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Lisa Baggett combines her love of antiques and accessories in her Isabella Bleu and La Bella Maison boutiques. Read more on page 10.

{ 22 } WOMEN IN ART “Repurposed” items find new function in Victorian jewelry from Judy Martin.

northside lifestyle { 13 } NORTHSIDE MAN Fresh off the Appalachian Trail, Ray Appen reflects on his six months in the wilderness. { 14 } GOOD BOOKS Literary awards this fall offer something of quality for every reader. { 16 } RECIPE BOX Holiday recipes from the staff of Appen Media Group.

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owner Christina Appen general manager Hans Appen sales executives Wendy Goddard, Mike Dorman, Sabine Genet, Steve Neese, April Thornton, June Meltzer

{ 6 } SHE GIVES BACK Diane Smith teaches her students more than just art at the Lionheart School. { 10 } WOMEN IN BUSINESS A background in academics provided the perfect skill set for small business owner Lisa Baggett.

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LionheARTisans Cottage

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Various pieces of art are available to the public after the students complete projects using donated materials. Little direction is given and the artists are free to use their imagination.

Diane Smith teaches beyond the paintbrush LionhARTisans Cottage offers more than art By KATHLEEN STURGEON

Roxanne Pinzl and Diane Smith oversee the students while working.

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It’s not about the end product, it’s about the process.”

t one point, Diane Smith’s son, Sam, was thought to be disobedient, color blind and unable to test well. “Sometimes he could be misconstrued as misbehaving if he hits someone to get their attention,” Smith said. “I used to explain it’s like he has peanut butter in his mouth and is trying to say something. It’s challenging but also a gift, too. There is no end point to what he can do.” After he was found to have apraxia – no language -- he started attending the Lionheart School where he was able to take part in the Works Program. He began to flourish. Students in the program are assigned to specific projects that fit their needs and match their interests. Sam, who enjoys working outside and with his hands, now has various jobs, including at a local golf course and at a plant nursey. “Working at a grocery store doesn’t mean anything to him,” Smith

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said. “He works at a golf course so he UPCOMING EVENTS can be outside and do maintenance. He’s so happy there. It plays up on HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE his interests and he doesn’t even Thursday, Nov 10, 2016 know it. It’s amazing he’s come this far.” 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. After witnessing her son’s 180 Academy Street transformation, Diane knew she had Alpharetta, Ga to get involved with the school. She is now the Lionsheartisans project (The cottage at coordinator, and helps the artists Alpharetta Presbyterian create work that is available to the Church) public, and the donations for the artwork goes back to the school. “In art class we give them a platform to creatively express themselves in a nonthreatening way,” Smith said. “The work doesn’t have to look a certain way. Sometimes it’s hard to think these kids are making this artwork.” The cottage, located at 180 Academy Street in Alpharetta pays a very modest rent to Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, and is open from 10

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One of the students cuts out a butterfly to use in a project.

The LionhARTisans Cottage is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at 180 Academy Street in Alpharetta. Donations are accepted for art created by the students.

Students pick out materials to use in the artwork.

a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday for customers, and also by appointment. There is an upcoming show at the cottage from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10. All of the materials are donated and it’s up to the students to get creative, decide where to go with the designs and work with what is available to them. But more importantly the students are learning what it’s like to be in a work place and have a viable place in the community, Smith said. “It is a job that allows the students to collaborate with each other to create beautiful works of art,” Smith said. “They learn everything from taking instruction to applying real world techniques. They get excited from being a part of something.” The work that is created often exceeds expectations and Smith said she tells people to come see it in person to really believe what art is produced. “When you think of special needs art you might think of popsicle sticks or elementary school stuff,” Smith said. “We let them create. There is no right or wrong or anything to mess up.” Diane enjoys helping students figure out how to go to the next step, while also trying to give them a productive life as independent as they can possibly be. “We not only are repurposing the donated materials, but also giving the kids a purpose,” Smith said. “I always say ‘It’s not about the end product, but the process.’ Everybody in the world wants a purpose. That’s what keeps them going.” ■ 8 | northsidewoman.com | november2016

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Lisa Baggett owner of La Bella Maison, located at 20 Milton Ave. in Downtown Alpharetta and Isabella Bleu, located at 500 N. Main Street in Alpharetta.

‘Lifestyle’ options at Alpharetta boutiques Two locations cater to all aspects of clients’ lives

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fter crisscrossing the country for years as the wife of a college and pro football coach, Lisa Baggett has finally, firmly planted her feet in North Fulton. As a further sign of permanency, the Milton resident has opened two successful boutiques in Alpharetta, Isabella Bleu and La Bella Maison, catering to the “lifestyle” of area shoppers. ‘’I love all of the resources available in North Fulton.... the hustle and bustle of the city and the strong antique community,” said Baggett, who moved to North Fulton from Nashville four years ago. With her husband, Charlie, now retired, Baggett has more time to devote to her pursuits, picking up where she started during a short stay in Minneapolis about a decade ago. There, she opened her first boutique, but shuttered the business after a year when her husband’s job prompted another move. “I’ve always been a big shopper, and I have been told many times I have a very good eye, but I never thought I had the skills to run my own business,” said Baggett, who previously worked in the admissions office at Michigan State University. “When I was working, I didn’t have time to slow down and think about decorating and home decor.” But the experience in opening and owning her own store all those years ago, showed her how easily her business skills would transfer over. Isabella Bleu got its start in 2014 in a booth at Queen of Hearts in Alpharetta, with Baggett featuring a line of furniture and home decor that quickly found a following among customers. Two years ago, she took the plunge as

