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The Perfect Holiday Toast
Whiskey Old FashiOned 1 sugar cube 2 to 3 dashes Woodford Reserve orange bitters 2 ounces whiskey Splash of club soda (optional) Orange twist (for garnish) Place the sugar cube at the bottom of an old-fashioned glass. Saturate the cube with Woodford Reserve aromatic bitters, add an orange slice if you like, and muddle. Fill the glass with ice. Add the whiskey and stir well. Finish off with a splash of club soda if you prefer. Garnish with an orange peel and cherry. Serve and enjoy!
Aromatic, orange, and spiced cherry bitters from Woodford Reserve for all your holiday cocktails. Available exclusively at The Purple Thistle.
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October Open Porch Party
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We are so appreciative of the hard work, generosity, and support of our Everything Pines Partners’ family, our sponsors, Jerry Holmes Jr. of The Shoaf Law Firm P.A. & Doug Noll of Home Warranty Inc., and of this community! We loved watching our children decorate collection bags while learning the value of giving. All donations were sent to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - BackPack Pals of Moore County Program. Special thanks to Kristen Moracco REALTOR® of Eden + Archer Photography for capturing the images of this amazing day. Visit us at one of our three convenient office locations:
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“Humor is, in fact, a prelude to faith; and laughter is the beginning of prayer,” said American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr.
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Garden Variety
At the Table
“A feast on the eyes as well as the palate,” pomegranates are a festive fruit that are crimson, juicy and tart. To grow your own, find a warm, sunny spot.
Pub People Greg Girard, Amanda Jakl Storysmith Greg Girard greg@sandandpinemag.com
Many holiday traditions start at the dinner table, as local culinary experts will attest. Some of them were happy to share their food-inspired customs.
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On the Cover Ugly sweater, awesome magazine!
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Quicksand 10 Good Reads 14 Reindeer Fun Run 16 Beer Matters 34 Humans of Moore 46 Music 47
36 Holiday Gift Ideas
From Star Wars ice cube molds to peppered brisket jerky to wine gummies, this gift guide will put the unique in your loved ones’ stockings this year.
DIY 48
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Parenting in the Pines
Last Word 56
Ah, those well-intentioned grandparents! Showering their little grandkids with just about everything under the sun. So, how do you say no to such kindness? Carefully!
editor note If there is one thing we could all use right now, this instant, it’s laughter.
I write this not because of any urgent or pressing need. It’s more of a state of mind-a universally conscious effort to simply lighten up. Seek out joy; find the humor in things. A little simplistic? Maybe. But the idea reminded me of the story of the Buddhist monks who were creating an elaborate mandala, the colorful circular designs made from colored grains of sand symbolizing in Buddhism that everything in the universe is connected. These beautiful works of art take days to create as each grain of sand is painstakingly placed in the right place. (If you’ve never seen a mandala being created, Youtube has several time-lapse videos worth checking out.) The monks, after several days of work, stopped for the night and when they came back in the morning they found a toddler, who had climbed over the ropes protecting the mandala area, stomping all through their work. Wringing someone’s neck comes to mind as an appropriate reaction, but the monks did something completely inappropriate (it would seem) for the situation. They laughed.
by Greg Girard
And then they laughed some more. And then they started the mandala over again. They somehow found humor in the situation, and they probably forgot the destructive episode long before the first new grain of sand was placed. Henry Ward Beecher, a 19th century Congregationalist preacher said, “A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.” Who will live the more fruitful life? The person who seeks out joy and humor in life’s situations or the person who finds fault in everyone and everything? The comedian and actor Michael Keaton summed up his life growing up, saying, “In the household in which I was raised, the themes were pretty simple: Work hard. Don’t quit. Be appreciative. Be thankful, be grateful, be respectful. Also, never whine, never complain. And always, for crying out loud, keep a sense of humor.” Our Faith and ... series this year looks at how faith and humor are not only compatible but can teach us much about who we are and the good within us. As a recent Baptist Church sign read in New York, “The fact that there’s a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.” www.SandandPineMag.com | 9
QUICKSAND BY THE NUMBERS » CRANBERRIES
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The number of states that have their official fruit as the cranberry: Wisconsin and Massachusetts. These two states are also the main producers for the berry in the U.S., with Wisconsin producing roughly 60 percent of the country’s cranberry products.
1550
The year James Norwood made one of the first references to Native Americans using cranberries. Using the cranberry juice as dye, the leaves as tea and the cranberries themselves as trapping bait are only a few ways Native Americans utilized the ample benefits of the cranberry.
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The percentage of cranberries that are sold fresh in the United States. The other 95 percent are processed into cranberry products such as jams, jellies and sauce; however, most cranberries are processed into juice and juice blends.
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The first year canned cranberries were available to the public. A lawyer named Marcus Urann turned canning cranberries into a booming business, which we know
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today as Ocean Spray. Starting the trend in 1912, canned cranberries and cranberry sauce became a staple in stores by the ’40s.
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The minimum number of inches a cranberry must bounce in order to be considered ripe enough for consumption. There’s an air pocket in ripe cranberries that causes them to bounce, which is the same reason they float when bogs are flooded with 18 inches of water during harvesting season.
1975
The year bartender Neal Murray, in Minneapolis, stated he had invented the Cosmopolitan by adding a splash of cranberry juice to a common cocktail mix.
1989
The year the band The Cranberries was formed. Previously called “The Cranberry Saw Us” (so, when said quickly, it sounded like The Cranberry Sauce), the band changed their name to just “The Cranberries” when the lead singer was replaced with Dolores O’Riordan in 1990. Some of their most popular songs include classics like Linger, When You’re Gone and, our personal favorite, Zombie.
LOOK, LEARN & LISTEN Headspace
The holidays can leave us all feeling a little stressed out. The travel, the shopping, the in-laws that refuse stay in a hotel but also complain nonstop about the air mattress! Luckily we downloaded the Headspace app and have been working on daily 10-minute meditations that have left us feeling calm and zenlike. Our favorite feature is the Headspace for kids section, which offers mini meditations and soothing bedtime relaxation techniques for the tiniest of your brood. headspace.com
DoneGood
Want to buy everyone on your list something amazing for the holidays? How about knowing that you are purchasing ethical, sustainable and all-natural products? Donegood.co takes the guesswork out of being a conscious consumer and gives you hundreds of options for clothing, beauty products and home goods. You can filter your product searches by price, category and values, and, best of all, they have a Wish List option—because giving is great, but we know you still want to receive, too.
