CLUB Membership Newsletter
February 2019
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DIRECTORY
JANUARY 2017
HOURS OF OPERATION
PHONE DIRECTORY
CAMP CREEK GOLF CLUB Golf Shop: 7 AM – 5 PM Golf Course & Range: 7:30 AM – Sunset Breakfast: 7:30 – 11 AM Lunch: 11 AM – 4 PM 19th Hole Grille: 7 AM – 5 PM Closed Mondays Phone: 850.231.7601
THE CLUBS BY JOE
SHARK’S TOOTH GOLF CLUB Golf Shop: 7 AM – 5 PM Golf Course & Range: 7:30 AM – Sunset Wednesday – Monday Breakfast: 7:30 – 11 AM Lunch: 11 AM – 3 PM Closed Tuesdays Phone: 850.249.3015 WATERSOUND BEACH CLUB WATERSOUND BEACH CLUB WILL BE CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION UNTIL FEBRUARY 6TH. THE BEACH CLUB WILL REOPEN FEBRUARY 7TH WITH THE FOLLOWING HOURS: Club Hours: 9 AM – Sunset, daily Beach Service: 9 AM – Sunset, daily Food Service: 11 AM – Sunset, daily Bar: 11 AM – Sunset, daily Phone: 850.534.2500 ORIGINS GOLF CLUB 7:30 AM — Sunset Footgolf: Available after 1 PM, 7 days a week Phone: 850.213.5090 WATERSOUND CAFÉ Monday – Saturday Breakfast: 8 – 10 AM Lunch: 10:30 AM — 2:30 PM Phone: 850.213.5093
Mike Jansen, Director of Club Operations............................. 850.249.3045 Sean McGaughey, Director of Golf ..................................... 850.249.4167 Barry Webb, Director of Tennis .......................................... 205.903.8743 Carly Sostheim, Director of Membership .............................. 850.213.5182 Carolyn Webre, Membership Sales & Relations Manager ........ 850.213.5179 Victoria Grandal, Marketing Coordinator .............................. 850.213.5183 Hollie Parker, Membership Coordinator ................................ 850.213.5181 Katelyn O’Keefe, Membership Accounting ........................... 850.641.0009 Madison Smiedendorf, Wedding Sales & Service Manager ...... 850.249.3042
CAMP CREEK GOLF CLUB Camp Creek Golf Club ..................................................... 850.231.7601 19th Hole Grille ............................................................... 850.231.7603 Lee Moran, Head Golf Professional ...................................... 850.231.7602
SHARK’S TOOTH GOLF CLUB Golf Shop ...................................................................... 850.249.3041 Grille/Lounge/Reservations ............................................... 850.249.3015 Brianna Anderson, Club Manager ...................................... 850.249.3048 Bryan Ross, Executive Chef ................................................ 850.249.3011 Matthew Hipps, Head Golf Professional .............................. 850.249.3046
WATERSOUND BEACH CLUB WaterSound Beach Club .................................................... 850.534.2500 Curtis Brooks, Club Manager ............................................... 850.534.2078 Kristy McKinney, Food & Beverage Manager ....................... 850.534.2076 Chris Clements, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager .......... 850.534.2075 Dan Bower, Executive Chef ................................................ 850.534.2077
WATERSOUND ORIGINS GOLF CLUB AND CAFÉ Golf Shop ......................................................................850.213.5090 Watersound Cafe ............................................................850.213.5093 Rick Ayers, Club Manager ................................................ 850.213.5094
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WELCOME THE CLUBS BY JOE’S EXPANSION PROJECTS As you may have seen and heard, The Clubs by JOE is set to significantly expand upon our current Membership offerings and amenities over the next few years. Of the feedback we receive, one of the most requested items is updates regarding ongoing and future expansions and renovations. We are pleased to share updates on current projects, as well as plans for future development of the Clubs. In addition to the recently completed 7,000 square foot pool, expanded pool deck and additional bathhouse at WaterSound Beach Club, construction of a new food and beverage outlet – Costa Chica – is well underway. During the Beach Club’s short closure, crews worked to expedite construction to allow us to meet our late Spring opening deadline. The WaterSound Beach Club Mercantile retail shop and Sunset Bar also underwent significant improvements during this time. While there are plenty of exciting updates to come from the Beach Club, perhaps the most highly anticipated news is that of the planned expansion at Camp Creek Golf Club. This nearly $40 million planned expansion will transform Camp Creek into the Camp Creek Lifestyle Village. This new Camp Creek Lifestyle Village plans to include not only a state-of-the-art golf learning center and Outfitters shop, but also a variety of dining and recreation venues to fit any interest. We encourage you to read more details on this expansion in the latest edition of The Clubs by JOE Member Magazine. Whether you are new to the Clubs or a long-standing Member, full-time or part-time resident, we know that the memories created here will last a lifetime. We are committed to offering you and your guests with unparalleled amenities and world-class service that can only be found at The Clubs by JOE. We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we see these projects through to completion. And we look forward to growing with you and your family!
