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lthough Mother Nature has been uncommonly kind to us this winter, it is always encouraging when we reach March. I might not have thought so when I was an avid skier, but now, after I experienced a severe fall last winter — the icecovered driveway strikes fear in my heart — I am glad for the approaching spring. Again, because the weather did not particularly imprison us in our homes, except for a couple of times just to let us know it was still winter, we do not have to emerge from our homes shaking off cabin fever. In fact, isn’t it remarkable that THE blizzard happened on a weekend and the couple of snowfalls also fell at the end of the weeks? We have hardly had occasion to build a fire in the fireplace. Nonetheless, with the swans and the birds busily building their nests, I can feel the annual urge gradually overtaking me to do a little feathering of the nest myself to improve our home. So I am starting to look around to see what new products have appeared in the stores and online, and to eyeball other houses in our neighborhood to evaluate and perhaps plagiarize a bit. With the expectation that you are doing the same, we are presenting you with our March issue of Lifestyle, in which you can find new themes for decorating and

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renovation. We also want you to have fun this month, and so we have our comprehensive calendar of things to do, places to go and events not to be missed. For those in need, there is also a list of camps for the summer in which you might want to register your children. And there are some suggestions of wines especially appropriate for March. Bet you didn’t know this about March: March is named after the Roman god, Mars. It might seem strange to name a month after the god of war, but here is a little known fact. Mars was also the god of agriculture. And the month was appropriately named because March was the start of farming and, for the Romans, of warfare. Another tidbit: March is Irish-American Heritage Month, no doubt influenced in that regard by the nearness of St. Patrick’s Day. And this year March includes Easter. It is wonderful to leave my office at the end of the workday and still find it light outside. Even better is the chorus of birds that I can enjoy if I just stop for a moment to listen. Wishing you a happy month and also a good time reading this edition of Lifestyle.

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elcome to the early spring edition of Lifestyle. Yes, spring is finally here and with it, spring cleaning, home renovations and sprucing up the garden. So, it’s time to emerge from winter’s cocoon and get started — no more couch potatoes. Inside this issue you’ll read about trends in home renovation, including use of color and the return of wallpaper. Trends in garden renovations include a fullsized outdoor kitchen — what a great way to spend the summer. Then, there’s the trend to tiny spaces, tiny houses for those wishing to downsize.

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Now that your home and yard are rejuvenated, invite friends and family over for some fun. Bob Lipinski has some great ideas on which wines and spirits go well with your home entertaining plans. Don’t forget to enjoy some of the great entertainment that our Island has to offer, from museum exhibits to shows, music and much more, including the Memorial Day weekend air show at Jones Beach. So, welcome to spring! ~ Ellen Barcel

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All-American Selections announces

National Garden winners for 2016 By Heidi Sutton and erneStine Franco

inter was a long time coming to Long Island this year. The first snow did not fall until the weekend of Jan. 23, and then it fell with a vengeance — some areas of the Island were covered with more than 2 feet of snow. Following this, we went into the deep freeze the weekend of Valentine’s Day, with temperatures plummeting to minus 20

with the wind chill. To really confuse people, animals and plants, the thermometer reached 56 degrees two days later and we had a rainstorm. So this year, it is not just gardeners who can’t wait for spring. Everyone may be checking out All-America Selections’ recently announced National Winners for 2016 — new varieties of flowers, fruits and vegetables that will do well

in any climate throughout the United States and Canada. With fun names like Tomato Candyland Red, Strawberry Delizz and the exotic Mizuna Red Kingdom, these cultivars are the best of the best, beating out thousands for superior taste, disease tolerance, unique colors and flavors, higher yield, length of flowering and harvest, and overall performance.

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You will be able to enjoy your own fresh, homemade coleslaw with this new variety that has a perfect smaller head size (4 inches) and shape to be grown successfully in containers on patios and decks or in-ground beds, possibly as an ornamental/edible border. The taste is sweeter and less bitter than conventional varieties; it might just convert those who think they are not fond of cabbage.

KAle Prizm

Dreaming of growing the popular superfood kale, but think you don’t have room? Look no further than Kale Prizm which produces attractive, short, tight, ruffle-edged leaves that are content to be grown in containers as well as in-ground beds. The excellent tasting, almost nutty-flavored leaves are tender enough to enjoy in fresh salads, but also hold up well when cooked — a foodie gardener’s dream come true!

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This geranium has unique bicolor foliage with a nonstop display of semidouble orange flowers from spring to fall that gives it an exceptional look in any garden. It is ideal for combination planters, landscapes and garden beds.

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Selected for it smooth, globe-shaped bulbs that can grow up to 6” in diameter, this variety is the perfect upright size and shape for container gardening and garden plots. Resistant to insect damage, the sweet, flavorful bulb has an excellent texture that makes it easy to slice and dice.

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This beautiful, vibrant, reddish-purple variety of Mizuna (Japanese mustard) is a flavorful, mild tasting green that can also be used as an ornamental in containers or in the landscape. Gardeners will appreciate how this variety does not bolt as easily as other mizunas and produces a much higher yield throughout the season, standing up to midseason heat.