Brainsparker
Stuck in a rut? Creativity is like a muscle, and the more you use it, the more you have. Flex on everyone at your next board meeting, sales pitch or PTA presentation by using over 250 creativity prompts that will make you feel inspired and invigorated. The app uses trigger words, quotes, images and actions to help get the frontal lobe in gear. Our favorite exercise is the scheduled daily “brainsparker” that reminds us we are unique and leaves us feeling like we got this! brainsparker.com
OUTER SANDBOX 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. NOW THROUGH JAN. 12, 2020 North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival Cary | kokaboothamphitheater.com WHY: Impressive walk through light and lantern display sure to delight grandma and kids equally. Enjoy holiday treats while taking selfies in front of a 21-foot-tall, 200-foot-long dragon! DEC. 4 – DEC. 8, 2019 Music Maker 25 Durham | musicmaker.org WHY: Listen to Zydeco, Blues, Native American and Gospel musicians while supporting a good cause. The Music Maker Relief foundation works hard to ensure that musicians do not succumb to poverty and are empowered to create art and thrive. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. JAN. 18, 2020 Moonshine Heritage Day North Wilkesboro | copperbarrel.com WHY: Live music, car show, local crafts, food trucks and samples of hooch strong enough to put some hair on your chest. Learn all about the Moonshine Capital of America while sipping “white lightning” and pretending to be Bill McCoy.
QUOTES Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he’ll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he’ll have to touch it to be sure. –Murphy’s Law
The trouble with, “A place for everything and everything in its place” is that there’s always more everything than places. –Robert Brault
People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them. –Dave Barry
Nothin’s as mean as givin’ a little child somethin’ useful fer Christmus. –Kin Hubbard www.SandandPineMag.com | 11
TO YOUR HEALTH
Jingle Bells, Here's How to Stay Well By Brittany Hampton, Owner of Stroller Strong Moms Southern Pines, Registered Dietitian, ACE Fitness Instructor
and if that means Netflix and chill isn’t going to happen, your body will thank you for it. Elderberry. Elderberry syrup is all the rage right now. These berries have been linked to shortening the duration of colds and flu—and possibly even preventing illness. You can make your own syrup or find some at your local health food store. (Consult with your doctor if you’re pregnant, nursing or have an autoimmune disease).
’TIS THE SEASON FOR GETTING SICK. Plain and simple: When winter comes, so do the germs, and sometimes it seems inevitable that you should buy stock in Kleenex, but there are some ways to strengthen your immune system this holiday season. Cut back on sugar. After Halloween candy comes Thanksgiving’s pumpkin pie, and then it’s onto holiday cookies and eggnog. Studies have shown that too much
and starting your weekend morning with a brisk walk are just simple ways to get your body in gear and possibly fight infection. Stay clean. Showering is nice, but this is more about washing your hands and remembering to sanitize as needed. Certain viruses, like norovirus, aren’t easily killed. Cleaning sprays don’t do the trick, and this lack of knowledge is what leads to the germ spreading like wildfire. If someone comes down with the stomach bug in your house, use straight-up bleach on surfaces, and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before wiping it clean. If you suspect illness, it’s always kind to stay at home, and (please don’t send your children to Rugg Rats).
sugar puts the immune system on a quick hiatus, thus possibly contributing to more illnesses. Choose your treats wisely because getting sick isn’t always worth a slice of that fruitcake.
Zinc. Vitamin C gets so much attention in fighting the common cold, but zinc is actually just as effective if not more. Oysters and beef are full of zinc, but oats, yogurt, nuts and green leafy vegetables will increase your intake, too. Ensuring you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables is always beneficial for your immunity.
Sleep. It isn’t always easy to find time for those zzzs, but lack of sleep can decrease immune function as well. Make efforts to manage time better so that you can cross off those to-do lists and head to bed at a reasonable hour. Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep,
Exercise. During the colder months, it can be harder to keep moving, but there are theories that exercise can increase your immunity to certain illnesses. Climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator, parking further away from the grocery store’s doors,
Minimize stress. Ah, that sentence alone may be stressful. But seriously, try to find joy and peace in this season—isn’t that what it’s all about? If that means letting Alexa do your shopping for you, getting a pedi or massage to relax, or letting Honey Baked Ham cook your ham, do it. When you are stressed, the body has a harder time fighting infections, so take a deep breath and relax.
DEC. 7 Reindeer Fun Run Downtown Aberdeen 12k, 5k, 800m | reindeerfunrun.com
DEC.14 Ugly Sweater Beer Mile Railhouse Brewery, Aberdeen 1 Mile | runsignup.com/Race/NC/ Aberdeen/UglySweaterBeerMile
JAN. 18 Weymouth Woods 100k Trail Run Weymouth Woods 100k | etinternet.net/~runrbike/ weymouth-info.htm
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“The FirstHealth Fitness Center was unique when it opened in 1995, and it remains that way today” says John Caliri, director of FirstHealth Fitness. “At FirstHealth, we believe that exercise is medicine, that appropriate exercise is appropriate for everyone, and that if anyone comes to us, regardless of ability, current health status or past fitness experience, we can help them take personal responsibility for their health through regular physical activity.” FirstHealth Fitness includes six medical fitness centers serving more than 11,000 members in Pinehurst, Sanford, Southern Pines, Raeford, Rockingham and Troy, North Carolina.
FirstHealth Fitness offers something for all ages and abilities, from infant/toddler swim lessons to balance and strength-training for seniors. The centers offer numerous health education programs, which are open to the general public. Staff includes master’s-level exercise specialists who work hand in hand with a registered dietitian, wellness coach and the member to obtain the best results. The leadership of FirstHealth of the Carolinas has given the staff at FirstHealth Fitness the opportunity to develop and implement programs and services that impact the lives of members and the entire community.
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Good Reads by Darcy Connor
Preschool/Toddler No Two Alike Written & Illustrated by Keith Baker
This is a wonderful book to share with your little one alongside a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day. No Two Alike is a story of uniqueness in the world of nature, teaching a subtle lesson on self-esteem. Follow along with poetic rhymes as gentle snow falls on a pair of birds traveling through the forest. Your children will be reading this one out loud again and again.
Middle School The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
Picture Book The Truth About Bears: Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals Written & Illustrated by Maxwell Eaton III
Maxwell Eaton III has a whole series on The Truth ..., about different animals, from hawks and dolphins to hippos and crocodiles. These informational, lighthearted nonfiction stories offer facts, maps and diagrams about the animals that will enlighten and entertain. Did you know hawks can see up to eight times better than humans? Did you know bears live on every continent except Antarctica, Africa and Australia? Or dolphins are mammals, like humans, because they breathe air? There is just so much to learn!
