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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 3 FEATURE 42 SHOWCASE A Horace couple embarks on a dream home remodel complete with a full sized gymnasium!
54 HUMOR Through the generations, high school graduation receptions are a mainstay.
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58 TRAVEL Bailey Hovland hits the trail again with a wanderlust for adventure.
16 GARDENS Tending a garden brings happiness, health and is important to the natural world around us. 24 ELEMENTS Stone decor adds functionality and enchantment to any garden. 33 ART An architectural designer uses her creative skills to paint in her free time with beautiful results. 8 | MAY/JUNE 2019
62 PETS There is a lot to consider when planning to bring a new pet home to join your family.
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74 INGREDIENTS Sharing food, life and love with Lauren Ferragut Carlson’s Scandinavian baking.
68 CUISINE Chef Granville share memories of grilling out with old friends and his recipe for grilled walleye with citrus-tomato salsa.
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warm-weather hello! Our patience definitely has been tested as our Dakota winter chose to linger — but no worries! This issue will banish your doubts and confirm what you already know. Summer is for real! Area homeowners are cautiously in a turf countdown waiting for the first drag of their rakes through the winter weary lawn. Plans for renewal are swirling in our minds and we can't wait to accomplish a list that has elongated in triple through the long winter. Projects from new home builds and remodeling to preparing our gardens for the coveted title of “most bountiful in years” has us in an exhilarating blur of new energy. In this issue, we are exited to introduce you to people, spaces and places that make a positive impact on our lives and bring the summer experience to a whole new level. • We will slow the cadence of our hectic lives by learning that the beauty of a garden is not only worthy of our gaze but also improves our health, perpetuates nature, strengthens family bonds and promotes community. • We’ll meet architectural designer and artist Mandel Cameron who has managed to create a world of natural beauty that will keep you smiling throughout the year, despite the weather. • Journey along with us as Inspired Home staff writer and dutiful law student Bailey Hovland takes us on another travel adventure — this time to sunny California. • Our food gurus are at it again. Chef Granville Wood shares a delicious way to serve up a lake-to-table walleye dining experience. And what better way to celebrate Syttende Mai than with writer Lauren Ferragut-Carlson as she shares a favorite Norwegian dessert? • Our list continues as writer Ashley Ferragut-Johnson captures a topic near and dear to our hearts — pet adoption. She’ll also take us outdoors as she offers a look into the most incredible garden elements created millions of years ago. • We all need a bit of humor in today’s world and writer Bernie Erikson delivers, yet again. Wanda Perkins captures a remodeling project in Horace at its best with Jan Mevold and T & S Custom Homes. Need more? Dayna DelVal always gets to our hearts regarding things that matter, and we’re thankful she does. There you have it. We hope you enjoy it all! Enjoy reading the Inspired Home Summer issue. Terri Ferragut Associate Publisher Editorial Director terri.ferragut@gmail.com terri@inspiredhomemagazine.com 10 | MAY/JUNE 2019
Editorial Director Terri Ferragut Creative Terri Ferragut Jessica Joannides Susan Walker Director of Operations Scott Drzewiecki Contributing Photographers Travis Beauchene Lauren Ferragut Carlson Zac Davis Contributing Writers Lauren Ferragut Carlson Bernie Erickson Terri Ferragut Bailey Hovland Ashley Ferragut Johnson Wanda M Perkins Dayna Del Val Granville Wood Copy Editor Keri Guten Cohen Social Media Director Bailey Hovland
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Every issue we share a fresh and local approach to your home and life. WAnDA Perkins For more than 20 years as a freelance writer, Perkins has enjoyed creatively crafting stories about local, national and international people and topics. She lives in Fargo and is author of Blessing After Blessing — Seeing God's Blessings in All the Seasons of life.
Terri FerrAGUT Every issue, we take great pride in presenting this beautiful local home and lifestyle guide we call Inspired Home. From design to great food our goal is to provide you with relevant information you value. Truth of the matter is, without the heart and dedication of this talented and professional team, this publication would not be possible. Issue after issue, their creativity brings Inspired Home to your doorstep or area business. They inspire me.
Ashley F. Johnson Ashley Johnson loves her home city of Fargo. She works as a registered nurse at Sanford Medical Center and shares her happy home with her husband, 2 children and a rescue cat. She loves traveling with her family, cooking, entertaining and good wine. She can’t wait to show her children the world.
BAiley hoVlAnD A Concordia graduate currently studying law, Hovland is passionate about writing and social media. "Blending my obsession for interior design with writing and scrolling through the endless feed of tweets, pins, and Instagram posts is my idea of 'living the dream,'" she says. Hovland enjoys reading, coffee shops, DIY projects and working out.
GrAnVille WooD Wood is an international chef who has worked in London, Stockholm, Toronto, Vancouver, Palm Beach and Houston before moving to Fargo with wife Susie, a doctor with Sanford Health. Most recently he operated The Blue Goose Café in the Plains Art Museum.
DAynA Del VAl Del Val is the President & CEO of The Arts Partnership in Fargo, ND. She is a professional actor and passionate arts activist as well as mom to a fabulous violin playing engineer and wife to a plant cell wall biochemist. She enjoys travel, reading and high teas.
lAUren F. CArlson Carlson, a Fargo native and geologist, is a research assistant at Cornell University at the New York Agricultural Experiment Station, where she conducts field work and data collection for the study of shrub willow as bio mass. She enjoys cooking, baking, running, renaissance art and writing.
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Bernie eriCkson Specializing in helping his clients make small changes with maximum impact, Erickson is a residential real estate agent in Fargo-Moorhead.
TrAVis BeAUChene graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NDSU and a Master of Fine Arts from The George Washington University in DC. Beauchene who has painted for 14 years and taught photography for 8, also does creative marketing for businesses. Upon returning to the F/M area, he and wife Brittany founded STUDIO THREE BEAU. Beauchene currently resides in Detroit Lakes, MN.
ZACh DAVis Davis loves capturing stories with his camera. He is a photographer and videographer who specializes in weddings and portraits. He has a weakness for wanderlust, feeling the urge to leave the country whenever possible.
