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Features Frosty February 15 Personal Design 18 Backyard Splash 21 Alfresco Kitchens 24 Perfect for the Patio 35
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Departments Artist Spotlight 12, 27 Garden FIX 26 Outdoor DĂŠcor 28 Pinteresting 30 Why we love our home 31 Pros who know 34 Hospitality Fix 37
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fter the winter we just had, I could not be more excited to celebrate spring in Memphis with our outdoor issue. We focused on homes and home features that embrace outdoor space. From the gorgeous stone work adorning architect Brad Shapiro’s new home (pg.
18) to the poolside oasis that brought one Memphis family out of the house and into the backyard (pg. 21), we have stories inside to inspire the outdoorsman in all of us. We stopped by the Memphis Botanic Garden and spoke with the director of horticulture about what this year’s unseasonably cold winter could mean for our gardens (pg. 15), and we also shined a light on a couple of local artists (pg. 12, 27), as well as the volunteer work of Memphis Area Master Gardeners (pg. 26). Delve inside for information about outdoor kitchens (pg. 24), the perfect patio furniture (pg. 35) and other local gems that could add the perfect decorative touch to your home (pg. 28). Don’t forget to flip through to the end for a great roasting prep course and accompanying recipes, courtesy of our hospitality guru, Sarah Matheny Gordon. Thanks for reading, and as always, if you are working on a home renovation project or know of one that would make for a great FIX feature, please contact me at patterson@ commercialappeal.com. You can also find us on Facebook (facebook.com/fixmagazine ) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/fixmagazine). All the best,
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Artist Spotlight story by Sara P. Shirley • photos by Brandon Dill
Cathy Lancaster
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ou might describe Cathy Lancaster’s career as late blooming. The painter never took art classes in high school, and she was a marketing major in college. It wasn’t until she was in her 30s that she opened her mind to the possibility of an art career. Lancaster’s
inspiration came from her mother, painter Priscilla Cunningham. The year was 2004, and at that time, Lancaster lived in New Orleans with her husband and three children. Her mother had been working as a professional artist in the Memphis area for about 10 years. Lancaster said that while she loved to talk with her mother about art, she found herself trying to tell her mother what to paint. Cunningham suggested Lancaster try illustrating her ideas. She gave Lancaster access to all of her art supplies while the family was visiting Memphis during the summer and let Lancaster paint as she pleased. Lancaster created five paintings in three days, and Cunningham took them to a local gallery where she had been selling her work. A month later, four of the paintings had sold, encouraging Lancaster to keep at it. But soon thereafter, in 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept
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Libertyland, 56"x64" mixed media on panel
Zippin Pippin I, 52" round mixed media on panel through New Orleans. Lancaster’s home was one of the many casualties of the devastating storm. The family uprooted to Memphis. Lancaster continued painting, but with a renewed sense of purpose, she said. She strived to show the vibrancy and character of New Orleans in her work. She also learned to embrace the imperfections in her abstract paintings, which are colorful, quizzical and layered. “Looking back, I’m grateful that I didn’t go to art school,” said Lancaster. “Not that I wouldn’t consider going sometime, but I feel like I have more freedom this way. I can figure stuff out on my own.” Lancaster now shares a studio in Midtown Memphis with her mother, and her work has been shown across the country. Eli Manning has one of her paintings, as does the fictitious country star Rayna Jaymes from the television show “Nashville.” “The way I paint is intuitive,” said Lancaster. “I treat it like
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Lancaster’s newest exhibit, titled “Merry Go Round,” will be on display at L Ross Gallery on Sanderlin Avenue in East Memphis until the end of March, with an opening on March 7 from 6-8 p.m.
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Frosty February Story by Sara P. Shirley Photos by Jason Terrell
What will the unseasonably cold temperatures mean for your garden this year? s small granules of ice fell on
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The repeat freezing and thawing of
attitude this year,” said Pudwell. “If your
the grounds of the Memphis
the ground this year will spell trouble for
foliage has turned brown that’s a sign of
Botanic Garden in mid-February,
many perennials, said Pudwell, and will
death, of course, but if you scratch the
horticulturist Rick Pudwell talked with
especially hurt plants that typically thrive
FIX about the unseasonably cold winter
in warmer “hardiness” zones.
weather and its potentially frustrating gardening effects.
