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October Contents

ADVICE

ORGANIZE

FOOD

ON THE COVER

15 Mastering the Art of Nursing in Public

30 How to maximize space in a three-bedroom house

54 Traditions Giving

Photography by Sian Richards

19 An Infertility Story of Hope 23 Good Posture: Looking After Your Back 27 Take It or Leave It

FEATURES 47 Experience the best of Turkey

IN EVERY ISSUE 12 Editor's Letter 60 Last Look

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FamilyLife EDITOR IN-CHIEF Pamela Hayford CREATIVE DIRECTOR Brendan Fisher MANAGING EDITOR Day Helesic FOOD DIRECTOR Annabelle Waugh FASHION & BEAUTY DIRECTOR Julia McEwen HOME & GARDEN DIRECTOR Sarah Gunn TEST KITCHEN SENIOR FOOD SPECIALIST Irene Fong FOOD SPECIALISTS Amanda Barnier, Jennifer Bartoli, Gilean Watts INTERN Rebecca Fallowield ART DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR Lena Diaz ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Sarah Big Canoe CONTRIBUTING ART DIRECTOR Leanne Gilbert PRODUCTION SPECIALIST Genevieve Pizzale EDITORIAL SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR Megan Howard FEATURES EDITOR Mary Levitski COPY EDITORS Debbie Madsen Villamere, Stephanie Zolis EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Marianne Davidson, Sarah Dziedzic HOME & GARDEN HOME & STYLE DIRECTOR Ann Marie Favot DESIGN EDITOR Morgan Lindsay ADVERTISING SALES, TORONTO GENERAL SALES MANAGER, CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS Kelly Whitelock SENIOR SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR, DIGITAL Myra Thompson NATIONAL SALES DIRECTORS Andrea McBride, Anna Vecera Marto ADVERTISING COORDINATION MANAGER Janice Clarke NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES Paul Cummins, Daciano da Ponte, Jillian Dann-Macerollo (Team Lead), Cathy Ellis, Gary Forshaw, Kathleen Irish, Joanne Landry, Delainie Marin, Lennie Morton, Erin Suckling, Vanessa Watson, Lindsay Weir (on leave) DIGITAL NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES Crystal Falls, Akta Sharma, Alex Vaccher SALES ASSOCIATE Patricia Mixemong

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Editor's Letter

Crisp of Air What I love best about the season is pumpkin treats, and what I dislike most about fall (apart from allergies) is the fact that winter follows. If we could go from fall straight into spring, I would like it a whole lot more. If your calendar isn’t already filled to the brim with activities, it will be after reading this issue! Throughout the years, their photos have appeared in different issues, and I often make mention of them right here, in my letter. The first thing they do each month when we receive our print copies is look through to see whether they’ve been included. It has been brought to my attention that my younger is trailing in mentions, and I must rectify that! It may have been several years ago, but I still can remember the toddler meltdown days in our home. I imagine many of you remember as well—and that many of you are currently in that season of life. And once those toddlers get older and enter school, they sometimes need extra help with homework (like how I segued there?).

Pamela Hayford Editor In-Chief

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Advice

Mastering the Art of Nursing in Public

By CHRISTA MELNYK HINES

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Advice Experts agree that breastfeeding supports the healthy development of your baby and your overall well-being and it establishes a lasting bond with your little one. Breastfeeding is also conveniently portable. But if you’re like many new moms, embarrassment and a fear of judgment may make you nervous about nursing in public. “Feeding Baby on the go is very doable and takes just a little know-how and practice to get the hang of it,” says Marji Stark, a St. Luke’s International board certified lactation consultant. Here’s how: Start slow. Give yourself time to adjust to new motherhood and your baby’s feeding habits. Plan to keep your outings short, nurse your infant before you leave home and again before you get out of the car.

Seek support. “New mothers need to be around new mothers,” Stark says. Most area hospitals offer weekly educational meet-ups for nursing mothers, where they can find encouragement and support from other moms. “Mothers who attend a breastfeeding support group gain confidence, are more comfortable nursing in public and tend to nurse longer than mothers who do not,” she says. To find additional support, check out your local La Leche League, Facebook groups like Mom2Mom Global for military families or Breast, Bottle and Beyond, and consult with your pediatrician for a referral to a lactation consultant.

