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A local garden. Photography by Zach Davis

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FEATURE 50 DESIGNED WITH ITALIAN CHARM This Franklin Lake home combines Tuscan style, rustic details and stunning three-sided seasonal views of the surrounding property.

DEPARTMENTS 24 HUMOR Follow the writer’s personal journey toward fitness follows a bumpy path.

28 SPACES Today's architectural ceilings elevate beauty, art and magnificence..

34 ARCHITECTURE Dublin's famed doors are experiencing a historical and architectural revival.

38 LIFE A local architect’s studio offers peace and tranquility.

58 MILESTONES The nation’s oldest co-operative art gallery celebrates 40 years in Fargo.

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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 2 64 TRAVEL A 25-day excursion through southern Europe offers an artful perspective.

ADDITIONS

68 COLOR Create a room with color and your family will want to spend their time there.

14 Contributors

70 OUTREACH The loss of a man's childhood friend inspires bright futures in rural Africa.

42 Lifestyles

18 Musings 22 Spark 60 Art 94 Reflections

76 BACKYARD Area homes are featuring backyard play spaces specially designed for pets.

80 PETS Canine holistic therapy offers comfort and healing.

84 INGREDIENTS Fennel a la grecque is a nice segue entree going into spring.

88 EPICURE Cannoli are decadently delightful.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Meet Our Inspired Team: TERRI FERRAGUT Associate Publisher, Editorial Director and Creative Director.

Every issue we take great pride in presenting this beautiful local home and lifestyle guide we call Inspired Home.

Truth of the mater 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.

Sheri L. Fercho Born and raised in Fargo, Fercho attended Fargo North High School and graduated from NDSU in business.

She resides in Fargo with husband Billy, 8-year-old son Benjamin and their beloved black Lab pointer, Jaguar. Sheri admits her “love of all things beautiful” led her to her sales position at Inspired Home magazine.

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. He currently curates The Open Window Exchange, a collaborative online travel journal.

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Wanda Perkins For more than 15 years as a freelance writer, Perkins has enjoyed creatively crafting stories about local, national and international people and topics. She lives in Fargo with her beloved and incredibly intelligent rescued dog, Jake, who also appreciates an encouraging phrase: Good dog! Her book, Blessing After Blessing − Seeing God’s Blessings in All the Seasons of Life, was published in 2006.

Ashley F. Johnson Married mother of an active 5-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter, Johnson also enjoys her career as an inpatient registered nurse in the heart of Oklahoma City. She is passionate about writing, entertaining, cooking with fresh foods and good wine. She adds, “I love traveling with my husband and look forward to exploring the world together as a family.”

Zainah Haider Ever since she was young, Haider remembers her parents always taking pictures.

“They have inspired me to love photography.

We get pretty competitive when we travel, and we see who can take the best pictures,” she says. Competition or not, Haider says she will always love photography as an art form.

JoAnn Ohma Ohma has always had a passion for words and how they work together.

She loves working behind the scenes at Inspired Home, honing and polishing each story into what you read on the page, all while making sure the author’s voice shines through.

Bernie Erickson Specializing in helping his clients make small changes with maximum impact, Erickson is a sales associate with Park Company REALTORS® in Fargo.

ANDREA BAUMGARDNER Baumgardner is a cook, talented eater and aspiring gardener. She most recently was the chef of Green Market Kitchen in downtown Fargo and previously worked in San Francisco, Los Angeles and for the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo.

Lauren Ferragut Ferragut is a geologist residing in Upstate New York. She is currently working for Cornell University as a research assistant at The New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. There she conducts field work and data collection of shrub willow as bio energy. She takes a great liking to baking, cooking, running, renaissance art, and writing.

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PHIL STAH Stahl began his lifelong passion for all things creative in South Dakota, where time and long landscapes are plentiful. An NDSU architect graduate, with emphasis in art/ photography, his two-decade practice with Stahl Architects has led him places to observe life, including Europe and the Middle East. He is an adjunct lecturer at NDSU, national speaker for Intern Development, a regular contributor to regional and national home magazines, and has been featured on HGTV and in Dwell.

Grace Estes Estes has always found writing compelling.

Whether it is as simple as writing a card or writing for a local paper, words have great impact on others. She resides in Grand Forks with her husband and spends her free time cooking and hopes to start gardening at the local co-op this summer.

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y daughter lives in upstate New York, a beautiful wooded area that has been receiving record amounts of snowfall.

She recently texted me a picture of turkey tracks she had discovered in the fresh fallen snow on her morning run. Instantly, a smile came to my face as the picture immediately transported me to our backyard when my children were small.

After a new snowfall, we would bundle up and go outdoors to look for any fresh animal tracks we could find in the pristine snow. The imaginations ran wild, and before we knew it, we had “identified” some pretty amazing tracks—both real and imagined.

Our lives are constantly connecting and intersecting with beautiful patterns and designs—as simple as deer tracks pressed on fresh snowcover to the architecturally ornate cornices of age-old European castles and cathedrals.

In this Inspired Home issue, we share with you art, design and architecture on many different levels, from Brad Bachmeier’s “Ostrakinos,” an architectural vessel reminiscent of ancient civilizations, to the lofty designs and artistic principals found in “Captivating Ceilings,” a story showcasing the impressive projects of designer Audrey Newman and Kochmann Brothers Construction.

As we patiently wait for spring’s arrival, do not let a day go by that you are not aware of the beauty that surrounds you. Take it all in—even the fresh snow.

Enjoy the Art, Design and Architecture issue!

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he scale never lies.

So it must be broken.

At a friend’s house, I noticed their bathroom scale and tried it.

Same thing. Hmm, theirs must be broken, too.

Then I tried one of the displays at the Price-Club warehouse. Same result.

Time to join a health club.

