ISSUE 06 • 2016
Etobicoke
This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED • 1 Vanilla Latte K-Cup pod • 1 Vanilla Latte Froth packet • Vanilla ice cream
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare the Vanilla Latte according to instructions on the packaging 2. Add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream
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CHOCO-HAZELNUT LATTE WHAT YOU'LL NEED • 1 Vanilla Latte K-Cup pod • 1 Vanilla Latte Froth packet • 2 tsp chocolate hazelnut spread • Whipped cream (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare the Vanilla Latte according to instructions on the packaging 2. Add the chocolate hazelnut spread to the beverage and stir well 3. Top with whipped cream to taste
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VANILLA LATTE S'MORES WHAT YOU'LL NEED • 1 Vanilla Latte K-Cup pod • 1 packet Vanilla Latte Froth packet • 2 tsp chocolate hazelnut spread • Mini marshmallows (about 7) • 1 graham cracker
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare the Vanilla Latte according to instructions on the packaging 2. Add the chocolate hazelnut spread to the cup and stir well 3. Add the marshmallows 4. Crumble the graham cracker over the marshmallows The new Van Houtte Specialty Collection offers four beverages designed for Keurig K-Cup systems, including the Vanilla Latte mentioned in the recipes. You can find all of them on Keurig.ca, in grocery stores and certain retailers. THN www.newscanada.com
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33 Mill Cove Drive
$1,988,000
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53 Old Mill Drive
$1,198,000
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4+2 bedrooms, 5 luxurious bathrooms, over 4,500 square feet of living space, extensive use of marble tile, Cambrian countertop, soft-close upgraded kitchen cupboards, bright and light theme throughout the property owing to large expansive Osaka doors and windows, 10 foot ceilings, luxurious bathrooms feature imported marble tile, the light theme of the finishes is perfectly contrasted and seamlessly blended with dark hardwood flooring. For more information and details, visit www.485PrinceEdwardDr.com
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3031 BLOOR STREET WEST
IMMACULATE RICHMOND GARDENS HOME! Lovingly maintained 3+1 bedroom, 2.5 bath family home in coveted Richview School District! This gem features wallto-wall windows in living room, sunken dining room with walkout to beautifully landscaped backyard, professionally updated eat-in kitchen with ample cabinetry, 2 woodburning fireplaces & lots of storage thru-out! Master with his & her closets, 3 piece ensuite & window overlooking backyard! Side entrance easily converts into wheel-chair ramp! Close to amenities including transit, plaza, parks, library & Etobicoke Children’s Community Centre!
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43 Shortland Crescent | $949,900
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GEORGIAN BAY ALL SEASON WATERFRONT!
2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit with sensational panoramic views! This sun-drenched oasis features floor-to-ceiling windows, open concept living/dining room, kitchen with breakfast area & walkout to open balcony! Exceptional building amenities include exercise room, yoga studio, games room, party room, visitor parking and 24 hour concierge! Mere steps to beach, boardwalk, High Park & much more!
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34 Parklane Court | $1,299,900
5 LEVEL SIDE-SPLIT FAMILY HOME!
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Exceptionally spacious 3 bedroom, 4 bath situated on a child-friendly cul-de-sac! Offers approx 3,800 sq ft of living space (including lower)! Multiple balconies & walkouts, ample storage & potential income suite! Complete with separate side entrance, attached double car garage, large, private driveway & fully fenced, beautifully landscaped backyard! Conveniently located near public transit, Humber River parklands & other amenities!
Inviting 2 storey family home on large 50 x 110 foot lot located in the Kingsview Village - The Westway neighborhood! Generous principal rooms, spacious finished basement, eat-in kitchen and beautifully maintained backyard! Great access to parks, schools, bike lanes, transit and more!
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Alanmeade Crescent, Toronto - $1,750,000
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Lakeshore Boulevard W, Toronto - $5,500,000
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Stunning Waterfront Oasis With Lake Access & Deeded Island. Riverfront Bungalow With Multiple Walk-Outs, Perfect As A Full Season Home Or Weekend Getaway. Tastefully Finished And Decorated Throughout. Private Grounds Feature Perennial Gardens, Bridge, Interlock, Ponds, Salt Water Pool, Hot Tub & Extensive Decking. Metal Roof With Snow Guards.15 Mins To The 404.
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Beautifully designed 3-bedroom home in sought-after Princess-Rosethorn. Represented the Seller.
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food recipe
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hen it comes to summer desserts, if you want to really razzle dazzle guests at your next party, think pizza − fruit pizza, that is. Kids and adults alike are wowed by this special dessert. And it couldn't be simpler to make.
