Hidden Hills Magazine • Fall 2017

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It may be back-to-school and back to “the daily grind” but in Hidden Hills that means looking forward to some of the best moments of the year! As our annual Fiesta fires up on September 23rd, and the most amazing celebration of the Halloween season begins, Fall is a time when we all are happily aware of what a unique and special community this really is. Thank you to our community, as well as our surrounding communities, for all of the continued support and enthusiasm we receive.

We hope you enjoy the read, along with a hot cup of apple cider.

Happy Fall!

Lonna Weber & Joe Bellissimo

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Partners in life and in business, Belén and Alejandro Salomon have built a brand upon a love exotic cars and fashion.

RUSTIC MODER HOME & DESIGN

A look inside a remodel that incorporates modern style and the rustic spirit of Hidden Hills.

Thirteen-year-old fishing prodigy Miles Ostrow is no stranger to adventurous waters and catching fish many times his size.

SHOP LOCAL

A curated collection of the best finds Calabasas Road has to offer.

BRIDGING THE GAP

For years, many of us have heard rumors of an expansive wildlife bridge planned for the 101. Well, it’s real, and we have all the details!

THE ROTHMAN FAMILY LIGHTS THE NIGHT

Leukemia survivor, seven-year-old Cooper Rothman and his family have endured a battle and helped others along the way.

THE FAST AND THE FABULOUS HOOKED! SHELLING OUT WISDOM

Hidden Hills resident Laura McCorkindale’s new book will entertain and inspire goodness.

The beauty of France and the savory recipes it inspires. A feast for the eyes and the tummy.

Four drink creations from the founder and creative force behind beautifulbooze.com

Barbara Osborne and her rescue horse, Bebe.

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CONTRIBUTORS

DEBBIE YANUCK

Debbie Yanuck began telling family tales about her siblings, at a young age, claiming they were nonfiction, but learned to label them fiction, and thus began her writing career. Since then, she has written 11 nonfiction children’s books (i.e. “The White House, “The Bald Eagle.”) Visit her blog at www.debyanuck.wordpress.com.

Elyse Glickman’s work as a journalist and editor spans the globe and topics including gastronomy, wine and spirits, wellness, business profiles, interior design and fashion. She served as a Senior Editor for business/executive lifestyle magazine C-Suite Quarterly (CSQ) magazine, covering food and travel.

BRIELLE FRASER

Southern California native, Brielle Fraser is a student at Pepperdine University, working towards a degree in journalism. She is a dance instructor as well as a freelance journalist whose goal is to work in the field of print journalism.

ELYSE GLICKMAN ANNA BARNETT

Having spent her summer as a high school intern for the Los Angeles Times, McKenna Thurber is proud to call herself a journalist. She is a rising senior at El Camino Real Charter High School, where she is serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the school’s paper for her second consecutive year. Her weekends have been dedicated to music photography and journalism, which she hopes will one day become her career.

London based Anna Barnett released her debut cook book ‘Eat the Week’ in 2015 and spent several years writing ‘The Reluctant Vegetarian’ Blog for The Independent (newspaper). She currently writes and supplies recipes for Vogue, Grazia and The Arcadia Online while also running her own website www. AnnaBarnettCooks.com. Anna regularly hosts pop-up restaurants and caters private events.

NATALIE MIGLIARINI

A small town girl from North Carolina, Natalie was living in Seattle in 2013 when she left her career job and made the decision to dedicate her life to building BeautifulBooze.com. In the years since, everything has grown exponentially, allowing her to travel the globe while sharing her experiences and recipes with a much broader audience than she could ever have anticipated.

McKENNA THURBER MARY E. NICHOLS

Mary E. Nichols has been a well known and respected photographer in the design and architecture world for over 30 years. Her photos have appeared on the covers of nearly every shelter magazine published, including 60 of them on Architectural Digest alone, as well as many books relevant to the field. These clients along with her hospitality and commercial clients have made use of her talents all over the world. Mary has also been the focus of many professional articles on the craft of architectural photography.

WRITTEN BY McKENNA THURBER

What are these horses? What are these white fences? And where do we sign up?” questioned stylist Belén Salomon on her first trip to Hidden Hills. For Belén and her husband, YouTube personality Alejandro “Salomondrin” Salomon, the peace and safety of the neighborhood was its main attraction.

Belén is a fashion marketer and stylist whose best client is her husband, a daily vlogger who has amassed over 600,000 YouTube subscribers. His eccentric car collection, from Ferraris to Lamborghinis encased in rainbow wraps, is what has helped him to command the Internet’s attention. Now alongside reviewing cars, his vlog features daily adventures with his friends, which provides a hilarious and entertaining glimpse into Alejandro’s remarkably colorful and comedic style.

In gaining his following, however, the Salomon’s lives had to adapt. “We realized we needed privacy,”

Belén and Alejandro Salomon at home in Hidden Hills with Fiona,

one of their two dogs.

PHOTO: JOE BELLISSIMO

FAST fabulous

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MARRYING BELÉN’S FASHION EXPERIENCE WITH ALEJANDRO’S LOVE OF EXOTIC AUTOS, THE SALOMONS HAVE BUILT A THRIVING BRAND.

Belén said of their move. Alejandro’s fans were beginning to unexpectedly show up at their house in Hancock Park.

When they started to look for a new home in December, Belén used real estate apps to research Hidden Hills. Awed by the expansive houses and convenient location, she and her husband drove across the city to visit. By February, they had moved in. “We’ve never really lived in the suburbs before,”

Belén said. “But we never want to leave.”

A flatbed truck was needed to transport all ten of their cars to their new home in Hidden Hills, including their Rolls Royce and magenta Porsche Carrera GT.

Inside, their home doubles as a studio where they work each day, producing their online content. While Alejandro uses the space to edit videos, Belén uses it to update her fashion blog, stylenotesbybelén.com.

Before he began to make YouTube videos, Alejandro produced movies and lived in the same apartment complex as his soonto-be wife, Belén. “The reason we met is because of our dogs,” Belén laughed. “When I went to work, my neighbors would watch my dog, Zoey Alejandro would go over to hangout with them, so he met her first.”

Alejandro said he knew he would marry Belén after only speaking to her once. Not far after their first encounter, Belén began to

style the actors of his films. On the side, she continued to put together collections, titled with her signature “by Belén” name.

As Alejandro’s following grew exponentially, he asked Belén to make a collection for himself. She has now completed two collections for him, called

OPPOSITE: ALEJANDRO ON THE SET OF “HYPER 5”

ABOVE: BELÉN AND ALEJANDRO AT THEIR WEDDING, LA POSTA VECCHIA HOTEL, LADISPOLI, ROME, ITALY.