Hardiness zones are rated by the United States Department of Agriculture and are based on the
Here are a few of the plants that Pudwell
average annual extreme
said were having a tough go of it this year:
minimum
Camellias • Gardenias Crape Myrtles • Indian Laurel
in an area.
And here are a few plants that will likely thrive after Memphis’ colder-than-usual winter:
Hostas • Tulips • Peonies
temperatures
Knowing what zone you garden in will help you determine what plants will survive in your area, said Pudwell. A little planning
“We haven’t had a harsh winter like
and research into where you want to
this since 1989,” said Pudwell, who is the
garden and what you want to buy before
director of horticulture at MBG. “But we
heading to a plant sale could save many
won’t know the full extent of the damage
headaches in the long run, he added.
until we get some hot weather.”
Horticulturalist Rick Pudwell is pictured in one of the greenhouses at the Memphis Botanic Gardens.
“We’ve just got to take a wait and see
Radiant Orchid: Gardening and fashion collided this year when “Radiant Orchid” was named the Pantone color of the year. Radiant Orchid is a captivating shade of purple with rosy undertones. Be on the lookout for this color, which is serving as inspiration for fashion and interior designers this year. On our cover, horticulturist Rick Pudwell is seen holding the intriguing orchid shade that made a splash at this year’s New York Fashion Week.
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Frosty February bark and see green underneath, you know there’s still a chance for life.” For this reason, Pudwell advises against uprooting seemingly dead plants in March or April. “Don’t be in a big hurry,” said Pudwell. “If it gets to be June, though, and nothing has changed, then you’ve unfortunately lost the battle.”
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Can you name the carnivorous plant shown in this photo
Inside of a Greenhouse at the Memphis Botanic Gardens.
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Personal Design
Story by Sara P. Shirley Photos by Nathan Berry
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hen an architect known for building dream homes across the Mid-South embarks on a
project for his own family, it’s something special. So when Brad Shapiro, of Shapiro & Company Architects, moved into his new digs in Germantown, FIX magazine was one of the first visitors to knock on his door. We got a sneak peak of the home before the interior design was finalized and talked with Shapiro about the inspiration
behind
his
English-style
residence. “I used notes from different homes I had designed for clients, and the concept came quickly,” said Shapiro. “I knew how we lived, what we needed and how our tastes had changed and evolved over time.” Shapiro teamed up with Michael Christie, of Christie Cut Stone, to bring several of his concepts to life. The house sits atop a hill, and a flagstone walk way A flagstone walkway leads to the limestone entryway. 18
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brings one to the arched entryway, which is adorned with limestone. The facade is composed of limestone, multi-blend stone and brick. The staircase features a reclaimed post.
The interior of the home features traditional English-style wood paneling, and a multitude of large windows allow natural light to flood into the home. The living room features a vaulted ceiling, with the beams painted an iron ore color that travels throughout the house. The Gothic arch in limestone fireplace ties the exterior to the interior and a courtyard patio adds to the home’s European styling. Recessed, canned lights (with incandescent bulbs) compliment the home’s natural lighting. Other light fixtures in the home were reclaimed, as was the staircase newel post. Shapiro used soapstone for the kitchen countertops and the kitchen floor is a multicolored slate. The most unique feature in the house is likely the soundproofed room Shapiro designed for his teenage son, who plays guitar and drums. “That room,” said Shapiro, “was one we definitely needed.”
A limestone fireplace in the living room ties the exterior to the interior.
