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APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

That's Joe Gransden, photographer Lydia Mayfield and stylist Vickie Kirbo pausing to pose at the shoot for his story in this issue.

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com

Happy April, MY MOM USED TO SAY, “APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS.” Here in the south, our flowering trees and bulbs have already started to pop and spring is tugging us along into warmer weather.

Mom was an optimist. Living in Michigan perhaps were it not for her sunny disposition, we would have all been miserable. Winter goes on and on there (though, not this year, as our globe struggles). My brother Tim was born in Detroit April 20 and more than once he celebrated a birthday with a toboggan party at the golf course. Now, he lives in Northern Michigan, above the 45th parallel and chops cords of wood each fall to fuel his wood-burning furnace all winter long. He was born to embrace winter, I guess.

Happy Birthday, big brother!

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I applaud his commitment to using renewable and natural resources (fallen wood from his property - helping keep the forest fire-free and healthy). Over its lifecycle, the biomass is a carbon-neutral fuel source. Cool!

In my house, I can’t do anything quite as grandiose, but I recycle religiously, try to buy gently used stuff (garden tools, baby gear for the grandson, shelves for the garage, lawn furniture, even a sweet ski jacket) and add as little mass to the landfill as I can.

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ARIZONA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | CONNECTICUT | FLORIDA | GEORGIA IDAHO | ILLINOIS | KANSAS | MARYLAND | MASSACHUSETTS | MICHIGAN

of Alpharetta, a volunteer at Georgia

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Aquarium since 2007, jumped right into her volunteer experience by diving in and

SOUTH CAROLINA | TENNESSEE | TEXAS | VIRGINIA | WASHINGTON

Sue G. Collins, Editor

cleaning the exhibits as well as assisting the Tropical Diver team collecting water samples, prepping food and feeding some of the incredible inhabitants. Read her story on page 18 and consider volunteering YOUR time this month to a project that makes you smile.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 14 Joe's Jazz Camp Week-long camp for jazzy kids.

18 Diving into volunteering Cherie Everhart of Alpharetta jumps in.

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22 Trees and Bees Arborist shares tree tales.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Back Stage

22 Giving Back 26 Trend Setter 30 Travel Destination 34 Lifestyle Calendar 38 Culinary Creations

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AROUND TOWN

SCHOOL NEWS

TINY TOOTH PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Alpharetta High School (AHS) welcomed a new

Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry is excited to

head football coach, Jason Kervin. Also, AHS Varsity

announce the opening of their new Cumming/

Winter Guard placed first in the Winter Guard

Johns Creek office conveniently located minutes

International (WGI) Knoxville Regional competi-

from The Collections off 141 North. Dr. Monica

tion. Creek View Elementary School held its annual

Sharma has been practicing pediatric dentistry

Writing and Reading All Day (WRAD) celebration on

for 14 years and recently opened her own practice

Valentine’s Day to celebrate a love of literacy with a

because she is passionate about creating positive

school-wide read-aloud of The Children Who Loved

dental experiences for each child she meets. Tiny

Books, mystery readers, storytelling performances,

Tooth simply does dentistry differently- they wel-

engaging reading activities and visits by FCS board

come parents back to the treatment area, use

representative Katie Reeves and Alpharetta Mayor

non-intimidating methods while providing excel-

Jim Gilvin. Webb Bridge Middle School held its first

lent dental care for infants, children, adolescents

annual "We Have Decided" Leadership and Wellness

and special needs children. Dr. Monica’s treatment

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Joe's Jazz Camp Comes to Sandy Springs

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ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY LYDIA MAYFIELD | STYLING BY VICKIE KIRBO | SHOT ON LOCATION AT SANDY SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT CITY SPRINGS BIG BAND LEADER, VOCALIST, AND TRUMPET

“Joe was among the first artists to perform at City

GREAT, JOE GRANSDEN IS MOVING HIS WEEK-

Springs, and his dedication not only to his craft but

LONG SUMMER JAZZ CAMP FOR KIDS TO

to enhance the love of music among the next gener-

SANDY SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

ation connects with the heart of our intent with the

IN SANDY SPRINGS. “As soon as we toured the

performing arts center.”

facility, I knew this would be the perfect home for

Joe’s Jazz Camp is a six-day immersive experi-

Joe’s Jazz Camp. The theater, rehearsal space and

ence for young musicians, ages 13 – 19. The camp

amenities are absolutely beautiful, world-class,”

takes place May 31 – June 5, and all skill levels are

says Gransden, whose popular camp is in its fourth

welcome. Camp highlights include daily combo and

year, moving from Cambridge High School in Milton.

big band rehearsals, jazz history classes, numerous

“And now, with MARTA nearby, the camp will be

student performances, and faculty jam sessions.

more accessible to all kids in Atlanta. We will have

Throughout the week, students will receive instruc-

staff-chaperoned MARTA shuttle service from the

tion in improvisation, theory, song writing, and big

Sandy Springs station. We’ll get your kids to camp!”

band arranging from some of the top jazz educators

“City Springs is envisioned as a place to enjoy the arts and learn, and we are delighted to welcome Joe’s

in the nation. A healthy lunch will be provided each day by local restaurants.