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CLUB EVENTS SAVE THE DATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEMBER MEET & GREET March 15 WaterSound Beach Club
SUPER BOWL SCRAMBLE February 3 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 9 AM Shotgun Get a head start on your Championship Sunday celebration with a 2-player scramble at Shark’s Tooth followed by awards and prizes. Members and Members’ guests are welcome. Members are encouraged to sign up as a team. $75 per team. Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
PARENT-CHILD TENNIS ROUND ROBIN March 16 Shark’s Tooth Tennis Courts
FITTING DAY March 16 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SHAMROCK SHUFFLE March 17 WaterSound Beach Club
COUPLES NINE & DINE March 22 Origins Golf Club
GOLF CLINIC - DRIVER March 23 Camp Creek Golf Club
BEE KEEPING & HONEY TASTING WITH HONEY HUTCH March 28 WaterSound Beach Club
SHOOTOUT AT THE CREEK MEMBER-GUEST GOLF TOURNAMENT March 28-30 Camp Creek Golf Club
SUPER BOWL PARTY February 3 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 9 PM Make plans to watch the biggest game of the year at Shark’s Tooth! Enjoy the game on 6’ and 8’ wide screens with 4 additional TVs, game-day grub, and cocktail specials. $25++ per adult, $15++ per child. Members and Members’ guests are welcome. Reservations are required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. FAMILY FUN NIGHT February 8 | WaterSound Beach Club | 5 – 9 PM Bring the family to WaterSound Beach Club for a fun-filled night out included an assorted pizza buffet and plenty of family style games. Members & Members’ guests are welcome. $20++ per adult, 10++ per child. Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. VALENTINES DAY DINNER & MIXOLOGY CLASS February 14 | WaterSound Beach Club | 6 – 8 PM Join us for an interactive date night at WaterSound Beach Club! Members and Members’ guests are welcome. $55++ per person, includes 3 craft cocktails and small bites. Reservations are required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. SHORT GAME SCHOOL February 16 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 10 AM – 12 PM The fastest way to lower your scores is through improvement in the short game! Members and Members’ guests welcome. $125 per person. Limited class capacity. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
WINE WALKABOUT February 23 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 6:30 PM Sample a selection of Spanish wines paired with exceptional cuisine created by Chef Bryan Ross. $50++ per adult. Members and Members’ guests welcome (Age 21+ only). Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
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CLUB EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS (CONTINUED) FIRST FRIDAY FEAST – LOW COUNTRY BOIL March 1 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 8 PM Join us for an interactive date night at WaterSound Beach Club! Members and Members’ guests are welcome. $55++ per person, includes 3 craft cocktails and small bites. Reservations are required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. SUSHI DATE NIGHT March 8 | WaterSound Beach Club | 6 – 8 PM Enjoy a hand-craft, coastal fusion meal for two complete with libations, traditional Zensai starters, specialty sushi rolls, and dessert to share. Make it a date night and bring the kids along for their own Kids Night Out pajama party! $40++ per couple. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
SPRING GUEST DAY March 10 | Camp Creek Golf Club | 10 AM Shotgun Become acquainted with fellow Members in a competitive and fun environment. Members are encouraged to bring one guest. $85 per team. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
ONGOING EVENTS SUNDAY BRUNCH Sundays through February 25th | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 8 AM – 2 PM Monday Nights are all about our Members! Members receive 50% off dinner entrées. Reservations required, 850.249.3015. ++ Service charge & sales tax not included.
