Cedar Valley Home & Garden - Spring 2018

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Contents Spring 2018 ELEMENTS 5 10 13 14 16 20 22 23

Color palette Envelop yourself in purple Fig & Frolic Make budget botanicals Hot hues Try a bright new color Design trends See what’s in vogue Kitchen islands Space-expanding options Home Show Cure cabin fever Splurge or save Add glitz & glamour Why white trim? Go bold

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24 Gathering place 31 Modern farmhouse 38 C’est la vie

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44 Seafood 47 American brandy 48 Humdinger dessert

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50 Making a splash 58 Winter tulips 61 Terrariums 62 Tray chic

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Purple

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haze Ultra Violet is a bit too refined to be psychedelic, but Pantone’s 2018 color choice definitely will have interior designers and DIY homeowners in a purple haze.

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That isn’t to say the color isn’t intense — or as color experts describe it — “a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade.”

Evoking a counterculture flair, Pantone Vice President Laurie Pressman called the color “that complexity, that marriage, between the passionate red violets and the strong indigo purples.”

Visually, it complements the ubiquitous grays in today’s homes.

Sue Wadden, Sherwin Williams color expert, says “purple is a key color, really rich and complementary to what we’re seeing in homes now.”

Purple has gained global momentum “as a symbol of creativity, exploration and individuality,” says Renee Hytry Derrington, global design lead at Formica Group. “Formica Laminate’s ‘Cassis’ design is our take on this visionary purple for surfaces,” she says.

From Formica’s 180fx collection, “Dolce Vita” with its subtle use of blue and purple tones has been a huge seller for the company.

Formica’s product line also includes laminates in a broad range of colors, solid surfaces and even writable surfaces. Deco Metal is an exciting new product from Formica that creates a laminate from metal — aluminum, copper and others.

“Energetic electricity” is how Stephanie Pierce, director of design and trends at MasterBrand Cabinets, describes Ultra Violet.

“Deep purples break the barrier of feminine appeal, and broaden its usability into a darker, sophisticated jewel-tone realm,” she explains.

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USE IT: In the bedroom: Choose a deeper shade of violet for a restful look, or brighter for a playful vibe. A less saturated hue is a softer look. For fabrics, think texture – silk, velvet, chenille, prints – and not flat fabrics.

Amethyst accents add a sophisticated feel.

Pairings: Use it as a supporting player, paired with celadon green, lavender and soft pink. Shades of gray, khaki, white, olive, camel and chocolate are fresh combos.

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On walls: Test your violet color choice in a large swatch before painting it on your walls.

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budget botanicals I‌ f you’ve got a computer to download images, you can dress up a gallery wall for spring in your home by making your own beautiful botanical wall hangings.

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1. Visit a website like graphicsfairy.com or other source for free downloadable artwork. Choose several botanical images you like (we chose leaves) and download to your computer.

2. Enlarge and print out images on plain white paper, or use a print shop to enlarge the image to desired size. Our smaller leaves cost a few dollars to print; the extra-large color print was considerably more expensive. Print your images in various sizes for added visual interest.

A less expensive option is to print in black and white, then use colored pens or pencils, watercolors, etc., to color the prints.

3. Age the paper for a parchment paper effect using Dark Wax or a strong mixture of coffee or tea and water, applying with a sponge brush. Let dry.

4. You can leave the rulers unpainted if they are vintage, or you like the look. Or paint them, or apply metallic paint or gold or silver leaf.

5. Cut rulers to fit width of paper; one for the top, a second for the bottom. Attach the rulers to the paper top and bottom with wood glue. Let dry.

6. Use the drill to make small holes at either end of the top ruler. Draw through twine, ribbon or yarn and tie at either end to create a hanger.

7. Arrange and hang wall hangings.

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Corals are also starting to emerge Misty Yeomans, PPG’s color as a transition from the pinks, reports marketing manager for Glidden paint, Yeomans, noting Glidden’s Coral Beach says a recent company survey found and Roseland as examples. that red is one of the most popular Benjamin-Moore just named Caliente, paint colors. a rich spitfire of a red, as its 2018 Color “Each red can give off different of the Year. impressions,” she says.

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he deep blue sea has inspired Sherwin Williams’ color choice for 2018: Oceanside.