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women in business ▼WOMEN IN BUSINESS, Continued from Page 10 a small business owner, opening Isabella Bleu on North Main in Alpharetta, followed by La Bella Maison soon after in downtown Alpharetta off Milton Avenue. Baggett describes the stores as “lifestyle boutiques” that align with client needs across the spectrum. “When we first started out it was mostly furnishings and home accessories, but we quickly learned that when people [no longer have a need for those items] they are buying jewelry and gifts,” said Baggett. “So we focused on that, as well.” Recently, the boutiques have begun “dabbling” in clothing, with unique offerings customers will likely not see elsewhere. The two locations are similar – but different – catering to the customer base that each location draws, notes Baggett. “Downtown has a younger clientele that reflects the urban vibe, and we get a lot of foot traffic,” said Baggett. “On Main Street our clients tend to be a bit older, sophisticated, and they don’t want to battle the traffic, find parking...they just want to pull up to the door.” She is excited about the growth in downtown Alpharetta, loves how the businesses are working together to help each other, but also hope the area will always retain its character. “Our little street is the original downtown...and we are located right next to the beauty shop that’s been there for years,” said Baggett. I hope there is a way we can protect history and still have progress.” Baggett’s passion for antiques, decor and accessories, surprises even her at times. She grew up in Michigan, the daughter of parents who loved “antiquing” and the niece of a New York designer who’s work graced department store windows on 5th Avenue. But for Baggett, those were pursuits she had little interest in at the time. “I always wondered why they were so interested in painted porcelain sinks,” she laughs. “I thought it was so boring...and now it has come full circle.” ■

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candy@northsidewoman.com Northside Man: Ray Appen, Owner/Publisher Appen Media Group City of Residence: Alpharetta Hometown: Rockledge, Florida Family: Wife, Christina; sons Hans and Carl, daughter, Amelia; daughter-in-law Kristina and granddaughter, Phoebe

ix months and two days after setting foot on the Appalachian Trail at its southern terminus (Springer Mountain in Georgia) in August, Ray Appen completed the arduous 2,165-mile trek through 14 states and two changes of seasons. In doing so, Appen joined the elite fraternity of 15,000 who have completed the “hike-thru” of the Appalachian Trail, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. That number represents about 10 percent of the people who have made the attempt.

Take us back to the moment you decided to hike the Appalachian Tail. What sparked the adventure? The idea was relatively spontaneous, I am not big planner. We had written about a local woman, Kimberly Maxwell, a recent Milton graduate , who thru-hiked in 2015, and that piqued my interest in the hike. I talked to her a couple times, and she assured bears wouldn’t eat me! The final “push” for me was something I read about memory and time. When we get older we have fewer new events in our lives because we get into routines...so time seems to fly by. The author said that if you want to slow time down you need to create new events, step outside of your comfort zone and do new stuff. Hiking the Appalachian Trail seemed like a perfect way to disrupt my routines and slow down time. ,

Did you set out thinking you would hike the entire length? Did the thought of quitting ever occur? I never thought about how long my hike would last. I am not detail oriented; I am idea oriented. But at about 1,000 miles, the hike changed from being a fun adventure to more like a hard job, and physical and mental challenges were taking a The journey comes to an end. Publisher Ray Appen completes a six month hike on the Appalachian Trail on September 8, 2016. toll. However Christina gave zero support to the idea of quitting and kept changing the subject long enough for this mental phase to pass. I knew for sure that I would finish the hike at about 1,200 miles because at that point nothing intimidated me – not tall mountains, not animals, having food or not, not inclement weather, not injuries or sickness, nor ambiguity or people, nothing.

What else got you through the tough times? I will never forget the text exchange I had with Kimberly, my thru-hiker “coach.” I had been whining to her about being hurt or how difficult the trail was and other hardships. And in her texts back, she chewed me out, telling me, “Thru-hikers don’t stop. You don’t let the trail beat you. Thru-hikers get up in the morning and they walk. That’s what thru-hikers do. They don’t bail.” I was a “thru-hiker” and I had a responsibility to act like one.

What were the hardest points of the trail? At the start, or toward the end?

The last six weeks I walked with knees that felt like hamburger meat. I limped and stumbled. I felt so sick I ended up in the ER at one point. I climbed Katahdin (the end of the trail in Maine) with only one good leg; I couldn’t put any weight on my right knee. I had to lead with my left leg on every single step up and every single step down. But stopping at that point never entered my mind. Thru-hikers just don’t do that.

After six months on the AT, have you returned a different person? I am the same person but there is more “me” now. I have taken on more clothes and I have more empathy flowing thru my veins. The trail tried to teach me how to be a better human, how to accept others and not judge. It tried to teach me about what I actually need and what is simply window dressing and optional. The trail is still spinning through my head, I’m not sure where these thoughts will go.

