July 2018 by Ellis County Living Magazine

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CONTENTS July-August 2018 |

volume 14

issue 4

LIFE & STYLE

18 WEDDING Get ready for the 2018 Bridal Extravaganza! 20 WEDDING: CLICK PLAN & CELEBRATE Top apps to elevate your wedding planning. 22 WHITE RHINO COFFEE + KITCHEN Explore your new favorite spot. 24 BC SEASONINGS & RUBS Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Need we say more? 26 HOME GROWN MARKET Ennis Chef Lucy Braddock’s latest creations 28 CRUISING DEEP ELLUM Dallas’ famous neighborhood is more than a late-night out.

HOME

30 TEXAS BAPTIST HOME Living Right Designs plans for the future. 36 DIANE JOHNSON COLLARD 2018 Color Trends 40 COURTNEY WARREN Moving 101 44 JULY/AUGUST GARDENING Ellis County Master Gardeners are ready for the sun!

MEDICAL

46 BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE - WAXAHACHIE Understanding and Eliminating Food Intolerance

22 48 Cindy Burch Savoring Northern Spain

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48 FASHION

14-16 SUMMER ESSENTIALS

When in e... i h c a h a x a W check out these fun stores and services!

Moonlight Dress Boutique Let us help you find the perfect dress! Why travel to the big city when you can find all of your formal dress, tuxedo rentals, clothing alterations and more right here in Waxahachie? We carry wedding, formal, bridesmaid, prom and flower girl dresses as well as shoes and accessories to match. Shop local and support local!

Also Explore Forreston The studio Music of the Spheres Windchimes â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Windchime for all Seasonsâ&#x20AC;?. Handcrafted in Austin, these chimes are perfect for any backyard or front porch.

3671 N. Hwy. 77 WAXAHACHIE 972.617.7740 www.TheStudioTX.com

Find us on Facebook & Instagram

Copper Rose Located in Forreston, Copper Rose is a boutique that carries the latest trends in fashion, farmhouse chic home decor and gifting ideas! Take the short drive to Forreston to discover our charm and hometown friendliness!

118 S. Highway 77, PO Box 117 | FORRESTON 214.546.8023 Find us on Facebook & Instagram @copperroseshop

312 W. Jefferson WAXAHACHIE 972.333.6068 Find us on Facebook & Instagram

High cotton exchange Are you a Texaholic? Do you LOVE Waxahchie? We have you covered! Located on the Historic Square of Downtown Waxahachie, we offer a mix of antiques, home decor, fashion, accessories, unique items and wedding decor rentals.

209 S. College St. WAXAHACHIE 469.261.4772 Find us on Facebook & Instagram

lashed out beauty and lash bar

the mix Gingham is in this summer! Stop by The Mix to check out our selection of cool, comfortabe summer fashion and accessories.

107 W. Franklin St. | WAXAHACHIE 972.938.2403 Find us on Facebook & Instagram

We offer eyelash extensions, brow & lash tinting, microblading tattoo, full body waxing, spray tanning, full facials, chemical peels, perm, lash lifting and more. Schedule your appointment or stop by today!

507 N. Hwy. 77 Suite 914 WAXAHACHIE 972.937.5274 Find us on Facebook & Instagram

EDITOR’S NOTE

PUBLISHER CINDY CAMP publisher@living-magazine.com

The July/August issue is jam packed with delicious recipes from locals Scott Osiier of BC Seasonings and Rubs and Chef Lucy Braddock of Home Grown Market. These two along with Chris Parvin of White Rhino Coffee + Kitchen are creating from scratch (literally!) a new wave of food experiences in Ellis County.

PARTNER-STRATEGIST PAULA BAUCUM paula@eclmedia.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR LINDSEY KEENEY lindsey@living-magazine.com

Also featured this issue is a look at a future project in the making by Living Right Designs’ Lacey Rodgers and her plans to revitalize and renovate the Texas Baptist Home for Children in Waxahachie. I siuncerely hope you take a moment to learn more about how our community can take truly impact the lives of every child that lives in our great county.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MEAGAN CAMP editor@living-magazine.com

- Meagan

ART DIRECTOR CARLY PECHAL creative@living-magazine.com

ASSISTANT EDITOR JESSICA LENAMOND social@living-magazine.com

Living

ELLIS COUNTY

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Another summer is in the books! Most days you’ll find me sipping a margarita and relaxing poolside. Kidding! Actually, I’m looking for the cutest fashion section accessories and preparing for the biggest wedding issue in ECLM’s 14-year history keeps me in air conditioned bliss come July and August.

A special thanks to all of our contributing writers.

Ellis County Living Magazine is published bi-monthly by ECL Media, Inc.© using only environmentally-friendly ink. Copyright 2018, ECL Media, Inc.© All rights reserved. For advertising information, please contact Ellis County Living Magazine at 972.935.0938 or info@living-magazine.com.

Welcome to the Team! Public Relations Consultant Joins ECL Media as Partner - Strategist

MEET PAULA BAUCUM PARTNER-STRATEGIST Paula Baucum, of PR Baucum & Associates, has merged with ECL Media (Ellis County Living Magazine) as Partner-Strategist bringing decades of community campaign, public relations, government relations and small business experience. “I am honored to serve with the ECL Media’s diversely talented team providing modern solutions for our clients,” Baucum said. “We are inspired by passion and driven by results.” ECL Media utilizes a full set of public relations tools, traditional marketing, print and advertising to digital and social media sources. Baucum, a long-term community leader, has worked with regional for-profit, non-profit and governmental agencies in a career spanning nearly two decades. “We are taking ECL Media and the Ellis County Living Magazine to the next level. We have the right people with the right experience to provide the latest technology in traditional print advertising,” Cindy Camp, founder and publisher said. “We enthusiastically support our community and develop partnerships with our clients to build their PR, marketing and advertising success.”

Living ELLIS COUNTY

media, inc.

Q&A with Paula

Q: What led you to this new phase in your career? How will you work with your clients now that you have joined ECL Media?

Q: Where do you see Ellis County businesses lacking the most when it comes to their marketing? How can they reach more customers?

Q: What is making you happy this summer?

A: Working with ECL Media is the culmination of 28 years of working on my own in public relations and community campaigns while raising my family. Working with ECL Media allows me the opportunity to work daily with a team of talented, creative and capable individuals. I’ve found over the years that working with a team is amazingly fulfilling and fun. PR Baucum and Associates filled a niche but now in this role I believe the success of building up our business clients for their potential success is extraordinary and the desire to focus on their needs simply outgrew my abilities as an individual. ECL Media is known to produce quality products with real results. I am proud to be part of this great organization.

