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LIFESTYLE LETTER

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It’s all about the food this month!

WELL, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD EVERY MONTH, BUT THIS IS WEST BLOOMFIELD LIFESTYLE’S OFFICIAL “FOODIE” ISSUE. (And considering I’m over here indulging in a Piedmontese burger from Red Coat Tavern’s carryout menu,

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In addition to having a variety of fun and delicious local eateries to choose from, many

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West Bloomfield residents are passionate about cooking and baking themselves.

Local resident Amira Daboul, for example, not only enjoys cooking Middle Eastern recipes that have been passed down through the generations in her family but is also in the process of publishing these recipes in her soon-to-be released cookbook, Awafi! from Amira’s Kitchen. There’s also West Bloomfield teenager Emma Salle who has always enjoyed baking with her family; however, while home so much this spring and summer due to Covid-19, she took a handful of virtual classes through Zingerman’s Bakehouse, including one on the special bread in Jewish cuisine: challah.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2020 FEATURES 14 Three Middle Eastern Recipes Local resident and cookbook author provides three recipes: Zalata Tamata, Gurgur Soma and Kabob Pusra.

18 Bringing to the Table West Bloomfield’s Adult Education program encourages students to always “bring something to the table.”

24 Not Your Grandmother’s Countertops Authentic Kitchen & Design team tells their process when it comes to selecting countertop styles.

28 Zingerman’s Bakehouse Challah West Bloomfield teen shares a recipe

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she learned through Zingerman’s Bakehouse’s virtual baking classes.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

24 Renovate & Refine 28 Food & Wine 32 Trend Setter 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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AROUND TOWN

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in business. "As we watched the number of COVID-

an extensive cocktail, wine and beer program.

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same authentic and uplifting guide to life in West

March and life continued to become more and more disrupted, we began to have conversations about what we could do to help" (flagmetrodetroit.org).

West Bloomfield Lifestyle Magazine now has

By August, FLAG raised $375,000, provided over

a new cover layout. Although it may look a bit

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in West Bloomfield) and more.

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Indoor classes are being held at limited capacity with proper social distancing in place. A large amount of outdoor classes are also still occurring as every indoor class also has an outdoor option for those more comfortable doing that.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

three middle eastern recipes LOCAL RESIDENT AND COOKBOOK AUTHOR AMIRA DABOUL SHARES THREE FAMILY RECIPES: ZALATA TAMATA, GURGUR SOMA AND KABOB PUSRA.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY JOE LEASE

shopping list + Red tomatoes

+ Salt

+ Butter

+ Ground lamb

+ White or knob onions

+ Olive oil

+ #2 bulgur with noodles

+ Parsley

+ Organic apple cider vinegar

+ Fresh or canned mushrooms

+ Vegetable oil

+ Crushed red pepper

+ Fresh lemon juice

+ Tomato paste

+ 80% lean ground beef

+ Black peppe + All-purpose flour

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one Z A L ATA TA M ATA ( T O M AT O S A L A D )

INGREDIENTS: + 1 pound red tomatoes (about 3 medium) + ¼ cup white or knob onion + 1.5 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar + 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice + ½ tsp salt + 1 tbsp olive oil

DIRECTIONS 1. Clean and chop vegetables. Put in a small bowl.

2. Add all ingredients. Mix well.

ABOUT THE COOKBOOK AUTHOR:

3. If you wish, add feta, parsley and olives.

Keego Harbor resident Amira Daboul just completed her cookbook Awafi! from Amira’s Kitchen, a collection of authentic– and delicious!– Middle Eastern recipes (inspired by the flavor of Tel Keppe, Iraq), which have been passed through generations and will “not only satisfy your palate but warm your soul.” “Awafi!” can be interpreted to mean “Eat with good health.”

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GURGUR SOMA ( V E G E TA R I A N B U L G U R )

KABOB PUSRA (GRILLED BEEF KEBABS)

INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENTS:

+ 2 cups sliced mushrooms (fresh or canned)

+ 4 lbs ground beef (80% lean)

+ 1 tbsp tomato paste

+ 1 pound ground lamb

+ 3 tbsp butter

+ ¼ cup finely chopped onion

+ 1 large chopped tomato (optional)

+ ¼ cup finely chopped parsley

+ 1 tbsp salt

+ 1 small finely chopped tomato

+ 2 cups #2 bulgur with noodles

+ 1 tsp salt

+ 3 cups water, chicken broth or beef broth

+ ¼ tsp crushed red pepper

+ 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)

+ ½ tsp black pepper

+ ½ cup vegetable oil

+ 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

1. In a 4-quart pot, add mushrooms, butter and tomato paste. Add salt and tomatoes and saute for 1-2 minutes.

1. In a large bowl, add all ingredients to the meat and mix well with your hands.

2. Use a flat metal skewer to shape each

2. Add bulgur with noodles and mix well.

kebab. Take a handful of the meat mixture (size

3. Add water, mix and cover. Bring to a boil

of a large lemon) and slide skewer through it.

and continue boiling for about two minutes.

