2life Magazine Summer 2014

ISSUE NO. 11

YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST 69 Awesome Things to Do, Places to Go and Stuff to Eat this Season!

HOW TO GET FRISKY ON THE BEACH (WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT!), YOUR HOME BAR PRIMER, WHIMSICAL FRENCH COOKING & MORE

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03 2life Buzz

A message from 2life 06 Upfront

Couple PR and eco-sex 09 Smug Marrieds

Advice from a couple

who’ve been there 12 Ed & Jenny

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14 Instructions

for Living

Home bar primer 1 8 Experience

The perfect anniversary surprise

RECIPE FOR 2

49 La Tartine Gourmande

BĂŠatrice Peltre 53 Salmon and

Watercress Quiche #LOVE2LIFE

57 Show Us Your

Summer Love

YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST! 22

23 20 Must-Do Moments 29 Road Trip!

31 8 Awesome Adventures 37 How to Have Sex

on the Beach 41 Plant a Container Garden 45 6 Hot Date Night Ideas 2LIFE MAGAZINE

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livin’ is easy…family BBQs, cottage week­ ends and long, hazy evenings encourage us to slow down and reconnect with our loved ones. At this time of year, your schedule is sure to be packed with social engagements, which makes our 2life app all the more valuable for you and your partner. The 2life app offers a simple way to stay in sync (literally!); a private and secure place to chat, coordinate your calendars and share photos. Not to mention the exclusive relationship advice, date night ideas and more you’ll have access to at the swipe of a finger. You can also revisit the inspiring pages of this special issue on the go on your smart phone or tablet (perhaps as you check things off the Summer Bucket List?). And it’s easier than ever to stay connected with us, too: find us on our blog, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. Last but not least, be sure to sign up for our brand-new 2life newsletter, coming soon to your inbox! We promise to deliver more great content that will help you strengthen your most important relationship.

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Please LIKE US! How to boost your neighborhood street cred and give good couple PR. —DANIELLE IVERSEN

from work. ⟹ Get yourself a dog, walk or colleagues ⟹ Hold a garage sale— it as a couple and find other dog-owning folks to walk with or meet up with at a park.

Host a cocktail party at your home and invite all your neighbors. This is an especially good idea when moving into a new ’hood.

Join volunteer groups with couples on your street

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they always bring the neigh­ bor­hood together!

Join any couplefriendly groups that you both have an interest in.

For example, try a running club that meets regularly.

Put together a charity event or fundraiser and

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inform local newspapers about it in order to get media attention for the charity (and you as a couple).

Be gracious and open when meeting others at events.

If the neighbor has kids, suggest a play date at your house so they can relax for an afternoon while you babysit.

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BE AN ECO SEXUAL 5 sex tips to spice up your hanky panky (without hurting the environment!)

—HAILEY DAI

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You recycle.

You don’t use plastics. So why not go green between the sheets with Eco‑Sex by Stefanie Iris Weiss!

Do bamboo!

Bed sheets made of bam­ boo actually feel smooth and sexy like silk sheets but they’re ecofriendly to boot!

The Eneloop rechargeable battery keeps going and going…It lasts as long as 1,000 alkalines,— per­fect for mara­­thon sessions.

Try out some tingly edible nipple gel for a fun sensation.

Ice Queen made

by Earth Herbal is non-toxic and sugar free!

Coconut oil is an all-natural massage oil, with the added bonus of being edible. It also removes makeup and conditions hair!

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SMUG MARRIEDS No-holds-barred advice from a couple who’ve been there!

Derek Chezzi & Angela Pacienza Happily married university sweethearts Angela and Derek live in a leafy neighborhood with their super‑cute son and daughter.

They are the envy of all their friends.

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Q:

My husband won’t admit it, but I don’t think he enjoys my cooking. I’m convinced he sneaks off to his parents house for dinner a few times a week.

NAILIA SCHWARZ

Hmmm…

You’re asking an Italian about food. And this Italian only understands how to socialize around food, so my advice is go forth and learn to cook.

I’d grab a few friends and sign up for some cooking classes. Nothing scary— some grocery store chains offer them or ask a friend to teach you her signature dish. For added fun, find a couple’s cooking class.

Hint: Don’t bother trying to replicate a dish his momma makes. That will open a nasty can of worms.

ANGELA SAYS…

I love to cook, so this is a tough one for me. If he’s honest with himself, he should be feeling guilty. Go easy or you risk pushing him to the “other” woman. If you agree your culinary arts need improving but have reached the ceiling, find DEREK SAYS…

ALEX MATHERS

a way to join him on his appetizing escapades with mama. Sounds like you’ll at least get a good meal out of it!

