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contents june 2014
04 Community Events 09 Publisher’s Letter 11 Summer Sizzling Style 13 Merchant Profile - Hanalei and Kula’s 16 Merchant Profile - NASli Jewelry 20 Kerriann’s Corner 22 Fitness 28 Backyard & Beyond 34 Chef Spotlight 42 Outdoor Living
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John S. Vater has been photographing fashion and beauty for more than 35 years. He began his career shooting for local Long Island press, then made his way to New York City, where he captured the fashion elite on film for top modeling agencies. His work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Redbook, The New York Times, Studio and Esthetica. John’s work has graced the cover of Newsday and has been showcased in Modern and American Salon Magazines and National Geographic Traveler. Each season John can be seen shooting behind the scenes during New York’s Fashion Week All photos in “Summer Sizzling Style” copyright John S. Vater GREAT SOUTH BAY EDITION COVER PHOTO - Dress by Indah in Ink Fade $125.00 shown with sundial & compass watch by Pandeia $325.00. Available at Hanalei and Kula’s
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From the Publisher village staff Associate Publisher Jeanne Murphy Creative Director Nicole Savalli Social Media j. murphy creative marketing
I really enjoy Long Island all year long; from fall festivals to winter holiday celebrations and spring fairs, there is always something to look forward to. But, I have to admit that I am a bit partial to Summer. Especially after the winter we just survived, everyone is anxious to get outside and enjoy all that our beautiful island has to offer. June is like a Friday morning before a long weekend. The time you have waited for is almost here but not quite started yet. And because the time is short, it's best to slow down and enjoy every moment before we are saying goodbye once again. We've listed some upcoming events in this issue to give you a hint of what's to come. July and August will be jam-packed with all of the fair, festivals, outdoor concerts and family fun that you could possibly hope for, so don't miss an issue! We've also been distributing our new publication, LIVE Magazine, and the feedback has been amazing so far. LIVE is a full color glossy magazine that covers Long Island's Dining, Nightlife, Music and Entertainment scene, and is distributed at many of the most popular venues in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The size is smaller than Village Connection so that you can grab a copy and keep it around for a handy list of all of the live music and entertainment events happening all across the Island. If you haven't seen a copy yet, send me an email at villageconnection@live.com and let me know what town you're in. I will let you know where to pick up a copy. In the meantime, we are out and about exploring some of our new distribution areas. I'm not going to lie, Fire Island was one of my favorites. Taking the ferry over and spending a long (gorgeous) day meeting some of the business owners and talking to them about sharing their news with our readers...well, all I can say is, "It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it." Look for our special Fire Island feature in the July issue. Happy June everyone. Enjoy the anticipation as we lead up to everyone's favorite time of year!
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Summer Sizzling Style Summer it seems is upon us and nothing says summer more than sunny beaches and fun-filled bar-b-ques. Whether heading to one of Long Island’s picturesque beaches or enjoying the Hampton nightlife, summer fashion is filled with lighter styles and easy stylish looks. Beach clothing for women is usually considered as a statement of style and elegance, especially during the summer when parties and hot spots are in full swing. Long Island, home of hundreds of beaches, offers an array of clothing designed for day and night. From casual beach wear to more elegant attire, our boutiques and specialty stores offer a range of attire and accessories to fit any summer outing or style. With beautiful views of the Long Island Sound, West Shore Marina in Huntington serves as the backdrop for a peek at some of the summer trends on the Island. We tapped in to stylist Adriana Vater and the world-class Spa Adriana Artistic team to for tips on the latest summer hair and makeup. “Summer’s palette offers something for everyone. Our models makeup combines sea foam, aquamarine and Peony blush eye shadows from Aveda’s limited-edition color collection, Culture Clash,” said Adriana Vater, Creative Director, Spa Adriana. “In order to evoke a more natural beachy look we created a softer lip by using Peruvian Lilly topped with Rose Copper lip glaze.” Hair is a subtle Polynesian plum red color. A paneling technique was used to create this look along with beachy waves. Or try a soft Irish Auburn asymmetrical feathery textured cropped haircut. For the latest must-have fashions, there is no place that screams summer more than Fire Island. Clothing seen can be found at Hanalei and Kula's, Ocean Beach, Fire Island. Contact (516) 220-1903 for more information. Or, if you plan on staying on the mainland, then visit Francine's fashion boutique (5 Green Street), right here in Huntington village. Francine’s has everything from the latest in beachwear to the coolest accessories and stunning jewelry. Contact (631) 629-4364 for more information. All photos © John S. Vater of A. Vater Inc. Bathing Suit in Sunrise by Aila Blue $173.00
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Nasli Jewelry Hippie Chic Hand Made One of a Kind Creations
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Navy halter top by Julian Chang, accent the outfit with a gold bar at the neck, earring and gold sandals.