Lower heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

4. Into a small frying pan, add oil and set heat on high.

5. Add onions and cook until light brown.

6. Add onions to the cooked bulgur and mix.

3. Using vegetable oil or water in the palm of your hand, gently press to form the shape of a kebab, slightly flattening each one. Gently slide the skewer out of the kebab.

4. Place each kebab on a tray covered with plastic food wrap, repeat and layer on the tray.

You can freeze the whole tray if needed or place in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook.

5. Preheat grill on high and cook each side for five minutes (or to your preference).

6. Typically this dish is served with samoon (bread) and fresh parsley with thinly-shredded onions covered in sumac and made into sandwiches.

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BRINGING TO THE TABLE

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WEST BLOOMFIELD’S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO ALWAYS “BRING SOMETHING TO THE TABLE,” BOTH FIGURATIVELY AND LITERALLY.

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THE

WEST

BLOOMFIELD

ADULT

EDUCATION PROGRAM HELPS PROVIDE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) INSTRUCTION TO PEOPLE AGES 18 AND OLDER FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD. In fact, the program’s coordinator Dawn Hanford said over 38 nations were represented last year.

“Students from all over come to us to learn English, and being that we’re an immersion program, we only teach in English, so students learn very quickly,” Hanford explained.

“Also, if students have children of their own, a goal of ours is to make sure they’re able to assist with their children’s education.”

Hanford’s role includes mentoring, supervising and planning professional development for the program’s teachers; she said she also doubles as a counselor for students and must ensure every one of them is meeting benchmarks and progressing at least one grade level.

“The students know how hard it is to learn a new language, so they share what they know and encourage those who are hesitant,” West Bloomfield Adult Education teacher Pam Kiesel said. “My class cheered when a student finally spoke a complete sentence!”

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“ T he t h ing we e n joy s ha ring i s t he food we trad i t iona l l y ma ke . Me a l s we s ha re bring us a l l toge t he r be c ause we a l l love g re a t food!�

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“ I t ’s m o r e t h a n f o o d . I t e m b r a c e s e a c h i n d i v i d u a l , t h e i r p e r s o n a l i t y, c u l t u r e , t r a d i t i o n s , f a m i l y l i f e , h o b b i e s a n d e x p e r i e n c e s . We e n t e r i n t o t h e i r w o r l d a n d y e t b e c o m e o n e .”

The program also serves as an outlet for social

To limit class sizes and maintain social distanc-

activity, one where everyone is met with humanity and

ing, students, unlike in the past, had to commit

respect, which promotes peaceful and neighborly inter-

to the two evenings (Monday and Wednesday or

actions. Both the teachers and students specifically

Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 and 9 p.m.) they

look forward to the potluck dinners that usually occur

plan to attend. Students are tested when they reg-

twice a year (one around the holidays and the other at

ister and split into three levels: beginner, interme-

the end of the school year) where students have the

diate and advanced.

opportunity to literally “bring something to the table.”

In addition to the free evening classes, West

“The students are always very excited to show off

Bloomfield Adult Education also offers tuition-based

their food, their creation, their talent and their culture,”

classes for those who test out and are looking for more

teacher Paula Konfara said. “It’s more than food. It

advanced practice: Advanced English on Mondays and

embraces each individual, their personality, culture, tra-

Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Pronunciation

ditions, family life, hobbies and experiences. We enter

and Conversation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from

into their world and yet become one.”

9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Book Club on Mondays from

Hanford agreed: “The thing we enjoy sharing is the food we traditionally make. Meals we share bring us all together because we all love great food!”

This semester’s classes began September 8 and will go until December 16. Hanford said the plan this

12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Regardless of the class type, all students are required to wear masks and be Covid symptom-free; additionally, they are not allowed to attend if they have travelled internationally within the last 14 days.

