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GLUTEN-FREE BAKING Those Yummy Cookies! In the last issue of Lifestyles Magazine I mentioned I had noticed a marked increase in requests for gluten-free products in the past few years. In our restaurant, we have experimented with various alternatives to wheat flour in order to provide options for our customers. I think we have found the best formulation for our scones (which we also make dairy-free) and we have a wonderful cookie recipe, which is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and sugar-free but yummy. I thought I would share the flour blend again. I find works best for baking cakes, muffins, cookies and scones. Remember you must always add gum either xanthan or guar. It provides the binding needed to give the baked product proper elasticity, keeping it from crumbling. (½ teaspoon per cup of flour for non-yeast baking) All of these products are available at
the local Bulk Barn, most grocery stores and health food stores. Preheat oven to 350oF. Generously grease a large cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Egg-Free/Gluten-free Soft Batch cookies 40 small cookies ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend ½ cup sifted coconut flour 1 cup very finely shredded unsweetened coconut 1 tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp guar gum or xanthan gum 2 tsps ground cinnamon ½ tsp salt 1 cup raisins, dried cranberries or chocolate chips ¾ cup coconut oil, palm shortening or butter, room temp 2/3 cup honey or agave nectar ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp vanilla extract
All-Purpose Flour Blend 1 ¼ cups white sorghum flour 1 ¼ cups white rice flour ½ cup tapioca starch/flour ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch Place flour blend, coconut flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, guar gum, cinnamon and salt in a bowl, whisking to combine. In a separate bowl, combine raisins, oil/shortening, honey, vanilla and applesauce, beating until smooth. Add dry ingredients and mix only enough to combine. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet. Flatten cookies into circles with damp fingers allowing ½ inch space between cookies. They will not spread. For larger
cookies, shape dough into portions of about 3 tbsps each and then flatten. Bake cookies on middle rack of preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. For larger cookies, bake about 18 minutes. Half way through baking rotate pan in the oven. Cool cookies slightly then transfer to a rack to cool. Store cookies for up to a week in a covered bowl or tin, separating each layer with parchment paper. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage. You can replace the applesauce with 4 eggs and reduce baking powder to 1 ¼ tsps. Laurie Neill www.whitelionsteahouse.ca
GET TO KNOW YOUR RAIN rainwater harvesting what is it?
Rainwater Harvesting is the capturing, diverting, and storage of rainwater and has been implemented since 3rd Century B.C. Why? To provide drinking water for humans (if purified) and livestock, watering gardens, flushing toilets, washing your car, you name it! In parts of Australia, Germany, California, and Greece rainwater harvesting is at times the only source of water period. In other places such as Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and parts of India, the law requires all new construction to include rainwater harvesting adequate for the residents. Further Advantages: • Combined with a gravity-fed water purifier, ensures an independent water supply during restrictions, drought, and long power outages. You and your family are more self-sufficient! • Reduces you water bill and ecological foot print. • If planned correctly a rainwater harvesting system can supply almost every household use of water.
• Using a system effectively can reduce on-grid water use by up to 70%. • Simple and economical to install and operate. How? Why not start with a simple barrel collection system from one of your eavestrough downspouts? Barrels and simple instructions may be found here: www.RainBarrel.ca. Attach a soaker hose to the spigot producing your own drip irrigation in your vegetable garden.
Many municipalities offer rain barrels at a discount and/or rebate program. Contact your municipal government office to find out. And if you are excited to implement a whole house system, you are in luck! In June 2006, the Ontario Building Code was amended allowing the use of rainwater using dual plumbing systems inside buildings.
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Simple Means to Saving Money
WHEN GOING GREEN Drop a few degrees in the shower to save thousands later.
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f the recession of 2009 paid any positive dividends, the realization by many people that they need to pay closer attention to their personal finances would no doubt be one of the more beneficial side effects. That realization not only helped people gain greater control of their personal finances but it also helped the environment as well. As people began to look for ways to save money, things like increasing the fuel efficiency of their vehicles and saving on their energy bills began to take on greater importance. But those hoping to continue saving in the years to come can also make several small adjustments that can end up paying big dividends for their bottom line and the environment.
Use higher watts and less bulbs to save on your energy bill.
• Use your dishwasher. While it might seem that a dishwasher would be environmentally unfriendly, that isn’t the case at all. Doing a full load of dishes in the dishwasher is more efficient than washing those same dishes by hand in the sink. For example, energyefficient dishwashers use roughly 4 gallons of water per load. However, when washing a full load’s worth of dishes by hand, you can expect to use between 20-25 gallons of water.
• Consider moving the refrigerator. If the household refrigerator is exposed to direct sunlight or within spitting distance of the oven range, chances are the heat generated by either the sun or the range is forcing the refrigerator to use more power than should be necessary to operate. Refrigerators use as much as 2.5 percent more power for each degree that the surrounding room
temperature is above 70. If it’s simply not feasible to move the refrigerator, consider hanging curtains to shade it from direct sunlight. • Get rid of excess appliances. While a garage refrigerator is a nice throwback to yesteryear when homeowners routinely worked in their garages, those days are largely gone while the power-hungry appliances remain. Unless you routinely work in the garage, get rid of the refrigerator and other appliances such as a basement freezer that might be nice, yet unnecessary, luxuries. • Check the toilet for leaks. One way in which many households routinely waste is via a leaky toilet. Unlike a leaky faucet, a leaky toilet isn’t always obvious to the naked eye. To determine if your toilet has a leak, pour a little food coloring into the water in the tank and avoid using the toilet for a couple of hours. If, after a couple of hours, the water in the bowl has started to change colors, then the flapper in the tank is leaking. Replacing the flapper is inexpensive and easy, and can save you thousands of gallons of water each month while lowering your monthly water bill as well. • Turn the water heater temperature down a tad. Many people enjoy a hot shower, and there’s definitely nothing wrong with that. However, turning the water heater temperature down by as little as 20 degrees can reduce the monthly water bill while prolonging the life of the water heater at the same time. A higher temperature on the water heater leads to more mineral buildup and corrosion and a higher utility bill as well. But turning the temperature down 20 degrees won’t make for too noticeable a difference when you get in the shower, and it will save you money and wear and tear on an appliance that can cost more than $1,000 to replace. • Use higher wattage light bulbs. At first glance, increasing the wattage on light bulbs can seem as perplexing as the aforementioned tip to use the dishwasher more. On the surface, it might not seem as
Dishwashers can use up to 21 gallons of water LESS doing them by hand!
