Sand & Pine June/July 2017 by Sand & Pine

June/July 2017

SAND & PINE BBQ

Our Southern Staple

Sweet Sounds of L.A. Lower Aberdeen (that is)

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SAND & PINE

We gave some local photographers a simple word and asked them to interpret it through pictures. What they came up with is breathtaking.

Garden Variety

Lazy Days of Summer

Poor roses. They are prey to any number of predators (we're looking at you, deer). Fear not though, we have some tips that will help protect those blooms.

What to do, what to do when you've had your fill of relaxing this summer? We don't want to tax you too much, so we did the research for you.

Publishers Greg Girard, Amanda Jakl Editor Greg Girard greg@sandandpinemag.com

Creative Director Amanda Jakl amanda@sandandpinemag.com

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On the Cover Image: The iconic bbq sandwich.

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Contributing Scribblers Mark & Karen Caulfield, Darcy Connor, Anthony Parks, Claudia Watson Our Girl Friday Iris Voelker iris@sandandpinemag.com

Visual Alchemists Carter Beck, Steven Jordan, Kira Schoenfelder

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Good Reads 6

Quicksand 8

Puzzles 24

To Your Health 30

HOMC 32

26 At the Table

BBQ is more than just a southern staple, it's a cultural phenomenon. We could argue styles, we could argue over the best sauce, but let's just eat instead.

Last Word 38

Sweet Sounds of L.A.

Anthony doesn't need much for a good night in the Pines. A blanket, a bucket of chicken and music at The Rooster's Wife will do just fine.

editor note by Greg Girard

We humans have no innate sense of direction. Place us in

an environment with no points of reference, like a whiteout snowstorm or thick fog, and we will literally start walking in circles. In fact, a study done in 2009 dropped a handful of volunteers in a particularly barren region of the Sahara and tracked them by GPS. When the moon or sun were clear in the sky, the volunteers had no trouble walking in a straight line. When those same celestial markers were covered by clouds, the volunteers began walking in circles. Blindfold a person and the same thing occurs … circles. It’s not just humans either. If foraging ants lose track of their pheromone trail, they’ll start following each other, marching continually in a circle until they die of exhaustion. Which brings us to the question, why circles? Well, it’s not really known. Scientists theorize it has something to do with our inner ear (the brain’s vestibular, which helps maintain balance, may malfunction without visual awareness). For now, though, that’s just a theory.

For math geeks out there, the simplicity of a circle (a round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equidistant from a fixed point) continues to fascinate. No edges, all points from the center are equal, the symmetry. Of course, we can also thank the circle for the whole world of pi, that mathematical constant obtained by dividing a circle’s circumference by its diameter. The wheel, pie (the edible kind), crop circles, dreamcatchers, halos … all sorts of goodness comes in the form of a circle. Even the word encyclopedia means "circle of learning." That’s why we thought circles would be a great way to kick off our new photography series in Sand & Pine. The balance and beauty of circles can be found all around us, so we decided to challenge some of our local—and extremely talented—photographers to offer their interpretation of circles. I think you’ll thoroughly enjoy what they found.

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Good Reads by Darcy Connor

Preschool/Toddler Dear Zoo Written and Illustrated by Rod Campbell

It has been 35 years since Rod Campbell’s Dear Zoo was first published, and it’s still as popular with children today. The premise is simple yet effective: A child writes the zoo a letter asking to be sent a pet. In turn, the zoo sends different animals (too fierce, too tall, too mean) until they finally send the perfect one. With the animals hidden behind the lift and flap, children can try to guess which animal will be sent next.

Picture Book Somewhere in the Ocean By Jennifer Ward & T.J. Marsh / Illustrated by Kenneth J. Spengler

Just right for those trips to the beach, Somewhere in the Ocean tells about different sea creatures and their parents. Set to the traditional song, “Over in the Meadow,” the book can be read or, if you’re brave enough, sung. The illustrations are bold and colorful, and have the added perk of a hidden number on each page. After the story, there are five pages of facts about marine life found in the book.