Like every new venture, the first step would involve some wardrobe additions.

My trip to the local sporting goods store was an eye- and wallet-opening experience.

They now have shoes that do everything but walk on the treadmill by themselves and stop at the grocery store on the way home.

I have absolutely no problem spending serious coin on shoes. Once, I almost spent $400 on a pair of blue python shoes, but knew that if I scuffed them, I’d pass out on the spot, and being terrified of snakes, the thought of dead snakes sleeping in a closet 15 feet from my bed would give me bad dreams.

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It still gave me pause to spend $225 on ugly shoes that I’d only wear an hour a day, three days a week and would live in a smelly bag in the trunk of my car.

But I did.

“Go big or go home,” I say. “Anything worth doing is worth doing well,” I say.

Well, if I was going to get in better shape, this would require professional help.

Enter Guntyr.

Guntyr (pronounced “Goon-tar”) was a mountain of muscle and anger. He made The Incredible Hulk seem like Mary Poppins.

The first thing Guntyr asked is what I did to hydrate.

“Water,” I replied.

“Oooooooh,” he said in a hissing tone.

“Not good.”

“Well, it’s typically a sparkling mineral water, and sometimes I get the ones with fruit flavor and vitamins. I also regularly enjoy a Grey Goose martini with pomegranate and lime, if that helps.”

“I don’t care about your gray duck cocktails and your girly water!” he snarled.

He then gave me a list of “hydration maximization solutions.”

The label implied that after only two of the $8, 8-ounce cans, I’d be on my way to having the physique I never had 30 years ago.

Time to determine a training regimen.

Guntyr walked me over to a chrome and stainless steel contraption about the size of a car. It had a worn vinyl seat and was full of pulleys and weights and springs and things.

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” went through my mind.

He told me to sit down, made some clattering, clanking noise and then ordered me to grab the handles and push up.

Nothing happened. He made some more clattering noises and ordered me to try it again.

Still nothing. I suggested he try unlocking it.

My suggestion was not well received.

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maybe we should try some core strength training.

This should be a snap. I’m determined, tenacious, generally have a good attitude, see the best in things and persevere in the face of adversity. I thought my core strength was just fine.

He meant something like sit-ups.

Guntyr started by strapping my ankles to a bench and then elevating it so my feet were higher than my head. Then he got a giant weight and told me to hold it tightly to my chest and sit up.

I got dizzy and fainted.

When I came to, he was kind of slapping me a little and growling about what a weakling I was and how I should not have let things go so far and I was probably beyond help but he was nonetheless going to try, not so much for me but for him so he could use me as an example of what he could accomplish.

If I wanted to spend this kind of time and money with someone who was constantly angry, disappointed in me and yelling, I wouldn’t have let my college sweetheart dump me.

“Forget the weights,” he said. “Let’s see if you can handle some cardio,” and over to the elliptical machine we went.

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Setting new goals is kind of fun.

And a little discomfort for a whole lot of gain is all right.

I’m big on determination but not so much on coordination. We agreed maybe a treadmill might be in order.

Guntyr put me on a treadmill, turned on the TV to crime show reruns and hit the start button.

It was like that scene in Forrest Gump where Forrest was running down the road and his crutches and braces went flying off the faster he ran. “Run, Bernie, run!”

I upped the speed to a brisk walk. I changed the elevation. I gulped hydration maximization solution and positioned a fan to blow my hair back like an Olympic sprinter.

And before you knew it, I had 5 miles on the odometer.

That was a few months ago, and I’ve managed to stick to the treadmill three days a week. The weight hasn’t really changed, but I like to think the clothes are fitting better, and the cardiac benefits are an added bonus.

Setting new goals is kind of fun. And a little discomfort for a whole lot of gain is all right.

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SPACES

Intricate and ornate detailing on architectural columns, with a sensational starburst light fixture, brings a touch of elegance to this dining room space. Photo courtesy JW Kitchens, Photography by Zach Davis.

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A uniquely shaped light fixture is suspended from a raised, wood, circular ceiling platform, creating an eye-catching appearance. Photo courtesy Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Photography by Eric Wiinane

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The beauty, art and magnificence of today’s architectural ceilings

By WANDA PERKINS

ince ancient times, extraordinary and magnificent ceiling architecture has created mesmerizing beauty. Famous ceilings such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, the Great Hall in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., Buckingham Palace in London, and Grand Central Terminal in New York City capture attention with their interlocking patterns, impressive arches and columns, spectacular lighting and artistic paintings. Likewise, today’s homes are displaying captivating ceiling designs as well, reminding us that artistic beauty can transform any room into a stunning masterpiece.

Ceilings offer height, complementing design and interest while providing the crowning touch to the room. They are among the first things homeowners and guests notice when entering a home. Our eyes naturally gravitate overhead to height and architecturally interesting details. Gone are the days when popcorn ceilings were standard. Instead, striking, artistic ceiling designs are making grand impressions.

Audrey Newman, owner and principal designer at JW Kitchens, explains that the ceiling is like the fifth wall to a room.

“When your eye moves around a welldesigned room, it should be captivated by every view,” she notes. “This is equally important when considering the details of continued on page 32 >

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the ceiling as it is to the walls, flooring and furnishings.”

“Designing a ceiling completes a space while bringing depth and adding interest,” Newman adds. “This is accomplished by adding moldings; using paint hues or metallic colors; choosing wallpaper with unique colors, textures or patterns; incorporating beams or other wood details and using both functional and decorative lighting.”

A well-executed ceiling can create a design focal point within a room. Whether your style preference is modern, traditional, rustic or urban industrial, there’s a ceiling design to complement your taste and a variety of materials to select from.