A: The Ellis County business community is growing at a rapid rate, just like our population is too. It is important for the business community to have a business plan that is reviewed on a regular basis. The business plan IS the road to success and should include reinvestment in advertising, marketing and a detailed analysis of the cost of gaining and maintaining a customer. We ask our clients, “What is your goal? We can help you get there.”

A: I am happiest this summer when I stop and thank the Lord for the vast blessings he has sent my way. I don’t deserve them but am eternally grateful for friends, family, community and my work.

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Interested in having Paula help build your business? Contact her at: 214.282.6460 or paula@eclmedia.com

Around town... JULY Waxahachie

JULY 7 O’Reilly TOPMA Outlaw Pro Mod Series Texas Motorplex For more information: www. texasmotorplex.com JULY 12; 5 PM-8 PM 2nd Thursday Ladies Night Out Every month in downtown Waxahachie with participating merchants JULY 13; 9 PM Summer Moonlight Movies: Finding Dory Downtown Waxahachie JULY 14 BOGO 2nd Saturday Participating Downtown Merchants JULY 20 Ultimate Street Night Texas Motorplex For more information: www. texasmotorplex.com JULY 26 Waxahachie Chautauqua Day Chautauqua Auditorium Local celebs will help us honor the 118th birthday of the Waxahachie Chautauqua. www. WaxahachieChautauqua.org JULY 27-28; 7:30 PM JULY 29; 2:30 PM Kids’ Summer Showcase Living Hope church of the Nazarene Waxahachie Community Theatre is pleased to announce the Kids’ Summer Showcase productions of “Aesop’s Foibles” and “All I Really Need to Know I Learned From Being in a Bad Play”. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www. waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com.

Ennis

EVERY SATURDAY; 8 AM-1 PM Farmers Market 104 N. McKinney St. Free crafts beginning at 10 AM.

Midlothian

JULY 3; 9:15 PM Independence Day Fireworks Annual patriotic fireworks display with onsite parking at the MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium. Parking lot gates open at 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Citizens National Bank, Midlothian Community Development Corporation and City of Midlothian. Open to public, no solicitors or vendors allowed on property. More info 972.775.7177 JULY 13, 20, 27; 11 AM-12 PM Kids Yoga 3-week Series Crescent Yoga Studio For kids 5-10yrs old. For more info and to register your kids for all the fun visit www.CrescentYogaStudio. com EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8 AM-1PM Midlothian Market Heritage Park Hosted by the Midlothian Downtown Business Association. Local vendors, crafts and food in an open air market. More info 972.775.2270 JULY 14; 8 PM Movies In The Park Drive In: Cars 3 Midlothian Community Park Hosted by the Midlothian Parks & Recreation Department, sponsored by Methodist Mansfield. Visit www. midlothian.tx.us or our Facebook page @midlothianparksandrec for more info.

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JULY 20; 9:30 AM-5 PM JULY 21; 9:30 AM-4 PM Ellis County Quilters Guild Garden Party Quilt Show Midlothian Conference Center Tickets: 1 for $1 or 6 for $5 For more information: http:// elliscountyquilters.com/ or contact Judy Townes 817-2335149 JULY 21; 8 AM Wildflower Nature Walk Mockingbird Nature Park 1/2 mile stroll hosted by members of the Indian Trail Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists. Bring water and insect repellant and wear closed toe shoes. This is a free event and open to the public. More info 972.825.5175

21st Annual Crape Myrtle Festival and Parade

- Pink Petals & Patriotism -

Join the city of Waxahachie for a flower-filled 4th of July celebration with crape myrtles in full bloom during the 21st Annual Crape Myrtle Festival and Parade, FREE to the public. TUESDAY- JULY 3 5 p.m. - Tailgate Party Waxahachie Sports Complex located at 151 Broadhead Rd. 7:30 p.m - Memphis Soul Concert free concert featuring DFW’s leading Motown band 9 p.m. - Spectacular H-E-B fireworks display Tune into KBEC 1390 during the fireworks show for a special broadcast of patriotic music. The Kid Zone offers FREE activities for children. There will be a variety of food vendors for families to purchase from at the Food Court including new selections. (Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are allowed at the Waxahachie Sports Complex; however, personal fireworks are prohibited) WEDNESDAY - JULY 4 10 a.m. - Hometown Parade sponsored by CNB of Texas. The parade will start at College Street, head west on Main Street and end in Getzendaner Park. After the parade, Remedy Church will host a Picnic in the Park at Getzendaner Park for families along with free hotdogs, water, snow cones, old fashioned games, bounce house and “Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby” during the picnic. For more information on the festival, call the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau at 469-309-4040 or visit www.waxahachiecvb.com. Sponsors include H-E-B, InterBank, Carlisle Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahchie, Chick-fil-A Waxahchie, Crape Myrtle Council, Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce and City of Waxahachie.

. . . A LOT IS HAPPENING IN ELLIS COUNTY

AUGUST Waxahachie

AUGUST 4 O’Reilly TOPMA Outlaw Pro Mod Series Texas Motorplex For more information: www. texasmotorplex.com AUGUST 8-11 American Jr. Dragster Challenge Texas Motorplex For more information: www. texasmotorplex.com AUGUST 9; 5 PM-8 PM 2nd Thursday Ladies Night Out Every month in downtown Waxahachie with participating merchants AUGUST 10; 9 PM Summer Moonlight Movies: The Avengers Downtown Waxahachie AUGUST 10-12 Tax Free Shopping Weekend Downtown Downtown Waxahachie AUGUST 11 BOGO 2nd Saturday Participating Downtown Merchants AUGUST 17 Ultimate Street Night Texas Motorplex For more information: www. texasmotorplex.com

Ennis

EVERY SATURDAY; 8 AM-1 PM Farmers Market 104 N. McKinney St. Free crafts beginning at 10 AM.