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What does the 9-to-5 business world feel like now?

Ray hits the trail March 6, 2016. Hans, Kristina and Phoebe Appen say goodbye as he heads for the AT.

I don’t know, I have not reentered that world yet! That being said, though, I know the first day I do I will instantly become immersed in it and completely engaged in it. In my case I have always enjoyed what I do and it has never felt really like work. I have always thought I felt like a professional sports player who gets paid for doing something he would be willing to do for free.

What’s the next adventure for you? I don’t know. I hope to take up biking with Christina, maybe cross country biking. I am looking forward to spending more time with my children and grandchildren. I will hike again, but perhaps not super long distances. I would like to write more, learn to weave and sew, as well as continue to learn how to play the piano. And I am so looking forward to doing trail magic for thru hikers. Just the thought of that brings tears to my eyes. I have received so much from the trail and the utter magnificence and grace of being allowed to give something back is a gift beyond anything I can imagine. ■ Read the complete interview with Ray Appen at www. northsidewoman.com. november2016 | northsidewoman.com | 13

Fall literary awards offer something of quality for every reader

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utumn is a delightful season for book lovers. Not only do authorbased events abound, including the upcoming Milton Literary Festival (see related story on page 15), fall is also when winners of some of the literary world’s most prestigious prizes are announced. The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded in October, the National Book Awards will be announced Nov. 16, and the Man Booker Prize was bestowed late in October. In addition to top-place finishers, titles shortlisted for each of these awards offer options galore for book clubs planning the literary year ahead as well as readers just looking to curl up with a good book on a cool autumn day.

Nobel Prize in Literature

This year’s surprise winner, Bob Dylan, was selected “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” He is the first American to win the prize in over two decades, since Toni Morrison in 1993. While readers may not have a body of written work of Dylan’s from which to pick and choose, that’s not to say this year’s Nobel Laureate can only be appreciated by dragging out old albums. “Chronicles: Volume One,” the first of what Dylan has said will be a three-volume memoir, touches on various points in his half-century-plus career. The Swedish Academy, the committee that decides the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, did not announce a shortlist of nominees, but that didn’t stop speculation among the literary public as well as a Britishbased gambling site prior to the prize’s announcement in October. Some of the authors mentioned as possible Nobel contenders included American writers Joyce Carol Oates, Philip Roth and Don DeLillo, Syrian-born poet Adonis, Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, Kenyan novelist Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare and Spanish novelist Javier Marías. Prolific authors all, many have recent titles from which to choose.

National Book Awards

For more than 60 years, the mission of the National Book Foundation and the National Book Awards has been to “celebrate the best of American literature, to expand its audience, and to enhance the cultural value of great writing in America.” In 2016, they aim to accomplish just that by selecting from the following list of

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Bob Dylan, winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, was honored for his “poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

National Book Awards finalists for fiction:

• Chris Bachelder, “The Throwback Special.” Bachelder’s fourth novel concerns a group of middle-aged men who reunite each year to re-enact one of football’s most gruesome plays, when Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor ended Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann’s career with a leg-shattering sack. • Paulette Jiles, “News of the World.” In Jiles’ latest work, an elderly war veteran in 1870s Texas is offered a $50 gold piece to return a 10-year-old captive of the Kiowa Indians back to her relatives in San Antonio. • Karan Mahajan, “The Association of Small Bombs.” Mahajan’s second novel deals with the aftermath of a terrorist bombing in Delhi and its effects on the families of two young boys who were killed. • Colson Whitehead, “The Underground Railroad.” This time-hopping novel tells the story of two slaves who make a bid for freedom from their Georgia plantations by following the Underground Railroad, which Whitehead imagines as a literal mode of transportation. • Jacqueline Woodsen, “Another Brooklyn.” A celebrated writer of children’s books, Woodsen’s first novel for adults in 20 years features an anthropologist returning home for her father’s funeral and encountering a long-ago friend who sets tragic memories from the 1970s in motion. National Book Awards are also given in three additional categories: nonfiction, poetry and young people’s literature. Titles shortlisted in those categories include:

Nonfiction

• Arlie Russell Hochschild, “Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right” • Ibram X. Kendi, “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” • Viet Thanh Nguyen, “Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War” • Andrés Reséndez, “The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America” • Heather Ann Thompson, “Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy”

Poetry

• Daniel Borzutzky, “The Performance of Becoming Human” • Rita Dove, “Collected Poems 1974 – 2004” • Peter Gizzi, “Archeophonics” • Jay Hopler, “The Abridged History of Rainfall” • Solmaz Sharif, “Look”

Young People’s Literature

• Kate DiCamillo, “Raymie Nightingale” • John Lewis, Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell, “March: Book Three” • Grace Lin, “When the Sea Turned to Silver” • Jason Reynolds, “Ghost” • Nicola Yoon, “The Sun Is Also a Star” Additionally, the National Book Foundation also presents annual honors to five promising debut fiction writers under the age of 35. This year’s honorees are: • Brit Bennett, “The Mothers” • Yaa Gyasi, “Homegoing” • Greg Jackson, “Prodigals” • S. Li, “Transoceanic Lights” • Thomas Pierce, “Hall of Small Mammals”