PuMPKin PePitAS

Pepitas is named for its hull-less or naked seeds (pepitas) that lack the tough outer hull, making them easy to eat after slow-roasting. Each high-yield plant produces numerous, uniform medium sized (9 – 12 pounds) pumpkins on healthy, disease-resistant vines. This confectionary-type of pumpkin produces beautiful orange fruits that, at maturity, have decorative green stripes. What an interesting change of pace for your fall decorations.

toMAto CAndylAnd Red

This award-winning, currant-type tomato is smaller in size than cherry-type and are ready to “pop” in your mouth straight from the garden. Gardeners will appreciate the dark red, sweet-flavored fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the season. The tomato plant itself has a nice tidier habit than other currant-type plants, with the fruit tending to form on the outside of the plant, making them easier to harvest.

“Double Yum” was one judge’s response to this new variety of pepper. Starting as small green fruits, it develops into bright yellow jewels with a delicious sweet and fruity flavor. Being an early bloomer, you will be able to enjoy these peppers throughout the growing season and well into the fall.

StRAwbeRRy delizz

These vigorous strawberry plants are easy to grow from seed or transplant and produce an abundant harvest throughout the growing season. The best part though is the wonderful sweet strawberry burst of flavor from every handpicked berry. These plants have a nice uniform and compact size, making them perfect for containers, hanging baskets or garden plots.

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This uniquely colored yet delicious tomato produces beautiful green fruits with subtle yellow stripes, a wonderful citrus-like flavor and perfect tomato texture. Gardeners enjoy this disease-free plant throughout the season, with its dark green leaves and well-behaved form.

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Please note: None of these AAS winners are bred or produced using genetically modified organisms (GMOs). For a complete list of 2016 new plants winners chosen by the AAS by region, visit their website at www.all-americaselections.org.

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Porches are generally raised structures, which run across the front of the house, usually with a cover. Porches are frequently made of wood but can also be made of concrete and brick. Since they are raised, they can have a storage area underneath them. This storage area can be open, closed in with a low trellis or completely closed in with a door. Porches add to the curb appeal of the front of a house as well as adding living space. Add a small outdoor table, a pair of chairs and some plants and the effect is quite charming. Porches look particularly nice on Victorian and colonial style houses. Porches with a cover have the advantage of allowing for outdoor living even on a rainy summer day. The cover also helps keep blown debris from collecting on it. If you are concerned that the porch cover may block some of the sun from the room behind it, there is an easy solution — consider adding a light tube or skylight to that room. Porches need a railing around them, so no one accidently slips and falls. Hanging baskets of colorful flowers can be suspended from the porch cover. Porches may need to be painted or stained periodically, depending on the choice of materials.

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Patios are built at ground level and lead out of the back of a house. They have basically the same benefits as decks do. One advantage of patios is that made of cement, stone, slate or other hard material, they need virtually no maintenance. If a weed barrier is placed under the stone or slate, you don’t even need to spray to keep weeds from popping up between the stones. Since patios are at ground level, they do not need a railing around them. Don’t forget to add some lighting so you can enjoy your patio in the evening. Patios can be built so they blend into the deck of an in-the-ground swimming pool if you have one.

Decks are generally open wooded structures, usually accessible from the back of the house. Think lounge chairs and flower boxes when you think of decks. This is a great place for outdoor living, enjoying meals outside, reading a book or even watching TV. One advantage of decks is that there is a certain amount of give in wood, meaning that standing for any length of time is easier on the legs. Since decks are elevated, you get a better view of the surrounding yard, kids playing, etc. Decks are ideal especially if you live in a split level or high ranch house. As with a porch, decks need a railing around them so no one slips. Deck railings are a great place to grow colorful annuals in appropriate flower boxes. The main disadvantage of a deck is that the wood needs to be treated periodically so it will not decay. If this is not done, you will find yourself doing more frequent repairs. However, you can get around this by using man-made “wood,” which lasts much longer.

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lants, trees and earth. They might look solid and unmoving. But today’s landscape professionals say that when it comes to the ways homeowners experience their outdoor spaces, trends are fluid and evolving. As landscape design expands to include more options, Long Islanders are pushing the boundaries of the outdoor season as much as possible, said Jason Merz, owner of Metamorphosis Landscape Design in Smithtown. “People want to get as much use of their backyard as they can,” he said. “They expect to enjoy it from March or April through October.” And in general, “people are spending a lot more money on their homes and their

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landscaping than they were ten or 15 years ago,” Merz said. Slaving over a hot stove in a sweltering kitchen? Please. These days, cooks are bringing their culinary talents into the backyard, preparing festive meals in full view of their guests. Merz said his company gets requests for “almost a full-on kitchen outside, as part of the patio.” Sinks, refrigerators, large barbecue grills, bar caddies — “they become great focal points for the backyard,” he said. And outdoor heaters keep the setting cozy in the chilly temperatures of early spring and late fall. Customers’ imaginations are quite literally catching fire. Merz said recently he has seen more

and more people using elements such as fire pits and outdoor fireplaces. He’s also noticed that “a lot more people are looking to use outdoor structures, like a cabana or pool house.” Outdoor televisions are big this year, Merz noted. “This is one of the hottest things lately,” he said. “People use it to watch the football game while they’re sitting outside.” The TVs are mounted on the house or the roof line, in spots where they can be protected from rain, wind and sun.

