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Fax: 403-592-2233 | | Thursday, May 24, 2012 OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD 2:00 - 4:00PMby Tammy Forrest on Thu, May, 24, 2012 05:33 PM
OPEN HOUSE:
SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD 2:00PM - 4:00PM
154 KINGSBURY VIEW SE
AIRDRIE, AB
HIGHLY APPOINTED! This Shane Built Capilano VII home has MUCH to offer and is priced well below replacement cost. With 2712 square feet of living space ABOVE grade this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home will not be around long. UPGRADES include GRANITE counter tops, HUGE island with a wine cooler,FULL height custom shoe closet, a home management center, MASSIVE pantry, CUSTOM built in's in the family and bonus room, 9ft ceilings on the main floor and in the basement, LARGE bedrooms, ensuite with double sinks and make up area, vacuflo with a backsweep in the kitchen and ensuite, arched doorways and MORE....Out back you will find a LARGE 18x16 raised deck backing onto green space with a gas outlet for your bbq. This home is wired for sound and future air conditioning. The basement is unfinished and awaits your finsihing touch. Located in walking distance to parks, paths, shopping, medical clinics and more. Call your realtor today and book your private showing.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Spring Gardening...Perrenials!by Tammy Forrest on Wed, May, 23, 2012 03:57 PM Top 10 New Perennials for 2012
Drum roll please!
John Schroeder, co-owner with his wife Kelly of Valleybrook Gardens with nurseries in British Columbia and Ontario, has put together his Top 10 New for 2012 list. As you might guess, with over 30 years of experience growing perennials, annuals, herbs, clematis and roses, he knows a lot about this subject. Below find out what he says are ten of the best and most exciting introductions for 2012.
We’re really excited about these Top 10 Picks for 2012 – they’re new introductions and therefore haven’t been tested extensively. Some may become classics while others may be around for a few years and then disappear from sight. But, if you are willing to risk some time and money to have some of the latest plants available in your garden, join us on the leading edge!
From South Africa via the Plant Select™ program in Colorado, comes this outstanding new variety with startling orange and purple bi-coloured flowers and apple green succulent foliage. According to Panayoti Kaleidis, who has introduced many hardy ice plants over the years, this selection appears to be the most vigorous of all, with mats spreading over 60cm (24 inches) in just two years. Flowering is concentrated in late spring and early summer and is truly show-stopping.
From Marco Van Noort in the Netherlands comes what is described as the first compact floriferous dwarf double Echinacea. Compact is certainly is, with a height of only 20-30cm (8-12 inches). The plant is also described as re-blooming, and the flowers are lightly fragrant. New Coneflower varieties arising out of European breeding have had noticeably better survivability than some recent North American introductions, so we look for E. ‘Piccolino’ to be a real thriver.
From the renowned Raymond Evison of Guernsey, comes this very exciting departure from traditional Clematis. While this plant exhibits typically large, striking Clematis flowers, it only grows 30cm (12 inches) high! But that’s not all… it also blooms for months on end. It’s incredibly versatile in the garden and even makes a great hanging basket. On top of everything else, it thrives equally well indoors in bright, indirect light as well as in the garden. Hardy to Zone 4, this up and comer is prepared to take the gardening world by storm.
This hybrid from Honeyhill Farms has recently been introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries. It is exceptional for its quantities of large, outfacing, cream-centred, white flowers over vigorous, shiny, blue tinged foliage. In our trials at Valleybrook, ‘Honeyhill Joy’ has exhibited exceptionally strong, clean and weather resistant foliage. Enjoy the two month long show of marvelous attractive blooms, from late winter through early spring.
We’ve all seen more varieties of Coral Bells than we ever thought we needed or wanted. Just when we resolve we won’t even look at another new variety, we find one that is so striking and beautiful that our resolve crumbles and we succumb again. ‘Spellbound’ looks so great, and grows so vigorously, that yes, we fell under its spell. Spring brings marvelous ruffled foliage of rose purple with silver highlights which eventually overtake the purple in summer, especially in the shade. It forms a big plant with a dense, multi-crown habit. Great for containers or in the landscape.
It’s hard not to use superlatives when describing this monster Hosta. Named in honour of the only lady Emperor of China, it creates a stunning garden specimen in time. One of the most sought after Hosta this year, we can only offer this in limited quantities. This variety will grow over a metre (4 feet) tall and even wider.
