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Shop Local monmouth We scoured the area for the best independent stores, which we present to you in this first comprehensive guide.

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T h e N at u r a l Designer Frank DelleDone brought the sunny spirit of California into a couple’s new home here in New Jersey.

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Flower Power Learn techniques for photographing the flowers in your garden from photographer Keith Scott Morton.

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Sneezin’ Season Find the best treatment for the allergies that strike at this time of year.

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LOCAL BUZZ

Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Monmouth County

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L O C A L FA S H I O N

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On the tennis court, this trendy, comfortable apparel will more than ser ve.

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LOCAL JEWELRY

Gemstones in juicy colors are per fect for summer.

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SHOP LOCAL LEADER

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AT H O M E

Local experts’ advice on the latest trends in backyard pool design, including “green” options

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POWER FOOD

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Discover the histor y and health benefits of artichokes, this issue’s seasonal victual.

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TA S T E S

A guide to the many varieties of cheese, where to find them and how to ser ve them

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WINE + SPIRITS

Understanding French wines and choosing with confidence

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What’s your favorite home or fashion boutique? I’ll bet you’ve named a business in your neighborhood that is owned by a local individual—not a national corporation.

What makes going in there so special? Is it the exceptional service, the unique products and atmosphere—or does the owner know you by name? Now more than ever (given our shaky economy and the cookie-cutter chains that seem ever more ubiquitous) it is important to shop and buy locally. Our local stores are the backbone of our community because money spent locally is reinvested right here, ensuring that our main streets continue to have the charming character we love.

The importance of shopping locally is a major cause of ours here at Monmouth Health & Life. Check out our feature on page 30 where we’ve listed the top indie shops in 16 categories.

(Perhaps you’ll think we missed one of your favorite boutiques— be sure to e-mail us and let us know. Maybe your choice will make it into the next guide.)

Spring, with the weather turning wonderful, is a great time to shop—or simply enjoy the outdoors. But what if you (like me) suffer from springtime allergies? Often simple preventive steps like keeping the windows closed in your home can mean the difference between a few sniffl es and a full-blown attack. Read about other precautions you should take and new treatment options in our story on page 42.

There’s a lot more in this issue to discover—from the latest trends in pool design (page 26) to a guide to choosing and serving the finest cheeses and visiting some of our area’s best artisanal cheese farms (page 48).

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elcome to the latest edition of Fiscal Fitness! As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, I meet with many individuals and couples who are seeking guidance from a professional specifically trained in all aspects of divorce financial planning. Unfortunately, many come to me after the divorce or at the tail-end of the negotiations, when it is too late to make changes. The focus of this article is to address common mistakes and how to avoid the many pitfalls of divorce.

Preparation is the key to success.

different retirement plans from her ex-husband. Without her knowledge, the husband had taken a loan from one of the plans. The plan will not make any distribution from the plan until the loan is paid back. The husband claims he does not have the money to pay it back. Now what? Back to the attorney’s office. Did anyone request a current statement for the plan or ask about any outstanding loans?

InsurIng the settlement Premature death or disability of your ex-spouse can result in loss of maintenance, child support, a property settlement or college tuition. Life and disability insurance can guarantee your payments as well as your family’s security. Typically, a term insurance policy can be issued. If insurance coverage is part of the settlement, make sure the process is started during the negations.

It is inexpensive compared to whole life insurance and covers a specific term. Also, don’t ignore the high cost of purchasing individual health insurance.

estate plannIng One of the most overlooked areas. The divorce is over. You can finally breathe.

Have you updated your will, power of attorney and health care directive? If not mandated by the divorce decree to list your ex-spouse as a beneficiary, immediately request a change of beneficiary form. Update all retirement plans, insurance policies and annuities. Don’t forget to list a contingent beneficiary should something happen to the primary. Naming children as beneficiaries may cause unforeseen problems. For example, insurance companies, pension plans and retirement accounts may not pay death benefits to minors.

The benefits would likely be held until they could be made to a court-approved guardian and/or a trustee of a children’s trust. Consider establishing a trust for your minor children to insure competent management of the proceeds. I did….

hIghly apprecIated assets Remember, not all assets are created equal. While it might make sense to split a joint brokerage account invested in a portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds, be aware of hidden tax liabilities. In one instance, a couple decided to split their stock portfolio in half.

Unfortunately for the husband, the shares he kept had the lowest cost basis. When he came to me for postdivorce financial planning, we found the mistake and he was now on the hook for the entire capital gains tax if he sells the investments.

Qdro When one spouse is to receive part of the ex-spouses qualified retirement plan, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is needed to transfer the asset. A QDRO is a court order which instructs a pension plan to pay an Alternate Payee (or former spouse) a portion of retirement benefits due to an equitable distribution agreement in a divorce. Each type of plan has its own guidelines and methods for distributing benefits. I recently met with a client who was waiting to receive a portion of two

Don’t become a financial victim of your divorce.

Misinformation and misconception about the divorce process can be detrimental. By working with an experienced CDFA™ who is also Certified Financial Planner Practioner™,you can reduce the amount of apprehension and feel confident in your decision making. I can help … n

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Debra Fournier, CFP®, CDFATM AbouT The AuThor: Debra Fournier is a Principal of Harbor Lights Financial Group, a full service wealth advisory firm located in Manasquan, N.J. She has been providing comprehensive financial planning and fee-only asset management to affluent families in Monmouth and Ocean counties for over a decade. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, a professional designation that certifies her to examine the financial ramifications of a proposed divorce settlement. These services are especially productive in divorce cases where there are complicated financial issues, significant assets or an imbalance of financial knowledge between the divorcing couple.

Debra has been a frequent guest on Good Day New York and quoted in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine. She is a member of the Association of Divorce Financial Planners, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts and serves as an executive board member of the Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group.

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M o n m o u t h M e d i c a l Ce n t e r is now offering Gamma Knife—a high-tech non-invasive brain surgery tool—to treat conditions that previously were considered inaccessible or inoperable.

The addition of this new technology to Monmouth Medical Center’s radiosurgery program, which also includes TomoTherapy, makes Monmouth a regional leader in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors as well as functional brain disorders.

Monmouth Medical Center is also the only facility in Monmouth County to offer Gamma Knife.

The Gamma Knife is not a knife, but a highly developed treatment system that directs multiple beams of gamma radiation, to converge, with pinpoint accuracy, on a targeted abnormality within the brain.

Supported by well-documented research, evaluation and clinical use, Gamma Knife surgery is ideal for treating deep-seated brain tumors, functional and neurological disorders and vascular malformations.

“Leksell Gamma Knife® is the only gold standard for non-invasive treatment of brain disorders and brain metastases,” according to neurosurgeon Ty Olson, M.D., who serves as co-medical director of the Gamma Knife Center. “The accuracy of Gamma Knife surgery is unmatched and offers the precision of ‘painting’ with a fine brush. There is no incision, no blood and virtually no pain.

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“Non-invasive Gamma Knife surgery is completed in a matter of hours.

Patients generally go home within 24 hours and resume normal activities within a few days.”

With the opening of the David Zocchi Brain Tumor Center, Monmouth became the first hospital in central and southern New Jersey providing a full spectrum of comprehensive services to treat benign and malignant tumors originating in the brain and spinal cord as well as neurological complications of metastatic cancer.

The introduction of Gamma Knife technology is the latest advance at Monmouth Medical Center, which is equipped with the most technologically advanced systems of any facility in Monmouth and Ocean counties used in the treatment of neurological disorders. These include the StealthStation, a neuronavigational system offering image-guided capabilities to perform precise brain surgery, neuroendoscopy for minimally invasive treatment of pituitary tumors and hydrocephalus and highly sophisticated operating microscopes, ultrasonic aspirator and other instruments.

Sang Sim, M.D., co-medical director of the Gamma Knife Center, radiation oncologist says the addition of this technology at Monmouth Medical Center brings a very powerful, individualized approach to brain treatment, close to home.

“The best aspect of the Gamma Knife Center is that each patient has access to an expert team that develops a treatment plan entirely customized to his or her condition,” Dr. Sim says.

To learn more about the Gamma Knife Center at Monmouth Medical Center, call 732-923-6562 or visit www.monmouthgammaknife.com.

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‘Ben’s Place 24/7’ Opens In memory of a Special Monmouth Medical Center Supporter M o n m o u t h M e d i c a l C e n t e r A d m i n i s t r at o r s and friends proudly celebrated the opening of a newly refurbished section of the hospital’s Emergency Department yesterday thanks to a very generous donation from Morgan E. Cline.

Cline, a benefactor whose name is synonymous with emergency care at Monmouth Medical Center, made a second gift in the amount of $500,000 to fund the refurbishment of the hospital’s original ER. Cline named the area, “Ben’s Place 24/7,” in memory of Benjamin R. D’Onofrio - who died in 2009. Cline and D’Onofrio had made a $3 million gift to the hospital back in 2007 to benefit emergency services, and in appreciation for this generous gift, the emergency department was named the Cline-D’Onofrio Emergency Services Pavilion of Monmouth Medical Center.

“Thanks to another very generous donation by Morgan E. Cline, we were able to upgrade the original Emergency Department to match the Cline-D’Onofrio Emergency Services Pavilion, which was completed in November 2009,” said Frank J. Vozos, M.D., executive director of Monmouth Medical Center.

The project allows Monmouth Medical Center to meet the need for improved capabilities to observe and assess patients who present with chest pain and stroke symptoms by creating a separate observation/chest pain and stroke clinical decision-making unit for rapid assessment.

Additionally, the renovation project included new floor and ceiling tiles and ambulance entrance, as well as a new nursing station, cabinetry and counters in all treatment areas, upgraded lighting and new flat screen televisions. Another feature of the renovation project is the replacement of the existing cubicle curtain track system with the On The Right Track cubicle curtain system.

The system operates without any hooks, chains or carriers and its split-ring design allow the curtains to glide silently along the rail, eliminating noisy disruptions to patients and other visitors.

Monmouth Medical Center’s Emergency Department handles 54,000 patient visits annually including 18,000 pediatric patients.

Designated by the American Heart Association as an advanced cardiac life support provider for both adults and children, and accredited as a chest pain center by the National Chest Pain Society, the emergency department is staffed by specialty-trained physicians, nurse practitioners, emergency nurses and physician assistants who are dedicated to caring for people who require emergency medical services.

