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“Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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EAT FOR BEAUTY

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FLOAT AWAY

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THE POWER OF PILATES

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Personal trainer Melanie Baker gives her best beauty moves.

Women winemakers share the details of working in a macho industry.

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LETTER

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THE

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Beauty &

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find the concept of beauty a little slippery because it means—often dramatically—different things to different people. Same with the idea of luxury; most people curate their own definition and preferences over time. With that mind, I compiled the Beauty and Luxury Issue with the hope of variety and giving everyone something pleasing to enjoy.

For an epicurean indulgence, turn to page 34 for a photo series of thoughtfully designed desserts created by Bellevue Club Sous Chef Jennifer Buethe, complete with a recipe for those bold enough to attempt their own. The food photos pair nicely with the feature highlighting interviews with Washington’s leading women in winemaking on page 26. I’d like to point out this feature was written by a new writer to Reflections, Julie Arnan. She’s a local writer who keeps her finger on the pulse of the food and wine scene on the Eastside.

If your idea of beauty includes feeling and looking your best, try personal trainer Melanie Baker’s go-to beauty moves on page 18. Or read the nutrition piece about foods for boosting the vitality of your skin, nails and hair on page 20.

Lastly, I’d like to share with you my idea of beauty: new experiences. Whether it’s trying a new food, attempting an unfamiliar art form or figuring out a different way to move my body, experiencing something for the first time is where I find true beauty in life. Not too long ago, I tried Pilates for the first time and found it to be one of the most graceful ways to strengthen and lengthen my body. Inspired by the practice, I asked Bellevue Club Pilates instructor Nancy Black to perform some of the peak postures. You can see the results on page 52.

Lauren Hunsberger, Editor

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MAGICAL

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Cheerios

DA R R E N HENDRIX

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am a mom of two. Every morning I wake up, put my daughter in a high chair and grab some Cheerios. Inevitably, as I perform my other motherly duties, my daughter gets Cheerios in her hair and on the floor while also throwing them at me. All I can think is, I wish these Cheerios were magical or could bring me something to cheer about!

But Cheerios are neither magical, nor helpful.

They will not keep my skin hydrated or my muscles relaxed or my cuticles pushed back. So as a mother, I need to remember to set aside time to take care of myself. The Cheerios are not going to help in this regard.

Massage is one of the best ways to bring some respite to a mom. The benefits are far greater than just an hour of peace and quiet. It also helps with anxiety, lowering blood pressure, reducing headaches and stress-related illnesses. When you carry around children, car seats and the groceries (with the not-so-magical Cheerios), this can put major strain on your muscles that leads to further back problems and injury.

Parents (dads too) can also reap the benefits that facials have to offer. The skin is the largest organ, one of the most detoxifying. Facials provide a deep clean to the skin, opening up pores, increasing circulation and providing anti-aging properties.

Lastly, I find that my hands and nail care are important because so much work is being done with them. Regular manicures and pedicures aid in the removal of dead skin and improve circulation. Not only are manicures and pedicures beneficial to one’s health and stress levels, but your hands and feet will look and feel amazing as well!

The Cheerios won’t remove the stress lines from my face or relax my sore muscles or even exfoliate my hands and feet, but they can act as a reminder to make some me-time and take care of myself so that I can take good care of my kids. Although it’s a treat, the spa also supports a healthy lifestyle.

Darren Hendrix is a f reelance photographer living and working in Seattle. He’s a California transplant by way of San Francisco and Los Angeles. When not working, you can find him camping or sipping on one of the Northwest’s delicious microbrews.

SEE DARREN’S WORK IN “POWER OF PILATES” [PAGE 52].

JULI E AR NAN

Julie Arnan specializes in stories o n l i f e ’s g o o d stuff -- food, wine, travel and culture. Follow her adventures on Instagram @JulieArnan. SEE JULIE’S WOR K I N “ WOM E N W I N E M A K E R S ” [PAGE 26].

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Reflections intern Katherine Charters is a Seattle native who lives for writing, running and a good cup of coffee.SEE KATHERINE’S WORK IN “PRENATAL PAMPERING STORIES” [PAGE 44].

CONTRIBUTE TO REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE! Katie Wallis, Spa Director

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ATHLETICS The state-of-the-art athletic facilities include the latest in strength and cardio equipment. The club also houses full-size basketball and racquetball courts, and classes are available to members and guests.

DINING The Member Grill is the on-site fine-dining option that has panoramic waterfront views and an adjacent bar. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner but not to the public, which affords the ultimate exclusive dining experience.

