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INSIDE THIS EDITION

36 NEW MEETS OLD 28 A TOUR OF THE STABLER HOME

New release marks return to familiar Dave Matthews Band sound.

Dr. and Mrs. Vernon Stabler’s home is filled with items from around the world.

PLUS 5 FIVE WORTH THE DRIVE Make sure you don’t miss out on some of the area’s upcoming events.

8 50 NIFTY GIFTS We’ve looked high and low for 50 great Christmas gifts that each cost less than $50.

26 TASTES OF THE SEASON

37 TASTEFULLY DONE Morgan Creek Vineyard features a variety of wines from sweet style muscadine varietals to fruit wines.

22 COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU Les Miserables highlights winter releases.

Try these festive beverages at your next holiday party.

 From the EDITOR

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Camellia

e all know them.

Heck, we might even be kin to them.

They look

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PUBLISHER Tracy Salter

normal enough.

They don’t smell bad, or kick puppies, and most days they’re pretty likeable.

But once a year, they become like a piece of mistletoe in our sides.

That time of year rolls around somewhere between Black Friday and the day before Christmas.

These people are your friends and family that are, let’s say, difficult to find just the right Christmas gift for each year.

Well, good news.

This year, we’ve done the work for you. We’ve scoured the shelves of local businesses and found 50 gifts, each less than $50, that would make even the Grinch smile.

Not personal enough for you?

Not a problem.

We also have a few do-it-yourself gifts included that won’t break the bank and will allow you to show off your creative side.

If you’re like me, buying the gift is just half the battle.

Once you’ve done that, you have to wrestle with wrapping paper and tape and try and make the gift look presentable. Easier said than done for some of us.

My wrapping jobs usually end up looking like they were kicked down a flight of stairs.

If you’re right there with me, I have more good news for you.

The Pineapple’s Katrina Scofield, who wrapped the beautiful packages on the cover of this issue, has offered a few tips to make your wrapping job stand out this Christmas.

So, relax. Kick back in a comfortable chair, and enjoy some caramel apple cider. You can find the recipe for that in this issue as well.

Merry Christmas.

CIRCULATION Tammy Faulk EDITORIAL Andy Brown Managing Editor Michael Rodgers Staff Writer Fred Guarino Staff Writer Jonathan Bryant Staff Writer Anna Schofield Contributing Photographer news@camelliamagazine.com ADVERTISING April Gregory Marketing Consultant Jessie Bell Marketing Consultant sales@camelliamagazine.com Camellia Magazine is published four times per year by Greenville Newspapers, LLC.

Andy Brown Managing Editor

 THE COVER The wrapped packages on the cover of this issue were provided by The Pineapple.

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issue 2 • winter 2012-13

Fifty nifty gifts under

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Tasty holiday drinks A tour of the Stable Stabler home 5 events worth the drive Big screen reviews

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LAUGH WITH MARTIN SHORT Birmingham l Dec. 14, 2012 The “Saturday Night Live” star behind such characters as Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr. and Jiminy Glick headlines an entertaining evening of stand-up and audience interaction. The show begins at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $50.50 to $70.50. For more information visit www.alysstephens.uab.edu.

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THE NUTCRACKER Tuscaloosa l Dec. 14-16, 2012 Tuscaloosa Community Dancers in collaboration with the University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance will present Tuscaloosa’s 24th annual Nutcracker Ballet. The Nutcracker Ballet is a traditional holiday favorite and features the areas best dancers ranging in age from 8 years to adult. Shows will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets range in price from $12 to $21.

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HANK WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CELEBRATION January 1 • Montgomery

NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY CELEBRATION Fairhope l Dec. 31, 2012 Ring in the New Year dancing to live music in beautiful Fairhope. The band will begin playing at 8:30 at the corner Section and Church streets. Other entertainment includes: karaoke, face painting, strolling clowns, fireworks and favors at midnight.

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HANK WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CELEBRATION Montgomery l Jan. 1, 2013 The Hank Williams Museum will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Hank Williams’ death with a wreath laying service held at the Oakwood Cemetery Annex, where the singer is buried, followed by live music at the Hank Williams Museum on Commerce St. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. For more information visit www.thehankwilliamsmuseum.com.