Swimming pools are no longer limited to basic rectangular shapes. “We’ve been doing more custom gunite pools,” Merz said, with disappearing infinity edges becoming a popular favorite. When it comes to paving stones used for exterior flooring, homeowners “want to get away from a cookie-cutter look,” he said. “Lots of people like natural stone pavers, like bluestone and granite, around their swimming pools.” Increasingly, consumers want more than just one new backyard feature, asking instead for an integrated design of the entire space. “The trend is, people are calling in and saying, ‘We know we need this project done, but we need a design,’” Merz said. “We provide the landscape design for

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they and their clients can be proud of. “Some of the best landscapes I have designed are green on green,” she pointed out. Some people want the colors used for decorating inside the house to be brought outdoors. In this way, Romovacek said, color makes a connection between inside and outside environments. “I ask my clients, what are your favorite colors? What colors do you not want to see?” A growing interest in outdoor music coming through backyard speakers is another recent trend, Romovacek said, and so is landscape lighting. “For the past three years or so, people are asking for more outdoor lighting, and they’re controlling their outdoor lights with their phones,” she said. Some of it is for safety — illuminating paths or stairs — and some is used to show off or play down parts of the yard. “It doesn’t have to be a lot of lighting to be successful,” she said. “You just want to accentuate some of the elements in your landscape.” Some clients ask her to use outdoor lights to simulate the soft, bewitching allure of moonlight, Romovacek said, and others have requested lighting displays that change color with the seasons.

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However, before you make any decisions on whether you want a porch, a deck or a patio, check with your local building department. In some areas, you need a building permit no matter what you add; in some you need a permit if the structure is physically attached to the house or has a concrete footing. In other cases, a patio set in sand doesn’t require anything and doesn’t affect your taxes, while one set in concrete may require a permit and may add to your property taxes. There may also be limits on sizes of the additions. For example, a porch may only be allowed to extend so many feet out from the main structure. So get all the facts. If you don’t have any electric connections outside your house — this is especially true of older homes — have an electrician come and install at least one in the front and one in the back. If you’re adding a water feature, check with the electrician to see if this is enough or if you need a special electric connection designated just for that feature.

Whatever you decide, you’ll find that adding a deck, patio or porch to your home provides you with years of outdoor enjoyment as well as adding to the value of your home.

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them, and then we build it.” Irena Romovacek, landscape designer for Hicks Nurseries in Westbury, has seen changes in the types and colors of plants her clients prefer. In recent years, people are being kinder to our beleaguered planet by using more sustainable plants, “in keeping with nature,” she said. This greener strategy calls for succulents instead of grass, “because grass needs a lot of water and fertilizer to make it look good.” Hamptons outdoor living might include tropical plants such as palm trees, Romovacek said, because the large palm leaves visually offset and balance outdoor displays of modern sculpture that are often a part of East End outdoor spaces. “And tropicals are fun, they’re exotic, they’re unusual,” she said. “Your friends are going to see it and say, ‘Where’d you get that?’” Color palettes of plantings have changed. “My clients used to like more reds and orange. Now it’s a cooler palette — more blues and greens,” Romovacek said. But even with these softer schemes, she still creates dramatic interest with the strategic placement of shade, or by using plants with colored stems. She and her colleagues have embraced the shift to cooler colors and changed with the times, she said, designing spaces

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home renovations By SuSan RiSoli

pring brings a feeling that all is fresh and new. For many homeowners, this is the season for freshening up their living spaces, with a renovation project or a new interior design. This spring some trends are emerging in the ways people want to enjoy their homes. Denis Lynch, owner of Setauket Kitchen and Bath in Setauket, finds that clients expect to use color differently than in years past. Paul Rosen, owner of Paul A. Rosen Interior Design in Commack, agreed. Lynch said today’s kitchen designs often include “a little splash of color,” expressed in the color of the cabinets or in the color of the hood over the stove. Or the client might ask to make the kitchen island a different color from the rest of the room, “or maybe use color in an accent piece on a far wall.” But the colors are “nothing too bold,” Lynch said. “People are going for muted colors now.” Rosen said that when it comes to kitchen cabinets, his clients have been leaning toward “light color wood, with glazes.” When it comes to wall paint colors, mushroom, taupe and very light shades of purple are popular now, Rosen noted. So is gray. “Don’t look at gray as being dark,” he advised. “Using multiple shades of gray, that’s very handsome.” Many homeowners are paring down and embracing an uncluttered way of life, and their home design choices may reflect

that. “If anything is trending, it’s that people are going a little bit more contemporary,” Rosen said. “They want very clean, straight, simple lines.” Lynch said he finds the same preference for a simple, clean look is making itself known when clients come in to discuss a new kitchen or bathroom. One way that is evident is “instead of frosted shower doors or shower curtains, they want clear glass doors,” he said. “It also makes the room seem bigger.”

