Seasonal Living Magazine APR|MAY 2019 Issue 5

ENTERTAIN

CLASSIC SPRING DISHES

EXPERIENCE SAVANNAH DESIGN

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OUTDOOR LIVING

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Where the locals go for sparkle and spirits.

SPRING P O R C H PA R T I E S Southern recipe classics for elegant indoor/outdoor entertaining.

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S P RING IN BLOOM

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR... Welcome to Issue 5… Springtime in Savannah.

With this issue, I invite you to relax for a few minutes as you enjoy the beauty and moss-draped charm of the South’s most historic city, Savannah, Georgia, founded in 1773. As you flip through the pages of this issue, imagine breathing in the fragrance of the thousands of flowers now in bloom in The Fragrance Garden in Forsyth Park or enjoying a nighttime rooftop pub crawl, cocktail in hand - legally.

In this issue, you'll meet SCAD graduate Joel Snayd and his wife and design partner, Erika, owners of Rethink Design Studio, well known for their sensitive and stunning re-adaptations of historic Savannah homes and hotels.

In addition, you'll be introduced to the internationally known holistic garden designer, Blair Michener, ASLA, whose exquisite garden renderings, highlighted in this issue, are works of art worthy of framing. His gardening tips will be well worth the read.

You'll also be served a bevy of ideas for throwing your own southern porch parties - complete with recipes and tips for making traditional jelly biscuits and deviled eggs, and all, of course, to be enjoyed with a Bloody Mary in hand!

I hope you enjoy this issue of Seasonal Living Magazine and, as always, I welcome your comments and suggestions for future issues at editor@seasonalliving.com.

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S AVANNAH

Surround yourself with spanish moss and southern charm. Enjoy your time experiencing the rich history and architecture or use the city as home base for outdoor adventures just beyond the city limits.

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Often referred to as the "Hostess City of the South",

Savannah is welcoming and ready to wow you with her hospitality. The city has repeatedly been given the distinction of one of the “world’s friendliest cities” by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Under its veil of Spanish moss, you’ll find art, period architecture, boutiques, and local cuisine including fresh-caught seafood. Spend the afternoon dining al fresco at one of the many bistros or pubs and walk freely (and legally) around town with your drink. Spend the evening discovering some of the many ghost stories about Savannah and learn why it is also known as the most haunted city in America.

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Make the most of the spring climate and enjoy all of the outdoor activities Savannah has to offer.

Stroll through the Historic District and take in rows of bright and colorful azaleas and unforgettable architecture. Visit the famed Bonaventure Cemetery, Forsyth Park, and Savannah Botanical Gardens.

Stop for lunch downtown and take a free ferry ride on the Savannah Belle across the Savannah River for stunning views of the city. Move just outside the city to walk along the McQueen’s Island Trail, where you might even spot some frolicking dolphins. For even more outdoor fun head to Tybee Island Beach, just 20 minutes from the Historic District.

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FRESH TOMATO BLOODY MARY Get the recipe on page 14

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CK OUT THES ACA E C IA WOO SPR D EAD ERS !

Entertain this spring in Savannah style. Combine sophisticated dishes and glassware with modern touches. The mood is relaxed but refined. And the food? Even the most upscale parties include Southern classics like deviled eggs and jelly biscuits. Get our favorite recipes here.

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SPRING PORCH PART Y BETTER BISCUITS Light and flaky biscuits are within reach every time with just a few helpful hints. use cold butter and * Always buttermilk. The cold butter

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coated in flour will create tiny pockets in the biscuits as they begin to cook before the butter melts. These tiny pockets are what makes the biscuits flaky.

Use a pastry cutter... buy one if you don't already have one.

Some tools, no matter how outdated, are just the right tool for the job.

over-knead. It only takes * Don't 10-12 passes to be ready.

Part of Savannah's charm lies in the design sensibility of its residents who take a keen interest in creating artful, beautifully designed homes, shops, restaurants, and hotels.

Our guest contributor for this issue, Emily McCarthy, owner of Savannah's top entertaining mecca for *in the know* Savannah hostesses, Emily McCarthy Shoppe, exemplifies this. Here, she shares her advice for the perfect Spring porch party, Savannah-style.

Entertaining Savannah-style means finding a balance between formal and casual, modern and vintage, and indoors and outdoors.

There’s no need to spend hours in the kitchen preparing elaborate meals as even the most upscale parties include Southern classics.

Consider dishes like: • Potato Salad • Jelly Biscuits • Deviled Eggs • Pimento Cheese Cocktail favorites include: • Mimosas • Bloody Marys • Screwdrivers

EGGS-ACTLY RIGHT

When decorating your porch for an outdoor Spring party, go for a fluid, easy, eclectic mix.

