Cherokee Life November 2014 by Otis Brumby III

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WHAT’S INSIDE

November/December 2014 Volume 9, Issue 6

features

EDITORIAL STAFF DIRECTOR OF MAGAZINES

12 DIY DECOR Three easy, do-it-yourself ideas for holiday decorating

Mark Wallace Maguire

LAYOUT AND DESIGN Stacey L. Evans, Mark Wallace Maguire

18 GARDENING Tips for over-wintering your container plants

CONTRIBUTORS Carla Barnes, Jennifer Carter, Joan Durbin, Stacey L. Evans, Meredith Pruden, Therra C. Gwyn

20 GIFT GUIDE Our annual list to help with holiday shopping

PHOTOGRAPHY

departments

Sam Bennett, Jennifer Carter, Joshua Campbell

38 SPICE Recipes and more from winners of local pie contests 46 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Wearable tech monitors your health; snack ideas 20

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT Marti Sacks

PROOFREADER Whitney Betts

in every issue FROM THE DIRECTOR

HIGHLIGHTS

SCENE 54 REFLECTIONS

ADVERTISING STAFF ADVERTISING MANAGER Kim Fowler

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tara Guest

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Paula Milton, Liz Ridley, Becky Optiz Renee Addison

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Aqua Guard Basements Bedoe’s Bar & Grille Black Bear Cabin Rentals Blackwell Jewelers Blue Ridge Dermatology Canton Gymnastics Academy Canton Tire and Wheel Cherokee Chorale Cherokee County Arts Council Cherokee County Farm Bureau Cherokee Habitat for Humanity Cherokee Market City of Canton Comprehensive Neurology Darby Funeral Home Decorating Den Dixie Speedway Edible Arrangements Falany Performing Arts Fowler Electric Fresh n Fit 42 Frosty Frog Creamery & Café Funk Heritage Center Reinhardt Univ Guardian Angels Jake’s Produce & Cannery LaVida Massage Main Street Canton

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North Cobb Spine & Nerve 51 Northside Hospital - Cherokee Northside Hospital Spine Northside Hospital Vascular Surgery Northwest Periodontics Pinnacle Orthopaedics Plastic Surgery Center of The South Salon • Spa Venessa Service League of Cherokee County Shen Yun Shop HWY 92 Woodstock Group Page Shop Main Street Group Page 1 Shop Main Street Group Page 3 Shop Main Street Group Page 2 Shop Towne Lake Group Page SOS Mattress Sosebee Funeral Home Stellar Homes Sundance Pressure & Seal Superior Plumbing Three Sisters Gifts & Home Accents Wellstar Willows Gift Shop Windschester Wood Fire Grill Woodstock Ballet Woodstock ENT Woodstock Funeral Home

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Beth Poirer, Jennifer Hall 59 49 50 19 3 48 29 11 53 31 17 37 27 45 35 60 41 6 57 40 2 24 36 28 16 19

PRODUCTION CREATIVE DIRECTOR Leigh Hall

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Dave Gossett

EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER Otis Brumby IIl

GENERAL MANAGER Lee B. Garrett

V.P. ADVERTISING Wade Stephens INFORMATION Cherokee Life is published six times a year by the Cherokee Tribune and distributed to more than 20,000 homes and businesses. To subscribe, email circulation@ cherokeelifemagazine.com or call 770.795.5001 To advertise, contact Kim Fowler at 770.795.3068 Please send all editorial correspondence to mmaguire@cherokeelifemagazine.com

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FROM THE DIRECTOR

Getting ready for the holidays Welcome to another holiday issue of Cherokee Life. Each year we strive to bring you something new for this special time of year. In this issue we present an array of exceptional articles including our annual gift guide that includes presents from local shops as well as hard-to-find items for the person in your life who has everything. Speaking of everything, if you want to add an extra personal touch this year, we have a feature on a Do-It-Yourself Christmas which might provide you with plenty of tips on how to make the décor in your home unique and heartfelt. And who can celebrate the holidays without something sweet? As you can tell by our cover shot, we’ve got lots of sweets in store with an article that delves into some of Cherokee’s best homemade pies and the chefs behind their extraordinary taste. Thanks for reading. From our life to yours, have a happy holiday season. Best, Mark Wallace Maguire

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news & noteworthy [food and dining]

Reformation Brewery opens Keeping Room Reformation Brewery recently opened its Keeping Room to the community. Designed to be a place of refuge, retreat and relaxation while cultivating relationships, the Keeping Room also features free brewery tours and complimentary beer tastings. Souvenir glassware is available and you take it home after enjoying beer samples. Carpooling, cabs, and designated drivers are encouraged as our parking lot is small and our beers are not. The owners advise residents to arrive early since there are space limits. Information: www.reformationbrewery.com/ 500 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188 (678) 341-0828

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news & noteworthy [art and culture]

Cherokee Life’s Maguire unveils new band, album Cobb Life Director Mark Wallace Maguire recently released an album with his new band, “Red Clay Country.” The music is a compendium of Southern Americana including country, folk and blues. Maguire collaborated with three fellow songwriters and singers on the project including Nashville singer Adam Chesney and Fayette County singer-songwriter Jami Maguire. The music was recorded between June 2013 and September 2014 at various locations in middle and north Georgia and north Alabama with a defined purpose of capturing a sense of place. The album features eight songs. It is available on itunes, amazon.com, google play and at the band’s home website www.markwallacemaguire.

bandcamp.com. Maguire is a guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer. He also served as producer and arranger of the project. His work has been featured during live performances throughout the South and Midwest, in independent film and on the instrumental CD, “in green seas, under copper skies: Music inspired by C.S. Lewis’s ‘Perelandra.’”

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news & noteworthy [food and dining]

Think beyond pies with canned pumpkin Let’s talk about one of the season’s most iconic vegetables — canned pumpkin. Yes, canned, because that’s how 99 percent of us get our pumpkin. Which is fine except for one thing — Americans overwhelmingly associate canned pumpkin with just one dish (pumpkin pie) and one day of the year (Thanksgiving). But canned pumpkin actually has all sorts of uses in the kitchen, no matter what the season. Pumpkin puree’s rich flavor and creamy sweetness work great in both sweet and savory dishes. While we are so busy topping our pies with whipped cream, we have forgotten what a nutritional bargain this bulbous squash actually is, packing tons of fiber and vitamins. And while it is naturally sweet, 1 cup has only about as much sugar as milk. Some of my favorite uses for pumpkin puree include: mStirring 1/2 cup into brownie or chocolate cake batter to add nutrients and moisture. m Adding 1/4 cup to smoothies for creaminess and vitamins.

mSlimming down baked goods by swapping out part of the fat for pumpkin puree. m Whisking a bit into stews or chilies for added richness and depth. m Layering it with Greek yogurt, bananas, maple syrup and granola for a super-charged morning breakfast parfait. m Blending it with coffee, milk and spices for a homemade fall latte. And let’s not forget that pumpkin is, after all, a squash. Why not consider making a pumpkin puree soup? No laborious peeling and cubing needed! The sweet flavor pairs perfectly with spices, but feel free to use pumpkin puree in any of your favorite winter squash soup recipes.

