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The Yadkin Valley usually has the best snows. That kind of snowfall comes down overnight or in the early morning, then the sun breaks out at noon and it’s gone by dinner. Except for the snow when this photo was taken. We’re talking nearly 16 inches that stranded us in the house for three days! Nothing beats the quietness that accompanies a heavy snow. No motors, no planes even the birds have anything to say. But when the snow stops falling you’ll soon hear the crunch of the deer walking up from the creek and slowly things awake refreshed.

60 Exciting New YV Fabric Center 62 Vintage Southern Homemaker 63 Fun with Kids 64 off the bookshelf: 11 winter reads! 70 Wedding News Glore 71 Trends 73 Repurposing Your Bridal Dress 76 Getting a YV Marriage License 77 Wedding Lore 78 Happenings From a Cater’s Eyes 79 Edible Favors 80 Thoughts of Love 102 Collecting Floral Tins

Day Valentine’s t Engagemen y Wedding Da Anniversary

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What Makes a real Moravian Cookie? "Always look for my name and my picture on your Moravian cookies!" If the label says, "Mrs. Hanes" then your Moravian Cookies are authentically Hand-Rolled, Hand-Cut, Hand-Packed. Only our bakery can make that promise.

Talk about sweets for the sweet! Mrs. Hanes’ Moravian Cookies make a wonderful Valentine’s Day treat.

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Coming to see our cookies being Hand-Rolled, Hand-Cut, and Hand-Packed has become a tradition for so many families. We invite you to visit our cookie factory and start your very own family tradition. MONDAY–FRIDAY 7–5, SATURDAY 9–2 (come before 2pm, MONDAY–FRIDAY if you want to watch our bakers roll)

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We make our delicious cookies in ginger, sugar, lemon, black walnut, chocolate and butterscotch

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Yadkin Valley Gardening 57 Keep Yadkin Clean 79 Crape Myrtle Pruning

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Health & Well-being 25 Fight Cancer with Food: Using Canned Tomatoes 48 Use Less Fat in Your Cooking 49 Is Gluten-Free for You? 81 Exercise-Key to Good Health? 82 Pickleball 84 Eyeglasses for 2016 88 Creating Faces of Beauty & Symmetry 92 Tough Talk on Obesity

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in every issue... 12 our recipe box 18 editor’s letter 20 beginnings 104 What Is That? 106 Business Section Services/Resources 108 planner 112 Sandra’s closing devotion

112 94 Dr. Brock: Pyo - What? 96 off the bookshelf: Do Unto Animals The Gospel for Pet Lovers 97 Davie County Kids with a Cause 98 Homesickness Cure: Pets to Pet 100 Homemade Horse Cookies 100 pet pics 101 DOG FACE CONTEST

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flavors™ Best Yadkin Valley Cooks 36 Wanda Collins’ Super Spaghetti Sauce 38 Virginia Abel’s Toffee Coffee Cake 22 Tea Treasures 28 dessert tray: Chocolat Pots 29 Marilyn: Grits! 35 Cookbook Collector: The Taste of the YV 40 Cookbook Collector: Casseroles 41 Chef Robert: Tips for Soups and Stews 42 Jan Kelly: 1, 2 & 3 Contest Winners 46 Carmen’s Endless Pastabilities 50 Mom’s Recipe Box: Turkey Noodle Soup 52 Wineguy: Wine Cellars 54 Wine Cook: Recipes to Keep Warm

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39 OUR RECIPE BOX 30 Bacon and Syrup Grits 43 Cappuccino Cheesecake 55 Chardonnay Pear Sauce 30 Cheesy Grits with a Kick 23 Cheesy Potato Soup Flavored with Bac’n 40 Chicken Olé 28 Chocolat Pots de Créme 23 Chunky Potato Soup 40 Company Peas and Asparagus 26 Crockpot Black Bean Chili 100 Dog Biscuits 33 Florida Grits 35 Frozen Cranberry Dessert 26 Grama Gen’s Meatless Spaghetti Sauce 30 Grit Cakes with Zucchini 32 Ham and Grits Casserole 100 Horse Cookies 35 Minted Hot Cocoa Mix 44 Moroccan Harissa Sauce

54 Pierogi in White Wine Sauce 44 Pub-Style Falafel Eggs 35 Pumpkin Oatmeal Drop Cookies 47 Quick & Easy Fettuccine Alfredo 47 Quick & Easy Lasagna 48 Roasted Sesame and Honey Snack Mix 55 Scottish Shortbread Cookie with Muscadine Glaze 40 Shepherd’s Pie 34 Southern Style Shrimp/Grits 36 Spaghetti Sauce 44 Tahini Sauce 30 Tamale Pie with Grits Crust 42 Tea Sandwich Cake 38 Toffee Coffee Cake 50 Turkey Noodle Soup 44 Tzatziki Sauce

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Call or visit today. Frank H. Beals Financial Advisor 965 North Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621 336-835-4411 frank.beals@edwardjones.com

Paul J. Bunke, Sr., AAMS Financial Advisor 124 W. Kapp Street, Suite C PO Box 407 Dobson, NC 27017 336-386-0846 paul.bunke@edwardjones.com

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When it comes to meeting your financial goals, you really only need to see one person. At Edward Jones, we strive to meet all your financial services while providing exceptional personalized service.

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Because we serve individual investors and business owners, all of our energy and resources are dedicated to helping you reach your long-term financial goals. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we live and work in the community. We meet with you face to face to discuss the key steps to creating your financial strategy.

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Estate Considerations

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Christopher L. Funk Financial Advisor 128 South State Street PO Box 790 Yadkinville, NC 27055 336-679-2192 chris.funk@edwardjones.com

Tammy H. Joyce, AAMS Financial Advisor 136 W. Lebanon Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-6238 tammy.joyce@edwardjones.com

Barry Revis Financial Advisor 1810 North Bridge Street, Suite 101 Elkin, NC 28621 336-835-1124 barry.revis@edwardjones.com

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Visit our Outdoor Living Hardscape Patio We even offer Outdoor Living Hardscape Kits, great for do-it-yourselfers

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Dear Readers & Friends,

January/February 2016 Volume 16 Number 3

Yadkin Valley Living Magazine welcomes 2016—it has a nice ring to it— with new hopes, dreams, adventures in the Yadkin Valley, the best home ever, with features on Wellness, Warm Foods, Weddings and Winter Reads for you! If you find yourself to be a traditional fabric artist in weaving and spinning, you will be as excited as we are with the new Fabric Room under the umbrella of the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center in Downtown Yadkinville. Meet Leslie Fesperman, Yadkin Valley Person and coordinating artist. The response to our Best Yadkin Valley Cooks feature has been wonderful and because everyone seems to enjoy both reading and trying new recipes, you will now find two Best Yadkin Valley Cooks hallmarked in each issue. Enjoy our much-loved recipes of great taste, good nutrition, economy, equalling home cooking to keep your kitchen welcoming and warm. Congratulations to Carmen Long, honored at the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences, 2015, “Tradition to Guide Us, Knowledge to Share, Innovation to Succeed.” She received the first place Southern Region, (15 states), and third place National Written News Communication Award in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Carmen was recognized for “Endless Pastabilities.” The Written News Communication Award encourages excellence in communication for a news article, a special feature story or a personal column. Carmen has been a contributor to the Yadkin Valley Living Magazine’s foodsandflavors feature since 2013. Betty P. Cooper returns with her thoughts on hearts in love for Valentine’s Day. Wonderful to see Betty in much better health. Let’s revel in wedding plans with new, unique and picturesque ideas and styles—nothing is surprising anymore as the trends increasingly challenge the traditional—let’s hear from a bridal retailer and a caterer. Are we ever really ready to winter? After a mourning period when all the gorgeous leaf color disappears, starkness turns into excitement for two huge holidays, bringing bling, cheer and nostalgia into our lives. Then the year advances and it’s time to pack up decorations. The Vintage Southern Homemaker has some helpful suggestions to help you embrace those first winter chills. Try goals a good friend shared with me—she strives to do one thing everyday to bring someone a dose of good cheer—a phone call, a written note, a bookmark, a recipe, a photo or a favorite tea bag. Once started, it is difficult to stop at just one gesture of friendliness! “From warming you up on a cold day to helping you relax or making a scratchy throat feel better—take time to make yourself a cup of tea using a favorite teapot or cup, “enjoy the moment—today is special,” says Carmen. This year in off the bookshelf we have 11 authors for you to enjoy...from cookbooks, historical memoirs, novels, animals...something for everyone. Next time we talk, spring begins...stay hopeful.

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Publisher/ Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Ken Knight, Denise Conrad Contributing Writers Dr. Timothy Barron, Robin Brock, D.V.M., Gloria Brown, Brittany Buckley, Miranda N. Burgin, Eunice Call, Shanna Cassetta, JD, LE, Colleen Church, Betty P. Cooper, Caroline Donalson, Carrie DuPre, Ruth R. Henderson, R. Bruce Heye, Debbi Hoover, Kandis Ingram, Jan Kelly, Ginger K. King, Carmen Long, Cindy Martin, Sandra Miller, Judy Mitchell, Robert Penry, Tavi Petree, Catherine Rabb, June Rollins, Kelly Shumate, Kaylie Teague, Jessica Owens Wall, Marilyn C. Wells, Megan M. White.

Photographs & Photographers John & Barbara Norman, June Rollins, Miranda Burgin, Cindy Martin, Kaylie Teague, Kelly Shumate, Colleen Church, Tavi Petree, Carrie DuPre, Jan Kelly, R. Bruce Heye Distribution Ken Knight, Cindy & Wayne Martin Sherry & Neil Wall yadkinvalleyliving.com Leading Edge Web Design To inquire about advertising in Yadkin Valley Living Magazine (336) 699-2446 (866) 280-4664 advertising@yadkinvalleyliving.com Yadkin Valley Living assumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials. Entire contents copyright © 2016. All rights reserved. Reproduction of our created advertising materials and design work are strictly prohibited. Yadkin Valley Living is a trademark of Creekside Communications, Inc., PO Box 627, East Bend, North Carolina 27018. Proudly printed in the USA. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in Yadkin Valley Living. We assume no responsibility for changes in schedules, prices, hours or information. Before traveling long distances, it is always wise to use the contact numbers included in the magazine to confirm that the events you wish to enjoy are still on schedule. The contents of advertising and articles do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.

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When You Come To a Fork In the Road... When you come to a fork in the road, take it. — Yogi Berra

Six years ago I took a fork in the road. In November, 2010, I submitted twelve Alcohol Ink Dreamscapes in a Mint Hill Arts Small Treasures Show. This work was quite different from my representational watercolors and I wondered how it would be received. Four sold and I received two requests to teach Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping Workshops. I was faced with a fork in the road on a ten year path I have been traveling in watercolor. As artists, we are often told to stick with our medium. Should I risk taking this Alcohol Ink fork? I did. Who could have ever guessed where this fork would lead—over 650 Alcohol Ink Dreamscapes, five instructional DVDs and a book on Amazon. Facing a fork in the road decision? Yogi Berra, suggests in his book, When You Come To A Fork In The Road, Take It, the paths could merge again. While not always true, our choices and experiences do merge into making us who we are. I know I am a better person and artist from taking the Alcohol Ink Fork. Which makes me encouraged as I am beginning down another fork in the road, Acrylic Portraiture. I took the first step onto this fork July, 2015 by enrolling in an online Atelier with Tennessee artist, Chantel Barber. The challenge is equally great and rewarding on some kind of soul deep level. Facing a fork in the road is like entering into the New Year. We are at a stopping and starting point. We have the opportunity to assess the situation, make a choice and move forward. Wishing us all the best as we choose and travel the forks in the roads of 2016.

Dreamscape #654 © June Rollins

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Tea Time Treasures by Carmen Long

From childhood tea parties to elegant afternoon events, tea plays a significant role in festivities enjoyed by all generations. January is designated as Hot Tea month by the Tea Association of the USA and a perfect time to celebrate this time honored tradition.

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Even as a child, I loved to play in my pretend kitchen and “cook.” In the days before the current realistic kitchen play sets and food models, my stove consisted of a cardboard box covered in white paper with burners drawn on the top and an oven door drawn on the front. I prepared some delicious tea parties for my dolls and stuffed animal friends on that little stove. Sometimes we had real treats to eat, other times they were pictures of food cut from magazines or creative models of food made from play dough served on my little plastic plates with matching cups and saucers. Most of the time water or milk was served from my little tea pot, but occasionally we had hot chocolate. I really didn’t develop a preference for hot tea until I was much older.

My children carried on the tradition and enjoyed lots of tea parties of their own. One of my daughter Kelsey’s favorite birthday celebrations was a tea party for several of her friends and their dolls. She was nine or ten years old and her brother Carson, who is five years younger, was the waiter for the event. I really don’t know who had more fun; my mother and I who made all of the treats from tea sandwiches to a tiered cake decorated with fresh pansies, the young server who took his position very seriously, the guests or the birthday girl. In 2001, I had the opportunity to hear Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, promote her line of Sarah’s Garden china by Wedgewood. I have always remembered some of her speech. She talked about the importance of making each day special. Use those pretty dishes, cloth napkins and make even a simple breakfast of a piece of toast and a cup of tea a special occasion. How ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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much better our days would begin if we took even five minutes to enjoy the moment, sip some tea and reflect on our many blessings. There are some tricks for making a perfect cup of tea. Use 8 ounces of fresh cold water for each cup of tea. Letting the water run for a few seconds will increase the oxygen in the water and result in a more flavorful cup of tea. Use bottled or filtered water if you don’t like the taste of your tap water. For green teas, which are more delicate, heat the water to just below boiling. For black teas, heat the water to boiling. Fill your teapot or cup with hot tap water to preheat while waiting for the tea water to boil. Pouring hot tea into a cold container will result in a drop in the water temperature and may reduce the flavor of the tea. Once the water for your tea is heated, pour out the water being used to preheat your container and pour the heated water over your tea bag. Let the tea sit or steep for 3 to 5 minutes or as directed on the package. Use a timer when brewing to avoid over steeping your tea which may make it bitter. Don’t just rely on the color. 1 teaspoon of loose tea is equal to about 1 tea bag.If using loose tea leaves in a tea ball fill only half full of tea so the leaves will have room to expand for the best flavor. If you don’t have a tea ball, put the loose tea into a cup or pot and strain tea though a mesh strainer after brewing. Adjust the amount of water to make the tea stronger or weaker for your taste preference. Covering the cup or container with a saucer or lid while brewing will help retain the heat. Looking at the shelves on the tea aisle in our local stores shows there are many flavors from which to choose. I tend to prefer the fruit flavors of orange, berries or peach. Mint is also a favorite. Sampler packages are an excellent way to try several flavors with one purchase. From warming you up on a cold day to helping you relax in times of stress or making that scratchy sore throat feel better, teas serve many purposes in addition to the tea time traditions. Take time to make yourself a cup of tea using a favorite teapot or cup, sit back and enjoy the moment. Today is a special day. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

Using Canned Tomatoes to Warm Your Soul and Nourish Your Body Canned tomatoes are versatile and delicious, especially for warm comfort foods during the winter months! You can easily throw canned tomatoes into chilis and soups, as well as make your own tomato sauce for spaghetti and lasagna. Whether you have canned tomatoes at home from your summer harvest, or purchase them at the store, they are tasty, convenient and packed with nutrients. Your body prefers to get nutrients from food, not pills, so preserved tomatoes are a great way to do that. Tomatoes contain: •vitamin C, which can help keep your immune system

article and photos by Kaylie Teague Dietetic Intern with Cancer Services strong during the colder months. •vitamin A, which also supports your immune system, keeps cells healthy and is good for eye health. •lycopene, an antioxidant that has been shown to reduce cancer risk. Lycopene is more available when tomatoes are cooked, which makes canned tomatoes even more beneficial for your body. Think of how many tomatoes can be cooked into a small amount of sauce. When purchasing canned tomatoes at the store, be sure to look at the ingredients and nutrition label. You should see an ingredient list that simply includes tomatoes and maybe

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some salt. If sugar or syrup are on the list, those aren’t the canned tomatoes for you! Also, look for canned tomatoes that are low in sodium. Once you find some quality canned tomatoes, try these warm recipes that are perfect for a healthy, warm start to the New Year!