As someone who has dedicated her career to bringing buyers and sellers together i believe successful marketing is more than just about being online, it’s also about being there, in the community, engaging and understanding the needs and aspirations of the neighbors i represent. That’s why for nearly 20 years my team and i have consistently ranked as top producer, fulfilling dreams one at a time!

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ABOVE: ALEJANDRO & BELÉN TAKE A NOT-SO PRIVATE MOMENT ON THE SET OF A PRODUCT SHOOT

OPPOSITE (LEFT TO RIGHT): PORSCHE 911R AND MERCEDES 4X4 SQUARED DURING GOLD RUSH RALLY. ALEJANDRO WEARING SALOMONDRIN BY BELÉN. PORSCHE CARRERA GT IN MALIBU CANYONS. BELÉN IN HOME OFFICE. CARRERA GT, 4X4 SQUARED MERCEDES, PORSCHE 911R AND McCLAREN 675 LT (FRONT). FIRST COLLECTION OF SALOMONDRIN BY BELÉN. ROLLS ROYCE GHOST BLACK BADGE, MERCEDES G63 AMG. ALEJANDRO WEARING SALOMONDRIN BY ALEJANDRO. LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR ROADSTER AND MERCEDES G63 AMG WITH FIONA THE PITBULL.

“Salomondrin by Belén,” and runs her own fashion website, which reaches an extensive, majority-male audience. “The advantage I have is that I have Alejandro,” she explained. Working together,

she picks out his outfits for each of his videos.“He’s spoiled,” she laughs.

Having collectively lived in Spain, Mexico and New York, the couple is thrilled to have found a home in Hidden Hills. “We know our neighbors, which is crazy,” Belén said. “Everyone here is so nice.”

They are thankful, too, that this home fits all of their cars.

- Belén Salomon upon discovering Hidden Hills -

“What are these horses? What are these white fences? And where do we sign up?

RIGHT: ALEJANDRO IN HIS HIDDEN HILLS PRODUCTION OFFICE WITH HIS TEAM

PHOTO: FELICIA LASALA - FELICIALASALA.COM

PHOTO: JOE BELLISSIMO

PARTNERS (n): people who share or are associated with another in some action or endeavor; a spouse; a husband or a wife;

the person with whom one cohabitates in a romantic relationship; two people who dance together;

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HOME DESIGN BY LINDSEY COLHOUN AND PAMELA GALLOWAY

WRITTEN BY DEBBIE YANUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARY E. NICHOLS

Clothing, wardrobe and interior designer, Lindsey Colhoun wanted to design and build the home of her dreams. She turned to her mother, Pamela Galloway of Pamela Galloway Interiors, for guidance and together they created a rustic, yet modern place that welcomes all who enter to enjoy and savor the experience of this impeccably designed house.

As she conceived her dream place, Lindsey wanted to stay true to the ranch/casual style of the Hidden Hills area, while at the same time adding sophistication. She mixed woodsy materials

with modern and even some industrial elements, all to stunning effect. The lightcolored wide plank wood floors paired with the highceilings, white walls and metal framed windows are beautiful and natural. The motherdaughter duo worked with architect, George De La Nuez of Rocha Nuez Associates to design the remodel. The approximately 6,400 square foot house reflects Lindsey’s love of entertaining and understated luxury, and has a casual aspect that invites visitors to put their feet up and unwind. Working closely with her mother, she selected all the materials based on her love of textures and colors. The front entry has a

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The Formal Living room isn’t so formal with custom concrete wall surrounding fireplace and cozy furniture thats comfortable and effortless.

wraparound porch covered with an open patio cover made of barn wood shipped in from Montana. The porch leads into large bi-fold doors that create a soothing indoor-outdoor flow.

Pamela used her years of interior design experience to manage the project and fulfill Lindsey’s vision. The kitchen is spacious with white cabinets, two islands, a deep gray custom-built hutch that acts as a coffee station and serving area, and a pantry that has a sliding barn door at its entrance. Inside the pantry, is copper sheeting on the walls and thick, gray floating shelves. The high ceiling is covered with tongue and groove wood painted white, adding warmth and texture to the room.

Each bedroom is a suite with large closets, an attached bathroom and plenty of storage space. The master bathroom continues the appealing modern/ rustic mix with white tiles, plenty of mirrors, a large porcelain tub, a vintage rug and a simple wood bench alongside the tub to hold towels and other bathing accessories.

Lindsey and Pamela’s labor of love is reflected in the warm, minimalist environment that uses every inch of space.

The back yard is an extension of the interior, geared for fun and comfort. With three levels that include a pool, a large grassy area, two fire pits, a covered outdoor living area and a barn, there is as much to do outside as there is inside.

Lindsey and Pamela’s labor of love is reflected in the warm,

minimalist environment that uses every inch of space. It’s an elegant place and yet the couches are covered in indoor/outdoor fabric so guests feel at ease. By mixing fabrics, textures, colors and materials, they created a home that begs to be lived in without pretension, and instead, with great comfort and inspired design.

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Inside the gates of Hidden Hills lives 13-year-old fishing prodigy, Miles Ostrow, and his family. While most kids his age are thinking about catching up with friends, Miles is thinking about catching the big one. Ever since a trip to Troutdale at the ripe age of two with his grandfather, Miles has been hooked on fishing. Little did his grandfather know, that was the day he would not only become Miles’ mentor, but also that his naturally-talented grandson would grow up to catch a 550 pound Black Marlin. This hefty accomplishment occurred in

WRITTEN BY NOAH WEISS

December of last year at Tropic Star Lodge in Piñas Bay, Panama. It is experiences like this that Miles explains why he loves fishing. “I get to see new parts of the world when I go fishing,” says Miles, having just returned from a fishing expedition to Alaska the day before this interview. “At sea, I get to see things you normally would not see on land.”

At the top of Miles’ list of fishing spots to visit next is the Great Barrier Reef, where he fears fish one day will be extinct.

Miles attributes being a lucky angler to his age. “Most anglers are adults, I am only 13, so it gives me more time to learn”. He also claims that it doesn’t hurt that he lives in Southern California, which is a top 50 fishing spot in the world and gives him access to a variety of fish including yellowtail, halibut, sea bass, and tuna. It also provides him with the opportunity to fish twice a week during the summer and once a week during the school year. The Malibu Pier has become one of his local spots where you can find him often. When asked what advice he gives other young fishermen, Miles replied, “If you want to be a fisherman, start as young as you can. Fishing takes a lot of patience, so don’t get frustrated.” He also had advice for his other peers that want to pursue their passions, “Don’t be discouraged, keep doing what you love to do.”

While most kids his age are thinking about catching up with friends, Miles is thinking about catching the big one.