Man Booker Prize

Since 1969, the Man Booker Prize has been awarded to the best original full-length novel written in the English language. Originally limited to writers from Britain, Ireland, the Commonwealth and Zimbabwe, the Man Booker Prize changed its rules in 2014 to include submissions from any author whose work was published in Britain and was first written in English. The 2016 shortlist for the Man Booker Prize, awarded after our deadline, included: • Paul Beatty (US), “The Sellout” • Deborah Levy (UK), “Hot Milk” • Graeme Macrae Burnet (UK), “His Bloody Project” • Ottessa Moshfegh (US) “Eileen” • David Szalay (Canada-UK), “All That Man Is” • Madeleine Thien (Canada), “Do Not Say We Have Nothing” ■

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Milton Literary Festival

Festival returns with author events, art, children’s activities By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI Contributing Writer

he second annual Milton Literary Festival Nov. 11-12 promises a bounty of book-related activities for readers, writers and residents looking to interact with their favorite local and regional authors. Building on its inaugural year, the 2016 event will feature 40 participants – from award-winning writers and illustrators to an Athens-based publisher – celebrating the written and spoken word in a range of forums. Readings, book signings, panel discussions and workshops will join a wine tasting, lunch with chefs and a wrap-up at an Irish pub, treating book lovers to a host of new offerings, including an art exhibit and a full day of children’s activities. Wayne Boston, Milton’s community builder and one of the festival’s organizers, planned this year’s schedule with the help of a committee that included local authors Kimberly Brock and Rona Simmons, who led the effort to secure participants. Boston said the goal of the ongoing event is to “bring well-known, Georgia area authors to Milton to interact with the reading public through panel discussions,

workshops and other learning opportunities.” This year’s festivities will kick off Nov. 11 at Wilbur & Rudy’s Farmtable, 850 Hickory Flat Road, with readings, a wine tasting and appearances by Ellen Malphrus and Cassandra King, the festival’s honorary guest author and widow of the bestselling novelist Pat Conroy. Saturday, Nov. 12, will feature a full day of panel discussions, workshops and children’s events – all free. Keynote speaker Lynn Cullen will be followed by authors discussing nonfiction, writing for teens, fiction, suspense, writing for children, poetry and memoir writing. A publishing workshop, “It’s Up to You: Traditional vs DIY,” is also scheduled. All panel discussions and workshops will be held at the Crabapple Government Center, 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta. “Plus, this year we are involving the Milton Library in many of our activities with a particular focus on children and young readers,” Boston said. Children’s events will be held throughout the day and will include readings, face painting and opportunities to read to a CAREing Paws therapy dog. “Something very new is the Book Trail we are building outside behind the library,” Boston said. “It will be a walking tour for children featuring pages from the book ‘Because of an Acorn’ by Lola Schaefer. Plans are for this to be a permanent feature in our community.” Also new to the festival lineup this year will be a one-day venue for emerging artists and an exhibition of fine arts. Planned in partnership with Alpha Arts Guild, Boston said, “We hope to expand this aspect of our festival in future years.”

At 3 p.m., the festival’s focus will shift to a retrothemed book club “hookup” hosted by six featured authors: Kimberly Belle, Amber Brock, Kimberly Brock, Valerie Joan Connors, Colleen Oakley and George Weinstein. Entertainment will be provided by music and cast members from “Ruby and the Bookmarks,” an original work by local playwright Bill Purdie. Activities will conclude with Bourbon & Bards, an open mic poetry reading and closing “mingle” from 4:305:30 p.m. on the patio of Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, 12650 Crabapple Road. For a full list of participants as well as the festival’s schedule and registration information, go to miltonliteraryfestival.com. ■

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Holiday recipes from the staff Easy Cheesecake – Julia Grochowski Ingredients 1 graham cracker crust 1, 8 oz. pack of cream cheese (room temperature) 8 oz. of cottage cheese 1 egg ¼ c. of sugar ½ t of vanilla extract Optional topping 3 oz. baking chocolate, sweetened ½ T milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unpack crust and set on the side. In a food processor or blender, beat together the egg, sugar and vanilla extract. Continue mixing and slowly add in cream cheese. Stir in cottage cheese, and mix until smooth. Pour the filling into the crust. For an optional topping, melt baking chocolate and combine with milk. Pour on top of the cheesecake filling and swirl. Bake for 50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set. Serve hot or chilled. Can be garnished with fruit, jam or caramel. ■

Grandpa Wally’s salsa – A.J. McNaughton Ingredients 28 oz. can diced tomatoes 1/2 red onion 1/2 c. chopped cilantro 2 jalapeno peppers 4 cloves of garlic 1 T olive oil 2 T red wine vinegar Juice grin 1/2 lime Dash dried oregano Salt and black pepper to taste

Place jalapeños and garlic in a small pan on medium heat, and cook until outsides are slightly charred. Cut ends off jalapeños and combine with garlic and the juice from the can of tomatoes in a food processor and mix until throughly processed. Combine jalapeno/garlic with the rest of the can of tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Dice 1/2 onion and add to mixing bowl along with cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, juice from 1/2 a lime and oregano. Add as much black pepper and salt needed. Stir all ingredients thoroughly. ■