Q:

At parties, my partner constantly defends an unpopular politician for whom he voted in the last election. It’s becoming a bit embarrassing and I dread going out. Is there anything I can do?

Did you vote for this politician?

If you did, stand up for yourself and your spouse.

If you didn’t, ask yourself why your partner and you chose opponents. And if ANGELA SAYS…

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you can’t see one another’s perspective, does that translate to other areas where bigger problems might arise? You should never be embarrassed by your partner—whether it’s a stash of bad jokes or an addiction to young adult fiction.

I would go one step further and say you also shouldn’t ever embarrass your partner.

You’re in this together DEREK SAYS…

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“You can tease each other about lemon water forever more.”

and should strive to make a great team. Besides, your friends sound like a bunch of sore losers. Tell them to get over it.

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My wife wants to do a cleanse and insists that I join her. But I think these are for wusses. Help!

Find your backbone and join her, if not for your health then ANGELA SAYS…

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to support the woman you love. If you hate it, it only cost you a few days but the experience will give you something new to bond over. (You can tease each other about lemon water forever more.) If you love it, she can say I told you so as she caresses your newly purified body.

A cleanse definitely sounds like it falls into the realm of DEREK SAYS…

meditative chanting and yoga retreats. But while I haven’t done one, I hear from friends who have that it’s both grueling and exhilarating. Besides, nobody other than your wife need know. Tell friends you’re at a work conference or volunteering at a soup kitchen for the week so you have an easy excuse to turn down after work drinks and weekend outings.

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You don’t have to be a bottle-twirling Tom Cruise in Cocktail to impress guests with delicious drinks. Set up a bar at home and you’ll be fancying yourself a mixologist—like our expert, the Cocktail Deeva, Dee Brun—in no time.

BY ADRIENNE BROWN

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the basics

Brun, the author of Libations of Life: A Girl’s Guide to Life One Cocktail at a Time, suggests starting your col­ lection with basic whites: vodka, gin, rum and tequila.

“There will always be one person at the party who asks for rye, but that person can bring their own!” Consider it your fifth basic, if you have space.

mixes and garnishes

“You can never have too many hot men or too much ice at a party, in my opinion,” says Brun. Besides plenty of ice, other mixing musts include: fresh lemons and limes, club soda, tonic water, white grape or white cranberry juice and another tropical blend of fruit juices.

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“With glasses, the most important thing is to have enough,” says Brun. “The glass doesn’t make the drink, your ingredients do.” Think outside the bottle and use an eclectic mix of vessels. Whether highball, rocks glasses, margarita glasses or mason jars, it doesn’t matter if they match—as long as they’re not plastic. “It’s the quickest way to ruin a good cocktail,” says Brun.

tools of the trade

Stock your bar with Brun’s must-have tools: metal shaker, shot glass and muddler.

master a signature cocktail

In movies, the suave host always knows how to make a stellar martini. But the truth is, most people won’t come over and ask for that. Perfect one recipe and wow guests with a signature cocktail, like Brun’s raspberry cucumber mojito.

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Unless the surprise is on me. Nine out of 10 times, when I walk into our apartment, she hides behind something, then pounces on me like a ninja. Scares the crap out of me. She especially likes to “ninja” me when I’m stumbling back from the bathroom in the middle of the night. Basically we’re like an old Pink Panther film. I’m the easily duped Inspector Clouseau and she’s my ever-surprising Kato. And I love it.

But if I ever try and surprise her?

Good luck. The woman plans like a gen­ eral, so surprises tend to annoy her. She once warned me, “Don’t ever throw me a surprise party. If you do, I’ll divorce you so fast you’ll think you got hit by a truck.”

So as our fifth anniversary quickly ap­ proached, I was in a quandary. This was our first big marital milestone, the do-ordie anniversary. Our normal anniversary dinner (a table for two at her favorite restaurant) just didn’t seem good enough for my sweetheart. I wanted to wow her with something fresh and wild—and possibly illegal.

I threw caution to the wind and came up with the perfect anniversary surprise.

I crafted my plan months in advance, telling her not to worry about a thing, as MY WIFE HATES SURPRISES.

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I was handling our anniversary plans this year. That didn’t assure her—at all. I told her we’d have a nice mellow weekend together. I’d take care of everything.

She wouldn’t have to lift a finger.

Then I launched my misdirection campaign. For weeks, I artfully distracted her with a tapestry of lies. First, I hinted she’d need a bikini for the lake. Then I said she might be bathing in rose petals at a local hotel. Finally, two days before our anniversary, I instructed her to pack an overnight bag and be ready for anything at 5 p.m. on Friday.

