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Features

Mom opens new business – 8

Entrepreneur role model – 6

Emily Haley starts a business offering a kids’ line of clothing.

Carolyn Atkinson tells how she balanced kids, work and life to become a successful business owner.

Junior Guild recipes – 18 Rocky Mount Junior Guild members offer their top four recipes for the holidays.

Fashion Holiday LBD – 10 Eight local boutiques style little black dresses for the holiday season.

Silver and gold – 26 See Carolina Charm’s top silver and gold picks for your jewel box.

Turkey sandwich 101 – 22 Milton and Miles offer tips to make a turkey masterpiece.

Patsy cooks – 21 Patsy Pridgen does Thanksgiving – shortcut style.

About the cover Tyronsa Lawrence strikes a pose inside Bulluck’s Furniture.

Her beauty tips on how to get a smoky eye look are on page 24.

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Celebrate Christmas in Enfield

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Charm’s Gift-away Carolina Charm and some of our favorite loCal businesses have teamed up to offer Charm readers some fabulous Christmas presents.

Abundantly More Boutique, 1604 Day Spa and Bailey’s Fine Jewelry have offered up over $600 worth of gifts to be given away prior to Christmas to a few of our lucky readers.

Treat yourself to a much-deserved gift or use your fabulous loot to pass on the love to a friend or family member.

1604 Day Spa and Salon is offering a $200 gift certificate for some pampering of your choice; Abundantly More Boutique is offering two $100 gift certificates for a shopping spree; and Bailey’s is offering a Michael Kors women’s watch, valued at $250.

These three local businesses (and all the local businesses featured in this issue) are great locations to do your Christmas shopping, so remember to shop local!

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Enfield is having its Colonial Christmas event 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7.

There will be colonial craftsmen, tours of historic houses and businesses, mule and wagon rides, a local art exhibit and sale, live music, food and an appearance by Chance, the local Clydesdale horse.

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FEATURE STORY

A Family Affair Hard work and putting family first has led Carolyn Atkinson to become a role model for other entrepreneurs balancing work and family.

Carolyn Atkinson is a successful entrepreneur and role model for women in Rocky Mount. She started her business working out of her home over 30 years ago and today is the owner and operator of local home decor store, John’s Gifts and Reproductions.

Carolyn atkinson and her family have been serving the roCky mount Community three deCades.

They offer residents a store to shop for custommade household items and knick knacks in a peaceful, loving environment.

Atkinson and her husband, John, started their business years ago right out of their own home.

John Atkinson would make wood carvings in his free time and the couple would showcase them at art shows throughout the year.

Soon, shops from all over started contacting them to sell their products.

After attending the art shows became too hectic for them, they decided to open a shop out of their house.

They started out of one room and later built a shop in the back of the house. written by

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What started out as just a hobby for a local state trooper and his wife turned into a full fledged business that has lasted 31 years.

“We tried to carry unusual things that you couldn’t just go into a shop and buy. We would go on buying trips to Pennyslvania and buy the pottery that you couldn’t find around here.” said Carolyn Atkinson.“He loved doing it, and I loved selling it.”

After doing that for a while, raising her two children and working a full-time job, having the business at home became more than she could handle.

The couple became fulltime storekeepers, with locations in various spots, until their current location on Winstead Avenue.

More recently, their son, Scott, has taken on an active role in the day-today activities and running the business. Scott Atkinson, 35, has grown up in the business and can remember how hard his mother worked when he was a child.

“I remember a lot of long hours. She’s worked really hard to build the business to what it’s become,” Scott Atkinson said.

“It’s not too many people that enjoy working with family, but I have a good relationship with my mom and it’s fun. We have a good time,” he said.

“We pride ourselves on customer service and

Carolyn Atkinson, right, and her son Scott Atkinson unbox a gingerbread house to add to the display table at John’s Gifts & Reproductions.

giving the best customer service we possibly can. “I enjoy the challenge and I think we have something unique and different than a chain store would have.”

John’s Gifts and Reproductions offers customers excellent customer service with a personal touch and unique items that are hand-picked from vendors.

The store offers everything from rugs and lamps to jewelry.

Customers are able to order anything they want that is not in the shop and can even receive decorating tips from the Atkinsons or one of the longtime employees who has worked with the store.

“We do that special touch, anything you want we try and get it for you,” Atkinson said.

