheory is the place where you come in for an hour, shut off your brain and reconnect with your body. Once you enter the studio everyone is focused on the same goal. People have created deep friendships. They have a community here.”

Barrie’s Premium Fitness Studio Daily, weekly and monthly SPLAT POINTS are automatically delivered to members’ smartphones or email accounts to keep track of fitness progress and of course, for pure bragging rights. “You want to be better than yesterday,” says Sean Hollingsworth. “We see how people come in emotionally and physically not in the best shape of their life and this becomes the best one hour of their day. We watch them change over time for the better, see them reach their fitness goals.”

Helen demonstrates water rowing on Orangetheory’s state of the art machines.

Challenge Events Orangetheory’s regular Challenge Events are also part of the motivating force. “Peak performance challenges are run throughout the year to keep it fresh,” says Hollingsworth. The eight day ‘Hell Week’ challenge in October pushed members to the max and the internal Dri-Triathlon during the summer was a huge success. Orangetheory also runs in-house one month marathons that track overall mileage, and a six-week weight loss challenge (with cash prizes up to $500.) Last year’s winner lost just under 50 pounds in the six weeks!

Open seven days a week Orangetheory Fitness offers up to 50 classes, seven days a week. CALL NOW for a full FREE WEEK’S TRIAL: (705) 302-0492 or Email: orangetheoryfitness.com Orangetheory Fitness 15 Maple Avenue, Unit 2, Barrie, ON, L4N 2N6 (705) 302-0492

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living well

Happy new you!

If you resolved to be fitter, leaner or generally healthier for 2017, but find your willpower is already slipping, don’t panic. Instead, try these three easy tips to help you stick to those good-for-you changes.

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CHOOSE ONE SPECIFIC GOAL “I want to be active for 30 minutes every day” instead of “I want to be fit.”

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FOCUS ON THE PRESENT. Maybe that means three 10-minute walks on a busy day, for example, rather than one long walk.

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BUDDY UP. There’s nothing like a walking buddy or gym pal to keep you accountable, and to celebrate with when you reach your goal.

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Sweet relief Got a nagging cough? Forget the cough syrup and reach for honey.

Research shows it soothes sore throats and naturally suppresses coughs — even at night.

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chocolate Just in time for Valentine’s Day, researchers have found that exercise can indeed protect you from the waist-expanding results of days of overindulgence.

A University of Michigan study had four lean, active adults consume 30 percent more calories than usual for a week, while continuing with their regular exercise routines. The results?

The active adults had no change to existing fat tissue.

The increase in gym visits from December to January.

HANGOVER HELPER? When your night-before imbibing leads to a morningafter headache, do you reach for whatever painkiller is convenient? If your pill of choice is acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), you may be doing yourself more harm than good. According to the Mayo Clinic, acetaminophen in large doses has been linked to liver damage and should not be combined with alcohol. Play it safe by using an alternate hangover remedy, drinking lots of water and by following the manufacturer’s guidelines when it comes to dosage.

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Colour me neutral In response to what the paint company calls “society’s ever-growing thirst for beautiful, warm and cool neutrals together,” Sherwin Williams declared Poised Taupe, a brownygrey hue, colour of the year.

“Neutrals are shifting,” says the company’s director of marketing, Sue Wadden. “For five years everybody’s talking about grey — well, they’re warming up.”

The company describes the colour as a “weathered, woodsy and complex neutral that celebrates the imperfections and authenticity of a well-lived life.”

4 MONTHS That’s how long a typical furnace air filter lasts. Change yours regularly for better heat efficiency.

A restful bedroom doesn’t have to mean boring beige. Poised Taupe can add a warm and relaxed sophistication to the walls of your master retreat.

Make scents You know how certain places — like a spa or an oldfashioned bakery — have associated aromas that make you want to just stay and breathe them in? Do the same for your home — without using scented candles or chemical sprays. Just pour 2 to 3 cups of water into a saucepan and add your desired scent. For example: • sprigs of lavender • fresh rosemary and lemon slices • lime slices, fresh mint leaves and a few sprigs of thyme • cinnamon sticks, orange slices and cloves Bring your chosen combination to a boil and then simmer on low until the scent fills your home.

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food & drink

DIY decadence Sure, you can use pre-mixed powders to make hot chocolate easily enough. But why not elevate your cup with a richer experience? Whisk 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar (according to taste), a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until everything is dissolved. Add another cup of milk and whisk over medium heat until hot, but not boiling. Add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stir and enjoy topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.

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Calling all Cookie Monsters!

What’s better than freshly-baked cookies?

Freshly baked cookies on demand! The CHiP Smart Cookie Maker is a mini oven that works with pods of dough to create baked cookies in less than 10 minutes.

Think of it as a Keurig for cookies.

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Try it!

All kale-d out? Reach for rutabaga, also known as “the yellow turnip.” Low calorie and packed with vitamin C, this root vegetable has both a slightly sweet and bitter taste, and is available throughout the year. Cut it up and enjoy it roasted with beef or duck. Or, instead of potatoes, boil and mash rutabaga with butter, salt and pepper.

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travel

H a v e c a r, w i l l v i r t u a l l y t r a v e l Thinking about buying a car, but shudder at the thought of spending any kind of time at a pushy dealership? Head to Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill and check out Towards Tomorrow by Toyota. The pop-up shop not only features real cars to get up close and personal with, but also a virtual reality experience where you can “drive” a Corolla to experience the brand’s new safety features — including pre-collision system, lane departure alert and automatic high beams. There’s also a Kidz Zone to keep the little people busy while you check out the cars and, best of all, no salespeople to pressure you. It’s a great, hands-on and low-pressure way to learn more about Toyota’s cars.

Warning: it all wraps up on Jan. 30.

Feeling blue about shopping for a new car? Toyota’s pop-up shop in Richmond Hill lets you check out popular models, learn about new safety features and virtually test drive — all without sales pressure.

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The increase in international arrivals to Canada in January 2016 over January 2015. Proof that we are one hot destination — even in the dead of winter.

A better way to carry on

Charge your phone while you wait to board!

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With so many airlines charging for checked luggage, many travellers opt to use a carry-on suitcase. But that choice can be tricky too: How can you keep your shoes, toiletries and laundry away from your clean clothes, among other issues? That’s where the two-compartment Carry-On, from UK-based Away, comes in. “We use the highest-quality materials, from our Japanese Hinomoto spinner wheels to the YKK zippers, throughout the bag,” says company co-founder and CEO Steph Korey. “The integration of thoughtful features, like the built-in USB charger, laundry bag and compression system, all contribute to our goal of making travel more seamless for our customer.” Pricing starts at $345 and, yes, they deliver to Canada. See awaytravel.com for details.

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HOMESTEAD ARTISAN BAKERY + CAFE

By: Katherine Elphick

The local bakery specializes in artisan breads and baked goods, crafted by hand in small batches.

“The science of sourdough or naturally leavened bread is alchemy in action,” “The starter is where the magic begins, it is truly digestive greatness; believe us your gut will thank you!

Sourdough or naturally leavened bread is more easily digested than regular bread, both white and whole grain; it is also far more nutritious.”

Nearly every morning, Cait Patrick and Lise Garden get out of bed at 3:30 a.m. And they do so with a cheery attitude. “You need to be a morning person when you work in the bakery business,” admits Patrick with a smile.

Together these two 30-year-old best friends and business partners own and operate downtown Barrie’s Homestead Artisan Bakery.

The pair met in high school (they both attended St. Joseph’s in Barrie) and always dreamed of owning a business together.

The local bakery specializes in artisan breads and baked goods, crafted by hand in small batches. “We use high quality local and organic ingredients because we care about the products we put on your table,” explains Patrick, a former marketing strategist and trained photographer.

“We make everything from scratch with no preservatives or additives. Our products are the real deal.”

The bakery got its start at the Barrie Farmers’ Market back in 2014, and opened up the cafe in May 2016.

Top sellers for sourdough bread include country blonde, aged cheddar and cranberry and walnut bread. “We’re always developing new breads and currently make about 20 different flavours a week,” she explains. Patrick and Garden studied under world renowned Certified Master Baker Jeffrey Hamelman. Self described foodies, both have always had a passion for cooking and baking.

Beyond bread, various bakery items line the shelves including scones, muffins, cookies, morning buns (similar to a cinnamon bun but with less sugar and is not yeasted) croissants, bagels, blondies, brownies and more. “Customers love our brownies because they are just the right amount of sweet and chocolate,” explains Patrick.

The Owen Street cafe also serves up delicious sandwiches, soups and salads. Catering is also available. Beyond the downtown Barrie 10-seat cafe, Homestead also has a 2000 square foot production facility on Alliance Blvd.

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Sourdough bread with all its goodness also renders gluten in flour more easily digested, which means it is less likely to cause food intolerance. “It tastes good, toasts well, it is better bread,” says Garden. “The only ingredients are flour,

water and salt.”

The local flours Homestead uses for its sourdough, naturally leavened bread baking process include: rye, spelt, whole wheat, unbleached organic all-purpose,

water and salt.” The bakery produces anywhere from 150 to 500 loaves a day.

Having both grown up in Barrie, the bakers are committed to supporting the local community and other small businesses. True to their words, about 85 per cent of their ingredients are from local producers. “We source local flour and grains, maple syrup, dairy products, honey, olive oil, meat, eggs, vegetables, greens and fruits — the list just goes on,” explains Garden. The bakery also regularly donates food to various charities such as the David Busby Centre, Elizabeth Fry, Salvation Army and so on.

Their convenient downtown location even comes with a good story. “Cait’s father-in-law spent 20 years growing up in this very home. We didn’t even know that until we signed the lease,” admits Garden. Now that truly is destiny.

Beyond being surrounded by sweet and savoury goodies all day, Garden says there are several bonuses to working at a bakery. “Working with dough is very therapeutic and great for stress relief,” she says with a smile.

And the scent of fresh baking at the cafe is another plus. “We even carry the delicious scent with us. People always comment on how our clothes and cars smell like fresh bread,” she says with a chuckle.

Select Homestead Bakery items are also available at the Barrie Farmers’ Market, the Alliston Feed Shop, and Goodness Me in Barrie.