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Tending a garden is a meditative, humbling experience. You can't force anything. You must be patient and just wait.
The glory of a garden lies in more than meets the eye.
Rudyard Kipling
Many of us spend the majority of our days in an office, with not as much time to relish the great outdoors as we would like. If you can relate, we have the right cure for what might be ailing you — gardening. Having your own garden to tend can keep you connected with the natural world around you. A good, honest, dirty sweat (and even the aches that result) does a body good and the mind wonders. What could be more satisfying than kneeling in the soil, preparing earth and planting seeds with the soft spring sunshine on your back? Gardening slows us down. Tending a garden is a meditative, humbling experience. You can’t force anything. You must be patient and just wait. Every time you put something in the ground, it feels like a proclamation of faith in the future — or at least in the next few months. Planting a garden is an act of optimism. When you plant a seed, you put hope in the ground. You trust in the future when there is no present sign that life will come. As we journey through garden seasons of all kinds, the pattern of birth, flourishing, maturation and decay sheds light on the mystery of who we are as human beings. It’s an activity we can still engage in whether we are worried, stressed, exuberant or sad. Witnessing living things slowly emerge from the earth is deeply gratifying. If this is not enough to persuade you, we’ll “dig” deeper. Good for your health Gardening is a repetitive, low- to mediumimpact form of exercise that requires strength and stretching to perform, and it works all the major muscle groups. It’s an excellent activity for those who are older, have disabilities or suffer from chronic pain. INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
Growing luscious grapes by homeowners in North Dakota is on the rise as a result of winter hardy cultivars created by NDSU Plant Services.
What could be better than rising early in the morning to pick delicious fresh raspberries for your morning cereal? Perhaps fresh raspberry jam?
In this local garden, nature explodes with heavenly constituents: natural weathered wood entangled with some of her finest sunflowers and speedwells.
A beautiful blending of flowers and vegetable; a wayward tomato plant stands proud with sweet potato vines flanked by marigolds.
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tranquility reigns in this sunny garden as a beautiful collection of hostas and bachelor buttons mingle peacefully.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute rates 30 minutes of gardening several times a week second in recommended ways to battle high blood pressure. Studies from the British Journal of Sports Medicine show that activities like gardening can cut the risk of heart attack and stroke and prolong life by as much as 30 percent among people aged 60 or older.
Healthier children “Playing in the dirt” is beneficial for our overall health. Research suggests that children who are exposed to soil in their formative years develop stronger immune systems and lower incidences of conditions such as asthma, eczema and other allergies.
Gardening improves mental health We’re addicted to technology. Time devoted to our emails and smartphones is a form of “directed attention” that our brains have only a finite amount of capacity for — too much and we become irritable, error-prone and stressed out. Gardening, a form of “effortless attention” can be done instinctually, allowing our brains
For a garden tour, this homeowner thoughtfully placed this sign — "Feel my fuzzy leaves" — near the soft lamb's ears plant.
Flower gardens provide essential food and habitat for honey bees, bumble bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Growing herbs in a garden, like these chocolate mint plants, is especially delightful for anyone who enjoys cooking.
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Looking more like flowers than a vegetable, these ornamental cabbages are a beautiful addition to this backyard garden. Greenery adds the perfect contrast.
to relax, releasing the backlog of tension. A scientific reason for the improved moods of gardeners can be found in the earth itself. Within the soil is a naturally forming and harmless bacteria, Mycobacterium vaccae. In studies, the bacteria raised serotonin levels in the brain, a neurotransmitter that controls cognitive functions and mood. Researchers in Norway have helped patients with severe depression by involving them in gardening projects. Patients experienced improved moods months after the studies took place. A sense of accomplishment Gardening provides a feeling of abundance, compassion and reward. When we harvest armfuls of tomatoes and cucumbers, or witness seedlings we planted at a young age become trees providing shade, we feel full of gratitude. Patience and hard work keep a garden going, and we are accountable for the various needs of the plants in our care. Focusing on needs beyond our own transfers to our personal relationships. Gardening brings families together The National Gardening Association says gardening is a great way to teach kids valuable life lessons. The patience they need to wait for plants to grow and seeing just how vital their care is in tending the garden cultivates understanding and responsibility. INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
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Gardening is good for community The love of gardening can be a major plus for our communities. Residents who live in natural landscapes know their neighbors better, spend more time outdoors and generally live in safer environments. The growing popularity of community gardens
brings neighbors and families together through hard work and a shared bounty. Gardening for a better world We live in a symbiotic relationship with plants around us. Through photosynthesis, plants use sunshine to synthesize food from
the carbon dioxide we breathe out and the water they take in through their roots. As a waste product, plants send out oxygen, which helps us breathe. Eco-friendly rain gardens use plants to capture and use rain run-off, preventing pollutants from reaching streams and lakes. Lastly, gardens provide a diverse natural habitat by providing food and shelter for wildlife. Just do it Don’t dismay if you lack space for a garden. Maintaining several potted vegetables or flowers on your deck or front step add natural beauty and provide you with the benefits of gardening. So, what are you waiting for? Get out and garden!
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ature possesses a multitude of mysteries — some are revealed and some are not. Some may emerge quickly as surprise summer storms, others like natural stone, take millions of years to form. When sculpted, stone, with all its unique veining, coloration and inherent mysteries, becomes a breathtaking record of time. And this is where Michael Zimber’s story begins. Michael Zimber is the mindful and thoughtful founder of Stone Forest, a company that creates natural garden elements
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for home and garden, inspired by nature’s offerings. Zimber and his artisans create for indoors impressive sculpted bathroom vessels, tubs and vanities. Artisan outdoor garden art includes water features, fire pits, benches and bird feeders — all from the very surroundings that have inspired Zimber his entire life. As a young man and rock-climbing enthusiast from New Mexico, he was a successful river guide, conquering the roaring white waters for nearly 10 years.