WallpapER makiNg a ComEbaCk; muTED paiNT WiTh SplaShES of ColoR populaR There are also trends in the materials used in home renovation and decorating. An industrial feel, with stainless steel elements throughout the home, is growing in popularity, Rosen said. For the latest looks in countertops and vanities, “quartz has come a long way,” Lynch said. The material is actually a composite of ground natural quartz mixed with polymer resin, via a manufacturing process. “It used to look very fake, like plastic,” Lynch said. “Now it looks more like natural stone, even though it is a man-made product.” Setauket Kitchen and Bath has

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been using mostly porcelain flooring, Lynch said, and what is “very popular now” is porcelain tile that resembles wood flooring. Wallpaper is making a strong comeback, Rosen said. He thinks it’s because “wallpaper stays clean forever. And you can get patterns today that are just phenomenal.” Choosing wallpaper instead of paint, he said,” is a good way to get a nice, dramatic look.” Some aspects of putting a home together are classic, regardless of trends. Rosen said some types of furniture — such as sectionals — will always be in vogue if the room can accommodate it. As for fabrics, he has found that cottons and linens never go out of style. Another thing that doesn’t change is the way design professionals interact with their clients. Some people have strong ideas about their home projects. Others need more guidance. Lynch recalled one customer who came into his showroom with “an old glass soap dispenser and asked us to design a bathroom that would coordinate with it.” But other clients aren’t sure what they want. “As a full-service construction company and design center, we take the project from design to

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completion,” Lynch said. “We have designers on staff, who will talk them through the project.” Something for interior design clients to remember is that “you have to bond with your decorator, like you’re going on a date with somebody,” Rosen said. He starts the relationship off on the right foot by interviewing a client, to find out what appeals to them about their home and what they would like to change. Decorators can keep the relationship harmonious, he advised, by understanding that each client has a budget to work with. “Nobody ever says to their decorator, ‘Here’s my checkbook. Spend all the money you want,’” Rosen said. “You have to be frank and honest about how much things are going to cost.” Part of what his clients are paying for is that “I am the insurance package that helps you not to make a mistake” in home décor, Rosen said. Thanks to their specialized knowledge and skills, “Decorators can mix different patterns very cleverly, like putting a plaid and a stripe together.”

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Some unusual fruit for the Long Island gardener By EllEn BarcEl, mastEr gardEnEr

ost Long Islanders know that there are certain fruits that grow well here. Come spring, the strawberries are ripe for the picking. As the summer progresses, blueberries, which love our acidic soil, are ripening. Later in the season, both grapes and apples are ripe. However, consider trying at least one unusual fruit in your garden this year.

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As you look through your gardening catalogues or other research material, read the descriptions carefully. Especially note the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s hardiness zones in which the plants will grow. For example, I’ve seen some really unique fruit available in catalogues, but they only grow in warmer climates. Long Island is hardiness zone 7. Fruit that is only hardly is zones 8 and above, will not survive our winters. Note that plants that do well in zones 2 or 3 to 6 usually will not do well here since either they don’t do well in our summer heat or they require a really cold winter to thrive.

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Check out whether the plant is self-fertile or needs more than one to pollinate it. Some need a second of its same variety while others need a different variety.

Check the soil pH in which the plant will thrive. If your soil is too acidic you need to add lime. If yours is to alkaline, you need to add something like Miracid or Holly Tone to make it more acidic. Once you begin changing the soil’s pH, you need to do this ever after, or the soil will revert to what it would be naturally. Read the package and test your soil. Note the size of the plants. A row of eight-foot-tall blueberries can make a lovely living screen while a dwarf variety (like ‘Dwarf Tophat’) can be grown in a container on the patio for a tiny garden. If you are making a living screen, remember that since virtually all of the fruiting plants are deciduous, you’ll only get the benefits of the screen in warm weather when the plant is growing.

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Now, for some USE unusual fruits to look into:  GoGi berries (Lycium barbarum) are considered to be a superfood because they are very high in antioxidants. The plants grow in zones 5 through 9 and will reach eight to 10 feet tall. They do well in full sun and partial shade. The plants produce white, lilac and purple flowers before the berries themselves form in July. The plant continues to flower and fruit until heavy frost. The plant has no known pest or disease problems and is self-fertile. The berries, which are slightly tart, can be eaten right off the plant or used to make juice, wine and even dried to be used as a snack in trail mix.

to make sure, I keep mine small, growing them in large pots and bringing them into an unheated garage in winter.

 PawPaw (Asimina triloba) is a small specimen tree with large leaves. It grows in zones 5 to 9 bearing fruit in late summer. So, here’s one that adds to the landscape besides giving you tasty fruit. Since it grows well in a soil pH of 5.5 to 7, it’s unlikely that you’ll need to adjust your soil pH for the tree to thrive.  native Plum (Prunus americanus) does well in zones 3 to 8 but requires two plants for pollination. This is a tall shrub, eight to 10 feet at maturity; so it can be used as a specimen or use a few to make a living screen. It does form thickets, so this can be a factor in your choice. On the other hand, it produces food not only for you but for wildlife as well.