Homestead Bakery is located at 43 Owen Street in Barrie. For more information call (705)252-3680 or visit homesteadartisanbakery.com.

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health The truth about hats Remember mom used to admonish you to wear your toque or you’d lose 45 percent of your body heat? Turns out that chilly assumption was based on US military experiments in the 1950s when volunteers wearing Arctic survival suits were exposed to bitterly cold conditions — with their heads uncovered. Because their noggins were the only body parts exposed, that’s how most of their heat was lost.

And though a more accurate measure of head heat loss would be 10 percent or less, a cozy hat still takes the edge off frosty days.

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Scratching your surface?

Easy ways to prevent dry, itchy winter skin

BY JOANN MACDONALD

I Colder temperatures and dry indoor air can leave you feeling uncomfortable in your own skin.

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f you’re not careful, the onset of winter may herald the start of seasonal struggles for your skin. Reduced humidity from cold winter air and central heating can lead to such woes as a tight complexion, an itchy, flaky scalp, cracked hands, chapped lips and dry legs.

“In colder weather we tend to see more dermatitis conditions, psoriasis, eczema, acne and dry, cracked, itchy skin,” confirms Newmarket-based naturopathic doctor Michael Morsillo. “The cold and dry weather over the winter months can exacerbate all of these skin conditions.”

While Vitamin D can usually offset many skin problems, winter also happens to be the time of year our levels of the sunshine vitamin are lowest. But that doesn’t mean your skin has to suffer until spring. Read on for tips and tools that will help keep you soothed from head to toe.

HYDRATE WITH HEALTHY FATS “The most important aspect of moisturizing is hydration,” says Morsillo. “Our body is mainly composed of water, so it’s critical to stay hydrated for overall health and for our skin.” That means more than just drinking water — eating healthy monounsaturated or polyunsaturated (collectively called unsaturated) fats such as olive oil and flax oil is key to skin health.

The exception is coconut oil, which is saturated but is considered a healthy fat.

Including more nuts, seeds, avocados and cold water fish, such as salmon, mackerel, haddock and tuna in your diet can help keep seasonal dryness at bay.

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods such

as walnuts, chia seeds and flaxseeds, can benefit those with eczema, psoriasis and dry skin. “Unfortunately, very few people consume enough of these healthy fats in their diet,” notes Morsillo. Drizzle flax, hemp and pumpkin oils on salads and vegetables for an easy boost of omega-3s.

BATHE WISELY In the dead of winter, there’s nothing quite so comforting as a hot shower or bath. But soaking in a hot tub for too long can actually steal precious moisture from your skin.

And then there’s the condition of your water. “Water containing high amounts of chlorine can leave our skin feeling dry after a shower,” says Morsillo. But you don’t have to banish bathing. “There are simple shower filters that can keep chlorine levels very low, allowing your water to be moisturizing for your skin.” Santevia shower filters (found at Nature’s Emporium) screw easily onto your shower head.

WATCH FOR UNDERLYING ISSUES If you’re hydrating inside and out, but your skin still feels dry, itchy and irritated, maybe winter weather is not to blame.

“Skin issues, including dry skin, may signal other underlying health issues,” says Morsillo. “At our naturopathic clinic, we will often test and assess for several hormone imbalances, as these are common causes of dry skin and lack of moisture.”

Whatever you do, don’t suffer (and scratch) in silence. Instead, seek professional advice for chronically irritated skin.

Ask your doctor to suggest a dermatologist or fnd a naturopath near you.

The term “crack a smile” can take on a whole new meaning when the mercury plummets.

To keep your lips smooth, supple and healthy, these three tips can go a long way.

1 Don’t lick. Tempting as it may be to run your tongue over your dry lips, you’ll only be making the problem worse.

Your lips will get drier as that wetness evaporates. Plus, the digestive enzymes in your saliva will further irritate your pucker.

2 Hands off. Got flaky or peeling lips?

Whatever you do, don’t pick, scrub or brush them. That will only lead to more problems, including cracking and sores.

Instead, treat your peeling lips with an ointment-based balm that will both soothe and help heal the skin.

3 Balms away! Do your mouth a favour and apply non-menthol, noneucalyptus lip balms often. This will help seal in moisture, heal peeling and cracks, and generally soothe soreness. Don’t forget to swipe it on at night too. Your lips will thank you.

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Natural Relief Stave off cold and flu symptoms with these easy home remedies

BY LIZ BRUCKNER

You rolled up your sleeve for the flu shot and down vitamin C tablets habitually. You glob on antibacterial wash following every handshake — just in case. Maybe you even adhere to the five-feet-away rule to thwart stranger-to-stranger germ transferral. But what if it’s too late? How can you minimize coughs, aches, and interrupted sleep once they’ve taken hold?

Bryce Wylde, a Toronto-based alternative health expert, offers this advice.

THE SYMPTOM: MINIMAL SLEEP THE FIX: A shut-eye deficit can do more than leave you feeling groggy in the morning. Because sleep provides the ideal opportunity for our bodies to rest and digest after the day’s activities, it’s key that you give yours sufficient time to recharge. “Sleep is imperative to a healthy immune system, and it’s not just about the hours you clock — it’s essential to have uninterrupted, quality sleep,” Wylde says. His suggestion: If you’re congested and having trouble breathing while you snooze, tr y wearing a Breathe Right Nasal strip, which will help open your air ways, allowing for a deeper, more impactful sleep.

THE SYMPTOM: ACHES AND PAINS THE FIX: In addition to resting while you treat fever and chills with over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen — check with your doctor first to

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make sure it’s right for you — tr y stepping up your dosage of vitamin D, which has been proven to boost immune function, thereby fighting off infections and viruses faster.

Another way to speed the recover y process? Physical activity. Research trumpets the merits of jogging, brisk walking and cycling for boosting the body’s defenses against viruses and bacteria. In fact, a study by Appalachian State University found that people working out five or more times a week took 46 percent fewer sick days per year than participants who only logged a day (or less) of exercise each week.

For best results, follow the above- and below-theneck rule: If symptoms include a runny nose, dr y cough or sneezing, you should be fine to take on a gentle workout; if symptoms are below the neck and include chest congestion, aching muscles or an upset stomach, resting up may be best.

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THE SYMPTOM: PERSISTENT COUGH THE FIX: Hydration is key for nixing a persistent cough, so drink as much water as you can throughout the day. Wylde also suggests downing a few cups of green tea, which packs a healthy dose of antioxidants, and adding a squeeze of lemon juice for its vitamin C and bioflavonoids.

Another way to minimize coughing is to keep your humidifier running at home. Says Wylde: “Whether a humidifier is attached to your furnace or kept in your room, having a steady stream of moisture is really important to maintain humidity and speed the recover y process.”

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THE SYMPTOM: SORE THROAT & NOSE THE FIX: It’s no secret that hot beverages can effectively soothe a scratchy, sore throat. And while the combination of lemon and honey is a tried-andtrue remedy, Wylde says an updated liquid like A. Vogel Echinaforce Extra Strength “Hot Drink” is worth tr ying, because of its heightened antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammator y properties. The best part: It works both as a preventative measure and treatment for colds and the flu.

When treating a dr y, irritated nose, consider a daily nasal rinse with a Neti pot. Cleansing with a saltwater solution helps sweep bacteria, viruses and irritants from the respirator y tract. A saline nasal spray offers similar benefits.

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DIY GYM Work out like a pro, no membership required

By TRACY SMITH

The holidays are over and now it’s time to amp up your fitness regime and work on those 2017 goals. But forget a gym membership or a steep investment in cumbersome equipment. Newmarket-based personal trainer specialist Carla Laakso says that with some select home gear and the right moves, you’ll be on your way to a fitter you. Best of all, her recommendations are all under $200 a piece and can be stored in a closet or drawer.

So what are you waiting for? Here’s how to get moving.

1. Lebert Equalizer This metal contraption (purchased as a pair) resembles track hurdles, stands at 28 ½" tall and weighs eight pounds. It’s an all-in-one piece of exercise equipment with dozens of fitness moves encompassing cardio and strength training for the entire body.

CARLA’s TIP: I love this piece of equipment because with it, you can not only work every part of your body, but also use it for cardio.

2. Exercise Ball This is essentially a giant pumped-up ball for adults, but with amazing versatility.

Effective for core conditioning and getting variety from plain old sit-ups.

CARLA’s TIP: Exercise balls come in a variety of sizes; be sure to pick one that is suitable for your height, and regularly check to see if it is sufficiently inflated with just a bit of give.

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3. Bosu Balance Trainer Half ball, half flat surface, “the Bosu,” as it’s known to fitness folks, engages your muscles and tests your balance, whichever side you stand on.

CARLA’s TIP: My favourite move is the plank. The instability of the ball makes you engage your core muscles even more than normal, so it is really effective.

4. 5. & 8. Weighted Balls, Hand Weights and Kettle Bell Weighted items are great tools to intensify your workouts. Pick them up, slam them, hold them or lift them — as long as they are off the ground, you are using your muscles.

CARLA’s TIP: If you can, purchase a few different weighted items so that you can progress and have different options for different exercises — large muscles can handle heavier weights, while smaller muscles require lighter ones.

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6. Skipping Rope Yup, this is the good old classic you grew up with. It’s a low-cost tool for great cardio — just channel your inner-child and start skipping.

CARLA’s TIP: Use as a 1–2 minute interval to other exercises to keep your heart rate up and increase your calorie burn.

7. Ab Roller This is a rotating wheel with two handles. Simply roll out and then roll back, with knees on or off the floor — and wait for the burn.

CARLA’s TIP: You want an ab workout? Look no further. This piece of equipment will help you feel your abs the next day.

9. 10. 11. & 12. Refillable water bottle, mat, running shoes and portable smartphone case No brainers: Avoid injury, stay hydrated, and blare the tunes to stay motivated!

13. Stretch Band Many people struggle with flexibility and as a result, may find it difficult to do even simple stretches. But

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you can use this band to help when you can’t reach to ensure that stretching is incorporated.

CARLA’s TIP: Don’t forget to stretch at the end of every workout and hold stretches for at least 30 seconds.

