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Andrea Wong crafts beautiful bags to weather West Coast storms.
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In the luxe resort town of Punta Mita, Mexico, designer Robert Bailey creates an idyllic vacation home for a Vancouver couple that’s essentially “a garden and a roof.”
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Calgary designer James McIntyre turns his Arizona vacation home into the ultimate design experiment with a one-of-a-kind Morocco-meets-Tom-Ford vibe.
Pile crepes and lemon curd high to make our favourite new dessert.
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Ditch the brown bag and up your office lunch game with our creative cubicle-friendly recipes and tips.
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Designer Allison Holden-Pope shares her secret for grounding an open-concept space.
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Q& A This month we asked our contributors, what’s your favourite trick for making a desk-side lunch a little more appealing?
Car Ja , “In t‍ ה‏gâ€? 17 I like to switch things up from the usual salad and play around with some gai lan or bok choy, change up the chicken with pork belly and top things off with pearl onions. For real.
Ku icz, “Gi Â?ur LÂ?Â? a  o€ ‚Оâ€? „ When I lunch at my desk, I love a chopped salad sprinkled with sunflower seeds for crunch, topped with Little Creek Okanagan’s Original salad dressing. For an afternoon caffeine fix, I go with my favourite green tea: Organic India’s Tulsi Jasmine.
Behind the Scenes Photographer Evaan Kheraj finds the perfect angle to capture our One to Watch, Andrea Wong, in her leatherworking studio in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Spot the winning shot on page 17.
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A BETTER USE FOR DESK DRAWERS
There was a period when the hanging-file drawers in my desk held actual paper files: urgent stories I was working on, budgets for upcoming issues, planning documents for down the road. But over the years, those paper files migrated to digital ones on my computer desktop—and though my top drawer is still used as a home to pens and notepads (and Advil—thank you, Advil—for those more stressful days), the other two have become my office pantry. The migration was gradual. It started a few years ago when a colleague and I had a two-person lunch club—bringing lunch for each other on alternating days in an attempt to move beyond the basic sandwich. I stocked a salt shaker for the days we’d have avocado toast. (I’ve since swapped that for a little box of Vancouver Island Salt Co.’s orange and lime sea salt—perfect on hard-boiled eggs.) Minijars of marinated artichokes or mushrooms are at the ready to amp up a green salad; tuna in olive oil is a quick hit of protein for said salad or a topping for crackers on I’ve-onlygot-time-for-a-snack production days; raw almonds are ready for when I need to take the edge off. And there’s an ocean’s worth of tea to make up for the Red Rose our coffee service delivers. (Okay, it’s Canada’s tea—but my Irish granny couldn’t drink it, and neither can I.) Our favourite foodie, Julie Van Rosendaal, has given me even more inspiration for restocking my desk pantry—and rethinking my office lunch—with her story this issue, “Give Your Desk Lunch a Promotion� (page 44). I’m putting her ginger-miso dressing into rotation on my kale salads, and I’ve still got room in my desk for a snack-at-the-ready box of Pocky (who doesn’t?). If you’ve got your own tricks to share, drop us a line on Facebook, or send me a quick email and let me know what’s in your lunch box. We’ll feature the best tips on our letters page next month. Here’s to great meals together, from my desk to yours.
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Tough Stuff Wong’s totes and bags are designed to withstand coastal weather conditions, making use of waxed canvases and oiltanned leathers.
