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On the cover Culinary student Laura Allgood has big plans for her future. A farm, a restaurant and more are on her to-do list. First up, graduation from culinary school at The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham. Photo by Gérard Lange.
Laura Allgood tells us about her passion for cooking, her culinary school classes and her life at the farm.
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FARM When you ask Laura Allgood about her passion for cooking, her face lights up. She immediately begins talking animatedly about her work on the farm, her future plans and about her classes at The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham.
Written by Jennifer Strickland Photographs by Gérard Lange Not that long ago, while she was still in high school, Laura Allgood got her first taste of farming when she went to work with her now business partner, Bryan Barnes at his landscaping business. After graduation, Allgood reconnected with Bryan and began working with his family at Barnes/Lamm Farms, just outside Lucama. Over the years, her involvement with the farm and owners Cliff and Ramona Barnes, has grown and so has her desire to make her lifelong dream of owning a Farm-To-Table restaurant come true. While working at the farm, Allgood began experimenting with cooking using the ingredients that she had right at her fingertips. Turns out, she was pretty good at it! When her friends
began asking her how she came up with her recipes and wanted to know how to cook them, she decided to take her newfound talent to the next level. After discussing culinary school with a friend that was already enrolled and taking a tour of the school, Allgood made the decision to enroll in culinary school herself. With her dream of opening and running a restaurant looming in the back of her mind, graduating from culinary school isn’t going to be enough to satisfy her. Allgood wants more. She wants her Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Management too. By next June, she will have it. After that, it’s onward and upward. fall 2014 | wilsonwoman.com
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For now, you can find Allgood splitting time between the farm, the Farmer’s Market, school at The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham and at the Wilson Tobs baseball games. Allgood has used her skills in the kitchen to perfect several homemade ice cream recipes which she sells at both the Farmer’s Market and at Wilson Tobs games. Butter Pecan is an obvious favorite, while Cinnamon Black Walnut is a close second. “You have to give it a chance”, says Allgood. “Believe it or
not, it’s really good!” To keep with the tradition of using fresh, local ingredients, Allgood gets her supplies from Wilson County and from within North Carolina when possible. Another thing that Allgood is passionate about is the desire to teach people where their food comes from. After a rather interesting discussion with her 5 year old cousin, she decided that all kids should know how food gets to the grocery store. “When I asked my cousin where eggs came from, instead of telling me that they
came from a chicken, she told me they came from the grocery store” she says. “Eggs come from chickens, bacon comes from a pig,” she continues. “These are things kids should know. What happens when we are suddenly required to provide a sustainable food source for ourselves? Kids are being raised that food comes in a paper bag from a fast food restaurant or wrapped in plastic from the grocery store. You have to know where you started to know where you’re going to go.”
While we have become a society focused on convenience, Allgood wants people to understand that fresh food can be just as convenient as the processed foods we have grown accustomed to. “Food doesn’t have to come out of a box to be easy. You can take fresh ingredients that are readily accessible and make something that tastes better than the processed stuff and is way better for you.” Though you may not have a garden right out your back door, you can find a vast array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and breads available at the Farmer’s Market. Since what they sell is locally grown, you not only get fresh food but you also help support a local farmer.
When she achieves her goal of opening a restaurant, she plans to incorporate interactive farm tours (by hay ride!) that will give a first hand look at where our food comes from and how it gets from the farm to the table. She’s even picked out a name for her future business endeavor, The Naked Farmer. Since she wants to do things simply and with as little interference as possible, this name is all too appropriate. When she’s not whipping up tasty treats in the kitchen, Allgood lives a pretty low-key life on the farm. She has two rescue dogs and a slew of ducks that keep her company, as well
as close friends that she uses as guinea pigs for her newest recipes. When asked what she does for fun that isn’t cooking related, she was hard pressed to find an answer. “I cook. That’s what I do.” She has a hot dog cart that she sets up around Wilson to sell hot dogs, salads, wraps, chicken salad and more. In addition to her hot dog cart, Allgood also caters parties and other special events. This fresh-faced twenty-something is going to take the cooking world by storm, and after sampling the tasty treat she prepared for us, it’s easy to see why. Whip one up for yourself using the recipe at right and get ready to enjoy a fantastic Fall treat!