Midlothian

Don’t forget

- Tax Free Weekend Aug. 10 - 12, 2018

For More Information: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/

EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8 AM-1 PM Midlothian Market Heritage Park Hosted by the Midlothian Downtown Business Association. Local vendors, crafts and food in an open air market. More info 972.775.2270 AUGUST 11; 7:30 PM Movies In The Park: Coco Hawkins Spring Park Hosted by the Midlothian Parks & Recreation Department, sponsored by Methodist Mansfield. Visit www. midlothian.tx.us or our Facebook page @midlothianparksandrec for more info. AUGUST 18; 8 AM Wildflower Nature Walk Mockingbird Nature Park 1/2 mile stroll hosted by members of the Indian Trail Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists. Bring water and insect repellant and wear closed toe shoes. This is a free event and open to the public. More info 972.825.5175

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Stripe top: $53 Cut-off denim shorts: $43 Sandals: $119 Birdhouse stake: $15 Southern sign: $68 Longhorn skull: $275

FASHION

Forreston Fashion and Home Decor Finds! Take the 10 minute drive from Waxahachie to Copper Rose in Forreston where you’ll find hot summer trends, chic farmhouse home design, and friendly faces to greet you! We are literally two minutes from Highway 35 E, located on Highway 77. Our building was the old Forreston bank building where the oldtimers tell us Clyde robbed it (and shut it down!) before he got with Bonnie. The dressing room is the old bank vault! Copper Rose carries everything from leather sandals, chic jewelry, embroidered jeans and fun tops (in regular and plus sizes) to furniture, light fixtures, home decor items and essential oils! Copper Rose regularly hosts events with food trucks, vendors, discounts, and FUN! Stay up-to-date with our events through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @copperroseshop. Join our VIP group for easy online shopping!

Tin: $21 or set of 3 for $63

Earrings: $4 2 Denim cuff: $35 Tank: $40 Skirt: $36 Bullet neckla ce: $52

Meet Gaylynn, Haley & Penelope

Copper Rose is a family owned and operated business. GayLynn, her daughter Haley, and Haley’s daughter Penelope (7 months) work at the boutique together. They came up with the idea when Haley was pregnant, and GayLynn had been wondering what to do with the bank building she and her husband had purchased. “Let’s open a boutique!” was the first thought that came to mind. Copper Rose opened in December 2017 and has been flourishing with love, laughter and blessings ever since.

Deer skull: $25

Tank top: $15 Shorts: $43 Camo Kimo no: $58 Necklace: $ 46 Earrings: $3 2

Clutch: $135 • Jeans: $38 Shirt: $62 • Bronze cuff: $42 Bullet bracelets: $38 • Earrings: $48

Tank: $30 • Earrings: $18 • Cut-off shorts: $43 Necklace: $29 • Earrings: $38 • Bracelet: $40

Sign: $21

A Special THANK YOU to our beautiful model, Miranda Cordero!

Top: $61 Shorts: $43 Cross earrings: $38 Cross necklace: $29

Earrings: $18 Heels: $185 Dress: $40 Bracelet: $40 Necklace (bottom): $42 Necklace (top): $38 Birdhouse $170

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FASHION

The Only

Jacket Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Ever Need

DENIM

STYLED BY MEAGAN CAMP PHOTO BY JESSICA LENAMOND RAILPORT BREWERY, WAXAHACHIE

SUMMER FAVORITES

where to be seen...

KLUTCH HANDBAG, TOURIST WRISTLET, $36 WWW.KLUTCHHANDBAGS.COM - DESIGNED BY WAXAHACHIE NATIVE MEAGAN HAYES KAMERBEEK! OVERSIZED BOYFRIEND JACKET, $69 WWW.STSBLUE.COM

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DONA BELA SHREDS, $8 OR 2 FOR $14 HEAD AND NECKWEAR ( WE LOVE THEM AS STACKABLE WRISTWEAR) WWW.DONABELASHREDS.COM

TOURS ON SATURDAYS, 12-4, 405 W. MADISON STREET, WAXAHACHIE WWW.RAILPORTBREWING.COM

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WEDDING

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Landing in your mailbox this September is the 2018 Wedding issue!

This upcoming issue will guide you to the latest trends in dresses, paper, flowers, entertainment and organization for your wedding. If you are getting married in Ellis County, you’ll find all of your inspiration for a beautiful celebration.

If you are a vendor, photographer, florist or caterer, email us photos of your work or trends you see and we’ll consider including them in the issue.

Did you or someone you know get married in the last year and want to be featured in the Wedding issue? Email Meagan at editor@Living-Magazine.com by July 27th with photos and details of your wedding and we’ll consider it for the issue.

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CLICK.PLAN. & CELEBRATE BY MEAGAN CAMP

We all know the spectrum of tasks that we can accomplish on our phones. Pay bills? Check. Order coffee? Check. Plan a paper wedding suite, buy a complete bridesmaid look and send a to-do list to your event planner? Check. Check. Check. Expand your wedding planning power beyond your Instagram and stay organized for the big day.

for the BRIDAL PARTY

Appy Couple lets you and your partner have the designer touches you dream about. Above is the design from Citrus Press Co. featuring trends like exotic florals and world travel.

iOs, Android, www.appycouple.com

*EDITOR FAVORITE

Evernote

iOs, Android www.evernote.com

thredup

Designers like Carolina Herrera and brands William-Sonoma and Real Simple contribute exclusive designs for your wedding website to create stylish portals for your guests to RSVP and make accomodations for your big day. ECLM recommends this organization app every year and for good reason! Evernote is used by companies, home cooks and just about anyone who loves having an easy to use system for organizing is ideal for storing all of your ideas, contracts, receipts and odds and ends for your wedding. Evernote has a well-built app, desktop software and connects easily with Google Drive and a host of other apps to sync all your wedding information wherever you are. You can even assign tasks and make lists to share with your bridal party.

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iOS, Android, online at www.thredup.com

Appy Couple

We all know how exciting and special it is to be asked to be in a bridal party. It is more than an honor and a day you won’t forget with a dear friend...until you start adding up the expenses of being involved. According to wedding site Weddington Way, in 2016 the average bridesmaid spent $1500 to be in a wedding party. For most, that’s not an easy expense to swallow! Enter THREDUP, a resale site that has expanded into the brideamaids

market. Simply download the app or visit their website to explore designer dresses and accessories that are in excellent condition. Designers dresses for formal and casual weddings can easily be found for less than $50. We think this is a way for brides to reduce the stress and costs for their bridesmaids while keeping to the authenticity of the wedding’s design.

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What Happens

at the

Table

A First Look at the New White Rhino Coffee + Kitchen

STORY BY JESSICA LENAMOND PHOTOS BY MEAGAN CAMP

A new contender for our coffee-loving hearts and foodie indulgences has just opened in downtown Waxahachie. After months of renovation, planning, decorating, and menu writing, White Rhino Coffee + Kitchen opened its doors to our community for a taste of coffee shop heaven.