RECIPE: Pumpkin Peanut Curry Bisque Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 4

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or coconut oil) 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup) 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small Yukon gold potato, peeled and cubed (1-inch cubes) 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cubed (1-inch cubes) 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock 1 cup water, plus more if needed 15-ounce can pumpkin puree 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter Salt and ground black pepper Chopped fresh mint or cilantro, to serve

In a large saucepan over medium, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook until tender, but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, potato, apple and curry paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until the curry paste is very fragrant, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the stock and 1 cup of water. Once the liquid boils, reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover the pan, then let the soup cook until the potato and apple are very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the pumpkin and peanut butter. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, about 1 minute. The texture should be like heavy whipping cream. If the soup is too thick, whisk in a bit of water. Season with salt and pepper. Divide between 4 serving bowls and top with mint or cilantro. -Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press

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news & noteworthy [food and dining]

Stout’s Growlers opens in Canton

Cold-pressed juice a thumbs up Might we recommend? Red Jacket Orchards’ juice line uses fresh fruit straight from their farm. Located in Geneva, New York the family-run orchard’s products are now available locally at Kroger. Cold-pressed and unfiltered, these extracts are loaded with fiber, antioxidants and taste. Smooth to the palate, with just a bit of pulp, these juices are very fresh; they taste like they’ve just been picked and blended. The crisp, full flavor is such a delight to the taste buds — after sipping on one of these it will be difficult to return to any juice of lesser quality. Flavors available locally are Fuji Apple, Raspberry Apple and Strawberry Apple. Our staff tried it and it got a resounding thumbs up.

New customers as well as a few regulars are helping to welcome downtown Canton’s growler shop to the city. Stout’s Growlers owners Jim and Irene Stout and their Great Sky neighbors, Larry and Maria Pujol, opened the doors to the community in late summer and are continuing to make a name for themselves. The store, located at 188 North Street, offers 27 different craft beer taps as well as two gourmet sodas and a cider option. Customers can pick their favorite and fill a growler to take home. Jim Stout said business is steady as they try to spread the Stout’s Growlers name around Canton. “It’s been going very well. One of the things that I’ve noticed is that every day, we get new customers. But we already have repeat customers too,” he said. “Everyone loves that we are downtown, and they look forward to new, unique businesses joining us in the future. We’ve definitely been well received in the community.” Information: 188 North St, Canton, GA 30114; (678) 899-6684; stoutsgrowlers.com

[skin care] Rosewater Eye Cream

Add a boost of hydration to tired eyes this winter with Clairvoyant Beauty’s Rosewater Eye Cream. The lightweight blend of Bulgarian Rose and moisture-rich Coconut Oil work to diminish fine lines and reduce wrinkles. ($32 at www.clairvoyantbeauty.com) November/December 2014 Cherokee Life

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MEET SOME OF OUR CONTRIBUTORS Atlanta native and long-time contributor Meredith Pruden is a ravenous technophile, social media fanatic, word nerd, finicky foodie, landlocked surfer and scuba diver, and an avid traveler raising a cheeky, soccer playing teenage son. When she’s not busy acquiescing to her wanderlust, chauffeuring her son to games or appeasing her gluttonous appetite (for food and for life), Meredith enjoys getting paid for being herself—a rebel raconteur. She has been an integral member of the editorial launch teams for several magazine startups and has been published hundreds of times as a feature journalist with specific expertise in lifestyle and popular culture. Her styling and writing work has appeared in “Cover Magazine,” “Rolling Stone” and on “Sweetjack.com,” among others. She has been a part of numerous award-winning publishing and marketing teams and, in 2011, was named one of “Atlanta’s Top Creatives” by “CommonCreativ Magazine.” Food has been on Joan Durbin’s mind for as long as she can remember. In high school, faced with taking either French or Spanish for a language credit, she opted for French because she thought it would come in handy later for reading menus. In her 20s, Joan adopted the kitchen as her favorite room in the house and spent ensuing decades attempting and often succeeding in creating edible meals. In the early years, she was the only one of her friends who preferred to throw a dinner party than a kegger. Moving from Ohio to South Florida to metro Atlanta, and traveling up and down the East Coast, Joan has picked up a passing familiarity with a wide variety of cuisines, regional specialties and cooking procedures.

The Funk Heritage Center of Reinhardt University

Georgia’s Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center • Hall of the Ancients and artifacts • Huge collection of historic hand tools • Native American art • Visit historic 1840’s log cabins • A certified National Park Service Trail of Tears Interpretive Site 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska, GA 30183 • 770.720.5970 www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage Tues. - Fri. 9am-4pm • Sat. 10am-5pm • Sun. 1pm-5pm

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Jennifer Carter is a freelance photographer, road tripper, recovering English major and a frequent quoter of her favorite film of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life. She has lived in Germany, Italy, Iceland and Woodstock, Georgia, the latter of which is where she now resides with her husband, her son, and the best hound that fifty bucks could buy at the pound. Her photographs have been published in Cherokee Life, Cobb Life, Cherokee Tribune, Marietta Daily Journal, Woodstock Patch and the Woodstock tourism brochure. She’s also a mostly inconsistent blogger at www.thesoutherndrift.com.

For almost 10 years Carla Barnes told Cherokee’s story for the Cherokee Tribune newspaper. Unknowingly she discovered her own story through its people and places, and built her life within its rolling landscape. When she is not writing, or thinking about writing, she is an avid reader, unapologetic anglophile and fashion devotee. She works in marketing for Kennesaw State University and is a proud honorary member of the Service League of Cherokee County.

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Crafty Christmas Dress up your home for the holidays with these simple DIY decor ideas By Meredith Pruden | Photography by Sam Bennett

There’s nothing better during the holiday season than twinkling lights, the smell of fresh pine and loved ones gathered together around the fire sipping hot cocoa or mulled cider. There’s just something about the sights, smells and sounds of the holidays that warms the cockles of the heart and slows down the otherwise hectic pace of life. But, the holiday season also can be a time when bank accounts are tested. If you’re in need of some new holiday decor but don’t want to break the bank turning your home into a winter wonderland, why not fire up the hot glue gun, sharpen the shears and clear off a crafting space to create your very own DIY holiday decor? As anyone who fills their Christmas tree with family heirloom ornaments knows, a personalized or handmade touch to your holiday decor really brings home the true sentiment of the season—time well spent with family and friends. Get a jump on your holiday decorating with these simple (and oh so cute) projects. Then, sit back and enjoy the fruits of your craftiness this holiday season.

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DIY DECOR DESIGNER: Megan Thomas lives in Canton with her husband, Spence, and their three children: Brady, 15, Griffin, 11, and Addison, 7. They also have a son, Cole, 18, who is a freshman at Kennesaw State University. Find her at www. pinterest.com/ meg4kids.

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Christmas Tree Canvas Total cost: $16 Difficulty level: Beginner MATERIALS w 11x14 canvas (you can choose another size) w 10 sheets holiday scrapbook paper cut into varying sizes w Twine w Hot glue w Tape w Holiday ornament to use as tree topper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut strips of scrapbook paper with 1-inch variations (for example, cut first strip 10 inches wide by 3 inches tall and the next strip 9 inches wide by 3 inches tall, and so on)

2. Roll up the first cut from the 3-inch tall end.

3. Tape or hot glue the ends together so you have a 10-inch long tube. This is the bottom layer of the tree.

4. Glue it into place about 5 inches from the bottom of the canvas, leaving room for the twine tree trunk.

5. Repeat these steps through the last piece of scrapbook paper, which should be 1-inch wide.

6. Create a tree trunk from twine (or you could use strips of burlap) by hot gluing small cuts to the bottom of the canvas.

7. Hot glue an ornament to the top of the paper tree to create a topper.

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Display in a plate holder, or hang on your wall. Quick and beautiful!

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Megan Thomas shows how to decorate cabinet doors in her Canton home.

Giftwrap Cabinets Total cost: $7 for two cabinets Difficulty level: Beginner MATERIALS w Holiday ribbon (shown here: 2.5-inch wide to wrap and 1-inch wide for bows) w 26-gauge wire or pipe cleaners for bows w Hot glue gun or double-sided tape

INSTRUCTIONS

1: Starting on the front of the cabinet door, wrap ribbon from top to bottom. 2: Open the cabinet, and continue to the middle of the door. 3: Criss-cross the ribbon as you would when wrapping a gift box. 4: Bring the ribbon back to the middle of the front of the cabinet door. 5: Hot glue the ends together, being careful not to get any on the face of the cabinet (or use double-sided tape to adhere). 6: Attach the bow with gauge or small pipe cleaner.

