Reflections: November-December 2024

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32 HOLIDAY FAVORITE S WITH A T WIST

Add a little extra to the traditional must-haves on your table this year.

44 ANG E L A’ S S HAR E

Surprising life turns lead to an unexpected career in wine for one Bellevue Club member.

50 S KIE S WIDE OPE N

Take in the aurora borealis from this luxury Alaskan wilderness resort.

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The Bellevue Collection’s

Season of Magic Find all the gifts you love to give and celebrate special moments at The Dining District. See the wonder of Snowflake Lane nightly at 7pm, November 29 – December 24.

NEW TO THE COLLECTION:

Aesop • Alo • Ann Taylor • Barnes & Noble Beyond Yoga • Tom Bihn • David Yurman FP Movement • Mahindra Jewellers Marine Layer • Mejuri • Mirra • Mochinut MOTO Pizza • Noir Lash Lounge Shake Shack • Theo Chocolate • Vuori • Yezi Free Covered Parking and Extended Holiday Hours

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GET CAUGHT UP IN T HE DAI LY H U STLE OF OUR BU SY L I V ES. Like many of you, I juggle my kids’ after-school activities, carpool schedules, homework, and the occasional late night at work—all while hoping everyone remains happy as we push through the day. This winter, I’m challenging myself to look beyond the routine of everyday life and say yes to opportunities that allow me to create special memories.

As the Bellevue Club athletic director, I’ve had the privilege of leading various department managers over the past seven years. These dedicated managers strive to provide our members with daily opportunities to make lasting memories. I invite you to join me in this challenge by taking advantage of the exciting offerings here at the Bellevue Club. The possibilities are numerous, and tailored to all ages, interests, and abilities. Here are a few of my upcoming favorites:

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TEENS READY TO KICKSTART THEIR FITNESS JOURNEY?

Check out our monthly Youth Fitness Orientation or the Teen Performance Series starting Nov. 6.

PLAN A BLACK FRIDAY OUTING

Enjoy lunch at Splash before heading to Eclipse for our Black Friday sale on Nov. 29.

TRY A NEW GROUP-X CLASS

The Friday noon SkillX class in the Performance Studio is a great way to kick off your weekend.

HAVE EXTENDED FAMILY IN TOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS?

Bring them along to Family Gym Night, Pool Water Runner, Pool Obstacle Course, Family Laser Tag, Gingerbread House Decorating, or Santa Brunch.

SUNDAY FAMILY TABLE

Join us from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sundays in Cosmos and the Atrium for themed menus served family-style.

HIT THE LINKS

Take a lesson from our PGA pro or rent a space for a rain-free round of golf.

We look forward to sharing these moments with you this winter!

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Jillian Clark, Athletic Director

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Teaming up for the better.

Overlake is now partnering with MultiCare.

In our new partnership with MultiCare, we’re expanding our services to meet the needs of our growing community, while offering the same compassionate, expert, personalized care you know and love.

To learn more, visit OverlakeHospital.org/Overlake-Forward.

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S A N TA B R U N C H DECEMBER 7, 8 & 14, 15 Don’t miss out on the most coveted event of the year. Bring the whole family and join us in celebrating the holiday season. Adults and children will enjoy a customized seasonal buffet, entertainment and a visit and photo with Santa. $80/adult, $35/child, 2 and under free.

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CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER IN POLARIS

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NEW YEARS EVE DINNER IN POLARIS

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life’s journey. When I was 13, I received the coolest watch: A Pulsar that lit up red when you hit the buttons. The astronauts in 2001: A Space Odyssey wore that watch! I still have it. Later, when I graduated from the UW, my parents graduation gift was a Rolex. They added a meaningful engraving on the back. I still wear the watch with a sense of pride, accomplishment, and much gratitude.

Timepieces become treasured heirlooms and my passion for them is something I love to share. At Goldfarb Jewelers we have the most complete collection of sought-after watch brands. We encourage trade-ins and have special incentives to make now the perfect “time” to put a new watch on your wrist; or the wrist of someone you love. I invite you to visit us soon. —Steven Goldfarb

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Join us at the Bellevue Club for two creative holiday workshops, hosted in partnership with Farmhouse Box & Bloom, a Snohomishbased floral design studion. On November 25, learn to craft a stunning Thanksgiving Centerpiece to elevate your table. Then, on December 2, create a festive wreath perfect for welcoming the season. Both classes are hands-on and perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday decor! nov

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Whether you visit the Bellevue Club on a regular basis or are bringing your fitness routine indoors this season, it’s essential for every member to check in upon arrival. Not only does checking in allow us to maintain security, we also like to connect a name with a face and say ‘Hello’ as we welcome you.