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What separates White Rhino Coffee + Kitchen from its two sister shops is the menus; it’s not only serving drinks and a place to relax, study, or meet with friends, it is also a full kitchen. They serve a selection of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner plates carefully planned and created by owner Chris Parvin, executive chef at Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse Robert Clifford, and White Rhino Coffee Head Chef Alicia Womack. “I want to make people come here for a specific food... something that appeals to them individually and brings them back again and again,” Womack said. “We want to create unique items you can only get at White Rhino Coffee.” Along with being a restaurant, the space offers a conference room, indoor and outdoor stages for live entertainment, and a test kitchen to continue experimenting with recipes and menus that are comforting while modern. When debating on where White Rhino Coffee + Kitchen would call home, Parvin considered that Waxahachie shares his team's personal values of a community bond and with that focusing on the people, instead of solely focusing on perfecting the coffee and cuisine that they offer. “We see Waxahachie as having enough growth to support a business like ours,” Parvin said. “We also see it as a place that is sophisticated enough to not just want a greasy spoon diner. The people here want something substantive and a community- we feel our values fit those things.”

"We see Waxahachie as having enough growth to support a business like ours. We also see it as a place that is sophisticated enough to not just want a greasy spoon diner. The people here want something substantive and a community- we feel our values fit those things." - Chris Parvin, Owner

Our Top Picks ABOVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Classic French Toast Avocado Toast Seasoned Kettle Chips wth Melted Smoked Cheddar and Bacon BELOW:

Texas Breakfast Taco

Chris Parvin is introducing a new restaurant standard to a place that he once called home by choosing to open White Rhino Coffee + Kitchen in Waxahachie. Aside from his love of coffee shops and being a self-proclaimed foodie, Parvin also graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God University with a business degree and is a full-time lawyer. He is a Dallas estate planning & probate lawyer and was a member of the Cedar Hill City Council where he currently lives. You would never guess that this blue jean and cowboy boot wearing guy could have as many responsibilities and passions upon first glance. When you understand that he works with an overwhelming need to serve his community and its people by providing the best quality though, it all makes sense. Where White Rhino Coffee + Kitchen now stands was once the Bonnynook Inn Bed & Breakfast and before that a family home that was built in 1865. When Parvin first started searching for a place to begin the new coffee shop and kitchen the first place he looked was on the square. After an unsuccessful search though, he decided to drive around town to see if he could find anything else. That’s when he stumbled upon the for sale sign in front of a historic house on 414 W. Main Street. Parvin immediately knew that it was the perfect place to start the next level of his business and one day draw crowds of people from Waxahachie and beyond.

Once keys were in hand, Parvin and his team made sure to keep as much of the original footprint of the house and its unique features, including the original front door, stained glass, and shiplap that remain. Upon entering guests will notice the many photographs of doors all over the walls taken by Parvin's wife, Toni, a photographer. In the main hallway hangs a picture of the front door from the day the Parvins first saw Bonnynook Inn Bed & Breakfast that Toni took. White Rhino Coffee's existence depends on what happens at the table. It’s the people that sit there, and the conversations and experiences that they have. “White Rhino Coffee has always been about community and bringing neighbors together,” Parvin said. “We want White Rhino Coffee + Kitchen to be more than just a coffee shop or cute place to grab lunch now and then. That’s why we’ve invested so much time and energy into getting everything right with our place. We want to be a central part of Waxahachie and a spot where the community can grow.” The delicious beverages and decadent meals help this process of course, but it’s the relationships that form and the community that is made more whole by this project that embodies all that is most important to Parvin.

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FEATURE

BC Seasonings & Rubs

Pork Belly Burnt Ends RECIPE BY SCOTT OSIIER BC SEASONINGS & RUBS

ingredients 4-5 lb. Pork Belly, without skin 1/4 Cup BC Original Spice Rub, Chipotle Blend 1 stick Butter, sliced 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1/8 Cup Burleson’s Clover Honey 1/2 Cup BC Original BBQ Sauce

method 1. Prep smoker to 225-250˚. Add wood of choice for smoke flavor. 2. Take fresh pork belly and cube into roughly 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” pieces. They will seem large, but shrinkage will occur during the cook. 3. Season all sides of the pork belly cubes with BC Original Spice Rub, Chipotle Blend. Standard mixing bowl works great. Then allow your pork belly to marinate for about 30 minutes in the fridge.

4. Arrange cubes directly onto the smoking grate and close your smoker. We like between 225˚ and 250˚ for cooking temperature for pork belly. 5. Smoke the pork belly for about 2 hours. Feel free to spritz with apple juice (or your preferred concoction) every 30 minutes or so. 6. After 2 hours take all the burnt ends off the smoker and place directly into an aluminum pan. Add your BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and honey and mix lightly. Then add your squares of butter right over the top. 7. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and return to smoker for 1-1 1/2hours or until the burnt ends are tender. 203-205˚ internal temperature is ideal. The fat should be rendered and they should squish between your fingers nicely (use gloves as they will be hot).

BC Seasonings & Rubs is located at 405 W. Madison, Ste. B in Waxahachie! Visit the shop Monday - Friday 10-6 and Saturday from 10-2 or buy online at www.bcseasoningsandrubs.com

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8. Once the ends are to your desired doneness, remove from smoker and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Then enjoy some meat candy!

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all a board! Meats

LUCY BRADDOCK, HOME GROWN MARKET PHOTOS BY JINA ARMSTRONG PHOTOGRAPHY The platters at Home Grown Market range in price starting at $30, $75 with the serving board included. Boards are chef selections, offerings include house specialty dips and spreads, a variety of wagyu cuts prepared specifically for cold consumption, along with marinated vegetables. Along side our house made items we include cheeses that change monthly.

Wagyu Meatballs Wagyu Ribeye Wagyu Striploin Wagyu Tenderloin Wagyu Hotdog bites Wagyu Pastrami

Cheeses

Thyme Marinated Emmental Cheese Danish Bleu Cheese Drunken Goat Cheese Karst Veldhuizen Cheese Caciotta Ancho Mild Mozzarella

Dips

Pimiento Cheese Hummus Bacon Thyme Cream Cheese Dip

HGM Creations

Roasted Rainbow Carrots Horseradish Pickles Candied Jalapenos Marinated Artichokes CarrotsÂ & Celery

Items change weekly when it comes to the flavors of dips and types of cheese however we promise to never disappoint. Boards can be assembled in the Market on our boards that you can then keep as your own or you can bring your own board in and have us build your spread for you. Remember, boards must be brought in at least 24 hours before pick up. A third option is taking your goodies with you in to-go containers and assembling the board at home. Chef Lucy Braddock was born and raised in Ennis Texas. After graduating from Ennis High in 2004 she left her home town to attend college. She graduated from Blinn with an Associates in Science. She received her chef certification and a degree in Applied Science from the Art Institute of Dallas for Culinary Arts in 2008. Since graduating, she has worked as a cook in kitchens that include Dallas Country Club, Oak Restaurant, Two Sisters Catering, as a private residential chef and most recently as the purchasing manager for Northwood Club. Lucy recently relocated to Ennis with her 20-monthold son and is the chef and owner of Home Grown Market, a butcher shop located in downtown Ennis.