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Backyard Story by Sara P. Shirley Photos by Nathan Berry
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splash
fter relocating to Memphis from
“It’s completely different from what it
Florida eight years ago, Noelle
was,” Daniele said. “We have everything
Daniele said her family missed
we need to be outside. I can’t think of
“being outside” more than anything else. “The first house we lived in had a pool
A view of the backyard from the outdoor addition.
anything we have inside that we don’t
includes a fireplace for entertainment
have outside now.”
in any season. A locker-room style
in the backyard but there was no room to
To complete Daniele’s vision, the
expand,” Daniele explained. “So we looked
Above All team built an addition to the
into the Valley Brook neighborhood (in
home for an outdoor kitchen and added
An existing, lagoon-style pool in the
East Memphis) and bought a home with
an overlooking loft with access from
backyard was replaced with a rectangular
a big backyard.”
the home’s second story. The loft, which
pool capped in limestone. To the side of
From there, the transformation from
Daniele nicknamed the “frat room” in
the pool, the team added a koi pond with
ordinary backyard to outdoor oasis began.
honor of her teenaged children, has a
bridge and back patio seating space. The
Daniele went to Above All Custom Pool
glass railing that allows guests to watch
Above All team transported koi fish from
and Landscaping to turn the space into a
the television in the outdoor room without
Daniele’s old house to their new pond,
livable outdoor environment.
impediment.
a request that was a first for Above All
Copper fountains add an artistic touch to the limestone-capped rectangular pool.
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The outdoor living area
bathroom was added to the garage for pool guests.
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business and operations manager E.J. Cox. “This project was really a collaboration with the client,” Cox said. “Noelle ultimately knew what she wanted, and she worked closely with our landscape architect, Jason Dawkins, throughout the process. A lot of the design elements were ideas of hers.” Daniele chose to accent the pool with copper fountains. A wet deck with umbrella stands allows for sunbathing in chaise lounges while partially submerged. “All of the kids’ friends stay at our house now,” said Daniele. “And we’re outside all the time, just like we used to be.”
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Alfresco
Story by Sara P. Shirley Photos by Nathan Berry
kitchens
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cross the Mid-South, homeowners
Who wouldn’t want to be able to cook
without ever leaving the backyard. No
are taking grilling to a new level
a turkey or a steak or a pizza or a batch of
traveling back and forth from the kitchen
with the installation of outdoor
cookies with the same device?
during grill time. No dripping pool water
kitchens. “It’s a growing trend,” said Mike
Other
popular
alfresco
amenities
include
kegerators,
kitchen
into the home when your guests need a
wine
snack break. No heading inside to watch the big game.
Edmundson, of Ken Rash’s Inc. in
caddies with ice makers underneath,
Memphis. “They really started getting
outdoor blenders, built-in mini-fridges,
“There’s a lot you can do,” said
popular four or five years ago.”
cutting boards that feed into the garbage
Edmundson. “This is the kind of the next,
can and lowered burners for deep frying.
‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ home
outdoor furniture and has an outdoor
Harry Adams of East Memphis
feature, so more and more people are
kitchen in its showroom that is sometimes
installed an outdoor kitchen in his home
used for cooking demonstrations, FIX
2 ½ years ago and said he couldn’t be
dropped by to learn more about what an
more pleased with the results.
Because Ken Rash’s specializes in
outdoor kitchen has to offer.
“It’s a great place to congregate,” he
The customizable features available
said. “We have a tv outside, a green egg, a
are manifold, but the star of most outdoor
burner…everything you need to entertain
kitchens seems to be “The Big Green
outside.”
Egg,” which is a grill, oven and smoker all wrapped into one.
looking into it.”
The main perk of having an outdoor kitchen is the ability to cook and entertain
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Blogs We Love
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Story by Sara P. Shirley Photo courtesy of Suzanne Allen
Musings
hat does it mean to be a master gardener? In Tennessee, certified master gardeners wear dual hats as both horticultural
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In Shelby County, the some 400 Memphis Area Master Gardenening
volunteers are tasked with helping the county share horticultural information with the community. One of the ways they do this is with a blog called “Garden Musings.� “I thought having a blog would be a fun thing, and an extra way to get the word out about who we are and what we do,� said Suzanne Allen, a master gardener and the blog’s coordinator. The frequently updated blog includes tours of master gardens; tips and recommendations from the experts; and posts about the volunteer work the gardeners perform. For instance, several of the blog posts refer to work at “PAR� gardens. PAR stands for “planting a row� for the hungry and PAR gardens provide fresh produce for local shelters, halfway houses and other charities. Last year, local master gardeners performed an estimated 28,000 hours of community service in the Mid-South.
