Sophie November 2014

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Being Thankful Simple & Helpful Health Tips

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Vincent Grassia Managing Editor 33 | All About Paul Kline makes a window box from a used pallet.

34 | Garden Bloomers Betty Sharpless teaches the art of a good pie crust.

35 | Crafty Girl Get out your fabric scrap basket for these crafts 36 | Sun and Soil Kristina Urquhart shares her thoughts on eating well and feeling better.

Table of Contents Features 9 | Things To Be Thankful For Big and small things to remember.

14 | Keeping Up With Danuse Nettles Dana’s story as a sonography technician.

Beauty & Fashion 16 | Colorful Fall Fashions Brighten up dull days with color.

20 | So Thankful Makeover Jacqui Perry gives Norma Brown a new look.

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23 | Pick The Perfect Purse Pantone® colors for fall.

Healthy Living 38 | Let’s Get Cooking!

Debi Manfre shares readers’ delicious Thanksgiving side dish recipes.

40 | Tried and True Jackie Brown whips up tasty, healthy pumpkin bars.

42 | Nutritious & Delicious Medea Galligan shows us 10 steps to a guilt-free Thanksgiving.

Home & Garden 24 | Mountain Mornings Camile Wick shares Moe Donnelly’s passion as a seamstress.

26 | Chiming In Susan Reinhardt explains why she won’t be cooking this Thanksgiving.

In Every Issue 10 | Quick Tips A variety of inspiration and information.

22 | Sophie Celebrates You! The accomplishments and achievements of our readers are highlighted.

Being Thankful Simple & Helpful Health Tips

Making Memories in the Kitchen Send A Recipe,

Win An Apron!

Featuring

Danuse Nettles of The Vein Specialists

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On the Cover: Danuse Nettles of The Vein Specialists Cover Photo by Paola Nazati, paolanazati.com Hair and Makeup by Linda White of Carmen!

Carmen! Salon & Spa at Belk, Asheville Mall Clothing from Belk, Asheville Mall

Creative Editor

Debi Manfre Production Manager

Lisa Gallagher Creative Services Specialist

Adalee Elkins Contributor

Carrie Harder Proofing Diva

Karen Shepard Director of Advertising

Patricia Martin Betts Advertising Consultants

32 | What’s Your Flavor?

Songer writer and performer, Sidney Barns.

Jody Gantt Meg Hale Brunton Rick Jenkins Maggie Leftwich Rose Lunsford LuAnne Sheffield Michael Smith

33 | Real Men Read Sophie

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12 | So-Social Favorite picks from social media expert, Kirsten Fuchs.

45 | Meg’s Movie Review Meg gives “The Hundred Foot Journey” 8 out of 10 stars.

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Contributor Question

What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

JACQUI PERRY

Thanksgiving is very important to me as this is the one time when the whole family (and I have a big one!) get together and talk and laugh and EAT a lot!!!! I am so thankful for the closeness of my family, my beautiful boutique that I get to work in everyday and my faith!!!!

KRISTINA URQUHART The theme of our Thanksgiving this year is “low key.” We won’t be doing anything extravagant - just spending quality time with family. It helps that we just moved into a new (old) house without a dishwasher, so I won’t be hosting many people this year!

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MEG HALE BRUNTON This year, we are planning to cook a big dinner and take it down to Mocksville, NC to visit my grandparents. Since my entire family is in Asheville now, we can all cook part of the dinner in our individual kitchens, drive it down the mountain and serve it to them, since they aren’t really big on traveling anymore.

KIRSTEN FUCHS Second to family, Thanksgiving is all about the food. The recipes NEVER change. Some new ones may be added; however, we will always serve my mom’s sweet potato casserole and my mother-in-law’s cornbread dressing. I’m hungry just thinking about it! Favorite meal of the year, by far.

BETTY SHARPLESS

LINDA WHITE

The best memories of Thanksgiving come from the “kids table”! (Think mashed potato eating contests!)

I will have Thanksgiving in the mountains of Spruce Pine, our family tradition. I am so thankful for the wonderful life I have.

Thanksgiving, reflections are always about family fun. On Doe Branch, we even had fresh Turkey one year... they would not let me help with the feather removal (guess that was a good thing). Thankful for my Family, friends & Church!

MEDEA GALLIGAN As new business owners in South Asheville, my husband and I have SO MUCH to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for everyone, especially our customers for their amazing love and overwhelming support, allowing us to make Medea’s Espresso & Juice Bar a thriving independently-owned organic cafe!

DEBI MANFRE

When I was a child, I loved the smells that came out of my mother’s kitchen on Thanksgiving...the turkey, pies, and stuffing...oh my! My brothers, sister and I would hang around my dad like hungry puppies, as he was carving the turkey; waiting for him to give us small slices of turkey.

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From the Editor

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don’t want this to be just another, ‘It’s Thanksgiving so what are you thankful for’ editorial. However, it is the time of the year when we can genuinely look at our lives and realize how fortunate we are.

Recently, there has been a trend on Facebook to list three things for three days you are thankful for. I don’t typically go for Facebook gimmicks, but when you do take time to actually write what you are thankful for, you are more likely to accurately pinpoint your thoughts and feelings. The act of writing can give you clarity.

So, here are a few things I am truly thankful for ~ My family. I have a wonderful, hard-working husband who loves me and supports my many (many) interests. And he’s cute, too! Our children are thankfully all healthy, happy, and on track for making their own way in the world.

My health. It’s true; when you have your health, you have everything. I try to eat healthy, I exercise, and I try to find quiet time when I can sit still and just be.

Photo credit Kirsten Fuchs

Cancer. This probably seems like a crazy thing to be thankful for, but coming out on the other side of that frightening time gave me a sense of self, strength, and purpose I almost certainly would not have found otherwise.

Girlfriends. No one can understand what you’re talking about like a girlfriend can.

Sophie Magazine. No other career could have possibly brought more change and opportunity to my life.

A quiet place to call home. No matter how hectic or stressful my day is, when I pull into our driveway, I can breathe again.

My sewing room. It’s filled with lots of fabric, yarn, a quiet place to sit and dream, and a picture window where I can watch the seasons change.

Hobbies. I have so many! But without them, I don’t know what I would do. Whether I’m dancing, sewing, or gardening; I’m never bored.

Nature. There is nothing like a walk in the woods to clear your mind and rejuvenate your spirit.

Music and Color. These two things bring life and energy to my soul.

Dark Chocolate and Coffee. Of course!

Consider putting on paper what you are truly thankful for. When you feel sad or just ‘over it’, read your list and remember how wonderful your life really is.

JeanAnn Taylor editor@sophiemagazine.com

We’re confident, strong, and we like who we are. We’re smart and sophisticated. We’re savvy. We have panache. We’re not afraid to take risks.

We’re edgy and we’re real. We know what we want, and we’re willing to work to make our dreams come true.

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Things to be Thankful For November is the perfect month to stop worrying about the things we don’t have or don’t like about our lives and focus on the many things we take for granted. Sophie’s list of 50 things to be thankful for will get you started. Feel free to add to this list, cut it out, and keep it throughout the year. a warm home 2. good health 3. supportive family 1.

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4. colorful autumns scenic drives 6. birds singing 7. dark chocolate 8. fresh fruit 5.

9.flsweet-smelling owers

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transportation

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cozy blankets

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hard-to-put-down novels

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dishwashers

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hot chocolate on cold mornings

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laughing children

35. your body

home-cooked dinners 37. hobbies 38. Fridays 39. lipstick 36.

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16. cuddly kitties and playful puppies

fluffy pillows 18. clean water 19. snow-covered fields 20. dinner parties 21. family movie nights 22. lazy Sundays 17.

40. fairytales faith 42. starry skies 43. inspiring quotes 44. silly love songs 41.

23. love

music 25. mom and dad 26. dreams and hopes

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good friends

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hugs and kisses 13. morning coffee 14. sunrises and sunsets 12.