The location of your refrigerator helps save energy.
Donʼt let your money go down the toilet. Check your toilet for leaks! prudent or as energy-efficient. However, it really boils down to simple math. One light in a room that uses a 100-watt light bulb can substantially illuminate a room. Oftentimes, one light with a 60-watt bulb cannot. As a result, many times people employ the use of two lamps with 60-watt bulbs to light a room instead of going the more efficient route and using just one 100-watt bulb to light the room. What’s more, one 100-watt incandescent bulb emits more light than two 60-watt bulbs despite using less power. So decrease the amount of bulbs you use and up the wattage, and you’ll notice your home will magically get brighter as a result.
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DON’T LET VAMPIRE POWER SUCK YOUR WALLET DRY
Fight Vampire Power Pests 1. Reduce the demand for energy. Gadgets are certainly fun, but decide what’s a necessity and what’s not. 2. Choose Energy Star qualified electronics and appliances, which generally use less power. 3. Seek out the real “off” switch. Some devices have a soft power switch on the front that simply powers down the device. The real “off” switch may be located in the back. Many electronic de4. When in doubt, simply unplug it from the outlet. vices continue to use 5. Use a power strip. Plug all of your devices into power even if they are one power strip and turn off the power strip turned off. when not in use. This provides less hassle than juggling plugs and outlets. 6. Invest in a smart strip, which have been nicknamed here’s a vampire on the loose, and it’s not Edward Cullen or another measures power usage of computers “wall warts” because they from the “Twilight” gang. The trouble is, this vampire doesn’t only and peripherals. Therefore when lurk at night. It’s continually sucking up your money and affecting the can waste up to 50 percent of you shut down the computer, power. They continually provide environment. But there is a way to stop it without sunlight, garlic or the peripherals get powered a charge even if there is no device. wooden stakes. All you may have to do is pull the plug. down, too. Other devices, such as electric coffee Vampire power, also known by another ghoulish name — phantom load — is pots or microwaves, use vampire power to the power many plugged-in devices use even when they’re in the “off” position. keep clocks working or to illuminate digital Chances are if the plug is warm, it’s sucking electricity, wasting energy and displays. Refrigerators require monitoring of internal costing you money. temperature to know when to kick the motor into gear. The Energy Information Administration reports that in the United States alone, Televisions use phantom load to be ready on a moment’s notice to recognize a vampire power costs individuals more than $3 billion a year. While one cell remote control signal. Other devices use the energy to make sure they don’t phone charger does not an energy crisis make, multiply all of the microwaves, have to “warm up” before use; certain parts of the device are on all of the time. televisions, alarm clocks, A/C adaptors, etc., that are plugged in throughout There is a growing threat of vampire power proliferation. As long as new homes across the world, and one can quickly see how vampire power can do its technological devices come on the market, the chance for the vampire to sink its share of damage. It’s estimated that many electrical devices use more energy teeth into the electrical supply continues. All of these devices are known and cost consumers more in the hours they’re not being used, simply from vampires: TVs, VCRs, DVD players, answering machines, MP3 players, cell vampire power drain. phones, stereos, laptops, and desktops. Also, look out for anything with a Vampire power varies in its level of destruction. Some devices, such as chargers, remote, anything with a charger, or anything with a clock display.
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Going green need not cost more green
10 inexpensive, eco-friendly ideas
Many people think that adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is expensive. Although there are some ecoconscious products and practices that can be pricey, most people will find going green doesnʼt have to cost a lot of money. Installing extensive solar panels or switching to organically grown food are ways to be green, but such decisions can prove costly. Fortunately, there are many other ways to go green without spending much.
1. Wash laundry in cold water. Only use warm water when washing heavily soiled items 2. Clean filters in the car and home routinely. Clean filters enable items to operate more efficiently. 3. Turn down the temperature on the water heater.
4. Recycle everything that you can. If your town or city doesnʼt collect recyclables, bring them to the transfer or recycling center. 5. Buy recycled products.
6. Switch to a low-flow toilet or place a water-filled plastic bottle in the toilet tank to cut down on the amount of water used.
7. Remove excess items, including golf clubs or fishing gear, from a car trunk to improve fuel efficiency. 8. Consider using public transportation. Oftentimes itʼs less expensive than commuting by car. 9. If possible, walk or bike to work instead of driving.
10. Work more from home if your company allows it.
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Put A Cork In It?
What’s Going On With Wine & Corks? Lately you don’t know what to expect when you receive a bottle of wine as a gift. Will that be a screw cap, a traditional looking cork or perhaps a growing trend towards a synthetic version of a cork. In this article let’s get familiar with corks. Winemakers, wineries and scientists have been researching the pros and cons of natural and synthetic corks for years and there is much debate about which is better to seal your wine. Winemakers and wineries alike have many things to consider before capping a batch of wine.
What is “cork taint”?
Natural cork can harbor a fungus called trichloroanisole, or “TCA”, which causes musty odors and flavors in wine, generally referred to as “cork taint”. An estimated one in 20 bottles sealed with natural cork will suffer from a form of “cork taint” an especially nasty and costly problem for both the professional and amateur winemaker. For the wine industry this can add up to thousands of dollars in lost revenue. For the winemaker, even one bottle like this means disappointment. This is why you are seeing more and more wineries shying away from the traditional cork and moving to a synthetic version as recommended by Tim Vandergrift, Technical Services Manager, Winexpert, a retail group of do-it-yourself wine stores. According to Vandergrift, the synthetic cork makes sense since they go into and out of
the bottle easily, don’t rot, chip, split, leak or go moldy.
Let’s take a look at the various corks going into commercial and amateur wine.
Natural Cut Cork
• punched directly from cork oak bark • traditional closure, used for more than 400 years • can be hard to find and expensive, potential for “cork taint” • allows in small amounts of oxygen which many believe helps age the wine
Agglomerated Cork
• made from chipped cork compressed with food-grade adhesive • inexpensive & readily available • potential for “cork taint” • allows in small amounts of oxygen which many believe helps age the wine
Synthetic Cork
• made from food-grade high density plastic • inexpensive and readily available • resistant to cork “cork taint” • will not break or crumble • not known how/if it affects aging over longer periods Don Corrick www.wine-experience.ca
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TIPS FOR MANAGING AND PREVENTING STRESS WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF MY STRESS? Stress can be caused by a number of things, but for many people, the main cause of their stress is work. In fact, a report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found that 40 percent of workers found their job was very or extremely stressful. Stress at the workplace has become even more overwhelming in recent years as the economy has sagged and workers who managed to keep their jobs were asked to do more to make up for smaller staffs. If work isn’t stressing you out, then it might help to maintain a stress journal, where you can track stressful incidents in the hopes of identifying just what it might be that’s stressing you out. Getting outdoors and exercising is one way to effectively manage and cope with stress.