“The staff of Monmouth Medical Center’s Emergency Department, as well as the Board of the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, is extremely grateful for this generous support and a second opportunity to collaborate with Mr. Cline,” says

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Morgan E. Cline, Monmouth Medical Center Benefactor, speaks about “Ben’s Place 24/7,” a newly renovated section of Monmouth Medical Center’s Emergency Department, named in memory of Benjamin R. D’Onofrio, after unveiling a plaque and portrait of D’Onofrio.

(Left to Right) Frank Vozos, M.D., Executive Director, Monmouth Medical Center; Karen Siciliano, Monmouth Medical Center Foundation Board Member; Catherine Hanlon, M.D., Chair, Dept. of Emergency Medicine at Monmouth Medical Center; Morgan E. Cline, Benefactor for Ben’s Place 24/7; Barry Ostrowski, President and Chief Operating Officer, Saint Barnabas Health Care System; and Kenneth Granet, M.D., Internist, Monmouth Medical Center, gather cut the ribbon to Ben’s Place 24/7, named in memory of Benjamin R. D’Onofrio.

Vicky Robinson, Interim Foundation Vice President. “Through Ben’s Place 24/7, we honor the memory of a true philanthropist, and will always be grateful to him and to Mr. Cline for their generous support of Monmouth Medical Center.”

Monmouth Medical Center consistently ranks among the top 10 hospitals in New Jersey—and among the top 10 percent of emergency departments in the nation—for patient satisfaction.

Recently Monmouth was named by HealthGrades—the nation’s premier independent health care quality company—as a recipient of their 2010 Emergency Medicine Excellence Award. This means that patients in need of emergency care who choose treatment at Monmouth Medical Center are being treated at one of the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for emergency medicine excellence.

To learn more about emergency services at Monmouth Medical Center, call 888-SBHS-123. For more information about the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, please call (732) 9236886 or visit www.monmouthfoundation.org.

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Featuring Master of Ceremonies Frank Dicopoulos “Frank Cooper” of CBS’s Guiding Light.

The luncheon will feature: a 50/50 cash raffle, gift auction, silent auction, local vendors and a show of fashions from the Once Again Thrift Boutique.

Sponsorship and Underwriting opportunities are available.

Last year we sold out so please make your reservations early!

For more information please call Monmouth Medical Center Foundation: 732.923.6886.

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On the Jersey Shore, summer means entertaining. “There are garden parties and weekend guests, and homeowners want their landscaping to be impeccable,” says Karen Siciliano, owner of Siciliano Landscaping, which recently moved to a new location at 247 Bridge Ave. in Red Bank (732.530.1466, sicilianolandscape.com) and specializes in landscape design, installation and maintenance. “By now homeowners have seeded in the fall and put down weed control and fertilizer so that their yard is lush,” says Siciliano. But you’re bound to wonder what you can do to make your landscape even more of a “wow” next summer. Siciliano’s tips: • Consider planting perennials instead of annuals. “It’s great in the current economy because you don’t have to replace them each year,” says Siciliano, “but you also don’t have to compromise on color.”

• Pick plantings with varying blooming times. Think tulips, daffodils, peonies and irises for spring blooms; lilies, hydrangeas and camellias for summer color; crape myrtle for interest in the fall; winter berry, red twig dogwoods and holly for a pop in winter. “A well-designed landscape will have interest all year round,” says Siciliano.

• Commit to a maintenance schedule. This should include edging, weeding, pruning, mowing and keeping plant beds mulched. Check for plant disease and keep roses and flowering shrubs fertilized. “Not only is a wellmaintained landscape a great backdrop for outdoor entertaining, but it can add 15 percent to your home’s worth,” says Siciliano.

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tennis time

DID YOU KNOW? Tennis history enthusiasts should check out two New Jersey clubs that feature grass courts—a rare find these days. Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange (orangelawn.com), founded in 1880 as one of the first tennis clubs in the United States, features 12 grass courts.

It’s a private club but regularly hosts United States Tennis Association (USTA) grass events. The Seabright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club in Rumson (sltcc.org) was also one of the nation’s first tennis clubs and has been named a National Historic Landmark. Membership is by invitation only, but this club is also the site of USTA tournaments.

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Why not celebrate summer with one of its chief delights—locally grown fresh fruits and veggies? Fill up at a farmer’s market or join a farm share, which provides you with a box of fresh produce each week of the farming season in exchange for a membership fee.

While you’re at it, you’ll be helping the environment. When produce is sold locally it requires fewer chemicals to maintain freshness and has a lower risk of carrying bacteria such as E. coli. It also helps combat global warming because trucks, planes, trains and boats don’t burn fuel transporting your food when it’s grown right around the corner. And buying local produce helps to ensure the continued survival of open spaces by keeping nearby farms in business. During early summer you can look forward to New Jersey–fresh corn, tomatoes, asparagus, blueberries, strawberries, snap beans and cucumbers.

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What better way to lose the winter weight than tennis? “It uses all the body’s major muscles, and it calms your mind because you get some of your stress out hitting the ball,” says Nancy Goss, a United States Professional Tennis Association teaching professional and manager of Colts Neck Racquet Club (732.431.9500, coltsneckraquetclub.com).

“Plus, it’s fun.” On the court, you’ll burn as many as 400–800 calories per hour (depending on your weight), lower your blood pressure and also give your brain a workout—strategy helps you win and keeps you sharp. And the game isn’t just for grownups. “Tennis is wonderful for kids because it gets them moving rather than sitting in front of a computer, and teaches them to work together as a team,” says Goss.

To avoid straining muscles, Goss suggests warming up for 10 minutes before playing, whether by doing simple stretches or by running around the court a few times. But keep in mind that rest is as important as exercise for getting—and staying—in shape. Don’t overextend yourself or go all-out all the time. Goss says one hour of play for singles and two hours for doubles is generally enough for one day.

A Healthy Leg Up In summertime, we pay extra attention to our legs— tanning, toning and keeping them smooth. But Gina Louie, M.D., director of Advanced Vascular Solutions in Tinton Falls (732.345.8346, 345vein.com) cautions that there’s more to great legs than cosmetics. If your legs feel tired at day’s end or if you have aching, cramping, throbbing, night restlessness, itching, burning or swelling, you could have venous reflux or insufficiency.

Reflux occurs when the blood in your leg veins goes toward your feet instead of your heart. “When venous blood goes in the wrong direction, you don’t get proper flushing out of waste products or inflow of oxygen and nutrients,” says the doctor. “As a result, varicose or spider veins may develop, or the skin may become dry, scaly, discolored and prone to infection—and take longer to heal.”

The good news is that venous reflux is very treatable, in most cases requiring just a one-hour laser treatment. “Afterwards, patients tell me their legs feel dramatically better,” says Dr. Louie. “They can be on their feet all day without pain.”

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Established in 1996, the James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery was founded upon and remains loyal to its vision: to represent fine art for art’s sake and to curate gallery collections and thoughtfully present art with an artist’s eye and understanding.

Gallery owner James Yarosh draws upon his knowledge developed as an artist and published interior design devotee, in addition to his industry experience and variety of solid relationships with international artists developed since 1985, to offer complete fine art services for residential and corporate projects. He provides at-location consultations to give clients guidance with framing, placing, and displaying original fine art.

James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery has received critical acclaim on a national level for presenting Russian fine art collections and recognizing significant art movements early on, as well as for representing original works created by New York City and New Jersey regional artists. James provides collectors, interior designers, and trade clients with fine art selections appropriate to a multitude of tastes and interests. In addition, James exhibits the solo public art installations at Garmany in Red Bank, New Jersey and a custom and decorative line of art available through the Frame of Mind Gallery in Holmdel, New Jersey. He also presides as a guest judge for the annual Bayonet Farm Art and Music Festival’s plein air competitions in Holmdel, New Jersey alongside his invited guest, Peter Trippi, editor of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine. James participates in various charity designer show houses, including Kips Bay, New York, Cape May, Twin Maples, and Stately Homes by the Sea, New Jersey, which has lead to his publication in New York Spaces magazine and multiple design features in DesignNJ magazine, amongst others.

James has proudly achieved In Circle status for the gallery with bronze level contributions for supporting the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Center. To satisfy his passion for art and to extend his art education and experience, James travels extensively around the United States and abroad on a regular basis, studying art in well-known museums. He also pursues continued education through the Bridgeview Fine Art Academy. James recently appeared on HGTV and was featured in the winter, 2008 edition of the Art and Antiques Collector’s Sourcebook in an article titled,“Imperial Eye,” written about his fine art collection and involvement with notable Soviet-era and Russian art in his personal and gallery collections. In 2010, the gallery was honored with an A-list gallery award by New Jersey Life magazine, and in May, 2011, James exhibited a series of his own oil paintings titled ‘A Family Portrait’ as a solo window presentation at the Art Alliance of Red Bank.

All of the above services and presentations illustrate the essential benefits of recognizing and incorporating fine art in the home as part of the everyday living experience.

James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery, located at 55 East Main Street in Holmdel, is open Saturday, 12 to 4 p.m. and by appointment weekdays and evenings. For further information, please contact James at 732-993-5278 or visit the gallery’s website at http://www.jamesyarosh.com, where you are welcome to register for e-card gallery show announcements and to inquire about an appointment to visit the gallery or to receive an in-home consultation.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, women are 33 percent more likely than men to visit a doctor. So this week, urge the males in your life to get that long-overdue physical exam and recommended health screenings. Experts say men 40 and older should have yearly exams to watch for things like colon and prostate cancer, high blood pressure, increased cholesterol and hemorrhoids.

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CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) recently celebrated its 50th birthday, so it’s a perfect time to get certified. The idea of using mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on drowning victims was first dreamed up in the mid-1700s by the Dutch, and 150 years later German physician Friedrich Maass documented the first chest compression in humans. But it wasn’t until 1954 that James Elam and Peter Safar brought the techniques together, and when the American Heart Association (AHA) started a CPR program for physicians in 1960, the seeds of modern-day CPR training for the public were planted. Starting CPR immediately when someone suffers cardiac arrest doubles or even triples the chances of survival, according to the AHA. Whether or not it’s a skill you may one day use on friends, family or a stranger, you’ll be happy to have it in your first-responder arsenal.

