Ottawa At Home | Holiday 2019

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FOOD 61 FOOD THOUGHTS A decadent dip for holiday chips

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62 DINING IN Checking out cooking schools around Ottawa 75 PAULA’S BITES Easy, creamy espresso pudding

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DEPARTMENTS 6 EDITOR’S NOTE A theory of giving 76 FORWARD THINKING Creating work-at-home space

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12 DESIGNER AT HOME European-influenced Christmas décor

42 NEIGHBOURHOOD ON THE MOVE Visiting the charming village of Merrickville

16 SPOTLIGHT A Rockcliffe Park renovation with ties to Homes for the Holidays 20 TRENDS Checking out the CHEO lottery Dream Home 25 CAPITAL COLOURS The softer side of Christmas colours 26 ON TOUR The history of a Dow’s Lake home on this year’s Homes for the Holidays tour 32 COVER IN STYLE Family style celebrating and decorating

48 STEP INSIDE The rock & roll side of the Fairmont Château Laurier Hotel’s new General Manager

10 MERRY’S MUST HAVES Something for everyone 40 DÉCOR Gifts for the home 46 BEAUTY Beauty gifts 51 LOCAL LOVE Gifts with local flavour 56 FASHION Family fashion 66 FOODIE For the food-lover on your list

53 NEW & NOTABLE Markets, music and comedy 55 PROFILE Millie Rutledge celebrated her 100th birthday with an art show 59 GIVING BACK Second generation of volunteering with Meals on Wheels

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Boomerang Giving

The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value” —C HARL ES DUDL EY WA R N E R

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My brother and I have birthdays weeks apart and recently, after both our birthdays had passed, we had a conversation about gift giving—agreeing that we far prefer giving than receiving. It wasn’t that we were the embodiment of generosity, we decided, but more afraid of being disappointed by the gift we were receiving.

With the belief that a gift reflects the giver’s feelings for the receiver, we both admitted that at times we have been disappointed by a generic gift that showed no thought or even understanding of our interests.

During the holiday season the pressure for gift giving is at a peak, and for many this causes anxiety and a loss of merriment. Before the rush becomes too great, take time to reflect on your own gift-giving style and consider what feels right to you as a giver. It is said that we give in the same manner that we hope to receive. I believe this to be true. When trying to find that perfect gift for someone, think about the gifts they have given; those are likely the kinds of gifts they want in return.

The pages of Ottawa At Home are bursting with ideas. Our contributors have scoured local stores and businesses to make your gift giving a whole lot easier this year. Whether you’re buying for a foodie, a beauty junkie, something for the home, the kids, for him or for her, we have you covered in this holiday issue!

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Holiday-Host Must Haves Arrive at the door with these party-host pleasing gifts to ensure an invitation to next year’s soirée too!

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MERRY’S MUST HAVES

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HOMES Designer at Home

ABUNDANCE

BY MARY TAGGART PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

Once upon a time, four-year-old Audy Cziglar asked Santa Claus for Christmas decorations.

From then on, his bedroom held a brightly-lit, decorated tree in the corner all year long— and so began his relationship with the holiday season that would become the backbone of his career.

Today, all grown up, Audy is widely known as a seasonal decorator extraordinaire with two boutiques of his own. Antoinette & Co. and Tinseltown Christmas Emporium on Somerset Street West, carry French country, shabby chic, old-world home décor gift items, as well as nostalgic, traditional and classic, charm-influenced Christmas decorations.

Audy describes the shops as the land of plenty. “We focus on abundance, over the top with no clean lines,” says the holiday enthusiast.

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FACING PAGE (TOP) A D HOLIDAY BRUNCH IS HOMES esigner at Home SET UP IN THE DINING AREA (BOTTOM LEFT) AUDY TOASTS TO THE SEASON (BOTTOM RIGHT) THE BEDROOM IS DECKED IN THE FESTIVE SPIRIT THIS PAGE ORNAMENTAL GINGERBREAD HOUSES DECORATE THE KITCHEN ISLAND

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HOMES Designer at Home

AUDY’S TOP 2019 HOLIDAY DÉCOR TRENDS 1. Vintage reproductions of ceramic trees. Usually something your aunt or grandma made in a ceramics class years ago, but now a highly-coveted piece of nostalgic art.

2. Clear bubble lights that give an old-world charm, but with a contemporary twist.

3. Glitter domes! The traditional snow globe mixes a light, a fan and glitter inside the snow globe for a magical illusion. They are available with a wide variety of Christmas scenes inside.

4. Personalized ornaments. We can customize any ornament with a smooth surface in store.

5. Flameless battery pillars, tapers, votives and tea lights. The safest way to illuminate your home this holiday season.

6. Wooden advent calendars are truly an heirloom to be passed down from generation to generation. Each calendar has a big enough door to add a candy, ornament or gift for the first 24 days of December.

7. Sequined ballerina slippers are such a fun gift. Catch everyone’s eye at holiday parties or Christmas morning with glistening tootsie warmers.

8. Christmas-printed toilet paper. Every guest who uses your loo this holiday season will be in awe!

ART OF DISPLAY Audy brings the copious look to his downtown condo with every nook, cranny and corner dressed for the season. With no formal designer or decorator training, his talent is obvious, with artfully created holiday, vignettes filling his home. He credits his Hungarian grandmother Katherine for his gift of display. “She loved the frill and ornateness of objects which is where I think my love of them was shaped.”

Throughout the small three-room condo you’ll find a table set for a holiday brunch, while the island is dressed in a dessert theme. Nativity scenes and other religious symbols combine with macabre-looking dolls taking on the form of a baby in a manger. Audy has two heavily-decorated, brightly-lit trees; one, of course, in the bedroom and one in the living room.

FACING PAGE (TOP) GERMAN BLOWN- GLASS BALLS FIT INTO CHAMPAGNE FLUTES IN FESTIVE SPIRIT (BOTTOM LEFT) A VINTAGE DOLL MIMICS A MANGER SCENE (BOTTOM RIGHT) AUDY’S EVERYDAY DISHES BLEND IN PERFECTLY THIS PAGE A FAUX FIREPLACE IN THE ENTRANCE IS DRESSED TO SET THE TONE

PINK & BLUE His year-round colour scheme of antique white and robin’s egg blue is ideal for this season’s hot colour combination of blue and pink. He notes that the latest colour trends in holiday décor are pairings such as rose-gold with burgundy, black and gold, purple and champagne, chartreuse and cream—all elements he manages to fit into his relatively small home. While he truly adopts a “more-is-more” approach, the lighter colour scheme helps to keep it all from being overpowering.