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Hanalei & Kula’s
Where Hawaii Meets Fire Island My husband, Peter, and I have this true love for Hawaii and the very easy-going lifestyle. We both are passionate for nature and simplicity. With that in mind, my family is proud to introduce Hanalei and Kula’s to you. We are a beach boutique located on Dehnhoff Walk in Ocean Beach. Our motto is “Where Hawaii Meets Fire Island”, and there is an important meaning behind this for us that we would like to share with you. We hope you come visit and be part of our growing family. We found it important to share what we have experienced over the last several years traveling to Hawaii and have decided to try to bring some Hawaii and the “Aloha” to New York. BUT THEN - knowing Fire Island, we thought Hawaii and Fire Island bring to us similar things - the beauty, the warmth and kindness of people, the natural elements, the waves. What a great mixture to have in our lives. We are now living our dream through our love of life, and here is where we bring to you “Hanalei and Kula’s”. Our customers say that once you enter in our doors, you feel like home, and we just love that. We are so proud of our designers as a lot of them “give back” to charities as well as our store. We have created a collection of our favorites to hang out in or work in. They are either from Hawaii, Bali or Australia (with a few other places). We don’t want to give all the surprise away, but to name a few Indah, R&R Surplus (for men and women) Jen’s Pirate Booty, Illia, Gypsy Junkies, Spell Designs, Novella Royale. We carry exotic clothing for women, clothing with Hawaiian local artwork for men, fun local Hawaiian lines for children, and handmade jewelry that has a boho-chic flare and natural elements (of them, Nasli Jewelry, ROXox, Wings Hawaii, and many more). We have a beautiful sink in the shop where you can sample handmade, organic, spa-grade bath products. Beautiful perfumes. A specialty of ours is my own fragrance oil that is so intoxicating and sensual - you will fall in love with it, and so will others.
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Credits John S. Vater, Spa Adriana, provided set design, editorial concept and photography. For more information visit Spa Adriana at www.spaadrina.com, www.facebook.com/spaadriana or www.twitter.com/spaadriana Clothing and accessories from: Hanalei and Kula's Nasli Jewelry Francine’s Fashion Boutique Location: West Shore Marina
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NASli Jewelry Designs hippie chic NASli Jewelry was started by two lifelong friends, both born with a flair for the creative. Nicole of Connecticut is an Interior Designer and Lisa of Long Island, a Master Stylist and Colorist. They have always shared a love of shopping and inventing and re-inventing everything about fashion. Through these loves NASli came about. Nicole and Lisa were always looking for unique functional and versatile pieces of jewelry. While doing so, they discovered a passion for repurposing, inventing and designing beautiful funky hippie-chic pieces and they absolutely loved the fact that all of their designs were one of a kind. “We looked high and low and really couldn’t find that piece that was earthy, different, you know, the one with the wow factor. We began making a few really cool hippie chic pieces on our own, for our individual use.” said Nicole. “As soon as our friends, and even people we did not know took notice, they were asking ‘where did you get that piece, I love it, I want one too.’ That’s when the light bulb went on!!!! This is how NASli was born.” Lisa explains, “We make each piece by hand and no two pieces are ever alike. Our concept is to make fashionable jewelry from the best natural resources available. Totally inspired by Earth’s natural beauty, each NASli creation is designed into a beautiful conversation piece. By repurposing many of our pendants, beads and stones we are making every effort to protect the Earth’s ecology and minimize its carbon footprint. Our leather is of the highest quality and all of our other materials, including silver and gold, are real metals and elements found in nature.” Each NASli piece can be worn many different ways, as a necklace, a belt, a headband and can even be used to accessorize to your favorite boots and hand bags. Their pieces can be dressed up or dressed down. They also look great layered. Girls, the options are endless! They are especially excited to offer you the opportunity to work with them to co-create a custom piece for you and they often repurpose their client’s old jewelry into new NASli designs. NASli launches a new line of designs to complement each new season. Be sure to check their website often at NASliJewelry.com as they update their inventory weekly. NASli’s pieces are sold at many boutiques