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HOME +FEATURE DESIGN

Mural Heaven Deep Ellum has always had an element of public art that has drawn enthusiast to the exposed brick and sculptures on the periphery of the neighborhood. In the Instagram age, murals are the places to be seen – online and in person. Over a dozen murals are featured all over the dilapidated faces of Deep Ellum’s older buildings.

Give me a rooftop!

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MEAGAN CAMP

Deep Ellum still has the underground favorites of the past, but it has also grown up a bit. Chic eateries like Zatar, Idle Rye, Harlow MXM and Stirr are the sleek places to grab a bite, selfie and enjoy specialty cocktail programs from some of the best bartenders in town.

For many of us DFW natives we have seen the eccentric neighborhood of Deep Ellum evolve from being the hotspot of the late ‘90s counter culture through a decade long downturn and now it designation as a food, art and music community that grows every year. Mainstays like Trees, Club Dada and the Green Room helped define the uniqueness of Deep Ellum and many Gen Xers remember those spaces fondly. Now, in 2018, Deep Ellum has a plethora of trendy breweries and upscale restaurants that attract Dallasites of all ages to the walkable neighborhood. I was given the opportunity to take the new 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser for a spin around one of my favorite Dallas day trips.

The Ride The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser is not an SUV for everyone, but it can probably fit everyone in it. The car can seat seven to eight people inside it’s plush leather seating. Swivel flat screens cater to anyone looking for entertainment in the back seat and it is the definition of luxurious detail. One feature you may have never thought of, a cooler in the front console. A deep cooler sits between the front seats and can chill those leftover from brunch or keep a drink cool while you hop out of the car for an errand. The Toyota Land Cruiser also has cornered the market on customization. There are over 50 buttons around the driver seat allowing you to have complete control over so many aspects of the driving experience.

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The Old Fashioned at Idle Rye

Work It There’s more to do than eat and drink in Deep Ellum with the arts scene and shopping during their monthly mimosa walks and art fairs. Another fun idea, goat yoga. Oh yes. Deep Ellum Yoga (108 S Crowdus St.) has brought the farm to the city.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEEP ELLUM YOGA

Pick a pop-up class or practice in-studio. See the event and class schedules and book online at www.deepellumyoga.com.

A flat touch screen allows for the tech to take over with overhead rear camera display, navigation and information about the Land Cruiser’s engine, fuel consumption and more.

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HOME + DESIGN

a home for all After completing the design on FirstLook Pregnancy Center’s new headquarters in Waxahachie, Texas Baptist Home for Children reached out to Lacey Rodgers of Living Right Designs to help them transform their organization’s main campus.

STORY & RENDERINGS BY LACEY RODGERS OF LIVING RIGHT DESIGNS

Texas Baptist Home for Children, Waxahachie Before I started working with TBHC, I took an entire tour of the campus and really learned as much as I could about the nonprofit organization. For me to do the best job I can for a client, I have to understand how the home or business is used. It is especially important to learn what they would like to improve and their aesthetic preferences. The Texas Baptist Home for Children wanted the area to feel like a school campus; one that would better highlight the history of the organization. They wanted a sense of community and an accompanying cheerful, warm, and exceptionally welcoming space. We decided

to focus on the exterior and landscaping first. The next significant phase will be the interior. First, we need to tie the front three buildings along Farley Street. The King Building, the Administration Building, and the Daniel Building make up the TBHC Campus. I thought to myself, “How am I going to do this?” The existing buildings were constructed over many years, and all three buildings are entirely different styles of architecture. We are working with different roof lines, various brick designs and a mix of exterior materials. This is going to quite a challenge!

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TBHC wishes to evolve their campus community by brightening and updating their welcoming space.

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New exterior I propose to brighten the campus by painting the bricks in a soft ivory toned white and to install floor-to-ceiling windows to bring more natural light into the buildings. I also wanted to simplify the landscaping by cleaning up the flowerbeds. I designed two beautiful stone entry signs to welcome guests. My design repeats the TBHC logo around campus in new easy to read signs to help direct vistors around the grounds. New features designed for the campus include a colorful sensory playground for the children, a splash pad that will pair with the existing swimming pool and new fences around the play areas to keep the children safe.

All of these improvements are going to be so wonderful to share with the families and the citizens of Waxahachie...if only the campus drive and parking lots were in decent shape. I spent a lot of time studying other parking lot layouts from hotels, hospitals, and local shopping centers! It was an opportunity for me to expand my knowledge by learning about parking lot design. By adding more vistor parking to the south of the King building - it will allow TBHC to host more guests. We redesigned the flow of traffic for the campus to ensure improved parking for employees and visitors. I worked with the TBHC president Jason Curry to create a designated single entrance to the campus. Employees will now be able to monitor the safety of everyone who comes on the property.

Updated entrance

ABOUT TBHC: Texas Baptist Home for Children has been around for over 100 years right here in Waxahachie. We started as an orphanage and in the 70’s started to redesign and build the campus and houses to what you see today. We have had several programs throughout our service and have fully developed our foster care and adoption programs.

so kids can grow and develop while they play. We are planning to add a splash pad and outdoor dining area so families can enjoy the community of TBHC and get to know other foster and adoptive families. We are also planning on updating our history on campus to be sure to spotlight the past as we move forward to the future.

With the focus of growing our programs, we have dedicated all of our time and investment into the kids and we want to make sure our campus reflects that service. We are planning on updating our playground area to make it child and family friendly. We want to add sensory processing equipment to the playground

“Lacey has been such a blessing for TBHC. Early last year, we started making plans and dreaming about updating our TBHC Waxahachie campus for the children and families who we serve through foster care and adoption. We met with Lacey and she has helped our dreams become a plan. She is helping us

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find great ideas to add to the history and usefulness of the TBHC campus. “ - Jason Curry, TBHC President LACEY RODGERS IS AN AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER AND A PERSON WHO HAS A TRUE PASSION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN. SHE ATTENDED THE ART INSTITUTE OF DALLAS WHERE SHE EARNED HER BFA IN INTERIOR DESIGN. LACEY IS THE OWNER AND LEAD DESIGNER OF LIVING RIGHT DESIGNS, A FULL SERVICE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DESIGN FIRM, LOCATED IN WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS. LEARN MORE AT WWW.LIVINGRIGHTSDESIGNS.COM.

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everyone can play!

