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FAB FARMING

FARMERS MARKET OPENS

FROM FARM FIELD TO YOUR DOOR

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2018 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | Jnewman@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | Scollins@LifestylePubs.com SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | Karyn.Slovin@LifestylePubs.com

A special carrot from the Freedom Farmers Market. Run, little carrot, run!

I PROBABLY HAD KALE STUCK BETWEEN MY TEETH DURING THE ENTIRETY OF THE 20TH ANNUAL GEORGIA ORGANICS CONFERENCE, BUT NOBODY SEEMED TO CARE (OR FIND IT OFF-PUTTING). Farmers, journeymen, health and wellness professionals, chefs, public health workers and farm-to-school administrators from Georgia and the Carolinas gathered in Augusta to celebrate all things agricultural. And, boy do those folks know how to do conference banquet food.

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Loads of fresh fruit and warm biscuits bookended a breakfast buffet with fresh ground coffee from sponsor, Georgia’s own small farmer coffee roaster, Cafe Campesino, served piping hot all day. On one of the many “field trips” offered, I visited the bucolic Bella Luna Sheep & Wool Co. in Tignall, Georgia. While the others talked about best practices for raising sheep (“I love birthing lambs. I get right up there and bring that baby into the world…”) I breathed in the damp mossy air and decided I needed to get out of the city and live on a farm. These people touch the earth and the earth touches them every single day. At Happy Wife Farm in Modoc, S.C., a school bus has been repurposed into a chicken coop, a moveable roost that keeps the farm yard and lawn evenly trimmed and utilized. “We let the animals

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and the fields do what they are supposed to - take care of one another,” said the happy wife who retired from nine-to-five and taught herself to graft pear trees to take advantage of one tree’s excellent root structure and another that promises a more prolific pear.

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I learned so much from the passionate professionals who led workshops and seminars. My respect for farmers is immense. Georgia Organics is campaigning to certify 200 farmers as “organic” by the year’s end, and the crowd gave a standing ovation for the 160 who already went through the process to earn the blue ribbon certification status.

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Alpharetta Farmers Market opens this month.

Known as one of the best places to spend a Saturday morning in North Fulton, the Alpharetta Farmers Market opens Saturday,

Sue G. Collins, Editor

April 16, and will run Saturdays through October 29 along Milton Avenue at Old Canton Street.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2018

FEATURES 14 Meet Emily Brenner A rabbi, a shrink and a divorce lawyer walk into a bar...

18 Farm Fresh The Alpharetta Farmers Market opens this month for another delicious season.

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24 Sensational Strawberries Garnish & Gather delivers meals, saluting Georgia’s farms.

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Locally Owned

Driver’s Notebook

24 Culinary Creations 26 Giving Back 28 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

AROUND TOWN

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growing to accommodate growth and success. The

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migraine headaches, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia just to name a few. It is a learning modality that is painless, drug-free, and non-invasive. It is considered safe and effective for both children and adults. The goal of neurofeedback is to transform an unhealthy, dysregulated brainwave pattern into a normal, healthy, organized pattern. Research demonstrates that dysregulated brainwave patterns may cause neurological symptoms. Dr. Holmes, D.C. is a certified BrainCore practitioner at BrainCore of Duluth in Duluth, Georgia. Schedule a complimentary consultation at BrainCoreOfDuluth.com or call 470.535.0506.

NORTH ATLANTA VASCULAR CLINIC AND VEIN CENTER At North Atlanta Vascular Clinic and Vein Center, Drs. Vivek, Mahajan, and Matthews make patient care their number one priority. With more than 20 years combined vascular experience, they have the expertise to address simple and complex vascular issues. They see and evaluate a variety of vascular pathologies, including varicose veins, leg pain, peripheral vascular disease, carotid occlusive disease, aortic aneurysms, dialysis access, and others. The team provides specialized vascular surgical care and diagnosis

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Annual Celebrity Dance Challenge, the beloved

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A LAWYER, A RABBI AND A SHRINK WALK INTO A BAR. On two legs. In sensible pumps and a smart suit. Emily Brenner is a divorce lawyer, a rabbi and a licensed counseling psychologist.

“Getting a divorce is the easy part,” she says. “In most cases there aren’t major legal issues. The most important time is spent helping people figure out how to coparent and divide assets.” Designing

coparenting

contract

She is the kind of woman you want by

means answering questions, for now,

your side as you walk into a courtroom.

when young children move as a set,

And, more importantly, she is the lawyer

and for later, when they are individu-

you want guiding you and your family

alized and independent. Will you both

through a divorce. “It’s not just the client

move them in to the dorm as they start

at the table to consider. There are always

college? Will you both walk them down

more stakeholders involved.”

the aisle?

