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Creating a Better Future for American Wool JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2023
永續牧場「 軟 」實力
An Artist's Beautiful Hilltop Estate 歐蘭那——藝術家的美麗家園
A Unique Castle, an American Story 遊賓州方特希爾城堡
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Editor’s Pick: A Treasure Hunt for Lucky Bunnies
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Art Inspiration: Décor Galore
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What You Need to Know About Facial Moisturizers
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Why Cold Weather Causes Colds
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The Story Behind Those Iconic Tins A family tea brand: Harney and Sons
編輯精選：福兔迎春 編輯精選：氣韻滿堂
告別沙漠肌 臉部保溼要略
為何「冷天」致病？ 冬日養生之道
家族創業記——美國茶葉品牌Harney & Sons
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Shaniko Wool Company: Spinning a Better Future for American Wool 美國「軟」實力——俄勒岡綿羊牧場的永續願景
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Revamping Your Space With Rugs
氛圍調理大師——地毯
Olana: An Artist’s Beautiful Estate on the Hudson River
風景名畫家的最後巨作——山坡上的「歐蘭那」
A Treat for Valentines Meet the Chefs: Genevieve Gergis and Ori Menashe
情人節小品：洛杉磯名廚夫婦快問快答
COVER Rabbit and Roses, by Mori Ransai, Japanese painter in 18th century, Edo period.
Award-Winning Interior Designer Ashely Liu: A Fulfilling Life
臺裔室內設計師劉唯亭：後悔不是一種選擇
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A Unique Pennsylvania Castle Embodies the American Spirit
奇特的賓州城堡巡禮
Event: The Fifth Anniversary of the Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce of New York 活動特寫：紐約臺灣青商會五周年晚宴
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A Treasure Hunt for Lucky Bunnies 福兔迎春 In China, rabbits are thought to be auspicious animals that bring good luck to all who encounter them. Even in the West, these gentle critters are symbols of prosperity and new beginnings. As we ring in 2023, the Chinese year of the rabbit, may these cuddly furballs inspire you to leap to new joy, love, and hope for the future.
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1 HARRY WINSTON, PREMIER CHINESE NEW YEAR AUTOMATIC 36 MM, 18K ROSE GOLD, PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, HARRYWINSTON.COM | 2 YORK WALLCOVERINGS, BOTANICAL BUNNIES PINK PEEL & STICK WALLPAPER, 27 INCHES WIDE BY 20 FEET LONG, $65, BURKEDECOR.COM | 3 SCULLY & SCULLY, MEDIEVAL ANIMAL TAPESTRY RABBIT PILLOWS, $135, SCULLYANDSCULLY.COM | 4 KIRKLAND’S HOME, SWEET BUNNY SALAD PLATES, SET OF FOUR, $29.99, KIRKLANDS.COM | 5 MINAMOTO KITCHOAN, USAGI SAN 10-PIECE BOX, $38, KITCHOAN.COM | 6 PIAGET, ALTIPLANO ZODIAC WATCH, PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, PIAGET.COM | 7 BACCARAT, CLEAR RABBIT 2023, $200, US.BACCARAT.COM