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throughout Long Island. They are also available for Trunk Shows throughout Long Island and Connecticut.If you are looking for a unique, super chic, fashionable piece, with many functions, you don’t have to look any further!! “We would be so excited to invent a new piece for you and would be honored to have you wear NASli. Check us out, we promise you will love, love, love!!!” said Nicole
Seed beads of blue and white turquoise and copper glass beads hand strung on leather
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kerriann’s corner • kerriann flanagan brosky
Mary’s Grave For generations, people have been looking for the location of Mary’s grave. Some claim it is located in the woods off Mount Misery Road in Huntington. Other stories place her grave in Stony Brook, Head of the Harbor and Mt. Sinai. One story claims that Mary murdered her two children and her husband, and because of doing this dreadful deed, she cannot rest peacefully in her grave. It is said that her tombstone has her birth date but no death date, and the location of her gravesite is a center for strange happenings. Supposedly, if the tombstone is found and you shine a flashlight on it at night, the face of Mary appears. Another story claims that Mary became possessed by an evil spirit. She was a lonely girl who kept herself occupied with her animal friends. Her father built her a stone clubhouse on their property, and apparently it was there where she became possessed. She mutilated the animals she loved, and then set out to kill her brother and father with an ax. As time went on, the townsfolk wondered where the landowner was. When people came to the house to check on him, they found Mary sleeping in bed next to her dead father, who was covered in blood. Mary was hung by the townspeople in a nearby tree. This tree, which appears to be dead all year long, is said to still exist, although no one seems to know where. It is rumored that her stone clubhouse exists somewhere in Stony Brook on private property. In the 1960’s and 1970’s there was another story surrounding the Stony Brook location of the grave. Young men were considered brave if they went up to the haunted gravesite and urinated on it. Rumor had it that whoever did so would get into
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a car crash on his way home, trying to avoid hitting a ghostly girl wearing a white dress. Another stone clubhouse is said to be located somewhere in Head of the Harbor. This particular story states that the father would abuse Mary at the site of the clubhouse he made for her. Not being able to bear it any longer, Mary took her own life by hanging herself in a tree. Her body was buried nearby, and her gravesite is said to contain an angelic statue that appears to be crying. Some believe it is Mary crying for other abused girls that she cannot protect. Finally, there is the story of Mary’s grave being on the old Chandler estate in Mt. Sinai. When Mrs. Chandler converted her house to a boarding house, a girl named Mary came to stay. Supposedly, she had been a patient at Kings Park Psychiatric Center. As the story goes, Mary disappeared suddenly and Mrs. Chandler was concerned about her whereabouts. The rent had not been paid, yet her room looked still lived in. At night, the lights were said to go on in her room when nobody was there, and strange noises could be heard. Mrs. Chandler was quite worried, but never did she see Mary again.
Six-time, award winning author Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, best known for her Ghosts of Long Island books, has been featured in a number of publications, and has appeared on radio and television. She is the co-host of the blogtalk radio show, “The Kerriann & Joe Show – Spirit Connection.” Her debut novel, The Medal, a work of inspirational fiction is her latest book.