Find a class convenient for you by:

The Pocket First Aid & CPR app from the American Heart Association

CALLING A HOSPITAL Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel: 732.739.5900. CentraState Medical Center, Freehold: 732.431.2000.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune: 732.775.5500.

Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch: 732.222.5200 or 888.277.2281. Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank: 732.741.2700 CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL YMCA The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold: 732.462.0464 GOING ONLINE American Heart Association’s ECC Class Connector: heart.org

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1 For men, an old-school Fila Retro Jacket, $80, in a classic color combination is the perfect layer for chilly mornings on the court or for kicking around town on cool evenings. Sports Authority, West Long Branch, 732.389.8334.

2 Finally, a chic and sturdy tennis carry-all for women! Cortiglia’s Sonoma bag, $425, is made from patent leather and nylon and stylishly holds two racquets plus your gear. cortiglia. com. 3 The lightweight nylon Wind Tunnel Pullover from Lija, $110, is wind-resistant and water-repellent. Available in light blue or white, it will look great with both tennis clothes and your everyday attire. Mantoloking Yacht Club, Mantoloking, 732.892.9251. 4 Oakley’s Commit SQ in white, $150, is the ideal pair of sport sunglasses for women. They are unbelievably lightweight and have interchangeable lenses that allow you to adapt to changing light conditions. Brave New World, Little Silver, 732.842.6767. 5 Stella McCartney for Adidas is an unbeatable melding of fashion and athletic wear. We love the Tennis Ballerina Per formance Dress, $120, featuring a pleated skirt and ClimaLite fabric to keep you dry. shopadidas.com. 6 Not only is Babolat’s AeroPro Drive GT, $189, highly rated, it is also Rafael Nadal’s racquet of choice.

It filters and dampens racquet vibrations for maximum comfort during play and is available in lightweight, extended and junior versions.

The Sport Spot, Shrewsbury, 732.747.0585.

7 Need a gift for a tennis enthusiast? Tiffany & Co.’s beautiful 18K gold tennis charm (notice the diamond) on an 18K chain is equally classic and stylish. Your loved one will be the envy of her tennis group. Tiffany & Co., Red Bank, 732.345.8150. 8 The Polar RS300X heart-rate monitor watch will track your heart rate, calories burned, speed/pace and distance traveled when combined with the heart-rate monitor and S1 foot pod (which is worn on your shoe). It’s $250 when purchased as a set. Shore Runner, Long Branch, 732.571.3100. —ALLISON ANDERSON ALLISON ANDERSON IS A PERSONAL ST YLIST AND OWNER OF ST YLE DIRECTION IN WYCKOFF (201.785.6698, ST YLEDIRECTIONBYALLISON.COM).

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furniture, outside the box for Edward Massood of Thomasville home furnishings, the product itself is only the beginning Getting there

After 30 years with his family’s business in Nor th Carolina, Fair Lawn native Edward Massood became president of Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey, with store locations in Eatontown, Woodbridge, Princeton, East Hanover and Paramus. Motivated by service to his customers, this local entrepreneur sells high-quality furniture to “help dreams come true.”

Thomasville Home furnishings of Eatontown Routes 35 and 36 at the Monmouth Mall Eatontown, 732.460.1400 thomasvilleeatontown.com

How did you get into the furniture business?

What lines of furniture do you carry?

We offer all the major collections from Thomasville, including The Hills of Tuscany, Ernest Hemingway and Fredericksburg. Studio 455, another favorite line, features contemporary products. how about accessories? We carry local brands like Nourison Rugs, a Saddle Brook company with a great selection.

Being nearby, they can deliver within three days. And all our custom window treatments are produced in local work rooms in Totowa—right here in New Jersey.

How would you describe your products?

They can be considered heirloom furniture; people hand down sets to their children because of the quality and history behind the Thomasville name.

Our special strength has been in custom upholstery because it permits you as the customer to “have it your way.” We figure those who want a bedroom set out of a box can go anywhere.

What sets you apart from other retailers?

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deliver, set up and “build” a room— and provide support throughout the lifetime of a purchase. We offer “deluxe treatments” by cleaning and inspecting every piece of furniture before it goes on the truck to ensure a smooth delivery.

If anything goes wrong, we provide replacements within 24 hours or minor repairs within 48.

HOW DOES THOMASVILLE “GIVE BACK”?

We work with the New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association helping people who have lost their homes to fire and other disasters, and you should see the smiles when I deliver furniture their clients can call their own.

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When I graduated from Seton Hall University in 1978, I moved to Nor th Carolina to join my family’s furniture carrier company, MGM Transport. It had started only in 1975, and because I was a recent grad looking for a job, I decided it wasn’t a bad gig. I became president of MGM in 1997. Though we were a transpor tation company, we handled furniture exclusively, so we decided to go into retail, becoming partners with Thomasville Furniture Industries. We opened three stores in Virginia in 2001 and three stores in New Jersey in 2002.

In 2008, I made the decision to focus my energies on running the New Jersey stores.

What’s your advice for choosing furniture

Everyone has a dream of what they want their room to look like. And most people—whether or not they have a design degree—are concerned about making a mistake. If you have all the necessar y resources at hand, you can minimize your chances of making a mistake. That’s what we try to provide.

What EXPLAINS YOUR SUCCESS? Our staff is the finest in the industry—they’re in it for the long haul. We provide structure and the products, but our people make the difference. —jessica Solloway wisely?

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A refreshing dip could be steps away on a summer day. Here, some possibilities Ever dreamed of having your own swimming pool so you could splash your cares away on a whim? You can make that dream come true—and with today’s “green” pool options you needn’t fear that energy-sucking cleaning and heating equipment and harsh chemicals will make you an environmental bad guy.

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contractor (you can find one through the Better Business Bureau of New Jersey or NESPA, the Northeast Spa and Pool Association), advises Steven Metz, president of Central Jersey Pools in Freehold. And beware money-saving shortcuts (such as going with less durable materials, older equipment models or a less-established contractor) that could end up costing you more in the long run. “Remember,” says Metz, “you’re making a signature investment

in your property.” If you decide you’re ready to take the plunge, it’s time to consider the kind of pool you want.

Eco-friendly pools

Those looking to go green should consider a saltwater pool. Increasingly popular in the last decade, they rely less than conventional pools on abrasive

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at home chlorine, which leaves a pungent odor and can damage skin and hair. An electronic box conducts small amounts of electricity, which reacts with saline to make chlorine that is then distributed to the water, explains William Schweizer Jr., a partner at Add-On Pools Inc. in Middletown. You needn’t add chemicals, only regulate pH levels.

Solar heating systems, including solar panels and covers, are another environmentally friendly option. The solar approach is less energy-wasteful than electric heaters, says Gene De Falco, owner of De Falco Pool & Spa Inc. in Fair Haven. “From June through September, solar works great in New Jersey,” he says. An added bonus: If you use a solar cover, it holds in heat and keeps your pool debris-free, making its whole cleaning system run more smoothly.

These days, automatic controls are available for solar heating systems and other equipment, such as covers, lighting, spas and traditional heaters. Some can even be controlled by your smartphone from afar, says Schweizer. That adds convenience—and efficiency too.

Variable-speed water-cleaning pumps can be programmed at different speeds or flow rates so pool owners can set them at the slowest setting necessary to accomplish a task. That can save energy, says Schweizer, but unless your pool system has features like a fountain, waterfall or spa, it’s not a must. “For most of us, two-speed pumps are fine— and more affordable,” he says.

Another eco-friendly option is a mineral pool, which uses minerals such as silver and copper for cleaning, greatly reducing the amount of chlorine needed in the pool. Perhaps in another 10 years they will enter the mainstream, says Metz, but the technology has not been per fected, so for now they are not as convenient or practical as saltwater pools.

Other trends in pool design

Your backyard oasis needn’t look as if it escaped from a ’50s motel. “I like a natural pool that fits into the landscaping,” says De Falco. To achieve this look, many clients use stone and slate tile

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rather than ceramic and opt for colors that are found in nature. Popular features include grottoes, waterfalls and elevated spas, and the pool or spa may have a vanishing edge or overflowing water that makes it look like an ocean or river with no end, says De Falco.

“These features give landscaping more depth,” he says. “When you add lighting, it makes for a nice package.”

Do you have young children? Are you into water polo or water volleyball? For these reasons, some families are choosing pools with a consistent shallow depth instead of the usual deep end.

Of course, even a conventional pool is cool. “There’s always a segment of the population that wants a pool that looks like a pool,” says Metz. They can turn to the comparatively economical vinyl pools or to ceramic-tile pools that come in a variety of colors.

What else to consider

Whatever pool you choose, give thought to its surroundings, including decks and landscaping. A fence for safety is a priority, especially for those with young children or young neighbors. Pool decks in New Jersey are often made of travertine, which is light in color and tends to be cooler on bare feet, or bluestone, which provides a classic look but can be hot underfoot, says De Falco.

Make sure surrounding trees don’t provide excessive shade, says Schweizer, especially if you’re using solar panels that need to soak up the sun’s energy. And avoid having leafshedding plants and trees too near, warns De Falco—their leaves can clog your filtering system and dirty the water.

Most important, become an educated consumer before investing in a backyard swimming pool. If you’re not sure what you’d like your pool to look like, you can see images of all sorts of pools on the websites of pool contractors and landscapers, and a Google images search will bring up countless more. Do your research on cleaning systems and materials, and get quotes from three to four contractors before you proceed.

“Sit down with someone reputable and start a dialogue,” says Schweizer. “Decide what you want—and also what you don’t need.” —francesca di meglio

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you’re searching for, chances are one of these top shops can help—and you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that only the diversity of a local store can bring you. Did you know that shopping at a locally-owned business instead of at a national chain store causes three times more money to be recirculated back into the local community? That should make you feel great about spending on Main Street. Happy shopping!

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WHY HEAD TO THE MALL WHEN YOU CAN FIND EVERYthing you need nearby in local stores? We’ve scoured the area to bring you 120 of the best independent shopping destinations in Monmouth County. Competition was fierce, and we couldn’t include everyone, but we strove to select the stores that feature great products, unique items that are often hard to find elsewhere and stellar customer service. No matter what

ART GALLERIES TOP PICK JAMES YAROSH

ASSOCIATES FINE ART GALLERY

55 E. Main St., Holmdel 732.993.5278, jamesyarosh.com

An artist and interior designer, Yarosh is known for the critically acclaimed international and regional fine art collections in his gallery.