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sleeping in on a rainy day

childhood memories grandmas and grandpas

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47. hot tea 48. doing

what you love

49. little black dresses

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Quick Tips

It’s Back...Cold & Flu Season Here are 7 Ways to Remain Unscathed

those germs down the drain! Hand washing is the number one way to pre1 Wash vent catching a cold or the flu. Just think about where your hands have been! Touching

grocery cart handles, door knobs, and faucets can transfer germs to your body. Shaking people’s hands at a social function? Their germs become yours until you wash them away.

touching your eyes or nose. These portals are open doors for germs to sneak into 2 Avoid your body. some Zs. Your body needs rest to fight off the germs that will inevitably come 3 Get your way. healthy! A healthy body begins on the inside so stock up on fruits, veggies, whole 4 Eat grains, and healthy proteins. A little dark chocolate won’t hurt either! will boost your metabolism and help to give you a fighting edge against those 5 Exercise pesky cold and flu germs.

6 Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated is essential to flush out toxins. stress. While this is often easier said than done, your mental state has a huge 7 Reduce impact on your immune system. Staying optimistic and generally positive is important to staying healthy. This is where that dark chocolate can help!

Chrysanthemum fun flower facts

• The name is derived from the Greek words chrysos (gold) and anthemon (flower).

• Chrysanthemums were first cultivated as a flowering herb in China in the 15th century BC with over 500 cultivars in existence by the early 1600’s.

• This mostly perennial plant is also called the ‘mum’ and symbolizes cheerfulness and love.

• The chrysanthemum blooms in the fall, bringing extra cheer to a colder climate when most flowers take a break.

• They are a member of the daisy family, which also includes asters, zinnias and coneflowers.

• A study by NASA found that chrysanthemum plants helped reduce indoor air pollution.

• The most common colors are yellow, pink, red or white.

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Face The Weather Our faces take the brunt of the winter weather so it’s best to take action before the problems start. Use a gentle cleanser and then follow up with a rich moisturiser.

As the weather gets colder it is often our lips that suffer first. A travel pot of vaseline will keep your lips moist and fits nicely in your handbag/pocket.

Tips For A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Even the cook should get to enjoy Thanksgiving. Follow these tips to help take the stress out of getting ready to cook a Thanksgiving meal.

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Try a fresh turkey. Most grocery stores sell fresh turkeys.

You might have to pre-order it but it sure takes the stress out of defrosting a bird.

Keep it simple. The holidays are about tradition and people are usually expecting many of those holiday favorites. If you want to do something innovative, try a new wine or maybe one different side dish.

Deligate. If you are overwhelmed, consider throwing a potluck. Not only does this spread the work around but it allows other people to share their specialities.

Get the list on. An accurate shopping list is key to a successful Thanksgiving. Include any specific kitchen tools on the list.

Make and bake early. Consider baking and freezing desserts weeks before. Try doing prep work the day before, like pre-chopping veggies for stuffing and side dishes.

Remember it’s about the people, not the food. No one is going to notice if you serve a store bought pie or don’t use homemade stock. Thanksgiving is about being with family and friends and giving thanks for the wonderful things you have in your life.

Have Another Cup Coffee has long been known as a rich source of antioxidants. There’s even more good news for diabetics who enjoy a hot cup of java. A new study from Harvard School of Public Health over a 4-year period reports that people who upped their daily coffee intake by more than one cup were found to have an 11 percent lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Participants who decreased their coffee consumption by more than a cup had a 17 percent higher risk of developing Type 2. Further evaluation revealed of multiple study data that both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee yield the same benefits.

Source: healthylivingmadesimple.com

History Of Pies Pies have been around since the ancient Egyptians. The first pies were made by early Romans who may have learned about it through the Greeks. These pies were sometimes made in “reeds” which were used for the sole purpose of holding the filling. The purpose of a pastry shell was mainly to serve as a baking dish, storage container, and serving vessel, and these were often too hard to actually eat.

The early pies were predominately meat pies. Pyes (pies) originally appeared in England as early as the twelfth century. The crust of the pie was referred to as “coffyn”. There was actually more crust than filling. Fruit pies or tarts (pasties) were probably first made in the 1500s. English tradition credits making the first cherry pie to Queen Elizabeth I. Contrary to grade school theater productions across the United States, there was no modern-day pumpkin, pecan or otherwise - at the first Thanksgiving celebration. Pumpkin pie was first recorded in a cookbook in 1675 and originated from British spiced and boiled squash. It was not popular in America until the early 1800s.

Over the years, pie have evolved to become “the most traditional American dessert”. It has become so much a part of American culture throughout the years, that the term “as American as apple pie” is commonly used.

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So-Social (Sophie Online)

November Social Media Favorites From Sophie’s Social Empress: Kirsten Fuchs

FAVORITE BLOG: The Inspired Room

Melissa loves to share about her own home and things that inspire her about decorating, homemaking and organization. She share tons of posts on how to decorate, or to get inspired when you are in a slump, how to organize a home and keep up with homemaking.

She shares simple ideas like her four daily routines in keeping her house clean and organized or regular inspiration like how to fall in love with your home. She was recently honored to be voted the top Reader’s Favorite Decorating Blogger in a Better Homes & Gardens contest. theinspiredroom.net

FAVORITE APP: Hipstamatic

With the swipe of a finger, change your lens, flash and film, all of which add a unique touch to your photo. I love using this app to create images that I could never do on my expensive digital camera! I bought a few additional lens, film and flash choices once I realized how much I love using this app. I’ve been using this app for years! Cost: $1.99

FAVORITE PINTEREST FIND: Vertical Gardens

Vertical Gardens are popping up everywhere on Pinterest! I fell in love with this idea and others that were posted by Miracle Gro. If you visit their website, you will find all kinds of “How To” videos to make vertical gardens and other gardening ideas. Be sure to follow Sophie’s “Gardening” Pinterest page.

FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Daugherty’s

Since I first tried Daugherty’s (once Frankie Bones), I believe I have eaten here at least twice a week. I have a lunch punch card to prove it! The food is delicious and I keep going back for more. I am in love with the Grilled Chicken Wrap stuffed with these incredible marinated heirloom tomatoes. They used to serve it with mashed potatoes inside the naan wrap, but they eliminated that for some crazy reason. If you try it, be sure to tell them to add it in for you! A few other items that I love are the BBQ Burrito and the Grilled Pork Tenderloin. Trust me, order any of those items and you will be very happy. Ask your server about the heirloom Crooked Creek “Revival” grits, too. Visit their full menu at braddaughertys.com.

Daugherty’s is located at 2 Gerber Road #101 in South Asheville.

They are open Monday - Thursday 11:30 am - 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:30 am - 10 pm; Sunday Brunch 11 am - 3 pm and full menu 3 - 9 pm. Bar open until midnight 7 days a week. (828) 274-7111

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Keeping up with Danuse Nettles RDMS, RVT, RPhS

f legs traditionally symbolize mobility and strength, then Danuse (Dana) Nettles walks right alongside this ancient metaphor. Dana is as well suited to the field of leg health and treatment as they come. Having journeyed all the way from a town outside Prague where she grew up, Dana now works at The Vein Specialists in Asheville as a sonographer.

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ing internal body structures. In vein practice, ultrasound is used to examine veins in legs for venous reflux and/or venous obstruction.

The steps of strength that Dana takes in her daily life are apparent in her focus and determination to excel in working with patients of The Vein Specialists, not to mention in her sporty pursuits outside of the clinic.

Most recently she received accreditation in one of the newest certifica-

tions available in the world of leg health –RPhS ( registered phlebology sonographer). The accreditation provides an even more nuanced understanding of the intricate web of veins that run from the pelvis to the feet, including an individual’s health history.

After over a decade of performing ultrasound, “I wanted to go deeper into the ways that imagery and other contextual details about the background of patients could inform their subsequent diagnosis and treatment,” Dana said.

The reality is that eighty percent of women will encounter some sort of vein issue by the time they reach the age of eighty. There are a total of around 60,000 miles of veins in our bodies, so interpreting all of that latticework is complicated.