Opulent and rich, the color resonates in response to an “aching to bring more intensity, more color into our homes after years of neutrals and pale colors,” says Sue Wadden, SW director of color marketing.

It’s a color that stirs the heart and mind.

Oceanside also suits the trend toward “maximalism” – filling your home with color, patterns, textures, layers, a mix of matte and shiny finishes and metals and luxurious touches to create warm, inviting spaces.

Embraced in design styles from midcentury modern and Mediterranean to ultra-contemporary, the paint color can envelop an entire room in adventurous spirit, or create an accent wall for

displaying artwork.

“You can put it on furniture and kitchen cabinets, use it anywhere. You can do it a flat matte finish or super shiny.

Paired with gold or copper metal, it look gorgeous,” Wadden says.

She suggests playing Oceanside with

warm or cool neutrals – creams, tans, taupes, grays and even charcoal grey for nice balance. Make it bright and fresh paired with citrus yellow or bold green, or with black and white for sophisticated appeal. Pops of pink are striking against this shade of blue, too.

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DESIGN TRENDS TO WATCH

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ouzz, the home remodeling and design platform, has named its 10 home-design trend predictions.

The site’s forecast, derived from conversations with industry experts as well as trends noticed among its 40 million monthly users, gives a glimpse of what we might soon see in our homes — and on our social media feeds.

Houzz editor and writer Mitchell Parker spoke about Houzz’s conclusions, and why these particular trends are gaining traction.

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Houzz

More color in kitchens

Although white will always be a classic color for kitchen design, homeowners are shying away from bland hues and injecting rich colors, such as warm wood tones (example: mahogany) and neutrals (example: grays and blues), into the space to give it a warm, fresh and unique feel.

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Rich colors throughout the home

Warm grays paired with “camel, rust, tobacco [and] brown-blacks,” as well as earthy reds and yellows, are expected to edge out cooler neutrals in the coming year.

“These rich colors are not like the avocado green and mustard colors from the 1970s.

They won’t date quickly,” Parker said.

“They are rich, moody and work well in home environments where you want a soothing and diverse mix of colors and textures.”

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No more white or stainless steel sinks

The modern Farmhouse style will continue to flourish in 2018 and spread to the bathroom.

Parker predicts that there will be “more concrete, stone, copper and granite composite sinks in darker hues of gray, bronze or black.”

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Florals

The tropical palm print may have flooded your Instagram feeds this year, but people aren’t yet tired of eye-catching, oversized graphic florals. Houzz expects even more interpretations of over-scaled floral patterns, in high-contrast colors, in the new year.

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Vintage lighting

Vintage light fixtures, including sconces, lanterns, pendants and chandeliers, are making a comeback as crafty home do-it-yourselfers outfit retro fixtures with new technology.

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Concrete accents

Step aside, white marble — it’s concrete’s time to steal the spotlight.

“It’s a really affordable, high-impact design element,” Parker said.

Already used for floors and countertops, the versatile, accessible material is now being utilized in more interesting and unexpected ways, including in home accessories, such as pendant lighting and furniture.

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Trough or bucket sinks

Another sign the modern Farmhouse trend isn’t dying in 2018: Houzz predicts that deep, wide and durable trough and bucket sinks will continue to be popular in the new year. Used commonly in busy laundry rooms and kids’ bathrooms, these long, narrow and low-maintenance sinks can help create a rustic aesthetic and maximize minimal space.

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s beautiful as they are functional, standalone kitchen islands are attracting attention as one of the hottest home furnishings.

Today’s kitchens have advanced from the “heart” of the home to the “hub” of the home, and with this evolution of activity comes a need for more working, serving, eating and just “hanging out” space.

Families are finding that adding a kitchen island updates the aesthetic of the kitchen while also increasing valuable function to this core of family activity.

“With the rise in consumers preparing their own healthy meals and entertaining at home, today’s kitchens are the

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central gathering spot, and yet space is at a premium,” says Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president of the American Home Furnishings Alliance.

“Many new homes feature a kitchen island, but now there is a solution for existing homes, as well. Furniture makers are creating function-packed kitchen islands that add valuable space, functional features and designer style.

It’s a category we see growing for years to come.”