Giving customers that personal touch is one of the reasons customers such as Carolyn Wollett keep coming back.

Wollett is a good friend of Atkinson’s and has been doing business with Atkinson for 30 years.

“She has really pretty things, things you can’t find anywhere else. If it’s something that you want that she doesn’t have, she will do her best to get it for you.” Wollett said.

Running a successful business for so long does not come easy, Atkinson said. “It’s a lot of hard work and is more than an eight hour-a-day job.”

“You have to have a passion for what you do. If you don’t love it, you won’t be good at it,” she said.

Atkinson attributes her love of what she does and

pleasing customers as key factors in staying in the business for so long.

She also recommends having an upbeat personality, staying at it, being current on all the new trends and going to trade shows. “You can’t be stale, things are changing all the time,”Atkinson said.

Atkinson stays extremely busy during the holiday season working seven days a week.

Although it’s a lot of hard work, Atkinson said it’s rewarding and she enjoys helping people and making them happy.

“It’s not all about the money. I get as much satisfaction helping them as you do buying and making it look good in your home. It makes me feel as good as it does you.” Atkinson said.

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STYLE SPOTLIGHT

CLASSIC LOOKS MERGE WITH A MODERN MOM WHEN EMILY HALEY WAS LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION FOR HER NEW CLOTHING AND GIFT LINE, SHE DIDN’T HAVE TO LOOK FAR. She looked to her right – at her youngest son in the highchair – and to the left – to her other son playing with toys on the floor.

“What I was looking for, to dress my boys – I couldn’t find in stores unless I wanted to pay a ridiculous price for something more suitable for church than playing outside,” said Haley.

And in typical momfashion, Haley set out to solve the problem.

“I knew I wanted goodquality clothing, with a classic look, with details Top, a crew of children model some of the children’s clothing from the Augustus & Argyle line in the Children’s Museum at the Imperial Centre. Above, Augustus & Argyle creator Emily Haley and her two main inspirations, sons, Barnes, 3, and Gus, 18 months.

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that were age-appropriate for the children,” Haley said.

Haley decided offering appliques and monograms on simple, but high quality, pieces was what she wanted to offer.

Haley named the business Augustus & Argyle, after the middle names of her two boys, ages 1 and 3.

She expanded the idea of offering a children’s line, to also include offering pajamas for all ages and a gift line.

Today the business sells items via its website, designed and produced

by Haley’s husband, Will Haley, who happens to be a website design wizard.

Customers visit the website, pick out a basic item and customize written by

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it with appliques or monogramming.

The idea of monogramming isn’t new, said Haley.

“Monogramming and stitching appliques is actually a pretty old custom, it’s just really seen a resurgence in recent years, as technology has improved.”

Haley has a commercial grade embroidery machine in her workroom at her home and fills orders as they come in.

“I like being creative and creating something pretty – something nice someone else will get enjoyment out of,” Haley said.

Some of the more popular items Augustus & Argyle sell are monogrammed pajamas for adults and children, monogrammed fine linens like tea towels and tablecloths and monogrammed cashmere scarves.

“The scarves are wonderful and make great Christmas presents – they’re one of my favorite items,” said Haley.

Other big sellers are the custom children’s items.

“I have many appliques available on my website, but I can pretty much find anything you’re looking for,” Halley said.

Longalls with dinosaur or truck appliques for boys and monogrammed T-shirts and jumpers with Christmas appliques for girls are selling quickly, too.

Haley is hopeful the business will continue

Custom pajamas are available in children and adult sizes.

To shop at Augustus & Argyle, visit augustusandargyle.com.

Once you pick your product, you can pick your monogram, applique and colors, to create a totally custom-made look.

Haley also offers custom monogramming and appliques. Just submit your request for a custom project via the website. Augustus & Argyle is a licensed retailer for Mint items.

to grow and her line will include even more custom items.

“I am so blessed to be able to work from my home right now, while my boys need me,” Haley said.

While it’s not always a quiet workspace, Haley said with the help of her husband, her family and a handy box of Legos or buttons every now and then, she is loving having the opportunity to start her business from the ground up and see it grow into something more.

“I had a stay-at-home mom growing up and it was awesome,” said Haley.

“But I need something more. I want to be there for them, especially now, but my business fulfills me and, I think, makes me a better mom.”