MUSINGS It’s easy to forget that Audy’s condo is part of a slick brand-new building. The front entrance has room for a Bergère-style chair and faux fireplace that set the tone for European-inspired décor. Old-world influences make their mark throughout.

“I love Christmas of the 1800s—thick evergreen and cedar garlands scalloped and draped over door frames and adorned with fresh fruit,” he says. “Also, I love the 1920s old-world German blown-glass balls with the reflector indent.”

Audy’s vintage passions include the 1950s as well with an affinity for, “silver Mylar tinsel that glistened with the lightfrosted ceramic C9 large Christmas lights,” which he says die-hard Christmas fanatics would understand. Musing over Christmas memories, he recalls, “The multicolour bubble lights would get so hot, it wasn’t surprising that trees would catch on fire!”

While Audy has decorated for multiple clients in the past, his boutiques are enough to nurture his passions. Now, he only decorates for one client during the holiday season. “Even though I have been given carte blanche most times, it’s not the same as decorating in my own store or in my own home. I am my biggest client!”

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HOME Spotlight

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HOME Spotlight

NEW LIFE & LOVE FOR O L D B E AU T Y

BY JANE WHITING PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW PERRY

As a meaningful memento of homes featured in the annual fundraising tour, Homes for the Holidays, participating homeowners are presented with a beautiful photo book of their decorated houses. In the book for last year’s tour is a luxuriously transformed home that was dressed to holiday perfection by Mill Street Florist.

Naturally, the homeowner is pleased with the stunning images of her newlymodernized home and its elegant holiday décor. But more importantly, she is committed to supporting Hospice Care Ottawa both as a volunteer and by opening the doors of two of her homes in recent years. Last year the generous woman and her husband welcomed tour goers into their freshly renovated Rockcliffe Park residence. She applauds the tour’s organization, as well as the hard-working volunteers and florists who dedicate their considerable time and talent to the cause.

“The tour of homes makes so much sense, because it’s all about helping to support people moving on from their earthly home to an eternal home in a home-like environment,” she says, noting her personal experience with the palliative care of her father and sister at the May Court Hospice.

Jessica Barrett, owner of Mill Street Florist, has a great relationship with the homeowners and was requested by them to decorate their homes for both tours. The florist has been involved with the fundraiser for many years, and is decorating a customrenovated bungalow in Manotick for the 2019 tour, taking place November 15–17.

“The homeowners have been clients for a long time, but we did things a little differently for the holiday tour to incorporate more of a modern look,” explains Jessica. “The house is so beautiful that we didn’t want to overpower it with busy flower arrangements, so we kept it simple and natural.”

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A MODERN TRANSFORMATION

NATURALLY ARTISTIC

TOP THE BED FLOATS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM AGAINST A DIVIDING WALL THAT PROVIDES SPACE FOR DECORATIVE DETAILS BOTTOM RUBBER DUCKS DANGLE FROM GREENERY TO ADD WHIMSICAL DÉCOR TO THE MASTER BATHROOM

Abundant boughs of greenery with rustic elements were used extensively. Pops of holiday colour were often in the form of fresh roses to complement recurring red accents in the home’s impressive artwork collection. Contemporary touches were added by hanging balls of blue from the dining room chandelier to highlight blue velvet chairs, and with an innovative Christmas tree design that stood against a two-storey window in the great room.

“I went with a Group of Seven style for the tree with branches blowing in the wind—and it definitely made an impact,” says Jessica with a laugh. Her humour was also evident in the bathroom with dangling rubber ducks, because as she notes, “Christmas is about having some fun too!”

A row of lime-green Cyprus trees in the master bedroom and topiaries along a kitchen counter are what the florist describes as very linear and simple arrangements with repetition for dramatic effect. It’s a holiday décor that worked to balance the modern design of the home with some traditional furnishings and to integrate different styles.

When the homeowners bought the century-old home in 2017, it was an ageing beauty. Built in the 1920s, the original gardens were featured in House and Gardens in 1938, and the large spruce tree is still an imposing element that sparkles with Christmas lights over the holidays.

Their vision was to bring new life and light into the home with a modern design.

Led by Bill Ritcey, an associate architect at Hobin Architects, the year-long renovation project involved completely gutting the interior to provide contemporary living spaces, while respecting the heritage guidelines for homes in the Rockcliffe neighbourhood.

While the dining room remains in its original location, a wall was added to separate it from the entrance area, and the central staircase was relocated to the side of the front door. A study with richlypainted walls was created from the former sun porch, and the same grey-black colour was used on all interior doors, trim and the stairway for a striking modern style.

An open-concept kitchen was built with cabinetry in distinctive quarter-sawn oak, which was also used for the dark-stained flooring. A quartz-topped island and built-in banquette completes the modern kitchen that opens into a great room with high ceilings. From there, a wall of slidingglass doors to the outdoor patio.

With the help of Danielle Hannah from 2H Interior Design, the elegant home was designed for modern family living. The transformation embraces contemporary style with a welcoming feel that gets the full approval of the previous homeowners, who are also big supporters of Hospice Care Ottawa. It appears that the spirit of giving is embedded into the home.

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HOMES Trends

FURNISHINGS FROM LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERY; DINING ROOM CHANDELIER WAS ORDERED THROUGH TANYA COLLINS DESIGN

BY MARY TAGGART PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

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HOMES Trends

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or the past 19 years, Minto Communities in Ottawa has partnered with the CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery to supply the grand prize for a fundraising endeavor in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

The 2019 Dream Home sits in the Potter’s Key community in Stittsville. The Hampton is a 5,641 square-foot home decorated by Ottawa designer Tanya Collins, who chose a relaxed coastal-inspired décor to dress the home which is designed with family living and entertaining in mind.

The space offers a look into upcoming trends that tap into the need to connect with nature and find strength and refuge through personal space.

BLUE & GREEN Walk into the dream home and immediately feel the influence of nature through the colour teal. A combination of blue and green creates this shade which gets its name from the colour found on the head of the Teal duck.

Designer Tanya Collins used teal on the living room and dining room walls, balancing its strength with cream furnishings from La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery. She then brought the colour into the main floor powder room on a custom vanity from Laurysen Kitchens.