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MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL AND PARADE Millbrook l Feb. 2, 2013 With a parade measuring more than a mile long, the festival features classic Cajun and traditional fare from four states, along with arts and crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities. The event, billed as the largest Mardi Gras celebration in Central Alabama, is hosted by the Millbrook Revelers. The festival begins at 9 a.m. and the parade kicks off at noon with lots and lots of beads and other traditional throws. Admission is free.

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Gift Guide

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1. Ceramic Bird

Add a splash of color to your décor with this blue ceramic bird. $12, Karen Rainey Interirors

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2. Glass Bottle with Stained-glass Stopper

This glass bottle will add style to your home’s décor with its unique stainedglass stopper. $31, Karen Rainey Interirors

3. Desk Set

This two-piece desk set includes a magnifying glass and letter opener Both are made of brass and are fitted with a bone handle. $6.99 each, The Pineapple

4. Southern Cooking Bible

A book of classic dishes, dedicated to a whole new generation of cooks — for every bride, graduate, and anyone who has a love of a great Southern meal.

Features more than 300 recipes. $30, Karen Rainey Interirors

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1. Hollywood Boot Straps

Keeps your pants securely tucked into your boots for a fashionable, smooth look. $12.95, Wisteria Cottage

2. Ceramic Curling Wand

Oers clipless styling for natural, longlasting curls.

The wand emits natural ions to eliminate frizz, and it smoothes hair as it curls.

Reaches temperatures of 410 degrees. $29.99, Blush

3. Fashion Emergency Kit

When fashion emergencies strike, this kit functions as your fairy godmother. Kit includes lint removing sheets, fashion tape strips, adhesive buttons, deodorant removing sponge and more. $10.95, Wisteria Cottage

4. OPI Gelcolor

Revolutionary new nail color that applies just like polish, dries in 30 seconds with flash LED, lasts for more than two weeks and keeps its intense shine.

Color comes in 54 beautiful OPI shades. $35, The New Bella Salon and Spa

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1. On The Rocks

Still using ice cubes to chill your drinks? That’s so Ice Age! Embrace the era of global warming with these innovative and infinitely better set of 6 solid granite drink chillers. $30, Grayson’s

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2. Forked Up Art

Funny, functional and unique, Forked Up Art pieces come in a variety of designs from toothbrush holders to iPhone holders. $28, Grayson’s

3. Gift Name

Chop onions, mince garlic, grate cheese and do virtually any job in the kitchen all in 10 seconds or less with no mess and no fuss. $49.96, Grayson’s

4. Movie Theater Style Popcorn Popper

This popcorn machine comes in handy when you host parties, Saturday night DVD marathon, play games, and when kids congregate at your house. $39, Walmart

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1. Swan Creek Cast Iron Collection

Scented candles in decorative cast iron candle holders. Candles are clean burning, lead free and made from 100 percent soy wax. $12.99, Tractor Supply Company

2. Nest Fragrances

The nest fragrances collection combines color, texture and fragrance to enhance your everyday living and entertaining experience. The glass vases are designed to complement the beauty of its surroundings. $32, Karen Rainey Interiors

3. Monorgrammed Candles

These candles make a perfect, personalized gifts The scented candles come in a monogrammed glass jar. $19.95, Turned Treasures

4. Flameless Electronic Candle

Flameless candle allows you to have it all: beauty, scent and ambiance, together with safe and clean environment. $20, Karen Rainey Interiors

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3 1. Mighty Amp Amplifier

A unique music amplifier. It’s eco-friendly since it doesn’t use up any electricity while you’re still able to listen to music loudly. Fits iPhone 4G and 4S. Increases volume 13 decibels. $10.99, The Pineapple

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2. Fashionation Stereo Speakers

Share the music from your iPod, iPhone, MP3 Player or laptop computer without using batteries.

