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CONTENTS JANUARY 2020
16 | HOME FEATURE: A tour through the 2019 Vesta Home Show’s “People’s
Choice” award winner, designed by First Fruit Collection of Collierville, TN.
28 | DESIGN: Kimberly Bacon Interiors undertook a major renovation at this
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C OJAN T E N T S N UA R Y 2 0 2 0
HOME + DESIGN 16 home feature Past and Present Perfect 28 design Starting Point
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TRAVEL + CULTURE
FOOD + DRINK
54 travel Antartica - The White Continent 40 entertaining 50 & Fabulous Soiree 50 wedding Frazier/Montgomery 76 dining out Coastal Fish Company 64 getaway Brownsville, TN 70 in the kitchen Smoked Salmon Pizza
IN EVERY ISSUE 14 publisher's note 81 sources 10 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
FOR YOU 72 healthy you Manduu Training 82 on a good note Rock Steady Boxing
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JANUARY 2020 • VOL. 18 NO. 10 PUBLISHER / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MARGARET MONGER | mmonger@athomemms.com
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P U B L I S H E R ’S NOTE It is December 19th and as we are busy wrapping up this January issue, many of you are busy wrapping up your Christmas or Hanukkah gifts and some, aka me, haven’t even started. But no worries—with a day or two, a few cookies and beverage of choice, I, like Santa and most moms out there, can crank out some gifts and whip up a few vittles to feed a crowd.
I have mellowed a bit and have learned not to let the hustle and bustle of the season make me crazy. After watching my favorite Christmas show the other night, I was once again reminded:
“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” —Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Although I certainly hope you all enjoy exchanging gifts with family and friends (purchased from local stores, of course) I sincerely wish you just “a little bit more.” In this new year, let’s try and put our religious, political and other differences aside and remember that we are all God’s children and try to treat each other with kindness, respect and compassion. Maybe that is the “little bit more” that was discovered that day. Happy 2020 to you all.
Margaret Monger, Publisher
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Past and Present
Perfect On a recent tour of the 2019 Vesta Home Show’s Kelmscott Manor with designers Ashley Toney and Patty Michaelis, words like “airy,” “dressy” and “pretty” peppered the conversation. The opinion is echoed by thousands—literally. The majority of the over 18,000 people who attended the show last October voted for the house as their favorite, making it the People’s Choice winner. Toney, owner of First Fruit Collection on the Collierville square, and Michaelis, her design partner and manager of the store, teamed with builder Dave Moore in a yearlong labor of love to bring the house from concept to completion. Moore describes the home, located on Chapel Woods Cove in Germantown, as traditional English country in style, but packed with every amenity a modern family could need. The exterior is a handsome blend of stone and brick. A formal garden to the right of the front entrance, highlighted by a traditional fountain, lends a decidedly dressed-up air. An arched covered entry welcomes visitors through double front doors painted an eye-catching cornflower blue in a foreshadowing of the interior color palette. January 2020 • athomemms.com | 17
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home feature Just inside, the entryway, which Michaelis describes as a “showstopper,” opens to a two-story stair hall that draws the eye immediately upward. The floors, however, are worthy of equal attention; stately in a stunning diamond pattern. Created by Danny Benard of Mid South Flooring, the light-stained oak runs throughout the downstairs, an elegant foundation for the decor. Impressive paneling furthers the English country manor feel of the entry. “We loved the idea of having some paneling,” recalls Toney. “Our trim carpenter from Navarro Brothers Finish Carpentry did even more than we imagined!” An important aspect of First Fruit’s design strategy is to let artists be artists, she explains. “That’s kind of our thing. We like to figure out what we want and then let the experts go with it. When you give them too many constraints they’ll do the work, but it ends up being something less than it could have been.” That strategy paid off in spades again when it came to the “jewelry” of the entryway, the stair railing, created by Willie Kelley of Absolute Iron. “We showed him a picture of something a lot simpler,” remembers Toney, “and he came up with this and we loved it! The matte finish actually has a little shimmer to it.” The dining room’s uncomplicated, open layout offers minimal wall space on which to place furniture, but the one piece Toney selected for the niche alongside the table and chairs came to be a foundational choice for the home’s overall design scheme. “We found the sideboard at market and kind of based the room around it. We knew we wanted a blue palette for this house and that sideboard, which is a replica of an antique, is a great anchor for the room,” she says. Coffered ceilings, subtle chinoiserie-patterned curtains and a distressed wood chandelier make the dining room feel formal, yet not fussy.
