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Patent application title: METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE INTEGRITY AND LEAK TIGHTNESS OF CONTAINERS IN FILLING LINES
Peter Lindner (Langquaid, DE)
Peter Lindner (Langquaid, DE)
Rudolf Fiegler (Regensburg, DE)
Thorsten Gut (Neutraubling, DE)
Sophie Pröll (Pfatter, DE)
Dieter Leykamm (Neutraubling, DE)
IPC8 Class: AB65B5700FI
USPC Class:
Class name: Package making methods
Publication date: 2014-05-29
Patent application number: 20140144103
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The invention relates to a method for determining the intactness and
leaktightness of containers (4) that are processed in a filling plant,
wherein the filling plant comprises at least one centering head (2) for
holding, gripping and/or turning one of the containers (4), wherein the
centering head (2) is arranged movably along a longitudinal axis (3) of
the container (4), and wherein the relative position of the centering
head (2) on the longitudinal axis (3) is determined and used for the
intactness and leaktightness determination.
1. Method for determining integrity and leak tightness of containers that
are processed in a filling line, where said filling line comprises at
least one centering head for at least one of holding, gripping or turning
one of said containers, comprising moving the centering head is arranged
movably along a longitudinal axis of said container (4), determining the
relative position of said centering head on said longitudinal axis, and
using the relative position of the centering head to determine integrity
and leak tightness.
2. Method according to claim 1, the centering head bearing upon said container (4) at a defined force, releasing a gas contained in a liquid within said container and increasing the internal pressure of said container (4).
3. Method according to claim 1, and repeatedly determining the relative position of the centering head on the longitudinal axis during transport of the container.
4. Method according to claim 3, and recording relative position of centering head on said longitudinal axis.
5. Method according to claim 1 and using the relative position of the centering head on the longitudinal axis in dependency of a fixed plane to determine an absolute height of the centering head above the fixed plane.
6. Method according to claim 1, and drawing one or more conclusions from one of the relative position or absolute height about at least one of the pressure increase in the container, the maximum possible reachable pressure in the container, the holding force of the centering head, the pressure drop in the container or the gradient of the pressure change in the container.
7. Method according to claim 1, and moving the centering head by a linear actuator.
8. Method according to claim 1, and measuring information of a sensor contained in the centering head and in operative contact with the container.
9. Method according to claim 8, and in measuring information of the sensor, the sensor is designed as a pressure sensor, such as in the kind of a piezo-electric pressure sensor.
10. Method according to claim 8, and in measuring information of the sensor, the sensor is at least one of a group including a positive-fit sensor and a displacement sensor.
11. Method according to claim 1, and further conveying the container in a shaking manner at least until a resonance in said liquid is achieved.
12. Method according to claim 7, and in moving the centering head, the linear actuator is position controlled.
13. Method according to claim 9, and in measuring information of the sensor, the sensor is a piezo-electric pressure sensor.
[0001] The present application is the United States national phase of International Patent Application No. PCT/EP2012/059727, filed May 24, 2012, which application claims priority of German Application No. 102011106832.9, filed Jul. 6, 2011. The priority application, DE 102011106832.9, is incorporated herein by reference.
[0002] The invention relates to a method for determining the integrity and leak tightness of containers that are processed in a filling line, where the filling line comprises at least one centering head for holding, gripping and/or turning one of the containers, where the centering head is arranged movably along a longitudinal axis of the container.
[0003] Devices and methods processing containers are known from prior art, for example, DE 10 2009 025907 A1. DE 10 2009 0259 07 A1 discloses a container processing device having at least one mounting device adjustable in the vertical direction for holding, gripping and/or turning containers standing on a support at the upper neck finishes and/or at the neck areas, where the device comprises a double-acting linear actuator and at least one force and/or displacement sensor for recording an actuating and/or holding force of the linear actuator and/or a current location of the holding device. A double-acting linear actuator is in this publication understood to be a double-acting pneumatic cylinder or hydraulic cylinder cooperating with a centering head, also referred to as a holding bell, such that it is adjustable in the vertical direction, for example, via a rotatable actuator. DE 10 2009 0259 07 A1 requires no curve or cam guides for mechanically forced control of a holding device for the containers, for example, for bottles.
[0004] Such devices and methods are usually used in filling lines, where such filling lines also include individual components, such as labeler, filler, testing facilities and closure devices.
[0005] Different types of centering heads or holding bells are known, for example from DE 10 2009 0051 81 A1 in which a container processing machine is likewise disclosed detailing a gripper. This container processing machine is used for processing containers, in particular, a labeling machine with a rotor drivable revolving around a vertical machine axis and having a plurality of processing positions that each comprise at least a container carrier as well as a clamping and/or centering unit is [sic], which are movable in a controlled manner in a controlled lifting motion between an initial position and a position centering and/or clamping the respective container. A gripper head 7 gripping a bottle is configured having a clamp-fit design, where two members are rotatable about a vertical axis relative to each other such that the gripper head engages with the closure at the neck of a bottle.
[0006] DE 2422526 discloses a method and a device for verifying the leak tightness of filled and sealed containers, where in particular bottles are examined. A conclusion is drawn about the leak tightness and integrity of the bottle from a defined squeezing of the bottle, followed by level measurement and an indentation distance measurement.
[0007] A different approach is disclosed in DE 4136472 C2, which relates to a method for determining the leak tightness of containers such as bottles, cans, drums, or the like, where these containers are filled with beverages that are added gas, such as juices, cola, beer, sodas, or the like and sealed or closed with a suitable closure. In a water bath, the liquid of the containers is oscillated, such as in the sense of shaking. In this manner, release of carbon dioxide from the liquid is forced. If the closure leaks, then this leads to leakage of the gas and part of the beverage from the container, for example from a bottle, so that the containers subsequently further conveyed by a conveyor when passing a detection station are identified as no longer being completely filled. Such a detection station can comprise a gamma-head.
[0008] DE 2005 009 918 B4 presses into a filled or fillable container using a spring-loaded sensing finger in order to be able to determine the displacement of the sensing finger and therefrom draw conclusions about the leak tightness.
[0009] A completely different approach is disclosed in EP 0821230 B1, which uses ultrasonic measurement of a beverage containing gas under pressure to verify the leak tightness of a closure of this container.
[0010] It is the object of the present invention to verify, firstly, the integrity, and secondly, the leak tightness of containers in a particularly cost-effective and efficient manner.
[0011] This object is satisfied according to the invention in that the relative position of the centering head on the longitudinal axis is determined and used for verifying the integrity and leak tightness.
