January/February 2016 Hanover Lifestyle

January/February 2016

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CONTENTS

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COURTESY OF VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE

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First of All

News from Hanover 6

Seniors

Breaking Up with Your PCP

Flavor 15

In Search of Soups

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TasteBudz

Dining & Drink News

Home 11

Business Watch

Ashland’s BIG Little Treasure 20

Features 08

RICHMONDERS ON THE BIG SCREEN

LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD

Lighting Your Home & Spirits

TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING

Behind the scenes with some local extras

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TREAT YOURSELF TO LUXURY

Wisdom from local professionals

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Bright Ideas

Easy-to-remember advice from those in the know

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FROM THE EDITOR

Look Good, Feel Good

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Rachel Marsh, Robert Thomas CONTRIBUTORS

Each January/February, Hanover Lifestyle presents our annual issue highlighting health with attention to beauty. Though “Look Good, Feel Good” has a nice ring to it, I believe the more accurate title would be “Feel Good, Look Good.” After all, health promotes a glowing complexion and a sparkling smile as well as the energy and self-confidence that contribute to natural good looks.

In that spirit, I present first, “Tips For Healthy Eating.” This “feel good” feature explores how to eat healthy (yes, and still make your taste buds happy). We reached out to local leaders in the field – dietitian, chef, sports nutritionist and beauty/image expert – for easy-to-remember and easy-to-follow tips.

Two local professionals provide readers with their suggestions for looking and feeling great, too, including a dentist and urogynecologist.

Elsewhere in our Flavor food section, you’ll find suggestions for soups to warm you up from the inside and our regular TasteBudz dining and craft beverage news. Be sure to check out our regularly updated Flavor news on RichmondNavigator.com, too, with regional daily dining deals, a weekly TasteBudz blog and an area Happy Hour Guide.

This month’s home features light up the magazine, too, with lighting ideas for safety, for security and for driving away the winter doldrums.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be among the fleeting faces who populate the movies, those small bit parts that support the stars without detracting from them? Three locals who have participated in Richmond-based big-screen productions share their experiences.

This month’s feel-good Virginia travel destination contributes to luxurious natural healing – bask in relaxation and pampering to renew your mind and body at Salamander Resort in Loudoun County.

I hope that, if nothing else, our Hanover Lifestyle magazine helps you to feel good!

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FIRST OF ALL

Library Launchpads for Kids

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016

COURTESY OF FINDAWAY, CREATOR OF LAUNCHPADS

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t’s the library of the future! In fall 2015, Pamunkey Regional Library began offering Playaway Launchpads – secure, pre-loaded learning tablets just for kids.

Designed specifically for children, each sturdy tablet offers at least 10 preloaded science, math and reading apps for digital literacy and fun. Durability is addressed through tough plastic cases and privacy through a safe, self-contained device.

Library patrons have been pleased with the new devices for a variety of reasons.

“I love the Launchpads for my younger two children because they feel like they are doing their ‘homework’ when the older kids are using the computer,” said one parent. “I love the interactive nature of the device, and also that it is extremely sturdy. I didn’t want any of them to break my tablet!”

“My three-year-old grandchild showed me how to use the Launchpad,” declared one grandparent.

One grandmother admits to checking out a Launchpad when her grandson did. “I wish learning had been this much fun when I was a little girl!” she exclaimed.

Launchpads are currently available for preschool and elementary children with a library card at all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library.

Another kid-focused electronic service at the library, TumbleBooks, are web-based, animated, talking picture books for ages 3 through 10. Some include options to hear the stories in French or Spanish or come with puzzles and games.

Both kids and adults can “check out” downloadable e-reader books and audiobooks.

For details, visit PamunkeyLibrary.org or call 804-365-6211.

Lessons on Slavery from Women to Women HARRIET ANN JACOBS COURTESY OF CHOWAN COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Escaped slave, abolitionist, lecturer and author Harriet Ann Jacobs (1813-1897) was one of the few women to document firsthand the tale of sexual harassment and abuse that female slaves faced and their struggle for freedom. On Monday, February 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Randolph-Macon presents a lecture examining aspects of Jacobs’ book and her experience.

The 1861 book, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, was written to appeal to middle-class, white, Northern Christian women, focusing on the impact of slavery on women’s chastity. Although the publisher verified the book’s authenticity, some readers believed the more horrific accounts could not possibly be true.

The Randolph-Macon lecture, “A Jealous Mistress and an Abused Slave Girl,” will be presented by Jennifer Fleischner, editor of a version of the Jacobs’ book that offers an explanatory introduction and related documents, including Jacobs’ letters, her brother’s accounts of some of the incidents described in the book and a bibliography.

The lecture will explore how Jacobs appealed to the moral sensibilities of Northern women and will look at the untenable situation of Jacobs and the wife of her owner.

Jennifer Fleischner, professor of English at Adelphi University, had a one-year Mellon Faculty Fellowship in Afro-American Studies at Harvard, where she researched and taught alongside such colleagues as Henry Louis Gates Jr. Her teaching specializations and interests include race, slavery and women’s literature. She is author of Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Keckly: The Remarkable Story of the Friendship Between a First Lady and a Former Slave, Mastering Slavery: Memory, Family, and Identity in Women’s Slave Narratives and other books.

The lecture, free and open to the public, will be presented at Randolph-Macon College (114 College Ave., Ashland) in the Dollar Tree Community Room of Brock Commons.

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SENIORS

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

By Constance Whitney

conduct the conversation and clearly articulate my intentions. I pulled up my big-girl panties and went to the doctor – who walked into the room, gave me a big hug, and asked about my fabulous grandson – by name! So unfair! Using the Grandson Card! I didn’t anticipate that.