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新的一年，我們都想許願，但在許願之外，別忘了給它一些時間。 「 放羊和澆水——這個簡單的公式，讓人類能夠吃飽穿暖，超過一萬年之 久……」位於俄勒岡州帝國牧場主人說。不求速成，遵循自然的規律， 大自然就會給予最大的回報。為了創造永續羊毛產業，一群牧羊人、農 場主正在我們看不見的土地上，默默耕耘、改變，也有越來越多人加入 他們的行列。 來自臺灣的室內設計師劉亭唯，原本只是一名留學生，從未想過踏上紐 約這趟旅程後，顛覆她原先對世界的想像，她穩紮穩打地累積實力， 最終成了一名成績亮眼的新銳設計師。紐約的現實，帶給她一連串的挑 戰，也帶給她發亮的舞臺。「 我是一個不喜歡後悔的人 」憑著如此人生 態度，她如乘上火箭，向前飛躍。 歷史地標建築「 歐蘭那 」（Olana），是美國著名風景畫家弗雷德里克 · 丘奇（Frederic Church）生前最後一次大型的創作。為了讓愛宅能融 於山河之景，以自然為畫布，在紐約哈德遜河谷的山坡上展開創作。在 不破壞地景的前提之下，他和數名景觀專家聯手規劃，並用生活歲月， 悉心布置家園，豐沛的情感流淌在家園的每一個角落。不僅有美學，更 有人情味。 位於賓州的方特希爾城堡，與我們過去對城堡的印象大不相同，風格奇 特迥異，讓人聯想到宮崎駿《霍爾的移動城堡》。霍爾運用魔法，打造 一座可以隨其活動的城堡，城堡裡的所有構造，都反映了霍爾的內心世 界。而這座方特希爾城堡有異曲同工之妙，建築內部的一磚一瓦，多是 由城堡主人亨利 · 查普曼 · 默瑟（Henry Chapman Mercer）手工製成， 彷彿被賦予生命，細細欣賞便能看見城堡主人畢生的心思。儘管在建造 之初，不乏嘲笑之人，但他憑其一己之力，完成整座城堡的建築設計。 至今，人們仍讚歎這神奇的建造。 新的一年，不妨給您的心願一些時間，只要持續前行，肯定會有所收穫。
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Admiring the porcelain by Édouard Frédéric Wilhelm Richter (French, 1844-1913) , 1885.
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Décor Galore 氣韻滿堂 Getting ready to welcome the new year? Spruce up your home with décor inspired by the classic colors and patterns of ancient China for a sense of understated charm and grace. Or if you prefer a more regal style, try these richly ornamented pieces reminiscent of the Victorian era. Their delicately embossed lines are sure to give off an air of luxury and elegance. 中國風的色澤紋飾，以及維多利亞風格的浮雕線條，都 PHOTOS BY PHOTOS BY ROCHE BOBOIS, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, 1STDIBS, JESSICA CHARLES, UNSPLASH AND BURKE DECOR.
有繁複細節勾勒而成的奢華優雅。新年之初，不妨在家 中添購此類風格飾品，替空間增添華貴與雍容感。
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FACIAL MOISTURIZERS 告別沙漠肌 臉部保溼要略 By Ida Pink
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rowsing through stores looking for moisturizers can be challenging, given the wide range of options. The difference between hydrators and moisturizers can also make it confusing, as it is often not well understood. These basics will help you navigate the field. HYDRATING VERSUS MOISTURIZING There is a difference between hydrating and moisturizing the skin. Hydrating provides the skin with moisture while moisturizing helps the skin to retain moisture, prevent water loss, and reinforce the skin’s barrier function. Both are important, as they work in tandem to provide soft, supple, and protected skin. Facial moisturizers can be divided into three general categories: humectants, occlusives, and emollients.
護膚保養商品琳琅滿目，要找到適合的保溼產品可不是 件容易的事。由於選擇範圍廣泛，而且各項產品中，還有 補水與保溼的功效差異，這兩種常見的標示也讓人困惑， 民眾通常不清楚兩者的區別。下面介紹一些基本原則，希 望能幫助您在選擇時有個明確方向。 補水 vs 保溼 為肌膚補水和保溼是兩回事——補水是提供肌膚水分， 而保溼是幫助肌膚留住水分、預防水分流失，並強化肌膚 屏障。兩者都很重要，在它們共同作用下，肌膚能夠保持 柔軟、增加適應力與維持防禦力。 臉 部 保 溼 產 品 主 要 可 分 為 三 大 類：溼 潤 性 保 溼 （humectant）、封閉性保溼（occlusive）和潤膚性保溼 （emollient）。
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• Humectants: Hydro
gels, gel creams, oil-free moisturizers, and creams that list water as the first ingredient are humectants that draw in moisture. They absorb quickly, and the texture is typically lightweight and thin. They tend to be perfect for oily skin but also work for all skin types, and their light texture makes them ideal for summertime. Products such as essence, toners, and watery serums also fall under the category of hydrating humectants.
