GoodLife Barrie May/June 2014

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14 Luxury and Lifestyle on Dundonald

25 Sand, Sun and Style Decarli built on the shores of Georgian Bay

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85 Luxe

Gourmet@Home

Log Cabin in the woods

Celebrating local food

Muskoka Life shares this exquisite cottage

96 Portfolio Irin Gretchanaia Living for the colour Linda Bennett Playing with glass and light

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Treasures

Local shops offer unique pieces with character and share how to update pieces with style

Contemporary reno incorporates Asian influenced design

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37 Upcycling and Hidden

43 In the Kitchen With AndrĂŠ Sanache of Ciboulette et Cie in Downtown Midland

67 Food & Drink

75 In the Kitchen

Festivals

With Randy Feltis of Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint

Great eats to plan your weekends around

116 Events

34+ ways to have fun from now until July around Simcoe County

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At Home on Roberts Bay Building in cottage country

114 Cook Your Catch Fresh from the lakes of Muskoka to your dinner plate

120 Travel Lord of the Rings country - New Zealand

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There is a feeling you get when you leave Barrie, heading north on the 400. As you travel through the Canadian Shield, pass under the bridge at Weber’s, you can actually feel your shoulders relax. Even the air seems fresher. You are entering cottage country and about to enjoy all that encompasses Muskoka life. This is going to be a good weekend.

With the May long weekend acting as the official start to cottage weekends and family getaways to the north, GoodLife has once again teamed up with its sister publication Muskoka Life to bring you a taste of the best cottage living in Canada.

In addition, we welcome back our readers from Midland and Penetanguishene with this special extended reach issue.

In this issue, you will find a taste of Midland with a one-onone interview with chef and owner of Ciboulette et Cie, André Sanche. In addition to local events, we talk to Tiny Township artist Linda Bennett and step inside her studio.

As part of our local home tour, we visit a stylish, industrial influenced beach home on the shores of Georgian Bay custom built by Decarli Contractors.

For those looking to plan their vacation around local flavours, food writer Katherine Elphick highlights some of the top food festivals in the region. If you are hoping to experiment with new dishes focused on seasonal ingredients at home, we have delicious recipes to do just that.

Finally, there is never a dull moment when you live in Simcoe County, with shows and festivals taking place across the region virtually every weekend. This issue we select the biggest and best in our Spring events guide.

We hope you enjoy this May edition, with a drink in hand, relaxing on your back patio, welcoming Spring and celebrating the GoodLife!

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1. Kaleb Geiger, Chantelle Geiger, Michelle 6. Kim Laine, Tim Laine, Michelle Principe, Desmond Principe, .

Berkmortel, Ty Saker, Shane Saker, Derek Saker, Mary-Lou Saker, Steve Saker 7. Ron Hoggarth, Nancy Hoggarth, 2. Alica Linlater, Justin VandenBosch Charlene Myke

Photography by Craig Blenkhorn The 3rd Annual Dancing with Easter Seals Stars sponsored by Investors Group Barrie York-Simcoe was held Friday, April 11 at Liberty North.

The event raised more than $70,00.

More than 260 people came out to cheer on the dancers. Stefanie Choi from Liberty North and her partner Francois McKean were the winners with

3. Kathy Kraft, Marco Ormonde

8. Violet Svirplys, Marta Zanelli, Fay Mitchell

4. Angela Baldwin, Scott McDeivitte, Terry Mcdeivitte

9. Kerri Lonergan, Bruce Burke, Janice Burke

5. Joanne Falconer, Nadine Langley, Hayden Barret

Barrie Coun. John Brassard and his partner Angie Fragala- Cappelli placing second. Most popular pair went to Michelle Kennedy and Blair Campbell.

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On Friday April 25, Kempenfelt Bay School (KBS) held its annual fund-raising “Colours

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of Spring” gala at Liberty North. With

Rask, Shamus Rask, Carey Gater, Dr. Andrew Gater,

over 150 guests in attendance, the event

Adam Little, Tiffany Liftle, Sheri Montgomery

featured live entertainment and was emceed

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Terry Cheaney, Anna Cheaney, Carolyn Pitman, Jan Pitman

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Gala Organizing Committee - Left to right - Michelle

Dr. Darlene Newnham, Dr. Richard Goudie, Corrina

Celluci, Katherine Elphick, Lesley Stollery, Angela

Gibbons, Grant Gibbons

Baldwin, Stefani Choy, Sheri Montgomery, Rhonda LeBoeuf, Jen Gilson, Slawka Weber

Bay School is a co-educational, non-profit,

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Liberty North Hosts - Michael and Stefani Choy

private school for students in Junior

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Jenn & Jason O’Neill

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Kindergarten to Grade 8.

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Dr. Brad Dibble, Katherine Elphick, Laurie Ferragine,

10. Master of Ceremonies Frank Ferragine with gold bar

Heather Morris

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Mark Jepp, Carrie Gater, Dr. Andrew Gater

Jan and Greg Leader and Diana Dallimore raffle winner, Dr. Richard Goudie.

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Quest Art School and Gallery Photography by Travis Mealing Visitors and artists flocked to Quest Art School and Gallery, located in the Midland Cultural Centre, for the opening reception of the 10th annual juried art exhibition in March

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1. Anton Pickard, left, and Luci Dilkus

6. Angela Hennessey, left, and Laurie Benson

2. Valerie Marchand, left, Debbie Vaillancourt and Heather Marchand

7. Quest volunteer Anita Coe

3. Don Pettit, left, and David Hill 4. Jill Price, Quest’s program co-ordinator 5. Quest operations co-ordinator Karen Mealing, left, and board member Joep Diening

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L u x ury and lifestyle on Dundonald

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Nested within one of Barrie’s most upscale neighbourhoods, this home was originally built in the 1970s by Jack Stollar of J. Stollar Construction Ltd. Just steps up the hill from Kempenfelt Bay, custom-made front doors welcome you into this elegant abode. »

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“When I was decorating this space eight years ago, I didn’t find the modern furniture that I liked, so I had to custom make it all” Renovated with a contemporary style, Ken and Tammy Michaud’s residence is the perfect family home. Tammy’s years of experience as an interior decorator and her ability to anticipate upcoming trends have converged to make this a timeless gem.

During one of her trips to Chicago, for example, Tammy noticed orchid planters used extensively as decorative pieces. “So I came home and decorated with orchids and then the trend caught on years later,” she said.

Today, she gets her orchids and other fresh flower arrangement regularly from Joshua’s Greenery in Barrie.

It was the feel of the house that inspired the redesign of this home, said Tammy. “It was all about keeping it uncluttered and highlighting the architectural beauty,” she added.

Behind the double-doors, the grand foyer opens up to the living room and kitchen. “We added the big windows to bring more light into this space,” said Tammy, referring to the large floor-to-ceiling windows »

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The only renovation done here was the addition of the wrought iron pickets. overlooking the front yard.

With three large Buddha prints and a warm colour palette, a subtle Asian style is infused into this elegant living room. “When I was decorating this space eight years ago, I didn’t find the modern furniture that I liked, so I had to custom make it all,” said Tammy.

The furniture in the living was designed and upholstered by Cucci Interiors in Toronto. Arranged with symmetry, the living room is spacious enough to comfortably entertain large groups and yet cosy for the family’s everyday life.

Adjacent to the living room is the open kitchen.

The dark stained African Wengeii cabinetry, along with the rich white Caesarstone countertops, complement the minimalist style of the space. The glass tile backsplash further polishes the elegant look of the kitchen.

This state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with the highest standard of built-in appliances. They include a 18 | GoodLife Barrie Edition - May June 2014 ■

Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, Miele dishwasher and double convection ovens. A Wolf range with a receding ventilation system is part of the large island. In such close proximity to the cooking area, this practical counter space is great for serving appetizers or having casual meals.

Slightly separated from the open living area is the dining room. The large modern dining table from South Hill Home in Toronto is spacious enough to seat 10 guests. The upholstered dining chairs, add a contemporary feel to the space.

Oversized windows across the back end of the home expose the gorgeous backyard and bring more sunlight into the open space. Custom built-ins near the dining table add a distinct elegance while the sleek light fixtures, from Royal Lighting in Toronto, and pot lights throughout brighten every corner.

On the opposite side of the entrance is a powder room. Located conveniently by the entertainment space, this bathroom features luxurious marble flooring, custom vanity and modern fixtures. »

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The luxurious ensuite bathroom is designed with neutral limestone flooring and porcelain vessel sinks.

A modern dual faucets sink, from Bathworks in Barrie, a glass shower with a rainfall showerhead and a tub makes this the perfect bathroom for the siblings to share.

The Damask black and white bedding complements the daring black focal wall.

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The gleaming walnut floors add a modern feel to the main floor and complement the original staircase. The only renovation done here was the addition of the wrought iron pickets.

Tucked away from the open entertainment space is the family room, down one flight of stairs from the foyer. The red cedar framed Bauhaus lifting-sliding glass doors, which lead out to the backyard, bring plenty of natural light into the space.

The focal point in this room is the gas fireplace that is surrounded by dark smooth granite. Adding warmth to the area, the same luxurious granite tiles are used for the flooring.

To bring an artistic richness into the home, various authentic works of art embellish various walls throughout the house. “I got a lot of the pieces from the MacLaren Art Centre’s auctions,” said Tammy.

On the second floor, there are three generously sized bedrooms. To the left of the stairs, one room is for the daughter and the other for their son. On the opposite end is the master suite.

In the daughter’s room, the Damask black and white bedding complements the daring black focal wall. An antique chest was repainted in white to enrich the subtle chic French country style of this room and serve as a dresser.

In the son’s room, a lighter grey palette adds masculinity to the space. Similar to every bedroom, large windows bring in ample natural light to brighten the area.

The same luxurious walnut hardwood floors charm all three bedrooms and are all complemented by light neutral tones of taupe and grey palettes throughout.

Located just before the master suite is the second floor bathroom. A modern dual faucets sink, from Bathworks in Barrie, a glass shower with a rainfall showerhead and a tub makes this the perfect bathroom for the siblings to share.

Further down the short hallway is the master retreat. With plenty of space for a king-size bed and two walk-in closets, this room is the perfect area for the couple to relax. The oversized window looks out to the gorgeous backyard.

The luxurious ensuite bathroom is designed with neutral limestone flooring from Ciot Habitat in Mississauga. The porcelain vessel sinks on opposites sides of each other are the perfect his and hers. Similar to the other two bathrooms in the house, the custom-made vanities »

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This home has a heated indoor swimming pool, complete with hot tub and built by Betz Pools.

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were designed by Bateman Custom Furniture and Cabinetry in Barrie.

As well as luxury finishes and breathtaking design, this home has a heated indoor swimming pool, complete with hot tub and built by Betz Pools. With a bromine system, this gunite pool is virtually odourless.

In addition to the skylights above the swimming pool, sliding doors provide access to the backyard and flood the space with sunshine.

Knowing how much this space would be a magnet for entertaining, ample room was created poolside. There’s also enough room to just relax on lounge chairs or to add exercise equipment.

The lower level of this home boasts a spacious recreational room with granite floors and a three-sided gas fireplace. There is also an enclosed laundry room, with deep windows, a folding station and custom built-in cabinets.

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With plenty of square footage to work with on this level, an extra guest bedroom could easily be added.

The Michaud family has decided to relovate. “We love this house and we love the neighbourhood but we’re looking for a change,” said Tammy.

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As you enter through the double glass doors, one flight of stairs takes you up to the main floor and the other down to the basement. The fully custom staircase was made from stock steel to give this industrial refined look and set the style right from the foyer.

The floating staircase allows for lots of sunlight to shine throughout the house and even into the basement. “We added this glass panel above the entrance to bring in even more light,” said John Decarli of Decarli Contractors. »

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Floor-to-ceiling windows offer picture-perfect views of Georgian Bay.

Once on the main floor, the picture-perfect view of Georgian Bay is immediately the focal point. The floor-to-ceiling windows taking over the entire wall make the outside view part of the inside. Serving as a second focal point is the adjacent wall full of stacked slate stone surrounding the gas fireplace.

The grey oversized sectional sofa blends well with the dark tones of the stone surround. To add a burst of colour, orange

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modern wingback chairs are added into the space.

For a rustic feel, reclaimed pine beams enhance the living room’s ceiling and add architectural interest. “Each one of those beams were hand-selected carefully, wire brushed and power-washed,” said Decarli.

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For a rustic feel, reclaimed pine beams enhance the living room’s ceiling and add architectural interest. “Each one of those beams were hand-selected carefully, wire brushed and power-washed,” said Decarli.

« Using the same reclaimed engineered wood in the flooring, a simple wood panel was built above the toilet to provide extra cabinet space. This helps bring a variety of textures into the area, while adding a modern touch.

Furnished with a » large reclaimed wood top table and a metal base, this rustic industrial piece welcomes 10 guests for a sit-down meal.

The transparent ghost chairs add a modern touch without taking away from the look of the table.