MEMBER MONDAY Mondays | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 8:30 PM Monday Nights are all about our Members! Members receive 50% off dinner entrées. Reservations required, 850.249.3015. ++ Service charge & sales tax not included.
SHARK’S TOOTH SOCIAL Thursdays | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5 PM – 7 PM Gear up for the weekend a little early with live entertainment, games, and cocktail specials! Reservations are not accepted. For more information, please call 850.249.3015. CLUBSIDE S’MORES Nightly | WaterSound Beach Club | Sunset Gourmet s’mores options are now available for purchase nightly throughout the year. Reservations are not accepted. For more information, please call 850.534.2500.
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LOCAL EVENTS FEBRUARY 14TH ANNUAL ROSEMARY BEACH GIRLS GETAWAY Thursday, January 31 – Sunday, February 3 | Rosemary Beach Rosemary Beach Foundation invites ladies to the 14th Annual Rosemary Beach Girls Getaway! This is a weekend for women to getaway, celebrate, and enjoy the beauty of South Walton. Held each year during Super Bowl weekend, this 4-day event is packed with fun, food, learning, and laughter for women. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast NICU. Festivities include a Welcome Reception, Cooking Demonstration by Roux 30A, Succulent Workshop by Clay30A, Rosemary Beach Realty Tour of Homes, Saturday Evening Bash with Dinner, Dancing, Silent Auction/Raffle and Music with DJ Shane Keller, Rock The House. In between planned activities, women can cruise around town on beach bikes or hit the local shops and restaurants. Visit rbfgirlsgetaway.com for additional event and lodging information. LA LUMIERE: FEAST OF THE GODS Friday, February 8 – Sunday, February 10 | Hilton Sandestin Broker Associate, Hannah Martin, is pleased to announce her 5th Annual Birthday Fundraiser will benefit South Walton Academy, Special Olympics Florida - Walton County, and Westonwood Ranch. The weekend will kick off with a newly added VIP dinner on Friday, February 8 beginning at 6:30pm, titled “La Lumière: Feast of the Gods,” in the Coastal Ballroom. The weekend’s main event, “La Lumière: Party of the Gods”, will be an evening of otherworldy decadence on Saturday, February 9. Guests will party like the Gods, enjoying an open bar until 11pm and complimentary culinary delights, live musical performances, live theatrical acts, interactive guest experiences, a late-night DJ and more fun and excitement than a mere mortal should have. The festivities will culminate with a “Morning on Mt. Olympus Champagne Brunch” on Sunday, February 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. where guests can regroup, refuel, rehash, and refresh. Exclusive ticket opportunities for the weekend’s events are limited and can be purchased at hannahmartinsparty.com. SOUTH WALTON BEACHES WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: TASTING OF CHAMPIONS Friday, February 15 | Hilton Sandestin | 6 – 8 PM Tasting of Champions is the early preview of South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival in April. Join fellow wine lovers to sample from the 500+ 2019 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival wine entries, including newly named medal winners in more than 70 categories and gourmet food stations. Invite your friends and be the first to pamper your palettes! Tickets are available at sowalwine.com. SANDESTIN GUMBO FESTIVAL Friday, February 15 – Saturday, February 16 | The Village of Baytowne Wharf The Sandestin Gumbo Festival has been known as one of the largest and most popular winter food events along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Now in its 30th year, the event takes over The Village of Baytowne Wharf during Presidents Day weekend. Kick-off the weekend Friday, Feb. 15th at Hammerhead’s Bar & Grill with a delicious Baytowne Seafood Boil beginning at 5 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 16 from 12-4 p.m. guests will enjoy live Zydeco music from Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe, family activities and the best gumbo cook-off on the Gulf Coast. Tickets are now available for purchase at SandestinGumboFestival.com. VALENTINE TOUR OF HOMES Saturday, February 16 & Sunday, February 17 | Various Locations in South Walton Spend the weekend falling in love with some of South Walton’s most adorable, stunning, artistic and unique homes from beach to bayGuests take a self-guided tour of a variety of homes throughout South Walton and are also introduced to some of the CAA’s member artists whose work is featured in each of the homes. All net proceeds benefit the CAA’s Art For All Program, which provides support to Walton County schools, teachers, students, artists and arts organizations to further arts education in the community. Tickets are available at culturalartsalliance.com.
