The Home News Magazine AURORA -MARCH 2016

ISSUE 03 • 2016

Aurora, Newmarket South, King City, Ballantrae, Nobleton, Schomberg & Whitchurch-Stouffville

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$1,669,000 SUPER EXECUTIVE HOME IN SHARON! Wonderful 4 bedroom executive home on 3/4 acre treed lot in prime Sharon!

Very spacious floor plan, approximately 2,300 square feet. Large kitchen with quartz counters, open to family room with walkout to newer deck with awning! Huge sitting and dining rooms overlooking the lovely gardens and separate living room features fireplace! Hardwood floors throughout main level! Generous 3 car garage and plenty of parking and just minutes to shops, highway 404, GO train, parks and rec/skating centre!

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HOT NEW EXCLUSIVE STONEHAVEN LISTING! Gracious and elegant 5 bedroom home, approximately 4,330 square feet with 6 bathrooms, finished walkout basement, inground saltwater pool, gorgeous family sized renovated kitchen with island and granite counters. 3 car garage, main floor office and beautiful hardwood floors! Call today for exclusive information about this wonderful executive home.

INQUIRE GORGEOUS NEW EXCLUSIVE LISTING IN STONEHAVEN! Fabulous 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom beautifully renovated home, approximately 3,700 sq ft plus beautifully finished basement! Private backyard oasis with inground saltwater pool and hot tub! Gourmet renovated kitchen with large island, granite and stainless steel appliances, open to dining room! Gorgeous dark hardwood and elegant slate flooring!

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Great layout features open concept kitchen/family room, main floor den, all bedrooms with full or semi-ensuites. upgraded kitchen & baths! Beautiful dark hardwood on main level & master bedroom. Finished basement includes rec room & bedroom with above grade windows, kitchenette & 3 piece bath. Prof landscaping & much more!

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Immaculate townhome in one of Aurora’s most desirable neighbourhoods! Close to all amenities, with a walk score of 81! 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half bathrooms! 9’ ceilings on main, granite counters in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, finished lower level with rec room and 2 piece bathroom.

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ISSUE 03 • 2016

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food recipe

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T W O - P OTATO V E G A N

CHANA MASALA Baked potatoes night after night can suck the life out of any dinner creation. Step outside your comfort zone and use these spuds to make a dish inspired by the cuisine of India.

This two-potato Chana Masala is a great option for anyone new to South-Asian flavours or South-Asians looking to take their household favourite to the next level.

"This two-potato version is hearty and rich, plus it's vegan and gluten-free." >>>

CHANA MASALA is a quintessential Indian dish which is equally appropriate at a dinner party or weeknight supper,� says VANITA ASHAT, a cooking school coordinator.

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POTATO

CHANA MASALA INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Canola Oil

• Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat; cook coriander, cumin, salt and turmeric for 30 seconds, stirring.

• 1½ tsp (7 mL) each Suraj Coriander and Cumin Seeds • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each Salt and Turmeric • 2 large Onions, chopped • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced

• Stir in onions; cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding up to 1/2 cup (125 mL) water if pan is too dry, or until softened.

• 1 Jalapeño, finely diced

• Stir in garlic and jalapeño; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

• 1 large Sweet Potato, scrubbed and cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes (skin on)

• Stir in sweet and regular potatoes; cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until potatoes are slightly tender.

• 1 medium Potato, scrubbed and cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes (skin on)

• Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes and a little water if mixture is too thick. Reduce heat to low and cover.

• 1 can (540 mL) Suraj Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Remove from heat; stir in coriander and lemon juice. Serve with rice. THN

• 2 large Tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups/750 mL) • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh Coriander • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh Lemon Juice

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home renovation

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mbarking on a home improvement project is a fun and rewarding way to spend spare time. With a myriad of ideas available in books and on the Internet, ideas abound for quick makeovers that yield dramatic results and useful solutions. >>>

“ With the right supplies and a few good tools, you can tackle small improvement projects with confidence and ease,” says MARK WOLLE a broker-owner with Royal LePage Wolle Realty in Kitchener, Ontario.

HERE ARE HIS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE

TOOLS MOST COMMONLY USED FOR SMALL PROJECTS AROUND THE HOME: CLAW HAMMER. Ensure you have this old standby for general assembly and demolition.

NAIL SETS. You'll need these in a variety of sizes to sink nailheads below the worksurface, providing for a clean finish.

COPING SAW. This saw has a very narrow blade stretched across a U-shaped frame. It's the tool of choice for making curved cuts to wood.

TAPE MEASURE. You'll find it useful to have both a 12-ft and a 25-ft tape measure on hand. >>>

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CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVER. This portable power tool makes light work of drilling holes and driving screws.

LEVELS. A 4-ft bubble level is best used on large surfaces – the smaller torpedo level works nicely in confined spaces.

COMBINATION SQUARE. This square is used to position hardware, such as hinges on doors, and to check right and 45˚ angles.

CARPENTER'S PENCIL. The pencil's flat design keeps it from rolling off surfaces and it is used for marking and laying out hardware.

UTILITY KNIFE AND PUTTY KNIFE. A utility knife will handle most cutting and trimming jobs.

You'll need a putty knife for filling holes and patching.

MITER BOX. This tool is used with a handsaw to cut accurate 45˚ and 90˚ angles. The miter box is most often used for cutting trim and molding to length.

SCREWDRIVERS. Your toolkit should include different sizes in both Phillips and Robertson. Or, you can consider at four-in-one screwdriver that holds four bits - two standard and two Phillips, which should meet most jobs.

SAFETY GEAR: Eye and ear protection; dust mask or respirator; knee pads; work gloves; work boots; and, a good first aid kit.

For best results, look for quality in the tools you select and invest in a tool bag or carry-all to keep your essentials well organized and easily accessible.

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