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ANTHONY CARRINO AND JOHN COLANERI TALK ABOUT DESIGNING FIND OUT WHY RENOWNED CHEF CHUCK HUGHES WANTS TO GO BACKWARDS
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table of contents 11 1917 BUNGALOW
22 DECOR: LIGHTEN THE MOOD 25 INSIDE AN ART FILLED HOME 40 DECOR: TAKE A SEAT
43 INSPIRED BY THE COLOR GREEN 47 THE ERA-BLENDING QUICKWOOD 56 DECOR: GEO MY HERO! 58 COVER FEATURE: IT’S ALL IN THE FAMILY WITH ANTHONY CARRINO AND JOHNCOLANERI MADISON AVENUE FAMILY HOME
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table of contents 72 DECOR: YELLOW BELLO
74 A BEAUTIFUL TREE HOUSE
86 DECOR: CONSOLE GAMING 89 COCKTAIL DRINK RECIPES 93 ALL ABOUT PLAID 98 CHEF CHUCK HUGHES 100 LOBSTER COBB SALAD RECIPE 102 CARROT GINGER SOUP RECIPE 104 CARAMALIZED ONION PIZZA RECIPE 106 LET’S GRAB A CUP OF COFFEE 110 ART BY ITAY MAGEN 118 FEATURED FIXTURES: KITCHEN FAUCETS
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a letter from
the editor F
all is here and the holidays are coming up at neck-breaking speeds, with
family events to attend and or host. So in the spirit of “family” we thought it
fitting to feature two family members on our cover this issue. You may have heard of them, seen them on HGTV, make a guest appearance on popular shows like
Ellen or Steve Harvey’s shows, and even recently seen them in other publications showing off their design enthusiasm, tastes and style with their home features.
We have decidedly chosen to feature them as well, these smart and passionate
entrepreneurs; Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri. We wanted to show you their business minds and design focus by having them featured in their hot, chic and new restaurants.
We also have an expanded food section, curated by our Food Editor; Rebecca Grima. This issue’s section featured delightful recipes, chef profile and food
features to inform our readers and wet their pallettes. We hope you enjoy our
growing features as we really think they add a tremendous value to the stylish living we encourage.
Last but not least, a special thank you to everyone involved. To our friends who help inspire each issue, and our team who helps build them. As Embark grows we continue to remain committed to filling each issue with inspiring interiors,
encouraging decor items, bold ideas and hopefully a delightful journey of homes we display from around the world. I hope you enjoy this issue, —
Carmine Napolitano Editors-in-Chief
on the cover ON THE COVER: ANTHONY CARRINO AND JOHN COLANERI TEAM CREDITS: ART DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY: MAGDALENA M.
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designer profile
MIRÓ RIVERA ARCHITECTS
Miró Rivera Architects (MRA) is an internationallyrecognized architecture practice that has
created a body of work that exemplifies design excellence, blurs art and architecture, and
includes poetic and inspirational projects that enrich their landscapes. Services include: residential,
commercial and institutional architecture; urban design; and interior design.
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design of a
1917 BUNGALOW
DESIGN BY: MIRÓ RIVERA ARCHITECTS WWW.MIRORIVERA.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY: PAUL FINKEL & MICHAEL HSU
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ocated near Austin’s historic Clarksville
neighborhood. When the architect/owner bought
the house, it was in need of extensive repairs. But rather than tearing down the existing house to
build a larger home that would be out of scale with the existing neighborhood, the architect carefully restored the existing bungalow.
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The design reflects a simple program. The existing house contains the bedrooms and more private areas while the new wing, added along the south side of the site, contains the kitchen and living areas. Taking
advantage of the deep site and its accessibility from the back by an alley, the entrance was moved to the side of the house, becoming the point where the old and the new wing meet.
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Conceived as a long,
simple volume, the new
wing creates a dialogue with the existing house
and the added lap pool. Because the property has two large oak
trees, it was important to create a clear and
direct connection to the outdoors. Large glass
sliding doors and floor-
to-ceiling windows frame the prominent trees and a new lap pool while
allowing natural light into the new spaces.
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The restoration process came with a wonderful
surprise: hidden inside the wood-plank walls was a
box containing documents and love letters between the owner, a clerk of the state legislature, and his
bride. The walls were talking, and the architect heard
the importance of maintaining the spirit and history of the house even while updating the structure to satisfy modern demands.
The original ceiling coffers, windows, trim and longleaf pine floors were retained and the walls were restored to their original wood-plank siding. The
original green color of the house, alluded to in the
letters, became a color motif throughout the rest of the house. — embark
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designer profile
RORY MACPHERSON
Rory Macpherson is the founder and creative director
of Play Associates, founded in 2011. He studied Interior
Design at the Inchbald School in Knightsbridge, winning Principal’s Price when he graduated, and at aged just 23 went on to work for a well established design company designing super high end homes and yachts in the UK and Italy. Having now completed a dozen homes and
offices in and around London, current projects include a large family home in Primrose Hill town house, 3 luxury apartments in Kensington, Chelsea and Mayfair and
commercial offices in Soho. He simultaneously manages Play Property Ltd which is a property development
company with his father Lord Strathcarron. Currently
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AN ART FILLED HOME DESIGNED BY PLAY ASSOCIATES WWW.PLAY-ASSOCIATES.COM
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he challenge of this design was to retain the
charm of a traditional three storey mews house
built in 1870, but to create something that felt very light, spacious and open. An unexpected sense
of gallery expanse feeling behind a conventional mews facade. We managed this by fitting very
large skylights along the rear roof. We also made the ground floor ceiling heights three meters tall
and fitted a sweeping open stair case with another sky light above it, all of which add to the natural
light. All the internal doors were all full height and ‘frameless’ on ‘soss’ hinges.
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On the ground floor there is a kitchen with marble
splashback and a breakfast bar with stools for casual dining while there is a separate dining area for more
formal dinners. The kitchen was designed by Play and made in our joiner’s workshop. It includes a subtle
scored line detail which runs through the glass floor above the kitchen and into the study joinery.
The open plan continues with the living room where we installed a remote controlled projector screen,
hidden in the ceiling in the living area, instead of a
having a permanent television dominating the space and creating a black hole void which would spoil the calm aesthetics. There is also a separate utility room and WC on this floor. The sweeping staircase was
also designed by Play. We wanted it to be sculptural and stunning without dominating the space. It looks
beautiful when the natural light shines through it and also in the evening when lit from underneath.
