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LIFESTYLE LETTER
SEPTEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER
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Inspired by Community HELLO, AND WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE ISSUE OF MIDLOTHIAN LIFEST YLE, WHERE WE'RE INSPIRED BY COMMUNITY AND HOPE THIS
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Maria Dinoia, Stephanie Hower CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Shelby Adams, Shelby Layne Photograph, Tabitha Buchanan, Tabitha Buchanan Photography
MAGAZINE INSPIRES YOU TOO! We live in a vibrant and growing community, and as you flip through these pages, we hope you will be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that make Midlothian an amazing place to work, play and call home. As we put these issues together from month to month, you—the readers—will always be on our minds. We strive to bring you the good news of the Midlothian community and to fill the pages of this magazine with the people and the stories you care about. From the carefully crafted food being served up at local restaurants, recipes from local foodies, beautiful homes throughout Midlothian, start-ups and successful businesses, hometown heroes making a difference, local artists, musicians, designers, and to hidden travel destinations within a few hours, our goal
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With that, we leave you with a challenge: Get inspired by the local creations all around you. Try a new restaurant, stop in a locally owned store, and explore everything Midlothian has to offer. Have a great story idea or have feedback? We'd love to hear from you on our website at MidlothianLifestyle.com.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2018 FEATURES 16 Uptown Cheapskate Midlothian The Newest Place to Find Trendy Fashion Styles and the Two Entrepreneurial Women Behind It
20 The Shaved Duck Restaurant Westchester Commons Restaurant Serves New American Cuisine in an "Upscale Casual" Atmosphere
26 Weekend at The Wharf A Weekend Guide for The Wharf, Washington D.C.’s Premier Waterfront Dining, Entertainment and Vacation Destination
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32 The Skip Castro Band Celebrates 40 Years of Making Music We Recently Caught Up with The Skip Castro Band Rockin’ the Westchester Concert Series
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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20 Hot Spot 26 Travel Destination 32 Local Limelight 36 Culinary Creations 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice
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GOOD TIMES
Christmas in July at Great Harvest Bread Company On Saturday, July 21, Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe hosted a Christmas in July event to benefit the Christmas Mother. Everyone who brought in a new toy received a free loaf of cinnamon chip bread. There were plenty of delicious holiday baked goods, including gingerbread men, sugar cookies, Christmas tree brownies as well as hot chocolate and pumpkin lattes. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand to take photos with the kids.
6th Annual Charter Colony Lemonade Stand to Benefit FeedMore 9-year-old Carter Moore began a lemonade stand in 2013, benefiting FeedMore, when he was just 4 years old. Every year the kids of Charter Colony come together to serve baked goods donated by neighbors, ice-cold lemonade, and this year—every kid's favorite— slime was also for sale! It's become a wonderful tradition combining the drive and heart of some very dedicated children who are the change we all wish to see in the world. The total in donations this year from this kid-driven effort is almost $1,000.
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AROUND TOWN
BON SECOURS ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER OPENS FIRST CARDIAC REHAB CENTER IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
THE PATIO AT GREAT HARVEST BAKERY & CAFE NOW OPEN Located at 13541 Midlothian Turnpike in
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center
the You Fit/Pleasants Hardware Plaza, Great
has opened the first Cardiac Rehab Center in
Harvest is open Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chesterfield County. The facility is designed to
and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy delicious
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salads and gourmet coffee and lattes on the
attack or heart surgery. The center provides a
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safe, supervised exercise program, an individual nutrition plan and stress management strategies to help patients maintain a healthy heart and enjoy an improved quality of life. Other wellness outcomes include increased stamina and physical conditioning, reduced hospital readmission and reduced length of stay if hospitalization is needed. We are excited to open a new Cardiac Rehab Center that’s south of the James River to complement our two locations at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital and Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center,” says Ross Barber, director of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation at Bon Secours Virginia Health System. “We are proud that the multidisciplinary cardiac rehab team at St. Francis Medical Center brings more than 125 years of combined nursing experience to benefit our patients on their journey to recovery from heart disease.” then. For more information, visit BonSecours.com/Richmond.