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Water moving over stone elicits a sense of calm, like ocean waves or a mountain stream. this organic-shaped fountain, inspired by the simple beauty of small, smooth pebbles, is hand-carved out of conglomerate "Jurassic" stone known for its natural variations in color and pattern
The Wabi stone garden lantern is created from natural granite boulders, using minimal carving. Each lantern is unique in size, shape and color and provides the perfect element for contemplation and repose. The lanterns are inspired by the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic — imperfect beauty derived naturally. This modern bench is hand-sculpted out of basalt, an igneous (volcanic) rock formed as a result of a lava flow. Dense and durable, the sleek polished top with naturally weathered sides and legs gives this bench a Japanese modernist look. Fun Fact: Basalt is also found on the moon.
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Having surrounded himself for so long with rock, cliffs and the jagged backdrop of the mountains, in his spare time he began to sculpt the very stone he had grown to love. Eventually is mother suggested that after 10 years of river rafting, he should consider getting a “real job.” Deciding she was probably right, he went to work figuring out how he could bring his love for the wilderness to people’s homes and gardens. As a young boy, Zimber explains, he used to have a “recurring dream of flying over a woodland of stone pillars.” Finding the name intriguing, Stone Forest was born in 1989. For nearly 30 years, Stone Forest has been using natural elements like copper, stone, bamboo and iron to create its pieces. Zimber says, “We are still true to our vision, and we have an incredible group of artisans and designers who are all focused on bringing the elegant simplicity of natural materials into the bath and garden.” While looking at the various sculpted pieces of work Zimber has created over the years, you realize quickly that they are all unique. The hands of 30 craftsmen create the majority of the designs, and most of the carvings are done with, in Zimber’s words, “calculated blows from a chisel and hammer.” He continues to say, “We also use small diamond saws and hand-held polishing tools, but because these functional sculptures are not machined each will be a little different and truly exceptional.” Whether your style is contemporary, modern, traditional or eclectic, there are indoor and outdoor pieces for all décor requirements. Stone Forest will also customize designs for clients because they are capable of carving stone in almost any shape. The good news? Although the company hails from New Mexico, the artisanal work of Stone Forest work is available locally in the Fargo/Moorhead area exclusively at Natural Environments Landscaping in South Fargo. Owner Roger Klocke proudly offers their “one-of-a-kind polished stone gas and wood burning fire pits, polished stone benches and unique natural stone water features. As Klocke attests, the Stone Forest products “are of the highest quality.” Excellence in craftsmanship and durability are of the utmost importance when it comes to outdoor garden elements, especially during the unforgiving elements of a North Dakota winter. When asked whether his products can INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
Stone, with all its unique veining, coloration and inherent mysteries, when sculpted, becomes a breathtaking record of time.
Pebble Seats from the Stone Forest home and garden division offer organic seating carved from blocks of stone. Onyx and conglomerate stone provided by nature provide uniquely different patterns and colors. Michael Zimber's love of pebbles inspired the Pebble Collection.
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Nature upon nature is the beauty elicited by the Stone Forest natural stone bird bath. A flicker rests comfortably on this hand-sculpted, 24-inch basin garden piece. Durable and weatherproof, the beauty of the rough-textured granite will endure for many generations to enjoy. Peace and relaxation are the result of water movement over natural stone. Hand-carved out of beige granite, each fountain yields unique beauty. The antique millstone fountains are created from actual stones used for grinding grain more than 100 years ago.
withstand the frozen tundra we call home, Zimber responds with confidence, “The vast majority of our outdoor garden elements are sculpted from dense stone including granite and basalt. These will hold up in the harshest of winters.” Zimber shared with Inspired Home that his company is approaching its 30th anniversary, a milestone that is not wasted on him. He realizes how fortunate he is to have created a living out of the things he is the most passionate about — nature and its beautiful wonders. He puts himself into every chisel of stone, hammer of copper, and each piece he and the artisans carve. Along with his crafted pieces of art, he also offers a bit of wisdom: “It’s a long haul and any business will take all the life force you’re willing to give it, so pacing and balance become important. When it comes to conflict, always take the high road.” His words and artistry are the foundation of a company that is as solid as stone. For more information locally visit naturalenvironmentslandscaping.com. 28 | MAY/JUNE 2019
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This contemporary bench is a marvel of minimalist beauty. The slightly slanted parallelogram is carved from a solid block of Grigio sandstone. This material’s subtle veining elevates the monochromatic palette, providing interest that could never be achieved by a manmade material.
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This floral scene, each stem reaching upward with grace and beauty, comes straight from Cameron’s imagination and stays true to her secondary color theme.
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Gold and white daffodils, stooping elegantly under their own weight, offer viewers a moment of peace and tranquility.
Mandel Cameron Architecture by day, painting by night
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ollegiate art classes help students hone their skills by going back to the basics. They study art history, analyzing the brush strokes of Van Gogh and the monochromatic style from Picasso’s Blue Period. They follow syllabus guidelines, moving from one project to the next on whatever timeline their professor dictates. They sketch still scenes of plastic fruit,
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given away by their unnatural sheen under the fluorescent lighting. These art students play by the rules in hopes that someday their knowledge of art will allow them to shed the traditional guidelines and rely on their instinct alone. Mandel Cameron has done exactly that after her time in the art program at NDSU. “When you’re in college, earlier on,
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Pink snapdragons sprout high against a turquoise meadow scene, standing tall amongst their fellow flora and fauna. Intrigue and happiness — emotions Cameron wants to evoke.
This painting exudes color with the reds, pinks, yellows and greens coming together to create this vibrant scene that Cameron displayed at the Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl studio tour 2018.
