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Home My WebLink AboutNA2017_12_20® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM Newsstand price $2 per copy Piano and Guitar Lessons 1099 Kingston Rd #5b Pickering •905-831-6388 (pianogroup.ca) Proudly serving durham region since 1977 www.carpettowne.com Tel: (905) 831-2111 Toll free 1-800-236-8533 WEDNESDAYDECEMBER 20, 2017 Pickering recreation master plancould squash a racquetball court Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland PICKERING -- Teammates Paul Lewis and Dave Leithead enjoyed a game of pickleball at the East Shore Community Centre on Friday, Dec. 15. The City of Pickering is currently updating its parks and recre- ation master plan. One of the consultants’ suggestions is to create a new youth and seniors’ centre in the city centre. The current seniors’ program at East Shore Community Centre is bursting at the seams. Plan also calls for new youth and seniors centre, new skate park Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Pickering rac- quetball and handball enthusiasts hope the City of Pickering won’t serve up the recommendation to close a court. “There are not a lot of courts in the area. It’s our main place for fit- ness,” said Susan Philips, who has been playing racquetball for more than 20 years. Loyal players, including Philips and her husband, John, who has played handball since the 1970s, are afraid at least one of the two indoor racquetball courts at the Pickering Recreation Complex will close. It’s being recommended in the draft City of Pickering Recreation and Parks Master Plan, an update to the 2002 version. The plan is intended to guide decision-making elating to parks, recreation and pro- gramming over the next 10 years. See PICKERING page 3 newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE FOCUS ON COMMUNITY TREATS Here’s something completely different for entertaining over the holidays Spiced nuts and baklawa are uncommon treats perfect to have on hand for unexpected guests during the holidays. See our Focus on Food and Wine pages beginning on page 13 ONLINE AT WorldwideDelivery 888.733.3356reedsflorists.com 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 1 7 2 AP © 2017 Pandora Jewelry, LLC • All rights reserved SEE THE WONDERFUL 905.492.7263 THE PANDORA STORE AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Matthew Bell convicted of sexual assault on teen in 2016 Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A disgraced Ajax swim coach jailed last year for sexually exploit- ing a teenaged athlete has been banned for life by the sport’s national governing body. Matthew Bell has been suspended from all Swimming Canada activities for life, the organization announced Tues- day, Dec. 12. The action follows an indefinite sus- pension that was enacted shortly after Bell’s arrest on charges including sexual assault, sexual exploitation and luring a child, laid by Durham police in Novem- ber of 2015. Bell, 37, pleaded guilty in 2016 to sexual exploitation and luring, charges relating to contact he had with the vic- tim in early 2011 when he was 30 and she was 16. He admitted to two encounters dur- ing which sexual touching occurred and to numerous sexually charged online conversations with the girl. Bell, former owner of the Ajax Swim Club and at one time a rising star on the national swimming scene, was coach and mentor to the girl at the time, court heard. He was sentenced to seven months in jail and placed on the national sex offender registry for life. Following the sentencing Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi filed a formal complaint under the organiza- tion’s harassment policy. After hearing the complaint a panel ruled Bell would be immediately sus- pended for life from all Swimming Can- ada activities. “Swimming Canada is satisfied with the outcome of this independent panel,” El-Awadi said. “We respect the decision and it sends a message that our policy is zero tolerance of sexual assault and harass- ment.” Disgraced Ajax coach banned for life by Swimming Canada Matthew Bell Online fundraising effort begun for Ajax family who lost home to fire AJAX – An online fundraising effort has been launched to bring about a “Christ- mas miracle” for an Ajax family who lost their home to fire Friday morning. Neighbour Chelsea McCormick has begun a GoFundMe effort to raise $10,000 for the Gerry and Barb Maynard and their daughter Jaime, whose Church Street home was damaged in a fire Dec. 15. “They’ve lost everything – clothes, food, sentimental items, all the memo- ries, Christmas presents,” McCormick said. “And they just wrapped up renova- tions recently.” “My goal is to help them and bring them a Christmas miracle and have the town band together as a community and help this family during this tragedy and hard time,” McCormick said. “They’re such great people and to have this happen before the holidays is such an awful way to have this year end for them.” The goal of the effort is to raise $10,000. Details can be found at www.gofundme. com/helping-barb-gerry-jaime. TO DONATE by VISA, MasterCard, Discover or AMEX, call 416-869-4847. 