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The first floor has two guest bedrooms a bathroom that we used micro cement in, which created a very interesting texture and a variation in effect between natural daylight and when lit in the evening.
There is also a study on the first floor which has a glass floor section which was purposely fitted directly
beneath the 2.5M long skylight to flood the kitchen and rear part of the ground floor of the house with light. Like the skylight above it in the master bedroom, it was also frameless, which creates a very dramatic effect both when walking on it and looking up which feels like the whole space is open the elements.
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The top floor houses a very light filled master
bedroom where we created a pattern to laser cut
white washed timber panels around the master bed. There is an ensuite bathroom on the top floor too.
The material palette throughout is honest, neutral and textured. We kept the exposed internal brick walls
(painted a white-grey), white washed all the timber,
fitted a bespoke kitchen the same colour as the walls (Farrow + Ball ‘Ammonite’), fitted linen curtains and
blinds throughout. Against this palette we installed large striking artworks from Anne Hardy, Marilyn
Minter, Edward Burtnynsky, Andy Warhol, Mark Quinn, Tanya Ling, David Dowton and Sergio de Castro, throughout the house. — embark
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designer profile
C A I T L I N M U R R AY
Black Lacquer Design was created by interior designer Caitlin Murray with the belief that almost every room can benefit
from a bit of black and a little lacquer. Caitlin began her career
with a B.A. in journalism and art history from Indiana University
followed by an interior design degree from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Post schooling, years of growing in the industry with award-winning firms including House of
Honey and MASHstudios lead to launching and co-founding
her first design company, Caitlin & Caitlin. C&C quickly became a celebrated studio across the editorial sphere with top design publications and bloggers alike. Working hands-on with
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THE COLOR GREEN DESIGNED BY CAITLIN MURRAY OF BLACK LACQUER DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY BY: MARY COSTA
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have very specific memories of the afternoon that I pieced this kitchen together. It came like a flood of inspiration, and ironically, it was a rare rainy L.A. day. I was listening to The Carpenters and feeling an
incredible urge to match the moodiness of the music and weather to what I was creating. I knew immediately
that I wanted to incorporate three key elements: black marble, brass and a rich British racing green. The client was a young, fabulous bachelor fresh from a giant San Francisco tech company who was relocating to the
Hollywood Hills to launch a life as a start-up entrepreneur. I had a feeling he would let me have some fun.
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The final result included brass hardware and fixtures (from Liz’s Antique Hardware, Rubinet and Tom Dixon), cabinets lacquered in Benjamin Moore “Chrome Green” and honed nero marquina marble. The backsplash is “Swiss Cross” from Ann
Sacks—in my opinion, a more whimsical take on the traditional subway tile. I found some fabulous stools from Lawson Fenning in Los Angeles and just loved how the rich turquoise leather provides a tonal punch against the green. All in all,
though the kitchen is coated with color, it still feels neutral in the indoor/outdoor ambiance this home has. The same shades decorate the exterior thanks to the pool, plants and sky. — embark
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designer profile
CLARE
PA S C O E
Clare Pascoe has offered a comprehensive interior
design service from her design studio in West Sussex. Specialising in her signature vintage contemporary
interior design style, Clare sources & imports original
Mid Century furniture from the UK & Europe, which is
then sympathetically restored & reupholstered in Oving, giving a unique and highly desirable interior style.
Championing British suppliers and makers, ranging
from traditionally hand made sofas, fabrics woven in
mills across the UK and paints innovatively recycled in West Sussex, Clare offers clients a sustainable interior
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the era-blending
QUICKSWOOD
DESIGNED BY CLARE PASCOE OF PASCOE INTERIORS WWW.PASCOEINTERIORS.COM ARCHITECT: WWW.AR-ARCH.CO.UK
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he property that Clare was asked to redesign was
a 148sqm 1960s terrace on Quickswood Avenue,
a short walk from Primrose Hill in London. It had
been owned by a Ukrainian diplomat and his family for several years, and was now in need of serious
refurbishment and modernisation, to increase the
feeling of light and space throughout. The original
plan was for the family to move back into the property after refurbishment, however due to on going work
commitments in Kiev the post-refurbishment plan was
for the property to be rented out in the mid term. This changed the specification of the project and saw the
removal of some of the more personal and lavish design elements, to rein in the style and budget to suit the rental market.
Prior to Clare Pascoe becoming involved in the
project, some structural redesign was needed to
improve the flow of the interior and to allow light into the previously dark north facing rear of the
property, through the removal of internal walls, which opened up the split-level design. The architects were AR Architecture, a London based firm, founded by architect Alexander Rakita.
AR Architecture cleverly designed an origami style sloping Sedum roof for the rear living room, angled to capture the
last rays of evening sun. The natural realm of the house was preserved and significantly extended through the addition of a green roof and creation of a private roof garden.
The main changes to the property were to reveal and
enhance the house’s main existing features most notably the split level transparent design – by fitting new open
plan stairs and adding new openings between the levels to allow light from the bright south facing front elevation to flood into the previously dark north facing rear.
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raised kitchen from the living area.
The master bedroom received an additional slot
window to the south facing roof terrace, whereas
the staircase got new openings on both sides. The vintage, sometimes eclectic, pieces of furniture and décor perfectly matched AR Architecture’s
minimalist spaces by sticking to a simple palette of ash surfaces on the floors, stairs, doors and built in furniture; white walls and ceilings; and the natural light penetrating the house. The selected vintage
furniture was specifically sourced from the 60s era to match the time when the house was originally
built. These were interspersed with contemporary elements, as is typical with Clare’s signature mid-
century contemporary style, to prevent the scheme from looking staged or slavishly vintage.
As you enter the property through the well-
proportioned hall, off of which sits a private study or
fourth bedroom, ground-floor utility room, large walkin utility cupboard and spacious coat storage, open
tread stairs with hidden drawers lead you up into the large living room and formal dining space.