“Practice at home in front of the mirror,” says Kelly Josephine, RN, IBCLC, North Kansas City Hospital Lactation Services. And for your first few outings, choose “a lowstress environment such as a park.”

“Once you’ve found your breastfeeding bravado, look for opportunities to encourage mothers coming along behind you. A smile and a thumbs up to a mother nursing on a park bench or at the table next to you goes a long way,” Stark says.

Plan ahead. As you get more comfortable with breastfeeding and predicting when your baby will want to eat, you’ll feel less anxiety when you head out. Wear clothing that makes nursing easy. Many moms opt for nursing tops or tanks with an over-shirt. Light scarves or blankets also can provide coverage. Pack an extra shirt in case of leaks or spills.

Know the law. When you know your rights, you’ll feel more confident with your choices. Both Kansas and Missouri support breastfeeding mothers. Part of the breastfeeding law in Kansas states: “A mother may breastfeed in any place she has a right to be.” And in Missouri it states that mothers “may breastfeed or express breastmilk in public or private locations where they are authorized to be.”

“There are many breastfeeding covers that vary in complexity from the type of fabric, slings and other customizations. Find one that works for you,” Josephine says, who recommends BabyWearingInternational.com.

For more information about state breastfeeding laws and federal laws for working mothers who nurse, check out the National Conference of State Legislatures

Know where to go. Ask other nursing moms where they breastfeed when they’re out and about. Patronize area businesses and family attractions friendly toward nursing mothers, like Nordstrom’s, Toys R Us, and Kauffman Stadium, which offer special rooms for moms to breastfeed. Seek quiet spots to feed your baby, like clean dressing rooms in department stores and booths or corner tables that offer some privacy in restaurants. But avoid bathrooms, Stark says. “Babies should not have to eat in a restroom—adults never do.” You also can seek shelter in your car or ask a friend or family member to help “shield” you while you breastfeed, Josephine says.

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Advice

An Infertility Story of Hope

By KATIE NEWELL

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Advice For as long as I can remember, my heart’s desire has always been to be a mommy. I love the memories I have from my own childhood and wanted a chance to create a legacy with a family of my own. I would dream about quiet, snuggly evenings and park playdates with other moms. I would dream about walking her into her first day of kindergarten and cheering her on at soccer games. I would even go so far as to dream about shopping for a prom dress, visiting her in college and watching her marry a man that she loved as fiercely as I love her daddy.

So did it work?!? You betcha! I am now the mother of two amazing miracles. We were blessed with our first daughter after undergoing a converted IVF cycle that our reproductive endocrinologist almost abandoned. Because we had put so much time and money into the procedure, she agreed to switch it to an IUI but told us not to get our hopes up. The procedure was a success, and Annie Grace was born in January 2008. Both by God’s grace and the commitment I’d made to my health, I was able not only to get pregnant, but carry a healthy, beautiful baby to term.

Unfortunately, the road to achieve this dream was far from easy. You see, at the age of 4, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and swelling of the joints. My entire life I had to push myself to accomplish things that were pain-free and easy for my friends. At the age of 24, I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, an annoying little disease that causes the individual vertebrae of the spine to fuse. Eventually, I lost the ability to look up and the majority of the range of motion necessary to turn from side to side. My sacroiliac (hip) joints are also completely fused. Imagine my frustration when I became unable to walk (or even tie my shoelaces) without a great deal of pain and effort.

I vowed to stay committed to healthy eating and whole foods. I kept studying natural health, refocusing a lot of my time and effort on how to properly feed babies and children. I found many studies suggesting the food we feed our babies during the first two years of life can give their bodies the foundation they need to fight off disease in the future, even if they default to poorer choices later on.