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Crust
1 cup ginger snap cookies 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 6 tbsp butter, melted 1 tbsp sugar
Filling
2 packages 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 ½ cups sweet potato puree 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
A little shy of 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup brown sugar
For Crust
1. Crush ginger snap cookies in a food processor or by using a ziptop bag and rolling pin until they are an extra fine consistency. 2. Mix crushed ginger snaps and graham cracker crumbs in a large bowl. 3. Add sugar to mixture. 4. Add melted butter to the mixture slowly until consistency reaches a point of binding (holds together when squeezed). 5. Spray springform pan with cooking spray. 6. Press mixture into coated springform pan, covering bottom and sides. 7. Bake at 350 for approximately 8 minutes to set.
For Filling
1. Roast sweet potatoes until done and allow to cool for a minimum of 20 minutes. 2. In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth (approximately 2 minutes). 3. Add dry ingredients to cream cheese one at a time and whip until all ingredients are incorporated evenly. 4. Transfer cream cheese mixture to a large bowl and allow to rest. 5. In a stand mixer, beat cooled sweet potatoes until smooth and thoroughly pureed. 6. Add cream cheese mixture to the pureed sweet potatoes in the stand mixer and whip until combined. 7. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat together for no more than 1 minute. 8. Pour mixture into prepared crust in springform pan. 9. To maintain optimal moisture, add a cake pan filled halfway with water to the bottom shelf of the oven during baking. 10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and then decrease temperature to 325 for an additional 20 minutes or until the cheesecake is set. Cheesecake is set when the middle jiggles slightly when shaken and edges are golden.
For Topping
1. Add chopped pecans and butter to a large skillet. 2. Using low heat, sautĂŠ pecans in butter. 3. Add cinnamon and brown sugar and stir regularly until caramelized. 4. Spread evenly on top of cheesecake and allow to cool slightly. Refrigerate finished cheesecake for a minimum of 8 hours before serving for best results. When slicing cheesecake, use a sharp knife and wet it between each slice. fall 2014 | wilsonwoman.com
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Becky Rose The wife of Wilson Mayor Bruce Rose talks with Wilson Woman about volunteering, her family and her love of shopping! Becky Rose is no stranger to hard work. She’s worked hard all her life. From working on the family farm to the many professional positions she has held, Rose puts her all into everything she does. Even though she is now retired, Rose still works hard. As a volunteer for many community organizations, she spends most of her days bouncing back and forth between commitments. If she’s not shuttling Disabled Veterans to the VA Hospital in Durham, you may find her volunteering at the Wilson Rose Garden. She and husband Bruce were married there six years ago. “It was absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a better location to have our ceremony.” She’s also a member of the Women’s American Legion Auxillary. The military holds a special place in her heart and she donates as much time to military causes as she can. “I feel like the military is so vital to our country. So many of my family members and friends were active and served time in the military and it’s just my way to give back in thanks to them for their service.”
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Rose was raised near Fremont, in Wilson County, and she and her three siblings still own the original family farm they grew up on. They had a typical farm upbringing and spent much of their time working out in the fields. “We put in tobacco, worked in the garden, and took care of the household chores we were assigned.” After graduating high school, Rose went on to attend Hardbarger Business College in Raleigh before stepping out into the world of the working. “Working was fun. It was such a special experience. You meet so many interesting people and learn so many new things.” She still holds her certification in the International Association of Administrative Professionals. “I’ve been a member since it was chartered and I’ve made some good friends over the years.” The most recent position she held before retirement was City Clerk for the
City of Wilson. Bonnie Lane remembers her as a fantastic employee and coworker. “She was always confident and super organized and willing to help anyone that needed it.” Lane and Rose have maintained their friendship since her retirement and still try to get together
at least once a month to visit and catch up. “She’s just a fantastic person!” Lane says. “You won’t find a more pleasant person than Becky.” When she isn’t volunteering her time, she likes to spend time on the family farm and tries to go as much as possible. “There is still a fairly large garden out at the farm and we try to maintain it as best we can.” Another favorite pastime of hers is shopping with friends. “I have a group of girls that we all get together and go out to these yard sales and estate sales and sometimes we come out with some really good finds.” Many of the treasures she has found decorate various places throughout her home, as well as at the farm. “The girls and I have made some pretty priceless memories on those shopping trips!” Rose also enjoys spending time with her husband Bruce. “We like to travel and go places and see things when Bruce’s schedule allows.” They recently took off on a trip to Clear Lake, Iowa for a family event. “We have a little RV that we jump in and go pretty much wherever we want to go!” Along for the ride was their beloved dog Roxie. “Bruce has a soft spot for Roxie. He has just completely spoiled her!” One of her most valued treasures is family. “I have two grown daughters and Bruce also has two children and two grandchildren. We try to spend as much time with all of them as we can. We love Holidays because we know it means we get to spend time with everyone all at once!” One thing is for certain... Becky Rose doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. “I plan to keep giving back and volunteering my time as long as I’m able. I enjoy it and I hope it means as much to the people I help as it does to me.”
