The Home News Oakville - February 2017

ISSUE 02 • 2017

Oakville

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2 tbsp olive oil 2 yellow onions, chopped into small dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 anchovies, finely chopped or 1 tsp (5 ml) anchovy paste 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced small 1 yellow pepper, diced small 1 red pepper, diced small 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 small zucchini, diced small 4 medium white mushrooms, diced small 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 3 strips of orange peel (use a veg peeler) 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 (14 oz/398 mL) can tomatoes, chopped finely 1 675-750 mL bottle of strained tomatoes 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into half-inch cubes or 12 baby potatoes, halved or quartered • 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) dry white wine • 1/2 cup chopped parsley • Salt and pepper to taste FOR THE FISH

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• 2 lbs combination of skinless cod and salmon, cut into 2-inch chunks • 1-2 lbs of mixed seafood, mussels, clams, shrimps, scallops • Onion-salt and freshly ground pepper • Olive oil for the fish

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Add the onion, sauté until just beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add the anchovies, cook for 30 seconds or so. Add the carrots, peppers and jalapeno pepper, cook for a few minutes.

Add the zucchini and mushrooms, cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaf, red pepper flakes, orange peel, fennel and thyme, stir.

• Add both types of tomatoes, bring to a boil, turn the heat to low. Add the potatoes, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

• Add 4 cups (1000 mL) water and the wine, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer UNCOVERED for another 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove the bay leaf and orange peel. At this point the soup base can be frozen. Defrost and bring back to a boil before continuing with the next step.

• Let the fish and seafood sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before adding to the hot soup.

Season the fish and seafood well with onionsalt, pepper and olive oil, add to the pot along with the parsley and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the fish pieces flake. Do not overcook or stir too roughly.

• Season with salt and pepper and serve with a good hunk of crusty bread. THN

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Kitchens are high-traffic rooms that need exceptional flooring. Besides having to look good, successful kitchen floors need to withstand spills, food, sliding chairs, dropped dishes and the occasional mopping.

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CERAMICS, PORCELAIN AND STONE TILES Ceramics are a favourite for kitchens because they're tough, easy to clean, long-wearing, and able to let you enjoy the warmth of in-floor heating. Natural stone tiles are tough and beautiful too, but not all stone resists staining as well as ceramics and porcelain.

Whichever of these materials you choose, install an uncoupling membrane underneath any kind of rigid tiles to prevent cracking.

CORK This is a dream to walk on because cork offers cushioning action.

Commonly available as click together tiles, most cork flooring comes factory finished and ready to install. Think laminate, except softer.

HARDWOOD A lighter duty choice than others, hardwood will do fine if you install protective felt disks on chair and table legs. Want a dark floor? You could stain lighter woods to suit, but scratches and wear eventually show through. Instead, make your kitchen floor DIY-repairable using darker woods such as cherry or alder.

Apply polymerized tung oil and the floor finish can be repaired without sanding. >>>

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RESILIENT FLOORING This is a catch-all term that refers to any of the one piece roll floorings that are cut to fit from wall to wall. Some of the best resilients lay flat on their own with no need to glue them down.

Vinyl, linoleum and fibre resilient floors all provide very good water resistance.

L A M I N AT E S Not all laminates are tough enough for kitchens, so consider products with an abrasion class rating of three or higher. Lighter colours hide dirt and footprints much better than darker laminates.

When you hire a contractor to install your new kitchen floor, make sure your sales contract specifies the exact product you choose and outlines the warranty provided. Check out the Canadian Home Builder's Association's website for free advice on hiring a pro the smart way, getitinwriting.ca. THN www.newscanada.com

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ROCKWOOD “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 on Highway 7. Summer clientele increases with campers from the Rockwood Conservation area. $ 75,000 www.brazeauteam.com

MILTON 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.

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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 radiant heat, 200 amp hydro, water, office space and 2 piece washroom. $ 1,950,000 www.brazeauteam.com

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Build your own dream home! Live amongst nature in the Niagara Escarpment. 66X166ft mature lot.

1+1 bedroom condo, 2 baths. Open concept. Hardwood. Crown moulding. Underground parking + locker.

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