Crockpot Black Bean Chili 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 2 chopped onions, medium size ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 to 3 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano 1 bay leaf 2 cans (14-ounce) diced tomatoes in juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 ½ cups water 1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 cups frozen sweet corn 2 cans (16-ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans (16-ounce each) beans: pinto, garbanzo, great northern, kidney, etc., drained and rinsed Heat the oil in a skillet; sauté onions, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute; add chili powder and cumin; cook 2 minutes, stirring. Add this mixture into the crock pot along with all remaining ingredients except canned beans. Stir well; cook on low all day. Add beans an hour or so before serving. Serve with garnishes: grated cheese, sour cream, green onions or other.

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1-one pound package silken tofu 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 16-ounce cans stewed tomatoes 2 16-ounce cans tomato sauce 2 8-ounce cans tomato paste 2 2.25-ounce cans black olives, drained, rinsed 2 green peppers 2 cups celery 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Thyme, basil, garlic powder, ground cloves and celery seed to taste Heat olive oil over medium heat in medium-sized saucepan. Sauté tofu and onions together until onions are soft and translucent. Mix the tofu and onions in a 6-quart pan with the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, celery, black olives and green peppers. Add the sugar and Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Season with remaining spices. Bring to a boil; simmer for 15 minutes with a lid on top. Serve over pasta. Learn more cancerdietitian.com www.CancerServicesOnline.org or call 336-760-9983 ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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dessert tray Chocolate is always welcome any season but when you are thinking ahead of those days you may be snowed or iced in with out-of-school, restless youngsters, here is an incredibly easy, delectable dessert that can be whipped up in no time at all. Made in the microwave using egg yolks, this thick and rich chocolate custard has a silky smooth texture and will be a guaranteed hit. Let it snow! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jan Kelly

CHOCOLAT POTS DE CREME 1 (12-ounce) package chocolate chips: semi-sweet or milk chocolate 2 cups low-fat milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 egg yolks, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, milk; melt on HIGH for 3 minutes. Using a wire whisk, beat until all of chocolate is mixed. Add salt and sugar. Slowly, stir in beaten egg yolks. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, stir; cook an additional minute. Mixture should reach 160Â°F. Stir to make sure mixture is thick and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour into serving dishes and chill. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, fresh fruit and mint for garnish. Yields: 6 servings. 28

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Grits, not just for the South by Marilyn C. Wells Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yadkin County Center The origin of grits goes back to the Native Americans and was considered to be one of the first gifts to the settlers. Grits are similar to other thick porridges from other countries such as polenta from Italy or mamaliga from Romania. During the mid-twentieth century, American farmers would bring corn to a community gristmill to be ground with the miller keeping a portion for his fee. Today grits are made of alkali-treated corn known as hominy which is dried corn with its hull and germ removed. Grits were traditionally made by grinding the hominy on a stone mill and then passed through a ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

screen and sifted. The finer sifted material was used as grit meal and the coarser material as grits. The color of grits, white or yellow, depends on the color of the corn used. Grits have very little flavor on its own but cooking in water, milk or broth will create a creamy porridge food. This is a versatile food which can be eaten as an addition to breakfast, lunch or dinner. They are a traditional dish in the low country of coastal states served with shrimp or other seafood. “Charlestonstyle” grits are cooked in milk instead of water with the addition of seasonings for a creamy dish. Leftover, chilled grits

Marilyn C. Wells that were packed in a loaf pan or glass, can be removed, sliced and fried in oil or butter for a unique addition to meals. In the low country, this dish is known as fried hominy. An area from Texas to Virginia is known as the “grits belt” in which ¾ of the grits in the United States supermarkets are sold. Several varieties of grits can Ja n ua r y / Fe b rua r y 2 016

be purchased which includes stone ground or quick. Stone ground grits are a whole grain product that require a longer cooking time between 20 to 40 minutes. Quick grits only take 5 to 10 minutes to cook. Always add salt or pepper as grits are cooking for more intense flavor. Occasionally, grits are served with the addition of cheese, sausage, bacon or red eye gravy. If grits are seasoned with butter, sugar and salt the flavor will be similar to kettle corn. The following recipes provide a variety of dishes with ways to use this Southern favorite.

Grit Cakes with Zucchini

Cheesy Grits with a Kick

1½ cups water ½ cup quick grits ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini 2 eggs, beaten Sour cream for garnish

1 tablespoon butter 1 diced jalapeno or more to taste ½ cup diced onion ½ cup red or yellow pepper, diced 2 cup stone ground grits 4 cups beef or chicken stock 1 cup whole milk 1½ cups grated cheddar cheese

Bring water to a boil. Slowly stir grits and salt into boiling water. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until thick, stirring often. Remove from heat. Lightly grease a skillet or griddle; heat over medium heat. Stir in shredded zucchini and beaten eggs to grits. When griddle is hot, pour ¼ cup batter onto griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minute per side or until browned. Serve warm with sour cream.

Heat butter in a large skillet or dutch oven. Add jalapeno, onions, bell peppers; cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in grits, broth and 1 ½ cups of water. Bring to a boil; reduce to low. Cover; cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk; stir. Continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes or until grits are tender. If the grits are dry, add more broth to moisten. Stir in cheese just before serving.

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Bacon and Syrup Grits 3¼ cups water 1 cup quick grits ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup maple syrup 4 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoon bacon drippings or melted butter 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 2quart casserole dish with butter. Bring water to a boil; add grits and salt. Reduce heat; simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat. Add in syrup, eggs and drippings mixing well. Pour into prepared casserole; bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with crumbled bacon. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. May serve with additional syrup, if desired.

Tamale Pie with Grits Crust 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 15-ounce can tomato sauce 2 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt 3 cup water 1 cup quick grits 1 package or ¼ cup taco seasoning mix 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 medium tomato, chopped Brown meat with onions and green pepper. Drain off any grease. Mix in tomato sauce, chili powder, salt. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Heat oven to 350°F; grease a 9x13baking dish. Bring water to a boil; stir in grits plus taco seasoning. If you prefer less spicy grits, reduce seasoning amount by half. Reduce heat; simmer grits for 3 to 5 minutes or until thick. Spread grits over bottom of the casserole; push up sides to form a shell. Spoon hot beef mixture into shell; bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Top with cheese and tomato before serving.

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Ham and Grits Casserole

3 cups milk ¾ cup quick cooking grits 1 ½ cups cooked ham, chopped 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 eggs, beaten 2 chopped green onions 3 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat. Stir in grits; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook grits for about 5 minutes or until they are thick, stirring frequently. Stir in ham, cheese, eggs, onion, parsley and seasonings. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Garnish with additional cheese and parsley as desired.

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Florida Grits If you love a variety of meats, this dish is for you. This recipe, from the Florida Panhandle, uses the stone ground grits so it requires a longer cooking time. ½ pound smoked sausage, thinly sliced 1 cup diced ham ½ pound bacon, diced 1 finely chopped onion ½ cup chopped green pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 cups water

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tablespoon Worcestershire sauce teaspoon black pepper, ground teaspoon salt tablespoon hot pepper sauce cup yellow stone-ground grits cups chopped fresh tomatoes cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a large heated saucepan over medium high heat, cook sausage, ham and bacon until browned. Remove meat from pan; put in a bowl to the side. Reserve 2 tablespoons of meat grease in the pan. In the skillet, add onion, bell pepper, garlic powder. Cook and stir until the veggies are tender. Pour the water, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, pepper sauce, into the skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in grits, reduce heat to simmer and add chopped tomatoes. Before you chop the tomatoes, remove the seeds and excess juice. Simmer for 20 minutes until mixture is thick, stirring often. Return meat to the skillet; stir in the cheese. Cover; heat thoroughly allowing the cheese to melt. Serve immediately.

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Southern Style Shrimp and Grits 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup quick cooking grits 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green pepper 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined Hot pepper sauce to taste Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Bring chicken broth, milk and 1 teaspoon garlic to a boil. Stir in grits; reduce heat to simmer. Cook until thickened-about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Set grits aside. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter; stir in olive oil. Add onion, green pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic; cooking for 5 minutes or until softened.

Stir shrimp into veggie mixture in skillet. Cook until shrimp are no longer pink, approximately 5 more minutes. Stir in pepper sauce as desired. Serve grits in a large bowl topped with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle on chopped, fresh parsley if desired.

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foodsandflavors ™/Cookbook Collector Barbara just handed me a brand new cookbook that will make the perfect gift on Valentine’s Day for a collector or passionate cook. A Taste of the Yadkin Valley is a collection of recipes “supplied from your friends and neighbors” at the Hugh Chatham Rehabilitation, Aquatic & Wellness Center in Elkin. “Through this cookbook, the hope is that we can pass a generation of knowledge and tradition onto generations to come.” Dietitians from Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital reviewed some of the recipes and offered alternatives that may reduce fat, sugar and salt. When you see a “heart” before a recipe, this was supplied by a dietitian. All proceeds from sales will be used to update and purchase new equipment for the hugh Chatham Rehabilitation, Aquatic & Wellness Center on 700 Chatham Medical Park, Elkin, HughChatham.org As I was pulling on a sweater, I looked for recipes that would be easy, warming AND that would allow me to use up some leftover holiday supplies!

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Drop Cookies 1 cup softened unsalted butter 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cups sugar: coconut or maple or brown 1/4 cup flax seed 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups oat flour

1 cup rolled oats 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 4 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Beat together with electric mixer butter, pumpkin, sugar, flax seeds and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients and beat together. Let dough sit on counter for 20 minutes. Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly golden around edges. Cool on wire rack.

Minted Hot Cocoa Mix submitted by Rose Whittington 3 (4 1/2-inch) sticks hard peppermint candy 1 cup powdered nondairy coffee creamer 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup cocoa

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Wanda Collins’ Spaghetti Sauce

Wanda Collins got this recipe from a friend. “For those who love to cook and prepare ahead, this is a perfect recipe for it freezes really well—she advises her spaghetti sauce recipe makes a large quantity—freezing a portion makes for a delicious quick meal. Wanda’s mother influenced her interest in cooking. After 55 years of cooking, she admits her favorite dish is a Moravian chicken pie recipe published by Beth Tartan in the 90s. In 1996, Wanda submitted a prize-winning homemade vegetable soup recipe for Blum’s Almanac.

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Wanda Collins’ Spaghetti Sauce 2 to 3 pounds of ground sirloin 6 (28-ounce) cans Tuttorosso crushed tomatoes with basil Sauce in an extra large pot ( 8 quarts or larger): 1/4 of the leftover onion Couple tablespoons of Italian seasoning Couple tablespoons olive oil Dash of red wine, optional 1 tablespoon or more sugar to cut acidity Simmer sauce for at least 3 hours. When beef is cooked, drain excess fat and add to sauce. Stir and continue to simmer. Add Italian seasoning to taste. As meat is browning, add 3/4 of a large onion, 2 cloves of crushed garlic, salt and pepper to taste. If not using meat, sauté onion and garlic separately then add to sauce. Looking for a place to get your very own print copy of

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Double Delight Toffee Coffeecake Virginia Abel is Mount Airy born and raised. She comes from a close-knit family that enjoys gathering at the Mount Airy homeplace regularly. virginia started cooking with her mother when in her teens—that makes about 70 years of cooking. Her mother was known as an outstanding cook who always cooked from scratch. Virginia’s favorite dish to prepare is meatballs with mushroom and onion gravy tho she also loves baking. Virginia’s daughter brought her a cookbook from a Myrtle Beach trip in the 70s and that’s where Virginia found the Double Toffee Coffeecake recipe. “Over the years it is still a favorite with everyone—not real sweet, good cake texture, perfect for any season, easy to carry and not hard to make!” says Virginia who admits she has never seen the recipe any other place.

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Shepherd's Pie 1 (22 ounce) package Ore-Ida frozen mashed potatoes, cooked according to directions on package 1 pound ground sirloin 1 medium onion, chopped 2/3 cup cooked carrot slices (fresh or canned) 2 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 3 tablespoons butter 1 egg, beaten 2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 cup canned beef broth 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Cook beef and onion. Drain fat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper. Add broth; stir about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in carrots; spoon into a greased 11x7-inch casserole. Stir together cooked mashed potatoes, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and egg. Spread over beef mixture. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer. Serves 6.

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Company Peas and Asparagus

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 cup chopped onion Dash of Worcestershire 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained 1/2 cup water Dash cajun seasoning Dash lime juice 1 (15-ounce) can of Rotel tomatoes 1 (5-ounce) package Mahatma saffron rice Dash Tabasco 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1 (15-ounce) can asparagus spears, drained 1 (15-ounce) can LeSeuer green peas, drained 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoon Half & Half 1 can cream of chicken soup 5 crustless slices white bread, cubed 1 stick butter, melted 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Paprika

In a 2-quart greased casserole, place onion then chicken on top. Sprinkle with Worcestershire, lime and garlic. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; cut chicken into bites. Add all ingredients but cheese. Mix well; cover tightly. Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes. Remove, sprinkle with cheese; cover and allow to sit until cheese melts. Serves 4.

In buttered 8x12-inch casserole, layer asparagus, peas and water chestnuts. Sprinkle with pepper. Mix Half & Half with soup; pour over vegetables. Toss bread cubes in melted butter; scatter on top. Sprinkle Parmesan and paprika over all. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25 minutes. Serves 8.

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Soups & Stews by Robert A. Penry Admissions Classroom Presenter-Culinary Johnson & Wales University

When making soups and stews that are going to cook for a long period of time, it is best to season with salt throughout the cooking process. By seasoning throughout the cooking process, it will bring out and intensify flavors rather than just tasting salty. Many whole spices (such as star anise, peppercorns, or coriander seeds) can add a big punch of flavor to your favorite soups and stews. However, biting into a whole spice can be off-putting and also dangerous. To prevent this, use a tea infuser to impart the flavor during the cooking process and help with easy removal at the end. The best meats to utilize when making slow simmered soups and stews during the winter months are the cheaper, tougher cuts. These cuts are going to be much higher in collagen, which will give your final product a fork tender texture. Depending on which types of fresh herbs you are using in your soup/stew recipe, you will want to add them at different times during the cooking process. Heartier herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves need to be added earlier in the cooking process to bring out their full flavor potential while the more delicate herbs such as parsley and basil need to be added towards the end of the cooking process. Many of the best soups and stews call for the addition of rice or pasta as a component to make them heartier. To prevent them from overcooking and turning to mush or overabsorbing your liquid, you can cook them separately and add them to each bowl just before serving.

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Award-Winners recipe and photo from Jan Kelly Jan had a cooking contest last fall. One of the award winning entries was Julia Truelove’s Tea Sandwich Cake—something very different and unique to try. Here too is Felice Bogus’ winning Pub-Style Falafel Eggs and Pamela Yoder’s winning Cappuccino Cheesecake.