What has been your life’s biggest struggle? I think my life’s biggest challenge, not struggle, was raising my two girls, holding a job and trying to ensure they could participate in after school activities.
What has been your proudest moment? My proudest moment was seeing the girls graduate from East Carolina and North Carolina State. They helped with their college expenses and are now happy in their chosen careers.
What advice would you give a young woman starting her professional life? Work hard! Take on extra duties if possible. Join a professional association that provides programs to keep skills and office procedures updated. A good professional organization provides great networking. With jobs being eliminated, someone in that professional group may know of a job available that is perfect for you.
Who has been the most inspirational figure to you? Why? My mother was my most inspirational figure. There were four children in our family and like a lot of families in our community, money did not flow. Mom made many of the clothes us girls wore. She froze and canned vegetables in the summer as well as worked in tobacco. I think back to the times she would get up before light to cook breakfast and “dinner” at the same time before going to the tobacco barn. I don’t know when the laundry got done or the house cleaned, but we, children, were assigned
chores to teach us “responsibility.” On Sundays, we were in Sunday school and church. When I graduated from high school, Mom tested for her GED and began nursing school. After graduation, she worked at the Wilson Clinic until she retired; talk about a hard worker!
What do you consider the most important virtues a woman must possess? I think confidence, honesty and lots of patience are great virtues for a woman.
What do you value most in the world? I value family the most. What do you have without family? My brother Freddy, husband, Bruce, and I have organized Davis reunions for the last few years. Family members come from as far away as Virginia, Iowa, Maryland, New York, Massachusetts, and Utah. We still haven’t figured out how we got so spread out! We have such a good time catching up on the news. These reunions have drawn all of us closer.
What is the biggest problem facing Wilson moving forward? To me, hunger. Wilson is so fortunate to have several organizations helping those in need. One such organization is OIC. The line that forms around the building for food giveaways is just too long! Another good organization is CHEW, which feeds our children.
What is your biggest hope for the future of Wilson? My biggest hope for the future of Wilson is to eliminate hunger, obtain more jobs, and for the community to really come together to solve our problems.
Fall into fashion
With the changing of the seasons comes the daunting task of swapping out your wardrobe. Though we face this mundane task at least twice a year, it still doesn’t rank high on our list of things we want to jump right on. Just the thought of tackling this task can send even the most level-headed woman into fits of insanity. Regardless, it must be done. Why? Because it never fails. One morning you get up and the temperatures are scorching. The very next morning, it’s like Old Man Winter has settled outside your door. What’s a girl
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to do?! Knowing how to dress for the ever-changing Eastern North Carolina weather has baffled many of us for years. In most cases, we take our chances and hope for the best, the best being that we don’t freeze or sweat ourselves silly all day. Sometimes it works out. Sometimes it doesn’t. Since most of us don’t have Carrieesque walk in closets to house our vast, expansive wardrobes, we have to pick and choose which pieces stay and which ones end up packed away. How do you know what should stay and what should go?
In most cases, the choice is clear. Others... not so much. Should that cute summer dress lie in darkness for the next 6 months? How about those adorable summer sandals? Oh, and what about that delightful jean skirt you love so much? We’ve visited with some local fashion gurus and had them pick out some key pieces to add to your Summer wardrobe that will help take it right into Fall with looks you’ll love. With a few essential pieces, you can go from Summer Lovin to Fall Fabulous without breaking your stride. Here’s a few of their favorite pieces and a few Do’s and Don’ts to show you how to make them work for you:
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add tights or leggings to a summer dress for a fresh new look from a familiar favorite. Go for opaque styles though, not sheer. New Mix leggings from Wen Designs, at right, compliment any wardrobe.