The living area features a contemporary Jones sofa in
the luxurious sounding truffle leather by Couch Potato
Company; a vintage Bovenkamp leather sofa in original beige leather; and the large vintage-inspired three-
seater Herbert sofa designed and made in the UK by
Pascoe Interiors, upholstered in a mixture of Bute and
Moon wool. These are grouped around a Laccio coffee
table, part of a nest by marcel Breuer designed for Knoll in 1924, and a tulip side table by Eero Saarinen for
Knoll, both from Couch Potato. A Kaiser Idell Luxus floor lamp by Christian Dell for Fritz Hansen at the Couch
Potato Company; and the vandalised Portrait of a Lady
Zoning within the property was improved by relocating
from Mineheart add height to the design. The faces
south facing level, which left the larger north facing
are by Missoni Home. The wall of storage consists of
dining room. Light now flows into the formerly dark
concealed desk with space for a large wall-mounted TV
the kitchen and breakfast area onto a bright, smaller
cushions are by Mineheart, and the remaining cushions
raised ground floor as a spacious formal living and
open shelving and closed cupboards, behind which is a
space through the large fish tank that separates the
and AV system.
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Continuing the theme, the dining table is a vast, beautiful oval Tulip Table in Arabescato marble surrounded by an eclectic collection of chairs
including a pair of pink ‘Frost’ chairs designed by
Stouby at Couch Potato Company; vintage Eames shell chairs and a pair of antique French pink and gold arm chairs from Pascoe Interiors.
This eclectic mix is typical of Clare’s design, and proves that you don’t have to buy a rigid set of six or eight
matching chairs, but can simply buy a collection of chairs that you love. If you follow this style in your own home,
make sure to choose pairs of chairs otherwise the overall effect can go from eclectic to chaotic very quickly.
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Moving into the kitchen, which was imported by
Marble circular dining table by renowned mid-
becomes more contemporary, with the simple design
Company. The Kai Kristensen dining chairs have been
Clare directly from the factory in Italy, the design
comprising of dark and light brown wood units with bespoke ash elements, off set with a composite
work surface. Symmetrical and well planned, it offers a large working area and is packed with hidden appliances and a wealth of storage.
The room style is balanced by a stunning Arabescato
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century designer Eero Saarinen from Couch Potato
re-covered in a subtle fabric from Romo. The simple colour palette is accented by the stunning copper
reproduction Artichoke Pendant by vintage furniture supplier Made Good, while the pink graffiti sprayed Madam Blush portrait adds a bold and daring shot
of rebellious colour. The table is set using beautiful hand-made crockery from Melody Rose.
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The sleeping area is made up of three rooms: the
ottoman by Missoni Home and duvet sets by John
daughter. The boys’ bedroom features an original
particularly loves the Frost chairs by Stouby, with
master bed, and rooms for the client’s sons and
mid-century bunk bed by Dunlop. It’s a rare piece, the likes of which Clare had not seen in her career
to date. As soon as she saw the bunk bed she knew
smart grey wool and multi-coloured buttons, which she worked into the scheme.
that it would be perfect for the boys, as the design
The playroom is separated from the bedroom by a
have been in the 60s. Throws, cushions and a zigzag
with shelving for books and toys, the children will
remains as classically contemporary today as it must
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enjoy many hours of imaginative play, while their
The vintage school desk, by Molten Vintage
colourful chaos of toys at the end of each day. Clare
and the bespoke hand-made Dragonfly chair
parents will be glad to be able to easily shut away the sourced the vintage pine play table from a lot being sold on from a school in Wales, and the colourful Alma Chairs are from Couch Potato Company.
The daughter’s bedroom features a bed from Loaf, with throws, cushions and the Passiflora rug by Missoni Home.
at Pascoe Interiors, has been painted gold,
(and dragonfly wall art) were commissioned
from upholsterer Emma Meteslaar of boutique upholstery collective The Makers Yard. The
master bathroom features a Coco upholstered bed by Loaf and Moroccan brass topped side tables from Mineheart.
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The dressing area is zoned with a stunning leather
Concord Chair by Thomas Pederson for Stouby, at
Couch Potato Company, and a bespoke tan and
cream cow hide footstool was commissioned from
Jo Johnson of the Makers Yard as before.
The window treatments
have been kept purposely simple throughout, with
the use of light oak wood slat venetian blinds by
Pascoe Interiors to further underscore the simplicity of the base design.
Venetian blinds offer
flexible privacy without
the loss of light, which can be easily controlled to
filter and direct the light streaming in the sunny
South front elevation that
turns to an amazing fire red as evening descends.
Throughout the house, the use of the same colour overall simple colour palette of ash and white
gives the house an overwhelming air of calm and
peace, and the way the light filters through the slot
openings, split levels and open stairs gives it a serene and private air.
The rear garden is bijou at best, fully opening
glazed doors and windows on two aspects to afford the property an attractive view over the small but
attractively landscaped space that could be purely decorative as the property also boasts a roof top
terrace garden, a rare luxury in London, as it offers private outdoor space with a wonderful view. The
roof terrace at Quickswood is no exception. Boasting a terrace kitchenette for alfresco entertaining and
dining, it has ample space for a dining chair and sun loungers, and is equipped to take a future hot tub.
For now the owners simply want to enjoy the peace
and quiet above the traffic and prying eyes, so Clare furnished it with a pair of Eames Shaggy rockers,
which sport beautiful sheepskin covers designed and made by the Couch Potato Company to compliment the Eames RAR chair. Here, the owners can sit and while away the hours with stunning views towards Primrose Hill Park and central London beyond. — embark
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MILK DAY BED ANNA KARLIN $10,500
SUN AND MOON COFFEE TABLE LAPICIDA $10,500
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it’s all in the family with
ANTHONY CARRINO & JOHN COLANERI THESE COUSINS ARE ALL ABOUT THE DESIGN PROCESS AND BUILD PRACTICE ART DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAGDALENA M.
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very so often the lines between design and build are blurred. The Designer can become a site supervisor,
and a Contractor can give their opinion on room design. But what happens when you have people who can
genuinely build and the talent to produce great designs?
Embark had the opportunity to find out with our interview of ‘The Cousins’; Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri. We
wanted to know first and foremost what their thoughts on design were. We always knew they could build it, but we also wanted to know more about their design process, influences and what drives them.
