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Honnah Lee Bubble Tea has re-emerged under new ownership. Former owner Deb Shambro previously announced on Facebook that its Harrodsburg Road location, open for nine years, would close Aug. 15. But Shambro posted an update that her grandson and his wife purchased the building and will be keeping all the same recipes. “I couldn’t be more excited,” the post said. “I had no idea they were going to make this offer, but I am so grateful they did.” El Patio, a new Mexican restaurant, has opened for lunch and dinner at 2628 Richmond Road, the location that formerly housed Life Brewpub. Offerings include build-yourown nachos, combination platters, house specialties, seafood, fajitas, kids’ menu and desserts. Drink options include beer, margaritas and daiquiris. ItalX has opened at long last at 160 W. Main St., promising avant-garde Italian fare and including handmade pasta by chef Jonathan Lundy. Boonedogs Bar & Restaurant is planning for a fall opening,
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Mason largely follows a traditional path to creating his instruments, using modern technology only when designing his products on a computer. Each piece is painstakingly handcrafted, cut and gouged, from the bridge (top left) to the body (far left) to the scroll (left).
“I wanted a creative career, but I pretty quickly realized that I wasn’t going to be happy sitting at a computer all day. I wanted to find something that would use my love for music and working with my hands – violinmaking was a great fit,” Mason said. Several years into his career, he’s still happy with his choice. “I consider violin-making as the best career in the arts. My woodworking experience at the time was limited, but my years of graphic design, photography and drawing became very useful for having a critical eye for detail.” Mason works full time repairing instruments at Old Town Violins, located in downtown Lexington, and feels like he’s still evolving as an instrument maker. As a musician himself, he
appreciates the many fine points of what makes an instrument special and focuses on the wood, the tone and, of course, the workmanship. “I’m drawn to the process of making — the hours fly by as I am fully absorbed and focused on my work,” he said. “The reward, of course, is hearing the instrument for the first time and seeing it played in a performance.” The time and effort he dedicates to his craft has not gone unnoticed by local instructors, professors and musicians. Sila Darville, assistant professor of violin and viola at Eastern Kentucky University, has sent students to Mason. “His instruments combine artistic elegance with a powerful sound,” Darville said. “He’s very talented. He’s sure to make an impact
in contemporary American violin-making in the near future.” Mason considers himself to be on a mission. “I want to make finer instruments accessible for Kentucky musicians. Often locals have to go to New York or other cities to find an instrument that is a perfect fit. I’d like to think I can provide that level of fine violins here in Lexington and provide the relationship with their instrument-maker going forward. “There are always helpful adjustments to be made as you work with your instrument, and I’d like to provide that for musicians here, locally,” he added. Mason’s Instagram page, @masonviolins, offers opportunities to see his process in both pictures and videos.
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Writer Celeste Lewis recently visited with the violin-maker to learn more.
From music and visual arts as a kid to digital design in college and now a career as a violinmaker, the creative arts have long been part of Ben Mason’s life.
How did you get started in violin-making? How did you get introduced to it and how did you come to pursue it as a career? Did you start with other forms of woodworking? I got into violin-making about a year after graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2013 while revisiting my lifelong passions for art and music. I began with a lot of research and contacting violin-makers to discover the different possible ways to pursue this career, including schools and apprenticeships. Connecting with a father-and-son violin-making duo in New York City solidified my interest; and following their guidance, I began planning to attend violin-making school in [Salt Lake City] Utah.
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Tell me about your studies, finding the school in Salt Lake City and your experience there. I studied at the Violin Making School of America in Salt Lake City in 2015 under the guidance of the highly skilled maker Aubrey Alexander. In that time, I worked on building two violins and learned a lot about the construction and history of violin-family instruments. While I enjoyed living out west, and I appreciate the experience and gained friendships, I was ready to move back to Lexington to contribute to our vibrant, creative community. Do you feel like violin-making has changed and modernized or is it still very rooted in traditional instrumentmaking? Methods have modernized with the use of power tools and technology, but my process is still very similar to traditional methods. The only time I make use of modern technology is to design my instruments on a computer and to make quick cuts on a bandsaw. Beyond that, my work is done entirely by hand using planes, chisels, gouges and knives. Many people are surprised to learn that the thin black and light trim around the edge of the instrument is painstakingly inlaid, not drawn on. This level of detail is in contrast to many of the mass-produced instruments made quickly overseas with the aid of CNC routers [computer-controlled machines], and the difference in sound can be significant. How do you continue to learn and hone your craft? When I finish an instrument, I like to leave it for some time before taking an objective look at it and making a list of areas to improve on. I also carefully track the data for every instrument for reference and
greatly value the feedback of skilled musicians to inform my making.
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Tell me more about your connection to music. I started cello lessons when I was 8 years old, while we were living in Fairfax, Virginia. Some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around music, from casual family jam sessions to performing in school orchestras to attending formal symphony concerts. At the time, living near a relative who performs in a professional symphony provided wonderful experiences in the greater Washington, D.C., area. I remember seeing Yo-Yo Ma perform and attending many other great concerts.