For many adults, stress is an ever-present part of life. Though statistics on stress can be easily manipulated, it’s safe to assume many men and women experience significant stress, especially when the economy is struggling, as it has been over the last several years. The prevalence of stress serves to highlight the emphasis men and women must place on reducing it and, whenever possible, preventing it. Though it might prove impossible to eliminate stress, learning to manage that stress can improve your quality of life significantly. When attempting to manage stress, it can help to ask yourself the following questions.
HOW CAN I MANAGE THIS STRESS? Stress levels can worsen depending on how you respond to stressful incidents. For many people, effective stress management revolves around finding healthier ways to cope. Unfortunately, it’s common to respond to stress in a host of negative ways. Overconsumption of alcohol, smoking, over- or undereating, withdrawing from friends and family, and sleeping too much are common, yet very unhealthy, ways to respond to stress. Managing and coping with stress involves finding solutions that benefit your emotional and physical health. Drinking too much or avoiding family and friends certainly won’t accomplish either of those things, so find healthier responses, which can include a better diet, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, and exercising more. If your solution to stress improves your overall health and involves something that makes you feel better both emotionally and physically, then you might begin to notice that the stress is no longer so overwhelming.
CAN I PREVENT STRESS? Stress prevention can be difficult, though it’s not impossible. Since so many people cite work as their primary cause of stress, it might be impossible to eliminate stress entirely. But there are ways to prevent unnecessary stress from overtaking your life. Recognize you have limits. High rates of unemployment have left many working men and women feeling as though they need to keep stretching themselves at work in order to keep their job and stay afloat. But you must learn to say “no” if stress has become overwhelming. Don’t take on added responsibilities if your workload is already excessive. Avoid the source of stress. When possible, avoid the source of your stress. For example, if you spend ample time each day sitting in a traffic jam, consider an alternate route to work or even public transportation. Learn to manage your time more effectively. Many overstressed people find there simply isn’t enough time in the day to get things done. Managing time more effectively, which includes planning ahead and not procrastinating, can help turn a hectic, stressful schedule into one that’s far more manageable. Make time to relax. Part of stress management and prevention is making time to relax and have fun. Spend time outdoors and don’t skip outings with family and friends. Use your alloted vacation time even if you just stay at home and relax. Taking time out for yourself can help you recharge and put you in a better position to cope with stress when it returns. Living with stress is something with which men and women have grown accustomed. But employing some management and prevention strategies can help you avoid succumbing to stress and can improve your quality of life as well.
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HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES to potentially unhealthy ingredients
When trying to get healthy, men and women rightfully place great emphasis on diet and exercise. A healthy diet and routine exercise make a great team. Many people don't exactly jump for joy when adopting a healthy diet because they may feel the diet must be devoid of their favorite foods to prove effective.
But a healthy diet isn't necessarily one that lacks taste. In fact, changing a few ingredients is a great way to make some of your favorite dishes healthier while ensuring you still get to eat them. The following are a few ways to substitute healthy ingredients in some your favorite recipes. • Instead of whole milk, use fat-free or low-fat milk. • Replace heavy cream with evaporated skim milk or a combination of low-fat yogurt and plain low-fat unsalted cottage cheese. • Replace sour cream with low-fat unsalted cottage cheese or fat-free yogurt; fat-free sour cream is also a healthier choice than regular sour cream. • Swap cream cheese with soft margarine that
is low in saturated fat and free of trans fats and blend the margarine with unsalted fat-free cottage cheese. • Use margarine that is low in saturated fats and free of trans fats when a recipe calls for butter. • Choose egg whites instead of regular eggs.
But healthy eating goes beyond ingredients. Many people find it difficult to avoid all of those delicious yet typically unhealthy snacks. But even snacks can be healthy and provide an energy boost throughout the day. All it takes is choosing the right snacks as opposed to those most readily available, which are often the most unhealthy. • Replace potato or corn chips with pretzels or reduced sodium low-fat potato chips. • Avoid high-fat cookies and crackers in favor of fat-free or low-fat options, including graham crackers, rice cakes, and fig or fruit bars. • Choose angel food cake over devil's food cake. • Replace ice cream bars on hot afternoons with frozen fruit bars. • When making pudding, make it with fat-free
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or low-fat milk instead of whole milk. • Opt for toast instead of a doughnut or bagel.
Fortunately, many restaurants have started informing customers about the ingredients in their offerings, and some establishments are even obligated by law to share calorie information with their customers. Still, there are ways for customers to go one step further and make the meals they enjoy when dining out even healthier. • Replace cream-based soups with broths that boast lots of vegetables. • Request melba toast, pita bread or whole-grain rolls in lieu of bread, muffins or croissants. • Choose a baked potato or brown rice instead of french fries. • Request that your chicken be grilled instead of fried. • End your meal with nonfat yogurt, sherbet or fruit ice instead of a sundae or ice cream.
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Food trends that are growing in popularity
• Korean food: Move over Chinese, Japanese and Thai, Korean food is now the select Asian cuisine among many foodies. The spicy and robust flavors of this cuisine make Korean meals popular across the country.
• Artisan chocolates: Forget those run-of-the-mill chocolate bars sold at the convenience store; small producers of carefully sourced cocoa beans are turning up left and right. These types of chocolates appeal to eco-conscious consumers as well as those who simply enjoy good food. The chocolates cater to adult tastes and veer away from standard chocolate and nut creations.
• Gluten-free: The demand for gluten-free products has increased significantly, as many people are in tune with their personal health and reticent to consume products that feature gluten. Look for new blends of soy, rice and corn flour used in everything from pastas to pancakes. • Resurgence of butchers: Fed up with the humdrum flavor of mass-produced beef from the supermarket, consumers have essentially driven the resurgence of independent meat markets across the country. There is also a growth in heritage cattle and pig breeds to produce more flavorful meats.
• Fancy salts: Although salt has not always been trendy, new opinions on salt may be helping reshape salt’s reputation, and it all starts with artisan salts. Today’s gourmands are enjoying Black Hawaiian sea salt, alder-smoked salts and merlotinfused crystals.
