Crossroads Family 2019

Crossroads 2019 Family Edition

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A Daily Corinthian Publication | 2019 Family Edition

Corinth Library offers much with entire family in mind — PAGES 8-10

EDI TORIAL Publisher Reece Terry

Calendar of Events

Editor Mark Boehler

Alcorn County native Pat Martin builds restaurant empire in Nashville

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Contributors Mark Boehler Cody Daniel Sue Elam Carol Humphreys Zack Steen Lee Ann Story

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Discover adventure, history, nature along the nearby Natchez Trace Parkway — PAGES 30-35

The realm of spring fashion

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Sales Representatives Devin Garrett Kenny Carson Derinda Nunley

Enjoy the sweet taste of spring with family favorites

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Simple ways to help children develop self-esteem — PAGE 54

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Nine-year-old Selah Essary’s favorite pastime at the Corinth Library is to look over the dollhouse collection.

‘IT’S

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BY CODY DANIEL FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE

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The family is one of nature’s masterpieces, according to the eminently quotable George Santayana.

This European philosopher also told us “those who don’t study the past are condemned to repeat it.” His long career inspired philosopher Bertrand Russell, as well as poets T.S. Eliot and Robert Frost. Western author Louis L’Amour read Santayana in his younger days. But his statement on the family has been a point of reflection for me recently.

As a public librarian, I get to interact with families on a daily basis, and I’m always impressed by how wonderfully elastic that word can be. It can refer to a grandmother reading a book to a 3-year-old child, or it can mean a group of teenagers — brothers, sisters, and cousins — working on book reports for school.

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CORINTH LIBRARY OFFERS MUCH WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN MIND In reflecting on this, I am certainly aware of the privilege of getting to meet all these people, to help them with whatever they might be looking for. But I am also quite grateful for the library itself, and the knowledge that here, in this place, we offer so much for families. It’s true that any individual can come inside, browse the shelves, or update a resume. But today I’d like to reflect on what the library does for the family.

One of the biggest advantages of the library is the sheer amount of books on various topics. This is especially helpful for students who have been assigned similar topics and each student needs a book to study. It’s also a great resource for families who homeschool their

children. Sometimes I will notice large areas of our children’s nonfiction area that seemingly disappeared overnight, only to realize that a homeschooling family is studying prehistoric animals, or perhaps medieval culture. Then, as they move to the next subject, another area of books seems to fly off the shelves. This is a wonderful way for the parents to make sure they’re prepared for any side topics that studying can often lead to.

Melissa Essary is a mother of two children whom she homeschools, and the library has been of great help to her in the past. “I love bringing my kids to the library because it’s a welcoming and friendly environment. If I need a specific book or if there’s a certain

subject my kids are interested in, the librarian helps us find books about it. Also, as a homeschooling mom, all the books and resources available really save us lots of money.”

Essary mentioned that families may also take advantage of the changes in the book sale program.

The Friends of the Corinth Library book sale has recently changed to a donation-only system, so patrons may take home certain designated books and leave a donation if they wish. These books are separate from the circulated library books, and it has helped the library make room for newer books to circulate.

Essary said she had been looking forward to coming as soon as she heard the news of the change.

Head Corinthian Librarian Cody Daniel talks with Melissa Essary about what the library has to offer.

The Brad and Melissa Essary family from Burnsville loves to spend time together at the Corinth Library.

Enjoying some quality reading time together include Melissa and her two children, 12-year-old Korban and 9-year-old Selah.

“The book donation program really built up own home library,” she said. With the circulated books, audiobooks, and movies in addition to the new book sale donation system, patrons have access to a wide variety of subjects and media.

The Corinth Library also hosts an annual Summer Reading Program.

This includes a series of educational events for all ages, as well as a reading log component that keeps track of how many books a child reads over the summer. Last year, the library hosted Deborah Waz of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and kids and adults (and librarians!) got to hear all about reptiles in Mississippi, and even got to pet a baby alligator. This was just one of several PA G E 1 0

fun events that families can take advantage of at the library.

The Corinth Library also has a subscription to ABCmouse, an interactive software program that is geared toward developing reading and math skills for children. The program normally charges a fee for a subscription to a home computer, but the library has it available for free to anyone who wants to use it.

For preschool children, the library offers Preschool Story Time at 10 a.m. every Thursday, all year long.