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The one takeaway Cameron wants people to get from her work? “A relief from the heavy social issues in the world. I want to create beautiful scenes that are intriguing or evoke happiness as a sort of break from all the negativity and trauma. Something like a refuge, a place of peace.” they’re trying to teach you the fundamentals of art,” Cameron said. “Of course, it’s valuable, but it can also be really restrictive. But when you’re painting on your own without the lead of a professor, you stop thinking so much about the technical side and do what feels right to you.” Since leaving NDSU with an architecture major and an art minor, Cameron has started to develop her own style in her paintings. “Architecture teaches you line work and line weight, and I started to see strong lines coming across in my work,” Cameron said. “Traditionally, you’re not supposed to outline in your art. But that’s one area that I’ve decided to go away from the norm. I almost find it difficult to not outline things now.” The architect-by-day, painter-by-night works primarily with acrylic paints to create her work, focusing on landscapes and floral scenes as her muse. Each of her paintings features black lines that trace the unique figures in her work: a long-stemmed flower, a curious fish or even a sloping mountainside. Regardless of the subject or the scene, Cameron’s paintings usually abide by similar color guidelines, keeping her color palette in the secondary color tones, such as different shades of green, warm golds and muted pinks. Because her job in architecture is so technical, Cameron uses painting as her INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
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Each of her paintings features black lines that trace the unique figures in her work: a long-stemmed flower, a curious fish, or even a sloping mountainside.
A textured tree line and chaotic sky bring this mountain scene to life, connected by the smoky swirls of fires across the forest floor. A departure from Cameron’s typical subject and color schemes, this windswept portrait is full of emotion, intensity nand depth.
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creative outlet. “I usually go into it trying to have fun. Sometimes I go in with a concept, and sometimes I just start mixing paint and see where it goes from there,” she said. “I get really inspired by different colors and textures, and I find it interesting to see how I can pull them into my paintings.” Her paintings usually come from memories, reflecting her nomadic upbringing. “I moved around a lot as a child — lived in Arizona for a while, which has beautiful landscapes, and Pennsylvania, where I loved the texture of the trees. A lot of that is reflected in my work.” Cameron’s paintings have been displayed at the Plains Art Museum, Spirit Room, NDSU gallery and a variety of coffee shops around the Fargo-Moorhead area. Her most prominent piece is splayed across the wall at Junkyard Brewing Company, where the junkyard slogan is accompanied by symbols meant to represent the community. “The sun speaks to the Native American art in the area, and the train represents the more industrial side of the town,” Cameron said. The one takeaway Cameron wants people to get from her work? “A relief from the heavy social issues in the world. I want to create beautiful scenes that are intriguing or invoke happiness as a sort of break from all the negativity and trauma. Something like a refuge, a place of peace.” And with soothing color tones and serene landscape scenes, her paintings do just that.
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ometimes building a dream home becomes an evolving process, one that culminates into a space which will accommodate the dreams and desires of each family member. When two Horace homeowners decided to add on an indoor basketball court for their children, they also incorporated a family room and sunroom which easily transitions into their outdoor living spaces. As a young boy, the father remembers exploring wide-open spaces and playing basketball outdoors. He knew the time was right to provide those experiences for his children when their son began
dribbling his basketball throughout the house. The couple sought out the expertise of architect Jan Mevold of Mevold Studio to discuss their plans to expand their existing home. Soon afterward, their dream home evolved into a major remodeling project. The original 5,100-square-foot, one-and-a-half story home with its oversized lot proved an ideal spot to accomplish their vision for memory-making, expansive living spaces. “While the homeowners wanted to add a basketball court to their current home, they didn’t want it to look like a gymnasium when
A birds-eye-view of the family room showcases a striking 20-ft., 2-sided, gas fireplace, with handy built-in cabinetry and shelving. Cozy Pinnacle loveseats with an accent round metal coffee table create a perfect conversational sitting area.
Sleek and functional, the family kitchen features narrow accent mirrors, charcoal Alder cabinetry with tubular steel pulls, a wine cooler with storage and sink area and grey quartz countertops with a beautiful glass backsplash.
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Sliding glass doors filter natural light into the formal dining area, offering a cheery place for guests to dine. Porcelain-tiled columns bring a bit of distinction into the dining space.
the project was completed,” recalls Mevold. “They also wished to create a family room and a year-round sunroom without the entire project feeling like a big addition.” Kris Carlson, co-owner of designingwomen2, was familiar with the homeowners’ lifestyle and contemporary preference. “They asked for a cozy family space for spectators to gather to watch basketball games,” Carlson recalls. “We chose four Temple swivel chairs which allow for easy conversational visiting while watching the court below.” Pinnacle loveseats and an accent metal coffee table score a winning combination when the kitchen is serving up game-time refreshments. Soft grey and neutral Main living areas easily transition from room to room, giving family and guests plenty of space during holidays and during entertaining times.
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a steel-wrapped, circular kitchen island offers additional seating, with elevated countertops for serving.
the kitchen island is a central hub of family gatherings with a view of the family room and an easy flow into main seating areas.
high-end stainless steel appliances add a polished look to the kitchen while contemporary styling blends with the homeowner’s modern preferences.
“While the homeowners wanted to add a basketball court to their current home, they didn’t want it to look like a gymnasium when the project was completed,” recalls Mevold. “They also wished to create a family room and a year-round sunroom without the entire project feeling like a big addition.” architect Jan Mevold of Mevold Studio worked with homeowners to design a space for the family without the appearance of a remodel.
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Windows and a convenient snack bar overlook the new basketball court area, offering sports fans front-row seating. removing the south wall of the existing home allowed additional living spaces for the family while creating inviting modern spaces for guests.
Four contemporary Temple swivel chairs are positioned for conversation, with floor-to-ceiling court views in the family-favorite sunroom.
A modern cable staircase is eye-catching for guests to move from first and second floors.
furnishings in the sunroom continue the home’s classic décor. In keeping with their current modern preference, the remodel utilized urban and industrial accents to blend with the original design. Soft grey and neutral
furnishings in the sunroom continue the home’s classic décor. “We created a sunroom space that has a cozy, modern feel just like the rest of the home,” Mevold notes. “We intentionally utilized as much glass
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The new basketball court is a dream fulfilled for the family. Natural light in overhead windows with ample LED ceiling lighting allows the family to play late-night scrimmages anytime. A family work-out space keeps all the family members in top-shape for spur-of-the moment basketball games. From the top of the staircase to the sports court, the spacious basketball court creates an exciting family fun-space.