There are many different food trends that come and go throughout the years. Whether • Cooking kits: The do-it-yourself chef has been spurred on by the wealth of information available over the Internet and on television. Still, some would-be linked to recent medical research or brought cooks find it intimidating to put all of the necessary ingredients together. Preon by experimentation, different foods or packaged kits with step-by-step instructions can help with the creation of a variety ingredients can quickly become the mustof food from cheeses to pies. have items for foodies. • Quick response codes: Though not edible, QR codes are being used by more and Every year seems to boast its own trends, more food manufacturers. These scannable codes enable consumers to use their and 2012 has proven to be no exception. phones or tablets to learn more information about an item than can actually fit on Based on the latest buzz, hereʼs a look the packaging. Winemakers are using QR codes to help consumers make informed at a few. decisions about pairing wine with different meals.
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Recipe gives a tantalizing taste to Grilled Vegetable Napoleons
Hot, lazy summer days are too precious to waste in the kitchen. Enhance your outdoor leisure time with a visit to a local farmerʼs stand or market to choose fresh vegetables for this colorful recipe.
Grilled Vegetable Napoleons Ingredients: Substitute or add other vegetables as you wish. Some nice additions might be new potatoes or red peppers. Although the stacks are attractive and easy to serve, you may also arrange the grilled vegetables and cheese in a casserole.
½ cup olive oil 1 large eggplant, cut in 12 slices (1/3 -inch thick) 3 medium zucchinis, cut in 24 slices (1/4-inch thick) 3 large tomatoes, cut in 6 slices (1/3-inch thick) 3 medium red onions, cut in 12 slices (1/3-inch thick) ¾ cup ricotta cheese Salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped ½ lb. mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼-inch thick 6 sprigs fresh rosemary
Preheat barbecue and set on low. Brush vegetables with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill slowly until tender, turning once. Transfer the vegetables to a tray, arranging them in a single layer, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. The vegetables may be grilled a day in advance, and refrigerated after cooling. Bring the vegetables back to room temperature before proceeding.
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Stir together the ricotta, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place one slice of eggplant on a lightly oiled grill sheet or foil pan. Spread 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture over the eggplant. Cover with 2 slices of zucchini, 1 slice of onion, 1 slice of mozzarella, 1 slice of tomato, and 2 slices of zucchini. Spread 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture over the onion, and top with another slice of eggplant. Repeat this procedure with the remaining vegetables to make 5 more stacks.
Insert a wooden skewer through the centre of each stack to create a hole from top to bottom. Remove the bottom leaves from each rosemary sprig, leaving one inch of leaves on the top. Insert 1 sprig into the centre hole in each napoleon, and return to the barbecue. Heat for about 10 minutes on low, or until mozzarella is melted and vegetables are warmed through.
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Easy ways to trim costs on your wedding reception Though wedding receptions can be very expensive, there are many ways cost-conscious couples can make their reception more affordable Weddings can be expensive, and the reception can account for a substantial percentage of a couple’s expenses. Unlike the days of yesteryear when the bride’s parents were responsible for financing the wedding, nowadays many couples pay for their own weddings, and some find themselves cash-strapped and looking for ways to save.Trimming reception costs is one of the
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best ways couples can save money, and there are so many ways to do just that and still ensure guests have a great time into the night.
• Limit the guest list. Receptions are more expensive the more guests a couple invites, so limiting the guest list is perhaps the best way to avoid breaking the bank to pay for the reception. Caterers and banquet halls typically charge per-person, so trimming the guest list by as few as 20 people can lead to substantial savings. Before sending out your save-the-date cards, peruse the guest list to determine if any guests can be removed. It might be nice to invite professional acquaintances, but if they aren't people you know socially then they
• Choose a buffet instead of a sit-down meal. Choosing a buffet-style reception is another way to save money on the reception. Sit-down meals in which guests are brought their own plates can be significantly more expensive than buffet style. In addition, a buffet might have more options for guests, which benefits larger receptions with guests of various palates.
• Consider a package deal. Couples open to all-inclusive package deals, which typically include the cost of the wedding, reception and possibly even the honeymoon, can save money that way as well. These are most common for destination weddings, but couples might be able to find a package deal in their hometowns as well. • Host the reception at a private residence. Another way to reduce reception costs is to avoid
banquet halls entirely and host the reception at a private residence, whether it's your own home or that of a parent or other relative. This option will save you the cost of renting the banquet hall, but it might only be doable for couples having a smaller, more intimate wedding with relatively few guests.
• Hire a DJ instead of a band. Music presents another opportunity for cost-conscious couples to trim some of their reception costs. Some couples insist on live music, while others are fine hiring a DJ. If you're among the latter, go with the DJ, as disc jockeys tend to be far less expensive than live bands. If you simply must go with a live band, look for a local band who might be more willing to give a hometown discount.
Cost-conscious couples about to tie the knot can save substantial amounts of money by making a few adjustments with regard to their wedding reception.
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Once you announce your plans to get married, there’s a good chance that people close to you will be ready and willing to dispense their share of advice. Some words of wisdom will be priceless, while others you can store away for another day.
When polling married couples, you will likely find they would change “this” or “that” about their weddings if given the chance to do it all over again. Here is some advice that you can choose to follow for your wedding day.
TIP #1 Trust your vendors
Couples often have unique ideas for their wedding day. It may seem tempting to spell out what you want in minute detail and insist on wedding vendors carrying out your wishes to a T. But the smarter idea may be to give vendors a little more free reign — after all, they are the professionals. “I had a vision in my head of what I wanted my centerpieces to look like,” offers Jean.
“I gave the florist my suggestions and the ‘feel’ of what I was trying to create, but ultimately I left the finished product up to her. When I walked into the
reception hall and saw my centerpiece baskets overflowing with fall-hued flowers, berries and twinkling candles, I was so excited I had left it up to the expert.”
When deciding on particular aspects of the wedding, you can give your general ideas, but leave the finished product to the professionals. Don’t list every song you want the deejay to play or micromanage all of the poses the photographer should take. After all, experienced pros have likely done this dozens of times in the past and could produce results you never dreamed possible.
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TIP #4 Keep it in the family
TIP #2 Scale Down
Unless you are planning on auditioning for the show "Over-the-Top Weddings," it might pay to make your wedding more about being personal and less about wowing the crowd with special effects and expensive treats. It's easy to be lured into extra dinner courses or be persuaded to release doves at the ceremony, but will these extras impact your relationship or the life you will be building together? "If I had to do it all again, I would skip the dessert bar I had at my wedding," says Alice. "The spread of pies, pastries, cookies, and chocolates certainly looked impressive, but it cost me a small fortune. Also, people filled up on the dessert bar so much, they no longer had room to taste my special-ordered wedding cake."