Just introduced to North America in 2012, we’ve trialed this plant in our garden for several years now. Forget the usual small flowered Candytufts, ‘Masterpiece’ blows them out of the water! Unlike others, this variety blooms from spring through autumn. Not only that, but the flowers are enormous, huge flat clusters of pure white 7cm (3 inch) flowers with a lightly pink centre. Foliage is evergreen and bushy. Attractive to butterflies, drought tolerant and deer resistant. Prefers well drained soil in sun or part shade. This perennial may be hardier than the Zone 6 we are rating it, and it also happily reseeds itself. Great in gardens or containers.
Roger Anderson introduced this intersectional hybrid (commonly known as an Itoh hybrid) in 1999, but this is the first time this outstanding plant is available at a price that everyone can afford. Along with all the other similar hybrids, this has enormous flowers that hold up to wind and rain, are lightly fragrant, and contain magnificent colours not previously seen in garden Peonies. With an expected lifespan lasting decades, here is a survivor with style.
Destined to become a new industry standard, this new Jelitto introduction is a terrific improvement over ‘Goldsturm’. While ‘Goldsturm’ stands waist-high, ‘Little Goldstar’ is a much more compact, proportional plant. Just knee high, this forms a bushy, short clump of rich green foliage covered with a dome of typical golden yellow blossoms from midsummer through early fall. Even more floriferous than ‘Goldsturm’, this plant looks fantastic in containers and in the garden. Since this variety is produced by tissue culture, the plants will be much more uniform than the seed grown ‘Goldsturm’, resulting in fewer losses for growers, retailers, and consumers.
There has been no shortage of new varieties of Gaillardia introduced during the last few years. Some exhibit excellent pot habit yet don’t last too long in the garden. This strong growing variety, a recent Best New Perennial award winner at the Farwest Tradeshow is an excellent garden variety with a striking appearance. Moderately sized, it blooms from June to October. Flowers exhibit fluted petals of golden yellow around a vivid orange centre.
Other Honourable Mentions for 2012 include: Anemone ‘Pretty Lady Susan’, Astilbe ‘Younique Lilac’, Echinacea ‘Secret Desire’, Helleborus Winter Thriller™ ‘Red Racer’, Heuchera ‘Marvelous Marble’, Primula capitata ‘Noverna Deep Blue’, Rudbeckia ‘Little Henry’ and Veronica Atomic™ Series.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Airdrie Student Accommodation Public Meeting May 23, 2012by Tammy Forrest on Tue, May, 22, 2012 05:59 PM Airdrie parents and community members are encouraged to attend RVS' May 23, 2012, Student Accommodation Meeting. The meeting will run from 5:30 - 7 pm at RVS' Education Centre in Airdrie.
Purpose: 
To build capacity and understanding of Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) student accommodation plans for the City of Airdrie.
Background:
On May 24th, 2011, the government announced a third round of P3 schools for Alberta. Within that package three schools were announced for RVS: a 900 capacity Gr. 5-8 school and a 1000 capacity Gr. 9-12 school for Airdrie; and a 500 capacity (potential build-out to 900 capacity) K-9 school for Chestermere. The province also approved within RVS’ boundaries two Francophone schools (one in Airdrie and one in Cochrane with a combined capacity of 700 student spaces). All of these projects are scheduled to be complete for the 2014/15 school year.
Prior to May 24, 2011, RVS was under the impression it needed to develop its own capital contingency plan to accommodate its growing student body. However, with the approval of these projects the jurisdiction is now able to focus on accommodation pressures for the two years leading up to the opening of these schools.
Looking ahead, it is now time to discuss how RVS can position itself to ensure it receives approval of future capital projects required to meet the needs of our growing communities.
May 23, 2012 Agenda - 5:30pm to 7pm:
5:30 pm Welcome and Introductions
5:35 pm Student Accommodation Presentation
- provincial regulations around capital approvals
- new capital projects
- student accommodation plans for 2012/13 and considerations for 2013/14
- RVS 2013/16 Capital Plan
6:15 pm Question & Answers
7:00 pm Adjournment
Location:
Wildrose Room, RVS, Education Centre - 2651 Chinook Winds Drive, SW, Airdrie, AB Saturday, May 19, 2012 New property listed in Airdrie, Airdrieby Tammy Forrest on Sat, May, 19, 2012 04:04 AM
I have listed a new property at 218 KINGSBURY VIEW SE in AIRDRIE.
