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NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER
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Give Thanks
EDITOR
Emily Shea | emily.shea@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER
Miranda Williams
AS
NOVEMBER
APPROACHES,
WE’RE
ANXIOUSLY
AWAITING
THE
APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING – MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HOLIDAY WHERE WE SPEND TIME WITH OUR LOVED ONES AND GIVE THANKS FOR OUR MANY BLESSINGS. The winding down of the year provides us with the perfect time to reflect on all that we have done in months past and consider the experiences that have shaped us anew. As I think back on this very unusual year, with the pandemic – a once-ina-lifetime event – I am appreciative and in awe of my health but also heartbroken
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Danielle Barton, Tanya Guyatt, Rhinnon Johnson, Barbara McKay, Rachel C. Murphy, Emily Shea CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
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over the nearly 30,000 Charloteans that have succumbed to the virus. This giving season, I and the entire South Charlotte Lifestyle team encourage you to take the opportunity to donate to local organizations and charities that have overwhelmed their resources being there for those less fortunate. We hope that as you read this issue, you find inspiration in the lives and connections that you’ve made. We are so grateful for our wonderful South Charlotte community and especially our 2020 marketing partners that have supported and collaborated with us this year.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020
FEATURES 14 Volunteer and Give Thanks No Matter How You Volunteer, Giving Back Helps Others and Feels Good
20 Pumpkin Praline Pie The Quintessential Holiday Dessert
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24 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country A Vehicle Crafted With the Entire Family in Mind
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Our Town
20 Culinary Creations 24 Driver’s Notebook 28 Locally Owned 30 Trend Setter 32 Page Turners 34 Realty Report
GOOD TIMES
Giving Thanks to Our Teachers We are unbelievably thankful for our Charlotte teachers' resilience and strength throughout the unprecedented challenges of 2020. Thank you for stepping up to ensure our students are staying healthy and safe, and continuing to learn, during COVID-19. Education may look different right now, but the commitment and care that you provide students and families is nothing short of incredible.
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AROUND TOWN this year. The decision to cancel the in-person Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade comes after discussion with health authorities, public officials and other industry experts. The uncertainty of COVID-19 conditions and public safety protocols in effect at the time of the parade drove the decision. The parade will now air WBTV on Thanksgiving Day, featuring "Best Of" segments from years past. For more information, visit NovantHealthThanksgivingParade.com.
CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL AT DANIEL STOWE BOTANICAL GARDENS The Chinese Lantern Festival has returned to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens with hundreds of all new lanterns featuring vibrant flora and fauna. Each handmade lantern is constructed by masters of the craft in Zigong, the originator of the festival. Illuminated mythical creatures, flowers, trees, insects, and critters will glow throughout the Garden and interactive light displays and colorful archways will captivate all. Marvel at acrobatic shows, browse the marketplace featuring authentic Chinese folk arts and crafts handmade onsite and explore the lush Asian-inspired garden displays. Visit Dsbg.org for more information and tickets.
CAROLINA PANTHERS AND ATRIUM HEALTH LAUNCH FRONTLINE HEROES CAMPAIGN The Carolina Panthers and Atrium Health are partnering to recognize frontline heroes – healthcare, government, food service, water/ waste management workers and more – from the Carolinas that have sacrificed so much during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the 2020 season, fans can nominate a deserving frontline hero that has made a significant impact in serving others. Atrium Health and the Panthers will then recognize frontline heroes during each Panthers home game, as well as on the team's social media channels and website. For more information and to nominate a frontline hero, visit Panthers.com/Fans/Frontline-Heroes. CONTINUED >
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD The Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, collects shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items and delivers them to children in need around the world. For many of these children, the gift-filled
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ARTICLE TANYA GUYATT Roof Above
VOLUNTEERING MAY LOOK A LITTLE
giving back creates a feeling of wellbeing
work of three organizations, along with vari-
DIFFERENT THESE DAYS, BUT AS WE
and sense of purpose.
ous volunteer opportunities, from in-person
NEAR THE END OF A DIFFICULT YEAR,
Esther Goldstein, for example, decided to
GIVING BACK IS MORE IMPORTANT
volunteer as a tutor because she wanted to
THAN EVER. Fallout from the pandemic
combine her love for reading and teaching.
