SEPTEMBER 2014 Kimberley Seldon Editor in Chief
Victoria Drainville Executive Editor / Art Director
Cheryl Horne Managing Editor
Photographer Simon Burn
Contributors Lisa Canning Christine Da Costa Nicholas Rosaci Corey Burgan Jameson Fink
Design & Styling Team www.kimberleyseldon.com
Managing Director Marketing & Communications Amy Victoria amy@kimberleyseldon.com
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Have you ever considered how many talented friends you have? Think about it. People you know, who excel in their careers, or are fabulous at home chefs, or actually look great on the dance floor, or can build a gazebo in the garden on a weekend without breaking a sweat. Appreciating those nearest and dearest to us is sometimes overlooked, precisely because of their proximity. I had the opportunity to go see a friend of mine at work last summer. Jason Parsons is a chef at Peller Estates Winery in Niagara. This man has some mad culinary skills and it was a treat to just sit and enjoy the fruits (yes, wine included) of his labour. Sometimes you don't have to look any further than your contacts list or Facebook page to find someone who amazes you. Whatever you Dabble in this month, I hope you can make time to connect with the talented people in your life.
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Join interior design expert Kimberley Seldon and host Tracy Moore as they discuss contemporary chinoiserie style. www.cityline.ca
Kimberley Seldon at IDS West
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Join us September 25-28, 2014 at IDSWest. Kimberley Seldon appears on stage Friday to talk Business of Design to the trade and Sunday for "What to Know when you Hire a Pro" for consumers. Check out the website for ticket information and times. www.idswest.com
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Dabble Winners!
Congrats Shanki Swaminathan from Mississauga,ON . You can now wash dishes in style with your new 24-inch Bosch Ascenta Dishwasher!
Congrats Amy Pattenden from Waterloo,ON . You won the Ontario Science Centre Prize Pack! Don’t miss the Science in the Key of Rock Exhibit.
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Flexible Lighting Bring some funk and edge into your space with this industrial light fixture. The Workstead Chandelier, US$1,800, Another Country www.anothercountry.com
Pillow Impact Spice up your interiors with a mix of traditional Indian crafting techniques and unexpected geometric forms. Pillows by designer Leah Singh. Pillows, US$80-120, Leah Singh www.leahsingh.com
Que C’est Bon! Want your powder room to smell delicious? Light up an Annie Sloan diffuser (six scents) or candle. Candle and Difffuser in Aubusson, CA$40 & $52, Annie Sloan www.anniesloan.com
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Banana Sheen A new line of rugs using the natural fibres from the stalk of the banana plant has arrived at ELTE. What we love about it? Subtle metallic sheen. Banana Silk Khotan Collection, CA$1,325+, ELTE www.elte.com
Coffee-Oholic Forget going to expensive coffee houses and invest in an espresso machine that will bring a lifetime of happiness. Infuser Espresso Machine, CA$569, Breville www.breville.ca
Simple Seating These minimalist counter stools are made from solid wood and a single ribbon of metal. The best part, they are Canadian-made.
Bandana Napkins Bring a smile to your dinner guests with these quirky bandana napkins. Playful polka dots are sure to satisfy. Bandana Napkins, US$24/each, Studiopatr贸 www.studiopatro.com
Corktown Stool, CA$460+, Hollis+Morris www.Hollis-Morris.com
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With offices in Chicago and Las Vegas, Alison Victoria designs boutiques, resorts and private residences. As the first female host on Kitchen Crashers, Alison surprises homeowners with extravagant redesigns, completed in a few short days. Dabble sat down with Alison to get her tips on kitchen renos. DAB: Tell us about your experience on Kitchen Crashers. AV: Kitchen Crashers has been the most terrifyingly rewarding experience for me. I love what I do, but doing it in front of millions of people can be pretty intimidating. That’s why I show the good, the bad and the ugly on every episode. I want people to see the DIY projects that I completely butcher so they can feel normal when they do the same. It might be TV, but nothing on this show is perfect. We learn from our mistakes every day and come up with solutions as a team. The camaraderie and friendships I’ve formed with my crew and the homeowners are what I cherish most. DAB: How does it feel to be the only female crasher? AV: Feels like I’m on top of the world! I always want to be the first to do something, so when it came time to pitch the idea to the network it made perfect sense to be the first female crasher and made even more sense to do the kitchen. I’m a tough girl and I know my way around every power tool there is. You usually don’t see a woman taking the lead on breaking down a wall, but that’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m breaking down barriers and showing viewers that women can do anything. DAB: Is there one kitchen reno that you are particularly proud of?