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LOCAL EVENTS FEBRUARY (Continued) SINFONIA’S CRESCENDO! 2019: A CULTURAL & CULINARY EXTRAVAGANZA Friday, February 15 & Sunday February, 17 | Hilton Sandestin Crescendo! is an exciting cultural extravaganza to benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives. This energy-infused experience will celebrate the cultural and culinary arts by showcasing world-class vintners, expert spirit purveyors, amazing auction items, and an award-winning musical guest. Taking place Friday, Feb. 15th at 6pm & Sunday, Feb. 17th at 11:00am, this two-day event is one you will not want to miss! This year’s theme for the Main Event on Sunday is Lunch en Blanc: enter into an elegant setting of white-inspired decor and fashion. One of the most-anticipated moments will be the live auction of high-end lots of reserve wine, artful excursions, luxury travel trips and more. Tickets include all food, wine, reserved table seating and valet parking. For more information and to purchase your ticket, visit sinfoniagulfcoast.org. PANAMA CITY BEACH FOOD TRUCK & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Saturday, February 16 – Sunday, February 17 | Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach Food Truck Festivals of America brings you the 2nd Annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival to Aaron Bessant Park! There will be 25 of the best and most creative food trucks in Northwest Florida with at least 25 local and regional craft beer brewers, local entertainment, games and face painting for the kids! The food trucks will be serving up everything from fall off the bone BBQ to juicy prime rib to authentic Caribbean to savory cupcakes… and more! All of this, plus a dozen local, regional, and national craft beers to wash it all down! Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. 30A WINE FESTIVAL Wednesday, February 20 – Sunday, February 24 | Various Locations in Alys Beach The 8th Annual 30A Wine Festival returns to the beautiful surroundings of Alys Beach for 2019! The four-day festival is a showcase of premiere wine producers and local culinary favorites. This year, The Travelin’ McCourys will keep the party rocking all night long! 30A Wine Festival includes four days filled with wine and food throughout Alys Beach such as Wine Dinners, Beer Bourbon & Butts kickoff party, Wine Seminars, Grand Tastings, and Croquet brunch. Tickets available for weekend pass or individual events. Read more about weekend festival events and get tickets at 30awinefestival.com.