has had the greatest impact on those who
One of the most gratifying aspects of tutor-
were already struggling. But volunteering
ing, she says, is “seeing a child’s confidence
The Augustine Literacy Project (ALP)
to teach a child to read, provide food to
grow as they become a better reader. They
provides volunteer tutors to economically
families struggling to make ends meet or
stand taller as they progress from struggling
disadvantaged students in first through third
fundraise for non-profits who suddenly
through a simple sentence to fluently read-
grades. Helen Hope Kimbrough, Engagement
have extra costs, can make a real difference.
ing paragraphs and chapter books.”
and Recruitment Manager, says that “one-
to remote options, with varying levels of time or financial commitments. AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT
Volunteering also strengthens bonds within
This holiday, as we give thanks for what we
on-one tutoring can really help students learn
a community by connecting people from
have, let’s take a moment to consider how to
to read, write and spell so they can move for-
different backgrounds. For the volunteer,
contribute. We’ve decided to highlight the
ward successfully in school.”
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Roof Above
VOLUNTEER AND GIVE THANKS NO MATTER HOW YOU VOLUNTEER, GIVING BACK HELPS OTHERS AND FEELS GOOD
The results of the program speak for
are reading at grade level, and school dis-
themselves: children receiving at least 30
ruptions could further disadvantage children
tutoring sessions improve their literacy skills
who were already behind.
by 1.7 grade levels, on average.
ROOF ABOVE Shelter is a fundamental part of our physical and emotional safety – especially
ALP tutoring is taking place on Zoom
during a pandemic. Roof Above, created
ALP’s ultimate goal is to build success
this year, but the online version of the pro-
from the merger of the Urban Ministry
in reading to keep children in school. To do
gram continues to follow their research-
Center and the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte,
that, they focus on reaching poor readers
based, multi-sensory method. And yes, a
runs a shelter for people experiencing
before schooling transitions from “learning
summer pilot program showed that even
homelessness. They also have a drop-in
to read to reading to learn,” which typically
across a screen a trained tutor could still
day services center so that those with-
happens by the end of third grade. A child
effectively engage a child in all steps of
out permanent shelter can access basic
unable to read by this time will continue to
the program.
necessities like showers, meals and a com-
struggle with learning and is four times more likely to drop out of high school. This is particularly disheartening because less than 40% of third graders in Charlotte
Tutors do not need a teaching back-
puter lab to check emails and job postings.
ground, just a willingness to commit to a
But looking beyond immediate needs is
week-long training course and to meet with
equally important says Randall Hitt, Roof
a child twice a week.
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Above’s Chief Engagement Officer, because to end home-
complex set of barriers before they can leave their abus-
lessness we need to “invert the issue of homelessness as
ers. Child care, school closures and economic insecurity
a problem and focus discussions on solutions.”
all rank high on the list of concerns.
Homelessness is a complex problem, but in Charlotte,
In addition to the emergency hotline, Safe Alliance
where around 3,000 people lack permanent shelter. Roof
offers shelter services, a sexual trauma resource cen-
Above offers employment advice for shelter residents to
ter and legal advice for those fleeing an abusive partner.
deal with the income side of the equation, but the real
The shelter has room for 120 people – usually around 40
solution lies in affordable housing. Affordability is based
families and a few individuals. When COVID hit, half of
on a simple metric: housing should not cost more than
the families were moved into hotels. Part of the immedi-
30% of a family’s or individual’s income. This means that
ate need is to meet these extra costs.
someone working full time, earning slightly more than
Safe Alliance has a range of volunteer opportunities.
minimum wage, should spend around $350-500 per
A good place to start may be their online training course
month on rent. But in Charlotte, the average two-bedroom
to prepare for in-person volunteering (when it resumes).
costs over $1100 per month.
Another is to purchase items from Safe Allliance’s
As a part of a larger effort to address the housing cri-
Amazon wish list – diapers rank pretty high on the needs
sis, in September, Roof Above purchased a low-income
of families at the shelter, along with personal care items
housing complex in east Charlotte with a broad base of
like soap and shampoo.
community support and funding.