Tea Sandwich Cake Jan Kelly 8” round load of bread For the egg & avocado salad: 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 avocado, peeled 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 1/2 tablespoons finely diced celery Salt and pepper to taste For the cucumber & dill: 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, sliced, drained on paper towels 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt For the icing: 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

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Cut crust off bread; cut loaf into thirds horizontally; set aside. Mix all egg/avocado ingredients together. In a separate bowl, mix 4 ounces cream cheese with dill/garlic salt until blended. Using an electric mixer, blend all icing ingredients; set aside. To assemble, spread half of dill cream cheese on bottom layer of bread. Top with peeled cucumber slices, slightly overlapping. Spread remainder of dill/cheese on another layer of bread; place cheese side down over cucumbers. Spread egg/avocado salad on top of that layer; top with third piece of bread. Frost cake with sour cream mixture. Decorate: circle side of cake with remaining cucumber slices and chives. Arrange egg slices/chives on cake top. Refrigerate until ready to serve. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

Cappuccino Cheesecake Crust: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 whole chocolate graham crackers, crushed fine 1 tablespoon sugar Filling: 4 (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temp 1 1/4 cup sugar 4 large eggs, room temp 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whipping cream 4 teaspoons instant coffee powder 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Crust: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 325Â°F. Spray bottom and side of a 9-inch spring form pan evenly with nonstick cooking spray. Combine cracker crumbs, sugar in a medium bowl; add 5 tablespoons butter. Toss with fork until evenly moistened. Empty crumbs into pan; press evenly into bottom of pan; bake 13 minutes. Cool crust on a wire rack to room temp, 30 minutes. When cool, wrap outside of pan with two 18â&#x20AC;? lengths of heavy duty foil; set spring form pan in a roasting pan. Filling: Bring 4 quarts water to a simmer in a stock pot. Using a stand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth; use spatula to scrape beater, sides, bottom of bowl. Add half the sugar; beat until blended, about a minute, scrape bowl again. Add remaining sugar; beat until blended, about a minute. Between each addition, scrape bowl. Beat in flour until blended, about a minute; scrape bowl. Whisk together whipping cream, instant coffee powder, vanilla in a small bowl until coffee powder dissolves; then stir into cream cheese mixture. Pour filling into spring form pan; smooth surface. Set roasting pan in oven; pour enough boiling water to come about halfway up sides of spring form pan. Bake for one hour and 15 minutes. Set roasting pan on a wire rack/cool 45 minutes. Remove spring form pan from water bath, discard foil, set cheesecake pan on wire rack, run a paring knife around inside edge o pan to loosen and let cake cool until barely warm, about 2 hours. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. Remove sides of pan. Slide a thin metal spatula between crust and pan bottom to loosen cake and then slide cake onto Warm up your a serving platter. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Pub-Style Falafel Eggs 10 large eggs, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for rolling 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas,

rinsed, and drained 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley 2 1/2 cups whole wheat breadcrumbs 5 tablespoons flour, plus extra for dusting 3/4 cup panko crumbs 4 tablespoons sesame seeds Vegetable oil for frying

Hard boil 8 eggs, put in ice bath to cool completely. Peel eggs; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon in a skillet, medium heat; sauté onion, garlic until softened with some color. Add cumin, coriander; cook another 2 minutes. Turn onion mixture into food processor; process well. Add chickpeas, parsley, 1 egg; pulse until finely chopped but not pureed. Stir in breadcrumbs, 5 tablespoons flour and salt, pepper to taste. Divide chickpea mixture into 8 and flatten each into la large, flat disk. Roll each boiled egg in some flour; wrap chickpea mixture around each egg, enclosing completely. Beat remaining egg lightly in a shallow bowl; mix together pank and sesame seeds in a pie plate. Dip each wrapped egg in beaten egg, then panko/sesame seed mixture. Refrigerate until ready to fry. Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or deep pan. Fry eggs, 2 at a time, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from oil; drain on paper towels. Serve either warm or at room temp with sauces. Moroccan Harissa Sauce: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon harissa paste, 2 teaspoons chopped thyme, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste; mix all in a bowl. Tahini Sauce: 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon minced Italian parsley, 1/8 teaspoon cumin, pinch Aleppo pepper; mash garlic/salt, whisk garlic paste and rest of ingredients until combined. Tzatziki Sauce: 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup peeled, grated cucumber, squeezed dry, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; combine first 4 items in food processor and pureé. Transfer to bowl; fold in olive oil, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Susan Routh right, Southern Region Director, presents Carmen with her first place award. Congratulations to Carmen Long, honored at the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences, 2015, “Tradition to Guide Us, Knowledge to Share, Innovation to Succeed.” She received the first place Southern Region, (15 states), and third place National Written News Communication Award in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Carmen was recognized for “Endless Pastabilities.” The Written News Communication Award encourages excellence in communication for a news article, a special feature story or a personal column. Carmen has been a contributor to the Yadkin Valley Living Magazine’s foodsandflavors feature since 2013. Reprinted here is her award winning article for those who may have missed it.

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by Carmen Long

Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension Surry County Center

Macaroni and cheese, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken noodle soup— besides being some of our family favorites, what do these dishes all have in common? Pasta! There are hundreds of different types of pasta which have originated from all parts of the world. Even though pasta was introduced in America by colonists who had visited Italy, it was the Chinese who are credited with making the first pasta as early as 3000 B.C. The first pasta factory in America was built in Brooklyn in 1848, by a Frenchman, who hung his spaghetti strands on the roof to dry in the sun. We love pasta for its taste, convenience and low cost. Most Americans eat pasta at least once a week and the National Pasta Association says the average American consumes 20 pounds of pasta annually. Pasta is a great source of complex carbohydrates, giving our body energy. Some of us may use that as an excuse to consume more pasta than we actually need. If we look at MyPlate as a tool to determine our portion sizes, you will notice a serving of pasta should only fill 1/4 of the plate. Notice I said plate of 46

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pasta, not a platter like we are often served if we eat pasta at a restaurant. Try to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your meal to fill up 1/2 your plate. Fill the last 1/4 of your plate with lean protein. Sometimes I eat more than 1/4 of my plate (approximately 1/2 to one cup) of pasta and that is fine as long as I plan ahead and balance my servings of grains throughout the day and maybe leave off that Italian bread! MyPlate recommends we make 1/2 of our grains whole so look for whole grain options when shopping for pasta. Once you top the whole grain pasta with sauce, you hardly know the difference. There are so many kinds of pasta it can be a little confusing to know which to buy. Think about how the pasta will be used to help make your decision. Thin, delicate pastas, like angel hair or thin spaghetti, are better served with light, thin sauces. Thicker pasta shapes, like fettuccine, work well with heavier sauces. Pasta shapes with holes or ridges, like penne or rotini, are perfect for chunkier sauces since they will hold bits of vegetables, cheese or meat. Pasta can be purchased fresh from the refrigerated section, frozen or dry. Dry is the most common. Purchase several different shapes of pasta when it is on sale and store in a cool, dry place for up to one year. Make sure you follow FIFO—first in, first out to use up your oldest stock first. My family loves frozen ravioli which makes a delicious, quick and easy meal when you add a salad on a night when we really don’t have time to cook. Fresh pasta is more expensive than dry, but cooks much quicker. Look to see what options are available where you shop. To cook perfect pasta, boil four to six quarts of cold water for each pound of dry pasta. You may add salt to the water to enhance the flavor, but this is optional and not necessary to cook pasta. Once the water is boiling, stir in the pasta and return the water to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and stir the pasta occasionally, following the package directions for cooking times. If the pasta is to be used as part of a dish that requires additional cooking, reduce ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

the cooking time as directed on the package by 1/3. Taste the pasta to determine if it is done. Pasta should be “al dente,” or firm to the bite, yet cooked through. Drain the pasta immediately. Pasta used in a cold dish like pasta salad should be rinsed under cold water to stop the cooking process and to keep it from becoming sticky. After the pasta is cooked, refrigerate in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. You may add 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil for each pound of cooked pasta to keep it from sticking together. Pastas used in baked recipes like lasagna may be prepared and frozen. It works best to freeze the already prepared dish before baking. To use, thaw the dish in the refrigerator for a couple of days and bake according to the recipe. Increase the baking time if the item is still partially frozen. The internal cooking temperature of a casserole should reach 165°F when heated. To reheat cooked plain pasta, put the amount you need in boiling water. For extra-easy draining, you can place the pasta in a stainless steel colander or strainer and then submerge in boiling water for 40 to 60 seconds to reheat a four-ounce serving. Drain the pasta well, toss with sauce and serve immediately. Pasta can be reheated on high in the microwave oven for 45 seconds per serving, adding more time as necessary and checking between intervals for doneness.

Quick and Easy Fettuccine Alfredo 8 ounces dry fettuccine or other pasta 1 ¼ cups fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth 4 teaspoons flour 1/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/8 teaspoons ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes Black pepper to taste Cook pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, stir flour into a small amount of cold broth in a medium saucepan; once blended, mix in rest of the broth and heat. Add cream cheese, stirring constantly for two minutes until cheese melts and sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Toss cooked pasta with sauce, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Sauce will thicken more after it is mixed with the pasta. To serve, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, parsley and black pepper. Makes four 1-cup servings

Quick and Easy Lasagna ½ pound of lean ground beef 8 ounces egg noodles, uncooked (try whole grain) 12 ounces fat free cottage cheese 8 ounces 2% reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 (26-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 cup of water ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

Brown ground beef. Drain and return to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Add 1 cup of water and uncooked pasta. Cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes. Stir in cottage cheese. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in one cup of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the top with remaining cheese as desired. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes to melt cheese. Serves 6. This recipe is from an Extension Program called “Out For Lunch” which I worked with in the 1990s. Our participants loved it and my family has enjoyed it for many years. It provides the flavor of lasagna, but is much easier to prepare when you need something quick. Add a salad, some fruit or vegetables for a delicious meal.

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blended low-fat cottage cheese. This reduces fat by 44 grams. One cup sour cream is 495 calories=48 grams total fat=30 grams saturated fat. One cup low-fat yogurt is 145 calories that equals 4 grams total fat=2.3 grams

saturated fat. Use skim or 1% milk instead of whole milk or half and half. Decrease the fat by 25 grams simply by switching to lower fat milk in cooking. For extra richness, try

How to Decrease Fat in Cooking

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evaporated skim milk. One cup of 1% milk=100 calories=3 grams total fat=1.6 grams saturated fat. One cup half and half=315 calories=28 grams total fat=17.3 grams saturated fat. Try some smart snacks that can provide you with an extra energy boost and are healthy at the same time. Lower fat cheeses, like string cheese, mozzarella cheese slices or chunks, eaten with or without fresh fruit, provide calcium. Choose the lowfat or nonfat versions. Cereal and yogurt together are a nutritious combination. Choose a hight-fiber, whole-grain cereal and a light yogurt. Try layering the two for a parfait. Dried plums, cranberries, apricots dates and raisins are the ultimate convenience food, and contain important vitamins and fiber. Stretch them by mixing with pretzels, low-fat popcorn or ready-to-eat cereal. Peanuts, roasted soy nuts, almonds, walnuts and other nuts are super for munching and contain beneficial types of fats. For variety, mix them with lowya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

fat popcorn, whole-grain cereal or sprinkle them with your favorite savory herb blends. Fresh fruits and veggies provide important nutrients and antioxidants. Keep baby carrots, celery sticks, salsa, frozen grapes, bananas, apples, kiwifruit or other favorites on hand. Yogurt smoothies with fruit can be delicious as well as an excellent source of calcium, vitamins and other important nutrients. Simply put your favorite light yogurt and cut-up fresh fruit in the blender and whirl it! Tortilla chips, bagel chips and pretzels come in low fat selections. dip them in roasted vegetable dip, guacamole or salsa. enjoy them with lowfat cheese or peanut butter. Watch the sodium content! Reduced-fat crackers, cookies, breads, animal crackers, graham crackers, rye crackers, oyster crackers, saltines, matzo, ginger snaps, molasses cookies, bread sticks and flatbread especially the whole-grain varieties are good choices.

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Everybody has someone who cooked for and with them when they were children. Usually there was a favorite dish that person prepared that stays in our memory bank forever. At the time I was young, we could not eat meat on Fridays and my mother captured the trophy for her salmon patties. Even mentioning the word "turnip" made me grimace but the way John's mother, an excellent Southern cook, fixed turnips, it was like eating a dessert! Even 20 or 30 years ago home cooking was one of the assumed daily chores. Today, one can argue it is just about as inexpensive for a couple to dine out...no shopping, no prepping, no hot kitchen, no dirty dishes, there's no argument from me! Rummaging through my mother's recipe box, I find faded handwritten recipes from her mother and her older sister and mother as well. My goal is to share some of these oldie goldie flavorable dishes. The only drawback is I have recipes for making foods we are so comfortable buying already prepared such as catsup! Some ingredients have been updated—none of her recipes call for Cool Whip but instead for a dry topping mix and I don't attempt to make that crossover, nope, never!

Turkey Noodle Soup Carcass from 15 to 20 pound turkey 5 quarts water 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves 1 cup onions, chopped 7 chicken bouillon cubes 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 small bay leaf 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1 cup fresh (or frozen) green peas 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup cut green beans 4 cups (8-ounces) fine egg noodles 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup flour

Place turkey, water, celery, celery leaves, onions, bouillon, salt, pepper, bay leaf in 8-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, lower heat, cover; simmer 1 hour. Remove carcass; let cool. Add parsley, peas, carrots, green beans to soup; heat to boiling, reduce heat, cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are barely tender. Remove meat from carcass; return meat to soup—discard carcass. Again heat soup to boiling. Add noodles, cook uncovered 10 minutes. Melt butter in small frying pan, stir in flour; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is browned—stir into boiling soup. Simmer 5 minutes. Makes 5 quarts of soup. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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What is a Wine Cellar? By Bruce Heye, The Wine Guy We often hear the term “Wine Cellar” but just what does that mean? My definition is any quantity of wine stored for future consumption. It is noteworthy that the vast majority of wine purchased is consumed within 72 hours, but it is a joy to save some bottles for aging purposes and for having a greater choice when selecting a wine with a special dinner. A wine cellar can consist of a cardboard wine box with 12 bottles, an elaborate and expensive room designed for thousands of bottles or anything in between. There are several reasons for maintaining a wine cellar— the first is having a choice of selecting wine from several or many bottles. This choice is a treat for you to go to a spot in your home and select a wine for the evening—the selection process just makes the wine experience more pleasant. Second, wine is one of the few products that will evolve with time. Even modestly priced wine can improve in the bottle with six months of aging from the date of the vintage (the year of harvest). Few of us ever taste mature wines, which enhances the wine experience. The third reason for maintaining a cellar is most wine shops, and even grocery stores, offer a discount for purchasing six to 12 bottles. By reducing the average cost of the wine, you can buy more wine or higher quality wine without busting your budget. Just what is required to store wine? First, and most important, is placing wine in a location where the temperature will remain constant. You may have read wine should be stored at 55°F, but constant temperature is far more important. Many newer homes have wine racks located in the kitchen, often near a stove or over the refrigerator—clearly the worst possible places to store wine. 52

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The second most important requirement for storing wine is to have a relatively dark space. Light will speed up the evolution of wine and may lead to spoilage if the wine is left in direct light for too long. The third factor is to place wine in an area out of the way of day-to-day traffic and undue vibrations. Left to age quietly, your wine will slowly evolve and mature. Finally, the bottles should be laid on their side to keep the wine in contact with the cork, which keeps the cork from drying out and spoiling the wine. Wine bottles with screw caps may be left standing up, but I find it easier just to maintain all bottles on their sides. A few cautions are appropriate with keeping stored wine in your home. It should be remembered many wines are made for early consumption and you need to take care not to store these types of wine for more than a year or two. If you are uncertain of the ageability of a wine, you should consult with a knowledgeable wine merchant. Different levels of quality can benefit from different lengths of storage. For instance, white wine should generally be kept for one year to four years, depending on its quality, but some special bottles can be aged for at least 10 years. In general, red wines have a longer life and can be aged from two to seven years. I own some 20-year-old red wines that are still drinking well. Another caution is to keep an eye on just what you have in the cellar because it is easy to forget that certain wines should be consumed when ready. You need to develop a system for reminding yourself of wines whose time is approaching. Remember it is always better to drink a wine too early than too late. A wine cellar has many advantages for a knowledgeable wine consumer so design one to suit your lifestyle. As you can see from the attached photos of my wine cellar, I started out by building my own racks out of 8-inch pine, placed in a closet under my basement stairs. This part of my cellar is about 30 years old. As my children left the nest, I expanded into a lower-level bedroom with wine racks I purchased. These two areas are below the ground level and have a constant temperature of under 65Â°F. It is always smart to secure your wine racks to the wall. It only takes a few minutes and will help prevent them from tipping over and breaking those special bottles you have been saving. It is a treat to select a wine to pair with any dinner you are having and the investment in a wine cellar over the years will pay great dividends. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Pierogi in White Wine Sauce 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for roux and dusting 3/4 cup whole milk Kosher salt 2 cups mashed potatoes (white) 1 stick butter or margarine 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened 2 tablespoons dry white wine 1 teaspoon fresh chives for garnish, if desired Combine flour, milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse until dough forms into a workable ball. Roll dough out on a floured surface; cut dough into 2 ½ inch squares. Drop approximately 2 teaspoons of mashed potato in the center of each square. Dip your finger in some water, run it around the edge of the square, fold potato inside; pinch edges with a floured fork to seal. Repeat with remaining dough/potato filling. Lay out assembled pierogi onto floured sheet pans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil; drop pierogi in. When all float to the top, they are done, 3 to 4 minutes. Strain, place in a bowl. While pierogi are cooking, in large skillet, medium heat, melt butter. Add onions; sauté until medium brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle enough flour in pan to absorb butter, approximately 2 tablespoons. Stir with a wooden spoon 1 to 2 minutes to cook out raw flour taste. Do not let roux brown. Add cream cheese, allow to melt into the roux; add wine a little at a time, whisking until smooth and thickened. Pour over pierogi, gently toss and serve.