MARCH SEASIDE HALF MARATHON Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3 | Seaside The Seaside School Half Marathon and 5K Race, presented by Vera Bradley, is planned for Sunday, March 3 in Seaside, Florida. Race weekend kicks off on Friday night with Taste of the Race with Chef Emeril Lagasse. Spend an exciting Saturday afternoon at Race Expo in the heart of Seaside. And Sunday is race day. Race registration and tickets to Taste of the Race will be available at runseasidefl.com. EMERALD COAST CRUIZIN’ CAR SHOW Wednesday, March 6 – Friday, March 9 | Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach Emerald Coast Cruizin, is the South’s Best Blast from the Past family fun event. Thousands of classic cars, hot rods, custom cars and trucks make way for this week long festival. There will be over 125 + top name automotive vendors on hand, as well as a huge swap meet and Auto Car Corral. Also included is a ladies section with great crafts, jewelry, and so much more. Kids will love the kiddy area with fun rides games and more! so much for all to enjoy! Each night is full of activities from cruising, great bands, and special shows. Even if you’re not a gear head, there is plenty to do for all. Visit emeraldcoastcruizin.com for more information.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATING YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION The Clubs by JOE website– clubsbyjoe.com– allows you to easily manage your contact information to ensure we have the most up-to-date information for you and your family. Once logged in to your Member account, simply navigate to Edit My Profile located under your name in the upper righthand corner. From here, you are able to update your email address, phone numbers, and mailing address should this information change at any time. Select Save at the bottom of the page and changes will be automatically updated in our system.
A MESSAGE FROM THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM Many of you have taken advantage of the new Generational Membership offering that adds Membership benefits for your Extended Family. We are delighted to know that this improvement to the Membership structure has been successful and want to make sure you are aware of the opportunity you have before you…
Carly Sostheim
Carolyn Webre
Over the past years we have experienced many Members that wish to allow their “extended family” to enjoy the Clubs under their Membership. This is a great opportunity for those family members to enjoy your Membership benefits while you may not be able to accompany them. However, we wanted to allow greater access and ease of access for your extended family so we created the Generational Membership! This “Add-On” to your Membership will allow your Extended Family to have a Membership of their own, allowing them to bring guests of their own to the Beach Club, play golf for a limited greens fee and even have their own charging privileges.
The Generational Membership would allow your extended family rights as a Member to include, but not limited to: • A permanent Membership card
– No need to complete an extended family form online prior to arrival
Hollie Parker
• Ability to bring guests to the WaterSound Beach Club
– Generational Members may bring up to 6 accompanied guests to the Beach Club daily (Lifestyle– complimentary; Beach & Sport– fees apply).
• Discounted greens fees for golf – Generational Members can make their own tee times and only pay $50!
• Charging privileges on their own Member account – Charges may be setup on their own Member account or setup on the main Member’s account – you chose!
& much more!
This plan does not change your Membership in any way, but rather it’s an enhancement to your Membership that is on an annual basis. There is an annual fee of $2,400 and this fee covers all of your “Extended Family”: Member & Member spouses’ mothers and fathers, adult children 24 or older and their spouses, members unmarried grandchildren. To qualify, the Extended Family Member may not live full-time in Bay, Walton or Okaloosa Counties. We are only offering a limited amount of the Generational Memberships so contact the Membership Office to receive further details!
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MEMBERSHIP NEW WATERCOLOR STORE IS NOW OPEN! The
new
Watercolor
Store
is
NOW OPEN after a few weeks of renovation! The store includes
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Ben & Kathy Adams from Memphis, TN join as Signature Golf Members. The Adams are also Members of the Memphis Country Club.
official WaterColor apparel and merchandise such as hats, candles, and colorful drinkware. In addition, the store will feature Florida SweetTea Style- a boutique carrying jewelry from local artist Carrie Rhea Designs, Supergoop®
sun
care
products,
and upscale brands such as Draper
Bobby Burns & Elizabeth Fitzgerald from Nashville, TN join as Lifestyle Members. They look forward to spending time at their home in WaterSound Beach.
James® clothing and accessories, MOJO®
sportswear,
lululemon®
athletic apparel, and Peter Millar® fine clothing. Brenda Craig & Scott Sander join as Lifestyle Members. They look forward to spending time in their new home in Watersound Origins.
Jay & Diana Geier join as Lifestyle Members. The Geiers are also Members of Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, GA.