Andrea Wong’s collection of minimalist bags may be beautiful, but it’s also a stylish example of craftsmanship and thoughtful functionality. “I like to create items that simplify everyday life,” says the Vancouverbased designer. Her Pender bag, named after both the Vancouver Chinatown street and the Gulf Island, highlights her skill for fashionable pieces with a practical edge. Here, a pocket rests on the lower-back area of the outside of the bag—spacious enough for large phones but also accessible without having to take the bag off. And the satchel easily transforms from a cross-body bucket bag into a classic backpack: ideal for city dwellers and island explorers alike.—Carlo Javier
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$6, available at London Drugs, londondrugs.com There are a few only-in-America things that always end up in my cart on the occasions I find myself in a Target south of the border: Tazo peachy green organic tea, Gilligan and O’Malley pjs, and Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap. As of January, however, the latter will finally be available a little closer to home. The cultfave brand features naturally derived, environmentally sensitive ingredients (think coconut, palm or olive oil), works like a charm and smells really, really great. My personal fave is the honeysuckle scent, though basil comes in at a close second. And I’ve just made more room in my Target shopping cart.
Feeling Blue
The stacked combo of futuristiclooking aquamarine glass on cherrywood in Ligne Roset’s Hampton table ($4,163) is a sleek homage to GermanAmerican architect Mies van der Rohe’s Seagram Building in New York. Le Belle Arti, Calgary, lebellearti.com; Dwell Modern, Edmonton, dwell modern.ca; Kesay, Winnipeg, kesay.ca
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A dainty linen crosshatch adds sophisticated texture to the Hollywood Regency-style Hayworth nightstand ($486)— propped on glam bronze legs to boot. West Elm, Calgary, westelm.com
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There’s something inherently affable about the Muuto Visu lounge chair ($1,065) and its squat-wide-stance stature—now even more endearing upholstered in soft peachy pink. Kit, Calgary, kitinteriorobjects.com
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Admirers of the iconic Hermès silk scarves will love that Robert Dallet’s naturalist paintings are now featured on the brand’s tableware, like the macaw-marvellous Carnets d’Equateur breakfast cup and saucer ($335). Hermès, Calgary, hermes.com
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VANCOUVER Burritt Bros. Since its launch in 1907, Burritt Bros. Carpets and Floors has outfitted such iconic Vancouver buildings as the Orpheum Theatre and the Hotel Vancouver. Four generations later, they’ve relocated to Fraser Street—shared with sister carpet company, Colin Campbell—in a space that boasts 30-foot ceilings, tons of natural light and plenty of space to display full-sized rugs and flooring samples. They’re marking the move with the launch of a new rug collection that showcases the shared history of Burritt Bros. and Vancouver: Aerial ’48, for example, is a new rug based on an archival photo of the 1948 Fraser River flood. 8385 Fraser St., burrittfloors.com —Andrea Garza
Cop This Kettle
One of Danish designer Erik Magnussen’s iconic kettle designs gets a metal makeover and our morning routines are the better for it. Find the Stelton EM77 vacuum jug ($215) in trendy brass, copper and mirror. EQ3, Calgary and Winnipeg, eq3.com
The Bin Breakthrough
Product designers earn their keep with the Brabantia stackable laundry sorter ($49), complete with a front-facing pull-down slot (!) for easy access that’s just as easily tucked away. Crate and Barrel, Calgary, Edmonton, crateandbarrel.com
VANCOUVER Stittgen Fine Jewelry Having recently celebrated their 65th anniversary, custom jewellery designers Stittgen Fine Jewelry renovated their West Vancouver location, increasing the size of the gallery and adding more private viewing areas to showcase Stittgen’s designs and products. The custom black and white displays and furnishings give the boutique a sleek, mod look with ample seating and room to browse. 1457 Bellevue Ave., stittgen.com —Andrea Garza
All About That Base
A mod architectural frame of powder-coated steel or rich Brazilian walnut sets the stage for Modernica’s Case Study Small Bullet planter with stand (from $350) in so-hot-right-now matte stoneware. Kit, Calgary, kitinterior objects.com; Hut K, Winnipeg, hutk.ca
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CALGARY Piece on Peace This sustainable boutique makes custom clothing from vintage fabrics (think Chanel, Versace and Armani from the 1980s and ’90s) and features bedding, home decor and robes custom-made by local artists and artisans. “We rarely make the same piece twice,” says Barb MacKenzie, owner of the 900-square-foot space. In the past they’ve featured a local artist who paints bright watercolours on textiles and a potter who’s created custom sake sets. The shop also carries a local gift selection including blown glass, culinary accessories and skin care. 5 Spruce Center SW, 403-663-9433 —Daniela Rodrìguez Chevalier
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Just north of Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita is a luxe residential community you might recognize from your celeb-spotting Instagram account (Mindy Kaling and Vince Vaughn are among the regulars). It’s also a magnet for Western Canadians—like the homeowners who have the good fortune to call this ocean view over Bay of Banderas their own. They called on Vancouver designer Robert Bailey to make it feel like home—take a tour of the rest of their getaway on page 26.