Easily access your electronic member card on the Bellevue Club app and scan it each time you enter.

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Main St. meets Old Bellevue, a reimagined city center emerges. At West Main, experiencing downtown’s vibrant mix, day and night, is the main idea. Whether it’s relaxing amongst the greenery and art, meeting friends for a pint, or tasting the latest in world cuisine—your main experience is here.

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BOTTLED JOY Inspired hostess gifts go beyond wine this holiday season

LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR HOST(ESS) GIFTING GAME UP A NOTCH? INSTEAD OF WINE, GO FOR SOMETHING EVEN MORE MEMORABLE THIS YEAR. SPICE THINGS UP, FOR A CAUSE "I was taught at a very early age; you never show up empty handed.

Whether it be your favorite bottle of wine or a seasonal candle, the hostess always appreciates the gesture," says Emily Pendergrass, director of service.

You can always step outside the bottle and choose something unexpected, local, or tailored to the recipient’s tastes. Here are three gifts in a bottle that are sure to spark joy this holiday season.

OIL WORTH A DIP Choice olive oils are a gift that hosts rarely give themselves. For an unforgettable hostess gift, choose a high-quality olive oil, like Sant’Angelus winery’s 100 percent extra-virgin, first cold-press olive oils made primarily from Frantoio olives. Stop by the Bellevue Club Market to pick up a bottle.

SWEET BOTTLED GOLD You can gift honey from veteran beekeepers via any of the apiaries purveying at a local farmers’ market, or head to Redmond to pickle up a jar from Mr. B’s Honey farm or Hestia Apiary. Choosing a bottle of honey offers not only an exceptionally local taste of Washington but also supports local beekeepers and helps save honeybees through sustainable colony expansion and wildflower planting.

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One of Emily Pendergrass’s favorite gifts to receive? Something spicy. “We have a Yoder Smoker, so my Husband and I spend our weekends smoking pulled pork, brisket and chicken wings to share with our family and friends.

He loves to try seasoning and he’s always looking for something out of the ordinary. One of our new favorites is a hot honey seasoning that we use hot honey as the binder.” He’s not alone. People are constantly on the lookout for their next favorite spice blend, whether they are marinating or trying to season with a twist, says Pendergrass. For a memorable hostess gift, bottle a personal DIY spice blend or shop the unique offerings from Asheville’s Spicewalla for a blend that will also support that community’s hurricane recovery efforts this year. w r i t t e n b y j u l i e h . ca s e

Losing Sight of Shore You’re invited Tuesday, November 12 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Bellevue Club Ballroom Please join us for a Natalia Cohen speaking event hosted by the Rockefeller Global Family Office and the KraneShares Rockefeller Ocean Engagement ETF. Natalia will share her incredible journey of rowing over 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean, from America to Australia, as part of the first allfemale team to accomplish this feat unsupported. Discover the power of a positive mindset, mental resilience, and overcoming adversity as Natalia delves into the extreme mental and physical challenges faced during their nine months at sea. Her insights into team dynamics, living in the moment, and the unyielding human spirit will inspire you to conquer your own Pacific, whatever it may be.

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Sophisticated plating, scented candles, and a cocktail kit to make Mrs. Claus swoon have arrived—just in time for the holidays.

Statement Glass Candle, $62 Winter White Baltic Candle, $38 Driftwood Beach Diffuser, $34

Candy Cane Stir Sticks, $28

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TRAVELING? TAKE YOUR TRX CHEST PRESS

Keep the suspension trainer at mid-length. Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold the handles and lean forward with arms extended. Bend your elbows and lower your body until the handles are at chest level. To add more resistance, step your feet back toward the wall below the anchor point. To add variety, alternate between a wide grip press and a narrow grip press.

SQUAT

Let your suspension trainer help keep your workouts consistent this holiday season.