In a recent post on the blog, the gardeners mentioned that they’ll be at the 2014 Spring Fling in the Big Red Barn at the Agricenter with
a booth titled “Ask A Master Gardener.� You can take your gardening dilemmas to them at the March 21-22 event, which is free and open to the public. You can also pose your questions to them by calling their hotline during business hours at 901-752-1207. Check out the blog at mamgmusings.blogspot.com. Memphis Area Master Gardeners make themselves available for questions during the 2013 Spring Fling at the Agricenter.
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Artist Spotlight By Sara P. Shirley
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here’s a story that Memphian
Hamlett Dobbins
abstract work.
p.m. The exhibit is composed of small
Hamlett Dobbins likes to tell
In the story with Rebecca, for example,
when he is asked to explain his
Dobbins stripped the moment down to its
artistic point of view.
essential elements—the grass, the skin,
“I am still working with the same
the hair, the sky—and expressed them
goals, but surely the work is changing
separately in his work.
somewhat considering the change in
Dobbins, 43, was visiting
his friend Rebecca a few years ago in Iowa City, his graduate school stomping
“I make abstract paintings because
grounds, when he was struck with an
that’s how my brain works,” he says. “I
acute awareness of his surroundings.
don’t know why, it’s just how it is.”
paintings Dobbins has created since arriving in Rome.
location and the difference in light,” he says. The exhibition’s title was brought
Dobbins has lived in Memphis most
on by his change in studio practice in
of his life, though he is living in Rome,
Rome, where he has been able to relax
Italy, as a visual arts fellow. Dobbins
and paint in long stretches of time. He
has a new show running at David Lusk
compares his regimen to the tending of
Gallery from March 11 to April 19, with
a garden or home, thus the show’s title,
an opening on Friday, March 14 from 6-8
“The Attendant.”
Hamlet Dobbins’ exhibit, “The Attendant,” will be on display at David
Lusk gallery from March 11 to April 19. David Lusk is located in East Memphis, inside the Laurelwood shopping center.
Untitled (For A.A.R./T.T/W) Oil on linen on panel, 2014 “The sky was so blue and she had just had her hair cut and colored this beautiful red,” he says. “We were walking along and came across a pallet of sod that had just been cut. It was so beautiful, green and lush and it had a little bit of dew on it. Rebecca was so taken with it that she leaned down and put her cheek against the sod to feel how it felt on her skin. I have probably made dozens of paintings about that moment.” Those sorts of moments, the kind where you feel connected with the world around you, are at the heart of Dobbins’
Untitled (notes on M.M.R./G.U.T./I.V.), 2013, oil on linen, 40x48”
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Outdoor
From the handmade vintage bracelet that
DÈcor
sparkles in the sun to the piece of driftwood art that brings nature into your home, here are some of our favorite local outdoor accessories.
Argent Outdoor Lantern $108
Magnolia Lighting, Hernando (662) 429-0416
Salvaged ornamental metal window coverings $39 a piece
Echoes of Time, Midtown Memphis (901) 210-5074
“Guitar Man” driftwood wall art $95
Echoes of Time, Midtown Memphis (901) 210-5074
Liztech handmade vintage stone bracelet
$86
Gift Horse, Germantown (855) 446-4939
Metal wall art $73.50
Terri Hannah Home and Garden, Germantown (901) 257-2965
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Pinteresting
Easter Bunny
By Sara P. Shirley Photos by Jason Terrell
Napkins
Begin by folding the napkin in half. Fold in half again. Bring each side to meet in the
While browsing Pinterest earlier this month, I stumbled upon several bunny napkinfolding tutorials. I’m no origami master, but these instructions were easy enough to replicate in minutes. Here are four easy bunny folds that will give your Easter table setting a little hop.
middle and fold down. (Your napkin will have a point at the top and a flat bottom). Fold the bottom edges up, creating a diamond shape. Fold the right and left sides in half, bringing their points slightly above the center of the
Classic Rabbit Ears
diamond. (These will be your ears). Take the
This classic look can be enhanced with the
fold it down. Curve your napkin and you’ll see
use of starch and an iron. I did not iron my
that pockets have formed. Slide the right top
napkins during practice, so it isn’t required,
point into a pocket. This is now your base.
but it might help if you are having trouble.