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BEAUTY In the luxe resort of Punta Mita, a Vancouver couple finds an idyllic slice of home away from home. by SUSAN BRYANT photographs by PETR MYSKA
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“The home is really a series of pavilions,” says designer Robert Bailey, “with the living space under this giant palapa roof.”
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acations have a way of creating could-we, should-we moments. This place is fantastic. Could this be our life? Should we talk to a realtor? Could we come back every year? When Wayne Deans visited the resort enclave of Punta Mita back in 2007—then just one hotel and a handful of private homes—he very quickly went down that path. “The woman I was with decided we needed to take a 10-day vacation, and I said, ‘Just tell me where I’m going,’” says Deans, who ended up spending the time at the Four Seasons Punta Mita. “And I fell in love with the place. I was playing golf every day—and met up with a realtor. I ended up buying a house before the year was out.” While Punta Mita suits Deans and his partner, Leslie La Vie—he still golfs every day, teeing off early and back at his desk by the time his colleagues in Vancouver are just getting started at work—the home wasn’t quite what they were looking for. He called on Vancouver designer Robert Bailey—who’s worked with Deans on several of his properties—to come down to take a look. “It’s easy for me to work with Robert; we’re always on the same page,” says Deans. “He knows exactly what I like, and I know exactly where he’s going with stuff—we’ve never had a single disagreement.” Much of the flow of the home worked well (it was designed by celebrated Mexican architects Alfonso López Baz and Javier Calleja) and was designed so that the homeowners feel as though they’re outside most of the year. “The home is really a garden and a roof,” says Bailey. “It’s a series of pavilions, with the living space under this giant palapa roof.” Bailey was tasked with refurnishing the home and turning those great open areas into a warm, livable space. “All of the colour is really
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Tropical Retreat Wayne Deans and Leslie La Vie relax in their living room with rescue dog Missie (above, right). The home’s main living space (opposite) is open to the garden on one side and the pool on the other; designer Robert Bailey selected outdoor furniture from Dedon and B&B Italia that’s deceivingly sturdy—it can handle guests in bathing suits by day and cocktail attire by night.
The bedrooms are a testament to that bold colour that Bailey references—bright purples in the master bedroom, vibrant Missoni bedding in a guest room.
Great Outdoors The roof deck was previously empty; Bailey brought in flooring and bold furnishings from Dedon (top left). Deans is an avid gearhead—that’s the nose cone from the F1 Ferrari that Michael Schumacher drove to win the 2004 Formula 1 World Championship mounted on the wall (bottom left). Colour Perfect Bold hits of colour pop up in the space, like the splash of fuchsia in one hallway (top right), and the Ferrari-red glass backsplash in the kitchen (above, right).