Early Elementary The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation By Shannon Hale & Dean Hale / Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Battling monsters can wear anyone out, so when the new hero, Goat Avenger (who looks an awful lot like Duff the goat boy) offers to help out, Princess Magnolia decides to head to the beach. Just as she is about to relax in the sun, she hears the roar of a sea monster. Could her peaceful vacation be in jeopardy? This is the fourth book in the series about the princess with the secret identity. With its shorter sentences and abundant pictures, it’s perfect for those readers new to chapter books.

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Middle School Almost Paradise By Corabel Shofner

Twelve-year-old Ruby Clyde Henderson is on her own after her mother is wrongly arrested for a crime that her boyfriend committed. Along with her pet pig, Ruby finds her way to the aunt she has never met, who is a nun that lives in the peaceful peach orchard Paradise Ranch. As Aunt Eleanor and Ruby begin to come together, Eleanor’s own secrets could bring even more trouble for Ruby. Indeed, Ruby wants to be a nurse when she grows up so she can help people, but her biggest challenge may be to find a way to help the ones she loves, bringing her family together again. Told through the eyes of the determined, spirited and funny Ruby, her story is one of discovering the joys of finding a place where you truly belong.

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Adult American War By Omar El Akkad

The dystopian genre never seems to get old, and this debut novel by Omar El Akkad is the latest to have readers buzzing. Set between the years 2074-2093, the United States is fighting its second Civil War, this time over the President’s Sustainable Future Act, prohibiting all use of fossil fuel. Following the journey of a young girl and her family through the war, El Akkad creates a chilling, yet still human, picture of our possible future. American War is getting some serious accolades from critics and is already considered one of the best books of 2017.

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Quicksand

14 – Day in June when we celebrate National Flag Day. On June 14, 1777, the ﬂag was adopted by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. 17 – Age of high school student Robert G.

Heft, who designed the 50-star ﬂag we use today. Once Alaska and Hawaii were added as states in 1959 and 1960 respectively, President Eisenhower needed an updated ﬂag. Designed as part of a school project, Heft submitted his design and the rest is history. His teacher wasn’t as impressed. He only received a B- on his design.

58 – Years that the current flag has been in use, the first design to make it longer than five decades. In the 1800s, the flag went through more than 17 designs.

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6 – Number of American ﬂags that have been

planted on the moon. A flag was left by the astronauts during the missions of Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17. All are still standing, except for the first flag, which was knocked over by the shuttle upon leaving the moon. Special poles were made for the remaining five flags to give the illusion they are “waving.”

27 – Designs of the American flag in its history. Older designs are not considered obsolete and are still legal flags to be flown at any time.

49 – Days that Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly sat upon a ﬂagpole in Atlantic City in 1930, to set a world record that still holds today. Kelly is credited for starting the pole sitting phenomenon of the ’20s and ’30s. While sitting, he mainly subsisted on coﬀee and cigarettes and was secured to the pole by only a single leg strap.

APT APPS...

and other tech marvels Along the Way If you have a road trip or just a long drive planned this summer, the Along the Way app could help make it epic. Enter your route and the app will show you interesting sights along the way. Better yet, it will show you unique stops for your entire route, not just what’s around you, as some other apps do. And yes, it will also show you the usual travel stuff, like nearby gas stations, restaurants and hotels. The best part is the app won’t make you back track on your route, so you won’t go too out of the way. Perfect when you need to take a break, stretch your legs and just get out of the car. ($2.99: iPhone). Lore Remember those “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” series from middle school? The Lore podcast takes those scary stories, usually based on some crazy superstition, explores the history of them and delves into the “world of mysterious creatures, tragic events and unusual places.” Listen to this podcast at bedtime … if you dare. Reader Rec Recommended by Whitney Weston, Southern Pines Carolina Horse Park I love this app because it keeps me up to the minute on the horse shows at the Carolina Horse Park. Whether you are spectating, competing or just wanting to follow the action on the go, you need this app. Have an app or podcast that you’d like to highlight? Email your choice with a brief description and why you love it to amanda@sandandpinemag.com.

QUOTABLES I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass.