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home feature “This is probably our favorite den we’ve ever done,” admits Toney. “We love the open windows, the symmetry of the room.” That symmetry comes most noticeably in a pair of built-in cabinets under matching windows flanking the fireplace. The trim on the cabinet doors replays the diamond pattern of the entry floor, while the stone tops add a chic accent that keeps the room’s decor on the transitional side of casual. Adds Michaelis, “We definitely wanted it to be a little dressy, but still feel lived in. We don’t want anyone to feel like they can’t sit on the sofa. We’ve had guys coming in here sitting in these chairs and saying they are the most comfortable chairs ever.” The den opens to a gourmet kitchen in which each feature outshines the one before. The cornflower blue first introduced in the front doors and the dining room sideboard makes a bold comeback in the cabinets. “It’s pretty, but unexpected,” says Toney. “In a design palette that’s otherwise simple, this is the pop of color.” Traditional pecan-colored wood on the barstools and in custom ceiling beams from Burrus Co. brings warmth to balance the cool blues, and the vent hood created by Christie Cut Stone is a statement piece. Gold-tone faucets and hardware here and throughout the home are at once of-the-moment and timeless.
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No conversation about the Kelmscott’s kitchen is complete, however, without a mention of the adjacent wine room. The glass-encased alcove is the perfect home for a connoisseur’s collection, temperature- and humidity-controlled, and centrally located. Vesta attendees clearly agreed, voting the room their favorite feature from among all the innovations in the show’s six spectacular homes. January 2020 • athomemms.com | 21
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The design team couldn’t be happier with the way the master suite turned out. Just as with the den, Toney describes the bedroom as luxurious, but liveable. Furnished in serene tones, the restful bedroom retreat leads into a classic white bath, with an unexpected touch. Burrus’s birch ceiling beams soften the tone without detracting from the spa-like feel. Through the bathroom, the huge master closet does double duty. Cleverly dressed up with the custom trim work that is one of the home’s hallmarks, a solid steel door marks the space as a certified safe room/storm shelter. 22 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
home feature Nearby, the laundry area is a study in practicality plus beauty. White cabinets with Silestone tops pair with wooden open shelving created by Navarro Brothers. Several new shades of blue appear, from sky blue paint on the walls to navy decorative accessories. Lockers and baskets provide a place for each member of the home’s future family to organize, and there’s even a special spot for man’s best friend—a glassenclosed dog bath, complete with a feeding station built in underneath. Don’t limit the space to canine use, though, suggests Michaelis. “It would also be great if you had to hose something off… maybe a muddy child!” she laughs.
“We took traditional and updated it, modernized it.” —Kelmscott Manor designer Ashley Toney of First Fruit Collection Along with three more bedrooms and baths, the Kelmscott’s second story features a media room, but the light-filled space is a far cry from the home theaters that first appeared in houses 20 or so years ago. White walls, multiple windows and light carpet create a sunlit ambiance. When it’s movie time, though, the space transforms into the ideal setting for viewing. Custom shades block out all light for ultimate enjoyment of the built-in projection TV system. January 2020 • athomemms.com | 23
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home feature Although the 5,000-square-foot home is a showplace, its builder admits that his favorite part of it is outside its walls. “I’m an outdoor person, so I love the outdoor room and the backyard,” Moore explains. It’s easy to see why: an inviting pool and hot tub await, next to an inviting outdoor living room, complete with bluestone flooring, a vaulted and beamed ceiling, a stone fireplace and two TVs, one of which is visible from within the hot tub. “No one will ever have to miss a play,” says Toney. The Vesta Home Show website describes the Kelmscott as a combination of the best of the past with the best of the present time. Thanks to the efforts of the team that created, constructed and furnished it, this house will surely provide the best of the future, as well, for the family that soon calls it home.
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design Story: Lynn McDermatt Photography: Ross Group Creative
Jeri and Pat Winters purchased their 40 acres of pastureland in Coldwater, Mississippi over 25 years ago. While residing in a temporary home on the property, the Winters constructed a home themselves from a Southern Living House Plan. Since children and grandchildren live nearby, it was time to undertake a major renovation. They contacted Kimberly Bacon Interiors and the chemistry between Jeri, Pat and Kimberly was instant. “Listening to Jeri and Pat’s objectives was extremely important to make this project a reality. Jeri loved color and Pat wanted every aspect of the renovation to flow together,” says Bacon. This was the beginning of an amazing relationship. Pat gave Jeri and Bacon free rein to select the elements for the home.
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One of the objectives was to not only update the look of the house, but also to improve the flow. “We have a front door, but no one ever uses it,” laughs Pat. The main entry is a side door, which originally opened into a laundry room. Bacon relocated the laundry room to a more central location in the house. She then reimagined the space as a stylish mudroom with rustic shiplap walls, custom sink and ample storage for Jeri, a master organizer.