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ITB Syndrome I work with so many people that have “knee pain”. Knee pain can be caused by so many different things. One cause of knee pain is a tight ITB or Iliotibial Band. Your Iliotibial Band is made of fascia leading from the lateral aspect (outside portion) of your pelvis, along the outside of your hip and knee and inserts just below your knee on your tibia. When you do certain activities such as running and cycling it moves from behind the femur (thigh bone) to the front of the femur and this motion combined with flexing and extending (bending and straightening) the knee, the ITB continually rubs on the lateral epicondyle of the femur (end of the thigh bone) and the ITB can become inflamed. A burning sensation near the outside of the knee along with swelling in the knee joint can occur. The most common causes of this injury are overusing it while running (especially up and down hills), weight training the legs especially squats and cycling. How do you relieve the symptoms? You always want to consult your doctor first before assuming what the injury is. Once you know its ITB Syndrome then you want to rest and ice the area. Rest is crucial because the pain and inflammation come from overusing it. Ice will help to bring the inflammation down especially when used immediately after a workout. How do you fix the problem so it doesn't happen again? Make sure you are wearing the proper foot wear by seeing a physical therapist or doctor and getting your feet assessed for the proper sneaker. A knowledgeable runners shop can also help fit you for the appropriate sneaker for your foot type. If you run on the
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same side of the road in the same direction most of the time then you need to frequently change directions and sides of the road that you run on. This will change the direction of the force that is put on your foot and reduce the risk of overusing the area. Mix in runs on flat surfaces so you are not always running on hills. Strengthening of your hip muscles especially your hip adductors that work to bring your leg across your body can help fix muscle imbalances (weakness on one side and tightness on the other side of the limb.) And my favorite is stretch the area! You work hard exercising and shortening your muscles so you need to stretch and lengthen them so they loosen up and don’t cause you problems. I will leave you with this stretch: stand sideways with your right hip facing the wall. Place your right foot behind your left foot. Keep your right foot flat on the floor. Lean your right hip into the wall until it touches the wall. Then lean your trunk outward away from the wall. If you're ITB is tight you will feel the stretch from the top outside part of your pelvis down to the outside of you knee. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Repeat on the other leg.
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Home there’s no place like
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SUMMERTIME
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Stage Your Home Like an Expert :
• DECLUTTER — take a look around and get rid of anything and everything you don’t want and don’t like. Place small stuff in plastic bins.
• WASH THE WINDOWS — inside and out, take down old window screens to have clear crisp views.
• PAINT IT WHITE — A fresh coat of paint makes rooms look inviting a favorite white of ours is “Glass of Milk” from Sherwin Williams.
• SIX PERSONAL PHOTOS MAX — you may have an adorable family but potential buyers want to envision themselves in the space, not you. A few on the shelf is fine, but replace the others.
• GET YOUR HOUSE SPARKLING CLEAN — from shining floors and gleaming windows to clean counters and scrubbed grout, every surface should sparkle!
• STRIKE A BALANCE BETWEEN CLEAN AND LIVED-IN — think vases of cut flowers, a basket of farmer’s market produce or a bowl of lemons beside the sink.
• KEEP YOUR PORCH LIGHTS ON IN THE EVENING — in case potential buyers drive by. Illuminate the front walk with solar lights is also a nice extra touch.
• BEWARE PET ODORS — get all rugs steam cleaned and be extra vigilant about vacuuming and washing surfaces. Keep any extra-loved pet toys and bones hidden.
• GET RID OF SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS AND MOLDINGS — the best secret is to use tons of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers — they are amazing!
• CREATE A LIFESTYLE PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR — you want to play up what your neighborhood or area is known for. Have a house in a quiet grassy suburb? Hang a hammock in your backyard and a bench swing could be the perfect touch.
• BUY WHITE ORCHIDS — put them in simple contains. They last for months and provide easy elegance. • PICK UP NEW WHITE TOWELS — for all your bathrooms and use the old ones as rags. • CLEAN BEDS LOOK BEST — buy crisp white sheets for all of the beds and store your other sheets for your new home. • KIDS ROOMS — organize toys in pretty baskets.
• STAGE THE OUTDOORS TOO — outside furniture clean and have the table set with a cheerful tablecloth, outside umbrella opened, cushions on the chairs. • THINK SEASONALLY — make sure your garden is in beautiful shape in the summer and that extra features like a pool or fire pit, are clean and ready to go. Take advantage of autumn and winter by building a fire in a fireplace and simmering apple cider on the stove.
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Prepping Your Home For Summertime
As schools close for the summer, and families all over America prepare to vacation, it’s easy to forget to adapt your home to accommodate the extreme temperatures during the hottest months of the year. Whereas it’s common practice to “winterize your home” or partake in “spring cleaning,” changes needed for your home during the summer are often upstaged by fun in the sun. Here is a short summer home checklist to get your home up to date, so you can enjoy a fun and safe summer!