14. Carpet Discs Small discs with one side smooth (slides on carpet) and a second that is soft (slides on hardwood). These discs allow you to move your feet no matter what floor you are working on.

15. Handled Bands Resistance bands with handles are easy to hold and maintain proper form — key to safe and effective training.

Use them for your usual arm exercises by placing the middle of the band under both feet while you’re standing. Then, working against the resistance, do bicep and hammer curls, arm raises and rows.

CARLA’s TIP: Sneak these bands in your suitcase for quick workouts away from home. Now you have no more excuses for skipping those exercises when you’re on the road!

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State of the Art FAMILY DENTISTRY ALL UNDER ONE ROOF

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Dental partners Dr. Rob Eisen and Dr. Amir Guorgui are pleased to announce the grand opening of their dental practice at the new Barrie Primary Care Campus on Bayview Drive at Big Bay Point Road.

STATE OF THE ART DENTISTRY The Barrie Smile Centre is a unique family practice offering both general dentistry and advanced surgical services all in one location.

“We’re a complete family care office,” says Dr. Rob Eisen. “But what sets us apart is that we have the technology to offer the best advanced dental care for saving and reconstructing teeth and for treating children who have a lot of decay, all under one roof.”

SERVICES Regular checkups and routine cleanings, general dentistry, teeth whitening plus a wide range of advanced services such as root canals, crowns, wisdom teeth extractions, implants, reconstructive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and treatments for gum disease are all available right at the Barrie Smile Centre office without requiring referrals to other specialists.

PATIENTS FROM AGES 1- 100 “A lot of the work we do every day is preventative care,” explains Dr. Eisen.

“Our number one mission is to help people keep their teeth their whole life.

From children aged 1 to seniors aged 100.”

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utilizes advanced implant techniques and the latest technologies to get new teeth faster at half the cost of older techniques. Patients with missing teeth, dental impairments, problematic dentures or people who have just been hiding their teeth for years need suffer no longer.

“Patients arrive in the morning for extractions and leave at the end of the day with a whole new set of teeth and a perfect, permanent beautiful smile,” says Dr. Eisen. “There is no more need for months and months of treatment. We have the technology.”

FULLY MODERNIZED FACILITY The new office, designed by top Barrie designer Catherine Staples, is fully modernized with five dental chairs, a state of the art surgical suite, recovery room, high-tech 3D CBCT scanner, in-house laboratory, specialized water filtration system and LED lighting.

“The partners wanted a soothing, reassuring atmosphere,” says “We’re not fancy designer Catherine schmancy. We’re a local Staples. “It’s modern community-based office. but warm, earthy and Our fees are the same welcoming.”

40 YEARS OF DENTAL EXPERTISE Partners Dr. Rob Eisen and Dr. Amir Guorgui are passionate about providing exceptional as other offices, but we dentistry and with over offer advanced dental forty years of dental FAMILY DENTISTRY experience between options with a highly “Creating a dental them, patients can skilled team and have a facility where both be confident they are children and adults sedation facility onsite in good hands. Both are at ease was the to take care of patients dentists graduated from goal,” says Dr. Eisen. top dental schools in who are fearful.”

“We’re not fancy Canada. The University schmancy. We’re a of Western Ontario local community-based for Dr. Eisen and the office. Our fees are University of Montreal for Dr. Guorgui the same as other offices, but we offer who also continued advanced training in advanced dental options with a highly the U.S. skilled team and have a sedation facility The Barrie Smile Centre onsite to take care of patients who are ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS NOW fearful.”

Call for appointment: (705) 315-3000 IN-HOUSE ORAL SEDATION The high-tech surgical suite is fully equipped to provide three different types of sedation for patients. Full IV anesthesia and twilight sleep for dental surgeries and nitrous oxide “sleep dentistry” sedation for fearful patients —a technique which requires no needles and allows patients to slumber wistfully through their treatment.

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“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.

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Slapping on a fresh coat of paint, throwing down some liquidated hardwood and resurfacing cabinets doesn’t interest this couple as a means to turn a profit. Instead, this dynamic duo engages in home renovations for the pure craft and creativity of it.

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We started out with a very small footprint — 1,100 square feet — and stretched it as far as we could go.”

Tasteful grey porcelain tile, laid in a herringbone pattern, greets you at the entrance, where a sizeable glass front door lets in light from the street. The overall design, including the laundry room, is a contemporary, bright and airy showpiece.

The house orignally had an all all-brick exterior, now replaced with Maibec siding.

The vegetable and flower garden is now a modern deck with a glass railing. Inside, the owners included family-friendly touches, like stairs that act as hidden storage.

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“Brad can build anything and I take an artistic point of view to design,” says Katie, who admits to spending a great deal of time on Pinterest and Houzz searching for innovative ideas. That includes the storage drawers, built by Stairhaus in Barrie, to the Jenkins’ specification, hidden inside the lower steps of the recreation room stairway of their current east-end project. “Kids can put their toys in there or store their winter mittens,” Katie says.

The house is the second flip for the couple in the northeast end of Barrie, an area they find attractive due to its large mature lots.

“It’s my second, but Brad’s done four,” Katie says. “We started out with a very small footprint — 1,100 square feet — and stretched it as far as we could go.”

The tiny home originally had an all-brick exterior, now replaced with Maibec siding.

The dated interior had a series of smaller rooms, teal countertops and a pink bathroom. Today, it has been transformed into a bright, airy, contemporary showpiece. “We knew we wanted a modern look with some industrial touches,” says Katie, “a house that people would notice and talk about yet one that would still fit in nicely with the neighbourhood.”

The previous resident had tended a luscious vegetable and flower garden, which Katie agonized about taking out. She did manage to save some Irises, and replanted them at the side of the house. In place of the former garden, the Jenkins installed a modern deck with glass railing, new fencing and privacy wall, a patio with fire pit, retaining wall with armor stone and fresh turf that opened up the yard to create an expanse large enough to host the couple’s wedding event.

The whole renovation took well over a year, but the sleek two-story modern farmhouse now clocks in at 3,079 square feet from top to bottom.

Planet-friendly project The Jenkins took a green approach to their build. “We like natural, environmentallysound products,” explains Katie. “We don’t like strong chemicals.” The VOC-free paint throughout the house, for instance, is white Dulux with a splash of green undertones to add depth and avoid starkness.

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I wanted a unique kitchen — not something extremely trendy that would get old”

A touch of wood in the kitchen offsets the white walls, subway-tile backsplash and countertops. American Village Edison pendants hang over the island to add an industrial touch and a farm table awaits family meals.

The couple used reclaimed barnwood for their living room wall treatment and hung a sliding barn door on their kitchen pantry.

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Norwegian White Oak, which they sanded themselves before sealing with Woca Oil — a plant-based, nonpolluting, sustainable finish, with no preservatives. “It’s amazing,” says Katie. “If there’s a scratch on the hardwood from the dog, you just give it a light sand and apply more Woca. The floor is perfect again.”

The Jenkins also repurposed reclaimed barnwood for their living room wall treatments and hung a 100-year-old sliding barn door on their kitchen pantry. Black iron industrial galvanized pipes were crafted for towel, toilet and closet wardrobe bars for a touch of industrial chic (a look echoed in their bed frames). Upcycled furnishings are featured throughout, including the rustic factory cart that acts as their living room coffee table, and the timeworn wooden cable spool that works as a side table in the master’s sitting area.

Tasteful grey porcelain tile greets you at the entrance, where a sizeable glass front door lets in light from the street. Katie insisted that the tile be laid in a herringbone pattern for added interest. A hall running down the front of the house acts as a mudroom with plentiful cubbies and coat hooks.

Midway, a powder room is accessed through another sliding old wood door, hung barndoor style.

Cozy, contemporary kitchen The open-concept kitchen-dining-living area was designed to be both warm and cleanlooking. A touch of wood in the kitchen offsets the white walls, white subway-tile backsplash and white quartz countertops to keep things cozy. The custom cabinetry was constructed in tiger maple with cut-outs for hand pulls instead of door knobs. Two sets of double-doored walkouts to the patio are accessible from the kitchen and dining room, and a light-filled office sits adjacent to the kitchen.

“I wanted a unique kitchen,” says Katie, “not something extremely trendy that would get old, but rather, a timeless design.” A photo on Pinterest inspired the flush-faced 3/4” slab wood cabinets with dovetail drawers. American Village Edison pendants hang over the island to add that industrial touch the Jenkins love, and directly across from the island, a farm table awaits family meals.

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When it came to their children’s rooms, Brad and Katie brought their personal sensibilities to the decor. Brad is a firefighter and fire hall memorabilia and badges populate their son’s room, including a bright red fire truck art piece painted by Katie herself.

Their daughter’s room is a haven for art and music, with Katie’s vintage cameras resting on the dresser, and a built-in desk ready for art projects.

The completed project has brought a deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment for the Jenkins, but itchy creative rumblings have already begun again. Says Katie: “We’re that couple that drives around and looks at houses in our free time.”

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“Maintaining the highest standard of foot care is crucial,” says Olga. “Especially as people age and experience health challenges like diabetes.” Olga has over 31 years of experience in the profession, graduating from the Michener Institute Chiropody program in 1985. She completed her graduate studies in Podiatric Medicine at Sunderland University in the U.K. WELCOMING CHRIS LALANDE TO THE PRACTICE Joining the practice is Chris Lalande, who has followed in his mother’s footsteps as a Chiropodist.

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mobilization techniques, exercises, joint manipulation, laser and ultrasound therapy, footwear change and orthotic options.

LASER AND ULTRASOUND THERAPY Laser and ultrasound treatments that treat muscle and joint issues are performed in the laser room.

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VIDEO GAIT ANALYSIS Barrie Foot Clinic also utilizes both static and video gait analysis on a treadmill with four cameras at varying angles to assist in diagnosing minute gait anomalies. “Patients participate in their own examination”, explains Olga Lalande. “It better assists the patient in understanding what is going on when they can see it themselves.”

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Reconnect with an old flame Enjoying a fireplace in your home is easier and more efficient than you might think

By JACQUELINE KOVACS

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There’s something about the glow of a fire in the hearth that takes the chill out of the iciest winter days. And it’s not just the heat. The fireplace has always been the focal point of the home — a place to gather, reconnect and relax.