When our minds turn to the New Year and the winter days lead to spring on the calendar, our minds still focus on the comfort of a warm meal or sweet treat that in some ways also reminds us of spring. In preparing these recipes I took an eye to that notion and thought of some of my favorite warming, but fresh tasting ingredients—pears, potatoes and cookies with a fantastic scuppernong glaze. Hope you stay safe and dry, and are able to enjoy the last cozy months of winter. Cook Smart ~ Travel Happy

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Scottish Shortbread Cookies with Muscadine Glaze Cookies: 2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature 1 cup packed light brown sugar 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted Preheat oven to 325°F. Cream together butter and sugar, then add 3 cups of flour. Mix very well. Sprinkle remaining flour on your work surface liberally and turn the dough out, kneading the remaining flour in forming a soft dough. Roll dough out to approximately ½ inch thickness and in a rectangle, as much as possible. Cut into 2x3-inch bars and prick with the tines of a fork. Bake 20 to 25 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet. Glaze: 2 cups Scuppernong blush wine 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons water as needed to thin

Chardonnay Pear Sauce 2 cups of your favorite Chardonnay reduced by half 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 teaspoon natural or organic honey 1/2 cup cubed fresh pears 1/4 cup shallots 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled In a medium sauce pan, reduce the wine by half then add the honey, and butter. While the wine is reducing, heat a small sauce pan over med - high heat, add the oil and then caramelize the pear and shallots. If they fail to brown, add a sprinkle of sugar. Cool both the wine and the pear mixture slightly, then put both into a blender with the crumbled cheese and puree. Serving Suggestions: Serve over grilled chicken breasts, add 1/2 cup olive oil, salt and pepper (blend again thinning with pear juice or water to desired consistency) to make a salad dressing, (add 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar and blend again) pour over or serve on the side of a lightly grilled or broiled fish such as tilapia. Use as a dipping sauce for salty baked sweet potato fries, or pour over a baked sweet potato, add brown sugar and honey, yummy!

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Combine sugar, honey, wine, vinegar in a medium sauce pan, and reduce to a thick syrup, approximately 30 minutes (more or less, watch closely until reduced by half). Allow to cool. Using a mixer, gently stream in the cooled wine syrup to the powdered sugar until a thick glaze is formed. Add the 2 teaspoons of water if needed to thin the glaze. Using a spoon to drizzle the glaze over one end of the cooled cookies in a zig zag pattern. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For more information on Ginger K. King’s Carolina Wine Cooking, Volume I and II, visit www.gingerkking.com and carolinawinecooks.wordpress.com

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Keep Yadkin Clean & Green

by Colleen Church

Colleen Church is the County Extension Director and Horticulture Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Yadkin County and interim director of Davie County.

The Yadkin County Beautification Committee is a group of local volunteers working to “Keep Yadkin Clean and Green.” The committee meets the second Tuesday of every month at 5:05p in the NC Cooperative Extension Center located at 209 East Elm Street in Downtown Yadkinville. New members are always welcome. To join the email list for events and special offers, contact the Yadkin Extension Center at (336) 679-2061 or email colleen_church@ncsu.edu. The committee has new “Keep Yadkin Clean and Green” t-shirts available for purchase for $10 each. The design is by a former Forbush Middle School student, Abbie Ayers. The committee holds a middle school art contest each fall for all Yadkin County students in grades seven and eight. Prizes are awarded, and the winning design is used on promotional items for the year. The committee is also taking orders for “Do Not Litter” signs printed on corrugated plastic for use at households and businesses. The signs have the “Keep Yadkin Clean and Green” logo and are $12 each. There are many ways to get involved and promote a clean and green Yadkin County and Yadkin Valley. Consider adopting the road you live on, a road nearby or the road at your church or children’s school. For information on the NC Adopt a Highway program visit w w w. n c d o t . g o v / p r o g r a m s / A A H . Organize a litter sweep in your commuya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

nity or contact the Beautification Committee to join them. Litter sweep volunteers receive a free “Keep Yadkin Clean and Green” t-shirt. To view details on statewide Litter Sweeps, visit www.ncdot.gov/~littersweep. Consider a beautification project, such as planting trees or flowers in publicly viewed areas. Simply make wise purchases and choices to reduce the amount of waste you generate, and start composting food scraps and yard waste. Littering is illegal and punishable by fines and/or community service. Litter is a danger to animals, the environment and all of us. Keep a trash bag in each vehicle, and take all garbage to the landfill or a waste collection center. Do not throw trash in uncovered truck beds that will blow out down the road. The cost for responsible garbage disposal is minimal. To report someone for littering, fill out the NCDOT’s online Swat a Litterbug form, contact NCDOT at 1877-DOT-4YOU or contact the Yadkin County Extension Center at (336) 6792061 for a NCDOT Swat a Litterbug card to mail in. Recycle to reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill. The following items are accepted for recycling at the Yadkin County Landfill and waste collection centers across the county: mixed paper (magazines, empty food and cereal boxes, newspaper, brown paper bags, and phone books); all colors of glass (food and beverage contain-

ers only); metal food and beverage cans, pie pans and foil (aluminum, bi-metal, and tin); plastic bottles and milk jugs (all number 1 to 7) and corrugated cardboard (broken down). Recyclable items are similar across the Yadkin Valley, but contact your county’s solid waste department or landfill for the exact list in your area. Styrofoam, plastic bags, bottle cap, lids and wax-coated boxes (juice) are not accepted for recycling in Yadkin County. Be sure to rinse food and drink containers and dispose of lids before recycling. The Yadkin County Landfill and most others have separate collection areas for tires, white goods (appliances), scrap metal, electronic waste, wooden pallets and yard waste, so make sure these items are not mixed with garbage. Do your part to “Keep Yadkin Clean and Green.” Like Yadkin Beautification on Facebook and take the pledge. “I pledge to help keep the highways, waterways and public places of Yadkin County clean and green and litter free. I will properly dispose of trash, practice recycling and remind my friends and family to do the same.” To get involved to “Keep Yadkin Clean and Green,” contact the Yadkin Extension Center at (336) 679-2061 or email colleen_church@ncsu.edu.

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If you weave, spin or even if it has always been a dream to do so—now is your opportunity. The Yadkin Arts Council’s latest extension is the Yadkin Valley Fiber Room in downtown Yadkinville. Leslie Fesperman is the artist and program coordinator. This North Carolina native grew up in WinstonSalem and as an adult has lived across the State. Leslie recalls experiencing craft shows since early childhood and consequently developed a sincere admiration for artisans. After spending several years creating with glass, Leslie directed her talent to fiber with her first loom—a table loom. Currently she and husband John own a small farm in the Yadkin Valley where they care for Leslie’s “fiber pets” that include alpacas, rabbits, angora goats along with miniature guardian donkeys. In the new studio, John has proved himself a handy carpenter and shop maintenance engineer. Fiber classes will be offered and guest instructors from North Carolina and across the United States are booked for various fiber classes. The Yadkin Valley Fiber Room has partnered with Canada’s Olds College to offer spinning and weaving classes for Master Weavers and Spinners’ certificates on six levels of proficiency. Studio looms are available for rent on a monthly basis. Inquire about the Community Loom on site and Leslie’s availability for demonstrations. Schedule a time to weave a rag rug on an vintage two-harness loom or purchase North Carolina fibers from area farms and North Carolina made tools of the trade. Dragon Tale Rayon yarns and supplies for workshops are also offered. The Yadkin Valley Fiber Room is located two doors down from the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center at 230 East Main Street, Yadkinville. Check out upcoming classes (incl. weekends) in weaving, felting, dyeing, spinning and more: yadkinarts.org/yadkinvalleyfiberroom or call Leslie Fesperman: 919-260-9728. Stop by on Thursdays and Fridays noon to 4:00p and Saturdays 11:00a to 3:00p.

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Crape Myrtle Pruning Winter pruning? That’s what is best for crape myrtles to maintain bright flower displays during the summer and attractive barks during the winter. Many people prune in late winter, from late February into early March. The important hing to remember is to prune crape myrtles right before new growth starts in the spring—flower buds for the summer will begin to form on current new growth. To maintain the natural form, shape and attractiveness of the crape myrtle in your landscape, prune the correct way. It only needs light pruning once the shape of the plant is established. Remember new growth will emerge 3 to 4 inches below where the limb is cut. Select three to five of the strongest and healthiest trunks and cut the other trucks out at ground level. Remove water sprouts that you see come up from the ground any tine of year. As

the crape myrtle grows, you can remove lower branches from the main trunks to raise the canopy of the tree. Thin out areas with many branches by cutting selected branches or limbs back to where it meets another branch. Always remove the three D’s: dead, dying and diseased branches. Eliminate any crossing branches, even if the branches are not yet touching each other. Crossing branches can when touching each other will allow for the branches to rub and open wounds for disease and insects. Remove branches that are growing toward the center of the tree canopy or growing downward.

You want branches to grow upward and outward from the tree’s center. Your goal is simply to clean up and encourage the natural form crape myrtles are loved for year round. Questions? Call your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension agents.

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by Gloria Brown The stretch of winter that follows the Christmas season is often, and unfairly, referred to as bleak. Any Vintage Southern Homemaker finds this to be absolutely incorrect. The winter’s short hours of daylight and long hours of darkness are the perfect time for all kinds of wonderful activities. Winter is simply about perspective! Begin by making your home coldweather friendly. This goes beyond wrapping the pipes and placing draft dodgers at the doors. For the Southern Homemaker, it means bringing out the extra-fluffy pillows and the fuzzy, warm throws for sofas and chairs. A ready stock of books, magazines and travel brochures can transport the reader for an afternoon. And as evening settles in, the soft glow of candlelight warms the soul. A basket of scarves, gloves and extra thick socks is a colorful and practical arrangement beside the door. Weatherproof your kitchen by making sure the cupboard contains a variety of delicious hot beverages such as teas, ciders and hot cocoas. Winter is a great time for testing new recipes! Pick out a few and test them on family and friends. Winter get-togethers can be so

Vintage Southern Homemaker much fun because they can be so informal. Lingering over a piping-hot bowl of stew with a loaf of freshly-baked, crusty bread and a glass of wine from any of the Yadkin Valley’s award winning vineyards, will make for a very memorable winter’s evening. Although the Vintage Southern Homemaker lives and thrives by employing all that modern technology has to offer, when it comes to hearth and home she insists that face-to-face beats Facebook every time. A collection of puzzles, board games, and cards of all sorts makes for an evening of fun and laughter by the fireside. In keeping with the oldest traditions of southern hospitality, the VSH makes it a point to include guests that might be facing their winter days and evenings—alone. A rich tapestry of the human experience can be woven from stories shared on a winter’s evening in the welcoming home of a friend. As often as possible, get out and enjoy the invigorating cold air. Take brisk walks to enjoy the beautiful bareness of the trees and the vibrancy of the evergreens. If a walk is not possible, wrap up snugly, step just outside your door, and pause. Soak in your view. Hear

the stillness of an early morning, or feel the midday sun on the top of your head. Laugh to yourself as you think that in just a few short weeks you will be longing for a cool puff of a breeze. Enjoy the outside from within. Force-bloom some hyacinths to remind yourself of the promise of spring. Consider hanging a winter bird feeder to attract all of those hardy species that brave the season with us. Bird watching is a very pleasurable pastime to be enjoyed from the comfort and warmth of your favorite window-view armchair. For the Vintage Southern Homemaker, winter is an amazing season to be enjoyed. Her heart and home are vibrant and alive. While the earth may lie dormant, she cultivates and nurtures relationships and friendships. She busies her hands and mind. There is always a scarf to knit or a note to write. There are recipes to try and books to read, yet there is the occasional afternoon when the best thing to do is curl up under a granny-made quilt and take a catnap in the warmth of the sun, streaming through a south-facing window. Hurry up and grab your pillow. Winter is almost gone!

Gloria Brown and her daughter, Laura Pack, are Yadkin County natives who operate the Nest & Hive Shoppe in downtown Yadkinville. They can also be seen on Yadtel TV7 as hosts of the Vintage Southern Homemaker show. Visit their online store at thenestandhiveshoppe.com and find show air times on Facebook at The Vintage Southern Homemaker.

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tles and several different colors. Hand over the spray bottles; let the kids go out and make artwork on the white snow. Remember to remind them if the color water gets on their clothes, it can stain since it contains food coloring. Valentines Day is a time of cards and candy, why not add some science to that candy? We did this activity in my classroom when we were learning about matter and the results are quite surprising. Give your child a cup of water and a gummy bear. Measure the

height and width of the gummy bear and make a hypothesis about what might happen to the gummy bear when it is placed in a cup of water overnight. I am not going to spoil the results, but the next day, take your gummy bear out of the water and re-measure. Compare the results and see if your hypothesis was correct. Get out there and make snow cream, snowmen, sled and take some priceless pictures. I hope your winter is full of warmth and a few snow days!

by Tavi Petree Do you notice kids just love this time of year? The hope of snow and those days out of school just produce unending excitement. It is quite simple to keep kids occupied on those snow days, with so much fun to be had outside, but what about those dreary winter days when it is just too cold and dark to go outside? Hopefully, the following ideas will keep your kids busy with some winter science activities. Have you ever made a borax snowflake? Kids love to watch the crystals grow, and they grow fast! Take a chenille stem and form it into the shape of a snowflake, then add about ¼ cup of borax to a cup. Fill the cup with enough boiling water to cover your snowflake. Stir the borax solution in the boiling water until it has dissolved. Next, tie a piece of yarn to your snowflake and on the other end, tie the yarn to a popsicle stick. Lay the popsicle stick horizontally, balancing on the top of the cup and lower your snowflake into the solution. Leave your snowflake in the solution overnight, and the next morning you should have beautiful crystals attached to your snowflake. Take your snowflake out of the solution and hang it where it is able to catch light. If we do have the big snow, make it colorful with this activity. Fill a spray bottle with water, add food coloring, and mix. Do this with several spray botya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Healing My Journey Home The magnificent Appalachian Trail once again steps up to be a major character in the healing of heart and soul. Author Meachele Mothership (her trail moniker) Montgomery journalled her trek of the Trail. Meachele graduated from the University of Chapel Hill with a degree in Anthropology. Describing herself as an Army Brat, it was interesting Meachele joined the Navy after graduation. She met her Navy husband, Ray in Wales. Through the years they talked often about walking the Appalachian Trail they retired to the North Carolina mountains. When Ray lost his battle with cancer, Meachele decided to try a solo hike with her constant canine companion, Cianna, a Spinone (Italiana). The Trail passes through 13 states for 2,182 miles from Springer, GA to Mount Katahdin, ME. Quite an undertaking in any words, Meachele packed a tarp and hammock for her seven months of discovery, hardship, more loss, injury and adventure. You will appreciate her courage and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be bored for a second. Books are available through Imaging Specialists, Inc, info@imagingspecialists.net

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The lights dimmed as Joseph Andrew Orser took center stage at the historic EARLE Theater in downtown Mount Airy to discuss The Lives of Chang & Eng – Siam’s Twins in Nineteenth Century America. Many of the Bunker clan, descendants of the famous pair of conjoined twins, hung on Dr. Orser’s every word as he chronicled the lives of Chang and Eng Bunker, from their birth in 1811 until their death and eventual burial at the cemetery at White Plains Church. “As a descendant of Eng, I am truly grateful to Dr. Orser for his hard work and factual portrayal of the twins’ lives,” Tanya Jones, Director of the Surry Arts Council said. “I was thoroughly impressed to learn his mother is Thai, and he studied, worked and lived in Chang and Eng’s native Thailand for an extended period of time and speaks the language fluently.” Joseph Orser literally spent years researching previously untapped archives to compose and accurately record the historical and cultural contexts of the lives of Chang and Eng. “My goal was to work through sources and trace what was true and what was not,” he said. Chang and Eng, often referred to as “self-promoting curiosities,” were actually savvy businessmen, who after touring and capitalizing on their “entertainment value,” settled down in North Carolina. In a double ceremony, they married sisters, Sarah and Adelaide Yates, in 1839. Between the two of them, Chang and Eng produced twenty-one children. Myriad aspects, from historical events, such as the Civil War and Chang and Eng’s loyalties to the Confederacy, to everyday occurrences like maintaining two separate households, are detailed in the manuscript. Complete with an index and an extensive set of end notes, The Lives and Chang and Eng is a must-have for readers of historical non-fiction. One reviewer put it succinctly when he wrote, “This book challenges, motivates, and educates the reader.” Today, Dr. Orser teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Eau-Claire. The Lives of Chang & Eng is available for purchase at the Andy Griffith Museum, Pages Bookstore, as well as Amazon and other on-line booksellers.