A LOOK AHEAD Road trip! Beyond the boundaries of our little sandbox, there is much to see. Here are a few events worth checking out. For events with a more local flavor, check out moorechoices.net. JUNE 10

NC Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame 21st Annual Fly-In Asheboro ncaviationmuseumhalloffame.com WHY: Ze plane! Ze place! Classic and unique aircraft will be on display, and for real ﬂying enthusiasts, tuning into the real-time audio feed of all air traffic between pilots as they ﬂy. APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER

Tweetsie Railroad Blowing Rock tweetsie.com WHY: Giddy up, partners, and mosey on over to the Wild West-themed amusement park near Blowing Rock. Tweetsie Railroad features a 3-mile ride aboard an old-fashioned coal-powered steam locomotive, an assortment of live shows, lots of thrilling rides, a zoo, gold panning and gem mining. JULY 21-23

North Carolina Watermelon Festival Fair Bluff ncwatermelonfestival.org WHY: Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon.

We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it. - William Faulkner

- David Lee Roth If you're going to do something tonight that you'll be sorry for tomorrow morning, sleep late. - Henny Youngman

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Quicksand QUICK TIP Drink Up! By Kelly Kilgore, owner of R.I.O.T. (Run In Our Tribe) Hydration is important whether running a marathon or a bunch of errands. A consistent intake of water throughout the day is the easiest way to start living a healthier lifestyle, and doing this everyday can lead to increased energy levels, a stabilized metabolism and a balanced absorption of nutrients into the body. But hydrating, by definition, is to combine chemically with water, which means there is more to the hydration picture. Why electrolytes? Electrolytes are essential to fluid absorption and play a key role in hydration, sports performance and health. The body naturally loses these particles along with fluid through sweat, breath and urine, making it incredibly important to replenish before, during and after exercise. Without electrolytes, the water you drink can't be properly absorbed (or chemically combined) and instead will make its way through your system quickly and without benefit to your body. Well, good to know, but what are electrolytes? The four main electrolytes that play vital roles in hydration and exercise performance are sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Sodium and potassium are needed at greater quantity, due to their important roles in fluid retention and preventing muscle cramping. Sodium is, of course, salt. Potassium is in bananas, avocados and spinach. Magnesium and calcium complete the electrolyte profile by aiding in muscle contractions and movement. Choose foods rich in these minerals. For folks who are active or experiencing cramps consistently, try electrolyte tabs that dissolve in water. Proper hydration has benefits beyond minimizing muscle cramps, maximizing energy and helping with an afternoon slump, although these are pretty awesome. For athletes, when fluids and electrolytes are consumed regularly and proper hydration happens, additional benefits such as a more level heart rate, lower perceived exertion during strenuous exercise, less muscle soreness and fatigue, quicker recovery times and increased mental acuity can be noticed. And for the record, these electrolytes are not necessary to obtain through sugary sports drinks.

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As the weather gets warmer with summer, notice if your energy levels drop, or if you experience a headache or two, have dry skin or struggle with constipation â&#x20AC;Ś blah! This might be an indication that you are dehydrated.

Did You Know? Drinking eight ounces of water eight times a day may not cut it?! Studies suggest up to 75 percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated. The reason? Unless your body is sufficiently absorbing the water, drinking more water may actually dehydrate you. Even in small doses, too much water can have a negative impact on your body and disrupt your body's homeostasis and balance. Getting sufficient levels of electrolytes with the water will help keep your body operating at its best. 10 | SAND& PINE MAGAZINE June/July 2017

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Circles Nature centres into balls, And her proud ephemerals, Fast to surface and outside, Scan the proﬁle of the sphere; Knew they what that signiﬁed, A new genesis were here. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Garden Variety

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The fragrant and vibrant blossoms of roses make attractive additions to a sunny garden from spring through autumn, but roses can also frustrate gardeners when they fall prey to common pests. It doesn’t matter what type of roses you grow; all require attention to protect them from sap-sucking pests and, of course, deer. To protect your beautiful blossoms, begin by searching for the common “triple threat” signs of sap-sucking pests: Clusters of rose aphids feed on new shoots leaving them covered in sticky honeydew; spider mites suck the leaves leaving them speckled yellow and white, and draped in a fine web; and then there’s scale, an immobile, crusty bump that feeds on rose canes. To make matters worse, the Japanese beetle, summer’s most hated pest, is planning to skeletonize your roses within days. And whatever remains, the deer will take down to the ground.

