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ABODE PRESIDENT Kent Leong DIRECTOR OF SALES, CANADA Grace Yan CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Stacey jason@thnpublications.com CREATIVE PRODUCTION Dana Sedlak Tim Frankiw

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ot only are ice cream cakes the perfectly refreshing summer dessert, they're extremely easy to make at home.

“This recipe is one of my favourites for birthday parties or potlucks,” says Chef Tom Filippou, Executive Chef for President's Choice Cooking School. “The cake's bright colour and watermelon flavour make it a huge crowd pleaser.” >>>

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INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 2 tubs (946 mL each) PC Ice Cream Shop Flavours Watermelon Crunch Ice Cream • 2 pkgs (350 g each) PC Eat the Middle First Cookies

• Transfer ice cream to bowl; place in refrigerator for 1 hour or until soft enough to handle.

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Place cookies in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs. Press crumbs into bottom and up side of 9-inch (2.5 L) spring form pan; freeze for 30 minutes.

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Scrape softened ice cream into cookie crust. Using back of large spoon, push ice cream down to remove any air pockets. Smooth top with knife or offset spatula; place in freezer.

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Pour whipping cream into bowl; whip with electric beaters until medium peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in sugar until combined.

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Remove cake from freezer; top with whipped cream and sprinkles.

Return to freezer for 4 to 6 hours or overnight until frozen.

Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.

• 1 Cup (250 mL) 35% Whipping Cream • 1/4 cup (mL) Icing Sugar • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Sprinkles

More recipe ideas are available online at pc.ca

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ow that 'busy' is a way of life, most of us don't have time to complete an entire wish-list of home updates. There are, however, several simple kitchen and bathroom projects that can be conquered in minimal time to deliver maximum style and functional impact. In fact, here are a few that can be completed in about an hour, or even less: >>>

Raise the bar with a new SHOWER ROD Bring the luxurious style of a hotel to your bathroom and increase shower space with this season's most fashionable design. Moen Canada tells us that the Curved Shower Rod is available in single- and double-rod designs. Both of those offer the elegant look while adding up to 7.5 extra inches of elbow room to create a more enjoyable shower experience. If you're short on time, the manufacturer points out the quick installation feature of its Tension Curved Shower Rod. It can be installed in three hassle-free steps - without drilling holes - and removes easily, making it perfect for any shower, even if you're a renter. Finally, add the finishing touch with decorative shower curtain rings and a new shower curtain to give your bath an instant makeover.

STYLE and STORAGE Makeover Do you want to quickly enhance the look and functionality of your bathroom? Accessories, such as towel bars, hooks and shelves, can be a quick and inexpensive solution. “For less than $100, you can easily refresh the bathroom's overall style," says Garry Scott, vice president of wholesale marketing and brand development for Moen.

We all have our bathroom pet peeves, Scott points out, like towels on the floor, or too many products in the shower. “Bath accessories come in a variety of styles and finishes for both good looks and for functional fixes to those problems,” he says. “And if safety is a concern, a variety of accessories - including a paper holder, a towel bar and two shelves - also incorporate the benefits of grab bars into their design.” >>>

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” TODAY'S ACCESSORIES COMBINE STYLISH FLAIR WITH USEFUL FUNCTION,” says GARRY SCOTT.

Turn Boring into Beautiful with a BACKSPLASH If you wish you could have the beautiful tile backsplash seen in high-end kitchens, but aren't up for messing with mortar, you now have an alternative. Today, there are many easy-to-install wall tiles that offer an adhesive backing or simply adhere with double-sided tape or adhesive. They are available in a variety of faux tile, stone or metal designs to transform the look of your kitchen in no time.

Say Hello to Kitchen HARDWARE Is your kitchen cabinet hardware looking dingy or dated? This simple project can make a dramatic difference in your home's appearance. Look for new knobs and drawer pulls that are designed to match your existing faucets and fixtures in both style and finish.

Whether you prefer modern or something with a more traditional look, there are many options available to extend your sense of design down to the details. Since they only require a screwdriver, this type of hardware is an easy solution.

An hour or two with some of these quick and easy DIY projects will make such a difference in a short period of time. THN www.newscanada.com

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rapes are in abundant supply throughout the summer, which is welcome news for those seeking a healthy, refreshing snack. They’re also a boon to the home cook: grapes provide bright colour, a sweet-tart flavour and a refreshing burst of juice to warm-weather dishes.

Grapes also complement, enhance and balance many flavours, including salty, hot-spicy, herbaceous, sweet (such as honey and maple syrup), citrus, vinaigrette-tart and many more. Their juicy and crisp qualities work well with other textures, too.

Grapes are always ripe and ready to use - in a word, dependable. Added bonus: grapes are a natural source of antioxidants and other polyphenols, which may contribute to heart health.

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To enjoy the juicy sweet delight of grapes in fresh summer salads, try these recipes Âť

Quinoa SALAD with Grapes, Almonds & Spinach » Serves 6 Colourful juicy grapes are the perfect culinary accent for the chewy quinoa, crunchy aromatic almonds and tangy citrus dressing in this anything-but-ordinary spinach salad.

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1 cup multi-coloured quinoa Salt 1/3 cup Orange Mustard Dressing (recipe follows) 1/2 cup slivered almonds 2 cups washed and dried baby spinach 4 scallions, finely chopped 3 cups green seedless California grapes, halved Freshly ground black pepper Orange Mustard Dressing: 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey mustard 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions: Preheat the oven to 3500 F. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the quinoa and season with salt. Simmer 9 minutes and drain well. Cool 10 minutes. Meanwhile, spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool. Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and stir in the dressing. Mix well and stir in the remaining ingredients. Season well with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutritional Analysis per serving: Calories 311 | Protein 8.5 g | Carbohydrate 46 g Fat 12 g | 33 percent Calories from Fat | Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 193 mg | Potassium 491 mg | Fibre 6 g

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» Serves 8 Every ingredient combines to create an elegant salad, fragrant with the anise scent of fennel and the toasty nutty pecans. Grapes add the bright color and a sweetness that complements the tart vinaigrette dressing.

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Candied Pecans 3/4 cup pecan halves 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Large pinch cayenne Fennel Grape Salad 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 cups red and green seedless California grapes, halved (about 1 1/2 pounds) • 1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored and thinly sliced • 2 cups baby arugula

Directions: To make the pecans: Preheat the oven to 4000 F. In a medium-size bowl, toss together the pecans, sugar, maple syrup, salt, cumin and cayenne. Spread in a single layer on a parchment or foil-lined small baking sheet and bake until browned and crisp, stirring once or twice, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

To make the salad: In a large salad bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Add the grapes, fennel and arugula and toss. Sprinkle with the pecans and serve.

Nutritional Analysis per serving: Calories 209 | Protein 2 g | Carbohydrate 22 g | Fat 14 g 57 percent Calories from Fat | Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 237 mg | Potassium 345 mg | Fibre 3 g Courtesy of BPC

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