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design Once inside, a gracious family room awaits to the left. Maximum seating was important for large family gatherings. Bacon paired two large sofas with an existing sofa which was reupholstered. She designed a custom 5 foot square antique oak coffee table for the space. A pair of poufs nestled under the table provide extra seating.
For the Winter's project, Bacon designed a large custom coffee table fabricated by a local architect. During a visit to the workshop, she spotted a wooden piece perfect for the table centerpiece. She had it fitted with antique mirror as the base. When she presented the piece to her client, she was surprised that Pat knew exactly what it was. “I had no idea there was a story behind it,” recalls Bacon. “That came off a dredge boat, and it turns out that the dredge captain and I have crossed river paths numerous times over the years.” says Pat, whose work with Thompson Caterpillar often involves powering the watercraft on the Mississippi River. 32 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
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dining design out
The newly designed kitchen stands to the right of the entry. Every design project needs a “starting point,” an initial element that sets the tone for the entire venture. No matter the scope of the undertaking, there must be an initial decision that drives all the subsequent choices. “Jeri fell in love with a Cambria quartz with turquoise accents that would become the main focus in the kitchen and dictate the direction of the design,” recalls Bacon.
The existing pantry was relocated under the stairs allowing for the reconfiguring of the island which provides additional seating. Jeri’s love of color is reflected in the island custom paint color which is paired with stained cabinets. All flooring was removed and replaced with tile for durability and ease of cleaning.
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The kitchen opens to the dining room, where the soaring ceiling and a wall of windows provide abundant light to the space. The room is a tribute to the family and its Mississippi roots from the much-loved farm table and ladderback chairs, to the McCarty pottery and cotton boll accents on the shelves, to the commissioned painting by Charles Guess. “My grandparents on both sides were sharecroppers, so that painting reminds me of them,â€? says Pat. The room has a 20 foot vaulted ceiling providing the backdrop for the staircase to be a focal point in the room. The original structure was removed, and solid cedar posts were installed creating an open feel. The structure itself features custom iron and millwork designed by Bacon. The fireplace feature was updated with the outside bluestone and rustic boards above a new cedar mantle. 34 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
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Past the dining room, the newly positioned laundry room is out of the flow of traffic and adjacent to the master suite. Bacon updated the bedroom with new furniture and bedding.
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The master bath received a substantial facelift. A barn door now separates the two areas with less obstruction. Two closets flank the entrance with new custom cabinets, tile floors, distressed subway wall tiles, river rock accents and granite countertops. A freestanding cast iron soaker tub, chandelier and sconces add a feminine touch to the room.
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The project continued outside. With no original steps out the back door or the master bedroom door, the plans for a covered porch were a must. A large covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and seating area were added. The feature of the area is a swimming pool which is a favorite of the grandchildren. “This is Jeri’s house and I wanted her to get what she wanted,” Pat says. “It fits us well.”
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50 &
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Soiree
Event Design and Story: Angela Mazanti Photography: Jamie Sue Johnston Lighting: Mark Mazanti with EventPro Lighting
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Jennifer's husband, Frank, contacted me to plan a surprise birthday party for her 50th. He decided early in the planning process that he was going to need her input on some things and let her in on the secret, but wanted to leave as many details as Story: Courtesy Story: Emily Emily Steen Steen Photos: Courtesy of of Visit Visit Corinth Corinth possible as a|| Photos: surprise. January 2020 • athomemms.com | 41
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The Decor: The flowers looked as though they were hand gathered from an English garden. Jennifer’s favorite color is yellow, so I incorporated it with French blue for the flowers, cake, linens, invitations, etc. I enlisted the help of Lindsey Cross at Mrs. Post Stationery to help pull together the perfect invitation.
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entertaining Set the Stage: The setting for the party was at their beautiful, historic home. Jennifer recently took her daughter on a graduation trip to France, and I was inspired by that, as well as the English Tudor-style home. She has a love of antiques, beautiful French colors and patterns. I used those things as inspiration for the decor that included watercolor linens in greens, blues and yellows that mimicked the tones in a Monet painting.
Glowing Embers Japanese Maple
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The Menu: The cake was designed by The Flour Garden and was a mixture of chocolate and yellow butter cake with toasted Pecan Bavarian filling. The menu was artfully presented by Wade & Company Catering. It consisted of a fresh fruit and cheese display, baconwrapped artichokes with parmesan parsley dust, honey smoked salmon with candied citrus zest and sun dried fruit, Mediterranean chicken salad baguettes, beef tenderloin sliders, asparagus and peppers with lemon aioli, warm New Orleans crab dip, summer orzo salad and apricot-glazed chicken kabobs.