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The Anteater That Couldn’t Eat Ants In 2015, Calli Brielle McIntyre founded Crowning Purpose, Inc. a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Proceeds from her book, The Anteater That Couldn’t Eat Ants will be donated to food allergy research and anti-bullying education.Through her own experience of being bullied because of her food allergies, Calli created her personal platform in 2009 to raise awareness of children with food allergies reaching over 2,000 preschool and elementary students with empowering steps to put an end to bullying. In 2014, she hosted the first Teal Pumpkin Project to provide allergy safe treats at Halloween. During Calli’s reign as Miss North Carolina Junior High School, she traveled and promoted Building Respect and Values for Everyone so folks will recognize anaphylaxis and how to keep peers safe. Calli is persistant with her crusade as she continues to work with her local state representatives to get North Carolina House Bill 520 passed that would require restaurants in North Carolina to complete training on food allergies. Released in 2015 through Imaging Specialists Inc., Callie produced and illustrated an Easy reading level book for other children struggling to live with food allergies. Imaging Specialist of Sparta publishes this elementary level paperback.

Jane Tesh’s First Fantasy Novel: BUTTERFLY WALTZ by Cindy Martin There’s music, magic, and mystery in the air in Jane Tesh’s debut fantasy novel, Butterfly Waltz, a riveting read sure to keep you turning pages from beginning to end. Jake Banner, reporter for the tabloid, Galaxy, enlists the help of his musician friend, Des Fairweather, to investigate a sighting of talking flowers at the Snowden estate. Jake promises to secure an audition for Des with the local symphony in return for his assistance with what Jake considers the story of the century. Jake, however, becomes involved with Christine, the owner, and vows to help her get to the bottom of her brother Charles’s disappearance and determine the reason her cousin, Ria Tebling, insists on selling the property. While Jake and Des are busy sleuthing, Des spies Christine’s magnificent piano and can’t resist the urge to play. Secretly, Des’s fear that he may possess destructive magical powers hampers his creative musical efforts, but the mystical Kalida, a beautiful creature from another world, is drawn to the melody. There’s an instant attraction between the two. Creatures from the caverns in Kalida’s world attempt to lure her back and eliminate Des. The surprising conclusion will send readers reeling. This intriguing story captures the essence of true love and friendship, intertwining out-of-this-world adventure with twists, turns, thrills, and excitement. Jane Tesh, a native North Carolinian, is a retired media specialist and pianist for the Andy Griffith Playhouse in Mount Airy. She is the author of two mystery series: the Madeline Maclin Mysteries and the Grace Street Mystery Series, published by Poison Pen Press. For a complete book list and more information about Jane, visit her website, www.janetesh.com. Published by Silver Leaf Books, Butterfly Waltz is available in paperback for $17.95 at Pages and other independent booksellers, as well as at Amazon.com, where it may also be purchased in e-book format for $9.99.

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FACTORY MAN: How One Man Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local, and Helped Save an American Town

In her latest book, Factory Man, award-winning journalist and author Beth Macy writes of furniture maker John Bassett’s fight to keep American jobs on American soil. This up close and personal account describes in detail how John Bassett took on the big dogs to champion the causes of the working man. North Carolina author Lee Smith writes: “Beth Macy brings globalization to a human scale, giving a real voice and a recognizable face to everyone involved, from factory worker to government official to Chinese importer. Thorough reporting and brilliant writing combine to make Factory Man an exciting, fast-paced account of a quintessentially American story that affects us all.” Bassett Furniture employed thousands throughout the South, and many residents have experienced the scenarios described within the pages of Factory Man. Readers will find themselves nodding their heads, as they recall what happened during the dark days following the signing of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). Beth Macy has won many prestigious awards and continues to earn accolades for her factual accounts of the outsiders and underlings. She spends countless hours reading, researching and conducting interviews to present readers with hard-core facts as she recounts how historic events changed the lives of factory workers in America. Macy has a second book forthcoming: TRUEVINE: A Strange and Troubling Tale of Two Brothers in Jim Crow America. This is the true story of two brothers, George and Willie Muse, who were sold to the circus at the turn of the century. Macy chronicles the horrific happenings and explains how their mother bravely and relentlessly risks her own life to win back their freedom. Factory Man is available for purchase at Pages in Mount Airy, as well as other local, independent booksellers and Amazon.com.

story and photo by Cindy Martin Soul Food Odyssey Chef Stephanie L. Tyson has rewarded us with her second cookbook, Soul Food Odyssey, hitting the bookshelves in 2015. Yadkin Valley Living reviewed her first book, Well, Shut My Mouth!, the Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Cookbook that shared recipes from her and partner Vivian Joiner’s restaurant in Winston-Salem. In this cookbook, award-winning Tyson shared eight more chapters of down-home cooking she calls, “..Southern food with a side of soul.” Tyson will instruct readers how to prepare both Southern staples and soul food classics such as cooking various parts of the pig; other meat dishes; what she calls “Stone Soul Sides,” including different greens, cornbread, soups, stews and “desserts to sell your soul for.” Pimento Cheese Macaroni Soufflé and Rice Pudding made me put on an apron for a test run! A perfect gift for any self-respecting Southern cook to add to his/her collection and to simply enjoy on the porch with Chef Tyson’s wit and memories over iced tea. John F. Blair, Publisher, 800-222-9796.

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The Drunken Spelunker’s Guide to Plato, a novel Kathy Giuffre received her Ph.D and M.A from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; her B.A. from Harvard University. At the very beginning, I looked up the word spelunker to learn it refers to the exploration of caves, especially as a hobby. “Just because we’re all prisoners in the Cave doesn’t mean we can’t have fun.” In her debut novel sociologist and professor Dr. Giuffre spins the story of a small-town girl named Josie in a new small-town tending bar, falling for bad boys and seeking a path for herself. The Drunken Spelunker’s Guide is based on Plato’s Allegory of the Cave from The Republic. The Cave in this novel is a dive bar, the prisoner is Josie, a tomboy and newbie to the Cave; the rest of the tenders and regulars. Giuffre’s characters are the product of a sociologist’s look at real lives and a talented writer’s ability to capture what it is that makes us all human. This novel, “... is a love letter to the families that we build for ourselves and the unexpected ways that life can answer the question, ‘What if?’” John F. Blair, Publisher, 800-222-9796.

Keaton Mills Family Cemetery Egeria An Era Family Stories and Cookbook Gloria Mill Mallamas was a recent Yadkin Valley Best Cook. She wrote and published A Marine’s Letters - A Love Story (When Life Was Real) revealing her husband’s World War I letters to her and his family about “...the war to end all wars.” Keaton Mills’ Family Cemetery is biographical from her birth in 1923 in a log cabin in West Virginia to her Egeria High School graduation in 1941, Beckley College to life today including lots of black/white family photographs. Gloria has always been interested in family history and family stories. She wrote this history of the Keaton Mills Cemetery in 1981 and the last 60 pages are family recipes such as Joe Froggers, Hurricane Oatmeal Cake and Dandelion Wine! If you are interested in ordering a copy email Yadkin Valley Living Magazine to Cindy Martin’s attention.

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In Julia’s Garden, A Lily McGuire Mystery Award-winning Yadkin Valley author Laura S. Wharton, listed on the Literary Trail of North Carolina, has released her eighth historical adventure novel. The contemporary setting is in North and South Carolina. Protagonist and architect, Lily McGuire is restoring an historic garden and gets involved in solving the mysterious disappearance of the garden’s owner, a 1940s socialite while striving to understand her best friend’s death, her son, her ex-husband and the mystery journal that is given her by a stranger. Wharton’s new book as well as others to her credit for adults and children are available through her website, LauraWhartonBooks.com and e-book format is available online and bookstores, Amazon, Barnes and Noble.

At Yadkin Valley Living Magazine we support local and regional author’s who live in the area or write about Yadkin Valley related events. We encourage you to seek out their books and lose yourself in the pages.

Note: You’ll discover two more winter reads are in the all about Pets feature, The Gospel for Pet Lovers and Do Unto Animals on page 100.

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Now that you have found the perfect someone, comes the exciting but trying times when you have to plan for all the things that will help make your wedding day everything you want it to be—Your day, your way! Promises and kisses are exchanged; toasts are inspired but feelings are indescribable. That’s why it is so very important for the bride and groom to decide the venue where they feel most comfortable. Talk with your family and friends and they will give you their opinions on what was the most memorable times from their wedding ceremonies. For some it will be the photographs from a photographer with professional, quality equipment, skill and a natural talent to capture the images and magical moments the wedding couple will cherish forever. You must decide based on your budget, whether you want shots to include the engagement photos, during and after-party shots, what specific pre-ceremony pictures, family and wedding party poses, cutting the cake and/or candid shots, the list can be endless but the point is to have a list and time schedule prepared for the photographer and the wedding party. Other brides may choose the wedding cake time. They will be able to offer advice on cake flavors, size, frostings...yes, frostings depending on whether the cake will be inside or outdoors. Indoors a ganache coating will work but outdoors a fondant will hold up better in the weather and Mother Nature always keeps us guessing. Keep the conversation flowing within your circle of recent brides and your cake baker. Cutting a tall cake is no easy matter...relax and cut your stress by having an experienced, designated wedding-cake server at the table. Easier to handle, transport and still really popular are cupcakes and miniature pies...use your creativity to arrange them on a table. We wish you the best...with some fun wedding lore, getting through the marriage license process, planning for wedding favors, some new trends and styles just so you have your day, your way!

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2016 Wedding Trends by Kelly Shumate owner, Bridal Traditions One word pops to mind when someone asks, “What’s the new thing in bridal?” Boho! If you haven’t heard it yet don’t worry you will soon. Boho is everywhere from interior décor, to ready wear and yes, even in bridal. The bohemian (boho) look can be achieved in a multitude of ways, but to keep it simple, boho is a very natural, organic, free spirit type look. Think of gauzy floaty fabrics, vintage laces and less structured designs. Headbands, hair wraps and longer veils also play a huge part in the boho movement. The boho bride wears all manner of necklines and sleeve lengths: Strapless, one shoulder, off the shoulder, bateau, v-neck, short sleeves, long sleeves, ¾ sleeves, you name it you can find it in boho. The main thing that distinguishes a boho dress is the fabric, as stated before, and a flowing a-line skirt with either a natural waist or empire waist. Also, the way a bride accessorizes her gown can help achieve the desired bohemian look. Flower crowns are a favorite accessory for the boho bride. Not every bride will be a boho bride, so on to other wedding looks that are currently trending. Ball gowns with heavily beaded bodices are making it on the scene in a big way. Brides are loving to combine lavish dresses with rustic settings. It’s all about the unexpected and breaking the rules. Even though strapless is still on top, we are continuing to see a big surge of illusion necklines, wide lace straps, and even some sleeves. And, why not? They are just so pretty. Lace is still the predominate fabric in bridal whether it be all over lace, a lace bodice or just some lace accents it’s still the perfect bridal fabric. We have not seen much by way of satin in the past several years, but I believe it will be making a comeback in bridal fashion in 2016 and on into 2017. Colors? Ivory and lighter shades of champagnes and golds are still most popular over the traditional bright white. Now let’s talk accessories. Remember, the brides in boots trend that has been everywhere for the past several years? Well, I believe that it is on the wan, more brides are electing to go with dainty flats and sandals for wedding day. Sparkly combs, clips, headbands and hair wraps remain the number one choices for brides. For the super daring and different bride she may choose to go with a full flower crown for her big day (remember the boho bride). Fingertip Ja n ua r y / Fe b rua r y 2 016

Lace gowns and subtlely higher necklines and hints of sleeves are making comebacks.

and cathedral length veils with beaded or lace edges are a must for most brides, and KISS (keep it simple sweetie) seems to be the defining word for bridal jewelry. What about those bridesmaids? Last year at this time, girls could not get enough knee length dresses in chiffon. Well, there is a definite shift to floor length gowns on the rise and even a few requests for more satin styles. You may be also seeing a flood of all over sequin dresses on Pinterest in gold and silver tones; again remember the lavish/rustic combo we are seeing, these fit perfectly. Popular wedding colors that will remain on trend for 2016 are grey (in all shades), lighter shades of blue, rose, mint, peach/orange, lighter shades of pink, light to medium shades of purple and wine. Shades of gold will be an important accent to most color schemes. Last but not least we need to talk about the boys. We are seeing more guys opting for a less formal approach to wedding attire and steering away from the full on tux. Bow ties, suspenders, tweed, plaid and crazy colored socks are tops on the list for the male side of the bridal party. For grooms keeping it real, any shade of grey will still be the must have for menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suits/tuxes (with or without the jacket), paired with matching vest and a pop of color in the tie. Keep an eye out for are blue and tan, too. And, of course, you can never go wrong with a classic black, Mr. Bond! Learn more about todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bridal fashions at: Bridal Traditions 21 Sparta Road, North Wilkesboro, 336.667.5423 www.bridaltraditionsnc.com www.facebook.com/bridaltraditions

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After the wedding, what do you do with the dress? Rather than storing it in the back of the closet or a box under the bed or a trunk in the attic, consider repurposing your gown. Timmesa Shrader of Daisylady Design on Main Street, Mount Airy, does just that. She transforms the precious garment you carefully selected for your wedding into a magnificent work of art that commemorates your special day. “I’m enhancing the beauty of the experience and capturing the essence of your wedding day, while creating a memory you can enjoy on a daily basis,” Timmesa said. The possibilities are endless when choosing the perfect project for repurposing your gown. “Most often the fabric in wedding gowns lends itself to elegance,” Timmesa explained. “Think of wrapping your baby in a blanket made from your wedding gown when she is baptized or displaying it at the front of the church at your child’s wedding as a beautiful sentiment,” Timmesa continued. “Hang it on the wall of your bedroom and be reminded each day of how wonderful you felt when you wore that gown.” You’ll have something you can enjoy and treasure and pass on to future generations. A graduate of Virginia Tech and a mother of three, Timmesa has taken the road less travelled to arrive at her present destination. With a strong spirit and positive attitude, Timmesa continues to work tirelessly to make her dreams a reality. Sewing has been the thread throughout her life that has held everything together. Timmesa started doing needlework when she was eight. “My mom won a Bernina sewing machine,

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Timmesa Shrader and she gave it to me,” Timmesa said. Fast forward 35 years and she and her mother, Sue Shrader, own and operate a sewing shop in downtown Mount Airy, with Timmesa spearheading Daisylady Design as an individual component. To produce a magnificent work of art requires myriad man hours and the delicate construction demands great skill, so prices vary. “It takes a hundred hours to make a quilt, and the cost reflects that,” Timmesa explained. Each piece is unique to the individual and there are a variety of choices and price points. The first part of the process is to sit down and discuss what will be the best selection for that particular person. Some prefer a wall-hanging or Christmas stocking, while others want a quilt or christening blanket. Then begins the process of DEconstructon to REconstruction. “Since my mom made my wedding dress, I asked her to take it apart,” Timmesa said. The result was stunning. Timmesa fashioned a lovely quilt that will allow her to forever remember the day she felt like a princess. “When you repurpose something, creative discretion has to be utilized,” Timmesa proffered. “You have to be very brave to hand over your gown and trust you’ll be pleased with the end result. I will make something beautiful, I promise.”