When visualizing the blood vessels running down from the heart to the feet, arteries are the most oxygenated and thick-walled vessels, while veins are those vessels with the blue blood seeking to get back up to the heart for fresh oxygen. Most all of the body’s veins are deep within muscles and tissue, but ten percent of the leg’s veins are closer to the skin and noticeable when they become an issue in the form of varicose or spider veins.

Veins are tasked with bringing blood from the feet back to the heart and ideally have proper valves in place to push against gravity--like blood gates.

But the valves may breakdown as a result of age or blood pressure issues that may compromise the overall circulatory system. Often genetic predisposition is the culprit. Whatever the case, broken valves lead to clots, blood pooling and other venous diseases that manifest in the legs. Many times the situation does not pose serious health risks and is more of a cosmetic concern, while in other instances the result is pain and discomfort.

Dana Nettles has a direct and upbeat attitude that has made her popular with patients who come for treatment and vein diagnoses. With her combination of experience and special skills, Dana assists the group of expert, board-certified physicians in making the most informed decisions around complex health scenarios. For example, is the vein in question straight enough to use a laser or would foam sclerotherapy be a better approach to eliminating a nonfunctioning vein? Tiny lasers are just one way to shrink defunct veins and help restore general blood flow, as treatments vary depending on each body.

Dana Nettles plans to continue her education for whatever new research keeps popping up in the field of phlebology. In the meantime, she also abides by a healthy lifestyle in order to keep her legs and overall body fit for the long haul. Often you can find her riding horses, skiing, taking rigorous jogs around the Blue Ridge Mountains, and enjoying family time with her husband and seven-year-old son. “Just like the dynamic approach we use at the clinic to assess the state of the veins and blood flow, I believe that different angles of exercise and healthy diet are ideal for obtaining the best health results.”

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Angel “Skinny Ankle” Premium Denim $178 Tizzie “Rome” Blouse $115 Dizzie Lizzie “Rosey Vest” $140 Tory Burch “Serena 2” Ballet Flat $250 Tory Burch “Theo” Cross-Body Chain Purse $375 Sylvia Benson “Long Tony Necklace” $126 W2M Custom Jewelry “Clover Medalion” Earrings $39

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So Thankful Makeover Written and Coordinated by Jacqui Perry | Photography by Kirsten Fuchs It’s November and crisp, cool fall is well underway. We soon will celebrate Thanksgiving, which will kick off the holiday season. I love this time of year! Families gather, we eat way too much turkey and we stop and give thanks for all the good in our life. Meet our November makeover model, Norma Brown. She lights up a room with her beautiful smile and personality and is thankful everyday!

Jacqui: How do you and your family celebrate Thanksgiving?

Norma: I am originally from Argentina so we didn’t really celebrate Thanksgiving.

Now, the most important thing is that my family is together. I have two sons, Jon and Patrick, and two grandsons, Bentley and Brantley. They are my joy.

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Jacqui: What are you most thankful for?

Norma: My faith. I have hope and faith even though I have been through struggles. Life is not always easy but I am so thankful each day!

Jacqui: You are very passionate about your job. Tell me about it.

Norma: I work for a not for profit organization, Children First/Communication in Schools of Buncombe. We empower children and families in the community and make sure all services provided are done in an appropriate way. We were instrumental in putting in sidewalks in the Emma community. We also do a food pantry twice a month for those who live in the Emma Community with children at home or children who attend the Learning Center. The outreach is not just for the Latin community, but for everyone.

Jacqui: What is the best part of getting a makeover?

Norma: Everything! It’s so easy to stay as you are. But, my friend wanted me to get a makeover so here I am. It has been so much fun seeing how excited everyone else is about my makeover. It is so refreshing!!

Jacqui: Any words of wisdom to share with us?

Norma: Yes. Think about the big picture and ask yourself “will it really matter in a year or two from now?” Take care of what is really important. Be optimistic with a hopeful approach.

One thing is for certain, this beautiful woman has a big heart for giving and to me that is Thanksgiving!

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Sophie Celebrates You!

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Colonel Tom Cathey, of Vulcan Materials Company, was recently named Area Sales Manager for Central/Western North Carolina.

Charles Ayscue, Mission Health Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “150 Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know,” which features some of the brightest leaders involved in financial aspects of the healthcare industry.

Krystal Kinnunen, L.Ac., Dipl.

OM is pleased to announce the opening of her practice, Sacred Valley Acupuncture.

She specializes in women’s health with a focus on fertility, prenatal and postpartum care, PMS, menopause and stress management.

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S hannon Huf f, M . D., F.A.C.O.G., has recently joined Pardee OB/GYN Associates in Fletcher. Dr. Huff received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, and completed a residency and internship in obstetrics and gynecology from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Susan Strain, A .C . S .W., L .C . S .W., C . E . D. S ., ha s recently joined Park Ridge Psychiatry. Susan has resumed her psychotherapy practice with a concentration on mood, anxiety and eating disorders.

She has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Jennifer Chandler, P.A.-C., has recently joined Park Ridge Psychiatry. Prior to earning her physician assistant licensure, Jennifer provided care as a nurse assistant at Park Ridge Health’s Behavioral Health Center.

Cache Reed, M.D., has recently joined Park Ridge Psychiatry. Dr. Reed earned her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of the Americas and completed her residency in psychiatry and internal medicine at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, where she served as Chief Resident.

Melissa Strelauski, of Exit Realty Vistas is proud to be announced as the Top Lister for the month of September.

Andrew Kersten, M.D., of Southeastern Sports Medicine has been named by the Biltmore Beacon as a “40 Under Forty” honoree for 2014.

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Mountain Mornings

Stitching Through Nature Written by Camille Wick Moe Donnelly has been following her passion as a seamstress since the mid-1990s and is able to fully support herself as an artist.

“I am incredibly grateful to wake up every morning with the opportunity to make a living by doing what inspires me and makes me feel like a skilled and creative artist,” Moe shared. “It can be really challenging at times, but it’s absolutely worth it, and I appreciate it daily.”

Moe cites high school vanity as a contributing factor in her growth as a self-taught artist.

“I guess I’ve always had unique tastes in fashion, and I was constantly looking for different ways to modify and improve my clothes. Nothing ever seemed to fit right, so I just taught myself a few tailoring basics and slowly picked up more skills as time went on.”

For years, Moe strictly hand-stitched all of her pieces, until one winter break during college she played around on her mom’s sewing machine.

Moe was hooked from that point on.

In addition to sewing, nature greatly influences Moe in her daily life.

“Going camping or just going out into the woods for the day has always been an important ritual for me. Being in nature helps to remind me how important balance can be, in many different capacities.”

Moe tries to demonstrate her relationship with nature through her designs.

“My inspiration often comes from nature, and particularly the beauty of this part of Appalachia. I have lived in these mountains for over a decade now and really appreciate how unique our forests are. I try to incorporate some of this wonder into my designs, but it’s hard to explain how a beautiful place can really inspire and challenge your work in different ways; it just does, and I love seeing that come out in my designs.”

Moe has promoted her designs and her garments through multiple avenues, one being her clothing line, Sew Moe. “Sew Moe is a women’s casual daily wear fashion and accessory line. I design a wide range of garments, releasing seasonal collections via my online storefront. All garments are made-to-order, from start to finish, in my North Asheville studio. I enjoy making clothing that is both fashionable and highly functional, but that also has a unique perspective.”

Moe also participates in local Asheville festivals. “Twice a year I apply to vend at the Big Crafty. I’ve been lucky enough to do every one so far. It is the only market I’ve been doing for a number of years, and it has always been fantastic for meeting old and making new Sew Moe fans. I will occasionally do marketing trades, but mostly I’ve found that really great photos are my best marketing tool. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with a number of amazing photographers in this town.”

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Moe outside with scissors in her hand.

Camille Wick is passionate about writing and spending time outdoors. She likes to explore new places and read good books. Lately, the majority of her free time consists of training her new puppy, Piper, but she also finds time to create fun crafts and play in the kitchen.