But what if your house is fireplace-free? These days, there are a variety of options to suit both your style and your budget when it comes to adding a hearth to your home.

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ELECTRIC FIREPLACES If those cheesy glowing logs of the 1970s spring to mind, rest assured: modern electric fireplaces use the latest in technology to create a realistic flame.

Plus, today’s models are energy efficient, eco-friendly and safe — often staying cool to the touch. If you’re looking for warmth, though, many electric models offer a heat option.

Installation is also a breeze. Choose a console, built-in, wall mount or insert.

Having a fireplace can be as easy as bringing it home and plugging it in. Prices range from as low as $300 to $2,000, depending on the model and style.

WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACES A wood-burning fireplace conjures up an image of a big stone hearth with a square opening housing a roaring fire. And that’s true of old-school fireplaces; they created a cozy ambiance, but were an inefficient way to actually heat a home. Today’s options for wood-burners include modern, sleek and linear designs with roll-up glass screens.

They’re also great heat producers, often as efficient as wood stoves, and can be surprisingly easy to install. Depending on the manufacturer, you can get a built-intothe-wall, wood-burning fireplace without a big masonry foundation. Pricing ranges from about $15,000 to $20,000.

ETHANOL FLUELESS FIREPLACES Want a fireplace to go, as in go anywhere?

Consider an ethanol-burning fireplace.

Fuelled by clean-burning bioethanol — an alcohol that comes from agricultural and forestry products — these fireplaces don’t require flues, chimneys or even a connection. So you can use them on the deck, in the living room, on a table top or mounted on a wall. The Sunset (pictured), from Montreal’s Eco-Feu, for example, can be used inside or out. Ethanol-burners come in a variety of sizes and designs, so it’s easy to find one to suit your lifestyle.

Pricing varies according to size and model. A tabletop ethanol fireplace can cost as little as $125. A wall-mounted or freestanding unit can be had for $499, while a full-on automatic bio fireplace can run upwards of $3,000.

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Georgian Design Centre is your interior design project destination Locally owned and operated, Georgian Design Centre carries top quality and one-of-a kind interior design products and accessories to beautify homes, chalets, condos and cottages. Since opening Georgian Design Centre in 2007, owners Dave and Helen Labelle have seen the Collingwood company grow into one of Ontario’s premiere interior design destinations for projects of any size and budget. It’s truly a family operation. The couple’s six children have been involved with the company at different times, a granddaughter works in the showroom, and their two adorable black Labrador Retrievers, Marley and Sadie, act as official greeters as customers enter the store.

Whether you are a homeowner renovating one room or a contractor or builder searching for the perfect fixtures, lighting, carpeting and countertops for a new build, Georgian Design Centre has what you need on display in their spacious, experiential showroom.

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Over the years, Georgian Design Centre’s product lines have grown to include window treatments, countertops and home décor accessories. Many staff members from Georgian Flooring continue to help customers at Georgian Design Centre, giving customers the benefit of their broad expert product knowledge and wealth of design ideas. If you want a unique look for your home, cottage or chalet, the sales staff at Georgian Design Centre is there to help you every step of the way.

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From the

Ground UP

When it came to renovating her Collingwood home, designer Michelle Crowley took in every detail

By Dawn Ritchie | Photos by mike guilbault

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etired designer Michelle Crowley developed her cozy post-and-beam Cape Cod home from the ground up — literally. “I took a piece of rock from Georgian Bay,” she explains, “then hunted around to find a slab that matched it for our granite countertops.”

Every aspect of her restful 4,700-square-foot sixbedroom Collingwood home was planned with this deliberateness. From the canary yellow walls on the lower level that take advantage of a southwestern exposure to brighten the room, to the double doors leading out from the library to her secret rock garden, to the private den off the master suite which provides a quick escape when needed. “If the boys want to watch

The Walking Dead. I can still watch Downton Abbey,” she says happily.

She and her husband, musician Kerry Crawford, chose a Cape-style home because of their deep love of New England architecture. “We used to go to Kennebunkport all the time,” says Crowley about their many road adventures to the East Coast. “We love the houses in Maine.”

They also wanted their new quarters to have a bit of the character of their former Parry Sound cottage, adding a gabled roof with cedar shakes and board and batten siding. Timberpeg, the premiere artisans of post and beam construction in New Hampshire, was their choice of fabricator.

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Kitchen cabinets are all custom made and painted a hand-rubbed, hunter green finish with yellow undertones.

In the dining room, the ceilings are only eight-feet high, which helps create a more intimate dining setting. The great room right next to it enjoys soaring 27-foot vaulted ceilings. Flooded with light from a wall of windows, it delivers a grand, dramatic impact, buffered by the earthly elements of a Maxwell river stone fireplace and downhome accessories. Dressing the mantle and side tables are models of sail and lobster boats, handcrafted by folk artists in Quebec. Sofas and armchairs are custom designed by Crowley.

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Each decision, from the placement of light fixtures and heating vents to the sort of window framing that would be installed, had to be made mindfully”

Timberpeg assisted in the design, then cut, milled and assembled the structure in New Hampshire before disassembling it again, packing it and shipping it to Ontario.

“What you get essentially is a barn,” says Michelle. “The interior is all up to you.” The couple hired contractors Carl McCoy and Pat Coulter for the excavation, foundation and assembly of the framed structure. Next came the interior elements. Kitchen cabinets were all custom made and painted a hand rubbed hunter green finish with yellow undertones. A barn door was hung on the master suite entrance. Crowley picked up authentic barn door hardware at a co-op to hang it. “No one was hanging barn doors 17 1/2 years ago,” she laughs.

Much of the true work behind building a post-and-beam home comes prior to the final build explains Crowley. The couple wanted the tongue-and-groove walls set behind the posts and beams. This meant that all the inner workings of the home that are normally hidden behind drywall (wiring, heating, plumbing) would have to be done on the outside of those walls.

Each decision, from the placement of lighting fixtures and heating vents to the sort of window framing that would be installed, had to be made mindfully. Once built, any changes could create permanent visual blemishes.

Michelle Crowley brought the eye of a seasoned designer to the job. The former owner of Pack Rat, a Toronto design and furnishings boutique at Yonge and Rosedale, Crowley knows a few things about how to create atmosphere.

“I went through every single room mentally,” she says, “what we wanted, from ceiling to floor. That took a long time.”

In the dining room, for instance, the ceilings are only eight feet high, which helps

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Light-coloured slipcovers stay on sofas and armchairs for summer months, and are then changed over to darker upholstery for winter. Crowley loves to source unique items, transforming them into useful objects in what she calls her funky-casual-chic style. The woolen throw rugs were hand-loomed in Santa Fe from traditional patterns.

And she placed two roomy, rustic twig chairs from The La Luna Collection in the living room. The long entry foyer, with slate flooring, has plenty of spots to store the family’s outer wear.

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People coming in a door and having a little three-bythree-foot section to stand on just doesn’t work”

create a more intimate dining setting. The great room right next to it enjoys soaring 27-foot vaulted ceilings. Flooded with light from a wall of windows, it delivers a grand, dramatic impact, buffered by the earthy elements of a Maxwell river stone fireplace and the many downhome accessories Crowley has used.

Dressing the mantle and side tables are models of sail and lobster boats handcrafted by folk artists in Quebec. Twig lamps illuminate sofa tables. Sofas and armchairs are all custom designed by Crowley herself and slipcovered with light fabrics for the summer months, then changed over to darker upholstery for the winter.

“All the slipcovers come off Nov. 1, says Crowley. “The colour underneath is tobacco, so it’s warmer for the winter months.”

Beneath the yellow-and-white cushion covers there’s a cheery red and white weathervane motif.

Crowley loves to source unique items, transforming them into useful objects as she unveils what she calls her funky casual chic style. She found an obelisk-shaped object in an antique store that came out of the corporate office of an oil company and made it into a lamp. Her woolen throw rugs were hand-loomed in Sante Fe from traditional patterns she chose from a museum. And she placed roomy, rustic twig chairs from The La Lune Collection in the living room instead of outside on the patio deck. The overall effect is a delicious banquet of artistically inspirational comfort.

“We live in our whole house and it’s very casual,” says Crowley. “We live everywhere.

I’m not a person who says, don’t sit there.”

Keeping that mantra in mind, Crowley designed a long entry foyer that looks like an extended mudroom with slate flooring running from end to end. Plenty of hooks are available to hang coats and gear and at the

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far end of the hall is the two-piece powder room.

“I was just being practical,” she explains.

“Life is different here from downtown life, more casual. People coming in a door and having a little three-by-three-foot section to stand on just doesn’t work. You come in from hiking all muddy or you’d have six kids piling in from snowboarding. This way, there’s plenty of room, and no need to take off boots if they have to use the washroom quickly. So what if they get a little water on the stone? You don’t worry. Keep your life as stress-free as possible.”

There’s another reason Crowley chose stone floors at entrances and it has to do with passive solar heating. While the home utilizes forced-air heating, it also benefits from a measure of passive solar heating due to the post-and-beam construction.

“When the sun streams in the windows, you get ambient heat that warms the timbers,” explains Crowley. “They hold the heat, as do stone floors. Drywall holds heat for about a nanosecond in comparison.”

The exterior of her charming home enjoyed just as much attention to detail. An avid gardener, Crowley wanted an English

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There was one cedar on the property when the family moved in. now there are 330 trees and bushes”

garden. “You start a garden and you see how it’s going, she says. “Where’s the light?

You take things out, move things. It’s not a hodge podge, but it’s casual. I have things that come up from May to September now.

There’s something always blooming.”

There was a single cedar on the property when the family moved in. Now there are over 330 trees and bushes. “I placed every shrub and tree myself,” says Crowley.

Bates Sand and Gravel, who did all the landscaping, planted them. “Our maples were 15 feet when we put them in. Now, they’re 60 feet high.”

Carl McCoy built the lovely gazebo at the back of the pool and all the stairs were done by Parklawn Landscaping, which also did the driveway. But when it came to the outdoor furniture, it was Crowley’s design skills that kicked in again.

“All the Cape Cod chairs, lounges and umbrellas were designed by me,” says Crowley, who found a few old Cape Cod chairs at a junk store, took them apart and examined their structure before redesigning exactly what she wanted.