“Some of the most popular ceiling designs utilize vaulted or raised ceilings, dropped soffits, coffered ceilings, tray or painted ceilings, wood beams, or warm tongue-and-groove woods such as cedar, knotty or clear pine,” notes Darrick Guthmiller of Kochmann Brothers Homes Inc. “Ceiling heights add dimension and create a more expansive and inviting space.

A higher or vaulted ceiling makes a small space seem much more expansive and gives you the ability to use larger windows within your floor plan.” Prior to deciding your preferred ceiling design, it is important to think ahead about any additional structural preparations that might need to be incorporated to avoid future complications in your home’s floor plan. “Whether your ceiling design includes fastening beams, wood or other intricate details, it’s crucial to plan ahead for structural considerations and specific details that may require framing adjustments,” Guthmiller explains.

“Your plan may need framing modifications to accommodate your ceiling. Also, be sure to include lighting that complements your ceiling. Accent lighting can make a dramatic appearance, especially in the evening. And simple details such as crown molding or the addition of a light medallion will also make an impressive statement.”

Ceiling designs shouldn’t be an afterthought. Why not make your home’s ceiling fascinating? Stunning? Even sensational? The interest your ceilings create will give your home a spectacular, architecturally captivating appearance and make a lasting impression you’ll enjoy for a lifetime.

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ARCHITECTURE

Black wrought-iron boot scrapers represented resistance of Georgian Dublin to strict building design regulations of the time.

Lavish door knockers brightly colored doors and fan lights above the door became classic components of the Georgian door.

The beautiful and ornate transom or fan light above the door was an architectural symbol representing growth and prosperity of 18th-century Dublin.

Under Georgian rule, row houses were designed identical to one another using neutral colors, eventually fostering homeowners' desire for change.

The writer is seated in front of a classic representation of the iconic Georgian Door located at the front entrance of the original castle of the Dunboyne Estate built in the 1700s in County Meath, Ireland.

The Doors of Dublin A historical and architectural revival of beauty

By LAUREN FERRAGUT

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he history of doors is long and colorful. They have evolved over time with the changing needs of the people who created them. From primitive doors made of hide or textiles in Mesopotamia to the iconic Georgian Doors of Dublin, Ireland, doors are the all-important welcoming entrance into our homes.

The Georgian Doors of Dublin, so named during the English reign of Ireland by King George I to the death of

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King George the IV in 1830—the Georgian years—date back to the early 1700s, a period of time when Dublin sloughed off its reputation as a medieval city and embarked on prosperous remodeling of city streets and squares, resulting in the most architecturally advanced city in the British Empire, second only to London.

With newfound wealth, Dubliners began to build picturesque Georgian townhomes beyond the crumbling walls

of what was once the medieval town.

With the building boom of Georgian townhouses came strict and controlled architectural uniformity overseen by the builders of the time. Though we recognize them today for their cheery colors, Dublin’s Georgian doors were once uniformly painted by builders in extremely neutral shades, resulting in long rows of houses of very similar design. Key to Georgian architectural

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design was proportion, including many adherences to the size and positions of windows and doors, recognizable by today’s Georgian-influenced architecture.

I recently was fortunate to travel through Ireland with my mother and grandparents and witnessed personally the beauty of the colorful, architectural Dublin doors for myself.

The Irish love a good story—and to tell a good story. A local Irishman we met, Barry Gorman, with great animation and a big warm smile, shared with us a favorite local Irish story of how the Doors of Dublin came to be.

A local 18th century writer by the name of George Moore lived next door to another writer, Oliver St. John Gogarty, who on too many occasions had one too many pints of Guinness. Gogarty, on his stumbling walks home from the neighborhood pub, would easily confuse the similar neutral-shade doors and would mistakenly enter Moore’s home while he was fast asleep. Finally, after many of Gogarty’s tipsy reoccurrences of entering the wrong home, Moore painted his door green to prevent the drunkard from mistaking the front entrance ever again. As an act of retaliation, Gogarty painted his door bright red—or so the story goes.

In truth, to set themselves apart from strict governmental adherences, Dublin residents began painting their doors bright colors of their own choosing.

They also added ornate doorknockers, detailed fanlights, and iron boot scrapers—the very recognizable design details you see in new Georgian-style door entrances.

Today, we can still draw upon that architectural inspiration of the 18thcentury city of Dublin by adding a brushstroke of color to the faces of our own homes. The front door is a historical and valuable element of design, elegance and a powerful portrayal of what we call home.

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Midwestern images inspire Phil’s artwork. “Grain Storage Sunrise” Graetinger, Iowa, is featured at Josie’s Corner, Downtown Fargo.

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making a mess. My wife gently suggested another space, and our discussion turned toward building a studio above our detached single-car garage. Being an architect, I took this as a chance for another creative project.

I needed to remove the roof and frame in a second floor, walls, roof, stair and deck to make this studio work. I wanted this studio to look like a renovated barn on the interior. Because Hawley, Minnesota, is my home, I wanted to add a Scandinavian homage to the exterior. A “Loftstugan” is a house structure that has a slightly larger second-floor footprint than the lower level, so I cantilevered the floor out from the lower level. I harvested neighboring dead cottonwood to highlight the deck railing, a nice sun-bleached wood gray to harmonize with the all-white exterior, another cue from Scandia.

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I saved the existing roof planks to reuse for the ceiling’s interior and loosely cladded the interior with white pine boards to add to the barn haymow style. I wanted an authentic wide-wood plank floor, so I laid Douglas fir with exposed square-cut nails as done a century ago. I stained the floor with red mud from my birth state, Oklahoma, which contains natural iron oxide—rust—a main ingredient in barn paint of yesteryear.

I have three main areas in this one-room art studio: a home office for my wife and me, a sofa and chair to sit with family and visitors, and an area for painting. All have a wonderful view to a nature preserve and pond and our backyard—very peaceful.

