Curb Appeal Toronto West APR 2019

SEE MY FEATURE LISTING ON PAGES 12+13

15 Loyalist Road, Etobicoke

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction yarmouth road

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Spacious 4 Bedroom, 2 Storey Detached Home in Applewood. Oversized Principal Rooms, Open Concept Living/ Dining Room, Updated Eat-In Kitchen, Main Floor 2 Piece, Hardwood Floors, Renovated 4 Piece Bathroom, Double Driveway, Massive 72’ x 107’ Lot with Inground Saltwater Pool. Steps to Local Schools and Shopping.

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NUTAN BROWN ENERGY, COMMITMENT, RESULTS.

161 Palmerston Avenue #C This townhouse is making my eyelashes sweat it’s so hot. One brand new, house-sized townhouse - 1,679 square feet of delicious downtown digs within throwing distance of happening Dundas West. Gorgeous modern contemporary feel with 9’ ceilings, white oak hardwood floors, custom kitchen cabinetry and integrated Bosch appliances. Beautiful 3rd floor master suite with stunning city skyline view and sitting room. So nice.

Yes, there is parking in the garage. Proximity to Toronto West, restaurants and shops of Dundas West, Little Italy (more restaurants! More shops!), Queen West (Yes! Again!) and easy transit options.

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When I was ready to look for my new home, Nutan and I worked to identify key priorities and non-negotiables. Nutan was a constant source of market information and support and always made herself available to assist with her experience and insight. When we found my place, Nutan worked on my behalf to get to yes. I know I will be happy here for many years to come.

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The exquisite main floor family has 13' ceilings and a stone gas fireplace with custom shelving and cabinets.

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Located on a quiet street it is just steps to very high rated schools and very convenient to highways and the Kipling subway.

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228 Willard Avenue

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The Kingsway

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My fav boutique buildling! Modern design and top-of-the-line finishes.

Walk to High Park and subway.

Gorgeous architectural design with glass wall featuring garden views and tons of natural light. Infrared sauna. Top-of-the-line appliances. Green initiatives throughout.

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RECIPE

Instant Pot

traditional CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP have to be honest. I was a real skeptic when it came to the instant pot in general but especially for cooking traditional recipes such as chicken soup. I was sure it would never be as good as the slow cooked golden broth that my grandmother would make.

Her soup is a legacy in which we all take such pride. Our attempts to emulate her perfection have resulted in many animated discussions, friendly competitions, comparisons, criticisms, and praise for our pots of liquid gold.

If you don’t need or want a huge batch of chicken soup, the instant pot is perfect for making smaller batches and makes it worth buying the pot for this alone! There are a few rules you need to follow, so don’t play around too much with the recipe.

Serves 8

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DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

STEP ONE: Place all veggies, chicken, salt and pepper in the liner of the instant pot, fill with water to the MAX fill line.

• 8 quart Instant Pot (if you have 6 quart, you will just have less soup)

STEP T WO: Place the liner in the instant pot, close the lid, turn the valve to SEALING. STEP THREE: Place on PRESSURE COOK for 27 minutes. It will take a while for the pot to come to pressure then once the pot is pressurized the counter will start counting down.

STEP FOUR: When the timer is done, NATURAL release for 5 minutes. Then QUICK release until all the pressure has released.

STEP FIVE: Once all the pressure has released, carefully open the lid and let the soup sit in the pot (or at least the liner) until cooled (this can take several hours).

STEP SIX: Strain the soup and save the carrots, parsnips and chicken if you like to cut them up for serving the soup or for eating.

STEP SEVEN: Taste the soup and add more salt and white pepper if desired.

• 2 whole chicken legs (thigh and drumstick attached), skin on but trimmed of excess fat • 1 1/2 lbs whole chicken wings (not split) • 1 cooking onion, peeled and chopped • 1 leek, white and green part only, cut in half in the length and cleaned • 3 medium size carrots, peeled and chopped • 2 medium size parsnips, peeled and chopped • 1/2 bunch parsley, cleaned • 1 small bunch dill, cleaned • 2 stalks of celery or the interior heart of the celery with leaves, chopped • Neck of a butternut squash or about a 3” piece or less than 1 cup, chopped • 1 zucchini, chopped • 1 tbsp kosher salt (less if you are using kosher chicken) • About 20 peppercorns or white peppercorns • Water • Kosher salt and ground white pepper • Noodles for serving (I use flat egg noodles)

STEP EIGHT: You can freeze the soup in batches with the carrots, parsnips and chicken pieces right in the soup.