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pull out and keep wearing your favorite summer pieces in gorgeous, rich autumnal shades... as long as the style works. Midriff baring tops or short mini skirts, even in these colors, aren’t appropriate when the weather changes from minute to minute. The Mudpie dress, at left, and Escapada blouse, at right, are available at Hilton’s and will compliment any wardrobe.
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don’t
wear linen or other summer weight fabrics past their prime. When the temperatures start to fluctuate, tuck these pieces away until next year. This goes for summer prints too, like bright florals and madras.
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prolong sandal season by pairing them with Fall staples, like heavier fabrics and muted colors. Opt for deeper jewel tones instead of bright summer hues when it comes to your toenail polish.
keep breaking out the jean skirts or shorts. They don’t pair well with tights and should be a summertime only wardrobe selection.
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rock a lightweight scarf with your summer wardrobe to add an instant touch of Fall without going overboard. Look for patterns and colors that complement your summer pieces instead of clashing with them. This scarf from K&K can be found at Wen Designs.
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attempt to pull off the socks and sandals look. It just doesn’t work for anyone!
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pull out your heavy winter fabrics just yet. That wool jacket, while adorable, can wait a bit before it makes its’ debut.
do don’t
dress in layers. Think cute summer frock meets lightweight jacket for when the temperatures dip. This Lucas heather fleece jacket from Julie Brown works perfectly and can be found at Belle & Co.
show some skin... in the right way. Keep your legs bare as long as the temperature cooperates. Give a nod to Fall by pairing bare legs with dark shoes and heavier weight fabrics on the bottom. over-layer though. Two layers is plenty, but three is pushing it. Any more than that is Opposite page, clockwise from top: overkill and so not necessary. Fly London Pady peep toe wedges from JoLiAn Shoes & Accessories, Toms Desert Wedge suede booties from Belle & Co., The key this time of year is to let the thermometer be your guide. Mother Nature Dansko Celeste slip-ons from JoLiAn, Fly London Yepe wedges from JoLiAn, Sacha can be quite temperamental when the seasons start to change so you should London Vera leopard heels from JoLiAn, always be prepared for anything. Keep a “goes with anything” lightweight jacket Butterfly Twist rain boots from JoLiAn, in the car or in your office, practice layering your look, and most importantly... Vaneli Rumy loafers from JoLiAn, Dansko Have fun with it! Transitioning your wardrobe doesn’t have to be rocket science. Lynn slip-ons from JoLiAn, Sacha London It’s easy to find ways to reinvent your Summer wardrobe to make it fresh for Venice suede peep toes from JoLiAn, Fall. You just have to have a little faith, and a lot of imagination! Dansko Olivia slip-ons from JoLiAn.
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An hour ago, you hurriedly started dinner. Then you received a call about your upcoming class reunion. Now, you are watching firemen fight the flames that have consumed your kitchen. Your 18 year old looked away to change the radio station in the family car. Now, there’s a three car rear end collision with injuries. Life is full of distractions. It only takes a split second for an accident to occur, but if your current insurance program isn’t adequate, it’s too late! Over the course of a lifetime, consumers make numerous buying decisions. Many of these decisions are made with little to no depth of thinking. Will Friday night’s dinner be pizza or burgers? Is the lower gas price worth the drive across town? On the other end of the spectrum are decisions that require a great deal of thought and consideration due to their potential financial impact. Whether the purchase of an automobile or a home or taking the steps to start a business, successful decisions are made when questions are an-
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swered, information gathered and factors reviewed. The same principals should be applied when purchasing insurance. All too often, the focus trends towards price alone when it really should be on value. What should you truly be seeking and receiving for your premium investment? A personalized plan can only be achieved through dialogue with a professional. Questions need to be asked and answered. Situations, preferences and concerns should be addressed. For example, do you prefer a larger deductible to save premium? What pay plan options are best for your budget? Are your limits high enough to offer you protection when you are at fault? How does a young driver impact your premium? A “one size fits all” insurance plan is not the way to adequately protect what you work so hard for everyday. The first step should be to select a reputable, stable company that is accessible on-line, by telephone and through a local agent. While consumers today trend towards 24/7 availability, many also want a familiar face when a claim occurs. Find an agent that is established and known for superior service and strong customer relationships. Almost all companies offer a variety of discounts, especially if you bundle your policies. However, other features and benefits can vary greatly from one company to another. You need to find the benefits that best meet your current needs and then adjust these features over time as your needs change. Just as consumer’s needs change over time, so do the products offered by insurance companies. The best way to maintain the proper coverage is to have periodic reviews and interaction with your agent. The old adage “You get what you pay for” implies that quality requires the proper investment. Your insurance program is too important to your financial health to make decisions based solely on a quoted price. You need to spend ample time to know and understand what you are purchasing. Overall value to meet your specific needs should be your goal.