The same year I was diagnosed with AS, I had the privilege of marrying my best friend. Fertility issues are common in people with autoimmune issues. We knew we wanted a family so, even as newlyweds, we never did anything to prevent pregnancy. We spent two years attempting all the “affordable” fertility treatments before deciding to take it to the next level (IVF). More than one specialist turned us away, advising us to start looking into adoption. (When doctors looked at my ovaries, it appeared that I had never in my lifetime ovulated. My hormone levels were also completely out of whack. This was not a good combination.) To the average person, I appeared completely healthy. Why was my body failing me at such a young age? I believed I had to be doing something wrong. I began to explore the world of holistic and alternative medicine. As I studied, I read testimonies of people who had greatly reduced the effects of chronic disease by doing nothing more than altering their diet. I also read stories of infertile women who now have babies. After learning to read labels, and realizing how toxic most convenience foods are, I decided I would have to start cooking from scratch. Luckily, my husband has a culinary degree, and he was more than willing to help. With his assistance (and the help of the Food Network), I began to learn to cook real food, the way God created it. As I did this, my body began to heal. Each improvement encouraged me to make another small change, always striving for better.

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As Annie grew, I prayed that God would provide her a sibling, either naturally or through adoption. I prayed that the commitment I have made to my health would be rewarded. Imagine our surprise and delight when, one week before Annie’s first birthday, I discovered that I was pregnant. I did it! I’d triumphed over infertility. Elliana (Ellie) Faith joined our family in August 2009. Our family currently feels complete, and I am flooded with gratitude over the way we have been blessed. As for myself, God has used my pain for glory as well. I am now a certified nutrition coach with a passion for helping others find their own healing. I am also a published cookbook author (Feeding Our Families: Bringing back the made-from-scratch family dinner), culinary instructor at the Culinary Institute of Kansas City (KCCulinary.com) and educator on the power of exogenous ketones. Most importantly, I now have the energy to keep up with two young kiddos and be an active, hands-on mom and wife. God allows me to breathe hope into others throughout the Kansas City area by providing opportunities for me to speak at local events, mom groups and conventions. Our family’s story is truly beauty from ashes, and I wouldn’t desire it any other way.

Advice

Good Posture: Looking After Your Back

By JESSICA HEINE

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Advice Sitting, standing, climbing, jumping, running and the other activities kids love all require use of the back. Healthy backs are important for every aspect of your life, and having good posture can affect your health today and in the future. Posture is the position in which you hold your body and limbs when standing, sitting or lying down (CYH.com). If you and your kids have good posture, you will hold your body in a way that puts the least amount of strain on your back. Good posture also means that muscles don’t get tired as easily, you don’t get pain in your back or other muscles and you look far better than someone who is hunched over in a poor position. The struggle to quit slouching and stand up straight is common. Poor posture often results from weak abdominal and back muscles. Of 9- to 10-year-olds, 10 percent are suffering from back pain (ChiroClinic.co.za), and poor posture is one of the main causes. The periods of greatest growth, birth to age 4 and ages 7-10, when adult postural reflex growth happens, is when the greatest muscle changes and weakness can occur. Lack of physical activity and spending more time in front of a computer or television often are the culprits in negative changes in posture and core muscle weakness. School doesn’t help either, because it requires spending more time sitting, reading, writing and filling in test bubbles and less time moving around and being active. This hunched over position causes rounding of the shoulders, tight chest muscles and weak upper back muscles. Helping your child achieve better posture may take many daily reminders, as well as exercises to strengthen the core muscles. The child can watch TV or play computer games while sitting on a stability ball. Making sure your child’s desk and chair are aligned appropriately is beneficial, and backpacks should be no more than 10 percent of a child’s body weight. The effects can last long term if not corrected at an early age and can lead to neck or back strain or carpal tunnel (LiveStrong.com). Teach your child to stand and take breaks frequently if he sits for long periods of time. If that is not possible, leaning back and stretching out the chest and neck is helpful as well. Occasionally, poor posture is caused by something more serious, such as scoliosis. If you believe your child may be suffering from something serious or have questions, contact your health care provider for follow-up instructions.

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Advice

Take It or Leave It

By JULIE COLLETT

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Advice When I was pregnant with my first, I had my hospital bag loosely packed somewhere around 35 weeks. With my second, I had very little packed at 38 ½ weeks. (What a shame since a surprise home delivery left no one time to pack anything else!) I landed somewhere in the middle with my third, packing my bag around 37 weeks. No matter where you are in your pregnancy, there is no right or wrong time to pack your bag—but there are definitely items to include on the “must-have” list. If you’ve had multiple children, you may feel like an expert of sorts on what to bring to the hospital. But if this is your first baby, you may feel overwhelmed at the mere thought of packing a bag for the hospital. Sometimes, soon-to-be moms (and even “seasoned” moms) can be bombarded with so much advice, it’s hard to weed through it all. Here, several local moms offer their best advice on what MUST be in the bag: No matter where you are in your pregnancy, there is no right or wrong time to pack your bag—but there are definitely items to include on the “must-have” list.