My new workshop is set up to be functional and comfortable, and two of my favorite projects have been magnetic tool boards and a large UV light chamber I built for tanning instruments and curing varnish. For comfort, I love having surround sound and a couch for customers or the occasional nap.
Tell me about the space you work in. How important are workspace and tools to what you do? I currently rent a space inside the amazing new facility for Kre8Now Makerspace, a member-supported workshop
What do you do that you feel like is your signature style? I’m still working toward developing a signature style, but for now I’m having fun exploring a variety of styles and using those to eventually inform my own designs. I believe true mastery of this trade lies within gaining enough insight from many styles in order to take unique pieces of wood and work them into a desired sound, which can take years to truly master and understand.
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What advice would you offer anyone wanting to become a violin maker? My advice to anyone interested in making violins is to get online and research the abundance of information out there and to buy the few essential tools. There are a number of schools, workshops and apprentice opportunities out there to find the right guidance. There’s no definitive career path for this, but I’d say it does require a lot of patience and a neverending desire to learn. Is there a go-to place in Lexington that fuels your creativity? Before the pandemic, my creativity was fueled by live music – either a local band at The Burl or a symphony concert at the Singletary Center. Recently, I’ve found inspiration through some of my favorite artists’ live-streamed performances, but I look forward to when we can all gather again safely to enjoy and support our community of performers. What’s an activity outside of work that you love to do? I should really take more time outside of work to explore other activities, but my favorite things to do are go camping, fishing or on long hikes to recharge. What is your ultimate career dream? My ultimate career dream is to make and sell fine instruments to discerning musicians,
locally and nationwide. It’s common for makers to send their instruments to shops around the country for consignment, but I currently prefer selling local. This allows me to build good relationships with my customers – and to their benefit, I’m easily accessible anytime they need something, which becomes more complicated when an instrument is purchased in a big city like Chicago or New York.
promoted and helped me get established here. I stay in touch with former classmates to exchange ideas and share experiences. I’m also fortunate that my recent instruments sold shortly after completion, and I hope that continues as I increase my production.
I think it’d be cool to someday have people travel here to try an instrument and experience some of the beauty that the Bluegrass has to offer.
Do you have a favorite violin and violin maker? I’ve taken a recent interest in the Italian maker Giovanni Battista Guadagnini (1711-1786). Although his career had its challenges, including being cast in the shadow of the legendary Antonio Stradivari, I think there’s potential to make a great-sounding violin using some of his ideas.
Have you ever had a disaster? A super tough project that almost didn’t work out at all? Yes! Quite a few, but I’ve learned to use these mistakes as an opportunity to learn a new repair or improve a particular method. The most challenging process for me has been making and applying oil varnishes. Preparing a varnish can be a month-long process and is something I continually experiment with and improve. How do musicians in need of a violin find you? How do you market your work? Social media? I’ve sold the majority of my instruments through word of mouth, and I have some really great advocates who have
For social media, I use Instagram and Facebook to share and educate my followers about the process from start to finish.
Who would you most like to see with one of your violins in their hands? My cousin, Ellen Troyer, plays with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. I would really like to make a violin for her. Growing up she was such a musical influence and inspiration, and it would be great to pay that back. What would be a dream vacation? To visit Cremona, Italy, where violin-making got started and where the famous Stradivari is from. n
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or nearly a century, the neighborhood market Wilson’s Grocery & Meat has been considered an essential business and hallmark of nostalgia for Lexington’s Kenwick neighborhood. The small corner grocery has served as a favorite place for neighbors, nearby workers and other fans to grab a quick sandwich from the deli or stock up on pantry staples. While the grocery had been established for more than 75 years prior, it was named Wilson’s in 1995 by Roger Wilson, who had purchased the shop that year. Wilson and his wife, Connie, lived above the grocery for the entire 23 years they owned the shop, during which time it was known as a no-frills neighborhood market and one of Lexington’s bestkept-secret butcher shops.
The store recently fell into new ownership – and a new chapter – when Corey and Hannah Maple bought it in 2018. The new owners, a married couple in their 30s with a young family, are working to make it their own while also preserving many of the aspects of the business that longtime fans have relished. “Wilson’s is both a tangible and intangible cultural heritage to both the Kenwick neighborhood and Lexington,” said Logan Benton, who recently became store’s manager. “Neighborhoods like Kenwick were just far enough away from the commercial city center to warrant having a grocery. These small stores quickly became important to the neighborhood, and that importance is still there.” Benton grew up in Estill County and is pursuing a master’s degree in historic preservation at the University of Kentucky. “In a way, this is preservation,” he said of the effort to keep the store alive. In a world where grocery shopping is increasingly easy to do without actually setting foot inside a store, he added, the store “cater[s] to those who enjoy and need human and community interaction.” Supporting other local businesses is part and parcel of community and is a charge that Wilson’s incorporates as much as it can. The market carries bread from Sunrise Bakery, bagels from Great Bagel & Bakery, coffee from Magic Beans Coffee Roasters and eggs from Clark Family Farm. It also carries ice cream and gelato from Sav’s Chill and Sorella Gelateria, kombucha tea from Thrive Kombucha, pasta from Lexington Pasta, Peril Hot Sauce and frozen pizza from Pearl’s. “Any company we can get that’s local, we try to bring in here,” Benton said. Among the relatively new local offerings are specialty cut flowers from the Nicholasville flower farm Agape Fields. “Fresh flowers bring so much life and beauty into the store,” said owner Hannah Maple. “That’s been one of my favorite changes we’ve incorporated in the last year.”