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“The aging baby-boomer generation fuels the need for this type of home,” Christian Golding of Goldcreek Building & Design explains. “Many still want the amenities of a single-family home without the burden of landscaping to maintain. Indoor and outdoor living and entertaining spaces are equally important. This type of home provides INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM

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Additionally, aging homebuyers prefer single-floor homes with extra space upstairs or downstairs to accommodate visiting guests or when children come home.”

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These homes fill a primary niche for empty nesters who want to downsize from their present home but may not prefer a condominium, townhome or twin home as an option. Golding further notes that single professionals or couples also find this type of homeownership appealing.

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Although it is difficult to predict future building trends and economic conditions, Golding sees these types of developments making sense for many homebuyers and being advantageous to cities and their planners. The homes are located within aesthetically pleasing areas with substantial backyard space. The lots at The Cove at Timber Creek look out onto an expansive green space, giving the appearance of a larger lot with a nearby pond offering a sense of tranquility.

Golding says, “One of the main things I want to accomplish for our homeowners is the ability to turn the corner into the cul-de-sac and say, ‘I’m home. That’s my house!’”

Whether you are looking to downsize or have a desire to simplify your life, cottage-style housing may be the solution. For more information about a variety of floorplans, lots available or benefits to homeownership, contact Golding: 701.200.4181 or cdgolding@centurylink.net.

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S Rita and Dana Tomlinson of Tomlinson and Sons, Inc. Rustic cedar siding with Chico Buff rock creates a stunning exterior appearance. A circular driveway enhances flagstone landscaping and natural plantings.

The lakeside exterior shows expansive windows, a deck from the master suite, and outdoor landscaping and sitting areas that enjoy wonderful views of Franklin Lake.

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ometimes opportunities and timing just seem to fall perfectly in place. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what these homeowners experienced when they viewed a 1.25-acre undeveloped steep lot on Franklin Lake that was tucked in a cul-de-sac on a gravel road near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Although they never initially planned to build or own a lake home, their Tuscan-style home became a magnificent example of architectural perfection, exquisite workmanship and quality details.

The couple met with Dana Tomlinson, Tomlinson & Sons of Detroit Lakes, on the site to discuss building a lake home that would capture stunning,

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A four-season porch adjacent to the kitchen with a rustic rock fireplace and stunning wood ceiling is perfect for casual sitting, visiting and afternoon naps.

From the entryway, a dynamic layout displays the open kitchen, dining area and living room. Hand-

three-sided views of Franklin Lake. “The initial stage of the building process is an exciting one,” explains Tomlinson. “I remember standing with our new clients on this exceptional piece of property, dreaming of the home’s potential views and orientation to the sun, while envisioning

the style. Moving forward, we had the opportunity to collaborate with a fantastic team to build a home that will be enjoyed for years to come.”

Tomlinson referred architect Anthony Stoll, AIA, bhh Partners, Planners and Architects. Stoll recalls that the

forged iron detailing is evident throughout their home, as shown in the staircase, light fixtures and doors.

homeowners requested an exterior that had rustic finishes yet maintained some elegant details. Their desire culminated into a onestory home with a walkout basement, three bedrooms and four baths.

“Some of these details include a circular drive, a welcoming front porch and

A favorite room of the homeowner, the kitchen is equipped with a circular island, Wolf appliances, overhead beams, decorative bronze stove tiles and tumbled limestone.

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A vaulted ceiling with exposed arched beams in the great room show attention to detail and suburb craftsmanship of this home.

Magnificent architectural tray ceilings in the master bath showcase a brushed gold chandelier, a Kohler jetted soaking tub and gorgeous travertine tile flooring.

Granite countertops blend rich shades of gold, bronze, brown and cream.

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Designed like an Italian vineyard, the vintage wine cellar showcases their favorite wine collection.

An arched brick ceiling complements an oil-rubbed bronze door, lantern chandelier and slate tile flooring.

sunroom, and timber accents that transfer from the exterior facade into dramatic interior features incorporated within the great room ceiling space,” Stoll recalls.

“Expansive, arched windows allow beautiful lakeside views and easy transition from the outdoors to indoors.”

The homeowners’ love of Napa Valley wine country in California inspired the rustic but elegant Tuscan style. An autumn color palette, distressed oak flooring, and a stairway with custom-carved wooden newel posts, iron balusters and grapevine detailing enhance the home’s Italian design preference.

“We especially enjoy our custom kitchen with its Tuscan charm,” she notes. “It’s where we entertain, cook favorite dishes and spend the majority of our time.”

A tiered cherry island is open to dining and great room spaces. Butter-colored custom cabinets, granite countertops Wolf appliances and a candle chandelier create a dynamic kitchen space. A nearby butler’s pantry is perfect for entertaining, providing additional appliances and workspace.

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The private master suite enjoys picturesque views of Franklin Lake from inside and from an attached deck.

A spa-like bath, walk-in closet and fireplace combine to make this a relaxing, peaceful suite.

A travertine-tiled tiled master bath shower is equipped with handy built-ins for toiletries. Brushed gold sconces and custom cabinetry beautifully complete the space.

“The great room fireplace features French stone-carved surround and vaulted ceilings with exposed rustic wood trusses,” Lynne Shears, ASID, AIA states. “Detailed custom cabinetry throughout the home was created with an old-world look.”

Their master suite includes a private deck, walk-in closet, spa-like bath with a Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. “We love the ambiance our gas fireplace brings to our private bedroom,” he adds.

On the lower level, a vintage wine cellar reminiscent of an Italian vineyard combines a barrel-vaulted brick ceiling, mahogany shelving, stone floors and glass doors with iron grill details. A living room, alder bar with granite countertops, and an additional fireplace complete the space.

“Shortly after the home’s completion, we were invited to join the homeowners for a delightful evening of marvelous food, complemented by wines selected from their cellar,” Tomlinson reflects. “To have the opportunity to see the home alive was a pleasure and truly rewarding.”