Set upright and fluff the ears.
pointed triangle at the top of your napkin and
Peter Cottontail
Follow the same steps for the classic ears, but don’t worry about the pockets. Instead, tie a ribbon around the ears after you’ve created them. Take the pointed triangle and fold it down. Add a cotton ball to the back.
Bunny Bundles
These napkin bunnies are so cute and easy to make that they might multiply around your house as quickly as rabbits. The Pinterest tutorial that I found used handkerchiefs, and they looked great. Napkins still work, though, and I used both in this example. Begin by folding the napkin in half diagonally. Roll the napkin into a long
tube. Fold the tube in half—the ends are going to become your ears. Hold the ears together, find a point close to midway, and tie a knot. Important: Do NOT tie the two ends of your tube (the ears) into a knot. I did this several times before I figured out that you must treat the ears as one end and the folded bottom as the other. Arrange and fluff the ears.
Follow FIX on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/fixmagazine. And if there is a pinterest-inspired craft project you’d like us to try, send it via social media or email the editor at Patterson@commercialappeal.com.
Happy Pinning!
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The Cinch
I named this one the cinch because it doesn’t really need any instruction or explanation. Fold your napkin diagonally and roll it up, like you do for the bunny bundles. This time, just cross the ears over one another and fasten together with a ribbon. I placed small candied eggs in the center of my “cinch,” and added a peep on top of the nest.
why we love our home
(Left to right) Lindsey Ammend and her daughter, Maddie Grace Howard, love their home in Collierville.
A
Diamond in the Rough
Story by Sara P. Shirley Photos by Kyle Kurlick
W
hen Lindsey Ammend began
down bigger houses for this one, for what
the search for a new home in
I could see myself doing with it,” Ammend
Collierville last year, she didn’t
said.
shy away from fixer uppers. “I didn’t decide on a house for what it had, but for what it could become,”
And a year later, the Central Day School teacher’s extensive renovation work has turned her house into a home.
Ammend said. She worked with real
Ammend began by gutting the kitchen
estate agent Jill McKnatt and put her
and adding all new appliances, cabinetry
roots down in a four bedroom, two
and countertops. The porch, which was an
bathroom home in the Terra Oaks
uncovered slab of concrete, was extended
neighborhood.
and screened in. Ammend added two
“When we were looking, I turned
large ceiling fans and an abundance of
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A
Diamond in the Rough Lindsay Ammend lives with her daughter, Maddie Grace Howard, in this Collierville home.
Ammend renovated the kitchen after buying the home.
light to the room, which is now one of
new cabinets to the laundry room. An
she either created herself or bought
her favorite because, in warmer months,
old closet in the garage became a mud
second hand. One of her favorite
she can relax or work on chores while
room, and Ammend turned the attic into
features is a rustic dining room table
keeping an eye on her daughter Maddie
a playroom for her daughter, Maddie
with bench seating that Ammend found
Grace, who enjoys playing outside with
Grace.
at Sheffield’s Antiques in Collierville.
Friends describe Ammends’ style
For Ammend, a budding DIYer and
Ammend extended the existing wood
as “shabby chic,” she said, and many of
pinterest enthusiast, the opportunities
flooring on the bottom floor and added
the decorative elements in the home
for home improvement are limitless.
the family’s two dogs.
Lindey Ammend improved the casual dining area by adding her own touches on the reclaimed chairs.
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A
Diamond in the Rough
“My next project—and I always have a next project—is the front flowerbed,” Ammend said with a laugh. “I’m just really attached to this house because of all I’ve put into it,” she added. “It feels nice to walk through the door every day because the house is just ‘us.’”
(left to right) Lindsey Ammend and her daughter, Maddie Grace Howard, enjoy some ice cream in their dining room, one of their favorite rooms in their Collierville home.
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Pros Who Know
Echoes of Story by Sara P. Shirley Photos by Brandon Dill
I
Time
t’s known as the “pinteresting” store,
local Memphis art.
