Archive for the 'Food' Category
Real Estate: What is Included in the HST?
May 2nd, 2010 categories: Business, Buying in Toronto, Economy, Food, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Technology
It seems almost daily that I am reminded how little we know about the upcoming Harmonized Sales Tax. There is so much confusion in the Public’s mind about what is to be taxed and what is not to be.
The biggest misconception that I hear because of my business is that there seems to be a concern out there that resale housing draws HST. It does not. HST is only on New Constuction. However, HST is payable on any of the services that are used in the Buying or Selling of property. But again: RESALE HOUSING AT ANY PRICE DOES NOT DRAW “HST”, only the services that are involved.
For a full view of what is taxed, I’d like to thank Lori Nichol of Forest Hill Realty Inc. who forwarded me this great summary. To make it easy to view you can easily make it “Full Screen”.
If you would like it in .pdf format jusr click here.
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Lifestyle and Technology: People are talking about you!!
March 12th, 2010 categories: Around TORONTO, Business, Food, Technology
Last Summer a group of us techno-weenies were in San Francisco for a Conference and wanted to go out for a great dinner. After some discussion we decided on Chinese food and rather than walking aimlessly through Chinatown, we decided to YELP the restaurant.
For those of you who have not YELPED before…Yelp is a website that is a repository of peer reviews, mashed with GPS . It uses the GPS to find you, allows you to search under numerous categories for whatever service you are looking for and once you start narrowing down your search offers up peer reviews to help you make your decisions. Read the rest of this entry »
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TRAVEL: Antarctica, Part 2
January 17th, 2010 categories: Food, Lifestyle, Travel
Part 2 of our photos from the trip:
Here are the photos of our trip to Antarctica, a 20 day cruise on HollandAmerica from Chile to Brazil. Read the rest of this entry »
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Artichokes: My Favourite Vegetable
September 7th, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Food, Lifestyle, Toronto
In my last years of University, I spent a Summer in Santa Cruz, California. Just South of there is a town called Castroville, California and it is the home of the big ARTICHOKE and the Artichoke Festival!!!
It was there and then that I tried my first fresh Artichoke and I have been enamoured with the vegetable ever since. We eat them fresh as often as we can because they are very high in anti-oxidents, low in fat (except for the butter or Mayo that they are dipped in) and are great fun to eat. They are a very social vegetables because they take time to consume and you have to be somewhat careful. Try preparing them split, steamed and grill them on the BBQ before serving. Read the rest of this entry »
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Toronto: Cabbagetown Farmer’s Market
June 17th, 2009 categories: Cabbagetown, Food, Neighborhoods
Tuesday is my favourite day during the warmer weather. The Cabbagetown Farmer’s Market happens from 3-7 pm in the Riverdale Park and is organized by the Friends of Riverdale Farm. For information and updates about what is available, when and who comes, check out this link. Elizabeth Harris is the Managing Director and has done a marvelous job of making the market a Community Event and a great place to shop! Check out some of my Flickr photos or better still, see you next Tuesday!!
Related Links:
Cabbagetown: The Latest News From Regent Park
Call for Entries Cabbagetown Nuit Blanche Proposals: February 18th, 2009
Toronto Real Estate: Cabbagetown
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A Great Cause and A Great Event: The Children’s Breakfast Programs
April 24th, 2009 categories: Downtown Toronto, Food, Lifestyle, Real Estate
Back in 2006, Carolyn Griffis of Re/Max Hallmark Realty identified a problem of nutrition in a Public Schools. Over the past three years she has worked tirelessly to enlist volunteers, donors and sponsors to this very important cause, feeding school children to maximize their engagement in class.
REALTORS from many different Companies have adopted Schools (our Company has adopted two), the Toronto Real Estate Board has become a sponsor, and recently the staff at TREB have adopted a School, as well. There is an ongoing need and you can come to the event below, make a donation for the Silent Auction (I donated a case of Fat Bastard Wine because I liked the name), make financial donations or get involved by volunteering.
Please read the press release below and help get the word out. This is a really great cause! Read the rest of this entry »
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Susan’s Most Amazing Rib Recipe
April 14th, 2009 categories: Food, Lifestyle
There are times when this blog must deal with really important issues and this is one of them: FOOD!!
My friend Susan, a great cook, but also a dynamite Business woman ( those are not divergent in one person, however, I digress)…is known far and wide for her Award Winning Rib Recipe. I have made it a couple of times at home, though it seems daunting at first, the most difficult part is getting all the spices together for the rub that begins the process. This Rub can also be used will Chicken and Seafood and when making the Ribs try them with Beef Prime Ribs as well as Pork (just don’t tell my grandmother as she kept a Kosher home). Read the rest of this entry »
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