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entertaining Host Your Own: If you want to throw your own party for someone special, whether you go for a surprise or not, try to make sure all of the details are inspired by the guest of honor. Use their favorite colors, flowers, food and music to create an atmosphere that truly reflects who they are and your guests will leave feeling like they were at an experience that was unique and inspired.
Special Details: Jennifer and her guests enjoyed dancing under the stars to the Memphis Allstars Band. In lieu of gifts, she requested that donations be made to Southern Reins in honor of a special friend. January 2020 • athomemms.com | 47
San Gimignano San Gimignano, with its walls and 15 towers, represents the pinnacle of ancient commercial wealth. One of the best-known villages of Tuscany, it sits high on a hill. The town presents itself beautifully; in 1990, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 48 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
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travel social social wedding getaway
Erin Frazier Samuel Montgomery October 12, 2019 Memphis, Tennessee Parents of the Bride: Mrs. Tammi and Dr. Randy Frazier ForsythParents Fountainof the Groom: Ms. Leanne Montgomery and Mr. Stacey Montgomery 50 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
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SOURCES Rehearsal Dinner: Home of Terre & Orma Smith Wedding & Reception: Home of Tammi & Dr. Randy Frazier Florist: Cheryl Nesbit of Cheryl's Flowers; Nashville, TN Lynn Simmerman, Dawn Laster, Melanie Brose Event Planner: Tammi Frazier & John Mabry Photographer: Kelsey Lee Photo; Minneapolis, MN Videographer: John Meyers; Nashville, TN Wedding Rings: Sissy's Log Cabin & Jared's Hair: Annalee Hendrick & House of Whit Entertainment: The Respectables; Nashville, TN Caterer: John Mabry of Vicari Restaurant; Corinth, MS Baker: Lauren's Cake Shop; Corinth, MS Invitations: Hand Letterpressed & Designed by Erin Frazier Wedding Dress: Willow Bride; Tupelo, MS Bridesmaids': Dresses: Davids Bridal Rentals: Music City Tents; Nashville, TN Valet: Southern Valet; Memphis, TN Ceremony Metal Decor: Wes Johnson of JOHNSON Fabricators; Adamsville, TN Pool Cover Construction: Preston Knigh of Knight Construction
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ANTARCTICA THE WHITE CONTINENT
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Why not explore the white continent? Navigating its remote waterways and geologic regions allows travelers views of snow-covered peaks and stunning ice shelves as well as opportunities for encounters with penguins, seals and whales—truly a bucket-list experience! Surrounded by the Southern Ocean, Antarctica is the fifth largest continent. South America is the closest continent; Argentina and Chile are the nearest countries. Icebergs in all shapes and sizes encompass the region. Most of the continent is covered in ice that is over one mile thick: around 90 percent of the ice on the planet is situated here. Antarctica covers all lines of longitude, placing it in every time zone on Earth. During summer, the days are 24 hours long, while deep-winter days have next to no light. Antarctica never had an indigenous population and there are no permanent residents there today. Annually, about 1,000 to 5,000 people are staffed on the continent seasonally at field camps and research stations. 56 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
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Cruising via small ships and expedition vessels is the most common way to travel to Antarctica, as it offers a means of entry for hardto-access areas and preserved sites. Itineraries vary between 10 days and three weeks, and are subject to weather and the ever-changing ice conditions. Passengers can depart from Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego or Puerto Madryn in Argentina or Montevideo in Uruguay. Points of interest on the Antarctic Peninsula include Half Moon Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay (discovered and named by whalers), the narrow passageway Lemaire Channel, Port Charcot and Deception Island. On board, geologists, naturalists and conservationists provide lectures and accompany guests on landings. For shore excursions, cruise passengers board rigidhulled inflatable boats. Visitors may also discover Antarctica via helicopter landings and in kayaks, which can maneuver into hard-toreach coves and inlets.
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The wildlife of the “far south” can be found on a voyage to South Georgia. Massive colonies of king penguins along with elephant and fur seals call its dark sand beaches home. Orcas and humpback whales often escort tourist vessels through the icy waters. Itinerary highlights include Salisbury Plain, Fortuna Bay, Grytviken, Saint Andrews Bay (home to the largest colony of king penguins), Gold Harbour and Cooper Bay, with its turquoise-blue water.