Someday, the homeowners hope to visit Italy, where they can sample the flavor and aroma of newly discovered wines. For now, they enjoy morning coffee time, tossing tennis balls for their cherished golden retrievers, and pontoon rides around their scenic lake home.

“Our home is located in a private setting with gorgeous seasonal views,” she concludes. “We love the peaceful comforts it offers us.”

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“Our mission is to provide an outlet for area artists and encourage them in any way we can.” ~ Kathy Luther

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allery 4, Ltd., resides on the sunny first floor of the Black Building in downtown Fargo. It has two sets of storefront windows, and the displays are always changing, highlighting the multiple artists whose work is inside.

Founded in 1975, Gallery 4 is the oldest co-operated gallery in the nation and has had a long and interesting history.

Mosaic artist Kathy Luther has been with the Gallery for 25 years. She says, “A cooperative gallery is a partnership of all the member artists. We each have shared space but also assigned spaces where we can display what and how we want. Each artist works a couple of shifts a month and takes part running the business. We each have our jobs to do. The gallery takes 20 percent commission on work sold, which is very low, but our mission is to provide an outlet for area artists and encourage them in any way we can.”

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One of the new ways the Gallery is providing outlets is with the second space they recently acquired, the Made in Fargo shop. In this space, the artists create and sell wares that highlight something that is uniquely Fargo—from ZIP codes to iconic images to names and more.

This space not only encourages a fun constraint on the artists, but it also attracts tourists who are looking to purchase something from their time in Fargo.

Artist William Damon, who has been with the Gallery since 1995, says, “What I like about being part of Gallery 4 is that I decide how and what I display. Because of the low percentage to the gallery, I can keep my prices reasonable.”

Artistic freedom is an important piece of the Gallery’s mission, and it’s clear that they really operate under that premise. In addition to Luther’s mosaics and Damon’s watercolors and photography, metal art,

acrylic and oil paintings, manipulated photography, turned wood, jewelry and more fill the walls and display cases inside the friendly space.

“I like the connection a cooperative gives with my partner artists. We get to know each other, help each other and supply expertise and support. I appreciate the way the artists work together for a common cause. I like being around creative people and generally find we work together well! I still remain connected to many of the artists who have been part of this group over the past several decades,” Luther notes.

For Luther, Damon and all the other artists, Gallery 4 has been a great fit for the art they make and the way they want to operate their business. It seems likely they are in their forever home inside the Black Building, and all signs point to another 40 years of creating and selling art.

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Bachmeier currently serves as the professor of art education at Minnesota State University Moorhead. His art can be seen in 45 states and is showcased on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington, at the North Dakota governor's residence in Bismarck and at the White House. See this vessel at The Uptown Gallery located at 74 Broadway, Fargo, or theuptowngalleryart.com, or visit bachmeierpottery.com.

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magine drinking tea with a Turkish welder, eating authentic pizza crafted by a German man and conversing with a South African film director. Then try to imagine a 25-day excursion traveling with a friend through Greece and Turkey with no plan but to capture the real and intimate details of your surroundings. That is exactly what Zach Davis did.

Zach grew up part of a family of six from Dickinson, North Dakota, and his love for travel consisted mainly of camping trips—a lot of Davis family camping trips.

With their camper ready to go at any time, they traveled from state to state but never ventured out of the country. It wasn’t until Davis’ second semester at Concordia College in Moorhead that he made a decision to venture and study abroad in Argentina.

Davis did not realize his decision to study abroad would not only open his eyes to the vast world but that it would also alter the course of his career. With the cheapest “high quality” camera he could afford, Davis began to take picture after picture and quickly fell in love with travel and photography.

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Upon returning from Argentina with his new interest ignited, he decided to take time off from school to learn more about photography. He started to live and breathe it. “I just read, read, read and shot, shot, shot,” says Davis. With a motivation so fervent, he feels he absorbed and condensed six years of photography education into a few years.

Armed with new knowledge, he began to hone his photography skills through travel. Though it was exciting to have an abundance of photos from each trip, it was also overwhelming. “There were too many photos, and I wasn’t sure what to do with them. They had no theme or story,” he says.

This somewhat casual thought inspired him to change the way he traveled and the way he used his camera.

In May 2013, he took off for a 25-day trip to Greece and Turkey, with Athens being the end goal. He had neither itinerary nor rough plan on how to get to Athens, taking it one day at a time, seeking out photo opportunities.

One of his first experiences developed in Istanbul as he was walking past a storefront.

As Davis passed by, he noticed sparks flying and someone welding. Casually, he took out his camera and shot a few photos. Just as he was walking away, the welder starting shouting to Davis, “Do you want some tea?”

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encounter set the theme and tone for the rest of Davis’ trip.

Throughout his journeys, he met unforgettable, genuine and expressive people. During a four-day sailboat cruise with 16 passengers, he enjoyed interacting with an eclectic group of Canadians, Germans and Swiss. “It was a really random group, but after a few days, it was a blast, and we felt comfortable with each other,” he says.

For the remaining portion of his trip, he stayed in hostels, which Davis believes are among the coolest parts about traveling.

“I feel that the U.S. has a weird view of what hostels really are,” adds Davis.

Staying in hostels, he was able to make great connections, hear personally from locals what to do and where to go—and perhaps what to avoid. The hostels were an important source of travel information, extremely affordable and easy to find.

Through Davis’ travels, he realized the true importance of traveling—that experiences, like photos, are not always postcard perfect. “Seeing the Eiffel Tower is great, but everyone does that,” says Davis.

He recommends shying away at times from the standard attractions and opening your eyes to the beauty of the unseen.

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COLOR

Dress Your Room in Warmth and Life

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olor surrounds us. Look outside your window.