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Chiming In

“TGIW”

Thank Goodness I’m Working

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Written by Susan Reinhardt

he pressure is off. For the first time in many years, I’m not the “cook” or hostess for the big Thanksgiving spread. The reason? Retail. Since taking the job managing Lancome for Belk at Biltmore Square, I rarely get two days off in a row. I’m not complaining, but those in retail know the drill. Holidays are work days. We’re lucky if we have a 30-minute break to wolf down some turkey and dressing. Or a McDouble from the Dollar Menu.

My husband offered to do the meal at his farm house in Burnsville. He is super excited to buy one of the fryers, the kind that firemen warn will blow people up. My dear Hubs is a bit accident prone, and I decided to do some research on this whole turkey frying craze. Whatever happened to just washing the thing, throwing on some sage and seasonings, and putting it in the oven overnight?

Here’s the scary stuff I found about frying turkeys. First, it means placing the bird in more than three gallons of oil, heated by propane. A bunch of firefighters posted warnings online that cooking with deep-fat turkey fryers have a high risk of toppling over and spilling hot oil. “That could lead to fires, burns or other injuries,” the professionals cautioned. If one isn’t careful, a small amount of cooking oil could contact the burner and cause a large fire. And if that’s not scary enough, the sides of the pot, lids and handles are hotter than Hades.

Articles all over the Internet warn against this method of cooking turkeys, but people do it anyway, ’cause, well, it tastes juicy. And who doesn’t recall the grand Thanksgiving feasts, replete with savory side dishes, and a giant bird as dried up as a pile of jerky?

I’ve had to cook quite a few that could crack teeth. It’s just so hard to get them right. I sure miss being the youngster at the “kid’s table,” and doing nothing more than eating what others so lovingly prepare.

But I’m not going to argue with my husband. He’s a lawyer, and I’d never win the battle anyway. So if he wants to toss the goods in a vat of hot oil, I just hope he stands about 20 yards away while it sizzles.

I called him on this issue. “You know frying a turkey is dangerous. Have you ever done this before?”

Him: “No, but I’ll just read the directions.”

Me: “I plan to bring a fire extinguisher. And maybe a giant sub for 10, just in case.”

While I’m sure the dinner will be a huge hit, since his kinfolks are excellent cooks, and so is Mama, who’ll bring a few delectables, I’ll sort of miss being the hostess. Just not the part about fretting over having a clean house. Gosh, I hate having to scrub and clean prior to a meal. I always ask guests to remove their reading glasses before entering my house.Yep, it works wonders.

The other day, I came across my to-do list from last year’s meal at me casa.

First on that list: “Dye hair.” Then, “Go to J&S and get sweet potato casserole, pies, and other sides you can pretend you cooked.” “Make sure rooms are clean and spaces clear. Oh, and polish the silver.”

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Thanksgiving holiday. For those who can’t cook worth a flip, like me, here’s a dish to make and take.

“Cole Slaw in Ten Minutes: Very, Very Festive!”

Ingredients: • 1 bag dried cranberries • 1 bottle Kraft Poppyseed Dressing • 1 bag sliced almonds • 1 bag Angel Hair cabbage Directions: • In large bowl, dump cabbage • 1/2 cup or so of dressing • Some cranberries • Some almonds

Just be safe and watch out for Alpha males wanting to fry turkeys!

Susan Reinhardt is the author of the hilarious and quirky novel “Chimes from a Cracked Southern Belle,” along with “Not Tonight Honey, Wait ‘Til I’m a Size 6,” “Don’t Sleep with a Bubba.” and “Dishing with the Kitchen Virgin.” susanreinhardt.com

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Girls on the Run of WNC Teaching Confidence through Accomplishment If you’ve ever attended a Girls on the Run 5k event, you know what confidence looks like on the faces of the girls as they cross the finish line. It looks like, “If I can do this, I can do anything!”

The celebratory, non-competitive GOTR 5k is the culminating experience of the 12 week/24 lesson Girls on the Run curriculum that teaches girls self-awareness and self-respect, how to stand up for themselves and others, how to make healthy choices and the importance of community service. All of this learning happens through playing interactive games and engaging in physical activity that trains the girls to be physically and mentally prepared to complete a 5k. Completing the GOTR 5k gives the girls a tangible understanding of the confidence that comes through accomplishment, as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Crossing the finish line is a defining moment when the girls realize that even the seemingly impossible IS possible.

According to Claire Shipman and Katty Kay, authors of the book The Confidence Code, “Confidence, our research shows, comes from taking action and risks and going outside your comfort zone. And it just doesn’t seem to come as easily to our girls as it does to our boys… What we need to do is encourage our girls to take risks, do hard things and be strong, mentally and physically. That’s why Girls on the Run is so important.”

Saturday, December 6, 2014 10 a.m. Race Village opens 11 a.m. 5k starts UNC-Asheville Strauss Park Learn more and register to run or volunteer at: gotrwnc.org/5ks

Girls on the Run of WNC invites you to join the celebration of over 550 participants who will cross the finish line in pursuit of fulfilling their limitless potential. “There is fun for everyone at our 5k events,” states Amy Renigar, Executive Director. “You can participate in the actual race, which is especially great for families or first-time runners, or you can help make the magic happen as a volunteer. With over 1,000 runners, half of whom are 8 to 14 years old, volunteers are crucial to making our 5k a safe and successful event. At a minimum, 85 volunteers are needed to assist with things like set-up, registration, food, water station, parking, clean-up and most importantly, cheering on our girls, their coaches and running buddies, and our community runners.” Additionally, spectators can enjoy Race Village which includes a Photo Station hosted by Inspired Life Photography, a Sponsor & Community Partner Area with free goodies, Foot RX Rickshaw rides, local food trucks and much more!

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Register, Volunteer, and Learn More at gotrwnc.org or (828) 713-4290

Donate to GOTR of WNC If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Girls on the Run of WNC, checks can be mailed to 50 S. French Broad Ave, Suite 249, Asheville, NC 28801, or you can visit their website: gotrwnc.org/donate.

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What’s Your Flavor?

Sidney Barns Sidney is a living Motown legend. He is in his 70 and still writing music and performing. In his younger days, Sidney played on big stages with so many very famous people; The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin. Michel Jackson and many more. He still writes and sings together with George Clinton and P. Funk.

What is your favorite song or genre of music?

I love all forms and types of music, and have too many favorites within each genre.

You have met so many famous people! Any special memory that comes to mind?

I get more stimulating memories thinking about the people I knew as young hopefuls before they became big stars. People like Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, Minnie Riperton, Donnie Hathaway, The Dramatics, Parliament/Funkadelic, Earth Wind & Fire, Gloria Gaynor, and several others that came through my musical work shops over the years when they were just starting out and I was already very busy in the industry.

What is a Thanksgiving memory you would like to share?

The Thanksgiving in 1968 when I stayed in my room and went with out a meal to show myself how blessed I was that I had a choice to do that. And not have to do it because I had no choice. I was really doing fine that year, and I felt guilty in a way because there were those that didn’t have life as good as I had it then.

Where did you grow up?

I was born in the coal mining hills of West Virginia, and grew up in the beautiful country side of Virginia.

What instruments do you play?

I’m basically a song writer, concert performer, record producer, recording artist, painter, author, sculptor, talent developer. I play a little drums, and just a little bit of piano.

The Farmer’s Almanac is calling for a cold winter. Are you looking forward to this or does that make you want to run away?

I spent many years in Chicago so cold weather bothers me not. Although the wife and I, as we get older, find it sometimes very inconvenient, so we did escape to Florida last winter.

What is something you want to accomplish before the end of 2014?

To stay healthy and well for 2015 and beyond.

When you were a little boy, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A sensible, creative, lovable, and well adjusted adult.

What are your hobbies? How do you like to spend your “free-time”?

I have no real free time, but I do spend most of my time writing songs, and cutting demo CDs of them. I’m getting ready to release a couple of new CDs next month.