By Dan Gemeinhart
“Sometimes a story comes along that just plain makes you want to hug the world,” said Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan. What a perfect way to describe The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. Winner of the 2019 Parents Choice Award and Amazon’s No. 1 Best Children’s Book of 2019, this novel follows Coyote as she travels the country with her father in a refurbished school bus after the tragic death of her mother and two sisters in a car accident. As the two travelers come across a unique mix of travelers and stories, they begin a journey back home to investigate an important part of Coyote’s past. There is a depth to this book that you rarely find for this reading level, and offers lessons for a life best lived.
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Adult Once Upon a River By Diane Setterfield
Elementary School Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras) Written by Asia Citro Illustrated by Marion Lindsay
This delightful book about magical animals, science, mystery and adventure has won a plethora of awards since it debuted in 2017. Dragons and Marshmallows is the first in a series and sets the stage for Zoey to solve different problems and mysteries using science. Each book provides an easy-to-understand glossary of scientific terms and the adventures of Zoey and her magical animals are sure to inspire a new generation of scientists.
A dark, winter solstice night at an inn on the Thames River. A mysterious stranger bursts in holding the lifeless body of a little girl. Sometime later, the child awakens. But who is she? Where does she come from? Who does she belong to? As the child lies mute, unable to answers the simplest of questions, three families claim the child is theirs, yet each family has its own mysteries and secrets to uncover. “A river no more begins at its source than a story begins with the first page,” remarks the narrator of Once Upon a River. “Instead it winds its way in time-wasting loops and diversion.” Like water on a river, the story’s plot follows many tributaries to a stunning conclusion. This is just the kind of book I’d love to find under my Christmas tree!
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7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Registration & Packet pick-up* 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. McDonald’s Kids Zone & After Party 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 12k of Christmas Run 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 5k Reindeer Fun Run/Walk 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Costume Judging 10:30 a.m. Kids Egg Nog Jog (3 Heats) 11:00 a.m.(ish) Awards Presentation @ Caboose
*Registration & early packet pick-up runs Friday, Dec. 6, from 12 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Page Memorial Fellowship Hall, 104 S. Poplar St.
12k Race Info — Presented by Trident Marketing
Starts at 9:00 a.m.
This addition to the Reindeer Fun Run is USATF-certified and takes runners through beautiful downtown and Bethesda neighborhoods of Aberdeen. With long, sloping curves and a few sharp corners, this course separates from the 5k after the first mile and tours Bethesda before returning to the 5k at mile 5 to take advantage of the long, final downhill run into beautiful downtown, before hundreds of spectators!
5k Race Info — Starts at 9:30 a.m. Presented by Trident Marketing
The Reindeer Fun Run USATF-certified course takes you through the historic business district, as well as the downtown and Bethesda neighborhoods of Aberdeen. This route provides a beautiful tour of Aberdeen and finishes on a long, downhill slope under the falling snow!
Egg Nog Jog Race Info — Starts at 10:30 a.m. Presented by McDonald’s
The McDonald’s Egg Nog Jog is for kids 9 years old and younger. The course is an out and back on Poplar so parents can be at both the start and finish. Of course, parents are welcome to run with kids for FREE! Also, the McDonald’s Kids Zone has tons for kids to do: face painting, music, games, food, fun and Santa! This event is open to the entire community, so come on out! Three heats: 5 and under, 6 & 7, 8 & 9. 16 | SAND& PINE MAGAZINE December 2019/January 2020
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Awards
Prizes/Awards for best costumes and fastest times (overall and by gender). — 5k/12k Ages: 1–10, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+ — Egg Nog Jog Ages: 1–5, 6–7, 8–9 Race award ceremony to be at the Caboose shortly after the completion of the Egg Nog Jog.
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3. Walkers (no walkers allowed in the 12k)—please stay to the right and leave room for faster runners to pass on the left
Weather policy
After Party & McDonald's Kids Zone
We follow the same policy as Santa . . . rain, snow or shine!
— Fire truck slide — Face painting — Balloon Man Mike — Fire safety trailer & fire truck — Costume Contest (best group, individual, pet)
— McDonald's coffee — Sponsor tents — Santa — Rockin’ Rollin’ Video Game Party — 40-foot obstacle course — Castle bouncing house
Water Stations
— 5k @ mile 1 & 2 — 12k @ mile 1, 2, 3.5 & 6.25
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Town of Aberdeen!
*All free, thanks to locally owned McDonald’s!
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From games and athletics to drug prevention workshops, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills
offers young people a range of fun and productive activities. Clubs are open each day after school from 2:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., the window research has shown children to be most vulnerable to gangs, violence, and other risky behaviors. In the summer, Clubs and special summer-only sites open their doors all day to young people with nowhere else to go. A trained, caring staff implements proven youth development strategies and creates a stable, supportive environment for children and teens ages six to 18. Specially designed programs concentrate on developing job readiness, study skills, leadership, self-esteem, good health and social responsibility among Boys & Girls Club members.
The Reindeer Fun Run is part of TeamGreen Charities and is proud to donate 100 percent of net proceeds to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills. To date, the Reindeer Fun Run has raised $337,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills and is the single largest fundraiser for the organization.
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This is a family event and we want everyone to have a chance to run—that includes the whole family! We are stroller-friendly, but also offer child care right at the starting line. Rugg Rats will be on-site for child care at Page Memorial Nursery. Call (910) 695-0014 to make reservations. A portion of the proceeds will go back to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills through the Reindeer Fun Run.
The Cause
In many communities, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship on the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need positive caring adults. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow—all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place for kids.
The Clubs
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ATHER JAMES MARTIN, a Jesuit priest who wrote the books My Life with the Saints and Between Heaven and Mirth, was recently interviewed on guideposts.com, discussing the rightful place of laughter and joy in spirituality. His comments, I think, tie in perfectly with our topic for this year’s Faith and … series. He said: “I think we have a fundamental misunderstanding of who Jesus was. He was fully human. So he had a fully human sense of humor. The image Jesus chooses for heaven is a banquet or a party. It’s very significant that his first miracle is to make more wine at a party. That symbolism would not have been lost on the people of his time. Jesus’ miracles would have been occasions of joy for people. “Humor is a virtue because it helps us not take ourselves so seriously. Laughter is an enjoyment of God’s world. It’s a wonderful gift from God. Each of these things is holy in their own right. I think [laughter] is a spiritual release. Many times we laugh at something that is ridiculous so there’s a sense of perspective that the world is not perfect. If we can laugh at ourselves, it’s even better. It’s a sense that we’re not God. Even if we just laugh at a joke, we can enjoy life. “[To cultivate a more joyful perspective], I think the first thing would be to interact with people who have a joyful perspective and try to see the world through their eyes. The second thing is creating a joy inventory where you list all the things that make you joyful or make you laugh. And the third thing is taking every opportunity to laugh at yourself. That’s invaluable. There’s good laughter and there’s bad laughter. Good laughter builds up, bad laughter tears down. Good humor is self-deprecating. Bad humor tries to make fun of someone else. It’s important to keep those things in perspective.”