 Honeyberries (Lonicera caerulea) do well in zones 3 to 8 and produce blueberry-like flavored fruit, also high in antioxidants. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used to make preserves. The plants can live up to 50 years. Honeyberries need another plant to pollinate it; so when you select plants note which other varieties are good choices. ‘Berry Blue’ reaches just four to five feet tall and blooms in spring followed by the fruit.

 DwarF citrus trees such as Dwarf Meyer Lemon, Dwarf Key Lime and Dwarf Calamondin Orange are tender in our area, growing in hardiness zones 9 to 10. But, if you don’t have a greenhouse, you can grow any of these as houseplants in the winter in large pots, bringing them outdoors in the summer. Although the plants are dwarf, they produce edible fruit. Citrus trees do best in an acidic soil, 5.5 to 6.5.

 FiGs are traditionally associated with warm climates, but a number of varieties have been developed that are hardy in our area. ‘Chicago Hardy’ grows in zones 5 to 10 and ‘Brown Turkey’ is zones 5 to 9. Both are self-pollinating. Figs are great to eat right off the trees, can be dried or used to make preserves. These are not the old fig trees you’ve seen wrapped up in winter, but cold hardy. However, just

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By Lisa steuer ou’ve most likely heard of this movement. After all, there are HGTV shows dedicated to this idea, and tiny house neighborhoods and associations are popping up around the country. More and more people are becoming attracted to the idea of downsizing and living more simply. To be considered “tiny,” these houses are typically between 100 and 400 square feet. And while some people can’t imagine living in such a small space, others are attracted to tiny houses for many reasons. For instance, tiny houses cost much less to purchase — typically between $30,000 and $60,000, on average — and with such a small space, it’s much cheaper to cool and heat. “So there’s a significant money savings that allows people to live a lifestyle that they want to live,” said Tim Tedesco of Stony Brook, who built a tiny house that he is selling. “So this allows them to live a lifestyle that they want to live while having their own place. They’re sacrificing space, but at the same time, they’re living a more minimalistic lifestyle.” Tedesco, who does custom furniture and interior work with his company Tedesco Home Renovations, built the house entirely by himself in about four months. The outside of the house has solid cedar siding, giving it a colonial look, and there is natural cedar trim around all the windows. The house is 18 feet by 8 and a half feet wide and is on wheels. The house, once sold, will need to be moved to a location, since only the building is for sale and not the land. “With such a small house, you can spend more on the items that

you’re purchasing, like the siding,” said Tedesco. “If you’re building a tiny house, you don’t need as much and you can buy highquality stuff. That’s what I did mostly on the house — buy better stuff, but less of it.” In fact, the only used item on the entire house is the front door, said Tedesco. It’s an antique door with a full brass handle, adding even more to the unique, older look to the house. Once you walk in the front door of Tedesco’s tiny house, you are in Photos by Wendy Mercier the living area with the couch on An exterior and interior view of a local tiny house. one wall. There is a staircase that goes up to the loft on the other to own fewer things, downsize al items. Some people have an easier wall. Under the staircase, there’s or maybe rent a storage unit. “It time than others,” said Tedesco. storage space. The living room conforces you to be selective with In fact, many people who are tains a built-in desk underneath what you choose attracted to the tiny house movetwo windows, to have in your ment like the idea of owning less. giving a view of The TIny house daily life,” said “People just want to have less the outside when Tedesco. and be able to enjoy their life Trend Is you’re sitting at The sleeping more,” said Tedesco. “I’d rather GeTTInG BIGGer. loft is above the spend my money on experiences the desk. In the back of kitchen and the rather than stuff.” ‘People just want to the house is the bathroom, and At the time of this interview, have less and be able kitchen and the has solid winthe house hadn’t yet sold, but there to enjoy their life more,’ bathroom. The dows for walls. were interested potential buyers. said Tedesco. kitchen has small“So if you’re ly“I’ve gotten over a dozen calls in ‘I’d rather spend my sized stainless ing up there and the past two weeks about it, since money on experiences steel appliances. open the blinds, I listed it for sale. I didn’t list it rather than stuff.’ There is a decentyou can see the for any website; it’s Facebook and sized utility closet in the back that trees and it’s really beautiful. You word of mouth, and I’ve been getcould be used for additional storfeel like you’re almost outside,” ting calls about it.” age or could be used to fit a stacked said Tedesco, who added that a So, if considering a “tiny” washer and dryer if the owner couple could live in the house lifestyle, there are decisions to wishes. The house has hardwood comfortably. be made, but many advantages floors, LED recessed lighting and a “As far as having another person to gain. high ceiling that makes it feel even in there, space is not really an issue bigger when inside. as long as you have enough storage While there is ample storage for clothing and personal items. space, according to Tedesco, the You just have to work a little bit our owner would most likely have harder to downsize on your person-

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Long Island Summer Camps & Schools