Keep the suspension trainer to mid-length. Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold the handles, bend your knees, and lower your hips into a squat position. To increase intensity, add a jump or pulse to the squat.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

While nothing may compare to the energy and instruction of a TRX class at the Club, one of the best perks of a TRX suspension trainer is it can be taken anywhere and packs easily into a suitcase. All you need is a secure attachment point, and you’re ready to go.

Try this quick and effective TRX workout that can be done from anywhere this holiday season:

REVERSE LUNGE

Adjust the suspension trainer to mid-length. Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart. With your chest lifted and hands on the straps, step back with alternating legs, lowering each knee just above the floor. For more challenge, add a forward knee drive at the top of the lunge, pulse at the bottom, or do alternating split squat jumps.

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ROW

Keep the suspension trainer at midlength. Stand facing towards the anchor point with arms extended and handles parallel. Lean back with a neutral spine and walk forward.

Pull yourself up by bringing your elbows to your side and squeezing your back, then slowly release. For an increased challenge, walk your feet further forward toward the wall below the anchor point.

Adjust the suspension trainer to mid-calf length. Secure your feet in the handles and get your body into a plank position with your hands on the floor. Pull your knees into your chest one at a time.

This can be done slowly and with control or faster to get your heart pumping. Add a pushup for even more challenge.

Perform each exercise for 30-60 seconds, repeating for the desired length of time.

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JUST LIKE EVERYONE’S FAVORITE REINDEER, THE BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM IS BACK FOR THE SEASON. w r i t t e n b y j u l i e h . ca s e

The Bellevue Arts Museum may have ceased normal operations during restructuring earlier this year, but all is not lost: A slate of upcoming programming is helping put patrons closer to the art they love—and giving everyone a chance to find and own some of their favorites.

MAKING BIG IMPRESSIONS

BAM’s Beginning Impressionist Painting art classes with Diane Crago continue into November and culminate on November 23 with a GAGE artist showcase. Each of the students will display and discuss their work and their progress as a painter.

GALLERIED VIEWS OF SNOWFLAKE LANE

Beginning November 29 and running through Christmas Eve, BAM’s third-floor balcony is open for reservations. Thursday through Sunday, guests can enjoy the Holiday Arts Fair on the first floor, then ascend to the balcony for an unparalleled view of Snowflake Lane, complete with cookies and two bottles of sparkling wine.

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WITH A HOLIDAY ARTS FAIR, PLEIN AIR COMES IN

Every summer since 1947, the BAM Arts Fair has been the cornerstone event of the Pacific Northwest arts community. Now, for the first time in BAM’s history, it’s bringing an arts fair to winter.

Thursday through Sunday from November 29 through December 22 this special holidaythemed fair will feature juried selections from emerging and established artists who will be both showcasing and selling their work.

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We are honored to be a part of your family’s Thanksgiving plans once again. This year, we’re offering four different package options for any number of guests and preferences. Orders must be placed by November 22 at 5 p.m.

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DINING

PACKAGES TRADITIONAL TURKEY PACKAGE $310 | SERVES 6–8

-Spice-rubbed roasted whole turkey -Caramelized onion and thyme gravy -Citrus cranberry sauce -Washington apple and sage stuffing -Roasted garlic mashed potatoes -Green beans with cremini mushroom and shallots -Glazed butternut squash with pumpkin seeds -Dinner rolls with butter (dozen) -Choice of pecan pie or pumpkin pie

PRIME RIB PACKAGE $440 | SERVES 6–8

-Rosemary salt-crusted prime rib roast -Red wine peppercorn jus -Horseradish cream -Washington apple and sage stuffing -Roasted garlic mashed potatoes -Green beans with cremini mushroom and shallots -Glazed butternut squash with pumpkin seeds -Dinner rolls with butter (dozen) -Choice of pecan pie or pumpkin pie

TURKEY & PRIME RIB PACKAGE

TURKEY FOR TWO

-Spice-rubbed roasted whole turkey -Rosemary salt-crusted prime rib roast (½) -Caramelized onion and thyme gravy -Citrus cranberry sauce -Red wine peppercorn jus -Horseradish cream -Washington apple and sage stuffing -Roasted garlic mashed potatoes -Green beans with cremini mushroom and shallots -Glazed butternut squash with pumpkin seeds -Dinner rolls with butter (2 dozen) -Pecan pie and pumpkin pie