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Peppermint Candleholders Total cost: $18 Difficulty Level: Intermediate

See more of Meganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideas at www. pinterest.com/ meg4kids.

MATERIALS w 4x4 wood post cut into 3 pieces (shown here: 10, 8 and 6 inches, but you can choose other sizes; home improvement stores will cut this for you) w Red and white spray paint w Frog tape w Medium grit sandpaper w Drill with 1.5-inch spade bit ($6.47 at Home Depot if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have one) w Twine w Burlap w Battery-operated LED tea lights

INSTRUCTIONS

1: Lightly sand each post before painting (to avoid splinters). 2: Using a drill and spade bit, drill holes to create openings for the tea lights (shown here: 1.5-inch bit). 3: For the solid candleholders, the colors look better when layered. To do this, paint the white post red first and then white. 4: Repeat step 3 with the other solid candleholder, painting the post white first and then red. 5: Paint the entire striped post red. 6: Add stripes by taping them off with Frog tape, and paint white on top. 7: Once the paint is dry (about an hour), use the sandpaper to lightly weather and distress each piece. 8: Decorate them to your liking (shown here: twine and burlap).

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These are gorgeous and can be used year after year. They even make great Christmas presents!

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Over-wintering your perennials in pots? Some tips BY DEAN FOSDICK

In simpler times, container gardening was small-scale landscaping using flowering annuals. Enjoy their color for one season and go with something new the next. But shifts toward food production and mixed container planting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; perennials with annuals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have changed all that, creating the need for over-wintering.

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“Many more people have limited or no garden space, (and) as a result are doing their food gardening in containers,” said Marianne Ophardt, an extension horticulturist with Washington State University’s Benton County office. “Cultivating small (perennial) fruit like raspberries, strawberries and blueberries is one way for these gardeners to grow their own fruit, and it’s fun.” Ignore the rules about hardiness zones if you’re trying to over-winter perennials in pots. All bets are off when containers are exposed to dehydrating winds and seasonal freeze-dry cycles. “When we put woody or perennial plants in pots above the soil, they have lost the insulation provided by the soil and are exposed to potentially tissue-killing temperatures,” Ophardt said. “As a general rule, the least hardy parts of woody plants are the roots.” The best way to help plants survive the winter is to select the right varieties to begin with, she said. Buy the most cold-tolerant varieties you can find. “I pick the hardiest available rated with a USDA zone that is two zones colder than my zone,” Ophardt said. Some plants genetically are more perennial than others. Woody plants like shrubs, for example, usually are more cold-hardy than are soft-stemmed herbaceous perennials. Many techniques have evolved to help potted plants survive the winter. Several of the most common: n Use bigger containers. “Larger root masses and soil volumes are less susceptible to winter injury,” said Hannah Mathers, an Ohio State University professor who specializes in commercial nursery and landscape extension.

meets this criterion.” Potted plants should be prepared if they’re to be over-wintered in unheated structures, Mathers said. “Watering should be reduced in late September and early October to help the plant acclimate,” she said. “Fertilizer should be stopped in early September to reduce lush growth and again allow for acclimation.” Over-wintering perennials gives you a running start for the next growing

season, especially if you’re a fan of mixed container gardening. It supplies nearly filled containers that need only a few annuals to complete. “I myself this year did several mixed planters with small shrubs, small conifer trees and herbaceous perennials mixed with annuals,” Mathers said. “I will be over-wintering these in an unheated greenhouse. Some of the larger pots with conifers I will keep outside for winter color.”

THE BEST WAY TO HELP PLANTS SURVIVE THE WINTER IS TO SELECT THE RIGHT VARIETIES TO BEGIN WITH. WOODY PLANTS LIKE SHRUBS ARE MORE COLDHARDY THAN ARE SOFTSTEMMED HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS.

n Dig them into the ground. “Dig a pit and cover with poly (plastic sheeting) and straw to over-winter some smaller containers,” Mathers said. “Trapping the heat from the earth is an ideal way to over-winter plants.” n Group them. Less troublesome that digging can be “grouping and placing them in a protected spot on the ground, such as an alcove or corner, and mulching them with compost or straw,” Ophardt said. n Bring them indoors. “Anyplace cool but that will stay above freezing,” Ophardt said. “Most often an unheated garage November/December 2014 Cherokee Life

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Gift Guide

Welcome to our annual gift guide. This year we

feature gifts from local retailers, hard-to-find presents and one-of-a-kind gifts for that special someone who has everything. Enjoy browsing.

Compiled by Jennifer Carter, Joan Durbin, Stacey L. Evans and Mark Wallace Maguire

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Gift Guide Outdoor apparel at RAK Outfitters $30 and up 450 Chambers Street, Woodstock 678.909.6768 www.rakoutfitters.com

If last year’s snow days are any kind of predictor, a few warm pieces of clothing from RAK Outfitters would be the perfect gift for yourself or an outdoorsy loved one. From flannel shirts to coats and boots, the store’s selection will keep you frostbite-free in the wintry season to come. “Our mission at RAK Outfitters is to provide the very best brands in outdoor clothing and equipment in order to make your outdoor endeavors safe and enjoyable,” said Juliette Baue, RAK’s manager. They carry everything from smaller southern companies such as Peach State Pride and Southern Marsh to larger names like Patagonia and North Face. And their dedicated staff is ready to help you in any way possible to get you fit and geared up for your adventure. “Whether you are going to the North Georgia Mountains or on an international journey, we’ve got you covered,” said Baue.

Allison Reynolds of Woodstock models some outdoor winter wear from RAK Outfitters.

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Cooking classes with a chef

$30 to $275 Vingenzo’s Pasta & Pizzeria 105 E.Main Street, Woodstock www.vingenzos.com, 770.924.9133

Chef extraordinaire Michael Bologna.

Italian food is always high on the list of everyone’s favorite cuisine. Now home cooks can learn how to make it in their own kitchens, thanks to classes taught by Michael Bologna, owner and nationally acclaimed Italian chef. In his restaurant kitchen, Bologna offers hourlong culinary demos; hands-on workshops in which students make a variety of basics like sauces; and student production of a four-course meal, with wine for each course, which students and their guests enjoy together at the conclusion of the class. Gift cards for any of the classes and demos, as well as an event schedule, can be obtained at www.vingenzos.com.

The Bubi Bottle

Up to $30, depending on size Available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Brookstone and other stores The Bubi Bottle is as close to an all-in-one bottle you can find. It is a foldable, BPA-free beverage bottle that also doubles as a water-proofing apparatus and a hot/ cold compress. Bonus: It is microwaveable and freezer safe, dishwasher safe, lightweight and perfect for storing electronics while at the beach or whitewater rafting.

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Gift Guide All natural soaps

$8 www.NuMeNaturalSoap.com Can be found at Free Home Traditions and Three Sisters in Canton, Pineapple Park in Woodstock Handmade in Cumming, these pure plant and vegetable oil based soaps use 100% natural ingredients. NuMe uses the old-fashioned cold process soap making method, which retains the natural glycerin. Each bar is also enriched with shea butter. Choose from unique concoctions such as coconut lime, spiced mahogany, pina colada, or chamomile green tea.

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Gift Guide

Tickets to a Reinhardt basketball game Prices vary www.reinhardteagles.com

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting cold and football season will be over in a few months. How about taking a child, a parent or just a friend to a basketball game and support the home team. The Reinhardt Eagles are gearing up for another season of action on the hardcourt.