We were quickly taken to task and presented
with an onslaught of beautiful interiors, some of which
has recently been featured of their own homes, and their unique designs in their restaurant business’ which we
absolutely adored. It was clear with these two, we had
found a rare blend of the design and build mixture where both not only respect one another, but compliment and
create wonderful spaces that we just had to share with our readers. We wanted to share the designer side, and have you be as delighted as we were by these two charming and very talented professionals. Let’s begin!
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WHAT HAD LEAD YOU TWO TO THE CAREERS YOU B OTH HAVE TODAY?
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J: I have always loved architecture and design. When I was in
A: My father and I decided to start our company together
amazing world of architecture. I will never forget studying Frank
We gutted the building, and in 12 months had a finished
something as beautiful as that. Like most high school seniors I
them individually taking the time to add unique touches
courses in college because I thought I could do anything with that
mold of all the other inventory that was on the market. It
construction company is when my creativity was finally unleashed
weeks with a list of people asking for more units, so my
high school I took a drafting class that opened my eyes up to the
after we renovated a one-off brownstone in Hoboken, NJ.
Lloyd Wright and thinking to myself I hope some day I can design
produced that consisted of 4 units. We designed each of
was not sure what I wanted to do with my life. I took business
that would separate our product from the cookie cutter
degree. When my cousin pulled me into working for the family
worked in a big way; we sold the building out in just 3
and I realized this is what I was meant to do with my life.
father and I decided this would be our new business.
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HOW DID YOU TWO START OFF? J: I have always been close with my cousin. We have truly
on and help run the project and back office. I immediately
imagined that out journey would lead us to where we are
We went through many ups and down with the real estate
been best friends since we have been little kids. I never
right now. In 2007 Anthony and my Uncle asked me to join their construction company, Brunelleschi Construction. I
went to Penn State for a business degree and worked on
construction jobs during college so I had the knowledge
jumped at the opportunity to work in the family business.
market crashing in 2009. In 2011 when HGTV approached us to do a television show is where things really went crazy and took us on this amazing journey.
and background that they needed. They were starting their largest project to date, a 22 unit 1 commercial space condo complex in the heart of Jersey City. Anthony explained to me that they needed another project manager to come
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WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE
DO YOU HAVE ANY PLACES TO DRAW
DESIGN PROCESS, WHAT DOES IT
DESIGN INFLUENCE FROM?
HELP YOU BOTH WITH WHEN TAKING
J: When I travel it gives me such great
ON A PROJECT? WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COMMUNICATIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT FROM DESIGN TO BUILD IN YOUR OPINION? J: Design is a very personal experience and everyone has their own opinion on how
things should look. When starting the design process the #1 thing you must do is plan.
Too many people think you do not need to have a clear picture of the design and you can figure it out as you go along. That is
very wrong and that is when complications
start on so many projects. Of course you will change certain things here and there on a
build, but the design plan should be precise and complete before the build project
begins or you will be like the majority of
people around the country that have major delays to their construction project.
A: The design process, or better stated the design and planning process is everything. If you cross it’s and dot i’s right from the
beginning your build process goes that much smoother, faster and inherently more cost
effective. I wish I had known this at the start,
but I certainly learned it very quickly and I do my best to impart this knowledge to clients
and fans alike. Take the time to plan, work with a professional, the money you spend on a
designer or construction consultant, it will pay for itself in time saved and mistakes avoided.
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design inspiration and that’s when the ideas start to flow. I am not a trained designer
I just know what I like and I go with what I feel looks the best. I love contemporary
design with clean lines, but deep down I also love rustic pieces with history and a story. When designing a space I always
want it to be unique and something that ha snot been seen before. Love or hate the
design; I want you to always remember it
because it made you feel something from within. That is what true design should
do. You know you have something special when people have strong opinions about
it. If you were just like everyone else no one would be talking about it.
A: Travel is the basis for all things new
for me; seeing things I have never seen before whether it be shapes, patterns,
textures, color pallets always sheds new
light and new ideas for my own designs. I am also an avid photographer, and one of the biggest lessons I have
learned through this medium is how to look at the same thing from multiple perspectives, not just a different
perspective. Doing this allows me to
create more than one design concept
for the same space, which is important when you want to give your client
multiple options for the same space.
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WE ENJOYED THE SEPARATE B UT EQUALLY ENTICING DESIGNS IN B OTH YOUR RESTAURANTS… HOW DID YOU GUYS COME TO THOSE DECISIONS. BOTH ATMOSPHERES WERE INCREDIBLE BUT UNIQUE. J: Talde is an Asian American inspired cuisine from the
incredible chef Dale Talde. We wanted to have the flare of Asian theme in the restaurant, but also play off of the
incredible industrial fabric of the building that was already there. The building being the state of New Jersey’s first
telephone switching station gave us an incredible backdrop to build off of. For Talde it was having the right balance of
an industrial design and warm wood tones that would make the space inviting. One of the main design features in the
restaurant is 90+ recycled cardboard lights that hang over the main bar. Our good friends at Graypants designed
this beautiful light and we wanted to create something that has never been done before. The reason why there are
different size lights hanging at different lengths is to give a
visual interest, but we also did not want to make a soffit and
drop the ceiling height. The recycled cardboard is a play on the Japanese lanterns that we have on the opposite of the
restaurant. It is bringing a contemporary feel to the space.
Carrino Provisions on the other side of the building is all
about clean lines and rustic elements to give an old world Italian feel. As soon as you walk in you have the coffee bar to right
made of steel beams we took out of the building and to your left is the main row of cases that house all of our fresh Italian food.
As you make your way back to the Osteria there is a wall made
out of all the old windows from the building. In back is the main dining with a wine bar made out of Dekton Aura by Cosentino.
One of the main attractions in Carrino’s is the courtyard that is the perfect size to sit out side and enjoy the beautiful city weather and also rent out to throw an amazing party.
A: First and foremost we allowed the envelope of the space
to dictate the overriding theme, being industrial, as we wanted to respect the building itself. From there it was about the
food. Food is enjoyed with multiple senses and we wanted
the design of the space to reflect what was going on with the flavors from the food so patrons would have a complete and cohesive experience. Beyond that it was just conversations and creativity that led us to our finished product.
