NFDI Style Magazine 2019 | Special Christmas Issue

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As I walk through stores and peruse and well. Eye candy around ever y c to fancy holiday garb, not to mentio you could possibly imagine. It’s a m beliefs, there is truly something unmista time leading up

If there’s one holiday season in the y traditions, it’s Christmas. New pj’s, puzz of A Christmas Stor y, a specific recipe that simply resonates with your current are sharing recipes near and dear, some Christmas season is upon us. We hope the of us and inspire you

I recently had the privilege of visiting a C filled with decor from the Canadian Tire embraced several st yles, colour scheme Canadian Tire is a beloved National b part of all of our homes. We’re excited they inspire you to visit your local store or simply add a new

The pages of our Christmas lookboo We hope you have a moment importantly cherish the time with celebrate the season. We have h and creating the content you’l

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e online, the Holiday Spirit is alive corner! From ornaments and garland on all the boxed set beaut y products magical time.. Regardless of religious akably special about Christmas and the p to the big day.

year that speaks clearly to the act of zles, visits to Santa, a theatre production passed down through the years, or one family. For our staff picks this issue, we only surfacing once a year to signify the ese recipes share a little more about each to tr y something new.

Christmas House in Toronto, ever y ounce e Canvas line. Top to bottom, this home es, and ideas galore for the entire home. brand, and in some way shape or form, d to share photos of the tour, and hope e whether to update your holiday decor wreath to your door.

ok are filled with holiday inspiration. to savour, decorate and most h your family and friends as you had so much fun photographing ll see throughout these pages.

we wish you the Merriest of e warmth and joy of the son.

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Jackie TOURTIERE

A heritage dish to serve a crowd. It’s a feast for the senses with a homage to Quebec and sweet memories of mom and grandma. C’est bon!

1 lb ground pork 1 lb ground beef 1 1⁄2 chicken stock 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small yellow onion, minced 3 small yellow potatoes, finely grated 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 1⁄2 tsp ground all spice Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tenderflake pastry sheets 10” x 10”, thawed 1 egg and 1⁄2 cup of water or milk for egg was 9” Pie plate of your choice, oven safe

1. In a large and deep fry pan, add oil to pan and saute onion until translucent. Add garlic until fragran Add pork and beef and cook over medium high he until browned.

2. Add chicken stock, potato and spices. Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to tas Cover and cook on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour, mixing occasionally.

3. Remove pan from heat and check seasoning. Ad more seasoning to taste if desired. Move mixture to cookie sheet and spread out evenly. Place in fridge to cool completely.

4. Roll out tenderflake pastry sheets to cover pie plate of your choice. Trim any excess pastry overlapping on the edge and place in bottom of p Whisk together egg and water or milk for egg was 5. Remove cooled mix from fridge and spoon into pastry covered pie plate. Smooth out with spoon o spatula.

6. Apply egg wash to edge/ rim of pie bottom and place second pastry sheet overtop. Trim exces pastry and press pastry edges together. Add more egg wash if necessary ton ensure pie is sealed.

7. Heat oven to 375 °F. With a small, sharp paring knife cut out design of choice on top of pie. Apply egg wash to top and edges of pie. Place pie on middle rack and bake for 45 minutes, or until pie is golden brown.

8. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve with gravy and enjoy!

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APPLE FILLING: 5-6 apples ¾ cup white sugar 2-3 tbsp white flour 3 tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt *Mix together in Medium - Large Casserole dish.

CRUMB TOPPING: APPLE CRUMBLE ½ cup brown sugar This is the ultimate comfort food in the form of dessert. A 1/3 cup margarine/butter classic, family favourite recipe for every holiday. ¾ cup white flour Not complete without ice cream!

1-2 tsp cinnamon ½ - 1 cup rolled oats * Combine ingredients and cut butter in, sprinkle on top of apple filling.

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and bake 35-40 min.

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Our family celebrates Ukranian Christmas on January 7th with a huge feast. My Baba’s soup kicks off the dinner and even though I don’t care for beets, I have two helpings of her homemade borscht!