Vintage closet out your old furniture, come see me first.”
and the title befits the eclectic, vast
The couple enlists help of salvagers to
The Abrahams’ store is fit to burst,
range of goods and services available
find many of their pieces. They frequent
with thousands of items at prices ranging
at Echoes of Time on Madison Avenue
auctions and estate sales; they hunt
from $1 to $5,000 or more. Product
in Midtown.
for driftwood at Sardis Lake and they
examples include an antique empire
barter for goods in house. Chris does the
dresser, a vintage closet, salvaged
woodworking and Stacey, the painting.
doorknobs, repurposed vanities, lamps,
If you’re looking to spruce up your
windowpanes and wall art. The variety
home using pieces you already have,
of goods reflect the couple’s desire to
Stacey and Chris are the pros who know
appeal to customers at any price range.
how to help you.
to walk in a store, and even if you don’t
to chalk paint) to give new life to heirloom
have a lot of money, to be able to buy a
furniture pieces, and she also teaches
gift—to do a little something special for
DIY-savvy customers how to repurpose
somebody,” Stacey said.
old or found objects.
projects Stacey and Chris have worked
experience for me, personally, because I
on, including before and after pictures,
discovered an artistic talent and to see it
visit the store’s Facebook page by typing
come out has been so much fun,” Stacey
of “Echoes of Time Memphis” into the
said. “If you’re thinking about throwing
search bar.
Owners Chris and Stacey Abraham opened their business two years ago, and recently moved to a larger storefront a couple of doors down from the original space. What started as Chris Abraham’s side project selling wares at antique customers looking to repurpose furniture, find vintage and antique home pieces or browse through a rotating collection of 34
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To see some of the repurposing
“This has been such a wonderful
Refurbished corner cabinet
malls has become a destination for
“I know how important it is to be able
Stacey mixes her own paints (similar
Echoes of Time owners Chris and Stacey Abraham hunt for vintage and antique items in a variety of places.
Perfect
Story by Sara P. Shirley
home in Upstate New York set
Patio
out to create the ultimate in lawn
workers caught a glimpse of Carlisle’s
for the
A
century ago, a man with a summer
chairs.
who was also retiring.
As soon as friends and former co-
work, orders for Adirondack chairs
The style of chair he came up with
started pouring in, he said.
around 50 pounds, and Carlisle’s orders are usually for a pair and matching table, he said. Carlisle will also engrave the owner’s names on the chairs for a more personal,
is now known as the Adirondack and
“I started doing these two years ago in
was named for the region of New York
June, and that was about 150 chairs ago,”
“I’ve done some Tennessee chairs,
known as the birthplace of the American
Carlisle said in a recent interview. “I’ve
some U of M chairs—that kind of stuff,”
vacation. Demand for the classic style,
got some 20 orders right now, and it’s all
said Carlisle. “People like the team colors.”
which includes wide arms, a slanted back
come from word of mouth. I put pictures
Asked why the chairs are still so
and low seat, has survived well into the
of them on Facebook occasionally but I
popular today, Carlisle said it all came
twenty-first century.
haven’t advertised or anything.”
down to comfort.
It’s a demand that Bartlett resident David Carlisle has capitalized on in the last couple of years. After Carlisle retired from Riverdale Elementary School, where he was principal for 29 years, he returned to his love of woodworking. Soon after
Even though they are wooden chairs, it’s amazing how comfortable they are. David Carlisle, woodworker
his retirement, Carlisle received a request
Carlisle crafts his chairs from cypress
to build a set of Adirondack chairs as a
wood and uses stainless steel screws
gift for Riverdale’s assistant principal,
to ensure durability. Each chair weighs
For
customized look.
“Even though they are wooden chairs, it’s amazing how comfortable they are,” he said. “You have to get the angles just right. I wait for the customer to sit down, and say, ‘oooohhh,’ and that’s how I know they’re OK.”
more information on Carlisle’s work, visit facebook.com/davesadirondacksandwoodworking.