• 溼潤性保溼：常見的溼潤性保溼產品如凝膠、水凝霜、
無 油 的 清爽 型 保溼，還有成分標 示 把 水列 在 第一項 的乳液等等，這些產品具吸水力，能為表層肌膚抓住
• Occlusives: These
moisturizers have a thick and creamy texture, and they seal water into the skin. They are perfect for dry, extra dry, or inflamed skin and are also ideal wintertime choices for drier skin types. Typical ingredients include lanolin, rosehip oil, and avocado oil, to name a few. Emollient serums, face oils, and creamy moisturizers fall under the category of moisturizing occlusives (Tip: Pair with a humectant to get the maximum result).
水分，它們可以 迅 速被肌膚吸收，質地薄透輕盈。這 類 產 品 往往 最 適 合 油 性 肌 膚，也 適 用於 各 種 膚 質， 清爽的質地也很適合在夏天使用。市面上看到的精華 （essence）、化妝水（toner）、質地偏水狀的精華液 （serum）也會被歸類於補水的溼潤性保溼產品。 • 封閉性保溼：這個類型的保溼產品通常有著濃稠、乳液
狀的質地，能覆蓋肌膚表層開口，讓水分不易蒸發。適 用於乾性、極度乾燥或發炎的肌膚，對冬天容易乾燥 的膚質來說也是很好的選擇。封閉性保溼常見的成分
• Emollients: Richer
balms and creams are emollients that are thicker in texture than creams, and they are great options for dry skin, as they help repair compromised skin barriers. Typical ingredients in emollient moisturizers are, for example, shea butter, cocoa butter, and olive oil.
包括羊毛脂（lanolin）、玫瑰果油（rosehip oil）和酪 梨油（avocado oil）⋯⋯等等，保溼精華液、臉部精 華油和乳液都屬於此類（ 建議：與溼潤性保溼產品搭 配使用，可以發揮最好的保溼效果）。 •
潤膚性保溼：滋潤性較高的精油膏和乳霜就屬於潤膚 性保溼產品，它們的質地通常會比乳液更加厚重，能 夠 幫忙修復受損 的肌 膚屏 障，也 是 對 乾 性 肌 膚很 好 的選擇。典型的潤膚性保溼成分有乳油木果油（shea butter）、 可 可 油（cocoa butter） 和 橄 欖 油（olive oil）等等。 簡而言之，溼潤性保溼為肌膚最表層補充水分，封
閉性保溼將表層肌膚封住，以防止水分流失，而潤膚性 保溼能填補肌膚縫隙，以達到修護效果。 只要記住一些關鍵字，選擇產品時就會很有幫助。 如果看到標示補充水分（hydration）字樣的，通常表示 這是溼潤性保溼產品，若是標示保溼（moisture）等字 樣的，就大多是封閉性保溼產品。另一個實用的指標是， │11
OTHER WAYS TO GUARD AGAINST COLD It sounds contradictory, but exposure to cold can also strengthen our ability to tolerate cold. Think about how a 50-degree-Fahrenheit day is considered balmy in Alaska, but unbearable in New Orleans. The reason is hormesis, a biological principle in which body function improves with small doses of something that would otherwise harm it. For example, too much weight can injure a muscle, but repeatedly subjecting that muscle to a little resistance can make it stronger. The same holds true with cold. “We say that cold invigorates the yang, which means it calls it to the surface,” said LaGreca. “If you stay in the shower with cold water beating on you, at some point you're going to feel some warmth come to the area as your body compensates for that cold.” Using the hormetic principle to your advantage requires having a feel for how much cold you can stand. Taking on more stress when you’re already run down is foolish. But if your wei qi feels robust, spend some time outside.