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any rabbis I know, including myself, often incorporate humor into our sermons, as well as other teaching opportunities. I have also used humor in addressing couples during their wedding ceremony, and yes, even when delivering a eulogy at a funeral. Our lives are composed of different emotions, including humor and laughter, and to ignore those emotions at the peak moments of life does not paint a full picture of who we are. I often tell those who have lost a loved one that it is OK to remember those moments in the individual’s life that make them smile and laugh. It is not a sign of disrespect for the deceased. To the contrary, it is a reflection of the reality of the life they lived in which humor and laughter were surely displayed. As a matter of fact, often it is those moments that best preserve the memory of the deceased for us when we think of a time when the person said something funny and made us laugh. - RABBI KEN BRICKMAN, Sandhills Jewish Congregation
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umor can open our hearts and minds to God’s mercy. Laughter is therapeutic, and a comical approach to life can offset the sometimes harsh severity of our circumstances. Faith in a God we cannot see requires a cessation of that part of us that only responds to the material world we can see, which is starkly unforgiving in its sense of self-serving realism. It’s obvious that God has a sense of humor—do we? - REV. DR. JOHN JACOBS, The Village Chapel
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t has been suggested that humor performs a social function by drawing people together who share similar cultures. The jokes we share with people are one of the ways that we create an image of ourselves and help us understand who we are. Sometimes these are called “inside jokes.” In the telling of such jokes, we help to define our communal identity and create the borders that It has been suggested that differentiate who we are. humor performs a social While people of different function by drawing people faiths share many common ideas and ideals, there are together who share similar different ways in which we cultures. The jokes we share act out those ideas and ideals with people are one of the which establish our identity ways that we create an as a faith community. It is in those shared moments, even image of ourselves and help in the moments that make us understand who we are. us laugh, that we strengthen Sometimes these are called that identity. Not everything “inside jokes.” In the telling about life, including religious faith, has to be serious. of such jokes, we help to Again, as one of the myriad define our communal identity emotional expressions that and create the borders that humans possess, laughter and differentiate who we are. humor help us create a fuller image of who we are and help us find our place in our community. - RABBI KEN BRICKMAN, Sandhills Jewish Congregation
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find humor most helpful in teaching people went to the court in Chelm and pressed charges. of all ages in a variety of settings. This brings The court found the fish guilty of the assault me to the one of the best-known examples of and sentenced the fish to death by drowning.” Jewish humor, the stories that are told about These Chelm stories have been used for the residents of a Jewish town called Chelm. generations to entertain and educate children Chelm was a real town in Poland, but and adults, and I would imagine that many faith the tales that have been told about its Jewish traditions have similar tales as well. Humor, residents are all fictional. Often these tales when used appropriately, can be a valuable sarcastically refer to the residents of the town as tool in the tool box available to teachers and the “Wise Men of Chelm.” preachers. Of course, one These tales are more than has to be sensitive to its It is said that after God made humorous stories about limitations, because, used people who lived in a inappropriately, it can cause the world, God filled it with town where wisdom and pain and hurt instead of people. God sent off an common sense were sorely laughter and joy. angel with two sacks, one lacking, often they are - RABBI KEN BRICKMAN, full of wisdom and one full stories with morals whose Sandhills Jewish Congregation endings are meant to leave of foolishness. The second the listener with a valuable sack was much heavier than lesson. the first, so it began to drag How did the residents umor is most and finally became caught of Chelm end up being so helpful in the foolish? It is said that after face of sorrow. on a mountaintop where it God made the world, God Again, as a means split open. The mountain filled it with people. God of survival, and was next to Chelm, so all of sent off an angel with two a gift of love, God gave us the foolishness in the bag sacks, one full of wisdom comedy to complement the and one full of foolishness. tragedies of this world that is spilled out and fell onto the The second sack was much our stage, on which we play people of Chelm. heavier than the first, to an audience of One, i.e., so it began to drag and God. Jesus was prophesied finally became caught on a as a “man of sorrows,” so he mountaintop where it split must have had the best sense open. The mountain was next to Chelm, so all of humor of anyone who ever lived. For the sake of the foolishness in the bag spilled out and fell of ourselves and those we see in the course of onto the people of Chelm. There are hundreds our daily lives, may God awaken our sense of of tales about the residents of Chelm, but one humor, as a courageous declaration, that this short story should suffice to understand the world will never defeat us, and that love—which genre. is the outcome of every comedy—will prevail. “One Jewish resident of Chelm bought a - REV. DR. JOHN JACOBS, fish on Friday for his Sabbath meal. He put the The Village Chapel live fish under his coat and the fish slapped its tail against his face. The man decided to press charges against the fish for assaulting him so he
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hen Moses spoke to the people of Israel about the Land of Promise, he described it as “a place wherein ... pomegranates ... grow” (Deut. 8:7-8). That’s because pomegranates thrive where the summers are hot and the winters are cool—like the Sandhills we call home. In our area, pomegranates ripen from September through November under the fall season’s dense goldenyellow canopy of leaves. An artist or a discerning pomologist might call them nature’s own deciduous Christmas trees, decorated with ornaments heralding the holiday season. Herein, culture is beautifully intertwined with cuisine, as the edible fruit is crimson, juicy and tart—a feast to the eyes as well as the palate. Among cold-hardy pomegranate (Punica granatum) varieties are the Russian Giant and the Salavatski (or Russian Turk). Both tolerate outdoor temperatures as far north as zone 6.
To grow pomegranates in your garden, site shrubs in a warm, sunny location with at least six hours of sun. Depending upon the variety, be sure to allow up to 10 feet of space for the shrub to spread. The plants are self-pollinating, and begin to bear fruit in the third year, especially when temperatures have been stable in the 90s. They become more abundant after the fifth year and will continue to deliver a crop for up to a decade. Yield can be improved through pruning during late winter and early spring dormancy. While pomegranates are drought resistant, they require well-drained soil. At the same time, they benefit from weekly watering in the heat. Healthy shrubs will regale garden lovers with trumpet-shaped red, orange or pink flowers that will attract hummingbirds in July and August. It’s no wonder ancient Israelites saw them as signs of hope and abundance.