Take the mystery out of making boiled eggs with these tried and true tips.

Savannah hostesses have refined the art of mixing vintage silver, glassware, and linens with new modern pieces to create one of a kind tablescapes that speak to their Southern roots while wowing their guests with their artful creativeness.

eggs will peel more easily * Older than fresher eggs. need to add salt or vinegar * No to the water. with room temperature * Start eggs. eggs in ice bath * Place immediately after removing.

SOFT

6 min

MEDIUM 9 min

Southern porches will also often have outdoor curtains (available from Seasonal Living ) and a decorative ceiling fan or two to help guests keep cool and comfortable in the humid seaside air. Mix it all together for a finished, polished look and you are well on your way to a refined, Savannahstyle porch party.

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THE ART OF SOUTHERN SOPHISTICATED LIVING... on the porch

FROM SEASONAL LIVING (by collection from left to right): FIZZ COLLECTION: Sky Lounge, Champagne Sectional, ARCHIPELAGO COLLECTION: Torres Strait Lounge Chair, Turku Square Crochet Pouf/Ottoman, Society Lily Pad, Ionian Lounge Chair, Nicobar Chair + Ottoman Set, Antilles Dream Chaise, Leeward Coco de Mer Ottoman CERAMICS: Ancaris Ring Accent Table

SEASONAL design DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT rethink design studio Husband and wife design team, Joel and Erika Snayd, focus on finding the perfect balance between the old and the new for their clients through their company, Rethink Design Studio. Joel's master's degree in preservation from SCAD and Erika's keen design sensibility have combined to bring new life to many of Savannah's most beautiful historic homes and commercial establishments through adaptive reuse.

The design thought process for them begins with a careful study of scale and proportion followed by a careful blending of materials, colors, and furnishings with the architecture of the home. Listening and adaptive reuse of existing materials are central to their design philosophy and at the heart of their success. Through helping their clients navigate solutions that are creative, realistic, appropriate and fit their budgets, they have become Savannah's *go to* design team now for the past 13 years.

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See more from RETHINK DESIGN STUDIO on their SITE and check out their online shop, ASHER + RYE.

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1. SIMPLE, MODERN BED AND BEDDING IN A SOPHISTICATED BUT PLAYFUL BEDROOM. 2. NEUTRALS DONE RIGHT... WITH PLENTY OF TEXTURE AND PATTERN LAYERED IN. 3. A SUMMER BEACH HOUSE VIBE WITH BURSTS OF BRIGHT COLOR. 4. A STUNNING LIVING ROOM THAT MARRIES THE BEST OF MODERN DESIGN WITH HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE. 5. COLOR IN JUST THE RIGHT PLACES MAKE THIS BATHROOM POP. 6. THIS BATHROOM IS A PERFECT BLEND OF ELEGANT AND MODERN WITH A NOD TO THE PAST. 7. A VINTAGE MIRROR ON MODERN WALLPAPER WITH LOADS OF FUN COLOR.

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SEASONAL design DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT blair michener Redefining exteriors as spatial art… that’s how garden designer, Blair Michener ASLA, sees his work.

Using the language of architecture, interior design and landscape architecture he communicates his design intentions. He chooses to pay close attention to architectural context and integration… blurring the lines and scope of traditional garden design in the direction of spatial art. "With time, I continue to forge places where there were none.", says Michener.

Blair sees himself first and foremost as a thoughtful, responsible, and artful creative. He focuses on the details, whether he's drawing out a design, working with sculptors to create one of a kind artistic elements for his landscapes, or working with the masons he employs to hand carve and hand cut each piece of stone used in a landscape. It is this approach that has made Michener a highly-sought garden designer first in Toronto, starting in 1987 and now in Houston, where he has owned his own firm, for the last 7 years.

See more work from BLAIR MICHENER on his SITE and check out his INSTAGRAM account.

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SEASONAL design "With time, I continue to forge places where there were none."

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PHOTOS AND RENDERINGS BY BLAIR MICHENER 1. A PAVED PATH WINDS THROUGH LUSH PLANTS TOWARD A COZY FIREPIT. 2. GEOMETRIC HEDGES BECOME JEWEL BOXES FOR BRIGHT AND COLORFUL PLANTINGS. 3. ARCHITECTURE AND PLANTLIFE MAKE MAGIC ON THIS PATIO.

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4. A WHIMSICAL WATER FEATURE ADDS HUMOR TO THIS GARDEN.

Sustainability plays a key role in Blair’s designs.

