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mericans have had a spotty history with tea d r i n k i n g e ve r s i n c e the infamous Boston Tea Party of 1773, but that’s all changing as a new wave of tea love is arising under the U.S. flag. Tea rooms and “tea bars” are sprouting up even as established coffee sellers — including the mighty Starbucks — are cozying up to the tea cart with large selections of hot and cold tea drinks. Those who prefer to brew their own tea are relishing the newfound opportunities to browse many, many varieties of loose teas at sellers like the international chain Teavana. And now Mankato finally has its very own homegrown tea shop, Curiosi-Tea House on North Riverfront Drive in Old Town, serving up both brewed and loose teas in a graceful setting. Good things come to those who wait. Owner Heidi Wyn wanted to share her adoration and knowledge of the great world of tea with others, and after much fo re t h o u g h t a n d fo o t wo r k , decided she could make a go of it here in the town she grew up. She took an entrepreneurship class at South Central College, wrote a business plan and started small with vendor fairs. It was a business decision made with plenty of heart. “The tea trend is starting even with the coffee companies,” she noted, “so we are right on the edge. I myself was looking for something non-caffeinated and non-carbonated but that has flavor and smell. I’m caffeinesensitive, and I needed to drink more at work.” Tea was the answer 30 • october 2015 • MANKATO MAGAZINE

to both her business and personal dilemmas. A l i f e l o n g t e a c h e r, Wy n “wanted to get into something that had a story, something that’s educational,” she added. “And then there’s the (tea-drinking) experience. Tea is an adventure in a cup.”

— the cost to the environment of growing and processing tea — was much smaller than coffee’s. “You can make 10 cups of tea for the environmental footprint of one cup of coffee,” she said. A mother of four with a travel bug (“My dream job would be to actually travel to all these places

Curiosi-Tea offers a wide variety of fine teas. Wyn chooses her products with a keen eye toward local sources and sustainable, fair growing practices. “That was really important to me, to know the people (wholesalers). I was very picky to make sure I wasn’t exploiting anybody.” And the environmental footprint

tea is grown”), Wyn understands that not everybody has money to squander and offers many of her wares at prices fit for beginners and/or those who don’t want to invest a lot into equipment. All you basically need is the tea and hot water, and if you want to buy a

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eaves cascading down from trees indicate the arrival of autumn. However, colorful and awe-inspiring autumn leaves can be a hazard if left to lie on the ground too long. Fallen leaves form a dense insulator to protect trees’ roots and prevent competing plants from growing. Decomposing leaves also provide nutrients for the tree. But wet leaves can be a safety hazard and leaves left on the lawn through the winter can pose a threat to the grass. These are just a couple of reasons why so much effort is placed on leaf clean-up in the fall. The following are some creative ways to recycle leaves that fall from your trees in the weeks to come.

Mulch:

Shredded leaves can make for a great amendment to fertilizer for garden beds and even the lawn. Leaves lying on the grass can be mulched into small pieces with a mulching mower so they don’t choke the blades of grass. Leaves also can be broken down with a string trimmer, a leaf blower that has a vacuum function or a commercial shredder/chipper. Add the shredded leaves to a compost pile or use them to fill container plants before adding regular potting soil.

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Collect leaves to mound over delicate perennial plants and shrubs. The leaves will add more warmth to the soil and may help plants make it through harsh winters. Just remove the leaves slowly when spring arrives so that the soil underneath can get the sunlight and water it needs to thrive. Leave some leaves in the yard so that animals can use them as nesting material and line their dens for the winter.

Stuffing:

Create whimsical scarecrows as part of your autumn decoration scheme. Gather older clothes that you no longer use and stuff the sleeves of shirts and the legs of pants with leaves, which are less expensive and easier to come by than straw. Use a few pieces of straw around the neck and hand areas of the scarecrow for visual effect. Tie off with twine and display your scarecrow.

Bedding:

Chicken owners can use fallen leaves as bedding in their chicken coops. Dry leaves also may create more comfortable and drier conditions for goats and other livestock. Goats may look to recently fallen leaves as a nutritious food source. Gather the leaves and let the goats munch before you further rake and compost the leaves.

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Decorations:

Natural leaves can be used as decorations both inside and outside a home. String freshly fallen leaves together and wrap them around a grapevine wreath for a rustic door decoration. Leaves can be placed in clear vases and put on display for a cheap way to showcase some autumn color. Preserve favorite leaves with a lamination machine or by sealing them between heated sheets of waxed paper. Cut out the leaf shapes and use for hanging window decorations.