STEP NINE: When ready to serve, boil up some noodles for each bowl. ◆ CAROLYN COHEN, Founder/Chef/Recipe Developer of DeliciousDish. DeliciousDish Cooking School specializes in Whole Food Home Cooking, Meal Planning, Recipe Developing and Healthy Eating. #CookAtHome d: 416.200.3522 e: deliciousdish@rogers.com deliciousdish.ca

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RED WINE: With a wine stain, it’s all about the dab - rubbing the stain can set it further. Dabbing complete, apply salt liberally to the stained area, let it dry and then wash with cold water and a mix of detergent and baking soda.

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LIPSTICK: Kiss away lipstick stains by pretreating with a solvent-based stain removal product (or a bit of liquid detergent). Allow the stain remover to work for at least 15 minutes and then wash the garment in the hottest water possible for the fabric – be sure to read the care label.

SAUCES: Can’t eat pasta without spilling tomato sauce on your top? Simply apply dish detergent to the stain and rub with an ice cube. Once the

stain has faded, blot it with a clean cloth soaked with vinegar and wash as usual.

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HOME DÉCOR

Which

FLOORING IS RIGHT

FOR YOUR HOME? YOU’VE FINALLY MADE THE DECISION TO UPDATE YOUR HOME, BUT FIND YOURSELF STUCK WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING FLOORING. NARROWING IT DOWN CAN BE STRESSFUL AND CONFUSING. HOW CAN YOU DECIDE WHICH FLOORING IS RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME?

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To begin with, think about your lifestyle and the way in which you use your home and/or the room you are looking to refurbish. Are you looking to do yoga in the family room, host lots of dinner parties, allow the dog to run around freely, or have the kids and their friends have picnics inside? Depending on what your lifestyle looks like and the use of the room, you will need to choose something that reflects that. Regardless, opting for a floor that is durable, comfortable, and that enhances and blends well with the look of the space is important.

Balancing your needs with your style is what you should be considering, as mixing practicality with your personal taste is where the decision lies. Once you have that figured out, choosing flooring options will be a lot more fun and straight-forward!

Before thinking about styles and materials, ask yourself these questions – how many people are going to be regularly using the room? How much traffic will the floor receive?

Are children and pets going to be using it? How long do you want your floor to last? How often do you want to clean the floor? These simple questions will help you in determining which flooring is right for your home.

home, compared to hardwood floors. For those of you with children, carpets provide a warm and inviting space for the family to gather around, and anti-skid surfaces are a safe way for your young ones to play without hurting themselves.

The many different styles of carpets can enhance your room and add warmth.

HARDWOOD

Keeping your lifestyle and budget in mind, tile or vinyl is a great option for those with young children, pets, or for areas that will have exposure to water, spills, and or other liquid materials. Perhaps you are an artist who works from home, or live in an area that might be exposed to moisture. Tile is a good option for bathrooms where your kids may leave behind puddles of water, in the laundry room, a studio, and in the front hall. Mud rooms where your kids and pets may track in dirt from playing outside do well with tile or vinyl flooring as well.

If you are simply just changing the floor and not the entire room, be sure to choose a floor that compliments the current furniture in the room, and one that goes with the overall decor and look of your home. If you are redoing the entire space, think about the textures, colours, and finish that appeal to you. Hardwood floors are more durable and will last a long time, as well as add value to your house. If you are planning on having many people come in and out of the room, perhaps do yoga, or are a cook who loves to spend lots of time in the kitchen, consider hardwood floors. They’re more comfortable to stand on for long periods of time, stand up to lots of traffic, and provide a warm and inviting feel to the area.

TILE OR VINYL

Choosing which flooring is right for your home isn’t as hard as it seems and once you’ve answered a few of these key questions, you’ll be on your way to glorious new flooring! ◆

CARPET If you are looking to save some money and conserve energy, carpets are a good way to do that. They have insulating properties that help with naturally cooling and heating your

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