Come Friday, my plan shifted into high gear. Instead of meeting her at five, I took a taxi to her office just before lunch.

At noon sharp, my wife’s boss (who was in on my secret) invited her to go for coffee.

(Note: In retrospect, not a great idea.

They’d never gone for coffee before, so my wife thought she was getting fired!)

As they left the building, I called my wife’s cell and told her to close her eyes.

Then I ran up, blindfolded her, and stuffed her into a waiting taxi. Yep, I kidnapped my wife in broad daylight.

I kept the blindfold on her while the taxi driver kept mum. When we got to our destination, I whipped off the blindfold to reveal the airport departures sign. I said “Baby, here’s your passport… because I’m flying you to New York for a romantic weekend getaway!” She shrieked and hugged me.

We flew to Newark, and then took a (surprisingly cheap) helicopter into Manhattan. When I opened the door to our Soho hotel suite (I’d asked for a fifth floor room but the manager upgraded us to the penthouse), my wife literally jumped around and yelled for joy. Brick walls. Hardwood floors. Soaring ceilings.

And a king-size bed. The smile on my wife’s face was magical.

You’re probably thinking to yourself, “That guy is so gonna get laid,” right?

“But if I ever try and surprise her? Good luck. ” Wrong! Minutes after we entered the suite, my wife got sucker-punched by the flu. She spent the weekend shivering and moaning under the covers (not in the good way). The only time she left the room was when I dragged her to see a doctor on the Upper West Side. But since I’d forgotten to buy travel insurance, the jerk made her cry when he gouged us for hundreds of dollars for a five-minute consult.

So, what’s the moral of this story?

Even the world’s perfect anniversary surprise is powerless against a surprise visit from a killer virus. So lesson No. 1: Get your flu shot. But lesson No. 2: If you hold her hand, stroke her forehead and feed her plenty of fluids, she’ll love you even more.

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THINGS TO DO, PLACES TO GO, STUFF TO EAT, DATES TO TRY, ADVENTURES TO TAKE AND DRINKS TO DRINK THIS SEASON!

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THE FUNNEST, COOLEST, BESTEST STUFF YOU CAN DO BEFORE SEPTEMBER!

BY KELLIE DAVENPORT

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MOSH AT A MUSIC FEST Okay, maybe skip the mosh pit, but do get tickets to an outdoor orgy for the ears. Our picks:

HOST A FIFA VIEWING PARTY Encourage guests to come dressed in their fave team’s colours (yes, wrapping yourself in a flag counts!).

Pay homage to the host country with a big batch of Caipirinhas (Brazil’s tasty national cocktail). It’s sure to get the party started.

WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! LOLLAPALOOZA (Chicago, Aug. 1 to 3) Headliners: Eminem, Kings of Leon, Lorde OSHEAGA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL (Montreal, Aug. 1 to 3) Headliners: Outkast, Jack White, Artic Monkeys, Skrillex BUMBERSHOOT (Seattle, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1) Headliners: The Head and the Heart, Elvis Costello, J. Cole

Whip up your own with your KitchenAid® stand mixer and ice cream maker attachment. Create crazy combinations à la Ben & Jerry! Or go gourmet with exotic blends of stuff like fruits, herbs and teas.

PERFECT YOUR OWN SIGNATURE SUMMER COCKTAIL Our reco: the Thyme & Ginger Sour

2 oz. Luksusowa vodka 2 oz. fresh lime juice ½ oz. simple syrup 2 oz. ginger beer Garnish: fresh thyme Shake all ingredi­ents with ice and pour into a rocks glass. Top up with ginger beer and garnish with thyme.

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MAKE SNO-CONES! How’s this for an icy blast from the past: the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine!

Make like it’s 1982 and trans­­form ice, water and sugar into pintsized frozen treats.

MAKE YOUR SNO-CONES BOOZY To make a sno-cone cocktail, fill a martini glass with crushed ice (or your Snoopy Sno-Cone) and pour one of these mixes overtop:

UN-PLAN A ROAD TRIP Hop in the car for a weekend to desti­nations unknown. Fly—er, drive—by the seats of your pants and see where you end up. Stay at a kitschy motel and load up on small-town diner fare.

Summer Sno Squall 1 oz. melon liqueur 1 oz. DiSaronno Originale 1 oz. cranberry juice Garnish: melon ball Choco Sno-Cone 1 oz. Bols Crème de Cacao White 1 oz. Bols Raspberry Liqueur Garnish: shaved chocolate

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BIKE RIDE But ditch those ’80s-era 10-speeds and cruise around town in style on some trendy two-wheelers by Opus Bikes.