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Located to the southeast of South America, the isolated Falkland Islands are often a stop on Antarcticbound cruises. The landscape of the Falklands consists of moors and rugged coastlines carved by the South Atlantic. Wildlife and plant life found in this region form a link between Patagonia and Antarctica. Within the chain of islands and islets, exploration takes place at Steeple Jason (home to a large albatross colony), New Island and The Neck, plus Saunders Island. Crossing the legendary Drake Passage on a cruise in these southern waters is a milestone in any explorer’s journal. Voyages to East Antarctica are less common and typically spend 10 days crossing the Southern Ocean en route to the continent. Cruises depart from Hobart, Australia, or New Zealand’s South Island. Antarctica’s summer tourist season is roughly five months long, from November through March. During this time temperatures average between 20˚ and 50˚F. Animals are at their most active during the southern summer and close encounters are common. In the Falklands and South Georgia, spring and summer arrive earlier than in the South Shetlands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
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travel Antarctic Travel by the Month November and December Wintering scientists at the research stations welcome the season’s first visitors after the winter darkness. The sun stimulates the growth of krill, the main food for whales, which flock in to fatten themselves and to produce their young. Humpbacks are among the first to arrive, followed by Minkes and southern right whales. This is also a time for amazing displays of the penguins’ courtship ritual, including nest building, sky pointing and stone stealing. Penguins and cormorants lay their eggs and chicks start to hatch at the end of December in the South Shetland Islands. Also in December, the longest days of the year afford so many daylight hours that photographs can be taken at midnight! January and February bring lots of activity to the penguin colonies as the newly-hatched chicks grow. Fur seal and leopard seal pups are widely visible and whale watching is at its best as the receding ice allows further exploration to the south. March Nightly darkness returns as the sun sinks below the southern horizon. Temperatures are still above zero and the snow cover is at its minimum, allowing for easy walks in the South Shetland Islands. Adolescent penguin chicks become curious about visitors. Adult penguins molt and the young will go to sea. Colorful algae blooms on snow slopes and ice cliffs grow large during March. Whale watching is still good. Varieties of wildlife visitors to Antarctica often see include: Whales: Blue, Orca, Fin, Humpbacks, Minke, Sperm, Right and Sei Penguins: Adelie, Chinstrap, Emperor, King, Gentoo, Macaroni and Rockhopper Seals: Leopard, Elephant, Fur, Ross and Weddell
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INTERESTING FACTS • Some places in Antarctica are completely ice-free! These “dry valleys” are thought to be the world’s harshest deserts—it is estimated that they haven’t experienced rain or snow in almost two million years. • The South Pole is claimed by seven nations: Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom. • There are no polar bears in Antarctica. They only live in the Arctic regions. • Winds in Antarctica can reach 200 miles per hour. • The Antarctic ice sheet is the most distinctive feature on Earth, clearly visible from space. • Unseen until 1820, Antarctica is known as the last region on Earth to be discovered.
For more information on a trip to Antarctica, call the travel advisors at Regency Travel at 901.682.9065 or visit www.regencytravel.net.
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Brownsville on the Move: Revitalization, Restoration and Preservation
Story: Mary Ann Sharpe | Photos: Courtesy of Main Street Brownsville
When travelers are looking for the heart of a town, they head to Main Street. That’s where a community bares its soul, where it has its best chance to make a good first impression. Over the last four decades, the Main Street America movement has proven that downtowns are still the heart of communities, and the city of Brownsville, TN, has bought into that concept. A day trip to the town’s newly energized core is more than worth the hour’s drive down I-40.
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getaway social A man named Richard Nixon gave Brownsville its roots when he built a log cabin in the middle of the town square in 1829. That humble structure eventually gave way to the current classical revival-style courthouse, surrounded by a bustling downtown core with a post office, movie theater and retail stores. As time went by, big-box stores, megamalls and interstate transportation took a toll and downtown businesses closed. Life has come again to the area, though, thanks to the efforts of Main Street Brownsville, which has secured public and private investors to renew downtown’s historic buildings and public spaces. Challenged with design, promotion, organization and economic restructuring, Main Street Brownsville rolled up its sleeves in October 2014 and got to work. Once empty spaces on the square are now home to mom-and-pop homespun stores, a park and eateries. For a leisurely stroll, shopping, a bite to eat or just a friendly smile from one of the locales, the historic downtown is the place to be.
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getaway The Brownsville area offers plenty to see on a day or overnight trip. History buffs will delight in exploring the town’s more than 400 documented architecturally significant structures, four designated historic districts and four properties within the city limits listed on the National Register of Historic Places, several of which are featured during the Haywood Heritage Foundation’s annual Tour of Homes the first Saturday each June.