Plus I’m involved in the completion of a motion picture script that I have been developing for several years. I’m promoting my 500 page autobiography that I just released, I’m finishing up on a couple of new art pieces, doing interviews, perform-

ing live shows in the US and the UK. My other time is spent trying to figure what I’m going to do next. I’m currently featured as an artist, performer, songwriter, producer, & musician, on over 150 vinyl and CD album compilations now on the world market. What “freetime” ???

If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would that be?

“Jesus”, I’d love to know straight from him if he really said all those things they say he said, plus some other questions that I as a human constantly ponder daily, and get his views on many past and current events, and have him talk about his Father (the big guy).

Want to be featured in What’s Your Flavor?

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All About | Pallet Flower Boxes Written By Paul Kline Photograph by JeanAnn Taylor

Using pallets for home decor seems to be all the rage right now.

This window box uses only a couple of pieces of a pallet, leaving extra pieces for another project. When you measure, consider your end use so that you have the correct size you want. Fill your box with orange and yellow flowers for an autumn statement, or white poinsettias for a beautiful winter scene.

Visit sophiemagazine.com for more photos and full directions.

Paul Kline is the owner of North Star Construction. Visit nscbuilds.com.

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Garden Bloomers

Betty teaches Bella how to make the perfect pie crust.

Taste A Memory. Bake A Memory.

Written By Betty Sharpless

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ecently I have been noticing that certain smells and especially certain tastes bring back floods of memories. Earlier in the lovely summer months, friends and I would sit on my porch and extol the perfect strawberries, the best peach or rhubarb pie and then compare notes on the “local” taste memories each of us brought with us to Asheville when we came.

My mother was brought up just on the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country in the Pennsylvania mountains.The great thing about the Pennsylvania Dutch folk is that they think pie is the perfect breakfast dish. Many mornings we jumped on the school bus having had a slice of shoo fly pie and a big glass of milk for breakfast.Thank goodness the discovery of ADHD did not come until years later!

Still, ask anyone what their favorite pie is and they will get a wistful look on their face before coming up with a simple old time pie from their childhood.

I have never in years of asking had someone name an avant guard recipe that they had just eaten. Pie talks of home and hearth, comfort and satisfaction.This time of year, pie is a great way to take advantage of the fall garden produce tucked away in the basement or at the farmer’s market. Don’t hesitate to substitute another orange flesh squash for pumpkin. Candy roasters and butternut squash also make for good pie eating.

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buy a store made crust, but with the recipe posted on sophiemagazine.com, I promise that even a child can make a great pie crust in less than 15 minutes.

You will mix it up right in the pie dish, so no extra dishes to wash as well!

Of course this time of year, the pie battle centers around pumpkin and apple in the pie memory contest. Both of these are incredibly easy to make. If you are making pumpkin pie, consider starting with real pumpkin, roasted in the oven. Use real cream and fresh spices.You will be surprised what a difference starting from scratch makes in the taste and you can use the rest of it for pumpkin soup.YUM! For apple pie I like to use Rome or Winesap apples.They will stay a little firm when you cook them so you actually get a bite, not applesauce on your fork. Again, start with fresh apples.The WNC Farmers’ Market has apples all through the winter in pecks, half bushels and bushel boxes.Try different varieties to find your favorite apple. Pack the extras apples in your lunch with sharp cheddar cheese or Brie. Again,YUM! Once you have mastered the open top or crumb top pie, the sky is the limit.

Take time to check out my no fail recipes on the web and then branch out with your own creations. By starting with fresh produce you will be creating a delicious memory for someone you love and wrapping up a serving of fruit or vegetables for their health as well.

Betty Sharpless is a professional free-lance gardener who is so glad her mama was such a great home cook. She teaches every child she knows how to bake pies.

Crafty Girl

Color“fall� Scrap Projects Created by JeanAnn Taylor

Looking for a way to spend the cool days coming our way? Get out your fabric scrap basket and start stitching! Both of these craft ideas make nice hostess gifts for the holiday season. Make one for a friend and one for you!

Fabric Bookcover

Leaf Potholders

For more information on how to make this bookcover, go to sophiemagazine.com

Created by Heidi Grohs of Missouri City, Texas For more information on how to make these potholders, go to buttonsandbutterflies.com

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Sun & Soil

Here’s To Your Health Written by Kristina Urquhart water to cook rice, quinoa, or other grains. Use it as the base for soups and stews (of course!), in gravies, reductions, or added into sauces. Bone broth is a nutritional powerhouse: it aids digestion, improves immune and brain function, strengthens hair and nails, and much more. And of course, there’s no need to limit yourself to beef: you can make broth from poultry or fish, too.

Happy November and here’s to your health!

Grass-Fed Bone Broth

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ne of the ultimate goals, if not the ultimate goal, of homesteading and living closer to the land is eating well. To reap the harvest of fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, and milk that you grew from seed, or gathered from hens you hatched, for instance, is the very purpose of homesteading. Each of us takes that first step towards homesteading for different reasons – independence and food sovereignty, better health, sustainability, security – though we all seem to end up at the same place: food.

When we feel good, there seems to be an unwritten rule that we take our health for granted. When we feel terrible, we wonder why. Medications, natural or pharmaceutical, only treat symptoms at best, and at worst, mask the deeper issues. But by starting at the source – eating well – you can render medications unnecessary in all but the most extreme cases. By now, you’re probably aware that organic food is more nutritious than conventionally raised fare; that grass-fed beef is better (for you, and the cows) than feedlot beef; and that pasture-raised eggs are healthier (again, for both you and the chickens), than eggs from battery-cage hens. Of course, it would be a small feat to raise all of a household’s food from the land it rests on, and I’m certainly not suggesting you (or I!) take that on. But the community that surrounds Asheville is unique and incredibly lucky: everything I’ve listed above, plus so much more, is available from nearby farms, raised by farmers you know by name (imagine that!), who care about the land, their animals, and what ends up on their families plates, as well.

As winter approaches and we turn inside to spend days with family and warm our hands by the hearth, let’s look at healing from the inside, out, as well. One of my favorite gut-healing and all-around immune-boosting foods for cold and flu season is beef broth (or stock). Of course there are many great winter immune boosting foods (another favorite is homemade elderberry syrup), but I find broth to be incredibly versatile. Use it in place of 36 | Sophie NOVEMBER 2014

Ingredients: • 1 large grass-fed beef bone (about 2 pounds). Try to get one with a healthy bit of marrow in the inside.

• 1 cup filtered water • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1 onion, roughly chopped • 2 carrots, roughly chopped • 2 stalks of celery, roughly chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and diced • 1 bunch of fresh parsley • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: • Preheat the oven to 350*. Place the bone on a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes, turning the bone once halfway through.

• Remove the bone from the oven and place into a large stock pot. Pour the filtered water and apple cider vinegar over the bone and allow to cool for 20 minutes (the acidity helps to release the nutrients in the marrow, making them more available).

• Bring water to a boil. Reduce to simmer and allow to simmer for 48 hours. In the first two hours, check the broth: remove the foam that gathers at the top with a large spoon.

• In the last hour of simmering, add the onions, garlic, carrots, celery and parsley.

• Remove the bone, pieces of meat and vegetables and strain the broth.

• Use the broth immediately or refrigerate and use within 1-2 days. *Freeze once cooled or can the rest immediately. *If you choose to let the broth cool in order to freeze it, set a timer for two hours. It’s downright tragic to lose a batch of broth because you went to bed and forgot it on the counter!

Follow Kristina Mercedes Urquhart’s homesteading exploits on her blog, kristinamercedes.tumblr.com.

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Let’s Get Cooking

Easy and Delicious

Thanksgiving Side Dishes Written by Debi Manfre

Change out your usual Thanksgiving menu --or put a new spin on traditional recipes -- with one of these favorite side dishes from our Sophie readers.

This month’s recipe winner. Jamie, will receive a free handmade apron!

Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Apple Stuffing Submitted by Jamie Vaughan

Ingredients: • 2 tblspns. butter • 1 large sweet onion very thinly sliced • 8 cups 1 inch bread cubes, sourdough • 3 cups 1 inch bread cubes, pumpernickel • 1/2 lb. of bacon • 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock • 1 firm red apple • 1 tblspn. of freshly chopped sage • 1 tblspn. of freshly chopped thyme • 1/2 tspn. of sea salt • Cracked black pepper to taste

Directions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Place the bread cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake for about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and let cool.

• Coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

• Fry the bacon till crispy. Drain the bacon; reserving the bacon grease.

Crumble the bacon into a bowl and set aside.

• Peel onion. Cut in half and thinly slice. Saute onions on a low heat in the butter until they start to caramelize.

• Chop the apple into 1 inch pieces.

• Place the bread, bacon, onions, apple, herbs, salt and pepper into a large bowl and mix well.

• Add the chicken stock. Slowly drizzle the reserved bacon grease over the stuffing while you stir. If the stuffing seems dry, add more stock.

• Pour stuffing mixture in baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes.

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Cheesy Potato Casserole Submitted by LuAnne Sheffield

Sweet Potato Balls Submitted by Heather Clontz

Ingredients: • 4 large sweet potatoes • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar • 2 tablespoons of orange juice • 1 teaspoon of orange zest • 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg • 2 cups of shredded coconut • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon • 8 large marshmallows Directions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Bake sweet potatoes til tender. Set aside to cool.

• Peel cooled sweet potatoes and add to a large bowl.

• Mash the sweet potatoes and add the brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest and nutmeg. Stir until all the ingredients are combined.

• In a shallow bowl add the coconut, granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Toss to combine.

• Press the mashed sweet potato mixture around each of the marshmallows. Roll balls in the coconut mixture. Place balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

• Bake for about 12-15 minutes. Watch carefully. When the marshmallow starts to burst out, take them out of the oven.

Ingredients: • 1/2 bag of frozen Ore-Ida Country Style hash browns • 1 10.75 can of Cream of Chicken soup • 2 cups sour cream • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 1/3 cup sliced green onions • 1/2 tspn. salt • 1/4 tspn. ground black pepper • 2 cups crushed cornflake cereal • 1/4 cup melted butter Directions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 13 x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

• Whisk together the soup, sour cream, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

• Stir in cheese, onion, and hashbrowns until well mixed.

• Spoon evenly into the baking dish.

• In a medium size bowl, mix together the cereal and melted butter.

Sprinkle this mixture evenly on top of the hashbrown mixture.

• Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Homemade Whole Cranberry Sauce Submitted by Debi Manfre

Ingredients: • 1 cup of orange juice • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/2 cup light brown sugar • 1 cinnamon stick • 1 12 oz. bag of whole, fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained Directions: • Combine orange juice and sugars in a medium sauce pan. Bring to boil; add cranberries and cinnamon stick; return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cool completely at room temperature. Remove cinnamon stick. Refrigerate until serving time.

At Christmas time, my kitchen is full of the aroma of fresh baked cookies. I do the traditional family favorites but am always adding new recipes to my collection. Share your favorite Christmas cookie recipe with me. One recipe submission will be chosen to receive a free apron handmade by JeanAnn Taylor, our Sophie editor. Go to sophiemagazine.com and fill out the recipe form or you can email your recipe to me at writer@sophiemagazine.com. Please include a detailed list of ingredients and instructions plus your full name, address and phone number.

Photo by Kirsten Fuchs

Debi Manfre

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Tried And True

Sugar & Spice Add Flavor to Life

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Written and prepared by Jackie Brown

all always makes me think of pumpkin. Though the jack-o’ lanterns may be put away, this pumpkin treat is a must take along treat to any friend or family gathering. There is plenty to go around and the lightened version still tastes just as yummy. No one can resist the sweet aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg in the super moist sheet cake topped with a lip smacking cream cheese frosting.

Healthier Pumpkin Bars

Frosting: • 1-8 oz. package light cream cheese, softened at room temperature • 1/4 cup softened butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 cups powdered sugar

Ingredients: • 4 eggs, beaten • 1-15 oz. can pure pumpkin • 1 1/3 cups sugar • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce • 2 cups white whole wheat flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions: • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. • Combine the eggs, sugar, oil, applesauce and pumpkin until light and fluffy in a large bowl. Mix until well blended. Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix at low speed until thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth. Spread the batter into a greased 13 by 10inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely.

• Frosting: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar and mix at low speed until combined. Stir in the vanilla and mix again. Spread on cake and cut into 24 bars.

Congratulations!

Susie Clontz, was our recipe winner in October.

Suzie received a free apron handmade by JeanAnn Taylor for her Apple Butter Pie recipe.

Go to Let’s Get Cooking on page 39 to see details on how you can win a free handmade apron.

Go to sophiemagazine.com to download Susie’s winning recipe.

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Nutritious & Delicious

10 Steps To A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving Written by Medea Galligan, MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP

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t’s that time of year when family, friends, festivities, and food takes center stage in our lives. Since there’s no shortage of high-calorie, seasonal comfort foods, the holidays often break the resolve of those who usually watch what they eat. However, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner and the holiday season without throwing out the basics of a healthful diet. Whether at a family meal, neighborhood cocktail party or office potluck, the key is making healthful choices while still enjoying your favorite food traditions. So how do you strike a balance between not feeling deprived and not feeling guilty? There are a few strategies that once you learn how to adopt in your life, eating can become physically and emotionally satisfying, as well as spiritually meaningful, during not only the holidays but every day.

Perhaps even more important than what you eat, is why you eat. Many of us have learned to use food as a way to make us feel good- we eat when we feel bored, sad, lonely, stressed, and even angry. Regardless of the specific reasons for our “emotional hunger”, many of us rarely eat in response to true physical hunger and the true nutritional requirements of our bodies. Unfortunately many of us eat more food more often than our bodies can possibly use, resulting in weight gain and numerous chronic diseases.

Not only do many people eat to counter uncomfortable emotions all year long, but when the Holiday “feast” days roll around, starting with Thanksgiving, there are additional feelings of reward and entitlement, “it only comes once a year”, “I deserve to enjoy the holiday”, and other such statements are used to justify unconscious holiday binging. But we need to ask ourselves, “Does food really make us happy?” Is it food, in and of itself, that makes us feel loved, worthy and whole? When we begin to ask ourselves these questions, we realize that food, regardless of how delicious it is, cannot really make us feel better. Eating for emotional reasons can only act as a short-term Band-Aid with very large longterm consequences.

The good news is that you can learn to separate your emotional and physical hunger, finding healthy ways to finally heal emotional wounds and learn how listen to your physical body for when it truly is hungry and when it truly is full. When you take the time to understand why you eat and honestly look at the root of your “hunger”, it becomes possible to listen to and honor the nutritional needs of your body and really enjoy eating when you are physically hungry. Here are my 10 steps to help you truly enjoy your Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season:

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1. Let go of the “all” or “nothing” fallacy around eating, exercise, and health.

2. Spoil your appetite. A high-protein snack can greatly reduce how much you eat at a cocktail party or holiday table.

3. Start with small portions. The best way to enjoy a sweet or rich appetizer without losing control is by sampling. Find someone to split that slice of pecan pie with!

4. Pay attention to preparation and ingredients. Avoid foods that are full of sugar and refined carbohydrates. Opt instead for foods made with healthful ingredients such as pumpkin, cranberries, sweet potato and turkey.

5. Enjoy high-quality fats. Foods such as avocados, butter, coconut oil, nuts and eggs make you feel full and help you not overeat, so don’t be afraid to use plenty of butter in your cooking.

6. Stay hydrated. It’s easy to confuse hunger with thirst. Drink water to keep feeling full and energized. To reduce the number of calorieladen drinks you consume, drink a glass of water between each beverage.

7. Eat slowly. It takes at least 20 minutes to reach satiety. Eat slowly to allow your brain a chance to catch up with your stomach and let you know you are full.