Available in a variety of styles and materials and sized to fit a range of spaces, standalone islands give consumers more work space for meal preparation while updating the look of their kitchen.

Bungalow is the latest of five furniture collections in the Paula Deen Home brand from Universal Furniture. The stainlesssteel topped kitchen island in this new group is loaded with country charm, from its turned wood legs to its soft “Oleander” finish. Four deep storage drawers offer ample storage on one side, while the other features an overhang for pulling up counter-height stools. About $2,475.

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he kitchen is the heart of a home. It’s where families gather nightly for meals, where kids do their homework and family and friends gather to break bread together and share stories and laughter.

For these homeowners, the farmhouse kitchen in their newly built home is the central gathering place for their four children and large families. They willingly sacrificed additional space in the living room and bedrooms on their floor plan to have the big, open and easy-flow kitchen of their dreams.

Shortly after moving in November, the family played host to their families’ Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, and the kitchen more than proved itself. “Everyone gathered in the kitchen around the island, and there was plenty of room to cook and serve food,” she says.

She also got her wished-for mudroom, for the trappings of four children ages 12, 10, 7 and 5 and two adults, and a large walk-in pantry with plenty of storage space for slow cookers, platters and occasionally used kitchen appliances. A beverage fridge is tucked under one set of pantry cabinets so little hands can help themselves to water and juice boxes.

The Iowa countryside with views from all directions also suits the family. “We fell in love with the land. It was a diamond in the rough,” she says. “There was a house on the property we thought about renovating, but there had been several fires in the house and problems with the foundation, so we tore it down.”

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That made room for Paul Dane Construction to build the 4,600-square-foot farmhouse that reflects the homeowners’ love for four-square architecture and broad, welcoming porches. In addition, there’s a stocked pond for the kids to fish in on the 17-acre property.

“We’re very happy with what Paul built for us.

He is strict about the materials and people he uses, and he only uses the best. And that shows,” says the homeowner.

With its warm, earthy tones of terra cotta and sage green and slightly rustic decor, the home’s interiors have a masculine, comfortable and homey feeling. Natural light floods through many tall windows and gleams across Coretec Muir Oak floors, a low-luster gray-toned planking, that flow throughout the main level.

“The floors are kid proof, pet proof and water proof, which is ideal,” says the homeowner, who worked with Tara Bergmann at 2 Guys Interior Focus in Waverly. “She made it so easy for me, and it’s nice to work with someone who shared my ideas.”

Although the dining area has a large table that seats six, custom-built by Jeremy Buhr of Waverly’s The Refinery, most weeknight dinners are eaten at the island. A big slab of crema typhoon granite dresses the large island and counter tops, complimenting the custom walnut-stained, solid hickory cabinetry by Bob Lang. Behind the kitchen counter, the backsplash is striking Jeffery Court Dias Brick.

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Rustic touches include Edison-style pendants over the island, and an unusual lighting fixture that was a DIY project involving a large beam from an old stable, a part of a harness and Edison lights.

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The Maxx free-standing soaker tub is the perfect place for unwinding at the end of a hectic day for mom. The large shower tiled in wood-look tiles laid diagonally and inlaid pebble floor is equally inviting. The bath’s floor is Mesa Stone, an Armstrong LVT color.

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Designed and built by Bill Kugler Jr., of Kugler Construction, the remodeling project began with tearing down the entire back side of the house. The 1,800 square foot addition features a gracious kitchen and dining room blended into a flexible space that is ideal for entertaining.

The project also created a new master suite and a refinished lower level.

In the farmhouse kitchen, natural light floods through a bank of windows, highlighting crisp white custom cabinetry, the “London Sky” quartz countertop, Wolf range, apron-front sink, beverage center and zoned work spaces.

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Underfoot, golden oak floors have been stained gray to create a cohesive flow between old and original floors. The 6- by 10-foot island is topped by distressed maple butcher block stained the same color as the floors. On the opposite side of the open area, the long, broad dining room table seats 10 and balances the kitchen island’s heft and presence.

Lap siding was installed in the living room, and a mantel added to the fireplace. Original stone was salvaged to reconfigure the fireplace surround.