PERFECT PAIRINGS Sherwin Williams “Ocean Side” & “Rock Candy”

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HOMES Trends

REST & RETREAT A bedroom is no longer a space just meant for tucking in for the night. The bedroom offers both kids and adults a place at home to call their own. The master bedroom of the CHEO Lottery Dream Home offers a sitting area as an escape for reading, listening to music or catching up on social media. Walls feature grass-cloth wallpaper and botanical prints in a true reflection of nature’s inspirations. Luxury bedding from Suite Dreams Emporium ensures that much-needed good night’s sleep when it’s time to finally tuck in!

The children’s rooms pick up on the popular blue and soft pink colour trend. Rooms for boys and girls feature upholstered headboards in neutral tones with timeless patterns that easily transition through the ages. Change up the bed linens to transform the entire space.

Area rugs, in on-trend patterns like an animal print, ensure high style in these spaces but can also easily be changed out as trends change. Clever use of ceiling colour in the boy’s room offers just the right balance of a strong blue without overwhelming the room.

Visit the CHEO Lottery Dream Home on 348 Eaglehead Crescent until December 6.

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Just across the Prescott-Ogdensburg and Cornwall-Massena bridges lies St. Lawrence County. With a small-town feel, this area of New York state is home to a milieu of creative talent where bankers, teachers and electricians are also highly regarded, alongside quilters, potters, woodworkers and jewelers.

Include St. Lawrence County in your holiday shopping to find a variety of shops selling locally created, handcrafted items.

Consider popping into TAUNY in Canton, New York to find a folk store with a rotating exhibit that highlights the culture of New York’s North Country; visit tauny.org for more details.

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Find everything from bicycle wheel stained glass, wood trains, nuts and candies in the North Country Showcase in Harte Haven Shopping Center in Massena; find out more at northcountryshowcase.com Looking for some old-fashioned charm? Check out The Clark House: Waddington Marketplace where Christmas is celebrated throughout the month of December in this little village along the St Lawrence River. Waddingtonmarketplace.com The St Lawrence Centre Mall, just off the Cornwall Bridge, offers even more of a shopping experience that includes special events. The largest, Tastes and Talents of the North Country Holiday Show, takes place on December 6th & 7th and includes wine and hard cider tastings. Find all the information you need to plan your stay VisitSTLC.com

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Consider making a weekend out of your visit to this charming area just a short drive away from Ottawa. There are several Bed & Breakfast options that can all be booked through Stlawbb.com.

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Lighter Side

BY MARY TAGGART instagram @maryktaggart twitter @ottawaathomemag

This holiday season, pick up on the current taste for paler shades of traditional holiday red and green. Sage or olive, combined with rosy pink, are right on trend and will work beautifully into festive décor to replace the usual cranberry and emerald hues associated with Christmas.

For a truly modern approach to holiday décor, forget green altogether and choose a mid-blue shade to bring a calmer element to the season. Combine it with a golden-hued metallic and a hint of pink for a soothing, glamourous look on your table top or tree.

These combinations will be trending well past the holiday season. Look for creamy whites, blues and deep pink shades throughout 2020 on both the fashion and décor front.

ON TREND 1. BENJAMIN MOORE “FIRST LIGHT” 2. BENJAMIN MOORE “BUXTON BLUE” 3. ANNIE SLOAN “SVENSKA BLUE” 4. DULUX “TRANQUIL DAWN”

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HOMES On Tour

H O L I D AY J OY

BY CHLOE GIRVAN twitter instagram @mom_interrupted PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

Nestled into a quiet street near Dow’s Lake sits a beautiful Cape Cod style house built in 1942 by the family of Canadian lumber baron J.R. Booth. Purchased by its current owners in 1989, the couple recall being instantly drawn to the horizontal look of the home and the historic appeal of its stately exterior stone walls.

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HOMES On Tour

THE PAINTING ABOVE THE FAMILY ROOM FIREPLACE IS BY OTTAWA ARTIST JACKY MACDONALD

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REFURBISHING Explaining that now there is hardly anything in the house that remains untouched, the homeowners hired Arnie Weppler, whom they describe as a true gentleman and craftsman with exceptional old-fashioned carpentry skills, to transform the space into something that was uniquely theirs.

Craving as much sunlight and brightness in the home as possible, one of Arnie’s early jobs was to unearth the windows surrounding the front door, so that the homeowners could, “see the light of day coming down the stairs.”

In 2010, it was time to renovate the inviting, yet perennially leaky, sunroom at the back of the house. Architects Barry Hobin and William Ritcey of Hobin Architecture and Clark Cada of Cada Construction were hired for that job, as well as to fulfill a wish list that included coffered ceilings and transom windows with sills deep enough to support a coffee cup or gin and tonic. In addition, they desired a gas fireplace and heated porcelain floors that would be level with and match the outdoor patio.

Extra touches included bookshelves and a handmade bench, by KFR Restoration + Design.

Throughout the years, the homeowners have also been grateful for the talent of local interior designers like the late Patrick McCarron, who chose the main floor’s warm and earthy paint palette; a perfect backdrop to accents of gold and crystal. More recently, Michael Courdin selected fabric to tie together the stunning colour combinations of cinnamon, coral and cornflower blue that is repeated in upholstery, antique rugs and other objects.

HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS With a thoughtful and modern kitchen refresh completed in 2015 to “make every inch very useful,” the pair were delighted to open their doors to this year’s Homes for the Holidays tour. The event supports Hospice Care Ottawa in providing muchneeded palliative care and bereavement care to clients and their families.

“There may come a day when each of us or our loved ones will need the Hospice at May Court,” said the homeowners.

They recently found inspiration in Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal, about how best to face death medically and humanely, and they hope that events like the tour will encourage more open and comfortable conversations about end-oflife care.

FACING PAGE (TOP RIGHT) SCRIM’S FLORIST TOOK DIRECTION FROM THE HOMEOWNER WHO WANTED ALL-WHITE FLORALS (BOTTOM RIGHT) BOOKS ARE ARTFULLY ARRANGED ON THE SHELVES OF THE BEAUTIFULLY CURATED HOME (FAR RIGHT) THE FRONT ENTRANCE IS PAPERED IN NINA CAMPBELL PARADISO WALLPAPER

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TEAM WORK To prepare the house for the Homes for the Holidays tour, the owner of Scrim’s Florist, Susan Murray, and Scrim’s lead designer, Sharon Slater, were happy to provide their attentionto-detail service. “Scrim’s has been involved with the Homes for the Holidays tour since 2008,” says Sharon. “We think that supporting the Hospice Care Ottawa is so important because the work they do is invaluable to our community.”