Clean your guest room
During the summer months, chances are you’ll entertain more company than usual due to holidays and impromptu BBQ cookouts. For this reason, it’s always a great idea to have a spare room ready just in case your company overindulges in libations, or simply prefers to drive home in the morning.
Change your linen
As the temperatures change with the season, so should your bed linens. If you have the same linen
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on your bed from the winter season, it’s safe to assume your bedding is as hot as the current triple-digit heat wave blanketing most of America. Lighter sheets can make a drastic difference during the hottest months of the year. Cool off by trading in your heavy linen for lightweight sheets.
Pre-prep your grill
In my opinion, the worst part about barbequing is scraping the old seasoning and leftover meat off the grill. There’s no feeling worse than craving BBQ while you waste time cleaning a grill that should have never been left in such horrid conditions. By prepping your grill ahead of time, you can spend more time entertaining your guest, and less time cleaning a mess.
Treat your home windows
While Americans nationwide welcome the warm weather that accompanies the summer months, most would agree the unwanted ultraviolet rays that penetrate the
atmosphere and your windows are a nuisance. By covering your windows with transparent window film, you can shade your home from harmful ultraviolet rays while keeping your house much cooler.
Green your lawn
If your front lawn is not a perennial, such as Ryegrass that comes back to life season after season, chances are your grass is browner than a UPS uniform during the hottest months of the summer. By power raking, fertilizing and watering your lawn often during the summer, you can increase your chances of maintaining green grass. Prepping your home for summer can help you keep tabs on the current condition of your house while you inspect the hidden areas for any signs of insects seeking food or refuge from the summer heat. By using the tips above, you can spend more time enjoying what summer has in store, instead of focusing on annoying and seemingly endless summer chores.
Sun Exposure Safety
While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can result in painful sunburn. It can also lead to more serious health problems, including skin cancer, premature aging of the skin, cataracts and other eye damage, and immune system suppression. Children are particularly at risk. Most people are not aware that skin cancer, while largely preventable, is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than one million cases are reported annually. By following some simple steps, you can still enjoy your time in the sun and protect yourself from overexposure.
• Generously apply sunscreen
Use about one ounce to cover all exposed skin 20 minutes before going outside. Sunscreen should have a SPF of at least 15 and provide protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Re-apply sunscreen every two hours – even on a cloudy day and after swimming or sweating.
• Do not burn
Sunburns significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer, especially for children.
• Wear protective clothing
Wearing protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, pants, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses will prevent too much sun exposure.
• Seek shade
Seek shade whenever possible and remember that the sun’s UV rays are the strongest between 10am and 4pm.
• Use Extra Caution
Be sure to use extra caution when near water, snow and sand. These elements reflect the rays of the sun and increase the chance of sunburn.
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utdoor Kitchens are popular remodeling projects. Many homeowners find it easier to gather the entire family for a cookout or barbecue rather than a family meal and an outdoor kitchen allows you to enjoy a backyard setting without sacrificing the conveniences of indoor kitchen! Choosing a Site If you already have a deck or patio, you’re ahead of the game; your outdoor kitchen won’t cost as much to implement if it encompasses a pre-existing foundation. Have a professional evaluate the structure before proceeding, however. Your space might need extra bracing to hold the additional weight of an outdoor kitchen. Place the outdoor kitchen as close to the house as possible—in particular, near your indoor kitchen—to minimize time and energy spent moving food and supplies between the two rooms. Take into account the potential site’s exposure to the elements as well as any flammable hazards overhead such as tree limbs, trellises or a patio roof. Construction Considerations Modern kitchens require, by definition, water and electricity. If you’ve chosen a gas grill, you’ll need access to a gas line as well (keep in mind that gas grill inserts must be enclosed in a non-flammable material). Sinks will require proximity to a clean water supply and a drain. You will also likely need to obtain a permit for any electrical or plumbing additions.