OCEAN BLUE RESTAURANT IS NOW OPEN AT WESTCHESTER COMMONS Ocean Blue is now open at 15871 WC Main St. in Westchester Commons. The seafood-focused Asian fusion restaurant is open daily for lunch, dinner and happy hour. A collaboration between longtime friends and Richmond restaurateurs Eddie Liu and Philip Lin, Ocean Blue specializes in Asian and American dishes with a full bar and an extensive wine and sake list. 804.893.4672
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ingredients and will be the third RVA location. Both restaurants will have rooftop bars with a party bridge connecting the two, allowing guests to move between the two locations. Follow their progress through their social media accounts as well as Chesterfield Towne Center's social media.
YOUR PIE IS NOW OPEN AT WESTCHESTER COMMONS: Your Pie has now open at 15720 WC Main St. in Westchester Commons. Every pizza is cooked in under 4 minutes and served right to your table. They also serve paninis, beer and wine and have vegan and dairy-free options. They love helping
CASA DEL BARCO AND SHRIMP SHACK HAVE BROKEN GROUND AT CHESTERFIELD TOWNE CENTER
local organizations and charitable causes. If you’d like to partner with them for a percentage night, call 804.464.2382.
Casa Del Barco and Shrimp Shack have broken ground at Chesterfield Towne Center. Shrimp Shack will be a casual and fun restaurant with a unique
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West, Virgin Islands and Hawaii. The new Casa Del
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Barco is refined Mexican cuisine with fresh, local
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Maggie Mereand on left (redhead) and Jessica Johnson on right (blonde)
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IT ALL STARTED WITH A CRAZY IDEA FOR THESE TWO ENTREPRENEURS. Uptown approached
Cheapskate her
owner
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friend Jessica Johnson about a potential business venture by saying, "So I have this crazy idea." Jessica responded excitedly with, "I'm all about crazy!" The two teamed up in October 2017 and began their adventure together by flying out to Utah for two weeks of training at BaseCamp Franchising, the parent company of Uptown Cheapskate. “We learned a lot about each other during those two weeks in Utah. It helped us get used to each other’s quirks and habits,” Maggie says. “It was beneficial for us in the end because spending so much time together, we have figured out when and how to respond to each other. Sometimes we don’t even have to speak. We can just look at each other and know what the other is thinking,” Jessica added. The idea for the store started after Maggie had a glowing experience at the Uptown location in Short Pump. She researched more about BaseCamp Franchising and location opportunities and soon found herself in Utah to further explore the idea. "They presented a great business model, and we soon began scouting locations in Midlothian,” Maggie says. Maggie and Jessica met four years ago while working in the same department at the CarMax corporate office. “Maggie and I had very similar experiences growing up, moving around to different places. We connected right away and have been friends ever since,” Jessica says. As single parents with comfortable 9-to-5 jobs, they understood there would be challenges ahead. Yet, the endless opportunities outweighed the risks, and they both foresaw their sacrifices leading them to success. Jessica’s background includes banking and retail management, while Maggie spent the majority of her management career at Starbucks after graduating college. CONTINUED >
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WHY SHOPPING AT UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE WILL BENEFIT YOU AND OUR MIDLOTHIAN COMMUNITY. The Uptown Midlothian store offers locals the chance to recycle as well as refresh their wardrobe. “Sell us the items you no longer want and walk out with the latest fashions for a fraction of mall prices,” Maggie says. “Trends change so quickly, it's difficult to remain stylish on a budget, but Uptown provides that opportunity.” They also focus on giving back in meaningful ways, both locally and globally. “BaseCamp Franchising encourages their owners to get involved in the community and provides philanthropic opportunities from the start. On a local level, we look forward to supporting our neighboring schools with their fundraising needs as the upcoming school year begins. We already have a partnership with a local nonprofit called The Thrifty Quaker, who collects all of our donated clothing to sell in their store; their monthly proceeds support a variety of local organizations. Additionally, we implement the bagless and fill-a-bag programs. Both send proceeds to support the building of schools in third-world countries, and the company just finished building their eighth school,” Maggie says. WHY THEY MADE THE LEAP TO LIVE THEIR DREAM. They love to welcome new patrons and seize every chance to create lasting relationships. Not to mention, they love fashion. Each day brings new excitement for these entrepreneurs. “Clothes are an expression of your personality and should make you feel comfortable being you, whether you’re wearing your favorite pair of jeans or trying a new look,” Maggie says. All in all, these two amazing women are thrilled to make an impact on their community. "We hear regular feedback on the excitement of having an Uptown location on the Southside. I'm a graduate of James River, and Jessica is from Thomas Dale, so supporting us is providing some local gals with the chance to live their dream!" Uptown Cheapskate, 1403 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Virginia, 804.378.3608, UptownCheapskate.com/Midlothian