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DITCH YOUR GAS MOWER

WOMEN’S IVANNA

TURN YOUR BACKYARD/ BALCONY/COURTYARD/ROOFTOP INTO A DRIVE-IN Fire up your laptop and projector, hang a white bed sheet alfresco and pick a Netflix flick! Their extensive library has movies sure to please your crowd. Just wait for the sun to set and press play for a memorable movie night. (Invite the neighbors to score a few brownie points!)

GUSTAF BRUNDIN/ISTOCK (MOWER); GENE LEE/ISTOCK (TROPHY)

Switching to a push mower is a great workout and better for the environment.

HOST A TETHER­ BALL TOURNEY Go old school and set up a tetherball station at the cottage or in your backyard.

Don’t forget the “prize”—pickup an old trophy at a thrift store, paint it a neon color and affix an in­ expensive engraved plate to be awarded to the winner.

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GET YOUR BED READY FOR SOME WARMWEATHER ROMPS!

RUN THROUGH A SPRINKLER

For summer, the experts at Au Lit recommend crisp white sheets of pure cotton or linen. Add a hit of color with bright cushions, and switch out your winter duvet for a lightweight comforter.

To fluff and freshen pillows, wash, then dry on hot with a clean tennis ball to pre­ vent clumping.

Yours or some­one else’s.

WATCH YOUR GARDEN GROW

PAMPER EACH OTHER WITH AT-HOME PEDIS The Earth Therapeutics Deluxe Foot Therapy and Pedicure Gift Set has everything you need to buff and maintain your feet.

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The GardenWatch­Cam snaps time-lapse photos of your fruits, flowers or foliage as they blossom and bloom.

Just set the camera’s stake in the ground and let it go.

It’s also great for recording renos you might be starting this summer.

BLEND IMAGES/VEER (SPRINKLER)

ONE WORD: GRILL!

MOSEY ON OVER TO A LOCAL RODEO You can find them in almost every state, but Cody, Wyoming calls itself the Rodeo Capital of the World. In Canada, check out the granddaddy of Canuck rodeos, the Calgary Stampede in July.

CROQUET, ANYONE??

Don your best Downton Abbey-esque threads and outfit your lawn with wickets. Invite some friends to play and be sure to serve finger sandwiches and lemonade, post-match.

ISTOCK (CROQUET)

A sizzling steak hot off the barbecue just screams summer.

Even if your balcony is itty-bitty, you can still make an alfresco dinner pour deux. Try a condoor apartment-sized model like the Napoleon Professional Charcoal Kettle Grill.

Its smart ergonomic design makes it safe and easy to use in a compact space.

SKIP THE STAY­CATION… PLAN A PLAYCATION Head to your local water­slide and/ or amusement park. Cap off the day by finding a nearby traveling carnival or fair. Nothing says summer like getting fleeced on the midway by some smoothtalkin’ carnies!

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SOME RULES OF THE ROAD TO ENSURE A HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN, NOT A CAR RIDE FROM HELL.

BY STEFF GREEN

LISE GAGNE/ISTOCK

outside. You have all the windows down and the a/c blasting in a blatant disregard for your carbon footprint. The iPod blares your fave album, while you belt out the lyrics in off-key giddiness, attracting glances from passing motorists wonder­ ing if you might be torturing a squirrel in there.

This is how a summer road trip should begin. Whether you’re craving adventure or just want to visit a friend, any excuse is a good excuse for a road trip. It doesn’t even matter where you’re going, as long as you’ve got fun people, decent wheels and a great soundtrack. Here are our top tips for planning and executing the perfect summer road trip.

IT’S A ZILLION DEGREES

WHAT’S YOUR TRIPPING STYLE?

CHOOSE THE BEST RIDE

Before you hit the open road, make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to: (a) style of travel; and (b) your ulti­ mate destination. Do you care where you’re going?

How many hours each day will you drive? Do you want to stop at every roadside attraction, or do you need to be some­ where at a certain time?

Will you sleep in the car, in a tent or at a hotel?

Who’s driving? And most importantly: Who controls the radio?

You want a car that’s reliable, in­expensive, comfortable and fun.

But we reckon the ulti­ mate road tripping auto is either a convertible (wind in your hair, feel like a rock star) or a beat-up van (doubles as a cheap roadside hotel!).

PACK THE ESSENTIALS In addition to your own luggage, you’ll need a few road-trip must-haves.

First and foremost:

emer­gency car kit and first aid kit. Next, blankets and pillows for night driving or if you don’t make it to a hotel on time. And, of course, a camera phone for recording the adventure!

