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business
food
28 BEYOND THE PAVEMENT
23 MARKET TRENDS
38 HOME COOKING
24 DIRECTORY
40 DINE
Duo takes camping to the next level
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A tenant’s market
Deer Valley businesses
6 BETWEEN NEIGHBORS
home
10 MOMENTS
27 KIDS
12 WEATHER
32 CRAFTS
14 TIPS
33 FAMILY
16 TUNES
34 ENTERTAINING
Editor’s note
Fun things to do in February
Love is in the air
Credit freeze
Laura Weaver
18 PERSPECTIVE
Commonly asked court questions
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Facing fears
Heartfelt projects
A year of romance
A Valentine’s surprise
Perfectly pasta
El Encanto Dos
better 42 BODY
Heart-centered yoga
44 BEAUTY
HydraFacial MD
45 SUDOKU
An original Linda Thistle puzzle
46 CROSSWORD
An original crossword
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fresh | MOMENTS
THINGS TO DO… FEBRUARY Compiled by Sondra Barr
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Classic cars and hot rods make a return to Westgate every Wednesday through May 31 during Hot Rod Night. Cruise in for a classic car show, live music, and more. All cars are welcome––80s and older park in WaterDance Plaza, 90s and newer park on Westgate Boulevard near Fountain Park. 4 p.m. Westgate, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. westgateaz.com/hotrod
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Enjoy the musical sounds of Pete Pancrazi. He’s earned a reputation as one of the top jazz guitarists in Arizona by combining smooth pop and jazz vocals with incredible guitar leads. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free. Elevate Coffee Co., 2530 W. Happy Valley Rd., #1273, Phoenix. elevatecoffee.com
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The Arizona Sunray’s Classic Rock Gymnastics Invitational features 1,500 competitors in levels two through elite/open. Enjoy live bands and entertainment, Xcel sessions, and more. Visit the website for times and details. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. classicrockinvitational.com
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The Crossroads Church is partnering with Arizona game and Fish Department to provide a family-friendly fishing and outdoor event, Casting with the Crossroads. AZGF will provide poles, bait, and instruction for the young anglers. There will also be games and activities for all. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Anthem Community Park (Ramadas 1 and 9), 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. onlineatanthem.com
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Grab your mittens and sleigh and come play at Westgate during Snow Day. Enjoy tons of snow, live music, giveaways, and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Westgate, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. westgateaz.com/snowday
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Enjoy the wonderful delights of fresh, locally grown food at the Anthem Farmer’s Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ACC Community Park, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. onlineatanthem.com
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Head to the Shops at Norterra for a Valentine’s Car Show. This free, family friendly event will include music, games, face painting, and food samples. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Shops at Norterra, 2460 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix. norterrashopping.com
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Magic Bird Festivals host the Sixth Annual Carefree Artisan Gifts & Chocolate Festival. A decadent delight for the whole family, the event features over 100 exhibitors and vendors and showcases scrumptious confections, handcrafted designs, as well as live music and entertainment. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Carefree Desert Gardens, 100 Easy St., Carefree. carefreeazfestivals.com
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Starlight Community Theater will hold auditions for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Auditions start at 9 a.m. Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix. starlightcommunitytheater.com
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The 62nd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show rides back into WestWorld. A celebration of all things equestrian, the event brings nearly 2,400 horses and top owners, breeders, and trainers from around the world competing for a chance at winning. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. scottsdaleshow.com
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Belly back up to the bar for the Sixth Annual Arizona Cocktail Week, which features a statewide salute to cocktails and cocktail culture. Visit the website for a list of events. arizonacocktailweek.com
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Check out the alternative cover band Peppermint James. With strong influence from The Beatles, The Wailers, traditional jazz and blues artists, and many outstanding world musicians, the sound of Peppermint James continually evolves. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free. Desert Ridge Marketplace District Stage, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. shopdesertridge.com
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The 23rd Annual Sedona International Film Festival will feature documentaries, features, shorts, Academy Award nominees, and specialty films. Join filmmakers, celebrities, industry guests, and film buffs from all around the world as Sedona takes center stage with its biggest celebration of film yet. For ticketing, visit sedonafilmfestival.org
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Participate in the Fourth Annual Friends of the Poor 5k race/walk followed by a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. St. Rose Phillippine Duchesne Catholic Church, 2825 W. Rose Canyon Circle, Anthem. For questions about the event, contact Ley Borlo at borlo@cox.net.