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ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER PHOTOGRAPHY FRED + ELLIOTT PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE SHAVED DUCK RESTAURANT, DINING OUT IS AN EXPERIENCE TO BE TREASURED. Owner and General Manager Joe Kmetz and Executive Chef Matt Kirwan strive to provide Midlothian with an upscale atmosphere and excellent food and beverage choices, all within city limits. After connecting through a mutual friend from high school, Joe and Matt mapped out their vision and capitalized on their extensive knowledge of the food industry. Joe has worked as busboy, server, bartender, line cook and kitchen manager. "I've held almost every position in the industry," he says. "I was part of another restaurant group from 2013-2016 but left in order to pursue owning a restaurant that was a better representation of myself. My dad approached my twin brother and me with an idea of a family-owned business, something he has always dreamed of. We worked together on a business plan for about two years and looked for the right location for a year during that process, settling on Westchester Commons because it provided a neighborhood feel." Matt worked at Virginia's, a restaurant in the lower east side of Manhattan, for three years, and was seeking the chance to come back to Richmond to open his own restaurant. CONTINUED >
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"Joe texted me one day, and I was back in Richmond a month later with Joe getting the groundwork started for The Shaved Duck." After much hard work and dedication, the team has established a restaurant that is unique to the area. "Our motivation was to provide the area with a restaurant experience that you can only get in downtown Richmond: high-quality food paired with a top-notch beverage program with excellent wines, craft cocktails and the best service you can find in the area," Joe says. "We are the only restaurant in Midlothian that offers a tasting menu comprised of five courses with wine pairings." Their menu is based on Matt's background in French bistro-style cooking, as well as some Italian and Southern dishes. "French food is my favorite, and I try to do all of the old-school French styles with new techniques," Matt says. "Using every part of the animal, making stocks from bones, making everything in-house...things like that are very important to me." He also enjoys introducing people to new foods. "It's amazing how many people have eaten here and said they had never had duck before!" As a 2005 graduate of Midlothian High School, community is important to Joe. "The Shaved Duck Restaurant hosts local charity and nonprofit brunches the last Sunday of every month, as well as showing appreciation for educators and helping professionals," he says. He and Matt also participate in the Westchester Commons concert series by setting up a food tent and have taken part
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“IT’S AMAZING HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE EATEN HERE AND SAID THEY HAD NEVER HAD DUCK BEFORE!”
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in events such as Broad Appetite and A Taste of Midlothian. For those wondering how the restaurant acquired its name, Joe has a story behind the distinctive moniker. "We decided on The Shaved Duck Restaurant as our restaurant name one night when I was working on the business plan," he explains. "I took a break to have some bourbon and to do some word association to trigger some ideas. After what seemed to be a million bad ideas coupled with several bourbons, I had 'The Shaved Duck Restaurant' written down. So, I called my twin brother to ask what he thought; he hated it. It didn’t make sense to him. I asked if he would remember it to which he replied, 'Of course, it’s off the wall'. I told him 'That’s the point; it’s intended to be catchy and memorable.' The rest is history." + JOE KMETZ'S FAVORITE DISH AND BEVERAGE: "A good duck breast paired with an old fashioned." + MATT KIRWAN'S FAVORITE DISH AND BEVERAGE: "Parisian gnocchi (the French style of gnocchi that is pâte à choux-based) served with charred corn, confit duck and pickled ramps in a white wine butter sauce. Sunglasses at Night drink. I love bourbon, and I'm a huge fan of anything smoked." 15408 WC Commons Way, Midlothian, Virginia, 804.379.7505 TheShavedDuckRestaurant.com
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
WEEKEND AT THE WHARF
ARTICLE BYLINE
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WASHINGTON D.C.’S NEWEST WATERFRONT DESTINATION
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THE WHARF IN WASHINGTON D.C., a revitalized, stunning area which opened in October 2017, offers hot new restaurants, dazzling water views, year-round entertainment, a mile-long waterfront pier and is just blocks from the National Mall. Just an easy 2-hour Amtrak train or car ride away, The Wharf is an ideal weekend getaway for Midlothian residents looking to experience a new and remarkable destination.