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Adjacent to that is the open kitchen, which was created to mimic a gourmet kitchen at an urban restaurant. The spectacular bamboo veneer floor cabinets, supplied by the Georgian Kitchen Centre in Midland, mix well with the steel shelves and stove hood. Only the highest quality stainless steel appliances were used to complete the functionality of the space.

There’s also plenty of countertop space and two sinks on either sides of the kitchen. One is just beneath the window looking out to the front of the house and the other sink is part of the peninsula that faces the dining room. To add a classic flair, three Victorian style chandeliers were added above the serving bar.

Located conveniently across from the kitchen on the main floor is the powder room. The custom formed and polish concrete sink adds to the industrial look found throughout the house. Âť

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The bedrooms are decorated to embrace a modern Cape Cod feel. Each bedroom was dressed up with different design elements that uniquely relate back to the rich décor style of this beach home.

Using the same reclaimed engineered wood in the flooring, a simple wood panel was built above the toilet to provide extra cabinet space.

This helps bring a variety of textures into the area, while adding a modern touch.

Next to the powder room is a multipurpose area. Completed with spacious floor-to-ceiling cabinets, also by the Georgian Kitchen Centre in Midland, this space is perfect for a number of functions. “It could be used as a mudroom, storage room or even a pantry,” said Decarli.

On the second floor, the bedrooms are decorated to embrace a modern Cape Cod feel. Each bedroom was dressed up with different design elements that uniquely relate back to the rich décor style of this beach home.

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The Foucault’s Iron Orb Crystal Chandelier from Restoration Hardware is quite the statement piece in the bedroom. Mixing 19th century elegance with a rustic style, it’s the perfect wrap for the decorating style of this home.

The first bedroom to the left is the daughter’s room. Completely designed with a calming beach colours palette, this room is the perfect girl’s room. The two soft sand coloured upholstered double beds side-by-side are separated with a round metal French style end table. The soft blue paint mimics the clear waters of Georgian Bay. Above all this calmness a rich Victorian French chandelier hangs from the high vaulted ceiling.

Across the hallway, a mirror image of this bedroom is furnished in a more masculine style to better suit one of their two boys’ tastes. The different shades of grey used in this room create the design interest. With a double bed by the window and a single sofa bed, this room was also furnished with the overnight guest in mind.

Another boy’s room is also furnished with the same look. But this third bedroom has a stunning view of Georgian Bay and sliding glass doors that lead to the second floor deck.

A neat addition to every bedroom in this house is how each closet was finished with the outmost detail. Using cabinetry by the Georgian Kitchen Centre, each closet is finished in a different shade, using the same cabinet style and all closets light up automatically when the door is open.

Between the two boys’ rooms is a second floor’s bathroom. Outfitted with a custom shower and a full-jetted system, a sit-down bench and a rain showerhead, this bathroom oozes the ultimate in luxury. “All title surfaces and the basement floors are fully heated,” said Decarli. And with this home zoned for heating, every room can be set to a different temperature, he added.

Just outside the bathroom, a spacious linen closet, completed with the same design elements as all the other closets, was added. “It’s the perfect place to hold all the beach towels,” said Decarli.

The technology installed throughout this smart home is absolutely exquisite. Every single room includes a seven-channel surround sound system. “You won’t be able to see any speakers though because they’ve all been built into the drywall,” he added.

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For instance, the Foucault’s Iron Orb Crystal Chandelier from Restoration Hardware is quite the statement piece in the bedroom. Mixing 19th century elegance with a rustic style, it’s the perfect wrap for the decorating style of this home.

But that’s not even the focal point in this luxurious space. It’s actually all about the view.

In the summer, the couple wakes up to a sandy beach and the clear waters of Georgian Bay. And the wall of glass sliding doors keeps this spectacular view unobstructed and provides a private access to the deck.

The deluxe ensuite bathroom includes double sinks built into floating vanity cabinets by the Georgian Kitchen Centre. Irregularly shaped mirrors above each sink adds to the rustic style.

And the large, all-glass shower is also fully jetted with a sit-down bench.

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Another guest room is available in the basement and tucked away from the recreational area behind the in-home fitness space. To the other side of the staircase is a three-piece bathroom. Complete with a steam shower, this bathroom is perfect for cooling off after a workout or a dip in the lake.

Next to the large windows looking out to the lake, there’s a living space with a television and a projection screen. It’s great for inviting guests over for a movie night while entertaining in the cooler months.

When the weather is warmer, the walkout to the patio is great for entertaining outdoors.

The hot tub is perfect for enjoying cooler days outdoors with a spectacular view of the beach while the large patio is perfect for hosting parties or large gatherings of family and friends.

In order to create this exquisite home, Decar-

li Contractors needed to really get to know the clients’ likes, dislikes, function and lifestyle. The architectural layout was created by Doug Plumb of Plumb Designs and then Decarli Contractors added function and style to the picture.

Projects with this kind of attention to detail take on a life of their own, he added. It’s all about trying different things and testing out various materials to find the best fit.

This was the case with the basement flooring.

After a meeting with his clients in the basement one day, they decided that sealing the concrete floors with epoxy would actually give it an interesting industrial look. “So we decided to change the plan with the flooring right on the spot,” said Decarli.

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More than a place to gather after work, Donaleigh始s Irish Public House is a place to build friendships and be a part of building a better community.

禄 Steve Ricalis and Don Kellett at annual golf tournament raising money for Camp Prospect photo courtesy of snapd Barrie

hen Donaleigh’s head of security Carlo Fusco joined the Donaleigh’s family, he didn’t envision what that meant as he focused on keeping his coworkers and patrons safe.

Carlo works very hard, working two jobs to support his family but he never expected the love and support he has received from his 2nd family, Donaleigh’s.

“I never expected anyone to go out of their way to do something like this for my family,” said the Innisfil father who also works for Canada Post.

His 11 year old son Anthony became the inspiration for the pub’s 2014 calendar, the first major fundraiser for a bursary to help children with Autism go to camp. It involved his coworkers taking the time to show their spirit of fun in a series of photo shoots for the calendar, then promoting and selling it, all in a bid to create a campership fund.

“It was a lot of fun but we did it to help someone we know and care about. He’s our pub dad at night. He ensures we’re safe,” said Donaleighs’ social media and marketing manager Kendra Johnson. What began as a Christmas gift for the Fusco family is already growing into something more. The calendar was a way to build the Donaleigh’s family and strengthen its relationship in the Barrie community. “We can help other children go to camp as well if we are successful” Johnson added.

Since Donaleigh’s owners Don Kellett and Steve Ricalis opened the Dunlop Street pub’s doors three years ago, they’ve created a business that is more about family, community and people. It’s a strategy that’s paying dividends in an array of community groups.

“We have gotten immense support from the community and we want to play a positive role in growing in it,” said Don. “We sponsor 15 ball hockey and softball teams, the Miller School of Irish Dance and Barrie Pipes and Drums. We support them because they support us. We love our community and want to give back.”

He added the dance and the pipe band to tie the pub to its Celtic heritage and foster those links in the community the three of them proudly serve.

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And golf is part of that legacy too, but it takes on a spirit of fun and fundraising each June with the annual golf tournament. The tournament helps raise more money towards its campership at Camp Prospect www.campprospect.com. Camp Prospect gives a safe place for children with Autism to go to camp. Don knew the work Camp Prospect founder Giancarlo Marchi has done through the years, as he’s created a place where those with Autism can spend a weekend or a week -- or longer, to learn and play while their families get a break.

Don noted a week of camp for a child with Autism costs up to $1,700, due to the individual support the child needs to communicate, understand their new environment and make the most of the unfamiliar camp experience.

“It’s not cheap or easy raising an autistic child, so every little bit helps,” he said.

The Fuscos pay for additional speech and occupational therapy – and that’s why Carlo works an early job and his evening job at Donaleigh’s.

“When I was presented with this,” Fusco said, recalling his surprise at the staff’s Christmas party, “and found out they were doing this for me, my son and our family. It was very touching.”

“I didn’t expect it. Wow. You know people care, but didn’t know how much. I work two jobs and really hard for my family.

I never expected anyone to go out of their way and do something to help, but my family at Donaleigh’s did.”

28 Dunlop St East Barrie 705-252-7733 www.donaleighs.com » Dancers from the Miller School of Irish Dance photo courtesy of snapd Barrie

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upcycling and hidden treasures

by Alaa Yassin | Photography by Nat Kay

Are you looking for that statement piece of furniture?

Before you visit big-box furniture stores you might want to consider upcycled furniture. These transformed previously loved pieces may be the perfect unique addition to your newly decorated space.

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Michelle Ertl, owner of Anchique Interiors, is passionate about reinventing the beauty of vintage pieces of furniture to better function within contemporary designs.

The store’s name was created using a combination of the words antique, shabby chic and unique. “We played around with different words until my husband, Michael, came up with it,” said Ertl.

Getting into the retail business of redecorating furniture was never really Ertl’s plan, she said. “As I learned more I started having people wanting to buy my pieces. One day the opportunity was there,” she added.

Today, Anchique is the approved retailer of Chalk Paint™ by the world’s renowned

decorative paint expert, Annie Sloan. Unlike traditional furniture paint, Chalk Paint™ does not require sanding down or priming, making it a more convenient option. “It can be used on most surfaces and it’s great for both indoors and outdoors,” said Ertl.

The store also carries a number of fabrics by Annie Sloan as well as another paint collection called Miss Mustard Seeds Milk Paint by Homestead House Paint Company.

Although some of Anchique’s clients prefer to simply shop for furniture rather than do any of the painting themselves, others are sometimes curious about how it’s done. In order to cater to the latter group, Ertl offers workshops to teach adults how to update various furniture pieces to meet their different design tastes.

But helping DIYers get projects done doesn’t end at work-

“Check the legs, give them a shake and make sure they’re not falling apart”

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shops. Ertl is also a co-host for a show called Anchique It, which airs on Rogers TV in Barrie and Alliston. In every episode, Ertl demonstrates different techniques of upcycling furniture. The show also takes viewers to places where Ertl frequently finds the best pieces of furniture to reinvent.

Some of these places include various auctions and second-hand stores such as Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore locations. “It’s actually a great way of giving back and helping out a charity,” said Ertl.

The trend of neutral colour tones and various shades of white is quite evident throughout furniture restoration. Despite that, pieces with a bright colour like Annie Sloan’s Emperor’s Silk red is always a hit.

Regardless of the colour, vintage furniture is clearly becoming a trend in home decorat-

Flooring TRENDS ing because people are seeing the benefit in the old, said Ertl. “Customers are getting that one-of-a-kind benefit,” she added.

When shopping for a previously-loved item, it’s important to make sure that you like the existing hardware, as that can be pricey. Don’t let veneer damage deter you from a piece, as it could be an easy fix, she said. “It all comes down to picking a piece with good bones,” she added. *** When it comes to picking the right pieces of vintage furniture, Melanie Karas of Castle and Park also knows what it takes. Realizing the popularity of vintage furniture within today’s interior decorating trends, Karas has established her store in Barrie as a vintage wholesaler.

Sourcing the best of vintage style and antique pieces, Karas and her associate Tracy Mulhall bring only quality items to the store.

Unlike Anchique, at Castle and Park, Karas leaves pieces in their original condition for the most part.

Despite this, Karas appreciates businesses like Anchique and understands that some times vintage pieces require some updating. “When customers express interest in doing more to a piece, we actually refer them to Michelle at Anchique,” said Karas.

To source the best pieces, Karas constantly stays up-to-date on the latest trends. Looking at interior decorating magazines, attending various auctions and being active on social media inspires Karas to find the right pieces for Castle and Park.

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“I use a lot of watch pieces, but I never take anything out of a working clock.”

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rating include the wide popularity of mid century pieces. These include the art deco teak style furniture. Although dark wood stains tend to sell better, walnut is the only colour that seems to always stay in style, said Karas.

Dedicated to quality, Karas always filters through everything she finds and only brings back pieces of purpose. “I believe it’s only valuable if someone is going to use it,” she said.

Understanding how to identify quality pieces is key to going home with the right item for the space. When it comes to upholstered pieces, it’s as simple as sitting in it. “If it doesn’t feel good and the springs aren’t tight, don’t buy it,” she said.

Also remember to check for any visible crack or parts that are falling off. “Check the legs, give them a shake and make sure they’re not falling apart,” she added.

In addition to sourcing vintage and antique pieces, Karas also accepts consignments at Castle and Park. “We often get some great furniture through people who consign pieces that they refinish,” said Karas.

To add a personal touch to every consignment piece at Castle and Park, Karas always tries to get the story behind the piece. When

pieces are consigned, she asks the owner to tell the story of the item’s origin.

“It’s a way for us to capture the special part of the piece,” said Karas. *** Another unique furniture style that is gaining popularity in the world of upcycling is steampunk. At Phill Holder’s Steampunk Factory, thousands of salvaged pieces are sourced from different dispensing locations such as the auto flea market.