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Buggy Town Coffee, Meg Russell
WE OFTEN THINK OF SPICED THINGS to eat and drink this time of year, but typically not when it comes to our wine or beer. If you haven’t tried them spiced before and enjoy the flavors and aromas of autumnal spices, you may find yourself craving this year after year as soon as the temperatures begin to drop and the sweaters come out. Wassail is a beverage consisting of hot mulled cider that is traditionally drunk as an integral part of wassailing, a medieval Christmastide English drinking ritual intended to ensure a good cider apple harvest the following year. Mulling spices, however, can be added to a variety of liquids for a fantastic upgrade that is great for hosting holiday parties and back yard bonfires. There is a lot of variation from recipes, liquids used and spices involved, as well as traditional dates to drink with songs to accompany the wassailing crowd. Here is a basic recipe that can be used for cider, wine or beer, and coffee or tea.
INGREDIENTS 1 ounce mulling spices 1 gallon liquid (apple cider, red wine, beer or ale) DIRECTIONS Add liquid and spices together in stock pot. Put on medium heat, bring to low simmer for 30 minutes to an hour. Strain spent spices and enjoy in a warm mug. Garnish with cinnamon stick and orange slice. Mulling spices are available at Buggy Town Coffee in Carthage and Purple Thistle in Pinehurst. They make a great hostess gift, as well as something to serve at holiday gatherings. 30 | SAND& PINE MAGAZINE December 2019/January 2020
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ost Americans have some sort of tradition they observe during the winter holidays. When I was growing up, preparing for Christmas started right after Thanksgiving with getting a tree and decorating it. Then baking cookies: chocolate chip, spritz and sugar cookie cutouts. Christmas Day meant getting together with extended family and a big spread of everyone’s favorite foods, several cakes and pies, cookies
and, usually, a sampling of candy that people received. New Year’s Day we’d take down the tree and eat black-eyed peas and collard greens for good luck and money in the coming year. When I married and started my own family, we had to compromise between each other’s traditions. On top of that, my second son was born on Dec. 16, so we decided to push any decorating and celebrating at our house until after that. So our tree went up on the 17 and we left it up until Epiphany. We would also host an Open House Cookie Swap every year. Each person who wanted to swap cookies would bring a batch of cookies and the recipe and then take home an equal number of cookies of the other kinds that other people brought. I’d compile all the recipes and send them out to all the participants. We also had an eclectic spread of appetizers and drinks for everyone. New Year’s Day stayed a day for black-eyed peas and collards. I asked some local restauranteurs and chefs about their holiday traditions. Here’s how they celebrate. (And for more recipes from local chefs, visit sandandpinemag.com.)
CIOPPINO
CIOPPINO IS A FISH stew developed by Italian immigrants in San Francisco in the 1890s. It started among fisherman coming in with their catch, sharing with those not as fortunate. When the Feast of the Seven Fishes became popular among Italian-Americans in the early 1900s as a Christmas Eve celebration, this became a way to get all seven fish in one dish.
Railhouse Brewery, Nicole Meyer
INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced with outer layer discarded (Reserve frilly parts for garnish) 4 large carrots, thinly sliced in rounds 4 large shallots, chopped 2 teaspoons salt (I prefer sel de guerande or sea salt, as it has less of a bite and melts better.) 4 large garlic cloves chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice 2 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 1/2 cup vegetable or fish stock 1 bay leaf 1 pound Manila clams, soaked in salt water and scrubbed 1 pound mussels soaked in salt water and scrubbed 1 1/2 teaspoons Spanish pimenton (smoked paprika) or hot Hungarian paprika 1 pound uncooked large shrimp peeled and deveined 1 1/2 pound firm-fleshed fish such as halibut, salmon or swordfish cut into 2-inch chunks
DIRECTIONS In a large soup pot, heat the oil on medium. Add shallots, garlic and carrots, and cook until fragrant and slightly soft, about 15 min. Add red pepper flakes, pimenton, and salt and stir until veggies are evenly coated. Add tomato paste, canned tomatoes, wine, stock and bay leaf. Reduce heat and let simmer till flavors are all incorporated, about 30 min. Add clams and mussels and simmer until they all start to open. Because fish and shrimp are
more delicate proteins, add these last and simmer until just cooked. Remove any shellfish that have not opened, as well as the bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the fennel fronds. As for a pairing, I highly recommend it with our Ek Imperial Red Ale. The malty sweetness and dry finish of this beer complements the exotic flavors, and brings out the best qualities of the beer. www.SandandPineMag.com | 31
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BRAISED PORK CHEEK AND CHEDDAR COBBLER Elliott’s on Linden, Mark Elliott THE WEATHER IS FINALLY COOL, which means it’s the perfect time to break out hearty stews. Our motto at Elliott’s on Linden is Farm-Chef-Table, taking local ingredients and elevating them on your plate. Each dish on our menu is a love letter to local North Carolina farms, and the communities that support them. We love to introduce new proteins to our customers as well, such as these delicious pork cheeks sourced from Heritage Farms Cheshire Pork. It’s a cut that’s not available in your grocery, but may become one of your favorite new meals. This recipe takes spices of the season and marries them with a hearty base to satisfy your winter cravings. It’s perfect to feed a large family, keeps well in a crockpot and continues to enhance in flavor the next morning.