“People come to me angry, hurt and

“Family law calls for very diverse

scared, not making the best decisions,”

skills, from trial skills and strategy when

says Ms. Brenner, who brings more

it is complex or nasty, to mediative and

than 35 years experience to the Sandy

counseling skills as we try to change the

Springs firm that bears her name. “I

shape of a family without destroying it.”

work with my clients to envision what

She is frank but not blunt. She is

their life will look like after the divorce

warm and open, but firm in her beliefs

for them AND the kids. I ask them, ‘What

and well-schooled in the surgical

would a win look like to you?”

aspects of divorce law.

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First admitted to the bar in Georgia in 1982 and the National Board or Child Advocacy in 1990, she continued her personal enrichment to become the best divorce lawyer by earning her degree in counseling psychology in 2006 and was fully licensed in 2010, the same year she was ordained as a rabbi. Her three-plus years of clinical interning allowed her to represent under-served children, honing her skills and empathy with family intervention work. Her search for answers never ends. Recently, she completed specialized training on setting up trusts for special needs children. “If you don’t know what you are doing when coordinating the divorce decree and the trust, you could acciden-

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THE ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET OPENS THIS MONTH FOR ANOTHER DELICIOUS SEASON.

GET READY TO GET HEALTHY, ALPHARETTA! The award-winning Alpharetta Farmers Market opens this month. Known as one of the best places to spend a Saturday morning in North Fulton, the Alpharetta Farmers Market opens Saturday, April 16, and will run Saturdays through October 29 along Milton Avenue at Old Canton Street. With dozens of local vendors selling everything from artwork and crafts to the freshest, locallygrown produce, to ready-to-eat products and treats, there is truly something for everyone at this farmers market. This is also known as one of the friendliest markets, with many visitors coming as much for the conversation as they do for the goodies. This year at the Alpharetta Farmers Market you can expect to find the following: + Farm fresh vegetables and fruits + Wonderful cuts of meat (including thick-cut bacon) + Gardeners with vibrant flowers and flavorful herbs + Makers of all sorts of edible home goods like jams, soups and sauces + Delicious desserts and breads + Local raw honey + Homemade soaps With this diverse group of vendors, the vibrant community spirit, and some impressive live musical groups, this is a farmers market that continues to impress area residents. The diverse lineup of locally sourced products and fresh produce and dairy from nearby farms has clearly created a following. Alpharetta resident Tammy Von Nordheim has been visiting the Alpharetta Farmers Market for the last 15 years, often with her two daughters. She is definitely a fan. “The Alpharetta Farmers Market is filled with yummy goodness,” she says. “I love the energy that fills the space as we walk through trying new foods and sampling old favorites. It’s a great feeling to know I’m supporting local farmers and artists who want nothing more than to share a little bit of natural goodness and conversations with the area’s locals. I’m always happy to see when the season starts and sad to see it end.” Kimberly Landsman, another Alpharetta mom of two, is looking forward to the Alpharetta Farmers Market opening this month as well. “I love the Alpharetta Farmers Market. You can find a variety of items such as organic juices, homemade candles and soaps, baked items, produce, and more. The variety is great. Where else can you get amazingly fresh produce, local honey for your allergies, crazy good bread, spices and herbs and grass-fed organic meats?” The Alpharetta Farmers Market is presented by the Alpharetta Business Association, a thriving non-profit association dedicated to providing social networking opportunities and informative programming for the Alpharetta business community.

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FARM FRESH

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WANT TO HELP? Would you like to volunteer at Alpharetta Farmers Market? There are many jobs where just about anyone can give their time and gain experience while they go. Volunteer opportunities include setting up, cleaning up, and fundraising. Don't have time to volunteer but want to help in another way? The Alpharetta Farmers Market appreciates donations of the following items: + Tent supplies + Boxes and crates + Newspaper For more information, contact the market manager, Carol Anderson-Wood at 404.402.5389 to learn more.

The Alpharetta Farmers Market is open to the public Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is located in downtown Alpharetta at 1 South Main, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Admission is free for this family friendly event. Parking is plentiful and available in Historic Downtown Alpharetta. The market may close due to wind, rain, or inclement weather. Check out their Facebook page Facebook.com/pg/DowntownAlpharetta

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SENSATIONAL STRAWBERRIES

FEW TIMES OF YEAR ARE BETTER THAN STRAWBERRY SEA-

spring dish. Top seared chicken or grilled pork chops with the glaze if

SON WHEN YOU’RE IN GEORGIA, AND THAT’S BECAUSE WE’VE

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with Strawberry-Balsamic Glaze and Lavender-Strawberry Shortcake

of this recipe! We can guarantee that everyone at your table will

recipes highlight the bright, fresh taste of strawberries that we all look

be asking for seconds.