“I create functional pieces from things that have been discarded by putting them together to create a whole new unit,” said owner Phill Holder.

Inspired by a subgenre of science fiction that involves steam-powered machinery, steampunk features the use of dark colours found in brass, copper and wood. “It’s basically the 50 shades of brown,” said Holder.

In comparison to other furniture restoration techniques, Holder believes that steampunk furniture is the true art of upcycling. “It’s not just about sprucing it up,” he said. Instead he creates something new from things that are no longer of use.

Holder never knows what the finished

piece will look like when he starts to work on an item. “The only thing I know for sure is how it will function,” he said. That’s why he is able to guarantee to his clients that there will never be another one like it.

“Steampunk is the new art deco of our time,” said Holder, who believes that anything can be steampunked to have a more artistic and unique look.

In the business of upcycling for 50 years, 10 of which were dedicated to steampunk art, Holder is able to create a variety of different pieces. From clocks to tables, chairs or lamps, he’s made it all. At his store in Barrie, customers are welcome to shop from his ready to take home collection.

However, he also does commission pieces. In some cases customers will bring in a piece and ask him to steampunk it. Other times a customer may ask for him to create a clock, not sure how it will look like exactly but assured that it will function and fit the steampunk style. “If they don’t like it at the end, they don’t have to pay for it,” said Holder.

Throughout his work, Holder uses a lot of large gears out of clocks. “I use a lot of watch pieces, but I never take anything out of a working clock.” He believes that the idea behind steampunk is to make use of sources that are no longer functioning.

When it comes to shopping for steampunk furniture, Holder shared a few tips. It’s important to look out for quality pieces that do not feature any plastic parts. If you want quality steampunk pieces look for real metal and wood, he said.

If you are feeling creative and want to try working on your own steampunk DIY project, don’t think of what it will look like when you start. “The only thing you need to know is what it is going to be,” said Holder.

You should also be prepared to have a lot of parts to work with. “Don’t buy overpriced parts from eBay. Go out and pick the stuff yourself from salvage places,” he added.

Truly inspired by the genre, Holder believes that steampunk pieces can fit well within a variety of decorating styles. “You really have to check out the pieces inspired by this genre, because if you haven’t you’re missing so much,” said Holder.

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By Katherine Elphick | Photography by Ellie Kistemaker

Located in the heart of downtown Midland, Ciboulette et Cie is one delicious find. From gourmet groceries, tempting bakery goods and dairy products — to fresh salads, sandwiches and prepared meals — this local foodie haunt is worth checking out. “It’s a food gallery,” says 33-year-old chef/owner André Sanche.

“We showcase quality products from local producers and farmers, and we transform them into scrumptious dishes that you can enjoy here, or at home.”

Recently, this GoodLife reporter caught up with the busy chef to chat about his ever-popular Ciboulette et Cie. Over coffee and scones, he dished about everything from the shop’s rapid growth and customer feedback, to why he supports local food, small businesses and the community.

Ciboulette et Cie means Chive and Company in English, correct?

André Sanche: That’s right! It’s funny because people come to me with the weirdest translations [laughs]. In a nutshell, the name represents my Francophone roots along with a culinary twist. My friends helped me come up with the name. Ciboulette was the name of a character from a Franco-Ontarian play called Zone that we all read as kids.

Four years ago, you opened a tiny 600-square foot-store at this location. Today, it occupies 2400 square feet. Why the rapid expansion?

AS: Most of the changes have been organic based on customer demand and feedback. We started as a small take home food shop specializing in sandwiches, fresh and frozen prepared take-out meals, soups, cheeses and a few gourmet items. Within six months, we added a pastry chef, tables, lunch service and more square footage. Today, we employ a full-time pastry chef with an assistant, have seats for 28, turn 60 to 70 covers for lunch, employ about 16 people (half of which are full-time) and have an expanded take-out and grocery department.

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Ciboulette et Cie is well organized with Sounds like the community has embraced chalkboard signs. Can you tour your shop. readers around the shop?

AS: We get a ton of local traffic, and that’s been important to us from day one. Sure AS: Sure. You can the cottagers bring in start at the bakery What do you cook at home? business during the counter and grab a summer months, but André Sanche: I cook really basic coffee and a pastry. it’s the local commuThen you can head Mediterranean-inspired meals at nity that sustains us to our lunch station, home. Things like grilled halloumi in the off-season and which is loaded with cheese and various composed salads. we work hard to keep fresh salads, sandthem happy.

I love raw kale slaws, avocados and wiches, quiches and so on. While ordering lots of fresh crisp ingredients. I tend lunch, you can check Your business has to only eat meat twice a week, and it’s out our freezers full been described as a almost always local. of various in-house cafe, bakery, gourmet prepared meals, local food and sandwich meats, soups, stocks shop as well as a genand hors d’oeuvres. We also have a grocery/ eral store. Can you expand? pantry section and dairy case full of cheeses, loAS: Ciboulette et Cie is rooted in the commucal milk, dips and charcuterie. nity. We create partnerships between producers, farmers and chefs so you can enjoy the best Any house specialities? our region has to offer. Years ago, a general store AS: Our salads are one of our main features. We occupied this building and it was considered a go through tons of house salads, and plenty of community gathering place. Keeping with that composed salads (such as roasted beet with lentradition, we have a long harvest table and I entils and kale or quinoa with curried pear dresscourage people to hold meetings here. It’s our ing, feta and cranberries). On the bakery front, way of giving back to the community and helps our scones are our top pastry item. People also to support local businesses. go crazy for our sandwiches.

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Dr.Tayfour, who originally founded the Windsor Laser Eye Institute (WLEI), saw the need for high-level eye services north of the GTA and chose Barrie as the optimal place to provide the kind of quality patient care he had already provided in over 70,000 eye surgeries throughout his career.

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For more information on Barrie Lasik and how to book a complimentary consultation, Tell me about your culinary training.

AS: I’m originally from Northern Ontario. After high school, I attended Ottawa University and received a degree in interpersonal communication. After various jobs, I became tired of working at a desk and went to chef’s school at age 24. Truth is, I had always planned on going to culinary school after high school, but was persuaded to take the university route by guidance counsellors. After my chef’s training, I worked in various kitchens and culinary firms in Ottawa. Then I decided, if I was going to work this hard I was going to work for myself!

What led you to Midland?

AS: My ex-wife is from the area, so through love and loss I ended up in Midland. But to be honest, Midland has become home to me over the past four years and I wouldn’t want it any other way. People from the community have taken me in with arms wide open. I truly love this area.

Ciboulette et Cie is located in a beautifully restored century building. Tell me about the renovation process.

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• i n t h e kitc h e n • Ciboulette et Cie SPRING ASPARAGUS, QUINOA & FETA HAND PIES This yummy recipe is courtesy of André Sanche of Ciboulette et Cie. “This is a new item for us,” says Sanche. “We can’t wait to showcase it for the spring asparagus season.”

1 lb (500 grams) asparagus, ends trimmed off 1/8 tsp sea salt Good grind of black pepper 3 Tbsps extra virgin oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 small red onion, peeled & minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup shredded kale 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked & rinsed 4 ounces (112 grams) feta cheese, diced in 1/4-inch cubes 3 sheets (8x14-inch) puff pastry 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

SPRING ASPARAGUS, QUINOA & FETA HAND PIES

PREPARATION: For the filling: 1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Toss the asparagus with the salt, pepper, oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast asparagus for 6 minutes and remove from oven. When cool, cut the asparagus into 2-inch lengths.

2. In a sauté pan heat the butter and add the onion, garlic and kale. Cook over medium heat for five minutes, and transfer to a clean bowl; combine with the asparagus, quinoa and feta cheese and mix together.

To assemble: 3. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the puff pastry into 6, 6-inch squares, brush edges with egg wash. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet. Place a mound (about a 1/2 cup) of filling on the middle of each square. Pulling the edges toward the centre, fold the pastry so the package resembles a small volcano. Brush the edges of the pastries with the egg wash.

4. Transfer the pastries to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and place in a 400F oven.

5. Bake for 10 minutes, rotate the tray, and bake for a further 10 minutes or until golden brown.

6. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Makes 6.

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suspended ceiling. Can you believe that? We also lucked out with the original wood flooring, which was covered with tiles and gross carpeting [laughs].

Tell me about the decor.

AS: We were going for a clean, fresh, yet rustic look. The building has a story, so we wanted the decor to have a story, as well. All of the wood used for the tables, benches and shelving is reclaimed from the area. White tile and various chalkboards help to create a bright and open space.

What three items should I leave with today?

AS: Some local milk because it’s phenomenal. We carry two local milks, one from Sheldon Creek and one from Miller’s Dairy. Secondly, you need a bottle of Bruce’s Catsup.

Bruce is one of our team members and he makes the best catsup in the world. Thirdly, one of our cakes because our pastry chef Jennifer McConnell does amazing work, and it doesn’t hurt that we only use 100% butter in everything we do!

What’s your cooking philosophy?

AS: As local as possible. For me, local trans-

lates into clean, fresh foods that are crisp, flavourful and seasonal. Secondly, I cook so I can bring people together to enjoy quality time together while enjoying good food.

When people walk into Ciboulette et Cie, I want them to feel like they’re walking into someone’s kitchen because every good party ends up in the kitchen.

What’s your business philosophy?

AS: It’s a three-tiered focus — local food, small business and community. They’re all so closely linked, with one supporting the other. By shopping locally and using local produce and products we are supporting regional small businesses, helping them to grow and keeping money in the community.

I’m also a firm believer in helping our community by supporting local charities.

Where do you find culinary inspiration?

AS: I find it locally. Many farmers show up at my doorstep with fresh produce, which motivates me to turn it into innovative dishes.

Furthermore, when you live in a smaller community, it’s important to keep on top of the trends. I’m constantly in the bigger cities checking things out, and keep a very close eye on what’s happening in San Francisco and Portland.

You offer cooking classes?

AS: We have various classes five or six times a month, and people seem to love them. We teach both sweet and savoury, so topics cover anything from spaghetti making 101 to therapeutic bread making. Classes cost about $65 each, and are listed on our website.

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Do you cater?

AS: We do anything from dinners for six to weddings for 165 people. We also offer healthy lunch and breakfast boxes for corporate catering.

Beyond your own place, what’s your favourite foodie destination?

AS: My two favourite restaurants are both in Ottawa because I lived there for ten years and have many chef friends there. Murray StreetKitchen (murraystreet.ca) which is co-owned by chef Steve Mitton, is an amazing place. The Wellington Gastropub (thewellingtongastropub.com) led by chef/owner Chris Deraiche is also phenomenal. Locally, the Explorers Cafe (theexplorerscafe.com) in Midland offers great food and is always my go-to.

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It’s about somebody coming in and just feeling like they’re in confident and very capable hands.”

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esigning your own kitchen can be a rewarding endeavour with its fair share of challenges, and that’s where Lisa LePage of RONA Midland’s Kitchen Design Centre can lend a hand. Having worked as a kitchen designer for 17 years, Lisa has the expertise and passion to successfully guide clients from a floor plan all the way to their dream kitchen.

“To have a custom kitchen there’s a lot of work that needs to go into

customer, their requirements, their needs, their budget,” Lisa said, noting she’ll often ask clients to find photos and articles independently to inspire their unique kitchen vision. “The practical use of space, for me as a Certified Kitchen Designer, that’s key. I sit in the kitchen. I want to visualize in the kitchen what is going to be the best use of space incorporating the layout of the appliances, the workspace, the storage

DESIGN A STELLAR KITCHEN AT RONA MIDLAND’S KITCHEN DESIGN CENTRE the design. Generally people come in with dimensions or a floor plan and there are a set of questions — we talk about if it’s a renovation or is it new construction? Are we doing any structural work, moving walls or changing windows?” said Lisa, who was trained as an architectural technologist at Fanshawe College in London, Ont. and completed further training with Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She also completed certification with the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) and became a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) in 2006.

Lisa began her position as a CKD at RONA Midland in September, 2013. RONA Midland partner Mike Argue and Lisa worked together to upgrade the existing kitchen centre into a more interactive, customeroriented, start-to-finish kitchen design headquarters which was unveiled in February of this year.

“He wanted to get away from the big box persona that comes dealing with kitchen departments in big box stores,” Lisa explained. “With my experience of running my own business for several years and being a Certified Kitchen Designer with the NKBA, we felt confident that we could both achieve the plan that we had for the new design centre.”

That confidence was well-founded, with successful projects beginning right away. Lisa’s first kitchen she advised on at RONA was kitchen renovation project that incorporated olive-green-themed Kraftmaid Cabinetry, which she greatly enjoyed working on. Since that time she’s had the opportunity to help numerous kitchen hopefuls requesting everything from basic kitchens in rental units, to top-of-the-line kitchens in their forever home.

For Lisa, designing a kitchen is all about envisioning the space and how it will best be used and enjoyed. “It’s really getting to know the

space, to the travel paths to door entrances within the kitchen,” she added.