Jazz Camp as part of the creative learning taking

This year, Joe’s Jazz Camp is proud to present

place here,” says Sandy Springs mayor, Rusty Paul.

“The Great American Song Book and Beyond,”

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CONTINUED >

LISTEN TO JOE GRANSDEN’S BIG BAND WHERE EVER YOU STREAM YOUR TUNES O R F O L L O W A L P H A R E T TA 2 0 2 0 O N S P O T I F Y F O R J O E ’ S F AV O R I T E S A N D O U R EDITOR’S PICKS THIS MONTH. FIND JOE’S U P C O M I N G E V E N T S AT J O E G R A N S D E N . C O M

Left, Joe is wearing Castangia 1850 jacket, Eton shirt, Peter Millar pants, R. Hanauer pocket square, W. Kleinberg belt.

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BACK STAGE (CONTINUED) This page: Peter Millar shirt, and pants, W. Kleinberg belt from Miller Brothers, 3207 Paces Ferry Place NW.

Joe's pride and joy is this trumpet hand made

by David Monette in Portland. It's the same trumpet, a Monette Prana 3. played by Wynton Marsalis, solid brass brushed with gold.

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Nothing you wear is more important than your smile... a program developed by West Coast jazz leg-

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end Matt Falker. Matt hails from Oceanside, California, where he has developed one of the finest jazz vocal programs in the country.

Falker joins the camp staff of professional musicians and educators who believe practicing and performing jazz can build a student’s confidence, encourage creativity, and inspire excellence.

Artistic Director

Lee Watts also recognizes the valuable partnership with City Springs. When he and Joe toured the space, they immediately realized the camp’s potential for growth and the possibility of providing other workshop

Springtime smiles from Dr. Golsen and her team!

and camp opportunities throughout the year.

They are continuing to seek partners to help make this happen.

“We are always looking for new restaurant sponsors to help with lunches, and we applaud Chick fil-A, Roasters, and Café 290 for their continuing support,” says Joe. “We are excited to get to know our new Sandy Springs neighboring businesses in the vibrant downtown area.”

Sandy Springs and Dunwoody area jazz fans know Joe Gransden and his 16-piece Big Band from Cafe 290, where they play

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the first and third Mondays of each month, and it’s been his tradition to invite local high school jazz bands to open for his show. “We have middle and high school bands play from 8:00 - 8:30 then invite them to stick around and listen to our set,” says Joe. “It’s a great opportunity for the young musicians to experience a professional band in a smaller venue and we’re always impressed by the level of talent these students bring.”

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DIVING INTO VOLUN TEER ING

ARTICLE SEAN O'KEEFE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GEORGIA AQUARIUM

ALPHARETTA’S CHERIE EVERHART GOES DEEP

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BEING LANDLOCKED AS WE ARE HERE IN ATLANTA

that she has done every divable habitat at Georgia Aquarium. You

EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT GEORGIA AQUARIUM. It is

might even see her feeding the Giant Pacific Octopus on your next

hard to forget that there are so many incredible exhibits and

visit. It is her work and that of other talented volunteers that make the

habitats that contain literally thousands of ocean species

Aquarium stay afloat.

living right in the heart of our great city.

Aquarium volunteers and staff are passionate about their work.

Cherie Everhart of Alpharetta, a volunteer at Georgia

Katelyn Herman, a member of the research and conversation team at

Aquarium since 2007, jumped right into her volunteer

Georgia Aquarium, laughed when she told me that she first became

experience by diving in and cleaning the exhibits as well as

intrigued by the oceans after watching Free Willy when she was

assisting the Tropical Diver team collecting water samples,

only 6 years old. Many years later, after focusing her studies on

prepping food and feeding some of the incredible inhab-

marine conservation and policy, Katelyn began working at Georgia

itants. Her favorite dive is Ocean Voyager but she thinks

Aquarium. Three of her top conservation projects at the aquarium CONTINUED >

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DIVING INTO VOLUNTEERING (CONTINUED)

and the ones that she would like everyone to know about are the South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, the Coral Restoration Project and the Shark Conservation Fund. It is key strategic partnerships such as these that make Georgia Aquarium a global leader in research and conservation.