I’ve been hosting this since 2012, and I can say that there is no better way to get your energy flowing in the morning than to read stories and play games with preschool children.

Despite all the resources and advantages that come with a library card, the most important thing will always be the personal connection, whether of an individual or a family.

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the imagination. It’s a mark of pride when parents come in with their children, and the parents talk about how they remember coming to the library as a child. Even as I was writing this very column, I gave a young 6-year-old his very first library card.

I hope he wears it out.

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It’s your home. Explore it. And if the library is your home, then every librarian is your extended family.

(Cody Daniel is the head librarian at the Corinth Library. He can be reached at 662-287-2441 or cdaniel@nereg.lib.ms.us. The Corinth Library is located at 1023 North Fillmore Street in downtown Corinth.) www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

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BY ZACK STEEN FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE

ALCORN COUNTY NATIVE PAT MARTIN BUILDS RESTAURANT EMPIRE

A family man with local roots has planted himself firmly on the forefront of the Nashville restaurant scene.

Corinth native Pat Martin owns six Martin’s BBQ Joints spread across the Nashville area, as well as two in Kentucky and one in Birmingham, Ala. He also has three Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shops in Nashville.

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The Kossuth High School graduate moved from Henderson, Tenn., to Nashville about 25 years before starting his booming restaurant business in 2006.

His inspiration list is a long one and includes classic stops throughout Tennessee and Mississippi that has inspired the food served in his restaurants.

Among those favorite stops of Martin includes Abe’s Grill, Borroum’s Drug Store, the White Trolley and the Slugburger Cafe in Corinth and Pappy John’s Bar-B-Que in Selmer, Tenn., and Payne’s Bar-B-Q in Memphis.

It was taught to me to never cut any corners on anything and that’s a big part of who we are.” pat martin “I remember when I was a kid, my dad asking me to light up the grill for the first time,” Martin shares on his website. “Of course, we’ve always taken barbecue for granted ... I mean, it’s the south ... that’s what you ate.”

He credits learning the craft of barbecue smoking from his uncle, “Hugh Baby” Coleman — one of his restaurants’ namesakes.

“Hugh Baby was a man who not only loved his family, but loved nothing more than spending time with them while surrounded by real, honest Southern food,” said Martin. “It was times with family and friends in Mississippi that inspired me to become www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

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FOOD “Hugh-Baby’s is my throw back to a time when things were as simple as they could be,” said Martin. “Simplicity, authentic and fresh is exactly what a eater will find here.”

Working hard everyday, Martin lives with his wife, Martha Ann, in Nashville. The couple has three children, Wyatt, Daisy and Walker.

Since opening his first restaurant 13 years ago, Martin and his attention to detail cooking has been featured in hundreds of publications and on TV shows.

Martin’s BBQ Joint sandwich Right: Martin’s BBQ Joint ribs

Martin’s BBQ Joint is built around Martin’s West Tennessee-style whole-hog BBQ tradition.

“We come in at 5 a.m., every day, seven days a week.

From the sides to the sauces, everything is made from scratch every single day. But the barbecue actually starts a day ahead, as the process for smoking whole hogs simply can’t be rushed,” said the chef. “My crew of pitmasters spend time apprenticing before they’re trusted in the pit. The intuition it takes to make good barbecue is not something that is developed overnight.”

The menu features not only barbecue, but also ribs, chicken and whole shoulders.

“It was taught to me to never cut any corners on anything and that’s a big part of who we are,” he said. “Just like the old BBQ joints like the ones where I learned to cook, we cook everything on our menu fresh for that very day with the goal of running out everyday.”

The same is said of Hugh-Baby’s.

“We don’t have a freezer or a microwave — no need for one,” added Martin. “We don’t pre-cooke anything and heat it back up. Everything is fresh ... every single day, no apologies.”

At Hugh-Baby’s, dinners can enjoy burgers, pork sandwiches, fresh fries, milk shakes, ballpark-style hog dogs ... and, only on Fridays, slugburgers.

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While he stays humble about his past, he excited about his future of “spreading the gospel of whole hog BBQ.” (The flagship Martin’s BBQ Joint is located at 410 4th Ave. South in Nashville. They are open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hugh-Baby’s flagship restaurant is at 4816 Charlotte Ave. in Nashville and welcomes patrons seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, visit martinsbbqjoint.com or hughbabys.com.)