DIRECTIONS Trim the pork cheeks as needed for desired fattiness. Put the fat trimmed from the cheeks into the pot and, once it melts, sear the cheeks until you see some browning on the meat; you can turn the cheeks in the pan. Remove the cheeks from the pan and set aside. Add country ham, diced onions, carrots and celery to pan. Sauté, allowing some color to appear on the vegetables. Deglaze the pan with wine, add the stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, peppers and aromatics. Place pork cheeks back in to stew. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook the stew for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Sauce thickness is based on chef’s preference. Add more wine to thin, or reduce the sauce to thicken. Prepare the parsnips. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Peel the parsnips, then cut into evenly sized slices. Cut them thinly for crispier edges, or thicker for chewier centers. Place in a large bowl, and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Add more oil or seasoning so that each piece has a light coating of each ingredient. Dab with paper towel if parsnips become overly saturated. Distribute parsnips evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they have a little room on the sides to brown and caramelize. Roast for about 20–25 minutes, until they turn golden brown on the edges. Meanwhile, prepare the biscuits. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne in a mixing bowl. Add the butter to the flour mix and rub through your fingers to form a crumb. Lightly mix in the cheddar and scallions. Finally, pour in the buttermilk and combine with the dry mix until a dough ball is formed; do not overwork the dough. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F. Allow stew to cool a bit, and then transfer all ingredients into an ovenproof dish. Place biscuit dough on top of stew, and bake in the oven for around 20 minutes or until the dough is cooked. When you add the cobbler to the oven, shuffle the parsnips to redistribute, then roast for another 10-15 minutes, until tender and golden. Garnish the stew with the roasted parsnips, fresh rosemary and thyme. Note: For other meat options, switch out pork cheeks for diced pork butt, beef short ribs or cubed braising beef. For a vegetarian option, think root vegetables: parsnips, rutabaga, turnips. Adjust your cooking times accordingly. 32 | SAND& PINE MAGAZINE December 2019/January 2020
INGREDIENTS Stew
2 pounds pork cheeks 1 cup carrots, diced 1/2 inch 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 inch 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/2 inch 4 ounces country ham, diced 1/2 inch 4 ounces roasted red peppers, diced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 16 ounces diced canned tomatoes 1 cup red wine 1 cup chicken stock 1 star anise 1/2 cinnamon stick Salt and pepper, to taste
Biscuits 8 ounces self-rising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Cayenne pepper, to taste 2 ounces butter, ice cold 5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated 5 ounces buttermilk 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
Roasted Parsnips
5 large or 7 small parsnips Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil
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’m writing this article a few days who were expecting a different flavor before Moore County gets its profile. Find out what kind of brewery fourth brewery, Hatchet Brewing they are aiming to be. Company. Because I closely pay Let’s stay in Florida for a minute attention to the brewing scene, I read as I further explain this aspect by many reviews of breweries and of beers juxtaposing two different Tampa posted on forums. I often see reviews breweries. One is a highly hyped that are incongruent to what the brewery that mainly brews crazy big brewery was aiming for or why they pasty stouts. The other is a much larger got into the business in the first place. company that brews world-class beer Since Hatchet Brewing opened last but is much less flashy on the internet month, I thought it would be timely forums. The same person can visit to explain how beer experts approach a both world-class breweries and judge brewery for the first time. them very differently because of their By the time you read this, I individual preferences. If you are going will have visited Hatchet Brewing to visit a brewery, go on the website and Company, because I enjoy beer and read their “about us” page. View the visiting breweries with friends and brewery for what they are trying to be, family. I won’t, however, visit the not what you think they should be. brewery on opening day/weekend. Now that we covered those two This has nothing to do with the aspects, let’s go over the actual brewing brewery itself, it’s more of a personal process. Some breweries start with solid preference—for me, big crowds take monetary backing. Some breweries hire away from my personal enjoyment. a brewer who is established and has a If you do like visiting establishments pedigree. Some breweries bootstrap on their opening weekend, give the their way into opening day. My point employees the benefit of the doubt is: You shouldn’t compare a brewery when it comes to service. All too that bootstrapped themselves into often, I will read reviews of busy existence side by side to a brewery that establishments where the patrons started with solid monetary backing. throw shade on the company because A brewery that started with higher their employees aren’t “attentive” funding isn’t better than one that had BY JASON DICKINSON, enough. Or it took too long to get humbler beginnings— they just have a CERTIFIED CICERONE® service, and when they finally got it, different starting point. their order was wrong. If you have Lastly, a new brewery should be never worked an opening event, you given the benefit of the doubt for the won’t understand the chaos that ensues. It’s ugly, you’re in the first couple months and maybe up to the first year for one trenches and nothing seems to go right. So if you do visit a good reason: It takes a while to learn the intricacies of the brew new establishment within the first couple months, give them house and its equipment. Often breweries only get better after the benefit of the doubt, because staff and management are they have enough feedback from their customers. It’s hard to typically working out the kinks. get good at a particular beer if you only brew it every other The next most common problem I see in reviews of a month. The feedback loop is slow in that instance. So I think brewery (both new and old) revolve around the style of it’s important to give new breweries the benefit of the doubt brewery. Most people probably have never thought about for their first year as they get their brewing system dialed in. the different kinds of breweries. I could write a novel about It’s OK to be critical of a brewery if it’s warranted. If a the differences, but for brevity’s sake, not all breweries have brewery has been established for many years and their staff is the same goals/identities/culture. There is a brewery in St. inattentive, they might not deserve your business. If you know Petersburg, Florida, that has been on my bucket list for years. what kind of brewery they are trying to be and they miss the In fact, I have bought kegs for Triangle Wine Company’s mark, it’s okay to not rave about them to your friends. If they on-premise draught system based on the reputation of this are new and their beer has inconsistencies from batch to batch, brewery alone. The brewery was purpose built to brew it might be because they are learning the intricacies of their farmhouse or saison style beers. This style is one of the most brewhouse. Before you pass judgement, take a minute to try to misunderstood and often has horrible reviews from people understand the brewery from their point of view.