What do you see? The first sprigs of green grass poking through the waning blanket of snow? The bright blooms of spring reaching toward the sun? Color awakens our souls and stimulates are moods. It can transport us to another place or time. Color can show up anywhere to enhance a roomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in a Limoges porcelain blue vase set on a table with a bouquet of wild flowers or in pink sea shells found along the shore from some enchanting getaway kept for a souvenir. Lovely colors spark our imagination to explore and to dream of places far, far away. Daffodil

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yellow, bold lavender, hot pink, teal green and exotic orange are daring colors that evoke feelings of tradition—or sophistication or glamour or mystical adventure and great fun. The room is your canvas to transform a blank slate into a cozy, character-filled space. A palette of pale greens and subtle blues creates a cozy, character-filled The bedroom, is where we start and end our day, so it needs to be calming, restful and serene. Pillows piled up on the bed in hues of robin-egg egg blue and grassy green give you a feeling of being in a beautiful garden. The room wrapped in a monochromatic green palette creates a continuous and tranquil flow of warmth and softness with a bit of luxury that calls you in to linger and to have an evening cup of tea. A blend of green walls beckons for a painting with bold colors of rusts and dark greens, bringing to the room a focal point to draw you into the space. The repeat of colors in the linens, pillows, draperies, a rug and artwork gives it depth and finish. The choice of colors can make a family happy from room to room. Do not fear color; use and embrace it.

Enhance your well-being and your spaces for beautiful color, on walls, in furnishings, with décor and in artwork. A beautiful room is not an indulgence but a smart investment to good health. Fill a room with color, and your family will want to spend their time there.

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OUTREACH

The Carson Glore Foundation Constructing schools and building futures By ashley F. johnson

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1. Nathan Nerland, CCO of the Carson Glore Foundation knows that every dollar counts. "People often feel like their efforts will be too small and not worth it, but we've seen our ability to build our school with $30/month monthly donors and $25 cover charge events, and $100 auction items. No effort is too small in the same way I believe that one child or one school is not too small of an effort to focus on and provide opportunity to." 2. Students pour into the newly constructed building to explore their new school. 3. The schools built by the Carson Glore Foundation provide a place where a formal, structured educational program can take place. 4. Classrooms like this one are made possible because of donations and the hard work of the CGF volunteers. 5. The school children dance and sing as they celebrate their new school.

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wenty-two years ago, a fifth-grade student attending Longfellow Elementary School in north Fargo unexpectedly died, and Nathan Nerland lost his best friend.

The school, the city of Fargo and the neighborhood of 12-year-old Carson Glore were saddened and grieved the loss of his young life. But common to this community, tragedy and loss were met with love and action. The Carson Glore Foundation was created by Nerland, chief creative officer, with the support of his parents and two siblings in honor of his best friend.

Nerland, now living in the Twin Cities, builds schools and creates educational opportunities for rural communities in Kenya through his foundation. Nerland’s mother, Nancy Nerland, owner of Moxie Java in downtown Fargo and Moorhead, explains, “The two boys always dreamed of being elementary school teachers so they could have classrooms next to each other and stay friends for the rest of their lives. Nathan has stayed close to the Glore family throughout the past 20 years and felt compelled to carry on a legacy that would connect Carson with education.”

Upon returning from an African safari, inspiration struck. There was a big need for structured education in rural Africa,

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Common to this community, tragedy and loss, was meant with love and action.

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Nathan is pictured here in his home away from home among eager students of the CGF schools.

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so Nathan Nerland began saving money and partnered with a nonprofit called Build Africa. With their help, he made plans to rebuild and provide amenities for classrooms. After he told his family and the Glores of his plans, they were eager to help. Together, they raised $38,000 in 82 days, providing water systems, new latrines, desks, backpacks and school supplies. The mother-andson duo attended the opening of the new classrooms and felt their work was not yet done. In the three years following the start-up of the Carson Glore Foundation, they have raised $250,000, completed two schools for more than 800 students, and have broken ground on a third.

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and classroom sponsors attend the school openings and while there select the sites for the next school to open, making it a very hands-on experience.”

The Nerlands are often asked, “Why Africa?” Nathan Nerland puts it quite eloquently: “We are not a world made up of different countries, but a world of one.

If we can educate the next leader in Kenya, let’s do that.” Their vision of creating hope via a structured educational system is taking place one school at a time—one school every 18 months, to be exact, with a future goal of building a new school every 12 months. Nathan Nerland and Glore were not able to live out their childhood dream of teaching next door to one another, but Glore’s memory lives on in a profound way.

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He is honored with every new school, every new desk in the classroom, and every bright young mind that receives the opportunity to learn. As Nathan Nerland says, “I truly believe that through education, we can change an entire generation.”

The foundation’s event, marketing and operation costs are 100 percent underwritten by Nathan Nerland’s advertising agency in Minneapolis, Nerland Co. Every dollar donated goes directly to building the school and providing essentials it needs to function.

You can help contribute to the Carson Glore Foundation by attending the Classroom of Dreams event in Fargo April 16, or visit the Carson Glore Foundation website, carsonglore.org.

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“People often feel like their efforts will be too small and not worth it, but we’ve seen our ability to build our school with $30 a month from monthly donors and $25-cover-charge events and $100 auction items. No effort is too small in the same that way I believe that one child or one school is not too small to focus effort on and provide opportunity to.” – Nathan Nerland, CCO, Carson Glore Foundation

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Pet Play Spaces Defining and designing happy spaces for our pets.

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any of us have experienced the following scenario: You’ve had a long day at work and can’t wait to get inside and put your feet up. You are about to enter your home, grocery bags in hand, completely aware that your kitty is on the other side of the threshold awaiting the moment you turn the doorknob. You knowingly pull the door open just enough to squeeze yourself and your bags into the house. First your left foot pushes in…then carefully your upper body…then quickly bring your right foot through the door and pull it shut. Despite Outdoor pet sanctuaries like this one provide an environment for your animals to explore the outdoors safely.