Connects to all iPod/ iPhone models and other audio devices that have a 3.5mm jack. $12.80, Walmart

3. Touch Gloves

Winter gloves for iPhone, Droid, Evo, iPad and other smartphone or touch screen devices. A special fiber in the fingertips of the gloves give you precise control over your touch screens without having to remove your gloves. $25, Sasafrass Room

4. iPad Smart Cover

So much more than a case, the Smart Cover is a thin, durable cover that magnetically aligns for a perfect fit. It automatically wakes and sleeps your iPad. It’s a handy stand for reading, watching, and typing. $39, Walmart

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1. Owl Animal Style Cloth Backpack

Go to school in style with this charming owl cloth backpack. It is handquilted and all the details and patterns are unique per bag. $30, Grayson’s

2. John Deere Boots

These boots feature a tan crazy horse leather vamp with a leather shaft. They are made with a Goodyear welt construction and have a steel shank. They have a black rubber nonmarking outsole. $49.99, Quality Cooperative

3. LeapFrog TAG Reading System

Tag storybooks help children build reading skills such as vocabulary, phonics and reading comprehension. The Tag Reader holds audio for up to 10 books. $34.97, Walmart

4. Daler-Rowney Drawing Studio

Complete drawing set comes with more than $70 worth of art supplies and a 60-minute instructional DVD. Box converts to an easel. $19.97, Walmart

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1. Sorrelli Crystal Earrings

These “chandeliers for your ears” offer a new twist to the classic stud.

Multifaceted crystals on French wire will make this look a staple for you. $36.80, Karen Rainey Interiors

2. Encore Bubble Necklace with earrings

This classic look is trending again especially with the recent surge towards bright colors in the fashion world. $20, Blush Beauty Boutique

3. Pearl Necklace

A single pearl hand strung on a silver or gold chain.

Black or white pear available. $25, McFerrin’s Jewelry

4. Monogrammed Jute Tote

This spacious bag has a pocket on the inside and zips at the top. Perfect for overnight trips or a day at the beach. It comes in a variety of colors. $24.95, Turned Treasures

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1. Z-STARxv Tour Yellow

The new Z-STARxv golf ball’s proprietary urethane cover is the thinnest and the softest on the market producing an excellent combination of distance and spin. The Z-STARxv is offered Tour Yellow for added visual performance. $44, Cambrian Ridge 16 | camellia magazine

2. Gerber Gator Brush Thinner

The dramatically shaped carbon steel blade is set in a sturdy handle with gator over-mold. It’s perfect for clearing out brush and limbs from tree stands. A non-stick coating on the blade reduces friction. $40, Quality Cooperative

3. Craftsman 53 piece tool set

A solid set, organized in a protective blow molded case, whether you’re on the road or at home, every tools stays where it belongs so that when you need to take care of business, you’re organized and effective. $49.99, Sears

4. Browning Camouflage Collection Wallet

Mossy Oak Break Up camo with leather trim.

Comes with a metal money clip. $23.99, Quality Cooperative

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Add a little local flavor to your next meal with Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Amish Wedding’s old fashioned sweet potato butter and pure local honey from J. Fred Harrison.

From $4.99 - $7.99, South Com

2. Red Shed Holiday Nutcracker The Red Shed Holiday Nutcracker is colorfully painted and features costume detailing. Six available styles: Prospector, Gambler, Fisherman, Cowboy, Lawman, and Hunter. $14.99, Tractor Supply Company

3. Top Secret Scent Saver System

This system keeps deer urine scent as fresh as the day is was collected and bottled by removing oxygen from the bottle that amonianates urine. $24.99, Quality Cooperative

4. Rick and Bubba Gift Package

Six packs of the new and exclusive Rick and Bubba Show premium beef jerkey in the original flavor and the CD “14 Years and Still No Awards.” $39.99, Quality Cooperative

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Help your little one dress in style with this monogrammed onesie. Comes in a variety of colors. $12.95, Turned Treasure

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2. Sock Monkey Swaddle Blanket and Cap

Wrap baby snug and safe in our 100 percent premium interlock cotton sozo sock monkey swaddle blanket and cap set. This multi-purpose blanket measures 40 x 40 inches. $25.99, The Pineapple

3. Sozo Wee Block

Another diaper change, another shower? You need a Wee Block! Just cover baby before diapering, and let the soft, absorbent dome catch your little guy’s geysers. 100 percent cotton, machine washable. $10.99, The Pineapple

4. Baby Bullet Turbo Steamer The Magic Bullet Baby Bullet Turbo Steamer steams fresh foods in half the time of traditional steaming. Can also be used to sanitize pacifiers, teething toys, bottle accessories and more. $29.92, Walmart

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Better Homes and Gardens Plug-In Warmer combines light, fragrance and artistic design to create a personalized ambiance in any room. $15, Walmart

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2. Laser3. Bamboo 4. Costa Vere etched Plaque Picture Frame Hand Soaps Wooden plaques can be customized with lazer engraving.