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Eight local boutiques give their take on the LBD for this holiday season’s parties and festivities Marcy Baker, Manager of Bliss fine PaPers and gifts, loved this lilly Pulitzer dress the MoMent she saw it.

“It’s a fun twist on an iconic style – it’s a little revealing, but still a classic dress,” she said.

Bliss Fine Papers and Gifts started carrying Lilly Pulitzer clothing and other items this summer

and Baker was excited to see “the perfect little black dress” included in the fall collection.

When styling this dress, Baker envisioned a woman going to the merriest party in town.

“I imagined there would be cocktails, Christmas carols, good friends, a lot of laughing and happiness and plenty of Christmas spirit,” Baker said.

Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $198; red bracelet, $36; velvet purse with gold chain, $35; red and gold long necklace, $36; earrings, $15; gold strappy heels, Lilly Pulitzer, $189, all available at Bliss Fine Papers and Gifts. written by

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Frank Lyman dress, about $150; scarf, $18; Brighton earrings, $76; Brighton necklace, $78; silver bangles, $58 each; Brighton clutch, $150; Dolca Vita shoes, all available at Abundantly More.

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Outlaw said she imagines the woman Abundantly More styles may be going to a festive dinner at the country club or the ballet in Raleigh. “This woman is understated yet elegant.

She doesn’t have to beg for attention. It comes naturally. She exudes confidence,� Outlaw said. “This dress would also work for someone going from work to an office party. Add on the accessories and the scarf, some fresh lipstick and you’re ready to celebrate!�

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Shall We dance?

Dell Fisher, one of the owners of Totally You and stylist for this dress, immediately thought of a party with a dance beat when she saw this dress.

“How can you not want to dance in this dress, with all this pretty fringe?” Fisher asked.

Fisher thinks this dress is perfect as a party dress, for all kinds of women.

“It’s bold enough for those that want to be the life of the party, but conservative enough for those that like to enjoy a party from the sidelines.

If you want to step on the table and dance – this dress will be sure to shine.

Or, if you like things a little quieter, you’ll look great tapping your toes under the table or standing with friends people-watching,” Fisher added.

Fisher said the dress is super comfortable and great for all body types.

Isle Reef dress, $58, at Totally You; David Yurman necklace, $1,575; David Yurman silver and diamond earrings, $1,300; David Yurman silver and diamond cuff bracelet, $4,200; and David Yurman, .51 diamond and silver starburst cocktail ring, $1,600, all at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry; Aldo heels, $90.

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StyliSt and a Second SeaSon Store manager melody arnold knowS a party dreSS when She SeeS one.

“This dress was meant for a holiday party,” Arnold said.

Arnold loves the combination of textures on this dress – the elegant lace, the ribbon cinched bodice and the silky swing of the skirt.

“This dress is so beautiful on its own, I’d go minimal with accessories.

The woman who wears this dress will fit in at any party – she’ll know she’s beautiful, with or without adornments. She’s what will sparkle, not her jewelry,” Arnold added.

“Metallics are hot this season, and I love the subtle flashiness of this clutch with silver and gold panels,” Arnold said.

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Jill Boone sees a sweet side to this dress – and a sassy side.

Boone, owner of the retail store and consignment boutique, Jody’s of Nashville, knew this dress was destined for greatness.

“I love how all ages could wear this dress. You could cover up a bit with a pretty shawl or sparkly cardigan or rev it up with these peep-toe heels and some red accessories,” Boone said.

“You could go sedate with this dress – or sassy,” Boone said.

Boone styled this dress envisioning a festive New Year’s Eve party or a hopping Christmas party.

“I just love how you can take a high-quality dress like this one and do so many things with it,” said Boone.

Just add red.

Alfred Sung dress, $42.90; purse, $7.99; peep-toe heels, $29.90; ring, $4.99; bead necklace, $13.99; and scarf, $12, all at Jody’s of Nashville.

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Don’t Stay Warm This Winter

Tyronsa Lawrence, owner of PLaTinum PLush BouTique, can noT Be consTrained To jusT one coLor. “I love little black dresses, but I can’t resist adding some color,” said the store owner, makeup artist and stylist of this holiday outfit.

Lawrence loves the green and lace together in this party dress.

She ties in the fancy satin green shoes to the peek-a-boo emerald behind the lace in the dress.