Visit online at ShopWaterColor.com or in-store at: 6 WaterColor Blvd South, Suite 102 (across from WaterColor Workout). Store Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM* *Hours subject to change seasonally
Pat & Catherine Nelson from Memphis, TN join as Beach & Sport Members. The Nelsons are also Members of the Memphis Country Club.
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GOLF A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF Sean McGaughey, PGA Director of Golf I hope this month’s Member newsletter finds you all warm and cozy. The 2019 Season is almost here which means it’s time to get those clubs out and ready for some great golf. The 2019 Tournament season has been updated and can be viewed online through our Member portal at clubsbyjoe.com. If you ever have any questions about events at the Clubs, the Member website has an amazing amount of knowledge for all that The Clubs by JOE has to offer. Now that we are in a new year, we encourage you to give us a call to schedule your lessons with the Pros. It’s our goal to help all of you enjoy the game whether that’s learning course etiquette or setting you on the path to your PGA Tour career. Your Golf Professional staff is ready to aid you in your goal and would love to help you reach the next level of play! Our spring apparel should be arriving any day now so please stop by and check out all the new styles for 2019. We’ll be featuring a colorful spring line with brands such as Peter Millar, Turtelson, Dunning, Greyson, and Donald Ross. Let us help outfit you with some of the most popular brands for the 2019 season. I’d also like to remind everyone that this year we will be implementing a handicap policy for the Clubs. You can find this handicap policy in your 2019 Golf Handbook. That being said, one of the easiest ways to make sure your able to post your scores is by picking up the GHIN app on your phone. This wonderful app will help make things very simple by adding your favorite courses and tees. If you don’t have the GHIN app yet, please make sure to do so for the 2019 season.
The Clubs by JOE looks forward to spending 2019 with you!
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CHEF’S CORNER BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE
FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
Ingredients
Good news: When matching food and wine, you don’t have to learn complicated systems for selecting the right wine to enhance the food on the table. This is not rocket science. A few simple guidelines will help you make successful wine-and-food pairings.
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4ea Butternut Squash 1ea Small Onion, chopped 1ea Leek, chopped with greens removed 1oz Minced Garlic 1oz Micned Shallot 2qt Chicken or Vegetable Broth 4ea Thyme Springs 1ea Large Bay Leaf Extra Virgin Olive Oil, As Needed 4oz Brown Sugar 4oz Maple Syrup 1 1/2 tbs Allspice 1 1/2 tbs Cinnamon 2 tbs Nutmeg 8 tsp Kosher Salt 8 tsp Black Pepper
• 8oz Whole Butter
Directions 1. Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. 2. Pour olive oil in your hand and rub the entire surface of the butternut squash (both flesh and peel) until lightly shiny. Should barely coat the squash. 3. Lay all squash flesh side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. You should have 8 halves. 4. Spread salt and pepper evenly between the 8 pieces of squash. 5. Use the same technique with the brown sugar, maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice applying evenly to all 8 pieces. 6. Cube half of the butter and divide that by 8 placing 1/8 in each squash where you scooped the seeds. 7. Bake at 350 until tender (Approx. 90 minutes) Should be dark and golden brown. 8. Place chicken or vegetable broth in large sauce pot and bring to a simmer. Add thyme springs and bay leaves. Gently simmer for 1 hour. 9. Use remaining butter and melt slowly over medium low heat. Add onion, leek and garlic, cook slowly until translucent and soft. 10. Remove butternut squash from the oven. Scrape all pulp away from the skin and put in the pot with the onion and leek mixture. Including all liquid. 11. Stir to incorporate the squash and onion mixture. 12. Using a stick or immersion blender, pour the broth into the pulp and onion mixture until perfect consistency is maintained. Continue to puree until ultra-smooth. You may want to transfer to a blender or food processer. 13. Refine seasoning with any of the spices.