From $20-50, Turned Treasures

Add some flair to your room with this 4x6 bamboo picture frame by India Handicrafts, Inc. $20.99, The Pineapple

Set of six Frenchmilled soaps in Sea Mist scent.

Comes with three sea urchins and three starfish soaps. $22, Karen Rainey Interiors

5. Custom Koozie

Keep your drink cold at your next party with a monogrammed koozie. $8, Turned Treasures

6. Lil’ Banshee Archery Set

The Lil’ Banshee Compound Junior Archery Set includes adjustable sight, finger roller and two arrows. $25.99, Quality Cooperative

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1. Murano Glass Cheese Knife Set

This beautiful 3 Piece Murano Glass Cheese Knife Set from Two’s Company will make the perfect addition to your next party.

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2. Monogrammed Cutting Board

Wooden cutting board featuring an intricately cut monogram on the front.

This is one cutting board you won’t want to hide at the bottom of a cabinet.

A great gift, any way you slice it. $8 plus the cost of the board, Turned Treasures

3. The MacBeth Collection Scented Sachet

Your closet looks good, now make sure it smells just as sweet with these scented sachets. $1.50 each, McFerrin’s Jewelry

4. The MacBeth Collection Scented Shelf Liner

Cheer up dreary cabinets and spruce up sad shelves with this fun and peppy printed shelf liner that is coconut scented. $11 each, McFerrin’s Jewelry

Wrapping up

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Now, it’s time to place it under the tree. But you can’t just leave it in the shopping bag.

So how do you make that perfect gift stand out until that special someone unwraps it on Christmas Day? The Pineapple’s Katrina Scofield offers these tips for perfectly wrapping the perfect gift. Make sure you have enough workspace, flat work surface, scissors, tape, tissue paper and gift tags. Remove price tag from the gift. Place the box along the length of the wrapping paper, and unroll enough paper to wrap it around the box, leaving a 2-inch overlap. Make sure there is enough wrapping paper at each end of the box to come to the ends completely when folded over them. If you don’t like wrapping boxes, you can always bag the gift with tissue paper. Get creative. Wrap your gift in pretty fabric, patterned tissue, kraft paper, cellophane, etc. Have fun with ribbon. If you can tie a shoelace, you can tie a bow. Wired ribbon works best. A generous bow makes basic wrapping look luxurious…and it could also hide an imperfection or mistake. The more you wrap, the easier it gets.

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Les Miserables highlights releases

BY MICHAEL NIMMER

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he time has changed, the weather is colder and many of the warm weather outdoor activities that we enjoy in the South are long gone. With fewer entertainment choices, movies move to the forefront as a great source of entertainment. More movies are released to DVD/Blu-ray this time of the year and theatrical releases are plentiful with films that appeal to a wide range of audiences. For our winter movie review, we have chosen three entries. For December, we have Les Miserables followed by The Last Stand and Safe Haven.

LES MISERABLES - DEC. 25 It’s hard to get through high school literature classes without reading Les Miserables. The 1862 novel by Victor Hugo is considered to be one of the greatest novels of all time and is often mandatory reading in both high school and college classes. It shouldn’t be a surprise that a novel of this stature has been adapted into countless movies, radio broadcasts, animated stories and screenplays over the last 150 years.

Because of its history, it should be no surprise that Les Miserables has been adapted as a musical for the big screen.

Set for a Christmas Day release, the film features a cast with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood including Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter and many others. Unlike musical films of the past, Les Miserables showcases a cast that sings live during filming instead of lip syncing to prerecorded scores. The result is a movie that delivers the feel of a stage musical.