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knew the basketball court would be a popular space that would get plenty of use, especially with two active kids and all their friends.” Even their beloved 16-year old German Shepherd, Vegas, who keeps a watchful eye over his family, delights in the home’s transformation and new additional space. The couple’s original dream of creating new
memories and traditions, while journeying and evolving through life together, is now a reality. They are grateful for their family, wonderful neighbors and cherished friendships they’ve enjoyed along the way. These thankful homeowners feel truly blessed to call this peaceful slice of tranquility home.
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as possible with floor-to-ceiling windows that transition seamlessly into views of the sports court.” The new sunroom quickly became a family-favorite room. With abundant sunshine, outdoor views and views of the new basketball court, it’s the place where the entire family spends most of their time together. Mevold purposefully designed the sunroom near the kitchen and main living spaces. Patio doors lend quick access to an outdoor entertainment area for spring, summer and fall gatherings. “When we entertain friends, the kids naturally gravitate to the court while parents gather in the sunroom,” the Mother adds. “The windows are wonderful! They allow us to enjoy watching the kids in action. We INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
"This addition was fun to complete; we always enjoy taking on unique projects for our customers! Building something for clients that they will enjoy as a family for years to come is very gratifying. Working with Scott and Krista in the past, we knew their love for basketball and entertaining. This addition is the perfect combination of both!" Kami & Todd Halle, T & S Custom Homes
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he key to hosting a really great party isn’t about having the most fabulous food and beverages. It isn’t about having the most interesting and eclectic guest list on the planet. And it isn’t about hosting it in an environment that looks fresh off the pages of a magazine. Although that helps. The key to hosting a really great party is making your guests feel like you fussed over them, just a little bit. And nobody does this better than the families hosting hometown high school graduation parties in the spring. We’ve hosted a holiday party the Friday before Christmas for going on 20 years now and sometimes I think it’s maybe run its course and 54 | MAY/JUNE 2019
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becoming the same-old, same-old. It’s different for high school graduation parties. There’s a chance or two, maybe three, in a lifetime to really blow the roof off. It’s the social equivalent of Oscar Night, and hometown families never disappoint. The fussing process starts at least no less than one year in advance. These parties are almost always a blend of indoor-outdoor festivities and hosting that kind of party coming off 10 months of winter takes some careful planning. It starts with an honest assessment of curb appeal. Is it time to tackle painting the house you’ve put off for three years? Is it time to say goodbye to that saggy lawn
shed? Is it time to get rid of that swing set your high school graduate hasn’t played on in at least 10 years, or will it be a welcome distraction for the children attending? Will you remember to contact the local nursery and tell them to have no less than six preplanted geranium tubs reserved for you to pick up prior to Mother’s Day? Because everyone knows, if you do not get your flowers by Mother’s Day, you run serious risk of non-coordinating flower beds mocking you the entire summer. Just after New Year’s, the fussing process turns indoors. You call the local hardware store and reserve the rental carpet-cleaning machine for the week before graduation INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
because there’s only three units in town to be rented and if you miss out, you’ll regret it. Same with calling the church to reserve folding chairs. There’s an unwritten rule that every family in good standing can borrow a maximum of 12 chairs for the party weekend. They can only be picked up after Sunday morning coffee the week before graduation, with the understanding the following Sunday everyone will stand around and drink coffee, knowing they’ll be visiting homes sitting in familiar church basement chairs drinking coffee later in the afternoon. And then there’s the food. When I graduated high school, we had cake and coffee. Period. Which had to be ordered from the best local cake baker/ decorator the week after New Year’s. A fancy cake decorated in giant frosting flowers with the class colors (red and white for the class of 1981) and then more modest sheet cakes for guests. The fancy cake was the buffet table centerpiece, with most likely carnations in class colors alongside. These flowers had to be ordered from the local florist no later than Easter week. Think about it: 80 graduates, each party having an average of four carnations on the buffet table involves some careful coordination by the local flower shop. You did not want to be the party that forgot to order early, because no one would believe you intentionally chose carnations in an odd shade of green as a cheery compliment to the ruby red frosting flowers. Now, families host parties with a buffet that rivals any $15.95 all-you-can-eat chain restaurant. There’s high-quality disposable plates and flatware; foil tubs full of buffet favorites simmering over sterno gel fuel burners. There are at least two fruit salads, a potato salad, some popular vegetable salad and often a buildyour-own dessert selection and coolers filled with favorite warm-weather beverages. And a sheet cake and church basement coffee. Some things never change, and I love that. Recently, we attended two hometown graduation parties that were the best of the best. We knew it was going to be a big deal when we had to park no less than four blocks from the party Axel and Trixie were hosting for their son. There was a big buffet inside where all the ladies were hanging out, and a more casual munchie-type assortment in the garage and patio area where the guys congregated. They added throw rugs and curtains to the garage as is popular for this type of INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
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event, and the shoes-off-at-the-door rule of most homes flies right out the window despite recently steam cleaned carpets. The next party was in the country. In-the-country parties require everything from the highway all the way out to the grove of trees be mowed as parking space will be necessary. And mowed twice a week the entire time leading up to the party, so it didn’t look like a hayfield waiting to be baled when everyone arrived. With a 40-acre yard, they were able to have a trampoline for kids to play on, volleyball nets and family friends directing parking. The party Norbert and Stella hosted for their son had pretty special meaning for everyone. They’re raising their family in the home where Norbert grew up; and most of us thought it seemed only a few months ago we were celebrating Norbert’s high school graduation. Now, we were here celebrating this year’s graduating class along with teachers and administrators who were new to their careers in 1981 when we had my graduation party. This year’s graduation parties were a shining success on every level. Each one unique and personal, yet exactly what I would have expected from these families. The more things change, the more they stay the same. I love that. Here’s wishing you at least one hometown graduation party this spring. There’s nothing better. INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
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In the background, the Coronado Bridge spans 11,178 feet from the San Diego Bay to Coronado Island — an architectural masterpiece.