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This same sense of balance applies to physical activity. While winter is a time for rest, we can’t go totally lax. Miranda advises her patients to maintain a sustainable exercise routine. “Even if it’s just walking for 10 minutes, that’s going to get the circulation going, but it's also for stress relief," she said. "When people are stressed, their immune system declines.” Another wintertime habit to stay diligent about is washing your hands. This doesn’t boost your immune system, but it will minimize your exposure to the viruses and bacteria that can cause illness. However, there's no need to micromanage when it comes to protecting yourself. In Chinese medicine, paying attention to balance in all areas of life is the ultimate goal, and the main protector against illness. “Just be mindful of things,” Miranda said. 這種平衡感同樣適用於體育活動。雖然冬季是一個 休息時間，但人是不能完全鬆懈的。Miranda 對其病人 的建議是——保持一個可持續的鍛鍊習慣。「 即使只是 步行 10 分鐘，這也會使血液循環加快，但這也能緩解 壓力。」Miranda 說： 「 在 壓力下，人 的免 疫系統 功 能 會下降。」 另一個應保持的冬季習慣是勤洗手。這不能提高 人的免 疫力，但它將最大限度地讓你減少接觸 致病病 毒、細菌等，進而保護你的健康。然而，在自我防護下， 沒有必 要 過 度 謹小慎 微。在中醫看來，健 康 的 最 終目 標，是在生活各方面取得平衡，其實這就是最重要的健 康保障。
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treatments. Moxibustion, for example, is a treatment that originates from the notoriously frigid regions of northern China. It involves burning bits of fragrant herbs over acupuncture points on or near the body, and it has been shown to increase the production of white blood cells—a sign that the immune system is kicking into action.
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The Story Behind THOSE ICONIC TINS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADHIRAJ CHAKRABARTI.
Harney and Sons, a family tea brand dedicated to bringing the best teas to America
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SPINNING A BETTER FUTURE FOR AMERICAN WOOL Shaniko Wool Company shepherds sustainably produced, made-in-America wool 最柔軟的力量 永續羊毛產業與大地之歌 By Eric Lucas Pictures courtesy of Shaniko Wool Company
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t first glance, it’s just an ordinary tussock of grass. Shimmering, graceful, silver-gold grass, dancing lightly in the summer breeze—but grass nonetheless. Yet sheep rancher Jeanne Carver’s fond regard for this 18-inch tuft at Imperial Stock Ranch, outside Shaniko in north-central Oregon, illustrates an idea that she hopes will transform her unique corner of agriculture: fiber production. In this case, wool from Merino sheep. “The healthier the resources, the healthier the harvest,” she said, caressing the Columbia Basin high desert bunchgrass as if it were a rare rose. “Simple management strategies are all it takes to help the landscape immensely. And that’s what’s best for all of us—people, sheep, and wildlife.” The small patch of ground we’re viewing along the 32,000-acre ranch’s access road has benefited from the simplest land-management technique of all: minimal disturbance. Planned, moderate rotational grazing and restricted soil disturbance have aided the recovery of bunchgrass and fended off cheatgrass, the interior West’s most troublesome invasive species. So, unimpressive though it may look to the lay observer, a healthy tussock of bunchgrass signals a healthy landscape and a subtle tale of environmental restoration.
乍看之下，眼前只有普通的草叢。 在夏日微風吹拂下，草叢優雅地隨風舞動，好似金銀色 的微光閃爍，儘管美麗，但在一般人眼中，也不過是草 罷了。然而，在俄 勒岡州中北部的帝國牧場（Imperial Stock Ranch）主人珍 · 卡佛（Jeanne Carver）的眼中， 它們無比珍貴。她的牧場主要生產美利奴（Merino，另 譯美麗諾）羊毛。在美國農業中，羊毛是一相對冷門的 產業，因此她希望能使這項產業有所改變。 「 有健康的資源，才能有健康的收穫，」卡佛一邊 說，一邊輕撫著這種生長在哥倫比亞河流域高原沙漠地 區的草本植物，在她眼裡，此草無異於珍稀的沙漠玫瑰。 「 只需要簡單的管理策略，就能帶給這片原野極大的幫 助，而且這也是對我們人類、對綿羊及對野生動植物最 好的選擇。」
CLEANING UP THE INDUSTRY Carver has spent a quarter-century in a corner of American agriculture that has f lown beneath the radar of a public more preoccupied with food production. Textile fiber—largely from wool and cotton—has been a central facet of human civilization for millennia, but while the average thoughtful American may give careful consideration to the provenance of what’s on our dinner tables, far less attention is paid to the clothing on our bodies. Carver has been taking the ranch’s wool harvest direct to market since 1999. That work set the stage
Right: Jeanne Carver, founder of Shaniko Wool Company and owner of Imperial Stock Ranch, is a strong advocate for the value and heritage of wool. Left page: Grasslands at Imperial Stock Ranch, with Mount Hood in the background.