“I took my new design prototype to a carpenter. He’d build it, then I would try it out and make adjustments as he worked on it.” She wanted just the right size paddle arms and wide seat pans large enough to curl up in. An arch was also put in all the

Enjoying backyard living includes a pool and gazebo, plus plenty of comfortable Cape Cody–style seating, designed by Crowley herself.

chaises. “So your legs don’t go numb after a while,” she explains.

When she finally landed on the exact fit, thick cushions were custom ordered from her manufacturer in New Jersey and covered with Sunbrella fabric.

“Cottage life,” she says, “should be comfy.”

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The whole story If you switched from whole milk to low-fat or skim as part of a healthier lifestyle for your family, you might want to reconsider. A recent study lead by Dr. Jonathan Maguire, a pediatrician at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital, found that children who drink whole milk were leaner and had higher levels of bone-strengthening Vitamin D than their low-fat-milk drinking counterparts. The likely reason? The higher fat content not only made children feel fuller, but also boosted the absorption of the added Vitamin D.

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Delicious WAYS TO

Lighten Up

BY KATHERINE ELPHICK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELLIE KISTEMAKER

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estive chocolates, shortbread cookies, turkey dinners with all the fixings, and extra glasses of wine are so December. Now that January has arrived, many of us want to put the holiday excesses behind us and start focusing on healthy eating.

If “battling the January bulge” is on your resolution list, check out the healthy, light and delicious recipes featured in this story — all courtesy of local chefs. Bon appetite!

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Spicy heirloom tomato salsa

The Farmhouse 268 Bradford Street, Barrie (705)737-0522, thefarmhouse.ca Located in a historic redbrick building overlooking the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, the Farmhouse Restaurant in Barrie serves up farm-fresh food to hungry diners. “It’s comfort food done well with local ingredients,” explains chef Randy Feltis, who owns and operates the popular eatery with his wife, Sarah Jackson.

Green goddess zucchini sushi with spicy heirloom tomato salsa Recipe by chef Randy Feltis of The Farmhouse

“Everything is made from scratch, including our hollandaise for our famous eggs Benedict,” says the chef. “We even smoke our own meat. Everything we serve is food you’d find at a family restaurant, but we up it a notch. Our greens are grown on-site, and we specialize in offering fresh and sustainable farm food, so locally grown and Canadian produced is very important to us.”

Rolls 4

medium zucchini

1

avocado

1

lime

2

leaves kale

3

handfuls mint

1 cucumber, seeded and julienned

Green Goddess Zucchini Sushi with Spicy Heirloom Tomato Salsa

1

bunch chives

1

bunch pea sprouts

salt and pepper

Salsa 2

heirloom tomatoes

1 clove garlic 1/2 hot pepper 1 handful basil, chopped salt and pepper, to taste

Rolls: With a vegetable peeler or mandolin, peel zucchini into 6 to 8 thin slices with. Mash avocado with a fork until it’s smooth yet chunky, and season with salt and pepper and a splash of lime juice. Break all other veggies into small matchsticks or perfect julienne.

Lay sliced zucchini down and spread avocado on the first 2 inches. Pile up matchstick veggies and roll. If the ends don’t stick, apply a little avocado as glue.

Salsa: In a large mortar, smash garlic and hot pepper with salt to create a paste. Chop up tomatoes and basil, and mix with garlic paste. Serve on side for those who like it hot.

Makes 4 servings

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The butcher counter is stocked with premium, local AAA dry-aged beef, fresh Ontario pork, veal, lamb and free-range, grain-fed chicken.

The south-end Barrie business also features a cold deli, European groceries, baked goods, pastries, a freezer full of prepared meals and gourmet delights, a fresh produce counter and a hot deli counter.

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Recipe by chef Michael Cortese of Cordino’s 4 cups

low- or no-sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp

organic ginger, chopped

1

organic lemon, zested and juiced

2

hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken breasts

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chopped spinach salt and pepper to taste

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“Another delicious salad, perfect for eating light this winter,” says chef Randy Feltis of The Farm House, Barrie.

Shaved beet salad with walnut lime dressing Recipe by chef Randy Feltis of The Farmhouse 6 medium heirloom beets (golden, candy cane) boiled or roasted until fork-tender 1

watermelon radish

2 cups

micro greens

1

bunch mint

Dressing 1/2 cup

extra virgin olive oil

2

limes, juiced

Makes 4 servings

1

clove garlic

1

tbsp maple syrup

salt and pepper

walnuts

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Slice beets and watermelon radish paper-thin, and toss lightly in dressing. Place greens on a plate and top with beets and radish.

Lightly pull the greens up for presentation.

Garnish with mint and chopped walnuts and maybe some expensive pecorino cheese!

1 cup

1/2 cup walnut bits (save for garnish)

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In a food processor, mix walnuts, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, maple syrup and salt and pepper, blend until smooth.

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Smoked trout quinoa cakes with cucumber radish salsa and tzatziki Recipe by chef Dennis Thornton of Urban Dish

This light, yet tasty dish is a favourite menu item at Urban Dish.

Makes 8 servings Tzatziki

URBAN DISH

2 cups

yogurt

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1/2

cucumber, seeded, diced, drained

1/2 tbsp

fresh oregano, chopped

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1/2 tbsp

fennel fronds, chopped

1/2 tbsp

honey

1/2 tbsp

smoked paprika

1 tbsp

fresh garlic, minced

salt and pepper, to taste

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In stainless steel bowl, whisk together the yogurt and cucumber. Then add the rest of the ingredients and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in the refrigerator.

Cucumber Radish Salsa 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tbsp 1/2 1 tbsp 1/2 tbsp 1/2 tbsp 1/2 tsp 1 tbsp

cucumber, seeded and diced watermelon radish red pepper, diced tomato, seeded and diced red onion, diced chopped fresh thyme lemon, juice and zest rice wine vinegar honey garlic, minced whole-grain mustard canola oil

salt and pepper, to taste

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Combine cucumber, radish, red pepper, tomato and onion in small bowl and toss until well combined.

In a separate stainless steel bowl, combine thyme, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, honey, garlic and mustard. Whisk in the oil until well combined. Pour over vegetables and combine well. Season to taste. Set aside in the refrigerator.

TROUT QUINOA CAKES 1.5 lbs

smoked trout, diced

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red onion, diced

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red pepper, diced

1 tbsp

minced chives

1/2 tbsp

garlic, minced

1/2 tbsp

tarragon, dried

1 tbsp

smoked paprika

1 tbsp

whole-grain mustard

11/2 cups

mashed potato

1/2 cup

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In food processor, pulse the scallops, half of the trout and egg whites to make a mousse.

In large bowl combine the mousse, the rest of the trout and all other ingredients and mix well.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Portion into 2 oz cakes and place on parchmentlined baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches and adding more oil as necessary, cook fish cakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki and cucumber radish salsa.

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food & drink WARWICK HUGHES FOOD MARKET 34 Ross Street, Barrie (705)725-0600, Facebook

Located in a quaint century home in downtown Barrie, Warwick Hughes Food Market specializes in made from scratchbaked goods, light lunches and prepared food. Grocery staples are also available.

“We even offer cooking courses,” says chef Laurie Warwick who owns and operates the popular food market.

Sweet potato and black bean enchiladas

8 oz

Recipe by chef Laurie Warwick of Warwick Hughes Food Market

Cilantro Cream 1/2 cup

light sour cream

“This is one of my favourite weeknight dinner recipes,” says Laurie Warwick.

“It’s definitely on the lighter side and your family will enjoy it.”

1 tbsp

maple syrup

Tip: double this recipe and freeze the left overs for the next time you make enchiladas.

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 medium sweet potato, diced small 1 cup black beans (rinsed) 2

limes

Easy Enchilada Sauce

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2 tbsp

vegetable oil

1

jalapeño (optional)

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

11/4 tsp

cumin

1 tsp

garlic powder

tomato paste

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

1 bunch cilantro, chopped finely Assembly 3 cups cooked rice (I prefer basmati, but use your favourite) 11/2 cup grated mozzarella or mild cheddar 6-10-inch whole wheat wraps Start cooking your rice. You will need 3 cups.

In a high sided frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil and sauté sweet potatoes until tender.

Set aside with black beans. Stir in zest and juice from 1 lime into the warm sweet potato and black bean mixture.

Enchilada Sauce: In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp oil, add jalapeño and cook for 2 minutes. Add flour, using a whisk, stir until it forms a paste. Continue to stir for 1 minute to cook the flour. Add cumin and garlic powder and cook for 1 minute. Now add tomato paste, and cook until it smells fragrant. (Do not ignore this step or your sauce will have a raw tomato taste). Whisk in broth a little at a time to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer (low-medium heat) and cook for 5 minutes, until thickened.

Cilantro Cream: In small bowl, mix sour cream, maple syrup and ¼ cup of the chopped cilantro.

Rice: Once your rice is cooked, pour juice and zest of 1 lime over the rice.

Assembly: Lay out all 6 wraps. Portion out ½ cup of rice per wrap. Evenly distribute the sweet potato and black bean mixture.

Spoon 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce over everything, and toss extra cilantro over top and roll up (envelope-style tucking in the ends as you roll).

In a greased 9”x13” pan, spread ½ cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom. Place all 6 prepared enchiladas in the pan and brush completely with enchilada sauce.

Top each one with cheese and cover the pan with foil. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F covered and an additional 10 uncovered.

When plating, dollop the cilantro cream on each enchilada.

This can be made the day before and stored in the fridge for dinner following day.

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SUPER BOWL! What’s the best way to take on the day?

With a healthy breakfast. And being rushed is no excuse: these quick and easy recipes will get you tastefully fuelled up in no time flat.

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Pear, Ginger and Almond Breakfast Rice Bowl INGREDIENTS: 1 medium pear, peeled, cored and diced 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 inch ginger, peeled and finely grated 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp butter 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp almond butter 1 oz Sultana raisins 1 oz chopped almonds 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice (leftover is fine) PREPARATION: In a large bowl, add pear, lemon, ginger, cinnamon and brown sugar.