LUXURY SERVICES To complete a luxurious getaway, the Balboa Bay Club has its own boutique hair and nail salon. Using premier plant-based products, all guests can expect a full spa-like experience. ➸ For more information, visit balboabayclub.com.

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Bellevue Club personal trainer Melanie Baker shares her tips for looking your best this spring. When talking beauty, she says it’s all about the buns and abs. She picked the following three exercises to target and tone those areas of the body.

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Start in a side-plank position with your shoulders stacked over your wrist and your abdominals engaged. Scooping in and engaging your abdominals, lift your top leg. Pointing the knee toward the sky, engaging the top obliques, pull the knee toward the elbow. > Repeat 15 times on each side.

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Start with your left leg planted in the center of the BOSU ball and your right knee raised. Engage your abdominals, and then lengthen your right leg behind you as your chest and arms reach forward in opposition. Lengthen your spine, keeping your core tight and your standing knee soft. You should feel a stretch in the planted hamstring. > Repeat 15 times on each side.

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Hold a kettlebell a few inches in front of your chest, shoulders relaxed. Lift your right knee and squat, placing your right knee behind and to the left side of the left knee, squeezing inner thighs together. Then, driving through your left leg, raise the right leg long and laterally to the right, squeezing through the right oblique. > Repeat 15 times on each side.

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WELLNESS

february 2016

EAT for BEAUTY The famous adage “You are what you eat� may be truer than you think. Besides a trim waistline and improved energy, maintaining a healthy diet is vital to your beauty routine.

Research shows that adding a few key ingredients to your daily nutrition can increase the vitality of your skin and hair.

SKIN CARE Smoother skin: BLUEBERRIES, POMEGRANATES AND KIWIS all contain high amounts of vitamin C, which enhances the production of collagen in your skin, preventing fine lines and smoothing the complexion. If blueberries are not in season, RED CABBAGE boasts the same antioxidant, anthocyanin, which helps decrease the formation of wrinkles.

Defend against sun damage: Avoid looking like a TOMATO by eating them. The antioxidant lycopene found in tomatoes protects skin against damage done by UVA and UVB rays. Try drinking an eight-ounce glass of ORGANIC TOMATO JUICE before sun exposure as it provides SPF 5 sun protection! Or indulge in a square or two of DARK CHOCOLATE , at least 70 percent cacao, which contains a high level of flavonoids, antioxidants that protect skin from sun damage.

Brighten and tighten: For a complexion lacking in vitality, try eating BEETS , which can increase the oxygen-carrying ability in the blood by 400 percent. Beets stimulate the lymphatic system by removing waste from cells in addition to strengthening the skin, easing the appearance of cellulite.

Regenerate and restore: Beta-carotene, found in foods such as SWEET POTATOES, SPINACH AND CARROTS, is converted into retinol, or vitamin A, which both limits the production of melanin and speeds up the regeneration of skin cells, causing your skin to be firm and resilient. Also introduce omega-3 fatty acids found in NUTS and WILD SALMON to help repair cell membranes in the skin.

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For maximum effect, dietitians recommend getting as much variety as possible within these food groups. It’s important to eat foods with different nutritional content.

HEALTHY HAIR Grow: Stimulate the growth of hair follicles by increasing intake of iron, zinc and vitamin B7. Iron and zinc can be found in LEAN RED MEAT, SOYBEANS and DARK LEAFY GREENS , but pair these foods with something rich in vitamin C to boost iron absorption. Commonly referred to as vitamin H for hair, vitamin B7 is essential for the growth of long locks. Find it in EGGS and SALMON , which also conveniently contain vitamin D, another supplement that aids in hair growth.

Repair: Because hair is composed of proteins called keratin, pump up your protein intake to strengthen and repair by eating foods high in protein such as EGGS , CHICKEN , NUTS , YOGURT and LEGUMES .

Hydrate: Add luster and sheen to your hair by increasing your consumption of omega-3 fatty acids found naturally in SALMON , TUNA and HALIBUT. Omega-3 fats are integral to maintaining normal cell function, especially in your scalp as they nourish the hair follicles to combat dryness and increase circulation.

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WOMEN WINEMAKERS SHARE THE JUICY DETAILS OF WORKING IN A MACHO INDUSTRY

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Women are often praised for their ability to balance—work, life, family, personal, professional. Over the past few years, as more women than ever are entering the winemaking business, women are starting to balance the male-dominated industry.