Smoky Eye Kit

$50 www.janeiredale.com (check online for local retailers) This limited edition Smoke & Mirrors Smoky Eye Kit from jane iredale includes eight shades of eyeshadow and a how-to guide to create the popular smoky look, from simple to sophisticated. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packaged beautifully in an artsy travel box with a mirror and dual-ended application brush. The jane iredale makeup line uses only high-quality ingredients and is certified cruelty-free.

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Gift Guide “Mountain Spirts” And “More Mountain Spirits”

$19.99 at local bookstores and amazon.com Georgia’s great chronicler of all things folk and culinary related, Joe Dabney, is back in the spotlight again with the re-issue of his 1974 classic, “Mountain Spirits.” “Mountain Spirits” traces the history of whiskey-making from its origins in Ulster, Ireland, through its arrival in the United States in the great waves of mostly Scotch-Irish settlers who traveled the Great Philadelphia Wagon Road into the Southern Appalachians, making illicit corn “likker” part of the southern way of life. Colorful interviews and stories relate the experiences and methods of the independent moonshiners who plied their craft in the hills, the revenue agents who tracked them down (often with respect and affection) and the wilder young men who hauled the product in the first hotrod cars. Many of the stories, interviews and people are from North Georgia.

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Gift Guide Gift certificate from B.Loved any amount 191 East Main Street, Canton 770.704.7447 http://shopbloved.com

Owner Mandy Spell of Canton.

B.Loved, a unique clothing and gift boutique, just celebrated its one year anniversary in downtown Canton. From its up-to-the minute fashion styles of clothing and accessories to its vast array of locally handcrafted goods, B.Loved has become a Cherokee favorite when looking for that “special something” to give or receive. Owner Mandy Spell of Canton strives to keep her inventory fresh and the shop vibrant by maintaining a sort of “vintage bohemian” vibe in both her clothes and décor. Offering both casual and dressier options, B.Loved is Cherokee’s best place to find everything you need for all those holiday shindigs including jewelry, leather boots, scarves, or that perfect party dress. For a preview of their current collections, check out their blog at www.shopbloved.com and their Instagram at http://instagram.com/shopbloved.

Curling iron

$149.99 Ulta Locations in Woodstock and Canton For the ladies that love curls, Rowenta’s Curl Active Iron is a dream gift. It has a motorized, self-spinning barrel that rotates in both directions, making it easy to get salon-quality curls at home. All she has to do is secure the end of her hair in the base clip, press the direction and the barrel automatically wraps hair from tip to root. The ceramic, titanium and tourmaline boosted plates protect hair and evenly distribute heat for voluminous, frizz-free, full-body curls.

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Gift Guide

Mini sparkling wine bottles $14.99 for a 4-pack Publix and Kroger stores throughout Cherokee

These make great stocking stuffers, supplements in gift baskets, or a gift for the host or hostess. You could also use them as festive place cards at the holiday table. Martini Prosecco has delicate bubbles and a soft taste. The Sparkling Rosé has a light pink hue and aromas of citrus, elderflower and wild rose. The Asti is a golden fully sparkling wine that is aromatic, fruitful and balanced. And the Moscato d’Asti is crisp and naturally sweet.

suki’s personal faves kit $99.95 sukiskincare.com

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Every woman can appreciate quality skin-care products, especially during winter months. This gift box of favorites from suki includes a foaming exfoliate cleanser, body balm, eye balm and lip balm. All suki® products are 100% natural and free of any synthetic ingredients. They are made, poured, labeled and shipped from a facility in western Massachusetts to ensure fresh products.

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Bird feeder and seed $4 and up

Wild Birds Unlimited

1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 760, Woodstock 770.928.3014 http://woodstock.wbu.com

Kathy McKay of Acworth, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited.

As the weather turns chilly again, treat your family to a constant parade of backyard entertainment while also helping out our feathered friends. The gift of a wellstocked bird feeder is a delight in winter when both local and migrating birds visit our porches to compensate for the depleted amount of natural seed in the environment. Since birds need a lot more calories to keep them warm on cold nights, their birdsong and colors will become a welcomed fixture as they feast all day long. Wild Birds Unlimited in Woodstock offers a brilliant array of American-made feeders — many in the squirrel-proof variety which discourages unwanted critters. Kathy McKay, co-owner and bird enthusiast, also carries a high quality seed that is superior to those sold in discount stores. “Our seed contains no fillers like some others, and we order weekly to ensure freshness.” Free gift-wrapping for purchases is available upon request. November/December 2014 Cherokee Life

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Riding lessons from Green Acres Equestrian Center $50 and up 345 Bluebird Acres Rd, Woodstock 770.517.5154 www.greenacresonline.com

Courtney Arthur of Canton, student at Green Acres Equestrian Center.

If you have any horse lovers in your family, then a gift certificate for riding lessons from Woodstock’s Green Acres Equestrian Center would make the perfect stocking stuffer. Lessons can begin as early as 4 ½ years old, and the center boasts quiet, safe horses of all sizes, including ponies for children. “Our number one concern is safety,” said owner and business director Joan Aronson. “The facility is also a PATH-I (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)-approved center, which requires very high safety standards.” Green Acres Equestrian Center provides a beautiful, oversized outdoor arena and a convenient covered area for year-round riding. Beginners and the more seasoned riders will learn proper horse care as well as professional instruction in the English-riding style. Therapeutic riding is also available. For more information on discounted lesson packages, please refer to their website.

Wallets

Available at men’s stores and at www.orvis.com Harris Tweed BiFold Wallet, $64 Add a bit of dash for your cash with this Harris Tweed Bifold Wallet. Perfect for the perfect gent in your life. Balmoral Credit Card Case & Money Clip, $98 This sleek Italian wallet holds up to ten credit cards and has a money clip. Perfect for a black tie night on the town or just everyday use.

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Gift Guide Spa gift certificate

any amount Practically Perfect Day Spa and Salon 577 East Main Street Canton 770.704.5614 www.practicallyperfectdayspa.com Located in a quaint, historic home in downtown Canton, Practically Perfect Day Spa and Salon is a one-stop shop for all of your beauty (and holiday shopping) needs. “Practically Perfect stands out because you can get everything you need right here in one location, “ said owner Lisa Furilla. “Our services include facials, hair, waxing, nail care, and massage.” And their offerings aren’t limited to just women, either, so this would make a perfect gift for anyone on your list who might be in need of a little pampering and relaxation. Of particular interest is their powerhouse gift, the “Practically Perfect Day of Beauty Package” ($160), which includes a therapeutic massage, facial, haircut and style.

Culinary gift baskets

Starting at $12.95 Leaning Ladder 105 E Main St, Woodstock www.leaningladderoliveoil.com 678.401.2609

Lisa Furilla, owner of Practically Perfect Day Spa and Salon in Canton.

Leaning Ladder custom gift baskets or pre-made gift baskets are a good choice for holiday gifts when the recipient is a cook or just really enjoys good food. The shop, which offers a vast selection of gourmet quality olive oils and vinegars, as well as other food items, tools and even wines, has several basket sizes to choose from with prices for custom arrangements starting at $25. Some of the most popular items for a basket are one of their ultra premium extra virgin olive oils with a bread dip seasoning packet, a baguette and a handcrafted artisan bread board with grooved cutting notches for the perfect slice. Grab & Go pre-done baskets start at $12.95.

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2012 Bon Marché red wine $15 Available at beverage stores throughout Cherokee

Whether as a gift to a wine lover or as a gift to your host at your favorite Christmas party, it is hard to go wrong with this wine. This California Zinfandel provides a nice surprise to the palette. While most California Zinfandel blends tend to be bruisers, this raspberry-scented red checks in at a (fairly) modest 13.4 percent alcohol; plus, it’s got lots of lively Zin-driven fruit, and doesn’t come off heavy or dense at all. It is crafted from the Buehler winery in California’s storied Napa Valley. November/December 2014 Cherokee Life

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CANTON TIRE AND WHEEL “Quality Tires and Professional Service... Today and Down the Road”

Kevin Poske, owner of Out Spokin’ Bicycles in Woodstock.