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Despite spending countless hours out at sea, Miles still finds time to do the things he loves. He is going into 8th grade at AC Stelle Middle School, loves social studies and history, and plays on two basketball teams: Calabasas Rec league and Courtside Hoops. He loves being a resident of Hidden Hills and part of the tight knit community where most of his friends live. Miles likes being able to walk to his buddies’ houses and enjoys going to the Thursday night BBQ’s. Miles also enjoys sharing his bounty with his friends and recently made salmon sashimi from his recent catch in Kodiak, Alaska.

At 13, Miles still has a lot to accomplish. He is very interested in business. When not fishing,

playing basketball or hanging out with friends, Miles resells clothes including stylish threads from Supreme, Beat, and Air Jordan. Surprisingly, Miles doesn’t aspire to make fishing his profession, but rather would like to go into wealth management or private banking, but this does not mean that he will give up on fishing. He wants to make changes in the industry, including amending the rules in the state of Alaska where he feels politicians do not have experience in fishing. “They think they can make laws that benefit commercial fisherman and don’t do anything for regular fisherman,” claims Miles.

Miles Ostrow is a kid with a lot of ambition and interest. He certainly is riding a wave of

success on his fishing endeavor. Wherever his paths takes him, Miles confidently claims, “One hundred percent, I will fish for the rest of my life.”

ABOVE: KING SALMON FROM HIS LAST TRIP TO ALASKA JULY 2017 . THERE IS ALWAYS SO MUCH THAT MILES HAPPILY SHARES IT WITH HIS HIDDEN HILLS FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!

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BRIDGING THEGAP

Imagine the ability to roam from Malibu all the way to the Simi Hills without once stepping foot on pavement.

WRITTEN BY DEBBIE YANUCK

IMAGE RENDERINGS BY CLARK STEVENS, ARCHITECT & RAYMOND GARCIA, ILLUSTRATOR

Rarely do we get the opportunity to right a great wrong and almost never are we allowed to do it on the scale that the proposed wildlife crossing at Lindero Canyon in Agoura Hills presents. In the 1960s, the 101 Freeway was constructed and bisected the Santa Monica Mountains, permanently separating various forms of wildlife from their natural habitat. The eight-lane concrete highway created an impenetrable barrier that few animals safely cross. After thirty years of research, design and meetings, the 165 foot wide by 200 foot long wildlife overpass above the 101 Freeway is close to becoming a reality. It will connect the Santa Monica Mountains on the south with the Simi Hills and the Santa Susana Mountains. Imagine the ability to roam from Malibu all the way

AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF RESEARCH, DESIGN AND MEETINGS, THE 165 FOOT WIDE BY 200 FOOT LONG WILDLIFE OVERPASS ABOVE THE 101 FREEWAY IS CLOSE TO BECOMING A REALITY.

to the Simi Hills without once stepping foot on pavement.

Twelve mountain lions have been struck and killed crossing the 101 Freeway since 2002 and The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) work tirelessly to help prevent future mountain lion deaths. The MRCA recently purchased a 71-acre parcel of land in Agoura Hills that will provide key connectivity for the wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway.

The culmination of the planning for the wildlife crossing began

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HENRY STERN, CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR

in 2012 with a meeting between Beth Pratt-Bergstrom, Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation, who worked for years in the national parks of Yosemite and Yellowstone, and Jeff Sikirch of the National Park Service. Pratt-Bergstrom was told about the plight of mountain lions and asked, “How can I help?”

Sikirch mentioned this ‘little wildlife crossing’ they were working on and PrattBergstrom agreed to take on a leadership role. Her

#SaveLACougars campaign works to protect “Southern California’s mountain lion and to advocate for the critical habitat linkages they require to ensure a healthy future for people, mountain lions and other wildlife…” Her devotion and passion for the project speaks to her understanding that this is a farsighted project that the world is watching. There are other successful wildlife crossings, but none of this scale in an urbanized setting.

This project has many advocates and California State

IT SHAKES US OUT OF OUR INCREASINGLY DIGITIZED LIVES AND ENABLES US TO FEEL MORE HUMAN, MORE ALIVE.

Senator Henry Stern works tirelessly to educate the public about the great need for the wildlife corridor. “At first it appears to be an awkward fit; a metropolis sitting alongside nature, but then the beauty of adding wildness to our lives, makes perfect sense,” said Senator Stern in our meeting. “It shakes us out of our increasingly digitized lives and enables us to feel more human, more alive.”

Some want to build concrete monuments, while Senator Stern wants the public to

see the monuments nature already offers: hawks soaring above, vegetation that is native to California, and mountain lions and other mammals able to freely live, eat and breed. The overpass will help to mitigate the damage done to the ecosystem. Senator Stern hopes through this and other environmental measures to “have an environment that will support the future grandchildren of this planet.”

People question how the animals will know to cross at the overpass and the answer is simple. The path will be constructed where a natural crossing existed long before construction of the freeway separated the habitat. Also, the wildlife corridor will be landscaped in native plants and grasses to create an environmental funnel, as sound barrier walls lower freeway noise and little artificial light will cover the crossing. This will allow the animals to hunt freely at night with the connectivity that they need. People will be able to traverse the path during the day and experience the

BETH PRATT-BERGSTROM, REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CALIFORNIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION HAS TRAVELED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WITH A LIFESIZED CUT-OUT OF “P22.”

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other areas on the planet. Alison Simard, former Chair of Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife (CLAW,) now Director of Communications for L.A. City Council member, Paul Koretz of District 5, says, “Wildlife are our barometer for the health of the world. Therefore, it is our responsibility to make sure that we create the wildlife linkage that allows the animals, birds and plants to flourish as they were before we wreaked havoc on their migratory pattern with the construction of the 101 Freeway.”

To be able to live in an urbanized setting, side by side with wildlife, offers a rare opportunity to maintain the comforts we are used to while re-learning to appreciate nature and wildlife. “The ecosystem is fragmented and if not protected it starts to fail,” says Pratt-Bergstrom. As the mountain lions have become isolated, their genetic diversity has shrunk due to inbreeding,

science has said, “We as human beings depend on natural ecosystems for food, clean water and even safety, such as the coastal habitats that protect us from storms and flood. These ecosystems are made up of individual species. When they disappear, the systems that support us can unravel.”

Consider the east coast of the United States, where the mountain lion population has disappeared, resulting in an explosion of the deer population along with the increased incidence of Lyme Disease.

“The incredible thing about working towards the Wildlife Crossing, is that there are no bad guys. We are not fighting anyone,” Pratt-Bergstrom states. This is a cause where the California Transportation Authority (Cal Trans) wants to build the bridge and because it is Cal Trans, the bridge will be built to the highest level

LEFT: A TOP-DOWN RENDERING OF THE WILDLIFE CROSSING WHICH WILL BE CONSTRUCTED OVER THE 101 FREEWAY JUST WEST OF LIBERTY CANYON RD.

RIGHT: PRATTBERGSTROM, CRADLES TWO TAGGED MOUNTAIN LION CUBS.

