The Home News ANNEX - December 2016

ISSUE 02 • 2016

the Annex, Casa Loma, Yorkville

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

elisestern broker

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416.450.4070 elisestern.com

For more details on this cover home refer to Page 11

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LEARN THE PERFECT

WINE PAIRINGS FOR HOLIDAY

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DELIGHT WITH A PEPPERMINT

CANDY CANE DESSERT

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FOR HOLIDAY FOODS 6

On top of buying presents for everyone and preparing the feast,

choosing which wines to serve at your holiday party can be overwhelming.

Chances are you don't have a personal sommelier at your side to suggest pairings with your favourite turkey recipe. Fortunately, Jane Masters, master of wine offers a few simple insider tips for achieving an expert pairing with every meal.

F O R S A LT Y A P P E T I Z E R S ...

Sparkling wines pair fairly well with salty dishes, so feel free to serve your favourite with an assortment of hors d'oeuvres. “Good sparkling wines are made in many places, with Prosecco from Italy and Spanish Cava being affordable alternatives to champagne. Other great options are sparkling wines produced in other regions of France, such as Alsace, Burgundy and the Loire,� says Masters.

FOR SEAFOOD A P P E T I Z E R S ...

Seafood appetizers like oysters or smoked salmon call for zippy wines, especially when they're served with tangy dressings. To match that, any Sauvignon Blanc from France or New Zealand should do the trick. You can also go with a lesser-known but equally lively Verdejo from Spain. >>>

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F O R T U R K E Y ...

As a white meat, turkey should call for white wine. But its relative neutral taste makes for a blank canvas. So the ideal pairing will mostly depend upon the accompaniments, especially the sauce.

“I think about the FLAVOURS, their INTENSITY, and the TEXTURE of the dish,” says Masters.

“Strong meats and sauces go well with robust red wines while lighter dishes pair better with lighter reds or whites. But there are no hard and fast rules - it comes down to personal tastes and sometimes you can be surprised by unusual combinations.”

F O R D E S S E R T ...

“You can't go wrong with a classic PORT or a Southern French dessert wine like SAUTERNES or MONBAZILLAC,” Masters recommends.

Want to learn more about food and wine pairing? As part of their wine club membership benefits, Opimian offers the services of a wine concierge. Available via phone or email, this wine expert can help with pairing inquiries among other things so you'll never have to worry about which wine to serve at your next gathering.

Find more information at opimian.ca. THN www.newscanada.com

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Season’ s Greetings

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I love this time of year. For me the holidays are a time for our homes to be filled with the smell of good food and the sound of music and laughter and for friends and family to be gathered near. We tend to take more time to reflect on all we are grateful for and celebrate those that matter most.

From my family to yours, my best wishes for a safe and peacefully holiday season and a happy and prosperous 2017.

www.sarahunderhill.com

F R O M O U R H O M E TO YO U R S

Happy Holidays

From Left to Right. (Back Row) Dereck ADDIE, Tim FRANKIW, Jason STACEY, David JOUBARNE, Shirley RADEBACH, Mike JEAN, James BAKER, Marianne KENNEDY, Vaughn JOSEPH, Weng NG (Front Row) Nakita KRUCKER, Diana LYNAS, Cathi KREWICKI, Susan GIBBINS. Photo Provided by Sanborg Productions.

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6 & 8 L O W T H E R AV E N U E , T O R O N T O

Upscale Lowther address just steps to Avenue Road and Bloor Street. This charming Victorian home renovated in order to bring tenants comfort. 8 Lowther Ave contains 4 spectacular units all with antique finishes. Renovated kitchens with stone counters & washrooms with mosaic glass and other wonderful design finishes. Hardwood floors throughout. High ceilings. Gateway to Yorkville. This is an unbelievably rare investment opportunity. We approached the sellers and suggested they sell us the other half, 6 Lowther Ave which had similar finishes and also had 4 units. Clients felt that it was a much better investment to own both sides of the semi.

elisestern broker

director’s club award winner chairman’s club award winner

at Harvey Kalles Real Estate Brokerage

c: 416.450.4070 e: info@elisestern.com w: elisestern.com o: 416.441.2888 ext. 538 See Elise Stern’s ad on PAGE 3 for details on this and other great properties.

Photo Credit: Food Network

food recipe

Peppermint Delight with a

CANDY CANE DESSERT W P eppermint candy cane could be the official taste of Christmas. For added whimsy, add a sprig of holly and a bow to make this dessert look like a festive wreath. >>>

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CandyCANE

PAVLOVA

SERVES: 8

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 6 egg whites

• Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Trace a 10 inch (25 cm) circle with a marker on the parchment, then add a 4 inch (10 cm) inner circle. When marker dries, flip it over so that the marked side is facing down.

• 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) granulated sugar • 1 tsp (5 mL) white vinegar • 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch • 2 cups (500 mL) whipping cream • 3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar • 1/4 tsp (1mL) peppermint extract (optional) • 12 to 15 mini candy canes (about 100 g) • Dark chocolate curls

• Whisk egg whites using an electric mixer until foamy. With mixer running, gradually add sugar. Increase speed to high and whisk until egg whites are glossy, thick, and hold stiff peaks; about 4 to 7 minutes. Stir vinegar with cornstarch until smooth. Whisk into egg whites.

• Spoon mixture onto prepared sheet following the marker lines to create a wreath. Use the back of a large spoon to create indentations for the whipped cream.

• Place pan in the oven and reduce temperature to 250°F (120°C). Bake 90 minutes or until meringue is golden and cooked through. Let cool completely.

• Using an electric mixer on high, whip cream with sugar and peppermint until it forms soft peaks. Spoon into indentations in meringue. Roughly crack 4 candy canes into large pieces and sprinkle over whipped cream, then place 8 whole ones evenly apart so each serving gets a candy cane.

• Find more delicious holiday recipes at www.walmart.ca/recipecentre. THN www.newscanada.com

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