RONA’s Kitchen Design Centre works with customers on all aspects of their dream kitchen, on everything from the optimal use of space in cabinetry, wall colour, floor material and colour, countertop materials and styles and appliance choices.

“We provide them with samples of the cabinet door style and colour, the floor material, the countertop, their paint colour on the wall, the hardware,” Lisa said. “They have little elements they can put all together and see the finished palette of colours and style with these pieces along with their three-dimensional drawings that we produce.”

Working with Lisa starts with a meeting in the showroom to start the design process. The length of time needed on the designing the space and elements is different for each individual project, depending on the scope of the project for each design. The meeting process will include an in-home consultation, a site visit for measurements, site visits as construction progresses and a walkthrough upon completion.

“It doesn’t matter whether you’re spending $5,000 or $95,000,” Lisa said. “We want to offer you the same design service. The same professional, experienced, knowledgeable person is going to deal with you and treat everybody the same. It’s about somebody coming in and just feeling like they’re in confident and very capable hands.”

The Kitchen Design Centre’s regular hours are from Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lisa is also available to meet customers after-hours at their location for consultation. RONA Midland’s Kitchen Design Centre may be contacted at 705-526-3748, extension 3247.

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The Ridge at Manitou began as a vision shared by a group of Manitouwabing Lake cottagers several years ago: they foresaw a golf course with the finest of facilities blending harmoniously with the nature that attracted them to cottage in Parry Sound in the first place. When their collective vision was realized, the result was something special indeed.

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TASTE THE WORLD Napoleon Home Comfort, Barrie Saturday, May 24 at 6 p.m.

Sample the flavours of the world at this delicious 6th-annual Kempenfelt Rotary Club event. The 2014 event partner is Grove Park Home. Taste the World has raised more than $230,000 for our local community with the help of Rotarians, event partner, sponsors, guests and volunteers. Along with international culinary stations featuring the delights of local restaurants and caterers, the mouthwatering event serves up wine and beer pairings, live music, dancing, as well as live, silent and luxury auctions. Napoleon Home Comfort is a major sponsor of the event and will graciously open its doors to host it.

Tickets are $99 per person ($45 tax receipt) and are available from Kempenfelt Rotary Club members, online at www.tastetheworldbarrie.com or by calling 705-726-1003.

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CRAFT BEER AND BBQ FESTIVAL Heritage Park, Barrie Thursday, July 3 - Sunday, July 6

FLAVOURS OF MUSKOKA The Rosseau, JW Marriott Resort & Spa, Minett Sunday, June 15 at 6 p.m.

A gourmet food and wine event featuring Muskoka’s most distinguished chefs, Ontario’s best wineries and breweries, the finest entertainment from the Muskoka Lakes Music Festival and a silent auction. Proceeds go to Kaleidoscope Arts in Education programs for Muskoka children.

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The Boat and Cottage Show features everything for your boat, cottage and home, with more than 100 exhibitors and three docks filled with boats ready to test drive. The Muskoka Ribfest has mouthwatering ribs from award-winning teams and everything from corn on the cob to deep fried Mars bars. Along with a midway for the kids, there is live entertainment all weekend long.

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MUSKOKA BEER FESTIVAL Annie Williams Memorial Park, Bracebridge Saturday, Aug. 2 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Savour the best of Ontario’s craft breweries together with great food and live musical acts.

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The Annual Craft Beer and BBQ Festival is on tap for another tasty weekend. The event has grown from its original “Ribfest” origins to include a tempting menu of mouthwatering pork ribs, pulled pork, barbecued chicken, baked beans, potato salad and coleslaw. Other delicious food items served up include kettle corn, ice cream, ICEE drinks, lemonade, roasted corn on the cob, old-fashioned soda, bloomin’ onions, mini donuts, twisted potatoes and gourmet lollipops.

Along with the barbecue, the downtown Barrie event serves up live entertainment and a craft beer fair. Various local breweries, including Barrie’s own Flying Monkeys, will take part. The craft beer portion starts Friday, July 4 and runs until Sunday, July 6 (Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.) Visitors can purchase tickets and then get samples or full-size cups.

Event highlights include the celebrity sauce cook-off on Thursday, July 3 at 7 p.m., and the ‘best of’ award on Sunday, July 6, at noon. Grilling crews get fired up on Thursday and keep cooking until Sunday (11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day, except Sunday as it closes at 7 p.m.)

Prices vary.

For more information, call 705-734-1414 or visit www.downtownbarrie.ca.

ALLISTON POTATO FESTIVAL Victoria Street and Fairgrounds, Alliston Aug. 8 – 10 This three-day event celebrates the beloved spud we all know and love.

Celebrating its 41st year, the annual festival always kicks off with one of the biggest parades around. Fairground admission: weekend passes $10; daily admission $5, seniors $3 and children under 11 free.

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CURB APPEAL Downtown Barrie Spring and Fall 2014 An outdoor dining experience tucked away in a downtown locale showcasing five restaurants/ chefs, five courses and five wine pairings. Dinner is served at one long table for more than 100 guests. This delicious event, which treats guests to a fun-filled, energetic evening of dining, drink and music, can’t be missed.

Ticket will be sold through the participating restaurants.

For more information, call 705-734-1414 or visit www.barriecurbappeal.ca or downtownbarrie.ca.

100 MILE CHALLENGE SUMMER BBQ Arowhon Pines, Algonquin Park Monday, Aug. 4, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Head to Arowhon Pines, Algonquin Park for the 4th annual civic holiday weekend 100 Mile Challenge Summer BBQ. In celebration of Muskoka’s culinary delights, all food served is grown within 100 miles of the resort.

Admission is $35 per person.

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DINNER AT DISCOVERY HARBOUR Penetanguishene Sunday, July 27 An intimate sit-down dinner featuring the food and drink of local farmers and chefs, all served on the shores of Georgian Bay. Event hosted by Simcoe County Farm Fresh.

For ticket and event information, call 705-734-2075 or visit simcoecountyfarmfresh.ca.

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SAVOUR SIMCOE Simcoe County Museum, Minesing Sunday, Aug. 24, noon to 4 p.m.

Tour the traditions and tastes of regional cuisine produced by Simcoe County farmers and prepared by some of the finest Simcoe County chefs at Savour Simcoe. Hosted by Simcoe County Farm Fresh, this appetizing event also features local craft breweries and wineries.

“Savour Simcoe is our premier annual culinary event and was awarded the ‘Ontario Culinary Event of the Year’ for 2013,” says Sandra Trainor Cull, executive director Simcoe County Farm Fresh. “We are very excited to present our seventh-annual edition for 2014!”

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The teams compete for various trophies including best ribs, best chicken, best sauce and the coveted “People’s Choice” award — as chosen by the festival attendees. Open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.

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PORT ELGIN PUMPKINFEST Saugeen Shores Oct. 4 - 5 Always the weekend before Thanksgiving, this event is not to be missed. Marvel at various giant vegetables, including 1,500-plus pound pumpkins!

Beyond plus-size veggies, the event features thousands of classic cars and tons of family fun. Check out this year’s new local food focus.

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Considering that Holland Marsh is Canada’s soup (and salad) bowl, this savoury event is sure to please. SoupFest gives patrons the opportunity to sample delicious soups from more than 30 chefs, created with produce and meats produced locally in the Holland Marsh.

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or more than a decade, chef Randy Feltis has been a mainstay on Barrie’s restaurant scene.

Starting with Oscar’s, a bistro he opened in 1999 at the age of 24, the local entrepreneur has become the owner/operator of two PIE restaurants (which he co-owns with Craig Russell) and the Farmhouse (which he co-owns with his wife Sarah). “It’s a balancing act, but I love the challenge,” admits the 39-year-old proprietor with a smile.

Recently, this GoodLife reporter caught up with the busy multi-tasker to dish about the ever-popular PIE Wood Fired Pizza Joint and PIE 2. Conversation topics also covered his recent purchase of Barrielicious, his CityLine promotion (he’s now one of the three chefs) and PIE’s first franchise in Pickering. »

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GL: What’s the secret to making really good pizza?

RF: There are two secrets. A wood-fired oven is key. Once you’ve had wood-fired pizza, you’ll never want to taste anything else. Secondly, it’s the dough. To get our dough just right, we brought over pizza chefs from Italy. Over several months, these Italian dough experts showed us the tricks of the trade.

GoodLife: After just eating my way through Italy, I’m happy to tell you that PIE cooks up a mean pizza.

Randy Feltis: Thanks! To be honest, many people tell us our pizza is pretty darn good. Given its price point, quality and consistency, I think our pizza is world class. Good food aside, our real secret is fun.

GL: Can you expand?

RF: There’s nothing fancy about PIE. We beat out the fancy. We don’t want to intimidate anyone, that’s why it’s super casual and family focused. People love the music videos, our casual servers and the crazy eating events. For us, it’s all about having fun and projecting great energy.

GL: The formula is working. In four years, you’ve added a second location and a franchise.

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RF: We are definitely doing something right. It was one thing to make the first PIE profitable when all four restaurants before us in this location failed. But when success repeated itself with our second PIE (located 10 minutes away on Barrie’s waterfront), we began thinking we were onto something. With our track record, we thought why not open up a location in Pickering?

GL: Had you planned on franchising?

RF: To be brutally honest, it was a bit of a fluke.

The owner, James Picton, is from Barrie and he approached us. He had space in Pickering and wanted to know if we would open a PIE there.

Craig and I have enough on our plates so we opted for the franchise route. That’s how it went down. We have a lot of faith in James because he’s already a successful restaurant guy who owns Pickering’s Bear and Firkin.

GL: How long does it take to cook a pizza?

RF: Ninety seconds. It’s quick because the oven burns at 850 F. The reason we are open 364 days a year is because the oven can’t get cold. If it gets cold, it takes almost a day to get it back up to temperature.

GL: What’s your most popular pizza?

RF: Hands down it’s pepperoni. All the pizzas sell really well and they are obviously our strength. Fifty per cent of our entire sales (including bar sales) are from pizza. We also offer great salads, amazing appetizers, fantastic pastas, along with chicken and fish dishes.

GL: What three-course meal would you order for me?

RF: Let’s go with a sharing menu. I’d start with the meatball garlic bread sliders (with tomato sauce, mozzarella and bacon) because they are awesome. For pizza, I’d suggest my wife Sar-

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GL: What’s your food philosophy?

RF: It’s pretty simple. Zero processed and make everything in-house.

GL: What led you and Craig into the pizza business?

RF: My interest in pizza making was sparked after graduating from chef’s school. I was apprenticing at this high-end Italian restaurant in Yorkville and they had a wood-fired pizza oven.

Since then, the idea of owning a restaurant with a wood-fired oven stuck with me. Craig, who has been a good friend for years, supported the idea and we tossed around the concept for over a decade. Eventually, Craig came across some available space and we decided to open up that pizza joint we had always talked about.

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RF: It was crazy! People loved it! We did it because we wanted to thank our customers and Barrie for being so loyal to us. Supporting the local guy is important to the success of our business and we really appreciate it.

GL: I understand you bought back Barrielicious?

RF: We had started “Licious” in Barrie and London in 2007, but sold them two years ago. I wanted them back because the festival was starting to decline. We’ve got things back on track and the recent Barrrielicious was intensely successful.

GL: How’s business at the Farmhouse?

RF: Great, it’s doing really well. We opened it a year ago and, in the beginning, there were definitely some growing pains. I’d say it took about six months for the Farmhouse to feel comfortable in its own skin. We’ve worked hard to make it successful and now it has a great identity.

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GL: How do you divide your time between three restaurants?

RF: After I drop off Cash (three-year-old son) at school, I make the rounds at each location. I spend a few hours at each restaurant to balance out my day.

GL: Let’s hear about PIE’s fifth-annual pizza eating competition.

RF: We are doing it on the Sunday of Kempenfest weekend (Aug. 3). To qualify, you have to eat a Kobi (a pizza with cheese and tomato sauce) in less than 80 seconds. People aren’t expected to win because the reigning champion, Takeru Kobayashi, ate just shy of 11 pizzas in 12 minutes last year. First place earns $3,000, plus a personal parking spot; second place earns $1,000 and third place gets $500. The top woman takes home $500.

GL: What led PIE into the bizarre world of eating competitions?

RF: It’s fun! And it’s the world’s best gorilla marketing. Our event has been covered by the Toronto Sun, the Toronto Star, local news outlets, the Weather Network, TSN, CBC and so on.

You can’t buy that kind of publicity. Craig and I came up with the idea one day when we were just sitting at the bar. We had heard Takeru Kobayashi didn’t sign a MLE (Major League Eating) contract so he was free to eat at other venues. When we approached him about hosting an event at PIE, he loved the idea.

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GL: How does Kobayashi do it?

RF: He says he just never feels full. It’s funny because I’ve actually spotted him eating pizza 30 minutes after competing. He will be chatting with some reporter, look down and see the pizza, and start eating it. After the show (where

GL: What do you cook at home?

