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ake Norman Lifestyle is celebrating everything that spring has to offer! The weather has been gorgeous lately, and we are looking forward to a beautiful season. Spring signifies new beginnings and the renewal of life. And what better place to start than the garden, the epicenter of life and creation. In this issue we are providing you with everything you need to embrace the beauty of the season. One of the best metaphorical examples of beauty is butterflies and the transformation into something more beautiful than you would ever imagine! We're keeping you on trend in our Trend Setter department and capturing the essence of beauty. Pay attention to this season's most influential beauty trends in makeup and color. If you're looking for a fresh seasonal recipe, check out the Culinary Creations department and see what Melissa Latin has cooking. World renowned Davidson Farmer’s Market has more to offer than you can image. The local farmers and artisans that are featured have unique products that you won't find anywhere else in the country. The market is an intricate part of our local economy and brings vendors from all over the state. The vibrant and popular marketplace will be buzzing this spring season with locals and tourists, so stop by and see what all the fuss is about!
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AROUND TOWN
TALON TO TABLE The Talon to Table gala is a wonderful way to celebrate locally sourced food and support a local nonprofit. All proceeds will go to the Carolina Raptor Center (CRC), an organization dedicated to the preservation of birds of prey. The CRC also provides 27,000 students with affordable STEM education programs and engages more than 550,000 through experiences like the Raptor Trail and EagleCam. The attire for the event is farm chic—dust off those boots and iron the ruffles on your sundress—and features family style dining paired with Carolina beer, wine and spirits. The event will be held on Saturday, April 22, and tickets are $150 for singles and $250 for couples. There is a discounted price for a table of 10 or more. For further information, visit TalonToTable.com.
LOCAL FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANTS No farm-to-table issue would be complete with a list of local restaurants, and the Lake Region boasts some of the very best farmto-table dining options. Some of the many area restaurants serving delicious food from local sources include: Block and Grinder, Langtree, North Carolina—This innovative restaurant specializes in premium beef and all-natural, organic meats. The focus is on the food, with farm-to-table ingredients set within a
LANGTREE SPRINGFEST LangTree Lake Norman will be holding its first carnival celebration to kick-off the LangTree Live Concert Series in May! There will be lakeside
relaxing environment. Kindred, Davidson, North Carolina—This highly rated restaurant is owned by a Davidson family and features a diverse seasonal menu which changes daily.
fun for the whole family! The LangTree carnival is scheduled for 11 a.m.
Fork!, Cornelius, North Carolina—Fork! insists on the freshest
on Saturday, April 22nd and will be an all-day event which will feature
ingredients from local farmers. Their main focus is on a daily menu
several local bands and vendors from the Lake Norman and surrounding
filled with creative small plates.
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Hot Spot
FOOD, FASHION, FUN:
LANGTREE STYLE! ARTICLE MELISSA LATIN PHOTOGRAPHY KATERA SIEGEL
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ollow along each month as Peter Carey, co-founder of PAC Public Relations, and I, Melissa
Latin, founder of Charlotte Fashion Plate take you on our tour of what’s “hot” in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. To kick off our monthly tour of fabulousness, we decided to take you on an outing of one of the newest community developments to hit the Lake Norman region: Langtree. We had a fun-filled day of dining, shopping and even a bit of couples yoga. Drive down Interstate 77 and you can’t help but notice this newly developed, waterfront community located off of Exit 31 in North Carolina. Langtree is an all-inclusive, sustainable community. We thought we would venture off the highway and have a look for ourselves what the buzz is all about. The early afternoon started with an amazing lunch at Novanta 90 Pizzeria. Our taste buds tingled with the truly authentic wood-fired Neopolitan Margherita pizza accompanied by a caprese salad of fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes and red onion topped with a honey balsamic reduction. We wanted to try everything this menu had to offer, so we didn’t stop there. On to the next dish, pappardelle Bolognese. This rich, four-meat pasta with housemade ricotta paired perfectly with the prosecco they poured from a tap. You
