The Home News OAKVILLE - December 2016

ISSUE 12 • 2016

Oakville

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

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appointed 2 storey home. Open concept dining & living room with hardwood & fireplace. Master has scenic views!

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Stunning kitchen with dark custom cabintry.

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$1,250,000 An amazing opportunity in South Burlington to own this fantastic property in a rapidly developing area of 4 to 10 storey buildings. Take advantage of present zoning and continue to use as a dental office, or redevelop into large dental/medical building.

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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.

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Happy Holidays

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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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Sales Representatives, Joseph Brazeau, Virginia Brazeau, Jodie Near, Jennifer Brazeau-Barg

Serving Town & Country: Milton, Flamborough, Campbellville, Halton Hills, Oakville, Burlington Waterdown & Carlisle

MILTON 50.51 ACRES in a fabulous location, just North of Derry Road and the Village of Kilbride. The property includes an air strip for light planes with a 1,800 foot runway.

Century home that is in excellent condition.

Inground pool. 38’ x 85’ insulated metal clad workshop. A rare opportunity for the flying enthusiast or build your “Dream Home”. $ 2,590,000 www.brazeauteam.com

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ROCKWOOD

ALMOST 1 ACRE surround this custom built (1999) bungalow. Addition in 2005 includes a Great Room with vaulted ceiling & Master suite with 4 piece ensuite & large walk-in closet. Custom cabinetry throughout by cabinet maker. Updated kitchen with granite counters. Main floor laundry. 2 walkouts to large decks & private yard. 33’ x 35’ attached garage/workshop with inside entry. Quick access to 401. Must see to appreciate. $749,000 www.brazeauteam.com

HALTON HILLS 25 BEAUTIFUL wood acres surround this spectacular home. Totally renovated with quality and style. Cape Cod style, open concept main home has 4 bedrooms plus 5 bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters including leather finish on massive island. Huge living room with theatre section and wood burning fireplace.

Travertine/marble floors with in-floor heating. Master bedroom has a walkout to “Romeo Juliet” balcony, dressing room and spa like bath. Finished lower level.

Amazing in-law potential. Fabulous inground saltwater pool, granite hot tub, kitchen, bar, bathroom, pond and much more. $ 2,323,000 www.brazeauteam.com

MILTON

THIS EXECUTIVE ESTATE is approximately 5,117 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Ideally located in the quaint Village of Rockwood. Fully finished lower level with games room, billiard room, rec reoom, plan room, exercise room and squash court. The backyard oasis has beautiful gardens, mature trees and inground pool. Backs onto the Eramosa River. Don’t miss out!! $ 1,323,000 www.brazeauteam.com

ROCKWOOD

ALMOST 1 ACRE in urban, south Milton.

Approximately 3,200 square feet plus partially finished basement with walk up.

Original Century home with new addition (renovations in progress). Huge 24’ x 55’ 2 storey garage/workshop/barn “so many uses”. Sits back from road on mature lot.

Must be viewed. $ 1,398,000 www.brazeauteam.com

MILTON

“BE YOUR OWN BOSS” This ideally located family operated diner has just become available. Currently operating hours are 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. (Hours can be adjusted by new owner). D.J’s. Donuts & Diner. Turn-key operation including all appliances, dishes, pots, menus, Betty Boop x 2 & antique car collection plus the kitchen sink. Commercial 6 slide toaster plus 4 slice toaster. New freezers. Soft serve ice cream machine mixer & favours. Established breakfast & lunch clientele. 36 seats inside plus 12 on the front patio.

Located in the lovely Village of Rockwood next to the Home Hardware. Summer clientele increases with campers from the Rockwood Conservation area. $ 75,000 www.brazeauteam.com

BEAUTIFUL 5,000 + SQUARE FOOT, custom built bungalow (wheel chair accessible) on 8.68 acres with gated entrance. Minutes to Milton with amazing Escarpment views. Infinity 16 x 32 ft, indoor pool and spa, built in 2011. The pool is treated with an ionizer, UV light and large filters (no chemical smell). Geothermal heating.

Gourmet kitchen. Formal living room/dining room, Main floor family room. 3+1 bedroom. Master with 5 piece ensuite. Lower level with separate entrance to attached 3 car garage that is completely finished with rec room, exercise room, kitchen/laundry, wine cellar and workshop. Separate 3,000 sq ft workshop, with heat, 200 amp hydro, water, office space and 2 piece washroom. $ 1,950,000 www.brazeauteam.com

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Gorgeous semi. Double car garage. Hardwood floors. Open concept. Spacious kitchen.

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West Oak Trails. Hardwood. Large kitchen w/ granite counters. Master bdrm w/ WI closet & heated floor ensuite. Finished bsmt.

Sales Representatives: Abraham Azraq, Ahmad Shehab-Eldin, Alvin Tung, Ben Sadeg, Bill McFarland, Craig Yaffe, Fadi Abou-Chalha, Helen O’Brecht, Isaiah Bayley-Hay, John Athanasiou, Julie Jones, Kayla Ie, Leanne Binsell, Lisa Lee, Marcello Marchese, Mark Powell, Marwa Nadr, Maryam Kermani, Marzena Ciecielag, Mase Rasti, Michelle Delemos, Mike Azraq, Mona Azraq, Norm Wilkie, Obie Khwaja, RJ Shahi, Ron Barlay, Sam McDadi, Sara Azraq, Sean Johnny, Shannon Bowen, Sue-Maya Hawass, Tom Gusić, Zaheer Shaw, Zareer Divecha. Brokers: Ashkan Khaleghi, Harry Nanda, Jim Yurchuk, Leonard Howell, Sabrina Nagar.

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