8. Stay active to manage stress and stay energized. Enjoy a robust walk outdoors daily with friends and family!

9. Pamper yourself! Get a manicure, a pedicure, take a warm lavender bath or get a massage- all great ways to treat yourself without overeating.

10. Count your blessings. Besides sharing time with family and friends over food, the primary ingredient not to be overlooked is, of course, gratitude. Take a moment to consider what you’re truly thankful for, and share it with those you love.

Medea Galligan, MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP, has been practicing as a Holistic Health Coach since 1998. You can reach her at HealthyCookingConcepts.com.

She and her husband recently opened Medea’s Espresso & Juice Bar. Visit EspressoAndJuiceBar.com.

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Pink Heals Written by Meg Hale Brunton

and Ann Marie. At each event they do, cancer survivors and family members of people diagnosed with cancer are invited to sign their names, or write a note to their loved one.

The idea for this event was the brain-child of Desiree Andre, Salon Coordinator for Hue Thairapy. Her mother, Denise, was diagnosed with breast cancer when Andre was a baby, and she was inspired by her mother’s strength and perseverance, and wanted to do something to show it. “We just want to raise awareness for all cancer, and to give back to the community” said Andre. “ We all know someone affected by cancer, so it’s really close to our hearts.”

Staff of Hue Thairapy and volunteers of the Pink Heals tour.

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n the last day of September 2014, the lovely ladies of Hue Thairapy did their part to end Pediatric Cancer month and begin Breast Cancer Awareness month in style by making their salon the first WNC stop of the Pink Heals tour. Pink Heals is a non-profit group of firemen and police officers that volunteer their time, traveling around in pink fire trucks and pink police cruisers, raising awareness for cancer research and raising funds for those battling cancer. The group was started in 2007 by retired firefighter Dave Graybill because he didn’t like the way the healthcare system was profiting from sick women and their families. So, he came up with this idea for communities to not only raise money, but keep it local.

“I love that we’re keeping it local,” says Jennifer Hathaway, salon manager at Hue Thairapy.

The event was catered by 550 Tavern & Grille, featured live music by firefighters and DJs M.P.Pride and Harry Darnell, as well as acoustic music by local artist Lyric, a silent auction, and kid activities including a bouncy castle. The stylists of Hue Thairapy also offered a $20 haircut Cut-a-thon. All proceeds from the event went to help offset medical bills for female and child cancer patients of the Mission Health-Cancer Center.The event also featured a ribbon cutting for the salon, sponsored by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and led by Chamber President Bob Wiliford.

“I’m overwhelmed with it!” said Andrea Kramer, owner of Hue Thairapy, “But I love it because it is so different from all the other events of this type in town.” Kramer explained how important the work is that Pink Heals is doing today because they help women and children afflicted with cancer, especially those who cannot afford health insurance. “So, we’re helping them dip into this fund.”

For more information, or to see more pictures, visit facebook.com/ huethairapy or triadpinkheals.com.

The group does everything from fundraising events and home visits, to house cleaning and flower delivery through their Labor or Love program.

“We do this because we love you,” says Chuck Goins, President of the Triad Chapter of Pink Heals. Their 2014 national tour began June 1st and will run through the end of November. “We’re doing something all the time,” Goins added.

For the Pink Heals event at Hue Thairapy, the Pink Heals crew brought in 3 pink fire trucks from their home base in Winston-Salem, NC. They were escorted by 5 Asheville fire trucks and 5 police squad cars from their first stop at the Harley-Davidson store in Swannanoa, through Biltmore Village, and to the salon at 330 Rockwood Rd. in Arden to kick off the event. The pink fire trucks have all either been donated, or purchased by firefighter volunteers for Pink Heals, and are meant to lift the spirits of everyone they visit.

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A volunteer of the Pink Heals tour and Chuck Goins,President of the Triad Chapter of Pink Heals.

Meg’s Movie Review

“The Hundred Foot Journey” Written by Meg Hale Brunton

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n the spirit of director Lasse Hallstrom’s extremely successful “Chocolat,” comes his newest romantic romp through the french countryside, “The Hundred Foot Journey.” This time, instead of using an ancient Mayan recipe to make the world’s greatest chocolate, the lead characters bring their family’s classic Indian cuisine to the people of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val. As luck would have it, they open up shop directly across the street, and one hundred feet (hence the title), from the village’s best French restaurant.

The restaurant is owned by Madame Mallory, played by Academy-Award Winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”). She is a perfectionist about her restaurant and the food it serves. She only hires the best chefs, serves the creme de la creme of society, and wants desperately for her restaurant to receive 2 Michelin stars from the French food critics. Naturally, Mallory is not thrilled when the family, the Kadams, open their restaurant right across from hers and feuding ensues.

The eldest son of the Kadam family is Hassan, who is the chef in their restaurant. He combines his mother’s old recipes with his innate cooking instincts and makes magic in the oven... or rather in the tandoori. Mallory doesn’t think he has enough training and experience to be a great chef, but after she tries his cooking, she begins to find they have more to talk about than she thought.

Hassan, played by newcomer Manish Dayal, is definitely the lead character of the film. “The Hundred Foot Journey” follows the budding young chef through three years of his rise to culinary genius status, cleverly marked by the annual Bastille Day festivities. This is an excellent breakout role for Dayal. He comes off as smart and sexy and guarantees himself opportunities at plenty of good future acting roles.

Hassan’s love interest, Marguerite, is played by the equally unknown and stunning French actress Charlotte Le Bon. With her French grace and beauty, she easily steals every scene she is in. In short, the casting director for this movie should be receiving lots of thank you notes from the cast.

While Mirren is anything but inexperienced, she blends nicely with the international cast and gives a fantastic performance, as always.

“The Hundred Foot Journey” deals with racism, the grieving process, and the challenges that come along with fame. For the most part though, it’s just fun! The cooking scenes are by far my favorite and I think that is what will attract audiences to this movie the most. Anyone who has ever enjoyed a cooking show, or wished they could make a gourmet meal should enjoy this one. I give it 8 out of 10 stars.

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Concerning Our Community Dine Out and Support Project Linus

Texas Roadhouse and Project Linus are partnering on Sunday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., for a fund raising event. Texas Roadhouse located at 230 Hendersonville Road in Asheville, will be donating 10% of the money spent on dinners that day to Project Linus. Diners wishing to participate must mention Project Linus to their server for the non-profit to receive credit.

Project Linus is a national non-profit organization that provides handmade blankets to children in crisis. Donations from our local chapter have totaled over 51,000 blankets in the past 14 years.

Adoption Options Expo - Because Children Need Families!

Adoption Options Consulting, LLC with the support of Children’s Home Society of North Carolina invites those interested in adoption to meet and speak with representatives from a variety of public and private agencies that specialize in adoption and adoption resources.

A free, information-rich event about adoption – aimed at bringing the community a wide array of options, resources, and answers will be on November 8 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The event is being held at the Pack Library in downtown Asheville, downstairs in the Lord Auditorium. Parking garage attached.

Drop in to learn more about adoption from: •Private, infant adoption agencies - what they offer, how to choose an agency, how to afford private adoption, and more.

•Public, older child adoption agencies – including myths & facts as well as information on older children who are looking for a forever family right now.

•Support Agencies – including consultants, therapists, service providers for families who have adopted, and more.

•Families who have adopted & Youth who have been in foster care or who have been adopted.

Children from all walks of life need Forever Families - and people from all walks of life want to become parents. This (free) event will provide all of the information parents will need to get started building their families. Come talk to agencies, advisors, adoptive parents, and youth advocates!

Birth parents who are considering adoption as an option are also welcome to attend. Advisors will be available to talk with individuals about what adoption would mean for them.

For more information, please contact, Erica Jourdan, Director, Adoption Options Consulting, (828) 407-0409 or info@adoptopt.com.

Womansong Shines With “Light The Lamp’’!

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November 8th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 9th at 3:00 p.m.

The concert features the title song, “Light the Lamp”, a beautiful choral piece for women’s voices penned by Asheville composer, Catherine Haas Riley. Riley based the song on the poetic verses of Miirabaii, a 16th century Hindu mystic.