AV: The Chicago Firehouse is by far my favorite project. The kitchen turned out great, but the story leading up to it makes it the most memorable. My husband and I had an electrical fire at our condo and these boys are the ones that came to our rescue. I remember them sledging through our kitchen walls to make sure it didn’t spread and the entire time I was thinking about what their kitchen looked like at the firehouse. When I finally asked them, my husband gave me the dirtiest look and said “Really Alison? This is not the time or place to be thinking that!” But it was the perfect time! Months later we surprised them with their very own kitchen crash. Being able to give back to these amazing people was so gratifying. I check in on them once in a while to make sure they are still keeping it clean and organized. DAB: Would you share three easy tips for people wanting to update their kitchen without using a sledgehammer? AV: Three easy things to do when you want to update your kitchen: 1) Add a backsplash. 2) Add undercabinet lighting. After all, you want to highlight that beautiful backsplash you just installed, right? 3) Add pull out drawers to your existing lower cabinet doors.
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offices we love...^ INTERIOR DESIGN: Erika Brechtel PHOTOGRAPHY BY jen daigle
can't get enough of... Everything in its place and there's still room for necessities like candles and roses. Full marks to Erika for creating an office that feels personal. Check out three other offices that caught our eye.
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INTERIOR DESIGN: A Well Dressed Home PHOTOGRAPHY BY Nate Rehlander
what we love about it? There's a lovely sense of scale and balance in this space. The dark, spool leg desk takes centre stage, but it's nicely supported by the antique gilded ceiling and floor to ceiling wall of windows. Giving the brick walls a coat of white paint amplifies sunshine, making it just a little easier to get work done on Mondays.
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how to get this look: Few combinations are more swoon worthy than powerful black and white. Where other designers might have been tempted to make the space feel larger with a monochromatic colour palette, Windsor goes for drama. The result? An office fit for a queen.
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Famous for her baking, Raquel Holcman is the owner of Sweet Sensation Cakes in Puerto Rico. On those rare occasions when she isn’t preparing for a society wedding or stocking store shelves with her famous guava sticks, you might find her here, relaxing in her contemporary island home.
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The front door opens into a cool sea of white, providing a perfect backdrop to Raquel’s collections and artworks.
A dramatic glass staircase sweeps down towards the stainless front door.
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The house is built on a series of raised levels. The pool and gardens are accessed from the family room, which sits on ground level. The eat in kitchen is situated above the family room.
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HOME TOUR The collection of artisan hamsa (palm shaped icons; symbol of protection) has been amassed over many years of travelling. RIGHT: The sleek kitchen in high gloss turquoise sees a lot of action as Raquel is an enthusiastic chef.
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With Puerto Rico’s consistently warm temperatures, the pool is used year round. The waterfall splashes just loud enough to hear it from the open kitchen window. Lovely.
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It's a tie! BOD winning bedrooms! Business of Design (an online forum for professional designers) partnered with Dabble to find some stunning bedroom projects to publish. These two pros came in at a dead heat in our social media contest. Congrats Lisa McIntee from the Staging Professionals and Andrea Hilts from Designer's Workroom for submitting these winning photos.
