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KITCHEN Don’t Forget 1.WhatifIhavetocancel? Always give your host plenty of advance notice. RSVP as early as possible, and if an urgent situation arises, let your host know as soon as you can. 2.CanIarriveearlyfora party? For semi-formal aﬀairs, it is not considered appropriate to arrive early. 1015 minutes a er the indicated starting time is when guests should ideally arrive. 3.HowdoIexitapartysuccessfully? If the party has 20-30 people, sneak out quietly, instead of making a ‘scene’ of your departure. Always thank your host the next day. 4.Bringyourcamera. Undoubtedly there will be a memory made at an upcoming soiree. GRILLEd EGGpLANT WITH pC ROASTEd REd pEppER TApENAdE A great time saving sauce. Add a little touch of gourmet with these finishing salts from PC! 1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. 2. Combine water and salt. Soak sliced eggplant in liquid until soft and pliable 3. Mix together cream cheese, garlic and onions 4. Drain eggplant and gently heat slices in a saucepan, to make slices pliable for rolling 5. Spread 1 tsp. of cream cheese mixture over eggplant slices 6. Then spread 2 tsp. roasted red pepper tapenade over the cream cheese layer 7. Beginning at one end, roll eggplant, secure with toothpicks. 8. Place into a greased Pyrex dish and bake for 20 minutes. Can be served warm or cold and tied with chives as garnish. www.presidentschoice.ca This hearty appetizer something that your Nonna would make. Guests will be sure to ask for seconds. SERVES 8-10 PREPARATION TIME: 25 minutes Simple Touches add sparkle: 1 container PC roasted red pepper tapenade 2 large eggplants, sliced on a mandolin 1 package cream cheese (250g), softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 tbsp. (30 ml) salt 4-6 cups (1000-1500 ml) water toothpicks 1 large Pyrex dish PC Cyprus finishing salt SNAP HAPPY: A stunning Canon Power Shot G10, Canon Power Shot G10, , $549.99, www.canon.ca 5.Rememberto thankyourhost! A thank you card (sorry no emails allowed), or a fresh bunch of owers will show you appreciate their hospitality. COURTEOUS TOUCH: Beautiful invitation and Thank you cards show how much you care. Smythson penguin Thank You cards, $70 per , box of 10; Navy blue lion cards, $50 per box of 10 (above) ; www.smythson.com COURTESY PRESIDENTS CHOICE, K&S MEDIA DAZZLING DISHES Home Studio Pc dinner set, $59.99 ; www.homeoutfitters.com citystyleandliving.com | WINTER 2008/09 | 19 http://www.presidentschoice.ca http://www.canon.ca http://www.smythson.com http://www.homeoutfitters.com http://www.citystyleandliving.com

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City Style and Living - Winter 2008/2009 Contents Editor's Note Behind the Cover The District Events Wrap It Up To Market To Market Culinary Conversation Need It Want It Kitchen Restaurant Inspiration Dancing the Cocoa Covet Prêt-à-porter Inspired By... Giving Anatomy Of... Casanova Fragrance Profile Focal Pointe Passport 24 Hours In... The Staycation Ombudsperson Horoscopes Final Thought

City Style and Living - Winter 2008/2009

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