KEEPING IT SIMPLE 1. Drink and Eat What You Like Choose a wine that you would want to drink by itself, rather than hoping a food match will improve a wine made in a style you don’t like. That way, even if the pairing isn’t perfect, you will still enjoy what you’re drinking; at worst, you might need a sip of water or bite of bread between the dish and the glass. The same holds true for the food: After all, if you detest liver, there is no wine pairing with it on earth that will work for you.
2. Look For Balance Consider the weight—or body, or richness—of both the food and the wine. The wine and the dish should be equal partners, with neither overwhelming the other. If you balance the two by weight, you raise the odds dramatically that the pairing will succeed. There’s a fair amount of instinct to this. Hearty food needs a hearty wine. Cabernet Sauvignon complements grilled lamb chops because they’re equally vigorous, but the dish would run roughshod over a crisp white wine. In contrast, a light Soave washes down a subtly flavored poached fish because they are equals in delicacy. How do you determine weight? For the food, fat—including what comes from the cooking method and the sauce—is the main contributor. (Note how a salad with blue cheese dressing feels heavier than one with citrus vinaigrette, as does fried chicken versus poached.) For a wine, you can get clues from the color, grape variety and alcohol level, along with the wine-making techniques and the region’s climate. (Wines with less than 12 percent alcohol tend to be lighter-bodied; those with more than 14 percent are heavier.)
3. Match the Wine to the Most Prominent Element in the Dish This is critical to fine-tuning wine pairings. Identify the dominant character; more often it is the sauce, seasonings or cooking method, rather than the main ingredient. Consider two different chicken dishes: Chicken Marsala, with its browned surface and a sauce of dark wine and mushrooms, versus a chicken breast poached in a creamy lemon sauce. The caramelized, earthy flavors of the former tilt it toward a soft, supple red, while the simplicity and citrus flavors of the latter call for a fresh white.
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TENNIS PRIVATE LESSON RATES
Member
TENNIS NEWS
Adult Program
$25
$28
Junior Program
$15
$18
Private Adult (1 Hr) $80
$85
Private Adult (½ Hr) $45
$50
Private Junior (1 Hr) $70
$75
Private Junior (½ Hr) $40
$45
Group (3-4 People) $100
$120
Group (5-6 People) $120
$140
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday 9 – 10 AM 10 – 10:45 AM
Adult Doubles Drills Junior Clinic (6 – 8 yrs)
Tuesday 9 – 10 AM Adult Doubles Drills 10 – 11 AM Junior Clinic (9 – 12 yrs) 11 AM – 12 PM Junior Clinic (13 & up) Wednesday 9 – 10 AM 10 – 10:45 AM
Adult Doubles Drills Junior Clinic (6 – 8 yrs)
Thursday 9 – 10 AM Adult Doubles Drills 10 – 11 AM Junior Clinic (9 – 12 yrs) 11 AM – 12 PM Junior Clinic (13 & up) Friday 9 – 10 AM 10 – 11:30 AM
Adult Doubles Drills Adult Round Robin
Saturday 9 – 10 AM
Barry Webb Director of Tennis
Guest
Adult Doubles Drills
Please call to register for all programs as space is limited; 205.903.8743, Barry.Webb@stjoeclub.com.
AM also at Shark’s Tooth.
With the start of the new year, we are looking forward to increased growth and activity for our tennis program. We will have two teams participating in ladies league play this Spring. Match days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM – 1 PM at Shark’s Tooth. Team clinics will be held each Monday morning from 9 – 11
Beginner clinics are conducted each Wednesday morning from 9 – 10 AM at WaterSound Beach Club. This is a great way to learn the game and transition into league play. Registration is required, as space is limited. Men’s singles match play takes place on Friday mornings from 9 – 11 AM at Shark’s Tooth. This is an opportunity to develop your game and get in a great workout. Please notify me if you would like to join the group. Private, semi-private and group lessons are available for all ages and skill levels. You may contact me to schedule your specific day and time. I can be reached via email at barry.webb@stjoeclub.com or at 205.903.8743.
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