They bring passion, talent and steely determination to the craft. Most are drawn to the profession’s unique relationship between science and creativity. And all are producing beautiful Northwest wines.

FORGERON CELLARS Growing up on the outskirts of Paris, Marie-Eve Gilla (who goes by Eve) also spent extensive time at her family’s country home in Jura near Burgundy. She loved the countryside, trying her hand with goats and geese as a teen. Her parents enjoyed simple wines including champagne and occasionally older reds. When it came time to declare her major, Gilla chose viticulture and “soaked in the magic of winemaking.” However, in France, it is difficult to secure a field position if your family does not own property, so Gilla followed her love of chemistry into a master’s degree in fermentation science known as a diplôme national d’œnologue. Winemaking fulfills Gilla’s desire to be outdoors in the country during harvest as well as her creativity making wines from the grapes with which she has become intimately acquainted. Since founding Forgeron Cellars in 2001, Gilla has mentored dozens of younger winemakers.

Reflections magazine: Was there a particular bottle of wine that sealed the deal for you?

Marie-Eve Gilla: The first wine I had that opened my mind was a 1953 Gevrey Chambertin, which I drank in 1988. This was “une grande occasion,” and we all paid special attention to this noble pinot noir as the master of the table decanted the old wine. What blew me away was how alive that wine was—first very faint and restrained, then opening up with incredible beauty and giving me beautiful aromas and flavors. This wine was so classy yet kept changing, and I was totally hypnotized by its evolution.

RM: What is your go-to bottle of wine?

•• MEG: I would have to choose a white Burgundy because chardonnay will truly express itself—whites do not lie as they cannot be hidden behind oak, they are very precise and reflect their maker more than any other grapes, which is very interesting for me.

RM: Tell us about the French perspective on wine.

MEG: The French are very practical about their taste in wine.

We do have collectors of the most famous Bordeaux and Burgundies, but most of the French people are just delighted to find wine they like and to share it with friends. They quest to find the hidden gem—the affordable yet tasty and delicious wine that will accompany food with dignity and delight the senses of the buyer and his friends. I believe that generations of tasting and drinking wine have afforded the French a tranquil arrogance regarding their taste, and they do not feel that they should rely on scores or other people’s opinions as much as their American counterparts do. Also, the French drink wine with food while Americans often drink wine by itself.

RM:How has the wine industry evolved for women over the years?

MEG:Being a woman in the industry is a lot easier now. When I went to school (we are talking 25 years ago), it was restricted how many females could be in school. Like in my class, we could not have more than five women and I had to push really hard to be one of them because I wasn’t married and I wasn’t already within the wine business. But now if you go back to the same school, about half the people are women.

When I came to Washington in 1992, to my knowledge, there were only five women winemakers out of 70 wineries—very few. So there has been a big change.

RM: How has being a woman in the industry been an advantage?

MEG:I think women are more for balance and complexity and being precise. I don’t know if it’s a female trait, but it seems we are more preoccupied with the “whole,” whereas guys are probably more preoccupied with the “goal” and they just go do it.

RM: How do you feel about being singled out as a “woman winemaker” instead of just “winemaker”?

MEG: I am a woman and a winemaker. That’s just what I am and makes me strong, connected to my wines and aware of everything. ••

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STOLLER FAMILY ESTATE Melissa Burr’s interest in wine began while she was pursuing a degree in science. When her husband’s family purchased property with a vineyard on it, the whole family jumped on the wine bandwagon. Burr decided to take an internship with a winery in 2001 and loved it. In 2003 she joined Stoller Family Estate, one of the Willamette Valley’s largest vineyard properties. Burr loves the diversity of wines as well as the tightly knit community in Oregon, which she says fosters collaboration and authentically artisan wines (even in large-scale production).

Reflections magazine: Tell us about one of your first wine memories.

Melissa Burr: Delicious (at that moment) Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill wine in the late 1980s.

RM: Has the wine industry evolved over the years for women?

MB: The Oregon wine industry has grown tremendously in the last decade as has the consumption per person in the United States. Many young women are getting into the industry, and Oregon has a high percentage of female winemakers in comparison to other regions.

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RM: What are your feelings about being singled out as a “woman winemaker” instead of just “winemaker”?

MB: It’s something I have gotten used to. Some people are surprised by the fact that women make wine. Some people are also surprised when a high-end wine has a screw-top closure or that Riesling can be dry.

RM: What is your go-to bottle of wine?

MB: Stoller Dundee Hills Chardonnay—it goes with everything and is also lovely on its own. I appreciate aromatic, bright, acid-driven wines in general, and this fits. •• photo by carolyn wells-kramer

Reflections magazine: Tell us about one of your first wine memories.