Mykonos Mission Windmill Church
A must see is local legend Billy Tripp’s Mindfield, just off of West Main Street. Constructed using salvaged metal, the structure is the largest outdoor sculpture in Tennessee. Stop next door at Anthony’s Barber Shop and Menagerie Museum to hear a lifetime of stories as told by Mr. Anthony Turner. Tour Historic College Hill and view the collection of Abraham Lincoln artifacts and memorabilia donated to the city by the late Morton Felsenthal.
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getaway travel Grab a bar-be-que sandwich at Helen’s or stop by Burger Basket, voted the number one burger in the state. Don’t leave town without a visit to the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, home of the newlyrestored Flagg Grove School, the one-room schoolhouse attended by a young Anna Mae Bullock (a.k.a. Tina Turner). It now houses a collection of Turner’s memorabilia, including costumes, gold records and even her high school yearbook.
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Smoked Salmon Pizzas
with Capers and Chives
This little gem of an appetizer is delicious! I love to serve it with cocktails in the bar when guests arrive, but it would also be great to serve for lunch along with a side salad. I make my own pizza crust, however, if you’d like to make it easier on yourself it is 100 percent okay to buy small, premade crusts at the grocery. (It would save a lot of time, too). I hope you’ll give this a try. Enjoy!
Ingredients 1 ¼ cups warm water 2 (¼-oz.) packages of active dry yeast
Recipe and Photo: Courtesy of Jim Norton
for the dough 4 cups of flour, plus extra for your work surface Salt
Olive oil
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for the toppings topping
½ Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
½ tsp. salt
1 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon Capers
½ tsp. pepper
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Instructions Preheat oven to 500˚. For the dough, combine the water and yeast and stir until yeast is dissolved. In a large mixing bowl add water/yeast mixture and 2 Tbsp. of olive oil. Give it a quick stir. Add 3 cups of flour and 2 ½ tsp. of salt. Start off stirring the mixture with a wooden spoon. When the dough starts to come together it’s easier to use your hands. Continue working the dough, adding the remaining cup of flour slowly, just until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. When the dough is ready, remove it from the bowl and knead it several times on a floured surface. Coat the inside of a medium bowl with a little olive oil, place the dough in the bowl, and give the dough a couple of turns to coat it in the oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and set it aside for 25-30 minutes to double in size. Remove the dough from the bowl and divide into 6 parts, rolling each into a small ball. Cover the dough balls with a kitchen towel and let sit 10 minutes. Working with your fingers, press each ball of dough into a 6-8” circle, creating individual pizza crusts. Sprinkle three baking sheets with flour or cornmeal. Place two prepared crusts on each sheet. Brush the dough with olive oil and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and golden. Be sure to rotate baking sheets for even baking. Once done, remove and set aside to cool completely. (You can make the crusts in advance... once cooled, just pop them into an airtight container until you’re ready to assemble pizzas.) In a small bowl add softened cream cheese, 1 Tbsps of chives, ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. of pepper, and ½ Tbsp. lemon juice. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture atop each baked crust. Smooth around the crust, leaving a slight border at the edge. Top each generously with the smoked salmon. Sprinkle with desired amount of capers, a little sprinkle of fresh chives, and a little hit of pepper on top doesn’t hurt. Using a large knife, cut the pizza into six slices. Serve and enjoy—your guests will go nuts!
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Manduu Training Story: Kedran Whitten | Photos: Courtesy of Manduu Training
Boxing seems like an easy sport to grasp, doesn’t it? You put on a pair of gloves and you try to hit your opponent more than your opponent hits you. But there’s so much more to the sport than that. After all, boxing is called “The Sweet Science” because it requires intelligence, efficiency and strategy to be successful. The same things can be said about strength training. Anyone can go to a gym and lift weights, but it takes intelligence, efficiency and strategy to build serious strength and gain noticeable muscle. What do you get, then, when you take a strength training program built on a foundation of intelligence, efficiency and strategy … and add science to it? You get Manduu: the ultimate strength training program for adults of all ages and fitness levels.
The Sweet Science of Manduu
Manduu offers clients a unique and proven Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) strength training program that takes advantage of the electricity that powers the human body. Yes, you have electricity coursing through your veins at this very moment. Elements in your body, such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, have specific electrical charges. The cells in your body can use these charged elements, called ions, to generate electricity. When your muscles contract, it’s because your brain has sent electric signals to those muscles telling them to do so. Here’s what makes Manduu so effective: Instead of waiting for your brain to send signals to your muscles telling them to contract, Manduu uses a specially designed suit fitted with carbon fiber electrodes to generate a low-level electrical impulse that creates resistance. During a workout session the trainer connects the suited-up client to the EMS machine, then leads the client through a series of stretching and flexing movements that work against that resistance. The result? You build muscle faster at Manduu than with any other fitness program.