The South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds and Georgia Aquarium partnered to do the first-ever assessment of African Penguins. A fan favorite at Georgia Aquarium, African Penguins are considered to be an endangered species. This study and their ongoing work allows for a greater understanding of the health and environmental issues facing the penguin population and how best to prepare for their future.

As our global assault on coral reefs continues, Georgia Aquarium and the Coral Restoration Fund are rising to meet the challenges of this crisis ensuring the future of these incredible ecosystems. This initiative is currently working to grow coral pieces in an underwater nursery in the Florida Keys. This project, among others at the aquarium, continues to rescue, grow, and transplant healthy and strong new coral where it is needed in hopes of giving our coral reefs a fighting chance of survival in their unique and dynamic ocean environment.

The sharks are coming to Georgia Aquarium late this fall and with that more research and study into the least understood creatures of the oceans. The Shark Conservation Fund and Georgia Aquarium are working on the Global Shark Trends Program to reassess over 1250 species of rays and sharks that are known to live in our oceans. Every shark from the most common Spotted Blue Ray to the little-known Chimaera or Ghost Shark is being studied so that we can make the best decisions on conservation for the entire planet’s population.

These are exciting global projects that are happening in our own back yard. Georgia Aquarium has many ways of supporting these efforts on a local level through engaging activities such as Science on Tap, a cocktail party with a science-themed lecture and, Aqua Vino, an incredible evening partnering delicious wines with local cuisine. Georgia Aquarium is leading the way globally and each of us can do our part to help by having some fun here at home and supporting their work globally.

It seems that the oceans are really not that far away after all.

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GIVING BACK

trees and

bees GEORGIA IS HOME TO MORE THAN 500 SPECIES OF

Studies show that tree-lined streets and parks provide

POLLINATORS FROM HONEYBEES TO MONARCH

inviting gathering places and can strengthen ties between

BUTTERFLIES. These little insects are essential for agri-

neighbors, encourage healthy children’s play. Their beauty

culture, home gardens and the food web in our natural

and changing colors nurture our minds, bodies, and souls,

habitats. In fact, Georgia’s $71 billion agriculture economy

giving us an overarching feeling of calm. Consider adding

relies on pollinators for crops such as peaches, pecans,

a native tree to your yard to nurture your own well-being,

apples, blueberries, and strawberries.

your family’s, your neighbors and the pollinators.

As Alpharetta’s landscapes change, bees are fighting to

Native or not, the old adage of “right tree, right place”

survive. Since 2006, the annual rate of dying bees has plum-

still stands says Chris Heim, district manager of Davey

meted. Bee losses have been attributed to a variety of stress-

Tree in Atlanta. It would be unwise to plant a mois-

ors, such as loss of habitat, parasites, and pesticides. The

ture-loving tree in a dry place. If you are unsure of the

good news is, we can all help by making our yards more pol-

best tree for your space, call your local arborist for infor-

linator-friendly and planting native trees – which have great

mation. They can also help you with proper planting and

benefits for homeowners, the environment and pollinators.

future care.

Urban and suburban trees produce oxygen, reduce air pollution, improve water quality, reduce stormwater runoff,

GREAT NATIVE TREES FOR GEORGIA

raise property values, and lower heating and cooling costs.

NATIVE OAKS

Trees are also good for our health and well-being. Trees have been proven to have a positive impact on stress and

Planting natives is one of the best ways to assist pollinators

anxiety. Native trees are often recommended because

There is an oak for nearly every garden situation

they help local wildlife including pollinators thrive.

Home to more than 500 pollinator species

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Black Cherry

Southern Magnolia

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Native Oak

Songbirds will relish the fruit DOGWOOD Attracts bees and at least 36 different species of birds Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spring flowering trees Grow in full sun to part shade in acidic soil that is moist but well drained SOURWOOD Fragrant white flowers attract bees and who produce gourmet honey Long-lived shade tree that prefers full sun Grows best in moist acidic soil but will tolerate some drought once established