101 FREEWAY

LIBERTY CANYON ROAD

HABITAT OVERPASS AT LIBERTY CANYON

IF THERE ARE NO MAJOR SETBACKS, THE PROJECT SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY 2021.

of quality and safety. This measure is supported not only by Cal Trans, but by MRCA, state Senator Henry Stern, the SMMC and the City of Agoura Hills. The MRCA has spent years acquiring land and adding it back into open space and former state Senator, Fran Pavley, convened a successful meeting of Cal Trans, the MRCA, the SMMC and the city of Agoura Hills to jointly plot a logical course for construction to reach the goal of connectivity for the separated animal habitats.

Cal Trans is now working on an environmental review and Pratt-Bergstrom’s #Save LACougars campaign has raised 3 million dollars of its 10 million dollar goal for 2017, which will get Cal Trans funded to be “shovel ready.”

As Paul Edelman, Deputy Director of Santa Monica

Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) and Chief of Natural Resources and Planning for MRCA estimates, “if there are no major setbacks, the project should be complete by 2021.”

People may balk at the proposed overall cost of 30 to 50 million dollars, but PrattBergstrom states, “most of the funding comes through private and corporate donations, where public funds are used, those are funds that are earmarked for conservation, not roads, schools or housing.”

The Annenberg Foundation donated one million dollars and donations have flooded in from around the world.

An intrepid two-year-old male mountain lion named P-22 captured the public’s attention in 2012 as he safely crossed two massive freeways and 50 miles to eventually make

himself a home in Griffith Park. He now lives alone in about eight square miles in an urban park where thousands of people visit during the day. Most mountain lions need 250 square miles to call home. He is rarely seen as he hunts mostly mule deer, some coyotes and raccoons during the night. He has no mate, but his lonely life and unnatural existence garnered attention and created a movement where people work tirelessly to reconnect an ecosystem, so other mammals do not suffer his fate.

The creation of a continuous uninterrupted green space in a land of concrete and chrome is a visionary project. One that opens the door to reconnecting an ecosystem, while creating an environmental wonder deep in the middle of an urban setting. The old philosophy of bringing people to nature such

as a visit to Yosemite, is countered with the new philosophy of people living next to and in nature. The project is not about an investment with an expectation of a monetary return. Short-term economic gains are not valid reasons to permanently destroy our natural heritage or our fragile ecosystem that keeps the planet in balance. It is a project with a far greater reward – the knowledge that the right thing is done. An error corrected.

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LIGHTING NIGHT the

August second was the diagnosis date,” Katie Rothman said. “We’re looking for 5 years cancer free.”

Any parent who has gone through the real-life horror of being told their child has cancer, has had to become a chariot of strength for their families as they embarked on the fight for life, with an attitude of

resilience and determination at every turn encountered. Rothman’s son, Cooper, was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of two, which forced them into a new normal which employed the power of positive thinking, and emphasized the importance of having the support of family and friends every step of the way.

KATIE AND JOSH ROTHMAN’S SON, COOPER, WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LEUKEMIA AT THE AGE OF TWO... WHICH EMPLOYED THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING, AND EMPHASIZED THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING THE SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

KATIE, COOPER AND JOSH ROTHMAN AT HOME.

“It rocks your whole world, I always say we hit the wrong lottery” Rothman said. “It’s a one in ten million chance, and he got it; the one positive thing I found in all of this is that I never take anything for granted, especially with my son, he’s still here and I couldn’t be more grateful that he is.”

Cooper is now seven years old, and has been in remission since week one, however, remission, like Rothman explained it, is a tricky word that can be easily confused. Leukemia and Lymphoma are both blood cancers, which means there is no solid tumor that can classify someone as “in remission” after its removal. Cooper’s remission means making monthly visits for checkups in order to ensure his white and red cell counts remain the same.

“We’re still following what happens after all of this, the kids who have received the same treatments as Cooper are now only in their midthirties, so his doctor is collecting data to figure out what to expect for the future for those with the same diagnosis,” Rothman said.

Rothman ensured that Cooper would live a life of the utmost normalcy while completing his numerous procedures and hospital visits. She never wanted him to feel fear of his diagnosis, or even a feeling of being different than other kids his age.

“He adapted very quickly and had a sense of empowerment, he went from having me hold him in his bed before a procedure, to wanting independence by going in on his own,” Rothman said. “We never told him he was sick, we told him he was there to stay healthy.”

When Cooper was initially diagnosed, Rothman wanted to make a difference in the efforts towards a cure for blood cancers, while simultaneously being a solid support system for her son. She discovered the Leukemia &

WE NEVER TOLD HIM HE WAS SICK, WE TOLD HIM HE WAS THERE TO STAY HEALTHY.

ABOVE: COOPER ROTHMAN, LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S PERSON OF THE YEAR, 2016. RIGHT: COOPER DURING TREATMENT DURING A FIGHT HE HAS SINCE WON. BELOW: KATIE ROTHMAN AT LTN.

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Lymphoma Society, the largest volunteer-based organization dedicated to research for blood cancer, and has been involved in their fundraising efforts ever since.

“My uncle passed from lymphoma, so I figured I could honor his memory, while also helping my son, I could sit in a hospital and make a difference,” Rothman said.

The Light the Night foundation has raised money for LLS through their events, such as Light the Night, which is a walk to honor those who have lost the battle to Leukemia or

Lymphoma, as well as those who are still fighting the fight.

“There’s three different colored lanterns which stand for: supporter, survivor and in memoriam, so we technically have three lanterns at the event,” Rothman said. “LLS is the most efficient group to work with, they get things done and put their money where their mouth is to do what they say they’re going to do.”

Rothman also hosts a neighborhood lemonade stand with Cooper to raise funds for LLS, which attracts support for finding a cure throughout the Hidden Hills community.

“The community support in Hidden Hills is amazing, the last day of treatment, my friends in the community put up balloons and fliers for when we came home,” Rothman said. “Hidden Hills is the absolute best place to live.”

Finding a strong and capable support system is a necessity when navigating through life’s toughest obstacles. Whether through friendships, family relations, or foundations such as Light the Night, each individual can be uplifted to take the next step towards a brighter tomorrow.

THERE’S THREE DIFFERENT COLORED LANTERNS WHICH STAND FOR: SUPPORTER, SURVIVOR AND IN MEMORIAM, SO WE TECHNICALLY HAVE THREE LANTERNS AT THE EVENT “

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“SHELLING” OUT OPTIMISM & WISDOM

BY ELISE GLICKMAN

Laura McCorkindale enjoyed a Hollywood career that was, well, right out of the movies. Though her professional life began as an investigative reporter and columnist, the Rochester, NY-native eventually landed at Colombia Pictures, leading to stints as Vice President for Goldstein Productions (which produced hits like Pretty Woman and Under Siege), and later, an independent producer.