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Changing temperatures means changing skin care routines Okay, so the kids are heading back to school and Summer is winding down but wellness is still a priority, right? Right?! Here are a few beauty tips to get you back on track and ready for the Fall. Just because your skin may be hiding behind a pair of jeans or a sweater doesn’t mean you don’t have to take care of it. As the seasons change, so may our skin care type. Quite often we see that some individuals notice that their once normal skin becomes dry, or their once oily skin has turned a bit normal. This is when I recommend a skin consult. We offer free consultations and can offer simple
solutions to your skin care needs- or if you want ask someone at a cosmetic counter- they may be able to help identify what skin care products would best suit your skin for the current season. Fall is a good time to transition from the lightweight shower gels we prefer in the summer to a rich cream or moisturizing body wash. You can even find some with wonderful Fall aromas like pumpkin, harvest spice, or brown sugar. Speaking of sugar, an oil-based scrub is a must for Fall and even Winter. I recommend an oil based sugar scrub because salt scrubs tend to dry out the skin and we don’t want that during the Fall. Scrubs provide you the benefit of exfoliating with the additional benefit of hydrating oils. As you organize your closet for Fall fashion, don’t forget to organize your routine for your skin care as well. Pick a day that works best for you for applying a mask, and stick to that day every week. Choose two days a week to make sure you exfoliate and remember to hydrate your skin and body every day.
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makeover FRONT PORCH
Written by Jennifer Strickland Photographs by Gérard Lange
In just a matter of weeks, the vibrant, rich colors of Fall will be all around us. The trees will begin their annual transformation to gorgeous autumnal shades of red, orange, gold, and yellow. Pumpkin everything will hit the stores and cooler temperatures will settle in. It’s the perfect time to change up the façade of your home and make Mother Nature’s already beautiful work stand out even more. The first place most visitors see when coming to your home is your front porch. It’s the gateway to what
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lies inside and is often one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to Fall decorating. “When decorating the outside of your home, you want to keep a sense of symmetry without being exactly symmetrical.” says Tim Moore, owner of Raleigh Road Garden Center here in Wilson. “Stay within the same color family, but mix up your patterns and fixtures as well as the amount and location of each item that you use.” For this makeover, Moore chose to incorporate identical black wooden benches on each side of the porch, but mixed up the patterns for the indoor/ outdoor pillows he used on them.
Similarly, he used identical cast iron urns on each side of the front door, but chose to keep one side heavier on the bottom by adding additional foliage and plants at the base of the urn. Moore’s advice is to choose plants that are heartier for Fall and will withstand the constant change in temperatures. Choosing plants that will fare well in full sun to complete shade is also important. “Kimberly Queen Ferns are always a good choice for Fall. While they are available from Spring on, they tend to do well when temperatures fluctuate, as long as it doesn’t dip below freezing. They do well in sun or shade and can even
Fall is upon us and with it comes a perfect opportunity to makeover your porch and take it from drab to fab! be taken inside to over-winter before being brought back out the following Spring.” To add a dash of color, Moore added Croton, a hearty leafy plant with variations of orange, yellow and green throughout its’ leaves in several places along, and in front of, the porch. “You can also use Spring annuals and perennials in your Fall decorating if they have been properly cut back, fertilized, and maintained. When the temperatures start to cool, they will bloom again. Most people think you have to put these sorts of plants in the ground. You don’t. They do well in containers too.” Grasses are another good
choice for Fall decorating and also do well in containers. Limelight hydrangeas, to the right of the stairs, offer an additional pop of brightness and will bloom well into September. To the left of the stairs, Nandina also adds a punch of color and is a fairly easy plant to grow. Both hydrangeas and Nandina do well in partial sun and don’t require constant watering and care. Moore adds that using small groupings of plants and decorations tends to have a better overall effect. “You don’t want to add too much. You take away from what you are trying to achieve when you go overboard.”