RF: Simple food that’s real. We just cook regular stuff, like pasta, and we’re big fans of Johnny’s Seafood. We don’t get too complicated at home — just a nice piece of fish with lemon and capers, a starch and some veggies. he eats nearly 12 pizzas), we always take him out for dinner and he will put away three or four courses. No problem. It’s just crazy because the guy only weighs about 128 pounds.

GL: Do you and Craig compete?

RF: Craig always enters and he doesn’t do too badly. He usually scarfs down about three pizzas. I just watch from the sidelines.

GL: Let’s talk about Cityline.

RF: I just got a promotion, so now I’m one of the three (official) chefs with Massimo Capra and Jason Parsons. I took over Michael Bonacini’s spot because he moved over to CTV. It’s a huge honour to be working with these guys.

GL: How do you serve folks with special dietary issues?

RF: We have a gluten-free shell for pizzas. It’s the only thing that we don’t make in-house because we don’t want to cross contaminate. We also have gluten-free pasta. Vegetarians like us because we make everything to order and we have great salad options.

GL: What’s your favourite food destination?

RF: The Cheese Boutique (cheeseboutique.com) in Toronto (near the Kingsway) is the most wonderful place in the world.

GL: Last year, PIE was featured on the Food Network’s “You Gotta Eat Here,” hosted by John Catucci. What was it like?

RF: It was awesome, overwhelming and beyond crazy. I had heard about the “Catucci” bump restaurants experience after the show airs, so we wanted to be prepared for the crowds. I did my research and called about 12 different restaurant owners featured on the show to hear about their experiences. After listening to their stories, we prepared like mad to get ready. We ordered more cutlery, hired more staff, put our best people on. But when it hit, it was through

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GL: What about specials?

RF: Every day, we offer a lunch special for $9.

We also do large party specials (10 or more people) with set prices: $15 per person is pizza for everyone, $20 per person is pizza and salad, and $22 per person is pizza, salad, appetizers and pasta. We just keep firing out food until you tell us to stop. Also, every night after 8 p.m., you get a free pizza (with tomato sauce and cheese) when you order a 32-ounce beer.

GL: What does the future hold for PIE? RF: Our goal is to keep having fun while putting out a consistent, high-quality product.

More locations are also on our radar.

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This delicious recipe is courtesy of chef Randy Feltis of Pie Wood-Fired Pizza Joint.

Preparation time: 60 min Serves: 6-8 Tools (baking trays, food mill, mixing bowl) 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes 3 large eggs, beaten 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 1 litre all-purpose flour (sifted) 1/4 cup butter Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for topping Chopped fresh parsley

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PREPARATION: 1. Roast potatoes on baking sheet in a 350F oven until tender, remove and cool. Cut potatoes in half, remove insides and process through a food mill or ricer and place into a mixing bowl.

2. Add eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Next, softly add half the flour and gently knead the dough. Slowly add the other half to make a firm dough ball. Let rest for 10 minutes. Divide the dough into 1-inch snakes and cut into nubs. Dust and let rest on baking trays.

3. Bring a large pot with water to a boil. Once the water boils, add the salt. Then turn the heat down to bring the water to a gentle simmer.

Poach the gnocchi in several batches. Once the gnocchi floats and comes to the surface of the water (takes less than 2 minutes), immediately scoop it out of the water with a slotted/perforated spoon and place it in another baking sheet to prevent it from sticking together.

4. On low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter in a skillet and add the cooked gnocchi. Pan-fry the gnocchi for about 8 minutes in the hot butter until slightly browned and crisp.

Transfer into a serving dish and sprinkle with a generous amount of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and chopped parsley.

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ka’s beauty. Small hotels appeared around the big lakes as the steamships delivered more and more enthralled travellers.

On Lake Muskoka, gorgeous natural points of land with stunning vistas were quickly occupied by these hotels. Walkers Hotel and Glen Echo were joined by the Montcalm Hotel, built on Montcalm Point. Business thrived during the steamboat years, but as tourists

became cottagers and cars became common, the little hotels disappeared. Today, there is no trace of the Montcalm Hotel at Montcalm Point, but the four-acre property still hosts plenty of guests, as well as family members, within the solid log walls of a luxury cottage.

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The 4,600-square-foot cottage, with its handcrafted, scribe-fit log joinery and warm golden hues blends peacefully into its natural surroundings.

Professionally landscaped gardens ornament the property with billowy bursts of colour. years ago. Even without knowing its history, he knew the point was a very special place.

“I had been looking at the property for a long time,” recalls Brigham, who shares the bungalow-style cottage with mate Deborah Fisher and his two 20-something daughters. ”It was probably the best point on the Muskoka Lakes, at least I thought it was. So, I thought it would be just spectacular to get hold of if it ever came up for sale.”

Brigham decided to find out first hand if that option was in the offing. ”The owner said, ‘If you make me an offer, I’ll take it, but on the condition that I first ask all of my six children if any one of them wants to buy the property,’” says Brigham. “He did ask them and none of them wanted to buy it, probably because it was too expensive even back then.

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So, I ended up buying it.”

Constructed in 1986 of Northern Ontario pine and B.C. fir logs, the 4,600-square-foot cottage, with its handcrafted, scribe-fit log joinery and warm, golden hues blends peacefully into its natural surroundings, while the professionally landscaped gardens ornament the property with billowy bursts of colour. The traditional log style was what Brigham envisioned when he first walked Montcalm Point’s impressive shoreline and saw the perfect spot to build his family’s summer home.

“I wanted the cottage to look like Muskoka and to look as though it had always been there,” says Brigham. “Everything turned out as I hoped. It is really magical. When you go inside the cottage, because of the warm colours of the logs and the wood, it glows. And since the

cottage faces south, we get sun all day long.”

Architect Larry Parker drew up plans for the log home that would replace an older cottage already on the point. But an existing dock, now about 60 years old, was left in place as an homage to the past. It was here that the RMS Segwun would dock to let crew unload passengers’ baggage before staff took it up to the hotel.

With the design plans in place, Brigham then contacted the go-to builder in Muskoka during the 1980s: Ernie Taylor.

“Ernie Taylor did the foundation and finished all the interiors and exteriors,” says Brigham of the skillful builder who figured out how to wrap the cottage around the gentle point, while incorporating the structure into its granite rock shelf. “He is a wonderful builder. Ernie Taylor is really the genius behind our cottage. He comes

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The rooms are naturally bright, thanks to a lofty cathedral ceiling with skylights.

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The main floor of the cottage includes four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a laundry room, but friends and family are drawn to the spacious common area containing a gourmet kitchen, living room (with floor-toceiling stone fireplace) and an opulent dining room, designed for entertaining. The rooms are naturally bright, thanks to a lofty cathedral ceiling with skylights.

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seat 12 to 16 people at a time. The iron chandelier was custom made in the United States and was very tastefully done to fit in with the environment.”

It was also an idea of Brigham’s to design a kitchen with an island with a bar for quick meals and a second island with a granite counter to house a stovetop, with easy access to all counters, cupboards and sinks.

A hanging rectangle of cross beams inset with small pot lights imaginatively lights the kitchen’s work area. Off of the kitchen, an intimate dining nook with a stone fireplace makes for cosy family breakfasts.

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With a pleasing balance of traditional Muskoka design, luxurious touches and modern technology, Montcalm Point has been a treasured family retreat.

Another tall stone fireplace warms the master bedroom, which is framed by a beamed cathedral ceiling. More light is supplied through large windows and mullioned glass doors that open onto a flagstone terrace that runs the length of the cottage. An ensuite features a free-standing claw foot tub and a shower accented with flagstone.

The lower level of the cottage is the entertainment centre with a large home theatre room and a well-stocked wine cellar. Granite outcroppings have been incorporated into the cellar’s floor and walls, accented with Mexican tiles. For

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Patrick Brigham owned an island on Lake Muskoka when he saw the Montcalm Point property in the Walker’s Point area. Even without knowing its history, he knew the point was a very special place.

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Brigham, who collects wine, the climatecontrolled cellar with its relaxed tasting area was a must-have feature. Of course, he called upon Taylor to design the special room.

“All I can say is, Taylor is a genius,” says Brigham. “We gave him direction, but he planned the whole space out.”

Outside of the cottage, a three-bay garage and three-slip, two-storey boathouse with upstairs accommodation are also constructed with honey-coloured logs. Flagstone paths crisscross the property, leading guests down to the dock and to the boathouse as well as back to the cottage. Granite stairways lead to the upper and lower stone terraces where friends and family can enjoy sunset views at day’s end.

The boathouse, also designed by Ernie Taylor, is flanked by a deck made for parties. Including the dock, there is about 3,000 square feet of room to mingle and lounging space for up to 20 people around the bar and on a resort-style couch. Any overflow guests can make themselves comfortable on the boathouse’s upstairs deck outside of the renovated living accommodations.

“The boathouse’s interior was completely redone in 2009 by Jeffrey Fisher of Jeffrey Fisher Home,” says Brigham, whose partner Deborah is co-owner of the company with her brother Jeffrey. “The interior was nice but was dated because it was the original 1980s look. In fact, both the cottage and the boathouse interiors were fully redesigned at the same time.”

A focal point in the boathouse is the tall, copper hooded, two-sided fireplace that brightens both the kitchen and lakeside living room. But even more intriguing, and apt for a building over the water, is the kitchen’s fossil-embedded limestone countertop, featuring ancient fish.

Wide plank floors run throughout the space, including the bedroom, with its cathedral ceiling and walkout to the deck.

With a pleasing balance of traditional Muskoka design, luxurious touches and modern technology, Montcalm Point has been a treasured family retreat.

“It’s one of the most beautiful spots on the face of the earth,” says Brigham.” It’s been a very, very happy home.”

Montcalm Point is listed for sale at $7,998,000

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For Irina Gretchanaia it’s all about colour.

The Barrie artist paints real-life items and scenes, but makes them more stunning and bright by experimenting with colour.

“The colour is what fascinates me. When I am looking for something to paint, it has to be something that I can work with the colour,” she said. “Flowers are my latest thing, but even if I do landscapes I always try to find the pop of colour.”

Gretchanaia said you can’t really see a relation between her pieces unless they are all in a room together, then it becomes clear that colour is the link.

The Russian-born artist is currently trying to make painting her full-time profession, although her day job as a counter-manager at Dior is another form of artistry.

“It seems to be a natural extension for me. I paint faces.

That’s why I’m good at it, playing with colours comes so natural to me.”

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Gretchanaia first got into painting while studying fashion marketing at Ryerson University.

She was taking art classes to improve her portfolio, when she fell in love with oil painting after seeing how easy it was to manipulate the colours.

“I have done watercolours and experienced different media,” she said. “I found that oils is something that I always come back to.”

Her fashion background clearly comes across in her pieces, most prominently in her flower paintings. Her flowers look like flowing fabric.

“Flowers are so delicate and transparent in the light you can always see the texture and the colours that are intertwined together,” she said. “With the flowers, you start from something so small but there is such a variety of colour in one little thing it makes it so much more interesting.”

Gretchanaia creates her pieces from reference photos so she can make them look more realistic.

“It’s almost like painting a portrait. I would be very

comfortable to throw things on a canvas, but I always find it’s not detailed enough,” she said.

But her passion for painting has become a bit of an inconvenience, especially on road trips.

“My husband has a motorcycle and when we are on the road, my eyes are looking for more things to paint,” she said. “Now I’m yelling stop so I can take a photo. You never know what you’re going to see.”

In the coming months, Gretchanaia is looking to take her art to a new level.

She recently returned from a show in New York City.

“New York was for me to step out of the box and expose myself on a bigger market,” she said. “It’s my biggest show so far. It’s for me to see where I can fit in the bigger market going international.”

Gretchanaia has been at Kempenfest in the past and has shown at the Edge Gallery in Barrie.

While most of her shows have been outdoors, Gretchanaia is looking forward to working with more galleries.

“The problem is that I sell work so fast, I’ve never seem to have a collection,” she said.

“I work full-time so it’s hard for me to get a collection together not being a full-time artist.”

Gretchanaia is hoping to make painting her full-time profession in the future.

“I’d like to spend more time with it to create more, travel more and be inspired more,” she said. “Painting is what I love the most.”

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Playing with glass and light Story and photography By Jennifer Harker Sunlight streams through the windows of Linda Bennett’s studio, illuminating her stained glass and releasing bursts of colours across the space.

Georgian Bay’s inspiration is mere steps from her Tiny Township studio, making it wonderfully conducive to her work: “We live in such an amazing place,” she said.

Bennett lifts a new fused bowl from her industrialsized kiln. Examining it carefully, she is clearly excited by the results of her work.

“I started back in the ’80s. My very first one was for my bathroom window. I took a course. Once I did one, I thought, ‘I can do that.’”

She eventually launched the Glass Attic Studio, pursuing the craft as a full-time passion. The largest piece she’s ever tackled was a 48-square-foot window.