Long known as a favorite local butcher shop, Wilson’s has continued its focus on a quality meat and deli program under new ownership in recent years. The market has also expanded its inventory to include a handful of new local and specialty products, while maintaining the same pantry staples it has long been known for. PHOTOS BY EMILY GIANCARLO
Despite the ever-increasing supply of these specialty products, the shop, which has long been known as a hidden gem among butcher shops, continues to emphasize its meat selection, with fresh-cut steaks, pork chops, bacon and more. Benton noted the shop still carries “the same country ham everybody goes nuts for.”
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Prepared-food manager Blake Hester has worked in the local food economy since graduating from high school in Garrard County, working first for Marksbury Farm Market in Lancaster and then Good Foods Co-op and Sweetgrass Granola in Lexington. Hester and the Wilson’s team members make chicken salad, ham salad, pimento cheese and other packaged take-home deli products; homemade soups and bacon beef patties are also popular homemade items available at the deli counter. Hester also makes an in-house pastrami, featured on a sandwich topped with sauerkraut and kimchi from Counterculture, another local food producer. Meats come from Porter Road, a meat-processing facility out of western Kentucky that works with local farmers to provide pasture-raised meats with no antibiotics, steroids or hormones. Emphasizing the definition of “neighborhood business,” Hester, Benton and the Maples all live in Kenwick. The Maples had been regular patrons of the store while Roger Wilson owned it. In 2017, as the grocery’s shelves were getting barer, neighbors were wondering if Mr. Wilson was going to close the store. The Maples were setting off to Keeneland one morning when Wilson flagged Corey down. Hannah watched from the car. “I could tell from the conversation they were having he was asking Corey to buy it. I just knew it,” she said. “Roger had gotten to know us and trusted we would take care of it. He told us himself that other people had made him cash offers, but he really wanted us to buy it.” They said yes. “Without knowing what we were really getting into,” explained Hannah. (She is an interior designer by trade, and Corey has a marketing company, Harris & Ward.) The store’s handwritten lunch board is drawn by employee Laura Banik. She is one of a dozen employees, some of whom are college students with sporadic work hours.
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While it can be more difficult for niche shops to keep prices as low as chain stores, the owners work to keep things as reasonably priced as they can. “We don’t want to be a bougie market where people feel everything we have is expensive,” Hannah said. “We want people to walk in, and no matter what their budget is, leave Wilson’s with that price point.” For example, in addition to the higher end Intelligentsia Coffee and a local Kenwick blend by Magic Beans, customers can also buy Folger’s. “We feel like that’s why we were meant to own Wilson’s, so we can positively impact the people who come in our store and live in this vicinity,” Hannah added. “That’s our driving force.” This month, the business’ local footprint will expand when Wilson’s Grocery opens a second location at GreyLine Station, a new marketplace opening in a former bus station in the NoLi area. n
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s we enter month nine of a global pandemic, a presidential election cycle, the nomination of a supreme court justice, racial strife, NTI (that’s non-traditional instruction for those of you fortunate enough to not have school age-children during this nightmare), let it be said that nerves are frayed, tensions are high and apologies may be in order. Many of us are not living our “best lives” right now; and with that said, it’s possible that perhaps we’ve done or said some things that we wish we could take back. None of us is perfect. It is inevitable we will mess up. Enter the apology. Webster’s defines it as “an admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret.” Yikes. Apologizing can be difficult for several reasons. First, many of us were never taught how to give an effective apology, and it may have never been modeled for us. When we apologize, we are admitting we have done something wrong. For some of us, admitting we are wrong can bring up feelings of shame, fear of being seen in an unflattering light or fear our admission will be used against us.