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Pat Martin named Hugh-Baby’s BBQ and Burger Shop after his uncle, “Hugh Baby” Coleman.

THE ALLIANCE HOSTS CORINTH NIGHT AT MARTIN’S BBQ JOINT

BY ZACK STEEN FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE

Three local organizations are teaming up to host a special night in the Music City.

The Alliance, along with support from Visit Corinth and Main Street Corinth, will present Corinth Night in Nashville on Thursday, April 4.

Martin’s BBQ Joint owned by Corinth native Pat Martin will be the location of the event held from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Alliance Community Development Director Virginia-Boyd James said a get-together in Nashville just makes sense.

“This is a great opportunity for Corinthians to meet and mingle with natives who have relocated to the

Nashville area,” said James. “We hope everyone will come socialize and hear about the exciting things happening back home in Corinth.”

James said attendees will also hear how natives living in Nashville can get involved and stay plugged in to their hometown community.

Free appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

Martin – a graduate of Kossuth High School – owns nine Martin’s BBQ Joint restaurants and three Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shops in Nashville, Kentucky and Alabama.

He credits his way of smoking whole hog barbecue to the many cooking lessons he learned growing up in Corinth and West Tennessee.

Corinth Night in Nashville will happen in the upstairs dining and beer garden area at Martin’s flagship restaurant at 410 4th Avenue South in downtown Nashville.

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“There are many recreational opportunities along the parkway for visitors depending on their personal interest,” said Terry Wildy, Chief of Interpretation for the park. “At the Meriwether Lewis site near Hohenwald, Tenn. there is a campground and at Colbert Ferry near Florence, Ala., a boat launch has access to the Tennessee River. Bird watchers can see eagles and water birds there. For those who enjoy photography, many of the sites have short hiking trails to explore.”

“There are so many gorgeous sites to visit along this route,” she continued. “I enjoy taking photos of the numerous woodland species of wildflowers that pop up in early spring. My favorites are the fragrant clusters of Woodland Phlox and Jewelweed which attracts hummingbirds.”

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Nature lovers, history lovers, photographers, hikers, cyclists — the Natchez Trace Parkway between Tupelo and Columbia, Tenn., offers it all just a short drive from the Crossroads area.

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Milepost 405.1 offers Baker Bluff Overlook (at right) with scenic view of Middle Tennessee’s rolling hills.

There are many places to hike the old trace route along the Natchez Trace Parkway, including the Meriwether Lewis area (below) at Milepost 385.9.

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THE HISTORIC ROUTE CROSSES THE STATES OF MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE. She noted the park held back mowing in the early spring except for safety reasons until after the wildflowers reached their peak.

They are an important food source for many of the bird species.

“This particular stretch of the parkway also has a great diversity of culturally significant stories visitors can access,” said Wildy. “It’s important to understand the cultural context of the area which was Chickasaw and Cherokee homelands. There are difficult stories to tell like the ‘Trail of Tears’ and Indian removal, but they are important to the fabric of our nation as part of the whole American story.”

Pace on the Trace is slow at 50 mph partly because it is a popular bicyclist route and due to the natural paths of the diverse wildlife. The trace started a thousand years ago as a natural trail made by herds of bison and other grazing animals moving between salt licks near Nashville and the southern grasslands along the Mississippi River. This ancient trail meandered between high ridges and deep valleys, avoiding steep terrain and providing a relatively level and easy northeast-southwest route for herds migrating through the region. www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

Today it is the slower paced traffic and tranquil atmosphere through a woodland wonderland that lures people far and wide to travel the Trace. Visitors should use extra caution when traveling along the Parkway after dark as white-tailed deer are often seen along it, especially around sunrise and sunset.

Travelers won’t have to walk far to find hidden jewels like enclaves with twinkling streams and tall sundappled trees. During the fall the colors of autumn are unparalleled anywhere.

The roadway is the connector between several sections of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, a trail where hikers and horseback riders can experience scenery much like that seen by travelers hundreds of years ago. Visitors can also take short walks to experience sections of the original Trace. Highlights of the Trace marked by mileposts include old Indian villages, historic taverns, waterfalls, lookouts, Indian mounds and more.

All this makes for an awesome day trip from the hills of Tupelo to the ridges and valleys of Tennessee. The historic route crosses the states of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee and provides breathtaking views of the beautiful countryside.