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Sleep Zones The bedrooms pivot around the pool in the courtyard, ideal for a morning dip. The master (opposite, top left) features a poppy orange leather Tufty bed; the guest bedroom (opposite, bottom left) gets bold Missoni bedding. Views to Thrill The master bathroom is lined with rosecoloured marble. Bailey replaced the existing cabinets with dark wood, which balances out the orange tones from the local wood used in the existing window frames— and that great garden view.
driven from a couple of things,” says Bailey. First, the rose-coloured marble used for the flooring throughout the home started as the base point, he explains. And then much of the colour was drawn from the flora and fauna around the property—the pinks and purples of the bougainvillea and other wild plants that line the gardens. “Mexico’s a very colourful place,” says Bailey. “We didn’t want to do the same as what we’d do in Vancouver.” In the main living space, all the furniture is made from synthetic wicker and deceivingly outdoor-sturdy fabrics. A pair of B&B Italia chairs, designed by Patricia Urquiola, takes its cues from the popular plantation chairs of the ’60s, chosen by Bailey for their delicate open backs, which allow those sitting opposite them to still see to the garden beyond. Lounges from Dedon in aquamarine blue and a cool neutral round out the conversation zone. And for a conversation starter, overlooking the room in stately S e e S o u r c e S at w e S t e r n l i v i n g .c a
beauty is a life-sized antique horse—a discovery from a vintage artifacts store in nearby San Pancho, its warm patina developed from years of use as a tack stand in a stable. The bedrooms are a testament to that bold colour that Bailey references—bright purples in the master bedroom, vibrant Missoni bedding in a guest room. And though the gardens contribute to much of the colour in the main areas of the house, Bailey couldn’t resist one bold punch of fuchsia on a wall by the outdoor eating area—a nod to famed Mexican architect Luis Barragán, much loved for his use of colour. The space is flexible enough to suit La Vie and Deans, whether they’re in alone for the evening or have a crowd of 75 gathered around the high-top tables by the pool. At the end of the night, there’s one thing in particular that Deans cites as the reason he keeps coming back. “At night, all you hear are the waves crashing on the beach below the house. It’s quiet and peaceful.” westernliving.ca / j a n u a r y / f e b r u a r y
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The bold redesign that got Calgary’s James McIntyre to break his own rules. by JACQUIE MOORE photographs by LAURA MOSS
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F Moroccan Nights In McIntyre’s bold and exotic Tom-Ford-esque living room (left), a life-sized portrait of Lady Gaga holds an eclectic audience—from the sumptuous black velvet loveseat and club chair by Joseph Hoffmann to the wild, enigmatic scribbles of the Ecriture II rug from designer Christian Astuguevieille. Back in Black Eschewing the de facto desert palette, the Calgary-based designer paints his Phoenix home with a darker brush (right). Rich, moody hues dominate the expansive rooms, with McIntyre ebonizing the home’s ash floor and light wood beams.
aced with a circa-1979 sunshine ceiling and swaths of plush peach carpeting, few mortals would have the confidence and clarity to envision a contemporary, deeply personal haven with a Moroccan/ Indian/Tom Ford vibe—particularly in a Spanish colonial home in a desert city. If all that sounds like an unworkable pastiche of eras and styles, then you haven’t met James McIntyre. McIntyre is the principal designer at Calgary fi rm McIntyre Bills. He’s known locally for his elegant lines and ability to inject warmth and wow into masculine, understated interiors. He’s also in demand among snowbirds south of the border—Arizona and Palm Springs, in particular—for his deftness in combining bright whites and pops of colour with desert earth tones. A few years back, he leapt at an opportunity to live out his childhood affection for Phoenix and, breaking a couple of his own rules of design, dramatically reimagined his own home away from home. McIntyre grew up visiting his grandparents in Mesa, just outside Phoenix, and taking family holidays to the Grand Canyon. The landscape got into his bones early on. “I always loved the ruggedness, the cacti, the succulents,” he says. “When I started designing for Calgarians with homes in Arizona, it felt like my destiny to spend part of my time there.” Still, McIntyre never envisioned himself in the stuccoed, arch-and-wrought iron-heavy Spanish revival home he eventually purchased in Phoenix’s Biltmore Estates neighbourhood. “I was looking at modern houses but reluctantly agreed to let my realtor show me this place,” he says. Fresh vacuum lines on thick carpet, and rows of dated oak cabinets and ivy wallpaper in the kitchen were no match for McIntyre’s exquisite imagination. Starting with the home’s exterior, the designer took nearly two years to methodically renovate and redesign to his heart’s content. “Since this is my place and mine alone,” he explains, “I made choices I wouldn’t necessarily suggest to a client.” Driven by a long-held dream of a vine-covered courtyard, McIntyre put a portico and wrought-iron gates at the front entrance (the vines grew at speeds never seen in Cowtown: dream fulfilled). He also followed his passion for West Hollywood glamour with black
“My house is an unselfconscious mix of things I love,” says McIntyre. “I think that gives it a warm, relaxed feel, which makes friends feel very welcome here.”