I crumbled like an apple pie. Marshmallowbased backbones don’t do well in the face of hugs and grandsons.

So, yes, I did eventually get through the discussion, with buckets of tears, smeared mascara and a few more hugs. I have “closure” and a degree of “conscious uncoupling” that works for me. My advice, though, for those who have more intestinal fortitude than a slug, would be that the decision to change doctors needs to be done swiftly, with a straightforward conversation and a professional ending.

Unless, of course, the grandchild card is played …

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ave you ever noticed the visceral reaction caused by breaking up?

Or defriending? Or conscious uncoupling? The “you go your way and I’ll go mine” is never a fun conversation. If you’re ending romantic relationships, you’re in luck. All of the information to “find closure,” “move to the next chapter,” “reclaim your independence” or whichever cliché catch phrase you wish to employ is clearly delineated through Taylor Swift’s lyrical tutorials on the extraordinary advantages of kicking someone to the curb, or the sage advice of the Stylistics, who promise that a breakup is really just a roundabout way to get back together, or any of the 18 million advice columns in Cosmopolitan. Personally, my favorite breakup line is “We were, now we’re not, thanks.” Short, sweet, and leaves no room for dramatic recaps and sobbing pleas. It’s perfect for ending a romantic relationship.

It is not, however, appropriate for ending an even more personal and intimate connection with someone who not only knows your innermost secrets but has records to prove them. How, pray tell, does one “break up” with a doctor?

In my long and storied life, I have changed doctors numerous times, but each time I had the convenient excuse: “I’m moving overseas,” “I’m moving back home,” “I’m moving to Virginia,” etc. Pending relocation is a fabulous all-purpose excuse. Short, sweet and simple. This time, however, it won’t work. I’m not moving. I’m staying right here. I will likely still see my doctor at neighborhood parties, the grocery store, at the mall. I’m at a loss as to how to proceed with this discussion, no doubt as a result of my mother’s incessant coaching that ‘If you don’t have something nice to say, say nothing at all.” How does one say, “You made a huge mistake for which I have suffered, you have not taken any accountability in this mistake and I have lost confidence in you” but in a nice, genteel way that leaves no hard feelings?

My go-to advice guru, Google, says that this breakup must be done in person with a lengthy, gut-wrenching diatribe of the reasons we’ve reached this impasse, a mutual discourse of why there is no other alternative, and many, many tears (okay, Google didn’t say to cry, but, come on, “gut-wrenching diatribe” pretty much demands the waterworks!). And apparently there is no waiver of this face-to-face obligation for a total wimp, like me, whose conflict-avoidance personality is so paralyzing it’s nearly a pathological diagnosis (just ask my doctor … with whom I need to break up!)

So, marshalling all of my marshmallow-based backbone, I made an appointment with the doctor. My goal was to explain the various series of events that have led to, and made inevitable, my decision to go elsewhere. I steeled myself for every possible argument the doctor could raise with detailed responses and justifications.

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STEPS TO CHANGING PRIMARY PHYSICIANS 1. Have a frank and open conversation with your physician on your issues and attempt to reach a mutual agreement. Your doctor doesn’t want to lose you as a patient and deserves a chance to rectify whatever the reason is for your decision to leave.

2. If step one fails, get all of your prescriptions updated and filled so that you have a few months to get everything shifted over to your new physician. (Note: if you take any type of controlled substance – think pain pills – you have likely signed a contract with your doctor stating you agree not to get these types of meds from any other source. You’ll need to rescind this.)

3. Let the doctor/practice know you will be transferring your records and to whom you’ll be transferring.

(You did find a new physician before you broke up, right?)

4. Let your pharmacy know that you’ll be switching doctors.

5. Call your health insurance to let them know to change your PCP on record to your new physician.

(You did find a new physician before you broke up, right? And made sure the new doc takes your insurance, right?)

6. Let all of your specialty doctors (i.e., ob/gyn, ophthalmologist, dermatologist, etc.) and your imaging center (i.e., mammography center) know that you’ve changed physicians.

7. Let your spouse/children/significant other know the name and phone number of your new doctor.

8. If you have a card in your wallet, or an app on your phone, with an “In case of emergency, call this doctor,” change it to the new doctor.

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FEATURE

BIG STONE GAP, WITH WHOOPI GOLDBERG, PATRICK WILSON, JANE KRAKOWSKI AND ASHLEY JUDD

A Taste of the Big Screen

for Richmonders

Excerpt from a film review: It was crazy, stressful, chaotic and confusing, and yet fascinating, inspiring and exciting.

By Jody Rathgeb

COURTESY OF VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE

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ound like something you’d want to see? Or how about something you want to be, since this “review” by Paul Radabaugh is on his experience working in the Virginia film industry.

Our commonwealth might not be a hub of cinematic activity, but Virginia gets its fair share of attention from the film industry, thanks to an abundance of camera-ready historical locations and the work of the Virginia Film Office (VFO).

Locally, we’ve been starstruck recently

by Lincoln, Ithaca, Killing Kennedy, Iron Jawed Angels, Turn, Loving and Mercy Street, among others. Farther afield, there have been Big Stone Gap in Big Stone Gap, Letting Go in Lynchburg, Almost Royal in Northern Virginia, Kicked by Grace in Roanoke and parts of Captain Phillips in Hampton Roads. For the people who get work on these productions, that means rubbing elbows with such celebrities as Sally Field, Daniel Day-Lewis, Meg Ryan, Gary Cole, Anjelica Huston and Steven Spielberg.

The Virginia Film Office, based in Richmond, does much to keep the cameras rolling here: pitching locations to production companies, maintaining a resource list of professionals to provide technical support and 8 Hanover Lifestyle

offering news and tips to those who want to get in front of the camera. The VFO ensures that there are opportunities for both professionals and neophytes.