YOU CAN BE A PART OF THE FUTURE GROWTH OF THE TBHC CAMPUS! DONATE TODAY AT WWW.TBHC.ORG OR (972) 937-1321

final design for the ted stanley park on TBHC campus.

splashpad from vortex aquatic structures international.

ACCESSIBILITY • SENSORY •FUN • INCLUSIVE

accessible features included in playground equipment by whirlix design inc., based in richardson.

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New features designed for the campus include a colorful sensory playground for the children, a splash pad that will pair with the existing swimming pool, and new fences around the play areas to keep the children safe.

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new is old... again

BY DIANE JOHNSON COLLARD

Color trends are a fascinating thing to watch. Over the last forty years I have seen just about every color trend come full circle and return like it was brand new. Yes, the names change, but the colors are the same. Sage and avocado are extremely close in color, but a person who had avocado in the 60’s will never call their sage walls anything remotely close to avocado. It is a psychological thing, I guess, because “new” colors have to have a “new” name for it to take off. When I moved to Texas in 1983 I had to learn everything all over again. It was a bit of a culture shock because the industry was totally different here than in Illinois. Terminology was different and all of the styles were different. I assumed that trends and styles were the same all across the country, but I soon realized that Illinois was not a trend setting state. I started doing design in the early 70’s. Everything was brown, gold, rust and avocado green. Basically, that is what it was in the 60’s, too. For that matter, in Illinois it could have been that way in the 50’s, because things just never changed.

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I have to say, though, by the time I moved here in the 80’s I was really tired of the same old colors. Every house was a little different variation of the last. I had become bored with earth tones.

were mini prints in pastel colors with tiny flowers, dots and checks. From across the room you couldn’t tell what the patterns were, because they were so small.

Truly, I was a bit overwhelmed by the drastic color differences trending in Texas. In the mid 80’s country blue, sea foam green, peach and mauve were all the rage. Pastels were a totally new thing for me, but, I was delighted to see soft happy colors instead of dreary chocolate browns.

We were living in a world of cute. Just plain and simple. Cute wallpaper, cute mini print bedding, cute ruffles and loads of cute eyelet on the windows. Ten years was quite enough. Cute was finally wavering and we could move into a more grown up world. Those darn ducks were finally out dated.

For almost ten years we looked at mauve carpet, mauve paint, mauve and country blue bowties on duck borders and mauve laminate countertops. Wallpaper was filled with mauve and country blue baskets and flowers. Fabrics

By the time the mid 90’s rolled around the colors were beginning to trend into jewel tones. Then we went Mediterranean and Tuscan, where we found ourselves back in the gold, rust, brown, green world. The cycle just keeps going.

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HOME + DESIGN

A few weeks ago I went into one of the fabric showrooms in Dallas to look for fabric. The new spring line had just been put on display. I was stunned. I quickly flipped through the books in disbelief. There it was. Mauve, pale pink, pale peach, country blue and seafoam green. I have to say, most of the line was in the light pink family. Of course, the colors were not called mauve or country blue, but nonetheless, that is what I was looking at. I immediately went to the reception desk and asked the saleswoman if it was really true that these colors were back. She assured me that it was the new (old) trend returning. The next day I needed to go into Hobby Lobby for some flower supplies. As soon as I got past the check out counters I was looking straight at several displays of pink. Just pink. All shades of light pink. Pink dishes, pink vases, pink figurines, pink jars and pink canisters. It was true! Since I discovered the “new” trend for the summer I have shopped in various stores for

“I must say that I never thought I would see the day when pinks and peaches would reenter the scene. But, alas, they have done just that.”

bedding and linens and guess what? If it isn’t gray, it is a shade of pink. Still looking for bedding, I ventured into the big Tuesday Morning warehouse store in north Dallas. What did I find? Pink blankets, pink pillows, pink throws and pink bedspreads. There again, if it wasn’t gray it was pink. I have looked online and in more stores than I can tell you for a beige readymade bedspread with a rust print. It is no where to be found. Pastels have totally taken over the general retail market. Gray is finally fading and various shades of “rose” are in abundance. Will we get to rose walls and floors again? I don’t think so, but you never know. Every 10 years we have a totally different cycle that changes everything. Ready or not, my friends, we are entering a new phase of mauve. Right now it is melting into the gray rage as an accent, but bigger

things are in our future. The market is being flooded with a color that I was sure would never return. It just proves the old saying “If you keep it long enough, it will be fashionable again.” So it is for the pastels of the 80’s. Now I am waiting for a new fabric book filled with mini prints. That will be the finishing touch. The good news is, if you have not been able to remodel for a long time or you buy an 80’s home that is outdated, you are in luck. Just add a few new pillows and wash those mini print curtains because you might be right back in style. But, I must ask one thing. Please don’t bring back the ducks! I can work with the rest, but I can’t face working with those ducks again. Until next time, have a wonderful summer and happy decorating.

meet diane

Diane Johnson Collard has been decorating Ellis Country since 1983. She has designed and built homes as well as completing scores of remodeling projects. Her great love is restoring the old homes of Waxahachie. She has written articles for every edition of Living Magazine since the first edition was published. Diane had a five year run with Good Morning Texas as their design consultant and completed many projects for the cameras. A magazine of her many articles and projects was published in 2015. Contact Diane at 972-935-8899

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HOME + DESIGN

MOVING 101 BY COURTNEY WARREN PHOTOS COURTESY OF COURTNEY WARREN HOME

Six things you need to know. Apartment? New construction? Existing home? These tips will help no matter where you’re moving to. As

an expert on all of the above,

experience has shown that no matter where you land, you do not have to sacrifice great decor in the meantime.

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APARTMENT LIFE When I speak to groups, invariably someone asks how to decorate while they are renting. Not owning your space does not have to be a deterrent for not decorating, but you do want to make the right purchases. 1. Be sure that the big-ticket items can pull double duty when you move to your next home. For instance, maybe the dining table in your rental could turn into a breakfast table later. There are several furniture purchases can pull off a transition— like couches, loveseats, beds, and nightstands, which leads to the next tip.