So what’s a gardener to do? Tip #1

For aphids and mites, release ladybugs (ladybird beetles) or lacewings and their larvae on the affected plant. They’ll stay as long as there are hosts to feed on and shelter. Ask for them at local garden shops or purchase online.

Tip #2

Insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils are effective for infestations of small, soft-bodied insects like aphids and mites, and for scale. In all cases, apply these products during the morning or evening and according to the label to minimize harm to beneﬁcial predators or phototoxicity damage to sensitive plants.

Tip #3

Ditch the Japanese beetle traps. Unless they're installed and maintained properly, they draw more beetles. Instead, try predaceous nematodes Heterorhabditis sp. Nematodes are microscopic organisms that occur naturally in the soil, and they offer good biological control of the white grub that becomes the beetle. Look for NeemaSeek™ at arbico-organics.com.

Tip #4

To control the pillaging deer, spray the entire plant as well as the perimeter soil area with a commercial deer repellent product, such as Liquid Fence or Deer Off. The treatment must be repeated in one week and then every month or after a heavy rainfall.

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Lazy Days

Summer

Double Feature! Badin Road Drive In

2411 Badin Road, Albemarle Adults: $7 Children 6-11: $5 Children 5 and under: free Cash only, ATM available on site Movie starts at dark, gate opens at 6:30 p.m.

Movies in the Park

Southern Pines Downtown Park June 9 – Trolls Movie starts at dark

Aberdeen Lake Park July 21 at 8:30 p.m. – The Jungle Book August 18 at 8:15 p.m. – Sing September 15 at 7:45 p.m. – Moana Movies start at dark

What We’re Drinking All Summer Vodka Mint Lemonade 2 cups vodka 4 cups lemonade Handful fresh mint ½ cup sliced strawberries Lime Ice

Combine vodka, lemonade, half of the strawberries and half of the mint leaves in a wide-mouthed pitcher. Muddle until the fruit is slightly mashed. Fill glasses with ice, then divide the rest of the mint and berries and add to the glasses. Pour vodka lemonade mixture over the ice. Garnish with lime or strawberry slice. Enjoy! 20 | SAND& PINE MAGAZINE June/July 2017

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A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the lawn mower is broken. — James Dent

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Independence Day PINEHURST — FourthFest Village Center | Tufts Memorial Park | The Pinehurst Harness Track

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 6 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Pinehurst will be celebrating all day, starting with a parade at 10 a.m. in the Village Center, followed by a pet contest, and music and farmers market at the Tufts Memorial Park at 11 a.m. The fun continues in the evening at the Harness Track starting at 6 p.m. Children’s activities will include pony rides, hayrides, bounce houses and more. The Tim Clark Band will perform throughout the evening. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and picnic baskets are also allowed. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. The fireworks show will begin around approximately 9:15 p.m. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. for parking.

ABERDEEN — Fun Family Fourth of July Aberdeen Lake Park | 301 Lake Park Crossing

Time: Kids activities start at 5 p.m., live entertainment starts at 6 p.m. Celebrate America’s birthday at Aberdeen Lake Park with an evening of live entertainment, food vendors and activities for all ages. Admission to the park is free and children can purchase a $5 wristband, which allows them unlimited access to the rock climbing wall, inflatable slide, bounce houses, obstacle course and much more. Please no pets, alcoholic beverages, personal fireworks, coolers or weapons. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.

FORT BRAGG — 4th of July Celebration Main Post Parade Field

Time: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. The 4th of July Celebration, presented by AAFMAA, is held annually at the Main Post Parade Field. Activities include some of today's hottest musical acts, parachute free-fall demonstrations, a flag ceremony, fireworks and food and beverages. Pets, glass bottles and BBQ grills are not allowed. All tents and shelters must be erected in the designated tent area; space is limited. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early due to heavy traffic flow. The event is free and open to the public. *Dates and times subject to change. Check directly with event organizers before making plans. www.SandandPineMag.com | 21

MaKe A Splash!

Rassie Wicker Park Splash Pad 10 Rassie Wicker Road, Pinehurst Hours: 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m. Fees: Free!