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AS THE SAYING GOES, WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, MAKE LEMONADE. Or pie, if you’re Briana Carson. A self-proclaimed Pievangelist, Briana owns of one of Alpharetta City Center’s newest shops, Crave Pie Studio, a spot for handmade, seasonal savory and sweet pies. Briana’s signature all-butter crust is a hot commodity year ‘round and five signature flavors of mini and full-sized pies anchor her daily menu. Locally sourced ingredients coming include strawberries, rhubarb, asparagus and roasted spring vegetables handcrafted for one seasonal and one fruit pie special daily. Customers can see (and smell) the deliciousness unfold through huge picture windows opening to the kitchen at the new 1,100-square-foot shop in downtown Alpharetta. Sounds dreamy, but Briana’s journey to historic downtown took more than a few twists and turns. A 20-year veteran of corporate America, Briana is a lifelong lover of food and cooking…and was a huge fan of downtown Alpharetta, commuting through to her Windward Parkway office. Downsized in 2010 (twist number one), she was at a life crossroads and enrolled in cooking school. A savory girl through and through, she begrudgingly took the required Baking 101. Her final was making an apple pie from scratch and, as luck would have it, she immediately fell in love with pie baking. Twist number two. “After 10 plus years, I now firmly believe that homemade pie is your birthright,” Briana said. “Every American should be able to access pie right in their own community, that’s why I’m so committed to our historic downtowns like Alpharetta. Nothing creates community quite like food prepared with love so I’m making the world a better place by bringing people together. One pie at a time.” Early on, she sold pies at farmer’s markets and neighborhood festivals then in 2012, a retail spot opened in downtown Duluth.

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community feel. After four years in Duluth, she planned a second shop in historic downtown Alpharetta, but a terrible auto accident derailed those plans. Another twist. Resurrecting those 2016 Alpharetta shop plans, Briana targeted fall 2019 to open in Alpharetta City Center. Just as the huge pie-making season began, an adjacent restaurant’s fire so severely damaged her flagship Duluth shop with smoke and water that she had to close in early October. During the high-demand Thanksgiving and Christmas season, she rented a commercial kitchen and kept employees busy fulfilling orders for corporate events, weddings and other events. The fire caused Briana to re-evaluate and become more intentional about mission and give back. Her team baked and delivered pies to the firefighters who saved their Duluth building. After lightning struck one Alpharetta employee’s house and it burned to the ground, Briana and her team delivered pies to the Johns Creek fire department who responded to that house fire. Briana formalized this “pie it forward” initiative and now asks social media followers to suggest non-profits to receive pies. Briana also employs women whom she affectionately refers to as the Mom Squad, women who are empty nesters and want to work part-time in a great shop, providing excellent customer service. Find and follow Crave Pie Studio on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and the old-fashioned way by phone at 678.485.7198 or visit 360 Commerce Street, Alpharetta. Find hours at CravePie.com

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Our pediatric orthopedic team knows kids’ and teens’ spines. They have specialized training in pediatric techniques that you won’t find at most other healthcare providers. Children’s assesses every step of the spine surgery journey looking for ways to improve. This dedication to quality has led to our program achieving some of the best outcomes in the nation with less time in the hospital and high patient satisfaction.

When it comes to your child’s spine, trust the specialists at Children’s. ©2020 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.

Visit choa.org/cpgortho to learn more.

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Photo: Connor Franklin Leland

Photo: Connor Franklin Leland

Photo: Connor Franklin Leland

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Girls Gone Fishing CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERKEEPER, THE ONLY ENVIRONMENTAL NONPROFIT DEDICATED SOLELY TO PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES, HAS MADE CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH OUR WATER A PRIORITY IN THE NEW DECADE. The organization’s silver anniversary in 2019 was not only a celebration of 25 years of keeping watch over our waters but also served as an opportunity for the established nonprofit to make a commitment to the next 25 years and the people that will protect the river in the future.

CRK is creating new opportunities to engage, inspire, and activate the next generation of conservationists and lovers of the great outdoors, an initiative the organization has dubbed Water Warriors. Programs like CRK’s floating classrooms have already demonstrated the profound impact that connecting children with water can have; this, along with the Water Warriors campaign, aims to connect children to the environment in a fun and exciting way as well as connect them with each other.

Available to Water Warriors are quarterly events that celebrate the significance of young people and the environment.

Part of this initiative will be the 2nd Annual All Girls Fly Fishing Workshop, a day on the river filled with fly fishing, educational lessons, and fun.

Hosted by Unicoi Outfitters, the event will take place on Saturday, April 11 in Helen, Ga. Participants will experience an entomology lesson and learn about conservation, casting lessons, the anatomy of a fly rod, and various knots needed in fly fishing. Lunch is also included. Sponsors of the AllGirls Fish include The Orvis Company, DUN Magazine and Georgia Women Fly Fishers.