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alks celery with leaves, chopped 2 medium, onions, chopped 3 Tbsp oil, margarine or butter 1 medium carrot, grated 5 cups beets, shredded 6 cups water 2 cans tomato juice 1 bay leaf heaping Tbsp chicken soup base 14 oz cream of mushroom soup 2 Tbsp vinegar oil, margarine, or butter. Boil carrots er. Add sauteed onions and celery. mushroom soup and chicken soup es. Add vinegar. Heat; do not boil. our cream and fresh dill for garnish.

TIPS: Buy 5lb bag of beets processor on “shredding” setting for beets and carrots

1 can evaporated milk ½ cup water ¼ cup granulated sugar to taste 3 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 tbsp Nescafe Clasico 100% Pure instant coffee granules 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch ground nutmeg 1 cup chilean pisco, white rum, brandy or vodka Combine evaporatedmilk, water, sugar, cloves and cinnamon stick in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Add coffee; stir to dissolve . Add vanilla extract and nutmeg. Remove from heat. Cool 20 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick. Add brandy. Pour into empty bottle. Refrigerate fort 4 hours.

Serve in a an aperitif glass for a 2-ounce serving. Top with cinnamon stick.

Note: For a twist on flavour, add a 2 inch piece of orange peel when boiling milk and spices.

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Ana COLA DE MONO

Summer begins December 20th in Chile and this is the official drink of the season.

Shared amongst friends, family and neighbors alike, this beverage is a sure sign of celebrations.

Kerstin SHORT BREAD COOKIES

Four generations and counting! The love of this shortbread recipe has been passed down from my grandmother and enjoyed by many.

COOKIES: 1 c. salted butter 1/2 c. icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 c. flour *Beat butter until soft. Add icing sugar and cream until blended.

Add vanilla. Work in flour. Roll into a ball and flatten into a disk.

Chill 15 mins. then roll to desired thickness, and cut into shapes.

Bake at 325 degrees until the edges just begin to brown.

ALMOND ICING: 1/4 c. margarine or butter/margarine blend 2 Tbsp milk 1/4 to 1/2 tsp almond extract icing sugar food colour *Cream margarine. Beat in milk and almond extract. Add icing sugar until it reaches desired consistency. Tint if desired. Pipe onto cookies.

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Nyla CARAMELS

What started out as a candy making experiment, soon turned into a tradition of almost 25 years. These morsels have become a part of my Christmas gifting to friends, neighbors and clients. Each batch takes roughly two hours to make, 24 hours to set, and another several hours to cut and wrap. They are a labour of love. I now make 5-6 batches each year, yielding a total of approximately 1375 individually wrapped pieces.

I used to have my husband help cut and wrap them.

That however lowered my numbers by 50% as he would cut one, eat one, cut one, eat one… he has since been fired.

One year, I didn’t know how I was going to find the time to make them. I called a meeting to inform my family there would be no caramels this year. They all gasped. Literally. Then my husband said, “you have to find a way, people are counting on the caramels!”

And so, of course, I did.

Year after year, people anxiously await their delivery and this warms my heart to no end. They hide them from their families to save them all for themselves, stash them in secret places and savour each and every morsel.

When I start making caramels, it’s a sure sign of Christmas in our house.

Fun fact: I don’t even eat them!

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MANTLE STYLING tips

ave a mantle, need ideas? Whether you have traditional decor or n-trend items, we’ve got three ways to style your mantle this holiday eason.

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You can never go wrong with a collection of glass candlesticks.

Line varying heights along a mantle and trim with fresh or faux greens and sparkly lights.

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Set the holiday mood with hurricane vessels, evergreens and floor pillows, to nestle in beside the fire.

So simple, yet so festive!

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Pom pom garland, metallic trees and furry friends are the makings of the perfect fireside perch.

Alex’s little frenchie, Sonny, is definitely a fan of this Mantle set up

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our, and if it involves Christmas decor, even better. use was a delight for the senses filled with ideas and ery corner. Vintage, whimsical, modern, traditional, it.

stockings, wreaths, trees, ribbon and wrap, it’s all one-stop shop in the best possible way. If you haven’t tmas aisles of Canadian Tire, you must.

kely locale to find design worthy decor, I think you’ll e savviness of all they have to offer. With stores located y, in the smallest of towns and the largest of cities, you’re ear you. May the following pages surprise and delight stmas into your home.

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