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Many of the events put online will also make it into our Calendar of events in our Thursday newspapers. To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. Another recommendation includes the creation of a seniors and youth community centre in the downtown core within the next five years. The popular East Shore Commu- nity Centre, which currently offers many pro- grams for seniors, is overflowing with mem- bers. “The facility is no longer meeting their needs. The membership numbers are very high at 900 and continuing to grow,” said Car- pino. A skateboard park strategy also took place, proposing a new skate park at Pickering Rec- reation Complex, replacing the outdated park currently at Diana Princess of Wales Park, also at the rec centre. Consultants waded through the infor- mation regarding parks and recreation in Pickering, and the public was involved in a variety of ways. “It was a very robust consultation period and we’re really proud of that,” said Carpino. The indoor racquet sport enthusiasts pro- vided their feedback against the proposal for a court closure, and they don’t plan to stop their fight to keep their favourite sport alive. “We’re going to lobby against it,” said Phil- ips. They had learned in recent years about a decline in usage of the racquetball courts. “We’ve been working hard to improve the numbers,” Philips said. Jody Morris, manager of facility programs and administration, worked with the mem- bers on this project. “We made sure that racquetball was pro- moted everywhere we thought people would access it,” she said, adding this included advertisements in the News Advertiser, open houses and free passes. Despite these efforts, the city’s draft parks and recreation plan suggests repurposing at least one of the courts for another activity. “It is a very low membership rate for the dedication of two courts,” said Carpino. Public input suggested squash and rac- quetball were not high priorities for Pickering residents, and 49 racquetball memberships were purchased in 2016, compared to 57 in 2014. There are currently 51 members. Carpino also noted a big chunk of the rac- quetball members are from out of town, in places such as Bowmanville and Scarbor- ough, “because it isn’t showing to be a grow- ing sport,” said Carpino. Philips said a lot of people pay as they play and do not purchase memberships. But, from 2014 to 2016, Carpino pointed out court utilization declined from 18 per cent to 15 per cent during prime time. There are times when multiple people want to play at once, but Carpino said having the space sit empty in the meantime is not justifiable. The city has seen a demand for pickleball, and has already made strides to create more playing opportunities for that sport. Different possible uses for the racquetball court include a golf simulator or space for a specialized fitness class, such as boxing. Philips said these sports are not only good for physical health, but mental health as well. “The other thing is, it’s inexpensive and fun. You don’t need a pile of equipment,” she said. “It’s social for us.” Kids, adults, seniors can play it, and it’s a lifetime sport, said Philips. “We just think it’s a big disservice to the community,” she said. The final report will be presented to the executive committee Jan. 8, and if passed, it will go before council on Jan. 15. The pub- lic can register to speak on the matter either before the committee or council. The draft plan can be found at www.pick- ering.ca/en/living/recreation-parks-master- plan.aspx. PICKERING from page 1 Pickering racquet sports enthusiasts prepare to fight to keep court open at rec complex Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland PICKERING -- Line dance instructor Beryl Peacock taught a class at the East Shore Community Centre on Friday, Dec. 15. The current seniors’ program at the commu- nity centre is overflowing with members and the facility no longer meets their needs. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 1 7 4 P Councillor Bill McLean notes letter to Metrolinx sent without council’s approval Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The matter of a poten- tial airport in Pickering has caused a stir once again after it showed up in a report to the executive committee on Dec. 4. The issue came up in the City of Picker- ing’s response to Metrolinx’s 2041 Region- al Draft Transportation Plan. In 2006, the province produced its first regional transportation plan, called the Big Move. It guides the work being done for the transportation network for the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area. Metrolinx is currently projecting for the next 25 years and has asked municipalities for comment on its report. In a letter to the chief planning officer at Metrolinx, Pickering’s city development department referred to a “Pickering Inter- national Airport.” The letter noted Transport Canada in 2013 announced a new approach to man- aging the lands dedicated to a potential future airport, when it gave a portion of the land to Parks Canada for the development of Rouge National Urban Park, keeping a smaller portion of the lands for a potential airport. The letter said the original Big Move identified a future airport in Pickering, but said there is no acknowledgement of a proposed future airport in the 2041 Regional Transportation Plan. It asks that it be included and that the necessary sur- face transportation networks be addressed in the plan. It pointed out a council resolution in October stated the city supports the devel- opment of an airport in Pickering, subject to the results of the aviation sector needs assessment analysis that is currently being conducted. Land Over Landings treasurer David Masters spoke at the meeting and ques- tioned the usage of the term ‘Pickering International Airport.’ “I didn’t realize that the City of Pickering has the right to name an airport,” he said. “I also didn’t realize that by pass- ing a resolution, an airport was approved.” Ward 1 city Coun. Maurice Brenner said there is a need to ensure the description of an airport is consistent. Ward 2 regional Coun. Bill McLean noted the letter was sent to Metrolinx with- out council’s approval. It was only being presented to council after being sent. Pickering chief administrative officer Tony Prevedel said staff sharing its posi- tion before showing it to council is not unusual. However McLean said he felt like coun- cil was in the “back seat" on this item. “I think it puts us in a terrible position and I hope to not see that happen again,” he said. In the report, staff also noted new con- nections across Highway 401, transpor- tation services to support growth in the Seaton community, and Via rail improve- ments were some of the areas they would like to see addressed in the updated plan. ‘Pickering International Airport’ shows up in report Bill McLean Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Hospital visit from Mrs. Claus AJAX -- Mrs. Claus paid a visit to Christopher Kokkotas,12, at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital recently. Mrs. Claus was making her rounds visiting children and delivering toys, as well as hats made by volunteers at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. PICKERING — The City of Pickering's first year of providing property tax grants to low-income seniors and persons with disabilities helped nearly 150 residents in 2017. The executive committee received a staff analysis on the first year of the program at a recent meeting. Of the 179 applications the city received for the tax break of $200, 148 were approved and 31 were denied. Applications were denied if the resident was not receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement or Ontar- io Disability Support Program financial support. Most of the successful applicants were seniors. In fact, 143 of the 148 approved applications were for seniors and five were ODSP recipients. More than 62 per cent of the successful grant applicants were older than the age of 75. The staff report noted with a majority of Canadians retiring between the ages of 62 to 65, the inference may be drawn that some level of financial stress may be experienced by seniors after 10 years of retirement. A large majority of the successful appli- cants occupy single-detached homes, which bear a higher property tax responsi- bility than other housing types. 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YouareinvitedtolearnmoreatourpublicOpenHouseonMonday,January8,2018from6:00pmto7:00pm intheMainLobby,PickeringCityHall. FollowingtheOpenHouse,staffwillpresentanInformationReportandtheproposedamendmentsinapublicmeetingonMonday,January8,2018at7:00pm,atPickeringCityHall. CopiesoftheReportandtheproposedamendmentwillbeavailableon,orafter,December20,2017attheofficeoftheCityClerkbetween8:30amand4:30pm,MondaytoFriday,oratpickering.ca/devapp. CommentsontheproposedamendmentmustbesubmittedtotheCityClerkon,orbefore,January15,2018.IfapersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeoralsubmissionsatapublicmeetingormakewrittensubmissionstotheCityofPickeringbeforeCounciladoptstheproposedofficialplanamendment,thepersonorpublicbody: i) isnotentitledtoappealthedecisionoftheCounciltotheOntarioMunicipalBoard;and ii) maynotbeaddedasapartytothehearingofanappealbeforetheOntarioMunicipalBoardunless,intheopinionoftheBoard,therearereasonablegroundstodoso. Ifyouwishtobenotifiedoffuturemeetingsanddecisionsregardingthisapplication,youmustmakeawrittenrequesttotheCityClerk,CorporateServicesDepartment,OneEsplanade,Pickering,ONL1V6K7. FormoreinformationcontactDeepakBhatt,PlannerIIat905.420.4617orcitydev@pickering.ca. TheCityofPickeringiscurrentlyrecruitingfor2018studentpositions. Opportunitiesincludethefollowing: *SummerOnly Priortoapplying,candidatesarestronglyencouragedtoreviewour SeasonalHiringinformationatpickering.ca/seasonalforrequiredqualificationsandmandatorytrainingdates. Qualifiedapplicantsmustcompletetheonlineapplicationform,orsubmitaresumedetailingtheposition(s)beingappliedforandtheirqualifications,onorbeforeFriday,January5,2018by4:30pm. 