Southern Pines Elks Lodge 1692

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Foxfire Village Swimming Pool

FirstHealth Centers for Health & Fitness

Hours vary Must be an Elk or Elk Pool Member or guest of a member Fees: $5-10 per day

1 Town Hall Drive, Foxfire Village

Hours vary; check website for details Fees: $5-10 for daily entrance, $80-200 for season pass for residents, $100-400 for season pass for nonresidents

Pinehurst Country Club Pool Complex 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst

Check with location for hours Fees: Must be a Pinehurst CC member or guest of member

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Check with location for hours Fees: Must be a member; $65-270 per month depending on membership level

170 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst

Check with location for hours Fees: Must be a FirstHealth Fitness member; $15-112 per month depending on membership type

Lawn and Tennis Club 1 Merrywood Place, Pinehurst 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fees: $250-400 for individual and family season memberships

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Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. — Russell Baker

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A Legacy of Trust in Cabinetry Design

I ScReam, You ScReam ICE CREAM IN MOORE COUNTY The Ice Cream Parlor 176 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines

Carthage Creamery 209 Dowd Road, Carthage

Ben’s Ice Cream

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Cold Stone Creamery 11088 U.S.-15, Aberdeen

Rita’s Italian Ice 11109 U.S. Highway 15/501, Aberdeen

Purple Penguin 150 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines

Dunrovin Country Store 5456 U.S. Hwy 1, Vass

Dairy Queen 835 Pinecrest School Road, Southern Pines

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RIDE THE WAVES, DUDE

Puzzles DIFFICULT

Place numbers into the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains each of the digits 1 to 9. No guessing is needed. EASY

Across 1. Flesh 5. Honey 8. Retail store 12. Old cloth measures 13. Legendary emperor of China 14. Helper 15. Son of Isaac and Rebekah 16. Illustrative craft 17. Metallic element 18. Core 20. Wide-awake 21. Radiant 24. A poplar 27. French vineyard 28. Container used for cooking 31. Hawaiian honeycreeper 32. Malt beverage 33. In this place 34. Lair 35. By way of 36. Ventilated 37. Original form of a text 39. Exactly 43. Withdraw formally from an alliance

47. Trickery 48. Globe 50. High-class 51. Once more 52. Monetary unit of Burma 53. level 54. Russian no 55. Make lace 56. Bristle Down 1. Overly submissive 2. Otherwise 3. Having wings 4. Large sea wave 5. Australian acacia 6. Organ of hearing 7. Destiny 8. Travel on water 9. Rent 10. Scent 11. Confined 19. Self-esteem 20. Atomic mass unit 22. Showy actions 23. Part of verb to be 24. Help 25. Falsehood 26. Bristly of barley

28. For each 29. Metal-bearing mineral 30. Spread out for drying 32. Atmosphere 33. Impediments 35. Small cavity in a rock 36. Chopping tool 38. Convocation of witches 39. Stately aquatic bird 40. Suggestive of pine trees 41. On sheltered side 42. Salamander 44. Overhanging lower edge of a roof 45. Musical composition for two 46. Sicilian volcano 48. Choose 49. Handwoven Scandinavian rug

WHO'S AFRAID OF THE DARK Ladderword puzzles are like crosswords but with a twist. The words in the middle column are anagrams of the words of the first column. The words in the last column are anagrams of the middle column plus one additional letter. The anchor words (the down clues) are related by a common theme. Across 1. Tidal bore 3. Infuriate 5. Angers 6. Physician 7. Cordial 8. System of links 9. Cave 10. Silvery white 11. Igneous rock

12. Worries 13. Quest 14. Attains 15. Escapade 16. Floor covering 17. More than one spectrum

Down 2. The dark 4. No clue

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By Mark & Karen Caulfield MooreEats.com

BARBECUE MAY NOT BE THE ROAD TO WORLD PEACE, BUT IT'S A START. - ANTHONY BOURDAIN 26 | SAND& PINE MAGAZINE June/July 2017

MAN HAS BEEN SMOKING MEAT SINCE PRE-HISTORY, and across the globe it

has taken many forms: tandoori, Arni kleftiko, imu, barbacoa and braai, to name a few. There is little that is more evocative than the smell of wood smoke. It means warmth and comfort. And paired with a hunk of meat, it can be just this side of heaven. Food and barbecue blogs are full of discussions about the definition of barbecue and how it is different from grilling or a “cookout,” which is what we called grilling hamburgers, steaks or hotdogs when we were growing up. We happen to have the good fortune to live in an area that straddles the two sides of North Carolina barbecue. As a result, you can get your pork barbecue pulled, chopped, sauced or not. You can get whole hog, shoulder or ribs. You can buy it roadside, take-out or airfield-side. Barbecue means a lot of different things, but in the South, it means meat cooked low and slow until it just about falls off the bone.