[0012] In this way, closure errors or even bottles fractures, in particular, when using glass bottles, can be determined when the containers are used in this manner in the filling line. It can also be determined for PET bottles by detecting the bear-on pressure, whether they are significantly underfilled and therefore buckle under load
[0013] When the centering bell moves onto the container, it assumes a certain position. If the bottle is damaged, such as fractured glass bottle, the centering head moves downwardly, i.e. along the longitudinal axis of the container further away from a point of origin, whereby a lack of integrity can be determined. Even with materials other than glass, the integrity and leak tightness can be verified for containers in the form of bottles. If the bottle is not sealed in an air-tight manner, either due to a closure error or a hole in the bottle, or is otherwise significantly underfilled, then the position of the centering head changes on the longitudinal axis, because the position must continuously be followed since the bottle "buckles" under a constant force in a carousel connected to the centering head. This can be seen clearly, in particular at the curves.
[0014] It is of advantage when the centering head bears upon the container at a defined force, so that a gas, e.g. CO2, contained in a liquid contained in the container is released and increases the internal pressure of the container, or the container is further conveyed in a shaking manner in order to achieve a resonance in the liquid it contains. The centering head, which can also be referred to as a centering bell, can with a defined force bear down hard, optionally with the aid of a backswing, onto on an upper edge of the bottle in order to release CO2. It is then monitored whether this CO2 escapes. Such specific bearing-down by centering heads or centering bells in container processing machines can also be realized, for example, within the framework of a labeling machine. After bearing down with a blow, CO2 is released from the liquid contained in the container and increases the pressure therein, which counteracts the electric drive. The moment arising can be monitored over a certain period of time and/or a certain distance. If pressure does not build up or only insufficiently, then the container is to be assessed as leaking. Of course, a full pressure curve can be simulated with the drive. A specific pressure curve presently means that after excitation of the container, if this is at all necessary, slowly increasing pressure is to be observed. If the leak in the container is relatively small, then, after a rise in pressure, decrease of the latter is recorded, this pressure curve can be evaluated relatively easily with conventional evaluation methods. Parameters that can be evaluated are the rate of pressure increase, the maximum achievable pressure after a certain time, the holding force, the pressure drop as well as a gradient in the degree of the pressure curve.
[0015] The specific hard bearing-down by the centering heads can be used as excitation for increasing pressure, at least for beverages containing CO2, where alternatively a specific "shaking-up" can be enabled by a container plate drive, such as a bottle plate drive, where a resonance provokes similar behavior. No further measures are necessary besides control technology specifically geared theretowards, which leads to a simplification of filling lines. Alternatively, it is also possible to induce an increase in pressure in the container by force impact using other means, for example, directly using a contact element or indirectly, for example, using compressed air.
[0016] A further advantageous embodiment is characterized in that the relative position of the centering head on the longitudinal axis is repeatedly determined during transport of the container. In this manner, the relative position of the centering head on the longitudinal axis is determined over a certain distance or a certain time and can be used for verifying integrity and leak tightness. In this regard, the use of a processor is advantageous which further processes the respective signals.
[0017] It is also advantageous if the relative position is detected continuously, as the necessary information is then available at any time and for every waypoint. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the relative position of the centering head on the longitudinal axis is used in dependency of a fixed plane to determine the absolute height of the centering head above the fixed plane. In this manner, additional influences acting upon the container, such as a bottle, can be taken into account.
[0018] A further embodiment is characterized in that conclusions are drawn from the relative position or the absolute height about the pressure increase in the container, the maximum possible reachable pressure in the container, the holding force of the centering bell, the pressure drop in the container and/or the gradient of the pressure change in the container.
[0019] When the centering head is moved by a preferably position-controlled linear actuator, a force measuring element can also be integrated in a simple manner. Special other types of force or distance sensors and their combination have proven to be advantageous, such as rack drives driven by an electric motor or spring-preloaded centering heads with displacement sensors.
[0020] If, in addition or in alternative to the determination of the relative position of the centering head, a measurement information of a sensor contained in the centering head and being in operative contact with the container is used, then different and/or more accurate measurement can be achieved. For example, pressure measurement can be used when the sensor is designed as a pressure sensor, such as in the kind of a piezoelectric pressure sensor. Such a pressure test can be performed within a processing machine with a clamping device via a load cell. In order to prevent mechanical damage, the centering head is designed such that it contacts the outer edge of a container closure in an air-tight manner. The centering head is designed as a cavity, where the load cell is located in this cavity and records the pressure profile when the container is excited. This load cell, also referred to as a sensor cell, can also be located elsewhere, for example, the air space of the centering element must then only be extended by an air hose. Basically, a level switch design is also possible like it is used in lifting units, washing machines or dishwashers. Especially piezo-electric pressure sensors have advantages due to their positive-fit connection. However, they should be decoupled by a pressure spring from the mechanical influences, in which case the air space mentioned can be dispensed with.
[0021] It is also advantageous if the sensor is designed as a positive-fit and/or displacement sensor. Such a displacement sensor is advantageously designed as a force element and does not necessarily have to be integrated into the centering head. A force sensor, such as a load cell, can just as well be located in the transport device, such as the bottle plate. At a constant centering head tension, expansion of the container in the downward direction is likewise detected, where the integrity and leak tightness, respectively, can now be determined via this detour.
[0022] The drawing FIGURE shows a device with which the method according to the invention can be performed, in that the FIGURE provides a schematic representation of a container processing device used for this.
[0023] The container processing device 1 is part of a filling line and comprises a centering head 2 which is movable along a longitudinal axis 3 of a container 4. The direction of displacement is visualized by arrow 5.
[0024] The longitudinal axis 3 is an axis of rotational symmetry of the container 4. The container 4 is formed as a bottle, in particular a glass bottle or a PET bottle. The centering head 2 is movable with a linear drive unit--not shown--in its relative position along the longitudinal axis 3 of the container 4.
[0025] A major problem with the current filling lines is determining the filling level or more accurately determining the content in containers 4 made of plastic. Due to different pressure conditions when filling non-carbonated products, products containing CO2 or nitrogen into respective containers 4, the dimensions of such containers 4 are not always the same. Determining the filling level using conventional filling level detectors does not necessarily yield the result, since the filling level in the container fluctuates. Determining the weight of the container with a closure, in particular after subtraction of the weight of the closure, the preform weight, and possibly a label, however, does not allow determining the content. Such considerations previously always failed because container processing with single-lane devices and extremely short integration times for an employed load cell, approximately 60 milliseconds per container, did not allow this. This is worsened by the fact that a certain measurement time must elapse in which the container can settle, which approximately halves the measurement period.
