R Recipe 1lb Good quality 72% Dark Chocolate (broken into small pieces) 1/2 cup Roasted Pistachio Nuts (shelled) roughly chopped 1/2 cup Dried Turkish Apricots roughly chopped 1 tsp Smoked Sea Salt Directions Mix together the chopped Pistachios and Apricots in a bowl and put aside Place chocolate in a heat proof glass bowl, or double boiler, over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until chocolate is completely melted and is smooth, lump free, and glossy (about 5 minutes) Pour melted chocolate onto a sheet pan lined with grease proof paper or silicone baking mats and smooth out to a uniform thickness (approx. 1/4") Sprinkle with...
At Portico Indoor & Outdoor Living we quite often find that people struggle with gift ideas. Our Staff is always ready to help with suggestions to help make your experience easier...seriously! Tell us something about the lucky recipient (man, woman, likes entertaining, cottager, homeowner, fishing, gardening, decorating, artistic, etc) and what your budget is, and we will find the perfect gift for you or CREATE a Custom Gift Basket that is tailored to suit even the most discerning person. Since we offer complimentary Gift Wrapping the presentation alone will get the person receiving the gift super excited at its sight (and WHO does not like to get a gift???). No matter what your budget, we can put together something for...
Watch the interview and tour of Portico with Gabby Marchand of CTV "Morning Live" as Tracy talks about some unique and special items in the shop for Holiday 2016.
Tree ornaments made from hand embroidered felt, hand carved wood, zinc, and blown glass are featured along with Holiday Decor pieces from a collection Tracy carries that are Fair Trade items made from reclaimed steel drums.
No matter what the Season, Portico is always "bringing the indoors out, and the outdoors in" with a strong focus of products made from recycled, reclaimed, sustainable, and Fair Trade materials.
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Recipe 1lb Good quality 72% Dark Chocolate (broken into small pieces) 1/2 cup Whole blanched Almonds roughly chopped 1/2 cup Dried Sour Cherries roughly chopped 1 tsp Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt (available at Portico) Directions Mix together the chopped Almonds and Cherries in a bowl and put aside Place chocolate in a heat proof glass bowl, or double boiler, over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until chocolate is completely melted and is smooth, lump free, and glossy (about 5 minutes) Pour melted chocolate onto a sheet pan lined with grease proof paper or silicone baking mats and smooth out to a uniform thickness (approx. 1/4")...
Have you ever wondered what simple things you can do to re-create that special atmosphere of being away at a Resort or the relaxed feeling of the Holiday Season? Quite often that extra special ambiance is due to decorative accent lighting; often this simple task of incorporating well planned accent lighting is all you need to do to a new or an existing space to completely take your Décor to a whole new level of “WOW”.At Portico Indoor & Outdoor Living we are always looking for innovative ways to design with decorative lighting; we carry a line of small LED lights on fine metallic wire that is spectacular to see and work with. The LED bulbs have a beautiful warm,...