Les Miserables features Jean Valjean, a released convict that attempts to regain a normal life after 19 years of prison.

Searching for redemption, the story follows Valjean and others as they struggle life in France leading up to and during the 1832 June Rebellion. Early screenings have praised the movie and have quickly established Les Miserables as an early favorite for Oscar nominations for this year.

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THE LAST STAND – JAN. 18

SAFE HAVEN – FEB. 14 Our last movie is Safe Haven.

With a release on Valentine’s Day and based on the novel by Nicolas Sparks, Safe Haven is a love story sure to please Sparks’ fans. Nicolas has become one of the most successful writers of the last 20 years with sixteen books on The New York Times Bestseller list with eight scripts that have been adapted to film. His style and formula of love story has cemented him as both a bestseller and a favorite of Hollywood.

Safe Haven stars Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. The movie features a young woman named Katie that is running from trouble and her past. To escape, she finds a sleepy North Carolina town perfect to disappear only to find a widower named Alex played by Duhamel. As she falls in love, she realizes her past will certainly come back to find her.

Safe Haven is the perfect Valentine’s Day movie for couples.

Next up is an action movie that features the return of one of the greatest action heroes of the last 30 years. After his service as governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to theaters as Ray Owens, sheriff of a quiet border town. Sherriff Owens is a former LAPD officer forced to leave Los Angeles after a botched operation that left his partner crippled.

When a drug kingpin escapes an FBI prisoner convoy, he and his gang head for the Mexican border to escape U. S. law enforcement. Their escape plan has them traveling through Sommerton Junction and Sherriff Owens’ poorly prepared staff.

Reluctant at first, Sherriff Owens realizes the safety of the town and his officers is his duty and leads to a face-off with the drug kingpin and his gang.

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Delicious DIY Gifts

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Quick Bread

Cranberry Hootycreeks

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup + two tablespoons flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1. In a large bowl, mix dry contents (ingredients packed in jar). In a small bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup melted butter.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.

2. Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients just until evenly moistened (batter will be lumpy).

3. Scrape into a buttered and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan (with a 9-cup capacity), and bake in a 350째 oven until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

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2. In a medium bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until fluffy. Add the entire jar of ingredients, and mix together by hand until well blended. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.

3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges start to brown.

Cool on baking sheets, or remove to cool on wire racks.

Whether you’re on a strict budget, have a large family and many friends, or simply enjoy creating meaningful Christmas gifts, these delicious do-it-yourself gifts are sure to please. Simply find a jar, fill it with the ingredients and wrap it up with a bow. It’s that easy.

Baked Apple Spice

S’mores

Ingredients: 3/4 cup of white sugar, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Ingredients: Graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate 1. There is no “right” way to make a S’more.

1. Cut 8-10 apples and place in buttered dish.

2. In a pan on the stovetop, mix spices with 2 teaspoons of butter and 1 up of water.

3. Boil, simmer until thick and pour over apples.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

2. Take one large graham cracker and break it in half (one for top cracker and one for bottom cracker).

3. Break the chocolate bar into smaller pieces. Cover one of the graham cracker halves with chocolate pieces.

4. Put a marshmallow on the stick and hold it over the fire until roasted. Take your toasted marshmallow (still on the stick), and lay it on the side of the graham cracker with the chocolate. Now take the other half of the graham cracker and cover the hot marshmallow, pressing down firmly enough to pull out the stick. Let it sit for a few seconds.

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Christmas Grinch Punch Ingredients: ½ cup of simple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ¾ cup of milk, 12 drops of neon green food coloring, 2 liters of lemon-lime soda, ½ gallon of vanilla ice cream Instructions: Mix simple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract. Transfer to a punch bowl. Stir in food coloring and soft drink. Top with ice cream. Serve immediately.

Caramel Apple Cider Ingredients: 1 gallon of apple juice, 1 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of allspice, 2 teaspoons of cloves, ½ teaspoon of salt, 2 dashes of ground nutmeg, 4 large cinnamon sticks, 1 ½ tablespoons of caramel sauce, whipped cream for topping Instructions: Mix apple juice and dry ingredients together and transfer to a slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks and heat on high until hot. Pour into a mug. Stir in caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of additional caramel sauce.