Recreation: Leaves have long

been favorite toys for children, who eagerly await jumping into large piles of fallen leaves. Fill paper bags with leaves and draw a target on the front. Let kids test their skill aiming for gets. Children can camouflage camo m uflage the targets. their clothing with leaves sking tape and have a and masking ntense session of more intense nd seek.” “hide and

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Homeowners who live in older homes might be able to turn their time away from the office into an exercise in going green around their homes. Eco-friendly updates, which can include replacing old air conditioners with newer, more efficient models or replacing older toilets with more newer models designed to conserve water, may even earn homeowners tax breaks and will almost certainly lead to lower utility bills. Additional eco-friendly and easy home improvement projects that can be tackled in a day or two include replacing inefficient and wasteful water fixtures and installing a programmable thermostat that makes it easier to control heating and cooling costs and conserve energy.

and most effective ways to give a home a new look is to repaint the home’s interior. Such a project can be a smallscale undertaking focusing on one or two rooms in the house or a more ambitious exercise in which more lived-in rooms like a family room and/or kitchen are given an entirely new color scheme. When removing old paint, consider using sanding pads to make the task easier than the days or yore, when paint was often tediously scraped off of walls with a putty knife. Parents on staycation can even involve the whole family in their painting project, allowing youngsters to choose new colors for their rooms and do a little work with the paintbrush as well.

a unique way of making bathrooms appear dated. But vanity faucets can quickly and easily be replaced so long as the main problem is appearance and not plumbing. Homeowners who suspect potential plumbing problems with sinks should seek a consultation with a professional before replacing vanity faucets. Once the go-ahead has been granted, homeowners can spend a weekend or a day or two during their staycation replacing vanity faucets around the home. Though the project might seem small, it can yield dramatic and aesthetically appealing results.

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Stain the garage floor. Many homeowners

treat their garages as a workspace, and as a result garages tend to be ignored when making cosmetic changes. Staining the garage floor can clear away any oil spots and paint stains that may have accumulated over the years, and a clean and well-maintained garage can increase a home’s resale value. Staycations have grown increasingly popular over the last half decade, as many homeowners are opting to forgo costly vacations in favor of staying home to pad their nest eggs. While it’s important for staycationers to squeeze in some rest and relaxation, it also can be beneficial to tackle a few projects around the house during time away from the office.

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timeless, or playful may be terms you use. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers. Now you can create a personal design statement. Put at least three words together. Is your look modern, rustic and relaxing? How about Classic, colorful, and creative? Perhaps you’ve discovered a style that is Industrial, sophisticated and cool. Don’t worry about using proper design term; you can use your own personal labels. This process takes time. Don’t rush it. You’ll discover ways to combine things that are your own. This process is a starting point. Your likes and style will evolve. You may add to your style statement or refine it. There are no rules here. Be yourself. A truly enjoyable home is one that authentically reflects those living there. Furnish and style your home with intention. Don’t get caught up in a trend unless you really love it. Be faithful to your own taste and you’ll create a space that is warm, personal and real.

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WHERE WOOD RULES A new home didn’t mean leaving what they loved.

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former home in lower North Mankato was a study art-byway-of-wood. Small on the exterior, the inside of the 1920s-era two-story home place was lush with curves, detail and warmth one can only find in the language of oak applied with an artist’s touch. It was the kind of place lamented when people talk about new homes, character, etc. But with two growing girls and a growing desire to live in the country, Scott and Rita knew they had to move and started searching for a place that could accommodate the space they needed and the location they wanted for themselves and the girls. They found what they were looking for at the top of a winding, gravel road off Highway 169 — a house only 6 years old on a couple of mostly wooded acres that fit their desires perfectly.

The selling point?