forward to in spring! Our friends at Garnish & Gather will be getting

Garnish & Gather brings Atlanta’s community of family farmers,

organic strawberries from their pals at Rise N’ Shine Organic Farm in

food artisans and top chefs into your kitchen with locally-sourced

Calhoun, Georgia, but come Saturday morning when you’re browsing

meal kits. Seasonal recipes are created by Atlanta’s favorite chefs,

stands at the farmer’s market, strawberries will be no feat to find.

paired with all of the prepped and portioned ingredients you need

The Strawberry Balsamic Glaze that is part of the Pepper-Crusted Steak recipe is a simple yet elegant addition to just about any 24

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PEPPER-CRUSTED STEAK WITH STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC GLAZE GA R N I S H & G A T HER + 2 sirloin steaks + ½ Tbsp cracked black pepper + ¾ cup strawberries, diced + 1 Tbsp sugar + 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar + ½ tsp Dijon mustard + 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp minced garlic

SE A R S T E A K : Pat steak dry, then generously coat steak with cracked black pepper & salt Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a sauté pan & cook steaks to desired doneness Remove & let rest

MA K E S T R A W B E R RY-BALSAMIC GLAZE Heat same pan used for steak (reserving any jus) over medium heat Add garlic & cook 30 seconds Add strawberries & cook 2-3 minutes Dissolve cornstarch in 3 Tbsp water Add sugar, balsamic, Dijon, cornstarch mixture, salt & pepper to pan Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low & simmer for 3-4 minutes, until thickened

LAVENDER-STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES For Two

+ 1 ½ cup strawberries, sliced

+ 1 cup heavy cream

+ 1 Tbsp sugar

+ 1 tsp sanding sugar

+ 1 Tbsp lavender balsamic

+ ½ tsp dried lavender

+ ½ cup flour

+ ½ cup mascarpone

+ ¾ tsp baking powder

+ ½ tsp vanilla

Prepare strawberries by tossing strawberries with sugar & lavender balsamic

MA K E S H O R T C A K ES Preheat oven to 400° In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, ¼ tsp salt & half of cream until just combined. Drop onto a lightly greased baking sheet to make 2 shortcakes Sprinkle shortcakes with sanding sugar & dried lavender Bake for 20-22 min until lightly browned

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GIVING BACK

recycling wisely ARTICLE ERIC MONCRIEF, THE GREEN GUY SPRING IS HERE AND WITH THAT COMES SPRING CLEANING OF OUR HOMES AND WORKSPACES. While making your space tidy you can also make a decision to help our environment and recycle those unwanted items like clothes, electronics, metals, cardboard, plastic, and paint. With the annual Earth Day Celebration at the City of Milton and around our community on April 21, I would like to encourage you to begin small subtle changes in your daily routine to recycle more at home and at work. Turn off lights when you leave the room. Maybe even begin composting your food scraps, and before you know it, with small steps, your modified new behavior will have you on the path to living more sustainable. There are several recycling centers and drop off facilities in and around Alpharetta to take advantage of, such as Atlanta Recycling Solutions AtlantaRecyclingSolutions.com, that can handle all your electronics, destroy all your data, and do it responsibly. They work with companies and individuals. Take a drive into the city of Atlanta, and visit the CHaRM Center for Hard to Recycle Materials. LiveThrive.org is a gem of a facility that handles everything you can think of to be recycled, and they re-purpose all materials received. Finally, for all your old clothing, check out CharityRecyclingService. com. They will collect your textiles and pay you for them. This is a great fundraiser for schools, churches or non-profit organizations that are looking to help our environment while raising cash for projects. Contact ABurroughs@CharityRecyclingService.com. Now all that recycling may make you hungry. For sustainable food choices, get out on Saturday mornings and visit the Alpharetta Farmers Market in downtown Alpharetta for farm fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, local raw honey, homemade sauces and even soaps. We love our local farmers and makers. Check out Maria Smith's story in this issue for who is growing what this season. Happy spring! And here's to living a more sustainable lifestyle.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Considering

KETAMINE 28

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ARTICLE MELISSA THOMAS-DUBOIS