are only describing the behavior for which you are apologizing, not for how the receiver felt about your behavior. Your opinion of the other person’s feelings is irrelevant. Don’t defend bad behavior. An apology does not include defensiveness. Defensiveness inhibits your ability to be heard. Sometimes people will say “I’m sorry, but…” The word “but” negates everything that precedes it. Oftentimes when a person uses “but” in an apology, it’s a form of counter blaming. “I’m sorry I yelled at you, but you were ignoring me.” It’s a form of justifying a behavior, it’s not an apology. Don’t defend bad behavior, take responsibility for it. I cannot stress this enough. As a couples’ coach, I see this frequently. The best way to defuse an argument is to take responsibility for a mistake and validate the other person’s feelings. “I’m sorry that I snapped at you. I was out of line. I can see why you’re angry. I would be angry too.” Listen to understand. When apologizing, listen to understand versus listening to respond. Oftentimes when someone is talking to us about something we’ve done wrong, we’re so busy building our case in our own head that we fail to actually hear the other person. We’re preparing our
rebuttal instead of listening to what the other person is saying. We automatically start scanning for what we don’t agree with. Be curious about what the other person is saying. “Help me to understand how [my action] hurt you.” Listen to the other person’s anger and pain. Seek to understand, not to be understood. Listen with the same intensity you feel about needing to be heard. Suspend expectations. An apology does not ask the other party to do anything — not even to forgive. This is a hard one. We may desperately want to be forgiven, but we have no control over how the apology is received. If the other person doesn’t seem ready to forgive you right away, give them time. Offer to make amends if appropriate. Ask them what needs to happen in order for them to forgive you. Be willing to listen without defensiveness. Lastly, when receiving an apology, do not say “that’s okay.” If the other person is acknowledging he or she did something that hurt you, something that they recognize was not okay, don’t brush the apology aside. If you accept it, say, “Thank you. I appreciate your apology.” You probably don’t need to add anything else. Sometimes less is more. n
In an effort to avoid any of these uncomfortable feelings, we may avoid presenting a well-deserved apology; however, much can be gained from a well-delivered apology. A sincere, heartfelt “I’m sorry” can allow you to gain respect from the receiver, grow in integrity, improve your relationships and increase intimacy and self-respect — and the cost of not apologizing for a mistake could result in a damaged relationship. Keeping that in mind, here are a few simple tips to help with the process. Focus the apology on your own behavior. When offering a mea culpa, it’s important to apologize for your behavior, not for the other person’s feelings. A true apology does not include the phrase “I’m sorry if you felt…” You
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April 2020 marked one month of civilization grieving what was once normal and gasping for relief, when the affirmations of Fiona Apple’s fifth album became a lifeboat for many. “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” came at a time when living through “unprecedented times” wasn’t a Geico insurance marketing ploy. Chanting the mantra of “I spread like strawberries/I climb like peas and beans” behind face masks perfectly encapsulated our earnestness to overcome this. Soccer Mommy – ‘Color Theory’ The jangly nature of Soccer Mommy’s second proper release could trick someone into thinking this is a feel-good pop album. But in an eerie prediction of what would come of 2020, Sophie Allison’s lyrics come to punch you in the gut. “Color Theory” entices the listener with melodies that feel like the first touch of sun after a long winter while delivering lyrics that poignantly describe the slow, painful erosion that is depression.
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Twenty-five years into their career, the nü-metal greats further cement their status as heavy music’s most consistent act. “Ohms” balances the band’s heavy riffs and synthy, Cocteau Twins-influenced sonic landscapes more delicately than perhaps any of their work since 2000’s landmark White Pony. While most of their Ozzfest ilk have either faded into obscurity or devolved into self-parody, Deftones show no sign of slowing down and are still a truly exciting band to be a fan of — a rare feat. A.G. Cook – ‘7G’ With artists like 100 Gecs and the Zoomer-beloved “Hyperpop” Spotify playlist finally rocketing the bubblegum bass underground he pioneered, 2020 was the perfect year for PC Music founder A.G. Cook to drop his long-awaited proper solo debut. The sprawling 50-track collection is divided into seven discs, each dedicated to a different instrument, allowing Cook to indulge both his most experimental and most mainstream tendencies. From Taylor Swift and Sia covers to freeform supersaw synth improvisation, ‘7G’ has something for everybody.
Recommendations from CD Central staffer Ronnie Donahue: Rose City Band – ‘Summerlong’ Spearheaded by Ripley Johnson of Wooden Shjips/Moon Duo fame, this is the perfect album to listen to on a windy road through deep valleys and high peaks. Full of cosmic folk and spacey jams, it’s a bit of a quiet affair but still holds onto that psych energy that Johnson has been known for. Garcia Peoples – ‘Night Cap at Wits’ End’ Psych-rockers Garcia Peoples have been a favorite of mine for a while now, and they return in 2020 with their strongest release yet. Coupled with great vocal harmonies and heady guitar riffs, the band’s name may be a little on the nose, but they live up to it in every way. Leo Takami – ‘Felis Catus and Silence’ You know that unrealized soundtrack for that unrealized Studio Ghibli film that you often find yourself thinking about? This instrumental LP from composer Leo Takami is that soundtrack. I guess we’ll still have to wait for that film.
Recommendations from CD Central staffer Will Burchard: Giobia – ‘Plasmatic Idol’ Giobia’s “Plasmatic Idol” is built upon a conventional acid rock structure that should feel familiar to fans of classic rock from the late ’60s/early ’70s. The Italian quartet’s music is steeped in squealing organs and warbling guitars, encouraging you to soak yourself in its infinite color. Listen and take a bath in a psychedelic hot spring that turns your eyes into melting, kaleidoscopic orbs. Elder – ‘Omens’ Elder continues to evolve their sound on “Omens,” a progressive heavy psych odyssey of versatility and diversity. The volume has been dialed back, making room for thick-rising synth. Continuing to push upward, forward, and outward, Elder remain the true giants of riff. Colour Haze – ‘We Are’ On “We Are,” Colour Haze juxtaposes heavy, more shred-centric parts against jazzy, relaxed ideas with an increased focus on melody. This opposition is overcome in climactic rock moments melodic and beautiful while at the same time heavy and loud. It’s an approach that’s less aggressive, more pensive and melodically lush.