“This young woman is going to a holiday party at a club or somewhere that there is loud music, lots of friends and fun dancing. She could be going with a date, or a group of girls – but she’s going to have fun, no matter who she’s with,” Lawrence said.

Lawrence liked that the dress is not too form fitting and easy to move in.

“Her dress is pretty, but not too fussy – perfect for dancing.

With these shoes and this dress, how can you not want to dance?”

Lawrence used gold jewelry to match the buckles in the heels, to finish off the look.

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Ginny DAvis knows how to style “ClAssiC eleGAnCe.” In addition to exuding classic elegance herself, Davis’ mother and now Davis herself, have owned and operated Virginia’s Dress Shop on Main Street since 1951. Davis has perfected the look with thousands of customers over the years.

“There’s no better investment for a woman than a great black dress,” Davis said. She loves this one because the slight ruching detail and draping at the waist and hips make it look tailored and well-fitted for all body types.

This little black dress is an ode to classic elegance and Davis has it styled for a night out with gorgeous pearl jewelry.

She adds a modern twist to the traditional look with an animal print scarf and a shiny metallic clutch.

“This is a lovely black dress that can be worn to church, out to dinner or to a party, depending on your accessories,” Davis said.

“I love that you can wear this dress to work during the daytime and change up the accessories and be ready for an evening out later.”

Nueva black dress with side drape detail, $160; evening clutch, $205; faux pearl jewelry, necklace, $90, bracelet, $40 and earrings, $35; scarf, $38, all from Virginia’s Dress Shop.

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Teri Turner, is a big believer in The power of a good lbd.

Turner, owner of Lily & Lane Boutique in Westridge shopping center, likes dresses you can wear for multiple occasions.

“You can make so many outfits with a good black dress, and holiday parties are a great way to make them shine,” Turner said.

Turner loves this black dress, with it’s lace-like material and the high-low hem.

“This dress can be paired with leggings, your favorite black boots and a warm coat for a parade-watching party. Or styled with these pearl necklaces and some heels for an office party. Add some sequins and strappy heels and you’ve got a more formal look,” Turner added.

“Give this dress a little of your own style – make it fit you,” advised Turner. “And this dress can take you places.”

Dress, $47; bracelet, $17.50; monogrammed disc and faux pearl necklace; pearl and chain necklace, $25, all at Lily & Lane Boutique. Shoes by Nine West.

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Rocky Mount Junior Guild is always in the giving spirit. Here, Guild members share some milestones and some recipes from their past. written by

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When Amine edWArds joined the rocky mount junior Guild in 1946, she WAs Welcomed WArmly. And promptly Asked to submit A recipe for the Group’s first cookbook, Which WAs due to be printed in the cominG Weeks.

“I gave them a recipe for cupcakes,” Edwards said, now 90 and still living in Rocky Mount.

“I have to admit,” she said, “I haven’t made those cupcakes in 50 years or more. There were some really fine cooks that put recipes in that book – I wasn’t one of them, at least not at that point,” she said smiling.

Her copy of the 1947 Junior Guild cookbook is well-used and well-worn.

She pointed out a few good recipes from the earliest Rocky Mount Junior Guild cookbook recently, when Carolina Charm met with her and some present Junior Guild members to discuss the Guild’s cookbook legacy and what the group is doing today for our local community.

Junior Guild members Maxie McGlohon and Julia Allsbrook fingered through the brown and fragile pages of Edwards’ copy of the 1947 Guild cookbook.

“These are the best cookbooks,” McGlohon said. “The older books that are so worn, and you know someone put a lot of love into a lot of food.”

The Rocky Mount Junior Guild has produced four cookbooks. The years of publication are 1947, 1975, 1986 and 2003.

The Guild recently picked out its top recipes from each book – some of Guild’s favorites are on page 20.

Allsbrook said the sales of the community cookbooks, in addition to many other fundraising events, has helped the Rocky Mount Junior Guild give to countless local charities over the years.

“We have a list of about 15 local nonprofits we rotate through, giving to at least four every year,” Allsbrook said.

She added the Guild also maintains a scholarship fund at Nash Community College and Edgecombe Community College, as well as a children’s puppet show program that has been a part of the Rocky Mount Guild since Mrs. Edwards was a member.

McGlohon said she is so proud of all the Guild has done in the community in the last 75 years.

“The Junior Guild has such a long and proud legacy. Just think of the women that have gone through the Guild over the years and what they have accomplished! It all started with a well-baby clinic and now we are helping to send women to college,” McGlohon said.