From a young age, Lisa knew she wanted to be a designer as she dreamed of making rooms beautiful and finding solutions for her future clients. Today, Lisa is the owner of The Staging Professionals based in Niagara Falls. Lisa designed this elegant bedroom with resale in mind, staging the space to appeal to potential buyers. She chose a restful green colour palette to create a serene and tranquil sleeping space. The art above the bed ties in all the room's colours—from the taupe bedding to the dark hardwood floors. Reflective surfaces, 34
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such as the mirrored side tables that flank the bed, bounce light around the room. When designing a space, Lisa takes inspiration from her clients' tastes as well as the surrounding neighbourhood.
“Simplicity is my signature.” ~Lisa McIntee
“I find inspiration every day and in every way, but ultimately my clients are my true inspiration.” ~Andrea Hilts What was once The Americana Hotel has now become a comfy cottage, thanks to The Designer's Workroom. The designers used the vintage items left with the property as a source of inspiration, including the Hudson Bay blanket with classic primary stripes. In fact, Andrea used the iconic blanket as a jumping off point for the design of the space. Custom-made pinch-pleated panels banded in classic Muskoka red and hung from oil rubbed bronze hardware dress the double window. A custom duvet, bed skirt and Euro shams with covered buttons echo the blanket's colours. Andrea comes from a long line of creativity, having a mother and grandmother who taught her how to sew. Today, The Designer Workroom is a fully outfitted drapery and linens production space with the largest selection of fabrics in Niagara, and a team of designers and seamstresses working to create the beautiful pieces that have become the signature of the company. " I love the feeling a space can instill when you walk through the door and combinations of fabric, colour and texture evoke so many emotions. It is true that, “Home is where the heart is,” says Andrea, "and designing interiors allows me to turn any house into a home. If there was ever a space to invest in, it should be a room in your home that brings your family closer together."
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Sure, Canada produces some of the world's best ice wines, but this cool climate region in Ontario is gaining a smoking hot reputation for food-friendly reds and whites. It may be time to rethink what you're serving when company comes.
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1- Stratus Vineyards 2- Jackson-Triggs Winery 3- Good Earth Food & Wine Co. 4- Peller Estates Winery 5- Lailey Vineyard
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and now. Willowbank Mansion exposes its 19th century roots (graceful decay and all) to restoration enthusiasts who tour the National Historic Site.
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Sophisticated bar seating at Stratus Winery.
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Savour the Stratus tasting menu with a flight of signature wines.
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Skeptical that your drinking vessel can influence the taste of your favourite vino? You won't be once you try the Riedel glass challenge at Inniskillin Wines.
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Inniskillin Reidal glass comparison.
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Tour the gardens and, while you're there, pick your pizza ingredients. Fresh is the standard at Good Earth Food & Wine Co.
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There’s an app for that... WORDS BY JAMESON FINK PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON BURN
When tasked with the mission to pair a wine with steak, what was my response? “No problem. Cabernet Sauvignon. Done.” I uttered these words while confidently striding toward the exit door at Dabble HQ, propelled by visions of catching the tail end of a nearby Happy Hour. But just as I grasped the door handle, I heard a voice. “Steak tartare.” What? Huh? I headed back to my desk, sulking for just a moment, but steeling myself for the task at hand. Now this was a challenge. One thing that’s interesting about a dish consisting of impeccable raw beef is how radically different the flavour of the meat is from a well-charred steak. There’s actually quite a bit of sweetness which, in this case, is set off by a scattering of fresh herbs and a few curls of hard, salty cheese.
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With apologies to my friend Cabernet, who would overpower the delicacy of the chopped, chilled steak, I’d like to suggest a richer white wine. What?!? I know, white wine with steak is a bit, well, unorthodox. But here you have to consider the method of preparation. Digressing from beef for a moment, consider poaching chicken or fish in an aromatic broth versus searing it on a grill. Each technique lends different textures and flavours to a dish even though you’re using the same protein. So with that steak tartare, an opulent Chardonnay really struts its stuff. This is no time for timid unoaked versions. If you want to get geeky with your wine, look for the rich Chenin Blancs from a lesser-known part of France’s Loire Valley, Savennières. And afterwards, regale your friends with the tale of the time you had white wine with steak.