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Not Your Grandmother’s Countertops THE TEAM AT AUTHENTIC KITCHEN & DESIGN SHARES THEIR PROCESS WHEN IT COMES TO GUIDING CUSTOMERS ON 2020 COUNTERTOP TRENDS.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY JOE LEASE AND JEFF GARLAND

WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND STONE SELECTIONS FROM SO MANY DIFFERENT FABRICATORS, OPTIONS ARE NEARLY ENDLESS FOR WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH COUNTERTOPS. Countertops have gone so far beyond standard horizontal surfaces and now, with new fabrication techniques, stone can be applied vertically and even used as a backsplash.

The team at Authentic Kitchen & Design in Milford

Counter top St yles:

said counters are one of their favorite finishes to select for any space as they can be used to brighten up a room, add a contrast or pop of color and soften or add a texture. In addition to easier installation, Authentic Kitchen & Design’s Dave Nickerson said “nobody wants to deal with extra maintenance,” so a large number of customers are going the countertop-route since they are much easier to upkeep. With counters, grease, for example, will not have to be scrubbed out of grout lines, and there will be no discoloration of the grout.

A Quartz countertop is the team’s highest recommenda-

Wood is the perfect way to bring in organic tones/texture.

Quartz is known for being scratch, stain and heat-resistant.

tion for kitchens due to its broad, innovative and timeless design palettes, as well as its ability to withstand scratches, stains and heat. Dekton is an upcoming selection favorite for many bars or outdoor kitchens since it’s not only highly-resistant, but it is heated up to extremely high temperatures, allowing for functional use next to a grill that releases high heat. Granite is another very common selection as each individual slab comes with its own unique section of the stone.

And, despite the fact that wood counters do require a bit of maintenance, they can last just as long as stone, leaving you with a beautiful, natural and unique top.

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Dekton functions well outdoors or next to something emitting heat.

Each individual slab of granite has its own unique look.

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“When it comes to guiding a customer on countertop styles, it all depends on their needs and wants,” Nickerson said. “A cook, for example, requires function where someone who entertains and hosts may be looking more for aesthetics.”

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FOOD & WINE

ZINGERMAN’S BAKEHOUSE CHALLAH AFTER HER IN-PERSON BAKING CLASSES AT ZINGERMAN’S

WEST BLOOMFIELD TEEN SHARES A RECIPE SHE LEARNED THROUGH ZINGERMAN’S BAKEHOUSE’S VIRTUAL BAKING CLASSES.

BAKEHOUSE WERE CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19, WEST BLOOMFIELD TEEN EMMA SALLE AND HER FAMILY DECIDED TO TRY OUT THIS ANN ARBOR RETAIL AND WHOLESALE BAKERY’S VIRTUAL CLASS OFFERINGS. “After one class, we decided to keep doing them since they are seriously so fun,” Salle said. “There are not many activities that my

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLE WAUGH

family and I have in common, but baking has always been a way we can spend time together.”

So far, Salle and her family have taken online classes in pies, cakes, chocolate, fruit tarts, cinnamon rolls, puff pastries, cream puffs, sugar cookies and pasta; however, Salle said the challah one was “extra fun” because she had the opportunity to work with yeast.

“I love that there’s so many science-based factors that come to play when working with yeast,” she explained. “If you miss any of the steps, it can affect the outcome, so making challah takes a lot of thinking and patience.”

According

to

Zingerman’s

Bakehouse

Historian Lee Vedder, the challah we have come to know and love today is “a braided soft bread enriched with eggs, oil and honey that was first made by Ashkenazi Jews in 15th-century Central Europe.” Vedder said the braiding was an adaptation from a local Teutonic solstice bread and its strands that resemble arms intertwined came to symbolize love, truth, peace, creation, freedom, harmony, family connection, unity and justice.

Even though it has a shorter shelf-life, Salle said she does advise using organic flour when making challah. (The Salles used the Zingerman’s brand, which is sold at Plum Market in West Bloomfield). Additionally, she said weighing the ingredients yields more accurate results versus using volume measurements.

“It’s been really great to be part of the Zingerman’s community, especially on Facebook as everyone, from all over the world, shares their recipes and baking stories with one another,” Salle said.

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If you miss any of the steps, it can affect the outcome, so making challah takes a lot of thinking and patience.”

ZINGERMAN’S BAKEHOUSE CHALLAH LOAF INGREDIENTS + ¾ cup/165 grams water (room temperature) + 5 XL egg yolks (room temperature) + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp/30 grams corn oil + 2.5 tbsp/55 grams honey + 1.5 tsp/5 grams instant yeast + 3 cup + 3 tbsp/455 grams all-purpose flour + ½ tsp/9 grams sea salt + ½ to ¾ cup rye flour + ¼ cup cornmeal EGG WASH + 1 XL egg + ½ tbsp water

METHOD For conventional ovens, preheat the oven and baking stone to 350°F one hour prior to baking. *Convection setting is not recommended for this.