As with any project of this magnitude, check with local zoning authorities before moving forward with your plans. When constructing cabinetry for outdoor use, take into account how well your chosen materials will withstand the weather. Use pressure-treated lumber and countertops that are similarly weatherproof. But even with weather-resistant materials, the better shielded they are from the elements, the longer the kitchen will last without need for repairs. Design for Comfort Outdoor kitchens should be designed with nods to functionality, comfort and aesthetic appeal. For instance, a small outdoor refrigerator may ease food preparation effort considerably: You’ll be able to store mayonnaise and other perishables to have on hand during the cooking process. (If you decide to install a refrigerator, choose a stainless steel model designed to fit under the counter to protect it from the elements, and keep it locked when storing items long term.) A well-placed sink is not a necessity, but will usually prove to be a great convenience, especially compared to using a garden hose or a trip inside for water. Some modular units offer grills with side sinks, along with other features. Evaluate which design will work best for your needs, space and budget. A number of websites offer free kitchen plans and ideas; browse through some to get a solid idea of what you want from your outdoor kitchen.
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backyard and beyond • alan stableford
Blue By You...
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hen I saw a blue Morning Glory in bloom many years ago it inspired me to go and buy a pack of seeds so I could watch it grow on my cyclone fence. I thought the blue flowers were really cool and I wanted to see it growing in my yard as well. All of you plant enthusiasts know how it is when you see that plant that you gotta have! It was like magic when that first flower finally opened! Since that time there have been so many other plants to come along that made an impression but recalling those that were influential to me in those earlier years gives them more meaning in the garden today. Blue has always been a favorite color of mine so I had a tendency to choose that color for the landscape. Some other great blue flowering choices include clematis, campanula, nepeta, all the blue salvias, scaevola, hydrangeas, lobelia, evolvulus, forgetme-nots, delphiniums, pulmonaria, brachycome, ageratum, cornflower, caryopteris, plumbago and iris. There are other choices as well such as blue leaved hostas and ornamental grasses like Blue Oat Grass, Festuca 'Elijah Blue' and the native grass Little Blue Stem. They also will add interesting texture to your landscape. Consider combining yellow and orange colors in the garden with blue since they are complementary colors. From a design aspect, the blues help to "cool down" or "tone down"
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hot colors in the landscape and also helps to soften the effect of what is sometimes considered too harsh without it. If you choose to use blues with annuals and perennials, you may want to mass plant them for a more "Wow" affect because it is a subtle color and will make for a better show. Small pockets of blue colors can be very effective however when it comes to help breaking up or accenting other colors in the planting bed. Blue flowering shrubs and vines can make an impact as single plantings or small groupings because of their larger size and spread. Blue Hydrangas are a good example of an effective accent shrub that can work alone or massed together. Have a great summer! Photos by Alan Stableford
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chef spotlight • heather girgenti
Chef Tito Onofre Jonathan’s Ristorante Chef Tito Onofre, a native of Peru, discovered an interest in cooking at a young age. He was influenced by his mother, who encouraged his culinary curiosity in her kitchen. Onofre received his degree in Hotel Administration and Culinary Arts from El Centro de Formacion en Turismo in Lima, Peru. Hungry for more, he continued his culinary education at Florida Culinary Institute in Palm Beach, Florida and was inspired by popular chefs such as Mario Batalli, Alfred Portale and Jamie Oliver. The Peruvian chef took up a position with a popular Italian restaurant–Boom–which had two locations in Manhattan and Bridgehampton, NY. Onofre was working at both locations and spent much time commuting from the city to Eastern Long Island. In 1997, Onofre’s daughter Ashley was born and he wanted to spend more time at home with his family. He accepted a position as executive chef at Jonathan’s Ristorante in Huntington, NY and hasn’t looked back since. At Jonathan’s, Onofre is charged with designing menus that encompass European flavor and refined Italian cuisine. “I like recreating old recipes and sometimes forgotten dishes that are reminiscent of ‘Nonna’s cooking,’ Onofre said. “We also believe in having a courteous and knowledgeable staff to enhance the experience.” Maiale con Vegetal Tartufati is one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. A double cut pork chop with cipollini onions, Tuscan potatoes, artichokes and truffle oil. “The dish has Northern Italian roots,” chef said. “It’s simple food with a somewhat complex preparation, making it desirable to those who feel they couldn’t emulate the plate at home.” What’s a perfectly prepared pork chop without a glass of red to complement it. The chef recommends a “super Tuscan” wine with this particular dish, for example a Gagliole which is 90% Italian Sangiovese grape with Cabernet Sauvignon. “It’s a dark and hearty Tuscan red with thick layers of black fruit and spice,” he explained.