Working with professional holiday designer Karen Grand, Sharon chose florals and greenery that would complement the home’s impressive art collection and exquisite antiques. “At the owner’s request we went with an all-white colour scheme, adding florals and just the right amount of sparkle, glitter and glitz,” notes the designer. “By introducing lots of lovely greens from outside we were able to bring nature inside and create a look that will last for a longer period of time. Knowing what she likes best, we included white cyclamen plants and made sure to showcase her meaningful collection of 50 papier-mache angels.”

EXPERT ADVICE Asked for a few on-trend botanical holiday decorating tips suited to every home, Sharon is particularly in favour of wonderfully aromatic natural elements. “Consider arranging fresh cedar and spruce in a vase, with some Ilex berries added for colour. Eucalyptus can also be incorporated along with a few dogwood branches.”

With their home lovingly prepared to greet Homes for the Holidays ticketholders, the couple couldn’t be more satisfied.

“Although travelling to see our children and grandchildren over the season brings us great delight, it is also so much fun decorating our own home for the holidays. It is such a treat to get to do both this year, and for a cause that couldn’t be more important.”

For more information about Hospice Care Ottawa visit hospicecareottawa.ca

THE BRASS LAMPS ARE A TREASURED CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM THE HOMEOWNER’S STEP MOTHER WHO PURCHASED THEM IN PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA

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HOME In Style

Holiday Spirit

BY DANI-ELLE DUBÉ twitter @danidmedia PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON TREE STYLING BY WEDECOR HOLIDAY TEA BY FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAURIER

THIS PAGE (LEFT) THE HEYES FAMILY WELCOMES US INTO THEIR HOME (ABOVE) LIAM (LEFT) IS DRESSED IN JOE FRESH FROM ST LAURENT, OLIVIA WEARS GAP JEANS AND A JOE FRESH TOP. TREE SUPPLIED BY WEDECOR FACING PAGE THE BREAKFAST NOOK IS IDEAL FOR HOLIDAY TEA 32

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Kelley Heyes and Les Voros love to entertain, especially during the holidays—and their Island Park Drive home is holiday party central.

“When we were kids—for my mom and for Les’ mom, too—the holidays were important,” Kelley explains. “They encouraged you to slow it down and be together, and that’s probably one of the reasons I like dragging out the Christmas decorations.”

It’s a feeling and tradition they hope to pass onto their two kids, 11-year-old Olivia and eight-year-old Liam, which shouldn’t be too difficult considering it’s already their favourite holiday. Whether it’s enjoying conventional sit-down dinners or hosting more casual get-togethers, the Heyes family can’t help but embrace the holiday spirit when decorating their home.

But don’t expect your typical tinsel explosion; this family likes to keep it “earthy” with the use of natural tones and materials, like boughs of holly, pine cones and wreaths made by Kelley herself. “The decorations are hand-picked over the years,” Kelley says. “Nothing flashy or fancy—just understated.”

That’s not to say that some of the familiar traditional Christmas fixtures don’t find their way in. “Santas—lots of Santas,” Kelley laughs. “But they’re nice, classic and tasteful Santas. They’re everywhere. I like to add one to my collection every year.”

Touches of red and green are also added into the mix.

Neutral-toned throw pillows dotted with the colour combo are placed on the couch, and other bits scattered among the dining room table adornments. A greeneryheavy centrepiece with red berries sprinkled throughout also makes for the perfect statement piece.

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As for the tree, the family is toying with the idea of situating it near the staircase instead of the living room this year—that way it’s the first thing anyone sees walking through the front entrance. The colour scheme is in keeping with the natural theme, but accents of blue add that bit of sparkle.

When it comes to decorating, Kelley and Les make sure the kids are part of the process. Their mother adds that they can’t wait to get the Christmas decorations out—it’s something they look forward to doing every year.

Built sometime in the 1960s, the modern Hampton Park home sticks out today among the classic character homes that line the street. Not just because of the contrast of its architectural style, states the couple, but for the status it holds as being one of the Homes of the Year in Chatelaine Magazine.

It was that precise contrast of the flat roof and clean lines, however, that almost deterred the couple from buying the home five years ago. But after noticing the home hadn’t sold a year later, curiosity got the better of them, and they checked it out.

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“We were walking in the door and we squeezed each other and thought, ‘We could do something with this,’” says Kelley. “We felt the home had really amazing bones,” Les recalls. “There were things (we felt we) could do to this home that would make it our own.”

Despite the closed-off and outdated interior, the duo saw the home for what it could be: their dream home with a spectacular entertaining space. So they undertook some renovations, most of which included cosmetic updates and making the space more open concept.

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The decorations are hand-picked over the years…Nothing flashy or fancy—just understated.”

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As with any major changes, it was important for the couple to embody their entertaining lifestyle into the new design plans of the home. For example, removing the hallway walls created a nearly unobstructed view of the entire main floor. Visitors can now see directly into the backyard, a feat also made possible thanks to wall-to-wall windows that span from the dining room into the adjacent living area.

The couple also took down the wall between the dining room and living area.

This alteration alone encouraged guests to move freely between the two rooms and improved socializing. Even the galley kitchen, which is longer than it is wide, covers a large area that challenges the image of a typical galley kitchen. It comes complete with a wine fridge and a circular eating nook with a bench—two features that often attract guests.

But when deciding what to do with a home and how it’s decorated, Kelley and Les believe it all comes down to sentiment.

“Keep it simple and just go with your own style,” Kelley advises. “Enjoy it, and don’t be afraid to bring things out that are special to you at Christmas—it’s the one time of the year you can add some joy and sparkle to your home.”

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GOOD VIBES

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CRAFTING LIGHT

Handcrafted by local craftsman, John Ward these wooden candle holders come in a variety of finishes, shapes and sizes.

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This made in Montreal, special order, black spun aluminum jar will hold a large plant for either indoor or outdoor use. $165, SIMONS.CA

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In one of the season’s hottest colours, the Kennebunk Bliss plush throw is ideal for anyone looking to curl up and stay cozy this season. $49.50, NORDSTROM AFFORDABLE ART

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COLD ONES

The Galanz mini retro fridge is perfect for a man cave or she shed! $299.99, CANADIAN TIRE

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These collectible wooden houses will add folk art charm to one’s décor. $49, LOT 7

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Assorted whimsical ornaments are sure to bring holiday cheer.