HIGHLY APPOINTED! This Shane Built Capilano VII home has MUCH to offer and is priced well below replacement cost. With 2712 square feet of living space ABOVE grade this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home will not be around long. UPGRADES include GRANITE counter tops, HUGE island with a wine cooler,FULL height custom shoe closet, a home management center, MASSIVE pantry, CUSTOM built in's in the family and bonus room, 9ft ceilings on the main floor and in the basement, LARGE bedrooms, ensuite with double sinks and make up area, vacuflo with a backsweep in the kitchen and ensuite, arched doorways and MORE....Out back you will find a LARGE 18x16 raised deck backing onto green space with a gas outlet for your bbq. This home is wired for sound and future air conditioning. The basement is unfinished and awaits your finsihing touch. Located in walking distance to parks, paths, shopping, medical clinics and more. Call your realtor today and book your private showing.
Friday, May 18, 2012 Luxury Home Sales Booming in Calgaryby Tammy Forrest on Fri, May, 18, 2012 05:34 PM
Thirteen of the 16 major Canadian cities tracked saw the number of luxury home sales increase in the first quarter compared with last year, according to Re/Max's annual Upper End Report.
Photograph by: Reuters files , xx
CALGARY — Growing confidence in Calgary’s residential housing market has spilled over into luxury properties with first-quarter sales over the $1-million price point, the best on record since 2007, says a report released Wednesday by Re/Max.
The Upper-End Market Trends 2012 report said 115 homes changed hands in the first quarter, up from 106 during the same period in 2011, 67 in 2010, 35 in 2009, and 86 in 2008.
Only 2007 posted greater sales activity in the top end, with 124 sales priced over $1 million, said Re/Max.
“Locals are primarily behind the push, trading up to larger homes or lot sizes, taking advantage of today’s low interest rates and more affordable housing values,” said the report.
“Movement back into Calgary — in the form of transfers from international corporations — is also a trend worth noting. A good selection of upper-end product is available in the City of Calgary where more than 400 properties are currently listed for sale. Inventory is noticeably tighter closer to the inner core, especially in older, established areas like Elbow Park, Bonavista, and Mount Royal.”
According to the blog of Calgary realtor Mike Fotiou, of First Place Realty, 36 single-family homes in Calgary sold for more than $1 million in the first two weeks of May. That’s up from 31 sold during the same period last year. Sales in that price point for single-family homes for the first two weeks in May historically were: 28 in 2010; 16 in 2009; 23 in 2008; and 27 in 2007.
Nationally, Re/Max said the Canadian appetite for all things luxury continues to fuel demand for high-end housing, with first quarter 2012 sales well ahead of 2011 figures for the same period in most markets across the country.
The report found that 81 per cent (13) of the 16 major Canadian centres examined — including Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, London-St. Thomas, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton-Burlington, Greater Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Greater Montreal, and Halifax-Dartmouth — posted an increase in homebuying activity, with the vast majority reporting double-digit appreciation. Records were set for upper-end sales in 10 markets in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
“Canadians recognize and appreciate the stability of real estate,” said Elton Ash, regional executive vice-president of Re/Max of Western Canada, in a statement. “Given volatility in other areas, housing has emerged as a blue-chip asset among the country’s most affluent individuals.”
© Copyright (c) The Calgary Herald
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/homes/Luxury+home+sales+booming+Calgary/6629744/story.html#ixzz1vF64AvkB Friday, May 18, 2012 I have sold a property at 692 COOPERS DR SW in AIRDRIEby Tammy Forrest on Fri, May, 18, 2012 04:05 AM
I have sold a property at 692 COOPERS DR SW in AIRDRIE.
STUNNING,Yes it is! EXECUTIVE style, 4 bdrm,former Copper Rock showhome,on a WALK OUT lot in Coopers Crossing is sure to impress! OPEN floor plan features almost 3000 sq.ft.of HIGH END finished liv'g space,including hand-scraped hardwood flooring,a GOURMET kitchen with CUSTOM cabinetry,PLENTY of custom built-ins a SPACIOUS granite island, UPGRADED appliances to include Bosch, Jenn Air, and a 6 burner gas stove, HUGE nook, GRAND liv'g area with SOARING vaulted ceilings & a stone fireplace, 2pce powder & LARGE laundry rm. with HUGE closet. The second floor hosts 3 LARGE bdrms. with the MASTER suite including its own BALCONY as well as a "dressing room" with CUSTOM built-ins - large enough to use as an office and sanctuary too! The 5-piece spa-like ensuite includes a tub and a separate CUSTOM tiled shower. PROFESSIONALLY developed bsmt. has a built in media center,WET bar, rec room,4 pce bath & 4th bdrm.Yard is fully fenced & landscaped with dog run. Garage is drywalled, insulated & has 2nd stone fplce.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bakeby Tammy Forrest on Wed, May, 16, 2012 06:15 PM 
Chicken & Spinach Pasta Bake
8 oz uncooked rigatoni
1 T olive oil
1 ...c chopped onion
1 (10 oz) pack frozen spinach, thawed
3 c cubed, cooked chicken breasts
1 (14 oz) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 oz) container Philadelphia chive & onion cream cheese
½ t salt, ½ t pepper
1½ c shredded mozzarella cheese
Prepare rigatoni according to pkg directions. Spread oil on bottom of 11×17 in baking dish; add onion in a single layer. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or just until tender. Transfer onion to large bowl, set aside.