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The people who keep on giving BY AMANDA ODEN
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THE HOLIDAYS are upon us and while parenting is never easy, for the next few weeks, our jobs are about to get a lot harder. All the menu prepping, base-board scrubbing and matching holiday pajama purchasing leaves me exhausted before I’ve even finished off all my kids’ Halloween candy. But the thing stressing me out more than getting both my children to smile at the same time—in a peach orchard at sunset while wearing coordinating outfits, of course—is thinking about all the extra stuff that is about to nose-dive into my house. I’m fairly minimalist by nature. In fact, I was throwing out much of my husband’s junk before Marie Kondo made it cool. So it’s especially hard for me to channel my inner Elsa and just “let it go” as stuff invades my house. My kids are super fortunate to have very doting grandparents—on both sides. Their grandparents would do (and buy) anything to make them smile, if even
for a moment. It started off innocently enough. A stuffed animal here, a doll there. But before we knew it or could put a stop to it, we had an actual problem on our hands. Our toddler now intercepts Grammie and PaPaw’s luggage before they make it through the doorway, all because she assumes there are presents somewhere inside. All the gifts are well-intentioned but somehow most are not exactly appropriate. As a new mom, I was SoupNazi-strict about age guidelines and safety ratings, yet, somehow, an actual karaoke machine complete with light show made it into our house because my then 2 year old briefly showed an interest in singing Moana songs. She promptly attempted to eat the microphone and wrap the cord around her baby brother’s head. After that incident, we were polite but firm in our “Your presence is the only present we need” policy. That didn’t work. I started intercepting boxes and returning them before the kids could see. That did the trick for a while until my mother got hip to my game and started sending us toys pre-assembled with batteries installed, nary a box in sight in order to “save us the trouble.” So then we had to lay down the law. No toys—only clothes, shoes and books. Everyone towed the line for a while but then a random toy would show up. The kids would be overjoyed. Our parents would love it, even if the age recommendation listed on the packaging was way too old and the toy came from a country with suspect environmental concerns. My parents are quick to inform me that I was playing with rusty knives barefoot and unsupervised and I turned out perfectly fine. Yes, everything is just fine, until the kids start wrestling over whatever heap of plastic we were gifted and I find myself at Target, again, rage shopping for another tasteful bin to store ALL OF THIS STUFF! This year I adopted a new, radical strategy. Over the summer I started casually mentioning to family that maybe
we shouldn’t give out Christmas gifts this year. It didn’t go over well. Granted, it was 97 degrees out. And we were watching fireworks. And what kind of a Scrooge tries to deny a grandparent the utter joy of providing their grandchild with a token of affection? You get the idea. My husband, while on the same page as me, wasn’t taking all of this as seriously. (He was suspiciously mute as I broached the no-gift idea.) “Just throw the stuff away once everyone goes back home,” he says. But somehow it just didn’t seem right to kill all of the sea turtles because our parents refused to arrive at family gatherings emptyhanded. And sure, donating to a charity is a better
agreed to help with science camp. PaPaw sponsored track dues and Opa is contributing to our ballet fund. Zoo and museum memberships are also on our wish lists. Now, our parents are even more excited to get pictures and videos of the kids crossing the finish line and landing a pirouette. (And my husband is happy we don’t have to take out a second mortgage to pay for science camp.) Our kids are being active and gaining invaluable life experience. And, thankfully, I no longer have to scour Pinterest for creative ways to prevent my living room from looking like a toy bomb exploded. Everyone wins. Well, at least I hope this is the winwin I was searching for. We’ll see what happens at Christmas.
My husband, while on the same page as me, wasn’t taking all of this as seriously. alternative, but something about the whole enterprise just wasn’t sitting well with me. I was just moving junk from one place to the next. There had to be a better way …. My now 3 year old has shown an interest in ballet. And soccer. And track. Because I don’t want to limit her potential and because I really enjoy wrangling a toddler into a uniform or tutu and driving all over town on a Saturday, we let her enroll in everything. All the activities and the gear they require gets expensive. See where I’m going with this? Yes, so instead of bringing the kids another toy they will only play with for an afternoon, we asked our family to choose experiences or activities and help us by contributing to them. Grammie
(He was suspiciously mute as I broached the no-gift idea.)
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oming from a small town, I don’t have the most advanced palate. Growing up we had a lot of potatoes. A lot of simple meals. My family didn’t have a high standard for food. Even with my underdeveloped palate, I appreciate good, quality food. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some flaming hot Cheetos. I’ve always wanted to go to food-inspired places, like Italy, Germany, places like that. It’s the idea of a three-hour meal being accepted whereas people here look at you weird if you sit at a table for more than an hour. But it makes sense since servers here work for tips and more tables mean more tips. And I think that’s really affected the American way of eating. A lot of people eat to survive, not to enjoy food. I enjoy food and large quantities of if. Being 6-feet tall and having a metabolism of a small child, I have to eat constantly just to maintain my weight. I consider myself an adventurous eater. I like to say I’ll try anything once. But first I have to get out there and experience other cultures and their food.
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y all time favorite Christmas tradition was getting the Christmas tree. We always waited until Christmas Eve to get the Christmas tree for several reasons. One, because my dad would always be working. And two, because they go half price that day. The entire Christmas Eve was, like, all about the tree. My dad and us three kids would go and find a tree. We knew we could not leave without a tree, so we'd go to the different lots. And we always were happy with a Charlie Brown tree. Any tree that we picked out was the most awesome tree ever. If it was a Charlie Brown tree, we just threw more tinsel on it. My mom would be baking because being from Panama, she did not like the cold. She'd be home baking, and we'd come in, have hot chocolate, decorate the tree, we'd do everything that night. And then when I moved here to the Sandhills, it was me and my four kids. Here in the South, the tradition is a lot of people put their tree up at Thanksgiving, but we kept up our Christmas Eve tradition. Even now that my kids are all grown, the tree day is always the day everyone gathers at the house, even though we can't always do it on Christmas Eve anymore because of everyone's schedule and travel. 46 | SAND& PINE MAGAZINE December 2019/January 2020
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Let there be
CAND LELI GHT Well, not really light, per se, more like ambience with a touch of aromatherapy. I’m talking candles. What else can give off a lovely ambient light and instantly create a cozy atmosphere while filling the air with wonderful mood-boosting scents? Perfect for an intimate winter evening and great for gift-giving season. I mean, who doesn’t love candles? So, on to the candle-making!
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DIY THE STUFF
• Soy wax flakes (or beeswax). Do not use paraffin. Paraffin is a petroleum-based product that is not healthy for you or the earth. Soy wax is a natural, renewable resource that is biodegradable and will not release unwanted toxins into the air. • Organic coconut oil.
• Double boiler. This should only be used for candlemaking. I went the cheapest route and purchased a small metal mixing bowl from the Dollar Store to set over a pot of simmering water. Best option is to purchase a Pouring Pot specifically for candle making. • Wooden stirrer. Something simple like a popsicle stick or tongue depressor. • Wooden clothespins.
• Pot holders. I know you get the picture … we are dealing with hot stuff here, so please use caution and common sense. • Candy or meat thermometer. I used an old school metal meat thermometer and didn’t have any issues. Note: Candy thermometers are expensive and once used for wax cannot be used for anything else.
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• Organic essential oils. Combining fragrances is quite complicated and would require a separate tutorial, but you can research combinations. I kept it simple and used what I had on hand. My version of a winter/holiday scent used peppermint oil and a pine/cedar blend oil. For my relaxing scent, I used lavender oil, ylang ylang and the pine/cedar blend. Note: DO NOT substitute peppermint (or any) extract for the essential oils. These contain water and will ruin your wax. • Premade wicks. Again, making your own wicks would make for another tutorial. Premade wicks can be purchased wherever candle-making supplies are sold. If you are planning on doing a large batch of candles and want to save a little cash, you may want to learn how to make your own wicks. • Small mason jars or other heat-resistant vessels with wide openings. • Optional: Something decorative to sprinkle on top. I used crushed peppermints and lavender buds mixed with dried flower petals. Note: Make sure whatever you use is something tiny enough so that when you light the candle later they don’t go up in flames.