For all three organizations listed here, and others in
Volunteers at Roof Above have traditionally filled roles
Charlotte, creating a fundraising page on Facebook or
like laundry attendant or front desk ambassador at the day
Instagram is a fantastic way to help a non-profit keep up
services center. Once it’s safe to ease COVID restrictions,
with programing costs.
Roof Above will resume these and other in-person oppor-
As organizations slowly lift social distancing require-
tunities. But in the interim, individuals and groups can still
ments, in-person volunteering will become more avail-
help from home. A popular option is making and delivering
able. But even with modifications to the “normal” ways
sandwiches so guests can grab an easy, to-go meal.
we help each other, it’s still possible to make a meaningful impact in the community.
SAFE ALLIANCE
Esther has started tutoring a new child this year. It was
Shelter-in-place restrictions this spring had an unfortu-
a real “proud parent” moment, she says, when the child
nate and unintended consequence – an increase in domes-
she had been tutoring for two years was able to read well
tic violence. Within weeks of the shelter-in-place restric-
enough to graduate from the program. As Esther and her
tions coming into effect, calls to Safe Alliance’s emergency
new student make their way through the reading program,
hotline shot up by 45% as those at risk were suddenly in
he too will soon be standing taller, confident in his ability
closer contact with their abusers. Even now, the monthly
to sound out words using the skills she teaches him.
call volume is 20% higher than in previous years. Karen Parker, President and CEO of Safe Alliance, notes
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more with
information these
on
volunteer
organizations,
please
to
the spring, but those seeking help must resolve a more
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their
websites:
free
ALPCharlotte.org,
that not only have calls to the hotline increased since
browse
opportufeel
Augustine Literacy Project
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TREND SETTER ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE BARTON
Let's Gather TABLE SETTING INSPIRATION AHH. . .THE DINING ROOM. The most adult room in the house. And most likely the most underused room, as well. In my house, it is periodically used as a resting room for items that are not yet put away, but happily out of sight. Now, for me, a dining room was a must-have when searching for our forever house. The small cape from which we moved had a small dining space shared with the kitchen. So, now that I have my very own, it’s time to Gather!!! Over the years, I have built up a beautiful collection of dinnerware, glassware, linens, serving platters & bowls. Most of my pieces are white, so they match with all special occasions and holidays. I do have some antique hand me downs that I love to use along with more everyday pieces. The holidays are closely upon us and I just love setting a special table for my friends and family. If there is one thing that 2020 has taught me, it’s not the “places” that I’ve missed, it’s the people! Let’s celebrate in style! Below are some ideas for creating your own table settings.
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Table Setting Basics Mix and match stemware. When using red and white wine glasses mix up stem and stemless glasses and use pieces from different sets. Always use cloth napkins. They can be placed either to the left of the plate or on top of the plate. Add fresh flowers to the centerpiece. I used plants from my garden here. But even in winter, you can find interesting evergreen branches, twigs, and berries outside for a seasonal centerpiece. Bring in the color! I like to keep my plates white, then add the seasonal colors around them. This pop of color can be found in the centerpiece, a colorful napkin, or even a table cloth. Candles add ambiance! I like to use different length candles - from tapers to tea lights. Just make sure they are unscented so they don't overpower your delicious meal!
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PAGE TURNERS 5 NEW FOOD AND DRINK RELEASES PERFECT FOR ADDING TO YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION AND FOR GIVING AS HOLIDAY GIFTS. SHORTER, COLDER DAYS BRING COMFORT MEAL CRAVINGS AND THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON MEANS WE ARE BEGINNING TO LOOK
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FOR NEW AND EXCITING MENU ADDITIONS AND ENTERTAINING IDEAS. From hosting lavish celebrations to enjoying quiet evenings at home, these food and drink releases are the perfect companions this season. THE SOUTHERN ENTERTAINER’S COOKBOOK : HEIRLOOM RECIPES FOR MODERN GATHERINGS BY COURTNEY WHITMORE In The Southern Entertainer’s Cookbook, party design and entertaining blogger Courtney Whitmore puts a modern spin on Southern classics straight from her family’s cookbooks. She also offers a few new favorites alongside entertaining tips to make the most of your gathering. This cookbooks is full of gorgeous full-page photos, party planning ideas, menus, and mouth-watering recipes like Louisiana Hush Puppies with Comeback Dipping Sauce, Poppie’s Fig Jam & Prosciutto Crostini, Southern Fried Chicken Cobb Salad, and Carolina Blackberry Cobbler. VERY MERRY COCKTAILS : 50+ FESTIVE DRINKS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON BY JESSICA STRAND Food writer Jessica Strand’s kitschy collection is a must-have for holiday hosts and merrymakers alike. Packed full of simple seasonal cocktail recipes, you’re sure to find a new favorite like the bourbon-based “Fireside Glow,” “Partridge in a Pear Tree” champagne sippers, toasty coffee and ice cream “Nutcracker Sweet” toddies, “’Tis the Season Sangria,” or one of her zero-proof libations like “Foamy Mexican Hot Chocolate”. In addition to tasty recipes, Very Merry Cocktails is brimming with vibrant vintage-style photography and advice on how to stock your bar, rim glasses, and garnish your cocktails.