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North Carolina requires a couple to obtain a marriage license in order to have a legally binding wedding ceremony. That license is valid for only 60 days so allowing a month prior to the application should work well. North Carolina does not require a medical examination or blood tests or a waiting period in order to obtain a license and upon completion of the application, the license is valid. Proof of identification and a license application fee are required. ALL marriage licenses are filed at the ceremony location only Proof of identification and age can be a certified birth certificate, Social Security card, valid military I.D., State I.D. or passport. If there is a previous marriage, bring divorce documents. Both the bride and groom must sign the application as well as a single witness, over 18 years of age. Brides need to decide how they will sign their new name prior to the time to sign and the couple is good to go in any county within North Carolina. Fees rarely vary from county to county within the Yadkin Valley: • Mocksville, Davie County, 336-753-6080, $60 and $10 for a certified copy. • Lexington, Davidson County, 336-242-2150, $60/$10 • Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, 336-703-2700, $60/$10 • Salisbury, Rowan County, 704-216-8626, $60/$10

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• Danbury, Stokes County, 336-593-2811, $60/$10 • Dobson, Surry County, 336-401-8150, $60/$1 for frameable certificate • Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, 336-651-7351, $60/$10 • Yadkinville, Yadkin County, 336-679-4225, $60/$10 If you plan to change your last name, you should obtain a certified copy of your marriage license for a name change on your driver's license and your social security card. Most Register of Deeds office's accept cash, checks, and money orders but some only accept cash. Please call ahead to verify whether or not you need cash. At the time of the ceremony, two witnesses, again, over 18 years of age, are required to sign their name and address the same as the officiate—a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman—who will then take the signed document to the appropriate governmental office within 10 days. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

Good Luck Did you know rain on the wedding day brings good luck? It may but what about a happy, dry wedding experience? Lots of traditions and superstitions follow the bride and groom around on wedding day and most are no longer dreary or scary. June still is the wedding month of choice. In olden days, the celebrations of spring such as May Day were the largest social festivities in a town so many thought it unlucky to compete with it for a wedding...so June came next. Bridal showers date way back. At the turn of the 19th century, a bride’s friend places small gifts in an umbrella for a party. When the bride opened it, she was “showered” with gifts and so a wedding tradition was born. The groom/groomsmen on the right is another oldie goldie tradition. In this position the groom’s right hands were free to fight or pull a weapon if another suitor tired to take the bride away. Tall wedding cakes were for the bride and groom to try to kiss over the

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top of the cake without touching the cake for good luck. To scare away bad luck, some of brides still have ringing wedding bells or trumpets directly following the ceremony. Having something of the bride’s person to have good luck came from medieval times. Today brides throw garters and bouquets to guests for a souvenir and good luck. To show symbolism of being bound to one another, an old Celtic tradition actually tied the couple’s hands together. Today the trends are more into pouring different colors of sand together in a single vessel and braiding two-colored ropes. Carrying the bride over a threshold has been portrayed in many film comedies when in fact it reflects actual history when brides were often kidnapped from other tribes and dragged back to the groom’s settlement and abode. Lots of different things are thrown at the bride and groom as they leave the ceremony from rice, confetti, candy even

waving sparklers, all to wish for the couple to be “fertile, abundant and in the case of candy, have a sweet life together.” Pre-Revolutionary War, bouquets were made from garlic and strong herbs to conceal the fact at that time people believed bathing was hazardous to the health and the bouquet helped hide odors. The good luck is in the 21st century, we love daily bathing and fragrant flowers!

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Trends-Through a Caterer’s Eyes Debbi Hoover, owner of D&F Catering, East Bend, has served many a wedding event over the last few decades. She shared details on the changes she has seen and what is going on currently within the wedding endeavor. Stark white seems to be a thing of the past—gray is the new neutral and the news is it has spread to wedding palates as well. Debbi described wedding cakes as smaller, basically plain and totally surrounded by coordinating cupcakes or mini-pies...using the same gray tones with silver and/or gold highlighted accents. Favorite cake flavor? Probably chocolate and definitely the ever popular 5-Flavor cake of lemon, almond, vanilla, coco and butter. Edible silver and gold dust add just the right touches to petite and tiered cakes alike. Wedding flowers were a traditional necessity and the trend Debbi has seen recently is the long-stemmed, large single florals and even LED candles being

carried by the women in the wedding party...smart...no mess or fuss and can be used again! Bridesmaids rarely are dressed identically anymore; though the color match is identical, the style varies with the individual bridemaid’s preference and the wedding theme. Wedding party hairstyles are showing lots of hair ornamentation. Checking her planner, Debbi observed more weddings today are taking place on Fridays and Sundays over the more traditional Saturday event. Debbi is setting up tables at increasingly more outdoor venues rather than the traditional church fellowship halls. Picturesque Yadkin Valley wineries offer lots of setting choices and abundant creative photo opportunities though today, it isn’t unusual for alcohol not to be served at the wedding reception. D&F Catering 336-699-2269

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Edible Wedding Favors My father was born in 1910 and like most men of that era, he could do and build anything. I wanted heart-shaped sugar cookies at my wedding reception and so Poppa made a heart-shaped cookie cutter that still hangs in my kitchen almost 40 years later. A butter cookie is my absolute favorite because it is sturdy enough to cut into different shapes. Professionally iced, these cookies can be a masterpiece to behold. Hearts make a wonderful themed accessory to any wedding event. Another option is a customized fortune cookie to express personalized sentiments to guests. A candy buffet will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, young and old alike and what is even better, it’s selfserve. A soft color mix of wedding white and the bride’s chosen wedding color in candies is the goal. Jordan almonds come in all colors and look wonderful on the table. Bonbons can be ordered in preferred colors as well as, and yes, M&M’s, jelly beans have a wide color range and then there are customized chocolates! Chocolates have long been given as a symbol of love and devotion. The options are limitless for chocolate candies: individually packaged truffles, gourmet brownie bites, chocolate covered apples, wrapped chocolates with a photo of the bride and groom on the top of the wrapper and even molded designs, perhaps a heart (similar to the chocolate Easter bunnies). Serve candies in a variety of clear glass dish styles—some tall/thin, some short/round mixed with some square plates. A raised cake stand makes a remarkable display dish to accentuate the candy color quickly. Be sure to plan on serving spoons or multiple minitongs to keep little hands from dipping in for a helping of unwrapped candies! Add a colorful tablecloth and some flowers to coordinate with the other wedding floral colors and the candy in the buffet. Aluminum cupcake liners make a good tote and so do mini-baskets found on sale after Easter. Now you have a lovely table of sweets.

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Love is a much needed emotion. It has been said that love makes the world go ‘round. In large part I believe this. One of my favorite singers, Nat King Cole, I enjoy listening to my collection of his CDs. He sang a song that contained the line saying the greatest thing one can do is to “love and be loved in return.” There are many kinds of love: parent-child love, friendship love, love of country, love of God, love of humankind, love of nature and animals, love of beauty and romantic love. Most of us experience many kinds of love during a lifetime.

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Valentine’s Day brings to mind one of the meanings of love. Usually we think of Valentine’s Day as being for romantic love, though currently more cards are being exchanged between friends. Cards have changed greatly over the years. Always there have been so -called “comic” valentines, though when I was a child, some were more cruel than comic. I cannot fathom why anyone would send an insulting card! Often we hear the expression, “I love the book, song or music.” It is an expression I frequently use. It can have a variety of meaning: evoked memories, was interesting or pleasing in some fashion. Parent-child love is very special. Love is unconditional; not because the child has blue eyes, is tall or any other physical characteristic. One is loved because he is. Friends are loved for many reasons: willingness to share time and experiences, humor and loyalty. Naturally, to have a friend is to be a friend. I hope this gives you something to think on.

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Exercise...is that eight letter word that we either love, hate, feel indifferent to or mediocre about. Whether we like to exercise or not, in moderation, it is important to both our mental and physical wellbeing.Physical exercise is any physical activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons including strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss/maintenance and merely enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system and helps prevent heart disease, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Exercise is known to help with weight loss, sleep, blood pressure, lung capacity, body strength, endurance and brain functions. Studies have shown exercising at middle age leads to better physical activities later in life. Exercise may also help prevent depression, promote self esteem, improve mental health generally and improve your body image.

Exercise the key to good health? By Ruth R. Henderson, BeautiControl EVIP Childhood obesity is a growing global concern and physical exercise may help decrease some of these effects. Exercise reduces levels or cortisol which causes many health problems, both physical and mental. Endurance exercise before meals lowers blood glucose more than the same exercise after meals. Lack of physical exercise contributes to approximately 17% of heart disease, 12% of falls in the elderly and 10% of breast and colon cancer. Excessive exercise can be harmful without proper rest. The chance of stroke or other circulation problems increases and muscle tissue tears and sprains may develop slowly. Extremely intense, long-term cardiovascular exercise has been associated with scarring of the heart, heart rhythm abnormalities and damage to muscles and joints. All in all, physical exercise is great for you. Do it in moderation and gradually build up to the point you want to achieve. Listen to what your body tells you during and after each workout. Keep moving and enjoy!

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PickleBall It’s as much fun to play as it is to say! There is a new racket sport that is becoming the new physical activity craze across the nation. Have you heard of pickleball? You may have heard of it, and you just weren’t sure what it was all about. Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport that is a combination of elements from tennis, badminton and ping pong. It can be played indoors or out. If you are playing inside, you can use a badminton court. If you play outside, you play on a modified tennis court. A pickleball court, just as a doubles badminton court, is 20 feet by 44 feet with a 7 foot non-volley zone, also referred to as the “kitchen”. The net height at the sidelines is 36 inches and 34 inches at center net. This court size is much smaller than a regular sized tennis court. Equipment needed to play would be a pickleball paddle and a pickleball. The paddle is large in size, similar to a tennis racket, but looks and acts more like a ping pong paddle. Pickleballs, of course, are specific to the sport, but are similar to a plastic wiffleball, with holes to slow ball speed. (A pickleball will travel a third of the speed of a tennis ball.) There are different pickleballs based on whether you are playing indoors or outdoors. Pickleball is a great sport for all ages. This means the whole family can get out and play together! Many middle and high school students are learning and playing in their PE classes. Also, because of the smaller court and slower ball, many seniors enjoy pickleball. The smaller court means not covering as big of an area and not as much running. The slower ball means it’s easier to keep an eye on the ball and less fear of being hit, hence, leading to more rallies. That makes the game 82

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more fun and means you’re getting better exercise. The NC Senior Games has singles, doubles, and mixed doubles as a competition category each year in their games. According to Dylan Chipperfield, Exercise Specialist writing for Pickleball Canada, pickleball can provide a good cardiovascular workout, like other racket sports. The smaller court and light ball also make pickleball a good low impact and low intensity activity. He goes on to say, “I believe pickleball offers a great mix of enjoyment, social interaction and movement patterns that can be performed by a wide range of individuals”. Anna, with PickleballCentral.com, mentions that not only is the activity a good cardiovascular workout, but you are working out your mental health as well, because of the hand-eye coordination pickleball requires. This type of mental workout is just as important as physical exercise, especially in older adults. I’m not going to leave you without safety tips and recommendations! And, as always, the first is to always check with your primary care provider about your level of fitness and your abilities before starting any new sport. Tell your doctor about your anticipated activities so they can properly advise you based on your health. If you have any current injuries, let those heal properly before starting more activities. For pickleball specifically, you want to make sure you are wearing the appropriate shoes, such as a court shoe or tennis shoe. Do not play on a wet court. Before starting, check your court area for any obstacles nearby that may become a hazard while playing and know how to get help quickly if someone were to get hurt or have an emergency. When you are playing lobs, turn around and run back, do not back up on your heels which lead to falls and head injuries. To assist in preventing injury, be sure to include a stretching and warm-up time to the beginning of your activity. The warm-up can be a walk or slow jog. Your stretches should target your legs, low back, shoulder, and arms. It is also recommended to complete a cool-down after play, such as walking a couple laps around the court, to bring down your heart rate. There are many agencies that offer pickleball such as local YMCAs, including the Yadkin Family YMCA, Winston Gateway YMCA, and Wilkes Family YMCA. Others offering pickleball are the Georgia Taylor Recreation Center in Winston-Salem, Elkin Recreation and Parks, North Wilkesboro First United Methodist Church, the Wilkes Senior Center, Wilkesboro Cub Creek Park and the Church of Christ in Wilkesboro. If you like being active but tennis seems like too much for you or if you are looking for an activity where you can play with your grandkids and keep up, pickleball just might be for you! Call any of the mentioned agencies and give it a try…you may just get hungry for some pickleball! Want to learn more or to buy your own pickleball equipment? Visit Cook Sports at 1402 Willow Lane in North Wilkesboro offers a complete line. 336-667-4121 www.cooksports.com ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Phil Pickard and Wanda Wilkins at The Optical Place

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The first thing you’re going to notice when you walk into The Optical Place in Mount Airy is two smiling faces that belong to happy people. Those smiles just come naturally, but a big part comes from the satisfaction that Phil and Wanda get from knowing they are helping people, well just plainly, see better. Phil Pickard, with 47 years of extensive experience, knows everyone is different and is a pro with the “mechanics” involved in getting eyeglasses. Wanda Wilkins comes to the store with her 25 years of retail experience to guide customers into eyeglass frames that are suitable, stylish and will please. Optician Phil is originally from Burlington. A high school optical lab training first caught his interest resulting in his career, “Today it’s a fascinating computerized process to get the correct lens thickness and polish.” Co-worker Wanda is from Ayden and provides the personal individual attention to customers who emerge into guests and ultimately almost like family during the process of picking out the perfect frames for regular glasses and sunglasses. Wanda laughed when she shared how often regular customers bring food and milkshakes by the store with or without an appointment. Frame styles go through trends like any other fashion statement. Plastic frames are most popular in dark colors for the retro look, often with some shiny bling on lightweight, wide bows. Brands such as Vera Bradley, Nicole Miller, Ted Baker and other top manufacturers come in burgundy and other red tones, tortoise shell and lots of black tones. Most shoppers want a second pair of glasses to use as sunglasses—polarized to eliminate all reflective glare. Wanda has to consider both color and style of her customers’ hair, skin tone and also the ever important facial shape. Her customers rely on her honest opinion. Phil and Wanda also help with contact lenses plus they are specialists in children’s eyeglass selection and fitting. In regard to cleaning and care, Phil advises you consider “what’s on ‘em when you wipe.” Rinse that layer of dust off before you wipe. Did you know ammonia in some glass cleaners has an adverse effect on lenses? Dry lightly, even with paper towels. Cloth is the best washing option outside of micro-fiber wipes. Too, always use caution when leaving plastic frames in a hot car, especially the car dashboard for the plastic will lose its shape quickly in the sun’s heat. Both Phil and Wanda encourage a periodic frame adjustment. Bumping your head with child play or roughhouseing with your dog can jar frames and when out of adjustment, you can find yourself looking at the world out of focus and even experience some headaches. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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What Can They do for Me? by Brittany Buckley American Healthcare Services, Inc. is a locally owned and operated in home aide agency located in Mount Airy. It serves Surry, Stokes and Yadkin counties providing in-home aide services to seniors and the disabled. All of our aides are Certified Nurse Assistants are certified with the Nurse Aide Registry of N.C. We are a state licensed company established in 2000, providing care anywhere from two hours up to 24 hours. Our registered nurses are as available to aides 24 hours a day. We are active members of the Association of Home and Hospice of N.C. as well as Members of the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation of America. Private Duty Services offer sitters, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and personal care. We sit privately in hospitals, nurs-

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ing facilities and client homes providing socialization, a safe environment and support. Personal Care Services allow individuals to remain in their home while receiving assistance with bathing, toileting, moving about, meal preparation, light housekeeping and home management tasks. This program is doctor referred. If you feel you need these services talk with your doctor and American Healthcare Services, Inc. will be glad to help you. CAP Programs, (Children and Adults), provide an alternative to nursing facility care allowing individuals to remain safely in their home through aide assistance. Respite Care provides temporary relief to families from the daily responsibilities of caring for a loved one.

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fection. Leonardo DaVinci used the theory of the Divine Proportion in many of his works, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. In the most basic sense, the Divine Proportion is about symmetry, the common notion being that humans find symmetry attractive in the face.