•• Jessica Munnell: Drinking Chateau Ste. Michelle gewürztraminer in college and thinking I was very fancy and grown-up.

RM: How has the wine industry evolved for women over the years?

JM: Now that there are more avenues for people to study winemaking and viticulture, there are far more women entering the industry than just 10 years ago. It’s a very positive change.

RM: How has being a woman in the industry been an advantage?

JM: I think the advantage is that there aren’t many of us, for now, so that sparks an interest from both consumers and trade. There are restaurants that feature women winemaker–only wine lists. We have people who come visit us simply because they heard the winemaker is female.

RM: What is exciting about making wine in Washington?

JM: I think Washington is one of the best places in the world to grow grapes and make wine. The climate, soils and growing season are perfect for growing wine grapes. We are able to produce wines with amazing quality at affordable prices so consumers can actually get their hands on the wines and enjoy them, which is so satisfying.

RM: What do you love about the community?

JM: The people involved in the Washington wine industry are exactly what first inspired me to continue my education and complete my master’s degree. It is a group of people extremely passionate about their work, who collaborate together, share their discoveries and help one another out.

MERCER ESTATES Jessica Munnell, head winemaker at Mercer Estates in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills, comes by her purple stripes via a green thumb. During her undergraduate horticulture studies at WSU, Munnell took an internship at the WSU research station in Prosser with Dr. Robert Wample, the leading researcher specializing in Washington’s viniferous grape industry. Wample mentored Munnell all the way through a master’s degree in viticulture. Munnell’s first gig was in the vineyards of Chateau Ste. Michelle. Though she loved the vineyards, Munnell felt drawn to the winemaking end of the spectrum and decided to quit her job, hop on a plane to Australia, and train through a vintage at a winery. The experience convinced her to pursue winemaking full-time. Munnell claims it is one of the best decisions she ever made.

RM: What vintage are you looking forward to opening?

JM: 2014 was such a phenomenal year. The whites have fantastic aromatics and bright acidity. It will be fun to see how they age. I think the reds will not disappoint, and I look forward to enjoying them. 2014 was a very hot year, so the reds are very fruit-forward with great structure. I think they will be powerful yet balanced.

RM: What is your go-to bottle of wine?

JM: Our Mercer Estates Malbec—it’s my “if you are stranded on a deserted island” wine. •• bellevue club february 2016 | 29

SONORIS WINES Hillary Sjolund, owner and winemaker at Sonoris Wines, fell headfirst into wine as a freshman in college. A premed major at UC Davis, Sjolund had no idea she was at such a prestigious winemaking school. She simply needed to fill an elective slot in her schedule, thought the Introduction to Winemaking class looked interesting—particularly the tasting component—and a passion was born. At age 20, Sjolund took an internship at Pine Ridge Winery in Napa and stuck around for several vintages. She then won several 90+ scores for vintages during her tenure at DiStefano Winery in Woodinville before branching out on her own in 2011. Sjolund specializes in wines sourced from Red Mountain and loves how winemaking combines her skills in chemistry with creativity.

RM: How do you feel about being singled out as a “woman winemaker” instead of just “winemaker”?

HS: Honestly, I would rather be rewarded on the merits of my skill rather than the fact that I’m a “woman winemaker.” Winemakers sink their heart and soul into their craft because it’s their passion. We do this because we love it. Otherwise, the work is just too damn hard for anyone, male or female.

Reflections magazine: Was there a particular bottle of wine that sealed the deal for you?

•• Hillary Sjolund: After completing my first vintage with Pine Ridge Winery in 2000, we had a holiday party and I was given the opportunity to choose any bottle from the owner’s cellar, blindfolded. I spun around three times, reached out, and my hand landed on a bottle of 1962 Latour. It still tasted incredible.

our research capabilities, as well as providing us with well-trained winemakers for the future. It is an exciting time to be making wine in Washington in so many ways!

RM: How has being a woman in the industry been an advantage?

HS: It has given me access to certain events and tastings that focus on women, including women chef and winemaker events. The Women Stars of Food and Wine is one of my most favorite events of the year because we are giving value to many great women who have achieved so much. I feel honored and humbled to be included among so much incredible talent.

RM: What is your perspective on mentoring younger winemakers?