There are diverse genres of art in all media, from Russian realist works to drawings by New Jersey artists such as Jacob Landau, Sheba Sharrow and Michael Sparks.

Yarosh offers complete art services including in-home consultation, guidance on placement of artwork and framing.

Teddy Bears by the Seashore, Spring Lake

800, ICE HOUSE AND POLLACK GALLERIES Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave. West Long Branch 732.923.4786 monmouth.edu/arts CHETKIN GALLERY 9 Whar f Ave. Red Bank 732.741.6116 chetkingaller y.com FRAME TO PLEASE The Galleria 2 Bridge Ave., 1st Floor, Bldg. 3, Suite 313 Red Bank 732.741.8062 FREDERICK GALLERIES 1405 –1 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.974.0376 frederickgalleries.com

KIDEGORIES 468 Broad St. Shrewsbur y 732.530.0066 kidegories.com

LITTLE EXPRESSIONS 273 Highway 34 Colts Neck 732.780.8332

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LEFT: COURTESY OF RUDING & WOOD RESTORATION. CHAIRS: SHUTTERSTOCK

This community bookstore is where good friends meet good books assisted by a warm, friendly and knowledgeable staff. There are author appearances, book signings, book discussions flavored with wine and cheese, poetry readings, music and weekly story times for both pre-schoolers and adults—people of all ages love having a story read to them.

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MAIN STREET GALLERY 131 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.1268 mainstreetgaller y.com THE SHORE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS (SICA) 20 Third Ave. Long Branch 732.263.1121 sica.org

LULU ROSE CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE 82 Oceanport Ave. Little Silver 732.741.5858 lulurosekids.com ONCE UPON A TIME 642D Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft 732.842.6444

LAVISH KIDS 15 Broad St., Red Bank 732.212.8490 lavishkids.com

171 Main St., Manasquan 732.722.7255, booktowne.com

JESSE AMERICAN ARTISAN GALLERY 169 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.3007 jesseamericancraft.net

James Yarosh Associates, Holmdel

BABY+CHILDREN CHILDREN’S CLOTHES CLOSET 304 Morris Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.4477

TOP PICK BOOKTOWNE

THE GUILD OF CREATIVE ART 620 Broad St. Shrewsbur y 732.741.1441 guildofcreativeart.org

SKYE BLUE & BETWEEN 799 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.345.8097 T. BERRY SQUARE 64 Broad St., Red Bank 732.576.1819 tberr ysquare.com

PAULINE’S PAPERIE 775 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.212.1071 paulinespaperie.com RIVER ROAD BOOKS 759 River Rd. Fair Haven 732.747.9455 riverroadbooks.net

TOP PICK

TEDDY BEARS BY THE SEASHORE

317 Morris Ave., Spring Lake 732.449.7446, teddybearsbytheseashore.com

For more than 20 years this boutique has been a mother and grandmother’s dream for fi nding treasures for newborns and dressing children age-appropriately with spiffy duds for boys and traditional smocked and party dresses for girls. Joan Hamburg of WOR radio says, “It’s like shopping on Madison Avenue. The only difference is the price.” Young casual dressers won’t want to miss the Jersey Girl and Jersey Boy sweats and T-shirts.

BOOKS+ STATIONERY

THE PAPERY The Grove 629 Route 35 Shrewsbur y 732.741.0414 Brook 35 Plaza 2150 Route 35 Sea Gir t 732.974.9776 thepaper ystores.com Booktowne, Manasquan

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DESIGNER CONSIGNMENT TOP PICK

ALLAN & SUZI 641 Cookman Ave. Asbur y Park 732.988.7372 allanandsuzi.net

NEARLY NEW SHOP

70 Monmouth St., Red Bank 732.747.2772

This tiny shop is a treasure trove of great finds for fashion-forward shoppers on a budget. Hidden among the packed racks and cluttered shelves, one might discover a Versace gown or a Coach handbag. There is vintage clothing from designers ranging from Dolce & Gabbana and Armani to Juicy Couture and Liz Claiborne as well as a large selection of vintage jewelry. Men will find designer silk ties, shirts, sport coats, jeans and much more.

BEAUTY CONCEPTS 39 Main St. Freehold 732.780.4411

For any woman who faces the quandary of zillions of cosmetic lines scattered hither and yon, Wisteria presents high-end makeup and skin products all in one small boutique from brands like Nars, Laura Mercier and Chantecaille Aromacologie (exclusive in Monmouth County) as well as all-botanical beauty products and a limited line of Two Face. The cosmeticians will do makeup for weddings and other special occasions, as well as makeovers to give you a brand new look. And don’t tell anyone, but the best-kept secret is the store’s spa, which offers facials, peels and microdermabrasion.

FLORAL DESIGN

Foggia Florist & Greenhouses, Oceanport

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DOUBLETAKE 97 Broad St. Red Bank 866.678.6464, ext. 9

SQUAN DRY GOODS 73–75 Main St. Manasquan 732.618.3258 squandr ygoods.com THE COUTURE EXCHANGE 511 Route 35 Shrewsbur y 732.933.1123

ELEGANT EXCHANGE 132 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.8300

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MARY’S SECRET WARDROBE 1308 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.359.7869

COSMETICS

JULI MEI 1303 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.0021 julimei.com K AREN’S BOUTIQUE 1212 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.7536

TOP PICK FOGGIA FLORIST & GREENHOUSES

196 Monmouth Blvd., Oceanport 732.222.2999, foggiaflorist.com

For more than 75 years, flowers and exquisite floral designs have sprung eternal here. In 2000, the Foggia family sold the business to Bill Hazley, whose green thumb is apparent in the greenhouses that are vibrant with colorful hydrangeas and annuals starting to bud. Each bouquet or flower arrangement is artfully designed to fit the customer’s persona, home, wedding or gala event.

Gourmet and fruit baskets are filled with a personal touch to please the palate. Also available are silk arrangements so beautifully designed that only a touch reveals the secret.

BARLOW’S 1014 Sea Girt Ave. Manasquan 732.449.9189 barlowflowerfarm.com MUELLER’S FLOWERS & GIFTS 245 Route 71 Manasquan 732.223.1882 muellersflorist.com SICKLES MARKET 1 Harrison Ave. Little Silver 732.741.9563 sicklesmarket.com WILDFLOWERS FLOWERS & GIFTS 2510 Belmar Blvd.

Wall 732.681.5155 wildflowers-florist.com

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TOP COURTESY OF BODEGA SHOPPE. MIDDLE: RED GINGER HOME. BOTTOM: SHUTTERSTOCK

17 Broad St., Red Bank 732.530.9491, wisteriabeauty.com

ASBURY PARK TRADING POST 110 Bond St. Asbur y Park 732.774.7455 asburyparktradingpost.com

LEFT: COURTESY OF FOGGIA FLORIST & GREENHOUSES. TOP LEFT & CENTER: SHUTTERSTOCK

TOP PICK WISTERIA BEAUTY

NEW ATTITUDE 6772 Route 9 South Howell 732.367.8466

ANNA SOIRÉE Towne Center 2005 Route 35 Oakhurst 732.686.9570 annasoiree.com

GIFTS TOP PICK BODEGA SHOPPE 800 Ocean Ave., #105, Asbury Park 732.775.4005, bodegashoppe.com

Named after neighborhood markets that sell a little of everything, this whimsical, serendipitous shop is the go-to place for savvy gift givers. There are accessories for the home such as hooked rug pillows, decorative glassware and lamp shades; for accessorizing yourself, there is a colorful selection of funky jewelry, pareos, fl oppy hats, straw handbags and vintage raffi a beach bags. Need a good beach book, gourmet candies or a quick hostess gift? It’s all here.

Bodega Shoppe, Asbury Park

TOP PICK RED GINGER HOME

48 Broad St., Red Bank 732.345.1000, redgingerhome.com

TOP COURTESY OF BODEGA SHOPPE. MIDDLE: RED GINGER HOME. BOTTOM: SHUTTERSTOCK

LEFT: COURTESY OF FOGGIA FLORIST & GREENHOUSES. TOP LEFT & CENTER: SHUTTERSTOCK

This new, larger showroom reflects the owners’ two passions—world travel and interior design. Principal designer Rob Amend has furnished the showroom with inviting room vignettes to help customers visualize the furnishings and accessories in their own homes. Exclusive designs are featured, including Adriana Hoyos’ new “Africa” collection, inspired by the natural beauty of the continent and interpreted for the modern home. Complete interior design services are offered.

FRAGILE EARTH STUFFED ANIMALS 9 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.759.0016 feplush.com

K ATE & COMPANY 1100 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.1633 kateandco.skuby.com URBAN DETAILS 115 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.282.0013 urban-details.com WHITE BLISS 16A Broad St. Manasquan 732.223.6009 whiteblissboutique.com

HOME A STEP IN STONE The Galleria 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.450.0080 astepinstone.com

HOUSE OF MODERN LIVING 718 Cookman Ave. Asbur y Park 732.988.2350

BYFORD & MILLS 38 Church St. Little Silver 732.842.5778 by fordandmills.com

LAWRENCE MAYER WILSON 709 River view Dr. Brielle 732.223.0900 lmw-interiors.com

DOWN TO BASICS The Galleria 2 Bridge Ave., Suite 511 Red Bank 732.741.6800 downtobasics.com

ROBERT LEGERE DESIGN & HOME CENTER 513 Cookman Ave. Asbur y Park 732.869.9399 robertlegeredesign.com

FS20 647 Cookman Ave. Asbur y Park 732.502.8999 fs20.com

VIZZINI AND COMPANY The Galleria 2 Bridge Ave. Red Bank 732.889.4668 vizziniandco.com

JEWELRY TOP PICK GOLD LEAF

500 Prospect Ave., Little Silver 732.530.0451, goldleafjlrs.com

Owner Peter Squassi represents the fifth generation of his family in the international jewel trade. Notably, his grandfather introduced Japanese pearls to the U.S. in the early 1900s. This beautiful jewelry boutique showcases exclusive collections of the best designers and extensive collections of Squassi’s own designs in collaboration with many talented artisans. The jewelry is exquisite and unique, yet the pricing is competitive. Repairs, pearl restringing and appraisals are available.