Noted stops include some of the Natchez Trace Parkway’s Favorite “Top 30” sites. Driving distances from the Corinth area are approximate.

MISSISSIPPI MILEPOST 261.8 — Old Town Overlook/Chickasaw Village Site (Tupelo area) Driving distance — 50 miles Approximate time to explore site: 10-30 minutes OLD TOWN OVERLOOK Early white settlers in this area called a nearby Chickasaw village CROSSROADS MAGAZINE

simply ‘Old Town.’

From this vantage point there is a view of meadows and a pond.

Visitors can enjoy a closer view and nature by hiking 2 1/2 miles north to the Parkway Visitor Center or two miles south to the Chickasaw Village Site on the Blackland Prairie Trail, a segment of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.

CHICKASAW VILLAGE Tupelo was once the homeland of the Chickasaw people. The Chickasaw Village site is on land believed to have been a Chickasaw fort and village up through the 1700s. There are several hiking/walking options available, including hiking north to the Old Town Overlook site.

Another 1 1/2 mile hike includes an interpretive trail identifying plants and their uses by American Indians.

Amenities: “Top 30,” hiking/ horse trail, scenic overlook

MILEPOST 275.2 — Dogwood Valley (Baldwyn area) Driving distance — 37 miles Follow the path of the Old Natchez Trace that was heavily traveled in the late 1700s and early 1800s by thousands of men, animals and wagons. As visitors walk along the sunken path, they will pass through a small wooded area adorned with a large stand of flowering dogwood trees. A Southern favorite, the dogwoods’ profusion of white flowers and lacy structure provide a spectacular view. They also provide a stunning view in the fall when the leaves turn red-purple and songbirds eat the trees’ glossy red fruit.

A Parkway sign provides information on how early pioneers used the dogwood’s bark in whiskey for “the shakes” and the “ague.” The bark was also used by the Confederacy during the Civil War when there was a shortage of quinine.

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TRAVEL MILEPOST 286.7 — Pharr Mounds (Tishomingo/Belmont area) Driving distance — 43 miles Approximate time to explore site: 10-20 minutes Eight large dome-shaped burial mounds scattered over 90 acres leave a lasting impression of the historic significance of the area as a Native American homeland. The mounds were built and used about 100-1200 A.D. by a tribe of nomadic Indian hunters and gatherers who returned to this site at times to bury their dead with their possessions. Many of the non-local copper and greenstone artifacts found by excavators in 1966 showed local tribes carried on a vast trading network with peoples as far away as the Great Lakes area.

Chickasaws continue to journey to the mounds from tribal headquarters in Oklahoma to honor ancestors.

Amenities: “Top 30,” restroom, exhibit shelter, picnic area MILEPOST 308.4 — Cave Spring (Tishomingo/Belmont area) Driving distance, 42 miles A paved path from the parking area takes visitors to the edge of a collapsed limestone cave. Visitors get a glimpse of the impressive limestone outcroppings that are part of northeast Mississippi’s terrain.

According to a local man, his great-grandparent’s farm was located a half mile from the site. His mother and uncles used to get water and rest in the cool shade. Local cotton pickers in the ’30s and ’40s often had a lunchtime nap there as well.

However, the small spring inside the cave is now unsafe to drink and the cave dangerous to enter.

Amenities: nature trail, nearby attraction — Tishomingo State Park

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Driving distance — 55 miles Approximate time to explore site: 15-45 minutes The site of Colbert’s Stand on the Tennessee River in the early 1800s, the half-Chickasaw chief, George Colbert, charged Andrew Jackson $75,000 to ferry his Tennessee Army across the river. He also helped negotiate with the U.S. for Chickasaw rights for over 30 years.

River boatmen, businessmen, Indians and outlaws often shared a warm meal and shelter at the stand during their journey on the Old Trace. Today, visitors can still take a 20-minute stroll on a walking portion of the Old Trace which takes them to a scenic bluff overlook and back.

Amenities: “Top 30,” ranger station, restrooms, picnic area, fishing, boat launch, bike-only campground.

TENNESSEE MILEPOST 364.5 — Glenrock Branch (Waynesboro/Collinwood area) Driving distance, 66 miles Approximate time to explore site: 10-30 minutes As travelers on the Trace enter into Tennessee, they are treated to beautiful enclaves featuring the area’s outcroppings of weathered limestone. From the parking area, a short walk down a trail leads to a natural amphitheater. The creek and limestone bluff bend around a shaded picnic area and is the ideal spot for a lunch break.

