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WELCOME TO OUR 4TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
of OUR HOMES Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma.
This issue is about new beginnings. On page 18, we hear
how fate lead Deb Doucet to her new home and a fresh start
after life threw her a devastating curve ball. In our Home and
Builder on page 32, we meet Ken and Liz Lamming and their
adorable granddaughter in their unique Guildcrest dream
home, built by Algoma Custom Builders in Prince Township.
We have Style Picks (pages 14 and 16) to help make your
house a welcoming home. Whether you love to entertain or
desire a peaceful retreat to gather your thoughts after a hectic
day, try the healing properties of unique crystals you’ll find at
Tammy Dean’s. If you are looking for that one-of-a-kind piece
of silver jewelry for yourself or someone special, or just need to
light the way in the dark, you’ll find what you need right here
within Algoma.
Our Comfort Zone on page 28 brings you a fun shopping
experience and a chance to say hello to some furry friends at
an alpaca farm near Thessalon. You’ll find completely Canadian decorating suggestions for your home (page
40) and a crafty idea on how to turn a beloved sweater that no longer fits but you can’t bear to part with into
cosy cushions (page 42).
We have expert advice and comments in our People Feature from those in-the-know (pages 44 and 46) if
you are planning to renovate or sell your home. Consider making our delicious Ginger Chocolate Bark (page
50) if you are struggling with what to give me for Christmas this year.
It’s been a busy year and we enjoyed meeting Designer Kimberley Seldon here in the Soo at the Design and
Diabetes event. Kimberley shared with us this valuable piece of advice “determine a room’s function and needs
first and then choose paint colour last.” Thanks Kimberley!
I wish everyone a wonderful winter season. Thank you to the OUR HOMES team, and our valued
readers and advertisers. You can view everything in this magazine and a whole lot more on our website at
www.ourhomesmagazine.com/algoma with direct web links to our advertisers. Please check it out and let
me know what you think.
OUR HOMES Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma is a sponsor of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Spring
Expo to be held March 22, 23, 24, 2013 at the John Rhodes Community Centre. I hope to see you there in the
New Year.
To Your Success,
Katherine G. MacRae, Publisher
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If you would like us to consider your home as a feature in a future issue of OUR HOMES Sault
Ste. Marie & Algoma please send me a few interior and exterior photos along with a brief
description and your contact information to my email address above.
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EDITOR’S NOTE
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STYLE PICKS
6 Picks For Giving & Getting
COMFORT ZONE
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PEOPLE
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“Serenity is not freedom from the
storm but peace amid the storm.”
–Anonymous
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WHEN I WAS 11, I WANTED TO KNIT. My mother
tried to teach me but I just couldn’t get it and she finally gave up.
“You’re too young,” she said. “Wait until you’re older.”
That did it! I was not too young! So I practised, casting off and
unravelling over and over until finally I could knit. By the time I
was in Grade 8, I was actually pretty good. I knit a pink shoe bag
complete with a beautiful cable stitch for my Home Economics
class and got an A+.
I began to knit slippers and hats, mitts and afghans. I pored
over my mother’s back issues of McCall’s Needlework & Crafts and
Woman’s Own magazines. I learned to adapt Barbie doll patterns to
make them more modern. They were my favourite to make – even
as I got older and had a few nieces and then daughters of my own. I
knit scarves and sweaters for Christmas gifts, tea cosies and doggie
sweaters for church bazaars and even dolls, doilies and cushions
for my home.
Then I discovered two things. One was the Internet. The other
was carpal tunnel. I exchanged my needles for a mouse.
Now, years later, when there’s nothing better to do on a blustery,
cold winter day than stay in a warm, snuggly house with the
woodstove blazing, I get the urge to knit. Seeing deliciously soft skeins
of alpaca wool also makes me want to pick up my needles again.
You’ll see what I mean when you catch a glimpse of that alpaca
yarn in our Comfort Zone feature on page 28. You’ll also find a
yummy chocolate recipe on page 50. Be sure to read the stories of
our homeowners this month too (pages 18 & 32). We’re so grateful
to them for opening up their homes and sharing their stories with
us. There’s a lot more in this issue of OUR HOMES Sault Ste. Marie
& Algoma and when you’re done reading, take some time to enjoy
the winter, whether you’re outside or in. I’ll probably be inside –
maybe even knitting. Just one alpaca sweater. For me.