HS: I believe you should always pay it forward. I’ve had several mentors, and it made all the difference in my career. Teaching has always been something I have enjoyed, and I was formerly an adjunct professor for an online winemaking program called VESTA. I taught wine chemistry and intermediate production classes to students across the country. I’ve also mentored interns from WSU. It is very rewarding to see them excel and progress into various functions of winemaking.

RM:What is exciting about making wine in WA? HS: We have an amazing natural acidity to our wines here that you don’t see too many places. We are able to grow many varieties of grapes, and we are just scratching the surface of matching clonal varieties to soil types.

We have a lot of opportunity here to make world-class wines, and we are doing it. Washington is attracting a lot of attention and talent, and because of that, our industry is gaining knowledge and expertise. Having a new wine science facility at WSU is huge for us. This will expand

RM: What vintage are you looking forward to opening?

HS: The 2013s. Some feel the vintage was too hot, but I think the heat was spread out perfectly. The wines were rich, concentrated, and beautifully balanced going into bottle last summer, and I’m looking forward to pulling them out in a few months. The weather was perfect for cabernet sauvignon. The heat progressed through September, then cooled down, providing the perfect conditions for the extended hang time of cabernet. ••

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àMAURICE CELLARS Anna Schaefer may have the title of winemaker at àMaurice Cellars, but there is no doubt it is a family operation. Schaefer’s father, whom she describes as a Francophile, introduced her to wine appreciation at an early age. Though she ultimately studied art history in college, family discussions around the dinner table eventually redirected her into the role of winemaker. “We literally grew the vineyard from the discussions around food and wine,” says Schaefer. “The table drives most of the decisions in my family.” Schaefer constantly hones her craft, studying up on vineyard and soil biology in her spare time. She laughs when people assume winemaking is a romantic endeavor, citing that most of the job entails manual labor.

However, she concedes that the magic of the vineyard is getting it to sing. “Grapevines in Washington are so happy, and there is so much energy in the vineyard. It pumps you up for harvest!”

Reflections magazine: How do you feel about being singled out as a “woman winemaker” instead of just “winemaker”?

Anna Schaefer: I think it is weird that anyone would really care.

Proof is in the wines, and it shouldn’t matter that I am a woman.

Either the wine is good or it isn’t.

RM: What is your perspective on mentoring newer winemakers?

AS: I love talking to fellow winemakers! It is one of the best working communities for mentorship. But I might be a little too real when I describe what it is actually like to be a winemaker—it is not all glitz and glam, if you know what I mean.

RM: What vintage are you looking forward to opening?

AS:: I love the cold years like 2010 and 2011—lower alcohols, higher acids and secondary notes.

RM: What is your go-to bottle of wine?

AS: The àMaurice Cellars 2014 Boushey Marsanne Viognier. My go-to Rhone is the 2007 Fonsalette. •• bellevue club february 2016 | 31

ROBERT RAMSAY CELLARS Casey Cobble was no stranger to the wine-growing regions of Washington, having grown up east of the Cascades. However, it wasn’t until she returned fresh out of college with a degree in psychology that Cobble reoriented toward the wine industry. She was tasting wine with her mother at Michael Florentino Cellars ( formerly located in Prosser), and as the winemaker elaborated on his life, Cobble’s fascination was piqued. “It sounded so interesting!” remembers Cobble— a perfect marriage between science, creativity and physical work.

Cobble enrolled in the Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College. After graduation, she worked as an assistant winemaker at Betz Family Winery, and then moved to head winemaker at Robert Ramsay Cellars in Woodinville.

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Two years ago, Cobble cofounded “Sisters of the Vinifera Revolution”—a play on Daughters of the American Revolution and a sort of support group for women in the wine industry. They share contacts and resources in an effort to lift each other up and promote an alternative to the industry perception of winemakers as “dudes.” That may sound serious—and she would like to take the 30-person group to a more serious level soon—but Cobble is a fun-loving woman and the monthly get-togethers are a good time for all. They rotate hosting at each of their wineries, do specialized tastings and often seek advice on a “problem child”—a wine everyone seems to have that just isn’t coming together.

Reflections magazine: How do you feel about being singled out as a “woman winemaker” instead of just “winemaker”?

Casey Cobble: I get a kick out of surprising people when they find out I’m a winemaker. The more women winemakers in the public eye, the better it will get for everyone. We want our group to be taken seriously as winemakers, not “winemakerettes.” The demographics of the industry in Washington and worldwide are shifting, and women are becoming a larger part of the makeup.

We are a significant part of that “next generation,” so we really hope not to portray ourselves as a curiosity or anomaly.

RM: What vintage are you looking forward to opening?

