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Right in Our Region
Families Reconnect With Farms, Barns & Food Remodeling for the ‘New Normal’ A Culinary Journey in Walworth County Cozy Up to a New Fireplace
Fresh Dinner Idea: A Tasty, Meatless Burrito Bake
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In This Issue Right in Our Region ........................Cover & p. 16 Farms, Barns & Food Fun this Season Your Home ............................................ ............11 Cozy up with a New Home Fireplace Your Outing ............................................. .......... 13 Find a New Favorite at Dine Around the Lakes Inspiration & Worship .......................................14 Who Was Rahab? Your Home Technology .......................... .......... 21 Winterize Your Home with Greenlink Your Remodel ............................................. ....... 23 Put Family Fun, Work Spaces in the Spotlight Your Kitchen ......................................................25 A ‘Meatless Monday’ Family Meal Your Health ........................................................27 Dermatology Specialists Now at 3 Locations Your Fun ................................................... .......... 28
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Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Bill Hughes Executive Editor/Web Editor Chris Linden Managing Editor Lindsey Gapen Lukas Assistant Managing Editor Jermaine Pigee Editor Emeritus Janine Pumilia Multimedia Editor Sara Myers Graphics Director Blake Nunes Graphic Designer Samantha Behling Contributing Writers Paula Kalivoda Furniss General Sales Manager Brent Hughes Sales Manager Brad Hughes Advertising Sales Representatives Brian Hughes, Jeremy Jones, Nita Lasky, Sherri Cassedy Administration & Circulation Manager Lisa Hughes Distribution Kelly Fairbairn Website www.SmartLivingMonthly.com Published by Hughes Media Corp. 222 Seventh St., Rockford, IL, 61104 (815) 316-2300, Fax: (815) 316-2301 lhughes@northwestquarterly.com Smart Living Monthly. Copyright 2020 by Hughes Media Corp., 222 Seventh St., Rockford, IL, 61104. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photograph or illustration without written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited.
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Almost the Season
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ur family has a hard and fast rule about the holiday season: It starts after Thanksgiving. When the turkey’s cold. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. Christmas shopping, in our family, is a yearround event. How do we manage it? We shop local. Whether we’re day tripping, visiting family or going on vacation, local retailers are usually on the agenda. These stores are full of surprises that remind us of loved ones. We all could use a little adventure these days, and shopping local is an easy way to discover something fresh. We shop in downtown Crystal Lake, and the kids beg us to visit Marvin’s Toy Store. We hit the Woodstock Farmers Market and a trip to Read Between the Lynes is in order. We explore Barrington and can’t resist a Gnarly Knots pretzel (or a trip to the other Marvin’s). The kids have become good antiquers, too. There’s so much to discover at Roscoe Woodstock Antique Mall, downtown Hebron or the village of Ridgefield (The Barrington area has plenty of neat finds, as well.). Granted, my 4-year-old touches everything in sight, but what kid can resist the toys of our childhood? And how about restaurants? A night out could do Mom and Dad some good right now. Of course, a gift card can pay for carry-out, too. Places like Raue Center, Elgin Symphony, Dole Mansion and Barrington’s White House are doing their best to keep the doors open by providing fresh entertainment, often virtually. Now you have 14 gift ideas that aren’t on Amazon, but they are online – and I promise you’ll find more ideas in the pages to come. Despite everything this crazy year has thrown at us, our shopping list is almost complete. And it’s because of this crazy year that we’ve made a point of shopping local. Every dollar helps our neighbors to keep their own livelihoods. It’s not easy running a business. Remember when Christmastime was all about good cheer, glad tidings and putting others before ourselves? We need it this year, more than ever. ❚ Chris Linden Executive Editor
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Cozy Up With a New Home Fireplace By Brian Hughes s the autumn leaves glow and the weather grows colder, we are reminded each day how fortunate we are to have a safe haven from the elements. Winter clothes come out; a cup of hot chocolate in the morning, and a comfy blanket on the couch make for a perfect combination, but there’s just something about a fire in a fireplace that tops off that warm, cozy feeling we all crave. Fireplaces provide a strong focal point around which you can design your room, and there’s no better time to add or update a fireplace than when you’re remodeling, says Kevin Sandell, sales associate at Majestic Distributing Co., in Elgin. With 50 fireplace models in its showroom, Majestic Distributing Co. works with homeowners to find the best system for their setting. Advancements in fireplace systems leave many more options