Drain chopped spinach well, pressing between paper towels. Stir in rigatoni, spinach, chicken, & next 4 ingredients into onion in bowl. Spoon mixture into dish & sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake covered at 375 for 30 minutes; uncover & bake 15 more minutes or until bubbly.
Compliments of "When The Dinner Bell Rings"
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 I have sold a property at 423 305 FIRST AVE NW in AIRDRIEby Tammy Forrest on Wed, May, 16, 2012 04:04 AM
I have sold a property at 423 305 FIRST AVE NW in AIRDRIE.
Welcome Home! A SECURE senior complex in the heart of Airdrie, located within WALKING distance to all amenities. This 2 Bedroom, 1 bath plan with titled underground parking in FLETCHER Village is SPACIOUS & packed with such amenities as dining, salon, crafts room, excercise room and more.... The unit is located on the fourth (top) floor and offers an open concept with 2 bedrooms, a 4 pce bath, spacious living room, a BRIGHT functional kitchen and the INSUITE laundry is very convienent. Recently painted, along with some upgraded lighting and some newer flooring. Enjoy relaxing on the balcony or make some new friends in front of the cozy fireplace located on the main level. The storage is conveniently located at the front of the parking stall. Call your realtor today to book your private viewing.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND 1:00PM - 3:00PMby Tammy Forrest on Tue, May, 15, 2012 08:11 PM OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND 1:00 - 3:00PM
154 KINGSLAND HT, AIRDRIE
Calling ALL families! SOUTH facing, Fully dvp'd,6 bdrm.(4+2),Reid built "windsor" fl. plan with Approx. 3400 sq.ft of LIV'G space. Some of the MANY features this home has to offer are 9'ceilings, OPEN concept, LARGE bonus room, 2 fplc's(mn & bsmt),S.S appl's with gas range,GRANITE,seperate side entrance, recently painted & MORE!MAIN floor boasts a LARGE Front Entrance, A BRIGHT nook with access to backyard,SPACIOUS kitchen with HUGE Island & Walk-Thru Pantry, an ABUNDANCE of counter/cabinet space,an OVERSIZED Great Room with Gas Fireplace,a den/flex Room,a LARGE Laundry area,& a 2 pce. powder rm. Upper level boasts a HUGE master with 5pce ensuite & w/i closet,3 more SPACIOUS bdrms.,a LARGE bonus rm., computer niche,& ANOTHER 4pce bath. The basement is complete with a HUGE family room,2 more bdrms.with W/I closets,or 1 bedroom & wet bar, with a SPA like 3pce bath. OUTSIDE you will find a fenced/landscaped yard with a FRONT veranda,a LGE.back deck & a flat patio. Close proximity to shopping and amenities!
Monday, May 14, 2012 Women more likely to be first-time homebuyers, Canadian poll findsby Tammy Forrest on Mon, May, 14, 2012 12:56 PM CALGARY — Women are more likely than men to be first-time homebuyers among Canadians who plan to buy a home within the next two years, according to the 19th Annual RBC Homeownership Poll released Monday.
The poll said 49 per cent of women and 35 per cent of men plan to be first-time homebuyers.
“We are seeing more single women entering into the housing market, as income levels, changing demographics and lifestyle patterns shift purchasing habits,” said Marcia Moffat, head of home equity financing, RBC. “But women are being more cautious than men, weighing cost, affordability and job security before buying a home.”
Of the Canadians who have recently become first-time homebuyers, men and women were tied (47 per cent) in saying affordability was the biggest concern that prevented them from purchasing a home earlier.
Other reasons that caused people to delay their first home purchase were: not interested/ready for home ownership, 25 per cent women, 14 per cent men; unsure of job security, 23 per cent women, 15 per cent men; and saving for a large down payment, 22 per cent women, 14 per cent men.