basalt floors in the bathrooms and showers, and solid brass knobs on all the doors. In the kitchen, McIntyre chose striking highgloss black-lacquered cabinets—not a direction he would steer a busy family (“even I get fingerprints on them”)—with brass buckle pulls (another nod to West Hollywood). Eschewing desert earth tones, he channelled his passion for a “Moroccan vibe” with rich, moody hues. McIntyre ebonized the home’s ash floor and light wood beams and gave the kitchen an exotic-lounge feel with Moroccan-style star lanterns, antique brass hardware, a grey quatrefoilprint rug and a Moorish fi xture over the nearby dining table. A delightfully incongruous pair of Chinese Foo dogs above the kitchen sink is, says McIntyre, further proof that personal passion, above all, dictates the home’s aesthetic: “My house is an unselfconscious mix of things I love—I think that gives it a warm, relaxed feel, which makes friends feel very welcome here.” Likewise, McIntyre’s living room is divided into two parts that suit his personality. A formal side, featuring black velvet sofas and a fragmented mirror, sits naturally alongside a casual, speakeasy-style salon, presided over by a life-sized portrait of Lady Gaga. The room is enveloped in dark grey velvet drapes, reminiscent of a Tom Ford interior McIntyre was struck by on a visit to New York. A solid white marble Ganesha—Hindu god of removing obstacles— serves to remind him of a memorable trip to India and, perhaps, that nothing need stand in the way of pleasing and meaningful design. S E E S O U R C E S AT W E S T E R N L I V I N G .C A
Bring the Drama Striking high-gloss black lacquered cabinets with brass buckle pulls run virtually floor-toceiling in the galley kitchen (the earthy brown-and-black marble countertops sit just out of view). These are just a few of the references to McIntyre’s passion for West Hollywood glamour that can be spotted throughout the Spanish revival home.
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Layered Luxury A mile-high stack of crepes, layered with lemon cream, makes a stunning dessert that’s very much on trend these days. It’s perfect for brunch celebrations—and for those who want something other than the old-fashioned two-layer cakes people used to eat all those years ago (kidding—we still love us some birthday cake). Turn the page to where Julie Van Rosendaal shows us how you can make this crowdpleaser with just a modicum of effort.
Pile Up One of the great tricks of this recipe? Use store-bought crepes and save some time.
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Lemon Cream Crepe Cake LEMON CREAM 1 cup sugar 6 large egg yolks Zest of 1 to 2 lemons ½ cup lemon juice ½ cup butter, cut into pieces 2 cups whipping cream CREPES 6 large eggs 1½ cups half and half cream 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour Ÿ cup icing sugar Ÿ tsp salt Butter or lard, for cooking Fresh berries, for serving Icing sugar, for dusting
1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, lemon zest and juice. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring almost constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in butter; set aside for a few minutes, then stir once butter has melted. Refrigerate until well chilled. 2. Once curd has chilled, whip the cream until
stiff. Gently fold in the curd and return to fridge.