Amenities: “Top 30,” picnic area with grills, restrooms MILEPOST 375.8 — Old Trace Drive (Hohenwald/Summertown area) Driving distance, 92 miles Approximate time to explore site: 20-40 minutes Here, the original Natchez Trace route takes travelers through a spectacular forest with occasional views of the valley below. The narrow 2 1/2 CROSSROADS MAGAZINE

mile road is one-way north and leads back to the Parkway. It can be enjoyed by car, bicycle and motorcycle, or on foot. It is not recommended for larger or low clearance vehicles due to low-hanging branches.

The tranquil but hilly path was once traveled by Andrew Jackson’s exhausted troops and road-weary boatmen.

Amenities: “Top 30,” information center, hiking

MILEPOST 385.9 — Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site (Hohenwald/Summertown area) Driving distance, 97 miles Approximate time to explore site: 15-45 minutes This is not only the death site of one of America’s greatest explorers but also a place where travelers can rest at the picnic area or hike several short nature trails including one on a section of the Old Trace.

In 1809 renowned explorer Meriwether Lewis stopped to rest at Grinder’s Stand while traveling the Natchez Trace on his way to Washington, D.C. According to “The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition,” on the evening of Oct. 11 he pulled up a chair to the door of the cabin, lit his pipe and gazed out at the Tennessee wilderness. In a peculiar voice he told his hostess, “Madam, this is a very pleasant evening.” During the early morning hours, historians believe he died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

He is now buried near a replica of Grinder’s Stand where in 1848 the State of Tennessee erected a memorial to honor him. The monument has a broken shaft, which was a common symbol of a life cut short. The ruins of the original inn can still be seen nearby.

Today, the site includes a 32-site campground. The shaded campground sites have a paved drive for parking, a picnic table and a fire ring/grill. There are no services but water is available and a restroom building is located nearby. www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

Milepost 327.3 offers the Colbert Ferry area on the Tennessee River with a picnic area, fishing pier, restrooms, views of the river and John Coffee Memorial Bridge.

Amenities: “Top 30,” visitor center, walking/hiking trails, Old Trace, picnic area with grills, campground, horse staging area, restrooms

MILEPOST 391.9 — Fall Hollow Waterfall (Columbia/Centerville area) Driving distance, 112 miles Approximate time to explore site: 10-60 minutes The soothing sounds of tumbling water greet visitors to this “Top 30 Favorites” site on the Parkway. A short walk to an observation deck overlooks the largest of three small cascading waterfalls and a set of wooden bridges cross small creeks before they begin their descent. The path becomes very rocky and steep as it leads down to the bottom of the valley for a picturesque view of all three falls, so make sure to wear walking shoes. www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

Amenities: “Top 30,” hiking, observation deck

MILEPOST 401.4 — Tobacco Farm and Old Trace Drive (Columbia/Centerville area) Driving distance, 120 miles Learn how local people survived off the land at a typical early 1900s tobacco farm. The old barn, complete with tobacco hanging from the rafters, is located just off the Natchez Trace Parkway next to the Old Trace. A 10-minute loop takes visitors through a field to the barn where they learn how farmers dried and prepared tobacco. Afterwards, a narrow two-mile walk or drive on the Old Trace road provides views of a beautiful forest and the valley below.

The one-way drive allows visitors to travel south to north, and is not suitable for RV’s.

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MILEPOST 411.8 — Water Valley Overlook (Columbia/Centerville area) Driving distance, 130 miles Visitors can pull off the Parkway, take a short drive up to the top of a ridge and be rewarded with breathtaking scenery. They will find themselves high above a valley that is home to a farm and picturesque lake. A lone picnic table (no grill) sits atop the hill.

It is the first stop on the Parkway south of the Tennessee Valley Divide and north of Highway 50.

Amenities: “Top 30,” picnic table The Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center is located at 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo. Maps and site specific brochures can be picked up at the center.

A wealth of online information on nearby towns, restaurants and lodging for the Natchez Trace Parkway between mileposts 261.8-411.8 can be found at NatchezTraceTravel.com.

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TIPS FOR PARENTS TO HELP THOSE BUMPS ALONG THE WAY Many parents dream that their children will grow up to be lifelong friends. That happens quite often, but typically not without a few bumps along the way.