After McCorkindale finished her pet project—the Golden Globewinning Iron Jawed Angels for HBO--she decided to leave her decade-long film career behind to forge a career she could truly be passionate about. “I realized I liked producing but didn’t love it, so I gave all my studio projects to my business partner, took a sabbatical, and fell back into writing just for the fun of it,” McCorkindale confides.

After penning a piece on Dwight Yoakam, they struck up a friendship, and McCorkindale stepped in to sell his historic publishing catalogue. This resulted, in turn, in a record breaking price and

an out-of-the-blue offer from Yoakam for her to manage his iconic music and acting careers, as well his ancillary businesses, including his Bakersfield Biscuit food line.

“I had no idea what I was getting into at first, but working in that industry (country music) and with someone at that level of talent turned out to be a great gift,” she explains. When McCorkindale was ensconced in the music business and hundred-hour work weeks, ideas that she had been playing with since the early 2000s— which became the book ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: Ways to Feel Safe in Challenging Times (on sale after 9/23) fell to the backburner. However, a few years on, the whimsical characters and their adventures found their way back into her focus. She noted that once she committed to finishing the project, she found the creative process a new experience for her as she has been in the support position for artists or other people’s businesses most of her working life.

The resulting book is written and illustrated to appeal to readers of all ages, as well as spark conversations about tangible ways they can do

AFTER SUCCESS IN SEVERAL ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY DREAM CAREERS, LAURA MCCORKINDALE SHAPES HER CURRENT REALITY WITH THE HELP OF THE PEANUT PEOPLE AND THE INSPIRING LIFE PHILOSOPHIES THEY SHARE IN HER NEW BOOK.

“The animals aren’t all that different from the Peanut People. They both have an inherent goodness and beautiful innocence, which I’m very much attracted to.”

Laura McCorkindale on Hidden Hills Living.

AFTER PENNING A PIECE ON DWIGHT YOAKAM, THEY STRUCK UP A FRIENDSHIP, AND MCCORKINDALE STEPPED IN TO SELL HIS HISTORIC PUBLISHING CATALOGUE.

THIS PAGE: LAURA McCORKINDALE (ABOVE) AND HER BOOK, ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. HOW TO FEEL SAFE IN CHALLENGING TIMES, IS AVAILABLE IN PRINT OR AS A DIGITAL PUBLICATION.

ONCE SHE COMMITTED TO FINISHING THE PROJECT, SHE FOUND THE CREATIVE PROCESS A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR HER AS SHE HAS BEEN IN THE SUPPORT POSITION FOR ARTISTS OR OTHER PEOPLE’S BUSINESSES MOST OF HER WORKING LIFE.

HOPEFULLY, THE BOOK ENDS UP BEING A CHEERFUL, FUN GUIDEDE FOR NAVIGATING TODAY’S CHALLENGING WATERS.

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their part to live a happier life and create a safer world. The Peanut People Facebook page, meanwhile, has quickly grown to near 20,000 followers worldwide, and the book has even been requested for use in some schools.

“Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum, there’s no denying we’re currently dealing with chaos at the world and national levels, trickling all the way down into communities”, she says. “Hopefully, the book ends up being a cheerful, fun guide for navigating today’s challenging waters.”

McCorkindale is a bit of an anomaly in Hidden Hills, single in a community of mostly families. She cherishes the small town feeling, especially as she counts horses, donkeys, goats and a cow as treasured neighbors.

“I didn’t chose Hidden Hills, it chose me,” she muses. “There’s an ineffable joy in having animals leaning over the fences and onto our streets. I’ve found their presence uplifts the entire resonance of our neighborhood. The animals aren’t all that different from the Peanut People. They both have an inherent goodness and beautiful

innocence, which I’m very much attracted to.”

To purchase “ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: Ways to Feels Safe in Challenging Times,” visit Amazon. com. You can also follow the Peanut People on Facebook (www.facebook. com/thepeanutpeople), and contact Laura at Info@ThePeanutPeople. com.

A TRULY LOCAL COFFEE HOUSE

Coffee and cycling culture may seem like an unlikely combination, but for 10 Speed Coffee owner and self-professed cycling nerd Robbie Schaeffer, there’s nothing more natural. “Calabasas and the Santa Monica Mountains are an international cycling destination,” says Schaeffer. “At 10 Speed Coffee, we take the spirit, focus and passion of this active lifestyle and apply it to every element of the cafe experience.”

The interplay between cycling and cafe culture is 10 Speed’s cornerstone, however you don’t have to be a cyclist in need of a java fix to appreciate the café’s fresh, quality brews. 10

Speed has become a true community hub for Calabasas cyclists and coffee aficionados alike, with it’s ‘outdoors in’ vibe, friendly baristas and micro batch roasting to produce the highest quality coffees derived from responsible sourcing practices. Proceeds from every sale also go to sponsoring local riders and events as well as national races.

Much of the coffee is roasted in a small loft, on site, just above the cafe, while the espresso beans are roasted up at 10 Speed’s roastery location in Hood River, Oregon, the original 10 Speed location which opened up in next to a cycling shop in 2005.

It was on a cycling trip through Hood River when Robbie Schaeffer and his friend Tim Rettele met 10 Speed’s founder Bryan McGeeney, who clearly shared their passion for cycling and coffee. “Tim and I talked to Bryan about opening a café adjacent to Pedaler’s Fork down here in Calabasas,” recalls Schaeffer. “The idea to bring our concept for coffee and cycling to the hills west of Los Angeles just grew from there.”

Four years later, 10 Speed also sponsors the prestigious Amgen Tour of California, serving coffee out of a mobile trailer that’s been outfitted

with a two-group La Marzocco Linea for perfectly crafted espresso drinks.

Back at the Calabasas location, customers line up for the single-origin brews and perfect pour-overs, ready to take on the day and fuel their next adventure.

At the nexus of popular cycling trails, including the newly completed 67-mile Backbone Trail that extends from Pacific Palisades to Malibu, 10 Speed Coffee is located within Pedaler’s Fork Restaurant.

You may enter through the front of Pedaler’s Fork, or directly into 10 Speed’s rustic storefront (opposite page) through the rear lot.

LONG AND LUSCIOUS!

Long, lush lash extensions are fast becoming an essential for LA women– and now there’s a new salon open in Woodland Hills that makes it even easier for local ladies to bat a voluminous fringe of gorgeousness.

Amazing Lash Studio, the Woodland Hills outpost for the nationwide salon chain, provides semi-permanent eyelash extensions with a unique monthly maintenance program. Franchise owners Steven and Lisa Ruby opened their doors on July 6, and are excited to be the first Amazing Lash Studio to open in the Los Angeles region.