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LIVING N eighbourhood on the Move

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Merrickville WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY TED SIMPSON

THEN The village of Merrickville’s story begins with the end of the American Revolutionary War in the late 1700s. British Loyalists fled north from the United States and found a new start in Canada along the banks of the Rideau River, southwest of Ottawa.

Lieutenant Roger Stevens, a King’s Ranger from Vermont, was the first to arrive on this land and by 1791 had started construction of his mill on the swift moving waters of the Great Falls, the future sight of Merrickville. Unfortunately, it was the falls that got the better of Stevens and he died by drowning shortly after.

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Next, Captain William Merrick entered the picture. A Massachusetts Loyalist, he received a Crown Grant of 200 acres at the Great Falls in 1793. He completed Stevens’ unfinished mill and started the development of the village’s waterpowered industries, constructing a dam across the river and building grist, saw and carding mills.

It was not long before intrepid settlers began moving to the region. This continued the draw of British loyalists coming north to the area and establishing themselves, including the family of Benedict Arnold. Yes, even the archetypal American traitor plays a part here—his three sons received land grants on the west side of Wolford Ward, south of the current Kilmarnock Lockstation.

By the time construction of the Rideau Canal reached Merrick’s Mills, as it was then known, it was already a thriving community of 300 people. With the mills

now powered by excess water from the canal and an improved transportation system in and out of the town, the economy flourished through the 1800s.

NOW The village of Merrickville remains mostly the same now as it was during its peak over 100 years ago, with village streetscapes that reflect the era of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

There are over 100 historic and heritage properties in the small town that is now home to over 3,000 people.

The village has positioned itself as a destination for boutique shopping, handmade products, art and great food.

From Ottawa, it’s a fairly short drive away; other visitors arrive by boating along the Rideau River or by cycling via the Rideau Trail. The charming main street is lined with heritage architecture, artists’ studios, shops and restaurants.

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CHRISTMAS IN MERRICKVILLE This little village comes alive at Christmas time, and they throw an all-day party in December to fully embrace the season.

This annual event draws up to 10,000 people from all over who enjoy the sights, sounds and shopping experiences of Christmas in Merrickville.

Event coordinator, Mark Scullino, says Christmas in Merrickville is entirely funded and staffed by volunteers, private sponsors and community groups. “We couldn’t do an event of this magnitude without the service club volunteers and also my event volunteers—a 16 to 18 hour day would not be possible without all of them.” He notes that this year’s event on December 7 should be the biggest yet, with more floats already registered in the Santa Claus Parade than before and a full day of activities planned.

It begins early at 8:30 am with Breakfast with Santa, followed by children’s activities and horse-drawn wagon rides leading up to the Santa parade at 11 am. The day continues into the evening with roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over open fires, a magic show, a tree-lighting ceremony and shopping.

Businesses on the downtown strip will be shining with Christmas decorations and ready for their biggest day of the year. “The spirit of the community is incredible,” says Lianne Kult-Aultman of the Wick Witch. “From the parade, to the visits from Santa, the carollers, watching people roast marshallows and the horsedrawn carriages, it’s like being in a Christmas movie.”

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LIVING HERE Merrickville has been a small, slowgrowing community for most of the last century. The population only increased by 300 people from 2006 to 2016, while the median age of residents increased from 45 to 51. That trend may break with the acceleration of new development and real estate opportunities increasing on the outskirts of town.

Park View Homes has been constructing two new housing communities just west of the village, while Merrickville Estates and Merrickville Grove offer up single family homes that sell in the $300–$500k range. This new housing availability makes Merrickville an ideal location to escape city living, while staying within a one-hour commute of Ottawa. Or for those chasing the cannabis job boom at Canopy Growth, Smiths Falls is only a 15-minute drive away from Merrickville.

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GIVE & GLOW Tis the season for beauty-full giving Keep those on your list blushing with joy!

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Warrior Women liquid lipstick collection is named for an inspiring Indigenous woman. The company donates 10% of all profits to ‘Shannen’s Dream’, a project that ensures First Nations youth have the same education opportunities as others but in ways that respect their language and culture.

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Doctor Babor’s PRO Retinol Concentrate is designed to activate skin renewal and reduce visible signs of premature skin aging.

This vitamin C serum delivers advanced environmental protection and can help to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness, and brighten skin’s complexion.

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Davines holiday gift boxes include 3 full size favourites (shampoo, conditioner and styling product).

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Eau de Jane, created by local fragrance expert and beauty consultant, Jane Daly, carries notes of mandarin, lime, bergamot, tangerine and galbanum with a heart of rose, jasmine and neroli and base of vetiver, moss and amber. $144, EAUDEJANE.COM

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All natural clean burning soy wax candles have a dual wooden wick and come in a reusable whiskey glass. $29, WESTBORO SPA LIFT & GIVE

Woman Divine organic skin care studio offers monthly Lift & Gift classes with all proceeds from the $45 fee donated to The Interval House of Ottawa. $32, CLEANSING OIL

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Isla Stone was created by cancer survivor Lindsey Hope Finkelstein.

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Good Morning Anti-Aging Face Serum takes a whopping 5 hours to ‘brew’ and includes a potent anti-aging agent—Echinacea Purpurea Root— designed to prevent and fight acne, treat inflammation, diminish wrinkles and heal damaged cells. $59.99, ONELIFEWELLNESS.CA

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Local beauty entrepreneur Katie Boothby-Kung created her brand Copper Root Collective after falling in love with the Mukuni village in southern Zambia. 100% of profits from her natural line of cocoa butter based lotions, soaps and oils go to funding safe water programs in Zambia.

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LIVING S tep Inside

ROCKING THE CONNECTIONS

BY VERA CODY PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

RICK IS A SKILLED DRUMMER AND OFTEN ROCKS OUT IN HIS BASEMENT MUSIC ROOM

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LIVING Step Inside

The Fairmont Chateau Laurier, in the heart of Ottawa’s downtown core, has a new general manager who brings changes to the historical hotel owned by Larco Investments and managed by Fairmont.

Rick Corcoran has 30 years of hospitality industry experience and a world of travels under his belt, starting with a holiday season vacation with his ten-year-old son—one of the catalysts for his move from San Francisco to Ottawa. Rick’s son Benjamin lives in Montreal with his mother and this new position brings Rick and Benjamin closer together.

Step into the grande dame of the Fairmont family today and you will notice Rick’s influence with the lounge music playing in the lobby, and—coming soon—a Champagne Bar in the former lobby reading room. Visitors and employees will also notice Rick’s personable hands-on style of management. His joie de vivre is evident in his choice of transportation— look for Rick making his way into work by scooter. Born in Quebec City, Rick is prepared for Canadian winters, although he acknowledges that it will be an adjustment after living in California for the past 15 years.