-Spice-rubbed turkey breast -Caramelized onion and thyme gravy -Citrus cranberry sauce -Washington apple and sage stuffing -Roasted garlic mashed potatoes -Green beans with cremini mushroom & shallots -Glazed butternut squash with pumpkin seeds -Dinner rolls with butter -Choice of pecan pie or pumpkin pie slices

$495 | SERVES 12–14

$90 | SERVES 2

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DINING

A LA CARTE Jus, $19 | ½ qt Citrus cranberry sauce, $14 | ½ qt Gravy, $20 | 1 qt Creamed horseradish, $12 | ½ qt Green beans, $31 | SERVES 6–8 Mashed potatoes, $35 | SERVES 6–8 Stuffing, $29 | SERVES 6–8 Butternut squash, $31 | SERVES 6–8 Pumpkin pie, $25 | SERVES 6–8 Pecan pie, $25 | SERVES 6–8 Rolls—dozen, $12 | SERVES 6–8 Full prime rib, $270 Half prime rib, $140 Whole turkey, $130 Members can pick up Thanksgiving to go meals at the refrigerated truck located in the parking lot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. For questions, please call 425.688.3382. *To make this event possible, a 10% service charge will be added to your order. This will go directly to our service team.

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HOLIDAY PARTIES TO GO Already thinking past Thanksgiving?

Our PARTIES TO GO service offer year round catering options including a special holiday Prime Rib package.

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ALIGHT AT THE CLUB

“You can dance alone; you can dance onstage, but is it ever truly performed if it’s not for the community?”

So asks Yaroslav Altunin, media director for Bellevue’s International Ballet Academy.

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ringing ballet into the community is why, on November 8, dancers from the International Ballet Theatre’s production of this year’s The Nutcracker will appear at the Bellevue Club. Decked out in full costume, the dancers will share the story of the Nutcracker through narration and excerpts, and perform a few dances from the production. They’ll even lead a small movement activity for members.

It’s just one of the many events planned by the IBT this autumn. On October 26 and 27, IBT will stage three performances of Dracula, with a special guest artist. Anastasia Popsulys, born and raised in Ukraine and a graduate of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Performing and Circus Arts, will play the role of the Undead Bride.

Then, from December 6 to 23, The Nutcracker returns to Meydenbauer Center Theatre. The performance is staged with traditional choreography based on the original 1892 production.

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holiday favorites with a twist The holiday meal table may be all about tradition, but that doesn’t mean your faves have to be the same-old, same-old. Adding a surprising ingredient to a recipe can take a mainstay meal, appetizer, or dessert up a notch while still satisfying the craving for traditional must-haves.

These are a few dishes you may expect over the holidays—each with a little unexpected twist.

FALL-FLAVORED HUMMUS Add this to a charcuterie board for a quintessential fall flavor—the pumpkin, of course—that’s also a healthful dip ideal for crackers and veggies.

12 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS

1 cup dry garbanzo beans, soaked, cooked, and drained 1 cup pumpkin puree ¼ cup sesame tahini 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup water or saved bean liquid 2 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon paprika, smoked or regular ½ teaspoon cumin ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt Sliced veggies (carrots, celery, peppers, cucumbers, etc.)

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INSTRUCTIONS

• Put all the ingredients in a food processor or blender (except the veggies), and puree until there are no chunks and the mixture is smooth and creamy.

• Transfer to a small bowl and chill for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to combine.

• Chop the veggies of your choice, and place on a platter with the hummus to serve.

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DINING

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MAIN COURSE: VEGGIE LASAGNA If a ham or turkey doesn’t make it to the holiday table—and maybe even if they do— this butternut squash lasagna could wind up taking center stage. Earthy butternut squash seasoned with mushrooms and sweet spices, leafy greens, pasta, and a creamy plant-based sage walnut sauce has serious depth.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA WITH SAGE WALNUT SAUCE 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

Butternut Squash Filling: 1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 5 ounces white mushrooms, sliced ¾ cup water 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Pinch cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt (optional) Sage Walnut Cream Sauce: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage (or 1 tablespoon dried) ½ teaspoon salt (optional) ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups plant-based plain, unsweetened milk Vegan Lasagna: 9 sheets lasagna 1 small head leafy greens (spinach, kale, dandelion greens, turnips greens), chopped (about 3 cups) ½ cup shredded plant-based cheese 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 34 | nov/dec 2024 reflections

INSTRUCTIONS:

• To make the filling: Split the butternut squash in half, remove the seeds, slice into pieces, remove the peels, and dice. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and add the squash, onion, and mushrooms, sautéing for 3 minutes over medium heat. Add the water, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt (optional) and stir well. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.