Workout Smarter, Not Harder
Exactly how long does it take to build muscle at Manduu? A typical workout lasts 15 minutes, and it is recommended to rest and recover for at least three days before the next workout. A three-day recovery after a 15-minute workout sounds a bit extreme, but it’s necessary. That’s because one 15-minute workout at Manduu is equal to a six-hour workout at the gym. You read that correctly. Here’s what makes Manduu workouts so efficient: • Precise Results: Manduu takes the guesswork out of strength training. Clients work directly with Manduu personal trainers to build strength training programs tailored to their unique goals and objectives. • Hard Work, Low Impact: The EMS machine generates a mild electrical pulse that works through the nine major muscle groups covered by the electrodes. The pulse isn’t painful, though, and the whole workout is ultra-low impact. There is no jumping or bouncing, and nothing places strain on joints, tendons or ligaments. • Detailed Progress Tracking: At the start of each session, trainers scan clients with the same technology used by NASA and Navy Seals. The scan measures total body weight, skeletal muscle mass, visceral fat, basal metabolic rate, and many more biometrics to ensure clients are getting the best results and the most efficient workouts possible. 72 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
healthy you Life-Changing Benefits
Manduu has helped many clients lose weight, trim body fat and gain strength. Several participants have enjoyed rewards beyond expectation. Here are a couple of their stories: • Fighting MS: Tim Light was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007. Once an avid swimmer, Light found himself struggling to walk without falling. After seven months at Manduu, Light gained nine pounds of muscle mass. His walking improved and his dexterity returned, which led to exponential improvement in his quality of life. • Recovery from Muscle Atrophy: A seasoned runner, Mandy Oakes was training for a trail run when she began feeling excruciating back pain. She was hospitalized with a staph infection in her spinal canal. The infection left her with complete muscle atrophy below the waist, and a fear of never running again. She began training at Manduu to recover, and within two months, was back on the course running a 5K. Are you ready to write your success story? To schedule your first session free of charge at one of Memphis’ two Manduu locations go to Manduu.com.
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Coastal Fish
Company
Story: Lesley Harris Colvett | Photos: Courtesy of AHMMS
The name says it all—Coastal Fish Company. Located at Shelby Farms overlooking Hyde Lake, this newly opened restaurant showcases one of the most beautiful and serene views in the city. The Flight Restaurant Group has put their culinary mark on the space, which was formerly The Kitchen restaurant, and the new menu features fresh seafood flown in daily from the coasts. Dining at any of the Flight Restaurant Group establishments, Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar in downtown Memphis, Southern Social in Germantown, and the soonto-open Porch & Parlor in Overton Square, is a first-class experience, and Coastal Fish Company reflects that same standard. 76 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
The owners, Russ Graham and Tom Powers are both from coastal areas (New Orleans and South Florida, respectively) and when they moved to Memphis, they realized the area needed an upscale seafood restaurant. The foremost goal of Coastal Fish’s staff is to provide an unparalleled dining experience. “We focus on great customer service and warm hospitality, and we are always going to have that next level of service, going above and beyond, consistent and reliable. We focus all of our efforts on giving the guests a memorable, great, consistent experience every time they come in here. Our food is always going to be fresh caught, freshly cooked,” says Jason Burgardt, managing partner. As for the cuisine, “We provide full-of-flavor dishes using the finest ingredients,” says Eduardo Murillo, corporate executive chef with Flight Restaurant Group. Ryan Gall, executive chef at Coastal Fish, worked with Chef Emeril Lagasse for eight years opening restaurants, then lived in New Orleans for about ten years, and has a rich background in coastal cuisine and fine dining. Gall says he is enjoying this new venture, utilizing the flavors and influence of New Orleans. “The fish we serve is the freshest fish possible, sourcing from certain waters to get the best quality. The fish takes center stage on the plate,” he adds. According to Burgardt, the oysters are the highlight of the menu. They are fresh and flown in daily from the east coast, and served with a unique accompaniment. “We serve savory sorbets on the side of the oysters. We take really interesting flavor combinations that go well with oysters, and make them into fresh, delightful sorbets that complement the oysters.” The menu features five different styles of charbroiled oysters prepared in a wood-fired oven. The lightest style is the Lemon Dill, while the NOLA, a traditional New Orleans-style preparation featuring butter, parsley and garlic, is a fan favorite. All the seafood at Coastal Fish is prepared to reflect the region from which it is caught: The redfish is from the Gulf and prepared New Orleans style; the grouper is from the panhandle of Florida and prepared Key West style; and