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y feet dangled over the edge of the cliff, 60 feet away from the ocean’s reach. Waves crashed against the cragged rock face, sending salt water into the air. We were waiting, hundreds of us, at the ocean’s edge. One woman, her hair already past gray and eyes full of good stories, laughed and leaned into her companion, a rounded man well into his 50s. It must have been early in their dating, for they were not yet at ease with one another but were trying to be. Another man held a baby who could have been no older than 4 months, placing his sunglasses over the child’s eyes to shield them from the L to r: Kaitlyn Lawler, Bailey hovland and McKenzie hastad stand near one of the many fountains in Seaport Village.
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Hotel del Coronado, a Victorian beach resort on Coronado Island, has hosted a multitude of famous guests, including Katharine Hepburn, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack Obama.
The Italian Renaissance style of Spreckels Organ Pavilion at Balboa Park features 5,000 pipes, making it the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world.
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sun. A group of 20-year-olds chased around a toddler, playing a never-ending game of “keep the child away from the cliffs.” Most of us just sat and waited, chatting amongst ourselves for the time being. My friends of 13 years and I had decided to take a long weekend and fly to California, a perfect break from the indecisive Midwest weather. We had no plans, other than to absorb some much-needed Vitamin D. Our small hotel room was less than a mile from the beach, we had enough spending money to treat ourselves to ice cream on a nightly basis, and I had put together a Spotify playlist originally titled “beaches.” We were ready to take on “America’s Finest City” — San Diego. I had been to San Diego twice before: the first time at age 15 with my grandmother and the second with my collegiate track team. I’d visited the San Diego Zoo, trekked up to the Cabrillo National Monument and felt the sand between my toes on the Silver Strand. I thought I’d seen it all. Of course, my assumptions were wrong. We spent one night in Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter, window shopping and taking in the nightlife of the city. Instead of ordering our own food, we split everything, digging into s’mores cupcakes and a dish of Chocolate Therapy by Ben and Jerry’s and Truffle Mac n' Cheese. Music came and went with the pedicabs, where thin men pedaled to INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
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Despite the coastal desert conditions of San Diego, flowers bloom at the cliffs edge, matched only in their beauty by the crashing waves of the incoming tide.
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songs like “Raspberry Beret” and “7 Rings.” The Victorian architecture reflected a rich history but concealed the area’s original function in the 1880s and ‘90s: San Diego’s red-light district. We continued to traverse the city’s rich history the next day, boarding a tour bus and making stops at Balboa Park, Little Italy, Old Town San Diego and Hotel Del Coronado. Each stop showed the city’s kaleidoscopic past through traditional Mexican pottery and Spanish-Colonial style architecture and gnocchi al tartufo. We explored the city with wide eyes, drinking in the sun-kissed beauty that is San Diego with every ocean view and every palm tree. As the evening drew near, we became quiet. Some of us had been waiting for over an hour, passing the time by predicting the strength of each coming wave. Finally, the sun met the horizon and the atmosphere changed. Conversations were reduced to a murmur and time seemed to slow down, the rhythm of the waves keeping in time with every fifth heartbeat. It was the magic of Sunset Cliffs. We had been waiting to watch this daily occurrence, one that often passes without any fanfare or excitement. Yet, as the sun slowly sank below the horizon, casting a golden light over the landscape, the sunset seemed different here. Each person on the cliffside was at ease, staring straight ahead at the glowing orb settling below the ocean’s surface. We leaned into one another, soaking in the beauty around us. And, for a moment, all we needed was the light of the sun. INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
an array of colorful succulents hangs on the wall of the Shore rider Bar, a restaurant just off the La Jolla Shores Beach.
this incredible dessert shop tucked away in the Little Italy neighborhood featured colorful, decadent gelato topped with whimsical meringues. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is 68-acre regional park perched on the rugged coastline, named of course for the perfect place to watch the sunset.
“Conversations were reduced to a murmur and time seemed to slow down, the rhythm of the waves keeping in time with every fifth heartbeat. It was the magic of Sunset Cliffs.�
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eciding to get a pet should be considered with patience and thoughtful contemplation. Once you are committed to becoming the parent of a four-legged creature, my hope is to encourage you to consider adoption of a shelter pet. We reached out to Dr. Amy Anderson of the West Fargo Animal Hospital (she, by the way, is the veterinarian for our kitty, Fancy, our adopted special-needs fur ball.) When bringing a new family member home from a shelter, there are things to do in preparation for pairing a pet with a new home. As with any big decision, Dr. Anderson stresses the importance of deciding the type of pet you are interested in, as well as an age range. She says that all animals have “different
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personalities, quirks, healthcare needs, size and energy levels.” Having an idea of what you are looking for early on can save you the heartache of choosing a pet that doesn’t fit with your family, she warns. When you have selected the pet that you feel will complete your home, make sure you take the time to get to know your newest family member. When we adopted our pit bull, Francis, while we lived in Oklahoma, the rescue agency gave us a month to see whether he was a good fit for our family, though Dr. Anderson says that you usually have a pretty good feeling about the situation in the first 48 hours, and I must agree. When we brought Francis home with us, the first eight hours
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your new pet on day one. Only immediate family members who live in the home should be there initially.” Give them time to explore your home on a leash so that you maintain control by guiding them and making them feel as secure as possible. Prepare their kennel with a few toys and a comfy bed. (Ask to bring some of their familiar toys and favorite treats home from the shelter.) Once your rescue pet has acclimated to the indoor surroundings, do the same unhurried introduction to the outside world. Guide your pet slowly to get used to your yard and beyond. If you have other pets in your home, Dr. Anderson encourages you to schedule small, orchestrated “meet and greets” to safely introduce them to all other furry family members. My family has made the decision to only adopt shelter pets, however, it is important to note that this may not be the right option for everyone. Dr. Anderson wisely counsels that adopting a pet “takes much self-investigation and should also involve a frank discussion with the rescue, family members and maybe even a veterinarian.” Animals are not onesize-fits-all and are not items to be discarded or exchanged like a T-shirt, Dr. Anderson says. Take your time, do the research, and prepare your heart and mind before adopting a pet. My family has already discovered this vital fact: In the end, it’s the owners who end up being rescued.
