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ISSUE 07 | 2015

Location! Location! Location!

Lake Bonavista Estates

Grace Yan 403.660.6778

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contents ISSUE 07 / 2015

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SERVE A

BRITISH DESSERT WITH A

CANADIAN TWIST

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ABODE PRESIDENT Kent Leong DIRECTOR OF SALES, CANADA Grace Yan CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Stacey jason@homenewscreative.com CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dana Sedlak Tim Frankiw ADMINISTRATION Diana Lynas PRINTING Best Choice Printing

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Giuseppe Piruzza has been recognized as one of the premier and finest Italian chefs in the Calgary, Alberta area. With a career spanning nearly 24 years and 9 countries, he now showcases his expertise as a personal chef of authentic modern and trendy regional Italian cuisine in the comfort of your own home.

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food recipe

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Canadian twist When asked for her favourite dessert recipe, President's Choice executive chef, Dana Speers pointed to a traditional British treat with a classic Canadian touch.

MAPLE BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING Ingredients “I love this recipe because it brings together two of my favourite COMFORT-FOOD CUISINES.” DANA SPEERS, President's Choice Executive Chef

• 2 tbsp (25 ml) Unsalted Butter, softened • 1 pkg (600 g) PC Maple Flavoured Loaf • 1/2 cup (125 ml) Unsalted Butter, softened • 1 pkg (140 g) Dried Apricots, thinly sliced • 2 cups (500 ml) Whole Milk • 2 cups (500 ml) 35% Whipping Cream • 1/8 tsp (0.5 ml) Salt • 2 Vanilla Beans, sliced in half lengthwise • 3 Eggs • 1/2 cup (125 ml) Granulated Sugar • 1/4 cup (50 ml) Apricot Jam

“The rich, custardy pudding is an old English tradition, while the sweet maple syrup flavour is

SERVING SIZE: 16 servings

Directions

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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease 13" x 9" (3 L) glass baking dish with 2 tbsp (25 ml) butter.

UNMISTAKABLY CANADIAN.”

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Pour strained custard over the top of the bread.

Using a spatula, gently press down on bread slices so they soak up custard. Place dish in a large roasting pan; add enough warm water to pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.

Discard end slices of loaf. Spread 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter evenly over one side of each bread slice. Arrange six of the bread slices, buttered side up, in a single layer on the bottom of prepared dish. Cut a seventh slice in half and wedge in among other slices to fill the bottom of the dish; sprinkle half of the apricots evenly over the top. Repeat with remaining seven bread slices and apricots for a second layer; set aside.

Bake in centre of oven for 40 to 45 minutes, pressing bread down gently with spatula at halfway point, or until puffed and set around edges with a slight jiggle in centre. Transfer pudding in water bath to rack to cool.

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Combine milk, cream and salt in a large saucepan.

Using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape vanilla seeds into pan; add seedless vanilla bean pods. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Once boiling, remove from heat. Whisk together eggs and sugar in large bowl for about 1 minute or until pale yellow. Gradually whisk in 1 cup (250 ml) of the hot milk mixture until combined.

Slowly whisk in remaining milk mixture until fully combined. Pour custard through fine sieve into large bowl; discard vanilla bean pods.

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Meanwhile, heat jam with 2 tbsp (25 ml) water in small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquefied. Carefully remove pudding from water bath; brush surface with warmed jam.

Serve hot or at room temperature.

More recipe ideas are available online at pc.ca. THN www.newscanada.com

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Walk to Lake Bonavista, Southcentre Mall, restaurants and plazas. An exceptional offering!

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Grace Yan Realtor®

403.660.6778 gyan@sothebysrealty.ca sothebysrealty.com | CalgaryTopRealEstate.com Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage. Independently owned and operated. Not intended to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers.

LIKE NO LIKE OTHER NO OTHER

THE WORTH OF A HOME can be found in details that truly define uniqueness- as simple as a centuries old fireplace that retains the historic permanence of a time

past, or as grand as a rooftop promenade atop a landscape THE WORTH OF A HOME can be found in details that of city lights. So, to us, it’s not about the size of the truly define uniqueness- as simple as a centuries old property, the number of bedrooms, or even the price, fireplace that retains the historic permanence of a time but more about the distinct character that makes a past, or as grand as a rooftop promenade atop a landscape home worthy of being called exceptional. of city lights. So, to us, it’s not about the size of the property, the number of bedrooms, or even the price,

This is our world.

but more about the distinct character that makes a home worthy of being called exceptional.

Because the worth of a home is defined in its details.

This is our world.

Because the worth of a home is defined in its details.

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Grace gyan@sothebysrealty.ca 403 660 290, 815L1o7gtho Avenue SW Calgary Alberta T2T

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Fireside THIS RUSTIC FIRE PIT BRINGS THE GREAT OUTDOORS TO YOUR OWN BACKYARD

Family Time An outdoor space becomes so much more useable when there’s a focal point, a place where family, friends and neighbours can gather together, sit outside and socialize. For Calvin Chew and his family, the Rundle stone fire pit has become the perfect addition to their home.

Calvin came across a picture of a stacked Rundle stone fireplace and saw the potential for his own yard, which was already a lush expanse of healthy grass.

The yard actually has a significant slope to it. But the Assiniboine crew was able to work with the natural terrain and integrate the fire pit into the landscape.“It took a whole lot of work to get it level,” says Calvin. “They did it all by hand. The yard was already landscaped, so they couldn’t get any machines to work in there.”

KC, the project manager, is proud of the way everything turned out.

“It’s simple, ordered and tied together,” he says. “So it’s super solid.”

Calvin wanted something different for his backyard, something that would stand out. “We didn’t want something where the bricks all looked the same. We wanted that natural rock look.”

The Rundle stones are perfect for that. And now Calvin and his family have a beautiful outdoor extension of their home, a place where they can sit and exchange stories over the comfort of a roaring fire. ◘

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Now Calvin and his family have a beautiful new outdoor extension of their home, a place where they can sit and exchange stories over the comfort of a roaring fire.

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