He uses only sustainable, organic materials in his gardens, including organic soils. His ‘go-to’ choice for custom organic soils is Nature’s Way, started by one of the nation’s top soil scientists and providers. Water management is also extremely important and must be considered for each project, but especially for large scale projects. For Blair, sustainable means creating well-built gardens that will survive over the next 100 years.

BLAIR'S TOP TIPS: • Use compost instead of black mulch, which is often full of petroleum byproducts. Bark mulch, in general, is not as effective as it can miss the opportunity to create a self-sustaining ecosystem.

• Use renewable resources such as concrete and natural stone as much as possible for landscape designs.

• Native plants are great, but always consider their size at maturity because they are in their native habitats. Consider that when choosing plants. The goal is to get the right plant to grow to the right height for the desired effect.

• Discuss drainage requirements with city officials. Make sure your landscape design meets those drainage requirements. It can get technical and each city is different.

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SEASONAL extras DEVILED EGGS THREE WAYS

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1 tablespoon sweet relish

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Salt and pepper to taste

8 servings for each recipe

Instructions:

4 servings

prep time: 15 min, cook time 20 min

1.

Mash the yolks

prep time: 10 min

PESTO DEVILED EGGS

2.

Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and hot sauce. Mix until smooth.

3.

Add the remaining ingredients. Mix only until incorporated.

4.

Pipe mixture into egg half and garnish with a sprinkling of paprika.

Ingredients: •

4 boiled eggs, halved and separated

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2 tablespoons mayonnaise

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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

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1½ tablespoons ground pine nuts

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2 tablespoons finely chopped basil

NO-FAIL BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

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1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

12 servings

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1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

prep time: 10 min, cook time 15 min

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1 teaspoon olive oil

Ingredients:

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Salt to taste

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1¾ cups flour / 225g

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2 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions: 1.

Grind the pine nuts in a food processor.

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½ teaspoon baking soda

2.

Mash the yolks together with the pine nuts.

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½ teaspoon salt

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7 ounces buttermilk + 1 tablespoon

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6 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into small pieces

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1 tablespoon butter, melted

3.

Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and olive oil. Mix until smooth.

4.

Add remaining ingredients and mix just until incorporated.

5.

Pipe mixture into egg half and garnish with parsley leaf.

FRESH TOMATO BLOODY MARY

Ingredients: •

2¼ cups fresh tomato juice (about 3-4 medium tomatoes)

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4-5 ounces chilled vodka

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½ tablespoon tomato paste

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½ teaspoon celery salt

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1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

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1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

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½ teaspoon hot sauce

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½ teaspoon liquid smoke

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¼ teaspoon salt

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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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ice

For garnish: •

2 ribs of celery trimmed and cut in half

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4 jalapeno stuffed olives

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4 cucumber slices

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rim salt

Instructions:

Instructions:

1.

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

1.

BLT DEVILED EGGS

2.

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.

Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.

2.

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4 boiled eggs, halved and separated

3.

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2 tablespoons mayonnaise

3.

Place a celery stick in each of the glasses.

Fill with ice.

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½ teaspoon yellow mustard

Using a pastry blender or two knifes, blend the pieces of butter into the flour mixture until the clumps are the size of small peas.

Use the lemon to moisten the rim of the glasses. Dip the rim of the glasses in rim salt.

3 slices of bacon (cooked)

4.

Make a well in the center of the bowl and pour in the 7 ounces of buttermilk.

4.

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Pour the drink mix into each of the glasses.

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2 tablespoons fresh spinach, finely chopped

5.

Stir only until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

5.

Roll a cucumber slice around each olive and secure with a pick.

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¼ medium tomato finely chopped

6.

6.

Top with an olive garnish.

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1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion

7.

Serve immediately and COLD.

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Salt to taste (bacon will add salt, take care)

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 10-12 times quickly and gently.

7.

Roll dough to a thickness between ¼ inch and ½ inch.

8.

Cut with a biscuit cutter and place on an ungreased baking sheet.

9.

Mix the melted butter and the 1 tablespoon of buttermilk together in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the biscuits with the mixture using a pastry brush.

Ingredients:

Instructions: 1.

Mash yolks.

2.

Add mayonnaise and mustard. Mix until smooth.

3.

Add remaining ingredients. Mix only until incorporated.

4.

Pipe mixture into egg half and garnish with onion sliver and bits of bacon and tomato.

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CLASSIC DEVILED EGGS Ingredients: •

4 boiled eggs, halved and separated

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1½ tablespoons mayonnaise

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1 teaspoon yellow mustard

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6-8 dashes of hot sauce of choice

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1 tablespoon dill relish

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Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top.

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