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For a typical customer using 49,200 gal- lons (223.6 cubic metres), the increase is $9.02 a quarter (water and sewer bills are issued quarterly). Over the year, it means an extra $36.08. The increase was rubber-stamped and pushed out to the public by council with the full knowledge that water consumption has been dropping annually for the past 10 years, with water usage in the region having dropped by 25 per cent in the last decade. Some Durham councillors did in fact point out how regional logic doesn’t add up. Among the few questioning the need for a rate hike was Clarington Coun. Joe Neal, who pleaded with his colleagues — to no avail — to limit the increase to two per cent. “For three years running, the increase has been approximately four per cent,” Neal said. “Every year, there’s dire predic- tions that if we don’t increase the rates, it may result in cancelling projects.” To add insult to injury, Neal mentioned the addition of three full-time staff members to the regional works staff at a time when there is less water consumption. “I don’t accept we need to do this. I don’t think four per cent is necessary,” Neal said. In defending the increase, the usual plat- itudes were issued about the need to invest in the water/sewage system and for contin- ued maintenance. Also served up was Dur- ham residents were receiving good value for these services relative to other municipali- ties. The truth is there’s simply no rationale for increasing the rates by such a large percent- age and hiring more workers when water usage is decreasing year over year. Savings should be found when less of a resource is utilized. A small increase could have been palatable, but four per cent? The message the region’s delivering is this — don’t conserve, don’t use precious water resources in a responsible manner because, in the final analysis, conservation doesn’t matter — we’re going to hike the rates nonetheless. Use less; pay more. That’s how it works at the Region of Durham. Water rate increase in Durham out of whack The Ontario government says using the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is the best approach to controlling and han- dling the sale of recreational cannabis in the province. The LCBO possesses exper- tise in the management of alcohol, and has a wide-ranging preventive health and educational agenda. The Canadian government under- lines strictness when it comes to the production, distribution and sale of cannabis. By definition, a public health approach must be strict and well reg- ulated, like the control of alcohol. It seems obvious that what works for alco- hol will also work for cannabis. It is a seductive idea, but one that begs a few questions. I doubt it is the best option for three reasons. The first is the non-transferable traits of controlling a normal substance. The federal government emphasizes its success in de-normalizing tobacco use among youth. It is no longer normal to take up smoking. The same approach is recommended for cannabis because if its regulation can create the percep- tion of non-normalcy, then youth in particular will be dissuaded from con- suming it. The weak link is between a liquor control board that manages a normal- ized product like alcohol and their newly assigned task of de-normaliz- ing cannabis. The LCBO doesn’t know much about this task of making a sub- stance under its control socially unac- ceptable. The second reason is that the LCBO acts as though denormalization is a rec- ipe for social stigmatization. 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Trusted For Results RE/MAX Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage1383 Wilson Rd. N., #16 Office:905-240-9200 www.teambegley.com Wishing you a safe, fun filled and happy holiday season! Wishing you a safe, fun filled and happy holiday season! From the Durham Real Estate Team Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 *Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record PAGE 3 Durham Real Estate, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9 ways to maximize entertaining space People who live in compact homes or apartments may nd space is at a premium during regular times of the year. When the holidays arrive, decorations, trees and presents can make homes seem even more cluttered. This can make it especially challenging for holiday hosts who want to open up their homes for festive gatherings. Even if space is at a premium, all it takes is a little ingenuity to entertain successfully. 