McGlohon and Allsbrook loved being able to connect with Mrs. Edwards.

“Members like Mrs. Edwards are the founders and core of the Junior Guild,” said McGlohon.

“Without them, we would not be what we are today. It was special to me to connect with Mrs. Edwards because she gave me a glimpse into the Junior Guild of the past.”

During the holiday season, the Guild will have a silent auction to raise money. Members also join forces to adopt children from the Salvation Army’s Angel tree as well as ring the bells during the Kettle Drive.

Their biggest annual fundraisers include a bargain sale held at the Farmers Market in March and a mum sale they wrapped up this year in October.

The Guild has funded projects at the Children’s Museum, Braswell Library, Stonewall Manor and local hospitals.

Over the years, the Guild has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local needs. “It’s a legacy we’re proud of,” McGlohon said.

Above, Maxie McGlohon and Julia Allsbrook help Allsbrook’s twin daughters, Ruby and Clara Ann, slide some cookies into the oven.

McGlohon, Allsbrook and other Rocky Mount Junior Guild members recently put together a Best Recipes List for Carolina Charm readers, compiling some of their favorite recipes found in the organization’s four published cookbooks. Recipes are on page 20. Left, Amine Edwards, a sustaining member of the Guild, holds her 1947 Junior Guild cookbook, in which she contributed a recipe in 1947.

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Top recipe picks from Rocky Mount Junior Guild Spice cake

Recipe fRom mRS. GeoRGe Newby Dixie Dishes/Rocky Mount Junior Guild Cookbook, 1947 1 c butter 2 c dark brown sugar 2 c flour 1 tsp baking powder 4 eggs 1 c sour milk

1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cloves pinch of salt

baRbecued poRk loiN

Recipe fRom mRS. Ray l. bRyaNt Rainbow of Recipes/Rocky Mount Junior Guild Cookbook, 1975

Sauce: 6 lbs. or pork loins, cut 1 tsp Texas Pete into 1/4� slices 4 lemon slices 1/2 c vinegar 1 med. onion 1 c water 1 stick of margarine 4 tbsp sugar Cream butter and sugar well. Separate eggs and beat 1 c catsup 2 tbsp mustard yolks until thick. Add beaten yolks to the butter and 4 tbsp Worcestershire 1 tsp pepper sugar mixture. Sift flour with baking powder, cinnamon, sauce 1/2 tsp salt nutmeg, cloves and salt. Add soda to sour milk. Add flour and milk alternately with cake batter until all Combine all but last two ingredients and simmer ingredients are used. Do not overbeat. Beat egg whites 20 minutes. Add catsup and Worcestershire sauce stiff and fold into the cake batter. Pour in layer cake and bring to boil. It is better if sauce is made several pans which are already greased. Bake at 350 degrees hours ahead of time to allow it to mellow. Place pork for about 30 minutes. slices four to six inches above hot coals. Cook, basting frequently with sauce for one hour and 20 minutes.

Stuffed Sweet potatoeS Turn as needed.

Dash of Down East/Rocky Mount Junior Guild Cookbook, 2003 6 medium sweet potatoes 1/2 cup of orange juice 3 tbsp margarine

1 tsp salt 1 8oz can of crushed pineapple, drained pecan pieces (optional)

Bake sweet potatoes at 375 degrees for one hour, or until tender. Cut a 1-inch lengthwise slit from top of each potato. Open potato, carefully scoop out pulp.

Keep oven heated at 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato pulp, orange juice, margarine and salt; beat until fluffy. Stir in pineapple. Stuff shells with sweet potato mixture and sprinkle with pecans.

Bake for another 10 minutes. Variations: substitute dried cranberries for pineapple; soak 1/2 cup dried cranberries in 3/4 cup of orange juice. Drain, stir into sweet potato pulp.

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cheddaR cheeSe ball

Recipe fRom cathy pulleN beRRy Dash of Down East/Rocky Mount Junior Guild Cookbook, 1986 1 lb of extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded 1 lb of medium sharp cheddar cheese shredded 1 small onion, grated

1 c mayonnaise 1 tsp cayenne pepper 2-3 oz of chopped pecans

Mix the two kinds of cheeses in large bowl. Add grated onion, mayonnaise and pepper. Roll into one large ball or 3 to 4 smaller balls. Spread pecans on waxed paper and roll cheese ball on them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Take out of refrigerator, about 30 minutes before serving.