CC: Everyone was nervous about the amount of heat in 2015, but honestly I’m really excited for that vintage.

RM: What is your go-to bottle of wine?

CC: I’m a huge fan of sparkling wines.

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Reflections magazine: What’s your training in desserts and pastries?

Jennifer Buethe: I have no formal training in desserts or pastry. At my first job, the pastry chef was pregnant and getting ready to go on maternity leave— and so someone had to take over the desserts. I was volunteered and did a horrible job in the beginning. I burned a lot of cakes, overcooked a lot of anglaise and ruined multiple batches of tiramisu. She taught me to bake by look, touch, taste and to not always blindly follow recipes. And that made all the difference—not only was I successful with her recipes—but it made it possible for me to create new recipes.

RM: What desserts do you find underrated?

JB: It’s hard to say. Everyone has favorite desserts, or comfort desserts—it’s all about personal preference. I love trying new things. But not everyone is as adventurous, so you need to keep around a couple old favorites for everyone. But that’s not to say you can’t do your own spin on them.

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RM: What’s the most important thing to think about when creating a good dessert?

JB: When coming up with a new dessert, balance in texture and flavor is the most important thing. I like intense flavors, so building and layering flavors as well as pairing complementary flavors together is the fun part. To make it a successful dessert, you also have to have multiple textures so that is stays interesting.

RM: What are your favorite wines, beers or cocktails to pair with sweets?

JB: When we work on the winemaker dinners, I enjoy pairing all the courses, but pairing the desserts is the most challenging. Sweets can easily overpower the flavor of a wine. So you really have to match the dessert to the fruits you taste in the wines. Beers are a lot easier to pair desserts with because beer in general is more food friendly. As for cocktails, they are a dessert in themselves, so I don’t try and match them.

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PA M PER IN G Pregnancy isn't easy on the body or the mind. Luckily, health experts at the Club know a few treatments for easing tension, encouraging relaxation and dissolving stress.

There are both active (yoga) and passive (massage) activities for all stages of pregnancy and needs.

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Pregnancy is an imperative time to nurture your body. Bellevue Club massage therapist Amber Maurer encourages the importance of indulging in some me-time during your pregnancy by scheduling a prenatal massage.

Reflections magazine: What is the goal of prenatal massage?

Amber Maurer: It’s different for every woman. Prenatal massage releases tension and helps calm the nerves. For people who are going to get massages throughout their pregnancy, they are going to notice a big difference from pregnancies in which they haven’t gotten massage in terms of circulation, swelling, aches and pains. They are going to feel more connected with their baby because they are being taken care of.

RM: When can a woman get prenatal massage?

AM: We see clients through their first, second and third trimesters, and then we even have a fourth-trimester service for after they have the baby. They come back and do a recovery massage. It is really important to connect with your body during pregnancy; there are so many changes that happen. We have had women get sick in the middle of a massage, so if women are feeling nauseated, it is really not a big deal. It’s a very nonjudgmental time.

RM: A study done by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine found that pregnant women who received massage therapy had a lower rate of premature labor, experienced significantly less labor pain and had decreased labor duration. Is this something you have found to be true in your experience as a mother and a prenatal massage therapist?

AM: Yes, absolutely. I can attest to that. I have had two natural childbirths with massage through both pregnancies, and mine were awesome. Prenatal massage does help with labor. It reduces the mother’s stress and a lot of the labor complications can be related to stress and health. When you are going in and getting a massage, taking that extra time, it really makes you think of what else you can do to make yourself feel better and healthier for the baby.

RM: What can a mother-to-be expect going in for a massage?

AM: She can expect to come in, be pampered, have tension released and leave with a better sense of well-being. Comfort is a huge thing, so we have mothers in a side-lying position mostly. We do have body cushions as well, if they are comfortable lying on the stomach. We adjust everything from temperature to pressure, making sure we have water in the room, making sure they have eaten something that day, so they are not feeling sick.

There is a lot of verbal intake with the client to understand whatever they are going through and what they need. We do medium to firm pressure or a Swedish massage for pregnancy, because the blood volume increases during pregnancy, so we need to be careful with bruising, swelling and blood clots. We don’t typically do any kind of deep tissue. We are really catering to whatever the mommy needs. If she just needs to relax and check out, we will let her do that.

RM: What is the biggest misconception about prenatal massage?