Clothing I personally have never taken gowns or robes, but the general consensus is YES! Many women find the hospital gowns to be cumbersome, not super comfy and otherwise unattractive. Your own gown or robe may provide you with a bit of comfort and some style, especially for all the picture taking going on! Kylie, an Vancouver mom, even says, “I was told to bring a robe, and I never wear one so I figured I wouldn't use it. I threw it in during last-minute packing after my water broke. I was so glad I did! I wore that silly thing all the time. It was quick and easy to take off if needed, but also allowed for more coverage as well.”

Toiletries Consider the hospital stay like going for a two-night hotel stay—but not! The hospital does not provide any toiletry items, so be prepared with a bag for you and your significant other. Suzanne, a Prairie Village mom, shares, “I didn't bring shampoo or conditioner, so that will make my must-have list for next time. My husband and I washed our hair with bar soap.” Julia agrees, saying, “My must-haves: dry shampoo, deodorant and toothbrush! The first day after my c-section, I was too dizzy to shower, but those things made me feel a little more fresh!” One unexpected must-have for moms? Makeup! “I wish I would have brought it so I looked better in pictures the following day,” says Mandi, a Surrey, BC mama.

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Linens After having three babies, I’ve never taken my own towel or pillow to the hospital, but I should have! It’s a definite must-have for many moms! I still remember after my first baby how the towel felt like sandpaper on my aching little body. Abby comments on her unique experience: “Towels from home were a must! I dislike hospital towels. For me, the towels came in handy when the baby arrived in the CAR on the way to the hospital. My husband thought I was ridiculous when I packed them the week before my due date, but he was thankful to have them in the gas station parking lot when he delivered our baby....and I still had to use hospital towels once we got there!”

Food Depending on where you deliver, you may or may not be allowed to eat during labor, and there may or may not be a snack room available for your husband, so it’s best to pack a few favorite munchies. In Katie’s case, they came in handy. “I delivered at 8:00 p.m. and by the time everything was wrapped up and we were moved to the next room, the cafeteria was closed,” she says. “I was starving after almost 24 hours of nothing but ice chips.” Gabrianna, a Toronto mom, shares the best advice she received: “To order as much food as I wanted—more than a normal meal. I gave my extras to my husband!” No matter what you do or do not pack, what you forget, or what you wish you had, one thing is for sure: None of it truly will matter once that tiny bundle of joy is snuggled safely in your arms.

Organize How to maximize space in a threebedroom house Owner Nina Jones has learned to make drawers, closets and movable units her best friends in this charming home for four.

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Give the illusion of more space with a mirror A long wall is put to good use with a console table outfitted with drawers and a shelf. An extra-wide mirror bounces light around the room and gives a feeling of spaciousness. With the table, mirror and entry cupboard crafted in the same wood, a sense of coherence is brought to the room. Rug, Quasi Modo Modern. Coffee table, table lamp, Klaus. Side table, mirror, custom cabinetry, Ashley Botten Design. Sofa, Gus Modern. Throw, Article 27. Poufs, Too Fifteen.

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Create your own front-hall storage closet A tall armoire placed in the entryway is a sanity saver. Coats and shoes are stored on one side while a narrow compartment houses calendars, mail and school forms, creating a small home office. Custom cabinetry, Ashley Botten Design. Chair, Klaus.

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Choose beds with built-in drawers Toys and games are kept close at hand but out of sight and off the floor in a boy’s bedroom. Bed, Ikea. Chair, Klaus.

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Replace chairs with benches Using a couple of long benches instead of chairs allows you to maximize your seating (especially when hosting your children’s friends) while reducing the clutter of numerous seats. Armoire, Jalan Toronto. Candlesticks, William Ashley.

