Courtesy of Marshall Lealand

GARLIC BUTTER COD Courtesy of www.ehow.com INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS: 1. On a plate or shallow dish, toss the flour and spices together. 2. Coat both sides of each fillet in the flour mixture. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook the cod until it is golden brown and flaky, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. 3. Remove the cod and place it on a separate plate. Add the garlic and remaining butter to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice, broth and parsley. Cook until slightly reduced and thick, about 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the skillet with a spatula. 4. Plate the cod with cooked vegetables and pasta or rice. Pour the garlic-butter sauce over the cod.

4 small cod fillets, patted dry 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Salt Ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup broth Sautéed vegetables, for serving Pasta or rice, for serving 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh parsley

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THE BENEFITS OF USING RECLAIMED MATERIALS

– Online buy and sells. You can find anything online these days – even reclaimed building materials! Websites like Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace are all great resources for a cool salvaged find or for building materials leftover from construction jobs. – Local salvage stores. If you live in or near a bigger city, you likely have access to a salvage shop. These businesses are run by people who frequent demolition sites and bring items back to their store that otherwise would have been thrown away. – Residential construction sites. Be your own salvager and head to local residential construction sites. Look for large dumpsters filled with construction “waste” and then politely ask the homeowner (or builder) if you can have items of interest. While some of them might say no – some of them might also say yes! – Family, friends and neighbours. Got someone you know who is renovating too? Head to their house and see what they’re tearing out – it might be just what you’re looking for.

There are numerous reasons to incorporate reclaimed building materials into your home renovation project. Recycled materials are a more sustainable option than brand new, and they also tend to be much more affordable – sometimes even free! Reclaimed materials add character to your home in a way that new items aren’t able to. From using an old wooden beam as a fireplace mantel, to creating a feature wall out of reclaimed brick, to building a bathroom vanity out of palettes – these are all ways you can assure your home will be just as unique as you are. Recycled materials also help you stay within budget. For example, while a new solid panel interior door can cost between $100 and $200, you can often find a salvaged door for less than $50. The same goes for other necessary home features such as sinks, tubs, faucets, flooring, light fixtures – even electrical components. If you plan on hiring a contractor to handle your remodel, find someone with experience in using reclaimed items. Not only will they be able to help you source materials, they’ll also know how to properly repair and install them so they’ll look just as good; even better – than new. Here are a few of the best places to find reclaimed building materials:

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