Siblings disagree from time to time, and sibling rivalry is a part of growing up and charting one’s course in the family unit. However, parents can take steps to avoid sibling rivalries developing between their children.

Children routinely test their boundaries and their places within their families, vying for attention

from parents or other caregivers, especially when they become a brother or sister for the first time. A firstborn child who went from being the sole focus of his parents’ attention may struggle to adjust when another child is welcomed into the family.

Sibling rivalry also occurs because young children may not be able to fully process their emotions as soundly as adults. Kids may not recognize that a sibling is not a threat; as a result, they may act out reactively instead of thinking and choosing a more productive way of behaving. According to Dr. Gail Gross, a researcher and educator with a Ph.D.

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ENJOY SEASONAL FLAVORS WITH FAMILY FAVORITES

I have always found that each season has its own ambiance and taste.

For instance, Thanksgiving and Christmas taste like turkey and dressing, homemade yeast rolls and sweet potato cake.

Halloween tastes like miniature chocolate bars, candy corn and caramel apples.

The Fourth of July tastes just like my mom’s potato salad, baked beans, grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and strawberry pie.

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As the green perfume of spring enriches the air and life bursts forth in tight buds that drink in the rain and unfurl their color as they reach toward the sun, there is a nervous anticipation that is part of the very atmosphere of spring.

Garden plotting and Easter egg hunts are scheduled and family meals are planned around talk of a new Easter dress.

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LEE ANN’S HAM GLAZE (I found a great ham glaze about 10 years ago and continues to be a hit with the family.)

INGREDIENTS (I like to use a bone-in spiral sliced ham, butt or shank portion, or half ham.)

1 cup brown sugar 1 cup maple syrup 1 cup clover honey 1 tsp. ground allspice 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp ground English mustard

DIRECTIONS Prepare ham according to directions (often found on the packaging). Make glaze by stirring together all glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. Brush glaze over ham when 30 minutes remains in ham cooking time.

Continue baking ham uncovered. Carve ham and serve.

The Easter meal has evolved from my childhood. My mother was the queen of the family meals as we grew up. Once I and my three sisters were grown, our family meals became coordinated with the traditional dishes our mother made peppered with new recipes we had gathered in our own respective lives.

Now, I have three daughters and a daughter-in-law to be and family meals are more like church potlucks or a restaurant buffet with influences from a number of families.

Our holidays and traditions have evolved and now embrace the culinary experiences of others as our own. Erin’s tradition of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day, Whitney’s special potato salad or her gourmet burgers, Samantha’s grape salad or pot roast, Amber’s tamales or her baklava, my sister Betty Jo’s hot artichoke dip, Cressy’s peanut butter bread (inside joke) or tater tot casserole, Tammy’s tortellini salad or Mom’s – well, Mom’s everything is great.

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CAULIFLOWER SALAD (This recipe was given to my mother by a friend named Josie Shamhart when we were living in Illinois. It has become a salad my family has made our own and we have made it countless times over the years.)

INGREDIENTS 1 head of lettuce (chopped) 1 head of cauliflower (chopped) 1 lb. of bacon (fried until crisp, then crumbled when cooled) 1 onion (chopped) Dressing for salad 2 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sugar (If this is too sweet – 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup sugar)

DIRECTIONS Layer salad ingredients in a bowl and then spread prepared dressing on top. DO NOT toss ingredients together until ready to serve or the lettuce will begin to go limp. It can be made the day before its needed and refrigerated overnight.

When ready to serve, toss ingredients until well mixed.

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MOM’S BANANA PUDDING (This was originally my Mom’s mother’s recipe and is a family treasure.)

SISTER NETTING’S HOT CHICKEN SALAD

INGREDIENTS (This is a recipe my mother got many, many years ago from Sister Netting at a congregation in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.)

4 to 5 ripe bananas 1 box vanilla wafer cookies 1 small tub cool-whip (or make meringue) 1 1/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup plain flour (or 6 Tbsp. cornstarch) 1/2 tsp. salt 4 cups milk 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten 4 Tbsp. butter 2 tsp. vanilla

INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped up 1 cup chopped celery 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 tsp. chopped onions (may use onion salt) 1/2 cup cooked rice, cold 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 tsp salt and pepper 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp lemon juice Crushed potato chips

Meringue ingredients (or use cool-whip) 6 egg whites 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. vanilla 12 Tbsp. sugar

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour or cornstarch, salt. Gradually add milk while cooking and stirring over medium heat, until mixture boils and thickens.