2. Get your bang for your buck in items you can take with you. You can’t take it all with you, but like Steve Martin in “The Jerk,” you can take lamps, wall hangings, and general decor. And if those do not match your new home, they are low budget items that won’t hurt your pocketbook to swap! NEW CONSTRUCTION Building a house is not for the faint of heart. I attended many “design meetings” helping clients choose finishes on floors, stone, brick, tile, wood, light fixtures, paint, and that is only the first 30 minutes. If it can be a lot of decisions for me, I can’t imagine how

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the quick-fire design meetings feel to someone who is not immersed in it day to day. Oil rubbed bronze or polished nickel? Contrasting or matching grout? Decision overload! However, there is a major factor to help you come to the building meetings prepared to meet with the building’s designer. 1. Know the look you desire before you step in the door. Since most builders provide a base choice with upgrades, pick 1-3 “must-haves” to allow in your budget. That way, you will be able to spend on the items that achieve your goal, while scaling back on the items that don’t. For instance, if shiplap is a must for you, maybe you can save your budget by choosing a lower base tile in the powder bath. STAYING PUT Finally, are you staying put this summer? Me too! Let’s say a note of thanks that we are not packing boxes! Then let us look around and make sure we have not neglected our lovely space. Is there any freshening up we need to attend to? Since we are staying in our space, we don’t have the pressure of upkeep to put on the real estate market. But let’s use it anyway. If you were to move, what items would you need to address first to prepare it to show to buyers? Could you address it now instead? Is there a room you strongly dislike? What is stopping you from making a change now? Of course, these hints are just skimming the surface, so if you feel yourself overwhelmed with preparing for a move, staging to sell, or decorating your home, drop me a line. No matter where life is taking you this summer, I think we can all agree that Ellis County is a great place to call home! Moving, Renting, New or Existing… use these tips to settle in, enjoy the your new space, and celebrate with a snocone.

Be sure that the big-ticket items can pull double duty when you move to your next home. For instance, maybe the dining table in your rental could turn into a breakfast table later?

meet courtney

I’m an interior designer who specializes in decorating, renovation & home staging. I am passionate in helping stuck people love their home. I love my home, which was just chosen to be featured in DIY magazine and Better Homes & Gardens special publication, “Best of Flea Market Style.” I live in my 3rd renovated historic home in Waxahachie with our 2 boys & my husband, who is a local pastor. I would rather be wearing flip flops than heels. Follow my daily projects on Instagram at @courtneywarrenhome or see my work at courtneywarren.com.

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HOME + GARDEN

BY MELINDA KOCIAN {ELLIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSSOCIATION}

PLANTING

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Plant tomatoes and peppers from 4-inch pots. Visit http://aggie-horticulture. tamu.edu/vegetable for recommended varieties. Early July is the time to plant small and medium pumpkins for a Halloween harvest. Plant heat-tolerant annuals that have been acclimated to hot, sunny conditions. This includes moss rose, purslane, trailing lantana, purple fountain grass, firebush and copper plants. Lawn grasses can be planted this month, but you will need to water twice daily for short intervals to keep soil surface moist until the grass has established good roots, usually in two to three weeks.

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Fertilize plants that bloom on new growth, such as crape myrtles, tropical hibiscus and roses, with a high-nitrogen fertilizer to promote late-summer growth and fall blooms. Apply same fertilizer to boost summer annuals and fall-flowering perennials. Light pruning of erratic spring growth may be done to maintain the natural form. Dead and diseased wood from trees and shrubs should be removed. Major pruning should be postponed until midwinter. Deadhead all blooming plants. Remove dead leaves and spent blooms from container plants.

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Be a “plant health” detective! Plants respond in various ways to heat and drought stress. These symptoms are often misdiagnosed as an insect or disease problem. Correctly identify the problem before turning to a pesticide. Galls on leaves of oaks, hackberries and other trees are caused by many species of gall-forming insects, and are result of the female stinging the leaf tissues as she lays her eggs. Galls are harmless since the insect doesn’t feed on plant tissues. Watch for lawn pests. Dry, light-colored areas in sunny parts of St. Augustine are probably the result of chinch bugs (small black insects with a white diamond on their backs). Apply Merit (imidacloprid) or other labeled insecticide. Grub worms are the culprits if the turf turns brown and easily comes up when pulled on. Treat with a granular insecticide. Rapid death of established landscape plants and orchard trees during the summer may signify the presence of cotton root rot, a soil-borne fungal disease common in our calcareous clay soils. Since there is no effective control, verification by the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab at Texas A&M (http:// plantclinic.tamu.edu) will help you know what plants can be used as replacements.

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Judge watering needs in the morning! High afternoon temperatures leave normally well-hydrated plants lacking sufficient water. If the lawn or plants are still wilted or off color in the morning, watering is required. To slow evaporation rates, always water your lawn after 6 PM and before 10 AM. If disease problems are a concern, watering may be delayed until the early morning hours (4 AM-10 AM). Drip irrigation and multi-stream rotors are great technologies for reducing water loss to evaporation. Soaker hoses and/ or hand watering also will work in certain situations.

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Plant these fall vegetables early in the month: beans, cucumbers and squash. Follow up late in the month with transplants of broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower. Acclimate transplants to full sun before planting. Water immediately after planting. Plant bluebonnet and other spring wildflowers starting this month. Select a sunny, well-drained area with minimal vegetation. If planting into existing vegetation, mow area as short as possible; then lightly disturb with a disk or rake. Drag seeded area to ensure good seed-soil contact. Plant fall-flowering bulbs such as spider lily, naked lady lily, rain lily, oxblood lily and fall crocus. Place in the ground twice as deep as the diameter of the bulb. Dig and divide daffodils, daylilies, iris, liriope, oxalis, and other springflowering perennials.

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Caladiums require plenty of water if they are to remain lush and active until fall. Fertilize with 21-0-0 at the rate of 1/3 to 1/2 pound per 100 square feet of bed area and water thoroughly. Plants with yellowed leaves and dark green veins may be suffering from iron deficiency. Apply an iron/sulfur product. Prune bush roses by removing dead canes and weak, spindly growth. Cut back tall, vigorous bushes to about 30 inches. Then apply a complete fertilizer and water in for beautiful fall blooms. Pinch flowers from coleus, basil, mint, caladiums and other plants where flower buds and flowers stop production of new foliage.

By now you know the real winners and losers in your landscape. Replace the “losers” with a Texas Superstar®. These plants have been tested and proven to be outstanding performers under our growing conditions. Visit www.TexasSuperstar.com for a list of these amazing stars. Control fire ants in your lawn with mound treatments, as opposed to baits, since ants are foraging less now. Organic insecticides such as pyrethrins and spinosad can be sprinkled on or drenched into the mound. Continue to follow the “Homeowners Fruit and Nut Spray Schedule” to protect pecan trees against pecan weevils and hickory shuckworms, and to control peach tree borers on peach and plum trees. Order spring-flowering bulbs for planting in November and December. Remember 'biggest is best' in regard to bulb size. Be aware of "bargain" bulbs as they may be small or of inferior quality.