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hospitality fix
A
Prep Course
Recipes by Sarah Matheny Gordon
on
Roasting and a vegetable to be roasted in the same pan, such as the following recipe for Herbed Butter-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables.
Perhaps the
best thing about recipes such as these is that one-dish cooking means less time spent cleaning up after dinner. With a little planning ahead, this dish is simple enough to prepare for a family dinner and delicious enough to serve at a dinner party. Family and friends alike are sure to enjoy the juicy
R
oasting is one of the easiest
temperatures,
methods for creating flavorful
vary significantly so consult a recipe
dishes.
and
heating
times
This basic technique
and use a meat thermometer to test
involves cooking foods in the dry
for “doneness” without overcooking.
heat of an oven, which caramelizes
Vegetables, on the other hand, are
the surface of foods and produces
very easy to roast, including basically
intense,
in
all root vegetables, as well as squash,
Preparation is quick and
zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels
each bite.
concentrated
flavors
chicken with crisp, flavorful skin and tender root vegetables.
This
straightforward because few other
sprouts, etc.
ingredients are needed to boost flavors
spread equally sized pieces onto
– often olive oil, salt, and pepper are
one layer on a sheet pan. Toss with
the only added ingredients.
Once
olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in a
roasting, as the warmth of the
the dish has been put into the oven,
hot oven, stirring occasionally, until
oven is welcome in the kitchen
recipes are almost entirely hands-off,
vegetables are nicely browned and
which makes roasting an excellent
cooked through.
preparation for weeknight dinners.
vary among different vegetables, so if
there and give this comforting,
mixing types of vegetables, pick ones
delicious recipe a try.
Proteins such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, and game birds are all excellent roasted.
Fair warning, preparations,
The general rule is to
Cooking time will
is the perfect
time of year to experiment with
on cold winter days, so get in
with similar texture and density. Some recipes even call for a protein
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hospitality fix
Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables INGREDIENTs 1 whole Kosher chicken (4 ½ - 5 ½ pounds*), giblets discarded *If using a smaller bird, shorten cooking times slightly 3 Tbs. herbed butter (see accompanying recipe) 1 ½ pounds small red potatoes cut into quarters 3 large parsnips cut into one-inch pieces 2 cups baby-cut carrots 8 medium shallots, peeled and cut in half pole-to-pole 8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed with the back of a knife 3 Tbs. olive oil Kosher salt and pepper
Directions Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
chicken on the breasts and tops of
the cavity of the chicken (if using
Spread vegetables including garlic
the legs. Massage herbed butter
a non-Kosher chicken, double
across bottom of roasting pan.
underneath skin being careful not
amount of salt used).
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil,
to tear it. Place chicken, breast
sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt and
side up, on top of vegetables.
for about 1 ½ hours until the
pepper to taste, and gently toss to
Tuck wings underneath the body
temperature in the thickest part of
combine.
and tie the drumsticks together
the breast reaches 130 degrees.
using cooking twine. Brush the
Increase the oven temperature to
towels, including the cavity. Using
outside of the chicken with olive oil.
475 degrees and continue to roast
the back of a wooden spoon,
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper
30 minutes longer, until the thickest
gently separate the skin from the
evenly onto the entire outside and
part of the breast reaches 160-165
Pat chicken dry with paper
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Roast chicken and vegetables
Herbed-Butter
H
erbed butter is a tasty and versatile
potatoes, dinner rolls, or biscuits. This
ingredient to know how to prepare.
recipe is flexible so feel free to use your
It makes an excellent finishing
favorite herbs to compliment your dish.
butter on steak, adds flavor to pan
Do not use dried herbs to make herbed
sauces, and breathes life into plain pasta,
butter.
degrees and the thickest part of the thigh reaches 170-175 degrees. Carefully transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest uncovered for 10-15 minutes. Return vegetables to the oven and continue to roast, stirring
Directions Stir together all ingredients to combine. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Allow to come to almost-room temperature before serving.
INGREDIENTs
occasionally, until fork-tender and
1 stick (8 Tbs.) salted butter, softened
golden, 10-15 minutes. Carve
2 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme*
the chicken and serve with the
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary*
vegetables.
1 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon* 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
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