Place butter, honey and almond butter in a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low until softened. Add the pear mixture and sautĂŠ until the pears have softened, but are still firm.

Add the raisins and almonds and stir to combine. Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and ensure that everything is well combined. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 3 minutes.

Add cooked rice, stirring until all the ingredients are evenly mixed. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until rice is warm and soft.

Top with more almonds, raisins and cinnamon and serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.

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No-bake Breakfast Squares with Almonds and Cranberries

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of pitted dates, pulsed into a paste (will equal 1 cup) 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter or nut butter of your choice 1 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1 tsp flaxseeds 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon pinch of salt 1 oz of raw almonds, divided 1 oz dried cranberries, divided PREPARATION: Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray, leaving an overhang over the pan so you will be able to remove the bars easily.

Add dates and water to a blender and blend until a paste forms. Place the date paste in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until smooth and softened. Add peanut butter and maple syrup, stirring constantly to combine. Remove from heat once mixture is smooth and all the ingredients are evenly incorporated (about 1 minute).

Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and salt till combined. Fold in the shredded coconut, rolled oats and flaxseeds. Fold in half of the almonds and cranberries until combined.

Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly and pressing down firmly using a flat spatula. Sprinkle evenly with remaining almonds and dried cranberries, and press down firmly again with spatula (or your own clean hands) to flatten and bind the cranberries and almonds. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours, or overnight, to set.

Remove from the fridge and, using the parchment overhang, lift and transfer the uncut bars to a cutting board.

Using a sharp knife, cut into even rectangles. Wrap each bar individually in parchment or wax paper so they are easy to take away. Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Makes about 10 squares.

NOTE: These bars are best enjoyed straight out of the fridge since they tend to soften up at room temperature. The bars will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or store in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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Cheering for Christmas Hundreds of volunteers help out with the Barrie and District Christmas Cheer each year. The organization met its goal of raising $250,000 in order to help provide toys and food to approximately 5,000 people in the community.

Photos by Janis RamsAy

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Natasha Malcolm and Kaleigh Shaw from Busch Systems packed food hampers.

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Carole Lowther had her first year volunteering in toys.

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John Stokes and his wife, Lynn, from Oro-Medonte picked out a stuffed animal for their recipient.

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Barrie and District Christmas Cheer president is Steph Quenneville.

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Ian Hocking, Barrie and District Christmas Cheer vice-president, shows the cash collected earlier in the month.

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Hank Thibideau, co-ordinator of special events, poses with Barrie OPP Auxiliar y Sgt. Ken Elson.

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Denise Schleiffer and her husband, Sheldon, greeted clients picking up food hampers.

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Volunteers Jennifer Robinson, from OroMedonte, and May Laraya, from Barrie, were happily on hand.

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Donna Canning and Christine Carruthers were decked out to volunteer.

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Long-time family volunteers Ted Blaker, his wife, Val, along with their son, Mike, and daughter, Kim Sharer, returned to help.

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Volunteering as a family were siblings Carther and Brooklin, along with their mom, Shara Lesarge.

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Volunteers Gabrielle Stein and Lynne LaPlante posed with with volunteer co-ordinator Paul Rooney.

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Aslo helping were 16 Wing members, from nearby CFB Borden, warrant officer Frank Cusson, Sgt. Soraya Sheppard and Cpl. Adam Watson.

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Furusato

Anna Kim reflects on her years in the restaurant business

By Katherine Elphick | Photography by ELLie kistemaker

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nna Kim wants to spread the word about Korean food. “It’s so delicious and healthy,” says the former owner of Kohyang House, now called Furusato. “More people in the Barrie area need to try it. In Korea, we have lots of vegetables in our meals. That’s how we stay so healthy.”

To help introduce local diners to the flavours of Korea, she opened her restaurant three years ago in downtown Barrie, near the Five Points. The menu also featured Asian and Japanese cuisine and many considered it to have the best sushi in the city. And though Kim recently sold the restaurant to her cousin Jimmy Park, she remains on staff at Furusato.

In the weeks before she sold the restaurant, Kim, 71, shared her story with us over a cup of Korean tea.

Anna Kim’s dreams of opening a restaurant were a tasty reality for Barrie residents for more than 15 years. She prided herself on recipes that featured fresh ingredients.

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You’ve been on the local restaurant scene for 15 years. First with Furusato and now Kohyang House. What got you into the restaurant business?

It was always my dream to open a restaurant. I just love to be in the kitchen cooking. It’s my happy place. Some people go shopping or eat to reduce stress — I cook. I find it very relaxing, and it makes me feel good.

What does Kohyang House mean in Korean?

It translates to home town. I’ve lived in Barrie for 42 years, and Korea for only 19 years. Barrie is my true home and I love it here. Furusato also translates to home town in Japanese.

What should diners know about Korean cuisine?

It’s fresh, low in calories and very tasty.

It’s also healthy and packed with goodness because it’s loaded with vegetables. It’s a bit spicy, but we can control the amount of spice to please everyone. Korean food is huge in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto. It’s only a matter of time before the word spreads.

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that’s also when you really started to enjoy cooking.

When I was in Germany, I lived in a very large girls’ house. It was an international residence with about 150 women and we all worked in the textile factory sewing.

When I wasn’t working, I always wanted to get into the kitchen and cook for the other girls. I really enjoyed that.

In 1970, you left Germany and moved to Toronto. But cooking was always in the back of your mind.

I always thought about cooking, but when I first moved to Canada it was very difficult and I didn’t have much time to be in the kitchen. I worked in a factory for a sewing company, and I made little money, had no education and no English. It was a hard time. Because I didn’t have the time or money to go to school, I learned how to speak English myself. In 1970, I married my husband and started having children.

What brought your family to Barrie?

I came from a small town in Korea, so I found Toronto to be too big and busy.

Looking for something smaller, we moved to Barrie and I immediately fell in love with area because everyone was so friendly and nice. Back then, I had a convenience store called Enterprise at the corner Bayview and

Little. But owning a restaurant was always in the back of my mind. It was my dream, my passion. After 24 years, I sold the store to my family and was finally able to open a restaurant.

That restaurant was Furusato, which specialized in sushi and Japanese cuisine.

That’s right. We also offered Korean food, but not too much. After 10 years in business, I sold it and retired for three years. But I couldn’t stay retired. I was bored and I like staying busy. That’s when I decided to get my hands back into the restaurant business.

So you opened KoHyang House?

In the back of my mind, my desire has always been to open a Korean restaurant that focused on home cooking. KoHyang House is now three years old and every year we get busier as more people discover Korean cuisine.

What’s the most popular item?

Bibimbap is our best seller, and my personal favourite. Bibimbap is a large bowl of rice topped with an array of individually prepared vegetables and beef (or chicken or tofu), served with seasoned red chili pepper paste (gochujang), and topped with a fried egg. We can prepare endless variations of this dish depending on your

tastes and dietary requirements. Bibimbap is a festival of vegetables and colours.

What are other top sellers?

Bulgogi is one of Korea's most popular beef dishes that is made from thinly sliced, marinated high-quality beef, and then grilled or pan-fried. It’s served with a side of lettuce, spinach, or other leafy vegetable, which is used to wrap a slice of cooked meat. It is often served to non-Koreans as a first taste of Korean cuisine. Diners also love our Japchae, which is similar to pad Thai.

Japchae consists of Korean glass noodle stirfried with meat and vegetables. Our Koreanstyle soup is also extremely popular, as well as our sushi and Japanese menu.

Local sushi lovers say your Japanese food is the best in town.

We do have a great Japanese menu, anything from sushi to teriyaki and everything in between. But the secret to good sushi is using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Along with super-fresh fish, we use high-quality rice, soy sauce, rice vinegar and so on.

Although 80 percent of our menu is Korean, we do have a really nice Japanese section.

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Fresh, high-quality ingredients is number one. After that, I believe in home-style cooking. I want to create food that is homemade, so it’s almost like eating at your mother’s house. I spend most of my time in the kitchen. But I do get out to say hello to my customers, because it’s part of creating a homey environment. The dining room is also very homey with lots of windows and plants.

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We have very big portions for main courses, so I would start you off with a light Miso Soup, then I would recommend Bibimbap, and you can have some red bean ice cream for dessert. For people who are new to my restaurant, I’m happy to help them out with the menu and recommend items to try.

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Since everything we make is to order, it’s very easy for us to please all customers with allergies or food preferences. Because Korean and Japanese food is rice based, there are also several gluten-free and vegetarian and vegan items on the menu. We also have gluten-free soy sauce.

Describe your average work day.

I get up at 6 a.m., and go to the restaurant to get organized for the day. Then I’m off to morning mass. After that, I’m back at the restaurant to open for the day. I greet my customers and talk with them as much as I can. I love meeting new people and getting to know them. I have many repeat customers, and before they even sit down I know what they will order [laughs] because they come so often. I stay until about 9:30 p.m. each night. I eat all of my meals here and I cook for my chef. That’s why he’s so happy. Being busy makes me happy. I don’t like to sit still.

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food & drink Bibimbap is a festival of vegetables and colours.

Bibimbap is probably one of the most well-known and beloved Korean dishes. Here’s a recipe to try at home.

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BI-BIM-BAP Recipe courtesy of Kohyang House.

BIBIMBAP SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 4 tbsp paste)

gochujang (Korean hot pepper

2 tbsp

sesame oil

1tbsp

sugar

2 cups

bean sprouts

1 tsp

toasted sesame oil

1 pinch

salt

2 cups

spinach

1 tsp

sesame oil

1 pinch

salt olive oil for stir-frying

1 cup

carrots, cut into match sticks

3/4 cup

shitake mushrooms, sliced

240 grams

radishes, cut into match sticks

1 pinch

salt

3/4 cup

beef or chicken, cut into thin slices

3/4 cup

tofu, cut into squares

4 eggs 4 cups

steamed sushi rice

1 tsp

sesame seeds

PREPARATION: Bibimpap sauce: In small bowl, combine gochujang, sesame oil and sugar. Set aside.

Mildly seasoned bean sprout/spinach: Cook bean sprouts and spinach separately in a large pot of boiling water until soft, but not mushy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well. Transfer each to separate bowls, add salt and sesame oil; toss to coat. Set both aside.