Upstairs, the luxurious bathroom in the master suite features custom cabinetry, hexagonal porcelain tile in charcoal, a double shower with digitally controlled body sprays and the ultimate dream custom closet. A second children’s bathroom was added, as well.

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nterior designer Rhonda Staley has a penchant for French day beds.

One sits in her living room, covered in classic ivory quilted slipcovers and dressed up with a mix of cozy pillows. Carved finials add that French flair.

“I’ve used this day bed in rooms throughout my house, and it looks wonderful just about anywhere. Slipcovers make it very versatile. I enjoy slipcovering because it’s an easy and less expensive way to change the look of a piece of furniture.

“It’s like getting a makeover, and I can’t wait to see what it will look like,” says Staley.

“Some of my furniture I’ve had for 35 years or more. I fall in love with a piece, and I love repurposing things and moving furniture pieces from room to room when I need a change.”

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Her love for collected and European style is evident throughout the 2,800 square-foot townhome. It isn’t formal or heavy, but more French country with an air of elegant relaxation. The tufted Pearson ottoman arranged in front of the daybed-sofa is perfect for a tea tray or putting her feet up to read.

The Ambella Home fireplace surround mimics carved limestone and is removable so she can take it with her in a move. A pair of English carved and slipcovered chairs, one

near the fireplace and a second near the sofa, creates the perfect place for conversations. The room also is large enough to accommodate her Chickering piano, which Staley plays nightly. She also designed the draperies.

Warm-toned wood floors separate the dining area from living space, just the right amount of space for a Baker Milling Road dining table and chairs and an Italian chest she collected years ago.

“You will never regret purchasing

the finest furniture you can afford because it is a lasting investment, but I tell my clients to only buy what they really love and build around it,�

Staley says.

Slipcovered Parsons chairs from Ballard Design are gathered round a table with a beautiful curved wood Lorts Manufacturing base and glass top. A Welsh cupboard from the owner’s collection graces one wall, providing room to display china.

Equally adept with a staple gun or paint brush, Staley painted subtle

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faux stone walls in the hallway and down the staircase to the lower level. Guests can gather around the repurposed round kitchen table that Staley hand-painted to resemble a piece of fabric.

Deeper into the family room, a painted screen provides the backdrop for more comfy furnishings wearing pale Target slipcovers and whitewashed cabinetry. “It’s a mix of French, English and an element of Dutch influences in the overall look.

Dutch is my family heritage,” she explains. One piece that she highly values is a pine pie safe belonging to her grandmother.

Upstairs the master bedroom is highlighted by a gold leaf metal sunburst mirror from Paragon above the bed and a classic writing desk. In the guest room, the owner’s canopy bed is made all the more romantic with sheer curtains and soft white and pale orange printed coverlet.

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ou’ll love these seafood suppers that will make weeknight dinners taste fresh and delectable. // On the table tonight: Salmon burgers topped with lime mayonnaise, or Greek Tuna Salad pockets, a welcome departure from the typical tuna salad. Seafood lovers will enjoy the Grilled Baja Shrimp Pizza topped with shrimp and pineapple. // Shrimp are marinated in tequila marinade for a spicy taco supper to satisfy everyone. Roasted Ginger Penne with Shrimp and Garlic, a recipe from Chef Cat Cora, is ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.

SPICY TEQUILA SHRIMP TACOS ‌ Tequila marinade: ¼ cup tequila 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 small stick cinnamon 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano Shrimp: 1½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 red onions, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 jalapeño chilies, stemmed, seeded and finely diced 1 (6 ounces) can diced tomatoes 2 limes, quartered Flour or corn taco shells

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For marinade, combine tequila, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, thyme and oregano in a sealable plastic bag.

For shrimp, add shrimp to the marinade and seal the bag, turning to coat shrimp. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes, turning the bag occasionally. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and marinade.

Saute until shrimp begin to change color. Add onions, bell peppers, jalapeño chilies and tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp and shrimp turn pink.