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DO YOU GUYS FIND YOUR SELF AT TIMES SURROUNDED BY BAD HOMES/ INTERIORS THAT JUST MAKE YOU WANT TO TEAR DOWN EVERYTHING AND FIX IT FOR THEM, HOW DO YOU HANDLE GIVING YOUR ADVICE? J: Anthony and I have seen plenty of homes that need some love. That is why there
are people like us. Everyone’s has insane
schedules and we are so busy that it is hard
to keep up. Unfortunately the home design takes a back seat to other priorities. We are the experts that have done hundreds of
projects and we want to help. Any knowledge or mistakes we can pass onto you is going to make your project run that much easier. To
get back to a direct answer to your question
yes I would want to tear down some homes, but sometimes it is just not that easy.
to sell and no banks were lending money.
We not only had to lower our prices a great
deal, but we also had to have a product that
stood out. That is what we had! We were the only project to sell out in our area and were
“
1 of 3 builders in our bank’s portfolio to pay
back the entire loan of 7 million dollars. Yes we lost a great deal of money, but it could
have been a lot worse. Our detail to design in the building is what saved us.
A: I think builders today, especially in my area
of Jersey City, have come a long way. They see
the value of design over cookie cutter, and many now work with designers for their projects. We
have been doing this since our inception, but as more and more builders follow suit it becomes the norm and then it becomes expected, so design as a whole gets elevated.
WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO WHAT ARE THE COMMON MISTAKES
THE HOMEOWNERS STARTING OUT
YOU FIND TODAY WITH NEW DESIGN
WITH A PROJECT IN THEIR HOME.
& BUILDERS?
J: The largest piece of advice I can give to
J: The major problem with new home
contractors is that they normally do not care about design. The design is what is going to set them apart and make their product
stand out. Before Anthony and I were ever on TV we always focused on the design of the building. We knew that everyone has
to follow the same building codes these days
and it would be built correctly, but how are we going to sell our product. DESIGN! In 2009
when the market crashed we had 22 condos
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any homeowner is having a clear design plan before you start the project. Make sure you have pre-ordered any of the material that
will have long lead times so you can keep
the construction crew always working. To
many times finish materials are not ordered in a timely fashion and that is why the job is delayed. Try to stay on your schedule and
do not make to many changes to the original plan. If you do expect major delays and that
will rest on your shoulders not the contractors.
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A: Work with a professional. Construction is a complicated
my family is very tough for me. I know that the hard work
have any idea exist simply because this isn’t your business.
my intense travel schedule it is all about being with them!
business and there are many facets to jobs that you will not As I said above, an owner’s rep, or construction consultant will save you more than they cost by the end of the job.
WHAT KEEPS YOU GROUNDED AND FOCUSED IN THIS WORLD? WHAT’S YOUR ESCAPE FROM THE PRESSURES YOU MAY FEEL IN YOUR DAILY PROFESSIONAL CAREER?
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TRUST YOUR GUT. PLAIN AND SIMPLE: I TRUST MYSELF, I KNOW I AM GOOD AT WHAT I DO.
J: My family is what keeps me grounded. I am a new
A: Traveling, but more specifically traveling on my
perspective for me. When I am on the road and traveling
with my own thoughts is a great introspective way to hit
father and my daughter Lily Belle, has put so much into
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WHAT IS YOUR WORST DESIGN EXPERIENCE?
WHATS YOUR NUMB ER 1 PROFESSIONAL RULE
AND WHAT WAS YOUR B EST? WHY?
YOU NEVER B REAK? CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW
J: Well I do no think worst is the correct word nor is best
IT’S APPLIED OR THE SIGNIFICANCE IT HOLDS.
partnered with The Ellen team many times now and done
my career I have heard no way that can be done or that
for this one design we did for The Ellen Show. We have
J: Never take ‘NO’ for answer. To many times throughout
some amazing home renovations for very deserving
is impossible. I have learned nothing is impossible if you
people around the country. One in particular stands
out when Ellen called on us to help a couple in South
Jersey that had their entire home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. We received the call on a Thursday night and
were asked if we could put together the team and design a home starting on Monday. We never back down from
a challenge and jumped at it to help this amazing couple
from our home state. We completed the house in a week it was the most gratifying and emotional experience I have ever had in work.
have the passion and drive to make it possible. My cousin and I have overcome great obstacles to get where we are today and that is because we would never take NO for answer and we just kept on pushing forward.
A: Trust your gut. Plain and simple: I trust myself, I know I am good at what I do and I go for it. That doesn’t mean I
don’t make mistakes or I’m never wrong. It just means that you go for your instinct and fix it as you go along. I learn everyday and get better everyday, but if I have a feeling about something that may be a risk and someone says don’t do it…I listen to me.
WHO PERSONALLY MAY HAVE INSPIRED YOUR, OR CURRENTLY D OES TO B E THE
HOW DO YOU TWO KEEP THE PARTNERSHIP MOVING
PROFESSIONALS YOU ARE TODAY?
ALONG? WE HEAR WORKING WITH FAMILY CAN BE
J: By far Frank Lloyd Wright is the designer/architect
DIFFICULT, IS THIS THE CASE?
progressive for his time and was he the master of bleeding
believe, but the two of us just do not fight. We look to
that I aspire to be like with my own work. His work was
J: We get asked this question a lot. I know it is hard to
the interior design of the home to exterior design.
each other for honest opinions and for advice. We have
Also my cousin Anthony constantly pushes me in my
professional career as well. The great part about having my cousin next to me is that we are team and we help
each other out. If a design is lacking or needs something extra we lean on each other for that something special.
A: My mom was my first design inspiration. I would get
enough to worry about in our lives and to have a cousin
that is more like a brother is the best thing I could ever ask
for. With all the success we have had over the past couple of years none of it would be possible without having my cousin by my side.
John and I have a lot of respect for each other. We are
home from school in the third or fourth grade and help
cousins and best friends, but we are colleagues as well.
a new look and feel. I didn’t know it, but I was getting
the same style in which we go about our work all leads to
her move furniture around a room because she wanted my first lesson in space planning. She has a great eye
for interiors and I have learned a lot from watching her over the years.
Respect for each others work, a light and fun attitude and a really great partnership. I couldn’t do it without him, and it certainly wouldn’t be as much fun!