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CARTER & CAVERO OLD WORLD OLIVE OIL COMPANY 19 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.219.0506 Pier Village 36 Centennial Dr. Long Branch 732.222.6888 carterandcavero.com

GILARDINI 170 Main St. Manasquan 732.292.1154 gilardiniceramica.com

ABE PRESMAN 58 Village Center Dr. Freehold 732.431.8066 abepresmanjeweler.com BALLEW JEWELERS 5 West Main St. Freehold 732.462.0136 Brook 35 Plaza 2150 Route 35 Sea Girt 743.449.2101 ballewjewelers.com BENTLEY DIAMOND IMPORTERS 1860 Route 35 Wall 732.974.9292 bentleydiamond.com

Red Ginger Home, Red Bank

EARTH TREASURES OfficeMax Plaza 178 Route 35 South Eatontown 732.542.1051 earth-treasures.com GOLDTINKER 296 Norwood Ave. Deal 732.531.8787 goldtinker.com

NEVES JEWELERS 103 Main St. Woodbridge 732.634.1086 The Grove 557 Route 35 Shrewsbur y 732.741.7757 1071D Route 34 Aberdeen 732.583.2000 nevesjewelers.com

SPRING LAKE JEWELERS 1104 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.282.1900 springlakejewelers.com

HAMILTON JEWELERS 19 Broad St. Red Bank 732.741.9600 hamiltonjewelers.com LEONARDO JEWELERS 35 East Front St. Red Bank 732.747.7880

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Garmany, Red Bank

121 Broad St., Red Bank 732.576.8500, garmany.com

A gent is in his glory here! This awesome, spacious men’s fashion boutique features an espresso bar— or single-malt Scotch bar, if it fits his pleasure.

Whether it’s faded jeans by Diesel or an Armani tux, sporty Hugo Boss or sophisticated Salvatore Ferragamo, it’s all here. There is a tailor on the premises to ensure the perfect fit whether custom-designed to meet specific needs or made to measure with the customer’s fabric of choice. And if Mom and kids tag along, there’s the women’s boutique, the café and the miniature Kids Theater for waiting children to watch DVDs.

ASBURY BARK 611 Cookman Ave. Asbur y Park 732.775.4801 asbur ybark.com

PETS

TOP PICK GROOMINGDALE’S

90 Oceanport Ave., Little Silver, 732.212.0005

It’s pooches’ heaven with oodles of toys priced to allow chewing and destroying.

For the preening pussycat, there are charm necklaces and jeweled French leather harnesses. Dog collars range from sparkles and studs to hardy leathers; gift baskets fill every pet’s need, and soft, billowy beds are perfect for either kitties or pups to snooze on. For pampering, owner Julie offers full service by washing, drying and styling canines by hand—and doing pedicures!

SHOES

TOP PICK FOOTNOTES 280 Norwood Ave. Deal, 732.531.9734 footnotesonline.com

Carrie Bradshaw would have loved this fashionable, spacious showroom covered wall to wall with designer shoes, high fashion five-inch heels, sporty flats, sneakers and sandals. For a shoe addict, it is a paradise where shoes are priced to fit every size pocketbook. The staff is extremely helpful in ensuring not only that the shoe fits the foot, but also that the style fits the customer.

STYLE ROCKET 1200 Ocean Ave. Fifth Avenue Pavilion Asbur y Park 732.807.4777 stylerocket.com VILLAGE TWEED 1213 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.2723 villagetweedinc.com

MIKE’S PET CENTER 133 Route 35 South Neptune City 732.775.0042

B.C. WOOF 104 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.1218

PAW PALACE 16 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.747.9744 pawpalaceonline.com

COSMOPAWLITAN 31 Route 34 North Colts Neck 732.683.1985 cosmopawlitan.com

THE PET SHOPPE 1284 Route 35 South Middletown 732.706.5000 thepetshoppeonline.net

FINS & FEATHERS 134 Monmouth St. Red Bank 732.842.4197

THE PRINCE & THE PAWPER 889 West Park Ave. Ocean 732.695.0095 theprinceandthe pawper.com

HUNGRY PUPPY 1288 Route 33 Farmingdale 732.938.4470 thehungr ypuppy.com

A & J SNEAKERS 116 Third Ave. Neptune City 732.988.8700 COCO PARI 17 Broad St. Red Bank 732.212.8111 270 Norwood Ave. Deal 732.517.1227 cocopari.com GARMANY 121 Broad St. Red Bank 732.576.8500 garmany.com IF THE SHOE FITS 18 Broad St. Red Bank 732.741.7273

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SKUBY & CO. 1210 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.3700 skubyandco.net

TOP COURTESY OF THE SPORT SPOT. TOYS: SHUTTERSTOCK. BOTTOM: COURTESY OF COCO PARI

TOP PICK GARMANY

SCIORTINO TAILORS 3 East Front St. Red Bank 732.933.8448 sciortinotailors.com

K ATHERINE’S 100-A Main St. Manasquan 732.528.1099 shop-katherines.com SNEAKER FACTORY Pier Village 40 Centennial Dr. Long Branch 732.222.7849 sneakerfactor y.com VILLAGE TWEED 1213 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.449.2723 villagetweedinc.com

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MEN’S FASHION

MICHAEL DURU CLOTHIERS 685 Broad St. Shrewsbur y 732.741.1999 michaelduru.com

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TOP PICK THE SPORT SPOT 660 Broad St., Shrewsbury 732.747.0585, thesportspotnj.com

SPORTS

TOP COURTESY OF THE SPORT SPOT. TOYS: SHUTTERSTOCK. BOTTOM: COURTESY OF COCO PARI

The mother/daughter team that runs this shop offers sports equipment, services and apparel for skiing, snowboarding, racquet sports and swimming for all ages. For swimming, they provide competitive swimwear for the local schools, Ys and U.S. collegiate swim teams.

For snow sports, they offer full maintenance, repairs and rentals. For racquet sports, there is a 24-hour stringing service, repairs and, for those looking for the perfect ace of a racquet, demos that you can try before you buy.

ALOHA GROVE Pier Village 84 Ocean Ave. Long Branch 732.263.0100 alohagrove.com

INLET OUTLET SURF SHOP 146 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.5842 inletoutlet.com

BRAVE NEW WORLD 61 Oceanport Ave. Little Silver 732.842.6767 bravesurf.com

THE PEDDLER 150 Ocean Blvd. North Long Branch 732.229.6623 thepeddler.com

GLENDOLA BICYCLES 2709 Belmar Blvd.

Wall 732.681.5264

TOYS

3RD AVENUE SURF SHOP 1200 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.359.6886 3rdavesurf.com

The Sport Spot, Shrewsbury

TOP PICK JACK RABBIT

DISTINCTIVE TOYS

595 River Rd. Brook 35 West: 2157 Route 35, Sea Girt, 732.449.0018 Fair Haven The Grove West: 540 Broad St., Shrewsbury, 732.530.7700 732.747.8080 jackrabbittoys.com

For anyone from newborns to teens, here are toys galore—educational, experimental, entertaining and enchanting. Toys for travel, rainy days and bath time can help fill a child’s every moment. Kids can capture a rainbow with their first chemistry set or create their own perfumery with a science kit. A huge jackrabbit hangs overhead in the airy, colorful showroom—each section color-coded and set apart with huge portholes for nesting toys and stuffed animals. And gifts are a “wow,” with colorful wrapping artfully done by a smiling, knowledgeable staff.

WOMEN’S FASHION

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Coco Pari, Red Bank

TOP PICK COCO PARI

17 Broad St., Red Bank, 732.212.8111 270 Norwood Ave., Deal, 732.517.1227 cocopari.com

This Soho-style boutique is a fashionforward sanctuary offering sexy, luxurious and cutting-edge designer clothes. It is the fashionista’s East Coast destination.

Flirty frocks, five-inch Louboutins and au courant trends are highlighted in this airy, art deco-styled showroom. You will find traditional designers Diane Von Furstenberg and Halston; Italian couture with Roberto Cavalli, Valentino or Missoni; and a more mod look with Stella McCartney. Not sure what to choose? Just ask one of the highly trained staff members, who will advise you and act as your personal shopper.

DIANE & CO II 3440 Route 9 South Freehold 732.625.8001 efashioncentral.com/ dianeandco GARMANY 121 Broad St. Red Bank 732.576.8500 garmany.com GLOW The Grove 567 Broad St. Shrewsbur y 732.747.2262 shopglowonline.com

LYNNE’S FASHION BOUTIQUE 31 Church St. Little Silver 732.530.5443 lynnesfashionboutique.com

THE HOBBY SHOP 1077C Route 34 Aberdeen 732.583.0505 hobbyshopnj.com QUINNERELLA’S TOYS 119 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.1124 bigfuntoys.com TOY GENIUS The Shoppes at Old Bridge 3865 Route 9 Old Bridge 732.462.8697 toygeniusonline.com

PALM PLACE 161 Main St. Manasquan 732.223.1655 palmplace.net THE SPOT 1226 Third Ave. Spring Lake 732.974.0099 STYLE ROCKET 1200 Ocean Ave. Fifth Avenue Pavilion Asbur y Park 732.807.4777 stylerocket.com TULA THE BOUTIQUE The Grove West 524 Broad St. Shrewsbur y 732.219.8888 tulastyle.com WHAT TO WEAR 121 Main St. Manasquan 732.528.7308

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Walls in the living room are covered in a fine, oatmealcolored Donghia hemp.

The Natural

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California sunshine, o c e a n b lu es a n d he alth y living inspire a fresh interior in Ne w Jerse y written By Sallie Brady Interior design by Frank DelleDonne Interiors Produced by Betsy Marx Photography by Peter Margonelli

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The house boasts two leaded glass windows.

A reproduction Ushack rug inspired the living room palette.

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ouse-hunters Jennifer Barr y and her husband, Michael, who lived with their three children in a Hoboken apartment, were determined to find the perfect home in New Jersey. When they pulled up to a 1930s Mediterranean revival, their real estate agent said, “This house really reminds me of Pasadena.”

“I knew then that we might have to buy this house,” says Jennifer, “because I grew up right near there in San Marino.”