• For the cream sauce: Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the walnuts, sage, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for an additional minute. Stir in the plant-based milk and cook, mixing with a whisk, until smooth and thickened.

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. • To prepare the lasagna: Place ½ cup of the cream sauce at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange three lasagna sheets over the sauce. Add 1 cup of the chopped greens over the pasta. Cover with one-third of the butternut squash filling and one-third of the remaining cream sauce. Repeat the layers two more times (pasta, greens, butternut squash filling, and cream sauce). Sprinkle with the plant-based cheese and breadcrumbs on the final layer.

• Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes on the top shelf.

Remove the foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden on top and tender.

• Slice into squares and enjoy.

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HOLIDAY DINING AT THE CLUB Don't feel like tacking a new recipe? Be our guest this season and enjoy thoughtfully crafted holiday menus by our Executive Chef.

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A SWEET SIDE: CRANBERRY SAUCE Bellevue resident Debra Borchert, author of Soups of Château de Verzat: A Literary Cookbook & Culinary Tribute to the French Revolution, adds a few tablespoons of orange liqueur to kick regular cranberry sauce up to its proper elevation.

DEBRA BORCHERT’S CRANBERRY SAUCE

INSTRUCTIONS

• Simmer the apple and orange juices in a large heavy pot.

WITH ORANGE LIQUEUR

• Add the cranberries and stir occasionally.

MAKES 3 CUPS

• When the cranberries begin to pop and the mixture begins to foam, add the orange and stir. Cook 10 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

• Add the apple and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

1 cup frozen apple juice concentrate 2 cups orange juice 6 cups organic cranberries, washed 1 orange, skin and pith removed, and coarsely chopped 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped 2–3 tablespoons orange liqueur ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cloves Orange peel, finely grated (optional)

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• When all the cranberries have popped, the foam has subsided, and the mixture has thickened, add the orange liqueur.

• Cook down on low heat until the mixture is thick and a deep, shiny red.

• Remove from the heat and stir in the spices and orange peel if using.

• Allow to cool and refrigerate.

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SWEET POTATO SURPRISE Roasted sweet potatoes never fail, but the cilantro and cashews atop the ginger-lime flavoring in this sweet potato dish sure make it tempting to try.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH LIME AND GINGER DRESSING MAKES 3 CUPS INGREDIENTS

3 pounds Jewel or Red Garnet sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into a medium dice (⅜-inch square cubes) Dressing ¼ cup avocado oil 1½ teaspoons coarse sea salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons ginger, minced 2 teaspoons toasted and crushed coriander seed 2 teaspoons toasted and crushed cumin seeds For serving 3–4 tablespoons coconut sugar ¼ cup fresh lime juice, plus 1 tablespoon lime zest 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 cup toasted and chopped cashews

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Make the dressing.

• On a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, massage the sweet potatoes with the dressing, then roast for 20 minutes. Stir, bringing the potato pieces along the sides to the middle, then roast for another 15–20 minutes, or until done. Sprinkle the sugar over the potatoes, then return to the oven for 2–3 minutes, allowing the sugar to caramelize.

• Toss with the lime, taste for salt and coconut sugar, and correct the flavors as needed. Sprinkle the cilantro and cashews over the top before serving. Taste and add sea salt if needed.

• Notes: Marinate the salad for 1–2 hours before serving if possible.

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[ BAMBOO BLISS ] written by kristen fischer

B am boo st i cks—l on g t h ou gh t to be a si gn of go od fortune and h appi n e ss—can prov i de an am az i n g m ass age. Now, t h e se rv i ce i s avai l abl e at B e l l ev u e Club. In O ctobe r, t h e spa adde d Warm B am bo o Infus ion to i t s m assage se rv i ce s, of fe ri n g an ot h e r option for de e p t i ssu e e n t h u si ast s w h o wan t to unwind in a soot h i n g space an d l oo se n u p k n ot s in a whole n ew way.

CALMING CANES Bamboo massage is popular in Asian cultures, where bamboo is thought to have many healing properties such as boosting circulation and oxygen flow, enhancing sleep, and easing aches. The sticks—called canes—used in bamboo massage are actually often made of rattan, which is more flexible than bamboo and isn’t hollow like bamboo.