Whatever you’re doing, have a wonderful winter!
Pauline Clark, Managing Editor
[email protected]
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the ideal home, and even though
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she says she’d live in a cardboard box
if she could have what she once had.
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the perfect life. One of a set of triplets
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good Don became a polic
century home and had two beautiful daughters.
Then in May, 2006 – Mother’s Day – Don went to work and it all
ended. The police cruiser in which he was a passenger was broadsided.
He died in hospital a short time later.
For six months Deb mourned deeply and finally decided she needed to
get her life back. “He’d have wanted me to choose life,” Deb says. Eventually,
she went back to the waitressing job she had years earlier at Ernie’s Coffee
Shop and began the slow process of getting back into the real world.
“Just when you think you’re better, there’s
another stage of grieving,” she says. The home
she’d shared with her husband was no longer
comfortable. After a couple of years, Deb
decided it was time to sell. She planned a few
renovations before listing the home in 2008 and
that’s when she found a shiny quarter – the first
of several she’d find. She spotted the quarter on
the floor and reached down to pick it up. It was
dated 2006 and it was faceless. She put it away,
not really sure what to think. Over the next few
years, she found more quarters. Though only
the first one was faceless, they were all dated
2006, the year Don died. She even found one
in the empty hallway of her new home as she
prepared to move in 2010. Were they messages
from her husband? She shrugs. “I don’t know.
What else could it be?” Continued on page 20
TOP: The Berlinghoff triplets, (left to right) Brenda, Paula and Deb. LEFT: Deb at
the entrance of her home. RIGHT: Deb holds the faceless 2006 quarter she found.
OPPOSITE: Collectibles and family mementoes fill the main floor great room.
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BELOW: Collectibles from earlier
travels. RIGHT: A table set in gold
and white is perfect for the holidays.
OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: This side
cabinet stores kitchen extras. TOP
RIGHT: Both upper and lower levels
of the home are visable from the
spacious foyer. BOTTOM: Deb loves to
cook in her open-concept kitchen.
Deb was out driving when the Shouldice stone exterior of this
Parkdale Drive home first caught her eye. The home had been built
by Franco Masonry Ltd. in 2005. She decided to buy it. Later, as she
walked around the home in preparation to move in, she and her sister
Christine (Archibald) noticed the number on the meter box. It was
219, Don’s badge number. “Right then, I felt like I was doing the right
thing,” she says.
She was also attracted to the unfinished lower level, which meant Deb
could design it to her specifications. That included building an in-home
hair salon where she could do her family and friends’ hair. All three of the
triplets are hair stylists.
Deb also designed a large dressing room/walk-in closet with the help
of Richard Tremblay. Materials for this room and for the bulk of the
renovations came largely from Soo Mill Buildall. Dura-ceramic flooring
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carpet is from Flooring Liquidators.
There’s plenty of space on both floors of the home for entertaining.
On the lower level, a selection of oversized sofas and chairs provide
plenty of seating while a bar (Mio’s Furniture Fashions) and billiard
table (Northern Fireplace & Pools Ltd.) complete the space. Other
furnishings in the home are from Leon’s Furniture, Pileria’s Interiors
and Storey Home Furniture.
Stairs lead up from the lower level to the street-level foyer and then
up to the spacious open-concept main floor. “I like having people over to
eat. I love to cook and this kitchen is awesome for that,” Deb says.
French doors lead out to a private deck Deb designed with the help of Mike
Bruni. The deck extends the full width of the back of the house and drops
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ABOVE LEFT: A closeup of the modern bedroom lamp.
ABOVE: An elegant white leather chair provides a comfy spot
to lounge in the master bedroom. LEFT: Deb’s dressing room is
every woman’s dream. BELOW: The top of the walls in this guest
room were painted two shades lighter than the bottom portion.