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Recommendations from CD Central staffer Elizebeth O’Dell: The Microphones – ‘Microphones in 2020’ Phil Elverum, returning to his original moniker of The Microphones, transforms rambling into an art form in this gorgeous 45-minute single-track album. Reflective in nature, Elverum’s poetic imagery echoes through distorted vocals on an endless search for meaning while dealing with the everpresent struggle of existential dread. Captivating the listener with a picturesque moment in time, Elverum looks to the ocean and mountains as an escape from the futile. Photay – ‘Waking Hours’ NYC producer Evan Shornstein’s sophomore album, Waking Hours, is a super chill yet texturally lush piece of music. Although his shy singing voice is not the star of the show, he manages to use it as an elegant instrument, fluctuating between unique beats, bloops and subtle pop melodies that invite the listener to stop multitasking and simply sit with the music. Girl Friday – ‘Androgynous Mary’ Girl Friday packs a punch with their ferocious debut, “Androgynous Mary.” With many different genre-bending influences, this grungy post-punk four-piece is a refreshing listen and strikes a powerful balance of melancholic, anxiety-filled vocal harmonies and fast-paced, sharp guitar riffs. Swimming through emotional waves in between exhaustion and anger, the L.A. four-piece find their collective strength amidst the pain and rises up with a hopeful spirit.
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Chef-Approved Holiday Side Dishes Looking to elevate your Thanksgiving spread with some classic side dishes that have an extra stamp of culinary approval? We’ve tapped on three local professional chefs to provide their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. On the following pages, we’ve provided the steps to re-create chef Allison Davis’ homemade yeast rolls, chef Tammara Hall’s broccoli casserole and chef Wyatt Sarbucker’s corn pudding, from the comfort of your own home.
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Method: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter your baking dish along the bottoms and sides. Chill the dish until ready to use. Grate corn into one bowl (be sure to keep all the liquid). Add cream and milk to corn. In another bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and any seasonings. Mix well. Grab your chilled baking dish and make
sure the oven is heated. Combine the dry ingredients with the corn, whisking lightly until just combined and there are no lumps. In the now-empty bowl, crack two eggs and whip until combined and lightly aerated — it’ll take a minute or two of whisking. Moving quickly, pour the eggs into the corn mixture and lightly whisk to combine. Pour into the baking dish, and place in the center of the oven. Bake time will vary depending on the oven but should take about an hour, maybe a little longer. When lightly colored on the edges, test the center with a poke of a knife to see it it has set.
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Chef Tammara Hall’s Broccoli Casserole PHOTO BY THERESA STANLEY
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Ingredients: • 3 pounds frozen broccoli • 1 pound Velveeta cheese • ½ stick unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 2 packs Ritz crackers • 1 can cream of mushroom soup • 1 can cream of chicken soup • 1 ½ cups of whole milk Instructions: First, melt Velveeta cheese and milk together in a saucepan. After melting cheese, add cream-of-chicken soup and creamof-mushroom soup. In a separate pot, bring three cups of water to a boil. Add broccoli along with unsalted butter, seasoned salt and pepper and boil for three minutes (note: If you boil too long, broccoli may overcook when the casserole bakes). Thoroughly drain water from broccoli in a colander, and place broccoli into an 8x12-inch baking pan. Stir in cheese sauce mix until broccoli is completely covered. Bake in a heated oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove casserole from the oven and crumble Ritz crackers, spreading them across the top of the dish. Broil in the oven until crackers appear golden brown with a crisp texture.
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Wild Thyme Cooking & Catering owner and chef Allison Davis PHOTO BY THERESA STANLEY
Homemade Yeast Rolls BY ALLISON DAVIS, CHEF/OWNER WILD THYME COOKING & CATERING | PHOTOS BY THERESA STANLEY
Ingredients: • 2 ½ cups warm water • ¾ cup butter flavored Crisco • ¾ cup sugar • 1 package (or 2 ¼ teaspoons) of yeast • 1 ½ tablespoons of salt • 7-8 cups all-purpose flour Method: Dissolve yeast in warm water with ¼ cup of sugar and allow to bloom for about five minutes. Set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt the butter flavored Crisco until mostly melted through but not bubbling hot (meaning, just melt the majority and let the rest be softened enough to easily work into the dough…if it gets so hot it’s bubbling, it could kill the yeast).