“Eyelash extensions aren’t new to the beauty industry, but we are the largest national name brand that specializes in the application and care of eyelash extensions. We are open 7 days a week and have 12 individual private lash application rooms. We service an unfulfilled demand for this beauty application while making it more affordable, accessible and convenient for all customers,” says Steven.

Lash extensions do more than just enhance the eyes. For busy women, they deliver an instant boost in confidence and self-esteem without the need for timeconsuming eye makeup routines. And the application process is its own form of self-care and indulgence. “Our clients love their visits because it’s one of the few times they can just lie down without their phones and relax. It’s like visiting a spa. Some even take a ‘lash nap’ while their eyelashes are being applied,” says Lisa.

Both Steven and Lisa are native Southern Californians and have 4 daughters between them. Steven was an attorney

for 18-years; however, while rehabbing a shoulder injury with yoga, he developed an affinity for teaching itself after participating in several teacher-training programs. He eventually left the law practice and for the next 8 years taught classes full-time throughout the San Fernando and Conejo Valleys. This career change also enabled Steven to be able to be around more during the day as they raised their now 10-year-old daughter.

Lisa has worked in the promotional merchandise industry for over 20 years.

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“I’ve worked with many business concepts over the years, so I am excited to be on the other side of a brand, especially this amazing one.”

Together, Steven and Lisa were looking for a new challenge for the next chapter of their lives and they saw an amazing opportunity with this concept as there was nothing like it in our community. “It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul,” says Steven, “let us enhance your eyes, so you can let your soul shine.”

Amazing Lash Studio Woodland Hills Proprietors, Steven and Lisa Ruby

OPENING THE POSSIBILITIES

In recent years Californians who have either built or remodeled their homes have begun to embrace the fact that we live in one of the best climates on the planet. When it comes to home design, more and more, the barriers between the outside and the in have been erased whenever practically possible and replaced with solutions that are as beautiful as they are innovative. It is when anyone looking to remodel or build visits Agoura Sash and Door that all of these possibilities become evident.

Whether your plans call for creating a transitional, indoor/outdoor space or merely a new front door or designer hardware, visit their showroom and you will instantly know that everything good that is on the market today is right there before you and that their experienced staff will help

you navigate the options with peace of mind and confidence.

“Door and window selection is sometimes an after-thought when remodeling a home, but swapping out outdated doors and windows makes a tremendous impact on a home’s curb appeal, style and resale value,” says Operations and Marketing Manager Kerry Smith. “These changes don’t require a huge upfront investment and the update will pay off for years to come.”

Smith, and the team at Agoura Sash & Door, runs a 10,000 square foot showroom in Westlake Village. It’s the largest showroom in Southern California to showcase doors, windows, materials, and hardware–all in one place.

“Over the years, we’ve developed excellent relationships with the

top vendors in our industry,” says Smith. “We work closely with our manufacturers to ensure we carry the best and most current product lines; offering a variety of contemporary and traditional styles.”

Agoura Sash & Door has provided windows, skylights, doors, crown moldings and finish materials to homeowners, builders, and commercial customers for 30 years. ASD’s sister company, Smith Bros, provides custom millwork including gates, fitted shutters, tailored molding, sculpted ceilings and master millwork.

ASD also assists homeowners with custom architectural project planning, including in-home estimates and blueprints. The company’s experts works side-by-side with contractors to streamline construction.

“We’re proud of our long and successful history beautifying our customers’ homes.”

“Our goal is to be a complete solution for homeowners, builders, and contractors,” says Smith. “We’re proud of our long and successful history of beautifying our customers’ homes.”

INDIVIDUALIZED CARE

For the parent of a child, teen or adult diagnosed with a neurodevelopment or behavioral challenges like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), getting them integrated into society, to socialize and even to communicate, can be a challenge. Hidden Hills residents Dr. Ziba Nassab and Mark Nassab understand this challenge completely. That’s why in 2003 they founded Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services, outpatient interdisciplinary clinics that serve infants, children, and adults with

developmental, emotional and behavioral challenges via their offices Los Angeles, Burbank and their newest location, Calabasas.

As an educator in the field of developmental disorders, Dr. Nassab and her clinical interdisciplinary team focus on each patient’s strengths and individual differences while developing an intervention plan that supports families as well. “Our goal is to not only build a strong relationship with each client, but also to educate, empower and support the entire family unit,” says Dr. Nassab. “This

means looking beyond ‘labels’, like ASD or ADHD. The diagnosis helps us understand the symptoms, but not the individual behind the diagnosis.”

Holding Hands offers a variety of comprehensive services, including Behavioral Intervention (ABA), Floortime™ /DIR® (Developmental Individual Difference Relationshipbased), Social Skills Therapy Group (ages 3 to 40), Music Therapy, Animal Assisted (dog) Therapy, Adaptive Skills Therapy and Modified Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (M-CBI). In addition,

“Our goal is to not only build a strong relationship with each client but also to educate, empower and support the entire family unit,”

DR. ZIBA NASSAB

Holding Hands provides adult counseling services for individuals, families, and couples therapy, as well as complimentary support groups. Whether in your own home, at one of their clinics, or in schools, where Holding Hands operates as an NPA (Non-Public Agency), the Nassabs have worked to ensure that practically anyone facing developmental or emotional challenges has access to Holding Hands’ exceptional level of care and treatment. They are also contracted with various insurance providers like Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California and Kaiser. Language is also unlikely a barrier to treatment as Holding Hands’ multicultural staff also serve clients in English, Spanish, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Korean, Farsi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Armenian, Russian and Tagalog. This wide diversity of options stem from the Nassabs’ core belief, which is at the heart of each of their centers… “Every patient is a unique person with their own set of challenges,” says Dr. Nassab. “By knowing they are getting the care that is uniquely right for them is what makes us love what we do.”

PERFECTING THE ART OF TILE

Westside Tile & Stone, Inc. was opened more than ten years ago with the concept that it would be a different type of tile store. Their goal was to focus on not only on the materials it displayed but also on the education needed to properly install the tile as well. Some of the tiles that are displayed in the store have been sourced from all over the world in order to present their clients with the best selection in the City.

The blue iridescent glass which is featured in the pool installation

(opposite page) glimmers in the sunlight and creates a stunning visual installation. “This is a handcrafted, luxury glass tile which is made from recycled glass bottles,” explains Steve Slutzah, the President of Westside Tile & Stone, Inc. The glass is manufactured from Oceanside Glass Tile and is a prominent manufacturer in the glass tile industry as well as shown extensively throughout Westside Tile & Stone’s expansive showroom.

The glass tile industry has grown exponentially throughout the years

says Steve and is quite apparent as he points to numerous displays of colorful and striking glass tiles and mosaics featured throughout the store. “The power of tile to transform a home or outdoor space is incredible,” says Steve.

