Feel Refreshed With Anna Olson’s Summer Fruit Flan

One of the best parts of summer includes the fresh fruits that come into season. With Anna Olson’s fruit flan recipe, you can enjoy fresh strawberries, blueberries, peaches or whatever type of fruit you desire. This favourite dessert is perfect to enjoy on the patio with friends and a glass of bubbly.

The palette we included on our mood board encompasses, bright, fun colours for summer; which you can incorporate into the home decor aspects of your outdoor space. Now go ahead! We’ve given you the perfect excuse to soak up the sun in your own backyard.

Click the recipe below to see what you’ll need to make Anna’s Summer Fruit Flan.

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Natalie MacLean & Tracey Black Offer a Perfect Summer Pairing

Natalie MacLean & Tracey Black for a Perfect Summer Pairing

Natalie has teamed up with her good friend and chef Tracey Black, owner of Epicuria, a retail fine food store and full service caterer in Ottawa. Together, they’ve got you covered with a terrific grilled steak recipe and some robust red wines, whether it’s for Father’s Day or other barbecues this summer.

To bring the experience full circle to home decor, we recommend the spicy, yet romantic colours featured in our palette and within the patio furniture/accessories we’ve outlined below. This is the perfect meal to enjoy among friends on a summer evening. No need to stress over what to buy, just follow the tasteful lead of Natalie and Tracey.
Cheers and Bon Appetit!

 

Grilled Steak with Arugula, Tomato and Balsamic Vinaigrette: Serves 6

  • 3 strip loin steaks – 1 inch thick
  • ½ lb baby arugula
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half

Vinaigrette

  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper

To prepare the vinaigrette, simply shake the ingredients in a sealed container.  Layer arugula and tomatoes on a platter or individual plates.

Bring steaks to room temperature and preheat grill to high.  Brush steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.  Grill each side for 4 minutes (for medium rare with internal temperature 130-135oF) and let rest for 5 minutes.

Slice the steak along the short side and place on top of arugula.  Drizzle approximately 1 oz vinaigrette per serving on steak and serve.

Wine Pairings:
Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2008                 
Extra Dry
750 ml
14.5%
Drink: 2012-2015
$21.95

Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet    Sauvignon 2009
Dry
750 ml
14.%
Drink: 2012-2015
$17.95

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Chris Cosentino’s Summer of The Bloody Roman

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Chris Cosentino's Summer of The Bloody Roman

Chris Cosentino’s Summer of The Bloody Roman

Summer is here! We came across this amazing, cool drink called a Bloody Roman that could almost qualify as a hearty meal for true foodies! From the amazing mind of Chef Chris Cosentino, this perfect Summer drink recipe comes from his latest book New Beginnings: My Way To Start A Meal, which you can even click here to purchase!

We love how an original Summer drink like the Bloody Roman fits nicely with the lifestyle approach we bring through KORHANI home and as you can see, we help take care of your patio space through our outdoor area rugs, cushions and other accessories such as our handy new Cube chair!

 

  

Chris Cosentino’s Bloody Roman Recipe (SERVES 6):

- 1 Tbsp salt-packed capers
- 2 red Fresno chiles
- 3 lb (1.5 kg) heirloom tomatoes
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp chopped pickled peppers (Chris prefers Mama Lil’s)
- 2 tsp Asian fish sauce (Chris prefers Red Boat brand #50)
- 1 tsp Cabernet vinegar
- 1 tsp ground Aleppo pepper, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 18 Castelvetrano or other mild green olives, pitted
- 3 bottles beer (12 fl oz/375 ml each) beer, cold (Chris prefers Anchor Steam)
- 12 oysters, preferably Kumamato or Kusshi, shucked, liquor reserved
- 6 serrano chiles Chile threads.

Chill six 1-pint (16–fl oz/500-ml) glasses in the refrigerator.
To make the Roman mix, rinse and chop the capers. Seed and chop the chiles. Core and coarsely chop the tomatoes, then pass the tomatoes through a food mill fitted with the fine grinding disk placed over a bowl to remove the skins and seeds. Add the shallot, capers, and chiles to the bowl with the tomatoes and mix well. Season with the pickled peppers, fish sauce, vinegar, and Aleppo pepper and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Place 2 pitted olives in each chilled glass. Divide the beer evenly among the glasses, and then top off each glass with the Roman mix. Place 2 shucked oysters and their liquor in each glass and then garnish each serving with an olive, serrano chile, and chile threads. Serve right away.

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Bringing the runway to your home: KORHANI in Wonderland

The KORHANI in Wonderland collection from KORHANI home is both whimsical and classic, displaying beautiful blue and white ornate patterns. It is inspired by a world of fantasy and imagination that includes unique patterns featuring several colourful hues. KORHANI in Wonderland takes you on a maze through time, an adventure that will leave you wanting more with designs and patterns that are out of the ordinary.

China Flower Outdoor Patio Rug - White & Blue: $59 (available at Canadian Tire) White Metal Folding Chair: $15 (available at Walmart) White Bredene (Reversible Pillow) : $10 (available at Walmart) Blue Rimini (Reversible Pillow): $10 (available at Walmart)

Transforming rugs into runway fashion. Our fashion forward home decor has hit the catwalk at fashion weeks all over world. These pieces will complete the look of your home with luxurious pieces at affordable prices. Nothing is stopping us now! We are ready to continue inspiring the fashion world as much as it inspires us!

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