“The woodwork,” Rita offers immediately in the alcove of a kitchen that is replete with white maple flooring and solid wood cabinets. “That’s the reason why I loved the old house.” And the expansive kitchen — as well as its adjacent pantry and porch — is just a sampling of the wood motif that runs through every room in the house. For the past five years, the family has made few if any additions to the carving and detail and eclectic aspects that builder James Jordan installed throughout the 4,200 square foot home. Indeed, for anyone wanting to bask in woodwork, one could find little to expand on among the large maple floors, wooden entryway arches and detail work that distinguishes the place from so many others. In the upper level, two features stand out in particular. The first is the china hutch. Whereas it’s not unusual for a home to display family heirloom china or its finest dishes in a such a cabinet, this one is sunken, its doors and glass surface flush with the wall. And the wooden compartment itself — with what look like leaded glass accents, is in fact a public school relic: This hutch is a former high-school science room cabinet transplanted and transformed into a family display case. What once housed beakers and Bunsen burners now hosts dinnerware for display and special occasions. And when special occasions are holidays, another unique aspect to this kitchen gets activated — the wood-burning brick oven. Almost 7-foot-by-7foot square, this appliance has the power to turn Thanksgiving turkey into a smokey sensation and keep a pizza-loving family enjoying the good stuff with an extra layer of flavor. It’s also a tremendous heat source in the fall and winter, Rita says. Scott likes pointing out the detail work in the 52 •

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arches and the artistic flair put into the railings leading to the basement. The immense living room floor — maple with some cherry trim — has for the past half decade remained void of furniture. The girls, both ballet dancers, like to use it as a dance floor.

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As it turns out, the affection for wood is shared elsewhere in the family. Scott’s father Chuck is a woodworking hobbyist, which for the majority of us might mean the occasional nutcracker or babydoll crib. In this case it means headboards and bedroom sets, vanities, coffee tables, living room chairs and — something that could be the envy of any parent who has done a barefoot dance with a Lego piece — a multi-level Lego table complete with drawers for storage. His touches are among the many that provide what every home needs — that feel of ownership, of family. Of a distinct touch. The girls’ rooms in the lower level have not only their grandfather’s nightstands, but small lofts built in each — about as high up as an upper bunk would be. The third level is where Scott’s so-called man cave is located, and if that’s what the couple want to call it, fine. It’s their house. But if your understanding of a man cave is a basement dwelling where beerswilling and “Godfather” marathons take place, this could be a shock to the system. The centerpiece of this man-cave isn’t a TV — although there is one — it’s a treadmill. It’s what Scott trains on during the winter months when he can’t run outdoors. Scott, an urgent-care physician for Mankato Clinic, is an ultra-marathoner. Across the country, he has participated in dozens of runs that stretch beyond 100 miles. This fall, he’s participating in a 50-mile run here in Minnesota.

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Rita’s favorite room, on the other hand, is the library. Here, maple shelves abound and file cabinets are built-in. The bookshelves with its nicely detailed edges occupy most of the wall, above them stained leaded glass. This is the room where she gets herself organized as one of the most recognized volunteers in the St. Peter area, where she organizes a number of events for area non-profits throughout the year.With everybody including the kids, Quinn and Alexa, super busy, the idea of adding or improving upon the house isn’t front and center. Offers Scott:

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he song may say, “there’s no place like home for the holidays,” yet many people find their holidays are just as well spent in someone else’s abode. The popular motor club federation AAA says that more than 90 million Americans journey 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday season, and each year the number of travelers increases. When opening their homes to loved ones and friends, hosts want to make their guests feel welcome. Fortunately, there are many ways to do just that.

Establish a cozy nook

Determine where your guests will be sleeping. Do not worry if you do not have a separate guest room. There are other things you can do, such as giving up your own bedroom for the duration of their stay. Otherwise, turn another spot into a guest area. A den or living room with a pullout sofa also might work. Children’s rooms also are another idea. Let young children camp out in the living room or the basement while you turn their rooms into spots for your guests. The kids will appreciate the novelty of setting up sleeping bags, and guests will get some measure of privacy.

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Have separate guest amenities

Invest in some lush towels and wash cloths reserved for guests. Also, have comfortable sheets on hand. Be sure all linens are freshly washed, and have a drawer or two available in case guests want to unpack their suitcases. Keep some toiletries stocked as well. A few extra toothbrushes, mouthwash, soap, and other personal items may be needed to accommodate forgetful guests.

Provide creature comforts

Guests won’t be used to the rooms in your house, so be sure that you offer a light for a nightstand and an alarm clock. Nightlights placed in the bathroom or hallway can illuminate unfamiliar surroundings. Keep a fan on hand so that guests can adjust the temperature in their rooms and also if they need a little white noise while they sleep. A tray with books, magazines and the Wi-Fi code also may be appreciated.

Separate bathroom facilities

If possible, devote one bathroom in the house for guests’ use. This way they will have all the privacy they need. Ask if there are any special products they like to use in the bathroom, helping to cut down on the items guests need to bring with them.