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Add movable units to busy areas A rolling caddy hides personal items in a family bathroom and quickly zips out of the way when you need more space. Caddy, Quasi Modo Modern. Towels, Article 27.

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“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” – Oscar Wilde

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With breathtaking views, warm clear seas and exquisite countryside dotted with ancient ruins, you’ll never want to leave the Lycian coast

Experience the best of Turkey

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On my third day exploring Turkey’s Lycian coast, I found myself in a large valley presided over by the arched walls of an ancient mausoleum. Picking my way along a rocky trail littered with Roman columns and other remnants of past civilizations, I was about to experience something else that will soon be relegated to another era: the chance to sip sage tea with one of the last generation of nomadic shepherds. My journey had begun in Marmaris, a busy resort town that serves mainly as a port of departure for the elegant wooden gulets moored along its shore. To board one of these traditional Turkish yachts is the best reason to be there. (Other attractions include bars and beachfronts cluttered with tourists clearly undeterred by fear of sun damage.) While boat excursions along the Lycian coast are popular, I had embarked on the only walk-and-sail tour in town. It was created by Anne Edelston, a 49-year-old British businesswoman who came to the country on holiday and fell for a Turk. She and her husband, Adil, now run Meridian Travels and Yachting, with Adil at the helm of their handcrafted gulet, East Meets West. “Our boat sums it all up,” Anne says. “Turkey is a country that feels Eastern and different and a little bit mysterious, while still being Western enough to seem comforting and familiar.” A journey into the past Like the other gulets that cruise the coast, East Meets West started out shuttling tourists from one seaside town to the next. But that changed one day when Adil dropped Anne off on an empty beach in a quiet bay. She wandered up into the pine forest and happened upon Mutlu, a nomadic shepherd who gamely guided her on a two-hour trek to meet up with Adil in the next bay. It was the inspiration for her walking tours — and a visit to Mutlu’s modest hut-like home is now one of the many attractions on the trip itinerary. At five foot four with short blond hair and a penchant for pastels, Anne is hard to picture in the role of intrepid explorer. But it was her curiosity and quest for adventure that led her into the forest in the first place — and her enthusiasm is contagious. “No matter how often I do these walks, there is always something new to discover,” she says. “Finding a wild tulip on the path, watching the sea change with its many moods — it’s a luxury for me to see these things through fresh eyes.”

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From early April until the end of October, Anne and Adil oversee about 25 walk-and sail tours. They follow the routes the Romans took, which lead to places you simply can’t see unless you arrive by boat. One day Anne led us along a tree-lined trail that opened suddenly onto the ruins of a Roman city, shards of ancient amphorae crunching beneath the heels of our hiking boots. Another day we passed orchards of pomegranate trees, beyond which we caught our first glimpse of Lycian tombs. There are more than a thousand of these seemingly impossible funerary monuments carved into the sheer cliffs of southern Turkey. In her old life, Anne was neither a hiker nor a historian; now she is both. I learned to stick to the front of the group to catch snippets of history, the names of local plants (like the chaste tree, whose berries monks reportedly used in anti-libido remedies) and tips on what to look for in a hiking boot. One moment she’d stoop to show us the grooves cut in a Roman road to prevent donkeys from tumbling off the mountain; the next minute we’d find her bargaining with a pair of hunters on the crest of the rocky hillside, their rifles and freshly killed quail slung over their shoulders. (Her attempt to buy the birds for our dinner failed when the price proved non-negotiable.) Hanging with the locals One of Anne’s favourite walks: the hike to visit her shepherd friend, Mutlu. After we’d climbed through olive groves and taken refuge from the heat in cavernous water domes from 400 AD, our path led to his home, where we sat in the shade near the garden of his wife, Hanife. Anne chatted easily to them in Turkish, then translated. We learned that Mutlu will likely be the last of his family to embrace the nomadic way of life. (The couple sent their eight-year-old daughter to live with her grandmother on the coast so she could attend school.) Mutlu has 70 goats wandering the hills and Hanife supplements their income by selling handmade beaded necklaces. “The walk-and-sail tour is special for me because of the people I’ve met along the way,” Anne says. “Turkish people are vibrant, generous and kind. They’re truly satisfied with the simple things in life.” That’s why her other favourite trip is the hike from Ekincik, a tiny coastal village, to the remains of Kaunos, a remarkably preserved port city containing the ruins of ancient temples, a Byzantine church and a Roman amphitheatre. It was in Ekincik that we met Mehmet and Hatice, who took Anne in one day when she wandered by. We were welcomed with a delicious lunch of gozleme (pancakes filled with spinach and cheese) and ayran, a refreshing yogurt drink made with milk from the couple’s cow. We watched Hatice cook the pancakes in the smoke-blackened fireplace of her open kitchen, then enjoyed a leisurely lunch in her yard, shaded by grapevines and surrounded by clucking chickens and inquisitive ducks.