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While a massage with sticks may at first sound impersonal, in the hands of a talented massage therapist, the canes actually provide a calming experience that can gently yet deeply penetrate muscles and fascia. The eco-friendly material of the canes, which are warmed on a heating pad before use, retains heat well—similar to a hot stone. That heat, plus a type of pressure that can only be delivered by the canes, provides a long-lasting warming sensation that takes muscle relaxation to the next level.

“The smooth texture of the rattan helps with gliding over muscle tissue, and the heat helps with a deeper relaxation to the muscle fibers,” Frantz explains.

As a result of the warming and the pressure of rolling, bamboo massage delivers long-lasting results—muscles will stay limber long after you leave the spa.

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The canes themselves, which come in various lengths and diameters, are an interesting sight in the treatment room: Some fit snugly in the therapist’s hands; others are shaped and used like a rolling pin. Therapists using bamboo employ the kinds of kneading, rolling, and pressing techniques that are used in other forms of massage. But there are also entirely new methods of massage that only the canes can deliver. As the therapist moves the canes seamlessly across the body, the sticks provide a unique flow that can boost circulation and ease muscle tension. The canes can also better reduce adhesions and trigger points.

AND TEAR."

BRINGING BAMBOO TO BELLEVUE In October, the spa began highlighting the Warm Bamboo Infusion, incorporating that practice into massages in areas needed. The infusion, as well as a full-body Warm Bamboo Massage, will be added to the slate of spa services in the near future.

The new service arrived at the spa when a massage therapist took a class on warm bamboo massage as part of their yearly continuing education program.

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“The massage therapist and Bellevue Club decided that this treatment would be a wonderful addition to our current menu,” Frantz notes. Soon after, an instructor came to the Club to provide a full-day, one-on-one training for all the Club’s massage therapists.

“This treatment will deliver a relaxing and therapeutic addition to a massage, but it also helps our therapists to deliver the results needed for deep treatment work with less wear and tear,” Frantz adds. That’s a win-win for the massage therapist and the client looking for a deep tissue massage.

The Club is excited to roll out the new service this fall, offering a new way to unwind and warm up just in time for cooler weather. ➼ Contact the Spa to book your appointment.

A WELL KEPT SECRET NO MORE! “Galya and Jason have the ideal combination of connections and expertise to successfully manage some of the most high profile and complex sales in the Bellevue area” - Nick Glant, Managing Partner and Founder of Real Residential.

Everywhere you drive in Bellevue, there are signals of their success.

They are not loud about it. For them, discretion and quiet confidence is far more important than the accolades.

Towers. Jason led the entire sales effort from infancy to completion of 539 homes including the record sale (at the time) of a condominium in Washington at just shy of $12 million.

Rooted in substance and results, Galya Kirstine and Jason Foss (both Founders and Partners at Real Residential), have become one of the dominant brokerage teams in the Medina, Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point, and Greater Bellevue real estate market.

You may drive by the former Grace Lutheran site and notice 8 beautiful new homes. Galya and Jason successfully executed all of the sales.

If you enjoyed some summer boating along the Bellevue shoreline, you probably passed by 10 or more waterfront homes sold by Real Residential over the recent few years under the leadership of Galya and Jason (Managing Brokers of Real Residential’s Downtown Bellevue office).

You likely have driven by and marveled at the size and scope of Bellevue

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Real Residential (formerly NWG Real Estate) has maintained a consistent and professional presence in the Bellevue market since 2007. Galya and Jason both joined the company nearly 10 years ago and under their guidance, Real has a nearly 20% market share of homes sold above $4 million in Bellevue since the beginning of 2020.

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Galya is an active parent in the Sacred Heart school community and lives in West Bellevue with her husband Blake and children (Dylan, Landon, and Chloe). Jason has been a fixture in Downtown Bellevue for nearly two decades, an active participant in the Bellevue Downtown Association, and a member/leader of multiple top agent groups on the Eastside.

As you contemplate your real estate needs in 2025 and beyond, consider the results-oriented team that quietly develops trust and loyalty through client-first service, market expertise, and integrity in every aspect of their business. Galya and Jason believe that every client is owed honesty whether meeting for the first time or after a relationship of many years.