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The MOMS Club’s Sixth Annual Fundraising Gala, Puttin’ On the Ritz, features dinner, entertainment, a raffle, live auction, and wine pull. Cocktail attire or dress to impress. One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to Arizonans for Children. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. $35 for MOMS Club members. $40 for general admission. Anthem Golf & Country Club, Ironwood Clubhouse, 41551 N. Anthem Hills Dr., Anthem. norterramomsfundraising.weebly.com FEBRUARY 2017
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to perform at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. “I got to perform on bass guitar with Slash, Joe Walsh, Roger Daltry, and Jack Bruce,” she recalls about the experience. “I came out of the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp experience with a lot of confidence; at the end of the day, all of these famous people that we’ve all heard of are musicians just like you,” Laura says. A musician since childhood, Laura explains that she took a hiatus from playing during college but then picked music right back up to “keep my blood pressure down and my brain engaged.” For other locals who have musical experience and are looking to play again, she says that it’s never too late. “There are always community orchestras and bands that are in need of musicians to help out and are very forgiving if you’ve been out of practice for awhile,” Laura says. “For example, I learned to play the bass just because there was a need for it. Local groups are always looking for people to teach and learn music.” “Laura plays a number of different instruments [for PMAZ] and her professional knowledge about it goes way over my head,” Yvonne says. “I imagine she's good at everything she attempts, and she's a pleasure to have in our group.” Added to their performance at Carnegie Hall, PMAZ’s next local show will be The Unpredictable Adventures of Henry Hicklebee on April 7 and 8. To learn more about ProMusica Arizona, including local performances, visit pmaz.org.
Laura with rocker Slash during Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
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Superior Court. They are only present in the same building as the justice court on certain days each week. For example, at North Valley, we only have prosecutors assigned to our court for pretrial conferences on Tuesday and on Thursday mornings. We only have a public defender for pretrial conferences on Thursday mornings. The system usually works well when people show up on the correct day at the correct time. Q: Why can’t I call the court and change my court date during a phone call? A: In most cases, we need a written delay request. Depending on the type of case, the other side must be given an opportunity to respond and to object to your delay request. In addition, court dates are important and cannot be canceled by calling in to speak with a clerk. If there is some type of medical or other emergency, please feel free to contact the North Valley Justice Court by phone at (602) 372-2000 or by e-mail through the court’s web page at: http://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/Locations/index.aspx If you discover that you missed your court date, you should contact the court immediately. Q: I just received a judgment against me in the mail. Why didn’t I get my day in court? A: If this occurred, it likely means that you did not respond to something in connection with some type of lawsuit. If you are served with a lawsuit, you only have a certain number of days to respond. If you don’t respond by filing an answer, then the plaintiff will seek a default judgment. However, even if you did file an answer, the plaintiff can file a motion for summary judgment. That type of motion claims that there is nothing 12/19/16 to have a trial about because neither the facts nor the law are 121916b_Anthem_85085_Magazine_Introducing_A.indd 1 being disputed. If you don’t respond to a motion for summary Your 85085 Neighbor and Realtor Providing Knowledgeable judgment, the chances that the judge will grant it are extremely and Friendly Service to North Phoenix and Beyond! high. For additional information, see either the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure or the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions. Both are available on the web page for Maricopa County Justice Courts at: http://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/
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Q: Why don’t all courts do things the same way? A: We try to standardize our practices; but some areas are different and some judges do things differently. For example, some justice courts in Maricopa have an especially high number of civil and criminal traffic cases. Others may hear a disproportionate number of residential evictions. Case processing and court calendars are adjusted accordingly. In addition, there is some room for flexibility. For example, in cases involving lawsuits, some judges automatically set every case for mediation. Others set them for pre-trial conferences and provide the parties a conference room to see if differences can be resolved. Others, like me, set the case for a pre-trial conference but preside over the conference, explaining the rights and the obligations that both sides have. Q: Is being a judge a good job? A: My standard answer is “most days.” I often see people at some of the worst moments in their lives and that can be difficult. Even so, I consider it an honor to serve as a Justice of the Peace.