Bicycle

$240 and up

Out Spokin’ Bicycles

8594 Main St, Woodstock 678.483.0200 www.outspokinbikes.com

• Computerized WheelAlignment • Computerized Wheel Balancing • Complete Brake Service

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Whether your little one needs a new beginner’s bicycle under the tree this year or you’d like to treat yourself to a more advanced mountain bike, Out Spokin’ Bicycles in Woodstock has you covered. Cherokee County is quickly gaining notoriety with biking enthusiasts throughout the country for its many miles of trails, including Blankets Creek, the Taylor Randahl Memorial Bike Trails at Olde Rope Mill Park, and the new beginners’ trail at Dupree Park. There’s no better cure for the winter doldrums than a good bike ride, and there’s no better way to explore the trails right here in your own backyard. Kevin Poske, the owner at Out Spokin’, makes sure to keep bikes in stock for every price range and skill level, to include brands such as Specialized, Cannondale, Pivot Cycles, Jamis, and BH Ultralight Cycles. They also offer a range of services including tune-ups and adjustments.

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One Year subscription to The Cherokee Tribune www.cherokeetribune.com call 770.795.5000 for price

Get your loved one the gift that gives every day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a subscription to the Cherokee Tribune. The full subscription comes with a 5-day home delivery Wednesday to Sunday, free online access on any computer, tablet or iPad, a subscription to Cherokee Life magazine and access to thousands of dollars worth of coupons in our Sunday edition.

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Gift Guide Unique sportswear Prices vary

Prep Sportswear

www.prepsportswear.com Got your favorite team gear? Check. Got your lucky hat? Check. Got your kids, loved one, friends decked out for the big game? Check. That’s great, but if you’re looking for truly one-of-a-kind unique sports wear – and we mean caps, shirts, hoodies and more – you really need to check out the site at Prep Sportswear. The company offers amazing customized, unique and hard-to-find vintage teams. Like what? The Atlanta Crackers for example. You can also pick up rugby and soccer jerseys from teams as far away as New Zealand to add a bit of spice to your wardrobe. And they have high schools, fraternities and more. This is a great gift for the dad who has it all, the hipster with a unique fashion taste or anyone in the family who likes sports wear that doesn’t look like what everyone else is wearing. Kaine Baker models an Atlanta Chiefs scarf.

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Across the nation, and perhaps particularly in the South, when someone expends the time and effort to make a

pie, it’s an expression of love. Cakes have their place, of course. They’re the canvas of choice for birthday greetings and candles. Pies, however fancy, never did catch on for weddings. But there is something about a pie that speaks directly to the soul. It’s the reason the time-honored slogan of “Mom, God and apple pie” captures the essence of America. And when the holidays roll around, almost without exception, at least one pie will be on the menu at celebratory dinners. The Cherokee County Farm Bureau understands the reverence for homemade pie. Each year the agency sponsors a Pie Challenge during the summer that always brings in excellent entries. Preliminary contests are held at various farmers markets and the winners in each go on to the finals. Judged in professional, home cook and youth categories, this year the pies ranged from

traditional fruit to creamy and even cheesy. A mochanut latte pie from Tonya Simmons of Woodstock took first place in the adult category at the Woodstock Farmers Market event, as well as the people’s choice award. Her luxuriously rich pie went on to win third place in the adult category at the finals. A home baker for more than two decades, Tonya created the pie especially for the challenge. “Believe it or not my boyfriend and I were having dinner at Pure in downtown Woodstock trying to come up with a pie idea after seeing the post from the Main Street Farmers Market on Facebook,” she said. “I have made the pie a total of three times now. A tester pie before the Woodstock contest just to see how it tasted, the actual contest pie for the farmers market and then the last time for the county finals at Cagles Farm.” BY JOAN DURBIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER CARTER AND ERIN GRAY

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Above left, Reinhardt University student Sara Ellis took home the second place pie award in the Youth division for her buttermilk pie family recipe. Above right, a Ginger Peach Pie with shortbread crust. Opposite page and below, Faye Stein of Jasper, Chef at Woodbridge Inn, baked these blueberry pies with berries from Farm Fresh Beef and Produce in Ball Ground.

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There are a few tricks to getting the pie just right, Tonya said. “You have to make sure the heavy cream doesn’t have too much coconut pulp in it prior to whipping, and also don’t over whip. “But the most important characteristic of a good pie, regardless if all else fails, is taste. Just like judging people, you can’t Woodstock resident Tonya always go on Simmons shows appearance off her Mochanut or you’ll Latté Pie, which miss out on took first place in some amazing the adult categoopportunities. ry at the WoodThe ugliest stock Farmers pie could be Market event, the best thing and third place you’ve ever at the finals. >See the recipe tasted. It’s the on page 44. amount of love you put into it that really counts anyway.” Daniel Porubiansky, executive chef at Woodstock’s renowned Century House, and Woodstock city council members Warren Johnson and Liz

Baxter joined Woodstock Elementary principal Kim Montalbano in judging the Woodstock event. Their delight with Tonya’s entry was evident on their faces as they sampled a piece. After the judging was complete, Porubiansky pronounced it “almost a perfect pie. Texture is good, the crust is good and the presentation is great.” The rich velvet chocolate cream has hints of espresso and coconut with a thin layer of almonds and a dark chocolate espresso graham cracker crust. In Porubianksy’s view, crust and filling have to work together in order for a pie to truly be excellent. He is a firm believer in using real butter in the crust rather than vegetable shortening or lard, which some pie bakers swear yields a superior crust. “Lard may make a little better texture, but butter makes it taste better,” the chef said with a smile. Zach White, member of the Farm Bureau and horticulturist at Reinhardt University, manages the Waleska Farmers Market and is one of the judges at its pie event. “Over the last few years many of

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our winners have won the finals. We have some wonderful pie bakers in the Waleska area,” he said. Ball Ground resident Sarah Ellis used her grandmother’s recipe for buttermilk pie to win first in the youth category at the Waleska event. “It’s a family recipe that we’ve kept alive. I’ve been baking ever since I was able to, even if it was just helping my grandmother in the kitchen,” she said. One of Sarah’s special touches for the pie is a caramelized sugar top. “It’s good for any dessert pie. This extra flair should be added after the pie has been baked,” she said. Thirteen pies made it to the finals from area markets. l A Honey Lavender Cheesecake by Dianne Tribble, Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market lThe Buttermilk Pie by Sarah Ellis, Waleska Farmers Market lFudge Pie by Catherine Walker, River Church Market lFresh Georgia Peach by Jeannie Ross, Cherokee Fresh Market lTomato and Sweet Corn pie by Roxanne Janes, River Church Market lSalted Caramel Cheesecake by Careylin North, Woodstock lHoney Sweet & Salty Pie by Alivia Roberts, Cherokee Fresh Market’s first Place Youth lMochanut Latte Pie, Tonya Simmons, Woodstock lCaramel Pecan Pie, Deanna Madison, Canton Farmers Market lGinger Peach with Shortbread Crust, Paula Elias, Sweet Apple lDixie Chicken Pot Pie, Candice Colby, Waleska Farmers Market lChocolate Turtle Pie, Sasha Makarov, Waleska Farmers Market lLemon Pie, Lisa Harris, River Church Market

Left, Executive Chef of the Century House Tavern in Woodstock, Daniel Porubiansky, samples chocolate pie while serving as a judge at the Cherokee Pie Challenge. Above, Careylin North’s Salted Caramel Cheesecake, which she presented in the form of a cupcake, took first place in the professional category from Woodstock Farmers Market. Bottom left, buttermilk pie.