The survey also showed Canadian women (16 per cent), regardless of whether it was their first home or not, were less likely to take on a variable mortgage compared with men (25 per cent). Both sexes were similarly comfortable with the prospect of taking on a fixed-rate mortgage (women, 40 per cent; men, 44 per cent), which largely reflects the current trend where Canadians are now looking to lock in at historically low interest rates, said RBC.
mtoneguzzi@calgaryherald.com
© Copyright (c) The Calgary Herald Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/Women+more+likely+first+time+homebuyers+Canadian+poll+finds/6616738/story.html#ixzz1uqdxuA00Monday, May 14, 2012 I have sold a property at 129 100 COOPERS COMMON SW in AIRDRIEby Tammy Forrest on Mon, May, 14, 2012 04:03 AM
I have sold a property at 129 100 COOPERS COMMON SW in AIRDRIE.
FULLY FINISHED Townhouse with DOUBLE ATTACHED GARAGE! 9' Ceilings on main level, beautiful HARDWOOD floors & upgraded carpet throughout. Spacious Great Room with cozy corner gas fireplace. Kitchen boasts black appliances, loads of counterspace and great corner Pantry. Up the wide staircase the Grand Master Suite has Walk-in closet and Spa-like Ensuite. The other bedrooms are large, a 4pc bath and Laundry complete the Upper level. The downstairs has been completely finished with all the bells & whistles! Complete with Family Room with fireplace, beautiful built-ins, and Fabulous 3pc bath. The Garage is completely finished and includes great storage capabilities. In the Highly sought after Neighbourhood of Cooper's Crossing, close to all amenities...Don't wait call Today!!
Sunday, May 13, 2012 New property listed in Airdrie, Airdrieby Tammy Forrest on Sun, May, 13, 2012 04:05 AM
I have listed a new property at 254 BAYSIDE PT in AIRDRIE.
What a VIEW! UPGRADED, 2 storey, 3 bdrm. home with walkout backing onto the water has MUCH to offer. Some of the many features included in this home are the HANDSCRAPED engineered hardwood, tile, carpet, metal spindle rails, SOARING ceilings, fresh paint, UNDERGROUND sprinklers(front yard) and more! This home is PERFECT for entertaining...Main floor boasts an open Concept, TONS of windows, SPACIOUS eating nook, LARGE living room with fireplace, laundry room with cabinets....& let's not forget the "CHEF'S DREAM KITCHEN" with dark cabinets, newer counter tops, STAINLESS STEEL appliance package to include the gas stove, fridge, built-in oven, dishwasher, microwave. chimney style hood fan, and the wine fridge. FUNCTION and SPACE best describe this home. Upstairs you will find, the MASSIVE bonus room with VAULTED ceilings, master bedroom with 4pc ensuite and walk in closet, 2 more ample sized rooms & a 4pce bath. Yard is FULLY fenced & Landscaped with a patio, an upper deck, perennials, ponds and more!
Friday, May 11, 2012 Airdrie Housing Market Boomingby Tammy Forrest on Fri, May, 11, 2012 08:49 PM CALGARY — The City of Airdrie, just north of Calgary, is experiencing a housing market boom these days.
From new home construction to resales, activity has taken an upward swing this year.
“The housing market in Airdrie is hot,” said Curt Woodhall, vice-president of sales and marketing for Vesta Properties, the developer and builder of the new Williamstown project in northwest Airdrie. “Vesta builds in a number of communities in Alberta and British Columbia and the Airdrie market in particular is very robust.”
Year-to-date, there have been 107 housing starts in Williamstown. Sales so far this year have included 60 for about $17 million with the average selling price of about $310,000.
The development on 66 hectares will have a total of 1,013 homes — 600 multi-family and 413 single-family — and over 60 per cent have already been sold.
“Vesta Properties is experiencing tremendous success in Williamstown in Airdrie,” said Woodhall, adding there will be 12 show home openings at the project’s grand opening celebration Saturday. “With low interest rates and good value for your dollar, we are seeing demand on every housing type from starter condominiums to luxury homes.”
According to the 2011 census, Airdrie’s population was 43,155, up 8.37 per cent from the year before. In the past decade, the population has more than doubled. In 2001, it was 20,382.
Kent Rupert, Airdrie’s economic development team leader, said the building permit numbers for Airdrie are good this year.
“I say that every year but it just seems like we keep growing and growing. We had a bit of a blip in 2009 and 2010 but last year we did over 1,000 doors. That’s houses, duplex, multi-family. This year we’re ahead of where we were last year.”
Commercial and industrial development in the north part of Calgary is a factor.