Five Cup Salad — MJ Sturgeon This simple recipe was named accurately. Just put one cup of shredded coconut, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, marshmallows, and sour cream in a bowl, chill, serve and enjoy. It’s that easy and very delicious! ■

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Green Bean Casserole Crescent Cups — Susan Hernandez 1 t. Worcestershire Sauce 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury TM 2 cans (15 oz each) green beans, drained refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 can (10 oz) condensed cream of 1 ½ c. French-fried onions mushroom soup ½ c. milk Step 1 – Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray 16 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Step 2 – Unroll each can of dough. To make 2 large rectangles, pinch seams and perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle of dough into 8 equal squares. Line each muffin cup be pressing 1 dough square in bottom and up sides of cup. Step 3 – In large bowl, stir together soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce and dash ground black pepper with whisk until smooth. Add drained green beans, ½ cup of the cheese and 2/3 cup of the onions; gently stir until combined. Divide mixture evenly among dough-lined cups. Step 4 – Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Divide remaining cheese and onions evenly onto tops of cups. Return to oven; bake 5 minutes l onger or until onions and cups are golden brown. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove from cups; serve warm. ■

Hollyday Mint Pie – David Brown Ingredients 16 Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Grasshopper® cookies 3 tablespoons hot water 1 Keebler® Ready Crust® Graham Pie Crust 4 ounces cream cheese, softened* 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed 8 drops green food coloring (optional) Red hot cinnamon candies (optional) Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Breakfast French Toast – Suzanne Pacey Ingredients

½ c. butter 1 ¼ c. brown sugar ½ t. cinnamon 1 loaf French bread, sliced in ¾ inch slices 5 eggs well beaten 1 ½ c. milk Confectioner’s sugar Melt butter in a 9x13 inch pan sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Mix butter, sugar and cinnamon in pan. Place bread on top. Mix eggs and milk and pour over bread. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees 30 to 35 minutes. To serve, sift confectioner’s sugar on top. ■

Crush cookies. In small bowl combine cookies and water. Spread over bottom of crust. In mixing bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugar, milk and peppermint extract. Beat until combined. Fold in whipped topping. Divide mixture in half. Stir food coloring into one half, if desired. Spoon alternating dollops of white and green mixtures on top cookie layer in crust. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until set. If desired, garnish top of pie with holly leaves made from cinnamon candies and mint leaves. Store in refrigerator. ■

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Simply serving better food BurgerFi taps into consumer desire for quality ingredients Burger Fi owners Terrie and Ron Altman with Pamela Burton, right, GM of the Alpharetta location.

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ith the abundance of burger options available in the area--from fast food to fancy — BurgerFi in Alpharetta has quickly established a fan base drawn to its “never ever” concept of fresh food options. This concept, notes owner Ron Altman, ensures no steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, chemicals or additives are ever used in any of their menu choices—a big differentiator from other restaurants, he adds. “Our goal from the beginning has been to delight our customers and deliver best in class service,” said Altman, who opened the Windward Parkway location in 2013 along with wife, Terrie. “We don’t strive merely to serve our guests burgers and fries, we aim to deliver an experience which is as good as our food. We want our guests to come back and enjoy our food and atmosphere over and over.” The menu includes six versions of natural, open-range Angus beef burgers, a veggie burger with crispy quinoa, Vienna beef hot dogs, fresh cut fries – all prepared from scratch each day. BurgerFi also offers a variety of frozen custards, along with craft beer – something you won’t find at the average fast casual restaurant, notes Altman. Since opening the doors three years ago, BurgerFi has been well received by the community, said Altman. He credits the success to matching what many people are looking for when they choose to dine out. “People want natural wholesome food and are very smart about what they eat. Guests appreciate that we prepare our food fresh from scratch every day. Here, you won’t find any fast food shortcuts,” said Altman. Along the way, BurgerFi has picked up numerous local awards, including “Best of North Fulton” numerous times from readers of Appen Media publications, “Best Fast Casual Restaurant” at Taste of Alpharetta, and “Grand Champion” from Budweiser in their Atlanta burger competition. Ron Altman has a long connection to the food service industry, retiring in 2012 after a 30-year career as a top executive in several Fortune 100 companies including Kraft Foods, H.J. Heinz, The Dannon Company, and ConAgra Foods. After much soul searching, he and wife Terrie, a former real estate broker, decided to re-enter the industry as owners and began searching for the right fit.