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Tomato Pie baked by Gina Parker of Woodstock.

hen the judging was complete, Dianne Tribble, representing Sweet Apple, took home the Best Overall Pie and was also the Adult winner. Alivia Roberts from Cherokee Fresh Market came in first in the youth

category with her Honey Sweet and Salty Pie, while Careylin North from Woodstock Farmers Market took first place in the professional category with her distinctive take on a pie, Salted Caramel Cheesecake, which she presented in the form of a cupcake.

The overall winner, Dianna’s Honey Lavender Cheesecake, also was unique. (See the recipe on page 44). “This recipe was a risk, but each time I have made and served this pie, it has been very popular,” she said. “My pie meets the definition of a pie — crust on bottom, filled with cream, extremely good and easy, meant to be divided in shares. I guess it is a pie using cream cheese and whipping cream. All the flavors blend together well and you can sense and distinctively taste each. When this is garnished with some mint it adds to the experience.” She always starts with recipes that have been published or handed down, then tweaks them until she has something utterly new and delicious. The honey lavender cheesecake recipe was adapted from several sources, Dianna said: “The lid of a tub of Cool Whip, a recipe for key lime pie and several others in church and school cookbooks.” For information about the Cherokee Pie Challenge this and other programs from Cherokee County Farm Bureau, contact Shirley Pahl, sfpahl@gfb.org.

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Recipes

Honey Lavender No Bake Cheesecake Pie

Courtesy of Dianna Tribble

4 Tbsp. dried lavender flowers, divided 1⁄4 cup boiling water 1 1⁄2 cups crushed shortbread cookies ( I make my own cookies) 3 tblsp butter, melted 2 pkgs (8oz each) cream cheese, softened 3⁄4 cup honey (I used Tribble Farms Wildflower Honey) 1 1⁄4 cups heavy whipping cream Lavender sugar and fresh mint leaves, optional*

Mochanut Latte Pie

Courtesy of Tonya Simmons

CRUST: 2 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup melted butter 1/3 cup powdered sugar 2/3 cup cocoa 2 tablespoons of espresso powder Mix together and press into 9-inch pie plate. FILLING: 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tsps. confectioners’ sugar 3 tablespoons of flaked coconut (Tonya prefers to use organic)

lIn a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp. lavender flowers and water. Cover and steep 15 minutes. lStrain water, discarding lavender. Set lavender water aside. lCrush remaining lavender flowers. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs, butter and crushed lavender. Press onto bottom of greased 9” spring form pan. ( I used a deep dish 9” glass pie pan). lCover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. lFor filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and honey until smooth. Gradually beat in lavender water. lIn another bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into filling. Spoon over crust. lRefrigerate overnight. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Sprinkle with lavender sugar and mint leaves if desired. *Look for lavender flowers in spice shops and gourmet markets, as well as online. Two good local sources are Indigo Body and Bath in Marietta, which grows lavender and sells it online at www. indigosoaps.com/lavender-buds-lavandula-angustifolia-loose-dried; and Marietta Spice Mill, a shop on Church Street in Marietta that carries dried lavender as well as many other culinary spices and herbs, www.mariettaspicemill.com.

lGrind coconut to a fine pulp in a food processor and let steep with heavy cream while prepping the crust lIn a small saucepan, combine sugar and eggs until well blended. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Cool to lukewarm (90°), stirring occasionally. lIn a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add cooled chocolate mixture; beat on high speed for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. lIn another large bowl, beat coconut pulp and cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. lPour into crust. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving. Whip more cream and powdered sugar and garnish pie with whipped cream, almond slivers, flowers, coffee beans and toasted coconut flakes.

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Wearable

TECH Luxury fashion takes on fitness technology

By LEANNE ITALIE >>

Luxury fashion is making inroads in wearable tech as more designers try their hands at developing smart, stylish accessories and clothing aimed at tracking performance and health, or simply making connected lives easier to manage. “We actually think the fashion industry should be in the driver’s seat,” Ayse Ildeniz, vice president of business development and strategy for Intel’s new devices group, said at an event in Las Vegas. Designers are listening. Luxury brand Ralph Lauren plans to unveiled its highperformance smart compression shirt, the Polo Tech, at the start of the U.S. Open. The company took in feedback from players and ball boys during practice sessions and plans to begin selling the shirt this spring, said David Lauren, an executive vice president of his father’s namesake company. Hewlett-Packard Co. called on designer Michael Bastian and online retailer Gilt to develop a high-design smart watch that is Android and iOS compatible, allowing a user to take in notifications for email, text and calls, and to manage music and apps. It reportedly, could hit the market this fall. And Tory Burch partnered with Fitbit for accessories she designed exclusively for use with the fitness brand’s Flex, including a brass pendant and bracelet, and patterned silicone

wristbands. Does the geek side of the equation need the luxury fashion side? It’s the hope of Lauren that Polo Tech, featuring sensors knitted in to read heartbeat, respiration and other biometrics, will resonate with the fit and the trying-to-get-fit. Data collected by the shirt is stored by a “black box,” which also is enabled with ways to capture movement and direction. The black box transmits data, including stress levels and energy output, into the cloud for display on a tablet or smartphones. “What Ralph Lauren is hoping to do is take the technology and to look at opportunities that we believe, and that our customers believe, would help them to live happier and healthier lives,” Lauren said in an interview ahead of the Open, where the company is the official outfitter. The tennis tournament, he said, is a great testing ground as sports technology has improved in the last year. Football helmets can measure impact and tennis rackets can tell how hard you — or Roger Federer — hit the ball, and how good his — and your — backhand are in real time. “We’re going to take our time with it now, and we’re going to learn,” Lauren said. “Our goal is to introduce this technology into a variety of different kinds of shirts over the next year.”

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This product image released by Ralph Lauren shows the new Polo Tech compression shirt. The garment offers smart technology to send heartbeat, respiration, stress levels and other data to tablets and smartphones. (AP Photo/ Ralph Lauren)

Fashion also has Intel’s ear. Ildeniz said at the winter Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that the chip company is collaborating with the design cooperative Opening Ceremony, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and luxury retailer Barneys to find new ways for technology developers and fashion designers to work more closely on wearables. The first item up is a luxury smart bracelet to be sold at Barneys New York. The idea is to draw other designers in as well. An update on the bracelet will come in the next few weeks, said Humberto Leon, who founded Opening Ceremony. “Through this relationship, we have truly pushed boundaries of wearable technology by converging fashion and tech,” he said in an email. According to the NPD Group, the digital fitness category has grown to more than $330 million, a market large enough to accommodate consumers ranging from serious athletes to hobbyists, NPD analyst Ben Arnold said in a statement. A recent NPD study showed that 52 percent of consumers say they’ve heard of wearable technology devices, including smart glasses, bracelets, watches and fitness tracking devices, and one-in-three say they’re likely to buy one. Misfit’s Shine, a waterproof aluminum orb that comes in nine

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colors, has been on the market for a year. It sells in big-box stores that include Best Buy and Target, in Apple stores and on Amazon, along with numerous other outlets around the world, said spokeswoman Amy Puliafito. It retails for $99, with accessories that include a more formal necklace that costs an additional $79. In September, the device made an appearance on the New York Fashion Week runway of Chromat and its designer Becca McCharen. She’s a former urban planner known for structural exoskeletons worn by Beyonce, Nicki Minaj and Madonna. “Knowing your pulse, your wellness level and your activity level should be something that isn’t a burden, isn’t something that people don’t look forward to, so having something beautiful makes it way more fun and way more enjoyable for the consumer,” Puliafito said. Adam Roth, the CFDA’s director of strategic partnerships, is the fashion trade group’s point person on the Intel collaboration. He also helped with a recent roundtable where Intel designers sat down with about 70 fashion designers to exchange ideas. “There are so many wearable products coming out,” Roth said. “Not every one is useful but may look beautiful. Not every one is beautiful but is really useful. We’re getting to the sweet spot, where it’s both.”