“The good news is yes we’re seeing lots of new development but with it being in Rocky View and Airdrie where are the people going to live ... Our residential is growing,” said Rupert.
He said about 40 to 50 per cent of people living in Airdrie work outside the community.
“It really depends on people’s lifestyles but certainly when we were a lot smaller 19,000-20,000 people came out here for that small town and everything else. Now we’re growing up into a young, dynamic city and there’s lots of excitement going on with new restaurants, new retail and big, larger industrial projects. There’s a real excitement throughout the city,” said Rupert.
Year-to-date until the end of March, residential building permits of 342 are up from 268 in 2011, 191 in 2010 and 81 in 2009.
A similar boom is taking place in the resale housing market.
“Sales activity in Airdrie soared in the first quarter of 2012, with a 44-per-cent increase over the previous year, marking the best quarter (one) sales performance since 2007,” said the Calgary Real Estate Board in a report.
“The significant rise in sales, combined with lower listings, pushed the market into balanced conditions.”
CREB said the MLS Home Price Index for single-family homes was up three per cent over the previous year with the benchmark price at $354,933 in the first quarter.
It said the single-family benchmark price in Airdrie was $354,300 in March, a two per cent increase over the previous year and roughly $79,000 less than the single-family price in Calgary.
mtoneguzzi@calgaryherald.com
© Copyright (c) The Calgary Herald Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/Airdrie+housing+market+booming/6607844/story.html#ixzz1ub1NJkC4Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Chocolate Almond Cakeby Tammy Forrest on Wed, May, 9, 2012 05:18 PM Chocolate Almond Cake
YIELD: 12 servings
PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 40 minutes
Details
This smooth chocolate cake, infused with the rich, sweet taste of almond butter, will have your guests begging for seconds! This no-fuss cake from The Eat-Clean Diet® Cookbook 2 is ready in under an hour, which leaves you time to enjoy dinner rather than worrying about dessert.
Ingredients:
• Eat-Clean Cooking Spray• 1 cup / 240 ml + 1 Tbsp / 15 ml whole wheat flour • ½ cup / 120 ml cocoa powder • ½ cup / 120 ml unrefined turbinado sugar • 2 Tbsp / 30 ml ground golden roasted flaxseed • 1 tsp / 5 ml baking powder • 1 tsp / 5 ml baking soda • ½ tsp / 2.5 ml sea salt • 2 egg whites • ½ cup / 120 ml unsweetened applesauce • ½ cup / 120 ml low-fat buttermilk • ¼ cup / 60 ml natural unsalted almond butter • ½ tsp / 2.5 ml real almond extract • 1 cup / 240 ml freshly brewed very hot coffee • 3 Tbsp / 45 ml sliced toasted almonds
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Coat a 9-inch round baking pan with Eat-Clean Cooking Spray and 1 Tbsp / 15 ml whole wheat flour, discarding excess flour.
- Whisk together 1 cup / 240 ml flour, cocoa powder, sugar, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in egg whites, applesauce, buttermilk, almond butter and almond extract. Carefully whisk in hot coffee until thoroughly combined. Batter will be thin.
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Pour batter into sprayed and floured pan and bake in oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out almost completely clean, about 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan to a wire rack. Top with toasted almonds and cut into slices.
http://www.eatcleandiet.com/food_and_recipes/clean_recipe/chocolate_almond_cake.aspx Monday, May 7, 2012 Home Building in Calgary is on the riseby Tammy Forrest on Mon, May, 7, 2012 06:30 PM Homebuilders have known for some time what census figures confirmed Wednesday - new Calgarians are buying up the city's fresh housing supply, fuelling a new cycle of residential construction not seen since 2007.
And while the city's population growth shows no signs of slowing, industry experts don't foresee a repeat of the building boom that brought frenzied activity and fast-rising prices due to a lack of supply.
On Wednesday, Statistics Canada reported the Calgary metropolitan area recorded the highest rate of growth in the country - 12.6 per cent - between 2006 and 2011.
Tim Logel, president and partner in builder Cardel Lifestyles in Calgary, said the data supports what the industry has seen in the market.
"What's positive about it is that as more people move to Calgary, then more of the inventory or the supply that we've been working on reducing gets absorbed," said Logel. "And it gets absorbed quicker and gets us closer to being in a higherdemand environment where we're being asked to produce more new housing products of all types for the market. . . . Over the next year with this in-migration, the extra supply will be absorbed."
Ann-Marie Lurie, chief economist for the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), said the region's growing population will reduce inventory in the resale market created by outmigration in recent years.
In 2010 in particular, "in-migration levels were extremely slow and so that impacted our housing market," Lurie said.