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beyond the traditional wood-burning or gas-burning units. Those traditional systems tend to warm a room but suck a lot of hot air up the chimney. Sealed-combustion units, by contrast, look like traditional fireplaces and burn like traditional gas units, but their design allows them to quickly radiate heat. Electric fireplaces are growing in popularity, as well. Depending on the look you’re going for, they can be anywhere from very traditional to ultra-modern, or somewhere in between. “There are units that use light and shadow or reflection to simulate flames,” says Sandell. “There are others using ultrasonic water vapor and steam to give a flame effect, because there are no flames in an electrical unit.” Traditional fireplaces can be easily retrofitted with newer, more efficient units, and installation typically requires
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few modifications, says Sandell. These inserts, which are typically sealed-combustion units, fit right into an existing unit and existing gas line. “Our tagline says this: “A house is just a house until it has a fireplace,” says Sandell. “Then, it’s a home.” ❚ Majestic Distributing Company is located at 1255 Bowes Road, Elgin, (847) 741-6464.
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Find a New Favorite at Dine Around the Lakes By Chris Linden, executive editor County Visitors Bureau, which is organizake a journey into Walworth County, ing the seventh annual event. “I think this Wisconsin’s diverse culinary scene is a great event to celebrate them and enon this year’s Dine Around the Lakes, courage people to eat at a restaurant that scheduled for Nov. 6-15. has been on their list for a long time, or Throughout the week, each parelse return to one of their old favorites.” ticipating restaurant will serve a unique This year, in particular, locally three-course menu, specially designed for owned restaurants are eager to welcome the occasion. Lunch menus cost $10 or curious diners of all kinds. As they take $15 while dinner menus cost $20 or $30. extra precautions to help prevent the Imagine dishes like candy pecanspread of COVID-19, these restaurants crusted beef tournedo, gnocchi and tencontinue to ensure diners can enjoy a safe derloin stroganoff, pumpkin cheesecake and comfortable experience while eating and more, all available with prix fixe indoors. For those who still aren’t ready prices at more than a dozen area restauto dine inside, most area restaurants are rants – from family-oriented places to offering carry-out service. upscale, fine-dining settings in Lake GeFinal details are still changing, but neva, Delavan and beyond. Carbonara promises to present a true “We have a lot of unique establishcross-section of the many choices availments, ranging from really fancy to upable around Walworth County. Whether scale cuisine, to really laid-back home or not you’re there for the specials, it’s cooking,” says Belle Carbonara, marstill a great excuse to try something new. keting and sales manager for Walworth
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“I think it’s a great part of the event that there are so many things for so many people,” she says. “Even if you don’t order off the prix fixe Dine Around the Lakes menu, there’s still something at every restaurant for everyone.” For a list of participating restaurants, prix fixe menus and other details, visit DineAroundtheLakes.com or call the Walworth County Visitors Bureau, (262) 728-6000. ❚
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Who Was Rahab? Scriptures: Joshua chapter 2
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he prostitute Rahab may not come to mind as a Biblical heroine, but she is listed among the “great cloud of witnesses” in Hebrews 11, is named in the lineage of Jesus Christ and is remarkable for other reasons. Who was she? After Moses led the 12 tribes of Israel (Jacob) out of Egyptian slavery and to the Promised Land (Canaan), he named Joshua as the new leader. While the Israelites had been enslaved in Egypt, many other groups had taken up residence in Canaan, including some who built the walled city of Jericho. Joshua sent two spies to scout Jericho and they hid from Jericho’s soldiers in the house of Rahab, whose home was just inside the city wall. Probably because she knew many travelers in her line of work, Rahab had heard about the miracles God did for the Israelites; she developed a deep faith in God, even to the point of risking her life by hiding the two spies on