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In a large separate bowl, add the flour, remaining sugar and salt. Make a well (hole) in the center of the flour and add the yeast mixture and melted Crisco. Mix until it is well combined and knead a couple of times so all of the flour has been mixed well with the wet ingredients. Place dough back in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or flour sack and allow to rise for one hour or until the dough has doubled in size. After the initial rise, roll out the dough to about ½-inch to ¾-inch thickness. Cut out yeast rolls using a round cutter (same as a biscuit cutter). Place in a pan close together or on a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment, and spray the pan well with nonstick cooking spray to keep rolls from sticking to the bottom. Melt a stick of butter and brush the tops
and sides generously – frankly, slather those beauties with as much butter as your heart desires. Season the tops of the rolls with salt and pepper. The rolls need a chance to rise again for about 30 minutes once they are in the pan. Allow your oven to heat to 400 degrees, and then after the second rise, they are ready to go in and bake. Allow the rolls to bake about 20 minutes or until brown and crisp on the outside and perfectly cooked through in the center. Remove from the oven, brush with more melted butter and add a scant more salt and pepper to the tops. Let them sit as long as humanly possible before devouring them all at once. Thanksgiving meals (and rolls) are for purchase at wildthymecooking.com. n
DRINK OF THE MONTH
Mulled White Wine RECIPES AND PHOTOS BY THERESA STANLEY
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n this season of thankfulness, gathering with loved ones will be trickier than usual. One good way to spend time with family and loved ones could be to host an outdoor cocktail hour; and to keep things safer, ask guests to bring their own mug for the host to ladle from the pot of cheer. Sweet and lightly spiced with cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger – hallmark spices of the holidays – mulled white wine is the perfect pairing for crisp fall air, especially with the added kick of bourbon. Prepared and steeped an hour before the gathering, it can serve as a great aperitif or after-dinner drink. Store any extra mulled wine in the refrigerator to allow this recipe to keep on giving: It also makes a great base for a holiday spritzer and yields amazing poached apples and pears (drizzle with honey and serve for dessert). Cheers!
Ingredients: • 2 bottles Riesling • 4 ounces Cooper’s Craft bourbon • 2 cinnamon sticks • 2 apples, cored and halved • 2 inches ginger, peeled and sliced • 1 pear, cored and quartered • ½ grapefruit zest, peel without pith • 1 tablespoon honey • 10 whole cloves • 6 peppercorns, pink suggested Method: To a crockpot add all ingredients. Cover and simmer on low heat for one hour. The fruit and spices will infuse wine with flavor. The longer it steeps, the better the cocktail will be. Serves 8-10. n
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Events Calendar A short list of upcoming local events designed to honor COVID-19 safety guidelines.
CULTURAL (& VIRTUAL) EVENTS
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Frank X Walker’s painting ‘Fit the Description’ is among the works featured in the University of Kentucky Art Museum’s exhibit “This is America,” on display through Feb. 13.
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On Nov. 6, the First Presbyterian Church of Lexington’s Music for a Mission will broadcast a virtual tribute to John Lennon featuring more than 20 local musicians. Above, Melissa Snow-Groves of the The Radical Departures makes a recording for the Virtual Tribute.
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This is America* Exhibition. On display through Feb. 13. Originally planned to coincide with the 2020 presidential election — in the spirit of art being a form of “good trouble” — this exhibit looks at aspects of history, citizenry, race, dignity, power and struggle. The exhibit was organized with the hope the museum can play a role as a safe space for the discussion of difficult topics and uncertain outcomes, organizers say; it features local and international artists alike, with selections from the museum’s permanent collection as well as works gathered from local studios, galleries and private collections. Gallery hours are Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 12-5 p.m. University of Kentucky Art Museum, 405 Rose St. More info and a coinciding playlist can be found at finearts.uky.edu/artmuseum/exhibitions/america-0. Dia de los Muertos Performance Showcase. Nov. 1. This new event hosted by the City of Lexington will honor the traditional Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, which centers on remembering loved ones who have passed. The outdoor event will feature performances, food trucks and a community ofrenda (decorated altar of remembrance), for which everyone is invited to bring offerings and enjoy. While the event is free, registration is required to ensure limited capacities, socially distancing and strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines for performance and event venues. Rain date is Nov. 2. Gates open at 4 p.m., show at 6 p.m. Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. Music for Mission: A Virtual Tribute to John Lennon. Nov. 6. The fourth annual Music for Mission Tribute will honor John Lennon in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of his birth and the 40th anniversary of his death. This virtual concert, featuring 21 local, jury-selected artists performing songs from Lennon’s catalog (Beatles and post-Beatles), was recorded by Anagram Sound in the First Presbyterian Church and will air via Facebook Premiere on the First Presbyterian Church of Lexington’s Facebook page. Tickets are free, and the audience is asked to make donations to support the featured non-profit organizations GreenHouse 17, GleanKY, Kentucky Refuge Ministries and Central Music Academy. Organizers encourage the audience to make a night of it by arranging a date night or small group watch and donning Lennon-inspired gear. On the night of the show, two of Lennon’s favorite meals will be available locally for curbside pickup from Smithtown Seafood (fish and chips) and Bayleaf Diaspora Kitchen (chicken or tofu curry). 7:30 p.m. www.fpclex.org/m4m
Nashville artist Ron Gallo will perform at The Burl on Nov. 5.
MUSIC, MOVIES AND MARKETS AT THE BURL Located at 375 Thompson Road in Lexington’s Distillery District, local music venue The Burl has moved toward outdoor, socially distanced concerts and movie screenings during the pandemic, with various guidelines in place to keep patrons safe and comfortable. Those events will continue even as we head toward cooler weather. For more details and a full list, visit www.theburlky.com.