Mildly stir-fried carrots/mushrooms/radishes: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet and cook the following separately — carrots, mushrooms and radishes until softened (add more oil as needed), about 3 to 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with salt. Set aside, in separate bowls.

Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat and brown beef or cook chicken, and set aside. Clean pan and add 1 more tsp of oil and pan fry tofu until lightly browned. Set aside.

Heat 1 more tsp of olive oil over medium-heat and fry the eggs just on one side until yolks are runny but whites are firm, about 2 to 4 minutes.

To assemble the dish, divide steamed rice into 4 serving bowls; top with assorted vegetables, meat and tofu. Place 1 egg on top of each serving. Add bibimbap sauce as desired and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Makes 4 servings.

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Steeped with

goodness Why tea has better health in the bag

By JOANN MACDONALD

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emes devoted to coffee worship fill our social media feeds, leaving tea lovers standing outside of the cool crowd. But tea drinkers take heart: The versatile bevvy is second only to water in popularity worldwide. And your hot drink of choice boasts benefits you can’t get from coffee.

Drs. Jason and Maria Granzotto, a husband-and-wife team of naturopathic doctors in Vaughan, frequently recommend herbal teas to their patients to soothe symptoms of illness and boost overall health. “Herbal teas are a great, naturally caffeine-free alternative to coffee and hot chocolate,” says Maria, “especially in cases of anxiety, insomnia and adrenal stress, where caffeine will worsen the condition.”

How else can tea help? Here are the couple’s picks for brewing better health.

Astragalus This herbal infusion might just be your best friend in winter. A member of the legume family, this plant has a long history as a disease fighter and a stress reducer. “Astragalus stimulates our immune system to help prevent colds and flus,” says Jason. If you’ve already been hit by a nasty bug, astragalus can relieve sinus congestion and reduce the length and intensity of colds and flus. Because it has been shown to help reduce inflammation, many fans of the tea drink it daily as a preventive measure in fall and winter.

Licorice Popular for digestive issues, this tea is recommended for those with weaker constitutions, as well as for indigestion, excessive fatigue and low blood pressure with dizziness. But it’s even said to be good for the common cold, with many sippers swearing by the brew to relieve sore throats and help them feel better.

“It has a fortifying effect on all the organ systems,” notes Jason.

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Peppermint Got an annoying tickle in your throat? Peppermint tea can bring it to a soothing halt. What other powers does pepperming pack?

That carb-heavy comfort food can become a painful memory when it causes gas and bloating. Try peppermint tea to aid digestion and ease your discomfort. The main components — including menthol — are antispasmodic, calming the gastrointestinal tract. Bonus: it can improve your breath too. Take note if you suffer from heartburn though: peppermint relaxes the sphincter between the stomach and esophagus and may worsen your symptoms.

Chamomile A favourite of mothers everywhere, chamomile tea can help calm frayed nerves and treat stomach cramps.

Like passionflower and valerian, chamomile is recommended for alleviating anxiety. “These teas calm the nervous system,” says Jason, “to allow for a more restful, restorative and higher quality sleep.”

Some claim the daisy-like herb can also support the immune system — news to make many of us feel more relaxed right away.

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Nettle It doesn’t have to sting! A great multipurpose tea to keep in your pantry, nettle is a good source of minerals. “It’s what we would consider nutritive, meaning nourishing to the body overall,” says Jason. “This is the type of tea that you can use after any illness to build up your strength and after a pregnancy to rebuild your strength and stamina.” Nettle’s antiinflammatory qualities may help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever. It is also being studied as a natural treatment for eczema.

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Whether you just hit the slopes or made a mad dash from the car, hot teas can satisfy your body’s craving for warmth.

Notes Maria: “If we can choose an herbal tea that has added health benefits, then we can relieve symptoms as well.”

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The year to park it Attention all campers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts: to celebrate our nation’s 150th birthday, Parks Canada is waiving admission to our stunning array of national parks from coast to coast. To help you narrow down your must-see list, check out our guide to hidden gems, along with hiking and paddling hotspots.

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Gros Morne National Park (Newfoundland and Labrador): Whether you have an afternoon or a few days, Gros Morne offers more than 100 km of hiking trails. This East Coast stunner features soaring fjords, and a diverse panorama of beaches and bogs, forests and barren cliffs. parkscanada.gc.ca/grosmorne

Nahanni National Park Reserve (Northwest Territories): This park’s best feature is arguably the Naha Dehé (South Nahanni River). Nothing short of awe-inspiring, this spectacular whitewater river is lined with four great canyons. Other park highlights: sulphur hotsprings, alpine tundra, mountain ranges, and forests of spruce and aspen that are home to birds, fish and mammals. parkscanada.gc.ca/nahanni

Grasslands National Park (Saskatchewan): This park is far from a flat experience.

Hikers can revel in trekking through the prairie landscape, from easier/shorter trails to backcountry hiking and backpacking adventures. parkscanada.gc.ca/grasslands

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Pukaskwa National Park (Ontario): Located on the majestic shore of Lake Superior, Pukaskwa National Park is a hiker’s dream as it boasts the Coastal Hiking Trail and Mdaabii Miikna Trail. And its Coastal Paddling route will whet anyone’s appetite for hitting the water. parkscanada.gc.ca/pukaskwa

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site (Nova Scotia): Trek into Channel Lake Trail’s glaciercarved landscape, or through the largetoothed aspen, red oak and white birch of the Big Dam/Frozen Ocean Trail. Or embrace the traditions of the Mi’kmaw and paddle down the dark waters lined with cranberry bushes. parkscanada.gc.ca/kejimkujik

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Did you know?

People die every day because emergency medical personnel did not know the patients allergies, medications and medical history.

Travel Smarter

BY LIZ BRUCKNER

Pulling off a successful vacation involves more than nailing the booking process.

Here’s how to avoid potential snafus.

Be Prepared!

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When it comes to voyaging like a boss, Toronto-based travel writer Maryam Siddiqi is a quick study. Here are a few of her tips for globetrotting with ease.

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Despite what some may say, there’s no way around jet lag, says Siddiqi. “I’ve found, to date, the best way to get over it as quickly as possible is to adjust eating patterns to the time of your destination.

So, if I’m flying to Europe on an overnight flight, and they’re serving dinner on the plane any time after 6 pm ET, I won’t eat because that’s midnight at my destination,” she explains. “That, and having a shower after I arrive helps minimize the effects and duration of jet lag for me.”

How to: Avoid travel bugs

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Simply doing this keeps your body from feeling depleted overall, which, of course, helps ward off bugs. That said, Siddiqi adds that sometimes there’s not much you can do to offset sickness, and if it you come down with something, rest up.

“The silver lining is, you can ask for help and maybe get to try some homespun remedies, just like the locals.”

How to: Minimize roaming charges

Putting your phone on airplane mode right away is step one, as is seeking out Wifi hotspots. Before you go, Siddiqi says downloading Whatsapp or a similar web-based messaging service to communicate via Wifi instead of data is also ideal. “Increasingly, though, I’ve found carriers are offering civilized roaming plans,” she says, “so check with your provider before you go for both price and capacity.”

How to: Pack realistically

If there’s one area to follow the Savvy Traveller herd in, it’s going the carry-on-only route. Pare down your list of essentials to bare bones – Siddiqi advises calling the hotel or resort before you leave to ensure they have a hair dryer so you won’t need to haul one along – and then pare it down again. “I pack things that can be worn multiple times, and wear my bulkiest items on the plane to save room in my luggage,” she says. For shoes, she advises loading up on flats, which pack easier than heels, and if you anticipate the need to wear the latter, she suggests shopping local for a shoe-venir.

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A short trek to the capital of La Belle Province will take your spirit worlds away

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Embrace Winter in Quebec City

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bad news first: Our icy, cold, snowy winter is far from over and many of us would like to hibernate till spring. But here’s the good news: Because we are Canadians, we know how to do winter, and if there’s one place that has this winter thing nailed it’s Quebec City — home to Carnaval, the biggest winter festival in the world, where locals and visitors alike put the joy in joie de vivre. So break out the snow pants and get those hand- and toe-warmers ready, because there’s serious fun to be had in Quebec City.

Where to stay: Situated on Parliament Hill, just steps from the gates of Old Quebec, The Hilton is a great home base for your vacation. After a day of exploring the city, come back to the Hilton and unwind in the heated outdoor pool or burn off all that delicious poutine at the fitness centre. Upgrade your stay to an executive room and embrace the privileges that come with the Executive Lounge, including complimentary breakfast, and hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the evening.

Bonus: the lounge has a panoramic view of the city so you can gaze down at the stunning sights of Old Quebec, Parliament Hill and the frozen waters of the St. Lawrence. www3.hilton.com.

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Where to eat: When you walk up to Savini, you know you’re in for a special evening. Situated on Grand Allée Est, a lively district in the city lined with bars, restaurants and clubs, the resto gives you a slice of the Quebec City nightlife, with its live musicians and DJs that contribute to its urban vibe. The menu at Savini reads like a fashion magazine — contemporary, urban and beautiful. Don’t leave without trying the Parmesan fondue,

Forget poutine — or don’t! Quebec City has a wide range of culinary delights to keep you happily full.

Good thing because from the annual ice canoe race, to the night parades of Carnival to sight-seeing in the Old Quebec, you’ll need to stay fuelled.

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the creamiest, most indulgent bite you’ll ever have. It’s also great paired with the Insalata Savini, a salad with preserved duck, balsamic dressing, parmesan, apples and cranberries. http://savini.ca.

What to do: For some adrenalin-pumping fun, Au 1884 is a toboggan slide that reaches up to 70 kilometres per hour. Situated in the historic Princess Louise kiosk on the Dufferin Terrace, this seriously cool slide sits just outside of the iconic Chateau Frontenac.

Calm your nerves afterwards with a cup of hot cocoa sold right there at the kiosk. au1884.ca/en.

Carnaval: Running from Jan. 27 to Feb. 12, Carnaval offers more than 200 things to see and do. Start your day at Bonhomme’s Ice Palace — a spectacular 300-ton ice castle.