[0026] The pressing force of the centering bell can be determined with the method according to the invention, so that the total container weight can be determined via a load cell in the bottle plate. After subtraction of the holding force and the equipment, the product weight is determined. Temporal relaxation is to be noted because a "virtual" machine clock is created, namely in each bottle plate, due to the plurality of load cells.
[0027] The container flow usually also has different container heights that are recognized at the inlet of a processing machine with an appropriate inspection module, so that the centering heads can be clamped on matching the currently incoming container height. Different container heights, in particular different bottles in terms of their height, can thereby be equipped with different labels, and they can be moved separately to the packing machine.
[0028] A sorting function can also be solved therewith. If there are different bottle colors in the flow of containers, then this can be detected in the inspection module and the respective information can be supplied to a processing mode for enabling unmixed further conveyance.
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Particularly proud of the shoes, the rest was rushed thanks to perfect college deadlines plotted the day before expo! YES, I realize the crown chain is on the wrong side, I WAS TIRED and 5am on the day of Expo I glued it on without too much thought.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in 5760 x 1200 pixels, FOV Tuning
What does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 look like on Eyefinity or TripleHead? Our colleagues from the widescreen Gaming forum give the answer.
Modern Warfare 2 is also a topic in the Widescreen Gaming forum and causes some heated discussions. The action game is one of those titles where the developers apparently didn't pay much attention to widescreen resolutions like they are offered by a Matrox TripleHead2Go or Ati Eyefinity.
Luckily there is a tool called Widescreenfixer (download) that resolves this problem and also adjusts the aspect ratio as well as the HUD. The latest version 1.65.0 is compatible to Modern Warfare 2. Dopefish, the author, says that the fixer also works with the Anti Cheat software of Modern Warfare 2 - nevertheless using the tool in multiplayer is done at one's own risk.
Another way to improve the Field of View (VOV) is to tune the cfg file. Below you can find the appropriate instructions, but bear in mind that those changes are again done at one's own risk.
Browse to your MW2\players\ directory. Note that it's not MW2\players for all people. Search config.cfg in your c:\documents and settings folder, and you should find the config file. Open config.cfg in wordpad and add the following lines:
set developer "1"
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Once ingame press M to increase your FOV. You can also change "90" to whatever FOV you prefer. Optionally, if you don't want to have to remember to press M to set your FOV, locate the line 'bind W "+forward"' and change it to:
bind W "+forward;cg_fov 90"
This will set your fov automatically as soon as you walk in each level.
Changing FOV in config_mp.cfg is untested, but it may work (no idea if this is detected by VAC).
More information about Modern Warfare 2 and widescreen support can be found in the Widescreen Gaming Forum.
In our preview gallery we have some downsized screenshots of Modern Warfare 2 that originally have been taken at a resolution of 5040 x 1050 pixels on a Matrox TripleHead2Go. Furthermore there is a video that shows the latest Call of Duty running in 5760 x 1200 on Ati Eyefinity.
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The Chief Inspector of Schools, Sir Michael Wilshaw, wants to tackle the problem that many employers recruit workers from abroad rather than local people.
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Sir Michael is right. There are good reasons why so many businesses employ East Europeans and others in preference to young Britons. Not only do they in many cases have better skills, they also have a developed work ethic which some young native job applicants lack. But companies are part of the social fabric and have a responsibility to do their bit for their communities by providing jobs ad training. Some employers do go out of their way to do so: some construction firms, for instance, have taken the trouble to employ people who have left the armed services, notwithstanding the costs of training.
The problem is the job-readiness of some school leavers. Sir Michael has put his finger on the critical aspect: the extent to which vocational education here still stubbornly lags behind that of our European competitors. It has to be reformed. But some young people lack not just vocational skills but social skills, such as the ability to turn up for work on time and communicate effectively. A work ethic does not require a vocational qualification. What it does call for is an insistence on standards of behaviour and on basic communications skills in schools.
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Both are right. And the minimum autonomy London is entitled to expect is control over some part of the tax revenue raised here. Yet even the Mayor's modest proposal that the capital should keep the proceeds of stamp duty and other property taxes has thus far been ignored by ministers. London needs to be able to plan its own future: as things stand, it does not have the powers to do so.
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By DAN KARELL
With all of Barcelona's off the field problems, current president Josep Maria Bartomeu is doing his best to ensure that the club's next piece of breaking news is a positive one.
Speaking to Esport3 Television in Barcelona, Bartomeu said that the club is in talks to give Lionel Messi an improved contract. Messi signed his most recent deal in Dec. 2012 with the current contract ending in June 2018.
"We want to improve (the contract) because he deserves it, to adapt it to football's current circumstance," Bartomeu told Esport3.
"We are being unfair to Leo. Our club members need to understand that we must take care of Messi. He has made such an important contribution to this club and he will continue to do so. That's why we have no doubt that he will lead the future of the club. He is young, he is the best player in the world, and we believe in him."
Messi's representatives and Barcelona are still ironing out the finer points of the contract talks including image rights and the annual salary received after tax. Marca has reported that a deal is expected to be completed prior to the World Cup this summer in Brazil.
The 26-year-old Argentine has managed to score 26 goals in La Liga this season despite missing time due to injury, however he was held scoreless in successive matches against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League and Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final.
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The project begun by AS Roma's American owners took their next big step on Saturday.
Roma's 1-0 victory against Fiorentina ensured that the Giallorossi had qualified for the UEFA Champions League next season. Roma last played in the Champions League in the 2010/2011 season, where they were knocked out in the round of 16 by Shakhtar Donetsk.
After starting the season with ten straight wins under first-year head coach Rudi Garcia, Roma powered through a tough stretch where they lost the league lead to Juventus but continued to play strong and hold on to second place. Roma are currently on an eight-game winning streak.
"When I see my team work every day, knowing their quality in every area, I am truly happy for this achievement as they deserve it. Now we know that at the very least we are second and can still dream of first," Garcia told Sky Sport Italia.
"It has been an extraordinary season, but we can still make it an exceptional one. Anything that comes now is a bonus. We will enjoy this victory tonight, we have 82 points and both the team and coach want more. That's all that counts tonight."
Even though a decision on the 2022 World Cup was postponed until after this summer's tournament, Sepp Blatter is still championing the idea of moving the tournament to the winter months.