1. Put nonessential furniture and other decor away. It’s impossible for would-be holiday hosts to move all of their belongings out of their homes to create entertaining space. But hosts can certainly cut down on clutter. Check out the ow of a room and then move pieces around as needed to open up oor space. Push tables or large pieces of furniture up against walls. Swap out armchairs for folding chairs. Stow knickknacks in bedrooms or in closets. 2. Put benches and wide ledges to use. Narrow benches, such as those common to picnic tables, can seat three or four comfortably. Do not discount deep window ledges as potential seats, as these areas can be made more comfortable with pillows or cushions. 3. Collapse tables after meals. If a sit-down dinner is the goal, set up tables accordingly. Then break down the tables afterward to free up more space. Serve small desserts that can be easily transported from room to room. 4. Use islands and countertops. Tables can take up valuable space. When entertaining a lot of guests, set up an all-purpose counter island and add barstools. This can be an area for food prep, eating and entertaining. 5. Create conversation areas. Encourage guests to spread out by setting up intimate spots in various rooms. This way guests won’t feel the need to congregate in the same space. Bistro tables in a den, a few oor pillows in front of the replace and stools by a kitchen island will create conversation areas. 6. Expand outside, if possible. Rent a tent that can be warmed with a space heater. If your home has a closed-in porch or patio space, cover screens with insulating plastic to create a comfortable added room. 7. Skip a sit-down meal. Large tables take up a lot of space, so serve a bu et, tapas or passed hors d’oeuvres so guests mix and mingle rather than sit down at one large table. 8. Use all available surfaces. Invest in some sturdy serving trays that can be placed on television stands, upright speakers, ottomans, or even wooden crates. This will increase the amount of room you have to serve and store items. 9. Spread out refreshments. Avoid bottlenecks in common areas by putting food, beverages and other items in various locations. Fill up the kitchen sink with ice and make it an oversized beverage cooler. Holiday entertaining requires some creativity when hosting in compact spaces. SUTTON GROUP HERITAGE REALTY INC. BryanRodrigues Sales Representative (905) 619-9500 Jennifer RodriguesSales Representative 905-619-9500 To our valued clients and friends,“ThankYou” for your continued trust and referrals. May your lives and homes be filled with love, good health and laughter throughout the coming year. 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Do we as women have any voice? Are we as women this ignorant? We can say no. Wake up. Stand up. Enough is enough. Women are strong, let’s stand togeth- er. We don’t have to put up with this, let’s squash it with our heels! We have value, we are beautiful. We women will not tolerate sexu- al or sensual advertisements, cloth- ing, including uniforms. Sisters stand up. Zero tolerance for this exploitation because we are beautiful women. There are so many sexually seductive images of women and young teens. Is it all for money? Women let’s start teach- ing ourselves and our next generation, we as females have value. We should not be treated like pieces of meat. We have a voice and should not be afraid of losing our jobs. We are beautiful and valued. We are not someone’s pawn. My sisters, stand up and say no. We need to stop sexual advertisements. Exposing and exploitation of our young sisters. We are not for sale for men’s sexual pleasure; we are not going to be harassed. Melinda Crawford Whitby Seniors’ lives matter, too To the editor: I have noticed the shortfall in the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Secu- rity, making it difficult for many seniors like myself who find it difficult to survive in today’s economy. Seniors who were born here, who worked hard every day of our lives (and some seniors are still having to work) paid into the tax system that helped build this country and this province, along with our parents, grandparents and great grandparents, only in the end to be treated like we were fourth-class citizens. Should seniors get tax cuts, better benefits, special considerations — darn straight we should. We have earned that right. We are the ones who paid into the system for all these years so that our government could hand out our money to people who collect welfare, immi- grants, refugees, etc. They come into our country and col- lect benefits without having to contrib- ute one thing to