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It’s Always a Tenant’s Market
business | DEER VALLEY MARKET TRENDS
By Stephen A. Cross ALWAYS? Yes, always. In my experience, since 1984, below-market leasing opportunities always exist, in every economic cycle, providing that tenants are thoroughly informed and properly prepared. The following insights will take some of the mystery out of the process of negotiating favorable lease terms on all types of commercial space. No reasonable offer is ever refused: Would it surprise you to learn that landlords do not expect to realize their asking price? That’s right, the advertised rate is nothing more than the “sticker price” and is used to set the tenant’s expectations. The reality of commercial real estate is that supply and demand changes daily, and an offer that was rejected on Friday may be welcomed on Monday. Ultimately, what’s reasonable is based on how much the tenant is willing to pay and the amount the landlord is prepared to accept, at that moment. Macro versus micro: Market-research reports are generally prepared by the companies that represent landlords, and reflect the average prices purportedly paid (macro-thinking) during an earlier period of time without regard to negotiated concessions. Therefore, using them as a basis to make leasing decisions can result in overpaying. As prices, terms, and incentives for similar space, in similar buildings, fluctuate widely, a far more accurate method is to focus on current availabilities, including subleases, within individual buildings (micro-thinking), and target landlords with the greatest needs to lease space. So, if you want to save big, think small. Understand that urgency equals leverage. For most landlords facing prolonged vacancies, and those wishing to sell the property, the decision to discount the rental rate and grant generous concessions in order to sign a lease today is usually preferable to waiting for another prospective tenant to surface who may be willing to pay the asking price. To get the landlord’s true sense of urgency, ask questions. How long has the space been available? Do you anticipate the additional vacancies, and when? What incentives are being offered? Is the property for sale? Don’t stop looking. Continue to identify suitable properties throughout the entire negotiation process and negotiate simultaneously on multiple spaces. Having viable backup sites gives you the best possible bargaining leverage: the ability to walk away from an indifferent or uncooperative landlord or agent. Also, don’t think for a moment that a landlord is negotiating only with you. Unless agreed in writing to the contrary, and until a lease is signed and money changes hands, either party may generally walk away from the transaction without incurring monetary penalties. Landlords have advisors. Tenants need advocates. Because tenants and landlords have opposing interests, and the amount of money at risk in even the smallest of commercial leases can be significant, negotiations for real property are adversarial. However, that does not mean they must be confrontational. Recognize this and consider retaining an experienced real estate advisor who pledges to be a tenacious advocate for you, and protect your interests above all others. FEBRUARY 2017
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2 DCR TITLE 701 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 850027 (623) 879-0341 dcrtitles.com
Automotive 2 ALL COUNTRY COLLISION 1920 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 582-2787 allcountrycollisioninc.com
2 AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS 21630 N. 9th Ave. #108 Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 236-3628 ammo-racing.com
2 ANTHEM AUTOMOTIVE 701 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 anthemautomotive.com
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Kitchen & Bath 2 PORK ON A FORK 1515 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 434-1794 porkonafork.com
2 AVONTI KITCHEN & BATH 941 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 (602) 997-7330 Avontikitchenandbath.com
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Land Surveying & Mapping Services
2 COYOTE GLASS 1745 W. Deer Valley Rd., #106 Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 587-4816 coyoteglassllc.com
2 GEOMATICS CONSULTING GROUP 1745 W. Deer Valley Rd., #118 Phoenix, AZ 85087 (623) 580-0921 geomaticsconsultinggroup.com
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2 ACCENT MARBLE & GRANITE 21609 N. 12th Ave., #800-900 Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 582-1501 accentmarblegranite.com
Bivouac Camping Trailers, taking camping to the next level. By Sondra Barr Photos by CMQ Photos LLC
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here the road ends is where the adventure begins for Rick Russek and Ron Bernaud, the owners and co-founders of Deer Valley Airpark-based Bivouac Camping Trailers. The duo started Bivouac Camping Trailers (BCT) to not only provide high quality, unique, expedition trailers/toy haulers for the outdoor enthusiast, but as a way to encourage people to get out and explore the country like never before. The idea for BCT started with Rick, a commercial airline pilot who has a degree and background in architecture. Rick and a friend were discussing how nobody made a trailer small enough to carry quads and still be able to camp with it. Intrigued by design and a lover of outdoor pursuits, it struck Rick that it was possible to create a trailer with the concept of a Swiss Army knife in mind, where everything a person would need to comfortably camp could easily be part of the trailer, ready to be deployed at a moment’s notice, and that could just as easily fold back into itself, like a Transformer. “Often when people go camping, it’s a lot of work to get out the door. There’s a lot of preparation to go camping,” says Rick, who doesn’t like the idea of people having to put in so much work to relax. “Most people’s garages are filled