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Living in Tampa at the time, they had come across the original BurgerFi restaurant in South Florida and found it superior to similar concepts in the industry. By then, the Altmans had spent considerable time researching all the “hot restaurants” and “best burgers” and knew BurgerFi was special. “The food quality and the guest experience were head and shoulders above anything else,” said Ron Altman. “The burgers reminded us of the old fashioned hamburger stands we loved as kids… delicious, juicy burgers with lots of topping choices on toasted buns.” But the decision to open their own BurgerFi included a major life change. “This new life calling had such appeal, we were even willing to move from our great life on the Gulf of Mexico in Tampa, and move up to Atlanta to start the new business,” said Ron Altman, noting the rights to develop BurgerFi in Tampa were not available. There were only two BurgerFi locations operating in

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the country when the Altman’s took on the opportunity, but their instincts said it was a winner. “We became pioneers of the BurgerFi brand,” said Ron Altman. Today there are more than 85 locations across the country. Both Terrie and Ron Altman serve on the board of directors of BurgerFi International’s Franchise Advisory Council. Although they are relative newcomers to North Fulton, the Altman’s are fully invested in the community, and earmark a minimum 10 percent of their profits to organizations including The Drake House, charities that work with special-needs children, veterans and military, as well as ongoing fundraising for schools and churches. Altman said BurgerFi recently gave free meals to

over 300 police, fire and rescue officers in the community. With one successful restaurant now operating smoothly, the Altman’s have set their sights on additional BurgerFi locations, and are currently considering promising new locations. Ron Altman said the catering side of the business also continues to grow, as they look to bring BurgerFi into the community to reach even more people. But at the end of the day, Altman said it comes down to the experience of each individual customer that steps through the doors. “Every day we strive to get it right, and focus on choosing to do the right thing,” said Altman. ■

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Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend By LORI WYNNE

Style CONTRIBUTOR

he gift-giving season is just around the corner. Don’t know what to ask for this year? Here are some great ideas for updating your fine jewelry collection. I suggest leaving this edition of Northside Woman magazine open to this page as a subtle hint for gift ideas. Your loved ones will see gift ideas and learn helpful tips about choosing diamonds and jewelers. I asked Ditza Israeli, a third generation jeweler and co-owner of Atlanta Diamond Design in Cumming about the latest trends in diamond jewelry. Her family-owned jewelry business also has a store conveniently located in Johns Creek. See their complete line of services and expertise at www.atlantadiamond.com.

Trends for color?

People may think that chocolate diamonds are really “in” right now. “That’s just what they see on commercials on TV paid for by the jewelry chains,” says Israeli. The chain stores have all these brown diamonds and advertise them as “chocolate” to give them more appeal. “Industry jewelers prefer sparkling white diamonds.” They are classic and a great investment to be enjoyed for generations. “If people are looking for color, buy gemstones.” Millennials come into the store asking for yellow and pink diamonds. Natural diamonds in these colors are very rare and very expensive, usually enjoyed only by celebrities. Lab created pink and yellow diamonds are irradiated (heat treated) to bring out the color. They are usually 20 percent less in price than natural stones and are more socially acceptable because they were not mined. For a more casual right-hand ring with a big stone, Israeli suggests a morganite stone. It has a light pink cast to it, especially when set in rose gold. Many people like this stone because of the price point and because it is popular on Pinterest.

Trends for cut?

Open design rings are very popular. “The negative space becomes part of the design. It is a way to create a big impression without a lot of gold or large stone. It is good for every day or you can dress it up.” What is out? Jackets for solitaires.

Adding to your collection

Layering and stacking is very on trend right now. If you already have a tennis bracelet, consider adding a diamond bangle or cuff. Art deco styled bangles in white gold with diamonds are on trend. Consider adding a band of diamonds to your solitaire. Stacking one below and above your solitaire is a simple update to your classic investment. Many people know the four C’s of choosing a diamond: Cut, Clarity, Carat and Color. Israeli says, “The fifth C is most important. Cost. Decide on a budget first. When is comes to engagement rings, don’t start your life together in debt. It is OK if that first ring is not your ‘forever’ ring. I would much rather have a nice ½ carat with lots of brilliance than a big cloudy grey stone. Brilliance is more important than the equation of Cs.”

Finding a jeweler you can trust

Avoid buying your diamonds on-line. They are not interested in creating a relationship with you. Buy from a local place that also does repairs. • Atlanta Diamond Design in Alpharetta and Cumming • Iroff and Sons, Alpharetta • Omega Diamond Jewelers, Cumming • Brilliant Atlanta, Roswell

Final tip:

Clean jewelry is always in fashion! Visit a reputable jewelry to clean your jewelry. It will make your jewelry last longer. ■

Speaking of morganite, the cushion cut (think of a rectangle with rounded sides) is popular because the morganite stone is usually cut in this shape. People can find this cut in diamonds as well. Israeli says, “Princess cut (square or rectangle with an inverted pyramid underneath) and emerald cuts are very popular. The round cut is best because it creates the most brilliance in the diamond.” What is out? Marquis, oval and baguette cuts.

Trends for settings?