CREB is forecasting single-family MLS sales will increase by 12.2 per cent this year from 2011 levels. Condo sales are expected to climb about six per cent. Average sale prices, however, aren't expected to rise more than 2.1 per cent for single-family homes and 1.7 per cent for condos.
"It's much more of a stable growth than it was during the last boom," Lurie said. "We're not moving into that scenario." Calgary has a good supply of resale homes, while there is room for more in the new home market, she said. "They've got . . . room to grow and build more to help meet with those household formation numbers."
January real estate data, released Wednesday, showed strong gains for housing starts and residential building permits compared with a year ago.
According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., housing starts in the Calgary census metropolitan area totalled 786 units in January, up 52 per cent from 518 units a year ago.
In the region, 336 single-detached units broke ground in January, up 14.7 per cent from the 293 units started in January 2011.
"This represents the sixth consecutive month where starts have increased on a year-over-year basis," said Richard Cho, senior market analyst in Calgary for the CMHC. Multi-family starts, which include semi-detached units, rows and apartments, increased to 450 units in January, up from 225 a year earlier.
"As was the case in the last several months, apartment construction continues to be elevated, averaging more than 340 starts per month since August 2011," Cho said.
The estimated construction value of building permit applications for the residential sector in Calgary rose by 42 per cent in January compared with a year ago.
In publishing its latest data on Wednesday, the city said residential values increased to $153 million compared with $108 million in January 2011. This represents 651 new residential units, a 73 per cent increase compared with the January 2011 total of 376.
"The overall gain in residential value and number of new residential units can be attributed to increases in the apartment and townhouse sectors," said Kevin Griffiths, chief building official with the city's department of development and building approvals. Six apartment applications totalling 193 new units were filed in January. The same month last year: zero.
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© Copyright (c) The Calgary Herald Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Home+building+rise/6124793/story.html#ixzz1uD4ZzY5TSunday, May 6, 2012 I have sold a property at 1450 KINGS HEIGHTS BLVD SE in AIRDRIEby Tammy Forrest on Sun, May, 6, 2012 04:04 AM
I have sold a property at 1450 KINGS HEIGHTS BLVD SE in AIRDRIE.
TURN KEY! From TOP to BOTTOM & anywhere you go, you will not be disappointed in this 4 bdrm.(2+2),FULLY developed BUNGALOW on a HUGE lot. A two tier water feature, a WELCOMING front porch and a SPACIOIUS entry, welcome you. SOARING vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, hardwood, LOTS of windows, NEUTRAL color palette & an OPEN floor plan are sure to please. The GOURMET kitchen boasts an abundance of cabinetry, gleaming black granite, S.S appliances,corner pantry,extra built in & a VERY functional CENTRE island. The SPACIOUS eating nook is OPEN to the great room which features a COZY gas fireplace. A SECOND bedroom/den, laundry area with storage, a full bath, & a SPACIOUS Master with ensuite offering a STEAM shower & DOUBLE sinks complete this level. Basement FEATURES a dry bar, family/recreation/games room with fireplace, 2 additional bedrooms & work/winemaking area. Yard is FULLY fenced & landscaped & includes hot tubbing in PRIVACY! In walking distance to amenities, you will not want to miss this one.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 Open House. Open House on Saturday, May 12, 2012 2:00 pmby Tammy Forrest on Sat, May, 5, 2012 04:03 AM
Please visit our Open House at 1901 LUXSTONE PK SW in AIRDRIE. Open House on Saturday, May 12, 2012 2:00 pm OPEN HOUSE,SAT. MAY 12TH FROM 2PM-4PM. Tired of the same old floor plan... come check out this VERY UNIQUE LAYOUT!This 3 (with a potential 4th) bedroom, Fully Finished home backing onto Beautiful Park in Luxstone! LOADED with UPGRADES and a WEST FACING backyard with covered, exposed aggregate deck. The GOURMET kitchen boasts GRANITE, loads of counterspace, UPGRADED Black appliances, sleek shaker style maple cabinetry & beautiful backsplash. The Breakfast Nook is BRIGHT with loads of windows, cozy fireplace and main floor office is sure to please! Upstairs the BONUS Room has 2nd fireplace, vaulted ceiling & HARDWOOD floors. Generous bedrooms...The King-sized Master has Walk-in closet, 4pc Ensuite complete with wainscotting. 4pc Bath complete upper level. The Lower level has bedroom, Den/sitting room with a large window and adjacent walk in closet, a 3pc Bath and HUGE Laundry Room. This Home needs to be seen to be truly appreciated....Don't wait, call today! Saturday, May 5, 2012 I have sold a property at 120 WOODSIDE CRES in AIRDRIEby Tammy Forrest on Sat, May, 5, 2012 04:03 AM
I have sold a property at 120 WOODSIDE CRES in AIRDRIE.