Using a sugar cookie base, spread with a cream cheese-sour cream topping, arrange colourful red and black grapes, along with kiwi slices, in a pretty pattern. To serve, slice it just as you would a regular pizza. If you want to add extra fun to your party, make several small personal-size pizzas and let kids get creative with their own designs using the grapes and kiwi. Don't be surprised if adults decide to jump in and decorate their own pizzas, too. After all, who wants to miss out on summer fun? >>>
food recipe
FRESH FRUIT
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Makes 10 servings
NU TRI TI ON I NFO R M AT I O N P E R S E RV I N G :
Calories 275 calories ∙ Protein 4 g ∙ Carbohydrate 41 g ∙ Fat 11 g (35% calories from fat) Saturated Fat 3 g (10% calories from saturated fat) ∙ Cholesterol 20 mg ∙ Sodium 214 mg ∙ Fibre <1 g
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
• 16.5 oz Roll refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
• Heat oven to 350˚F. Pat cookie dough into the bottom of a greased 10" tart pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
• 4 oz Non-fat Cream Cheese, softened • 1/4 cup Low-fat Sour Cream • 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice • 1 1/4 cups Black California Grapes • 1/2 cup Red California Grapes • 2 Kiwifruit, pared and sliced
• In electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sour cream. Gradually add sugar; beat until completely mixed and fluffy. Spread mixture over entire surface of each pan of baked cookie dough. • Arrange grapes and other fruit as desired, covering entire surface with fruit; press gently. Refrigerate until chilled. THN www.newscanada.com
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Exquisite Contemporary 4 bedroom executive Home located in Burnhamthorpe Gardens, steps to subway/GO and excellent schools. Custom built by distinguished Seven Oaks Homes with first class finishes. Gourmet eat-in chefs dream kitchen with oversized island, caesarstone counters with high end stainless steel appliances and backsplash. Walkout French doors to private oasis. 2nd floor laundry. Stunning millwork/finishes.
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R e p r e s e n tat i ve direct
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2271 Bloor Street West. Toronto. Ontario M6S 1P1 Office: 416-441-2888 ext. 796 â&#x20AC;˘ harveykalles.com
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Grand, rich, luxurious & elegant, a one-of-a-kind build of unparalleled workmanship. Open concept kitchen/great room with magnificent tall garden doors opening to stone patios with outdoor fireplace. Stunning library, quarter sawn white oak flooring, wine cellar, dog wash! Filled with lots of natural light, exquisite landscaping & scenes from every window. Overlooks park, walk to Rosethorn junior/french immersion school, near Islington Golf. This is a masterpiece and you will absolutely fall in love! 34Remington.com
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any Canadians look forward to basking underneath the warm sun and enjoying delightful dips in the pool. Is it time to bring life back to your cabana, pool house or deck? Here, Benjamin Moore's colour and design expert, Sharon Grech, offers tips on the perfect application of stain or paint:
PLAN YOUR ATTACK Painting a wood surface takes time and planning, so pay attention to all of the details. Is the wood old or new? Has it previously been stained? How much time do you have to complete the project? Don't overlook the important step of planning.
PICK THE RIGHT PRODUCT Working with high-quality stain and preparation products will make staining significantly easier.
“Pick a product that's easy to apply and will ENRICH and ENHANCE the grain of the wood surface,” says Grech. “Quality stains will prevent mould and mildew growth, and will hide imperfections in the wood. My favourite stain is Arborcoat, which is better for long-term maintenance and is available in a variety of beautiful colours.”
DON'T SKIP THE PREP WORK Examine and evaluate the design features you want to update. “Look for things like rotted wood, mildew and old stain, all of which will play a factor in how the new stain will adhere,” says Grech. “If you do find any of these, be sure to use an appropriate product to return the wood to service, and always replace rotten wood.” >>>
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Once the surface has been properly examined and stripped if necessary, it's time to wash and sand: • Ideally, wash the surface with a pressure washer as it will remove most surface grime. • Alternatively, use a commercial deck cleaning product and scrub with a deck brush, being sure to rinse clean. • Allow 48 hours to dry. • Once dry, sand the wood surface to remove any fuzzy grains. Be sure to wipe off the surface. Choose a colour scheme: A poolside oasis screams colour, so pick shades that are bright and fun. “For the overall surface of a cabana or deck, keep the natural look of the wood by using a semi-transparent stain. Add colour by painting the ceiling inside the cabana in a vivid blue like Blue Lagoon 2054-40 and contrast the deck rails with a dark grey stain like Ashland Slate 1608,” suggests Grech. “Tie it all together with patterned cushions and colourful drinkware, perfect for poolside lounging.” More information is available at www.benjaminmoore.ca. THN www.newscanada.com
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