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WHAT’S COOKING WITH BACKYARD HARDSCAPING? The thought of backyard cooking has been long-linked to summertime grilling of chicken, hot dogs and burgers, but by today’s standards, cooking outside can mean different things for different people and can extend into all four seasons. Chances are there’s a cooking component that falls right into your outdoor lifestyle and indoor culinary tastes. The first step may very well be putting that old portable gas grill on the curb in favor of one or more “cook-ready,” multi-featured products available. For Cambridge and other hardscape manufacturers, the mission is to produce a comprehensive line-up of open-air kitchen and recreational grilling components that creates a balance of hassle-free pleasure for the traditional backyard chef while also respecting the authenticity of popular and regional cooking procedures for the more adventurous outdoor chefs. Making the right purchasing decision will assure years of satisfaction. Be sure to shop wisely and check features and value-added items carefully. Open-Air Kitchens The features you should expect when choosing or building an outdoor kitchen are many, and should compare to what you find in high-end indoor kitchens. Depending on the model, available designs put all of the amenities needed for food preparation, cooking and grilling within arm’s reach in a custom configuration that fits your space. If space is an issue, Cambridge gas cooking and grilling islands and grill modules are both compact and versatile with most of the same conveniences offered in the full-size kitchens, including durable hardscape materials, granite countertops and premium grade stainless steel appliance packages. Other deluxe options include nighttime lighting, a rotisserie, a warming tray and a slide out tray for grease removal. Outdoor Pizza Ovens Pizza baking is a dynamic process, in which the hearth stays open while the cook places, turns, and removes the pizzas using a pizza peel. Hardscape product manufacturers have paid due homage to this ageold cooking process when developing residential outdoor pizza ovens. The ovens will heat up to 800 degrees in forty-five minutes, which will then cook pizza in about ninety seconds. After some practice, users can raise and lower cooking levels and easily hold the temperature for several hours, enabling the cooking of multiple foods — pizzas, breads, roasted vegetables and more — at the same gathering. For many
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outdoor cooking enthusiasts, a pizza oven on the patio completes the outdoor kitchen environment. The materials blend right in with other kitchen components as well as surrounding pavers and perimeter wall systems for a cohesive design. Smoker Grills If stepping out of the box when it comes to barbecuing is your style, then you may want to consider adding a smoker grill to the mix or simply by itself. All-in-one Smokin Brothers Smoker BBQ Grills from Cambridge offer all of the conveniences of a gas grill with the cooking advantage of adding the unmistakable smoky flavor that comes from real wood-pellet cooking. A digital thermostat assures optimum performance and an electronic auger automatically feeds the pellets into the cooking chamber. The need for natural gas, liquid propane or charcoal briquettes is eliminated. There are models that stand alone on your patio or can be integrated into a fullspectrum, hardscape component. Cooking outdoors is more than a pop culture; it is an ever-evolving lifestyle recipe seasoned with the irresistible flavor of escapism, if only for a few moments a week. And the best part of the experience can lie just a few feet beyond your own back door. There are plenty of outdoor cookbooks on the market, but additional inspiration can be found in the 108-page, 2014 Cambridge Outdoor Living Room Guide, which also provides product dimensions and other important details. The Guide is available at authorized Cambridge Distributors and online at cambridgerpavers.com.
Charles H. Gamarekian is the Chairman/CEO of Cambridge Pavers Inc. He is one of the founders and a current board member of the Interlocking Pavement Institute. Organized in 1993, ICPI is the North American trade association representing the interlocking concrete paver industry and considered by peer associations around the world as the leader in development and dissemination of technical information for design professionals and contractors. Mr. Gamarekian is recognized worldwide as an expert in his field and is a frequent speaker on the proper installation of pavingstones, wallstones and many outdoor living products.
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