her rooftop beneath sheaves of grain. She then lowered them through a window to a safe location outside the city walls. Before doing so, however, clever Rahab made the spies promise that, when Israel returned to destroy Jericho, she and her family members would be spared. They agreed, and instructed her to hang a scarlet cord from her window. In time, Israel destroyed Jericho but spared Rahab and her family as the spies had promised. Rahab married Salmon, one of the two spies she had hidden. They parented Boaz, who also married a foreign woman with faith in God, named Ruth. They are all listed as ancestors of King David and Jesus Christ. In Rahab’s time, Israelites alone were called “God’s chosen people,” but there were exceptions. First by her faith, and later by marriage, Rahab became one of God’s chosen people. God’s willingness to judge Rahab by her heart, rather than by her sin or her ancestry, foreshadows the amazing Age of Grace in which we live today. In fact, in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus Christ, only the foreign women in Christ’s ancestry are named, perhaps to emphasize that God looks on the heart, not the flesh as man does. ❚ – Janine Pumilia 14
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Reconnect with the Countryside this Season By Jermaine Pigee, assistant managing editor
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eautiful colors illuminating the trees, crisp air and gray frosts, delicious seasonal treats at the farm – there’s plenty to make this time of year unforgettable. And the best places to make those memories are hiding in the countryside outside suburbia. Down-home farms, beautiful barns, quiet country roads and delicious foods are on full display this season.
Orchards/Christmas Tree Farms We love them in September and October for their fresh apples, warm cider and irresistible doughnuts, but by November it’s time for another seasonal favorite: Christmas trees. Richardson Adventure Farm, in Spring Grove, offers pre-cut trees and cut-your-own fields. At the farm store, find handmade wreaths and garlands for home accents, as well as lateseason treats.
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Barn Quilt Tour Give the kids something fun to seek out while Mom and Dad enjoy a quiet drive. In DeKalb and McHenry counties, official barn quilt tours add to the vibrant colors you’ll find in rural Illinois. These fun and colorful displays are affixed to historic properties and painted to resemble quilt patterns. Barn quilt tours are self-guided, so it’s entirely up to you where you’ll start and end. Visit mchenrycountyhistory.org for a trail map in McHenry Country, or dekalbcountycvb.com for a trail map in DeKalb County.
Rustic Road Trail 11 This paved, 10.3-mile road is located just east of Lake Geneva, off state route 50. Enjoy the quick rise and fall of each hill and lean into those sharp turns. Keep
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an eye out for local wildlife, rustic barns, horses and a local game farm. If you get lost, that’s OK. These winding roads eventually lead to the city.
Rush Creek Distilling Housed in a former industrial building, this distillery has large garage doors that let in plenty of natural light and views of the surrounding scenery. This distillery crafts its own vodka, gin and whiskey, sourcing its grains from Harvard-area farmers who’ve been working their land for generations. Try something different and explore Rush Creek’s extensive recipe list, filled with custom cocktails such as the hometown mule with vodka, lime and ginger beer. The American gold fashioned plays on a supper club favorite, combining Rush Creek’s American Gold whiskey
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D&J Bistro, Lake Zurich Try a different kind of scenic drive and discover a cozy, upscale French bistro that claims to have been the first of its kind in the Chicago area. This Lake Zurich favorite has monthly specials appropriately titled “True Bis-
tro Dish.” November brings the Le Cassoulet de Carcassonne, another French dish made with confit of duck, pork and sausages and served with Northern beans. In true French style, the bistro celebrates the arrival of the 2020 G. Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, a fresh and fruity wine, on Nov. 19.
Duck Inn Supper Club, Delavan This classic Wisconsin supper club serves up casual, fine dining in an elegant country setting that’s a welcome throwback to another time. Don’t blink or you might miss it at the juncture of two country roads a few miles northwest of Delavan. The Duck Inn’s menu is loaded with classic American fare, including roasted
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duck served with wild rice and Alaskan salmon served with dill sauce. There’s an extensive wine list that includes sparkling, dessert, red and white wines. Old fashioneds are a must. Carry-out is available.