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Dinner at SoBo in Tofino Photographs by jeremy koreski
Chef Lisa Ahier shares her passion for the West Coast in “The SoBo Cookbook” featuring simple recipes from the Tofino restaurant, SoBo. SoBo (Sophisticated Bohemian) started as a food truck in 2003. Today, it's a popular foodie's destination. Hungry for a little SoBo tonight? Try these crowd pleasing recipes.
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SoBo Ceviche INGREDIENTS ½ lb halibut, diced small ¼ lb spot prawns or large shrimp, peeled and deveined, diced small ¼ lb scallops, diced small 1 ½ cups lime juice (preferably key limes, about 40) (or 16 limes) 2 serrano chilies, seeded, diced small ½ avocado, diced small ½ Roma tomato, seeded, diced small ¼ medium red bell pepper, diced small 1 green onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 head gem lettuce (or baby romaine or baby Bibb) or 4 cups tortilla chips
DIRECTIONS Combine the halibut, prawns, scallops and lime juice in a medium-sized bowl and marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. The marinating is the cooking—the citric acid in the lime juice changes the texture of the fish to that of cooked while retaining the “raw” taste—no heat is used. Drain off the lime juice and discard. Carefully fold in the chilies, avocado, tomato, peppers, green onions, cilantro and salt. Keep the ceviche well chilled until you are ready to serve. To serve, drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the ceviche and use the gem lettuce leaves or tortilla chips to scoop it up and enjoy. Serves 6–8
Tip: Ceviche is best eaten within 12 hours of preparation, so keep batches small. Use only the freshest seafood.
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Killer Fish Tacos INGREDIENTS Fresh Fruit Salsa (see below) 1 lb wild salmon, boneless and skinless 1 lb halibut, boneless and skinless 1 tbsp salt ½ cup olive oil 1 cup small-diced red onion (about 1 onion) ½ cup puréed canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce 16 crispy hard taco shells
Fresh Fruit Salsa INGREDIENTS 4 kiwi fruits, diced small ½ pineapple, diced small 1 mango, diced small 1 small papaya, diced small 2 avocados, diced small ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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DIRECTIONS Combine the halibut, prawns, scallops and lime juice in a medium-sized bowl and marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. The marinating is the cooking—the citric acid in the lime juice changes the texture of the fish to that of cooked while retaining the “raw” taste—no heat is used. Drain off the lime juice and discard. Carefully fold in the chilies, avocado, tomato, peppers, green onions, cilantro and salt. Keep the ceviche well chilled until you are ready to serve. To serve, drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the ceviche and use the gem lettuce leaves or tortilla chips to scoop it up and enjoy. Serves 6–8
DIRECTIONS Combine all the ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use. This salsa will stand up for about 24 hours, after which time the fruit begins to break down. Makes 5–6 cups
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Key Lime Pie INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ cup butter, melted 6 egg yolks 2 ½ cups sweetened condensed milk (2x 300 ml cans) ¾ cup key lime juice (about 20 key limes) 3 cups whipping cream 2 tbsp icing sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9" pie dish. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar with the butter until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and sides of the prepared pie dish and bake in the centre of the oven for 7 to 9 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for about 20 minutes. Leave the oven on. In a separate bowl whisk the egg yolks lightly. Add the condensed milk and whisk to combine. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the key lime juice, ¼ cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Let the pie cool completely, then refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours to set. Place the whipping cream, icing sugar and vanilla in a medium-sized bowl and whip until soft peaks form. To serve, slice the pie and top generously with whipped cream. Serves 8–10
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I dabble in... ...culinary blogging I began culinary blogging 2½ years ago. I live in PEI where good food abounds from the land and sea so I have a great variety of local, fresh ingredients to work with. My blog, My Island Bistro Kitchen, focuses on local Maritime foods and beverages. In addition to sharing my own recipes, I write stories about local food and beverage producers and feature their products in recipes.
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...painting I have been painting for over twenty years and have experimented with various mediums. While I like each, my preference is watercolour. When I want to really relax, I bring out the paints and brushes.
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