From Henrico salesman to Union guard

Radabaugh was just such a neophyte when he went to work on Mercy Street, a TV miniseries (due 2016) set during the Civil War. Director Roxann Dawson filmed in Richmond and Petersburg, using Palmyra House in Richmond for some scenes. Radabaugh, who lives in Lakeside and sells wine and beer at a specialty shop in the Far West End, became curious about the trucks parked near his gym and learned that the production was still looking for extras. He sent in a photo and was quickly scheduled for a fitting and his first call.

“I’m glad I had no idea how arduous the whole thing would be in advance or else I might have not jumped in like I did!” he commented.

Radabaugh said the extras were often reused in several ways, but he primarily played a guard at a Union-controlled field hospital in Alexandria. “The most directly involved I got was acting as the door guard, since I got to open the door for Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s character and other principals. Getting given

MERCY STREET

a cue by the director to open the door and effectively kick off the scene on action was so cool!”

He was surprised by how long the days of work could be. “The average work day while on Mercy Street was 12 hours for me, with the longest being about 15.” On what he calls his most difficult day, when the company was shooting in Petersburg in heat and humidity, he was wearing a wool uniform and doing a lot of marching with a heavy period musket; he nearly passed out from heat exhaustion. “Still, as physically exhausting as it all was, I would definitely do it again because it was exciting as much as it was tiring,” he said. “Being on set was chaotic and stressful and crazy, and extras aren’t exactly high up on the food chain, but

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it felt good to be a part of it and to learn how a show is made. In some ways it was like taking a very hands-on film studies course, but being paid to do so.”

From stage to film

side for various historical films shot in the Richmond area, including Lincoln. “It was dumb luck,” he said of his participation. “I took some vacation time, and there were a lot of emails in prep work. They wanted to know things like who would be on the porch at Appomattox and what would they be wearing in January. As an historian, you don’t often ‘dress the set’ in your mind.” He found the questions intriguing and a good way to expand his understanding of history.

Gorman also was brought on to the set of Lincoln to help in the staging of such historical scenes. “A couple of times what happens on the screen is something I did. It was a lot of fun to do, especially for a geek like me … hey, I’m blocking sets for Steven Spielberg!” He added that nothing went to his head, though, because at the time he had an infant at home, and dealing with diapers and childcare certainly keeps one grounded.

The excitement and learning don’t stop, even for a pro. Bridget Gethins of Richmond, who now has much work in television, film and commercials on her résumé, started as a stage actor and acting coach. She toured with Theatre IV and the Richmond Shakespeare Company, taught at SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community) and worked with WCVE public radio’s Rocket Radio children’s theatre. In the late 1990s, she landed some on-camera work with a Virginia Lottery commercial and from there decided to learn about acting on camera as an extra (also known as a continuity/background actor). From her work on 1999’s Legacy, she Learn, learn, learn was quickly upgraded to a speaking role, and No matter the level of participation, the she moved into jobs with Tim Reid’s thenfinal takeaway seems to be that working on new New Millennium Studios in Petersburg a film set is always a learning and enriching and with Homicide: Life on the Street. Most experience. Radabaugh noted, “While recently, she played the court secretary in the there’s plenty of opportunity to socialize, it upcoming Loving feature film and continues pays to shut up and listen because you can to travel regionally for work. learn so much about the process if you aren’t She said her best experience doing gabbing on with the other extras or, worse, continuity/background was working in [messing] around on a smart phone like so Baltimore on Washington Square, a film many seemed wont to do.” that included Albert Finney, Jennifer Jason Other bits of advice from those who have TURN: WASHINGTON'S SPIES Leigh, Maggie Smith, Jennifer Garner and had the experience focus on the practical.

Judith Ivey. “Albert Finney was my teacher,” she said, noting that Gethins suggests wearing “good, healthy shoes” and looking on the the actor took the time to explain what was going on and make her Internet as your friend when it comes to finding casting calls. Radabaugh understand how working in a 360-degree environment is different from cautions others to be proactive about taking care of themselves: “No the stage. “Lighting is everything,” she concluded. “They are setting up one’s going to hold your hand through the experience.” He added, “And a whole world for you.” if you wear glasses normally, for God’s sake, get contacts.” Although he is only a bit near-sighted, without his glasses he found it a challenge to A new angle on history A little bit of Tinseltown coolness can also creep into life for those who read hand signals from the assistant director and to navigate the set.

Above all, added Gethins, “Just have a jolly good time.” are never kissed by the camera. Mike Gorman, known for his history chops in his work for the National Park Service, has consulted on the

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Virginia Urology Women’s Health – Your Best Option

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re urological problems limiting your life? If so, Virginia Urology Women’s Health (VUWH) can help. VUWH takes pride in the fact that they offer patients the widest array of options and tailor each patient’s care to fit their individual needs. No other facility in Central Virginia offers the comprehensive care that VUWH has to offer.

Women who suffer with urinary incontinence (leaking) or problems with mesh should seek the help of a urologist or urogynecologist who is specifically certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. These providers have gone through rigorous study for this very complex area of women’s health. VUWH board-certified doctors use state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques to assist in accurate diagnosis.

Urinary and pelvic issues can be addressed through different treatment options. Oral medications may not satisfactorily relieve symptoms. VUWH providers offer additional treatments such as behavioral therapy, biofeedback and pelvic floor physical therapy.

These non-surgical techniques are very effective and should be looked into as alternatives to medications and/or surgery. Should a patient’s condition not respond to conservative treatments, they offer newer non-invasive treatment modalities such as Interstim® or Botox®. If surgery is required, not to worry, VUWH doctors are highly skilled and experienced in both traditional and robotic surgery.