Rick’s Ottawa home overlooks the Rideau Canal and offers a glimpse into his passion for music. He plays a mean drum beat and has an impressive collection of equipment that makes one wonder if perhaps one has stepped into the home of a former rock star!

What did you want to be when you grew up? Initially a lawyer, but my first jobs were working in restaurants as a dishwasher or cook. If I had the talent, I would have been a rock star. Music fascinates me and I never miss a concert ranging from opera to Metallica. Playing the guitar and drums makes me happy and

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LIVING S tep Inside resets my brain. I have more equipment than talent, and at one time had fifty-four guitars, which I considered an investment for my son’s college fund. My father taught me the value of hard work—but he did not play as much. For me I work hard but also play hard.

Why did you decide on this career? You are always under pressure in an exciting and creative environment. When I started as a hotel cook, I vividly remember seeing the suits walking by the kitchen never looking at me, like I did not exist. I knew one day if I ever became a suit, I would not behave like that. I am completely colleague-centric and take care of my people. A happy employee wants to come to work, makes for happy guests who will spend more money which makes the owners happy.

Every day I thank the workers for their service. If you do not like people 100% this is not the business for you, nor will you succeed. You need patience, drive, kindness and thinking outside the box combined with a passion for people.

Fairmont’s success is the quality of its employees and its culture. Their properties are extraordinary, but the main asset of the company is the staff and how much they care and are invested in their work.

Are you implementing any changes?

The reality is that the industry is softening.

We need to work harder in the local market as there are more venues now in Ottawa, thereby increasing competition.

Expanding our social media presence, revamping the food and beverage sector to include a Champagne Lounge in the reading room next to the Lobby Bar, and creating a sushi bar at Zoe’s should draw in more customers to visit and stay with us.

What is next for you? I feel I have another twenty years to give in this industry. I hope to seek additional responsibilities as I aspire to become a regional vice president and general manager assigned to a specific hotel, but with duties overseeing other hotels in the region with greater revenues. If I was removed from hotel operations, I would lose the soul and essence of what I want to do, which is connecting with people.

FURNISHINGS FROM RESTORATION HARDWARE. THE GUITAR IS ONE OF MANY IN RICK’S COLLECTION

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GIFT GUIDE Local Love

Joy of Local

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From books and games to unique pieces of art, shop these local businesses to get something fitting for everyone on your list.

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SPREAD CHEER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Ottawa embraces the joie de vivre of our great country.

As you enjoy the many local holiday sights and sounds this season, share your posts using #MyOttawa, and help spread cheer about the city we are all proud to call home.

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EUROPEAN INFLUENCE

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Ottawa’s own traditional European-style Christmas market debuts this year. The Casino Lac-Leamy Plaza at Lansdowne Park will be transformed by the magic of the season with a forest of Christmas trees spectacularly lit with over 100,000 energyefficient Christmas lights.

The Ottawa Christmas Market will feature Christmas cabins for artisans offering a unique shopping experience and seasonal food and beverage vendors, a central bar, live entertainment and fire pits. The festive season kicks off with the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree on November 29 and the market will be open on weekends until December 22.

This event is being organized by the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group and is being supported by several sponsors and a grant from Ottawa Tourism’s Development Fund.

For more information, go to ottawachristmasmarket.com

LAUGHING IN THE NEW YEAR Ring in the New Year with a laugh at the Shenkman Arts Centre! The 9th Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Night showcases three award-winning Canadian comedians from the Ottawa area: Jen Grant, Christina Walkinshaw and Julien Dionne.

As this year’s host, Jen Grant brings over 20 years’ experience as a standup comedian and comedic storyteller.

Christina Walkinshaw has a 30-minute comedy special on CTV and is a regular on The Debaters. Julien Dionne is an experienced stand-up comic with radio and TV appearances and his own show, The Julien Dionne Comedy House Podcast.

Co-presented by Fusion Arts Management and the Shenkman Arts Centre, this popular annual event always sells out and promises to be a great way to start the New Year!

Tickets are $57 at shenkmanarts.ca or call the box office, 613-580-2700.

IN THE SPIRIT Get into the holiday spirit at the National Arts Centre. Sing along to all your favourite Christmas carols featuring singer Meredith Lustig, Ottawa’s adored Cantata Singers and conductor, Rei Hotoda.

Meredith Lustig is an accomplished vocalist praised for her great versatility and sophistication. The Cantata Singers are one of the foremost choirs in Eastern Ontario and are long-standing performers at the NAC. Finally, Rei Hotoda is described as a dynamic conductor and accomplished pianist with an international reputation.

Enjoy all your favorite carols ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, presented by this talented group of entertainers. Holiday Hits runs from December 12–14 at Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre.

For tickets or more information, visit nac-can.ca

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ith an abundance of friends and family, delicious food, flowing champagne and her very own art show on display at the Galerie Old Chelsea, Millie Rutledge’s 100th birthday was better than she could have ever imagined.

Millie’s longevity doesn’t exactly come as a surprise, though—it simply seems to run in the Chelsea resident’s family, with her youngest sibling to predecease her still living well into her 80s. Born October 4, 1919 in Toronto, Mildred Rutledge (née Dobson, and known as Millie), was one of eight children. Only ten years old when the Great Depression struck, Millie said

this meant, “no money, no pencils, no books, no anything,” when describing her family’s economic struggles.

Creativity also seems to run in the Dobson blood. It’s rumored that Millie’s great-grandfather invented the Christmas card and was named a favourite of Queen Victoria’s after she commissioned a painting from him. And just because Millie has made the centenarian club, that doesn’t mean her memory is any worse for the wear. She describes her Grade One teacher as a sweetheart and loving person who encouraged a young Millie’s love for the subject of art.

Growing up, she may not have acquired many material possessions, but Millie cherished a golden opportunity. Every Saturday morning, she joined a group of other young hopefuls to listen to Arthur Lismer, one of the founders of the Group of Seven, best known for iconic paintings of the Canadian landscape. Fast forward through her youth, and it was a fashion design course that led to her first job, drawing for the Sears Catalogue at $12 a week.

Millie met her husband, Frederick Rutledge, on a night out at the Palace Pier in Toronto. They married in 1941 and eventually had four children together.

After a stint as Captain in the Canadian army during World War II, the family made the move to Ottawa in 1946, where Frederick worked his way up to president at Airway Surgical Appliances.