Oh, and don’t forget lots of snacks and drinks to keep your energy up. Pack a few bags of sweets and potato chips, but also healthy snacks like carrot and celery sticks with hummus or sand­wiches. (Just stash perishables in a cooler and replenish your stock along the way.)

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Heli-hiking in B.C.

TRAPPED IN A CUBICLE ALL WEEK? SAY BUH-BYE TO THE BORING OFFICE AND TRY THESE WILD WEEKEND THRILLS!

BY KATE DRUMMOND

CMH SUMMER ADVENTURES/TOPHER DONAHUE

WAKEBOARDING

HELI-HIKING

The love child of snowboarding and waterskiing, wakeboarding is cottage country’s hottest thrill. You’ll need a wakeboard, a powerboat driver and a whole lotta core strength to pull yourself upright as the boat gains speed and tows you in its wake. Once you’re standing, try mastering hilariously named tricks like the Dum-Dum, G-Spot and Slurpee.

WHERE: World Wakeboard Center, Groveland, Florida

A chopper carries you to remote mountains or backcountry that isn’t otherwise accessible. Once you’ve reached your destination, grab your pack—and partner!—to trek into the wild.

You can do it MacGyver-style and bring your own camping and cooking gear (don’t forget the duct tape!). Or join a heli-hiking tour group, most of which offer modern accommodations and a well-stocked bar.

WHERE: Canadian Mountain Holidays in B.C.’s Rocky Mountains

HOW:

HOW:

DEBORAH MAXEMOW/ISTOCK (WAKEBOARDING); CMH SUMMER ADVENTURES/TOPHER DONAHUE (HELI-HIKING)

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STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING

HOW: Stand-up

paddleboarding (a.k.a. SUP) emerged in Hawaii in the 1960s but has recently come into its own, winning the hearts of extreme sport enthusiasts around the globe. Unlike surfing, SUP is easier to learn because you use a paddle to propel yourself across the water. You also have better visibility than classic surfers, which means you can catch more gnarly waves. Along with an exhilarating rush, this adventure will give you a wicked core workout!

WHERE: Potomac Paddlesports in Washington, D.C. 2LIFE MAGAZINE

ZIP-LINING

Calling all couch potatoes: This is the adventure for you! Since zip‑lining is gravity-fed, this adrenalinepumping activity has a high thrill-toeffort ratio. Get strapped into a harness, pray you don’t smack into the trunk of a cedar tree and let gravity do its thang.

Glide over creeks and mountains and get that extreme-sport high without breaking a sweat.

WHERE: Zip Adventures of Vail in Wolcott, Colorado HOW:

HENRY FU/ISTOCK (SUP); ROBERTO A. SANCHEZ (ZIP-LINING)

WHITEWATER RAFTING

HOW: A

small group of thrillseekers pile into an inflatable raft and navigate their way through raging, whitecapped rapids. An experienced tour guide steers you through rough waters as you en­counter various levels of torrents. Keep your life jacket fastened and remember that capsizing is half the fun!

WHERE: Eau Vive on Quebec’s Rouge River

IHSANYIL DIZLI/ISTOCK (RAFTING); GEIR-OLAV LYNGFJELL/ISTOCK (CANYONEERING)

CANYONEERING

HOW: Canyoneering

is an ideal adventure for indecisive folks because it’s a grab bag of activities: hiking, jumping, stream splashing, rappelling, swimming and climbing. The goal is to explore a canyon using technical gear, such as ropes and harnesses, to help you rappel waterfalls and steep canyon walls. Expect to encounter rapids, creeks and stunning views as you descend the canyon and wield its crevices and waterways.

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SKYDIVING

HOW: What’s

so terrifying about jumping out of a plane?! If you’re a skydiving newbie, you’ll do a tandem jump with an expert instructor. Strap yourself into a harness, buddy-up with the pro and take the plunge. Free-fall through the sky until your parachute opens and you gracefully float back to earth—although your head will likely still be in the clouds after such a sublime rush!

WHERE: Pacific Skydiving in Oahu, Hawaii 2LIFE MAGAZINE

SURFING

HOW: Surfing

has maintained its cool status since splashing into mainstream American culture in the 1950s. Before you hit the waves, practice the prone and stand-up riding positions on the beach. When you’re ready to hit the surf, tackle your first few waves laying on your belly. Once you’ve mastered riding prone, try pulling yourself upright to catch a wave and you’ll be hanging-10 like the pros in no time (er, kinda).

WHERE: One Life Surf School in Lawrencetown Beach, Nova Scotia KRISTIAN RIDLEY/ISTOCK (SKYDIVING); CHRISTIAN TOTH (SURFING)

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X E S E V A H O T W H C HO A E B E H T ON

BY STEFF GREEN

FANCY/VEER

in the sand sounds romantic.