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MEMBER PROFILE

ANGELA'S SHARE SURPRISING LIFE TURNS LEAD TO AN UNEXPECTED CAREER IN WINE FOR BELLEVUE CLUB MEMBER ANGELA TAYLOR. Growing up, Angela Taylor—née Ferrelli—had no idea she’d land in the wine business, despite the family’s home winemaking roots and legacy. Mom Helen’s family is from Greece; her dad Daniel’s family is from Calabria. When her father’s family first migrated to the US, they landed in Chicago, where they made wine during Prohibition. Then they migrated to Walla Walla and Seattle, and still they always made garage wine, initially getting grapes from California, Taylor says.

“They would go—all the Italians in the Seattle area or Chicago, you know—to the train station. You meet the train. You get your allotment of grapes that you pay for through your connections, which I can only imagine how that was,” reflects Taylor.

While there was a family history in winemaking, it wasn’t what drove Taylor. Sporty and competitive by nature, she played basketball and soccer and ran track and was even named Redmond High’s scholar athlete of the year. Yet while Angela was on the pitch and field, her boyfriend, Kevin Taylor, was hanging out in her garage with her dad and uncles, making wine.

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It was while getting her BA in communication and media studies at Washington State University in the early ’90s that the evercompetitive athlete was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

Not that she let it stop her—then or now. After graduating from WSU, Angela and Kevin both returned to the Seattle area—and have been members of the Bellevue Club ever since. Today, she gets most of her exercise from tennis and pickleball.

Back to the wine. In the early aughts, Taylor, who had married Kevin in the mid-’90s, was a mother to two boys and working at advertising agency DDB in downtown Seattle, and loving it all.

Yet with her RA progressing, Kevin began pushing her to stop working and take care of herself and the boys. She agreed, and in 2004 she, her mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law took a “retirement tour” to Italy.

Daniel and Kevin spent that time back in the garage, fermenting grapes, and by the time the women returned, the men had decided to start a winery. “Don’t worry about it,” they said. “We’re only going to make two barrels.” And thus, EFESTĒ was born.

What may have started as a two-barrel pipe dream began to flourish. Soon, the family was buying up grapes being unloaded during a recession. Then in 2007, the Taylors bought a vineyard.

“All of a sudden we’re in the wine business,” says Taylor.

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Wine isn’t made in a day. So, as the family waited for their reds to ferment and age and be ready to bottle, Angela was trying to learn all she could and get the winery off the ground.

“I’m working on the website; I’m stressed out,” she says. “You know, we’re trying to launch, we’re trying to teach ourselves this business, and our youngest son is not feeling well, and we can’t figure out what the heck is wrong with him.” What was wrong with then-5-year-old Joe, it turns out, was leukemia.

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“I’m basically finalizing the website from Children’s Hospital with my laptop as he starts his treatment,” says Taylor. That was the beginning of a three-and-a-half-year journey, but not the end. Today, Joe is a defensive back with the WSU Cougars—and the face and name behind EFESTĒ’s muscular red wine Tough Guy, a portion of proceeds which go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society every year.

As for Angela? So much for that retirement that birthed a winery. After coaching herself up from an early career in marketing events through the business of operations and budgets and finance and more, today she is the force behind the scenes running EFESTĒ.

“I’m proud to feel strong enough and confident enough to operate in this business,” says Taylor. “Once you learn to operate in your field, and feel confident about what you’re doing, you know you’ve arrived.”

WHAT ’S IN A NAME? Don’t get fancy trying to pronounce E F E STĒ .

The name was born from the founder’s initials— Ferrelli, Stylianoplous, and Taylor: F.S.T.

Being able to guide your people and your business in the right direction, without making silly errors with money and purchasing and overhiring is a real gift, she says.

Out of the garage and into the world of wine. What started as a two-barrel promise has seriously blossomed. Today, EFESTĒ produces 10,000 to 13,000 cases a year, and its wines have appeared on the Top 100 lists of both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.

And Taylor? She’s there to make sure it all gets done right.

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skies wide open

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TAKE IN THE AUROR A BOREALIS FROM THIS LUXURY AL ASK AN WILDERNESS RESORT

SEEING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IS A STUNNING EXPERIENCE ON ITS OWN, BUT VIEWING THE SOFT GLOW AND VIBRANT COLORS FROM YOUR VERY OWN LUXURY IGLOO OR CUBE TAKES THE AURORA BOREALIS TO NEW HEIGHTS.