New patients are always welcome.

Please visit www.uro.com or call 804-288-0339.

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ASHLAND’S If

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you’re in search of that perfect piece of “up-cycled’’ or “re-loved” furniture, it’s always hunting season at Thrill of the Hunt in downtown Ashland.

The family-owned home décor store, which opened in 2011 at 315 England St., has become a retail destination for its furniture finds as well as its upholstering and re-furbishing services.

“My wife Cathy and I, along with our son-in-law Rob Silliman, were looking to open a business, and this place fit our plans perfectly,” said owner Dana Wood. “She [Cathy] has been in the world of art her whole life, and we both enjoy people, so everything came together at just the right time.”

Not long after opening the doors to their one-of-a-kind business, the Woods became stockists for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, touted for transforming the world of decorative furniture painting.

“Our role with Annie Sloan has enabled us to take our creativity to the next level,’’ Dana said. “We are always happy to offer ideas and consult you on your next project. We aspire to inspire.”

Workshops to help customers learn how to prep, paint, wax, buff and distress will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 9, 14, 16 and 23, and Feb. 6, 11, 20 and 25. Cost is $95 and includes a paint project and a goodie bag.

While the Woods have expanded their business over the years to offer a plethora of services, they still are passionate about finding and offering the most unique furniture in their 3,000-square-foot showroom.

“We still get excited when we go out searching for items. It’s not necessarily easy, but it’s fun to get these magical pieces,’’ Dana said. “It’s rewarding for us when we discover something unique and it’s a thrill for our customers when the find what they’ve been looking for in our showroom.”

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HEALTH

The Pediatric Dentist:

Does Your Child Have One?

By Jeff Laughlin, DDS MPH

“They are just baby teeth!” This common statement is often heard by the pediatric dentist at a child’s first dental visit. This simple belief implies that because those baby teeth will fall out, there is little care that needs to be devoted to them. Yet it is well documented that a child with poor oral health is unable to eat and thrive, sleep uninterrupted, concentrate in school or socialize without embarrassment.

The mouth is considered a “mirror” to the rest of the body. In other words, a healthy mouth free of tooth decay, pain and swelling positively “reflects” a child’s overall health. However, 4.5 million U.S. toddlers and preschoolers (over 25%) still experience tooth decay, which is five times more common than childhood asthma.

It is important that your child visit a pediatric dentist as early as age 1. A dentist who specializes in children understands that kids are not just small adults. Each child is unique and requires an age-specific plan for prevention and treatment that may involve more advanced behavior management techniques, such as oral sedation or general anesthesia. Your child deserves a positive experience in a kid-friendly dental environment that is comfortable and fun, allowing their trust with the pediatric dentist to be strengthened over time.

It is no longer accepted that baby teeth are unimportant or that a child does not need to be seen by a dentist until age 3. An infant with no cavities can quickly progress to a toddler with decayed teeth, causing dental pain and disability—a scenario that can be prevented. Establishing a “dental home” with a pediatric dentist is essential to a healthy mouth and teeth, which can have a tremendous long-term effect on your child’s general health and well-being.

Dr. Laughlin is a Pediatric Dentist with Virginia Family Dentistry and board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He completed his dental degree at Columbia University’s School of Dental Medicine and received his pediatric dentistry specialty training at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Laughlin enjoys working with children and their parents to make dental visits fun and painfree. When not practicing, Dr. Laughlin enjoys traveling, soccer, and spending time with his wife, Anna, and their 3 wild children, Charlie, Garnes, and Helena.

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TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING

By Annie Tobey

“Shop the perimeter.”

These three words contained the simplest advice I’ve ever received on healthy shopping and eating. Around the perimeter of a grocery store, you find primarily fresh foods – produce, meats and fish, and dairy – while the inner aisles showcase unhealthy, processed and additive-laden foods.

That advice has improved my shopping habits ever since. If instead I’d received an extensive list of appropriate versus inappropriate foods, with no overarching principle to make sense of the choices, I doubt I would have changed my ways.

For other easy-to-remember tips, I reached out to some knowledgeable local resources.

First, I connected with clinical dietitian Frances K. Elwood, MS, SPHR, RD, currently at Johnston-Willis Hospital and starting a new business, CommonHealth Wellness Solutions, LLC. EAT FOR HUNGER. I can pull several elements from this single tip: don’t eat just because it’s mealtime, out of boredom or because you’re watching TV; satiate between-meal hunger with healthful snacks and avoid ravenous gorging at the next meal; and don’t keep eating when full!

CHOOSE A VARIETY OF REAL FOODS – WITHOUT LABELS! Easy! This just means to go for fresh, fresh foods and choose different ones to get a diversity of benefits.

HEALTHY HYDRATION AND SATISFYING SLUMBER HELP TAME TEMPTATION. If you drink enough water and get enough sleep, you’ll be stronger, more alert and better able to avoid those sugar- and fat-laden, so-called treats.

BE PREPARED! You never know when hunger may strike, so pack healthy, convenient snacks – such as water, stick cheese or an apple – so you don’t succumb to a candy bar or fast-food burger.

Next, I ran to Paula Inserra, PhD, RD, CSSD, professor of biology at John Tyler Community College. Inserra also leads the nutrition clinic each year for the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team. Her advice applies to anyone, but especially to the active reader.

CHOOSE FOODS THAT ARE HIGH IN HEALTHY CARBOHYDRATES. This means whole grains and cereals, such as 100% whole wheat, oatmeal and brown rice. “These will provide you with the fuel you need to complete your runs,” Inserra told me. “These foods are good sources of natural fiber that will help to keep you full and, in turn, decrease possible overeating.”