But with the risk of prosecution, sand settling where the sun don’t shine and overly friendly crustaceans, it has the potential to be a disaster.

That’s why we’re here to help! Follow this simple guide to summer lovin’ in the sand.

GETTING DOWN ’N DIRTY

DO SOME RECON Take a “romantic” walk down the beach to find the prime lovemaking spots. Look for secluded caves and inlets, remote dunes and sheltered grottos. You don’t want to be too exposed, as anyone who catches you is within their rights to call the police. Once you’ve found your “boudoir,” clear away litter, pointy rocks or driftwood, and return later with your supplies.

BRING SUPPLIES And we don’t just mean protection! You’ll need a couple of towels to form a barrier between you and the sand (and to quickly cover yourselves if any­ one passes by). You’ll also need a flashlight if you’re venturing out at night, a bottle of water for washing off afterward and a bag for the condom.

CHECK TIDAL REPORTS There’s nothing worse than finding your sandy love-nest suddenly under four feet of water!

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PICK THE RIGHT POSITION Missionary, side-by-side or cowgirl all make for exciting sandy sex.

Positions like doggy-style are always fun, but if you’re caught, it’ll be tough to plead that you were just “cuddling.”

AVOID THE OCEAN Sex in the water may look attractive in the movies, but you wouldn’t want a repeat of the opening scene in Jaws, now would you? Plus, water sex can be awkward and uncomfortable—salt water can dry you out down there so you feel like you were canoodling with sandpaper. It also exposes your naked bodies to all kinds of wildlife. Stick to the shore!

WEAR EASY-ACCESS ATTIRE Try elasticized shorts or a dress that can be hiked up—getting completely naked increases your chances of getting into trouble if you’re spotted.

MAKE IT QUICK The thrill of getting caught and being intimate in such a public area will probably make you both hot pretty quick. Now is not the time to practice your tantric moves. It’s best to enjoy a quickie and finish up with a smile than to spend the night in lockup thanks to your Kama Sutra for Dummies book.

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A T N A L P R E N I A T CON EN D R A G TIME FOR SOME “POTTY” TRAINING: FRANKIE FLOWERS SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE YOUR BALCONY BLOOM!

BY KELLIE DAVENPORT

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is the size of a shoebox, you can still grow a glorious garden. Containers make it easy to plant, main­tain and enjoy flowers on even the puniest of patios.

Frank Ferragine (a.k.a. Frankie Flowers) shares his greenest greenthumb tips from his latest book of blooms, Pot It Up. EVEN IF YOUR DECK

CONSIDER YOUR LIFESTYLE Are you away a lot or at the cottage every weekend? “Choose higher tolerance plants that require less care and water­ing,” suggests Frank. “And instead of a bunch of little pots that will dry out fast, go for a few bigger pots—more soil means better water retention. You don’t want to be a slave to your garden.” Are you an evening enter­tainer? Frank recommends white flowers and silver-tone foliage: “Both reflect light and will look nice at night.”

PICK A POT “Anything you can put soil in can be a pot—even your actual kitchen pots,” says Frank. Just make sure there’s some form of drainage in the

“Anything you can put soil in can be a pot— even your actual kitchen pots.” bottom. Roots resting in water can lead to rot, so prevent them from sitting in water by adding stones or Styrofoam pieces to the bottom of pot. Or pick up pots with pre‑drilled drainage holes.

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Pink Perfection: colocasia, calibrachoa, tuberous begonia, pennisetum, wandering Jew

A good con­­ tainer garden comprises three elements: a thriller, a filler and a spiller.

FILL ’ER UP! A good container garden com­prises three elements: a thriller, a filler and a spiller. The thriller is the focal point of your arrangement.

Stick to one type and plant it in the middle or rear of the pot. Frank’s top picks: hardy red fountain grass or colorful hibiscus. Next, choose a filler—the plants that provide body and volume. The many varieties of coleus make fine fillers—play with different colors and textures for added drama. Finally, plant a spiller to flow out over the edges. “Try Wave petunias or potato vine, which is an aggressive grower and pretty much fail-proof,” suggests Frank.

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JUST EAT IT No backyard? No problem!

A container can house a selection of lettuces, herbs, cabbage, tomatoes and even celery. To get the most flavor for your buck, plant herbs.

“Many of them, like purple basil and variegated sage, also boast interest­ ing leaves,” says Frank. “You’ll get a beautiful and flavorful container.”

Just remember to cut herbs often.

The more you trim, the more they produce.