It was in Ottawa that Millie found her joy. “The Ottawa School of Art had lifedrawing workshops,” she explains, “and I was in heaven.” She started selling her art at the Stone House Gallery in Merrickville, and has developed some devout collectors through the years, proclaiming, “One woman owns ten landscapes!”

She chalks much of her good health up to living out her passion. “Everybody has to have a passion if they can. It helps you feel life is really wonderful and keeps you healthy.” Yet, her life hasn’t been without trials and tribulations as she lost both her husband and son in close succession during what she calls “a really bad year,” and she had a colon cancer scare three years ago.

Moving out to Chelsea to live with her daughter Elizabeth, also an artist, was supposed to be temporary. But ten years later, she’s still there and it doesn’t seem like she’s going anywhere soon.

Asked if she’s afraid of dying, she shakes her head and states emphatically, “I’m not ready to go yet!” And why would she be? Her life has been blessed with six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren, plus the privilege of making her passion into her profession.

Her most recent display, entitled The Late Show, consists of small, moody landscapes and abstract compositions in watercolour and India ink. “If you want to paint, then paint—and paint and paint and paint!” she advises.

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Elevate your holiday style and gift-giving with all the glamour that this season brings.

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LIVING F ashion

HOLIDAY “BLUES”

SPARKLE AND SHINE

There’s nothing sad about these stunning pieces in the perfect shade of royal holiday blue.

Let your little ones shine inside and out!

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LIVING Giving Back

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BY CATHERINE CLARK twitter instagram @catherinejclark

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warm meal is a hallmark of the holiday season. Many of us host family and friends in our homes, some help deliver baskets of food items to people in need, and still others volunteer their time to serve with local charities like The Mission or Shepherds of Good Hope.

Ottawa retiree Bruce Muise is no stranger to the power of a nutritious meal, because he has dedicated himself to making deliveries for Meals on Wheels for the past decade. Inspired by his own father who volunteered for Meals on Wheels for over fifteen years, Bruce began helping the organization when his dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

“I started taking time off of work each week to drive Dad around on his route, but it got to the point when he couldn’t walk anymore, so I took over.” It turned

out to be a great fit for Bruce, whose own grandmother had been a recipient of Meals on Wheels.

“You’re giving people something they actually physically need—a hot meal,” explains Bruce. “Plus I like driving and I like helping people, so it’s a good match.”

The biggest challenge Bruce and other Meals on Wheels volunteers face is ensuring that the food—which includes a soup, a main meal, a dessert and a fruit— arrives hot. “At minus 20 you’re doing this out of the back of your car, so you have to move,” he says with a laugh. “But nothing stops us, not snowstorms or cold or ice—we’re going to deliver these meals no matter what.”

Bruce also notes that the delivery of meals is about more than just providing food. “I’d say 75% is about a warm meal,

and 25% is about human contact. Those 15–20 words you exchange might keep that person going for another day.”

In fact, Bruce builds his route around who needs the most interaction.

“Sometimes you have someone who really likes to chat, so you’ll save that person for last so you have the extra time for conversation because you know that’s important to them.”

Not only does Bruce keep an eye out for the overall well-being of his clients, he knows that it’s the only hot meal most of them will get in a day. “They appreciate it, and I feel like I’m making a difference with every visit.”

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Mix & Mingle

BY KOREY KEALEY twitter @foodthought instagram @kitchenkonnected

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or olive oil

1. In large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt butter; add onion and cook, stirring often, 3–5 minutes or until softened and slightly browned.

1 large onion, halved lengthwise, sliced thinly 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup

CHIPS & HOLIDAY DIP Festive tart-red cranberries and wilted green spinach mingle with sweet caramelized onions and savoury blue cheese for a taste treat that can only be elevated by adding salty kettle chips.

KOREY ’S TIP MAKE T HE DIP IN ADVANC E IN THE F AND STORE RIDGE F OR UP TO 24 H OURS.

1 cup (250 mL) baby spinach, coarsely chopped ¼ cup (60 mL) whole fresh or frozen cranberries, sliced ½ cup (125 mL) sour cream 2 tbsp (30 mL) mayonnaise ⅓ cup (80 mL) crumbled blue cheese Cracked black pepper, to taste Your favourite kettle chips

2. Stir in maple syrup, reduce heat to medium-low and sauté another few minutes or until onions are soft and browned.

3. Add spinach and sliced cranberries; stir until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.

4. In medium bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise; add blue cheese and then onion mixture.

5. Stir and transfer to serving bowl surrounded by kettle chips and top with cracked black pepper if desired.

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FOOD Dining In

CLASS ACTION

BY PAULA ROY PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HOLLERON

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ondering what to buy for the foodie in your life who’s already got all the gadgets and gear? An interactive cooking class experience will yield delicious dividends for years to come.

C’EST BON COOKING Having grown out of their three-year-old Lowertown cooking studio space, the C’est Bon Cooking team has just opened a larger facility nearby with two kitchens, plus a fully-equipped meeting room. Daytime, evening and weekend classes emphasize techniques rather than being strictly recipedriven. At C’est Bon, students learn not just the “how” but also the nuances of cooking, such as what a dough should feel like.

Chef Georges Laurier—a veteran on the local food scene—teaches most of the classes, with assistance from other experts. Students get hands-on experience preparing popular French-inspired dishes, with cuisines of Canada and the world highlighted in specialized sessions. From

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FOOD Dining In

SUPPLY AND DEMAND In their newly-renovated teaching lab, chefs from Supply and Demand lead hands-on excursions into the wonderful world of fresh pasta. The curriculum varies seasonally, and students take home a recipe booklet along with unforgettable memories. The sleek, functional space accommodates 6 to 10 guests with everyone donning an apron to prepare two varieties of noodles. It’s an organic experience with a three-course menu that isn’t set until the class arrives and the chef has a chance to chat with participants.

The pasta classes are filled with “aha” moments and the session is more than just instructional—it also offers the full experience of cooking, eating, drinking and being merry. Guests are greeted with a glass of bubbly, then immersed into 90 minutes of hands-on activity before they gather around the worktable for a meal featuring their newly-created pasta and appropriate beverage pairings.

For available dates, contact: info@supplyanddemandfoods.ca adult “learn to cook” classes, to couples and teen classes, there’s something for everyone including gluten-free baking, vegetarian and vegan classes.