TIP #3 Don’t Overextend
Your wedding will hopefully be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Therefore, couples often plan to spend a good deal of money to ensure their special day is perfect. Weddings are still viewed as a high-priority expense and most couples save for a long period of time despite sluggish consumer spending reports. According to the market research and analysis firm IBISWorld, nearly 60 percent of couples go over their budgets when get-
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Selecting members of your wedding party can be challenging because there may be so many special people in your lives right now that you want to honor. Choosing a best man and a maid/matron of honor is a large responsibility because these people stand out in the wedding. Although couples struggle with their choices and want to please everyone, your safest bet is to choose a family member. "I ended up choosing my best friend over my sister as maid of honor," says Clara. "Although we were very close at the time, we've since grown apart due to work relocation. My sister and I, however, talk and hang out frequently. I regret not having asked my sister to be my maid of honor, considering hers is a friendship I know will last a long time." Unless you don't have close family members or your relationship with your siblings or cousins is strained, choose a family member to serve as best man or maid of honor. It is easy to be overwhelmed when planning a wedding, and couples can expect to be bombarded with advice. However, it could pay to heed the advice of couples who have already lived and learned from their wedding choices.
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Organization tips for couples planning a wedding
Creating a wedding registry now easier than ever. Couples planning a wedding quickly realize just how challenging a task that planning can be. From paring down the guest list to arranging the music to choosing a menu for the reception, couples must make several decisions when planning their big days.
Staying organized when planning a wedding is no small task, as the planning can be spread out over several months or even more than a year, making it difficult to keep track of what’s has and hasn’t been done. The following are a few organization tips that should help couples keep on track when planning a wedding.
• Write things down. Whether you write things down the old-fashioned way in a notebook or jot down notes in a tablet, write down your plans as you go. Write down important phone numbers, vendor information and all the other details you’ll want instant access to. It’s important that such notes are taken in something that’s portable, allowing you to jot down notes immediately as opposed to forcing you to remember until you arrive home. • Create a to-do list. A to-do list is another great way to stay organized when planning your wedding. As you make certain decisions, simply strike those tasks from the list. This way you will know which tasks you’ve polished off and which ones you still need to work on.
• Create a wedding calendar. Keep a calendar devoted specifically to the wedding. Include appointments with vendors and information regarding payment schedules and other deadlines on this calendar. If you set any deadlines for yourself, such as when you prefer to choose a band for the reception, jot these deadlines down on the wedding calendar as well.
• Take a digital camera along when shopping for your wedding. Many couples want to explore their options before making any decisions with regard to attire, floral bouquets and other aspects of the wedding. But it can be difficult to remember all of the things you might have seen throughout the process. Bring a digital camera along when shopping so you won’t have to rely strictly on memory when making your final decisions. As you take pictures, upload them to your computer so when the time comes to make a decision, those photos are easily accessible.
• Delegate certain tasks. Even couples that consider themselves taskmasters can benefit from delegating some tasks when planning a wedding. This can save you some time and make it easier to keep track of everything. When delegating, ask friends or family to handle those tasks that don’t require a personal touch. For example, ask a best man or maid of honor to arrange for guest transportation to and from the airport. It’s not too much responsibility, but it’s one less thing for busy couples to worry about.
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Creating a wedding registry now easier than ever While many once popular wedding traditions might have fallen by the wayside, many others have withstood the test of time. One tradition that has endured is the wedding registry, which is designed to help wedding guests find the right gift for the couple of honor.
Thanks in large part to the Internet, itʼs now easier than ever before to set up a registry. Couples can do so entirely via the Web or visit their favorite store or stores and use a hand-held scanner to add items to their registry. But even though registries are easy to set up, it might help couples to consider a few tips before they start clicking or scanning away. • Register with multiple merchants. Couples can help guests out by registering with multiple merchants. Doing so gives guests more options and increases the likelihood that guests can find the store. When choosing merchants, try to choose national stores that guests can access regardless of where they live.
• Don’t assume all guests are tech-savvy. While the Web has made setting up and accessing a registry easier for couples and guests alike, itʼs safe to assume your guest list will include one or two holdouts who have never before shopped online. Because of that, couples should still register with a brick-and-mortar store instead of only registering online.
• Read the fine print. Some online retailers are kinder than others. When establishing an online registry, examine the retailerʼs policy thoroughly to be sure it does not include substantial service charges or exorbitant shipping fees. Guests should not
be penalized for their generosity.
• Vary the options within the registry. When adding items to the registry, be sure to include items that everyone can afford. Especially nowadays, when many weddings host guests from far and wide, itʼs ideal to include lots of affordable items. That way guests who have already spent considerable money getting to the wedding wonʼt have to break the bank even further to gift the bride- and groom-to-be.
As for high-end items, keep those to a minimum. Parents, siblings or other especially close relatives might ask to buy those items before you even establish the registry. But it is important to include at least a few expensive items, as some guests might pool their resources and buy these gifts, saving you money while giving them the satisfaction that you got something you might not have been able to afford after paying for the wedding.
• Set up a honeymoon registry. Many of todayʼs couples live together before they get married, and as a result, they might not need some of the more common household items like cookware, linens or home furnishings. Couples who already have stocked cupboards and linen closets might want to consider a honeymoon registry, which allows guests to donate money toward the coupleʼs honeymoon. Guests can donate money or pay for certain activities the couple can enjoy while getting away from it all. Wedding registries have evolved, making it easier than ever before for couples to set up a registry their guests can access.