The All-Girls Fish is open to young girls, ages 5-18. The Orvis Company has generously donated fly rods for use by participants, but waders are not included. To register your young aspiring fly angler, text 5050ONTHEWATER to 41444.

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CAMPS AT PHASE 2020 SUMMER CAMP

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4 PATRIOT 5K AND FUN RUN

Newton Park - 3150 Old Alabama Rd Johns Creek, GA US 30022

APRIL

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Come out to Mount Pisgah Christian School’s Annual Patriot 5K and Fun Run Saturday, April 4 at Newtown Park!

Our 4th annual, last year we ran, walked and strolled with over 300 friends, families and neighbors. The 5K is for

all levels of runners and walkers and

everyone is welcome - strollers, dogs, everyone! (no scooters or bikes please) http://www.wearepisgah.org/5k.

10 AMERICAN GIRL® BINGO NIGHT

American Girl, 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Get your game on and join us for a lively evening of bingo! During your meal in our Bistro, listen and get ready to shout it out if you hear your numbers. And, of course, there will be plenty of prizes!

Reservations required; cost is the coordinating meal from our regular menu (gratuity not included). Girls ages 8+ call 877-247-5223

13 MIRACLE BABIES GOLF AND TENNIS

The Standard Club - 6230 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA

Join Northside Hospital for the Miracle Babies Golf and Tennis Tournament on Monday, April 13, and help support the tiniest miracles in our community.

This event includes a game of golf or tennis, breakfast, lunch, a gift and more. Money raised helps fund Miracle Babies at Northside Hospital. For

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more information, or to register please visit

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JOHNS CREEK INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL - "TASTE OF THE WORLD" Heisman Field - 1930 Bobby Jones Dr, Johns Creek, GA

Welcoming

more

than

19,000

people last year, The Johns Creek

International Festival is a celebration of the best traditional food, music

and art from our own backyard.

FREE community event features restaurants and food trucks, vendors, international beer and wine garden, live music and dance performances, and fun kids’ activities at Heisman Field,

located

across

from

the

Atlanta Athletic Club

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Gateway Classic Cars Atlanta Showroom 1870 McFarland Parkway Alpharetta, GA. 30005

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A family friendly event - pets too!

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28 BUILT TO QUIT

Atlanta, Canton and Cumming

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute will host a six-week Built to Quit course, offering the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking® program to learn the hazards of smoking and using tobacco products, benefits of quitting, strategies and skills to cope with urges. The course is led by a certified facilitator

and includes behavioral therapists, nutritionists and respiratory therapists. To register: northside.com/ smoking-and-tobacco-resources.

MAY 1 FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES

1 Town Square, Blairsville, GA 30512

Each Friday at 7 pm from MayOctober residents and visitors alike can enjoy the sounds of old time music from the historic courthouse in downtown Blairsville. We look forward to having you!

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Kabob Koobideh with Beyond Meat

ARTICLE CHEF PEYMAN ROSTAMI

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INGREDIENTS + 1 ½ pound Beyond Meat + 1 medium yellow onions + 1 garlic cloves, peeled and minced + 1 tsp sumac (sold at the Middle Eastern markets) + Ground Black Pepper, Salt, Turmeric, Powdered Saffron + Olive oil to brush the kabob before grilling – optional INSTRUCTIONS 1. For best results Beyond Meat should be room temperature.

2. Finely chop the onion pieces in a food processor until very juicy. Place a fine metal mesh over a bowl and strain the processed onion by pressing it with a spatula.

Discard the juice.

3. Add the remaining onion pulp to a medium bowl.

4. Add Beyond Meat, minced garlic, salt, Turmeric & a small dash of Saffron to the bowl. Knead until mixture is paste-like.

5. Divide the paste into two equal balls.

6. Get one of the balls of paste in the palm of your hand, place the skewer on top of it and squeeze the paste around the skewer. Once you make sure that paste is not going to fall off, start squeezing it from top to bottom and cover the middle section of the skewer. Leave the top and bottom of the skewer clear. Wet your fingers with the tap water and keep squeezing and spreading the paste evenly around the skewer. The paste should be about ½ inch thick all around the skewer.

7. Set the skewer gently on a shallow baking sheet with sides, so the paste does not touch the bottom.

To grill the Koobideh use two square metal pipes to form a rack for skewers. Turn skewers often and be careful not to overcook or touch grate. Serve on a piece of flatbread.

Slide kebab off the skewer onto the serving platter. The flavorful kabob juices make the bread delicious. Serve with Persian Rice or grilled vegetables and a sprinkle of sumac PersianBasketATL.com 38

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