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honey-do Whole grains and honey make for healthy snack cake MELISSA D’ARABIAN

My grandma

Ursula relied on honey to solve nearly any culinary or health problem. Have a nagging nighttime cough? Swallow a spoonful of honey. Chocolate sauce not smooth enough? A dab of honey will do it. My mom loved honey, too, favoring the creamy spun variety, which she smeared on toasted hunks of white bread slathered with butter. And her go-to dessert was a sweet apple-honey Rosh Hashana-style torte she learned to make during a short period in my childhood when we celebrated both Christian and Jewish holidays. Now in my own home, I add a dollop of honey to sweeten smoothies or iced tea, steep it with rosemary and brush it on salmon, or drizzle it on top of ricotta or Greek yogurt with roasted fruit for a quick dessert. And with school back in session, I’m back in the business of baking up one of my kids’ favorites — a simple snack cake inspired by the apple-honey torte my mom used to make. Because it’s technically a quick bread, the whole thing takes just 10 minutes to assemble (mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then together) and about 30 minutes to bake. The hardest part of this recipe is getting the ingredients out of the cupboard. If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll make a bright citrusy glaze, which is a nice counterpoint to the warm notes of autumn spices and honey. It’s a perfect not-too-sweet dessert, a great dunking companion for afternoon tea or espresso, and an ideal afterschool snack with a tall glass of milk. I use whole-wheat pastry flour for a little extra fiber and nutrition, and with the beautiful spices, the slightly darker color seems right at home in this cake. Most of the oil has been pulled in favor of applesauce. To keep it easy, I use pumpkin pie spice, but you could easily substitute a combination of nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice. The resulting cake captures all the floral goodness and nostalgia of honey in one tender bite. But if you prefer, feel free to replace half of the honey with brown sugar.

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RECIPE:

HONEY APPLESAUCE SNACK CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE

INGREDIENTS 1 cup white whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 egg 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 3 tablespoons orange juice, divided 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Start to finish: 40 minutes (10 minutes active) Servings: 10

Heat the oven to 350 F. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, honey, butter, vanilla, orange zest and 1 tablespoon of the orange juice. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk using a gentle folding motion until the batter is uniform. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is golden and the cake springs back under light pressure, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, to make the glaze, in a small bowl whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of orange juice and the powdered sugar. Once

the cake is cooled, drizzle with the glaze.

Nutrition information per serving: 160 calories; 25 calories from fat (16 percent of total calories); 3 g fat (1.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 25 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 21 g sugar; 2 g protein; 190 mg sodium. Food Network star Melissa d’Arabian is an expert on healthy eating on a budget. She is the author of the upcoming cookbook, “Supermarket Healthy.” http://www. melissadarabian.net

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CUTTING THE SUGAR? UP THE ZEST SO YOU WON’T NOTICE MELISSA D’ARABIAN, Associated Press

When it comes to sweets, I have a surprising trick up my sleeve. And the best part about it? It probably won’t cost you a penny because most likely you already have it, but throw it in the trash. I’m talking about orange zest, the thin outer skin of an orange. I don’t mean the white part, called the pith. That’s bitter. The zest is just the paper-thin layer of colored skin, which has tons of fragrant and flavorful oils. Those oils are perfect for tricking us into thinking something is sweeter than it really is. I use zest in cakes, muffins and cookie doughs, and to bring out the sweetness in root vegetables, such as roasted beets or carrot soup. It’s easy to build a stock of this ingredient. Any time you grab an orange for a snack, take an extra minute to run a wand-style grater or vegetable peeler gently over the peel, being careful not to extract any of the pith. The zest can be saved either by freezing it in a small container or by drying. To dry zest, place it in a 200 F oven, turn off the heat and let it sit undisturbed until the zest is dry, about 30 to 60 minutes. Let cool completely, then place the dried zest in a clean spice jar. Note that you may need to chop up larger pieces, and the zest will lose some potency as it ages, so just add a smidge extra when following recipes that call for fresh zest.

Orange zest pudding with shaved dark chocolate Start to finish: 20 minutes, plus cooling Servings: 4

The best tool for zesting citrus is a fine wand-style grater. These very sharp graters are easy to use and do an excellent job of removing the flavorful zest without getting the bitter white pith beneath it. 1 3/4 cups low-fat or reduced-fat milk 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup light brown sugar Zest and juice of 1 large orange 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 2 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate, shaved using vegetable peeler or wand-style grater In a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk and cornstarch until dissolved. Add the brown sugar and continue to whisk while bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook, whisking constantly, until the milk thickens to a thick pudding, about 2 minutes.

Whisk in the orange zest and juice, then remove the pan from the heat. Place the egg yolk in a small bowl. One at a time, while whisking, add a few tablespoons of the hot pudding to the egg. Transfer the egg-pudding mixture to the saucepan with the remaining pudding. Return the pudding to low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until it just begins to bubble. Remove from the heat, whisk in the vanilla extract and salt, then divide between 4 parfait glasses. Chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, top each cup with shaved chocolate. Nutrition information per serving: 220 calories; 80 calories from fat (36 percent of total calories); 8 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 60 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 26 g sugar; 6 g protein; 95 mg sodium. Food Network star Melissa d’Arabian is an expert on healthy eating on a budget. She is the author of the upcoming cookbook, “Supermarket Healthy.” http://www. melissadarabian.net

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ighlights A closer look at events happening in Cherokee during November and December

CHEROKEE COUNTY JINGLE BELL SHOP >> Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce ushers in the season with their Jingle Bell Shop filled with arts and crafts vendors offering unique gifts, decorations and all manner of holiday fare. There will be crafts for kids and musical performances to set the tone. Get a photo with Santa to really get in the mood for Christmas. When and where: Nov.14; 11a.m.-8 p.m. Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center, Bluffs Pkwy, Canton. Tickets: FREE event. 101 DALMATIONS KID STUDIO PRODUCTION >> Young talent onstage for two shows in the always-fun Disney musical play. The cast of fiveto-12 year olds even made their own costumes. When and where: Nov. 1; 2 and 7 p.m. Elm St. Cultural Arts Village, City Center Auditorium, Main St., Woodstock. Tickets: $5 More info: 678.494.4251 REINHARDT UNIVERSITY OPERA >> Vocal majors in the university’s noted opera program display their training and vocal talents in “The Tender Land.” Music by Aaron Copland, libretto by Horace Everett. When and where: Nov. 1; 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 2; 3 p.m. Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt, Waleska, Tickets: $12.50 More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@ reinhardt.edu REINHARDT UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE >> Student group that follows the instrumentation of the classic big bands with five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums and vocalists, all under the direction of Rob Optiz. When and where: Nov. 4; 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 2; 3 p.m. Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt, Waleska, Tickets: $12.50 More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@reinhardt. edu BRASS EXTRAVAGANZA FALL CONCERT >> Reinhardt Chamber Brass studio ensembles