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The last remnants of winter’s snow are tucked away under the evergreens, shaded from the sun, and the air is cool and crisp. This is one of my favorite times of year when the air is still fresh and clear before the heat of summer takes over the sky, making the air cloudy and hazy. The pines are always present and, as they warm, they exude a scent we can only connect to cottage life or sachets from the county fair. The cicadas are singing their song to the setting sun. We’ve got the top down, driving along the winding river road on a warm early summer evening. Just ahead lies a fantastic dinner of
grilled and fried fish al fresco on the bank by the river with some of my chef buddies. Grilling fish is an art. Frying fish is a talent. So, when a bunch of my chef friends get together to do some cooking, it always gets real and really funny. One year, “Dean” had his grill fired up white hot, clean and well oiled; just ready to lay down some serious grill marks. That grill was so hot that when he tossed his Alaskan halibut steaks on it, they just skipped and slid right off the grill onto the grass, which had us laughing like silly school kids. As we roll up to the cottage, I know INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
Chefs get passionate — we can’t overfish the oceans and we can’t keep thinking someone else will take care of the issues at hand. For this reason, many chefs support local farmers and the small crop specialists you find at farmers markets.
today will be one of those special days when my buddies will show up with some of their best catches, recent or frozen . We understand you can’t keep fish fresh forever so flash freezing saves the integrity of the fish. I’m guessing there will be some Alaskan halibut, salmon, Colorado rainbows, steelheads and definitely Florida mahi. If the gods are good to us, maybe we’ll have some sea bass or blues from the waters surrounding Nantucket. This has been a crazy year for chefs. We have always been active in conservation and agriculture, but the last two years of EPA rollbacks and the lack of supervision in food sources have really become forefront for chefs and restauranteurs. The ACF (American Federation of Chefs) has been awakened to what many grassroots chefs have been talking about for years. Back then, we were just a bunch of hippy chefs who are now a major part of the economic agricultural conversation. Alice Waters, American chef and activist, among others, has passed the torch to Dan Barber, a New York chef at his Blue Hill Restaurant and Blue Hill at Stone Barnes. A pioneer and leader in sustainable farming, Barber advocates “close-to-the-land cooking” and melding agriculture to stewardship of the Earth. Chef/restaurateur Rick Mooney who has been fighting the good fight to conserve fish equality for years is known as “The Godfather of Seafood Sustainability.” The beauty of being a chef on the national level is our voices are heard. We want the best agriculture for our guests, and we want it to be sustainable. Striving for realistic policies that support all agricultural industries, we need people to pick the lettuce, cauliflower and broccoli in California and at the same time, we need clean water and air. The restaurant and hospitality industry, devoted to ser ving the public, generates a tremendous amount of revenue and is one INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
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of the top employers in the country. Chefs get passionate — we can’t overfish the oceans and we can’t keep thinking someone else will take care of the issues at hand. For this reason, many chefs support local farmers and the small-crop specialists you find at farmers markets. Industrial farming has its place, I suppose, or where else would the Green Giant find all those peas and carrots? More on this later. Back to my chef buddies. I can see the smoke drifting up through the trees and I smell the grilling peppers and onions that will probably soon be a salsa for white meaty halibut. This is going to be one of those feasts to remember and did I mention the roasted Gulf oysters and Carolina shrimp and grits, a Charleston main stay? Wait until they get a load of the best cold-water walleye fillets in my cooler. The only question is — should I batter fry them or give them a turn over the fire? Or maybe both?
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Wine Wisdom In the heat of summer, batch-style cocktails are a no-brainer. The recipes are usually simple and can be made ahead of time—perfect for boating or backyard entertaining! Your guests will be more than impressed when they are greeted with a warm welcome and a signature cocktail. If you are an avid reader of Inspired Home, you know that I am all about rosé, so I decided to share one of my favorite wine cocktails. Chelsey Malstrom Seven Sisters Spirits Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Strawberry Rosé Spritzer Ingredients 1 pint strawberries, stems removed and sliced in half 1 750mL bottle of rosé wine 2 cups of soda water 1/3 cup Aperol 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Lemon twist for garnish Place strawberries in a large pitcher and cover with the rosé. Chill for 3 hours so the strawberries can absorb all the rosé deliciousness! After 3 hours, remove the strawberries with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir in soda water, Aperol and lemon juice. This drink is ready to go! Pour mix into ice-filled glasses; garnish with the wine strawberries and a lemon twist.
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WALLEYE “ON THE HALF SHELL” with CITRUS, TOMATO SALSA On the half shell is a term used by Texans when cooking fish fillets with the skin on. Primarily with the tough, scaly Red Fish, but it can be used for other fish as well. With tender, flaky fish like Walleye this technique works well, holding the flesh together and keeping in moisture. If you are not catching your own Walleye, hit up a friend for some skin-on fillets. Heat your gas or charcoal grill, keeping the heat more to one side of the grill. (Note: WEBER Grill Co. says Medium to High, whether skin is off or on. Meat should reach 145 degrees, according to USDA.) Make sure the grates are clean and sprayed well with non-stick vegetable oil. Cut your fillets into portion sizes. Brush the flesh side with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the fish skin side down just off the heat source and cover. While the fish is cooking make the light, fresh, summery salsa. After you have finished making the salsa, take the cover off the grill and test fish for doneness. It should be white and still slightly firm to the touch. Move over the hotter coals to crisp the skin, brush with more olive oil. When done, remove to plates, spoon some salsa onto part of the fish. Garnish with a salad of arugula and watercress dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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Toss the diced orange, diced grape tomatoes, minced shallot, diced serrano chile, chopped chive and cilantro leaves together. Add olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Add the zest of the lime and lemon. Toss. Add maple syrup and toss again. *For a different twist on the salsa, use honeydew and English cucumber instead of orange and tomato. Enjoy!