For decoration, Moore added in metal work pumpkins, as well as a few real ones, and a burlap door hanger. “Door hangers are super popular right now and work great for any season.” he says. Metal decorations are a good choice because they hold up well, don’t typically require any maintenance, and can be used from year to year. Use these tips to create your own stunning front porch makeover and get ready to be the talk of the neighborhood.
All of the decorations, plants, flowers, benches, and pillows featured in our Front Porch Makeover are available for purchase at Raleigh Road Garden Center, right here in Wilson. fall 2014 | wilsonwoman.com
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bedroom to the Basket quilt hanging on a quilt rack in the hall, the love and time that goes into each one is evident. Countless hours and days are spent working on each quilt and each one is finished only when it On a quiet Wednesday mornbares a label on the back that proudly dising, down a back hall in the Wilson plays when it was made and by whom. County Agricultural Center, there Quilts aren’t the is a room filled only treasures you with ladies buswill find throughout tling with exher home. Quilted citement. Sewpillows and walling machines hangings are also are humming, displayed promifabric is flying nently as well. and laughter Each of these is abundant. also bares a label It’s the weekly with personalized meeting of the information about Peace by Pieceach piece. ing Quilters Group. OrigiSome of the quilts that have nally started in the early been made by Hayes were dis1980’s, the group began played in the North Carolina Muas Extension Quilters seum of History’s North Carolina and evolved into Wilson Quilt Project exhibit and include a County Quilters before special label showing their exhibit finally becoming known number and the years they were as the Peace by Piecing on exhibit. These quilts hold speQuilters Group. cial significance to Hayes because This weekly meeting they are pieces that she was able provides an opportunity to share with countless visitors to for these ladies to get the exhibit. “Having people see together as a group and those and to be able to share them do something they all with other quilt lovers was just relove, quilting. Whether it’s ally special to me.” she says. machine quilting or quiltWhile many things about quilting by hand, you can rest ing have changed over the years, assured that something the materials have probably been beautiful is going to come Pictured above are members of the Peace by Piecing Quilters Group that the most improved. “When I first out of this meeting. were in attendance at the Wednesday, August 13, 2014 meeting at the started quilting, you didn’t have all Many of their meetings are WIlson County Agricultural Building. these fancy fabrics like you have spent worknow.” she says. ing on Charity “We had rougher ty of North Carolina, now known as The Quilts, which fabric that you really University of North Carolina at Greensthey hand had to work with to boro, where she earned her degree in out to local make something out Elementary Education. Her passion organizations. of it.” In addition, for quilting really took hold after many Groups such the batting that goes years of teaching in the local school as the Ronald into the quilt has system in Saratoga as well as at other McDonald improved. “It used school systems throughout the state. house in to be rough cotton In her home, she proudly displays a Greenville, that would bunch up picture of her on her wedding day and the Veteran’s over time and make laughs as she points it out. “This was Hospital in Durham, the cancer your quilt lumpy. Now it’s Poly-Fil that you taken on the day that I was old enough to centers and dialysis center here can get at the quilting store. It’s so much know better and too young to resist!” in Wilson, and many others have easier to work with because it’s even and The home that stands on the land that benefited from the quilts made by smooth and just lies really well while you’re has belonged to Virginia Hayes’ family for this group. quilting.” many years holds countless quilts of all Each year, they also make one In addition to the improvement in materidifferent colors and patterns. Each pattern special quilt that is auctioned off at als, machine quilting is becoming more and has its’ own distinct name and design and their Annual Quilting Show. This more popular. Specialized sewing machines many of these patterns are represented in year, the quilt that will be auctioned and equipment can be purchased just for the quilts that are on full display throughout off is a white-on-white design, this purpose. Hayes, however, prefers the each room of the house. From the Flying known as Pineapple Delight, that old fashioned hand quilting that has been Geese quilt adorning the bed in an upstairs was hand drawn by Amish quilt
Written by Jennifer Strickland Photographs by Gérard Lange