In an interview with BeIN Sport in France, Blatter again stated that in his opinion the 2022 World Cup would best be played in winter, although he's received opposition not only from some in the FIFA Executive Committee but also from Qatar's local organizing committee.
"The best time would be the end of the year," Blatter said. "We must still remain somewhat realistic. For me, if you change (the schedule) and we will change, because we can not play during the summer although Qatar insists, we must play in winter at the end of the year."
Blatter also commented in the interview about the deaths of workers building the World Cup stadiums, absolving FIFA from blame and instead blaming the last-minute finishes on European companies who are contracting and designing the stadiums.
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Jack Del
And Moyes is to be fired this week.
William the Terror
We can only hope.
Everyone says he deserves more time, but I disagree. You cannot look just at his poor performance this season. Look on the back end, too. Everyone says he did great at Everton, with a mid table team. But, the fact is, in his tenure at Everton, the team made it to Champions League qualifying ONE time, and did not make the group stages (i.e., did nor get out of qualifying). He got Everton into the UEFA Cup (now the Europa League) twice, and did nothing noteworthy. The single biggest accomplishment Moyes can point to is leading Everton to a win in the MLS All StR game. Wow.
Now, he leaves, and Everton is battling for a UCL spot this late into the season and Manchester United is a shambles. He leaves and Everton gets better and the team he goes to gets worse.
Moyes stinks. Sack him today.
Jack Del
Reports have Giggs taking over as Interim and also as odds-on favorite to take over next season.
Think that would be a massive mistake, your team is in crisis so you appoint someone who has never managed before? I know they all love Giggs but wow that seems risky.
Moyes the football genius??
Why can't Wenger get fired too? I'm so sick of people talking about him, just get rid of him.
Moyes to get the sack today. It's hard to keep him around with the performances his side have put in this year. However I think it is unfair to give him all of the blame, simply put that team just isn't good enough anymore, especially their midfield. It has been getting older and older without young replacements being brought it for years and they are paying the price now. They relied on the extremely injury prone RVP last year to win the title and it was only a matter of time before he got hurt. Their wingers are an absolute joke. Also in numerous games this year the players just haven't played well, there is only so much a manager can do, they don't have a magic want to fix all problems.
That midfield is so terrible. They have maybe 2 competent players and one of them was injured for like 2 years until recently. All the wingers are just bad outside of Januzaj and he is super young.
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"Sepp Blatter is still championing the idea of moving the tournament to the winter months." Well then, Sepp, you should have said that before the voting came up … or at least have asked us if we'd be willing to give up a month of the middle of our season to fix YOUR mistake (and corruption?).
Seriously though, I suspect they'll really fight this (they being the big clubs around the world with a Fall – Spring schedule). Sepp would have to offer something to them really juicy, but I just can't think of anything they would likely find worth it.
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Reports indicate that Sepp voted for the US to host the 2022 World Cup. I have heard the theory that Sepp is saying the WC in Qatar will have to be played in Winter, so the push back continues to grow and eventually FIFA is forced to move the World Cup from Qatar. I don't know if I believe that theory, but I don't know if it can be ruled out. I guess it depends on your view of Blater.
1) He is corupt, and stupid, doesn't care what anyone thinks (Including the biggest clubs and leagues around the world and the big FIFA corporate Sponsors).
2) He is corupt, and smart. He has been able to keep power this long. He is continuing to play the game so that the WC gets moved and he doesn't have to out his powerbase, all of the people that tooks bribes to vote for Qatar.
surprise no mention of this:
it's ridiculous the WC hasn't been taken from them! at this point their bid isn't recognizable other than the cash under the table…
So they are murders who can't even keep to the terms of their agreement. It really does need to be taken away from them. I can't believe we lost to these guys. If it had gone to Australia, whatever but Qatar is nothing but FIFA corruption embodied.
exactly, completely agree. reducing the number of stadiums by a THIRD is significant. they bid for a summer tournament with 12 stadiums and now it's turned into a winter tournament with 8 stadiums. meanwhile, the death toll is up to 1,200 and it's only 2014. what a mess.
it's ironic that Blatter keeps saying that MLS must convert to a August-May schedule like the rest of the world, when the MLS is perfectly suited to a winter World Cup like he is now championing. what a joke FIFA is…
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Messi needs to leave Barcelona, what is he thinking. He needs a new team, I would love to see messi in a arsenal or man city or even bayern Munich.
Hopefully MLS will get messi, Christiano, ronaldinho, casillas, Howard, drogba, in the coming years
Well, he needs a new team if they keep getting Transfer Bans not buying defenders etc. What I'm saying is that I wouldn't sign an extension.


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Rain lashed at my face, tearing the very skin from my bones, or so it felt. The waves I was swimming through rose high above my head, threatening to drown me. But I made it to the rocks, I was a good swimmer, strong. Slipping on the rocks, I sustained a deep cut to my arm. The stinging did not bother me anymore, I was used to it.
Jack,my three legged whippet was barking half at me, half at the thunder roaring outside as I came in.
"Down boy." I hushed him and staggered into the front room. Candles cast my collected worthless treasures into golden shadow. Jack whined impatiently as I rummaged in a box, finally pulling out a strip of cloth. One handed, I wound the material around the wound and tucked the end in. It would not get infected, it never did.
I stuck a bashed in kettle full of water over the fire and gutted three fish. Jack had his two raw. I had mine cooked.
I ate in silence, my only company the roaring fire and the howl of the wind. My long labored over shutters banged open and shut in the gale.
"It's no good, Jack. I'll have to tie 'em down." I said, gulping the last of my fish down.
Donning my raincoat made out of an old black tarpaulin, I wrenched open the door. Assaulting rain came at me from all directions, obscuring my vision and restricting my movements. Shielding my eyes with one arm, I staggered round to the windows. Each shutter required heaving my whole weight against them to tie them to the walls with string and steel hooks I had hammered in there long ago.
Having achieved my goal, I leapt back inside. Jack helped lick me clean as I toweled my hair dry. My hair was a lot longer than other men of my age, unrespectably so, or that was what they thought anyway.
One of the many tattered books that were piled around the front room found its way into my hand, so I sat down and opened it. I did not take note of the words. I could not read or write. It was just something to do. Another peal of thunder crashed and Jack, yelping, jumped onto my lap.
"Jack!" I scolded but ruffled his ears. He just looked up at me with trusting eyes, his tongue lolling out stupidly.
"Bedtime?" I asked. He barked excitedly.