The orange hue of the California stucco on the home’s exterior, the small leaded windows and exposed wood beams in the living room and the rounded doorways throughout the house all looked wonderfully familiar to the Golden State native, and it wasn’t long before the family was unpacking boxes.

While the couple liked the bones of the 8,000-square-foot house, they felt it needed finishing. They also had to marry their tastes—hers was more traditional, his more contemporary.

They wanted to work with an interior designer, but they didn’t want the house to become stuffy or formal; they preferred to maintain a fresh look that took its cues from nature.

“I love being outside by the pool or in the garden,” says Jennifer. “I wanted bright colors to liven up the rooms and a lot of windows to let the sunshine in.”

Summit-based designer Frank DelleDonne understood and went to work to interpret the couple’s vision. He started by building up the Mediterranean flavor of the house, adding authentic wainscoting and architectural detailing where it had been lacking. His palette was inspired by coastal landscapes—golden yellow Venetian stucco for the dining room; ocean blues everywhere from the kitchen granite countertop to living room sofas and the powder room; and a delicious ripe cherry for the library to contrast with toasty white oak

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redefine the dining room. opposite, clockwise from top left: Polished-nickel

chandeliers illuminate the gallery that runs the length of the living room; the library features a leather herringbone floor and a wingback covered in a bold Manuel Canovas red floral; the 8,000-squarefoot Mediterranean Revival

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walls and the brown leather floor. A very fine oatmeal-colored hemp worked for wall coverings.

There was one design element, however, that the designer didn’t dare pursue actively with the Barrys. “Jennifer was terrified of window treatments,” says DelleDonne. “She is from California and wanted maximum natural light.” His solution?

Simple silk curtains for the living room.

The environmentally-minded couple also wanted to try to use wood from the trees that had to be cleared for the addition to the home. “We wanted to make floorboards, but that didn’t work,” says DelleDonne. “Now we’re going to make a table.”

Accustomed to lots of outdoor activity, Jennifer also charged DelleDonne with creating a Mediterranean-style pool area and requested trees such as crape myrtle and Southern magnolia that reminded her of home. “I love being outside,” she says. “I love gardening and always involve the kids. I play tennis every day—even in the winter—and my husband is crazy about running.”

“We were really able to redo this house to suit this modern family’s lifestyle,” says DelleDonne. The result brings some of the joys of California right here to New Jersey.

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Red Poppy, Yellow Ranunculus, Peony on Blue, Red Anemone

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Renowned photogr apher Keith Scot t Morton shares his tips for taking gallery-worthy botanical shots by Maria Lissandrello

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“For beauty and color and form, you can’t beat the simplicity of the shape and function in nature.”

—photographer keith scott morton

photography by keith scott morton. visit scottmortonworks.com to see more of his work.

p

ick up a copy of House Beautiful, Country Living or Architectural Digest, and you’re likely to see photographer Keith Scott Morton’s work: lushly lit, serenity-inducing interiors that draw you in. Morton was born in Scotland, and he credits his native country as the source of his refined aesthetic. His great-grandfather had a decorative arts studio in Edinburgh, where natural motifs played center stage. So it’s no wonder the work closest to Morton’s heart is his botanical photography, photos of blooms that evoke deep emotion. “For beauty and color and form,” he says, “you can’t beat the simplicity of the shape and function in nature.”

Look at his anemones, his peonies, his ranunculus—“both lyrical and complicated,” as he calls them. The close-ups show the flowers’ architecture—lines, curves, arcs and wedges meet, intersect and overlap to create harmonious images. “It’s terrific to focus on one object in an intimate setting,” says Morton. Terrific indeed, and you can’t help wondering how it’s done.

For a time in the ’80s, Morton lived in Fort Lee and commuted to a job at a commercial interior photography studio in Little Falls, where he started off building sets, eventually becoming a photographer and acquiring the lighting skills he still uses today. And it’s deft lighting, along with angle know-how and cropping savvy, that assures a frame-worthy photo, he says. Here are Morton’s tips in these three key areas:

Lighting Pick a day with light cloud cover that produces soft lighting, advises Morton. Then think about the effect you’d like to create: Frontal lighting provides a starker, more graphic

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impression. Light your flower from the side, and you’ll create mystery and mood.

And from the back? You’ll end up with an ethereal, perhaps even eerie, effect.

Angle You have your subject: the flower or flowers. Now how will you approach it? Will you look at it as we tend to see it—straight on? From a low angle? From above? Morton urges going “beyond your normal comfort level as an erect homo sapiens. Approach the flower from different angles while viewing through the camera and see what the effects are.”

Cropping The same flower looks quite different depending on how you crop it. “When you come in very tight, it emphasizes the characteristics within the flower—the details and the form of the bloom itself,” says Morton. “When you pull back, what’s around the subject— the table, the wall, the light—suddenly becomes important.”

Now that you’re armed with Morton’s advice, grab your camera, head outside and snap away. With a little practice, you may be rewarded with a stunning photo of nature truly in bloom.

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season

if you suffer from spring and summer allergies, take heart: there are many ways to find relief By francesca moisin

fter the brutality of this year’s winter, most of us were eager to trade our snow shovels in for garden spades. But while warm-weather outdoor activities are refreshing, the sun-splashed days of spring and summer also spell misery for seasonalallergy sufferers.

“A seasonal allergy is a response to an allergen that only appears during a

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particular time of the year,” says Ellen Sher, M.D., an allergist at Atlantic Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates in Ocean. While perennial allergies occur year-round and are sparked by indoor pests like pet dander, dust mites and mold, the culprits that cause pain from mid-March through the summer months are all found outdoors.

“In the early spring, in our part of the

world, tree pollen is the prevalent source of trouble,” says Dr. Sher. As trees such as birch, maple, oak and poplar start to flower, they release into the air a powder we call pollen. When it’s inhaled by someone who is sensitive to that particular allergen, he or she will experience seasonal allergic rhinitis— more commonly known as hay fever.

This inflammation of the nasal airways

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affects more than 35 million Americans, making it one of the most common chronic diseases, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (A A A AI).

Trees in the Northeast typically release pollen only from March to June.

The bad news? Grasses kick into high gear by the end of April, giving sufferers a dose of both tree and grass pollen at the same time. “Ragweed is one of the heaviest pollinators of all allergenic pollenproducing plants, and it pollinates from the middle of August until mid-November or first frost,” says Dr. Sher. Then there are molds, which grow when it is warm and damp, such as in spring thaws and on humid summer afternoons.

Regardless of the trigger, seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms are the same.

“They can include sneezing, nasal congestion or a runny nose, a scratchy throat, red or runny eyes and itchiness of the ears, eyes and nose,” says Fuad Baroody, M.D., chair of the A A A AI’s Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis and Ocular Allergy Committee. The amount of pollen in the air determines how severe one’s suffering will be. “Certain highly allergic individuals may even experience respirator y problems, like asthma or wheezing,” says Dr. Baoody.

The first thing to do is limit your exposure to pollen. “You can figure out how high the day’s pollen count will be by tuning in to your local weather station or checking the newspaper,” says Dr. Sher. “When you’re inside, you certainly don’t want to breathe in pollen because the more you are exposed to it, the less tolerance you’ll have. So keep the windows closed and run the air conditioner at all times.”

Because trees, grasses and weeds generally emit pollen from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., postponing outdoor activities until af ternoon is a good idea. “I also ask my patients to shower in the evening, after exposure to pollen,” adds Dr. Sher. “That way you’re washing the pollen out of your hair and off your body before you sleep. Finally, you should change your clothes right after you come indoors and wash them to remove any last traces of pollen.”

Of course, none of us can exist in a bubble. If precautionary measures fail, it’s time for treatment. “There are three

allergies...

Infl ammation of the nasal airways affects more than 35 million americans.

classes of medication seasonal-allergy sufferers can tr y,” says Dr. Baroody.

Here’s how they break down:

Antihistamines Available by prescription or over the counter, these pills and nasal sprays block the action of histamine, a body

chemical responsible for producing the irksome symptoms associated with allergies. “Antihistamines can be very effective for relieving itching and sneezing, but they don’t offer full runny-nose control,” says Dr. Baroody. And while certain newer antihistamines such as Claritin and Zyrtec (both available over the

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counter) are non-sedating, many of the first-generation agents like Benadryl will cause drowsiness. “That’s problematic because it can affect job performance and driving ability,” says Dr. Baroody.

worst result is typically an irritated nose.

Five to 10 percent of users may experience dryness or bleeding, but even those problems often can be resolved by switching to a different preparation.

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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LTRs)

Immunother apy

allergies symptoms: runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, wheezing, watery or itchy eyes onset of symptoms: begins shortly after exposure to an allergen duration: lasts as long as exposure

Instead of blocking histamines, these drugs block leukotrienes, another inflammatory chemical released by the body after it is exposed to an allergen.

Besides relieving sneezing, itching and congestion to a similar degree as the antihistamines, LTRs such as Singulair (available by prescription) can also clear nasal congestion. Another bonus?

“They’re non-sedating, and they’ve even been approved by the FDA for preventing asthma,” says Dr. Baroody. “Yet because they’re more expensive than the antihistamines, they wouldn’t be my first choice of medication to prescribe.”

Intr anasal steroids “By and large the most effective medications we have for controlling allergic rhinitis, nasal steroid sprays like Flonase have none of the side effects people typically worry about when taking steroids,” says Dr. Baroody. “There is no risk of becoming addicted to them, and they don’t make you fat or cause hair to grow where it doesn’t belong.” In fact, the

Immunotherapy (allergy shots) is often the last course of action a patient will pursue. Each shot contains enough of a specific allergen to stimulate the immune system, though not so much that it will cause a full-blown reaction.

Though it’s extremely effective in treating seasonal allergies, immunotherapy does require a major time commitment.

Injections must be administered once or twice a week for the first three to six months, so that the body can become accustomed to increasing allergen doses. Once an optimum level is achieved, two to four weeks can pass between doctor visits. Most patients receive immunotherapy for three to five years, af ter which time symptoms are generally mild enough to cease treatment or switch to medication.

“A lot of people think of allergies as just a runny nose that can be ignored, but allergies can actually lead to serious complications,” says Dr. Sher. “The bottom line is, allergies are no joke. The good news is that these days nearly 99 percent of all cases can be treated.”