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LIVING WITHOUT REGRETS From Taiwanese student to successful New York designer 勇闖異鄉 活出無悔歲月 ——專訪臺裔室內設計師劉唯亭 English by Jennifer Tseng | Chinese by Ann Lin
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hen interior designer Ashley Liu showed up at the construction site of her first major project, the Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel, wearing high heels and clutching a small pink suitcase, her clients were stunned. She quickly realized the reason why: “There were no stairs and no walls. To get up to the second floor, I had to climb up a wooden ladder.” If she had fallen, she would have died, Ashley said. “All I could think of at the time was, Oh, I really shouldn’t dress like this next time.” Undeterred by this initial faux pas, the starry-eyed designer threw herself into the project with the naïve courage of a rookie, and her creativity soared. To the astonishment of her boss, this seemingly inconspicuous airport hotel brought her employer, Rottet Studio, one of the industry’s prestigious international honors, the 2017 Best of Year Award, and the project was featured on the cover of Interior Design magazine. For Ashley, the lead designer for the project, the pinnacle of her satisfaction came when she saw the space she had painstakingly labored over brought to life by the people in it. There were business travelers at work on the rocking chairs she designed, strangers bonding over drinks at the bar, and guests doodling on a blank poster she had hung in the hotel studio, thus leaving pieces of their story behind for others to discover. “In that moment, the meaning and purpose of my work deepened exponentially. This is exactly the vibe I had hoped to create for everyone.”
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當年，初入行的室內設計師劉唯亭踩著高跟鞋，提著一 只粉紅色的小行李箱，出現在她首次負責設計的專案施 工現場時，她的客戶和同事們都愣住了。但她很快就意 識到原因何在。「（ 這裡）沒有一處是可以讓我好好走路 的地方」，工地建築的外壁尚未成形，既沒有樓梯更沒 有電梯，要想上樓，只能拿一只木梯往上爬，她對這「 掉 下去就會摔死 」的場勘回憶仍記憶猶新。事後，同事們 為此調侃了許久，也成了她的標誌性事件。如今回想， 劉唯亭只覺得有趣，畢竟這次專案，對其設計生涯而言， 意義重大。 亞 特 蘭 大 機 場 門 戶 萬 麗 酒 店， 是 劉 唯 亭 進 入 「Rottet Studio」設計事務所接到的第一項設計案。在 室內設計業界，位於機場旁的商務酒店，通常不會備受 關注，然而，這絲毫不減劉唯亭對此案的熱情。她不受 框 架限制，創意發想，最 終獲 得設計界指標性的國 際 大獎—— 《Interior Design》 「 年度最佳設計獎 」 （Best Of Year Awards），更一舉登上《Interior Design》 雜誌 2017 年 10 月號封面。這對其任職的事務所來說， 無疑是一大殊榮，但當時她只是一位新人。 然而，對劉唯亭來說，獲獎的殊榮誠然值得紀念， 但論及至今最有成就感的時刻，便是看著她所創作的空 間被人們所使用——商務人士在她所設計的搖 椅上辦 公、在酒吧裡暢談、旅客們在她精心設計的巨幅卷軸上 塗鴉專屬於自己的足跡。這一切都被賦予生命，「 對我 來講，這個空間的意義源源不絕的出現了，這就是我原 本想要帶給大家的感覺。」
The work of Ashley Liu, an interior designer based in New York, spans hospitality, corporate, and residential projects. _Photography by Adhiraj Chakrabarti
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Turn Your Rugs Into Magic Carpets 氛圍調理大師 家居風格要素——地毯篇 By Faithe Lo
R
ugs can make an eloquent statement. Whether you are looking to show off your personal style or refresh your home, starting off with the right rug can do wonders. Going for classic elegance? Modern chic? Want to brighten a room or tone down a study? Throwing down the right rug in the right place may be the fastest way to solve all your decorating challenges. If your furniture is looking scattered and messy, laying a rug beneath them can help to visually tie the loose pieces together. And if nothing else, a thick rug will keep you warm and cozy all winter long.