GET GROWING Your pretty pot will require some upkeep. The dirt on dirt: fer­ tilize fre­quently. As Frank explains: “potting soil is a mix, so it lacks all of the nutrients plants need.” Give it a boost by fertilizing every month.

Or try a smart-coat fertilizer, which slowly releases nutrients over time.

To keep those blooms a-blooming, dead head—remove spent stems to stimulate even more flower pro­ duction. Snap off the flower and the stem, down to where it connects to the main stem of plant. It’ll be in full‑bloom again soon!

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Simply Salad: sweet peas, arugula, radicchio, leaf, Boston and romaine lettuces

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E T A D T O H 6 S A E D I T H G I N HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE WAYS TO HAVE A BLAST WITH YOUR PARTNER THIS SUMMER.

BY KATE DRUMMOND

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SLOW FOOD PICNIC Summer is officially here, and there’s no time like the present to plan a romantic alfresco meal. Adopt the philosophy of the Slow Food movement, which counters fast food and fast life, and take time out to indulge in a laidback picnic. Check out our how-to guide here.

STARRY NIGHT If the only way to forget about work is to leave the city, perhaps an overnight camping trip will do the trick. After all, there’s nothing a night of s’mores and sing­ songs can’t fix. Setting up a tent can be a fantastic team building exercise. Bring your favorite bottle of wine and roast hot dogs over a bonfire.

CYCLE WINE COUNTRY Do a cycling tour of your nearest wine region, stopping for tours and tastings at various vineyards along the way (a bicycle built for two will make the experience even more fun!). But don’t drink and bike: book a hotel or B&B for the night!

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EVENTS Did you know that this institution, and publisher of the iconic magazine, offers a wide range of public programs in select cities across North America and beyond? These include exhibits, speaker series, films and even concerts related to geography, archaeology, natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. Visit the website for locations and events.

ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM Buy a pair of season’s tickets for your fav­orite local sports team. What could be more romantic than rooting for the home team and splitting a giant pretzel with your sweetie?!

Buying season’s tickets is a great way to schedule date nights in advance.

TAKE BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS Channel classic duo Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and enroll in a ballroom dance class with your sweetie. Whirling and twirling on the dance floor as you waltz or tango the night away boosts intimacy and improves fitness levels. Plus, the passion you’ll feel for each other during the lesson will only be a fraction of what’s to come once class is dismissed!

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Béatrice Peltre La Tartine Gourmande’s whimsical, Frenchinspired cooking.

BY KATE DRUMMOND PHOTOGRAPHY BY BÉATRICE PELTRE

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we eat with our eyes first,” says blogger, food stylist and cookbook author, Béatrice Peltre. It takes one glance at the photography on her blog, La Tartine Gourmande, or in her cookbook, La Tartine Gourmande: Recipes For An Inspired Life, to see how deeply this philosophy informs her approach to preparing and plating food.

Peltre’s love of food began in the French countryside, where she spent her childhood surrounded by beautiful homegrown and homemade food. “My father’s parents were farmers, so I kept vivid memories of spending time on the farm, eating the foods they grew and made,” she explains.

She recalls preparing food during those early days in France, as well: “I remember helping my mother in the garden during the summer to pick peas, beans and fruit. Then making jams and preserves with her. I can still remember the aromas of those afternoons spent in the kitchen.”

Just as she once helped her mother make preserves, Peltre’s daughter, Lulu, 3, is now her adorable sous-chef. “She likes to say, ‘We did it together, maman!’”

As for Peltre’s husband, Philip? Although “I BELIEVE THAT

he can cook well, he leaves it to her, claiming “she does it better.” While Peltre’s not entirely convinced of his argument, it suits her just fine.

Although the self-taught gourmand always aspired to writing a cookbook, she didn’t know how to approach the endeavor. So, in 2005, Peltre created a blog where she kept notes on her favorite recipes and shared them with friends.

Fast-forward seven years and that blog has blossomed into La Tartine Gourmande, a mouthwatering hit of 2LIFE MAGAZINE

An apple tart that’s almost too pretty to eat.

“I want to touch people’s senses when they see my images and try my recipes.”

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that she wrote, styled and photo­graphed.

The book hit shelves earlier this year and, although it was a long process, she is now enjoying the succulent fruits of her labor. “I am really proud of the result,” Peltre says.

Gorgeously styled, the cookbook includes recipes that reflect Peltre’s philosophy toward cooking and eating: stunning dishes made with simple, organic ingredients.

Her recipes, which took many nights of testing and perfecting, have French roots with a modern flair and exotic touches, largely influenced by her travels and her desire to try new ingredients.