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EAT PLENTY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Choose a variety of colors to ensure a variety of nutrients, she suggested.

CHOOSE LEAN PROTEINS. This includes beans, soy, eggs, fish and poultry. “Protein helps to not only build and repair muscle during and after workouts but to keep you feeling full and less likely to overeat throughout the day.”

COOK WITH HEALTHY FATS. Nice to know there is such a thing! Inserra recommends using canola or olive oil instead of butter, lard or shortening.

My next source was Christine Wansleben, owner and culinary director of Richmond’s Mise En Place cooking school.

IF YOU CAN’T GET FRESH, GO FROZEN. Producers pick fruits and vegetables at their peak and don’t need to use additives or preservatives, she explained. Canned goods, on the other hand, often contain sodium. Chopped onions and peppers, mixed berries – just use what you need and keep the remainder in the freezer.

IF YOU CAN’T PRONOUNCE THE INGREDIENTS, BEWARE! When choosing packaged items, read the label. If you can’t pronounce many of the ingredients, that may not be a healthy choice.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO TRY DIFFERENT THINGS. Introduce yourself and your family to a variety of foods, perhaps even from your own garden. “Kids don’t have to like all the foods,” Wansleben assured me, but new items will open their minds to the possibilities, and the products of the garden will remind all of you where food really comes from.

For a different approach, I went to beauty and image expert Susie Galvez, author of nine beauty and lifestyle books. Galvez teaches women how to achieve beauty inside and out.

SEIZE THE C. “Vitamin C is important in … the formation of collagen, which helps to keep your skin firm and sag-free,” she told me.

“Choose Vitamin C rich foods such as berries, citrus fruits and dark green vegetables to keep your skin looking its best.”

EAT LOW AND GLOW. “Low-glycemic foods, such as whole grains, legumes and sweet potatoes, tend to be higher in fiber and complex carbohydrates,” Galvez explained, “while high-glycemic foods, such as white rice, white breads and pastas, have hardly any fiber.”

Pick your favorite healthy-eating tip and keep it with you. It won’t rot, spoil or go to waist!

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In Search Of: Soups Pad Thai & Kreggers

Pad Thai Restaurant – Tom Kha Gai

Kreggers – Gumbo Kreggers features food and fun, with an eclectic spin on New American cuisine, plus local craft beers, inspired cocktails and unique wines. The atmosphere includes bar and rail seating, a dining room with a view of the high-energy kitchen, 60-inch HD TVs, expansive patio and fire pit. Kreggers makes their flavorful gumbo, the Louisiana favorite, with chicken, shrimp, sausage, the Cajun trinity of onions, celery and green peppers, Creole seasonings and black-eyed peas, served with a scoop of rice and topped with scallions.

One happy Yelp reviewer said it best: “It’s a hole in the wall for sure, but I’d put the food up against any other Thai in Richmond.” You might even wonder if you’ve found the right place – unassuming building and gravel parking lot. The travel posters inside the small building begin building your confidence, as does the friendly family staff. But one bite of the food, reasonably priced and oh-soauthentic, removes all doubt that you have, indeed, come to just the right place – one you’ll come back to. The Tom Kha Gai soup starts your Thai meal off perfectly, with tender morsels of chicken in a delicious coconut milk broth, with lime dressing, lemongrass and ginger-like galangal.

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In Search Of: Soups Iron Horse & Sports Page Bar

Iron Horse Restaurant – Pumpkin Soup

Sports Page Bar & Grille – Chili This Cheers-like restaurant, established in 2003 in Midlothian, is locally owned and operated. Since 2003, they’ve opened three additional locations, including Mechanicsville (2006) and Ashland (2015). Both Hanover locations have high-definition TVs for enjoying the big games, while the Mechanicsville location also offers 15 booths with individual TVs, pool tables and a kids’ game room.

Warm up your engines with their hearty chili (pairing perfectly with winter spectator sports), savoring large chunks of beef and just the right complement of beans and spicy heat.

504 England St., Ashland | 804-496-6700 8319 Bell Creek Rd., Mechanicsville | 804-559-4700 SportsPageBarAndGrille.com

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For two decades, Iron Horse has served fine food and drink beside the railroad tracks in Ashland. Their seasonal, Southern modern American menu includes fresh regional seafood, hand-cut steaks and chef-inspired nightly specials. Iron Horse provides several dining options, including lunch servings and sandwiches, dinner entrées, lighter fare and freshly made desserts, from the upscalecasual bistro on one side of the restaurant and the neighborhood pub atmosphere on the other. Settle into the Iron Horse to watch the trains go by as you enjoy their pumpkin soup, garnished with pumpkin seed, pomegranate-smoked paprika oil and a fried sage leaf. Like any quality seasonal menu, soup selection varies with availability of ingredients.

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In Search Of: Soups Caboose Café

Caboose Café – Tuscan White Bean Soup You may have already experienced the Caboose wine, cheese and beer shop in Ashland, but now the new and improved business has added a beautiful café at the back of the shop. The space is open and bright, offering a variety of sandwiches, salads and soups, as well as a variety of local craft beers on tap. With the seating and great food and drink, the space has become a new town gathering place. The Tuscan white bean soup is enhanced with kale and roasted garlic. Besides being naturally delicious, the soup is dairy free, gluten free and vegetarian. With a large and varied stock of craft beers and both domestic and international wines sold in their market, The Caboose Café offers guests a frequently rotating beer and wine list.

108 S. Railroad Ave. 804-798-2933 CabooseWine.com

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tastebudz GRABBING LIFE BY THE BEER

That’s the slogan at one of Hanover’s newest dining spots. It’s Kreggers, a really cool sports bar located at 9523 Kings Charter Dr. As far as grabbing the beer, there certainly are plenty of options when it comes to the craft beers served at Kreggers, most of them of the local variety.