Broken Earth Winery, Long Grove How many local wineries can claim a direct connection to California wine country? This one stands apart because it’s the first expansion of a vineyard based in Paso Robles, Calif. The extensive wine list covers all of the bases. Look for reds such as the 2012 Petite Verdot, a drier wine with dark fruits, cinnamon and nutmeg. Or, try a sparking wine, like the 2015 Sparkling Merlot, with lingering cherry, licorice and red currant notes. Unsure what to try? Consider a wine flight and sample several wines before making a selection. Whatever new things you try this season, make an adventure out of it. ❚
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s winter rapidly approaches, it’s important to make sure your home is prepared for the cold weather. This includes having proper insulation, sealed air leaks, and effective ventilation. Local and veteran-owned Greenlink Energy Solutions handles all of these elements, and more, by taking a holistic, 360-degree “building science” approach to ensure your home’s systems are working together at maximum efficiency. “Building science” is the idea that your home’s systems – such as insulation, windows, and heating and cooling equipment – interact to affect your home’s overall comfort, safety and energy efficiency. “We look at the whole picture,” says Austin Carr, president and owner of Greenlink. “Your house is a complex organism – each part affects the other. At Greenlink, we examine all of your sys-
tems and bring your house to its full potential and optimal performance.” Making homes more efficient and healthy has been a longtime passion of Carr’s. Motivated by integrity and a desire to complete jobs the right way, he started Greenlink Energy Solutions as a one-man business back in 2011. “I wanted to work closely with clients to make sure the process was educational for them,” Carr explains. “I wanted to make sure they had complete understanding of the products, terminology and household functions.” Over the past decade, Greenlink has grown to a team of 15 people, and Carr has personally trained his crew. The company services residential, commercial and agricultural customers throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, offering an extensive range of solutions.
“We understand our clients don’t just want a product or a service, but a solution and a low-stress experience with a qualified contractor they can trust,” Carr says. To make sure your family is safe and warm this holiday season, visit usgreenlink.com or call (779) 210-6639 for a free energy assessment of your home.
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Put Family Fun, Work Spaces in the Spotlight
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ver the past six months, remodelers have seen more people investing in home entertainment while adapting the spaces where we work and learn. What once was a temporary fix is now becoming a permanent adjustment to families’ lifestyles. And the reality is that some people actually prefer the new normal – if only their home was up to the challenge. “Sometimes, thinking about what you want in a remodel is easier if you think about what’s not working,” says Christine Jurs, co-owner of Advance Design Studio, in Gilberts. “I think that’s key right now, because it’s not like we have to imagine how we want to use the space.” A year ago, it was common to think of children doing homework at the island, and it was merely a good idea to add power outlets. Anymore, it’s mandatory. “We can build them right into the islands, whether in a cabinet, under a
ledge, in a drawer or in a pop-up right in the countertop,” says Jurs. But the kitchen is just one option, and a more temporary one at that. Basements and spare bedrooms make ideal settings for a permanent workspace. Newer homes may have a dedicated space near the entryway. Other families are adapting unused dining rooms. Storage is a major concern in these permanent workspaces, and cabinetry allows for some creative solutions. Combine base and wall cabinets with a countertop for the desk, then add cubby holes or hide-aways that disguise papers, cords, keyboards and servers. With everyone home more often these days, family time is becoming a big priority, as well. Improving your entertainment spaces requires a closer look at what the family does together and how they use the space currently.
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Earlier this year, the Advance Design team equipped one family’s basement with a movie theater, full kitchen, built-in bunk beds and a playroom. It was designed to maximize family get-togethers. “Going forward, what is COVID going to do to the way we vacation and travel?” says Jurs. “We’re not all going to just snap back. So, how else are we going to entertain our families when our choices are limited?” ❚ Advance Design Studio is located at 30 Railroad St., Gilberts, (847) 8362600, AdvanceDesignStudio.com.