SUMMER CAMP A quintessential American experience by Michael Tessler

here is nothing more beautiful than the imagination of a child. Think of your own youth. Dreams of being an astronaut, ballerina, rockstar, or beyond. Camp has a miraculous way of turning those dreams into realities, and subsequently creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. The American summer camp has evolved quite a bit since they first took off in the late 19th century. For nearly one hundred years American boys and girls would embrace a great national tradition of exploring nature’s splendor on lakeshores and mountains across the

United States. Though many of those camps still exist, things have changed quite a bit. Today there seems to be a camp for just about everything, giving parents the ability to craft their child’s perfect summertime experience. Long Island is no stranger to summer camps, and has an ever-growing variety of options catering to the needs of every type of child. Some camps specialize in helping children with disabilities. Others are free for families undergoing financial hardship. Some help put children on the track for college, others help them explore the arts of theatre, dance, and music. There’s little doubt among researchers of the

great benefits of summer camp. Children leave instilled with a sense of self, leadership, and a newfound confidence. Though it’s been a over a decade since my first day of sleepaway camp, my mind often wanders to Lake Dunmore’s sun-kissed shores, shiny green canoes, and the greatest gang of boys I’ve ever met. Camp Keewaydin’s impact on my life remains profound and constant. And though it’s been years since I’ve breathed in that fresh northern air, I know one day I’ll return to drop off my own children, knowing they’ll be making those same great memories.

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Long Island Summer Camps & Schools Sylvan Learning Center Huntington

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BY BOB LIPINSKI

pring fever — everyone (at least in New York) has it after a long, dreary and cold winter, punctuated by snow, ice, shortened days and the doldrums of being cooped up indoors, trying to keep warm. I’ve had my fi ll of stodgy winter vegetables, not being able to go outdoors and feel the warmth of the sun on my face and patiently waiting to put on short-sleeve shirts. We need a Spring Fever Tonic to fi ll us with song, frivolity and a change of scenery (no, not a trip to Tahiti). A plethora of young, fresh, fruity wines, with lively acidity and perhaps some dancing bubbles to tantalize and awaken your taste buds and spirit, comes to mind. Keep the oak-aged chardonnay and big, full-bodied cabernet sauvignon wines for cold weather. During the winter months, I secretly began to write down beverages I would drink and recommend when cold weather finally ended. I want to share that list with you.

NV FERRARI BRUT TRENTO, ITALY Pale yellow color with a refreshing, light aroma of citrus and some bread dough. It’s quite dry with overtones of green apple, lemon and pears. Great with fried calamari! NV LAMBERTI PROSECCO VENETO, ITALY Very aromatic and fruity with classic flavors of apple, peach and citrus. Also present are hints of chamomile and ginger — delicious. Try it with some panettone. 2014 FERRARI-CARANO CHARDONNAY SONOMA, CALIFORNIA I have been a fan of this wine for many years, and it continues with this bottling, bouquet and flavor of peaches, lemon, vanilla and hints of butter. Grab some cold lobster salad.

2013 FAZI BATTAGLIA

VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI, MARCHES, ITALY An intensely perfumed aroma of apples, honeysuckle, lime, oranges and peach with a bitter almond aftertaste. Serve it with spaghetti alla carbonara.

2013 BODEGAS ARZUAGA “CRIANZA” RIBERA DEL DUERO, SPAIN Ruby-colored with a full bouquet and flavor of blackberries, coffee, chocolate and brown spices. It’s perfect with some black beans and rice.

2013 FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA PINOT NOIR “DIRECTOR’S” SONOMA, CALIFORNIA Cherry-colored with a strong bouquet of cranberry, raspberry, cola and spices. It’s medium-bodied with dry flowers and berries, and even more berries. Serve this beauty with a piece of grilled salmon.

Bob Lipinski, a local author, has written 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need to Know about Vodka, Gin, Rum & Tequila” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon. com). He conducts training seminars on wine, spirits and food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com or boblipinski2009@hotmail.com.

NV STANDING STONE VINEYARDS “SMOKEHOUSE RED,” LAKE SENECA, FINGER LAKES, NEW YORK Lovely ruby color and so full of spices, cherry-chocolate and cinnamon. It’s dry, with mouth-fi lling flavors and a hint of smoke in the aftertaste. Pulled pork anyone?

Now, get out of the doldrums and throw a Frisbee with a friend; watch the grass grow; roll yourself down a grassy hill; or lie on the grass with a glass of wine.

Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” Robin Williams

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DanDelion Pesto serveD over Goat Cheese Crostini 1 small clove of garlic ½ cup toasted pine nuts ¼ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ½ sea salt ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper 4 cups coarsely chopped dandelion greens (about two-thirds of an 8 oz. bunch) 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 baguette, sliced ¼-inch thick on a diagonal 6 oz. fresh goat cheese Zest of 1 lemon, for garnish

sautéeD DanDelion Greens serveD over loCatelli Cheese on Crostini Prepare the dandelion greens by removing the root and trimming. Boil water and add the clean dandelions. Cook until tender (5-10 minutes).