“I had to build an extension on my work table for that one,” she recalled of the traditional leaded glass and copper foil piece.

Tiny Township artist Linda Bennett enjoys experimenting with materials and techniques

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For the past six years, she’s been experimenting with fusing and kiln-formed work. Sandwiching copper sheeting between layers of glass results in uniquely individual pieces.

As well, Bennett creates new materials by layering coloured glass together, firing and smashing the slab, and then putting it back in the kiln to create “puddles” that can be used for jewelry or embedded into other pieces.

“I’ve been playing,” she said of the versatile fuse style.

“I schedule a play day once in awhile.”

While she lets her creativity and imagination run rampant on her own designs, Bennett said she loves custom commissioned work.

“It’s still one of my favourites to get to work with people, to take their ideas and turn them into something – especially when they don’t have a clear vision. It’s vague and I get to engage people in the process.”

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For commissions, Bennett said, the price depends on the size, the complexity of the pat-

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LOCAL FOOD Foodland Ontario offers seasonal recipes for local food lovers.

By Katherine Elphick Hankering to eat more local food? Foodland Ontario’s recipe collection is well worth checking out.

From apples to zucchinis, when it comes to preparing dishes featuring in-season fresh local ingredients, I haven’t met a Foodland Ontario recipe I didn’t like.

With a mandate to promote all the “good things that grow in Ontario,” Foodland Ontario serves up recipes online at www.foodlandontario.ca and through brochures distributed four times a year at various grocery stores.

Culinary inspiration can also be found in its calendar, which now includes “how to” videos for each month’s recipe.

Foodland Ontario commissions various professional home economists, food specialists and chefs to develop recipes for the tasty marketing program.

“We provide recipe guidelines for them to follow with the focus on developing recipes featuring inseason, fresh, local ingredients,” explains public relations specialist Joan Fraser.

The objective of the website and booklets is to celebrate local food and educate Ontario consumers about what’s in season, find storage and helpful tips for maximizing flavours and to help them incorporate more Ontario food into their menus.

Why eat local food? “Buying Ontario food is good for you and your family, local communities and the environment,” explains Foodland Ontario manager Denise Zaborowski. “We all have a role to play in buying local. Ask for Ontario local food products wherever you shop or dine.”

Speaking of local fare, here are three mouthwatering Foodland Ontario recipes to sample. »

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MEDITERRANEAN ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO Simple is often the best treatment, particularly when you have freshly picked Ontario asparagus. Try to buy similar sized stalks for an attractive presentation and for even cooking.

This can be doubled or tripled and served at an early summer buffet or barbecue. It’s wonderful with all grilled meats.

1⁄2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil 2 tbsps (30 mL) red wine vinegar 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey 1⁄2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1⁄4 cup (63 mL) olive oil 1 lb (454 g) Ontario asparagus 1 Ontario greenhouse tomato seeded and diced 1⁄4 cup (63 mL) Parmesan or Asiago cheese, freshly grated Fresh basil leaves optional PREPARATION: 1. In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, basil and pepper; slowly whisk in oil until smooth. Set aside.

2. Break asparagus. In large pot of boiling water, cook asparagus until bright green and tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes (depending on thickness of stalk). Drain and chill under cold water. Drain well and place in shallow dish.

3. Sprinkle tomato over asparagus. Pour vinaigrette over top and shake dish to coat. Let stand at room temperature for up to 1 hour.

Garnish each serving with Parmesan and fresh basil leaves (if using).

Serves 4.

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CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM ENCHILADAS A delicious and simple dinner your family will love.

2 Ontario onions, chopped 2 cloves Ontario garlic, minced 2 cups (500 mL) sliced Ontario mushrooms 2 tbsps (25 mL) vegetable oil 2 tsps (10 mL) chili powder 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried oregano and salt 2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked Ontario chicken 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Ontario cheddar cheese 1/3 cup (75 mL) low-fat Ontario sour cream 2 cups (500 mL) mild or medium taco sauce 10 medium flour tortillas PREPARATION: 1. In large skillet, cook onions, garlic and mushrooms in oil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chili powder, oregano and salt; cook for 15 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in chicken, 3/4 cup (175 mL) of cheese and sour cream; mix well.

2. Spread 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the taco sauce in 13 - x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish. Spread about 1/4 cup (50 mL) filling down centre of each tortilla; roll up, folding in ends. Place, seam side down, in dish. Spread remaining taco sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. (Recipe can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.)

3. Cover and bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

Servings: 6 Nutrients per serving 1 serving when recipe serves 6: • Protein: 22.0 grams • Fat: 25.0 grams • Carbohydrates: 45.0 grams • Calories: 508 • Fibre: 4.0 grams

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WHY BUY LOCAL? It supports our communities.

Choosing fresh and delicious local food helps to create jobs and supports our economic growth in Ontario. It also builds a strong sense of community by supporting Ontario’s farmers and businesses. Every time you buy local, you make a positive impact.

It helps the environment. Ontario farmers take pride in being good stewards of the land, helping to preserve it for future generations.

Buying local also means your food comes from closer to home, and the closer, the fresher!

It’s nutritious and tastes great.

Adding nutritious local foods and Ontario fruits and vegetables to your diet can help contribute to a healthier lifestyle.

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BUYING LOCAL IN 4 EASY STEPS Look for the Foodland Ontario logo when shopping at your grocery store, farmers’ market and on-farm market.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE HALF MOONS This yummy recipe creates the perfect strawberry dessert for any occasion.

1 cup (250 mL) Ontario strawberries diced 2 Tbsps (30 mL) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch 3 oz (85 g) cream cheese softened

Visit local farms with your family and talk to them about the difference they make when you buy local.

1⁄4 cup (63 mL) icing sugar

Serve freshness every day using delicious recipes featuring local ingredients.

granulated and icing sugars

Ask for local at restaurants and everywhere you buy food.

(Source Foodland Ontario)

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1⁄2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla 1-1⁄2 package frozen puff pastry 3 sheets, thawed 1 Ontario egg yolk

Nutrients per serving •Protein: 5.0 grams •Fat: 16.0 grams •Carbohydrates: 24.0 grams •Calories: 262 •Fibre: 1.0 gram

PREPARATION: 1. In bowl, combine strawberries, granulated sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.

2. Combine cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla; mix well with wooden spoon until smooth. Set aside.

3. On lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into 10-inch (25 cm) square (if necessary). Using 4 -inch (10 cm) round cutter, cut out 12 rounds (4 rounds from each sheet). Arrange on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

4. In bowl, beat egg yolk with 1 tsp (5 mL) water; brush over edge of each round. Dollop heaping tea spoon of cream cheese mixture in centre of each. Top with scant tablespoon strawberry mixture. Fold in half to form half moon shape; pinch edges to seal.

5. Garnish: Lightly brush each half moon with egg wash; sprinkle with a little granulated sugar. With tip of paring knife, cut steam vents in centre of each. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly on baking sheets then place on cooling racks. Sprinkle with icing sugar. Servings: 12.

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At home on Roberts Bay When longtime Muskoka Realtors Bob and Marnie Clarke decided to make cottage country their home, building their own place came naturally.

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ou could say that Muskoka real estate brought them together.

Bob Clarke was in his early 20s when he started coming north to girlfriend Marnie’s family cottage on Mary Lake in Port Sydney. During a boat ride on Lake Vernon in 1987, the couple saw a man hammer a For Sale sign to a tree on Big Island. They asked the man about the price, and it was right. So at 24 years old, Clarke became the owner of 2,000 feet of shoreline and 50 acres of land that were later subdivided into seven lots. With the proceeds from the sale of the properties, Bob and Marnie bought their first cottage lot on the Joe River. A post and beam cottage, largely built by the new cottagers, soon followed.

Since then, the Clarkes and their two daughters, Darby and Kelcie, have cottaged on the big lakes – Muskoka, Joseph and Rosseau – for over 30 years. They’ve also found cottages for clients through Bob’s Royal LePage office in Port Carling. In addition, the couple also builds and renovate cottages as Clarke Muskoka Construction and Program Management. So it was natural that when they planned two years ago to make Muskoka their full-time home that the Clarkes would design and build their own residence. Roberts Bay on central Lake Joseph was ultimately the place where both wanted to live.

“I always choose a property by looking at the shoreline, seeing its shape and its features, and from the view,” says Marnie, who is a licensed real estate agent, specialize in interior decoration and home staging. “Bob looks at the property and sees where the cottage would be built.

We both loved this property.”

The two-year building project for the 5,500-square-foot home finished at summer’s end last year with the addition of gently rolling lawns and colourful flower beds. The exterior is clad in the Clarke’s signature traditional red, black and white colour palette that extends to the boathouse and its living quarters. Guests arrive at a wooden front door flanked by vertical screens that let air in or are enclosed with narrow glass doors designed by the Cutter Brothers in Port Carling.

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windows in the living room, kitchen/family room and dining room bring in gorgeous views of a flagstone terrace with fire pit and the lake beyond where a dock festooned with red Muskoka chairs is ready for those who want to relax.

“Though it’s a large place, it doesn’t feel large,” says Marnie of the five-bedroom, fourbathroom house. “That’s what we liked about the design. It still feels cosy. When we were designing the cottage, we picked things that we liked. For instance, we felt there was no need for everyone to have a gigantic bedroom, and Bob wanted working cupolas instead of decorative ones to let light in.”

Another of Bob’s design ideas was to have two master bedrooms to accommodate families who may live there in the future.

“We decided to have two master bedrooms because we found that younger couples want to be on the same floor as their children,” explains Bob of the second-floor master across from two smaller bedrooms. “Later, the parents don’t want to be near their kids, so there is a master with ensuite on the main level.”

“Though it’s a large place, it doesn’t feel large,” says Marnie of the five-bedroom, four-bathroom house. “That’s what we liked about the design. It still feels cosy.

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Marnie’s penchant for finding furniture and decorative pieces that fit perfectly into cottages is evident in almost every room of their new home. Large consignment pieces surprisingly found in Florida look right at home on Roberts Bay. An impressive armoire created from reclaimed wood and decorated inside with antique-style equestrian art looks like it came out of an old Ontario homestead, but came from the Sunshine State.

“The consignment shops are everywhere down there and so much fun to go through,” says Marnie. “The huge hutch in the dining room was a find that we wanted to put somewhere fantastic and it fit in here.”

In a different sense, the lower level home theatre/man cave, complete with bar and ample seating for eight people, was also a find.

“This room was a mistake,” laughs Bob. “When the excavation was being done, they were supposed to stop digging at four feet since it looked like it was all rock. But, it wasn’t. All I wanted was a mechanical room, but it’s a fun spot that was done by Muskoka Home Theatre.

We’ve never had a room like this before and we’re happy with it.”

The fun continues upstairs in an all-purpose room over the home’s attached two-car garage with heated floor. A pinball machine from Bob’s youth and three other vintage machines wait to be played. The room is a favourite of the Clarkes’ daughters and their friends not only for the pinball action, but for stairs that lead directly to the pantry with its beverage fridge and down to the theatre room. Both parents and kids love the mutual privacy when guests are up for the weekend.

“This is my favourite room of the house,” says Marnie. “It was supposed to be a games room with a pool table, but we found a couple of times the kids and their friends ended up sleeping on the couches up here. So I said to Bob that maybe we should use it as a bedroom and everything-else room.”

The bathroom off of the impromptu bedroom features red accents in the floor tiles, vanity and shelving, reflecting Marnie’s love of red. Her eye for detail is expressed in all the home’s bathrooms from the hand-made animal tiles from Pratt and Larson in the girls’ bath, to the multiple moose statues in the master ensuite that she found at Chapters.

The cottage is framed at its east and west ends by two floor-to-ceiling granite fireplaces, one in the living room and the other in the Muskoka

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Marnie Clarke’s penchant for finding furniture and decorative pieces that fit perfectly into cottages is evident in almost every room of their new home.

The lower level home theatre/man cave (left), complete with bar and ample seating for eight people, was a find. “This room was a mistake,” laughs Bob. “When the excavation was being done, they were supposed to stop digging at four feet since it looked like it was all rock. But, it wasn’t.”

Inside, the home is cosy and calm thanks to a neutral colour scheme on walls, slip-covered couches, cabinetry and accent pieces. Wide windows in the living room, kitchen/family room and dining room bring in gorgeous views of a flagstone terrace with fire pit and the lake beyond where a dock festooned with red Muskoka chairs is ready for those who want to relax.

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room where Marnie loves to spend time. The Muskoka room’s stone floor is heated to extend the room’s seasonal use and Weatherwall sliding panel windows quickly close over screens to shut out the cold.

“The fireplace in the Muskoka room has been amazing,” says Marnie. “I love the crackle of a wood fire.”

At the waterfront, the boathouse’s one-bedroom living quarters sits on a broad deck that could easily handle any summertime party. But smaller groups can dine and relax downstairs inside the boathouse. A dining table and chairs, and cushioned seating area with wet bar adjacent to three boat slips are lit naturally through two glass garage doors can be opened for indoor/outdoor leisure time. Boats are pampered with an automatic hydraulic system that raises them out of the water when not in use.