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Thanksgiving at my house Frozen cranberr y salad For many years oF my married liFe, i 3 ounces cream cheese, softened did not cook thanksgiving dinner.

1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained My husband belonged to a family of serious deer 1 tablespoon sugar hunters, so he spent Thanksgiving Day in the woods ½ pint frozen non-dairy whipped topping with his brother, dad, uncles, and cousins. His mother 1 tablespoon mayonnaise cooked this holiday meal the night before for her ½ cup nuts (I use chopped pecans) family, so her husband and sons could 2 (16-ounce) cans of whole cranberries have an uninterrupted Thanksgiving in 1 tablespoon lemon juice the woods.

In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, In the past few years, though, as my sugar, and mayonnaise. Add cranberries, daughters have become young adults, pineapple, whipped topping, nuts, and I’ve undertaken the task of preparing lemon juice. Combine everything and this holiday spread myself on the actual pour into 13x9x2-inch Pyrex dish. Freeze; day. My husband is not quite the avid remove from freezer a few minutes before hunter he once was, so he doesn’t serving. mind coming home by late afternoon, I teach my students to give credit to especially when he has a plate of their sources, so this recipe belongs to collards, sweet potato casserole, turkey Susan Knott Harris. Susan, I don’t know and oyster dressing waiting for him.

Patsy Pridgen is an English you or whether you even still live in Rocky I guess now is a good time for full instructor at Nash Community Mount, but thanks for this wonderful way disclosure: I am not a gourmet holiday College and a longtime to replace that slab of molded cranberry cook. columnist for the Rocky Mount straight from the can.

I’m not one of those people who get up Telegram.

But since it’s Thanksgiving, there’s throughout the night to baste a turkey. another in-demand dessert. At my house, Nope, I rinse off my bird, pull out its guts, and put that bad boy breast-side up in a disposable the occasion calls for Grandma’s pineapple cake, my family’s favorite. I got this recipe from my husband’s aluminum pan I bought at the Harris Teeter. grandmother, a wonderful woman and cook. Years ago, My family has never had stuffing cooked in the when I asked for her recipe, she wrote it for me on a turkey cavity, so I feel there’s no need to try that laborsheet of notebook paper, and signed it, “Love, Myrtle.” intensive trick.

Instead, I make a pretty good oyster dressing by grandma Pridgen’s Pineapple cake adding a can of Campbell’s oyster soup and one small Bake a Butter Recipe cake mix in either three can of oysters to a box of Stove Top stuffing. Shortcuts layers or as a sheet cake. Let it cool and frost with are the way I roll.

I also get my collards already cooked from Gardner’s, the following: 8 ounces of sour cream and 1 cup of sugar (mix together first). Add 1 large can of crushed and those little yeast rolls from the freezer section of pineapple (drained), ¾ cup of coconut if desired, and the grocery store. an 8-ounce container of Cool Whip. Mix all together by I do have a couple of recipes that serve as my hand and then spread on cake. signature dishes, food that my family wants to be A boxed cake mix? A no-bake frosting? It’s just that sure that I’m making for the holiday. One is a frozen easy. I guess Grandma didn’t mind taking shortcuts cranberry salad that I found in the 1986 Rocky Mount either. Happy holiday cooking, everybody.

Junior Guild cookbook: “A Dash of Down East.”

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Make your leftovers shine

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Gourmet sandwich experts Brian Rankin and Sarah Mesh of Milton and Miles offer some delicious and creative approaches to make your after-holiday dinner leftovers take center stage.

HOLIDAY DINNERS DON’T HAVE TO BE OVER WHEN THE DISHES ARE DONE. You worked hard to make that meal – probably the biggest dinner you’ve cooked all year (or worked hard to get to take all those little containers of leftovers home).

Make plans to enjoy the leftovers as much as you liked the meal the first time.

Milton and Miles owner Brian Rankin and Milton and Miles chef Sarah Mesh think leftover turkey offers a great opportunity to make some exceptional sandwich creations.

They offer up these tips on how to make the best of your holiday dinner leftovers: Pick a star ingredient plus two supporting roles Turkey is an obvious choice. But maybe it is the cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, the green bean casserole.