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David and I: My photographic account of travelling the world with David Bowie.
Off Beat Lounge, in conjunction with Denis O'Regan, David Bowie's friend and favoured photographer throughout the 1980s, is proud to announce 'David and I: My photographic account of travelling the world with David Bowie.'
Off Beat Lounge is displaying over 40 beautiful photographs, 20 of which will be extra-large 30" x 40" fine-art prints, of David Bowie at specially adapted Mini car showrooms across the UK throughout the second half of 2016. These one night only events, at which Denis O'Regan will be in attendance, will take visitors on a journey with Bowie 'the tourist', 'the relaxed back stage band leader' and of course 'legendary live performer'.
All photographs were shot as David and Denis toured the world together between 1978 and 1987 and many have never been seen by the public before. Denis O'Regan himself will also be in attendance, providing a 'friend's eye view' of one of the world's most famous, charismatic and revered rock stars during question and answer sessions each evening, an opportunity for VIP ticket holders only.
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The girls don't always love it when I have to work but they do love it when a package arrives in the mail and it's something new for them. Reviewing toys is definitely a perk of being a blogger's kid. Though it's not a regular feature on this blog, leading up to the holidays I will be sharing many more because when it comes to spending holiday money, you want to make sure you are spending on something your kids are going to love.
I think Moxie Girlz Insiders fit the bill. Just look at these happy faces!
The first doll we were sent for review was one of the Poopsy Pets. These little animals are a kid's dream. You get to laugh at poop and as my kiddo put it "the poops are ADORABLE!" The Avery doll she received comes with a pet panda who poops cute little bamboo shoots. I can count this toy as educational because of that right? The feature I liked was that the doll can stand on its own, as seen below. It made play a lot more fun!
The real hit though was the Sophina doll. Squeals of excitement were heard from two little girls (and maybe one big one too) as they discovered the tiny ice cream cones and "so cute" miniature dollar bills. I loved that all those tiny things could be stored in the bike and that the ice cream cones were easy to put together. No tears make for a good toy.
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Property Location
With a stay at Crossroads Inn & Suites in Gatlinburg (Sugarlands Visitor Center Great Smoky), you'll be minutes from Roaring Fork and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. This hotel is within close proximity of Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre and Cooter's Place.
Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Crossroads Inn & Suites.
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Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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- Free self parking
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- Number of floors - 4
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- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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- Total number of rooms - 78
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The benefits of a Masters extend beyond improving your earning potential. They can provide you with personal and professional skills to accelerate your development. They are also an opportunity to differentiate yourself from your peers, many of whom will have similar A-level and undergraduate qualifications.
Earning a Master requires two years of education after earning a Bachelor. This advanced degree may help students to achieve their educational and professional goals, as the rigors of a Master's program help train students in the skills and knowledge they need to land the career of their dreams.
The United States of America is a large country in North America, often referred to as the "USA", the "US", the "United States", "America", or simply "the States". American colleges are funded by "tuition" charged to the student, which is often quite expensive, very commonly reaching into the tens of thousands of dollars per year.
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Why is the Government penalising kiwi businesses?
New Zealand is currently seriously disadvantaged by a loophole that means that people do not pay GST or duty on low-value purchases (generally goods less than $400 in value) bought from foreign websites. This creates a reverse tariff of up to 25% which discriminates against Kiwi businesses. We're working hard to level the playing field for domestic retailers, both online and bricks and mortar store owners. We want the loophole to be closed, and for the Government to charge GST and duty on all goods, no matter where they are purchased.
The Government can and should close this loophole now. Delay is costing all New Zealanders; it's threatening our local town centres, closing New Zealand businesses, costing Kiwi jobs, and eroding valuable tax dollars. We want to see eFairness - a level playing field for all retailers, regardless of where they are based.
The Government is missing out on at least $235 million a year in revenue from low value goods. That's a huge amount of tax money - enough to pay for at least 4,996 new first-year primary school teachers, or 10,682 hip replacements every year!
We are asking the Government to close the GST loophole by:
- Requiring overseas companies to register for GST, and collect the tax just like any other retailer does. The Australian Government has announced it is implementing this from 1 July 2017.
- Introducing a $25 threshold for low value goods - where GST and duty has not been pre-paid, this should be collected at the border before the items are released.
- Levying goods worth more than $25 to cover the cost of customs and biosecurity clearance, as happens in most other countries.
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- In December 2016, we received a reply to our letter from the Minister of Customs. The Minister's reply does not fill us with confidence that the Government understands the significance of this issue, or that it is looking for pragmatic ways to resolve the problem. Instead, it remains fixated on managing low-value goods AT THE BORDER - which is like looking for the answer to the wrong question. Instead, we think the Government should be following the Australian lead and collecting tax at the point of sale - so goods can flow freely across the border.
- In November 2016, we made a submission to the Australian Treasury in relation to draft legislation to close the fairness loophole in Australia. You can read our letter here.
- In November 2016, we wrote again to the Minister of Customs, letting her know that the Australian Government has confirmed it is implementing offshore supplier registration from July 2017 and urging the Government here to follow suit. You can read our letter here.
- In August 2016, we raised the issue with the Hon. Bill English, Minister of Finance. We followed up with a letter which you can see here [link to pdf]. He didn't reply, but the Minister of Customs did. You can see her reply here.
- In June 2016, the Hon Nicky Wagner, Minister of Customs announced that the Government would not be altering the de minimis until at least 2018/19. This is deeply disappointing and we don't think it's good enough. You can see our response to Ministers here.
- In January 2016, we lodged a submission on the Taxation (Residential Land Withholding Tax, GST on Online Services and Student Loan Bill).
- In August 2015, the Minister of Revenue Todd McClay released the discussion paper 'GST: Cross-border services, intangibles and goods'. Read our submission on the discussion paper.
- We wrote to the Minister of Revenue in May 2015, following the announcement of the Budget, to tell him how disappointed retailers are that the de minimis threshold has not been addressed. Read our letter to the Minister.
- We wrote to the Minister of Revenue in March 2015, following his announcement that he had asked his officials to report to him "in the short term" on the ways that other countries are taxing digital service and low value goods.
- We wrote to the Prime Minister in March 2015, following his comments that the de minimis creates an "unfair disadvantage" to New Zealand based retailers.
- We wrote to the Minister of Finance in December 2014 recommending he close the GST loophole to achieve budget surplus. Read our letter to the Minister, and his reply.