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by Shanna Cassetta, JD, LE Although understanding the complex mathematical ratio associated with the Divine Proportion is not generally important to lay people, knowledge and understanding of symmetry is critical for surgeons who perform facial procedures. Whether these procedures are reconstructive, cosmetic or preventive in nature, skilled surgeons account for facial symmetry at all times before, during and after a procedure. Maintaining the natural symmetry of the face is essential, and a keen eye can also make slight aesthetic improvements to enhance the beauty of the face. Wake Forest Baptist Health facial plastic surgeons Brian Downs, MD, FACS, and Jordan Wallin, MD, are both incredibly skilled at performing procedures that recreate and enhance natural facial attributes. They have the in-depth knowledge and training to create an aesthetically pleasing face. Both surgeons are double boardcertified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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NEUROPATHY. What Is It & Do I Have It? There is not a one-line definition to “What EXACTLY is neuropathy?” because there are so many different types of neuropathy. You need much more information. In easy to understand terms, nerves carry signals between your brain and receptors located in your skin, muscles, and tissues. This is similar to when you use a pair of jumper-cables to recharge a weak or dead battery so you can start your car. The copper cables are like a nerve that has two metal claws on each end (that you connect to the batteries). The claws are represented by the brain (on one end) and the receptors (in the skin/muscles/tissue) are on the opposite end. There are three parts to this chain and there are MILLIONS of these chains in your body that connect everything to your brain. Depending on where in the chain you are having a problem determines which type of neuropathy you are likely suffering from. Diabetic neuropathy is different from chemo-induced neuropathy which is different from trauma-induced neuropathy, which is different from impingement neuropathy, and so-on and so-on. That is why you do not have to be diabetic to have neuropathy. You have neuropathy…it’s just not “diabetic neuropathy.” The symptoms of

neuropathy also vary. Please understand that PAIN is not always involved with neuropathy. Only certain types of neuropathy have pain. Other types have symptoms like burning or coldness, tingling, “stabbing or jolting” sensations, numbness, weakness, itching, etc. A lot of neuropathies have a combination of many symptoms. All neuropathies respond differently to medications, surgery, or treatments. That explains why two people who have neuropathy respond completely DIFFERENT to the same medications or treatment. THEY HAVE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TYPES OF NEUROPATHY! It is ESSENTIAL for the Physician or Therapist to try narrowing down the exact TYPE of neuropathy you may have to determine the most appropriate medication or treatment for you. Testing and trying different medications are ways Clinicians’ use to determine which type of neuropathy that you may have, which guides their medical intervention. If you’ve seen many different clinicians and still have symptoms, no one has found the RIGHT treatment (you respond to) or you may have given-up on trying to find the right combination due to the time or money involved.

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surgery for gastrointestinal, gallbladder or hernia problems. “I know this topic is sensitive,” Barron said. “My intention is to make you aware of your own responsibility to be healthy.” If he sounds serious, it’s because it’s a serious issue. “It amazes me how many people joke about this,” he said. “I hear comments like, ‘I can’t live without my bread, potatoes, soft drinks or sweets,’ yet the same individual may complain about back and joint pain and how many medications they must take. We must understand that food is an addiction not unlike tobacco, alcohol or cocaine. It’s also just as dangerous to our well-being.” Obesity is deadly, and it’s our responsibility. Barron said he counsels overweight patients to lose weight in advance of surgery. He recommends two weeks of a low-carbohydrate diet to shrink fatty liver and intra-abdominal fat. He strongly encourages exercise, smoking cessation and discourages the use of herbs and nutritional supplements, saying there’s no substitute for a nutritious diet. “The bottom line is that obesity and related illnesses are avoidable, and you alone can adjust your eating habits,” he said. “Simply changing our diet is the most powerful way of taking control of our health.” For Barron, it comes down to placing responsibility where it belongs: in a patient’s hands. “We are responsible for our health and should not expect our health care providers to cure us when we alone can alter our lifestyles and enhance our well-being,” he said. He added, “It’s unfortunate we’ve accepted obesity as ‘normal’ in this society. Do not be fooled. Obesity is deadly.”

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Tough Talk about Obesity from a Local Surgeon Who Cares By Regan M. White Patients who are referred to Dr. Timothy Barron at Hugh Chatham Surgical in Elkin likely have surgery in their imminent future. But Barron is equally passionate about urging people to actively manage their weight and overall health long before they reach his door. According to Barron, the solution is simple and one he shares with all of his patients. “Have you ever wondered how you can take charge of your medical problems, decrease your risk for cancer, feel better and live longer? It is quite simple, and no physician or healthcare provider can do this for you. No single operation or medication can do this,” he said. “The single, most effective solution is to maintain a healthy body weight.” No joking matter—Barron noted that obesity increases health risks for everything from diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure to heart disease, arthritis and chronic pain, stroke, liver failure, cancer and more. “You may be on a number of medications to treat obesity-related illnesses,” Barron said. “These medications have side effects and tend to be costly.” He added that obesity and its related conditions increase the risk for complications if surgery is required, adding that he sees many patients who need 92

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What you eat matters—some healthy eating tips Barron recommends to patients: • Do not overeat. • Breakfast is important; missing this meal slows metabolism. • Avoid unhealthy snacks. • Foods high in protein, vegetables and fiber should provide the backbone of your diet. • Avoid late evening meals. • It’s better to eat four to five smaller nutritious meals throughout the day. • Drink plenty of water. Drinking a glass of water before a meal will decrease the calories you consume, studies show. • If your family doesn’t want to participate, prepare your meals separately or choose only the healthy items. You DO have a choice. Everyone does. • Avoid starchy foods, sweets, fat-free items (which have added sugar), cereal, junk foods, low-fat salad dressings (added sugar) and fruit (which is high in sugar – even natural sugar). • Eat vegetables, dairy (low-fat cheese, sugar-free ice cream, yogurt, milk), low-fat meat, fish, eggs, mixed nuts and beans. Overall, Barron encourages people that, “You can do this.” “It’s important to remember that you’re not eliminating ‘the good stuff.’ You’re eliminating the bad stuff,” he said. “The choice to be healthy is yours. Choose wisely.” Ready to make a change? If getting more exercise is one of your goals, the Hugh Chatham Rehabilitation, Aquatics & Wellness Center in Elkin offers classes to help with weight loss, muscle toning and flexibility – from Aqua-cise in an 88 degree therapeutic pool to yoga, personal training and Bootcamp workouts. Many classes are available for just $3 per class. For information, visit HughChatham.org or call 336-527-7468. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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PYO-WHAT?

“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.” —Mark Twain

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Pyometra is a funny sounding word which literally translated means pus in the uterus. The condition, however, is not funny when it happens to your dog. This disease usually occurs in middle aged, intact (unspayed) female dogs. Fortunately, because more folks choose to have their pet spayed (which includes removal of the uterus) at an early age pyometra has become a condition which is not seen very often. Given the infrequency of this diagnosis, I was quite surprised to have two cases in one week last month. The blank stares I received when announcing the animal’s medical state to the owner’s of the dogs reminded me that the decreased frequency of the disease results in a decreased knowledge of the condition among most pet owners. To better understand what causes pyometra in female dogs, it is helpful to understand the reproductive cycle. Dogs ovulate when they come into heat. Around the time of ovulation, the dog’s ovaries produce estrogen which helps to stimulate the development of the eggs in the ovary. This hormone also softens the cervix (opening to the uterus) to allow things from the outside (like sperm) to enter the uterus. This opening of the cervix also allows bacteria to come in. In addition, estrogens

from the ovary prime the uterus to the effects of progesterone which is produced by the ovary after ovulation. Progesterone’s main job is to cause the lining of the uterus to become thickened and moist to accept and nourish a fertilized egg if the dog is bred. This thick moist uterus also provides an ideal environment for those bacteria which snuck in while the cervix was open to grow and multiply. Normally, the body’s immune system destroys the bacteria before they become a problem. In the case of animals that develop pyometra, something goes wrong and the bacteria begin to grow. Bacteria growing in the uterus stimulate the body’s immune system to send lots of white blood cells into the uterus to fight the infection. The accumulation of these white blood cells and the bacteria that they are fighting create pus. Unfortunately, that pus may become trapped in the uterus by a cervix which has now closed. In this case, the uterus begins to swell and the effects of this battle between white blood cells and bacteria begin to make the dog very sick. Even with antibiotic treatment, the pus filled uterus continues to produce chemicals which sicken the dog. In some cases, the cervix will open up and allow some of the pus to ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

seep out but even then, the dog’s condition will continue to worsen. The only way to effectively stop this infection is to remove the pus filled uterus and ovaries whose hormones are supporting the process. Removal of the uterus and ovaries is called ovariohysterectomy but is more commonly referred to as a spay. Performing a spay on a dog with pyometra is a much more involved and expensive procedure with a greater risk of surgical complications than a routine spay on a young dog. There is greater risk of anesthetic complications due to the sickened state of the patient. Usually antibiotics are started prior to the surgery; often intravenous fluids are given to help stabilize the body systems—these things are done in such a way as to not delay the surgery. There is a saying which is taught to veterinarians about this condition: “Never let the sun set on a pyometra” meaning the uterus should be removed before the end of the day the condition is diagnosed. While I have seen animals survive despite a delay in surgery, I also once watched a patient die in front of me despite aggressive medical therapy because the owner would not consent to having the surgery done. Pyometra is a very serious and potentially fatal condition in dogs. It can occur in cats but is uncommon. The disease is preventable by the complete removal of the uterus and ovaries. Spaying a dog or cat before its first heat cycle reduces the incidence of breast cancer in that animal by 50% and prevents both pregnancy and pyometra for the rest of the animal’s life. Hopefully, you will choose to take advantage of this method of prevention instead of one day having to ask the question, “Pyo- what?”

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DO UNTO Animals, A Friendly Guide to How Animals Live, and How We Can Make Their Lives Better Tracey Stewart is a passionate animal advocate, former veterinary technician, wife, mother of two and caregiver to 19 rescued animals. DO UNTO Animals is Stewart’s first book of which she donates her sales proceeds to Farm Sanctuary, farmsanctuary.org, in Watkins Glen, New York. The personal—often humorous—stories of her family’s experiences help the book be meaningful to all family members of all ages. Her book is a gloriously colorful attempt to make us aware of how easy—and how joyful—it is to help animals—a perfect gift for any animal lover any time of year. Stewart’s book covers all aspects of home, backyard, farm, domesticated and wild animals in a guide to improving the lives of animals with all kinds of advice and hands-on projects to make happy animals. Published by Artisans Books, take a mindful nature walk through DO UNTO Animals, a large format paperback with flaps and 300 fantastic illustrations, beautiful enough to frame, by Lisel Ashlock for $19.95. eBook is also available.

The GOSPEL for PET LOVERS David J. Brady’s new book The GOSPEL for PET LOVERS shows how our animals fit into God’s glorious plan to rescue a perishing world. Brady, a pastor for 26 years, says the Bible is a story of rescue. Living on their Yadkin Valley farm, he and wife, Jennifer love 11 rescued animals. Over the years, people have come to Pastor Brady for help with their grief when a beloved pet has died, “They seemed to feel guilty to grieve for an animal as they would a person. That is what motivated me to write The GOSPEL for PET LOVERS,” recalled Brady. “The Bible talks about animals and biblical quotes can help folks deal with their loss.” In 137 pages, Brady is also making an effort to introduce the reader to the basic Christian faith. Each chapter has a personal experience of divine rescues with appropriate Bible quotes so it is part memoir and comfort counseling at the same time. The writing style is comfortable and bona fide. The black and white photos of Brady’s pets, past and present, are joyous. The GOSPEL for PET LOVERS is the first installation of a triology to be followed soon by a devotional for pet lovers and finally closes with a more academic work for seminary study. The paperback is available from Amazon and is also in e-book.

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Shady Grove’s Pennies for Paws raised thousands for Humane Society of Davie County by Carrie DuPre The sounds of laughter filled Shady Grove Elementary as the fourth grade class got to cuddle and hug Sebastian the dog. Sebastian’s visit was the reward for the grade that raised the most money in the Pennies for Paws fundraiser to benefit the Humane Society of Davie County, (HSDC). “I got my dog there,” fourth grader Tatum said when asked why he helped raise money for Pennies for Paws. In partnership with the PTO, Shady Grove Elementary raised almost two thousand dollars for the HSDC. Krissi Shook, a school volunteer and fundraiser manager, said “We chose the Humane Society because we know most kids love animals! This was a great opportunity to get the kids excited about giving. By having them donate loose change, they are able to see every little bit helps and that their small gift can go a long way.” The fundraiser was set up as a mini-competition and the winning grade received extra recess, a frozen treat and a meet and greet with Sebastian. Gabby, a fourth grader at Shady Grove, said she wanted to help because, “I wanted to give money to help dogs while they are waiting to be adopted.” Sebastian showed the fourth grade class some tricks he learned from the Petsense Dog Training Program. After his demonstration, the kids were able to meet him one on one. Fourth grader, William said he raised money so HSDC, “Could get enough to expand and help more.” Shook said, “I was totally amazed by the amount of money these kids brought in, but what was even more amazing was the number of kids that stated it doesn't matter who won the contest, but what really mattered was they were helping the cats and dogs!” The grand total of money raised was $1,854.47. The money raised by Pennies for Paws will help HSDC rescue, care for and place abandoned dogs and cats in North Carolina. HSDC is funded by generous donors like you. By giving to our Annual Giving Campaign, you are saving lives. No amount is too small. Even $5 or $10 will provide animal vaccinations, bleach for cleaning or toys. Donations can be made at davienchumane.org or a check can be mailed to HSDC, 291 Eaton Road, Mocksville, N.C. 27028.

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Pets to Pet Help Homesickness Sue Shellenbarger has written an interesting paper on college freshmen and homesickness. Homesickness involves complicated feelings of home, its comfort and security. Her research shows homesickness on campus "...is a distinct emotional condition akin to grieving.” It can cause anxiety or depression that could culminate in a drop out student. The University of Minnesota holds weekly pet-visiting sessions as only one of the college programs used to summon up "homey feelings." Homesick freshmen can interact with therapy dogs—dogs that are so helpful on so many levels—and other animals to combat homesickness and help reduce the stress involved in that emotional state. Students get to cuddle therapy dogs, rabbits and even chickens. A 2015 study per the International Journal of Stress Management reports petting dogs in the course of a study break during the day reduces anxiety and sadness. Christopher Thurber, a psychologist at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire says 20% of students entering college and staying away from home say they miss home; 5% endure severe homesickness. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Jennifer Marie Trinks' Dog Biscuits 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup hot water 1 teaspoon sugar 1/3 cup margarine 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup powdered milk 3 cups whole-wheat flour In a large bowl, pour hot water over margarine. Stir in powdered milk, salt, sugar and egg. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead 4 to 5 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make a stiff dough. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with cookie cutters in various shapes. Bake on greased sheet 45 minutes at 325°F. Cool and store in airtight containers. "Dogs love 'em," Jennifer says. Homemade HORSE COOKIES—one of the critter pleasing recipes from Tracy Stewart’s Do Unto Animals 4 cups hulled or rolled oats 1 cup flour 1/2 cup molasses 3/4 cup water Preheat oven to 300°F and grease a cookie sheet. Combine oats, flour, molasses and water in a large mixing bowl. Stir until mixture reaches the consistency of a thick dough. Place tablespoons of dough 1-inch apart on the cookie sheet. Bake cookies for 30 minutes or until crisp. Allow cookies to cool for approximately 30 minutes before feeding them to horses. Yields about 18 cookies.