this country — better benefits than this country’s own seniors get. They get housing allowances, all prescription drugs (not just partial), all dental coverage and many more incen- tives. What do seniors get? A pittance of a cost of living that equals to about $1.75. Seniors were the ones who built this country and we deserve better from our government. We deserve to be first in line, not kicked to the curb when some- one on the phone tells us, “Sorry, but you are not entitled.” We deserve better from our federal, provincial and municipal governments. Seniors’ lives matter too — pass it on, put it on your T-shirt — take a stand, seniors — we have earned that right. Lynne Hart Whitby Joy to the world To the editor: As the season approaches, it is hard not to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, and I for one enjoy it all. I give thanks I can afford to be a little extravagant. I believe in the old saying (it’s the thought that counts), but then The Grinch sticks his nose in and tries to spoil everything -- you cannot say Happy Christmas or display angels or stars for fear of offending people. I respect people of every race, colour, creed and gender and I am quite sure they are not offended by any greetings or tradi- tions; I am an immigrant myself and had to make adjustments in my adopted country and was glad to do it. The powers that be, in their efforts to be politically correct, are driv- ing a wedge between us and the people they are trying to protect. May we all, in our differ- ences, enjoy the season of good will with our families and friends. 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I love to have a stash of these on hand over the holidays for the occasional friendly pop in.Spiced Nuts Makes 4 cups (1 L) Prep Time: 3 minutes Bake Time: 8–10 minutes 2 Tbsp (30 mL) neutral flavoured oil 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 2 tsp (10 mL) tamari sauce 2 tsp (10 mL) paprika 1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika 1 tsp (5 mL) cayenne, chili or espelette powder 2 tsp (10 mL) salt Pepper to taste 2 cups (500 mL) raw pecans 2 cups (500 mL) raw almonds 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together oils with tamari, spices, salt and pepper. 3. Add nuts and toss to coat. 4. Transfer to lined baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes, tossing halfway through cook time, until aromatic and browned. 5. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Nuts will crisp up fur- ther while cooling. Spiced Nut Tip: Espelette (or Piment d’Espelette) is a French chili pepper known for its use in Basque-style cooking. It can be found in most specialty food stores. The peppers are considered rare, so they are pricey but a really nice treat. The heat is moderate compared to other chili powders. Habeeb Salloum Every year for Christmas and Easter my mother Shams would work all day to make baklawa for the holidays. Even though my parents, who were Eastern Ortho- dox Christians, descendants of the first Christians in the world, tried to imbue in their children the religious significance of these holidays, for me, year after year, it meant baklawa - the king of Middle East- ern sweets. Baklawa Syrup (Attar) 1 1/2 c sugar 2/3 c water 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp orange blossom water (found in all Middle Eastern stores and in some special- ty supermarkets) Baklawa 2 c walnuts, chopped 1 c sugar 2 c clarified butter (1lb or 454 grams), melted 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp orange blossom water 1 pkg (1lb or 454 g) filo dough, thawed To make the syrup, in a saucepan, stir together the sugar and water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasion- ally. Stir in the lemon juice and continue to simmer for further 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the orange blossom water. Allow to cool. To make the stuffing for the baklawa, combine walnuts, sugar, 1/4 cup of the but- ter, cinnamon and orange blossom water; then set aside. Butter well a 9 X 13-inch baking pan. Remove filo sheets from the package, unroll and spread out on a kitchen towel. Cover the unused sheets with another towel or cling-wrap to prevent it from dry- ing out as you work. Take one sheet and place in the baking pan, folding back any overlap, then brush with butter. Keep repeating the procedure until one-half of package is used. Place walnut mixture over buttered layers then spread evenly. Take one sheet of filo and spread over walnut mixture and gently brush with butter then continue this procedure until remainder of the dough is used. Heat remaining butter then pour evenly over dough. Preheat oven to 400° F. With a sharp knife, carefully cut into approximately 2-inch square or diamond shapes. Bake for 5 min- utes, then lower the heat to 300° F and bake for 45 minutes or until the sides are golden. Place under broiler, then