一張地毯便可彰顯屋主的獨特品味，透過變換風格，就 能輕鬆地重新詮釋生活空間，無論是想展現經典傳統、 雋永大氣，還是活潑鮮明，它是打造家居風格的功臣之 一，催化整體空間氛圍。如在單調的空間鋪上繽紛多彩 的地毯，或 在用色活 潑多樣的房間使用低調內斂的地 毯，便能有效變換風格。如果房內家具分散，讓空間看 似凌亂，此時，鋪上一張地毯，便能在視覺上收攏四散 的物件，而在寒冷的冬季鋪上一條地毯，不只隔絕了冰 冷的地面，也增添了一股舒適暖意。 尺寸多大才合適？ 地毯的尺寸要搭配房間和家具的大小，地毯太大，其邊 界會讓行走不便，太小不符合空間比例，則看起來滑稽，
FINDING THE PERFECT SIZE When selecting a rug, it is very important to pick one that is appropriate for the size of your room and furniture. If it’s too big, it’ll be difficult to walk around it, whereas if it is too small, the result will be comical. As a good rule of thumb, all large pieces of your furniture should be able to fit on the rug. Living Room: Your rug must be large enough to encompass the coffee table, and at the very least, the front legs of your sofa. There should be a gap of roughly 6 inches between either edge of the sofa and the ends of the rug. All other smaller pieces of furniture can then be arranged as you see fit in the remaining space. Dining Room: The full dining table must fit on top of the rug. For the chairs, you have the option of bringing them in completely or letting their back legs hang off the sides.
因此選擇合適的尺寸很重要。有一項最簡單的原則，所有 大型或主要家具，如餐桌、咖啡桌、沙發和床都要包含在 地毯範圍內，其餘的則需根據房間和家具調整。 客廳：整張咖啡桌須完整地涵蓋於地毯上，而沙發則至 少前腳要置於地毯，且沙發兩邊距離地毯邊緣需 留6英寸左右的寬度。更小件的家具，如邊桌、扶 手椅等，則可視狀況而定。 餐廳：餐桌應涵蓋於地毯範圍內，而餐椅則可以整個或 僅前腳在地毯範圍內。 臥室：床至少前1/3要在地毯上，床的左右兩邊和床腳距 離地毯邊緣，需留18英寸左右的距離。邊桌則需 整個都在或者整個都不在地毯上，不能半上半下。 並且記得留出衣櫃門前的空間，方便開關。 開放式空間：對於開放式空間，可以先區分出不同區域， 再為每個區域選擇一塊地毯。記得選用同一種風 格的地毯，避免混亂的視覺效果，但不需要一模一 樣，可選用相近色系，或相似圖案但不同深淺等， 製造出多層次的變化。 │41
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A Treasure on the Hudson River Painter Frederic Edwin Church built Olana as his family's forever home 山坡上的立體「油畫」 名家最後巨作——愛邸歐蘭那 By Bob Kirchman Pictures courtesy of Olana State Historic Park
An aerial view south from Olana, with the Hudson River in the background.
ELITE FOOD
A Sweet Treat for Valentines Meet the Chef Couple: Genevieve Gergis and Ori Menashe
美味關係 遇見主廚——珍妮薇 · 捷吉絲和歐里 · 蒙納許 As told to Crystal Shi Photography by Adam Amengual and Nicole Franzen
Bestia, Bavel 和 Saffy’s 洛杉磯 名廚兼業主，相戀至今17年
A SOUR START: “We met at a restaurant called La Terza. I worked the salad station, she was the host. I had a crush on her from day one. But she wasn’t into me.” —Ori Menashe 單戀的酸楚：「 我們初遇的地方是 一 家 叫 做La Terza的 餐 廳， 當 時 我在沙拉部門，而她是外場領班。 我對她一見鍾情，但她對我一點意 思也沒有。」
ew Year’s the day before N as w “It T: IN prep TU R N ING PO ay overnight to me if I could st d ke as ef ch the e to th and someone if I could invite d ke as I . od fo al l the o’clo ck in the me at arou nd 1 ca e Sh r. te af re st au ra nt a beet salad.” oked her a meal— —Menashe morning and I co 班 當 晚可 不 可以 加 一 天，主 廚 問我 前 的 年 新 是 那 「 轉捩 點 ： 作完 成之後，是 我問主 廚，當工 。 材 食 有 所 的 餐 廳， 我 準 備 隔 天所需 在凌 晨一 點到 達 來 餐 廳 用 餐。 她 友 朋 請 邀 以 — 可 — 蒙納許 否 。」 菜 沙 拉 請 她 享用 甜 的 味 美 道 一 準 備了
at but he knew th und rom antic , so t n’ es do it “I know was going to e restaurant. He th at d la sa et talk ing I liked the be got to, we were o—but we never to k, ea gis st a e ak ve m —G enev ie G er ” h. 歡 uc too m 過 他 知 道 我 最喜
漫， 不 來 實 在 不怎 麼 浪 ，但我們 「 我知道這聽起 要做 一 份 牛 排 的 也 沙拉了。他本來 菜 甜 道 吉絲 那 是 就 薇 的 — — 珍妮 · 捷 間 再做料理。」 時 沒 ， 了 入 投 太 聊得
——歐里 · 蒙納許
MEMORABLE BITES: “Because I worked so late, the only way for us to hang out was late at night. She would make me this awesome sandwich.” —Menashe
“It’s a breakfasty sandwich, but at night. I did a soft-scrambled egg scrambled with a little bit of crème fraîche. Then I would take a toasted baguette with salami, a bit of mustard and mayonnaise or aioli, and cheese, either provolone or —Gergis havarti, and I would put the egg over it.”