Halo settings are popular. Small diamonds encircling a single stone to enhance it. Melee diamonds along the shank add extra sparkle to the ring. White gold settings are very popular. One way to add durability to your settings and to keep the cost down is to have the head (prongs) made in platinum and the shank in white gold. 20 | northsidewoman.com | november2016

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love of beautiful details and intricate patterns led Judy Martin to begin collecting Victorian buttons about 15 years ago. And as the collection grew, so did the idea of repurposing those buttons into unique jewelry for more to enjoy. “I saw their potential for serving some other, more glamourous purpose,” said Martin, an artist who has lived in Alpharetta since 1995. “[The buttons] made beautiful pins and necklaces, and I soon moved on to antique silver-plated spoons and forks for pendants and bracelets.” Martin sells her pieces through her company, Vintage Metallics, reaching a wide base of customers online through her Etsy shop, as well as locally through artist venues and shows which she participates in throughout the year. Her range of designs are made of antique silver plate spoons and forks, freshwater pearls, chandelier crystals, and crystal beads, which are inspired by a more elegant period from Victorian to Art Deco, she notes. “My favorite patterns are from the Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles from the 1870s-1930s. I just love the patina of old metal paired with the glow of freshwater pearls and crystal beads,” said Martin, who has been an artist in some form or fashion for as long as she can remember. She grew up in East Point, Ga., the daughter of two very creatively inclined parents who passed their love of art down to their daughter. “As a kid, I would visit my dad’s workshop out in the garage and use all his copper wire to create swirly and spiral shapes...then hammer them flat to make earrings and bracelet links,” Martin recalls. In elementary school, when other kids were checking out story

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Judy Martin receives the blue ribbon for first place at the Cedar Valley Arts Festival in 2015.

books in the library, she would come home with armloads of “how-to” books. “My preferred choices consisted of books about building bird houses, origami, crochet and jewelry making,” Martin recalls, laughing at the times she was sent back to the library by her teacher to get a fiction book. But from those early “how to” books, she gained the knowledge she would use as an artist from that point on. “Even as a child, I never had to buy a present. I just made presents for all my friends...crocheted purses, necklaces, scarves, and little rings,” Martin notes. She was a music major in college, eventually working as a middle school teacher, where knowing how to keep kids engaged with handson activities came in handy. Her exposure to the history side of music, in addition to the performance, was where she believes the roots of her jewelry business took hold. “My music history classes examined how the art, literature and

the politics of each musical period were all related...and the intricate detail of the Baroque and Classical periods fascinated me most,” Martin says. Those influences can now be seen in the patterns and embellishments of her jewelry, enhanced by her use of components which are 100-150 years old. “I want my jewelry to have a classic look that will stand the test of time into the future like Bach and Beethoven,” she says. Like many artists, she started her career making pieces for fun, family and friends. But as word got out, there was an interest and demand beyond her circle of friends, and she stepped into the business world. “I began to do shows and found them very successful,” Martin said. “And after a couple of years, I began thinking of myself as an artist instead of a crafter.” She says her first place wins at artist festivals in 2015 officially marked her debut as a professional artist. Asked to describe her jewelry, Martin said she considers her work “folk art” because the pieces she uses were never intended to be jewelry. “I use the handles of antique spoons to make pendants and bracelets. I also solder a border around chandelier crystals and embellish them with a charm or a tassel. I also like to flatten out the bowl of a spoon and solder a stamped brass Victorian ornament to it and apply a turquoise patina,” she notes. Of all her pieces, her favorite design is the Celtic cross pendant made from four spoon handles, soldered to a

hammered brass background, with an antique button in the middle. Martin says there are challenges to making jewelry out of repurposed items. “You have to make all the components sing together as something beautiful and graceful instead of just a forgotten piece of metal from the past,” she says. She has recently begun incorporating hammered copper into her designs, topping it off with a vintage turquoise pin as a focal point. She spends a lot of time exploring antique markets and malls to find the items she uses in her jewelry, including antique silverware and old metal items, like brass doorknobs, hinges, glass knobs and old spoons and forks. “This involves a lot of silver polishing when I get home, but it’s worth it,” she laughs. In addition to the hours spent “exploring” for pieces, Martin said most of her pieces take from one to four hours to finish. During her peak production time, she estimates she will spend about 10 hours a day creating her jewelry. Vintage Metallics jewelry is sold primarily at the 10-12 art shows she does each year, stores in Apalachicola and Port St. Joe in Florida, and in her Etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/vintagemetallics). Martin said she was recently invited into the “amazing” folk art gallery on Canton Street in Roswell, Wild Oats and Billy Goats, which also has a location in Decatur. ■

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hen most people are home they are ready to enjoy their space and relax. Whether they are watching television, reading a book, or spending time with family and friends, the sofa often becomes one of those spots in the home where they spend a lot of their free time. When you are buying a new sofa, you want it to be the right size and in scale with the room. Be sure to select a fabric that complements the décor of your home and that it is pleasing and soft to the touch. The most important consideration is that it meets your comfort expectations! There is a question that I like to ask my clients to guide them in the right direction when they are choosing a sofa. Where you are going to place your sofa, will it be used in an informal family/television room or a formal living space? When watching television most people really like to lounge on their sofas. If you like to put your feet up or completely lay on the sofa you want to look for cushions that are softer and deeper. In this case I recommend that you choose comfort down or ultra-down cushions with

a seat depth of 24-25”. This is going to allow you to sink into your sofa and, like some of clients say, feels like you are “sitting on a cloud”. When you choose this type of cushion they require a little more care as you want to fluff them up when you stand up so they keep their nice shape. Most manufacturers allow you to upgrade your seat cushions to a spring down which has the same feel with the added support of the springs. This allows the cushion to bounce back and makes it more durable. Some creases are going to be noticeable on the fabric and that is very common with these cushions. On the other hand, if you are looking for a formal sofa that has a firmer sit, perhaps in a living room where you like to visit with guests and you want them to be comfortable, my recommendation is to choose a high resiliency cushion and a seat depth of 21-22”. This sofa will always keep a crisp look and your guests will enjoy sitting in it. Regardless of which sofa you decide to pick for your space, my advice in insuring its longevity is to flip and rotate your cushions and pillows on a regular basis,

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ways you can give back this holiday season

Put together a gift box for less fortunate children

Help out our armed forces

People been able to help a lot & of families this way, and there is w tip s f usually a gift card drive around om or en Christmas. Beyond churches, a lot of local community centers and social service agencies will do similar gift card giveaways. Have a gift card you don’t want or need? Donate it! You also might have extra stuff around the house. Consider donating clothing, electronics and more to a good cause.