Life on deck One of my biggest pre-trip concerns was spending seven days on a small boat with 15 strangers. But, with such a diverse group of interesting and entertaining people on board, it turned out to be one of the highlights. (Thanks to my Australian shipmates, I now know several creative euphemisms for Speedo-wearing males.) When not in the mood for company, I could easily find a quiet spot to read or watch the shore go by. Unlike much of the overdeveloped Mediterranean coast, the pristine view is of rocks, trees and sea, with the mountains rolling gently up behind, uninterrupted. Gulet cabins are small and comfortable and have ensuite bathrooms (warm water is available in the evenings, when the generator runs). Anne encourages everyone to spend at least one night under the stars, so I dutifully lugged my blanket up to the row of cushions on the sundeck. Once I’d experienced the fresh breeze blowing across the bow and a sky full of stars undimmed by light pollution, I never slept below deck again. Most meals were served on board and assumed the atmosphere of a boisterous family dinner. We sat at a mahogany table laid with traditional Turkish fare: barbecued fish, sigara borek (cheese and parsley spring rolls), stuffed peppers, eggplant stews, creamy yogurt and crisp salads. Each meal ended with a chorus of “Elinize saglik” (health into your hands), to which the chef responded with “Afiyet olsun” (and may your food give you health).

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Boats, bazaars and baths Peaceful nights were followed by action-packed days. We rode a riverboat through reeds that, rumour has it, Bogart and Hepburn chugged through during the filming of The African Queen. We enjoyed the spectacle of the mud baths near Dalyan, fed crabs to sea turtles, snorkelled in the ruins of Cleopatra’s baths, smoked hookah pipes in Fethiye’s bazaar and wandered through Kayakoy, the eerily empty hillside village abandoned by both Greeks and Turks 88 years ago after the Greco-Turkish war. Each day ended with a lazy swim around the gulet, moored in a sheltered cove for the night. Occasionally, another boat dropped anchor nearby, causing us to glare across the water at the interlopers. But on most days we were more likely to happen upon grazing donkeys or goats perched on the walls of ruins than other tourists. And that’s the way Anne hopes it will stay. “It’s only us walking these paths because we were the ones who discovered them,” she says. “When we meet shepherds on the mountainside or visit a villager’s house, it’s a true reflection of life here.” For more information or to book travel, contact utracks.com or call 1-800-567-2216.

Food A Movable Feast

Comforting classics make this October feast extra-memorable. Dig into platefuls of creamy potatoes, savoury stuffing and more with this rustic holiday menu. Photo, Sian Richards

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Sweet and sour carrots

Traditions

Honey and herb turkey

Parsnip and potato mash

Giving Forget formality — celebrate food, family and friends with a rustic, homegrown Thanksgiving feast as beautiful as it is delicious. From the classic sides, carrots, stuffing mashed potatoes, gravy (and more) to a perfect, golden-roasted bird, this meal hits all the high notes.

Chestnut and sausage stuffing

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Sweet and sour carrots PREP TIME:20 MINS TOTAL TIME:30 MINS 1.8 kg thin, peeled carrots , with stems – about 4 bunches 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp honey 2 tsp red-wine vinegar 1/4 tsp salt 1. Boil a large pot filled halfway with water over medium-high. Add carrots. Cook until carrots are fork-tender, 5 to 7 min. Drain, then return to pot. Stir in butter, honey, vinegar and salt. Cook over medium until carrots are glazed, 1 to 2 more min. Serve immediately.