Symptoms can often be confusingly the same, so how can you tell the difference between a seasonal allergy and a common cold?

colds symptoms: similar to allergies, but may also include sore throat, fever and body aches onset of symptoms: develops over several days duration: should clear up in several days to one week

holistic healing These homeopathic remedies may also help relieve your seasonal allergies, says Leonard Bielory, M.D., a Springfield-based member of the Complementary and Alternative Practices in Allergy Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Talk to your doctor about trying one of these alternative treatments:

relief...

“the good news is that these days nearly 99 percent of all cases can be treated.”

Take phytoestrogen Hormonal changes can accentuate allergic responses and cause increased nasal congestion, especially in menopausal women.

Phytoestrogen, a naturally occurring substance found in nuts, soybeans and other legumes, can be taken as a supplement to help balance hormone levels.

Supplement with fish oil Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods such as fish, flaxseed and walnuts, may reduce the production of inflammatory chemicals in the body.

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Rinse with a mentholeucalyptus nasal lavage Available at most natural markets, these decongestants act on the receptors in the nasal mucous membrane, helping to flush out the sinuses naturally and relieve blockage caused by pollen.

— ellen Sher, M.D.

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A member of the sunflower family, the artichoke is a flowering plant believed to be native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe. Considered a delicacy by the ancient Greeks and Romans, artichokes first made their way to the United States in the early 1800s when they were grown by the French in Louisiana and, later that century, by the Spanish in California.

Today the Golden State produces more than 99 percent of our country’s crop.

Although artichoke plants can grow more than three feet tall, the portion we eat is actually the plant’s immature bud, and its unique anatomy may seem intimidating: It has scaly outer petals, several rows of interior leaves, a fuzzy, inedible “choke” and a tender, fleshy “heart” inside. Once it’s cooked, dip the leaves in sauce or melted butter and use your teeth to scrape off the meat at the base of each leaf—you’ll be rewarded with increasing amounts of meat as you move inward toward the delicious “heart.”

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Ancient Mediterranean civilizations believed artichokes had medicinal powers, and they were onto something. The plants boast high levels of vitamin C, fiber, folate and potassium and are a rich source of antioxidants such as silymarin, which some studies suggest may be useful in treating liver diseases, and cynarin, which aids the digestion of fats. In fact, on the United States Department of Agriculture’s list of the top 20 antioxidant-rich foods, artichokes rank seventh overall and hold the top spot among veggies. For those watching their diets, artichokes are also cholesterol- and fat-free, with just 60 calories for a medium-sized cooked whole artichoke (that’s not including sauce or melted butter, of course).

Although artichoke plants thrive in frost-free areas and cannot be grown as perennials in the Northeast, certain new varieties can be grown as annuals in New Jersey, and recent Rutgers University research has shown it’s possible to grow artichokes in home gardens in our state. When buying artichokes, select those that are deep green and heavy for their size, with tightly packed leaves; pass on those that appear dry or brownish in color.

To store fresh artichokes, place them unwashed in a plastic bag and refrigerate for up to four days; cooked artichokes can be kept in the fridge for about four days or frozen for six to eight months. —Kristin Colella

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Cheese 101 A comprehensive overview of cheese and its cl assic combinations

on T YPES OF CHEESE In my view, the consistency of a cheese and the presence or absence of rind are the easiest ways to categorize cheese, together with how strong the flavor is. Here are seven key varieties: YOUNG, UNRINDED Young goat and sheep cheeses dominate this popular style. When they’re first made, they’re light and moussey, just formed into a small flat disc or cylinder.

A few days on they can be

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crumbled, and a week or so later, sliced. After a month on they will have acquired a protective greyish coating of mold, often described as a “natural rind.” Better-known ones are the pyramid-shaped Valençay and Tymsboro, and the herb-coated Perroche cheeses. Other well-known examples are mozzarella and mascarpone.

SEMI-SOFT Unlike other cheeses, Bries and Camembert, which are also known as

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semi-soft cheeses, get softer as they age rather than firmer and drier.

HARD How hard must a hard cheese be? Some experts consider only rock-hard crystalline cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano truly hard, but most of us would include cheeses that were cut from big wheels such as cheddar or Gruyère.

VERY HARD CHEESES These are the oldest cheeses you’re likely to find—cheeses

so hard they’ve become almost crystalline and need to be shaved or grated rather than sliced. The best-known type is Parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano, but matured Grana Padano and Pecorino (also from Italy), Sbrinz from Switzerland, Roomano from Holland and Vella Dry Jack from California are similar.

WASHED-RIND These are described as washed-rinded because the surface of the cheese is rubbed with a brine

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Overwhelmed by the dizzying array of varieties offered at your local cheese store? Don’t worry—help has arrived. In her book Fiona Beckett’s Cheese Course author Beckett, an award-winning British food and wine writer, demystifies cheese and offers wisdom on the classic cheese board and the best pairings. Here, an excerpt:

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(salt water) solution, which promotes the growth of a bacterium which breaks down the texture of the cheese, turning it soft and pliable. Well-known examples are Epoisses, Langres, Munster and Reblochon from France, Chimay from Belgium, Appenzell from Switzerland and Stinking Bishop from England.

BLOOMY-RINDed This term refers to the downy white surface these cheeses acquire as they mature. Some bloomy-rinded cheeses are exceptionally rich and creamy thanks to the addition of cream during the cheesemaking process. Referred to as double- and triple-creme cheeses, they’re popular in France, which produces some of the most indulgent examples—Explorateur, Brillat Savarin and PierreRobert among them.

BLUE Cheeses develop their blue veining when a harmless penicillin mold is added to the milk or curds. Once the cheese is formed, fine steel needles are inserted to expose the center to oxygen, which enables the mold to spread throughout. Favorites include Gorgonzola, Roquefort, Stilton and Cashel Blue.

On cheese boards The classic approach is to aim for a contrast of textures, tastes and shapes. Mild to strong, rounds and wedges, light against dark, soft and hard—it’s an aesthetic impact as much as a gustatory one.

A classic selection would be a young, fresh-tasting goat cheese, a white or bloomyrinded cheese such as a Brie or a Camembert, a hard cheese like a cheddar and a blue such as a Stilton. You could also add a washed-rind cheese, a sheep cheese or a cheese flavored with herbs.

What I like to do is create a miniature cheese board for two. You could have two goat cheese buttons, two wedges

of Camembert or other whiterinded cheese, two slices of Beaufort and two radicchio leaves topped with a spoonful of a soft blue cheese such as Gorgonzola or Cashel Blue.

Perch two small pots of fruit compote or chutney alongside or a couple of shots of grape jelly, add a few grapes or a couple of fresh figs, some small home-baked rolls or precut slices of raisin bread and some rustic artisanal breadsticks, and you’ve got a very pretty-looking board indeed.

On bread In general, softer and sliced breads are better with harder, sliced cheeses and crustier breads like baguettes and ciabatta with soft or semi-soft cheeses.

Try Scandinavian-style crispbreads with mild, semi-soft cheeses like Havarti; seeded, crisp flatbreads with creamy cow, goat or sheep cheeses; breadsticks with mozzarella; a baguette with Brie and Camembert; sourdough bread with all kinds of cheeses, particularly washed-rind cheeses and hard sheep cheeses; mixed-grain bread with cheddar, Cheshire and Lancashire; light rye with alpine cheeses such as Beaufort and Comté; darker ryes with creamy, spreadable cheeses.

OTHER PAIRINGS In summer, take advantage of the wealth of fresh fruit and vegetables to show off your cheeses.

Also, don’t be afraid to introduce a touch of spice. Chili peppers and garlic work well with cheese. One idea: Serve thinly sliced sheep cheese with grilled peppers and almonds as a mini tapas plate with a glass of fino sherry, or do as the Basques do and serve it with a cherry compote and a glass of fruity red wine. Or plate up individual ploughman’s platters with a good chunk of cheddar, some thickly carved ham, a dollop of chutney, an apple and some crusty bread.

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Dairy farms welcome visitors who want a closer look at how cheese is made

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Rainbeau Ridge 49 David’s Way Bedford Hills, N.Y. 914.234.2197 rainbeauridge.com Valley Shepherd Creamery 50 Fair mount Rd. Long Valley, N.J. 9 08.976.320 0 valleyshepherd.com

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Bobolink owners Nina and Jonathan White last year moved their Vernon farm to Milford, where their cows have plenty of room to roam and munch on grass. From the cows’ milk the Whites produce a variety of cheeses, including the Brielike Baudolino, a cave-ripened cheddar and the bold, firm Frolic. Their cheeses are sold at the farm and at a variety of farmers’ markets including Union Square in New York City.

Hands-on classes limited to four people are taught by Jonathan White, and each Saturday when the weather allows there are one-hour walking tours of the farm to view the milking parlor, creamery, cheese caves and bakery.

Cherry Grove Farm Kelly Harding has worked at dairy farms since he was 13, and eight years ago he took over Cherry Grove, where cows graze on the pasture in summer and eat hay in winter so they can produce the milk that is used to make a variety of cheeses.

Those include the raw, cheddar-like Havilah, a hard-aged Alpine-style cheese; creamy Shippetaukin Blue; Camembertstyle Buttercup Brie; and the tangy Toma Primavera, made using a recipe from the Piedmont region of the Italian Alps.

Cheeses are sold at the farm store, gourmet shops and local restaurants. Visit the farm any day and watch the cows being milked at 4 p.m. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the cheesemaker is usually at work, and you can watch him too.

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Valley Shepherd Creamery Children and adults enjoy visiting New Jersey’s only rotating sheep milking parlor at Valley Shepherd. They also can watch the milk being used to make a variety of cheeses, including the Pyrenees-style Oldwick Shepherd, truffle-laced Tartuffo Shepherd and Smokey Shepherd, which is smoked over applewood embers. Mixed-milk cheeses, which combine sheep’s milk and jersey cows’ milk, include Babaloo, a caveaged blue; the softer Crema De Blue; the flavored Nettlesome made with stinging nettles, and Carameaway made with caraway seeds. The cheeses are available at farmers’ markets, in gourmet shops and some local restaurants. Tours of the farm are offered on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August, and cheesemaking classes are held one Sunday each month from April through November. —Susan Sprague Yeske

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Bedford Hills seems like an unlikely setting for a farm, but Lisa and Mark Schwar tz have created Rainbeau Ridge on 35 acres there, selling Lisa’s award-winning goat cheeses while offering seasonal cooking classes taught by local chefs and hands-on programs for children. Lisa’s cheeses are sold at local shops and can be found on the menus of a dozen restaurants including Gramercy Tavern in New York City and the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park. They include the ash-coated Meridian, pyramid-shaped Mont Vivant and cups of soft cheese curds. Check the calendar on the website for days when visitors can see this working farm in action, and also for information on festivals in May and October.