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your grandest efforts, your cat darts between your legs like a speeding bullet into the night. Game over.

Can’t relate? You’ve probably never owned a cat. They love to be outdoors, to hunt, prance and play as they were designed to do. All of these are wonderful feline characteristics, but keeping indoor cats in can be at times a challenge.

Josh Smook, project designer for Deckmasters in Fargo, recently worked on an outdoor project that not only solves this conundrum but also creates endless possibilities in the way of pet-friendly indoor/outdoor deck designs. Smook constructed a “pet gazebo,” complete with a literal catwalk that allows a West Fargo family’s feline friends to come and go as they please. Although

the pet gazebo hasn’t yet become a common household feature, it is gaining popularity. Smook explains, “Animals are no longer seen as ‘just for work,’ i.e. farming, ranching, etc.

Regardless of what kind of pet it may be, they are becoming more like family members. People are going to all lengths to make their pets happy, which in turn makes them happy as well.”

The pet gazebo designed by Smook is fully screened in and provides pets access to the outdoor deck space whenever they want to explore. The catwalk allows a screened-in route to meander throughout different areas of the deck space and ultimately back inside the house. The cats can get up to the second level of the gazebo by climbing up knickknack-

This "catwalk" allows for safe and easy passage to different areas of the porch and back indoors without the risk of a runaway pet.

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inspired toy blocks. They can perch, play and see the world from new heights. These spaces are usable in the evenings by families as well as their pets. LED lighting helps ensure the cats’ safety should their infamous night vision fail them and gives their human family an added sense of security.

When it comes to design ideas, the sky’s the limit. Dogs, cats and other pets could each have a special place in our backyards with a little imagination. “If pet lovers are interested in getting more involved with their pets’ lives and enriching both, I would recommend they visit our showroom,” says Smook. “It is a matter of what you would like to see created for yourself, your pets and your family. We’ll take care of figuring out how to take that idea and make a design that’s clean and luxurious.”

It took two weeks for this particular project to be completed. Time, of course, varies depending upon the amenities and how elaborate one’s imagination might be.

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Cold laser therapy is a comfortable and painless process. A typical treatment lasts only minutes

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ets are part of the familial hierarchy, and their health is important to us. As with humans, animals suffer from health conditions that are a natural part of aging. The miles our pets put on their paws can influence their pain and activity levels. Years ago, there may not have been many options in the way of treatment or comfort for this phase of our petsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives, but that is changing.

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Both of these services are designed to relieve dogs of joint pain and muscle pain and relieve stress on aging or overused bodies. Hemstad suffered from carpal tunnel and began to use the light therapy equipment on herself to get a better understanding of the treatment. After feeling relief for the first time

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in a long time, she decided to master the technique and extend this service to her furry clientele.

As the laser probe touches the skin, wavelengths of light and energy penetrate up to 2 inches deep, relieving pain and stress on the affected area of the body almost instantly. The laser treatments allow an alteration in the way the body’s cells perform without using heat or damaging the cells. Hemstad explains, “The laser light is able to penetrate deeply into the tissue and provide energy that stimulates cellular respiration to promote healing. The light energy also affects nerves directly, reducing the transmission of pain signals to the central nervous system. The result is an increased rate of healing and decreased pain.” There is no discomfort with the treatment, and the only noticeable sensation is that of the probe touching the skin. Laser light therapy coupled with “head to tail” hand massage therapy results in the following immediate and long-term benefits:

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She does not recommend massage therapy for dogs whose pain necessitates surgical intervention or for dogs with blood or autoimmune disorders. Cold laser therapy is not advisable over the uterus of a pregnant dog, in the eyes or over a suspicious lesion or cancer. It is also not recommended to be used over the thyroid gland or an area injected with steroids or other anti-inflammatory medication within a week of treatment.

Hemstad suggests consulting with your pet’s doctor prior to beginning a massage regimen. Treatments should not replace veterinary or pharmaceutical care but can greatly complement them. She offers home visits at no additional cost within a 15-mile radius of Fargo.

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Fennel à la Grecque:

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By ANDREA BAUMGARDNER

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hile austere can mean solemn, plain, frugal and even severe, it also means simple and economical. In the case of fennel, the subtle flavor and usefulness of all of the plant lend me to think it austere and a nice entrée into spring—asceticism before the easier pleasures of asparagus, fiddlehead ferns and pea shoots. I have balked at the $3–$4-perpound price before remembering that one fennel bulb can contribute more than enough flavor to a week’s menus.

The yellow umbrella-like flowers of the fennel plant are edible and complement almost any recipe with a subtle anise flavor.

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For the easiest preparation, I shave the bulb very thinly using a Benriner, a cheap, sharp, Japanese-style mandolin. The paperthin curls or cross-sections, depending on how you slice them, add a delicate licorice flavor to spicy arugula or other tender greens and are perfectly finished with a few gratings of an aged Italian cheese, a splash of lemon juice and olive oil. This salad is also good atop a thin-crust pizza or freshly toasted naan.

An additional 15 minutes in the kitchen will grant you roasted fennel. Start by trimming the outermost and any damaged layers off the bulb as well as the root end.

Then cut into wedges, toss with olive oil, sea salt, and some leafy fennel tops before throwing it into a 425-degree oven. Once the fennel starts to brown and crisp on the edges, usually five to seven minutes, it is ready to serve.

A stovetop variation caramelizes fennel in a similarly quick manner: add a good pour (1/4 cup) of olive oil to a preheated sauté pan. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, place the fennel slices or wedges into the pan and fry, turning a few times to brown evenly. Either the roasted or caramelized version is a great topping for salad or pizza or for eating out of hand.