But the technology does not stop at the boathouse. A system installed by Muskoka Home Theatre controls music, lights and televisions throughout the cottage and boathouse.

“Everything can be run off of an iPod or iPad, or a small touch screen on the wall,” explains Bob. “When we pull up to the boathouse, we can pop the garage doors, turn on the lights and then turn on the path and cottage lights. There is also remote access. We can leave the Lake Joe Club and open the garage doors, turn on the lights and turn on the heat.”

“Even I can use it and I’m not a techie at all,“ laughs Marnie.

Settled into their new home and enjoying the serenity and comfort that results from a well designed layout (and from some serendipity), the Clarkes’ traditional cottage also has a classic Muskoka staple. A model of a mahogany gentleman’s racer sits atop the master bedroom dresser.

“I bought it a long time ago at Winners,” smiles Marnie, “so that Bob has his wooden boat.”

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Cook Your Catch

BY Jason Fitzsimmons, CHEFY INC.

In terms of locally sourced food, there’s perhaps no entrée better than fish, caught fresh from the lakes of Muskoka.

Fishing in the summer is a relaxing sport with every opportunity to not only pursue the best locations as you skip across the lake, but also sunbathe in the July and August heat.

Here are some quick ways to prepare your catch for a great feast.

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MUSKOKA BEER BATTERED FISH INGREDIENTS 1 cup of all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons baking powder 1 1/3 bottles of your favourite beer Fish fillets (pickerel, pike, lake trout) Oil for frying (canola or vegetable) METHOD Season fish with salt and pepper.

Combine dry ingredients in bowl.

Pour in beer and whisk together (lumps are okay). Dredge the fish in flour and then place in the batter (fish must be floured so batter will stick).

Heat pan with oil in it to 350°F. Take fish out of batter and place in pan and fry for 3-5 mins, depending on size of fillets. Get them nice and golden brown.

TARTAR SAUCE INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup relish or 1 pickle, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 2 ounces capers, chopped Juice of half a lemon Pepper to taste METHOD Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. You can add some pickle juice as well.

INGREDIENTS 1 pack cajun fish crisp 1 pack reg fish crisp 1 big zip lock bag 1 egg Lemon wedges ¾ bottle of beer Pickerel fillets Oil for frying (canola or vegetable) METHOD Mix fish crisp in zip lock bag.

Cut pickerel up into bite-sized pieces.

Add egg to beer, whisk. Add fish chunks to beer and egg let sit 5 mins, then drain off as much liquid as you can. Put chunks into zip lock bag with fish crisp and shake really well until the fish chunks are coated.

Heat fryer to 350°F and fry until crispy and golden brown. Serve with fresh lemon wedges

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WAYS TO HAVE FUN from now until July a r ound s i m coe county

Georgian College Autoshow MAY 30 & JUNE 1 Barrie Campus

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Step back in time. Theatre by the Bay presents Nine Mile Portage May 20 to June 7. The play, which is staged along Barrie’s waterfront trail, explores local history through stories and songs. theatrebythebay.com or 705-735-9243.

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Get folky. The Tiffin Bay Folk Club hosts folk musician James Keelaghan May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Midland Cultural Centre. Tickets are $20 at the MCC box office. midlandculturalcentre.com or 705-527-4420.

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All fired up. Women shouldn’t miss the All Fired Up fundraiser for the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation at the Gibson Centre May 21. Firefighters get decked out in gear from local stores and do their best to keep the crowd entertained while showing off the goods. For tickets, stop by the Gibson Centre, 63 Tupper St. W., Alliston, or NV Denim, 78 Victoria St. W., Alliston.

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Roll in the aisles. Casino Rama brings comedian and late-night host Chelsea Handler to the stage May 22 at 8 p.m. Handler is the host of Chelsea Lately on E. Tickets start at $75. casinorama.com.

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Meet Miss Caledonia. Talk is Free Theatre presents Miss Caledonia May 23 to 31 at the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop St. W. Desperate to escape the stall-cleaning, hay-baling drudgery of 1950s life on Rural Route 2, Peggy Ann Douglas dreams of becoming a movie star. Can she sing, twirl and pivot her way into the hearts of the pageant judges to set her on her path? tift.ca or 705-792-1949.

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Get spooked. The Huronia Players present I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, a suspense thriller, May 23 to June 7 at the Midland Cultural Centre. Jan has had a nervous breakdown and her husband Greg, an archeologist, has rented an old farmhouse in the country where she may recover. When George, the hilarious farmer/landlord tells stories about the old farmhouse, Jan’s imagination gets fired up. huroniaplayers.ca

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Hit the waterfront.

The 10 th Annual Barrie Waterfront Festival is May 23 to 25 at Centennial Park. The festival features live entertainment and more. barriewaterfront.ca.

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Celebrate spring with song.

Orillia Wind Ensemble presents a spring concert with Jacqueline Dancyger Arnold May 24 at the Orillia Opera House. The pianist will perform Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto with the ensemble. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $22 for adults. orilliaoperahouse.ca.

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Have a honey of a day. Beeton’s Main Street is taken over by all things honey and garden-related for the Beeton Honey and Garden Festival May 24. Get ready to walk from one end of the main drag to the other to explore everything on offer. Be sure to bring your wallet to cash in on some of the great deals from the vendors. beetonhoneyandgardenfestival.com

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See some kings.

Gipsy Kings hit the Casino Rama stage May 30. The band is known for Bamboleo, Volare and Hotel California (Spanish Mix). Tickets start at $40. Showtime is 9 p.m. casinorama.com.

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Feel the need for speed. The Georgian College Autoshow takes over the Barrie Campus, 1 Georgian Dr. May 30 to June

1. The largest outdoor auto show in North America features a live auction, Pfaff Porsche Autocross Track, new vehicle, classic cars and a kids zone. georigiancollegeautoshow.ca 705722-5161.

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Go to Neverland.

King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene presents Peter Pan June 4 to 21. In the grand British tradition where audiences cheer the hero and boo the villain, Peter Pan boasts a winning combination of incredible musical numbers, slapstick comedy, outrageous costumes, audience participation, and of course, a dash of theatrical magic. draytonentertainment.com

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Pull up a lawn chair.

The annual Lawn Chair Luminata outdoor film series kicks off June 4. The series runs select Wednesday evenings until August at Heritage Park and Centennial Park Admission is free. barriefilmfestival.ca.

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Give a standing ovation. Four Play: A Showcase of Play Readings, which runs June 5 to 8, features a different play

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every day. Now in its sixth year, the South Simcoe Theatre presents lightly rehearsed readings of full length and several shorter plays at the Old Town Hall, 1 Hamilton St., Cookstown. 705-458-4432 or southsimcoetheatre.com

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Super Starr. Casino Rama welcomes Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band June 6. The super-group includes Steve Lukather (Toto), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Gregg Rolie (Santana, Journey), Todd Rundgren (Utopia, The New Cars) and percussionist Gregg Bissonette. Showtime is 9 p.m. and tickets start at $65. casinorama.com.

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Celebrate Barrie.

The 15th Annual Celebrate Barrie runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 7 on Barrie’s waterfront.

Celebrate our community with free family fun. The festivities include rides and inflatables, petting zoo and animal displays, local entertainment, historic village and reenactments and more than 50 community groups providing hands-on activities for kids. barrie.ca or 705-739-4299.

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Take the skies. CFB Borden Canadian Forces Day and Airshow is June 7. Don’t miss

the festivities at Canadian Forces Base Borden for the air show taking to the sky. The spectacular performances are only held every two years.

26 Minesing, and the Historical Construction Equipment Association of Canada host Wheels and Tracks in Motion June 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a wagon ride out to the gravel pits to see live demonstrations of steam powered rollers, vintage road building equipment, rock crushing, grading, hoisting and much more. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students and $4 for children.

705-728-3721 or museum. simcoe.ca.

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June 7: Kids’ Fishing Derby, 9 a.m. to noon at the Midland Town Dock.

Spend a night with Santana. Casino Rama welcomes guitar-great Santana June 10.

Santana is known for Black Magic Woman, Smooth (Feat.

Rob Thomas) and Oye Como Va. Showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets start at $70. casinorama.com.

Pamper your pooch.

Bring your fourlegged friend to the Dog a’ Fair June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stroud Arena.

This event, in support of an Innisfil off-leash dog park, will include vendors and exhibitors, demonstrations of canine skill, agility, search and rescue, a silent auction, food and refreshments.

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June 4-21: “Peter Pan” at King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene.

June 12: Shakedown Regatta marking unofficial start of boating season. Penetanguishene Town Dock.

June 14: Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival and Contest. Midland Cultural Centre.

June 27-28: Canada Day celebrations at Oakwood Community Centre in Victoria Harbour.

June 28: All Things Canadian festival at Rotary Park in Penetanguishene.

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Kick off summer.

Innisfil’s Summerfest runs June 13 to 15 at Innisil Beach Park. The park is transformed into a familyfriendly zone with cardboard boat race, entertainers, midway rides, vendors, games, crafts and more. Friday and Saturday evenings include live entertainment. This year’s festival also features the Innisgames on June 15. icecorp.org

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See Wheels and Tracks in Motion.

The Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway

May 24-25: Model train show at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in Midland.

June 20: Party on the Dock, 6 p.m. at Midland Harbour.

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Have a wing-dinging good time. The annual Wing Ding event takes over Cookstown June 7 and 8. Cookstown is transformed into one large street party, with hundreds of yard sales, an antique/craft sales area, live music and family entertainment. Wing Ding is the largest and longest running community yard sale in Ontario cookstown.ca.

May & June May 22: Grand opening of HMS Tecumseth Centre at Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene.

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Frolic with the family.

Innisfil Rotary Family Fun Day takes over the Innisfil Recreation Complex June 21. The annual festival feature information on Innisfil, games, food, entertainment, displays and rides on the Rotary train. innisfil.ca.

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Explore Native culture.

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons hosts its annual Aboriginal Festival Weekend June 21 to 22. The event will pay tribute to Canada’s First nations with drumming, dancing, singing, special on site activities, and displays. saintemarieamongthehurons. on.ca or 705-526-7838

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Cast a line with the kids.

The 10th Annual Kids Fishing Day is set for June 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage Park. The Kempenfelt Rotary Club offers children an opportunity to experience fishing, learn about conservation, and have lots of fun. teachakidtofish.com.

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10th Annual Kids Fishing Day June 22

Heritage Park, Barrie

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Rock like a Sk8er Boi. Canadian rockprincess Avril Lavigne rolls into Casino Rama June 24.

Known for Complicated, Sk8er Boi and Here’s to Never Growing Up, Lavigne will hit the stage at 8 p.m. casinorama.com.

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Head to the theatre.

King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene presents Run For Your Wife June 25 to July 12. Taxi driver John Smith has a problem – two of them, in fact. Their names are Mary and Barbara and he happens to be married to both of them. For years John

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Promenade through downtown.

The 38th Annual Promenade Days and Canada Day celebration takes over downtown Barrie June 28 to July 1. Merchants will showcase all their fantastic products and there will also be a petting zoo, face painting, midway, family stage, entertainment and more. A Kids Fun Zone takes over Heritage Park, featuring inflatables, games and face-painting. downtownbarrie.ca or 705-7341414.

has successfully kept his two marriages secret, spending mornings with one spouse and evenings with the other.

But when he is injured in a mugging, the cabbie’s carefully crafted charade implodes when the police return him to the wrong home at the wrong time. draytonentertainment.com

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Colour Blast, a new colour-throwing run, takes over Hardwood Ski and Bike, 402 Old Barrie Rd. W. Oro-Medonte, June 28. This five-kilometre non-timed run is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. canadiancolourblast.ca.

Celebrate Canada with a bang. The City of Barrie presents Canada Day fireworks over Kempenfelt Bay July 1 at 10 p.m.

Fireworks can be viewed from Heritage Park, Centennial Beach, Southshore Centre and other locations along the waterfront.

Discover Canada Day. Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene hosts Canada Day celebrations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with children’s activities, giveaways and cake.

Admission is $9 for adults. discoveryharbour.on.ca or 705549-8064.

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Tune in.

Diana Ross hits Casino Rama July 2.

This powerful singer is known for I’m Coming Out, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and Upside Down. Tickets start at $55 and show time is 8 p.m.

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Savour beer and barbecue. The annual Craft Beer and BBQ festival hits Memorial Square in Barrie July 3 to 6. A great lineup of rib teams and craft brewers will surely temp your taste buds. Admission is free, but the price of the food varies. downtownbarrie.ca.

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Spend an evening with Willie. Willie Nelson and Family hit Casino Rama on July 15. The concert includes Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas. Nelson is known for On The Road Again, Always on my Mind and Whisky River. Show time is 8 p.m. Ticket start at $75.