3. To make the crepes, blend eggs, half and
half and vanilla in a blender. Add flour, icing sugar and salt and pulse again to blend until smooth. Brush a well-seasoned cast iron or non-stick 8-inch skillet with butter or lard and set over medium-high heat. When it’s warm, wipe it out with a paper towel and set back over heat. Cook a scant Ÿ cup of batter at a time, pouring it quickly into the hot skillet and tilting it quickly so it evenly coats the bottom of the pan, for about 30 seconds per side or until golden. Transfer to a plate or cookie sheet as you cook the rest. You should have about 16 to 18 crêpes. Set aside to cool completely, or refrigerate.
4. To assemble your cake, place the first crepe on a plate or cake stand and spread with about ⅓ cup of the lemon cream. Continue stacking the crepes, gently spreading with cream (being careful not to squish out the cream underneath), finishing with a crepe. Set in fridge, if there’s room, for an hour or two to make it easier to slice. Top with a pile of berries and dust with icing sugar just before serving. Serves 8.
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I love making classic risotto, but if I want to change the flavour profile I’ll put a chunk of Gorgonzola in the freezer for several hours to harden it up, then I’ll grate it just like a Parmigiano and add it to the dish. It also works like gangbusters with carbonara. Easy, and makes you look more talented than you are—is there anything better? —Neal McLennan, Food Editor
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Eating lunch at your desk gets a bad rap. But trust us, it can be a revelation. Here’s your playbook to eating healthy, tasty food with style as you crank out that killer set of blueprints or annual report. recipes by JULIE VAN ROSENDAAL // photography & styling by TRACEY KUSIEWICZ 4 4 J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 7 / westernliving.ca
Curry-lime dressing. Find the recipe on page 77.
Veg Out
Mashed avocado, roasted squash, pear, arugula, crumbled feta, almonds, togarashi and fried onions.
1 WE PROPOSE A TOAST Sandwiches have long been a lunchtime staple, but the recent rediscovery of toast as a delivery vehicle for delicious ingredients has opened the door to mealtime possibilities beyond the ripe avocado; whether you call it an open-faced sandwich, toast or tartine, you can pile any number of tasty things on a single slice and call it lunch. Many arguments can be made in favour of the tartine over the two-slice sandwich: not only does it cut your bread consumption in half while exponentially increasing the bread-to-filling ratio, a tartine is nice to look at on the plate, its elements gently layered,
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Brie, prosciutto, olives, roasted tomatoes, almonds and arugula.
unconfined by a lid. Two open slices seem like more than they do served pressed together— and if you pack the elements separately, you can easily assemble your lunch right before you eat it, eliminating forever the risk of a soggy sandwich. When building your tartine, start with a foundation of good bread, then raid your fridge and pantry, considering flavours and textures, going for layers of creamy, crunchy and salty. On the base, you could start by smearing soft cheeses like goat, Boursin, ricotta or brie, ripe avocado, hummus, almond butter or even a layer of soft butter. Follow
with thinly sliced cured meats like ham, salami or prosciutto, shredded chicken, good tinned tuna, thinly sliced cold steak or flaked salmon from last night’s dinner, or go veggie with cold roasted root vegetables or squash, roasted tomatoes, sliced avocado or sautéed mushrooms. Top with salty cheeses (shaved Parmesan or Gouda or crumbled feta), perhaps some peppery arugula or baby spinach, perhaps some briny olives, and something to add crunch, like thinly sliced radishes or sweet-tart apples, toasted almonds or pepitas. Grind over some salt and pepper and you’re good to go. westernliving.ca / J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y
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2 HAVE SALAD, WILL TRAVEL Cold-hardy kale does as well in the lunch box as it does in the garden—practically wilt-proof, it’s tamed by dressing, improving with time in the fridge. Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts—cousins in the brassica family—pair well with kale, or you could try adding some shaved fennel or bitter radicchio to the mix. Use this crunchy slaw as a base, and add chopped apples or pears, roasted veggies, shredded chicken, a handful of cooked grains, chickpeas or marinated lentils—even a cold poached egg.