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Ron Gallo. Nov. 5. The genre-bending Nashville artist by way of Philadelphia will make his Lexington debut fresh on the heels of releasing of his third and most experimental album yet, “Please Don’t Die,” which blurs the lines between psychedelic rock, pop and adult contemporary stylings. 7 p.m. Movie Nights. Nov. 12, 19 and 26. In November, The Burl will continue a new tradition it started this summer of hosting free movies on (most) Thursday evenings. This month’s film schedule is to be announced; earlier films in the series have included “The Goonies,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Labyrinth.” 7:30 p.m.
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Arlo McKinley. Nov. 6-8. Cincinnati Arlo McKinley has long captivated audiences with his emotionally rich and heartfelt songwriting paired with a voice that squeezes out more emotion than a sponge does water. Note: At the time of publication, the Nov. 6-7 shows had sold out; tickets for the Nov. 8 show (5:30 p.m.) were still available. “The Drunken Flea” Vintage Market. Nov. 14. Over 30 Central Kentucky-based vintage clothing and antique vendors will be on-site at the Burl for the Drunken Flea, an outdoor, socially distanced shopping market curated by Wearhouse, a new independent vintage shop in Lexington. The event will also include live music and food for purchase. 12-7 p.m. Molly Tuttle. Nov. 21. The guitar virtuoso and masterful songwriter has drawn high praise in the past for her original compositions and continues to do so in the present with “...But I’d Rather Be With You,” an album of acoustic cover songs ranging from an eclectic array of artists, from The Rolling Stones (“She’s A Rainbow”) and The Greatful Dead (“Standing on the Moon”) to Rancid (“Olympia, WA”) and Harry Styles (“Sunflower, Vol. 6”).Support by Rachel Baiman. 7 p.m. n
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PETE’S PROPERTIES Recent Residential Property Transactions
40502 775 Harbor Pt. $2,025,000 866 Mcmeekin Pl. $1,300,000 340 Kingsway Dr. $885,000 1620 Fincastle Rd. $860,000 762 Chinoe Rd. $845,000 1012 Turkey Foot Rd. $835,000 3336 Overbrook Dr. $832,375 328 Holiday Rd. $760,000 353 Cassidy Ave. $699,000 983 Edgewater Dr. $688,000 645 Tally Rd. $675,000 2124 Woodmont Dr. $640,000 630 Tateswood Dr. $635,000 2117 Island Cv. $620,000 230 Desha Rd. $595,000 841 Sherwood Dr. $510,000 323 Queensway Dr. $475,000 641 Lakeshore Dr. $445,000 170 Bassett Ave. $435,000 491 Hart Rd. $430,000 3245 Pepperhill Rd. $429,900 993 Edgewater Dr. $425,000 758 Sherwood Dr. $423,000 777 Glendover Rd. $405,000
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1360 Fontaine Rd. $397,000 429 Bristol Rd. $381,000 3117 Lamar Dr. $350,000 170 Cochran Rd. $330,000 733 Providence Rd. $325,000 2921 Montavesta Rd. $325,000 220 Owsley Ave. $321,000 1105 Pepperhill Cir. $315,000 1260 Tishoff Dr. $299,900 213 Preston Ave. $295,000 3301 Lansdowne Dr. $275,000 136 Owsley Ave. $270,000 612 Montclair Dr. $250,000 323 Owsley Ave. $207,500 231 Bassett Ave. $181,000 148 Sherman Ave. $165,000 365 Lincoln Ave. $135,000 40503 537 Arcadia Park $362,500 1928 Heather Way $330,000 99 Shady Ln. $328,000 325 Jesselin Dr. $290,000 285 Melbourne Way $284,000 2459 Heather Way $279,900
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214 Lackawanna Rd. $274,000 118 Penmoken Park $259,900 137 Penmoken Park $259,900 257 Albany Rd. $173,000 117 Penmoken Park $100,000 40503 3460 Grasmere Dr. $390,000 1905 Westmeath Pl. $300,000 485 Cromwell Way $276,000 3284 Dorchester Pl. $250,000 3357 Boston Rd. $246,000 704 Wellington Way $237,500 583 Merrimac Dr. $231,000 3424 Stillwater Rd. $228,000 3364 Boston Rd. $215,000 528 Monticello Blvd. $208,000 3446 Brunswick Rd. $200,000 3443 Saybrook Rd. $195,000 837 Apache Trl. $176,000 636 Worcester Rd. $172,000 652 Cardiff Ln. $135,000 40504 1107Kelsey Dr. $175,000 40513 2192 Carolina Ln. $684,900 3204 Hemingway Ln. $678,000 2116 Rollingdale Rd. $625,000 2193 Roswell Dr. $610,000 2457 Olde Bridge Ln. $605,000 2457 Olde Bridge Ln. $605,000 1336 Mumford Ln. $459,000 3004 Merideth Cir. $455,000 1084 Chasewood Way $450,500 2257 Shannawood Dr. $435,000 4056 Palmetto Dr. $420,000 4305 Palmetto Ct. $385,000 2692 Ashbrooke Dr. $380,000 4185 Palmetto Dr. $380,000 4024 Santee Way $345,000 3453 Derby Landing Cir. $339,000 3391 Nevius Dr. $300,000