With the stalks, slice or chop them very finely and add to fresh herb sauces, such as salsa verde, or a soffritto base for soup. It adds interesting depth without overpowering anything else in the mix and is a necessary flavor in many Mediterranean cuisines.

If you are lucky enough to find a flowering fennel bulb, which can only happen with garden or farmers market-sourced fennel, use the flowers, too. They are tasty and beautiful strewn across a multitude of dishes, both savory and sweet.

Unsurprising to those who know of my pickle love, I like simmering fennel in a hot broth of garlic, lemon, olive oil, wine and vinegar. Fennel à la grecque, despite literally meaning Greek-style, utilizes a French cooking technique from the turn of the last century and offers a simple yet uncommon counterpoint to fish, poultry, pork or even hors d’oeuvres platters of cheese and meats. Once the fennel is eaten, the infused broth is useful as sauce, marinade or vinaigrette. Economy always has a place in the kitchen.

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In the case of fennel, the subtle flavor and usefulness of all of the plant lend me to think it austere and a nice entrée into spring.

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Fennel à la Grecque Serves: 4–6 as a side dish INGREDIENTS: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil cup white wine 1 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon fennel seeds ½ teaspoon dried thyme 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced ½ lemon or orange, washed and cut into ¼-inch round slices 3 fennel bulbs, washed, trimmed and stemmed, cut into 12–14 wedges per bulb

DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan, bring the olive oil, wine and white wine vinegar to a simmer.

Add all spices and lemon or orange slices to the pan. Should the exact spices not be available, please substitute with what you have on hand. It truly doesn’t matter as long as you stick to a similar flavor profile.

Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Add the fennel and cook until tender crisp, about 6–8 minutes.

When the fennel is done, remove from the poaching liquid and let cool to room temperature.

Cool the poaching liquid, either by placing in a larger pot or sink filled with ice water.

When both the poaching liquid and fennel are cool, pour the liquid over the fennel and refrigerate. This recipe is best after a day or two and will last at least a week refrigerated.

To serve, drain the fennel and plate with some of the lemon or orange slices as a condiment for fish or chicken, cheese or meat platter. It is also good served with fresh bread and a young goat cheese.

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Cannoli: Delightful Decadence WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED By LAUREN FERRAGUT

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Coffee and cannoli – a perfect way to warm up after a brisk walk along Seneca Lake.

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annoli were “loved by townspeople, by the middle class and nobles, and desired by rich and poor alike,” wrote Giuseppe Pitre, a 19th-century Sicilian historian.

“Cannolo” in Sicilian literally translates to little tube. It is the iconic tubular pastry that has remained a part of Sicilian cuisine for centuries. The dough is made with wine, flour and butter and is filled with sweetened ricotta cheese.

The delicacy originated in Palermo, Sicily, during the ninth century while the country was under Arab rule. Upon arriving in Sicily, the Arabs, great pastry artisans, introduced the dessert, spices and sugar cane, changing the course of confectionary history. The stalk of the sugar cane was used to shape the dough into the cannoli’s familiar tube shape.

Sicilian confections are deeply connected to ritual celebrations. A round lemon

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ricotta cake is still made in the shape of the sun in celebration of Easter and rebirth, signifying the life the sun brings to the farming season. Cannoli is rooted in the Italian Carnival or Carnevale, an early March festival that marks the period prior to Lent, a time to indulge in food and drink before the sacrificial time of Lent.

Growing up with both Sicilian and Norwegian ancestry, I experienced a wide array of homemade confections, including cannoli. A highlight of this Sicilian treat was eating the delicacy while bicycling through Italy with my older brother some years ago.

On a recent road trip to North Dakota to visit family, time together centered around one thing: food. On my return trip home to upstate New York, I invited my younger brother to be my road companion back home to Geneva. We spent our time cooking, baking and eating the five days we had together, and, of course, cannoli was on our list. I didn’t have a cannoli mold, but my problem-solving little brother crafted one from aluminum foil and a paper towel roll. Although it worked beautifully, I suggest investing in a mold, which ranges in price from $5 to $10.

Here is our recipe for cannoli—Buon Appetito!

Ingredients: Shells: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 egg yolk ½ cup dry white wine Filling: 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese ¾ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon allspice ¼ cup heavy cream 1 lemon or 1 orange 1 quart canola oil, for frying Flour, for rolling 1 egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash Powdered sugar for dusting

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Cannoli were “loved by townspeople, by the middle class and nobles, and desired by rich and poor alike,” wrote Giuseppe Pitre, a 19th-century Sicilian historian.

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Directions: Shell dough: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar and salt.

Work the butter pieces into the flour with your fingers until mixture is coarse and sandy. Add the egg yolk and white wine. Mix until dough is smooth.

Refrigerate a few minutes while you make the filling.

Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk the ricotta until smooth. Sift in the powdered sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Mix to blend. In a separate bowl (or in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment), beat the heavy cream until fairly stiff.

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Keep an eye on the cannoli as you fry them. I find it takes anywhere from 1–3 minutes, depending on how thin you roll the dough and the temperature of the oil.

surface. Roll dough until very thin, about 1/8-inch thick. Use any glass or small bowl that is 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Cut rounds. Wrap dough circle around a cannoli mold. Use a little of the egg wash on the edge to seal seam. Flare the edges out slightly from the mold. Flaring will allow the oil to penetrate each cannoli shell as they fry. Fry the shell in the oil until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oil, holding the mold in one hand with tongs and gently gripping the shell in your other hand with a kitchen towel. Carefully slide it off the mold. Set aside to cool.

To fill the cannoli: Just before serving, use a pastry bag or zip lock bag to pipe the ricotta into the shells. Pipe from both ends until shell is filled.

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