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HOT SPOTS PIK-N-PIG

194 Gilliam McConnell Road / Carthage Wood-smoked pork, brisket and chicken. Ribs on Saturdays by reservation. A great assortment of sides and delicious homemade desserts.

TONY’S RIBS

Highway 5 near Sandpit Road / Pinehurst Ribs and brisket. Stop and take it home.

TALBERT’S

Corner of Old U.S. Highway 1 and Morganton Road Barbecue Food Truck, pulled pork plates and sandwiches.

FOR GREAT SOUTHERN BARBECUE,

YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING: FOLLOWING Rub, Marinade or Brine

Traditional smokers use a 50/50 mixture of sugar and salt. If you are going Southwestern, add some heat.

Meat

Pork and beef are the mainstays, but chicken and turkey can be used as well.

Smoke

Pick briquettes or lump charcoal and add oak and hickory wood for traditional; experiment with fruit woods, pecan and mesquite.

Vessel

A pit, smoker or grill with room to offset the heat and meat.

THE STORY OF BARBECUE IS THE STORY OF AMERICA. SETTLERS ARRIVE ON GREAT UNSPOILED CONTINENT. DISCOVER WONDROUS RICHES. SET THEM ON FIRE AND EAT THEM. - VINCE STATEN, REAL BARBECUE

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GREAT SIDES WITH

BARBECUE: DEVILED EGGS From Karen Caulfield 6 eggs, hard-boiled Mayonnaise Yellow mustard Pepper relish

Salt Pepper Paprika

Cut eggs in half, separate yolks and white. Put yolks in bowl and mash with a fork. Add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and 2 teaspoons mustard, and stir together. The mixture should be thick. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons of pepper relish and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon or pipe mixture into egg white halves. Arrange on your egg plate and dust with paprika. NORTH CAROLINA BRUNSWICK STEW From The Southern Foodways Alliance Community Cookbook By first light, have water boiling in a very, very large pot. Add 2 cleaned squirrels, 8 pounds of pork, 8 pounds of beef, 7 fresh frying chickens (never frozen), 2 pounds of peeled and chopped onions, and 2 pods of red cayenne pepper. Cook at a rolling boil until midmorning. Add 1 gallon of baby butterbeans. Add water as necessary. Keep at a boil. Pick bones out as the meat settles. Add 3 tablespoons of salt and pepper every time you add ingredients. Around 1 o’clock, add 10 pounds of potatoes, peeled and quartered. Around 3 o’clock, scoop out the cayenne peppers and add 8 quarts of tomatoes, skinned and seeded. An hour later (30 minutes before serving time), add frozen kernels cut from 120 ears of corn. Just before serving, add 1 pound of butter, ½ cup of vinegar, 1 cup of sugar and a small bottle of ketchup. Cook for 15 minutes and serve.

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To Your Health! The Taste of Summer

t’s July, and that means peak watermelon season. Not only will this sweet, tasty fruit keep you cool, it may help ward off a slew of diseases. Watermelon is chock full of the antioxidant lycopene, which may reduce the risk of stroke and ovarian cancer, and could even slow the growth of breast and brain tumors. Better yet, the levels of lycopene don’t start to diminish until about two days after the fruit being cut. Like you needed a reason to keep freshly cut watermelon in the fridge all summer.

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The Eyes Have It With the summer sun in full force, don’t forget to protect your vision at work and at play with the right eyewear. For play, choose sunglasses that block both ultraviolet A and B rays. They’ll help prevent cataracts and those pesky wrinkles around the eyes. For work, like mowing the lawn, wear glasses that can protect your peepers from say, a stray pebble ricocheting off the mower blades.