These classes are ideal for social gatherings and celebratory events as well as corporate team building. To support students’ continuing culinary journeys at home, the new C’est Bon boutique offers such unique items as milkweed pods, spruce tips, birch syrup and more, along with products from the company’s walking and cycling food tour partners throughout Ottawa.

To inquire about available classes or private sessions contact: info@cestboncooking.ca

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ADDITIONAL COOKING CLASSES IN THE OTTAWA AREA Le Cordon Bleu—beginners and pros alike can benefit from a full schedule of culinary short courses ranging from one afternoon to four days, taught by the school’s chef instructors. To find out about scheduled classes, call 613-236-2433.

The Urban Element offers a variety of cooking classes—both hands-on and demonstration—led by some of Ottawa’s top chefs. All classes include a multi-course meal with beverage pairings. Email: joanne@theurbanelement.ca to learn more.

The Piggy Market runs popular sausage making classes where students learn all aspects of making fresh sausages, plus tricks of the trade to prepare them smoothly at home. Classes are held on the last Thursday evening of each month; find out more by contacting: info@thepiggymarket.com The Ottawa Chinese Cooking Studio delivers a full range of handson Asian cooking classes (Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Korean and Vietnamese) with a communal dinner afterwards. Classes are held Monday, Thursday and Saturday evenings; learn more by emailing: chinesecookingstudio@gmail.com Chefs at Massine’s Cooking School at the Independent Grocer on Bank Street features a diverse range of classes taught by top local chefs such as Rene Rodriguez and Joe Calabro. Sessions take place several evenings each month.

Contact: info@chefsatmassines.ca for details.

The Pelican School of Fish invites students into the Pelican Seafood Market & Grill kitchen to learn about buying and preparing fish. Cook, socialize and enjoy your meal with wine pairings. Classes are held 1–2 Thursday evenings per month; for additional information contact: info@pelicanfisheryandgrill.com

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LA BOTTEGA NICASTRO For almost 25 years, La Bottega Nicastro in the ByWard Market has been known to locals and visitors alike as an exceptionally fine food shop offering all things Italian.

For the past two decades, La Bottega has also specialized in Italian food and wine classes.

Offered at the back of the bustling market in a cozy cooking and dining space that feels a bit like an exclusive, Old-World trattoria, the classes introduce participants to guest chefs and wine experts who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each event. La Scuola Bottega (the Bottega School) is a chance

for individuals, couples and groups to enjoy a range of opportunities, including private, customized cooking classes and guided wine tastings for special events or corporate groups.

With a maximum class size of 18, everyone has a good view of the demonstrations in the kitchen and, depending on the style of the class, may get to try out some of the techniques being showcased. Communal dining—complete with wine pairings, of course—adds to the evenings’ festive atmosphere.

For more information about upcoming classes contact: events@labottega.ca

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GIFT GUIDE Foodie

Elegant Entertaining

BY PAULA ROY

As the trend towards easy yet elegant entertaining continues, there are loads of great products available at local stores that are sure to please.

MANDATE TO HYDRATE

The Swedish-designed aarke water carbonator is sleek, compact and contemporary. Aarke means ‘every day’ and that’s how often it will be enjoyed!

AVAILABLE IN BLACK AND SILVER, WITH ACCESSORIES, AT CHEF’S PARADISE, $249.95

SHUCKER’S HELPER

The Arbol oyster shucker, handmade from maple, by a Quebec woodworker, is designed to help everyone from novices to pros open shells safely and easily.

AVAILABLE AT SIMONS.CA, $45

SERVING IT UP IN STYLE

The Cuisivin Bel-Air beverage chiller is a beautiful hand-crafted, stainless steel 14 litre beverage tub. Add ice and your favorite bottles and cans for serving.

FIND IT AT JACOBSONS, $80

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Bestselling Canadian novelist Kim Thúy harkens back to her celebrated Montreal restaurant, Rue de Nam, in her book, Secrets from My Vietnamese Kitchen. Written in her beautiful storytelling style, it offers a warm and welcoming introduction to a vibrant, flavourful cuisine.

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PERFECT PLATING

Serve up sweet or savoury treats on this gorgeous twotiered porcelain stand from Teas & C’s Contessa line.

FIND IT, ALONG WITH OTHER COORDINATING PIECES AT MA CUISINE, $32.95

FOR THE YOUNG CHEF

The Melissa and Doug Smoothie Making Blender Set lets the budding cooking aficionado in your life choose and chop healthy ingredients, add a dash of pretend milk to the blender and pour into a cup to serve.

AVAILABLE AT NORDSTROM, $39.95

TRANQUIL TEATIME

The serene Japanese-inspired ceramic Orb teapot by Now Designs will be right at home in any kitchen. Matte and glossy glazes contrast with textured stoneware surfaces and the bamboo handle ensures a smooth pour.

FIND IT AT KITCHENALIA, $39.95. MATCHING TEACUPS ARE $39.95 PER SET OF FOUR

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FOOD Paula’s Bites

BY PAULA ROY twitter instagram @paulajroy

This deceptively simple, not-too-sweet dessert makes it the perfect conclusion for any meal. Look for instant espresso powder in the coffee aisle at most large grocery stores.

INGREDIENTS 4 egg yolks 3 tbsp (45 mL) white sugar 1¾ cups (415 mL) heavy (35%) cream 1 tbsp (15 mL) espresso powder 1 tbsp (15 mL) Kahlua (optional but delicious) Whipped cream, to garnish

METHOD 1. Place egg yolks, espresso powder and sugar in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Whisk to blend well and set aside.

2. Heat cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it is just about to boil. Slowly pour about 1 cup of the cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

3. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and heat, whisking constantly, until bubbling gently (about 2–3 minutes).

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PUDDING

4. Remove from heat and add Kahlua.

5. Pour the pudding mixture into a glass measuring cup or heatproof pitcher. If it is lumpy, place a strainer over the top of the cup or pitcher before filling it.

6. Pour the smooth mixture from the cup or pitcher into six ½ cup (125 mL) serving dishes (do not fill them right to the top).

7. Refrigerate until set, about 2–3 hours.

8. Garnish with whipped cream and/or chocolate shavings and serve.

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Home Work

FORWARD THINKING

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As technology offers multiple ways to work remotely, the home office has become a popular option for anyone looking for a less traditional work place and work pace.

If space doesn’t allow for the luxury of an entire room, then consider taking one wall and adding built-ins with a configuration that suits your needs. Add some decorative details to personalize the space and suddenly the work day will become much more productive in a space that offers more functional flexibility.

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