turn pan around until top of baklawa turns evenly golden. Remove from oven, then spoon syrup over each square or diamond. Allow to cool before serving. Supplied photo DURHAM -- Whip up some spiced nuts for a versatile snack. Spiced nuts and baklawa for some not-so-common treats at holiday time CHECK IT OUT Delicious holiday recipes Warm hearts and full bellies for family festivities The most wonderful time of the year has arrived and that means spending lots of time with the most wonderful people in your life. In most circles, these holi- days are spent around a table with copious amounts of food and drink, telling stories, shar- ing memories and just enjoying each other’s company. Well I'm here to help you out with the food and drink part of the equation, to make sure that the people you hold so dearly have full bellies and warm hearts on these cold winter nights. My wife’s family is German, so we do what they call “kaffeet- rinken” on Sundays throughout the year, but especially during the holidays. It loosely translates to drinking coffee, however, it usu- ally gets taken one or two steps further with a plethora of sweets, snacks and the occasional adult beverage or two in the late after- noon and early evening. So here are a couple of my favourite holi- day treats that would be perfect to adorn any kaffeetrinken table, or for any other holiday family fes- tivities. Classic Cinnamon Buns Cinnamon buns are one of those things that everyone loves to eat but no one makes because they are convinced that they are too difficult. For starters, I think these taste much, much better than store bought — must be all that “love” you add … Don’t worry, I won't tell anyone your secret ingredient. Secondly, the nearest cinnamon bun chain will charge you approximately $6 for one cin- namon bun, where with my reci- pe they only cost you less than $2 a piece. Need more convincing? Just make them and find out for yourself. I guarantee you’ll never look back. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Inactive Time: 1 ½ hours Makes: approx. 24 large buns Ingredients: Dough: 2 cups milk, warm 2 tbsp dry active yeast ¼ cup white sugar 2 large eggs ¼ cup butter, soft 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tsp salt 6 cups all-purpose flour Filling: 2 cups brown sugar ¼ cup ground cinnamon ½ cup butter, melted Icing: 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, room temperature ⅓ cup butter, soft 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp milk 3 cups icing sugar Method: 1. In a stand mixer with a dough hook place warm milk, white sugar and yeast. Stir slightly and let stand for 5 minutes. 2. Add in eggs, soft butter, veg- etable oil and salt and mix until combined. 3. Add the flour and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Turn to medium speed and knead for 2-3 minutes. It should come away from the sides of bowl and be tacky, but not stick to your fin- gers. Place into a lightly greased bowl, cover and place in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size. 4. Meanwhile, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together and set aside. 5. Lightly grease 2 10x12 inch casserole dishes and preheat oven to 325 F. 6. Make the icing by beating the cream cheese and the but- ter together until creamy. Add in vanilla and milk and then icing sugar until the icing forms and set aside. More milk or more icing sugar may be needed to adjust the consistency to your liking. 7. On a lightly floured surface punch down and turn out dough. Begin rolling into a rectangle that is about 12 inches wide by 36 inches long. It should be only about 3 or 4 mm thick. 8. Brush generously with but- ter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll up lengthwise and cut into 1 ½ — 2 inch slic- es with a sharp knife. Place into greased baking dish about 1-2 cm apart. Cover and let rise again in a warm spot for 20-30 minutes. 9. Bake at 325 F for approximate- ly 15-20 minutes until just light- ly golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Glaze with icing to cover the top while still slightly warm and serve. Tip: To create a “warm spot” for dough during the winter months, turn your oven on to 150 degrees for 1 minute, shut oven off and proof dough in your oven. Tip: Pop them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds the next day and they will taste like they are fresh out of the oven. Homemade Holiday Eggnog Eggnog dates back about three or four hundred years and was traditionally meant to be a way to preserve fresh milk and eggs for longer periods of time. The only way to achieve this after cook- ing was with the addition of alco- hol (in those days “nog” meant “a strong ale”) to sterilize any bacte- rial growth from the dairy or the eggs. Today, the use of stabiliz- ers, additives, fillers and preser- vatives takes its place in commer- cially produced eggnog. But why go for the cheap knockoff when you can have the real deal? After all, it’s the holidays! 