Remove from heat.

In a small bowl containing lightly beaten egg yolks, add a little of the hot mixture to the yolks, stirring thoroughly to gradually heat the egg yolks.

Then, pour into the rest of the hot mixture in the saucepan. Return to heat and cook two minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla, stirring to melt butter. Cool to room temperature. (To keep a film from forming on the pudding, put plastic wrap on it.)

To make the pudding: In a large serving dish, place a layer of vanilla wafers, top with one to two bananas, sliced, then about 1/3 of the pudding.

Repeat layers two more times. Top with Cool-Whip or make meringue.

Meringue directions: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread on top of pudding, making sure to seal it. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Combine all ingredients except potato chips and stir lightly. Put crushed potato chips on top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until brown on top.

This dish can be made the day before it’s needed, just put it into the refrigerator and bake the next day.

There are stories behind each recipe and we share those stories as the menu grows.

Despite all the delicious diversity, there are some staples that are expected to make an appearance during spring family gatherings. Yes,

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Spring menu items would likely include Hot Chicken Salad, Mom’s Homemade Banana Pudding, Lee Ann’s Ham with Spice Glaze or Josie Shamhart’s Cauliflower Salad.

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In truth, as long as we’re together, gathering in the kitchen and holding hands while Dad leads a prayer of thanks, it doesn’t matter what’s on the menu.

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PERSONAL GROWTH

SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM

Confident children can grow up to become confident adults who are in better positions to reach their potential and find success.

Parents can help their children build selfesteem that can benefit them throughout their lives.

Children with healthy self-esteem may be confident to try new things, feel good about themselves and feel better prepared for life’s challenges than youngsters with low self-esteem. Low self-esteem can lead to feelings of insecurity and doubt and encourage children to focus on the times they’ve failed rather than succeeded. The resource Kids Health also notes that low self-esteem may lead to kids being selfcritical.

While parents may think they can foster self-esteem in children by consistently praising them and telling them they are wonderful, experts disagree. According to Jim Taylor, author of the book, “Your Kids Are Listening: Nine Messages They Need to Hear from You,” rather than layering on the praise, parents can help kids become more competent in their worlds, which will help children develop self-esteem in turn.

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This may mean taking a step back and letting kids take risks and work through their own problems. Consistently telling children they’re great at everything never raises the bar, potentially discouraging them from trying to achieve greater goals. When they venture into “the real world,” artificially praised kids may be in for a surprise.

Parents also can boost self-esteem by giving children choices, which may help them feel empowered. Parents can facilitate age-appropriate choices, such as letting kids pick their own between breakfast foods or their own clothes, that can gradually prepare kids for more difficult choices.

Parents may be tempted to do everything for their children, especially if it is faster or if parents want to ensure a task is done correctly. But letting kids do things themselves helps them to learn new skills. Even if kids don’t perform tasks perfectly, allowing them to do things themselves teaches them about approaching challenges, making mistakes and learning by practice.

One-on-one with kids is another great way for parents to build their children’s self-esteem. One-on-one time gives parents an opportunity to initiate discussions while giving kids chances to express themselves.

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the process of welcoming him or her. Parents also can relive the older child’s babyhood, offers childcare expert Dr. Sears. Show older brothers or sisters what they looked like as infants and how life changed for the better. Assign older children key roles in the family, such as a mother or father’s assistant.

This way he or she is taking an active part in helping the family run smoothly.

• Consider spacing children three to four years apart. By spacing siblings apart by three or four years, parents may find that one child is ready for more independence while the new baby will require more constant care. This also may alleviate some stress in the household because the older child can be an important helper.

• Make sure kids have their own unique belongings. Each child can have their own personal toys and possessions that they hold dear. They can choose to share these with one another in play areas, but they should not be forced to compete over particular items.

• Don’t compare children in front of them. Children may interpret comparison as criticism. Children will not reach milestones at the same time, and parents should not compare their kids’ progress, or lack thereof, in front of the youngsters.

• Let kids work disagreements out. Children will have arguments, and parents should try not to take sides.

Let kids work disagreements out on their own when possible.

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