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ore couples are choosing a less stressful wedding by electing to have a destination wedding. Why? Because a destination wedding is a perfect combination of the ceremony, gift wrapped in a honeymoon setting. Sound interesting? Then a destination wedding is possibly for you. When considering destination weddings you have a few things to consider. The first, your destination resort for the ideal “I DO� setting. Your personal preferences and your guests are important considerations when selecting your resort. Children attending? You may choose a child friendly resort. No children, then you may want a adults only resort, offering a wider selection of adult activities such as golf. Some resorts offer complimentary wedding services such as music, wedding cake, flowers and wine, based on a minimum number of guests. Your reception can be prearranged based on availability of the themed restaurants within the resort whether Italian, Oriental, Caribbean, French or the traditional Steak House. The various on resort locations for your ceremony is an import decision as well. This is the ceremony of your dreams, in tropical
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Most destinations have specific documentation requirements. Remember, you are getting married in a foreign country. Documents will need to be completed often in a foreign language requiring some additional time in your destination prior to the wedding to guarantee proper translation and issuance. So, when selecting your travel agent make absolutely sure they have experience with destination weddings and event planning. This cannot be emphasized enough. Their experience will help ensure your dream for a wonderful destination wedding becomes a reality. David Shaw www. intravel.ca
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The Alaskan frontier still boasts pristine landscapes, majestic wildlife and a coastline that is one of the most enthralling waterways in the world. Beyond Alaska’s fortress-like glacier walls lie scenic ports of call, treasured national parks and abundant wildlife. The towering granite spires and snowy summits of Denali National Park never cease to amaze. Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak, standing tall at 20,320 feet is one of the most amazing sights in Alaska. But it's not just the mountain that makes Denali National Park a special place. The park is also home to 37 species of mammals, ranging from lynx, marmots and Dall sheep, to foxes and snowshoe hares. In addition, 130 different bird species have been spotted here, including the impressive
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another interesting spot rich in history. Connected to the rest of Alaska by road, rail and the Alaska Marine Highway, Whittier attracts a large numbers of visitors during the summer looking for the unspoiled wilderness of water, ice and granite that lies beyond its shores. Thanks to its location, tour-boat cruises running out of Whittier are among the best in Alaska. A variety of boats, large and small, depart from the .harbor into the rugged and steep fjords that line the sound, many of them featuring glaciers deep inside. Most sail so close to a kittiwake rookery you can see the eggs in the nests of the black-legged birds. In short, Alaska, with its scenic beauty, bustling ports of call, deep history and abundant wildlife make it a wonderful place to just be.
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golden eagle. You don't have to be a backpacker to see this wildlife people who never sleep in a tent have excellent once-ina-lifetime opportunities to get a close look at these magnificent creatures roaming free in their natural habitat, here and throughout Alaska. In contrast, the state capital, Juneau is one of the most beautiful cities in Alaska. Hugging the side of Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts it is a maze of narrow streets new structures, old storefronts and quaint houses featuring early 19th century architecture left over from the town’s early gold mining days. The waterfront bustles with cruise ships, fishing boats and floatplanes zipping in and out. On the other hand, Fairbanks, Alaska’s second largest city, is one of Alaska’s best year-round destinations where you can shop the many art galleries filled with pottery, painting, textiles as well as Alaska native art and jewelry. In addition, you can raft or kayak the meandering Chena River as it winds through town, golf, fish, soak in hot springs or just enjoy a locally brewed beer. As well, tucked in a pocket of mountains hard against Prince William Sound, Whittier is famously compact and
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Most women find that they have to replace their bras every 4 to 6 months because their bras lose their shape and support or they are simply becoming frayed in appearance. Simple "wear and tear". You can substantially increase the life of your bras just by the way you care for them. Washing and wearing your bras will inevitably relax the fabric over time, although the better the quality and craftsmanship of your bras, the longer they will sustain the everyday "wear and tear".
It is also best to hand wash your bras in cool water using only a fine fabric wash, such as "Forever New", as clearly your hands are much more gentle than any gentle cycle of a washing machine. However, if you do opt to machine wash your bras, I would strongly recommend that you ensure that the "hook and eye" closures of your bras are clasped together as this will prevent the hooks from tangling amongst other items that are being washed in the machine. You should also consider using a lingerie bag (or a "Bra Saver Bag") which will securely contain your bras separately from anything else you may be laundering. The wash bag will also prevent any unnecessary damage to occur to your
bras. Always machine wash your bras on the delicate cycle in cool water with a fine fabric wash. When it is time to dry your items, do not place any bras in the dryer as the heat will inevitably break down any elasticity in the bras and will promote detriment to the fabrication and/or the fabric of the garment. Hang dry your bras on a clothes rack, on a clothesline or simply lay them flat to dry on a plush towel for a relatively quick drying process. It is also beneficial to alternate between at least two bras every three days to allow the elasticity time to recover between washing, drying and wearing. This will definitely promote the longevity of your bras. Following these simple little steps can add many months of wear to all of your bras. One last tip: If the bra label has special care instructions, it is advisable to follow them. Raffaella Tassone
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Cluster Flies are generally outdoor insects. However, as the weather gets cooler, they look for shelter indoors. They tend to congregate in areas which receive the most sunlight and may be found in extremely large numbers on windows, patios, between walls, in false ceilings, in basements and in any infrequently used areas of your home. They are not associated with poor sanitary conditions. Cluster flies look much like common houseflies but are slightly larger with yellow-gold hair in their thorax and gray hairs on their abdomen. They do not buzz around like a housefly, but are more sluggish moving and emit a buckwheat honey odour. When crushed they leave a smelly, greasy residue. Cluster fly adults overwinter in sheltered areas and emerge in the spring to mate. The larvae are found in the bodies of earthworms. They are found across Canada wherever you find earthworms, usually in welldrained soil covered by grass. They can be very annoying especially near farms. Cluster flies number in the hundreds to thousands! They usually return each year. Cluster flies enter your home
through very small openings. To avoid this, caulk all openings to prevent the flies from entering your home. If you already have these flies, vacuum the windows and then go outside to empty the bag. A professional exterminator will then spray all windows, cracks and crevices with a preventative repellant. Cluster flies may need to be treated on a yearly basis, often in the spring and around Labour Day. Although cluster flies do not carry disease, they are a nuisance that you will want to eliminate! Barry Ziegler www.tkpestcontrol.ca
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Today’s homeowners are increasingly eco-conscious. As a result, many homeowners take an eco-friendly approach toward home improvement projects. Whereas homeowners once worried most about their bottom lines without regard for the environment, nowadays a project’s carbon footprint is high on many a homeowner’s priority list. What’s more, eco-friendly additions or adjustments to a home might make homeowners eligible for tax breaks, and such projects often make a home more appealing to prospective buyers. Some of the more common ways to make a home more eco-friendly include: • Replace vinyl flooring with natural linoleum or recycled rubber floors. • Replace old carpet with carpet tiles made of recycled content or use organic cotton area rugs throughout the home. • Replace stone countertops with bamboo, terrazzo or paper-stone alternatives.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium found in most soils. Radon can enter the home by moving up through the ground and into the air above before moving into a home in a variety of ways, including through cracks in solid floors, through construction joints and through cracks in walls. Gaps in suspended floors and around service pipes are additional entry points for radon. Once radon enters a home, it then becomes trapped inside, where buildup can occur. Radon buildup can potentially be very harmful or even fatal. A radioactive gas, radon is among the leading causes of lung cancer in the United States. In fact, only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths than radon, which can enter a home whether that home is new, old, well-sealed, or drafty. Homeowners concerned about radon, which is invisible and odorless, should have their homes tested.