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a final thought
WHERE D O YOU GIVE BACK? ANY DESIGN FOR CAUSES, OR CHARITIES YOU TWO ARE INVOLVED WITH? J: Yes we are involved with a few. Best Buddies, March of Dimes, Cancer Sinks, and Rebuilding Together. We have had a couple shows now that we have been able to help
cancer survivors, veterans of our great military, and family’s that do so much to help other children in need. Best
Buddies helps children with special needs and since our
Uncle had down syndrome it is very important us to help those children in need and be a mentor to them. — embark
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the beautiful
T R EE H O US E
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omfortable and contemporary, the Tree House offers generous living space, four bedrooms, and a guest suite to its family of four while encouraging a
constant appreciation of nature.
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The home’s two curving rooflines—one concave, and the
other convex—create a dialogue with the steeply sloping site, unfolding the house to stunning views of its natural
surroundings. The convex roof shared by the living, dining, and kitchen spaces opens the interior of the house to a
canopy of oak trees and a small pool. Generous windows in every room illuminate the interior space and offer views of
the surrounding branches, making rooms feel as if they are floating among the treetops.
At the street front, the concave roof forms a low, unassuming façade that respects the scale of the neighborhood and
provides privacy for bedrooms and studies. The roof starts
low, allowing the residence to resemble a one-level building
when viewed from the street, and rises up to capture the views of the oak trees and the cityscape. The meandering path from the street to the house’s front door is curved, while the lush
landscape between the path and the garage offers a view of beautiful greenery instead of looking onto the street.
The entry was conceived as a wedge that connects and opens to the direct view of the trees beyond, while separating the public and private areas of the house. The owners entering
the house through the garage arrive to the same entry point as their visitors. The native Texas limestone on the outside of the house wraps into the entry’s right wall, creating a
continuity from exterior to interior. Inside, varied lighting
illuminates the space: the downlights of the left wall provide an opportunity for art display, while the opposite stone wall
is up-lit from the Brazilian cherry wood floor. These different light sources, in addition to the three skylights, infuse the space with texture, warmth and color.
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Located on the house’s second story, the living room lies at
The open kitchen offers an ideal area for entertaining
the foliage of the property’s old, native oaks. Floor-to-
light and airiness while the height of the kitchen cabinetry
the level of the tree branches, allowing residents to enjoy ceiling windows and clerestory elements flood the space with natural light, offering panoramic views of downtown Austin peeking through intertwining branches.
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and for informal family gatherings. The 11’6” ceilings add matches that of the stone wall, bringing the scale down
and providing a horizontal continuity. An adjoining lower-
ceilinged breakfast room provides a cozy space for casual meals and for children to do their homework.
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The master bedroom, located on the same floor as the living room, features floor-to-ceiling glass and a corner window that flood the space with natural
light and open the room to panoramic views of the
surrounding branches. The master bathroom’s double-
height ceiling, along with its clerestory windows above,
creates a space that is airy and bright, filled with natural light. The shower’s corner window maintains privacy
while still offering extensive views of the backyard and landscape.
The third floor guest bath features an undermount tub set into a dramatic wood alcove. A large
sliding door provides access to a private rooftop balcony with views to downtown Austin.
The ground floor, which houses the children’s bedrooms and a generous playroom, provides the family with a
more secluded space for recreation and relaxation. A
day bed nestled below the stairs and comfortable sofas reflect the informal nature of the space. Meanwhile, a
side door provides quick access to a covered patio and nearby bocce court.
At the same level as the living area, the beachedge pool provides an attractive water feature
that can be constantly seen from the living room,
reflecting the shadows of the trees. Above the pool, a wood overhang contains a projection screen that enables residents to watch movies or sport events
while soaking in the hot tub. Conveniently located next to the kitchen, the bar provides an outdoor entertaining area that, with Austin’s weather,
residents can enjoy year-round. Residents can The cabinetry, which continues from the kitchen into the breakfast area, serves as additional storage for linens,
further experience the breathtaking landscape by sitting outside on the generous ipe-floored deck
and platters along with crafts, mail and home office items. that extends from the living room, providing seating directly under the tree canopy. The picture window offers views of the street and front landscape and also creates a clear connection between the front and back side of the house.
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THE CHARTREUSE SWIZZLE As a tribute to the melting pot of san francisco swizzled by Marcovaldo Dionysos • 1¼ oz/35 ml green Chartreuse • 1 oz/30 ml pineapple juice • ½ oz/15 ml fresh lime juice • ½ oz/15 ml Velvet Falernum liqueur • Lime wheel for garnish Instructions:
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THE GINGER ROGERS Created by Marcovaldo Dionysos to lead the cocktail renaissance • 10 to 12 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish • 2 oz/60 ml London dry gin • ¾ oz/20 ml fresh lemon juice • ¾ oz/20 ml ginger syrup • 2 oz/60 ml ginger ale Instructions:
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WILLIAM MACDONALD
William MacDonald is the Principal Designer of WillMac
Design. An Accomplished Designer William has over 15
years experience designing private residential interiors and
has garnered an abundance of practical know how. William brings innovative ideas to each custom project and his vast knowledge includes furniture design, styling, lecturing,
writing and art directing. His firm focuses on small as well as large scale bespoke design projects from concept to
completion. An enthusiastic traveler, William makes frequent trips to the world’s design hot spots. Highly influenced by his overseas travels, his design work can best be
characterized as an amalgam of contemporary new world chic and traditional European styles.
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all about plaid
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I
love fall it’s my favourite season. The air is crisp,
the trees become flaming torches of orange and
red lighting the way home to cosy fires and softly lit
rooms, filled throws, soft cushions and a well-stocked drinks tray.
I recently completed an interior design project in
which I was asked by my client to create two seasonal living rooms, one for fall/winter and one for spring/
summer. Part of their country house is a rare Ontario log cabin constructed in the early 19th century.
It was a challenge because the entire interior of the
19th century section was wooden and had very small
period windows and was quite dark. I had to find the right fabrics and use them in a way that was current
and comfortable. As a designer I love to mix fabrics, it’s a signature look that I am well known for. In this project I knew I would use plaids, checks and oth-
er bold fabrics to bring life and excitement into the heavily wooded traditional space. I settled on dark
yet colorful graphic floral and brought in a bold large
checks mixed with stripes and a small checks and use plaid accents. I also used large check/plaid carpet. The whole space came life and is a great success.