AM: Probably the risk of miscarriage. As a mom myself, I can confirm that it is normal for expecting mothers to be nervous about anything that might disrupt the pregnancy, especially if they have never had prenatal massage. In reality, if you have a trained prenatal massage therapist, you are going to be fine. Unless the doctor says to wait through the first trimester, there is no reason you cannot come in. The expecting mother can even have abdominal massage as long as it is not a high-risk pregnancy or multiple pregnancy.

For information about Bellevue Club prenatal massage options or to book an appointment, call 425.688.3114.

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When you find out you are expecting, there are dozens of things to ponder or worry about. Fortunately, a prenatal yoga class provides the space for expectant mothers to relax, gain strength and find a supportive community while preparing for their little one. We explored the subject of prenatal yoga with the help of Rachel Lowe, Bellevue Club’s prenatal yoga workshop instructor, to discover that “Sometimes we just need someone to tell us to sit down and relax and take a little nap.” Good advice for anyone.

Not Just for Novices While the prenatal yoga practice is easily accessible to beginner yogis because of its modifications, those with yoga experience can still find value in the practice. “I find that in my prenatal classes, I try to make sure that women feel strong,” Lowe says.

“I don’t think people realize there can be some strength building occurring, that you’re not trying to get to a deep place in your work like in the pre-pregnancy stage.” Lowe explains that Chaturanga (low plank pose), modified, becomes a way to increase arm strength to withstand carrying a baby around postnatal for feeding, changing and rocking.

“The misconception is that [prenatal yoga offers] a place where you are just hanging out on the bolsters and doing relaxed postures, but we can do more movement than that to help circulation and breath. Having said that, there is a lot of value in having relaxation time that we don’t take for ourselves when we are pregnant,” she says. According to Lowe, the poses are meant to be more mindful and slow.

Many women with yoga experience will try to continue their usual practice, but Lowe advises against it. “We tend to get in a pre-pregnancy way of thinking: ‘I can twist,’ ‘I can do anything,’ and that can be unsafe.” While you might be able to safely do a vinyasa class up to a certain point in pregnancy, it takes a lot of effort to modify the practice on your own, says Lowe. Being in a prenatal class increases awareness of those modifications without placing the burden on the mother-to-be.

With all the planning and preparation that occurs during pregnancy, it is a luxury to have some relaxation time laid out for you.

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Peace of Body, Peace of Mind During prenatal yoga practice, women can find relief from the stress that comes along with pregnancy. Lowe relates the importance of taking time to mindfully connect with your body and growing child, an important transition to motherhood. She says yoga postures enhance circulation, reducing the swelling in feet and ankles that plagues the later trimesters. And of course, breath is always the key ingredient. “Do you know what kind of breath women use in labor? They use the Ujjayi breath we use in regular classes. That’s the number-one benefit I hear all the time for help getting through labor contractions,” Lowe says.

But one of the most valuable assets of prenatal yoga practice is learning how to find peace within the discomfort of pregnancy.

“It is important that we are not skipping this time in life and trying to fast-forward through it, even though it feels nice to do so sometimes, because pregnancy can be difficult,” she says. Lowe emphasizes the importance of staying present and admitting the

discomfort. “During labor, you need to be able to contract and get the baby out, but also to relax. And the same thing happens as a parent. I can say this: there are places where you need to let things go, you need to allow your baby to cry when the baby needs to cry . . . that is part of the process.” But the benefits of prenatal yoga do not only affect the mother, they impact the baby too.

Research done by the Columbia University Medical Center demonstrates a link between a pregnant woman’s stress and the future health of her child. The more a woman is exposed to common life stressors such as daily hassles, grief and trauma, the greater the risk of altering the child’s neurological development.

Any possible impediments in the child can be prevented by decreasing stress during pregnancy. For Lowe this research rings true to the mind-body connection between a relaxed mommy and a relaxed baby. Prenatal yoga provides a space for releasing stress, both physical and emotional, through breathing and strength training in an understanding community.

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Conceiving Community Lowe’s prenatal yoga class always begins with a community-building activity. “In the classes I teach I start with an opening circle, which is basically going around and saying what is happening that week.� She says this opening circle gives mothers-to-be the opportunity to meet each other and share some ideas of what might help with the burdens of pregnancy. She explains that having a range of seasoned and first-time mothers in anywhere from their first to third trimester creates a diverse environment in which lasting friendships form. The shared experience of pregnancy and a prenatal yoga practice creates a network of support among mothers that continues after class ends.

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The Fourth Trimester Fit a yoga practice into your routine after the baby is born by attending a postnatal yoga class. It’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby), so you can attend to your newborn’s needs while working on core strength and applicable stretches for new moms.