But there are also some great wines. They are all complemented with delicious food. You gotta try one of their huge, juicy burgers.

Owners Craig and Vanessa Eberle have created something that’s both needed and welcome in Hanover. The restaurant also has a huge patio area, a portion of which is enclosed and heated. The outdoor section offers a fire pit.

On Mondays, Kreggers serves up a fantastic steak dinner deal. You get a steak and two sides for a mere seven bucks. And a portion of the proceeds goes to the selected charity of the month.

SPEAKING OF DEALS: As a reminder, TasteBudz online now offers a Daily Dealz feature each weekday at RichmondNavigator.com. One of my favorite Hanover deals is found at Rico’s Mexican Grill in the Kroger Shopping Center on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Rico’s offers delicious Mexican food every day, but on Tuesdays, all day, you can enjoy their tacos for a buck apiece.

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We told you about the recent addition to the Caboose Wine and Cheese Market in our last issue. Since then, I had the opportunity to check the new café out. It really is a light and bright and welcome addition to downtown Ashland. Not only is there some great food but patrons can enjoy a wide variety of craft beers and wine. One of their soups is showcased in our ISO feature in this issue.

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A NEW MEXICO

The New Year rang in with the opening of a new Mexico Restaurant (Mexico-Restaurant.com). The Garcia family spent all of 2015 celebrating their 25th year in business in the Richmond area. And now they’ve capped that off by starting the new year with their seventh location. The new Mexico Restaurant is located at 11670 Lakeridge Parkway just south of Ashland off Lewistown Road.

Marco Garcia, a partner in the family-run business, says the new location will be serving the same popular fare that has made Mexico Restaurants a favorite among Richmonders for over a quarter century.

“We have a patio and a small banquet room in our new location,” Garcia said. “We also offer a full bar.”

As you know, a full bar at Mexico includes over 40 varieties of tequila, including, Garcia said, “a good selection of tequila añejo.” He explained that añejo, which means aged or vintage, refers to the process of aging the tequila in a barrel for at least a year. “It creates a darker, smoother tequila,” he told me.

Speaking of tequila, Garcia said that the guests can enjoy the same great happy hour that’s offered at other Mexico Restaurants.

Still hungry for restaurant news? Check out TasteBudz online at RichmondNavigator.com.

And if you have any restaurant news, daily deals, or other food, drink or restaurant tidbits, send them to TasteBudz@RichmondNavigator.com

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By Angela Weight

Bright Ideas for Lighting Up Your Home … And Your Spirit We’re all painfully aware that winter nights are longer than their summertime counterparts, but have you ever noticed that they seem darker, too? This isn’t simply the cold temperatures playing tricks on our brains. The sun actually sets lower into the horizon each evening, making the nighttime sky appear a little darker than it was, say, back in July. Even daylight hours are often gloomy and overcast. Having the right kinds of home lighting this time of year can make quite a difference both indoors and out.

Check out these bright ideas in residential lighting. Not only will they add safety, security and beauty to your surroundings, but they might just brighten your spirits as well.

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Outdoor Lighting = Curb Appeal and Security Homes with ample exterior lighting are much less likely to be burglarized than their “in-the-dark” neighbors.

Aptly named because it looks like the full moon shining down through the trees, moon lighting is subtle, yet impactful. According to Jason Holder, chief designer at Virginia Outdoor Lighting, the effect is created by installing a large LED light high up in a tree and angling it toward the ground. “This type of down-lighting does a great job of adding a soft ambiance to the backyard,” he said.

Path lighting along walkways and borders has long been popular for adding safety and highlighting selected landscape features. But even these long-time luminary staples are evolving. According to Erin Zide of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives in Richmond, homeowners are opting for taller individual fixtures with large radiuses to do the job of a half dozen closely spaced, staked path lights.

“One of these larger fixtures placed every 12 to 15 feet will do the job of a whole row of smaller lights,” Zide said. “I recommend fixtures with all-natural metals, like bronze or copper, that will patina over time.

They blend in beautifully with landscaping during the day and do great things at night.”

In addition to the classic standard porch and perimeter floodlights, security-conscious homeowners are using automation tools like duskto-dawn photocell sensors and GPS-directed astronomical timers to manage their outdoor lighting. Devices like these are especially helpful to those of us who are frequently away from home. They detect when the sun rises and sets each day and turn exterior lights on and off accordingly.

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High-Tech Tools = Comfort and Convenience Inside WiFi enabled switches, such as Belkin’s WeMo, enable you to turn your home’s lights on and off (and even dim them) from anywhere, using an app on your smart phone. Forget to flip off the lights before heading out the door? No problem! These high-tech tools allow you to give the appearance that you’re at home, even if you’re vacationing on the other side of the globe.

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This same technology makes staying in for the night easier, too. It used to be that coming home from a long day at work and fumbling your way into a dark house was just part of life. Today, with the right switches and apps, you can click a button on your smartphone labeled “coming home” and be greeted by a bright and welcoming entryway, with the task lighting in your bar area ready and waiting for you.

A few hours later, when you’re curled up in bed, click the button labeled “good night,” and your bedroom lighting will slowly fade to black.

These are just two examples of the hundreds of lighting “scenes” you can create based on your lifestyle and comfort needs. A residential lighting professional can make this helpful household technology part of your everyday life.

Not quite ready for such a high-tech leap? Here’s a smaller change that can yield notable benefits. LED, or light-emitting diode illumination, continues to surge in popularity. Today’s LED bulbs are seven times more efficient and can last up to 25 times longer than their traditional counterparts. Over time, this can lead to noticeable savings on your utility bill.