E AT, D R I N K , A N D C E L E B R AT E THE SEASON
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES : 75 VEGGIE-FILLED DISHES THAT STEAL THE SHOW BY REBECCA LINDAMOOD The Ultimate Guide to Vegetable Side Dishes is mother of five Rebecca Lindamood’s “love letter to vegetables.” Conveniently organized into mini-chapters focusing on 14 different vegetables (all commonly found at farmers markets and grocery stores) and accompanied by main dish recommendations, these recipes have changed her picky eaters’ minds about vegetables. Cheesy Broccoli Rice Pancakes, Sriracha-Sesame Cucumber Rice Noodles, ChickenFried Eggplant, and Southern-Style Deli Carrot Salad are just a few of the show-stealing side dishes included in this collection. BIG LOVE COOKING : 75 RECIPES FOR SATISFYING, SHAREABLE
COMFORT
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CAMPANARO, WITH THERESA GAMBACORTA Famed restauranteur Joey Campanaro shares his family-style recipes along with insights from his Italian grandmother’s kitchen, conversational advice, and stories from his NYC restaurant in his comfort food cookbook. A few of his simple, authentic, shareable dishes include the Campanaro Family Lasagna, Pork Chops with Parmesan Butter Beans, Little Owl Crispy Chicken, Littleneck Clams with Juicy Bread, and Mom-Mom Pizza. In addition to comforting entrées, Big Love Cooking includes a variety of brunch (Brioche French Toast with Stewed Strawberries), soup (Italian Wedding Soup with Mini Meatballs and Egg Drop), and vegetable (Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Soft Herb Salad) recipes. PIE ACADEMY: MASTER THE PERFECT CRUST AND 255 AMAZING FILLINGS, WITH FRUITS, NUTS, CREAMS, CUSTARDS, ICE CREAM, AND MORE; EXPERT TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FABULOUS PIES FROM SCRATCH BY KEN HAEDRICH Critically acclaimed dean of The Pie Academy, Ken Haedrich reveals all his secrets for creating a perfect pie through step-by-step photographic tutorials including crust and pastry variations such as gluten-free, whole wheat, and extra flaky. Great for bakers of all levels, Pie Academy is packed full of classic recipes (Classic Lemon Meringue, Butterscotch Pecan), new creations (Apple Pear Pie with Hot Pepper Jelly, Blueberry-Pineapple Piña Colada), and hundreds of inspirational ideas.
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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
SOUTH CHARLOTTE
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
Eastover
$2,925,000
$2,925,000
100%
Morrocroft Estates
$2,549,000
$2,425,000
95%
Myers Park
$2,695,000
$2,350,000
Eastover
$1,730,000
Longview
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
4
6
161
5
7
87%
136
4
6
$1,667,350
96%
30
4
4
$1,649,000
$1,650,000
100%
291
5
6
Ballantyne Country Club
$1,739,500
$1,587,500
91%
62
6
8
Providence Park
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
100%
5
4
Ballantyne Country Club
$1,324,900
$1,285,000
97%
16
5
5
Myers Park
$1,260,000
$1,260,000
100%
3
4
4
Longview
$1,200,000
$1,175,000
98%
192
4
5
*DOM=Days on Market
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