BIGGEST MOVER: 775 Harbor Pt. $2,025,000 2040 Allegheny Way $298,000 2180 Allegheny Way $288,500 2120 Maura Trce. $282,500 2053 Glade Ln. $234,900 2049 Glade Ln. $228,000 2133 Maura Trce. $216,600 3559 Cave Hill Pl. $205,000 2552 Ashbrooke Dr. $205,000 40514 4793 Rhema Way $325,000 4801 Trillium Pl. $271,000 4828 Agape Dr. $227,500 2432 English Station Dr. $195,000 40515 2205 Poplar Grove Pl. $489,000 4416 Josiah Way $417,500 4188 Heartwood Rd. $394,500
4313 Contessa Ct. $377,000 4499 Tangle Hurst Ln. $367,000 477 Madison Point Dr. $356,000 4541 Longbridge Ln. $347,000 1068 Kiawah Pl. $302,000 904 Edgewood Ct. $296,000 3944 Kenesaw Dr. $290,500 4528 Largo Ln. $287,500 4100 Bridgemont Ln. $285,000 420 Lantana Park $284,900 504 Ridgewater Ct. $282,500 809 Lauderdale Dr. $275,000 809 Edgewood Dr. $263,000 4701 Cypress Creek Cir. $240,000 1182 Rockbridge Rd. $229,000 1036 Tanbark Rd. $206,000 4617 Hartland Pkwy. $189,000 4617 Hartland Pkwy. $189,000 1208 Berrywood Dr. $187,000 n
Recent arm’s length residential sales for this magazine’s distribution area. Information compiled by Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator David O’Neill. For more information on any of these properties, or others, please visit www.fayettepva.com.
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441 W. Second St. #110 $255,000
2005 St. Stephens Green $315,000
3924 Palomar Cove $359,900
3448 Simcoe Ct. $399,900
4053 Livingston Ln. $498,500
4239 Delaney Ferry $649,000
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121 S. Hanover Ave. $825,000
238 Henry Clay Blvd. $899,000
617 Old Coach Rd. $950,000
321 Culpepper Rd. $1,070,000
1125 Bridlewood Ln. $2,100,000
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1818 charm meets modern architecture in this 3-story fully refurbished downtown condo. 1,847 sq. ft., 3 BR/2.5 BAs, exposed brick and ceiling rafters, updated kitchen with new appliances, charming outdoor fenced yard, reserved parking behind home.
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Move-in ready home–Ellerslie neighborhood! Move in ready home in Ellerslie neighborhood! 4BR/3 BAs, renovated kitchen, new paint, carpet & roof, refinished hardwood floors, unfinished walk-out basement, 3-car garage, situated on a fenced corner lot.
3705 Barrow Wood Ln. $949,000
601 E. Main St.
Stunning Shadybrook Estates home with gorgeous hardwoods, built-ins and soaring ceilings! Spacious kitchen features custom cabinetry and stainless appliances. 4BR/ 3.5 BAs, 4,786 sq. ft., plenty of unfinished storage and 3 car garage.
Stylishly renovated historic home in the beautiful Bell Court neighborhood. 4 BR/4.5 BAs, gorgeous hardwoods and moldings, covered front and back porches, finished third floor, unfinished and waterproofed basement for storage, 2-car garage.
$949,000
2091 Bridgeport Dr.
$575,000
Lakeview subdivision! Spacious home on a large corner lot with fenced, private yard and plenty of space for working from home, home schooling, and playing at home! 6 BRs/4 BAs, 4,211 sq. ft. Beautiful pergola covered outdoor dining area with fireplace.
3120 Warrenwood Wynd
$975,000
Lovely and spacious brick home on large lot in Warrenton Woods! 5 BRs/4.5 BAs, 7,692 sq. ft. w/many updates. Large entry foyer, living room w/fireplace, dining room, sitting room, and family room. Finished basement with fireplace, full kitchen.
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200 Morgan St. Versailles, KY
$665,000
3093 Bobwhite Trail
$1,199,000
Renovated Federal style home downtown Versailles! 4 BRs/3 BAs, 5,100 sq. ft., high ceilings, gorgeous foyer, refinished floors, elevator access to 2nd level, 2 outbuildings (one could be a guest cottage). Must see!
Ashford Oaks! Gorgeous home featuring 4 BRs/4.5 BAs, and 4,900 sq. ft. of custom living space. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, family room with home theater system and heated salt water pool! Ashford Oaks is adjacent to Greenbrier Country Club.
515 S. Mill St.
$899,000
Historic South Hill home built in 1814 with an extensive renovation around 2006. Blend of historic with elite modern scale amenities. High ceilings, some of the original hardwood floors, lovely built-ins and moldings. Private, fenced yard landscaped by Henkel-Denmark.
103 S. Limestone #1050 $2,398,500 Penthouse living redefined. Enter through a private penthouse lobby and up to a 3,690 sq. ft., 2 BR/3.5 BAs condominum with spectacular features. Floor-to-ceiling glass offering panoramic views, modern chef’s kitchen, and expansive terrace. Must see!
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