with sleeping bags, tents, stoves, lanterns, and all the supplies. They load up their car and get going. Once they arrive at their destination, it takes a long time to set up camp.” Rick’s idea was to create a trailer where the only thing you would need to bring, aside from the trailer, would be clothing and food. Everything else would be part of the trailer and stay with the trailer. In the midst of designing the first prototype, Rick started chatting with Ron, whose son was on the Little League team Rick coached. Soon, Rick found out that their sons were in Boy Scouts together and that Ron was an engineer with a background in manufacturing. Both avid outdoorsman, it wasn’t long before Rick and Ron decided to pool their unique skillsets and turn Rick’s camping trailer idea into a reality. In 2008, they started planning and brainstorming BCT’s first prototype in a friend’s garage in Black Canyon City. Out of their initial efforts came their flagship trailer, the MOAB Fort. According to BCT’s website, “The MOAB Fort is an unique utility trailer with an interior storage capacity of 38.2 cubic feet and a cargo rack designed to carry canoes, kayaks, or even mountain bikes…It is completely self-contained and offers all the amenities of a larger travel trailer in a smaller, more affordable package. Configured with either the Kukenam Roof Top Tent or the Autana RTT with annex, the MOAB Fort can accommodate two to five people comfortably.” Upon taking the trailer to their first show, the response was extraordinary, according to Rick, who spent four straight hours fielding questions from people about the design, the likes of which no one had ever seen before. “We realized we were on to something,” says Rick. “The company grew from there.” “The Swiss Army knife concept we’ve taken to the point where I even point out the barbeque in the back and the table that’s stored underneath the tent are like the toothpick and the tweezers of the Swiss Army knife. They’re the only things not connected to the trailer. Everything else stays connected to the trailer so you can’t forget it or loose it,” says Rick. FEBRUARY 2017
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Ron Bernaud and Rick Russek
We have multiple styles of trailers and multiple packages. People can customize the packages and add or take things off. —RON BERNAUD
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Indeed one of the selling points of BCT’s trailers is that they can be easily set up and broken down in roughly five minutes. It’s so easy that even a 10-year-old kid can do it, according to Rick. “You can be out the door in an instant and go set up a camp in five minutes. You can camp somewhere different every night because we’ve made it so easy.” Since 2008, the company has sold nearly 100 trailers priced from $3,500 to $21,000 to hunters, fisherman, kayakers, overland enthusiasts, and people looking for the freedom to explore the great outdoors without a lot of hassle. And, since BCT’s trailers can go anywhere that the vehicle they’re attached to can go, it’s no problem when the pavement ends. With substantial tires, high clearance, and a rugged design, BCT’s fully contained trailers can go through streams, over boulders, and up and down mountain roads that would wreak havoc on most travel trailers or RVs. “When we build our trailers, we build them to go off road. We build them to go down the dirt roads, the fire roads, and over rocks and debris…so you can get away from civilization,” says Ron. All of BCT’s trailers are custom made for clients. “We have multiple styles of trailers and multiple packages. People can customize the packages and add or take things off,” says Ron. While the sky’s the limit as far as options, the customization can create challenges for BCT. “The trailers are so intricate, think of a kid’s Transformer toy that has to go back together in an exact way. Because of that, because we try to put the most we can in the smallest most lightweight package, we constantly face engineering challenges because someone will come to us and ask to modify it. If we change the dimensions or add something, it has a multiple effect,” details Rick. “It’s like Tetris, where it all fits perfectly, so the engineer of it becomes an ongoing challenge to meet customer’s requests.” Rick and Ron are more than ready for these sorts of engineering challenges; it’s finding financing for BCT that has proved more onerous. “It’s very difficult to go to a bank with an odd idea like this and get their interest for funding,” says Rick. Yet, they’ve managed to make it work and they’ve created many local jobs in the process. “We make our wood galleys right here in our shop. We have a carpenter on payroll. We have our welders and all that,” says Rick. Of their Deer Valley location, Ron says, “It’s a close, convenient location. We’re in a great area right across from the airport. There’s a lot of support here as far as the suppliers go. It’s a great industrial area for what we need. There’re fab houses, there’re water jet places around, there’s powder coating…And, it’s within 15 minutes from both of our houses.” BCT’s made-to-order trailers normally take about six weeks to complete, according to Rick. “We pride ourselves on that number because most competitors are closer to six months,” he says. As for competitors, both Rick and Ron agree that the overlanding market has increased significantly over the last five years and so have the number of companies making travel trailers. But, they point to the uniqueness and ruggedness of BCT’s designs and the depth of their product lineup, which now includes six distinct trailers and nearly unlimited options, as elements that set BCT apart. What’s also different about BCT is the mindset of its founders, who just want their customers to get out and have fun. Rick says, “We’re trying to get people to think beyond the road and get out and explore, because there’s so much more to this country to see than what’s already been paved.” To learn more about BCT, visit moabaz.com.