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Simple Ways To Use Plaids, Tartans And Checks In Your Space • Pillows and throws in plaids and checks can be
easily found at many stores and always look best when they are mixed! Don’t be afraid to mix it gives great character and fun to your space. If
your crafty you can make pillows out of vintage plaid shirts or a collection of old scarves.
• Area rugs can be made from cut broadloom with
TORONTO-BASED RESPECTED DESIGNER WILLIAM MACDONALD IS THE PRINCIPAL OF WILLMAC DESIGN. HIS FIRM IS BEST KNOWN FOR CREATING STYLISH APPROACHABLE SPACES THAT EVOKE A SIMPLE TIMELESS ELEGANCE. SERVICING CLIENTELE THROUGHOUT CANADA, THE UNITED STATES. AND OVERSEAS. WWW.WILLMACDESIGN.CA @ WILLMACDESIGN
plaid and check designs layer them in your space on top of other rugs for an extra cosy feel.
• Cocktail napkins from stationary stores and
gourmet stores come in many fun designs that incorporate plaid.
• Slipcovers are a great! They double the life of your furniture and keep things from getting boring! Try some in plaid! — embark
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renowned chef Chuck Hughes
wants to go backwards
WRITTEN BY REBECCA GRIMA PHOTOGRAPHY BY DOMINIQUE LAFOND
“[I want to make] cooking simple. I try and
co-owns, Garde Manger and Le Bremner. To
technically doing as little as possible with
he never could of dreamt of happening. He
do things as old-fashioned as possible;
every ingredient in my hands. Everyone wants to cook fast. For me, I want to cook slow.
Concentrate on whatever? wherever I can add, trying to be honest and authentic.”
It’s this adherence to authenticity not only
to food, but to who Hughes is as a person,
that makes it impossible not to like him. He possesses a self-effacing, down-to-earth
personality that immediately draws you in. Although he describes himself “just like
everyone else”, he has this real openness and unguarded approach to welcoming you into a conversation - especially when it comes to sharing his love for food and cooking.
Hughes grew up working in kitchens. At
22 years old, he was working the line, and building his career, “chopping carrots”.
“Being a chef is a lot of work. You need to be there and everything has to be
perfection everyday - can’t slip up.” He
believes in the philosophy of taking food
seriously but not taking yourself seriously. At only 38 years old, Hughes is undoubtedly a success story. He is host to four syndicated television shows: Chuck’s Day off, Chuck’s
week off, Mexico, Chuck’s Eat. The Street (US) and most recently, À couteaux tires. He has
authored two cookbooks – one a spinoff from
his show Chuck’s Day Off and another named after his beloved acclaimed restaurants he
Hughes, this all been surreal and something credits his restaurants as the springboard to launching everything.
“The restaurants are definitely what started
it all. They are still the most important to me”, says Hughes. “You can’t ever sit back and let
it go. Everyday you are on display. Always on. It keeps you honest. The restaurants are a
really big part of my life.” It was there, in Garde Manger, that launched him into television.
It all started with a call from Hughes’ friend and television producer, Anne Marie Withenshaw. She asked Hughes to shoot a pilot at
his restaurant. “It happened organically, describes Hughes. “We went in with the
attitude that if it works, we’ll keep going.” The
pilot was Chuck’s Day Off, and today this show has been aired all around the world. “Food is
the one thing that has given me all these great opportunities, I am really lucky.”
After conquering the cooking world and
now looking towards new ventures, Hughes’ personal life has also evolved into the role of
fatherhood. Now a dad to a one-and-half-yearold son, Hughes considers this next role as the “best part of [his] life.” Recognizing that the
life of a chef can be all consuming, today he
focuses on finding balance between his home life and his career. “I am at home and have two restaurants; it’s a good balance. I’m blessed to do what I do.” — embark
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Lobster Cobb Salad BY CHEF CHUCK HUGHES Prep. time 20 min | Serves 6 to 8 LOBSTER COBB SALAD
FOR THE LOBSTER COBB SALAD:
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in wedges
Make a bed of lettuce on a platter, in a
• 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, crumbled
Arrange over the lettuce, in rows or in a
• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
shallow serving bowl, or on individual plates.
• 2 cups (500 mL) watercress
checkerboard pattern, the eggs, bacon,
• 2 avocados, halved, pitted, and cubed
watercress, avocados, tomatoes, and lobster
• Meat from 2 steamed lobsters
Season with salt and pepper.
• 2 tomatoes, cubed
meat, covering the lettuce almost completely.
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled blue cheese
FOR THE DRESSING:
DRESSING
Worcestershire sauce, mustard, maple syrup, garlic,
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar,
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) red wine vinegar
and salt and pepper to taste. Using a fork, mash
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
in the egg yolks to make a paste. While whisking,
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) Dijon mustard
slowly drizzle in the olive oil to form a thick dressing.
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) maple syrup
Stir in the chives.
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
To serve, pour some of the dressing over the salad.
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil
dressing on the side.
• 2 hard-boiled egg yolks
Sprinkle with the blue cheese. Serve the remaining
• About 2 tablespoons (30 mL) finely chopped fresh chives
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I’M FROM THE SCHOOL OF THOUGHT THAT SAYS LOBSTER CAN BE ADDED TO PRETTY MUCH ANY DISH. HERE IT TAKES A FAMOUS SALAD TO A NEW LEVEL OF GREATNESS. — CHUCK HUGHES
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Carrot Ginger Soup with Maple Yogurt Makes 10 cups | Active time: 40 minutes | Total time: 1 hour
MAPLE YOGURT
Gluten Free
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup dark pure maple syrup
SOUP 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1. In a large heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven, heat
1 large onion, diced
celery, ginger, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook,
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 5 cups peeled, chopped carrots (about 2 ¼ pounds carrots) 3 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped peeled, fresh ginger
olive oil over medium-high heat. Add apples, onion, carrots, stirring often, for 15 to 17 minutes, until apples have broken down and vegetables are starting to brown.
1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more for
2. Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are
sprinkling
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons dark pure maple syrup, or to taste
Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer and cook, soft. Puree mixture with an immersion blender, or transfer in batches to a blender and puree. Stir in vinegar and syrup.
3. Make the maple yogurt: Whisk together yogurt and syrup.
Drizzle on top of soup, sprinkle with additional thyme, and serve.