Do you have an event? Just email Therra C. Gwyn at WhatsHappeningGa@gmail.com under the direction of Harry Maddox. Musical selection is geared to smaller brass ensembles. This annual fall presentation is a popular event. When and where: Nov. 6; 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 2; 3 p.m. Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt, Waleska. Tickets: FREE event More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@reinhardt.edu REINHARDT UNIVERSITY 100 VOICE CHOIR >> Longstanding university concert choir (30 years) is usually around or at 100 voices strong. Directed by Dr. Martha Shaw, the musical repertoire ranges from old to new. The University Chamber Singers, a smaller group, is also featured. When and where: Nov. 9; 3 p.m. Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt, Waleska, Tickets: $12.50 More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@reinhardt. edu REINHARDT UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE >> Varied selections will be presented in this fall showcase under the director of Olivia Kieffer. When and where: Nov. 11; 7:30 p.m.; Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt, Waleska, Tickets: FREE event. More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@reinhardt.edu REINHARDT UNIVERSITY SYMPHONIC WINDS >> Under the direction of Dr. David Gregory, this band is composed of approximately 85 student and has become well known throughout the country. Also performing is the Chamber Winds, a small group of Reinhardt’s elite musicians. When and where: Nov. 13; 7:30 p.m.; Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt, Waleska, Tickets: $12.50 More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@reinhardt. edu THE DROWSY CHAPERONE >> Written by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. Presented by the Reinhardt University Music Theatre department. When and where: Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 22 at 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 23 at 3 p.m.; Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt, Waleska, Tickets: $12.50 More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@ reinhardt.edu

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REINHARDT UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA >>Fall concert presenting a range of music from the Baroque period to the 20th century. Under the direction of Jerry Flint, the orchestra is composed of approximately 60 university and community musicians. When and where: Nov.24; 7:30 p.m.; Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt, Waleska, Tickets: $12.50 More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@reinhardt.edu A CHRISTMAS CAROL >> A retelling for younger audiences but great for all ages in no small part due to the impressive score by composer Jule Styne (Peter Pan, Gypsy, Funny Girl). The Falany promises special festivities after each show. When and where: Dec. 14; 3 and 6 p.m.; Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt, Waleska, Tickets: $7.50 - $15 More info: 770.720.9167 or boxoffice@reinhardt.edu CHRISTMAS JUBILEE >> City of Woodstock holiday event combines community participation with seasonal activities. A Christmas Run is

followed by a parade of lights and includes appearance by Santa, a stage performance of A Christmas Carol, tree lighting, marshmallow roast, toy drive for Woodstock Jaycees and more. Ongoing: Kids can drop off letters to Santa in the North Pole Mailbox in the gazebo at City Center Dec. 1 through 18. Before Christmas, they will receive a personalized letter back from Santa. When and where: Dec. 6; Park at City Center, Woodstock. Parade route starts on Hwy. 92, ends at Woodstock Elementary. Tickets: FREE event. More info: To run: WoodstockChristmasRun. com or active.com. To participate in the parade: www.woodstockparksandrec.com. Sponsorships: mstockdale@woodstockga.gov. CHEROKEE COUNTY VOICES FROM THE CIVIL WAR >> Museum exhibit focuses on life at home and at war, and from the African-American perspective. When and where: Through Dec. 31; Weds. – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 pm; Cherokee County History Museum, Canton. Tickets: FREE. More info: rockbarn.org

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The annual Cherokee County Roast was held at the Cherokee County Conference Center. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roastee was Brandon Beach. Proceeds from the event benefit Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club. 1. Georgia State Senator

(District 14) Bruce Thompson of Cartersville, Melissa Madigan of Woodstock, and Steve Himmelberg of Acworth. 2. Dennis Burnette of Canton and Jerry Cooper of Roswell. 3. Misti Martin of Ball Ground, Ashley Jones of Cumming, Lee Lusk of Ball Ground, and Frank and Jennifer Reynolds of Canton. 4. Mandi Ballinger and Bryan Roach, both of Canton. 5. Buzz and Joan Ahrens of Canton with John W. Blend III of Waleska. 6. Matthew Thomas of Canton, Mike Chapman of Canton, and Mike McGowan of Waleska. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER CARTER

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The first “Glow” event by Elm Street Cultural Arts Village celebrated the city that Elm Street lives in, Woodstock. The event featured music performed by Taryn and the Wednesday Trio, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and an auction of the gallery of the Woodstock Vignettes created by artist Kristina Laurendi Havens. Proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Reeves House. 1. Stephanie Maxim of

Canton and Kristina Havens of Woodstock. 2. Quentin and Suzie Thomas of Woodstock. 3. Joseph Lemmo and Charlie Kent, both of Woodstock. 4. Taryn Newborne of Woodstock. 5. Cindy Freking and Pat Tanner, both of Woodstock. 6. Sally Beanland of Woodstock, Renee Gable of Woodstock, and Ann Litrel of Woodstock. 7. Gary Slivenik and David Cornelius, both of Woodstock. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER CARTER

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What would Lady Cheese Straw do? Since we last left each other I have been up to my normal modus operandi — networking people I care about with each other and cheering them on to follow their dreams. The truth is that it is far easier to identify the God-given talents of another person versus trying to figure out your strengths. It is also easier to see the opportunities that lie in another’s path that could change the course of their history forever. I find particular satisfaction in a recent triumph of a fellow writer friend who is now blogging with the best of them. And she didn’t stop there; she became a magazine columnist and a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in professional writing all within weeks of each other. It has been particularly fun to watch because her enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring. Her achievements have me reliving my own journey as a writer. Of course this walk down memory lane turns into a mind-racing sprint as I confront myself with the question — What’s next? Watching the recent Ken Burns’ series “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History” a quote that Theodore Roosevelt repeatedly told his children resonated with my need to take action. “Get action. Do things. Be sane. Don’t fritter away your time; create, act, take a place wherever you are and be somebody,” he said. The same friend who was taking over the blogosphere challenged me to start a blog of my own. This does prove to be challenging because a good blog title is essential. Ultimately with her help I settled upon the name — “Lady Cheese Straw’s Diary.” More than a month has passed since then and I have not written a single word on this soon to be famous blog. The old cliché of writer’s block is my only excuse. What would Lady Cheese Straw say? The title of the blog finds its inspiration from a food section story I wrote over 10 years ago for the newspaper. I was visiting with a Cherokee County “hostess with the mostess” who shared her favorite tradition of serving homemade cheese straws with champagne to her family prior

to their elaborate Christmas dinner. Her choice is a brilliant one because the combination of the sharp, spicy taste of the cheese straw with the bubbly, sparkling drink is indeed the perfect pairing. After more than three decades of friendship my dear friend, Laura Shirley of Macon makes cheese straws for me at least once a year. I think she does it just to see my childlike reaction — something akin to when Drosselmeyer gives Clara her beloved Nutcracker. Oh if I only had pointe ballet shoes. After having my gall bladder removed she showed up with a box set of Cary Grant movies and a giant tub of homemade cheese straws. I administered both daily until I was out of the woods. I am Lady Cheese Straw (with the champagne of course) in every way. I am often feisty and I do sparkle when the spotlight is on me. I am lady who honors the past and charges ahead to learn new things even if it sometimes feels uncomfortable — like I am being pushed through a cookie press. When I think of this alter ego I have created, I think of the fictional character Lady Mary and what she would be like if she were a modern Southern woman. This wife and mother drinks her tea from a Tervis Tumbler, sits in traffic two hours a day without a chauffeur and works at marketing higher education instead of the family’s estate. At the end of the day she tries to do math “the new way” with her nine-year-old daughter and once completed she reads until she falls asleep. Knowing all of this about her I think she would say to it is important to find passion in your life and to share that spark with as many people as possible. Years ago Ernest Borgnine was quoted in Vanity Fair magazine as saying, “I don’t want to set the world on fire, I just want to keep my nuts warm.” Lady Cheese Straw would appreciate the humor of his life goal and would take the thought one step further, albeit more thoughtful and serious borrowing from the verse by Walter Savage Landor’s “Dying Speech of an Old Philosopher.” “I warm’d both hands before the fire of Life.” It is time for me to take the gloves off and feel that fire again, find out what’s next and write.

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