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It’s been said that the sun shines on New Zealand before anywhere else since every new day in this small, remote locale is something to cherish. And take it from me, this slogan has been evident long before director Peter Jackson opened the world’s eyes to the country’s beauty in his Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy.

By Bart Card Air New Zealand makes the trip even more appealing with three non-stop flights each week between Vancouver and Auckland. The travel time is a little over 14 hours, whereas previously the flight from Vancouver to New Zealand totalled an average of around 20 hours via LA. Now business class passengers are treated to a luxurious direct flight aboard Air New Zealand’s fleet of Boeing 777-200ERs that feature lie-flat beds, vast entertainment options and award-winning food and wine. Star Alliance partner Air Canada will also be code sharing on this service.

Also this service provides a convenient one-stop route for Canadians travelling to many Australian destinations and minimizes the requirement of transiting through the U.S. Checking into the Hilton Auckland is a great way to start too as it is positioned at the end of Princes Wharf on the Auckland waterfront, offering a great view across Auckland’s inner harbour.

The development is a transformation of six utilitarian Second World War vintage cargo sheds.

A ferry ride followed to Waiheke Island, home to an eclectic mix of winemakers, olive growers and white-collar executives who commit to the weekly commute to downtown Auckland.

What a beautiful day visiting the likes of the Mudbrick vineyard and restaurant, and Stonyridge, whose owner and winemaker Stephen White is the pioneer behind winemaking on the island.

The former Round the World yachtsman is also the maker of the country’s most expensive wine, the Stonyridge Larose, which is one of the world’s top cabernet blends.

An island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand comprises two main land masses – the North Island, known for its beaches and the South Island and its magnificent mountains – and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands. The indigenous Maori named New Zealand Aotearoa, commonly translated as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, Tokelau and the Ross Dependency.

New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, situated about 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga. New Zealand is situated the same distance eastwards from Australia as London is to Moscow, so if someone tells you it’s right next to Australia, you had better set GoodLifeMagazine.ca | 121

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Any visit to New Zealand requires some time in Hawke’s Bay Wine Country, the area’s leading food and wine region with more than 2,200 hours of sunshine each year on the east coast of the North Island Photo courtesy of New Zealand Tourist Board

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them straight.

Tiny, yes, yet New Zealand packs a heavyweight punch with its vibrant scenery, fabulous festivals, superb food and wine, and magical outdoor experiences. Equally impressive is the country’s mainstream Maori culture, as New Zealand recognizes and celebrates its indigenous people. The New Zealand tourism industry is embracing all things eco … and a stroll along the nine Great Walks brings this point home nicely. It’s paying dividends too, with more than 2.3 million overseas visitors last year alone.

Any visit to New Zealand requires some time in Hawke’s Bay Wine Country, the area’s

leading food and wine region with more than 2,200 hours of sunshine each year on the east coast of the North Island. It’s really a region of contrasts with a diverse collection of activities. Families enjoy the sun and golden sand beaches, water parks, crystal clear rivers and the National Aquarium. Hawke’s Bay is home to a world-class concentration of Art Deco architecture, fresh local produces and artisan food producers, complemented by a vibrant arts scene and a rich Maori culture.

Some memorable stops here included the Mission Estate Winery and Church Road Winery, both established in the 1800s, and the Mangapapa Petit Hotel. Built more than

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Off to Wairarapa for a couple of days, which the nearby Wellington locals see as a trendy weekend rural escape. No wonder since it’s a nice respite from city life thanks to its quaint townships, a thriving café scene, arts and culture as well as many nature walks. The Martinborough Square lists some 36 boutique wineries within its walking distance, and the Peppers Martinborough Hotel has not forgotten its past with a sense of history that will charm one and all as soon as you step in the front door.

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alogy) to the waka (canoe) that their ancestors sailed across the vast Pacific Ocean. Maori have a rich and dynamic culture, which captures their age-old connection with the spiritual and natural worlds. Through their whakapapa, they continue to identify with this connection by way of their mihi (greeting). They will name their maunga (mountain), their awa (river), their marae (meeting place), their waka, their iwi (tribe) and their tipuna (special ancestors) within the mihi.

Te reo Maori is a living language spoken by about a quarter of the Maori population in New Zealand. Approximately half of those speakers are under 25. It is a Polynesian language similar to other Pacific languages, such as Hawaiian and Tahitian, which possesses a unique poetry and musicality. Maori is one of the two official languages in New Zealand.

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Dining Guide

RESTAURANTS - Food - Entertainment

Come and enjoy Barrie’s newest little bistro:

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“We’re a place the neighbourhood can come, just as they would in France or Italy and enjoy the pleasures of fine music, find food and fine conversation. That’s the tradition bistros grew out of,”said owner Michelle Devlin.

She combines a Latin sizzle with a dash of Italian flavour in Downtown Barrie in a very relaxed atmosphere that opens up onto a 29-seat patio underneath mature trees.

Her menu features gourmet pizzas, as well as a range of pastas that can be accented with chicken, bacon, meatballs, sausage and even mussels.

Already the local Latin club has picked up on the beat, which has also included with jazz and blues.

“Our little spot is going to revitalize the rather interesting corner with a lively, cosmopolitan and international vibe”, said Michelle.

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KOHYANG HOUSE

KoHyang House is Barrie‘s First Korean Cuisine restaurant. KoHyang House offers Korean cuisine as well as Japanese cuisine. It is located on Bayfield Street, just north of the Five Points. We recommend the Dolsot Bi Bim Bap, a dish of mixed vegetables and a choice of chicken, beef or tofu, served on a bed of rice. It is Korea‘s signature dish.

The restaurant has dishes from other parts of Asia as well. There are teriyaki and tempura choices and a sushi bar, along with bento box combinations.

Check us out on our website!

33 Bayfield Street, Barrie | 705.726.8989 | www.kohyanghouse.com

LIBERTY NORTH - LN TO GO

Liberty North, is more than just a deli for people who need to grab a quick meal.

While the business offers a fresh selection for lunch and dinner to go from Monday to Friday, LN to go also offers a catering service at your doorstep anytime.

Intimate private dinners – where a LN Executive Chef prepares the meal at your home – are becoming just as popular as the on-site service.

The Executive Chef can customize any meal for your guests.

Feeding a hungry crowd for special occasions like anniversaries or weddings is also not a problem, no matter where you live.

If you are pinched for time but still want fresh, spectacular food, call LN to go.

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THE NORTH RESTAURANT AND WEST EVENT CENTRE In 2012 The North moved into its existing larger two-storey Victorian building with private party rooms for catering and special events. For large scale catering Chef Marco has opened The West Event Centre, suitable for any event or corporate function for up to 250+ people. Still offering his signature dishes in banquet style menus, Marco and his team assure the highest quality of food, awesome presentation, and impeccable service. The West is ideal for baptisms, Christmas parties, Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, and any special occasion.

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PAINTERS HALL

Barrie‘s best kept secret! Behind an unassuming doorway on Clapperton Street, just up from the five points in downtown Barrie, those in the know gather throughout the week at a little gem named Painters Hall Bistro.

A long hallway showcasing many of Barrie‘s best artists affords two options.

Candlelight mellows the refined rustic front dining room while the back lounge buzzes, offering a fantastic small plate menu and terrific wines by the glass or bottle from an unpretentious, approachable wine list. Stop by “The Hall” you will be glad you did, and so will we!

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FOX’S BAKERY AND DELICATESSEN

Buns, breads, pastries, cookies - gluten free products go to Fox’s Bakery & Deli in Barrie Fox’s Bakery has been proudly baking their best for over 27 Years with only the finest ingredients. Kaiser Buns, Hot Dog and hamburg, multigrain rolls and breads, pizza shells, just to name a few of the over 80 varieties baked daily. We also carry gluten free products, Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream and a wide selection of fresh meat and cheeses. Pre orders are always encouraged, no matter how small or large at no additional cost. “Only the best from Our Family to Yours”

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Crock & Block has been serving Barrie and area since 1972 with home-style food at affordable prices in a casual atmosphere. Friendly faces and fantastic price for portions has regulars returning time and time again. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch features a fantastic all you can eat buffet. The diverse menu includes signature dishes - prime rib, steaks, stir fry, and the $19.50 steak and lobster special. Groups, holidays, special occasions, and reservations always welcome. Enjoy the outside patio or comfortable booth seating throughout the dining room. Crock & Block is a tradition where friends and families have been gathering for good times for 40 years!

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DONALEIGH‘S

Donaleigh‘s is located east of Barrie‘s historic Five Corners. This landmark property has undergone extensive renovation to bring you Barrie‘s premiere Irish Public House.

Whether it is a stool at the bar, a table in the library, a cozy booth or in the summer a spot on one of our two awesome new patios you will find a place that is just right for you and your friends.

Serving authentic Irish ales, lagers and stouts along with quality pub fare prepared from fresh ingredients by our amazing kitchen staff and served promptly with a smile from our friendly staff. Donaleigh’s Irish Public House carries on the fine Irish tradition of great food, quality ales and, genuine hospitality.

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CIBOULETTE ET CIE - A FOOD SHOP EXPERIENCE A family friendly place to meet and eat. Shop and learn about staying local and preparing healthy meals with fresh seasonal ingredients.

Full service catering and event planning, custom cakes and cookies, cooking classes, gift certificates, corporate dinner meetings or private dinners for any occasion.

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TOWN & COUNTRY STEAKHOUSE Located in the heart of downtown Barrie, the Town and Country Steakhouse has continued to bring a traditional steakhouse experience to residents and visitors for over 40 years.

From a delicious range of appetizers to our hand selected steaks and seafood or our famous Chateaubriand cooked tableside pared with a complementing wine, we have something to please every diner. We can accommodate private functions or meetings with WIFI and direct internet access including easily accessible free on-site parking.

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TARA AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE Delighted to be considered Barrie’s finest, Chef Brothers Yar and Nur Mohammad have committed 25 years tantalizing the palates of their customers. Their culinary prowess makes Tara a most unique “palatal experience.

Open seven days-a-week the alluring aroma will bring you in.

Lunch Buffet available for $10.99.

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THE FARMHOUSE The Farmhouse is a fun, fresh and family ready new restaurant, that is a must eat!

At the Farmhouse we use only sustainable fish and the freshest meats and vegetables.

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268 Bradford St | 705-737-0522 | www.thefarmhouse.ca

SIGRID’S CAFE & FINE BAKERY LTD.

Sigrid’s is a proud family-owned bakery celebrating 30 years in Barrie. All baked goods are made from scratch and with all natural ingredients, the way it used to be. The flavor comes true with every bite.

Enjoy European baked goods at their finest in pastries, torts, cookies, buns and breads.

With special treats for our diabetic and gluten-free customers, which are baked fresh daily with no preservatives.

10 Ross Street, Barrie I 705-726-0121 Sigridsbakery.com

RAWLICIOUS

Raw, Vegan, Fresh Organic Cuisine Gluten & Dairy Free

Barrie’s only full service vegetarian-vegan-raw restaurant, featuring a full menu of local and organic quality ingredients that leave you satisfied and pleasantly surprised. Delicious food is handmade and served in a comfortable atmosphere. At Rawlicious you can feel good about what you eat. The unique menu delights with specialty smoothies, appetizers and entrees. Where else can you eat homemade pizza, tacos or pasta while optimizing your health? For dessert, the signature blonde macaroons are a favourite, as are the brownies and cheesecake. Some call it clear conscience eating! Visit our website to learn more about our cooking classes, workshops and the Raw Food Challenge. LLBO, lunch and dinner service, with patio.

50 Dunlop St. E., Barrie | 705-739-1001 | www.rawlicious.ca

GREEN MANGO

Fusion cuisine: cooking that combines elements of various ethnic culinary traditions.

The sibling owners of Chinese descent, two sisters and a brother, have cleverly married the tastes and flavours of Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine.

Each dish is a symphony of tasteful delights. Try mango chicken stir fry with cashews, pad Thai, spring rolls or coconut fried rice with beef. Everything is made from scratch guaranteeing quality and freshness. Dim sum is offered on weekends.

75 Barrieview Dr., #102, Barrie | 705.719.7888

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ESTATE JEWELLERY Timeless Elegance...

Unsurpassed Craftsmanship

Rolex Anniversary Submariner $7,500.00

3.49 carat I1-F Total Weight Diamond Halo Ring 14 karat white gold $17,900

Vintage 1972 Rolex GMT Master chronometer $5,500.00

18 karat Gold Omega Pocket Watch chronograph circa 1920 $3,000.00

Platinum Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring circa 1930 $2,170.00

“Unique experience buying & selling estate jewellery since 1958�

2.33 carat Exceptional Columbian Emerald 18 karat Gold Ring with 1.14 carats of diamonds $13,300.00

1.21 carat VS1-F GIA Certified Diamond Ring 1.71 carat total weight 1 4 karat white gold $13,000.00

52 Dunlop Street West D ow nt ow n B a r r ie 705-728-3343 w w w. Bi l l L eB o e u f Je we l ler s .c om

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