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Creamed kale PREP TIME:35 MINS TOTAL TIME:1 HOUR 1.5 kg kale , about 4 large bunches 1 1/2 cups 35% cream 3 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp salt 1. Remove and discard kale stems and ribs. Roughly tear leaves and place in 2 very large bowls. Rinse kale, then cover with very hot tap water. Let stand until water is barely warm, about 10 min. Drain and squeeze kale dry. 2. Heat a large pot over medium-high. Add half of kale. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until kale wilts and reduces by half, 2 to 3 min. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining kale. Add cream, butter, salt and reserved wilted kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cream thickens and coats kale, 10 min.

Parsnip and potato mash PREP TIME:15 MINS TOTAL TIME:35 MINS 8 medium yellow-fleshed potatoes , peeled 6 medium parsnips , peeled 2/3 cup milk 130-g log goat cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1. Cut potatoes into quarters and parsnips into similar-size pieces. Combine in a large pot. Cover with water and boil over high. Reduce heat to medium and gently boil until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 min. 2. Drain vegetables and return to pot. Mash with milk, goat cheese and salt until smooth.

Food

Chestnut and sausage stuffing

Honey and herb turkey

PREP TIME:30 MINS TOTAL TIME:1 HOUR

PREP TIME:30 MINS TOTAL TIME:4 HOURS

675 g unsliced loaf white bread , cut into 1-in. cubes 1 tbsp canola oil 375-g maple breakfast sausages , casings removed 2 small onions , finely chopped 3 celery stalks , finely chopped, about 1 1/2 cups 1/4 cup butter 1/2 tsp salt 3 100-g pkgs peeled and roasted chestnuts 1 cup no-salt chicken broth

6 kg turkey 1/2 cup butter , at room temperature 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage 6 garlic cloves , minced 1 1/4 tsp salt , divided 1 cup dry sherry 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup honey 2 cups no-salt chicken broth 4 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1. Position oven racks in top and bottom thirds of oven. Preheat to 350F. Arrange bread cubes in 1 layer on 2 large baking sheets. Toast in top and bottom thirds of oven, switching sheets halfway through and stirring occasionally, until golden and dry, 15 to 18 min. Transfer to a large bowl. Reduce heat to 325F. 2. Heat a large pot over mediumhigh. Add oil, then sausage meat. Using a wooden spoon, break up meat until crumbly. Cook, stirring often, until no pink remains, 3 to 5 min. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, celery, butter and salt. Cook, uncovered, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 5 min. Season with fresh pepper. Stir in toasted bread and chestnuts. Drizzle with broth, stirring to combine. Transfer to a large baking dish. 3. Bake in bottom third of oven until hot, about 30 min.

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1. Position oven rack in bottom third of oven. Preheat to 325F. Place a rack in a roasting pan. 2. Wash and dry turkey well. Reserve neck bone. Discard giblets. Stir butter with sage, garlic and 1 tsp salt. Season with fresh pepper. Rub butter mixture under and over skin of turkey. Transfer turkey to rack in pan. Bend wings and tuck under the bird. Pour sherry into pan along with water and reserved neck bone. Cover tightly with foil. 3. Roast in bottom third of oven for 2 hours. Remove foil and brush turkey with honey. Continue roasting, uncovered, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reads 175F, about 1 more hour, for a total cook time of about 15 min per 500 g. (If turkey is browning too much during last hour of cooking, cover with foil.) Transfer turkey to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest at least 25 min before carving. 4. Skim off any fat floating on pan juices. Place pan over 2 burners or pour juices into a medium saucepan. Boil over medium. Stir broth with cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk into pan until gravy thickens, about 5 min.

Last Look

A colourful (and easy!) Thanksgiving centrepiece idea From the runway to your home, warm mineral elements like copper, bronze and gold are showing up everywhere. Bring a little bit of that glamour to your Thanksgiving table with this crafty DIY that’s plucked right from your kitchen cupboards! Paint tin cans of varying sizes and heights in metallic tones, then fill them with a mix of harvest-hued blooms (we used dahlias and kangaroo paw) to create a gorgeous upcycled arrangement that spans the length of your table. Tremclad hammered finish paint in copper, $10, Canadian Tire. Krylon dual metallic paint & primer in copper, from $6, Krylon.

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