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read that right—prosecco is on tap! To finish our perfect meal, we opted for the deconstructed cannoli— broken pieces of cannoli shell intertwined with ricotta cream filling, pistachios and a chocolate drizzle. We continued our venture around the community and happened upon a few locally owned boutiques. Swell Board Shop was a treasure trove of anything you need to have fun on the lake, on the beach or even on your hike in the mountains. Slate Boutique is an exclusive women’s boutique offering apparel and accessories with a casual street, boho-chic vibe. Both boutiques house the latest trends and their offerings appeal to shoppers of any age. After a fabulous lunch and great shopping, we ventured into a warm and welcoming yoga studio. Vinyasa Arts Yoga Studio was founded by a dynamic duo, husband and wife Andy and Tamara Totman. We opted for some partner yoga and had a great time doing so. Who knew we could actually pull off a bit of acrobatic yoga? We did and have all intentions of making this one of our go-to spots for relaxation, partnership and renewal. We both highly recommend a fun-filled day visiting Langtree. It is the perfect place to live, dine, shop and be entertained! Be sure to check back next month as we continue our journey to bring you everything fabulous. Special thanks to everyone above for making our day awesome and to Katera Siegel Photography for capturing it all! April 2017 | Lake Norman Lifestyle
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The weather warms A blue sky appears You begin to shed layers Figuratively and literally, the renewal It’s here—it’s time Show your most beautiful self All of you, all at once Awaken from the inside Be present and take notice The beauty is you Recognize and celebrate Inspiration abounds Left for dead, nature retaliates The butterfly emerges from its cocoon Grass turns green Weeds become swaths of bold color Rich, bright, unique—just like you The season to come back is now Slough insecurities Reject the negative You are where you need to be Extraordinary One-of-a-kind Perfection
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more than just a place to buy produce. You won’t be surprised by the sounds, and you’ll probably expect the sights, but what you won’t expect is the overall feeling of belonging. Even if you don’t encounter a single person you recognize, you’ll feel like family. What makes the DFM so welcoming? Maybe it’s the folksy band that greets you with live music. Or maybe you’ll feel good knowing you’re supporting local farms—all sellers must reside and produce items they sell within 100 miles of Davidson. Or perhaps you’ll simply feel comfortable because every person you encounter will greet you with a smile, especially the vendors. The DFM vendors aren’t just friendly because they want to sell their products, they’re just plain friendly. Anna and Tommy Barbee of Barbee Farms personify the genuine friendliness you’ll find at the DFM. This wonderful couple and their son, Brent—who manages the farm—has the great distinction of being a North Carolina Century Farm, CONTINUED >
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which means the farm has been family owned and continuously operating for more than 100 years. Barbee Farms has been a DFM vendor since the market opened and derives 30 to 40 percent of their income from DFM sales. The family practices organic methods and varies crop selection to strengthen the soil, which allows Barbee Farms to respond to customer requests by regularly offering new products. Don’t see a fruit or vegetable? Just ask. Responding to customers' needs is just one indication of how this farm family supports the community. They provide homegrown goodness with a humble pride that represents the very best of America. You’ll get another warm welcome from Rebecca Borland at the Blue Goat Dairy stand. This newcomer to DFM developed a passion for cheesemaking when her husband decided to chase his dream and return to his farming roots. The couple purchased the former Cheval Farm and now have more than 40 goats—20 of the females are currently pregnant. Borland, with the help of two 22
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Rebecca Borland of Blue Goat Dairy
part-time workers, milks the goats, makes the cheese and packages the products. She offers chevre—soft spreadable goat cheese—in nine flavors, delicious tango—goat cheese with pesto, peppers, garlic and other wonderful stuff—and a host of other products, all unexpected and yummy. You’ll get the sensation you’re in the presence of your fairy godmother when you sample Borland's products. One taste of her goat milk caramel sauce also called cajeta, and your taste buds will be transported to a happily ever after. The next stop on your friendly tour should be the Big Oak Farm stand. Mike and Dawn Smith run the farm, which has been in the family for more than 180 years. Can you say wow? Mike inherited the business from his grandfather, and since both his sons live in Florida, hopes one of his eight grandchildren will pick up the reins. Let’s hope so too because Big Oak produces the best all-natural beef around. Mike attributes this superior quality meat to a free-grazing, nonstressed environment. Perhaps Big Oak’s emphasis on quality and goodness plays a role too. You won’t find anyone nicer than Rita Rodelli, owner of the Lavender Gardens. Rodelli saw an article about lavender farms and decided, “I can do that.” In 2004, her father Johnnie, a lifelong farmer, gave her 4 acres and tilled the rows for her first 100 plants, no questions asked. (What a sweet dad, right?) Before long, Rodelli expanded to more than 600 plants and developed a thriving business. Her dad later admitted he didn’t think she’d ever make any money. Tut! Her dried lavender and lotions are extremely popular, and she has been featured in the Salisbury Post and Local Harvest. Her beautiful lavender fields are must-have backdrops for brides seeking uniquely beautiful wedding photographs.