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Perfectly Pasta
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Yield: Serves 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ease of Preparation: Simple Total Time: 35 Minutes
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Large pot for boiling water 1 lb. of spicy Italian sausage Generous amount of olive oil ½ tsp. chili flakes 5 cloves of fresh minced garlic 1 tub baby heirloom tomatoes/no substitutions 1 lb. Rigatoni Italian pasta Sea salt, as desired for pasta Pepper, as desired for pasta ¼ cup pasta water 6 oz. fresh arugula Pecorino Romano Cheese as desired Pasta Place fresh water ¾ full into large pot ensuring pasta has sufficient room. Season generously with sea salt, this is crucial. Include a splash of olive oil. Bring to a rolling boil. This causes pasta to roll and prevents sticking. Place pasta into pan, stirring, cover with lid (just until pasta boils) and bring back into a rolling boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
1. Add fresh ingredients at room temperature. 2. Place sausage into pan and do not stir immediately, allow it to caramelize for a few moments. Do the same for each side. 3. Scrape the bottom of pan to release flavor bits before adding remaining ingredients. These flavor bits create all the deliciousness. 4. Don't allow garlic to sit at bottom of pan. If garlic burns, the dish is ruined.
Taste test after 3 minutes, make sure pasta is firm (al dente), with no crunch. Pour into colander and drain, lightly season with sea salt and pepper. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix through. Sauce Preheat large cast-iron pan to medium high Begin sauce by chunking 1 pound of room temperature spicy Italian sausage into desired pieces. Add olive oil to pan beginning with outer edges to a preheated medium high cast-iron pan. Allow to slightly smoke. Add, sauté, and caramelize the sausage. Add 1/2 teaspoons chili flakes. Add five cloves minced garlic on top and then add one tub of baby heirloom tomatoes—cook and cook until the tomatoes wilt. Add cooked and salted al dente pasta. At this point, taste the dish. It's important to know the flavor before and after reduction. Add 1/4 cup pasta water and reduce in the pan until evaporated. Turn off heat and mix in the arugula, allowing it to wilt slightly. Gently toss, stirring from bottom up. Remove from heat and add a generous amount of Pecorino Romano Cheese as desired. Serve directly from cast-iron pan!
DID YOU KNOW: Al dente: Cooked but still firm Sauté: To fry quickly in a small amount of fat Caramelize: To cook (something, such as a fruit or vegetable) slowly until it becomes brown and sweet.
5. Please use caution when adding olive oil to pan. Olive oil is a healthier choice but does not have as high a smoking point as other oils. Ensure the pan doesn’t become too hot for too long. I learned this the hard way. Fortunately, my son, a TV chef, was nearby to squash the fire. Did I panic? Absolutely! 6. The perfect New York Style Italian hot sausage for this dish can be found at Trader Joes. Love me some Trader Joe's! Please darlin’s, no substitutions.
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WARRIOR ONE Pose: Start in a lunge position with the front leg bent and the back leg straight. Lunge down low, look up, clasp your hands, and reach your arms straight overhead. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
SUMO SUNRISE Setup: Start in a sumo squat (legs wide and toes
turned out) with your hands at heart center. Action: Circle your arms down, out, and up to meet overhead as you inhale. Then exhale and circle your arms back down to heart center as you squat back down. Repeat 20 times with deep breaths.
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