Other selections on this theme of light include Katy Perry’s “Firework”, a rousing rendition of the traditional gospel tune, “This Little Light of Mine”, and “Where There Is Light in the Soul” based on a well-known Chinese proverb.

The concert will include Womansong’s light-hearted take on another composition written by member Sue Gladstone, “Why Not Now?” which urges us all to live in the present moment.

Womansong enjoys supporting local songwriters by sharing their works with Asheville’s enthusiastic audiences. “Strength and Unity” is an arrangement being debuted at this concert, written by William Stanhope of Asheville.

Tickets available from Womansong members, online at womansong.org, and at the door. General admission is $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Womansong and its New Start Program, which provides financial assistance and scholarships to women in transition.

For more information, visit womansong.org or contact Jane Kennedy, (828) 545-6050.

Arts Council Of Henderson County To Present “Let’s Fall In Love”

The Arts Council of Henderson County will present its fall benefit concert, Let’s Fall in Love, an original musical revue of Broadway’s great love songs, on Saturday, November 8, starting at 7:30 p.m., at Calvary Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Fletcher. Tickets are $40 and include wine, coffee and Viennese desserts.

This special evening features soprano Jacquelyn Culpepper, baritone Daniel Boye, and music director, DeWitt Tipton. Culpepper and Boye have been performing together since they were opera students at the Brevard Music Center over 30 years ago. Both singers are well known to regional opera and symphony companies. Mr. Tipton has extensive performance credits throughout the country. “This will be a very unique and enchanting evening,” said Francis Cullinan, Arts Council Board Chairman, “when the artists and the audience will examine the many aspects of love and romance in musical terms.”

For further information about tickets and reservations, contact the Arts Council of Henderson County at acofhc@bellsouth.net or by calling (828) 693-8504. Reservations are strongly suggested. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Arts Council’s programs.

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ARTMART Holiday Blowout Sale

Aluminum Christmas Museum

November 14 & 15, 9am - 4pm Help local artists clean out their studios at this sale of high quality art and craft at significantly discounted prices. The TC Arts Council is located at 349 S. Caldwell Street in Brevard. For more info. call TC Arts at (828) 884-2787. artsofbrevard.org

November 29 - December 20, Wed. - Sat. 10am - 5pm Come see out collection of vintage aluminum Christmas trees from the 1950’s and 1960’s, each decorated in a different whimsical theme. Transylvania Heritage Museum, 189 W. Main Street, Brevard. For more information, (828) 884-2347.

Holiday Craft Fair

November Turn Back The Clock 3K Walk/Fun Run November 1, 9am Run is hosted by Buncombe County Library, Recreation and Culture Department. It is open to adults and children of all ages. Run starts and finishes at the Buncombe County Sports Park in Enka. For more information and to register, call Jay Nelson, 250-4269.

Asheville American Sewing Guild Meeting November 1, 10am - 12:30pm Meeting will be held at House Of Fabrics on Merrimon Ave. in Asheville. Program will be: Special Quilting Technique and Discussion on Sew Along Project for 2015. Visitors and all skill levels welcome.

Contact Loretta Phipps,asgwnc@gmail.com

Embroiders’ Guild of America Meeting November 6, 9:30am - 12pm Meeting at Cummings United Methodist Church, 3 Banner Farm Road in Horse Shoe. Peggy O’Conner, will be teaching the needle art techniques to create a fabric pin using beading and surface embroidery.

Contact Carol Foster (828) 686-8298 or Janet Stewart (828) 575-9195.

Us TOO of WNC November 7, 7pm A prostate cancer support forum for men, caregivers and family members will meet at First Baptist Church of Asheville on 5 Oak Street. No fee to attend. For information call (828) 338-0290.

River Arts District Studio Stroll November 8 - 9, 10am - 6pm Stroll takes place in 19 historic buildings along the French Broad River. There will be artists’ demonstrations and hands-on activities. riverartsdistrict.com 50 | Sophie NOVEMBER 2014

Valdese Christmas In November November 9, 9am - 4pm Enjoy a day in Valdese and get your Christmas shopping done early. With over 30 handmade crafters, attendees will have a wide selection to choose from to purchase the perfect Christmas gift. For more information, visitvaldese.com

Franklin’s Veteran’s Parade November 11, 11am Parade will be held in Downtown Franklin.

Call (828) 524-2516 for more information.

American Business Women’s Association Meeting November 13, 5:30 - 7:30pm Our guest speaker will be Mary Nesbitt and she will be talking about Social Media and how you can best use it in your business.

Come and enjoy our dinner meeting $25 cost and learn about the ins and outs of Social Media! The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville. RSVP at abwaskyhy.com.

Greenway Glow Fundraiser November 13, 6 - 9pm Presented by the Asheville Affiliates, the event will feature food, craft beer and cocktails, live music, and raffle items. Party is to benefit Friends of Connect Buncombe and will take place at the Millroom at 66 Asheland Ave, Downtown Asheville. Call (828) 458-2209 for more info.

Blood Drive at Pardee Signature Care Center November 13, 2 - 6pm Donors will be given a 60th anniversary Pardee ceramic coffee mug along with a choice of a free movie ticket or t-shirt from the Blood Connection. Call (828) 692-4600 for more information.

November 15, 8am - 2pm 40-plus vendors will be selling homemade crafts. Craft demonstrations, raffles and food round out the fun. This event benefits the youth and senior programs. Fair is being held at the Montford Recreation Center, located on 34 Pearson Dr. in Asheville. For more information, contact Kim Kennedy, (828) 253-3714.

World Prematurity Day November 17 Wear Purple for Premies. For more information on prematurity prevention, visit marchofdimes.org.

68th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade November 22, 11am - 4pm Kick off the festive season with the annual Asheville Holiday Parade. The parade travels up Biltmore Avenue towards Pack Square and then turns left onto Patton Avenue and end on French Broad Street.

Visit ashevilledowntown.org for more info.

Marion Christmas Parade November 23, 3 - 4pm Come out and enjoy the annual event marking the beginning of the Christmas season. Contact Freddie Killough, (828) 652-2215 for more information.

Thanksgiving November 27

Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk November 28, 5 - 9pm Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard exploring the art galleries, art stores, retail stores and restaurants that are staying open late. Experience art, music and wine. For more info. call the TC Arts Council at (828) 884-2787 or go to artsofbrevard.org and click on Art Tours.

Hendersonville Holiday Downtown Lighting Celebration November 28, 5:30 - 7pm Santa plans to help the community light the two majestic spruce trees on the Courthouse Plaza along with the holiday lights throughout downtown.

There will be complimentary carriage and trolley rides on Main Street. Visit downtownhendersonville.org for more information.

ON GOING Strength in Survivorship First and third Saturday of each month, 11am-12pm Meeting is free and led by cancer survivor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Julia Derouen, 808-7673. Meeting is held at the Mills River Library, 124 Town Drive, Mills River, NC

Diabetes Support Group 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30 - 5pm Our support group brings people with diabetes together to learn and support each other through education by experts in the field and personal testimonies. Meeting held at the Diabetes & Health Education Center, 1 Hospital Drive, 3rd Floor Room 3308. For Information Call: Laura Tolle RD, LDN, CDE at 213-4788.

AL-Anon Support Group Every Wednesday, 11:30am - 12:30pm Support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. Group meets at Pardee Signature Care Center at 1800 4 Seasons Blvd. in Hendersonville. For more call (828) 692-4600.

Grief Support Groups Highlands Every Thursday, 11:30am - 12:30pm Four Seasons Compassion for Life Bereavement Team will offer a weekly Grief Support Group. Group meets at 171 Hospital Drive in Highlands. No charge to attend. For more call (828) 450-7575.

Sylva Every Tuesday, 10:30am - 12:00pm Four Seasons Compassion for Life Bereavement Team will offer a weekly Grief Support Group. Group meets at 100 County Services Park in Sylva. No charge to attend. For more call (828) 450-7575.

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