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candinavians are notoriously famous for their stoic behavior and testimony to that fact is a set of actual Norwegian rules to live by — “Jantelagen” or “Law of Jante” actually exists to outline appropriate behavior. No boasting or bragging! But, what the folks way up North lack in bravado, they certainly make up for with their cakes and pastries — most notably, what they name them. The national cake of Norway, for example, is named “verdens beste” or world’s best. That sounds pretty boastful to me but worthy of the title. Slightly more humble in its name is the suksessterte or Norwegian success tart. Yet, in every way, this cake is a golden success. Suksessterte is served year-round throughout Norway, but is most popular around påske (Easter) and throughout the spring and summer seasons. With its cheery yellow custard, how can it not induce a winter weary smile? The base is made of almond macaron, but really any nuts will do. The history of the tart is not quite clear. It is generally agreed upon that its Norwegian roots first began in Finnmark, a county on the country’s east coast, specifically Vardø and Vadsø. The pastries of Austria and France, inspiring new flavors and textures, eventually influenced the baked goods in that region of Norway. The trade routes along the eastern coast of Norway allowed for access to these European pastries thus influencing their own. Suksessterte and other macaron-based tarts are typical to this part of Norway. If you can whip an egg white, you can make this tart. I love the simplicity of it. The most difficult part of making the tart is waiting for the macaron base and custard to cool so you can assemble and, ultimately, eat it. It takes just a matter of minutes to whip the egg whites for the macaron base and cook the egg yolks over medium heat to thicken. There are a few delicious options I discovered, in creating a successful tart. One variation to consider is what kind of nut to use. Almond is most typical, but you could use hazelnut, pecan and walnut, even pistachio! Another great advantage of this pastry? If you are the type who likes planning ahead, this tart freezes beautifully!
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Slightly more humble in its name is the suksessterte or Norwegian success tart. Yet, in every way, this cake is a golden success.
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To whip the egg whites into stiff peaks, begin with room temperature whites. At low speed, mix until eggs are foamy and bubbly, then gradually increase the speed. Whip beyond firm peaks — eggs will be slightly floppy. Beat to stiff peaks. Your beaters should be able to hold up stiff whites and you should be able to turn the mixing bowl upside down without the whites falling out!
If you add all the nuts at once their oily fats with easily break down the beautiful tiny bubbles in the egg whites you've worked so hard to achieve. Instead, add them 1/4 cup at a time. Fold them in gently by running your spatula down the middle of the bowl and folding the mixture over and over. Rotate the bowl, fold and repeat until nuts are mixed in.
I grease my springform pan, then I line the bottom of it with parchment paper. If you don't have a spring form pan you can use a regular cake pan. I have baked eggwhite based cakes and tarts this way and it works just fine. Just be sure to line the entire pan with parchment for easy release of the macaron base.
For the cream, keep the heat at a simmer or very low boil taking care not cook the eggs! If you happen to find flecks off cooked egg in your cream do not panic. Simply pass the mixture through a fine sieve and you will be left with a smooth and delicious velvety cream to cover the awaiting macrone base.
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For the cream, place reserved egg yolks, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a low boil. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes. It will thicken slightly, but it will do most of the thickening as it cools. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and whisk until smooth. I use an electric hand mixer to really whip it up. Add the cooled cream and blend together until well mixed and smooth. Once the cake is completely cool, top with the cream custard and drizzle with melted chocolate Eat now or freeze to enjoy later!
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Water, water everywhere BY DAyNA DEl vAl
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m slowly working my way through a particularly challenging book a friend gave me called Leadership and the New Science by Margaret J. Wheatley. The premise is that organizations can learn a lot about how to operate better by paying attention to various elements and patterns from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. From the outset, this is a VERY not me book. While I have a general regard for science as a field, I’m just not that interested in the intricacies of it. But I’m always curious to know more about organizational change and dynamics, so I am muscling my way through it, challenging myself to stay focused paragraph by paragraph. It’s been hard going, except for this paragraph on page 16, which jumped out at me and grabbed me by the throat: What is it that streams can teach me about organizations? I am attracted to the diversity I see, to these swirling combinations of mud, silt, grass, water, rocks. This stream has an impressive ability to adapt, to shift the configurations, to let the power balance move, to create new structures. But driving this adaptability, making it all happen, I think, is the water's need to flow. Water answers to gravity, to downhill, to the call of ocean. The forms change, but the mission remains clear. Structures emerge, but only as temporary solutions that facilitate rather than interfere. There is none of the rigid reliance on single forms, on true answers, on past practices that I have learned in business. Streams have more than one response to rocks; otherwise, there'd be no Grand Canyon. Or else Grand Canyons everywhere. The Colorado realized that there were ways to get ahead other than by staying broad and expansive.
For the purposes of this reflection, change the first sentence to “What is it that streams can teach me about life/myself/relationships/balance?” The visual of moving water is an amazing metaphor for our lives. How often do you chafe at the daily swirling combinations that include children, spouses, parents, friends, jobs, hobbies, health issues, scheduling workouts, dieting and more in your life? Do you feel like you have any power over it all, or does it all control you? Are you caught up in the maelstrom of the rapidly moving water and all it picks up in its path? Or are you the solid banks, managing the water and directing it in a forced fashion? Both answers have merit and present challenges. How do you navigate the immovable obstacles that we all inevitably face? Do you drive straight into them or do you find ways to shift around, under or over them? We all move through our days, gathering flotsam and jetsam as we go—more responsibility, more people, more opportunities. So, then, it’s how we chose to look at and manage the “baggage” that must matter. For my part, thinking of my life as moving water is incredibly powerful. After all, it was simply water that made the Grand Canyon, and it is simply water that separates us from the other continents. Water doesn’t judge how it moves or what it picks up in its path. And while it has a tenacity to its movement, it also easily adapts and changes as it goes. Yes, water is necessary for every aspect of our physical lives, but we would be well served to imagine and embrace the steady, fluid power of water to our mental and emotional lives as well.
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