Fill taco shells with shrimp mixture. Serve with lime quarters. Serves 4 to 6

CAJUN SALMON BURGERS WITH LIME MAYONNAISE For lime mayonnaise: ¼ cup reduced fat mayonnaise ½ teaspoon grated lime peel

½ teaspoon lime juice

For burgers: 3 packages (5 ounces each) boneless skinless salmon , drained 1 egg, beaten ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs ¼ cup reduced fat mayonnaise ¼ cup finely chopped green onions

¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 teaspoons McCormick Perfect Pinch Cajun Seasoning 1 tablespoon oil 4 hamburger rolls

For mayonnaise, mix all ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Cover.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For burgers, mix salmon, egg, panko, mayonnaise, green onions, bell pepper and Seasoning in large bowl until well blended. Shape into 4 patties.

Heat oil in large nonstick stick skillet on medium heat. Add salmon patties; cook 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned and cooked through. Serve salmon burgers on rolls with Lime Mayonnaise and desired toppings. Serves 4.

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GRILLED BAJA SHRIMP PIZZA‌

2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1½ teaspoons oregano leaves ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 pouch (7 ounces) albacore tuna, packed in water ½ cup chopped tomato

1 package McCormick Grill Mates Baja Citrus Marinade ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided ¼ cup orange juice 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch wide strips ½ yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch wide strips 1 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices 1 pound fresh pizza dough or frozen dough, thawed or 1 prepared thin pizza crust (12-inch) 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple rings, drained, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

¼ cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese 2 whole wheat pita breads (6 ½-inch) 1 cup baby spinach leaves

Mix lemon juice, oil, oregano and garlic powder in medium bowl until well blended. Add tuna, tomato, red onion and feta cheese; toss lightly. Cover.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Cut pita breads in half. Line with spinach leaves. Spoon tuna mixture into pita pockets.

Serves 4.

Mix Marinade mix, ¼ cup oil and orange juice in small bowl. Place shrimp and vegetables in 2 separate large resealable plastic bags. Add ½ the marinade to each bag; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 15 minutes. Remove shrimp and vegetables from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

Thread shrimp onto skewers.

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Grill vegetables over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until tender-crisp. Grill shrimp kabobs 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally. Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces.

Remove shrimp from skewers.

Stretch or roll dough on floured baking sheet to a 12- to 14-inch round, about ¼-inch thick.

Brush top of dough with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Place oiled-side down on the grill. Close lid.

Grill over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks appear on the bottom of the crust.

Carefully flip crust over using tongs or spatula.

Layer crust with ½ of the cheese, grilled shrimp, vegetables, remaining cheese and pineapple.

Close lid. Grill 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is browned. (Check pizza often to avoid burning. Rotate pizza, if necessary.) Slide pizza onto baking sheet. Sprinkle with mint, if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

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achel Cole Gardner was working on her grandmother’s farm in Upstate New York when she noticed some gangly apple trees around the property, trees that hadn’t been pruned in years, adorned with tiny green bulbs.

Curious, she tasted a few. “They were very bitter, very tart — blech! — but I ended up pulling down 10 to 15 pounds of them and bringing them back here,” says Gardner, co-founder of Republic Restoratives distillery in Washington.

The apples sat in the distillery refrigerator until a bartender pushed them to the head of Gardner’s to-do list by juicing them. Gardner added yeast and let the brew sit for a couple of months before distilling it into brandy.

Until quite recently, most domestic brandies — both the grape-based standard and those from other fruits — have languished in the elegant shadow of such European forebears as cognac and Calvados.

As the cocktail movement gained steam through the early 2000s, interest in craft spirits and in those older distilling traditions increased in the U.S. According to the Distilled Spirits Council, brandy sales have gone up 35 percent since 2002.

Small distillers scattered around the country have started dabbling in brandy, incorporating fruits that reflect their region’s farms.

If you’re new to brandy, you might not know what to expect. In unaged eau de vies, the base fruit is often more perceptible, but the longer a spirit stays in barrels, the more the wood shapes its flavor. And unless they’re adulterated post-distillation, most fruit brandies aren’t particularly sweet; don’t buy one expecting a fruit-flavored liqueur.

While many domestic producers love European brandies, they’re not all looking

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to mimic them, and they’re largely free to choose which traditions to explore and which to ignore.

Leading the charge on the “ignore” (or at least “disrupt”) front is Copper & Kings, which was founded in Louisville, Kentucky, the heart of bourbon country, in 2014 and now has several highly praised brandies on the market.

Republic Restoratives’ new Chapman’s apple brandy emphasizes the base fruit for great flavors.