Place garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to finely chop. Add pine nuts, Pecorino Romano cheese, vinegar, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Pulse to finely chop. Add dandelion greens and pulse to finely chop. With the motor running, add oil in a slow stream. Process until smooth. Season with the remaining sea salt and pepper. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place baguette in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast until crisp and golden, 10-15 minutes. Let cool. Spread goat cheese on crostini, add the pesto on top, and garnish with lemon zest.

Drain well and place on the side. Sauté garlic and extra virgin olive oil, add the greens and sauté until well coated. Add sea salt and red pepper flakes. Assemble your crostini: thinly sliced baguette coated with flavored garlic olive oil and baked twice, until crunchy. Place a thin slice of Locatelli cheese on the crostini and top with the sautéed dandelion greens.

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MeT live in hD, “MaDaMa buTTerfly”

March 24 through May 8, Engeman Theatre, 250 Main Street, Northport. Call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.

March 26 Carly rae Jepsen, GiMMie love Tour

Presented by 106.1 WBLI, 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington. Call 631-673-7300 or go to www. paramountny.com.

“The DoubTful sprouT”

Presented by Goat on a Boat @ Bay Street Theater, 11 a.m. Bay Street Theatre, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor. Call 631-725-9500 or go to www.baystreet.org.

april 1 sonGs in The aTTiC wiTh riChie CannaTa – billy Joel’s ny

8 p.m., Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead. Go to www.suffolktheater.com or call 631-727-4343.

Joe saTriani in ConCerT

8 p.m., Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-2752.

Jessie’s Girl

8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington. Go to www.paramountny. com or call 631-673-7300.

april 2 sinbaD

8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Go to www.thetheatreatwestbury.com or call 516-334-0800.

sTony brook syMphony orChesTra

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

7Th paTChoGue folk fesTival feaTurinG The Chapin faMily

8 p.m., Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue. Go to www.patchoguetheatre.org or call 631-207-1313.

1 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

The JiMMy Cobb Trio

3 p.m., Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-2752.

april 5 eMerson sTrinG QuarTeT

“over The rainbow”

A Tribute to Judy Garland featuring Hilary Kole, 8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

“beau JesT”

April 9 through May 7, Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson. Go to www.theatrethree. com or call 631-928-9100.

The CapiTal sTeps: MoCk The voTe!

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

8 p.m., Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue. Go to www.patchoguetheatre.org or call 631-207-1313.

DanCinG in The sTreeTs: MoTown’s GreaTesT hiTs

april 10

8 p.m., Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue. Go to www.patchoguetheatre.org or call 631-207-1313.

april 7 - 10 “as you like iT”

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

april 7 ConTeMporary ChaMber players

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

“roMeo anD JulieT”

April 7 through 10 and April 15 through 17 (7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m.; 10 at 2 p.m.; 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and 17 at 2 p.m.) at Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills. Go to www.ftc.edu/ ftcpac/ or call 631-656-2148.

april 8 paul Taylor DanCe CoMpany

8 p.m., at Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-2752.

esperanza spalDinG

GhosT

8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington. Go to www.paramountny. com or call 631-673-7300.

april 17 baroQue sunDays

3 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

MeT live in hD, “roberTo Devereux,”

6 p.m. Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

pops in paTChoGue: Give My reGarDs To broaDway

3 p.m., Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue. Go to www.patchoguetheatre.org or call 631-207-1313.

7 p.m., Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-2752.

april 20

april 12

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

ConTeMporary ChaMber players

winD enseMble

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

april 22

belinDa Carlisle

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington. Go to www.paramountny. com or call 631-673-7300.

april 13 in sCreen/in person: “Deaf JaM”

soniC sprinG

april 23 hoTel California: A Celebration of Eagles Music with The Fast Lane 8 p.m., Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue. Go to www.patchoguetheatre.org or call 631-207-1313.

7 p.m., Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-2752.

april 24

april 14 - april 17

raise The roof ConCerT anD auCTion

“as you like iT”

4 p.m., Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead. Go to www.suffolktheater.com or call 631-727-4343.

april 15

ToMMy Dorsey orChesTra: TribuTe To sinaTra aT 100

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

DaviD CassiDy

8 p.m., Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead. Go to www.suffolktheater.com or call 631-727-4343.

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3 p.m., Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue. Go to www.patchoguetheatre.org or call 631-207-1313.

EVENTS April 26

MAy 1

MAy 6

Jazz ConCert

MauriCe sendaK’s where the wild thinGs are

ftC Gospel Choir

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

Gipsy KinGs, niColas reyes and tonino Baliardo

8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington. Go to www.paramountny. com or call 631-673-7300.

April 28 Jazz ConCert

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

Kansas

8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Go to www. thetheatreatwestbury.com or call 516-334-0800.

April 29 roBBy KrieGer

8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington. Go to www.paramountny. com or call 631-673-7300.

April 30 & MAy 1 sBso opera

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

“seussiCal the MusiCal”

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 30 and noon and 3 p.m. on May 1, Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills. Go to www.ftc. edu/ftcpac/ or call 631-656-2148.

April 30 Kool and the GanG

8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Go to www. thetheatreatwestbury.com or call 516-334-0800.