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Put off by confusing l abels and arcane terminology? Knowing a few basics can help you begin to choose with confidence Think of a wine-producing countr y and France springs quickly to mind. For centuries that nation has taught the civilized world the joys of a glass of red, white or rosé (even in English we use the accented French word). But for the nonexper t who shops for a bottle when company’s coming, the world of French wines can be un peu scary.

“People tend to be intimidated,” says Anna Katharine Mansfield, an assistant professor of enology (wine science) at Cornell University. “And the biggest reason is that French wine labels traditionally don’t tell you what kind of grape the wine is made from. They don’t say ‘Pinot Noir,’ for example. They tell what region it’s from, and you basically have to know the regions and subregions and what may be grown there.”

Such permission comes from the French government under a system called AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée), which guards the reputations of the country’s famous wine regions by specifying that only the varietals for which they’re known can be labeled with those regions’ names. For example, the not-so-fruity wines called Bordeaux are from Bordeaux in southwestern France, a “blending” region that tends to use combinations

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(of the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, for example), while wines from Burgundy in the east come from one type of red grape (Pinot Noir) or one type of white (Chardonnay). And in a sense, if you know France, you know wine.

“France’s regions are considered the worldwide standard-bearers for the grapes they grow,” says Cynthia Murray, co-owner of Spring Lake Bottle Shop in Spring Lake. “There are many charming options in the $10 –$20 range, and France still makes the world’s most sought-after high-end wines.”

What’s new

Don’t be afraid to experiment with unfamiliar bottles as you build your vocabular y of French wine regions and the wines for which they’re known—you may discover new favorites. And don’t stop with the most famous regions, such as Bordeaux and Beaujolais.

(With Bordeaux, warns Mansfield, you’ll pay a bit of a premium for the name.)

Ask your wineseller about interesting new high-quality blends n ow c o m i n g from the southern regions of Languedoc and Provence. Some may not bear their regions’ names because their producers are now getting around the

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AOC system and labeling by varietals the way their competitors in California and Australia do, says Mansfield.

The best news is that inexpensive French wines are more dependable than ever. “The quality dif ferential between a $20 bottle of wine and a $200 bottle of wine isn’t as great as it was 50 years ago because winemaking technology has advanced,” says Mansfield.

“Back then, producers tended to use whatever yeast happened to be available. Today they have microbiologists on staff who take cultures to control for yeast strains, making sure they get the aromas they want.” —timothy kelley

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Cynthia Murray, co-owner of Spring Lake Bottle Shop in Spring Lake, suggests two interesting French wines she says are worth sampling:

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foucher le brun 2009 Sancerre Le Mont from the Loire Valley $19 “Fresh mineral, white flower and citrus aromas with a clean, elegant style. A hint of flintiness on the finish makes this a natural for pairing with seafood.”

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domaine notre dame de cousignac 2009 Syrah-Grenache from south-central France near the Rhone $12 “A ripe nose of raspberry, spice and licorice and a fresh, juicy palate. Goes with chicken, lamb or beef.”

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Basil T’s Brewery and Italian Grill Fresh, brick oven pizza, 183 Riverside Ave., 732.842.5990

Zoe Bistro Eclectic American fare with global influences, 151 Markham Pl., 732.747.9988

Dublin House Restaurant & Pub Authentic Irish pub food and brews, 30 Monmouth St., 732.747.6699

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Sirena Italian fare with creative seafood options, 27 Ocean Ave., 732.222.1119

La Dolce Vita Upscale Italian cuisine on the water front, 400 Ocean Ave., 732.749.3177

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Turning point Quaint brunch eatery, 2132 Route 35, 732.615.9000

Klein’s Fresh fish, raw bar and sushi, 708 River Rd., 732.681.1177

Giamano’s Restaurant Classic Italian fare, 301 Main St., 732.775.4275

Sallee Tee’s Grille Pasta, seafood and burgers, 33 West St., 732.834.8999 Brennen’s Steakhouse Classic American steak house, 62 W. Sylvania Ave., 732.774.5040

Brandl Fine, innovative American fare featuring crab cakes, 703 Belmar Plaza, 732.280.7501

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Michael angelo’s Italian cuisine with pizza and seafood dishes, 36 Beach Rd., 732.222.6910

It’s greek to me Casual, authentic Greek cuisine, 2128 Route 35, 732.275.0036

Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant Fine seafood eatery with a raw bar, 100 Ocean Ave. North, 732.870.1200

Surf Taco Traditional Mexican fare with seaside twists, 1003 Main St., 732.681.3001

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METROPOLITAN CAFÉ American cuisine with a Pacific Rim flair, 8 E. Main St., 732.780.9400

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Sam Vera Restaurant Northern Italian fare, 476 Route 520, 732.834.9889 Crown Palace Fine Chinese cuisine featuring dim sum, 1283 Route 35, 732.615.9888

Doris & Ed’s Contemporary American cuisine featuring seafood, 348 Shore Dr., 732.872.1565

The Columns American seafood with Italian influences, 601 Ocean Ave., 732.988.3213

Paco’s Tacos Casual, authentic Mexican bistro, 455 Route 520, 732.851.4848

El Meson Cafe Authentic Mexican dishes, 40 W. Main St., 908.308.9494

Julia’s Elegant Italian and Mediterranean dining, BYO, 91 First Ave., 732.872.1007 Alberto’s Seafood & Spanish Latin/South American cuisine specializing in seafood dishes, BYO, 300 Main St., 732.776.8833

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Nonna’s Citi Cucina Upscale modern Italian food with a family-style menu, 190 Route 9 North, 732.536.9050 Peking Pavilion Upscale Chinese cuisine in a modern setting, 110 Route 33, 732.308.9700

Gaetano’s Regional Italian cuisine, featuring homemade pasta, BYO, 10 Wallace St., 732.741.1321 The Globe Hotel Casual sports bar and restaurant offering daily happy hour specials, 20 E. Front St., 732.842.5572 Jamian’s Trendy bar and restaurant serving eclectic tapas dishes, 79 Monmouth St., 732.747.8050 Juanito’s Traditional Mexican BYO with a laidback atmosphere, 159 Monmouth St., 732.747.9118 ReD restaurant American fare featuring a sophisticated lounge and live entertainment, 3 Broad St., 732.741.3232

Spargo’s Grille Unique California-Caribbean fare, 130 Route 33, 732.294.9921

restaurant Nicholas Premier New American cuisine featuring a chef’s table behind-thescenes experience, 160 Route 35 South, 732.345.9977

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Asahi Japanese Steak House Classic Japanese fare including hibachi grill and sushi, 99 Taylor Ave., 732.223.2669

Sand Bar Restaurant Seafood and American cuisine featuring the house specialty, blackened mahi mahi bites, 201 Union Ln., 732.528.7750

Sq ua n Tave r n Classic Italian cuisine, 15 Broad St., 732.223.3324

David Burke Fromagerie Fine, inventive American and continental cuisine, 26 Ridge Rd., 732.842.8088

Surf Taco Traditional Mexican fare with seaside twists, 121 Parker Ave., 732.223.7757

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Due Amici Northern Italian fare, 420 Higgins Ave., 732.528.0666

Green Meadows Restaurant Continental cuisine, 270 Route 34 South, 732.431.8755 Huddy’s American fare with Italian influences, 420 Route 34 South, 732.431.0194

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Barnacle Bill’s Casual seafood eatery with burgers and seafood options, 1 First St., 732.747.8396

Undici Authentic regional Italian fare with New American twists, 11 West River Rd., 732.842.3880

Sea Girt

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Dozens of painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists and jewelry designers present their work at the 13th annual ART IN THE PARK open-air fair in West End Park in Long Branch, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

While you shop for souvenirs, your children can enjoy live music and kidfriendly art activities. Admission is free.

Call 732.542.1307 to find out more.

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Ne w York’s Hudson Valle y boasts a must-see Victorian re tre at Vacation as they did in the late 1800s with a visit to Mohonk Mountain House.

The seven-story, castle-like hotel dates back to 1869, when Alfred H. Smiley visited the area and decided to build a peaceful retreat where people could enjoy nature surrounded by the spectacular Shawangunk Mountains. Smiley and his twin brother, Albert K., tore down the 10-room inn and tavern that stood on the property and began building the enormous structure that today accommodates up to 500 guests.

The rustic Victorian wood and stone architecture, countless fireplaces and antique-filled parlor rooms transport you back in time so completely that you almost expect to run into a Smiley

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As interesting as the hotel is, though, the real draw is what you find when you walk outside. Guests can take in the gorgeous scenery playing tennis or golf, rock climbing, lake swimming, boating and fishing, horseback riding and hiking — either on their own or with a naturalist who will point out wildlife habitats and interesting rock formations.

In the winter months, try snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice skating.

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Dining is a big deal at Mohonk, perhaps because guests work up such a big appetite with all the available recreation. Extensive breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch buffets, plus a fourcourse, sit-down dinner (and afternoon tea and cookies) are included in room rates. Guests are expected to dress for dinner, with gentlemen required to wear jackets and a no-T-shirts-orsneakers-allowed policy. The formality adds to the historical feel of the place, as does the nightly entertainment: live-music dance parties or movies in the screening room. ( You won’t find a T V in your guest room.)

Depending on the room you get, accom­ modations can look antiquated, but if you don’t want “Victorian” ambiance, you may request what the hotel calls a “Traditional” room, which is updated (but won’t have a wood-burning fireplace). A standard room with a double bed will cost you $540 plus taxes and gratuity per night for double occupancy, but most of your food, recreation, entertainment and even a kids’ club is included, and the unique charm of Mohonk is hard to match. —Marisa Sandora

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