To brighten those unfortunate rooms in your home where natural light is a scarcity, try adding a torch light or uplighting floor lamp. These energy and cost-efficient fixtures do a great job of filling the space with warm illumination.

For those of us who struggle with wintertime depression (seasonal affective disorder) and sleep disorders, full spectrum indoor lighting may offer help in alleviating these conditions. During gray winter days more than ever, our bodies crave the sun’s rays, which often aren’t available.

Full spectrum lighting, found at home improvement stores and online retailers, mimics natural, health-promoting light by providing a more even distribution of wavelengths throughout the visible color spectrum.

For bright ideas that are unique to your property and lifestyle, make an appointment with a local lighting specialist. They’ll design a plan to fit your budget, take care of installation and even teach you how to use your new lighting tools.

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Is It Time for an Estate Planning Check-Up?

By Irene C. Delcamp, Esquire Barnes & Diehl, P.C.

Believe it or not, one critical financial planning tool is very often neglected. You know you should have one, but you just keep putting it off: your will. Other basic estate-planning documents most people need to consider include the general power of attorney or durable power of attorney; advance medical directives or living wills; and trusts. You should consult an attorney regarding each of these.

The first step towards taking control of your financial future is meeting with an estateplanning attorney to discuss what best suits your situation and plans. Each of these core documents has a distinct function, and each can be very useful in taking control of your healthcare, long-term future care and finances.

Your plan can also relieve your family of many difficulties upon your death.

Why (and When) a Will Major life events may make it necessary to have an “estate planning check-up,” including a new marriage, the death of a loved one or a growing family. Whatever the reason, it is always prudent to take control of the future of your estate. Without clear instructions regarding the distribution of your assets, your loved ones could be left with a great deal of work in locating, valuing, managing and distributing the assets. A cohesive, updated will simplifies the probate process and may eliminate the need for probate or reduce probate costs.

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the probate process. However, without a will, Virginia law determines the manner in which property is distributed, including the apportionment of transfer taxes and the source of funds to settle up the decedent’s debts. The best way to control how your assets are spent, therefore, is to have a will that has taken advantage of appropriate premortem and postmortem tax planning. This will allow you the opportunity to minimize transfer taxes and income taxes stemming from your estate.*

What Is in Your “Estate”?

Look first at what is not typically included in an estate: bank accounts that are POD (payable on death), retirement plans that include beneficiary designations (unless you name your estate as the beneficiary), most life insurance policies and real estate held as tenants by the entirety (TBE). Oftentimes, these assets already have a built-in mechanism wherein a beneficiary or co-owner automatically assumes ownership interest in the asset when you die.

For instance, typically, a home owned by husband and wife together will become the wife’s property after husband passes away when the home is held by the parties jointly

as tenants by the entirety with rights of survivorship (TBE). Check the status of all such designations and titles of assets prior to embarking upon the estate-planning process with an attorney. Bringing copies of such materials to your consultation provides the attorney with a clear picture of your estate.

In your will, you may leave your beneficiaries gifts of personal property (such as jewelry or family heirlooms), real estate, intangible assets (business interests and brokerage accounts) and money. You may also leave specific burial instructions in your will. Your will also distributes the residuary estate (i.e., the part of your estate that remains after debts, expenses and taxes as well as bequests and gifts are satisfied). Everything must be distributed. The provision of your will referring to the residuary estate serves as a “catch-all,” preventing assets from being undistributed.

Basic Transfer Tax Considerations Identifying the net value of your estate (the federal gross estate less deductions) is important in determining tax implications. The Tax Act provides a tax exemption for estates that are valued now under the amount of $5.4 million dollars. Knowing the value of your gross estate, therefore, is critical. If your estate is not exempt, the estate-planning process will be more complex because you will want to identify the best ways to minimize transfer, estate and income taxes.

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Special Provisions Regarding Your Children

Many people mistakenly believe that you can assign custody of your children in your will. While this notion would be reassuring to the parents, it is not entirely true. What you can do is leave a statement of your wishes with respect to the future custody of your children. The executor should provide your will to the court for consideration in determining custody of your children.

What happens when you leave property to a beneficiary, such as one of your children, who is under the age of 18? Or, what if he or she is an adult, but you feel they are too young to inherit and manage a substantial lump of assets or money? The approach most lawyers take is drafting a will that provides for a testamentary trust taking care of children’s assets and funds, outlining a schedule of distribution so that the beneficiary receives sums of money or percentages at certain ages: for instance, 25 percent at age 21, 25 percent at age 25, and the remainder at age 30.

When May a Trust Be Appropriate?

Trusts (transferring property to be held by a trustee for a beneficiary) come in several forms, including revocable, irrevocable, and others. A revocable trust can be revoked, altered and amended; an irrevocable trust typically cannot, and may also involve gift tax considerations.

Under certain conditions, trusts can provide significant tax advantages.

For instance, when a grantor of an irrevocable trust has turned over all power over the assets, the grantor may not be taxed on the income generated by the assets in the trust and those assets may not be part of his federal gross estate. Another potential advantage to having a trust is that the assets may be transferred without going through probate.

Other Important Estate-planning Tools The general power of attorney grants your trusted agent the power to manage your affairs in the event you are unable to do so. You should

specifically outline all of your agent’s rights and responsibilities to avoid later pitfalls.

The advance medical directive empowers your trustee/agent(s) with the ability to tell your treating physician when it’s time to withhold lifeprolonging measures set in place if you are ever completely incapacitated.

Sure enough, the subject matter of these documents is bleak enough to encourage procrastination, but it is better to be prepared. An attorney can assist you and guide you.