HOT BUTTERED APPLE BRANDY 8 cups water 8 chai tea bags 1½ cups apple brandy For spiced butter: 4 ounces salted butter, at a cool room temperature 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest ½ cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon Angostura bitters ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Bring water to full boil in large saucepan over high heat; remove from heat; add tea bags. Steep 4-6 minutes; discard bags. Add apple brandy; reheat over low heat.

For spiced butter: Whisk together ingredients in mixing bowl until incorporated. Makes ¾ cup. Ladle hot tea mixture into small pitcher; top with heaping teaspoon spiced butter. Stir until butter is foamy. Divide into small mugs or glasses; serve with swizzle stick so guests can keep stirring.

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A humdinger

dessert

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he cake photographed here is the first one in my adult life, if not ever, that I’ve actually leveled off with a knife before frosting.

I don’t usually bother, both because I’m a bit notorious for baking in a hurry (cooling? who has time for that??) and because I consider it a waste of perfectly good cake.

However, I’m coming around for two reasons. The first is pragmatic: I don’t want to waste perfectly good frosting either, so I tend to slather a bit more on than is really required.

Shaving the domes off the layers provides extra cake to eat with the extra frosting — purely in the interest of quality control, of course.

The second is that I’ve finally started watching “The Great British Baking Show.” At every step of the process, from greasing the pans to placing the pecans, I could hear Mary Berry softly braying in my ear: “It’s got to have good layers.”

This is a one-syllable concept — think laaaaaairs — for the celebrity chef and (sadly former) judge from the show, and she’s not wrong. A cake with two layers of the same height, each topped by an even, identical band of frosting, is pleasing to the eye as well as the stomach.

Each bite should have the correct proportion of cake to frosting. Too little cake leads to an overly sweet forkful; too little

frosting, and it’s dense and dry. Good, even layers solve this problem.

Is that being fussy? A smidge.

But it’s often those little touches that propel projects from great to spectacular, and it never hurts to take a little pride in your baking.

Plus you won’t lose too much height to the domes you slice off this Hummingbird Cake — it’s a hefty dessert, crammed full of bananas, pineapple and pecans. In fact, if your cake pans are on the shallow side, I would recommend baking three or four layers to avoid any unfortunate overflow in the oven.

The crushed pineapple is reinforced by the drained juice, cooked down into a rich syrup that I want to try drizzling over pancakes at some point.

The mushier your bananas, the better; sometimes groceries will have more suitable candidates hiding in the back if the selection on the shelves is spot-free.

These somewhat tropical flavors, accented only with a bit of cinnamon, pair wonderfully with cream cheese frosting.

(Though let’s be honest, what doesn’t?)

There’s an admittedly massive amount of it, but there’s a lot of cake to cover. If you start thinking about calories, remind yourself that this dessert serves at least 12 to 16 people. Those big numbers start getting small pretty fast when you divide by double digits!

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beautifully tiled swimming pool sparkling in the sunshine of a warm afternoon beckons guests to sit down, slip off their shoes and dangle their toes in cool, blue water. Blooming flowers, stirred by a light breeze, dance in the garden and shadows lengthen beneath towering trees and pines as the sun shifts in its field of blue.

This oasis of calm is just the welcoming backyard the homeowners intended to reflect their al fresco lifestyle. It’s also a social

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space that invites family and friends to settle in and relax.

When their in-ground swimming pool began having issues, the homeowners considered two options: fill it in, or renovate. “We decided, ‘Let’s leave the pool intact. Let’s make it work,’” she says.

Like many large-scale reno projects, it took on a life of its own. The homeowners decided to tick off their bucket list the ideas that had been percolating since they purchased the three-acre property in 2002.

Beyond pool repairs and new decking, she wanted an area to garden in the rural setting that would be impervious to marauding deer. That meant

installing tall, secure and attractive fencing to protect landscaping plants, lush flower and vegetable gardens, as well as pear and apple espaliered trees.

The couple also entertained, hosting numerous large gatherings and fundraisers, so several lounging, seating and dining areas were requisites.

Retaining walls define spaces, while a pergola cloaked in fragrant purple wisteria introduces an element of romance.