Back inside, a hallway leads to the bedrooms. Opening the master
bedroom’s double doors, one is greeted by walls painted in rich, dark
colours (Benjamin Moore’s Peerage and Nightfall). The matching en suite
features both a Jacuzzi tub (NEPSCO Electrical & Plumbing Supply)
and a shower.
Deb worked with her sister Christine, who’s also a designer, to paint
the whole home with paint from Soo Mill. The main areas of the home are
painted in brown and gold tones – colours that Deb finds soothing. “I like the
soft, welcoming feel of these colours plus they don’t go out of style,” she says.
At first Deb worried the 3,600 sq. ft., three-bedroom home might be too
big. “It’s for my family and friends,” she says. “Everyone’s welcome here.
Even if I’m not home, I tell them – come and use it. It’s here,” she says. She
also hopes her daughters will eventually be bringing grandchildren to visit.
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Deb finds most of her art and décor pieces locally at such stores as The
Independent Drug Marts, Liquidation World, The Trading Post,
Wine Barrel & Wine Cellar, and Winners.
Deb says her house has given her the opportunity to put her heart
and soul into something that allows her to focus her energies on positive
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her hair salon. BELOW RIGHT: The downstairs bar is perfectly situated
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SST Basement Systems offers basement waterproofing
from both inside and outside your home, foundation repairs
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Our company is a proud member of the Thunder Bay
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Married for over 40 years, Robert and his wife enjoy
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Robert is an outdoorsman that loves spending his free time on
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popular this time of year. Making elegant entertaining simple
with easy to prepare recipes and innovative tableware. The
Gourmet Village dips and hot chocolate are delicious. Walk in
and see our beautiful winter wonderland done up in glistening
bronze – calming champagne and sparkly neutrals.
New to our Christmas decor is a black cast iron life size
Santa sleigh. We have a large variety of tree cones, ornaments
and many more innovative gift ideas.
To make Christmas Traditions even more special we are well
stocked with the pizzelle maker (tie plate maker). Gift baskets
for all occasions, for family, friends and that special client are
also available.
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We also provide a ‘Girls Night Out’ social event in addition to
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Our members meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
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ANTICO RISTORANTÉ
Arturo was born and raised in Casoli, Abruzzo Italy and
started his culinary career working throughout Europe in the
late 60’s. Moving to
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70’s he worked for
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which he later
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80’s. Changing the
restaurant name to Arturo’s in the early 90’s he relocated
the restaurant from Spring Street to Gore Street then to its
current location on Queen Street. Arturo’s is now owned and
operated by his two sons Christopher and Thomas. Arturo then
opened a Mobile Catering Service to keep busy but his love of
people enticed him to open up Antico Ristoranté in October
2012. Antico’s casual dining experience is just what Arturo
needed. Arturo’s Mobile Catering will now be operated by Chris,
Thomas and Arturo to enable them to bring their passion for
food to your wedding, home or any special occasion. Arturo’s
youngest son Luca and Christopher’s daughter Ariana are the
next generation of upcoming restaurateurs – who knows what
they may create? We hope you enjoy your dining experience
whether you dine in or cater your special event. Thank you from
the Comegna Family.
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and by specializing only in health related
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We are members of a select
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to service those devices and offer prompt and courteous
service with free delivery.
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THE PLACE: Overlooking the Mississagi River Valley, Les and Donna Marshall’s
River Valley Alpaca Farm and General Store is a peaceful little rural haven. In the
small country store at the front of the house, Donna Marshall stocks a wide range
of products from her own herd as well as giftware and specialty foods.
PRODUCTS: “I wanted to have everything as local as possible,” says Donna.
In addition to her alpaca products, she carries the work of local artists and
craftspeople and a range of specialty food products sourced in Canada, from loose
tea to gluten-free bread mixes. “People are surprised to see how much I have here,”
she says. She even has custom-designed items, such as alpaca-themed etched-glass
wineglasses and coasters made by local artist Joanne Nicholls. Eventually, Donna
would like to have an even wider range of alpaca-themed items for sale.