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Adjust the height setting on your mower up one or two notches during the heat of the summer. Taller grass will create shade which will reduce evaporation of water from the soil and protect the roots from excessive heat. Don’t Bag It – Mulch It! Mulch your grass clippings. It’s an excellent way to recycle nutrients. Be sure to provide water for birds, squirrels and other wildlife that may visit your property.

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MEDICAL

Understanding and Eliminating (Food) Intolerance Ever experience tummy issues after eating certain foods? If it happens once, it may just be a case of food poisoning. If it happens again and again, it may be a sign of a food intolerance. According to a 2009 study, more than 20 percent of the population in the developed world suffers from a food allergy or food intolerance. Other studies suggest this number is rising. The silver lining – if there is one – is that these statistics are heavily weighted towards food intolerance rather than food allergy, a much more serious condition. “A food allergy involves the body’s immune system and its response to a protein in certain foods. The body sees it as a foreign substance and tries to fight it off,” explains Becca Barajas, MS, RD, LD, clinical nutrition manager at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie. “A food intolerance is usually more of a gastrointestinal issue because someone doesn’t have the enzyme necessary to breakdown the food which leads to an intolerance.” A food allergy can be life-threatening, whereas a food intolerance is not. However, people often confuse the two. “A lot of people think they have an allergy when they really have an intolerance,” says Barajas. She points out there are only eight common food allergies, while there are many more dietary substances of which people may be intolerant or especially sensitive.

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BY BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE Body Check Symptoms of a food intolerance typically present shortly after consuming the food and can range from mild to severe. Some of the most common are: »» Stomach ache »» Diarrhea »» Bloating »» Sinus congestion »» Headache »» Rash »» Tiredness Finding the Right Suspect There are no highly reliable tests for determining food intolerances, so an elimination diet may be necessary to deduce what food or ingredient might be the culprit. “You cut out potentially problematic foods – such as all dairy or any other food you suspect you may be intolerant to – then slowly reintroduce them back into your diet one at a time,” explains Barajas. Keeping a food off the menu for two weeks before re-introducing is usually long enough according to many medical

professionals. It’s important, though, to read food labels closely during this time and, if dining out, understand how the food is prepared. Products like dairy and soy often find their way into more foods than people realize. By tracking the body’s reaction as foods are reintroduced, an elimination diet is a good way to identify many food intolerances. However, any suspected gluten intolerance should be addressed with a medical professional first. “I wouldn’t recommend an elimination diet for gluten,” says Barajas. “Because if you suspect a gluten intolerance, you probably need to get tested for celiac disease first before cutting it out of your diet.” Physicians provide clinical services as members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and do not provide clinical services as employees or agents of those medical centers or Baylor Scott & White Health.

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LA FIN

SAVORING NORTHERN SPAIN From the enormous Gothic Cathedral in Seville, to the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada, I didn’t think I could possibly love Spain more after exploring its southern regions on more than one occasion. That was until I recently returned to Madrid and headed north. We started our trip in San Sebastian, a beach resort just next to the French border with a promenade that runs the length of the bay. For a city with under 200,000 people, it has an astonishing 22 Michelinstarred restaurants, making it a must stop for foodies like me. We chose to dine at starred Zuberoa. Set in a 650-year-old farmhouse, the atmosphere is sublime. The restaurant has been open for 65 years and their chef has been there for 45 of those years. The service was exceptional and the food outstanding. It was a highlight of our trip. But the excellent food in San Sebastian stretches well beyond their iconic restaurants. What this little beach town is also known for is its incredibly colorful tapas bars — though here, these snacks are called pintxos (PEEN-chohs). Twice a day people pour into the old cobblestoned streets for a traditional “pintxos crawl,” moving from bar to bar: tasting, drinking

and socializing. I took to it like a bee to honey and wished we had planned more days in this beautiful seaside paradise. Staying at the Astoria 7 Hotel was a perfect choice. Once a large theatre, each of the rooms is named after a star who has won an award at the International San Sebastian Film Festival. Silent movies are permanently on show with a figure of Alfred Hitchcock sitting in one of the cinema chairs placed in the lobby. Their continental breakfast is the best I have had in Europe with a great cup of café con leche and a generous buffet offering various types of Spanish jamon, cheese, fruits and pastries. In leaving San Sebastian we rented a car and made our way along the Bay of Biscay coastline to Bilbao. As you get into the downtown area it’s impossible to miss the titanium clad Guggenheim shimmering in the sun. One of modern architecture’s most iconic buildings, it is a sight to behold. It was a beautiful day so we strolled over the Zubizuri Footbridge, designed by Calatrava and alongside residents walking their dogs, jogging and cycling. As we meandered the banks of the River Nervión we stopped to ride the Artxanda Funicular to

take in a great view of the city and harbor in the distance. The next morning we headed out on Spain’s immaculately kept roads to the epicenter of the wine trade in La Rioja, where vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see and medieval villages come to life at the foothills of the mountains beyond in the Basque Country. Barrio de la Estación, in Haro, is where most of these great reds are clustered around the old railroad station. We visited the contemporary Muga Winery, packed with fans waiting to sample their prized tempranillo. The region is also world famous for the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrimage that cuts across Spain from France. After a wonderful lunch at La Bodega de Rivas, we headed to a country house we rented for a few days. Located in the province of Burgos, the family owned property is one of three that can be rented at Te Cuento 3 www. tecuento3.com. The home is centuries old and full of antiques and art. Sheltered by stone walls and grapevine, it was the ideal place to unwind, complete with bicycles and fresh bread delivered each morning. During our stay we toured the magnificent Burgos

Cindy Burch and her husband, Andrew, own and operate The Doves Nest in historic downtown Waxahachie. Cindy is also a freelance writer, caterer and consultant. Her award-winning cookbook, “The Doves Nest Restaurant: New American Recipes From A Historic Texas Town,” is in its fifth printing.

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Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoyed the many restaurants in the area famous for their grilled meats. As we began to make our way back towards Madrid, we decided to stop in Segovia, another World Heritage site. We found last minute reservations at the new Eurostar Convento Capuchinos Hotel, once an old convent. It is a stunning hotel and it gave us an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening marveling at Segovia’s soaring aqueduct, cathedral and Alcazar Fortress, said to be Walt Disney’s inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland. Spain is truly one of my favorite destinations. The people are warm and friendly, the food incredibly delicious and the scenery full of breathtaking views. With its various regions as diverse as the different parts of Texas, all of Spain seems in competition with itself, each province trying to be the best it can be. Reflected in their art, architecture, food and outlook on the world, I believe the Spanish have reached this lofty position through their great passion for life. Olé!

Cindy Burch

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