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njoying a meal with loved ones at the end of the day is a timeless tradition, but many families feel as though they’re constantly searching for ways to mix up the menu. One trend gaining traction among home chefs is “meatless Mondays,” in which classic dishes are made using substitutions for meat like veggies or grains. It’s a simple way to maintain nutritional value while putting a tasty twist on meals. This Meatless Cheesy Burrito Bake can provide your family a flavorful way to skip the meat and make way for protein. Find more creative family dinner inspiration at culinary.net.
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onion mixture. Roll into burritos and place in baking pan. Top burritos with remaining cheese sauce. Bake 20-25 minutes. Garnish with salsa and guacamole, if desired. ❚ Source: Family Features
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Dermatology Specialists of Illinois Adds 3rd Location
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or over two decades, Dr. Vikram “Vic” Khanna has provided area residents with state-of-the-art dermatology care. Dr. Khanna and his staff at Dermatology Specialists of Illinois are excited to announce in addition to their locations in Algonquin and Woodstock, a third location in Barrington is set to open in December. Dr. Khanna’s exceptional credentials as a skilled dermatologic surgeon, backed up by a caring and professional team of supportive staff, are why Dermatology Specialists of Illinois is a leader in the industry. Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University is where Dr. Khanna discovered his love for dermatology. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Emory University Graduate School of Medicine and a residency in dermatology at Case
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Woodstock Farmers Market Ongoing through April, Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for fruit and vegetables, cheese, eggs, bakery items, candles, olive oil, pottery and much more. McHenry County Fairgrounds, Building D, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock, (815) 338-5164, woodstockfarmersmarket.org. Dine Around the Lakes Nov. 6-15. Order special-occasion, threecourse, prix fixe menus at select restaurants around Walworth County. Info: Walworth County CVB, Delavan, Wis., (262) 728-6000, dinearoundthelakes.com. Yoga & Wine Nov. 13, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Begin the evening with relaxing yoga for all levels; then enjoy a social time. Crystal Lake Park District, Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr., Crystal Lake, (815) 4590680, crystallakeparks.org. Make Your Own Paper Nov. 15, 1:30-3 p.m. Learning to make your own paper is easy, fun and environmentally friendly. Reg. online. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road, Ringwood, (815) 678-4532, mccdistrict.org.
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American Songbook Recital Nov. 15, 3-4:30 p.m. Pianist and cultural historian Richard Glazier weaves together interviews, piano performances and commentary to create a unique view of Broadway and Hollywood. Virtual event. Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington, (224) 512-4115, barringtonswhitehouse.com. 3rd Thursdays Virtual Art Night Out Nov. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. Featuring watercolorist Michael Ireland, who is nationally recognized for his sweeping landscapes of prairies, forests and the Fox River Valley. Reg. online. Virtual event. Barrington’s White House, Barrington, (224) 512-4115, barringtonswhitehouse.com. Jazz Night Nov. 19 & 3rd Thu. monthly, 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of relaxing jazz. Stage Left Café, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock, (815) 338-5300, woodstockoperahouse.com. Great Decisions: Using AI and Data Nov. 24, 7 p.m. Professor Gary Midkiff facilitates a discussion on artificial intelligence, regulations and AI’s effect on policymaking. Reg. online. Virtual meeting. McHenry Public
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Bella Voce Camerata performs virtually at Barrington’s White House on Dec. 6.
Library, 809 Front St., McHenry, (815) 3850036, mchenrylibrary.org. Lighting of the Square Nov. 27, 5-9 p.m. Welcome the holiday season as thousands of twinkling lights illuminate Woodstock’s Historic Square. Location: Woodstock Square, Woodstock. Info: (815) 338-4300, woodstockil.gov. The Bella Voce Camerata Dec. 6, 3-4:30 p.m. The group performs Renaissance Christmas songs and motets, sacred choral compositions sung in several parts. Virtual event. Barrington’s White House, Barrington, (224) 512-4115, barringtonswhitehouse.com. ❚
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