STYLE: Donna’s store offers the whole alpaca farm experience. A window
in the south wall looks out onto the paddocks,
where the alpacas graze. People visiting the
store are welcome to go out to the fence and
watch the wooly animals, or even take a
guided tour into the paddock and
meet the animals. “I’m thinking
about putting in tables by the
fence next year,” Marshall says.
“People just want a place to sit
and watch the alpacas.”
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WHAT’S HOT: “Every day I sell socks and yarn, even in the
summer,” says Donna. “Now that winter’s coming, people are
thinking even more about keeping their feet warm.” Another hot
item is Board’s Cinnamon Honey, which Donna says is like having
“a cinnamon bun on your toast.”
THE MISSION: “I just love to meet people,” she says. The feeling
is mutual. People who visit the store and the farm love to meet
Donna and her animals. Her guestbook shows that her store is
becoming a destination for people from all over Algoma, as well
as from across Canada and other parts of the world. “They thank
me for having this place,” she says. “But for me it’s just the most
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with a foundation. On Tuesday, there’s a complete
home erected. Best yet, the quality is top-notch.
That’s what Ken and Liz Lamming got when they decided to partner with
Algoma Custom Builders to construct their dream house. The local contractor
deals with pre-fabricated homes, built by Guildcrest Homes near Ottawa then
transported to their destination in sections.
For the Lammings, who live in Prince Township, their house arrived in five pieces.
Algoma Custom Builders put the sections together. Completed in 2010, the end result
is a 2,200 sq. ft. estate the family is proud to call home. “It was really exciting to see
the process,” says Liz.
Algoma Custom Builders, fully certified under the Tarion Home Warranty
Corp., works with its clients to cover all the bases of building. The Lammings
had their own design – something the couple felt was the best fit for their
lifestyle – then worked with the builder to tweak it accordingly. Once a design
is finalized, the blueprints are sent to Guildcrest, which builds the home in its
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The dining room is nice and open, with a table
that extends to seat 10. OPPOSITE, TOP
LEFT: This single storey home will be perfect
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Lamming stand at their kitchen island.
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The open concept living area features the great room, the
breakfast nook and a sunroom. BELOW LEFT: Wingback
chairs flank the electric fireplace. BELOW RIGHT: An old
world map hangs above Liz’s antique tea cart and silver
tea set. OPPOSITE: The sunroom at the back of the home
has a beautiful view of the yard.
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“They were really good to work with,” says Ken, who leads the Prince
Township council as its Reeve. “They were very flexible.”
A retired steelworker and all-around renaissance man, Ken did much
of the interior work himself. That included the hardwood flooring and
some plumbing and painting. Friends helped tie in the drywall sections
on the interior and install the exterior siding. Plumbing and electrical
supplies came from NEPSCO Electrical & Plumbing Supply.
This is one of the many benefits of going with a pre-fabricated home,
according to Joel Chisholm, president of Algoma Custom Builders.
“It gives the owners a chance to do as much or as a little as they want,”
he says. The end result is that money tends to go further, adds Chisholm,
who’s been building homes for well over two decades.
Another benefit, he says, is that the home is built indoors, out of the
elements. As well, the construction can be more efficient. “When your
home arrives, you can start things like painting and flooring in just a day or
two,” says Chisholm. “It relieves a lot of the stress of the building process.”
With Guildcrest able to build pretty well any design their clients want,
it seems fitting that the company’s motto is: “Your home, your design.”
The Lammings’ design, for instance, was largely open-concept. The
kitchen, containing Sears appliances and lighting from Home Depot, is
located off the dining room and great room. Flooring throughout is from
Superior Tile & Floor Coverings.
Ginette Breton (Bellevue Cabinetry & Interiors) helped Liz style
the home. She picked up accessories from Winners and IDA Drug Marts
to complement what the couple already owned. Most of their furnishings
are from Leon’s Furniture and Storey Home Furniture.
“When you have good quality furnishings like the Lammings have,
you can simply tie in the old with the new,” says Breton. She added grey
throw pillows to the sofa, slipcovers on the wingback chairs, and a few
new accessories to bring it all together.