Add something spicy The Thanksgiving table never seems to have many spicy options, which is sad, considering the crispness in the air is inviting it.

A little Sriracha is a good starting point, or a Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce.

Think opposites If you have something sweet, add something salty or spicy. Lots of rich flavors? Add something acidic to cut through. Pickles, vinegar or lemon juice are some great places to start. If that sweet potato casserole is nice and smooth, add something crunchy. The easiest way to add crunch is…

Panini it If you have a panini press, awesome. If not a med-hot pan, a little olive oil and something heavy to press it all down.

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is full of them. If they were all devoured during the Thursday feast, raid the refrigerator and pick your favorite.

Have bread or rolls on hand On that “last” trip to the store be sure to grab a loaf of some nice bread or your favorite rolls for sliders.

Then go and hide it.

The most important thing is to keep it simple and not overcomplicate.

Too many things on a sandwich can be too many things on a sandwich.

Milton and Miles is known for its unique pairings of sandwich ingredients, like chickpea and spinach or turkey and avocados and feta cheese.

Some combinations

they think would work well for your after-holiday sandwich masterpiece include: Paninis n Roast turkey, cranberry sauce, hot green chiles, muenster cheese n Sweet potato casserole, fresh mozzarella and a few extra pecans n Ham, greens (mustard, collards, etc), cream cheese, black pepper, splash of vinegar.

Others n Sliced ham, small amount of green bean casserole (warmed), Swiss cheese, red pepper flakes and toasted bread with a bit of mayonnaise. n Turkey, white cheddar, cilantro and salsa.

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Tyronsa Lawrence is holiday party ready with bold red lips and sexy smoky eyes. For her smoky eye look, she used Silver Lining, Coco Nut and Nocturnal on the eyes and Geisha on her lips, all by Platinum

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Beauty

Take your nightime look up a notch with smoky eyes written by

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A HOLIDAY PARTY IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO AMP UP YOUR MAKEUP ROUTINE. Boutique owner and makeup line creator Tyronsa Lawrence thinks women should have fun with their makeup for a holiday party and do something they don’t normally do.

“Go with some really bold lips, get your nails done and go up one level from your usual makeup routine – if not more,” she advises.

This includes doing a smoky eye look for your eye lids.

Some tips for the smoky eye look:

n You’ll need an eyeliner and three eye shadows, in deepening intensity (like, black, gray, pearl). n Start by applying a light coat of foundation or mineral powder to lids and area around eyes. n Line both the top and bottom eyelash line, pretty thickly, with a pencil, going between lashes. n Smudge line with your darkest shadow color, blending it into a thick dark line to the outer corner of your eye. n Blend the medium shade eye shadow into a dark line, covering eyelid over your eye. n Blend in lightest shadow up to eyebrow.

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‘Silver and Gold.

Silver and Gold. everyone wiSheS for Silver and Gold.’ – SunG by Sam the Snowman on ‘rudolph the red noSed reindeer’ This carol perfectly illustrates this wish list of silver and gold pretties from local jewelry shops. Pick your favorite and make sure Santa knows what you’d like to add to your jewelry box this Christmas.

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14K gold earrings, from Osborne Jewelers.

Lilly and Laura bracelets, $12 each, from Bailey’s Fine Jewelry.

14K gold and sterling silver ring by Eleganza, $325, at Osborne Jewelers.

14K gold dome ring with diamonds, $2,400, Obsborne Jewelers.

Silver plate logo charm bracelet

by Michael Kors, $95, at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry.

Alex and Ani bracelets, starting at $24 each, at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry.

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Sterling silver hand engraved cuff bracelets by John Wade, $350$475, Wade Designs.

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Sterling silver John Wade designed monogram bracelet, $250, Wade Designs.

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Bastian hoops in silver and gold “Diamond Dust,” $300-$365, at Wade Designs.

David Yurman .51 diamond starburst dinner ring, $1,600, at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry.

From left, 14K gold-plated hand engraved circle necklace, $125, Wade Designs; diamond and 14K gold filigree pendant, $2,483, Osborne Jewelers; sterling silver long necklace with dogwood stations, $800, Wade Designs; Michael Kors 35” gold plated lock stations necklace, $145; 14K gold and silver cross pendant, $935, Osborne Jewelers; Charming Collection necklace and monogrammed pendants by John Wade, $45-$55 (available in gold or silver) at Wade Designs.