Conclusion Estate planning documents give you the control that old age, death and disability take away, enabling your wishes to be carried out and providing peace of mind. Review your estate planning documents – is it time for a check-up?

Irene Delcamp is enjoying her ninth year at Barnes & Diehl, where she practices family law and estate planning. She began her legal career as a prosecutor in the juvenile court for Henrico County. She is an active member of the Virginia Bar Association, where she serves on the Domestic Relations Council for her seventh consecutive year. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 2002 and from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2005. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Irene Delcamp and her husband, Dudley, live in Midlothian with their three children. *Paragraph 3.7, COMPARISON OF TESTACY AND INTESTACY, page 126-27, Estate Planning in Virginia (2014).

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Because You Deserve It:

By Annie Tobey

Treat Yourself to Salamander Resort in Imagine yourself in a graciously appointed inn, one designed to create an elegant but comfortable, home-like atmosphere. Wander past the lobby to the living room and library, where people linger to chat, read or sit by the fire.

Feel your cares melt away as you snuggle in your room, relax on your balcony overlooking the expanse of tree-rimmed green lawn and bask in the spa’s treatment amenities.

And once you feel revived and energetic, you’ll find plenty to do – onsite or just a short walk or drive away.

Whether solo, coupled or with family – even with your dog – you’ll experience restful, luxurious accommodations at Salamander Resort (SalamanderResort.com) in Loudoun County, Virginia. Created by successful businesswoman Sheila Johnson, the 340-acre resort opened in August 2013. Already, Salamander has garnered commendations, including Condé Nast Traveler Top Ten Resort as well as Spafinder Wellness 365 Best New Travel Wellness Property.

The details make the difference at Salamander. Elegant décor reflects a natural heritage, with each of the four Main House floors reflecting the seasons of the year. The manicured back lawn sports a croquet set, large chess game, corn hole, bocce, patios and fire pit. Spacious guest rooms include fireplace, balcony, dual sinks and shower with body jets. Conference and event facilities reside in a separate wing, removing them from the quiet comfort of the inn.

Equestrian roots run deep in the surrounding countryside, reflected in spades at Salamander. The equestrian program offers lessons and programs that extend far beyond the basics of guiding this beautiful beast. Beginning with sedate hour-long trail rides, offerings extend to a mindfulness trail ride (finetune your skills alongside your horse), English and Western riding lessons for all levels, yoga on horseback and equine communication, as well as the unique Equi-spective self-discovery and leadership program.

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Other resort activities and amenities include hiking trails, falconry, fitness equipment and classes, ziplines, billiards, swimming pools, culinary classes and special events. The 23,000-square-foot spa houses 14 treatment rooms, an outdoor courtyard and a stunning pre-treatment area with whirlpool, steam room, heated tepidarium chairs, programmable experiential showers and much more.

The resort lies behind the historic village of Middleburg – and its 145 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places – which served as the White House weekend retreat for the Kennedy family. Though leaving Salamander may take an act of discipline, you’ll enjoy exploring Middleburg and the rolling countryside in this part of Loudoun County.

Charming shops make their home along the brick sidewalks of Middleburg: art and antique galleries, apparel stores and gift shops, plus riding supplies and horse-themed products.

Check out Duchessa of Middleburg designer boutique and Home Farm Store local products.

Nearby wineries – among Loudoun County’s 39 wineries – build upon the luxury and relaxation theme, with elegant settings as well as quality wines.

The Boxwood Winery (BoxwoodWinery.com), established by former Redskins owner John Kent Cooke, produces dry estate-grown red wines in the Bordeaux tradition. The contemporary facilities are small but impressive, designed

by Danish architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen with clean, sharp lines in stainless steel, glass, concrete and stone. The modernistic chai and barrel cave serve as artistic frames for their utilitarian purposes.

BARREL CAVE AT BOXWOOD ESTATE WINERY.

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For the complete experience at Greenhill Winery & Vineyards (GreenHillVineyards.com), take the Grapes to Glass Tour. The knowledgeable guide will lead you through the vineyard, winemaking and wine-tasting process with an enjoyable, easy-to-follow presentation. Wines include a sparkling, whites and reds, with a port to be released in February.

Stone Tower Winery (StoneTowerWinery.com) presents one of Virginia’s most beautiful settings, overlooking vineyards, fields, foothills and distant mountains. The reds and whites currently consist of estate wines and a Wild Boar label, using grapes grown off site. Wild Boar wines use the same grapes being planted in their vineyards, building towards an ultimate goal of all estate wines.

Families at Stone Tower enjoy the Harvest Barn, while the over-21 crowd can gather in the spacious and gracious new building. While both structures showcase refined rustic, the new building adds an abundance of space in multiple rooms, beginning with the large, high-ceilinged Tower View Tasting Room.

Distinctive dining opportunities abound in the area (with SPACIOUS TASTING ROOM AT STONE TOWER WINERY. COURTESY OF STONE TOWER WINERY

a shortage only of mediocrity and chains). In the village of Middleburg, find fresh, lighter fare at Market Salamander or a hearty traditional Virginia repast in the historic Red Fox Inn & Tavern, established in 1728.

Should you choose to return to Salamander Resort for your meals, your taste buds will be pleased – small plates at Gold Cup Wine Bar or fine dining at Harrimans Grill, inspired by and infused with Virginia piedmont cuisine and ingredients.

Sample the best of the Harrimans gastronomic team with their chef’s tasting plates or build your own memorable culinary experience. You’ll also appreciate the easy stroll from dinner to your room, especially on a cold winter evening.

No need to imagine the renewal you’ll find at Salamander Resort in Loudoun County, Virginia – treat yourself to the experience and make it a reality. HL

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