- We made a submission to the OECD on its draft guidelines for taxing services and intangibles. We recommended that the solution proposed should also be applied to low-value goods and that the OECD needs to consider this as a matter of urgency. Read our submission to the OECD
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Tottenham have been encouraged to make a formal approach to ground-share the Olympic Stadium with West Ham by the London Legacy Development Committee.
The LLDC were tasked with the responsibility of redeveloping the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park stadium following the conclusion of the 2012 London Games, but have since seen their budget cut by the Government.
West Ham were chosen by the Olympic Park Legacy Committee back in 2011 to take over the stadium, ahead of Spurs, who had also considered the venue as an alternative option to their proposed 56,000 seater stadium.
Spurs' stadium options - pros and cons
The decision was challenged by Spurs, along with Leyton Orient, and Tottenham were even accused of spying on Hammers officials as the fallout escalated.
News broke on Wednesday that Tottenham had suffered yet another setback, with the club admitting that hopes of moving into their new ground in time for the 2017-18 season were now 'highly unlikely'.
This confirmation came with an admittance that the club would now need to spend a season away from White Hart Lane to prevent further delays, and the possibility of ground-sharing the Olympic Stadium with rivals West Ham - who will move in ahead of the 2016-17 season - has been supported by the LLDC.
"If they approached us, we would certainly talk," Hone told LLDC committee members today, report the Tottenham and Wood Green Independent.
The notion was then supported by committee chairman, John Briggs, who added: "The Olympic Stadium is a good option for Spurs fans and for taxpayers - although West Ham may have something to say about it – but I'm sure it would be possible to come to a ground-sharing agreement."
"The Government has cut funding to the LLDC, so it's pretty clear it would welcome an approach from Tottenham, as the income generated would be a boost," he continued.
"Retro-fitting a roof to the Olympic Stadium is an expensive exercise and Londoners will have to foot the cost of any overruns."
Tottenham had hoped to move into the proposed 56,000 seater stadium in four seasons time, with the 2016-17 campaign providing the club's final outing in current White Hart Lane stadium.
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A mayor is someone who is the highest ranking municipal officer in a city or town. In some countries, the mayor has significant power in operations of the local government. In others, the position is more of a figurehead. In these areas, decisions are subject to approval by the local council. The title designating the office holder varies from country to country, and often within each individual country as well.
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A mayor can be thought of as the chief executive officer of a municipality. Much like a chief executive officer of a business, he or she is often responsible for overseeing financial decisions, future planning for the locality, and public relations. The office holder often manages public safety services such as police and fire departments as well.
Many of the responsibilities will depend on the laws and customs of the nation and locality. In some areas, the mayor has a vote on local issues which is given the same weight as the city or town council members. In other areas, their vote may outweigh that of city council members. Some localities give the office holder veto power. In any case, a strong understanding of the current issues concerning the locality as well as a vision for the future is required.
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Low Carbohydrate Recipe
Similar to the Flourless Crepes, but just a tad more rich and not quite as sweet for those with less of a sweet-tooth.
4 eggs
4 tablespoons heavy cream
Dash salt and black pepper
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Whisk ingredients together.
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During a pregame interview with the NFL Network, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said that his injured toe is still hurting him, and he felt it was best to rest up in the hopes of being able to play next Sunday against the Browns.
Lewis estimated his current health at about "80-85 percent", and said he was concerned that if he played tonight, he could injure the toe further.
"There's a large amount of pain in there," Lewis said.
Since the Ravens play on Thursday this week, they will have three extra days to recover prior to next Sunday's game against Cleveland. Lewis cited that extra time as a key factor in deciding to sit out tonight's game.
Lewis called reports that his toe injury could end his season or possibly his career "terrible".
With Lewis and fellow inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring) both out tonight, special teams ace Brendon Ayanbadejo will get bumped into the starting lineup against the 49ers.


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James Cameron has pushed back Avatar 2's release date AGAIN and we're beginning to lose the will to live.
The film was originally due to hit cinemas in 2014, FIVE YEARS after it's 2009 predecessor, and has been pushed back several times since then. It's now been pencilled in for a 'late 2017′ release date.
Cameron is blaming the fact that he and his team are working on all three Avatar sequels at the same time and it's turned in to a bit of a complex job.
He's planning to film them all at the same time before releasing them over three consecutive years and is hoping to have the script tied up by the end of the month.
'There's a layer of complexity in getting the story to work as a saga across three films that you don't get when you're making a stand-alone film,' he said during a talk in New Zealand yesterday.
'We're writing three simultaneously. And we've done that so that everything tracks throughout the three films,' he continued. 'We're not just going to do one and then make up another one and another one after that.
'And parallel with that, we're doing all the design. So we've designed all the creatures and the environments,' he added.
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Friday, May 26, 2017
Tanimura & Antle Lettuce with Blueberries & Radish
Fresh, colourful, and healthy, this vibrant salad with sweet wild blueberries, crunchy cucumber, peppery radishes and medley of Tanimura & Antle Artisan lettuce, makes a lovely heart-smart mixed salad to accompany an lean entrée of grilled fish, chicken or seafood. Tossed with a luscious lemony vinaigrette, the flavours come alive for a beautiful and satisfying summer mélange.
Tanimura & Antle Artisan Lettuce with Blueberries, Cucumber & Radish
Serves 2
Tanimura & Antle Artisan Lettuces: Gem and Tango lettuce blend
1/4 English cucumber, sliced and quartered
1/3 cup blueberries
6 baby radishes, trimmed and halved
Lemon Vinaigrette:
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/8 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
Maldon salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Prepare the vinaigrette by combining all of the ingredients into a food processor or small bow, and blend until emulsified, then set aside. Wash and dry each all of the lettuce and tear into smaller bite-size pieces. Top with the quartered cucumber, chopped radishes and blueberries, then drizzle and toss with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with a pinch of Maldon salt to finish.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
El Pueblito: A Taste of México in Bracebridge
Formerly One Fifty Five, a popular fine dining restaurant that opened in Bracebridge in 2009, El Pueblito was created from a desire by owners Chef Michael and Marlenne Rickard to bring the taste and warm welcoming atmosphere of Marlenne's native country to her new pueblito, which means "small town." Sunny green walls highlighted with the bright paintings of local artist Wendy Moses, as well as Mexican details such as sombreros, sarape shawls and handmade pottery provide a whimsical backdrop for the couple's outstanding Mexican cuisine. Not to be missed are their outstanding Margaritas which reign supreme, infused with fresh squeezed lime juice, Tequila, and agave nectar served over ice with a lip smacking rim of Kosher salt and slice of lime — ideal with El Peublito's vegan Guacamole and Pico de Gallo with warm homemade corn tortilla chips. Popular dishes include rich, dark and delicious Mole Poblano, fresh marinated Ceviche del Dia, Empanadas, Tacos, Quesadillas and Burritos, all freshly prepared using the finest ingredients from authentic recipes courtesy of Marlenne's grandmother. "Every time we go back to Mexico, my grandmother always grabs Mike in the mornings and says, 'Today we are doing tamales or enchiladas or empanadas.' So, she's the one who teaches him when we go back home," says Marlenne. There are also many vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu and almost everything is gluten-free.