Westside Tile & Stone, Inc. was founded with the intent to properly showcase the different options to turn everyone’s homes into beautiful and diverse applications. Today, Westside Tile & Stone, Inc. continues to be a family run business offering a full

service organization from in-house design services to custom tiles.

The Canoga Park showroom offers the largest showroom of designer tiles in Southern California while representing such brands as Artistic Tile, Encore Ceramics, Lunada Bay, New Ravenna, Mosaique Surface, Sonoma Tile and many more. The Beverly Hills location offers a more curated collection of tiles and stones as well as the same type of designer services needed to help turn bathrooms, kitchens and pools into stunning masterpieces.

a food blogger’s guide to

the FLAVORS OF FRANCE

STORY, PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECIPES BY ANNA BARNETT OF ANNABARNETTCOOKS.COM

Being based in London means my husband and I are lucky enough to have the option of a brief flight or a scenic route by car over into Europe. Having spent the last two summers exploring (and getting married in) Italy, it was time for us to head back to the country where many a summer vacation was spent growing up.

A STREET MUSICIAN AT THE MERAIS, PARIS

MICHELIN STARRED HEAD CHEF BERTRAND GRÉBAUT’S WHOLE GLOBE ARTICHOKE AT CLAMATO RESTAURANT, PARIS

CLAMATO PARIS IS OLD WORLD PERFECTION. FOR SEAFOOD AND SIDES ALONE IT IS WORTH THE TRIP.

Paris is our first stoP, albeit a brief one! I’ve worked a lot in Paris but never had the chance to just wander the streets, stop at a few tourist destinations, take time out at a gallery (the Rodin exhibition at the Grand Palais is worth a long stroll along the river to) and mainly eat the incredible food the city’s best chefs have to offer. On this short stopover, we stay at the Grand Pigalle Hotel. A hotel renowned for its vast array of cocktails and stylish art deco design. The bar is definitely one that requires a few hours’ dedication. Set just a few moments from Pigalle metro station and a short walk from Montmartre, the Sacré-Coeur and Moulin Rouge means there’s plenty going on around here too. This area is steeped rich in history; once a place where

musicians and artists flocked, dominating the area for much of the 1800’s.

We, however, spend a little time exploring then head over to the Marais to check out my favorite Parisian store; Merci. We dip in and out of several cafes before we meander onto our lunch spot just outside the 11th. The incredible Michelin starred chef Bertrand Grébaut whose restaurants; Septime, Clamato and La Cave are amongst the most popular in the city, and are what ultimately brings us to this part of Paris. We head to Grébaut’s Seafood spot Clamato (the michelin starred Septime doesn’t open on a Sunday) and enjoy the most incredible seafood lunch. Whole globe artichoke, seasonal new potatoes, wild

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Begin by adding the olive oil, butter, garlic and onion to a pan and cook over a low heat for around 10 minutes so the onions and garlic soften and begin to turn sweet. Next add in the rice and increase the heat slightly ensuring all sides of the rice are coated in the butter and oil and allow to cook for a minute or two (keep stirring to ensure the rice doesn’t stick to the pan).

Next add in the wine and stir, cooking over a medium to low heat again not allowing the rice to stick at all. Once the rice has absorbed the wine you can begin to add in the vegetable stock. Do this in small batches, a ladle at a time. This will take around 12-15 minutes.

TIP: Don’t add the next batch of stock until the rice has absorbed the last.

Make sure you keep checking that the rice still has a bit of a bite to it; you don’t want to overcook it.

For the green pepper and pistachio pesto prepare all ingredients as noted then blitz in a food processor until you have a smooth paste. You can also muddle into a paste using a pestle and mortar starting with the harder ingredients first. Have a taste and adjust seasoning or add more oil to loosen the paste if necessary.

Once your risotto rice has absorbed all the stock and has a good consistency to it (you’re aiming for your rice to be slightly al dente and definitely not too sloppy. When you’re ready to serve add in your pesto mix. If you need to add in some extra liquid once you’ve used all your stock to loosen it slightly, hot water will do, adding a small dash at a time.

TIP: Only add in your pesto mix at the very last minute so you retain the vibrant green colour.

Take a small frying pan and add several glugs of oil, heat and then add in the mint leaves frying for thirty seconds or so. The oil is hot enough when the leaves fizz immediately on adding them. Remove from oil and drain on kitchen towel.

Serve the risotto with an extra handful of grated Parmesan, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, some freshly ground black pepper and a scattering of crispy fried mint. Serve immediately.

rocket, pesto salad and pickled carrots for the Vegetarian. Fresh fish tartar and sardines in sherry vinegar for me. The carefully selected wine list isn’t to be missed either. This family spot fills up quickly so get there early!

OUR NEXT DESTINATION UPON LEAVING PARIS IS JUST OUTSIDE OF BERGERAC, south-west France. Our residence for the week is a stunning old converted mill. The bedroom window opens out over the running water that passes through the still working mill beneath the house. We drive through endless sunflower fields as we draw

closer to our destination. The old mill sits by itself within the wheat fields that surround it: picturesque and modest at a first glance. On our first night we head out laden with an assortment of French goodies as the sun begins to lower in the sky. Cheese, bread, wine and charcuterie with plenty of cornichons weigh down our baskets. We pitch up just beyond the stream with children and dog in tow. The complete calm and serenity of this area lets nature take center stage. The constant hum of crickets, local birds and dark starry nights are a welcome addition and a far cry from our hectic London lives.

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THE RIVERSIDE TOWN OF PUY L’EVEQUE

THE VIEW FROM OUR RESIDENCE, A STUNNING OLD CONVERTED MILL, WHICH STILL OPERATES

BERGERAC INSPIRED FRENCH TOAST

• 1 medium/small crusty white loaf

• 5 large eggs – whisked together

• 3 heaped tbsp plain four

• 3 tbsp caster sugar

• 2 pinches of cinnamon

• 2 pinches of ground nutmeg

• 1 pinch of mace

• Generous sprinkle of sea salt flakes

• Oil for frying

• 30g butter for frying

COFFEE, CARAMEL & HAZELNUT SYRUP

• 5 tbsp/90g butter

• 125g light brown sugar

• 170ml single cream

• 1 ½ tsp of instant coffee

• ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste/1tsp vanilla extract

• Sprinkle of sea salt flakes –to taste

Begin by slicing your bread. It actually works in your favor if the bread is a little stale.

Next, mix together all french toast ingredients to make an egg mix.

Soak the bread in egg mix for around 30 seconds flipping so each side is evenly coated.

Heat a non-stick pan with a generous drizzle of oil.

Fry bread on both sides until golden and crisp adding a small knob of butter once it starts to begin to turn crispy. This will ensure you cook it thoroughly without burning the bread.

Remove and keep warm in the oven on 140°f.

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Melt the butter in a small pan over a medium to low heat until liquid.

Whisk sugar, coffee and cream into the melted butter, making sure the coffee is fully dissolved.