Stock favorite foods

Make a list of the foods that your guests enjoy and plan a shopping trip to stock up on these items. Encourage guests to have free reign of the kitchen, helping themselves to snacks or whatever is desired. Remember to ask about any dietary restrictions, including allergies.

Deep clean your home

Clear away unnecessary clutter and give floors a fresh wash or vacuuming, especially if you have pets. Pay special attention to showers and the bathroom itself. You don’t want guests tripping over your belongings. A few special and simple touches can quickly prepare a home for holiday hosting and entertaining. This article provided by Metro Creative Connection Special Advertising Section • OCTOBER 2015 •

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Insulation is among the most critical steps in creating an ideal sound experience. Many professionals recommend Safe’n’Sound insulation produced by Roxul. Specially designed for your home’s interior walls, ceilings and floors to reduce the transfer of noise from one room to another, this high-density stone wool insulation provides an excellent acoustic barrier that effectively absorbs sound. Its nondirectional fiber structure composition, density and friction-fit prevent any gaps and combat airborne noise such as music, speech and traffic sounds. Sound can often echo and reverberate. Sound dampening measures such as carpeting can help alleviate the problem or you can purchase acoustic panels that prevent sound reflections throughout your room. With basic DIY skills, you can also simply and affordably construct your own

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acoustic panels, using stone wool rigid board called Comfortboard IS, which is effective at reducing the intensity and propagation of noise. Insulating properly will help achieve optimal sound quality. It will also allow you to get the most of your space without disturbing the rest of your family or neighbors. All that’s left is to turn up your tunes and enjoy.

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1. Heating & Ventilation

- Examine your fireplace and chimney system to ensure that no soot or creosote has collected. Any cracks or voids could potentially cause a fire. Before you turn the furnace or boiler on, replace the air filter and hire a professional to inspect the unit more thoroughly. These steps will improve the efficiency and life of your furnace and will ensure stable indoor air quality.

2. Seal Windows and Doors

- If not properly sealed, windows and doors can be a major culprit for heat loss. To keep the warm air inside, inspect the weatherstripping around your home’s windows and doors for leaks, rot or decay. Repair or replace structural framing, and caulk inside and out, if necessary.

3. Insulate well - One of the easiest and most effective defenses against heat loss is proper insulation. Prevent cold drafts from entering and the loss of heated air through basement headers, which, when left exposed, can make your furnace work harder. Look for a moistureresistant product offering high thermal performance, such as Roxul Comfortbatt insulation. This type of mineral wool insulation makes installation simple. All that’s needed is a serrated blade or bread knife. Cut the batt to fit the cavity and press into place. The insulation will help improve energy efficiency as soon as it’s in place and provide savings over the lifetime of your home. Comfortbatt can also be used to top or replace old attic insulation. Aim for an R-50 or a depth of 16 inches.

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ith colder weather right around the corner, many homeowners are once again giving thought to their home heating needs and if it is possible to heat their homes more efficiently. The United States Department of Energy reports that more than half of the energy used in a typical home goes toward heating and cooling costs. With energy costs continually on the rise, many homeowners want to make the most of their heating systems and use the heat in the most efficient manner possible. A heating system is most effective when the home is free from drafts. Before investing in a new furnace or considering other drastic changes, determine if a few simple repairs can help your heating system perform more efficiently. Check around doors and windows for drafts that could force heating systems to work harder, and seal any leaks you find. This also will help in the summer when you are trying to keep the house as cool as possible. Determine if cold air is infiltrating the home elsewhere, such as from around pipes leading to the outdoors. Caulking or foam insulation can remedy the situation. 60 •

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Adding extra insulation in garages and attics also can help. The DOE says if insulation is less than R-30, the home probably can use more. If after increasing insulation your home still feels drafty, it may require additional insulation in the exterior walls. Invest in a quality thermostat. Many modern room thermostats allow homeowners to set different temperatures for different times of day, and some even allow homeowners to establish a different heating schedule for the weekends. Programmable thermostats allow homeowners to keep their homes cooler when unattended or during sleeping hours. The heat can be programmed to turn on or increase in temperature when residents are expected to return home after school or work. While homeowners are improving heating efficiency, they should reverse the direction of ceiling fan blades. Having the blades spin clockwise will draw down the hot air that rises to the ceiling and allow it to better flow through the home. In addition to these suggestions, homeowners can employ these other energy- and cost-saving measures.