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Set in the country-side just a few minutesfrom you, you will dine in the Bull Pen or the Manger of a centuryold dairy barn, and sit in a theatre seat that came from the Reserve 905-472-3085 herongate.com Clip n Save $15.00 off per couple onDecember, 29 & 30(With this Coupon) FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE FOCUS ON COMMUNITY See MORE page 15 Supplied photo DURHAM -- Classic cinnamon buns are one of those things that everyone loves to eat. Wine completes a turkey dinner There is nothing like a traditional turkey dinner, along with a fine bottle of wine. Executive chef Nikko Jacino of the Luxe Appliance Studio, one of Toronto’s top res- taurants, has shared this treat for your holi- day dining pleasure. Ingredients: 1 12-lb turkey, preferably fresh Rub: 50 ml (1/4 cup) butter, softened Zest of one lemon 50 ml (1/4 cup) fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp fresh thyme 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp kosher salt Stuffing: 1 pear, quartered 1 lemon, quartered 1 white onion, quartered 4 garlic cloves, crushed 250 ml (1 cup) fresh parsley 4 sprigs fresh thyme Preparation: In a small bowl combine all ingredients for the rub. Mix with a fork until well incor- porated. Set aside. Using your fingers, gently separate the skin from the breast muscle. Using your hands, grab small portions of the butter and place between the turkey skin and meat. Make sure to evenly spread through- out as this will help with consistent brown- ing. Lather the outside skin as well. Place the turkey on a wire rack over top of a bak- ing sheet and chill uncovered in the fridge for six to 12 hours. Pull the turkey from the fridge. Stuff the cavity with pear, lemon, onion, garlic, pars- ley and thyme. Twine the legs together and fold the wings under the breast. Let the turkey stand at room temperature for at least one hour. Preheat oven to 450 F. Season the turkey with salt and place in the oven for 25 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 320 F and cook for one hour and 45 minutes or until the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. When finished, remove from the oven and loosely tent with tin foil. Rest the turkey at room temperature for one hour before serving. The following wine would bring fine accompaniment to the turkey and trim- mings. A fruit-filled white or red would make super company. White: Nugan Estate Annelise Pinot Grigio LCBO No. 483230 $14.95 Fleur du Cap Chardonnay LCBO No. 358960 $12.95 Peninsula Ridge Chardonnay LCBO No. 594200 $14.95 Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc LCBO No. 417618 $17.15 Red: Meiomi Pinot Noir Vintages No. 130138 $27.95 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages LCBO No. 365924 $17.95 — Chuck Byers is a wine writer and con- sultant who has had a 30-year love affair with the grape. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 0 , 2 0 1 7 15 AP SAVE MORE WITH THEFREE Save.ca MOBILE APP FLYERS •COUPONS •SHOPPING LISTS FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE FOCUS ON COMMUNITY OPINION Chuck Byers Guest columnist 2 cups cream, 5 per cent or 10 per cent 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup — 1 cup dark rum (optional) Method: 1. Start by placing the milk, cloves, cinna- mon and nutmeg in a pot and whisk. Place on stove on medium low heat and slowly bring to a simmer. 2. Meanwhile, separate the egg yolks from the whites making sure not to get any yolks in with the whites. Refrigerate whites until needed. 3. In a large bowl beat the egg yolks and sugar with a whisk until they are pale and thick. 4. While whisking the egg and sugar mix- ture, slowly add in the warm milk little by little at first, then add more each time toward the end. This is called “tempering” (so you don't end up with scrambled eggs.) 5. Strain out the cloves and place he mix- ture back into the pot. Place over low heat and whisk constantly for about 5 minutes until it is slightly thickened. 6. Remove from heat and add in cream, vanilla and rum if using. Transfer back to a bowl, cover and place in fridge for a mini- mum of 2 hours. 7. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form on your whip and gently fold into eggnog. It will get frothy and foamy on top. Garnish and serve. Tip: If you want a thicker eggnog, add more alcohol; it will thicken as it sits in the fridge. Best before: 2-3 days without alco- hol and 2-3 weeks with. Tip: These recipes were designed to serve a good number of people, but don’t be afraid to do a half recipe if you are serving less or doubling it if you are serving more. — Chef Matthew Ness has been cooking in some of the best restaurants in the GTA for the past 12 years. 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