FOR THOSE WHO STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION OR PAIN, OFTENTIMES GETTING LUKEWARM RESULTS WITH THEIR CURRENT MEDICATION, KETAMINE MIGHT BE THE ANSWER. Widely used in hospitals for anesthesia, it is on the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines and was approved for use by the FDA in 1970. “We have people who come in after years of seeing multiple doctors and trying several different drugs without the results they want,” says Angelo Sambunaris, M.D., C.P.I., a psychiatrist, researcher and founder of Trek Medical. The clinic is one of a handful of centers that provides intravenous Ketamine infusions for people struggling with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, chronic pain and substance abuse. Dr. Sambunaris has been a leader in the field of clinical research for over two decades, leading over 200 medical research studies since his early days as a Clinical Staff Fellow at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It was that experience that brought him to Ketamine, a cutting-edge treatment option that works differently than medications like Prozac, Effexor, Paxil or Cymbalta – ironically all medications that he helped bring to market. “The reality is that only 33% of patients treated with an antidepressant achieve remission. Ketamine offers a completely new way of changing how the brain manages mood. Unlike antidepressants, which work by shifting the balance of brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, Ketamine is thought to change the way brain cells communicate with each other. Ketamine blocks a brain receptor known as NMDA and also acts on other brain receptors like opioid receptors, which affect pain and depression,” says Sambunaris. “Moreover, it can help repair the connections that have been damaged by stress over the years, supporting the ultimate goal of brain health and wellness.” What is most exciting for patients is the rapid onset of effectiveness. Depressive symptoms tend to improve within just 24 to 72 hours—a huge improvement over the 6-12 week waiting period of other medications. Additionally, Ketamine’s success rate of 85% is almost double that of traditional antidepressants (45%). That is not to say that Ketamine is right for every patient. “Every patient is different, and it is critical that they seek help from medical providers who can provide a variety of options to meet their unique needs,” says Sambunaris. “I would encourage everyone who continues to grapple with their depression or pain to keep seeking help until they get the quality of life they deserve.”

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14 DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET 35 Milton Avenue

D I V O R C E A N D F A M I LY L A W

At the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market you will find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats, gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, jellies, soaps.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR dedicated to improving animal welfare. Bow Wow Brunch introduces the children and grandchildren of AHS donors and supporters to the importance of philanthropy and life-long giving by showcasing the lifesaving work of AHS. AtlantaHumane.org

20 AVALON NIGHTS LIVE The Plaza, Avalon

Unwind after a long week with live music in The Plaza every Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avalon Nights Live. Grab your friends and family and get ready

Start enjoying the life you want

to dance the night away.

22 DOG AGILITY CLASS Willis Park Equestrian Center

Even if you don’t recognize it by name, you have probably seen an agility

competition.

Designed

demonstrate a dog’s willingness to work with his handler in a variety of

Ketamine could be the answer if traditional medicines leave you feeling flat, down or overwhelmed.

KETAMINE RESTORES BALANCE... FAST! •

WHY IS TREK MEDICAL DIFFERENT? WE PROVIDE:

Results in 24 hours for most

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Repair damaged neurotransmitters

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Approved in 1970

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22 EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS Planet Earth

Celebrations in Alpharetta and Milton are being planned. Be sure to spend the day outdoors with someone you love.

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HOUSE WORK HOLIDAY A FRIENDLY LITTLE GECKO SCAMPERED ACROSS THE SUNDRENCHED WALL AROUND THE POOL WHERE I LAY READING THE THIRD NOVEL OF MY SPRING BREAK VACATION IN SEAGROVE, FLORIDA. Besides the song of a resident male cardinal serenading his girl, the afternoon was still and quiet. Just the way I like it. Sure, the beach a few blocks away across 30A was popping, and tan teens were bouncing off each other in Seaside, down the street, but I didn’t hear boo. I heard myself sigh and settled into a state of doing nothing while being ok with it. You know how hard that is. The kids were happy to toggle between spring break antics, skimboarding and playing video games or watching The Office mindlessly in the super sweet family room. (After all, it was THEIR break, too.) My husband had finished a few chapters while stretched out on the mammoth white twill slipcovered sofa and biked up to Goatfeathers Seafood Market for fresh fish for the grill on the patio later. I was willing to commit to moving from my padded lounger to the other side of the deck for dinner. Followed by a moonlit walk on the beach. Later. We found Heavenly Hideaway on VRBO. It is an unlikely 30A rental, void of any suburb-like proximity to the gigantic cookie-cutter hulks that fill the busy roads near the beach. It’s tucked away on a corner lot behind tall palms and thoughtful landscaping, just four blocks east of Seaside in Old Seagrove, a neighborhood that still feels like somewhere you’d like to spend more than a few weeks. The shady dirt roads are narrow, quiet and inviting. Perfect for an after-dinner walk. Speaking of dinner, while there’s no shortage of dining and drinking destinations at the string along 30A (Rosemary Beach, Ayls Beach, Seagrove, Seaside, Watercolor, Grayton), the newly renovated kitchen at this house makes it easy (and even fun) to stay in and cook. One can slice, dice and peel while daydreaming (be careful), watching the sun dance on the pool through the floor to ceiling sliders at the other end of the room. The skylights over the gas range keeps the efficient kitchen flooded with light, too. With three en suite bedrooms, plus two twins in the media room, this family-friendly ranch home feels more like a resort than a rental. Book it if you can! VRBO.com/434331 34

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