1. In a large bowl, add the water, egg yolks, corn oil, honey, yeast and half of the flour. Mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes a thick batter.

2. Add the remaining flour and sea salt and mix until the dough becomes a shaggy mass. Scrape the dough out of the mixing bowl onto the work surface.

3. Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes. Scrape down the work surface as necessary; the dough will become smooth and elastic during the kneading process 4. Put the dough into a lightly-oiled container and cover with plastic. Ferment the dough for one hour at room temperature.

5. After one hour of fermentation, turn the dough out of the container and divide into five or six pieces. (Salle did six). Preshape each piece of dough and let rest for five minutes covered with plastic.

6. After five minutes of rest, shape each piece into a 10-inch long cylinder with pointed ends. Toss the shaped pieces in medium rye flour. The rye flour won’t get absorbed into the dough, so you’ll be able to see the definition of the shape.

7. Shape the loaf into the braid. Place the braid onto the cornmeal-covered surface or a parchment-lined sheet tray and brush with egg wash. Cover with lightly sprayed plastic wrap.

8. Let the braid proof for 1½ hours, or until it is at least 1 ½ times its original size.

9. Brush the loaf with egg wash a second time and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 190 degrees fahrenheit. Remove from the oven and cool.

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TREND SETTER ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY JOE LEASE

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STACY AMEY, FOUNDER OF THE ETIQUETTE GURU, LLC, SHARES HOW TO PROPERLY CREATE A FORMAL DINING ROOM SETTING.

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STACY AMEY, FOUNDER OF THE ETIQUETTE GURU, LLC, TEACHES ETIQUETTE 101 TO CHILDREN AGES SIX THROUGH 12, TEEN ETIQUETTE FOR 13 TO 19 YEAR OLDS AND PRIVATE COACHING, PRE-WEDDING DAY INSTRUCTION AND BUSINESS SEMINARS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DINING ETIQUETTE TO ADULTS. In addition to writing the course books for Etiquette 101, Teen Etiquette and Dining Etiquette, Amey authored “Essential Etiquette: An Eclectic Success Guide for Business Professionals and Adults Alike.”

Another newcomer to the list of classes is Etiquette – Family Style.

Amey said this two-hour course is fun for the whole family and covers the “best of the best” in etiquette techniques for the younger members, focusing heavily on dining etiquette.

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etiquette skills for people of all ages,” Amey said. “Whether you are six or 96, the rules of dining etiquette are the same. It’s important to note that the placement of the utensils will be guided by the menu and/or style of dining” Amey’s “fun, new” comic book magazine, Murray Mag, is geared towards children’s overall health and wellness and has an “Etiquette Granny” section, which touches on the many different facets of dining skills, manners and etiquette in each and every issue.

For more information, visit theetiquetteguru.com.

Dos and Don’ts From left to right, the napkin, fork, plate, knife with blade facing toward the plate and the spoon should be about one inch

“The right spoon and knife are husband and wife” and “Spoon

from the table’s edge.

over fork, don’t be a dork!” are silly ways to remember which utensil goes where in a formal table setting.

Drinking glasses are ALWAYS over the knife.

You are also allowed to set your own table to coincide with what The bread and butter plates are ALWAYS over the forks.

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you are serving. Stick with the basics and add on from there!

The Pieces

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Bread and Butter Plate

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Red Wine Glass

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Bread and Butter Spreader

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White Wine Glass

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Personal Salt and Pepper Shakers

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Sherry Glass

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Dinner Knife

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Dessert Spoon and Fork

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Fish Fork

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Salad Knife

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Water Goblet

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Salad Fork

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Fish Knife

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Champagne Flute

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Dinner Fork

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Soup Spoon with second Fish Knife

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ABOUT THE ETIQUETTE GURU Eleven years ago, Stacy Amey was awarded status as a Certified Children’s and Teen Etiquette Trainer and, drawing on research and her background, developed the instructional programs for The Etiquette Guru, LLC. Amey received a BA in Communications/ Marketing from MSU and has been a practicing RN for 25 years.

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and find a cozy spot after to enjoy cider and a seasonal treat. This program and fee have been adapted to meet Covid guidelines. Visit wbparks.org to register.

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Beginner or avid birders alike will enjoy

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the naturalist-guided hike through the

warm up with hot cider, pumpkin-themed

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