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Fours Ways to Ensure Safety The prenatal yoga practice is tailored to ensure the safety and well-being of mothers-to-be, and it is all about modifications, says Lowe. Despite the myriad changes happening to the body during pregnancy, Lowe again cautions that it is easy to fall into the pre-pregnancy mindset of believing yourself capable of physical challenges, thinking, “I can do it, I can be pregnant and do everything I used to do.” But pregnancy releases a hormone called relaxin, causing the joints to become looser and more fluid to aid with labor. “In yoga that also means more flexible joints and that can be unsafe,” warns Lowe, “so teaching those moms-to-be to refrain from going deeper than they did pre-pregnancy is a big cue, a place where some of us can get injured if unaware.” To avoid harming you or your baby, keep in mind the following modifications in your practice.

“If you know you are pregnant, there is no reason to be twisting deeply,” Lowe advises. The uterus naturally expands and opens during pregnancy, but when you twist deeply like in Utkatasana, or chair pose, it hinders that expansion. “So if you want to twist,” Lowe explains, “do a wide twist. If you are twisting, your chest is open or you twist away from your leg in order to keep space around the belly.”

Pregnancy puts a lot of pressure on the back, so it may seem appealing to practice some stretches to release tension, but be aware of these important modifications. “You can do bridge or half-bridge pose, but no wheel,” Lowe advises. Similarly, do not take a deep forward bend. Lowe advocates for gentle forward bends to release pressure on the low back, but put hands to blocks or shins to keep from going too far forward and putting pressure on the belly.

“If you do no core work during pregnancy, it is going to be problematic later on,” Lowe cautions. “You would have a really long time without core, so for strengthening the core, I do planks or opposite arm and leg on hands and knees. I call it hugging the baby with your abdominals. It is just a way of building core strength that is not crunching.”

Most importantly, like in any yoga practice, Lowe advises against any poses in which you find yourself holding your breath. “If you can’t breathe very easily, or you are dizzy, just like with any other yoga, those are big signs to rest.”

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T H E P O W E R O F P I L AT E S There is a little madness in the Pilates Method, with its contraption-like equipment, straps and boxes, levers and sliding seats. But the movements are quite simple and highly effective for encouraging a tremendous amount of core strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness. The practice can benefit everyone from a top tier athlete to post-operation rehab patients. In the following pages, Bellevue Club member Doug Trimble and Pilates instructor Nancy Black demonstrate the beauty of the Pilates process.

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SNAKE TWIST: Strengthens arms, abdominals, back and shoulders; stretches hamstrings

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THE TEASER: Strengthens abdominals; challenges balance

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BELLEVUE CLUB MEMBERS JESSICA JACOBSON AND JOELL REYES GOT ENGAGED IN DECEMBER AT HOUGHTON BEACH IN KIRKLAND.

ALEXANDER AND ERIKA KOVSKY AT GRANDPARENT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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BC MEMBERS HIKING IN ARGENTINA: MICHAEL AND DEBBIE KOVSKY, CHUCK AND MARILYN CAPLAN

MOTHER/DAUGHTER TRIP TO CABO WITH BC MEMBERS CAROLYN JANISCH, SUZI KUENSTER AND COLLEEN DECILLIA

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KIRT SMITH AND SHELLEY ALEXANDER, BC MEMBERS SINCE THE 80S

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ACROSS 1. Corner chesspiece 5. Bailiff’s concern 9. Bled, like dye 12. Face form 13. Fabled runner-up 14. Good ___ boy 15. Soaks in sauce 17. Bill’s partner in love 18. Acrobat catcher 19. Reserved 21. Cavalry weapon 24. Simon ___ 26. “___ ideas?”

27. Goes head-to-head 29. Waste, as time 33. Base bed 34. ___ Island National Monument 36. Vamp’s accessory 37. Cap site 39. Just in case 40. Advantages 41. Minimalist’s goal?

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59. Opener 60. Competitive plus 61. Culminating point

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DOWN 1. Computer acronym 2. Female gametes 3. Sculler’s need 4. “Dave” star Kevin 5. “Come again?”

6. Teller 7. Tick off 8. Best left alone 9. “___ of Ages” 10. Cream additive 11. Bright light on Broadway

16. Chutzpah 20. It can’t hurt to do this 21. Type of race 22. In a bit 23. Memory unit 24. Tennis champ Monica 25. Tag sale tag 28. Misery causes 30. Nile bird 31. Individual 32. Aberdeen miss 35. “Cheers” prop

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* For answers, please visit bcreflections.com.