Chef Michael and Marlenne Rickard
Interior of El Pueblito with Mexican mementos including mariachi sombreros, sarapes and pottery
Mexican tilework
Painting by celebrated Muskoka artist Wendy Moses
El Pueblito's menu of delicious authentic Mexican dishes
Drinks menu features Margaritas, Mojitos, Cervezas and more
El Pueblito Margaritas and Mojito for our table
El Pueblito Margarita
Blue Demon Margarita
Guacamole con Totopos: Vegan Guacamole made with avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime, serrano chili and house-made chips
Pico de Gallo made with chopped onion, cilantro, tomato, garlic and salsa roja
Pescado del Dia: Red Snapper and Prawns with chochoyón, which are corn masa dumplings
Fish Tacos served on warm corn tortillas with Mexican rice, refried black beans and salsa verde
Rich, dark and delicious Molé Poblano is a signature recipe of Mexican cuisine
uses over 30 ingredients including chocolate
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Riverwalk in Muskoka: Farm to Table Cuisine
Located in an historic mill overlooking the picturesque Muskoka River Falls in the heart of Bracebridge, Riverwalk Restaurant sources its ingredients locally, infusing the beauty of seasonal flavours in every dish they serve — from field to fork. Born and raised in Vancouver, Chef David Friesen is also a proud supporter of Savour Muskoka, which promotes the use of ingredients grown or produced in the area. We have a wonderful farming community up here," he says. "There are a lot of smaller farms that do most of the growing in the region, whether it's agriculture or livestock. But the farmers play to Mother Nature, so you never know what's going to happen or what produce you'll get." Opened in 2001, Riverwalk's Mediterranean inspired dining room, animated with the bright, bold and beautiful paintings of renowned Muskoka artist Wendy Moses, also features a stunning outdoor terrace with breathtaking views of the cascading falls. The restaurant's open kitchen allows diners a full view of dishes as they are being prepared while they peruse chef Friesen's seasonally changing menu of gourmet dishes, such as house marinated salmon and free-range Muskoka chicken to hand-rolled gnocchi and Riverwalk's sensational house-made wild mushroom paté, in addition to a selection of creative vegetarian and vegan options. Locally sourced and proudly Muskoka grown, there's always a delicious reason to visit Riverwalk.
The bright charming interior of Riverwalk, whose history dates back to the late 1880's when it was originally a working mill named Bird's Woolen Mill Company
Selection of Wendy Moses paintings brighten the walls at Riverwalk
Riverwalk's menu features locally sourced ingredients for fresh farm to table cuisine
Stylish hammered Knot cutlery
Pinot Grigio, Tiefenbrunner, Italy, 2012
2019 Merlot, Christian Moueix, Bordeaux, France
Vegetarian Carrot Soup with spiced oil and fresh herb garnish
Onion Confit and Goat Cheese Frittata served with mixed greens, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette
Chef David Friesen
Outdoor dining on Riverwalk's deck which overlook's the Muskoka Falls in Bracebridge
View of the brace bridge from Riverwalk's outdoor deck
Muskoka-Grown Summer Berry Shortcakes
Serves 6
Recipe courtesy of Chef David Friesen
6 cups fresh berries, cleaned and sliced: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp Grand Marnier
2 cups all purpose flour 3 tbsp sugar
1⁄2 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
1⁄4 lb butter, cut into small cubes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1⁄2 cup + 1 tbsp half-and-half cream
1 egg white
2 tbsp sugar
Whipped Cream:
2 cups whipping cream
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
In a nonreactive bowl mash 2 cups of the berries with sugar and Grand Marner. Add the remaining berries and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
In a food processor, mix together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add the butter cubes and with quick 1-second pulses, process until a coarse meal texture is achieved. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the egg and cream into the flour mixture and combine with a rubber spatula until large clumps form. Place the entire mixture onto a work surface and lightly knead until it comes together, being careful not to overwork the dough. Pat the dough into a 9x6 inch rectangle. Flour a 3-inch biscuit cutter and cut out 6 rounds then place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Brush tops with egg whites and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown then allow to cool for 10 minutes. Whip the cream to soft peaks then add sugar and vanilla, and continue whipping until firm peaks form.
To serve, split each biscuit in half horizontally. Place the bottom of biscuit on a plate and divide the berries among the plates. Place a dollop of whipped cream on the berries and top with biscuit top.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Tuna Salad with Avocado, Sprouts & Hard Boiled Eggs
Low calorie, low carb and a great source of Omega-3, this simple, light and delicious Tuna Salad recipe makes an easy weekday dinner paired with sliced avocado, hard boiled eggs and some fresh tomatoes. Topped with a mound of flavourful onion sprouts and dressed with a tangy vinaigrette, summertime dining doesn't get any easier, healthier or more satisfying.
Tuna Salad with Avocado, Sprouts & Hard Boiled Eggs
Serves 2
10 oz (2 small cans) canned tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup diced English cucumber
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 oz mixed greens
2 large eggs, hard boiled, peeled and halved
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
6 grape tomatoes, halved
1 package onion sprouts, for garnish
Maldon salt and fresh cracked black pepper
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove, minced
Fresh cracked black pepper and salt, to taste
Add the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon and minced garlic together in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Season with fresh cracked black pepper and salt to taste. Combine tuna, diced cucumber, green onions, lemon juice, zest, dill, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a large bowl and stir well. Toss the mixed greens with some vinaigrette to taste, then arrange on 2 plates and top with a generous scoop of the tuna mixture. Top with a handful of onion sprouts and garnish with sliced avocado, tomatoes and hard boiled eggs. Season with Maldon salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste and drizzle with more vinaigrette if needed.