Culinary Arts

Heart of the Grinch Cocktail

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Ingredients: 2 ounces of melon liqueur, ½ ounce pure lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of simple syrup, 1 maraschino cherry for garnish Instructions: Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Add cherry.

RECIPES BY APRIL GREGORY

Chef Michael Whelan Program Director 334-881-2395

www.lbwcc.edu

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the STABLER home

BY APRIL GREGORY I PHOTOS BY APRIL GREGORY

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TOP: A grouping of antique Chinese plates, circa 19th century, hang near a small bar area.

MIDDLE: An antique silver tea service from the 1800s can be found in the breakfast room.

BOTTOM: The antique mirror came from the Le Vert House in Old Mobile, which became the home of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Acker, parents of Annue Acker Stabler.

The mirror, along with the fireplace front and mantle were eventually moved to the Stabler home on Fort Dale Road in Greenville.

RIGHT TOP: A Baccarat crystal chandelier provides light to the foyer.

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TOP: An antique chair and grandfather clock under the staircasehelp create a welcoming nook for reading and reflecting.

BOTTOM: An oil on canvas portrait of Annie Acker Stabler, painted in 1945 by Authur Stewart, hangs above the antique chair that appears in the portrait.

LEFT BOTTOM: The den is a favorite gathering place for the Stablers. The room is filled with memorabillia from the family’s travels.

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LEFT: A large kitchen, combined with a breakfast room and the den, serve as the “heart of the home” and provide a perfect gathering space for family and friends. A gilt bronze gasolier from the 1840s that was electified helps light the room, while a cuckoo clock from Germany keeps the time.

TOP: A collection of china, crystal and silver is on display in the china hutch.

MIDDLE LEFT: An oil and canvas portrait of Dr. E. Vernon Stabler, Sr. painted by M.S. Sharpe.

MIDDLE RIGHT: French doors and tall windows provide a view of the outdoors from the “quiet and peaceful” bedroom.

BOTTOM: Porcelian vases from the 19th century and girandoles, ornamental branched candlestick, line the mantle.

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TOP : An brass dinner bell stands in the backyard waiting to call friends and family to the table.

BOTTOM: A St. Christopher statue bird bath is found in the front yard.

St. Christopher is revered as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. He holds patronage of things related to travel and travelers. He is the patron saint of many places, including: Baden, Germany; Barga, Italy; Brunswick, Germany; Mecklenburg, Germany; Rab, Croatia; Roermond, The Netherlands; Saint Christopher’s Island (Saint Kitts); Toses in Catalonia, Spain; Mondim de Basto, Portugal; Agrinion, Greece; Vilnius, Lithuania; Riga, Latvia; Havana, Cuba; and Paete, Laguna, Philippines.

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TOP LEFT: The back porch, lined with rocking chairs, provides a study of wooded area with viewing of plenty of wildlife.

BOTTOM LEFT: The front entrance of the house is adorned with sidelights made from antique glass from the “old home” in Mobile.

ABOVE: Dr. and Mrs. Vernon Stabler, Jr. sit on the winding staircase that leads from the foyer to the second story of their home, which provides “peaceful living close to nature with the convience of city living.”

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‘Sitting in a box away from the world’ Dave Matthews Band delivers mix of old, new styles on album

BY MICHAEL RODGERS

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fter three years of touring and studio work, the Dave Matthews Band recently released “Away from the World,” which marks a return to the familiar DMB sound.

Similarities to 2009’s “Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King” can be heard throughout the album, but there are also influences from the Dave Matthews Band of the late 1990s.

The album also marks the return of producer Steve Lillywhite, who was an influence on the group over a decade ago, but who hasn’t worked with Matthews since 1998.

The band’s sound has slowly changed as performing members of the group have also changed in recent years.

Following the death of saxophonist LeRoi Moore in 2008, Jeff Coffin has taken over that position and fills it admirably.

Longtime collaborator Tim Reynolds is a presence on “Away from the World,” adding a number of electric guitar solos.

Trumpeter Rashawn Ross has been touring with the band since 2006 and he makes his second appearance on a studio album.