Reuse oven heat. After

cooking a meal in the oven, open the oven door and let the residual heat escape into the kitchen and the rest of the house. Note, it is not safe to heat a home with the oven, and the oven should be turned off before opening the door.

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From this Valley By Pete Steiner

Lessons in un-capitalism

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should have noticed the clues. The handsome, athletic Stanford grads in sportcoats. The lissome young woman in the black and white cocktail dress. Like us, they were boarding an elevator headed for the Top of the Mark, a classic San Francisco landmark. Our group of 16 from the Mankato area were dressed for the weather on this warm August day. We had made our way up from Fisherman’s Wharf via cable car and walking. First arriving at four in the afternoon, we had been told the elevator didn’t go to the top-floor destination until 4:30. So we took a half-hour to tour a couple other crown jewels: the opulent lobby of the Fairmont Hotel, the Europeanstyle majesty of Grace Cathedral. In the public square across the street, half-naked folks sunned themselves. The City by the Bay is not known for modesty, even on swanky Nob Hill. Yet we were about to find out why some still snarkily refer to this erstwhile domain of the city’s elite as SNOB Hill. ••••

Snob Hill

The Mark Hopkins Hotel, now part of the InterContinental franchise, is a legendary luxury destination, erected on the site where 19th-century railroad baron Hopkins built a mansion that the 1906 earthquake and fire leveled. I had imparted my history lesson about “Widow’s Corner,” the area of the top-floor bar where World War II servicemen’s wives could stand to watch troop carrier ships leaving the bay, hauling their men off to the South Pacific. The lounge has one of the finest views of the entire city, a 360-degree panorama including the TransAmerica tower, the wharf area, Chinatown, Oakland, the Golden Gate -- as you stroll from window to window, you can see anything the fog does not obscure. My wife and I had visited on several occasions, usually in cooler weather, and were always awed by the views. We had told our group that any drink they ordered would be priced for the location. We had not told them about any dress code. ••••

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“Mario takes anyone’s money”

Decades back, Jeanne and I had traveled to Nashville. We had been told there was a topnotch restaurant that many in the music industry favored, called Mario’s, so we decided we’d spend the money to make that a highlight of the trip. We arrived in my little yellow Dodge Omni. The parking lot was filled with BMW’s and Mercedes. Several people entering wore suits and dresses. We were wearing summer attire, sport shirts and jeans. I walked up to the maitre’d and asked, “Can we eat here?” I will never forget his reply: “Mario takes anyone’s money.” I think Mario’s is gone now, but that succinct statement summed up a key lesson about America: there aren’t a lot of barriers. Oh, I know, I can’t just walk into the Minneapolis Club. But even Augusta National had to open its doors to women. (Okay, just two of them. ) A couple of females just graduated from the arduous training of Army Ranger school. Yes, yes, just two — so far. I know, Rules Are Rules. But here we are in 2015 America, a casual era when even many business people no longer wear ties, especially on Fridays. And the old phrase, “your Sunday best,” now might mean shorts and polos in the front church pew.

No Shorts

All right, back to the Top of the Mark. We eagerly arrived at the 19th floor, exited the elevator and immediately glimpsed the east window view of Oakland and several nearby landmarks. I led the group up to the reservations counter, where the young, pretty, stylishly-dressed hostess greeted me, tightly cradling her restaurant menus: “Shorts are not allowed!” she smiled. Not everyone in our group was wearing shorts, but we weren’t going to split

up. “Can’t we just go in and look?” I protested. “We could go over by the south window.” There was no one seated by the south window, and it was only 4:35, and darn, I forgot to remind her, it was CASUAL FRIDAY, after all. Just NOT at the Top of the Mark. “You could come back later. We have dancing.” She kept smiling but wouldn’t yield. We wanted a 15-dollar martini, but the Top of the Mark does NOT take just anyone’s money. Does this violate some constitutional right? We had made a serious effort to come up to buy one of their cleverly named, high-priced drinks so we could take in that incomparable view. We would have been happy to have just one and leave. And then maybe come back and tell our friends about it, share fabulous photos on Facebook. You know, free advertising. Instead, I should snark about it on TripAdvisor. “No hoi-polloi allowed to distract from someone’s Chateaubriand!” Our group overcame that one disappointment. Trooped down to China Town, where they also take anyone’s money, then over to Little Italy, where we had great food at a place that offers cognac for less than martinis cost on Snob Hill.

Peter Steiner is host of “Talk of the Town” weekdays at 1:05 p.m. on KTOE.

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