「 由於我很晚才下班， 記憶中的滋味： 所以 只能在深 夜 擠出一 點 時間 來 約
「 這其實是早餐三明治的作法，但當做宵夜吃。我會先用法
會。這時，她就會做這道完美的三明
塗少許芥末醬和美乃滋或蛋黃醬、加一點普羅沃洛內起司或
治。」
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——蒙納許
式酸奶油把蛋炒好備用，烤法式長棍麵包，夾入意式臘腸、 哈伐第起司，然後把炒蛋放在最上面。」
——捷吉絲
THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN AMERICAN ESSENCE MAGAZINE.
Chef-owners of Bestia, Bavel, and Saffy’s, Los Angeles, together for 17 years.
ROMANTIC RITUALS: “He makes me tea every morning. My favorite is Native Cultivar Reserve from Red Blossom Tea Company—it’s very honey-ish, nectar-ish. He knows how to make it perfectly—the exact steep time, temperature, and amount. I’m a very picky tea drinker.” —Gergis 「 他每天早上都會幫我泡茶。我最喜歡的 浪漫儀式： 茶是Red Blossom Tea Company的原生種保育 茶，帶有濃郁的蜂蜜和堅果香。他知道如何精準掌 握浸泡時間、溫度和茶葉分量，泡出最好的味道。 我對喝茶可是非常挑剔的！」
——捷吉絲
“I’ve been a tea drinker since meeting Genevieve. —Menashe I used to be an alcohol drinker.” 「 遇見珍妮薇之後，我才開始喝茶。以前，我愛喝 的是酒。」
MOST ADMIRABLE TRAITS: “She doesn’t cease to amaze me. She is able to handle so much, and she does it so well. I look up to her. She’s a very highly intelligent human being—who’s beautiful as well.” —Menashe 做 對方的伯樂：「 她 一 再 讓 我 大 開 眼 界，不管遇到什麼狀況，總是那麼游刃 有餘。我非常崇拜她。她非常聰明，同 時也非常美麗。」
——蒙納許
“I’ve never in my life seen anyone who has his perseverance for doing things the right way, and his drive to work really hard every day to get something exactly the way he envisioned it. But he also doesn’t let his drive get in the way of his compassion. He brings everyone into the fold with him, to have that drive —Gergis along with him.” 「 我 這輩 子從沒 遇 過 像他 這 樣有恆心
——蒙納許
in g a g re at d in E S : "S h e' s T A D e S , U ip lationsh w D E L IC IO ars of our re ye e fiv t rs go fi t ouldn' partner. The movies, we w see too many to go restaut n' ld wou s would be at te da r ou h; o muc out it." to the bar to and talking ab od fo w ne ng —Menashe rants, tr yi
的頭 五 。在我們交往 的美食好夥 伴 我 是 她 選在 「 會： 約 們 美好 酒 吧。 我 都 影， 也不常去 電 看 去 。」 題 常 話 不 食物的 年， 我 們 ，並暢聊關於 物 食 的 新 試 納 ——蒙 許 餐廳 約會，嘗
IN THE FAMILY: "Our daughter is a really good eater for being 8. Not a lot of kids down a whole pot of steamed clams or mussels. She loves vegetables, too." —Gergis
情做到他預想中最好的狀 態。他也從
「 以一個8歲孩子來說，我們的女 青出於藍： 兒是位傑出的美食家！並不是每個孩子都能
未因這份堅持而將和善的態度拋諸腦
吃完整鍋清蒸蛤蜊或淡菜。她也很愛吃蔬菜
後，他會跟大家一起努力，帶領所有人
喔！」
毅力的人，每天堅持不懈，盡全力把事
一起往前邁進。」
——捷吉絲
——捷吉絲
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THE TAIWANESE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW YORK Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary 紐約臺灣青商會 五周年慶祝晚宴 By Wang Xiao Fei | Photography by Michale Yu
The board of directors of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of New York (TCCNY) and the Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce of New York (TJCCNY).