the tuna is from Hawaii, so it features a Hawaiian influence. The decor features rich woods, navy blues and crisp whites; a nautical theme with a modern, polished feel. The bar offers 19 seats, five cocktail tables, and full dinner service. Many Mid Southerners come to this location solely to enjoy the scenery, and Coastal Fish Company has added tables to provide full dinner service outside, as well, allowing guests to experience the spectacular views and sunset overlooking Hyde Lake. A glass wall blocks the wind, and heating lamps keep the patio warm and cozy during cold weather. Fresh seafood, fabulous views and Southern hospitality make the recipe for a PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHIRA MARIE perfect dining experience year round at Coastal Fish Company. January 2020 • athomemms.com | 77
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SOURCES 16 | HOME FEATURE
Special thanks - First Fruit Collection firstfruitcollection.com
28 | DESIGN
Special thanks Kimberly Bacon Interiors kimberlybaconinteriors.com
40 | ENTERTAINING
Special thanks - Angela Mazanti Event Design angelamazanatidesign.com
51 | TRAVEL
Special thanks - Regency Travel, Inc. 901.682.9065
64 | GETAWAY
Special thanks Main Street Brownsville facebook.com/Main-StreetBrownsville-511469472288320/
70 | IN THE KITCHEN
Special thanks - Jim Norton thenortonrecipe.com
72 | HEALTHY YOU
Special thanks - Kendra Whitten Manduu.com
76 | DINING OUT
Special thanks - Coastal Fish Company coastalfishcompany.com
82 | ON A GOOD NOTE
Special thanks - Rock Steady Boxing rocksteadyboxing.org
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Rock Steady Boxing— Fighting Against Parkinson’s Story: Lesley Harris Colvett | Photos: Courtesy of Rock Steady Boxing Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is fighting against Parkinson’s. On any given day participants engage in this non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness routine that is dramatically improving the ability of people with Parkinson’s to live independent lives. “There is no cure for Parkinson’s, but with Rock Steady Boxing we are able to delay the symptoms that directly impact [a patient’s] daily quality of life. When these folks come in here, they are generally feeling defeated by the disease. This place gives them somewhere to fight back, and they don’t fight back alone, they have a whole community with them. The improvements that we have seen have been nothing short of extraordinary: symptoms lesson, and oftentimes disappear, the boxers, as well call them, start getting stronger, and doing things that they were not able to do prior to coming in,” says Mosi Wolpe, who is a coach and partner in the venture along with owner Cheryl Schlitt. Formerly housed in UFC gym, RSB recently celebrated its grand opening at a new location, 815 Exocet off Germantown Road in Cordova, that provides more space for its boxers. It is the only gym in the Mid South that is dedicated solely to Parkinson’s and the Rock Steady program. RSB is a first-of-its-kind, nonprofit founded in 2006 by former Marion County, IN, prosecutor Scott C. Newman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 40, to provide an effective form of physical exercise to people living with the condition. When a person learns they have Parkinson’s, it can be scary, but RSB provides a place where they can socialize and have immediate camaraderie. “Rock Steady gives people with Parkinson’s a place they can immediately go and find all these people who support each other and welcome them with open arms. This is like no other place I have seen,” says Mosi. 82 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • January 2020
RSB instructors are trained exercise professionals with deep knowledge of Parkinson’s disease. They work on specific skills to improve footwork, coordination and strength, and the exercise program is designed to attack Parkinson’s at its vulnerable neurological points. While focusing on overall fitness, strength training, reaction time and balance, workouts include ring work, focus mitts, heavy bags, speed bags, double-ended bags, jump rope, core work, calisthenics and circuit weight training. Parkinson’s symptoms of tremors are improved through hand-eye coordination and increased flexibility; symptoms of stooped posture are improved by core strength, and symptoms of cognitive issues are improved by mental focus through the boxing training. “The workout is really good because it does slow down the progression of Parkinson’s, but there is also a great support group. The fact you have people here with the same situation makes a lot of difference, and everyone is happy,” says Jim McLaughlin, who has been participating at Rock Steady as a boxer for over three years. No boxing experience is necessary and people of all ages are invited to participate. Boxers, both male and female, range in age from mid-30s to early 90’s. Joy Williams’ husband is a boxer at RSB, and she is grateful for the program. “I have never seen him so involved in an exercise program. He is getting stronger, and it is really the only thing you can do to help fight Parkinson’s yourself,” she says. In addition to the boxing workouts, members and coaches go on outings such as bowling. For more information, visit rocksteadyboxingmemphis.com, follow Rock Steady Boxing Memphis on Instagram and Facebook, or contact Mosi at 603.236.1257 or at Mosi@rocksteadyboxingmemphis.com.
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