The project was collaboration between the homeowners, Matthias Landscaping and Deckworks, says the homeowner. “We joke about vacationing here. It’s a restful, happy place, and we love it,” she adds.

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ROASTED GINGER PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND GARLIC‌ 8 ounces penne pasta 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small red onion, chopped (¾ cup) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¾ teaspoon McCormick Roasted Ground Organic Ginger ¼ to ½ teaspoon McCormick Crushed Gourmet Organic Red Pepper ½ teaspoon Sicilian sea salt ¼ cup snipped fresh chives

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Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender.

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To serve, divide pasta mixture among 6 pasta bowls. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil. Sprinkle with fresh chives. Serve immediately.

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HUMMINGBIRD CAKE Serves 12 to 16 Toast a total of 2 cups of pecans to divide between the cake and the frosting. The cake will slice more cleanly if you refrigerate it for at least 1 hour.

For the cake: 2 (8-ounce) cans crushed pineapple in juice 3 cups (15 ounces) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt

2 cups (14 ounces) granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 4 very ripe large bananas, peeled and mashed (2 cups) 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the frosting: 20 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 5 cups (20 ounces) confectioners’ sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 20 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 20 equal pieces 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped For the cake: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 F. Grease 2 light-colored 9-inch round cake pans, line with parchment paper, grease parchment and flour pans. Drain pineapple in finemesh strainer set over bowl, pressing to remove juice. Pour juice into small saucepan and cook over medium heat until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 5 minutes; set aside.

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together in bowl. Whisk sugar and eggs together in separate large bowl; whisk in oil. Stir in bananas, pecans, vanilla, drained pineapple and reduced pineapple juice. Stir in flour mixture until just combined.

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Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops with rubber spatula. Bake until dark golden brown on top and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking. Let cakes cool in pans on wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove cakes from pans, discarding parchment, and let cool completely on rack, about 2 hours.

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Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 2 cups frosting evenly over top, right to edge of cake. Top with second cake layer, press lightly to adhere, then spread 2 cups frosting evenly over top. Spread remaining frosting evenly over sides of cake. To smooth frosting, run edge of offset spatula around cake sides and over top. Sprinkle top of cake with pecans. Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour before serving. (Cake can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)

Chef’s note: The pecan halves I’ve used for the decorative ring aren’t included in the 2 cups called for here; you’ll want to bump the total to at least 3 cups if you’d like to do similar. And yes, you should toast them too.

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Plush parrot tulips in soft shades of violet, cream, green, yellow and orange are accented by a few stems of fragrant yellow hyacinth and green ball-shaped viburnum.

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or a big boost of color, visit your favorite garden or home center, floral shop and supermarket and purchase cheerful pots of forced tulips — and other bulbs — that have been coaxed into bloom just for you!

Chose pots with young tight buds showing a bit of color. Open flowers will fade too fast. At home, slip the pot into a prettier pot just a bit larger, or lift the bulbs and soil from the plastic container and transfer to a different flower pot or cachepot that fits your décor.

Another option? Bring home a big bouquet of tulips and use your imagination to display your colorful, luxurious bounty to brighten any gloom day.

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Make a terrarium WITH THESE 5 TIPS ‌ reate your own little world with a terrarium.

C It’s been a few years since these small biospheres made their comeback, but the look is definitely not dated. You can purchase terrariums or find something around the house —a Mason jar, glass candy dish, cookie jar, teapot, anything you can tuck plants into will probably work.

A lid creates the self-contained environment, but if it doesn’t have one, top it with a saucer or plate. Or leave it open to the air.

1.

Choose your plants.

Avoid plants that require bright light and low humidity, experts advise. Consider the friendship plant, starfish plant, air plant and nerve plant, for example.

2.

Your base layer should be pebbles or horticulture/ activated charcoal. Next, add a light, humus-soil potting mix for terrariums. Wear gloves when handling materials and plants.

3.

Look at a terrarium as a landscape and add small elements that suit your fancy.

You also can create a fairy garden for fun.

4.

Make sure plant roots are well covered. Water lightly; don’t drench. Close the lid.

5.

Place the terrarium in indirect light. Full sun will fry your plants. Every 10 days or so, experts recommend opening the lid for a half a day.

If no condensation appears after closing, water lightly.

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