+ DAY 1: Friday Afternoon
+ Arrive at The Wharf and drop your suitcases off at InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, a luxurious waterfront hotel, perfect for a weekend getaway.
+ Start your trip on the water and experience The Wharf’s innovative water taxi service. With incredible ease, The Wharf’s water taxi offers direct routes between must-see destinations like The Wharf, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria and the National Harbor. For pricing and times, visit PotomacRiverBoatCo.com. First, stop at Cordial Wine & Spirits and pick up some bubbly to bring on the water taxi to toast the start of the weekend. Take the water taxi to Georgetown. This 30-minute ride gives you enough time to enjoy the scenic route and avoid D.C. traffic. Arrive on the Georgetown dock and enjoy dinner at Chef Fabio Trabocchi’s Fiola Mare. Can’t get enough? Chef Trabocchi’s restaurant at The Wharf, Del Mar, brings the flair and fare of coastal Spain straight to the table.
+ Grab the next water taxi back to The Wharf and head over to The Anthem to see some live music. The venue, by the creators of 9:30 Club, has seen acts like the Foo Fighters, Lorde, Janelle Monae and Beck. For the full calendar of performances, visit TheAnthemDC.com/Calendar. CONTINUED >
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+ DAY 2: Saturday Morning
+
Visit Dolcezza for Southern-inspired breakfast offerings
(croissant sandwiches, biscuits and breakfast bowls) with ingredients from local farmers and amazing coffee to deliver a sensational, casual dining experience.
+ Get active! Yoga Factory D.C.'s rotating schedule features classes for all levels of yogis. Be sure to check The Wharf’s
+ Take some time to walk along the different piers. The
event calendar at WharfDC.com/Upcoming-Events. There
Wharf offers a ton of public seating including swings on
may be a free yoga class on the District Pier. You can also
Recreation Pier. Check out the different shops including
rent a kayak or stand up paddle board on Recreation Pier to
Diament Jewelry, Harper Macaw and the D.C. land-
get out on the water.
mark Politics and Prose Bookstore.
Afternoon
+ Check out the Municipal Fish Market, the oldest continuously operating open-air fish market in the United States.
+ Enjoy Mexican cuisine that truly raises the bar at Mi Vida. Take in the vibrant and dramatic setting that infuses The Wharf’s industrial aesthetic with distinctive and historic Mexican decor.
This D.C. landmark is a true gem. Find fresh or cooked
+ Visit Pearl Street Warehouse, an intimate venue where
seafood, heaping bushels of blue crab, shucked oysters,
every seat in the house is a front-row music experience.
clams, shrimp and fresh fish.
The menu offers an array of classic cocktails you can
+ Take your goodies from the Fish Market and bring them to Cantina Bambina, the rooftop patio on Transit Pier.
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enjoy while watching one of the acts that includes everything from rock to soul. For the full calendar of performances, visit PearlStreetWarehouse.com/Shows.
+ DAY 3: Sunday
+ Enjoy your last moments in D.C. and hop on the free neighborhood shuttle. It will conveniently take you to the National Mall where you can visit an impressive lineup of free museums including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the National Gallery of Art.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
T H E S KIP CASTRO BAND CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MAKING MUSIC
RECENTLY WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE SKIP CASTRO
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SONG TO PLAY/SING AND WHY?
BAND PLAYING AT THE WESTCHESTER CONCERT
We have a lot of favorites. It's very difficult to say which is the
SERIES TO BENEFIT OPERATION ENDURING WARRIOR,
most favorite. We've played "Boogie At Midnight" more than
AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR 40 YEARS TOGETHER.
any other song as that is our most recognized song and it's
Danny, Charlie, Corkie and Bo—four guys who came
still an incredible amount of fun to play—very uptempo and
together back in 1978 at UVA because they simply liked to
for me, it's kinda like a surfer catching a wave. When I catch
play music. And as fate would have it, all four of them also
the groove of that song just right, it is an absolute joy to play.
found themselves unemployed, so they had plenty of time to make the magic happen. Their shared love of rhythm 'n'
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO PLAY AND WHY?
blues, swing, boogie-woogie and rock 'n' roll was the foun-
Our favorite place to play is the place we're playing next.
dation on which the Skip Castro Band was born.