EXCEPTIONAL two storey home BACKING onto GOLF COURSE with STUNNING VIEWS. This home is EXCELLENT for the FAMILY LIFESTYLE. The MAIN FLOOR features TILE FLOORING, an OVERSIZED nook area, MASSIVE raised BREAKFAST BAR, STAINLESS STEEL appliances, a half BATH and large living room with NEWER CARPETS and corner GAS FIREPLACE. The upper level offers 4 large BEDROOMS, a DEN and LAUNDRY ROOM. Master Bedroom with a 3-Piece ENSUITE and a second 4-Piece BATH. The BASEMENT is FULLY FINISHED with a 3-piece BATHROOM, a second DEN with a window and a LARGE RECREATION room with a BAR. This FANTASTIC yard is FULLY fenced and landscaped with a two-tiered DECK with a HOT TUB, great for ENTERTAINING! Located in a FAMILY FRIENDLY community and within WALKING distance to TWO SCHOOLS, Ralph Mccall K-8 and Our Lady queen on peace K-8. This home MUST BE SEEN!
Friday, May 4, 2012 Open House. Open House on - Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 2:00pm - 4:00pmby Tammy Forrest on Fri, May, 4, 2012 06:12 PM
OPEN HOUSE: 1901 Luxstone PA SW, Airdrie
Saturday, May 12th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Stunning 3 (with a potential 4th) bedroom, fully finished home backing onto a beautiful park in Luxstone! Loaded with upgrades and west facing backyard with covered, exposed aggregate deck. The gourmet kitchen boasts Granite, loads of counterspace, upgraded appliances, sleek shaker style maple cabinetry and beautiful backsplash. The breakfast nook is bright with loads of windows, cozy fireplace and main floor office is sure to please! Upstairs the BONUS room has 2nd fireplace, vaulted ceiling and hardwood floors. Generous bedrooms, the king-sized Master has walk-in closet, 4pc. ensuite complete with wainscotting. 4pc. bath complete upper level. The lower level has bedroom, den/sitting room with large window and adjacent walk-in closet, a 3pc bath and huge laundry room. This home needs to be seen to be fully appreciated!!
Friday, May 4, 2012 From the "Eat Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno - Tri-Color Pasta with Tuna, Spinach and Artichoke Heartsby Tammy Forrest on Fri, May, 4, 2012 03:27 PM Tri-Color Pasta with Tuna, Spinach and Artichoke Hearts
From Tosca Reno's famous "Eat Clean Diet" recipe book!!
YIELD: 8 x 2-cup servings
PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 12 minutes
Details:
This fresh and wholesome dish can be easily adapted to suit a variety of audiences. Sub in brown rice pasta to make it gluten free or try tri-colored bowties to give it a fun twist for the kids (what a great way to get them to eat their spinach!).
Ingredients:
• 12 oz / 340 g tri-color pasta (such as farfalle, penne or shells)
• 15 oz / 425 g no-salt-added sold white albacore tuna* (see note) in water, drained
• 8 cups / 1.9 L fresh baby spinach
• 1 x 13- to 14-oz / 385 to 414 ml BPA-free can quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained
• 1 ½ cups / 360 ml cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup / 120 ml chopped pepperoncini
• ½ cup / 120 ml chopped fresh basil
• ¼ cup / 60 ml chopped fresh dill
• 1 lemon, zested and juice
• 1 Tbsp / 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp / 2.5 ml each sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
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Bring a large pot of water to boil, add the pasta and stir. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ¼ cup (60 ml) of the cooking water. Transfer pasta to a large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Add reserved cooking water, and toss to combine. Can be served warm, at room temperature or cold
Nutritional Value
Calories: 280
Calories from Fat: 37
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Total Carbs: 38 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 20 g
Sodium: 338 mg
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Tosca's Tip:
This dish will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days. It also travels well, so why not double the recipe and have planned leftovers?
*Note:
If you're not a pescetarian, you can easily substitute another Clean protein source for the tuna in this recipe. Try tofu, edamame, egg whites (if you're an ovo vegetarian), quinoa, hempseeds, spirulina, beans, nuts or seeds.
See other great protein options on page 145 of The Eat-Clean Diet® Vegetarian Cookbook!
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