designers and quilted completely by hand by all the members of the Peace by Piecing Quilters Group. Our I Am Wilson Icon for this issue is front and center at this meeting and every other meeting for this group. As a charter member of the original Extension Quilters group, Virginia Hayes has been quilting for many years. Though not starting until she was in her 50’s, Hayes found that it was a way for her to enjoy something she had seen her mother and grandmother before her do many times. Before being married at the young age of 26, and going on to have two children, Hayes attended the Women’s College of the Universi-
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around since, well, forever. “It’s not unusual to find her with a quilt in her lap at any given time” says her daughter Tempie Hayes. “It’s also not unusual to hear her grumbling when something doesn’t fit together just right!” Though she admits that she isn’t a perfectionist, Virginia Hayes goes on to say that she does like it when her quilts line up just so. “If you are off on a corner, even just a little bit, you can tell it and the whole rest of the quilt can suffer. It’s best to take it out where you messed up and try again until you get it right.” Over the years, quilting isn’t the only thing that has filled her days. Hayes is also a fantastic painter. One hall within her home is filled from top to bottom and on both sides with paintings she has done over the years. Painting was also something that she took up later in life, not starting until she was in her 70’s. These days, her social calendar is pretty full of quilting meetings, lunch dates, and everything in between so there isn’t much time for painting. At the age of 93, Hayes finds herself busy most days without a lot of free time to spare. When she isn’t quilting or attending a quilting meeting, she spends a lot of time in the kitchen whipping up some of her famous homemade cakes and pies. Homemade HoHo cake is a favorite and is always well received wherever she takes it! Hayes also enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and cherishes the time she has had with them. “I love my family and I just love when we can all get together.”
The Peace by Piecing Quilters Group will have their annual Quilting Show at the Wilson County Agricultural Building on October 11-12, 2014. Admission is $3. A hand quilted whiteon-white quilt (pictured above) will be raffled off during the event. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $1 each or 6 for $5.
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It’s time for “me Time”! Don’t lose yourself while you find everyone else. Making time for you is just as important as making time for family. Summer is over and the kids are back in school. It’s time for us ladies to take some time and reflect on the summer months as we plan for the Fall and Holiday season. All of us should also be thinking about how we can do something just for ourselves. We often spend our time concerned about others in our roles as mothers, wives, friends, daughters, sisters and caregivers. The result is that we can become an empty vessel if we don’t do something to refill ourselves. We must renew our minds bodies and spirits so that we can continue to nurture and care for our loved ones. One of the best ways to begin renewing ourselves is to take some time to focus on our nutrition. Many of us are simply consuming too much sugar, salt, fats and processed foods. These foods fill us up but provide very few vitamins minerals and essential nutrients. Making a few small changes each week or month can make a huge impact on the way you
By Ann Strother feel. An attainable goal is to make small lasting changes over an extended period of time. You will soon see a vast difference in your eating habits. Along with nutritional changes you can also begin exercising. Take the same approach to exercise that you take with nutrition. Make modest changes over time. Too many of us start out with unrealistic expectations towards exercise only to do too much too fast and then give up. Something that almost all of can do is walk and it is a fantastic way to begin any exercise program. Walking just 30-45 minutes each day will help boost your metabolism and burn some extra calories. Begin your walk with a 5 minute warm up. Your warm up should be at a comfortable pace until you get your muscles warmed up and your heart beating a little faster. When you’re warmed up its time to pick up the pace. A good rule of thumb to judge the correct pace is your ability
to carry on a conversation. When your speech is slightly labored and you must stop talking occasionally to catch your breath you are on target. Continue at this pace for 20-35 minutes followed by 5 minutes of your original pace to allow your body to cool down. Walk 30-45 minutes and you’re done. The key to exercise is consistency and making it enjoyable. Get together with friends or family when you exercise. Make it fun and don’t get discouraged if you miss a few days. Every day is a new start. Remember ladies, you are important to the people that love you. They want you to be happy and healthy. Take time for yourselves and you’ll love the way you feel.
Our Guest Fitness Blogger for this issue is Ann Strother. She and husband Neil are owners of Victory Fitness in Wilson.
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