Then head to Bonhomme’s Winterland, which boasts rides, snow sculptures, maple syrup tasting, sleigh rides and more. Don’t miss the annual ice canoe race, which pits Quebec’s most elite athletes against teams from France and the US in a race along the frozen St. Lawrence. End your day with the night parades where fantastic floats and enchanting characters light up the dark to festive music.

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The truth about

CRUISES If you think being on a massive ship entails being stuck with boring people, crowded quarters and ho-hum food, get ready to throw a boatload of myths overboard

BY CHRIS TRABER

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W

hen you’re faced with a dizzying array of vacation options, a cruise holiday may be last on your list — and likely for the wrong reasons. Misconceptions about sea voyages abound, and if you’ve fallen for one, you may be denying yourself an indulgent, affordable and exciting five-star experience like no other.

We busted some onboard myths with the help of Sean Wurmhoeringer, hotel director of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, the Escape, on a week-long voyage from Miami through the Caribbean.

Here’s what we learned.

Myth: Cruising is expensive.

All vacation destinations have varying seasonal rates. Escape’s recent cruise offered inside cabins from $596, balcony suites at $861 per person to $3,183 for the exclusive Haven. During high season, Dec. 24 to 31, for example, expect double the costs. For the very well-heeled, there are

large ultra-luxurious penthouses, villas and owner’s suites with private amenities, butlers and concierges — at up to $30,000 per cruise.

Norwegian’s exclusive “Free at Sea” offers, including unlimited open bar, friends and family sail for free, specialty dining, shore excursions and internet, can save you up to $2,800 based on the regular fees per package. However, read the fine print which itemizes the gratuities that you’ll have to pay for each promotional offering.

Myth: Cruise ships are crowded and quarters are cramped.

OK, day one may seem a tad congested as you and fellow passengers explore the levels, pool, shops, bars and gawk in awe at the opulence — including the twostorey, multi-hued LED atrium chandelier, glitzy casino and restaurants. Fret not: Once you’ve acclimatized, you can party with the masses poolside and at the clubs, or find a quiet nook in or outside the ship.

With 2,175 cabins on 20 guest decks, the Escape is longer than 10 football fields, and comfortably accommodates up to 4,266 guests tended to by 1,733 crew members representing 70 different nationalities. The 1,150 balcony cabins, ranging from 207 to 239 square feet, make up the majority

Feeling playful? Head poolside and try the waterslide on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Escape. If you’re looking for a little serenity, merely step onto your private balcony and gaze at the gorgeous outdoors.

of suites. Each includes plenty of clever storage to reduce clutter, a functional private bathroom, satellite television and spacious beds.

Myth: Cruising is for the elderly.

Wrong.

“Love it,” enthuses Jackie Dove, 26, travelling on her eighth cruise with friend Josh Bryans, 28, both from Jacksonville, Fla. “It’s a beautiful, modern ship. The late night comedy shows are fun. I like this

bigger ship. You’re definitely never bored, and the onshore excursions in St. Thomas and Tortola are amazing.” Bryans agrees: “The food is amazing and the inclusive drink package saves us a lot. With all the dining and entertainment options, it’s a great value.”

Myth: You’re committed to an assigned dining table and time with strangers.

Absolutely not. Norwegian initiated the freestyle onboard lifestyle in 2000,

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travel steady the ship’s motion in choppy water — even at a top speed of 22.4 knots per hour. For anyone highly sensitive to shifting, there are effective patches.

Cruises offer a mix of people, places and experiences. On the Escape, for example, you can try your luck at the casino, enjoy a drink in one of the ship’s bars, or simply stroll and enjoy the ocean breeze outside or the eye-catching décor inside. Next day, there will still be plenty more to do.

Myth: Activities onboard are limited.

In reality, a week isn’t enough to do it all.

Just on the Escape, for example, you can take in Broadway-quality productions in the theatre, including Pitch Perfect, After Midnight, For the Record: The Brat Pack, and the melodic Oh What a Night! tribute to Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons. Or you can enjoy all-age musical and comedies in the various lounges.

For other tempting morning-to-midnight indulgences, there are spa treatments, games, trivia and contests, cooking demonstrations, wine and beer tastings, theme parties, bingo, karaoke, fine art auctions, lotteries, 3-D movies, and a lavish casino with poker tournaments, gaming tables and, of course, banks of slot machines.

Myth: Cruising isn’t family friendly.

On the contrary, the Escape is kid-focused with supervised childcare, a “Guppies” program for toddlers and a safe splash pad.

The Entourage program for teens gives big kids their own (parent-free) party room, a video arcade and youth-specific games and contests.

Myth: Tried one cruise, you’ve tried them all.

Wurmhoeringer says, allowing you to eat when and where you desire. With 28 restaurants, you can dine buffet style in the Garden Cafe, go haute cuisine at Savor, Taste and the Manhattan Room, or get cozy and casual at O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill. Speciality restaurants, where charges apply, range from fun-filled Margaritaville, 94 | GoodLife Barrie Edition - January February 2017 ■

French delicacies at Le Bistro and steak at Cagney’s. To avoid queues, you can make reservations.

Myth: You might get sea sick.

Rarely will you sense any movement, thanks to computerized stabilizers that

Really?

Where else can you receive medical Botox, chill in a sub-zero snow flurry in the Thermal Suite, walk a rope-course plank some 200 feet above the sea and shop duty free on the ship’s concourse?

Wurmhoeringer, whose first assignment in 1995 was on Cunard’s 165-guest Sea Goddess, says cruising has evolved exponentially. “Escape is like a small city.

We’re building different kinds of ships and who knows how big they’ll get,” he says.

“The beauty is that our guests can do as much or as little as they want.”

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Barnstormer Brewing Co. is Barrie’s Original Brewpub. At the core of its operation is a smallbatch microbrewery that is pumping out some of the finest all-natural, unfiltered craft ale in the province. The latest news is Flight Delay IPA is now available on LCBO and Beer Store shelves and joining the spotlight late this winter will be their 400 Blonde and Billy Bishop Brown Ale. The on-site restaurant boasts an equally ambitious selection of naturally crafted recipes that pair well with the premium beer their patrons have come to expect. Artisan pizza made from spent-grains in the brewery add depth to every dough and propel this aviation-themed wonder to new heights. With nightly events that expel beer unto the masses and a bottle shop that stays open well beyond the operating hours of The Beer Store, we expect great things in the future by Barnstormer Brewing Co. Welcome, everyone, aboard a new class of beer.

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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!

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THE FARMHOUSE The Farmhouse Restaurant overlooks Kempenfelt Bay in Barrie, with a two tier award winning patio. The Farmhouse isn’t just about the view, the food & building are also quite notable. The menu is designed by Owner & CityLine guest expert Chef Randy Feltis & highlights his love for Farm Fresh Comfort Food. Treat yourself to fresh oysters, house smoked BBQ ribs, or a big juicy steak, & then sit back & relax. The Farmhouse is the perfect spot for an intimate dinner for two or a night out with the whole family. Looking for the perfect venue to host your next breakfast meeting, family get together or one unforgettable wedding? Get in touch with us for a personal tour.

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SOUPHERB SOUPS Are you a “SoupSnob”?

At Soupherb Soups, we LOVE food. We take soup recipes that have been shared in our family for generations and use only the freshest ingredients, creating soups that blend traditional recipes with flavours from a multitude of cultural inspirations.

We cater to people with food sensitivities (ie: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, low sodium) but never sacrifice on taste! Soup is a staple food, as a meal or a side dish and something we take seriously! Soupherb Soups is a convenient and delicious solution for dinner or a quick lunch on-the-go!

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DANNY’S FISH AND CHIPS We make the extra effort to hand-cut our chips and fillet our fish daily!

Our Fresh Alaskan Halibut and chips is hand sliced fresh, just minutes before it reaches your plate. Our English style fish and chips are made from an old secret recipe (thinly battered) and passed down through generations and served alongside our famous home-cut fries. Just one bite and you’ll be hooked!

We don‘t just claim to be the best, we prove it through honest workmanship and genuine caring. Voted “Your Favourite Fish & Chip Restaurant” in Barrie and celebrating 40 years this September!

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HOMESTEAD ARTIAN BAKERY + CAFE Homestead Artisan Bakery and Cafe specializes in artisan sourdough breads and baked goods, crafted by hand in small batches. We source ingredients from local suppliers and base our menu on seasonal availability of local products.

We are open bright and early every day for your morning coffee; our custom house blend was created for us by Creemore Coffee Company. Our lunch menu includes fresh deli-style sandwiches, seasonal soups, salads and fresh baguette with flavoured butters and seasonal preserves. A sweet selection of classics done right will be baked fresh daily; cookies, croissants, scones and squares.

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IL BUCO RISTORANTE Old world charm meets great tasting cuisine! Spectacular view of the lake!!

Relax and enjoy fine Italian Cuisine with a casual attitude. Enjoy vintage wine from our carefully selected wine list. Appetizers, Desserts, Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood, Steak, Tapas/small plates and Vegetarian.

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WELCOME THE KENZINGTON BURGER BAR

The KBB offers the finest fare for all burger lovers in Simcoe County! For the last 5 years we’ve been cranking out some of the most creative, mouthwatering burgers this side of Toronto. Whether you’re in for the live music, or just looking for the best burger you’ve ever eaten in your life, KBB has all our ducks in a row to satisfy your most intimate culinary desires!

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HOOLIGANS Our mantra: Eat. Drink. Cheer.

Our mission: Every guest leaves excited for their next visit.

Enjoy a casual dinner of wings, burgers, entrée salads, steaks and other dishes representing a more flexible style of eating…all while drinking your favourite beer or cocktail and watching the day’s biggest sporting event on the largest screen north of Toronto. Our rooftop patio provides an unobstructed view of Kempenfelt Bay. For those special events Hooligans can easily accommodate for up to 100 guests.

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like a local George Johnson Road, Barrie These curious clysdales enjoy the timeless, serene landscape so typical of George Johnston Road, near Snow Valley, as much as the human visitors.

Popular year-round, the area is a great place to take on a walking or snowmobile trail, and generally recharge from stress of workaday life.

Got a favourite spot in your town? Share it with us you could also see it featured here and win a night at the movies. Send your “like a local” pick to goodlifeeditor@yrmg.com.

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