Gently bring to the boil whisking the whole time.

Reduce the heat and continue to whisk for another 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken a little.

Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla paste.

The local market in Montcuq offers an incredible bounty of freshly grown produce. An abundance of cheese, pastries, breads and specialist charcuterie make us keen to plot out our meals for the week ahead at the mill.

MONTCUQ MARKET INSPIRED FIG, ASPARAGUS, HERIATAGE POTATO & BLUE CHEESE GALETTE

TART

• 275g plain flour (have extra on hand for when you roll it out)

• ½ tsp salt

• 150g unsalted butter –roughly chopped into chunks

• 25g Parmesan – finely grated

• 2 medium free range/ organic egg yolks

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1-2 tbsp cold water

• 2 sprigs of thyme – fried and leaves removed from stalk

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TART TOPPING

• 3 Heritage potatoes – Sliced

• 8 asparagus spears – hard ends removed, cut in half long ways / 2 kept for peeling into a salad

• 150g Dolcelatte – roughly broken up into lumps

• 2 spring onions – finely sliced

• Several sprigs of parsley

• Small sprinkle of cress

• 2 ripe figs – cut into quarters

• Drizzle of olive

• Sprinkle of sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper

Combine the flour and salt in a bowl, add the lumps of butter then rub the flour and butter between your fingers until you have a crumble type consistency. This could also be done with a K beater in a mixer. Next whisk together the egg yolks, Dijon and Parmesan then add this to the crumble, stirring until you have a smooth dough. If it’s a little dry add in the water, a dash at time. This can also be done in the mixer to save time. Once the dough has come together slightly flatten it out (don’t leave it in a ball) and wrap in parchment paper or cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest. Fry the thyme leaves and allow to cool, remove leaves from stalk and add to the pastry when rolling it out.

When you’re ready to bake the galette, remove the pastry from the fridge, roll it out until it’s around half a centimeter thick then fold the edges in, before placing it on parchment paper or a non stick tray. You can sprinkle over the fried thyme leaves and simple roll them into the pastry with your rolling pin. Prick the top of the pastry and place in the oven on 190 degrees Celsius for fifteen minutes. You can also add parchment paper and baking beans to ensure the pastry doesn’t balloon.

For the topping, add the thinly sliced potato to the non stick try with a dash of oil and seasoning and roast for fifteen minutes while the pastry cooks.

Once the pastry is part cooked you can add on the potatoes, asparagus, dolcelatte and figs with a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Return to the oven and allow to cook for a further fifteen to twenty minutes or until the pastry turns golden and the potatoes are cooked through. Once ready you can serve warm or cold. Sprinkle over the parsley, spring onion and cress and raw asparagus salad. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and black pepper and serve.

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ABOVE: THE VINEYARDS AT LE CAILLAU RESTAURANT, JUST OUTSIDE PUY L’EVEQUE

RIGHT: THE DINING COURTYARD AT LE CAILLAU

OPPOSITE PAGE: THE OPEN BARN-STYLE STRUCTURE, WHERE WE DINE

We venture to Le Caillau, a nearby restaurant just outside Puy L’Eveque. A fifteen-minute drive amongst endless rows of vineyards. Golden hour is upon us and we’re in awe of this incredible spot. Part of the main courtyard consists of an open barn style structure, which is where we dine, others sit beneath the enormous willow tree that dominates the other side of the courtyard. Food has a European focus and is made up from as much local produce as possible. Wine is of the same ethos. The key is to go local with whatever you can. It’s all completely delicious and the staff will happily guide you through the wine list.

This is a region of France where wine, cheese and charcuterie are to be appreciated. It’s no wonder that the French are proud of what their country produces, I could easily live off this wealth of produce and quality produce at that. The endless small towns we wander through, old cafes, brocantes and restaurants all with endless charm and steeped in history. This is a part of the world where you can’t help but be seduced.

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THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO ENJOY FALL THAN WITH AN AUTUMN GARNISH.

the flavors of fall

COCKTAILS

SINCE THE FIERY COLORS OF FALL DO NOT ACTUALLY SHOW UP IN HIDDEN HILLS UNTIL WINTER, HERE ARE SOME COLORFUL COCKTAIL CREATIONS FROM NATALIE MIGLIARINI OF BEAUTIFULBOOZE.COM TO DAZZLE THE SENSES

fall SANGRIA

• 1/2 bottle of Spanish white wine

• 1/2 bottle of sparkling apple cider

• 4 ounces of apple cider

• 1 orange, sliced

• 1 apples (1 green and 1 red), chopped

• 1 teaspoon of cloves and allspice

• 1 cup of ice

• Garnish: orange slices or apple slices

METHOD

Add white wine, sparkling apple cider, apple cider, orange, apple slices, spices and ice to serving jug.

Stir mixture and serve

Serves: 2-4 depending on serving glass

CONJURER OF COCKTAILS →

IN 2013 NATALIE MIGLIARINI LEFT HER CAREER TO PURSUE HER PASSION AND HAS SINCE TRAVELED THE WORLD AS ONE OF TODAY’S MOST INFLUENTIAL COCKTAIL BLOGGERS. @BEAUTIFULBOOZE

• 2 ounces Cognac

• 1 ounce lemon juice

• 1 ounce blackberry simple syrup

• 1 egg white (1 ounce)

• Edible flowers (garnish)

METHOD

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice

Shake extra hard for around 1 minute to properly emulsify the ingredients

Strain out ice and shake again to create a silky consistency

Fine strain into your coupe glass

Garnish with beautiful edible flowers

Serves: 1

CARMELIZED BANANA tiki cocktail

• 2 ounces of white rum

• 1 ounce of lime juice

• 1.5 ounces of pineapple juice

• 1/2 ounce of caramelized banana simple syrup

• 5 dashes of Angostura Bitters

METHOD

Shake all ingredients but the bitters then pour over crushed ice then top with bitters

Caramelized Banana Syrup recipe:

I took 2 bananas and cut them in half. I put them in a pan with 1 cup of sugar turned the heat to medium. I added 1/4 cup of rum and then took a torch and set it on fire. Then I added 1/2 cup of water and stirred until the sugar dissolved. Then took out the bananas and strained the syrup

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BARBARA & BEBE, THE RESCUE

In 1995, the leader of United Pegasus Foundation, Helen Meredith, learned about the PMU (pregnant mare urine) industry, which is responsible for the constant breeding of mares for the purpose of producing pregnant mare urine, an ingredient in the drug Premarin. Helen began making rescue trips to Canada to save foals, the offspring of the pregnant mares before they were sold to meat buyers. Bebe was one of those babies rescued in 2003 and she has been with Hidden Hills native, Barbara Osborne (pictured above) ever since.

For more information on adopting a rescue visit www.unitedpegasus.com