There are quite a few organizations for which you can sponsor a needy child for Christmas, or pack a gift box for them. Here are some of my favorites: • Operation Christmas Child • Angel Tree • Toys For Tots • My Two Front Teeth

hile it’s all well and good to give gifts to the ones you love, it’s a good idea to make sure that you’re remembering the spirit of the season. It’s important to do your best to help out those who are less fortunate than you are as well.

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Our fighting men and women are on the front lines fighting for our freedom. It’s the least we can do to help them out during their time of need. There are multiple organizations that you can give to during the holidays, and year round, that will help. Here are a few of my favorites. • Luke’s Wings • Operation Give • Fisher House Those are just a few of the great organizations helping our fighting men and women.

Give the gift of time

Local retirement homes around the holidays love to have people come and perform for the people living there, or just visit with them. Many of the residents are there without family or friends, and just having someone to listen can be a huge lift to their spirits. Even if you don’t perform, you can always go and play games, or just talk and hang out. Lend a listening ear by visiting a local soup kitchen or shelter and visiting with the people there. Quite often, you’ll meet some very interesting people who are just going through some tough times, and need an open ear. ■

Serve others in your community

Serving others in your local community is a great way to give back. Here are a few ideas of ways to do that. • Volunteer at your local soup kitchen or food shelf. • Register for a website like TheCommon.org. • Help out a neighbor.

Give a gift card

Some churches have programs where families can request financial help when they’re in need. In return, our church will often give out gift cards donated by people in the congregation, or put out a request for help to members in the congregation.

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Dr. Jasmine J. Park

Board Certiﬁed, Internal Medicine

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Turkey and chocolate & poinsettias…

Oh my!

Dr. BEATRIZ SEGARRA, D.V.M. The Village Animal Hospital, Johns Creek

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ith great holidays comes great responsibility”… with our pets that is. As we feast with our families this holiday season, our pets are right there alongside, never turning down any piece of unattended food that may come their way. Having worked in animal hospitals during the holidays, I’m all too familiar with seeing dogs come in for indigestion, some more severe than others. The culprit can be anything from turkey to chocolate. Turkey itself is not an unhealthy food for dogs. It is actually a healthy, lean choice, which is well tolerated by them. But throw in lots of spices, sauces and dressings, and now it’s a whole different story. Dogs are not used to eating the sorts of things that we do, making them more sensitive to any changes in their diet Chocolate is another food product that finds its way into our homes during the holidays. These delicious treats

hang out in our pantries, kitchen counters and our coffee tables, which pose no challenge for our chocolate hungry furry friends. Yes, they have a sweet tooth and would love nothing more than to consume an entire bag of Lindt chocolate truffles. Unfortunately for dogs, they are unable to process chocolate like we do, hence making chocolate a toxic treat for dogs. Baking chocolate and dark chocolates are the most harmful to dogs. Milk chocolate is less toxic, but should still be avoided. Finally, decorations surround us during this time of the year, which can pique our pet’s curiosity to a whole new level. Cat owners are all too familiar with their pets devoted interest in the Christmas tree, its decorations and lights. Kittens are especially curious about biting down on anything. Even decorative plants can become a new interesting toy or, even worse, a snack. Plants

such as poinsettias can be toxic to cats and dogs, so pet owners should keep a watchful eye when such plants are introduced, as they can ruin our four legged friends’, and owners’, holiday season if ingested. Our pets are an important part of our daily lives, so there is no reason to exclude them from our holiday celebrations. However, we should do our best to keep them away from the foods we eat. So what can we do to keep our pets safe during the holidays? Simply keep your pets on their normal diets, avoid the temptation of sharing with them the delicious foods we eat, and ensure that toxic foods, plants and decorations are kept out of their reach. . Have a safe and happy holiday season and remember to keep your pets safe during this special time of the year! ■

NewtownMed.com

Newtown Medical Associates is a full-service primary care practice dedicated to providing the highest-quality medical care possible to patients aged 13 and older. Our board-certified physician, Dr. James Stewart provides care for the whole patient, promoting wellness and preventative care, and provides diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic medical problems. Our patientfriendly staff takes pride in the good health of our patients, and works as a team to provide you with the time and attention that you need.

• Welcoming New Patients

• Convenient Location

• Short Waiting Times

• Same-day Appointments Available

James L. Stewart, M.D.

Board Certiﬁed in Internal Medicine

New Location: 3400 Old Milton Parkway Building A, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30005

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