The album has something for fans of DMB, but the question is how accessible it is to new fans.

“Belly Belly Nice” is a strong second track, featuring funk-inspired horn riffs from Ross and Coffin.

Drummer Carter Beauford and bassist Stefan Lessard lay down a solid background groove and work to make this high-energy track one of the most memorable on the album.

“Mercy” is the first single released from “Away from the World,” and Matthews uses it to reflect on the state of the world’s affairs.

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The song itself is similar to the band’s hit “Crash Into Me,” and features syncopated chord changes and slow build to a climax.

The next track, “Gaucho,” is reminiscent of the band’s earlier song “Warehouse” with its mixed time signatures and intro guitar riff.

One of Matthews’s strengths as a vocalist is his emotional range — he can be soft and gentle with a falsetto, nearly yelling into the microphone or anywhere in between.

In much of the second half of the album we get to see the softer side of Matthews, which is highlighted by “Belly Full.”

Even though it’s the shortest song on the album at a minute and 43 seconds, it’s one of the most effective: an earnest love song that gets right to the point.

The same can’t be said for “Snow

Outside.” DMB is known for going off on extended “jams” during live performances, and several tracks have incorporated natural segues to allow for them to be expanded live.

The last half of “Snow Outside” is like a studio jam session, only it languishes without a keynote solo to keep your attention.

“Drunken Soldier” also features an extended ending that is notable for its musical reference to Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.”

The album is a solid effort and looks to provide a good basis for where the Dave Matthews Band truly shines: live performances.

Overall, there are strong tracks to keep the attention of listeners, but the true appeal of “Away from the World” may lie with established fans for its return to the band’s classic sound.

A taste of the south

leisure

Founded in 2000, Morgan Creek Vineyards has established itself as one of the South’s finest wineries.

The winery, which is located 30 miles southeast of Birmingham in Harpersville, was started by Charles Brammer Sr., and his wife, Mary.

The winery features a variety of wines from dry and sweet style muscadine varietals to locally grown fruit wines, including blueberry, apple and peach.

“I tell people all the time that if we can’t please you with at least one of our wines, tell us what you want and we’ll make it,” Charles Brammer Sr. said.

Morgan Creek’s signature wine is a muscadine wine named Carlos.

Visitors can sample Morgan Creek’s wines daily with free wine tastings and tours.

Morgan Creek Vineyards Hours: Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. To 6 p.m.

Address: 181 Morgan Creek Lane Harpersville, AL 35078

Signature event: “The Grapestomp “ The third Saturday of September visitors are invited to take part in the age old tradition and jump in a barrell and stomp grapes.

Phone: (205) 672-2053 Email: info@morgancreekwinery.com Web: morgancreekwinery.com

My mom and dad read the newspaper.

They know what’s up around here.

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out & about Bella Salon & Spa Open House

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1. Natalie Langford and Stephanie Moorer 2. Renee Hickman and Heather Conway 3. Leigh Ann Myrick, Cheryl Gates, Kina Brooks and Liza Berrey 4. Jewell Conway and Mary Gendron

PHOTOS BY APRIL GREGORY

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1. Warren WIlliamson and Kessler McGowin 2. Nedra Crosby, Jesse McWilliams and Kenny Harden 3. Colin MacGuire, Bill Lewis and Allison Lewis 4. Ronnie Graddy and Everett Snow

THE PINEAPPLE EXTENDED HOURS SALE 5. Marion Norman, Millie Lisenby, Katrina Scofield PHOTOS BY ANDY BROWN & TRACY SALTER

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out & about BREAKING DAWN PART TWO PREMIER

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1. Megan Phelps, Charlie Hood, Anjoy Castleberry and Madeline Speir 2. Chance Davis and Hope Killough 3. Clair Waite, Madison McNaughton and Callie Waite 4. Farrah Gaston and Summer Lambert

PHOTOS BY JESSIE BELL

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PHOTOS BY JESSIE BELL

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RE/MAX CAMELLIA CITY RIBBON CUTTING 5. Mark Coleman, Connie Coleman, Julie Coleman, Jeremy Coleman, Julian Coleman and Rebecca Coleman PHOTO BY TRACY SALTER

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