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The nonprofit DFM features more than 35 warm and welcoming sellers and an abundance of yummy produce—limes, peppers and pears, oh my! You’ll find everything you want: wine for drinking, sauces for saucing, corn ready for shucking, beans you can snap and tomatoes by the bushel. There are even purple tomatoes. Yes, purple. Everywhere you look, there are colorful products, locally grown by sustainable or organic methods. Does it get any better? If you’re looking for fresh and wholesome, the market is the place to be. Happy shopping. For additional details: DFM: DavidsonFarmersMarket.org Barbee Farms: BarbeeFarms.net Blue Goat Dairy: 908.304.2965 Big Oak Farm: BigOakFarmNC.com Lavender Garden: TheLavenderGarden.net 24
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Realty Report Lake Norman Realty Report
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$3,100,000
$2,920,000
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$1,325,000
$1,270,000
96%
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Island Forest
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$1,025,999
96%
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The Point
$975,000
$950,000
97%
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Carsons Place
$965,000
$845,000
87%
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The Point
$799,000
$770,000
96%
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Teeter Farms Estates
$650,000
$630,000
97%
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Sterling Pointe
$649,900
$637,000
98%
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Knox Haven
$624,999
$600,000
96%
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$625,000
$605,000
97%
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$659,000
$599,000
91%
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Lake Norman Bonanza
$549,700
$517,000
94%
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each loan is handled efficiently from the day they first meet the client until the day the file closes. They hold bragging rights to closing loans on time and having satisfied clients. Caprini can be reached directly at 704.589.4164. The branch website is GreaterCharlotteMortgage.com. Below is Caprini's list of seven things to consider when getting a mortgage.
1. Go local. Local people are held accountable because they work by
referral. It’s also nice when you can find your mortgage representative for a nice sit-down if things aren’t going the way you’d like. 2. Use technology. Ask if your local company also has online tech-
nology to make the loan process easier. Just because they’re local doesn’t mean you should work in the Stone Age. 3. Shop up front. Multiple credit checks by different mortgage com-
panies the first 30 days will not hurt your credit score. If you wait to shop, it may be too late. 4. Look at the big picture. Just because someone is lower on a rate by
.1 percent does not mean it’s the best deal for you. Consider closing costs, communication and reputation. 5. Judge your mortgage rep. If your mortgage representative isn’t at
your beck and call while you are shopping, don’t expect to hear from them once you’re under contract and committed. 6. Ask for options. There are many options available for most pur-
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Culinary Creations
COLLABORATING & CREATING ARTICLE MELISSA LATIN | PHOTOGRAPHY KATERA SIEGEL
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hat do you get when two local home chefs, a fishmonger and a pesto maker meet in a kitchen? One fabulous recipe created
out of a collaboration between four local Charlotte businesses, not to mention an amazing sense of community and gratitude. Home chef and food writer Camine Pappas’ motto is “we all need more bling in our cuisine.” She easily portrays this as she can be seen in the kitchen sporting sparkly bracelets and bare feet. Pappas showcases her culinary talents through in-home demonstrations and countless hours of recipe development. She documents her amazing food journey through a colorfully illustrated and entertaining blog, I Feel Like Cooking and is currently developing her first digital specialty cookbook. Pappas was instrumental in this collaboration by creating an amazing pasta dish that pairs perfectly with the