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Believe It, Achieve It By Ashley Carpenter, Registered Dietician, FirstHealth Fitness

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Music

Sweet Sounds of L.A. BY ANTHONY PARKS

Everyone assured me it was OK, that they weren't poisonous. A relief, to say the least, as I looked at my daughter's face stained purple from nose to chin and ear to ear. She just smiled her big smile and smashed another hand full of berries into her mouth. I had never seen a mulberry tree. I wasn't even sure it was a thing. I had it in the same category of things that may possibly exist, along with tumble weeds, flying squirrels and quicksand. I trusted the songs and nursery rhymes, but I was in my 30s and well-traveled before I obtained visual confirmation of almost all of these lifelong wonders. Quicksand, except for the section in this magazine, is still in the maybe column and I’m open to a field trip, if you are asking. The mulberry tree is very real, however, and as I sat listening to music on the lawn of a historic home in Aberdeen watching kids dance as they stripped the tree of its fruit, I wondered how I, like this mulberry tree, ended up in downtown Aberdeen on a Sunday night. Nothing against Aberdeen, it’s just that until that night, Blue Farm, fireworks, restaurants and the lake were the only things that 34 | SAND& PINE MAGAZINE June/July 2017

usually brought me south of the So Pines line. But I had heard that The Postmaster's House was the sight of a Sunday night back porch acoustic show, so we got blankets and a bucket of chicken and took the nine-minute road trip to L.A. (Lower Aberdeen). People filled the lawn with chairs and opened bottles of wine, and the sun was at our backs as the porch of the historic home hosted great pickers and players till just after dusk. We had a great time and left hoping we would be back, and when I saw the next band on the summer schedule, we did just that. I had been listening to Laura Reed’s new CD a lot and really liked her soulful voice and funky backing band. She was from Asheville, but I first saw her in a national music magazine, so I had to make sure it was the same singer who would be playing here in Aberdeen, North Carolina. That night the historic Postmaster's House got funky, and after the dust settled, I had to meet and thank the lady with the round glasses who introduced the bands. That lady is Janet Kenworthy, of The Rooster’s Wife, and I came to learn she was so much more than a name or a nickname

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could convey. Janet has brought much talent to Aberdeen over the years. She has hosted quiet legends, national folk artists, underground all-stars, and in doing so created a landing pad for great talents from around the world to pass through and leave their music here for us to enjoy. One night in particular stands out among the rest as a surreal “I grew up around here, this doesn't happen here” moment. The events were getting bigger and the weather on this evening was looking rough so the show was to move into a store front downtown. The night was sure to be big as The New Familiars and Holy Ghost Tent Revival were both scheduled to play (look them up and you’ll understand why seeing them crammed into the back of an old drugstore with a few mismatched folding chairs and a packed house was so incredible). It felt like we had stepped back in time. The sliding pharmacist’s ladder held a lucky kid who could now see over the crowd. It was super hot, with only a single ceiling fan slowly mixing the air up around the 20-foothigh pressed tin ceiling. The store had been empty for some time, but for that night it came alive. Both bands delivered nothing short of a foot-stomping, high-energy blast of horns, banjos, guitars and more, and finished with both bands together on The Who's Baba O’Riley that left everyone stunned as we exited out onto Aberdeen’s quiet Sunday night sidewalks. Many more great nights in L.A. followed. Janet has since moved her operation into the more permanent Poplar Knight Spot and the music has never stopped. She has created a destination for great artists like Joe Craven, the MacGyver of folk music (look it up); Rhiannon Gibbons of The Carolina Chocolate Drops; Underhill Rose; Widespread Panic’s go-to violinist, Dave Blackmon; the award-winning Gibson Brothers; John Cowen; and hundreds more. There is something different every week, and you don't have to stop for a bucket of chicken any more. There’s food on site, local beer on draft and Reverie Cocktails up or on ice. The small music hall is filled with couches, comfy chairs and barstools. Large garage doors roll up and you can enjoy the music out in the grass. My friend’s mother has lived in the house next door for years and can often be sitting in her window, taking in the show. I take my kids when I can, but it’s the best Sunday date night around as well. I’ve heard rumors that Janet is now involved with bringing a few larger, free outdoor events to downtown Aberdeen and can’t wait to see what great bands The Rooster’s Wife will bring to the yard. So pay attention. Four leaf clovers and quicksand are real, and there is also great music in The Pines!

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