Monday, May 22, 2017
Radish, Cucumber & Celery Salad with Arugula & Feta
Radish, Cucumber & Celery Salad with Arugula & Feta
Serves 2
1/4 English cucumber, cut into 4 lengthwise then chopped
8 radishes, washed and chastely chopped
2 stalks of celery, finely sliced on a diagonal
1 handful wild arugula
1 handful chopped fresh dill
2 oz fresh Greek feat, crumbled
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp Maldon salt
1/4 cup walnuts, optional
Arrange all the chopped vegetables and fresh herbs in a decorative bowl or platter then top with crumbled feta and a drizzle of olive oil. Garnish with a sprinkle of Maldon salt and serve with on it's own or with a flatbread of your choice.
Friday, May 19, 2017
Luma: Seasonally Inspired Canadian Artisanal Cuisine
Located on the second floor of the TIFF Bell Lightbox in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District with its floor-to-ceiling windows and outstanding views of King Street West, Luma pays homage to Toronto's rich, cultural landscape with a menu featuring Canadian artisanal cuisine made with the finest local and regional ingredients. Chef Michael Wilson's seasonal menu showcases fresh, artfully prepared dishes, which feature the finest ingredients and reflect our nation's diversity, with dishes such as Quebec Lau Lau Pork Chop with mustard greens, wild rice, edamame and pineapple; Newmarket Smoked King Cole Duck Breast, with rhubarb, shallots, spinach and sesame scallion pancake; and East Coast Scallops with bacon polenta, tomato, fennel, sorrel and foraged vegetable pesto. For theatre-goers, Luma also offers a Curtain Call prix-fixe and Small Bites menu for guests on the go. Warm and inviting, the dining room and bar, designed with rich woods, leather and stone, and friendly professional staff, make Luma a delicious dining option before heading out for a concert at Roy Thomson Hall or latest theatre production at The Princess of Wales.
The long marble bar at Luma
French 75 made with Champagne, lemon juice, splash of gin, and dash of simple syrup
garnished with a curl of lemon rind
Our bartender stirring my husband's Martini before pouring it into the ice-chilled glass
Warm and inviting, the dining room is designed with rich woods, leather and stone
The Curtain Call menu for those catching a show
House baked bread and whipped butter with a drizzle of truffle honey
Beet Salad with mustard seeds, watercress, shaved mountain oak gold cheese
and caraway dressing
Vegetarian Asparagus and Pea Soup with toasted almonds
Hamachi Crudo with coconut, citrus, ginger, cilantro, red chilies and taro
Seared Trout with lyonnaise potatoes, rapini, fennel and salsa verde
Seared Ahi Tuna with red rice, fiddleheads, oyster mushroom, mustard greens and pea shoots
Ontario Rack of Lamb with roasted carrots, lentils, carrot top pesto,
grilled scallions and black garlic
Pumpkin & Fire-Roasted Chestnut Rigatoni
Serves 4-6
Recipe courtesy of Chef Michael Wilson
1 lb rigatoni
2 1/2 cups of chestnuts, scored
1 pumpkin
2 cups unsalted butter, browned
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 shallot, minced
6 garlic cloves, roasted
1 bunch of sage, chopped
2 cups grated Manchego cheese
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta for 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and reserve. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Score the chestnuts with a sharp knife and roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes. While the chestnuts are still hot, peel, chop and set aside.
Peel the pumpkin, cut in half and scoop out the seeds, then dice into quarter-inch cubes. Place the butter into a pot and turn on high heat. The butter will melt and begin to foam. As the bubbles lessen, remove from the heat and add one tablespoon of sherry vinegar, then cool and reserve.
In a saucepan on medium heat, add oil and roasted diced pumpkin. Once it starts to get colour, reduce heat. Add the shallot, garlic and sage. Return the pasta to water to reheat. Add the pasta and a splash of pasta water to the saucepan. Add chestnuts, one tablespoon of sherry vinegar, brown butter and season to taste. Plate and garnish with shaved Manchego cheese and chopped sage.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Oven Grilled Maple-Soy-Sesame Salmon & Asparagus
Succulent, moist and enormously flavourful, Salmon is also one of the most nutrient rich and versatile fish around. It's also one of the healthiest. Low in saturated fat and calories, but high in protein and heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, Salmon is a near perfect food — in my mind anyway. One of my favourite marinades features pure Canadian maple syrup, a natural sweetener that is more nutritious and healthier than sugar, plus Tamari, which has a richer, smoother, more complex flavour than ordinary soy sauce, and fragrant nutty sesame oil. Sprinkled with a flurry of sesame seeds before grilling or baking with a bunch of trimmed asparagus, this is a dish I could happily eat every day of the week.
Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup, Soy and Sesame Oil Marinade
Serves 2
4 6-oz salmon fillets, preferably with skin on
2 tbsp Canadian maple syrup
1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
1 bunch of asparagus, with ends trimmed
Combine the maple syrup, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small baking dish, then add the salmon, turning it well in the marinade, then set skin side down and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
About 15 minutes before you're ready to grill, remove the salmon from the fridge to let it come to room temperature. Lay the asparagus on plate and toss with a little olive oil and season with Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
To cook the salmon indoors, place the salmon and asparagus on a foil lined baking sheet and bake in a pre-heated 400°F oven for 15-18 minutes, until the salmon and asparagus are just cooked through.
To grill the salmon outdoors, preheat the barbecue to medium-high and cook the salmon, skin side down along with the asparagus for 8 to 10 minutes, or to your preference. To serve, transfer the asparagus to warmed dinner plates, top with the salmon and drizzle with extra marinade if desired.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Rosemary & Garlic Grilled Lamb Chops on Arugula
Rosemary & Garlic Grilled Lamb Chops on Arugula
Serves 2
1 New Zealand rack of lamb, cut into single chops
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, zested
1 tsp Maldon sea salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 large radishes, finely sliced
8 basil leaves, julienned
6 Kalamata olives, pitted and quartered
4 Campari tomatoes, halved
16 sugarsnap peas, trimmed and steamed
1 oz shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced, about 1 tablespoon
Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine the garlic, rosemary, olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a small bowl or food processor to make a thick marinade, then pour over the lamb, massaging it in well on both sides to thoroughly to coat the meat all over. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or even overnight for maximum flavour.
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. When hot, grill the lamb about 2-3 minutes per side, so that the lamb is cooked through but still pink on the inside.
While the lamb is resting, whisk together the olive oil with the lemon juice and season to taste with Maldon salt and pepper. Scatter the arugula and chickpeas on a decorative platter and toss gently to coat with the dressing. To serve, arrange the lamb chop over the greens and garnish with the shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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