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Balsamic Caramelized Onion Pizza with Arugula and Maple Drizzle Makes 4 2-piece servings | Active time: 40 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS:
Total time: 55 minutes
1. Place oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion, cover, and
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon organic canola oil 1 large sweet onion, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons cornmeal
place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, 12 to
15 minutes, until onion is soft and starting to brown. Reduce heat to medium-low if they are browning too much before
softening. Stir in vinegar and thyme, cover, remove from heat, and set aside while you prepare the pizza.
All-purpose flour for dusting
2. Place a rack in the bottom position of the oven. Preheat
dough
nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal. Dust
Maple Wheat Pizza Dough, or your favorite store-bought 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
2 ounces crumbled feta, preferably reduced fat 2 tablespoons pepitas ¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 cups loosely packed baby arugula
2 tablespoons dark pure maple syrup
oven to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with
clean work surface with flour. Roll out dough to the size of the baking sheet and transfer to the sheet.
3. Spread caramelized onions over dough. Top with cheddar and feta. Sprinkle with pepitas, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake, rotating once halfway through, 13 to 16 minutes,
until crust is crispy and cheese is bubbling and just starting to turn golden. Remove from oven. Scatter arugula over pizza and drizzle with syrup. Cut into 8 pieces and serve.
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COFFEE
Let’s grab a cup
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W
hy is it that we share some of our most intimate conversations over a cup of coffee? What is
it about this seemingly innocent dark, brown liquid
that has the power to make us drop our inhibitions,
expose our vulnerabilities, confess our deepest struggles, idealistic dreams with a simple invitation, Want to meet for a coffee? Maybe it’s the caffeine; after
all coffee is considered a dug - albeit a legal one – it does contain characteristics that alter our conscious
in Canada. Located in the small town of Invermere,
British Columbia, the company was started by CEO and co-founder Elana Rosenfeld 20 years ago. It
still possesses the same cheeky, quirky attitude and
down-to-earth small-town values it has had from the start, which has helped shape the company to the Canadian success story it is today.
“Coffee is a gift”, says Rosenfeld. “I think coffee has
state. But that doesn’t explain its ability to create
beautiful rituals that touch lives. It connects people
communities and not just in our own back yards, but
[while getting ready] in the morning, or meeting
social inclusiveness and cohesion amongst diverse around the world.
A company that has seen first hand the impact cof-
fee has in bringing people together is Kicking Horse Coffee, the No. 1 organic fairtrade coffee company
together, whether it be the connection to yourself
friends. It touches a lot of different people and cultures. It is one of the last rituals around.”
The idea around our own personal rituals is ex-
pressed in ways from preparation – some grind, some
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French Press, others percolate – to choice of flavour and blend. Coffee has multiple taste profiles and
encompasses blends grown from countries like Ethiopia, Indonesia and Brazil. It is these insatiable rituals, ingrained into our everyday that has influenced the proliferation of the global coffee market, making it
an $81 million industry. Our cup of joe, is the second most traded worldwide commodity, next to oil. As
Rosenfeld explains, “Coffee touches a lot of people’s
lives around the world. A lot of livelihoods are impacted by this industry.”
And some of those lives are the farmers growing the coffee beans for our consumption.
Coffee is a cash crop, which means it’s solely grown for sale to yield a profit. Amongst the competitive
landscape of big corporations driving down costs at
the producer level to capture profit gains at the shelf level, we have the opportunity to make a difference and give back by buying fair trade organic coffee.
We can contribute to supporting an environmental
footprint of sustainability and provide coffee producers a fair and equitable return on their investment to enhance their standard of living.
“We have a lot of power. As consumers we can make a statement of what kind of world we want to see”,
said Rosenfeld. “There is only so much you can take without giving back.”
“Organic fair trade means thinking about people
growing your coffee; supporting the notion of grow-
ing this commodity without the use of pesticides; and working together to build viable communities.” Since Kicking Horse Coffee launched, Rosenfeld has seen
small cooperatives build out their own infrastructures
investing in capital, roads, warehouses and becoming
more educated around organic growing. Which for us, translates into a better cup of coffee. — embark
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Tips On Buying Coffee • DON’T BE AFRAID TO EXPERIMENT.
Try different regions like Ethiopia and Sumatra. • DIFFERENT ROASTS.
You can choose from light, medium and dark • KEEP MIXING IT UP, to find your favourites • BUY ORGANIC, fair trade • LOOK FOR AN EXPIRY DATE on the packaging • Most importantly, TAKE THE TIME TO ENJOY IT THE STYLISH LIVING MAGAZINE
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ITAY MAGEN T H E
A R T I S T
Itay Magen began painting his heart out a few years
Each one of his cows is different, with another pallet
jobs at major High-Tech firms in Israel. One day he
find him or herself identifying with one of his Cool
ago. For most of his life he has been working day decided to start painting and the rest is history.
Today he is a fulltime freelance painter, living and
working in the city of Ramat-Gan, Israel. He paints
mostly powerful and emotional portraits and abstract colourful animals. He uses only high quality canvas, oil and acrylic colours for my paintings.
Itay is inspired by colours, life and textures. The first time he drew his “Cool Cow” painting was
after visiting the Cowsheds at his wife’s kibutz, the
community cowshed, such an interesting place and by no doubt a place with a lot of stories to tell.
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of colours and tells another story. Almost anyone can Cow paintings.
The same goes for his portraits, they are all unique.
Some are mysterious, some are joyful, some peaceful and some hide my complex life journey.
Itay uses only the best materials because he believes in investing in the little things to make the whole
picture perfect. His oils and acrylics are the finest
ones and he gets his canvas sheets especially made
from an Italian manufacturer. Each piece gets a bunch of respect and hours of thought to make it happen. — embark
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featured fixtures
the kitchen sink
ART THAT YOU CAN
TOUCH | The devil really
is in the details. This issue we leave off admiring
some of our most favorite
kitchen sink fixtures we’ve come across this season.
Have a look at what caught our eyes and maybe
inspire your own urge to change something up in your kitchen. — embark
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THE ZEST NERO BY AQUABRASS
PHOTOS COURTESY OF
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KARBON BY KOHLER
BOX UNO
R10 BY RUBINET
VANITA COLLECTION
ALTO
MB289 BY MGS
PLAYONE BY FIR ITALIA
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