It’s precisely the type of rustic-gourmet food you can imagine serving at a back­ yard gathering with friends and family, everyone seated elbow-to-elbow at a cozy,

Peltre and her daughter, Lulu.

casually set harvest table, enjoying how the food looks, smells and tastes.

“I want to touch people’s senses when they see my images and try my recipes,” says Peltre. “Someone once told me that my food is whimsical, that it showed that I liked to play with foods. I think this is true,” she adds. That playfulness is evident in her artful styling and creative

presentation. Rather than making a large tart, for example, Peltre prefers to serve tartlets because they look “cuter” on the plate.

“I want to feel that I am celebrating food every day!” says Peltre. And that’s precisely what this book is, an elegant homage to fresh, beautiful food that is best enjoyed with family and friends.

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Salmon and Watercress Quiche Channel your inner epicurean with this savory French tart from La Tartine Gourmande.

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Salmon and Watercress Quiche Serves 4 Sweet rice, quinoa and amaranth crust (recipe on page 117)

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and butter a 10-inch quiche

7 oz (200 g) watercress or baby spinach

To prepare the watercress, start by cutting off the leaves and

4 Tbsp olive oil

until the water is clear to completely remove the dirt. Dry the

1 cup (235 ml) whole milk 1 bay leaf Sea salt and pepper 1 pound 2 oz (500 g) skinned salmon

mold (quiche molds have higher sides than regular tart molds).

discarding the longer stems. Make sure to wash it a few times cleaned watercress in a salad spinner.

In a saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat.

Add the watercress and saute for about 3 minutes, stirring until soft. Transfer to a colander and squeeze out the excess water between your fingers. Set the pan aside to use later.

4 large eggs

Finely chop the watercress and set aside.

¾ cup (175 ml) heavy cream

In a pot, heat 3/4 cup of the milk with the bay leaf and a pinch

Dash of freshly grated nutmeg

salmon and poach it for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cover,

1 Tbsp chopped dill

of sea salt and pepper. When just beginning to simmer, add the and let infuse for 10 minutes. Remove the salmon and crumble it into a bowl, making sure to discard the bones; set aside.

A few sage leaves, chopped

In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cream and the remaining

2 small leeks, white part only, finely chopped

nutmeg, dill, and sage; set aside.

¼ cup milk. Season with sea salt and pepper and add the

1 shallot, finely chopped

In the same saute pan you used for the watercress, heat the

1 egg white, lightly beaten with a fork

remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the leeks

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and shallot and cook for about 5 minutes without browning, stirring until soft. Remove from heat and stir in the watercress; set aside.

Roll and cut the dough (recipe on page 117) to fit inside the mold. Arrange the dough inside the mold and using a fork, make small holes at the bottom.

Prebake the crust for 10 minutes (in­structions on page 117).

Remove the parchment paper and weights and brush the crust with the egg white. Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes. Add the vegetables and crumbled salmon to the crust and pour the egg batter over the top.

Bake the quiche for 30 to 35 minutes (20 minutes if you’re making individual quiches), or until the top is golden and the egg flan is set. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting; serve with a green salad.

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“The bitter, peppery taste of watercress combined with rich salmon poached in milk makes for an exact balance of flavors on your plate.

This quiche is simply exquisite— and can always be made ahead of time!”

—BÉATRICE PELTRE

Sweet Rice, Quinoa and Amaranth Crust ½ cup (80 g; 2 ¾ oz) sweet rice flour

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle blade,

½ cup (60 g; 2 oz) quinoa flour

and mix on medium speed until crumbles form. Add the egg

½ cup (70 g; 2 ½ oz) amaranth flour 1 ½ tsp. xanthan gum ½ tsp. sea salt 7 Tbsp (100 g; 3 ½ oz) unsalted butter, chilled and diced

combine the flours, xanthan gum and sea salt. Add the butter and mix again. Add the water gradually and continue mixing until the dough detaches from the bowl and forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before using. If it’s in the fridge for a few hours or overnight, take out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before using.

To be prepared 1 hour ahead, or the day before. Makes six 4 ½-inch tartlets or one 12-inch tart.

1 small egg 4 Tbsp cold water, or more if needed

PREBAKE A CRUST

“Blind baking” is the process of cooking a tart crust before adding the topping. Once you have rolled out the dough and pressed it into the tart mold, cover it with a piece of parchment paper, and top it with pie weights (dry rice or beans work, too). Bake the crust for 10 to 15 min­ utes, typically at 350°F (180°C) or at the temperature indicated in the recipe.

Some­times, if the recipe calls for it, you’ll bake the crust for an extra 5 minutes without the parchment paper and weights.

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