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Yoga, Getting In Touch Yoga can be so beneficial for good health. It is an opportunity to connect with what is really going on inside of one’s body, one’s mind. Everybody, every ‘body’ is different. Everyone is somewhere different in their practice or awareness. Finding a class that encourages your own uniqueness and self-discovery can be very beneficial. Yoga truly helps the mind, body and spirit. It delivers relaxation, rejuvenation, peace of mind, giving you strength, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. As well, Yoga can give you strength, stability, endurance, balance, again from a mental, emotional and physical perspective. The more we connect with our practice, the more it gives us an opportunity to take what we have learned into our everyday life. As we connect with our body and mind, we become aware of different things going on physically and mentally. For instance, we learn to adjust our posture to feel better. As well, we may connect with our
SHIATSU emotional well-being & our overall health
Our emotional well-being plays an important role in our overall health. Grief and the inability to let go of past issues are two major causes of emotional imbalances. When these issues remain unaddressed symptoms like a stiff neck, locked shoulder, dry skin, lung infection, coughing,
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breathing more, (though it is something we are always doing) and notice if we are stressed from the way we breathe or notice that we can reduce stress by the way we breathe. We may find ourselves dealing with things better. Not embracing anything in particular but knowing that things constantly change. Things such as feelings, emotionally and physically will change, nothing is permanent. Once we learn to accept this, that alone can give us a sense of freedom, calmness and peace. As Buddha said “Peace comes from within. Do not
constipation and diarrhea can persist. These all can be relieved through Shiatsu. Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese form of massage that works with the body, mind and spirit. Specific acupressure points are stimulated through finger pressure that helps the mind and body to relax, let go, and find balance within. When your body is in a place of relaxation, restoration can occur. Acupressure points, located within the muscles of the body, line up to create meridian channels and each channel has a specific physical job and emotional significance. Meridian channels are named after major organs. Two of these channels are the Lung and Large Intestine. The Lung’s job is to open and fill itself with
seek it without.” “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” “An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” Kathryn Johnstone www.cedarandsage.com
breath to nourish our body. The Large Intestine’s job is to excrete unneeded material. Their emotional significance is the same. For example, when your shoulder is frozen or you are constipated it is important to look at the emotional connection. What are you holding onto? Is it a past relationship and you are having a hard time letting go? Is your job changing and you want it to stay the same? Are you being rigid and not fully accepting what’s changed in your life? Balancing these meridians through shiatsu will create ease within, space to breathe deeply the joys of life while remaining centred in the present. Beth McKean
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Planning Your Dream Home? The First Thing You Need To Know
Most people complete their building projects successfully, others unfortunately, do not. There are many reasons why their project took the route it did, not the least of which was their preplanning and preparation skills. Success in home building is quite simple, “On Time and Within Budget”. It’s an often-used term in the building industry, but one that is seldom respected. The desire to build one’s own home is personal and as individual as the styles and designs of the endless variety of homes themselves. Some get physically involved to provide a level of self-satisfaction from being able to stand back and say, “I did it myself”. For others it’s because they’re not convinced that the level of quality in the current mass-produced track housing meets their standards. Many do it to save money, or at least try, while a good number just believe that it’s the only way to get what they really want. It is important to understand what you are trying to achieve in building a new home. What is your present lifestyle, your future plans, and how will your home meet those needs? If you are retiring, you probably figure on staying in the house for the rest of your life. A young and growing family may focus more on affordability rather than create comforts. A middle-aged couple with teenagers and two careers will need lots of room and convenience while physically challenged people have special
design needs to fit their lifestyles as well. Understanding yourself and your needs are as important as any of the skills that are needed to see this project through to a successful completion. A number of skills are required in this project, coordination, planning, negotiating, scheduling and supervision. The most important skill however is communication, as it is a part of all the others. The other major part of this project will be the paperwork, lots and lots of paperwork. Yes, the paper chase is the biggest part of building a house. Usually the paper chase is conducted by the general contractor, for which you
LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE would pay him/her a percentage of the total cost of the project that can easily range up to 20 percent or more of the project cost. A good general contractor or project coordinator is a valuable asset and worth every dollar. Taking on this part of the project yourself has the potential of some significant savings. It also carries the risk of some serious cost overruns if you are not prepared to put in the required hours and keep the project on track. To be a general contractor or project manager takes no more that a pencil, a calculator and a phone. It does not require tools or a truck. It does not require an architect’s degree. What it does require is an ability to handle the paperwork and communicate with other people, the two skills that can determine success in building a home or cottage, Most general contractors do get involved with some or all of the physical construction while project coordinators seem to stay more with the management side of the busi ness.
There are many different approaches to building a house and one of your biggest decisions will be how to get involved in your own project.
Your choices will vary, from hiring a general contractor that will build you a turnkey house, complete with your new home warranty, to physically building it yourself. Some will have a contractor put up a shell which they will complete themselves. You may prefer to hire the skilled work out to professionals, but handle all the paperwork, acting as your own general contractor. The approach that you take will depend on the time and skill that you can bring to your project. The other issue here is the amount of money that you may be trying to save. That could take precedence over time and skill. The money factor, usually the most integral part of the decision process, is the most perplexing. An often-asked question is, “how much money can I save by building my own home”? This will spawn a number of different responses depending on the recipient of the question. My answer is nothing, because most people will spend all the money they have saved and all the money they can borrow to build their home. Add to that the fact that they will spend that amount of money weather they are building the home themselves or having it built for them as a turnkey. The difference you see is in the size and quality of the home they get for their money. Yes that sweat equity will translate into a larger home or one of higher quality, but most will spend it all. That’s why the you shouldn’t focus on how to save money, but rather how to build your home on time and stay within the budget that is set out to complete your project. You will be a lot happier! Dave Traviss
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For the past 21 years Orillia has had the privilege of hosting the smooth and sultry sounds of renowned Jazz artists.