pan-seared pesto salmon. Jim Seidel, owner of The Carolina Fish and Food Market in Ballantyne, had a desire and dream to bring the coast to Charlotte. Seidel is a huge supporter of local fisheries and carries a wide variety of fish, seafood, meats and local gourmet products in his market. The market won the award for having the best seafood from The Charlotte Observer in 2015 and 2016. Ellen Stevens, owner of She's Pesto, created a recipe for pesto using only local ingredients that are sustainably grown and harvested. Her pesto is sold locally and is packaged in frozen cubes preserving the integrity of the ingredients. I have never tasted a pesto where every single ingredient is highlighted with every bite. I remember the day Pappas and I sat down at Rush Expresso to brainstorm about our collaboration. Thoughts were running through our heads as to how we could combine local, fresh ingredients to develop an easy and healthy dish. Our meeting paid off, fourfold, so to speak. This recipe for pesto salmon with a roasted vegetable tagl-
iarelle pasta in a lemon, mint and parsley vinaigrette is luxurious and so welcoming for spring and can be prepared in about 30 minutes. 30
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2 6 ounce pieces of fresh Scottish salmon Salt/pepper Olive oil 3-4 cubes of She’s Pesto cubes (Set out in bowl to thaw) Heat an olive oil rubbed cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Prepare the salmon by rubbing each side with a touch of olive oil and salt/pepper. When pan is to temperature, place salmon skin-side down and allow to sear. Once skin has browned and becomes crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes, flip and brown the other side another 4 to 5 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the fish, you may want to place a lid on the pan for a few minutes to finish. Cook to medium, being sure not to overcook. Stir the pesto and place on top of finished salmon.
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ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS, ASPARAGUS, ONION AND FENNEL OVER TAGLIARELLE PASTA WITH A LEMON, MINT AND PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE
2 ½ cups red and purple carrots and 2 cups yellow carrots washed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup cubed fennel bulb (about 1 bulb) 4 large garlic cloves cut into thirds 2 cups angled and thick cut asparagus ¾ cup large knob onions cut into large chunks and spears 1 8.82 ounce box of Cipriani brand tagliarelle pasta Zest of one lemon Chopped fresh parsley Fennel fronds and lavender (optional for garnish)
VINAIGRETTE
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place carrots, fennel
Chop 1/3 cup Italian parsley, ¼ cup fresh mint
and garlic in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt
leaves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme. In a small
and pepper. Place carrot mixture on a large sheet
bowl combine ¼ cup light olive oil, ½ cup white
pan, spread out evenly on pan and place in oven.
wine vinegar and 1/8 cup fresh squeezed lemon
Roast for about 15 minutes. While the carrot mixture
juice along with the zest of one large lemon, 1 ½
is roasting, toss onions and asparagus with olive
teaspoons yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
oil, salt and pepper. Add to roasted carrot mixture
and ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper. Blend with
and continue roasting all vegetables for another 10
whisk and add herbs. Whisk well to incorporate
minutes. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool
fully. Add a pinch of sugar if needed.
in pan for about 10 minutes. Once cooled, place roasted vegetable mixture in a bowl and set aside.
On a plate or wide pasta bowl add the pasta and arrange in a beautiful twisted stack. Ladle some
Prepare tagliarelle according to directions. Drain
of the roasted vegetables along the edges cre-
and place in a large bowl. Do not rinse. Immediately
ating a beautiful trail of color. Add the reserved
add about 1/3 of the vinaigrette (see recipe below)
vinaigrette. Garnish with lemon zest, chopped
to the pasta and toss. Add vinaigrette to the
parsley and additional garnishes. Lay the finished
roasted vegetable mixture, reserving about 1/3 cup
pesto salmon on top of the pasta.
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