On many Sundays, the couple’s children, grandchildren and parents –
Ken’s mother and Liz’s father – often swing by for a visit and a meal. Other
times, the crowd is a bit larger, like the party held on election night in 2010
when Ken became Reeve, or that same year when he turned 60. In both
cases, the company numbered more than 20, and the design of the house
meant hosting was done with ease. Continued on page 36
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In the winter months, the Lammings and their guests can cosy up
near the fireplace (Propane Depot Inc.) or in the great room, which
features heated flooring, providing comfort for all. When not entertaining
guests, Ken can often be found doing Prince Township work at his desk
in the office/hobby room, a place rich with sports memorabilia, most of
it Toronto Maple Leafs.
The exterior of the Lammings’ home also draws attention with
red siding (Lyons TIM-Br Mart), colourful plants (New North
Greenhouses Inc.) and outdoor furniture and accessories. The exterior
stands out even more with a double-wide garage door from Hermiston
& Sons Overhead Doors, eaves from Seamless Eavestrough, and
hardscapes from Thayer Lumber Company Inc.
When looking out the large window in the sunroom, the Lammings
often see wildlife roaming their yard – anything from deer and rabbits to
weasels. “That’s one of the many perks of living out here,” says Liz. “We
love the open space.” Continued on page 38
LEFT: This wine room was a must for Ken, an avid
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Here are my three favourite ways to
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1. THE USE OF FABRIC: Add Canadian character and charm to your
home with the simple use of textiles.
Glamwood:
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Woodgrain fabric:
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in two or more colours) speaks directly to the essence of Canadian settlers.
My favourite way to incorporate it in décor is with upholstery. I personally
prefer it in smaller doses, such as for sofa pillows or dining room seats,
however a club chair completely covered looks amazing as well.
Cosy Throws: Curling up on the sofa on a cold winter’s day wouldn’t be
the same without one of these. Here are my three favourite classics:
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blanket by The Bay – this wool Point blanket dates back to the 18th
century and used to be traded. It continues to be a number one seller
and is sold exclusively by The Hudson’s Bay Company.
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furs can be the perfect Canuck-inspired addition to your space for
added comfort and even luxuriousness.
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referring to hand-quilted textiles. It is meant to mimic the style of
hand-stitched Marseilles, a type of quilt made in Provence, France.
Incorporating these fabrics into your décor can be the subtle hint of
pattern and texture you’re looking for.
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Taking inspiration from
the great outdoors:
acorns, feathers,
ornithological prints.
Create a rustic vibe with
historical wooden items; antique
skis, or a weathered sled.
2. THE USE OF WOOD: Nothing warms up a space quite like the
use of natural wood.
Walls: I particularly like walls sheltered in large, real-wood planks.
Douglas fir or cedar – both known for their distinctive grain patterns
and tight knots – are each suitable choices when it comes to selecting
the type of wood to use.
Accessories: Dress up the inside or the surrounding area of your fireplace
with logs of wood – even without the use of fire, this actually does create
a feeling of warmth too.
3. THE ADDITION OF ANTIQUES: If the northern vibe is the look,
an old piece of Canadian history is most definitely calling. Usually
an item made of wood, such as an old sled, pair of skis or a rocking
chair will feel the most rustic and true to the heritage.
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hand, visit your local thrift store.
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your sweater is thin.
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Mitred
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itself out. Cherry wood, hickory and exotics like
sapele and jatoba are hot.
W H AT ’ S T H E L AT E S T T R E N D S I N T R I M ?
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D AY: Downhill skiing – maybe in Searchmont or B.C.
if I can squeeze it in.
Armand Perrier
The Real Estate Stop
H O W S H O U L D I P R E PA R E M Y H O M E F O R S E L L I N G ?
Act as if you’re spring cleaning. Start at the curb. Cut the
grass. Move the litter box and de-clutter. At the
end of the day, the best value is in a home that shines.
HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR FREE TIME? In our 32-foot
motor home. We love seeing how other people live and what
our country has to offer.