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Once upon a time, a dog was abandoned by her owners and left tied to a fence. Cinderella was scared, confused, alone without food or water. Shortly after being deserted, she met her Fairy Godmother. A one year old boxer mix got her second chance at life through HSDC Adoption Center. HSDC staff members cleaned her up. With kind care they helped her through the trauma of being abandoned. After 4 months at the Adoption Center, Cinderella met her forever family. Her mother said "It has been 9 months since we adopted Cinder. She is doing great—by far the happiest dog I have ever met and absolutely loving her best friend Dixie; they do everything together." We can only help dogs like Cinderella through kind and generous people like you. A donation to our Adoption Center helps abandoned dogs and cats all over North Carolina and out-of-state— we need your help: $25/one week of puppy food, $50 buys cleaning supplies, $100/one order of disinfectant parvosol, (legally required to clean the Center to keep our animals from getting sick). Make a tax-deductible donation: davienchumane.org or send a check: 291 Eaton Road, Mocksville, N.C. 27028. Thank you for supporting our Adoption Center! ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

The Irresistible Canine Kisser Contest A panel of judges will pick from all the Canine face photos we receive between now and April 5, 2016. If your dog’s mug shot is chosen, they will become our “Cover” dog to be featured on the front cover of the May/June magazine. Plus you’ll receive a crisp new $100 bill AND we’ll donate another $100 to your favorite rescue, humane society or the non-profit dog charity of your choice. You’ll also be awarded a bag of Victor Select Super Premium Dog Food (of your choice) from the pet food specialists at LTD Farm & Garden. Two runners-up will also receive a bag of Victor Select from LTD. Nominate your canine by: Mail film printed face shot to: Canine Kisser Contest

Yadkin Valley Living Magazine PO Box 627, East Bend, NC 27018 Email cell phone or jpeg camera pics to: petpics@yadkinvalleyliving.com Winner will be contacted for an“official” photo shoot to get the cover perfect photo.

We use the Yadkin Valley Living Bulldog as an example of the kind of photos we’re looking for. Obviously the bulldog can’t enter, since as the “World’s Greatest Dog” he would have an unfair advantage. Send your funny, (unlike the Bulldog who is not known for his sense of humor), serious, dressed up, sleeping, up-to-no-good, fresh from a swim or just been to the groomer shot. presented in part by—

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You may enter as many photos of your dog as you wish. But please only enter a particular photo once. Some photo entries will be featured in the March/April magazine’s All About Pets Section.

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Collectors

Cottage Garden Treats Collecting floral Cookie and Candy Tins photos & text by Miranda N. Burgin

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In these midwinter days of beautifully bare trees, frosty window panes, and chilly wisps of snow, one can’t help but think fondly of the coming spring season. Cottage style collectibles have a special way of brightening cold months, filling the home with a winter garden of one’s own. Such is the case with my collection of vintage floral patterned cookie and candy tins. Originally purchased in department stores or ordered from catalogues, these treat filled tins once made thoughtful holiday or special occasion gifts. The beauty of the decorative container far outlasted the sweets once held within! Most of the tins in my collection are from the 1960s but a few are likely from the 70s or 80s. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

My two favorites are ornately patterned with embossed flowers, birds, and swirling leaf designs that cover the entire surface. These embossed tins are stamped “Made in Holland.” Both fit in perfectly with cottage style décor as they feature muted shades of pink, green, and teal. The tin that features birds among the flowers is actually the one that started my collection. I remember buying it at a yard sale when I was in high school. Its unique shape and charming style appealed to me and slowly, over time, I found myself buying tins with complimentary designs. Others in the collection are “Made in England” and were probably referred to as “biscuit” tins rather than cookie tins! Most feature floral designs that are either printed onto the tin or are less heavily embossed. My favorite of the English ones is a little candy container with bright colored roses and forget-me-not flowers. It is shaped like a pail and has a decorative knob and handle. I have never seen another one quite like it before and its whimsical appeal always makes me smile. Starting your own collection is incredibly easy and affordable. Readily available at thrift stores and yard sales, savvy shoppers can find beautiful examples for $2 or less. At antiques malls, most range from $5 - $10 dollars depending on the quality of the piece and depending on the seller. When shopping antiques malls for any collectible, keep in mind that prices will reflect the value along with the seller’s expenses and store commissions and fees. As collectors, we are always looking for fun ways to display or use our collections so that they become part of our daily lives and are not hidden away. In addition to their charm as decorative objects, vintage floral tins are also very useful for storing small items. Truth be told, I actually use my collection of vintage tins to store other collections; one of the English tins provides the perfect storage home for a collection of vintage tea infusers! With their charming designs and useful function, vintage floral cookie and candy tins are sure to bring a little piece of springtime to your home this winter and all year round. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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our What Is That was a Braille Eraser For the first time in 15 years we didn’t have a winner! The item is a Braille eraser. The small end (of the eraser) can be used to press out one or a few Braille dots done in error. The larger end is used to rub out all the raised dots in a word or multiple words.We gave a clue by putting a ruler by the What Is That item in the November/December issue to show you it was just over three inches in length. Lots of folks guessed a darner for mending socks. There were other interesting guesses but actually we received only one correct guess, but that guess was disqualified because of a lack of physical address on the entry form. We did request an address, but none was received. Thanks for guessing and please try your hand at guessing on the What Is That? item in this issue. 104

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Your Edward Jones Financial Advisor are, left to right: Paul Bunke, Doug Draughn, Tammy Joyce, Dale Draughn, Frank Beals, Barry Revis, Deanna Chilton, Christopher Funk

Conversation about Finances is Important for Newlyweds If you’re getting married this year, you no doubt have many exciting details to discuss with your spouse-tobe. But after you get back from the honeymoon, you’ll want to have another discussion — about your finances. It might not sound glamorous, but couples who quickly “get on the same page” regarding their financial situation are actually taking a step that can help them immensely as they build their lives together. As you start talking about your finances, be sure to cover these areas: Separate or joint checking/savings accounts — Some couples create joint checking and savings accounts, others keep everything separate and still others find a middle ground — joint accounts along with smaller, separate accounts. There’s really no one “right” way for everyone, but whichever method you choose, make sure you’re both aware of where your money is, how it can be accessed, and by whom. Debts — Both you and your spouse may be bringing in debts, such as student loans or credit cards, to the mar-

riage. You don’t necessarily have to do everything possible to get rid of these debts immediately, but you should set up reasonable payment plans that will allow you to lower your overall debt load so you can free up money to invest for the future. Spending and saving — Newlyweds are often surprised to discover how different they are from each other in the area of spending versus saving. You don’t have to try to radically change each other, but you both need to be aware that your spending and saving decisions now have greater consequences than when you were both single. To illustrate: If one of you is more of a spender and is used to running up big credit card bills, these actions can clearly affect both of you. To avoid problems of this type, you will need to communicate clearly with each other Goals — It’s important for married couples to clearly establish their financial goals. Do you want to purchase a house? If so, when? If you’re going to have children, will you want to help them pay for college? When do each of you want to retire? And what sort of retirement lifestyle do you have in

mind? By answering these and other key questions, you’ll be formulating a set of goals. And from there, you can devise a strategy for attaining these goals. Investment styles — Both you and your spouse will unquestionably need to invest if you are going to achieve your goals, such as a comfortable retirement. However, each of you may have a different investment style — for example, one of you might be an aggressive investor, willing to take more risk for the possibility of greater returns, while the other is more conservative, ready to accept lower returns in exchange for greater preservation of principal. To pursue your strategy for reaching your objectives, each of you may have to compromise somewhat on your “investment personality.” To achieve this balance, you may need to consult with a financial advisor. Finances are an important part of any marriage. By communicating regularly and working together, you and your spouse can build a solid financial foundation for your lives together.

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yadkin valley planner January/February at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History 301 N. Main Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-4478 www.northcarolinamuseum.org Winter Hours: Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 10am-5pm

January 8 Storybook Museum 10:30am on the first Friday of every month: Join your Museum the first Friday of every month for fun and fantasy as we explore history and nature through books, activities and more! This FREE program is intended for preschool-age children. January 16 In the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Surry Countians Continuing the Dream 7PM MAMRH 3rd floor This program of healing will focus on the sacrifices, love, learning, service, perseverance, and hope of the African-American community of Surry County. Light refreshments will follow the program. Free admission, donations accepted.

January 30 Genealogy Swap Meet and Get-Together 10am 3rd floor MAMRH Sponsored by the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History and Surry County Genealogy Association, this swap meet is free and open to anyone interested in genealogy. Everyone is welcome to come and share their genealogy. 108

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February 5 Storybook Museum 10:30am on the first Friday of every month: Join your Museum the first Friday of every month for fun and fantasy as we explore history and nature through books, activities and more! This FREE program is intended for preschool-age children

February 9 Beginners Genealogy Classes 6-8PM This course, taught by local genealogist Esther Johnson, will be a fivepart series designed for the individual who is interested in researching his/her family tree. The classes will be held on Tuesdays February 9, 16, 23, March 1 and 9. Visits to the Surry County Register of Deeds office and the Carlos Surratt Genealogy Room at Surry Community College are included. Each class is $5 per person, free to Museum members. February 10 African American Read-In The 6th annual African-American Read-In hosted by the Plaid Cloth Literary Society will be held on Wednesday February 10 at 12 noon in the 2nd floor conference room of the Museum. To participate, one needs only to select works written by an African American and be prepared to read a poem or an excerpt from a book. Listeners are also welcome! February 13 History Talks 2pm, 3rd floor of the Museum. Free to the public, Speaker TBA

Willingham Theater Yadkin Cultural Arts 226 E. Main Street, Yadkinville February 26 Completely Hollywood See 186 of the greatest films in Hollywood history condensed into a compilation of classic cinematic cliches. 7:30p $25. February 27 Gala Oscars Night Breakout your red carpet attire for a cocktail reception, dinner, wine and a special performance of Completely Hollywood. 5:30p, $75. Call 336-679-2941 yadkinarts.org

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Seventh Annual Yadkin Winter Reds Food & Pairing Event January 30-31, 2016 February 27-28, 2016 Our Seventh Annual “Yadkin Winter Reds” wine event will be held January 30 - 31, 2016 and February 27 - February 28, 2016. Enjoy two weekends of wonderful wine and food in Yadkin County. Looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway? Then come visit Yadkin County and enjoy the annual Yadkin Winter Reds Event sponsored by the Town of Yadkinville and Yadkin County Tourism Development Authorities. This is a great opportunity for you to visit Yadkin County wineries and taste the excellent wines that are being produced. All Yadkin County wineries will feature their "Winter Red" (2 oz. pour) paired with a 4 oz. serving of a tasty food item. The hours will be Saturday, noon to 5p and Sunday, 1p to 5pm. Each ticket holder will be assigned to a starting winery where they will receive their souvenir glass and a map. Ticket is good for both days on the selected weekend you choose —one visit per winery. Limited ticket event for both weekends. Ticket Prices for 2016: January weekend - $15.00 per person February weekend - $20.00 per person Both Weekends Package - $30.00 per person, a savings of $5.00! If you select both weekend packages then you MUST use your wine glasses that you receive for both weekends. You will not have to select a winery for your February weekend since you have already received your wine glasses. Also, check out our calendar of events for additional activities happening the weekend of the Yadkin Winter Reds! Menu for January Weekend (Tickets must be ordered by January 27, 2016) Brandon Hills Vineyard will feature Pork Barbecue Sliders paired with Raptor Red Hanover Park Vineyards will feature Chili paired with Chambourcin Laurel Gray Vineyards will feature Homemade Jalapeno Cheese Mini Sandwiches paired with Cabernet Franc Yadkin Valley Wine Company will feature Lemon Poppy Seeds paired with Carolina Blue Menu for February Weekend (Tickets must be ordered by February 24, 2016) Cellar 4201will feature Gumbo with Chicken & Sausage paired with Rose Divine Llama Vineyards will feature Brunswick Stew paired with In A Heartbeat Flint Hill Vineyards will feature Popcorn Carbonara paired with Cabernet Sauvignon RagApple Lassie Vineyards will feature Sweet & Spicy Seared Beef encroute with Peston Cream paired with Hobson's Choice Estate Grown Reserve Sanders Ridge Vineyards will feature Morrocan Spiced Shrimp with Arrugulant Pickled Onions Lodging Discounts for the Yadkin Winter Reds Event for January & February weekends. You must mention you are staying for the Winter Reds Event in order to the get the discount. Check yadkinchamber.com for details! For more information about the Winter Reds Event, please contact the Yadkin County Visitors Office at 1-877-492-3546 110

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Tanglewood Arboretum Events January 20 – Pruning -Scott Welborn, Polk County Extension Director/Horticulture Agent, will be sharing the proper pruning practices for many different types of plants. Proper pruning equipment will also be addressed. Location: Arboretum Office February 17 – Seed Starting, Tyler O’Mara, Horticulture Maintenance Technician, Tanglewood Arboretum, will provide an overview on seed starting and seedling care. Special techniques needed to start seeds such as stratification and scarification will be discussed. Location: Arboretum Office March 16- Residential Foundation Plantings – Jeff Allen, Landscape Architect and owner of JALA Jeff Allen Landscape Architecture, will provide a brief history behind residential landscape plantings and his approach to residential landscape design. Location: Arboretum Office Location and Time: Arboretum Office behind the Manor House in Tanglewood at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration is required by calling 336.703.2850 or coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc.

Submit your non-profit events and programs to: barbara@yadkinvalleyliving.com or mail to: Yadkin Valley Living Events Planner PO Box 627 East Bend, NC 27018 There is no charge for listing. Not every event submitted can always be featured due to space limitations, but we make an effort to include as many as possible. Planner events are also listed on yadkinvalleyliving.com

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When I was in high school I respectively called him Mr. Wooten. If someone called him T. Y., I knew who they were referring to. As I got older and closer to him, I called him by his first name, Thomas. But in my heart Thomas Yancey Wooten will be remembered as Friend. My husband and I visited him from a rehab center a few years ago while he was recuperating from a tractor accident. “Get on my back and I’ll get you out of here,” I teased. He reminded me about that nearly every time I saw him. My journey with Thomas goes back over fifty years. He became principal of East Bend school about the time I entered high school. He’d always make a lighthearted comment when I’d meet him in the hall. “Are you in style or in trouble?” he asked once when I wore a loose fitted shift. “Style!” I snapped. And he let me know one day that my green eyeshadow was a little ghoulish. But my most embarrassing encounter was the day he called me out of class because I had on a yellow sweater. I couldn’t think of a rule that said you couldn’t wear yellow on Wednesdays, but I had a feeling I was in trouble. Blood crept up my neck and reddened my face when he asked, “Did a boy kiss you on lunch break in Mr. Barnes’ room?” I couldn’t lie, I got one right on the kisser! My confession seemed to satisfy him, and I’m sure he was relieved to report to Mrs. Hilda that he’d found the girl with the yellow sweater who had entertained her 2nd grade class. I always wondered why the boy got no retribution! When spring rolled around the Class of 1967 loaded onto the big bus that would be taking us on our long awaited trip to DC, New York City, and finally to the World’s Fair in Montreal, Canada. We had worked hard all year raising money for the trip and were excited that the day had finally arrived. Unfortunately, the trip took a nosedive for a couple of us. After dinner at a cafeteria, our first stop was an amusement park. The fun had begun for everyone but Steve Coram, who got sick and had to stay on the bus. It wasn’t until the middle of the night that it hit me. After hours of distress, my roommates awakened to find me sprawled out on the bathroom floor, sicker than I’d ever been before. So in the wee hours of a chilly morning Mr. Barnes wrapped Steve and me in a motel blanket and Thomas drove us in the big bus to an ER in Alexandria, VA, trembling like two sick pups. Examinations revealed we had food poisoning! After a while of observation, Steve stopped heaving and was released, but I was too sick to move. What I recall most vividly is Thomas sitting for four hours staring at my head. If I moved, he jumped. He’d called my dad and told him I didn’t want to come home, so Daddy agreed to let me try to finish the trip. The doctor said I wasn’t strong enough to leave, but we were scheduled for a group picture in front of the Capitol Building that morning and I didn’t want to be left out. So I tucked my head under the arm of my towering guardian angel and he carried me by his side as I made faux steps toward the door, diving only once into a side room to find the trash can. Like a good shepherd, Thomas left his flock to attend to the weak one, and because of him, I made it to the Capitol. Space won’t allow me to elaborate about how he stood by my husband through a tough time when he (Thomas) was a county commissioner. Or about him coming to my 55th birthday party and calling people to tell them about my book signing the next day. Or our long telephone conversations about when the school burned in ‘64. Thomas left us on Nov. 4, 2015. And I know there’s no biblical proof that this could happen, but in my imagination I can see the Lord sending him to me on a wing someday, saying, “Get on my back and I’ll get you out of here!”

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