T
he Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce of New York (TJCCNY) celebrated its fifth anniversary with a gala in Flushing, New York, on December 10, 2022. Approximately 150 people engaged in business and special guests from the local community attended the gathering. VIP guests included Yu-Ching Pai, president of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of New York; Pei-Ying Chen, deputy director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York; Li-Xuan Huang, director of the Overseas Community Affairs; Wei Ding, director of the Investment and Trade Office; and 62│
紐約臺灣青商會於去年（2022）12月10日在法拉盛御庭 舉辦商會五周年慶祝晚宴，當晚約有150名商界及社區 人士出席。此次晚宴嘉賓包括：紐約臺灣商會會長白育 青、駐紐約臺北經濟文化辦事處副處長陳珮瑩、僑務組 主任黃儷萱、駐美投資貿易服務處主任丁偉、臺灣對外 貿易發展協會主任蔡秀珍等。晚會特邀新亞室內樂協會 的傑出音樂家們現場演奏佳曲。 青商會會長王建凱介紹，臺灣青商會致力為 20 至 40 歲的青年實業家及專業人士，提供一個相互交流的 平臺，幫助海外華人在美國分享資源、發展事業。會員 多來自金融、藝術、文化以及科技界人士，該會也歡迎 來自臺灣以外的青年加入。
Left: The gala emcees: Jacky Huang (L), an officer of TJCCNY, and Peggy Chiang, a member of the board of directors. Right: NACMS musicians (L–R) Nan-Cheng Chen, Doris Du, Joyce Chen, and Andy Lin.
Xiuchun Cai, director of Taiwan External Trade Development Council. The musicians of the New Asia Chamber Music Society (NACMS) performed at the gala. According to Alex Wang, president of TJCCNY, the organization’s mission is to create a platform for young industrialists and professionals between the ages of 20 and 40 to communicate with each other. The organization aims to help overseas Asians in America to network, share resources, and further their careers. Many of the organization’s current members are active in fields such as finance, arts, performing arts, and science and technology. TJCCNY is also open to non-Taiwanese youths who are interested in joining. In 2022, TJCCNY hosted the annual Taiwan Day at Citi Field and co-hosted a benefit concert along with The Garden of Hope Foundation and Taiwan Fund for Children and Families. TJCCNY has also arranged for musicians from Taiwan to perform the U.S. national anthem alongside NACMS musicians at Madison Square Garden to open for the New York Knicks. In addition, the organization hosted two badminton championships, as well as the fourth annual Mentoring Learning Lab workshop, and other activities across various industries. For more information, please visit tccny.epizy.com
王建凱回顧了 2022 年主辦和協辦的各類活動，包 括在花旗球場舉辦「 臺灣日 」、偕同紐約勵馨及臺灣家 扶基金會舉辦慈善募款音樂會、邀請臺灣音樂家和新亞 室內樂協會於麥迪遜花園廣場，為紐約尼克隊演奏國歌 開場表演，另主辦兩次羽毛球錦標賽，以及續辦今年以 來到第四屆的「 師徒傳承領航計畫 」，積極參與各領域 活動，期許下一年也能繼續精采與活躍。
Alex Wang (L), president of TJCCNY, presenting the raffle prize to a lucky recipient. │63
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