They're all good since they've booked us! Over 40 years,
Fast forward to 2018, 40 years later, and these guys are still
we've played in hundreds and hundreds of venues up and
friends and still making music together. They've been called
down the east coast from Boston to Ft. Lauderdale. It's very
one of the best party bands ever, but if you haven't had the
difficult to pick one: the Moonshadow in Atlanta, the Double
pleasure of seeing them live, you can grab their CD, Boogie
Door in Charlotte, the Wax Museum, the Bayou, Desperados
At Midnight on their website at SkipCastro.com. We chatted
in Washington, D.C., No Fish Today in Baltimore, Hard
with Bo Randall, vocalist and guitarist, about the things the
Times in Richmond, the Kings Head Inn and the Boathouse
Skip Castro Band has seen and done in the last 40 years.
in Norfolk, 23 East in Philadelphia, the Lone Star Cafe in New York, the Tam in Boston—all great rooms in their day.
WOW! 40 YEARS OF PLAYING TOGETHER! WHAT
Currently, we like the TinPan in Richmond, Gypsy Sally's in
WOULD YOU SAY THE BAND IS MOST PROUD OF?
D.C., the list goes on and on.
We're all incredibly proud of the fact that the same four guys are still performing together after 40 years. And that we still
HOW MANY CDS HAVE YOU RELEASED?
enjoy playing together as much as we do. It's more fun than
We've only released Boogie At Midnight on CD. When we
ever for all of us, and we're always looking forward to the
played full-time, we released three records and a couple of
next show. There aren't many bands that can say they have
singles. We're not sure where the master tapes are anymore.
the original members after 40 years, but we can—a rare feat.
That's why Boogie at Midnight is the only release on CD.
ARTICLE MARIA DINOIA PHOTOGRAPHY SHELBY ADAMS SHELBY LAYNE PHOTOGRAPH
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WHAT'S BEEN ONE OF THE CRAZIEST FAN EXPERIENCES?
Museum in Washington, D.C.—a big room and we didn't
Playing to a full house at the Hampton Coliseum was
know what to expect, but we sold out the room, and the
certainly up there. We weren't the headliners, but the
energy was palpable that night.
energy in the room was off the charts. Not long after
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that, we were playing in Tidewater somewhere and the
DO YOU SEE YOURSELVES PLAYING FOR ANOTHER
governor was scheduled to speak during our break. The
40 YEARS?
crowd was so fired up that they had to ask the governor to
I'm 65 years old now so in another 40 years, I'd be 105. Don't
keep his remarks short because the crowd was ready for
think that's going to happen. But we all want to keep playing
us to come back on. Or the first time we played the Wax
as long as folks will come out to see us.
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his is definitely the easiest and best way to make rich-tasting butternut squash soup, without having to peel and dice a large,
awkwardly shaped vegetable. You start by cutting the squash in half lengthwise and roasting it in a hot oven. Scrape the roasted flesh from the skin, and simmer it with sautéed yellow onion, fresh sage, and a tart Granny Smith apple. When everything’s soft and the flavors have melded, purée it all in the blender. Finally, enrich the soup with a bit of heavy cream.
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CULINARY CREATIONS
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1. Heat the oven to 425°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the squash pieces cut-side up on the baking sheet. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and brush all of it over the tops and insides of the squash halves (alternatively, you can rub it on evenly with your fingers). Season generously with salt and pepper. Roast until knife tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour. 2. Meanwhile, peel, core, and cut the apple into medium dice. Cut the onion into medium dice. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the apple, onion, and sage, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened,
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup • 4 pounds whole butternut squash (about 2 medium),
3. When the squash is ready, set the baking sheet on a wire rack until the squash is cool enough to handle. Using a large spoon, scoop the flesh into the saucepan with the sautéed apples and onions; discard the skins. 4. Add the broth, water, and measured salt and pepper, stir to combine, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
halved lengthwise and seeds removed
Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occa-
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
sionally and breaking up any large pieces of squash, until
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple (about 8 ounces)
the flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
the heat and stir in the cream.
• 8 fresh sage leaves
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about 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
5. Using a blender, purée the soup in batches until
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
smooth, removing the small cap (the pour lid) from the
• 2 1/2 cups water
blender lid and covering the space with a kitchen towel
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
(this allows steam to escape and prevents the blender lid
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
from popping off ). Alternatively, use an immersion blender.
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve
• 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional)
garnished with the pumpkin seeds, if using.
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