Kale Salad 1 small bunch kale 6 to 8 big Brussels sprouts ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, aged Gouda or pecorino ⅓ cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted Wash and shake kale leaves dry; pull the leaves off the stems, discarding stems and finely chopping or slicing leaves into a wide bowl. Halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise and thinly slice to shred them, discarding the tough ends. Add shredded sprouts to the kale.
Dressing ⅓ cup olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp grainy mustard 1 garlic clove, finely crushed 2 tsp sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper To make the dressing, shake or stir together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over kale and Brussels sprouts and toss to coat; add Parmesan and almonds and toss to combine. Serve as is, or add any additions you like. Serves 2 to 4. 4 6 J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 7 / westernliving.ca
3 DRESS FOR LUNCH The ingredients for most dressings can be poured into a jar and shaken up quickly, then stored in the fridge all week to drizzle over salads or used to transform cold leftovers (boiled potatoes, cooked pasta, lentils, quinoa, rice, roasted veggies) into a meal in a bowl. Beyond your usual vinaigrette (3:1 oil to vinegar, a squeeze of mustard, salt and pepper), here are a few go-to dressings that can help turn leftovers into lunch.
Creamy Tahini ¼ cup tahini 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp hot water (or enough to achieve a drizzling consistency) 1 garlic clove, finely crushed Salt and pepper Use with: kale salads, grain and lentil bowls, roasted veggies, cold potatoes.
Ginger-Miso ⅓ cup olive or canola oil ¼ cup rice vinegar 1 tbsp miso (or to taste) 2 tsp sesame oil 2 tsp honey 1 tsp finely grated ginger Use with: cold noodle salads, slaws, chicken, grain and lentil bowls.
Curry-Lime ½ cup olive or canola oil 2 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tsp honey 1 tsp curry paste or powder Use with: chickpeas and black beans, quinoa, fish, green salads, slaws.
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4 THE PERFECT DESK PANTRY MARCONA ALMONDS These round little Spanish wonders are perfect for a quick fix—and their high price tag will hopefully discourage overconsumption!
LESLEY STOWE VEGGIE CRISPS From the Vancouverite who reinvented the cracker come these new savoury snacks made for the midday nibble.
VANCOUVER ISLAND SEA SALT Sea salt makes (almost) everything better, and Andrew Shepherd’s version is local and delicious.
POCKY The Japanese know a thing or two about work culture, and these chocolate-dipped sticks stay “fresh” for ages.
TOGARASHI The PC Black Label version of this workhorse Japanese spice mix works like a dry charm here when sprinkled liberally. Persian za’atar also works well. HOT SAUCE An inherently personal choice, but make sure it’s one that doesn’t need refrigeration after opening.
Go with something with a little more viscosity, like Valencia or Cholula, over, say, Tabasco. DRIED MANGOES They’re odourless and they keep forever—these healthy little blasts of sweetness are a simple way to end a desk meal.
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always look for products that meet or exceed what is needed for Western Canada’s climate. Used for both residential and commercial applications, such as restaurants, showrooms, warehouses and parkades, polymer coating will also give your driveway, garage or shop floor that showroom look. “When it comes to driveways, they should be sealed every two to three years, depending on the weather,” he adds. “The reason for this is that the concrete starts to deteriorate and sealing them prevents staining and further deterioration.” Meanwhile, if you are looking for a decorative look for your retail, commercial or restaurant floor, you can customize your concrete with endless choices of colours as well as styles and borders. For more information, call Duratech Coatings at 403-475-8811 or visit duratechcoatings.com.
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What do you do when an open-concept layout is just a little too open? You add in a dramatic slate-coloured fir-slat feature wall to ground the space. Or at least that’s what designer Allison Holden-Pope did when she took on the renovation of a mid-century Vancouver house. “With a light, airy palette, a darker accent draws you in,� says Holden-Pope. The grey-black hue here references the exterior finish of the house, as does the texture of the wooden slats (a nod to the pattern of the fence outside). “It’s all about tapping into a consistent architectural language,� the designer explains.
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