Make it a weekend getaway starting with the official kick-off at the Orillia Opera House Thursday October 18th. Explore the many venues and shops as the music starts Friday October 19th and continues to Sunday October 21st with evening and matinee performances.
For up-to-date venue additions, performance schedules and complimentary shuttle information go to:
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Kick it off October 18th with RON WESTRAY Jazz Credentials Extraordinaire! And, He's A Professor At York University
Jazz musician and composer Ron Westray is best known for his work as lead trombonist with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra directed by Wynton Marsalis and his collaborations with Wycliffe Gordon. He launched his professional performance career in the early 1990s, recording and touring nationally with the Marcus Roberts Septet. He has appeared in concert with such luminaries as Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Benny Carter, Dewey Redman, Roy Haynes, Randy Brecker and a host of other pre-eminent artists. A regular on the New York City club circuit, he has played premier jazz venues such as the Village Vanguard, Blue Note, Sweet Basil’s, Iridium, Jazz Standard and Smalls, and is a standing member of the Mingus Band.
In addition to his concerts and recordings with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Professor Westray has recorded as a sideman on such major labels as Columbia, Sony Classical and RCA Novus. His latest CD as leader is Medical Cures Cures for the Chromatic Commands of the Inner City (Blue Canoe Records 2008). He co-leads with trumpet player Thomas Heflin on his most recent recording, Live in Austin (Blue Canoe Records 2011). As a composer, Professor Westray’s personal catalogue comprises dozens of original compositions and arrangements for big band and mixed ensembles. His commissions for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra include the monumental score “Chivalrous Misdemeanors – Select Tales from Don Quixote” (2005) and arrangements of the works of Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman. His charts have been published by Walrus Music. Professor Westray was an assistant professor in the Jazz Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin prior to his appointment at York University. He joined York's Music Department in 2009 as the Oscar Peterson Chair in Jazz Performance, a position endowed by the Government of Ontario to commemorate legendary Canadian jazz artist Oscar Peterson. He teaches in the jazz program and co-directs the York University Jazz Orchestra with Professor Al Henderson.
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THE BRODKORB SIMMONS Guerrette Trio The Brodkorb Simmons Guerrette Trio (or “BSG Trio”) is a new jazz group composed of young musicians playing well beyond their years. Having studied and played jazz since the age when most kids are playing Pokemon, pianist Carter Brodkorb (13), bassist Rees Simmons (15) and drummer Daniel Guerrette (15) have recently started performing in a growing list of jazz clubs across Toronto.
Training undertaken by the members of the BSG Trio include ten years studying in the Humber College Community Music Program, the Yamaha Music System, the Royal Conservatory of Music, years of private lessons as well as attending several summer jazz camps. Numerous awards have been garnered, including dozens of Kiwanis awards, Humber Awards, Musicfest Gold standards and Honour Awards as well as the Festival’s top award for their respective instrument.
Members of the BSG Trio are also the youngest-ever players in the City of Brampton Concert Band, Musicfest's Yamaha All-Star Band and the Jazz.FM91 Youth Big Band. Members have also received several full scholarships to camps and the Humber program. They have been honoured and are privileged to receive invitations to "sit in" with some of Canada’s greatest and most accomplished jazz musicians. The BSG Trio, with its combination of original compositions and classics, aspire to create an exciting interpretation of jazz.
ORILLIA OPERA HOUSE Supports Youth Programming
In keeping with the Orillia Opera House focus on youth and youth programming, General Manager Krista Storey has hired a young trio out of Toronto. The Brodkorb, Simmons and Guerrette Trio consists of Carter age 13 on piano, Rees age 15 on bass and drummer Daniel, age 15. This programming fits in very nicely with the Orillia Jazz Festival's
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commitment to supporting young musicians and specifically the Orillia Jazz Festival bursary which is presented each year to a selected participant of the Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival. The committee hopes that past recipients will be on hand to open for BSG during the Orillia Opera House's Jazz Café on Saturday, October 20th from 2pm to 5pm.
(complete listing: orilliajazzfest.ca)
• Apple Annie's - Saturday matinee TBD • Brewery Bay - Friday and Saturday TBD • Brownstone - Friday and Saturday TBD • Era 67 - Chris Lemay Friday 6-10 Saturday TBD • Grape & Olive - Friday Johnny Harrison Band 7-10:30 Saturday Ronny Douglas Band 7-10:30 • Orillia Legion - Saturday matinee 2-5pm Fig Leaf Jazz Band
• McCabes - Saturday The Sensations 9pm-1am • Portage Bistro Friday and Saturday TBD • Sixteen Front - Friday The Sensations Saturday TBD • St. Paul's United Church - Sunday 10:30-12:00 Worship to a Jazz Beat • Bouddica Books - Saturday matinee & Saturday evening TBD • Zat's - Friday and Saturday TBD
Join us for an event to remember!
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Kitchen Renos To Match Your Lifestyle Are you the entertainer or just frenzied... you choose! Gone are the days when all kitchen cabinets did was hold your dishes. Today, there are countless options for cabinets and accessories to enhance your kitchen. Consider your lifestyle before consulting a kitchen design expert who could conceivably save you thousands of dollars and piece of mind.
What’s Your Lifestyle? A professional kitchen designer can discuss your family's lifestyle and create a design that will incorporate cabinets and accessories to enhance the form and functionality of your kitchen. These are the details that will take your kitchen from ordinary to extraordinary!
The Entertainer
The Frenzied Family
The Gourmet
The Convenience Seeker
Love to have friends over for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres? Consider:
Has the kitchen become the hub for multiple uses in your home? Consider:
Love to impress and experiment with your cooking? Consider: • Pull-out base cabinet beside stove for cooking oils • Pull-out wall cabinets beside stove for spice storage • Custom range hood (making stove a focal point) • Built-in appliances (microwave, wall ovens) • Pot-filler faucet • Pot and pan drawers/racks • Butcher block counter top • Prep sink • Tray dividers for baking pans
Love to spend as little time as possible preparing meals? Consider:
• Built-in wine cooler/beverage refrigerator • Hanging glassware storage • Built-in wine racks • Kitchen island with raised-bar seating • Under-cabinet lighting • Waste bins/recycling centre • Display cabinets with glass doors • Quartz or granite counter tops
• Kitchen island with flush eating bar • Electrical outlets in island for electronics • Microwave in base cabinet • Appliance garage • Secondary prep sink • Soft-close doors and drawers • Cabinet locks • Built-in bulletin board/message centre • Mail organizer
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