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W H Y C H O O S E O N O F R I O ’ S ? Because we’re a one-stop
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W H AT ’ S YO U R FAV O U R I T E E S C A P E ? Back to my roots
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SUPERIOR HOME COMFORT Page 45
WARDLAW HEATING & COOLING Page 39
ART & ARTISTS
FITNESS
ART GALLERY OF ALGOMA Page 4
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COLOR YOUR WORLD Page 25
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JANSCRAFT Page 15
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TECHNO METAL POST Page 45
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GLASSWORKS Page 43
INDEPENDENT DRUG MARTS Page 23, 27
RIVER VALLEY ALPACA FARM &
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THE CALICO HEN Page 7
THE QUEEN’S CUPBOARD Page 6
VEGAS FABRICS & GIFTS Page 43
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YOUNGS INSURANCE BROKERS INC. Page 39
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finishing touch
ALMOND GINGER
CHOCOLATE BARK
+ lots of topping variations
B Y M A R I A D A S I L VA
// PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT HUNTER
ALMOND GINGER CHOCOLATE BARK
(Makes: about 20 pieces)
1 lb (450 g) dark chocolate, chopped
¾ cup toasted whole almonds, coarsely chopped
Ҁ cup candied ginger, thinly sliced
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Every year about this time, as the mercury drops and the
days get shorter, my mind naturally turns to the fast-approaching holiday season.
And one of my favourite holiday traditions is poring over cookbooks looking for
inspiration for this year’s homemade gifts from my kitchen. Nothing is sweeter
than stirring, swirling and baking up tasty treats to wrap and deliver to friends,
family, co-workers, teachers and other special folks in my life. While the cookies,
candies and breads I bake may vary from year to year, a staple gift from my kitchen
is chocolate bark. It’s appealing because of its simplicity and opportunity for
variations. Plus, it’s chocolate – and who doesn’t love the gift of chocolate?
There are few ingredients involved, so I like to splurge a little and choose
the best chocolate I can find. Dark chocolate is my favourite base for bark – its
rich, deep flavour complements the roasted nuts and sweet fruits that dot the
surface. But milk chocolate and white chocolate (or perhaps all three!) work
wonderfully as well. As for the nuts and fruit, anything goes. Peanuts, cashews,
pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, apricots, cranberries, raisins, cookie bits, candy
pieces, pretzels, marshmallows – you get the point! Stick to three toppings at most
so that each flavour gets a chance to shine without getting muddled in the mix.
For this year’s bark, I’m going with the combination of dark chocolate, almonds
and candied ginger – a little bit toasty, a little bit spicy and perfectly decadent.
Happy holidays!
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Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of
gently simmering water, stirring often until smooth.
Stir in about one third of each of the almonds and
candied ginger. Pour mixture onto parchment paperlined baking sheet and gently spread with the back of a
spoon until about an even scant ½-inch (1 cm) thickness.
Sprinkle with remaining almonds and candied ginger.
Refrigerate until solid, about 20 minutes. Break or cut
into pieces.
The bark will keep refrigerated in an airtight container
for about 1 week.
For gift giving, package as desired.
VARIATION:
Pistachio Cranberry
Apricot Swirl Bark – Melt
separately 10 oz. (280 g) dark
chocolate and 6 oz. (170 g) white
chocolate. Stir one third of each: Ҁ
cup roasted shelled pistachios, ѿ cup
dried apricots, quartered and ѿ cup dried
cranberries into the melted dark chocolate.
Spread onto baking sheet. Drizzle with
melted white chocolate. Use toothpick,
skewer, or back of knife to swirl the
chocolates together. Sprinkle with
remaining pistachios, apricots and
cranberries. Continue as
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Spring
presents
2013
EXPO
March 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 2013
The Spring Expo returns to the
John Rhodes Community Centre
for three fantastic days in 2013!
The annual SPRING EXPO is the Sault’s premiere
showcase of everything to do with home, renovations,
leisure and outdoor recreation!
ATTENTION EXHIBITORS!
Now is the time to book your exhibit space
and take advantage of our early bird deal…
Early Bird Discount (until December 31st, 2012)
Book Exhibit Space by December 31st, 2012
and receive a 5% discount on booth rates.
Exhibitor packages are now available!
contact the
Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce at
705-949-7152 or visit
www.ssmcoc.com
Show sponsor:
www.ourhomesmagazine.com/algoma
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