Mozart orChestra of new yorK

8 p.m., Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-2752.

11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-2752.

MAy 2 university Chorale/ CaMerata sinGers

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

Mostly BarBershop – a Cappella show

7:30 p.m., Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills. Go to www.ftc.edu/ftcpac/ or call 631-656-2148.

MAy 3 university orChestra

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

an eveninG of Jazz with ftC Jazz orChestra and voCal Jazz,

7:30 p.m., Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills. Go to www.ftc.edu/ftcpac/ or call 631-656-2148.

MAy 4 Calidore strinG Quartet

8 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

sprinG ConCert i with ftC Choir, ChaMBer sinGers and ChaMBer orChestra,

7:30 p.m., Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills. Go to www.ftc.edu/ftcpac/ or call 631-656-2148.

MAy 5 Guitar extravaGanza

7:30 p.m., Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills. Go to www.ftc.edu/ftcpac/ or call 631-656-2148.

MAy 7 Broadway Bound, “the last 10 years of Broadway”

7:30 p.m., Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills. Go to www.ftc.edu/ftcpac/ or call 631-656-2148.

pop, roCK and doo wopp live!

i love the 90s: the fresh Kids of Bel air

8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington. Go to www.paramountny. com or call 631-673-7300.

MAy 15 42nd street (tourinG)

2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516299-2752.

MAy 17 laMB of God, ClutCh, and Corrosion of ConforMity

7 p.m., Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-2752.

7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington. Go to www.paramountny. com or call 631-673-7300.

the weiGht

MAy 18

MAy 10

May 18 through June 4, Gateway Playhouse, 215 South Country Road, Bellport. Go to www.gatewayplayhouse.com or call 631-286-1133.

8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue, Huntington. Go to www.paramountny. com or call 631-673-7300.

sprinG ConCert ii with ftC wind enseMBle and ConCert pops orChestra

7:30 p.m., Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills. Go to www.ftc.edu/ftcpac/ or call 631-656-2148.

MAy 13 aBBa the ConCert

8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Go to www. thetheatreatwestbury.com or call 516-334-0800.

MAy 14 Met live in hd, “eleKtra”

7 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook University. Call 631-632-ARTS or go to www.stallercenter.com.

itzhaK perlMan

8:30 p.m., Tilles Center, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Go to www.tillescenter.org or call 516-299-2752.

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“anythinG Goes”

MAy 21 “shreK: the MusiCal”

May 21 to June 25, Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson. Go to www.theatrethree. com or call 631-928-9100.

MAy 26 “thorouGhly Modern Millie”

May 26 through July 10, Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street, Northport. Go to www.engemantheater.com or call 631-261-2900.

MAy 28 & 29

BethpaGe air show at Jones BeaCh

The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach will be held this weekend. Scheduled for this fivehour show (approximately noon to 5 p.m.) are the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds and the Breitling Performance Jet Team as well as the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team. The show is free, but there is a $10 parking fee. Go to www.bethpageairshow.com.

EVENTS Jason Bonham’s Led ZeppeLin experience

8 p.m., NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Go to www. thetheatreatwestbury.com or call 516-334-0800.

OngOing Exhibits : american museum of naturaL history

• Now through Aug. 14, “The Secret World Inside You.” • Now through Jan. 2, 2017, “Countdown to Zero.” Central Park West & 79th St., New York. Call 212-769-5100 or go to www.amnh.org.

cradLe of aviation museum

• Now through April 3, “The Arcade Age.” • Now through June, Nunley’s Carousel, most days noon to 4 or 5 p.m., closed most Mondays. 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City. Go to www.cradleofaviation.org or call 516-224-5800.

GuGGenheim

• Now through Spring, “Kandinsky Gallery.” • Now through April 27, “Peter Fischli David Weiss: How to Work Better.” 1071 Fifth Ave., New York. Call 212-423-3500 or go to www. guggenheim.org.

the heckscher museum of art

• Now through April 3, “You Go Girl! Celebrating Women Artists.” • April 9 to May 15, “Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum.” • April 9 to May 8, “Celebrating 20 Years: Long Island’s Best Alumni Exhibition.” 3 Prime Avenue, Huntington. Call 631-351-3250 or go to www. heckscher.org.

port Jefferson GaLLery

• Wet Paint Artists Studio Group exhibit, now through April 30; reception, Saturday, April 2, 3 to 5 p.m. • Disabled Artists Guild, Princess Ronkonkoma Productions, May and June, reception date to be announced. Port Jefferson Gallery, Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson. Call 631-802-2160 or go to www. portjeff.com.

parrish art museum

Installations from the permanent collection, now through Oct. 30. 279 Montauk Highway, Watermill. Go to www.parrish. org or call 631-283-2118.

GuiLd haLL

BrookLyn museum

• Now through June 5, “This Place.” • Now through Aug. 7, “Agitprop!” 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. Call 718-638-5000 or go to www.brooklynmuseum.org.

• Now through April 3, “Student Arts Festival: Part II, Grades 9-12.” 158 Main Street, East Hampton. Call 631-324-0806 or go to www.guildhall.org.

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