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BOREALIS BASECAMP is just the place to do it. Located 25 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska, the resort offers a few different accommodations to take in the views— all with a sumptuous flair and authentic Arctic wilderness experiences.

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PEOPLE & PLACES

The most popular places to stay are the 31 clear-topped igloos set atop individual decks. Each igloo boasts luxury linens, elegant furnishings, a bathroom, a beverage bar, and a 12-foot ceiling that opens up so you can see the Arctic sky and all its wonders.

There are also eight cubes—larger luxury container-like accommodations nestled in the forest for an immersive experience—that include floor-to-ceiling windows, a treehouse bed, a full bathroom with heated towel racks, and more lavish amenities.

One cube suite provides the most space and sleeps up to five people. It has a single treehouse bed along with an en suite sauna, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and dedicated sitting area. You don’t even have to leave your bed to see the auroras, as the cube features a wall of glass for optimal panoramic views.

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The accommodations are superb, but you will have to leave your space to eat. Still, it’s worth the trek out. Guests eat at LATITUDE 65, the resort’s on-site restaurant, which is thoughtfully set in a hand-built yurt.

AL ASK AN ADVENTURE FOR ALL

Adventures abound on the resort and off.

Borealis Basecamp offers reindeer and dogsledding excursions as well as helicopter tours if you want to see the lush Arctic forest and mountains firsthand. Those who prefer winter sports can cruise down the Trans-Alaska Pipeline on a snow machine to the alluring Wickersham Dome Trail or venture out on foot to explore the surrounding 100-acre boreal forest. The resort even offers one-hour portrait sessions with a pro photographer beneath the undulating lights of the aurora borealis—no selfie stick required.

Feeling more indoorsy? Not a problem. Guests can literally stay in bed and witness the aurora borealis or dine in at Latitude 65 while watching the northern lights dance across the White Mountains.

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Two-, three-, and four-night packages include transport to and from Fairbanks, lodging, and select activities, with shoulder season prices beginning at $2,019.

“There are no other providers for a tour like this in our area, and it offers a great opportunity to get into the Alaskan backcountry without prior experience,” says Borealis Basecamp Operations Manager Rachel Bovey. The resort prides itself on offering a slate of high-quality experiences so guests don’t have to find tour operators on their own.

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WHEN TO GO Want to catch those northern lights up close? Start booking now. According to Bovey, accommodations at Borealis Basecamp can book a few years out— they’re taking reservations into 2026 now.

While auroras are most visible from August to April each year, that isn’t the only time to catch them.

“Our busiest time of year is spring break and Christmas break, though, in all honesty, the aurora can be just as good then as it is in September or January,” Bovey says. “The aurora borealis is not on any kind of school calendar, and our guests have an equal chance at seeing it at any point in our season.”

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Sensei James Penor has been told by many the Annual Karate picnic is one of the reasons the Karate program has been so strong at the club for the past 30 years. The event includes an obstacle course with prizes, a pot luck dinner and annual student awards.

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MINDFUL G R AT I T U D E IT’S THE SEASON FOR GRATITUDE. But that doesn’t automatically mean you feel thankful. Still, modern medicine shows that practicing gratitude can be a game changer which helps individuals reduce stress and feel better—maybe even more joyful.

What can you do to express thanks even if you’re drawing a blank on what to be grateful for? Merely noticing the little things goes a long way to help you appreciate them and feel happier. If you missed the chance to say “Thanks” to the stranger who held the door open for you, you can always express it by journaling.

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TIS THE SEAS ON FOR GIVING THANKS —AND THE BENEFITS THAT COME FROM EXPRESSING IT.

Remembering where you were versus where you are now is also a good way to be appreciative of things, even if nothing good seems to be happening in the moment. Even just being grateful for breathing is a start.

Gratitude jars that you fill with notes of the good things can be helpful, though a visual cue, like a sticky note on your desk—even a blank one—can also remind you so you don’t miss the “little things.” Even if you don’t have the time to create and fill a physical gratitude jar, you can do so in your mind. That may be all you need to remember to keep your eyes, ears—and heart—open so you can take in the goodness.

When you do notice those small things that make you smile, reflect on the moment and breathe it in. With thankfulness, of course.

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