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DIY THE DOING • Pour wax chips into the top of the double boiler. Fill the bottom pot only about a quarter full with water to start. This will vary a bit depending on the size/depth of your pots. Just remember: The weight of the wax bowl will cause the water to rise a lot. Avoid getting water in the wax. • Heat the double boiler to simmer on medium-low heat. Heat low and slow. The wax should not get any hotter than 135–140 F. • When the wax reaches the proper temperature, add in the coconut oil. Use approximately 1/3 cup oil to 1 pound of wax. This will help the candle burn more evenly and help with the incorporation of the essential oils. • Using your wooden stick, stir very slowly only a couple of times until melted. Turn off the burner and remove the double boiler from the heat. • Follow the same procedure when adding the drops of essential oils. You do not want to stir vigorously, as this will create unwanted air bubbles. Carefully add the oils. I added about 12 drops of peppermint and about 20 of the cedar/pine to 1/2 pound of wax. Peppermint is a pretty strong scent and I did not want it to completely overpower the other scent. But as it hardened, it was barely discernible. I learned that it always smells much stronger when I am adding the fragrances than after the candle has hardened. There is some great advice online regarding the proper amounts of essential oils to use, but this will require some trial and error on your part. • Using the tip of your wooden stirrer, add a few drops of wax into the bottom/center of your mason jar. Quickly press the metal tab at the end of the pre-made wick into the dab of wax using the stirrer. Hold it for a minute until the wax hardens a bit. Then clip the top of the wick with
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the clothespin and leave it resting across the top of the jar. This will help hold the wick in place while the wax hardens. • Carefully and slowly, while holding the clothespin/wick in place, pour the hot wax into your jar to about 3/4 of the way full. • Let the wax harden almost completely. You can see it happening as the wax becomes more opaque and returns to its original whiteish color. When it gets to that almost-firm stage, remove the clothespin and test the wax by dropping 1 piece of crushed peppermint or 1 lavender bud (or whatever it is you have decided to use), on the top. If it sinks, it’s not ready. When it remains on the top, you can add the rest. Then, oh so gently, very slightly press down into the wax to hold it in place. This is optional, but adds a pretty decorative touch to your candle. • Carefully cut the wick to approximately 1/4-inch in length. If the wick is too long the candle will not burn correctly and it will limit the scent throw. • Let the candle harden completely and cure at least 24 hours before lighting. There are some very different schools of thought on this as well, but 24 hours seems the most common advice.
All in all, I’m sure we now have a new appreciation for candle makers. I know I do! There is definitely more to it than melt and pour, but I think you will find it very rewarding. Especially when you give a gift of something you have taken the time to make with your own two hands for someone special and know that it will help brighten many of their days. Happy holidays!
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Across 1. Promise 7. Air channels 12. Over there 13. Containing nitrogen 14. Second of two 15. Salt of oleic acid 16. Poem 17. Capital of Afghanistan 19. Racket 20. Fiddling Roman emperor 22. Large barrel 23. Blue-gray 24. Quiet plodding horse 26. Machine-guns 27. Killer whale 28. Tibetan gazelle 29. Capital of Crete 32. Woodland deities 35. Frozen confections 36. Flee 37. Dispatch 39. Governor 40. Nurses
42. Enemy 43. Astounds 45. Kingdom 47. Attempt to lose weight again 48. Wrecked 49. Breaks suddenly 50. Chargers Down 1. Power line tower 2. Packed on board 3. Prefix, intestine 4. Once common, now banned, insecticide 5. Strange person 6. Eccentric 7. Pickling herb 8. Small truck 9. Small bed for an infant 10. Bright golden brown 11. Vistas 13. Proper word 18. Bread roll 21. Hautboys
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SANTA'S TRANSPORT 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. Food fish 3. Hurl 5. Hurls 6. Takes a seat 7. Narrow apertures 8. Quietens 9. Non-scientific studies
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Last Word Auld Lang Syne It’s a good bet at some point in your life you’ve mumbled your way through Auld Lang Syne when
the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve. “Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never da, dee, da? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne.” At least in our experience, the “da, dee, das” got more prevalent in subsequent verses. The song was originally a poem that Scottish poet Robert Burns sent to the Scots Musical Museum in 1788; Burns noting it was an ancient song “from an old man’s singing” and that he was recording it for the first time on paper. The literal translation of auld lang syne is “old long since,” however, the rough translation of “for old times’ sake” is the more generally accepted interpretation. The original melody can’t be confirmed but is believed to have come from a song William Shield wrote in 1782 for the comic opera Rosina. Today’s current melody is said to come from a traditional folk song.
Auld Lang Syne became popular in North America in 1929 when the Royal Canadian band played it at midnight at New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel, where the performance was being broadcast over the radio. For more than three decades afterward, the band played the song over radio and TV. The tradition in Scotland is to sing the song at midnight while holding hands in a circle. Then, at the beginning of the final verse (“And there’s a hand my trusty friend”), people cross their arms across their bodies with the left hand holding the hand of the person on their right and the right hand holding the hand of the person on their left. At the end of the song everyone then rushes to the middle. There have been several versions of the song over the years due to translations, but for complete authenticity, below is the accepted Scottish version. Have this page handy on New Year’s Eve and awe your friends and family with the full rendition of Auld Lang Syne!
Auld Lang Syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne. (Chorus) For auld lang syne, my jo, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne. And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp! And surely I'll be mine! And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne. Chorus
We twa hae paidl'd i' the burn, Frae mornin' sun till dine; But seas between us braid hae roar'd Sin auld lang syne. Chorus And there's a hand, my trusty fiere! And gie's a hand o' thine! And we'll tak a right guid willy waught, For auld lang syne. Chorus
We twa hae run about the braes And pu'd the gowans fine; But we've wander'd mony a weary foot Sin auld lang syne.
Should old acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, And long, long ago.
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And for long, long ago, my dear For long, long ago, We'll take a cup of kindness yet, For long, long ago Chorus And surely youll buy your pint-jug! And surely I'll buy mine! And we'll take a cup of kindness yet, For long, long ago. Chorus We two have run about the hills And pulled the daisies fine; But we've wandered manys the weary foot Since long, long ago. Chorus We two have paddled in the stream, From morning sun till dine; But seas between us broad have roared Since long, long ago.
Chorus And there's a hand, my trusty friend! And give us a hand of yours! And we'll take a deep draught of good-will For long, long ago. Chorus
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