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OH, YOU’RE IN FOR A TREAT! This month is all about food: the most eye-catching,

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These days, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut and find yourself eating the same things each day. We get it; we have our go-to meals that we know will feed the family for the entire week. We return to our favorite restaurants and order our favorite dish every time because we know it is amazing. But this month, it’s time to branch out and excite your taste buds. Try something new! You may discover a fresh staple to add to your rotation. And we’re hear to point you in the right direction. This issue is packed full of unique recipes, up-and-coming restaurants and plenty of drinks to complement you meal. Whether it’s curbside, outside, delivery or home-cooked, I hope this issue inspires you to keep eating well! Happy eating, Columbia!

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FEATURES 10 How to Work From Home When the Kids Are Home, Too 14 An SUV for the Big Haul The 2020 Subaru Ascent Equals True Family Versatility

22 Off The Clock Drinks to Enjoy at Home

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H o w t o Wo r k Fr o m Home When the Kids A r e H o m e , To o WHETHER WORKING FROM HOME IS THE NORM OR NEW NORMAL DUE TO COVID19, THE CHALLENGE FOR PARENTS TO JUGGLE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITES AND THE EDUCATION AND CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN IS REAL. Even as stay-athome orders begin to lift, many companies and individuals will continue to work remotely for the foreseeable future to maintain prudent social distancing practices. Add to this the uncertainty of future school and work closures, the isolation from friends and loved ones, and the limited opportunity for extracurricular activities, and there is no question that many are looking for ways to fill in the gaps. This unintentional family dynamic, coupled with the anxiety and stress of current local, national and world events, may cause many to feel unproductive and inadequate. Consider some of the following tips to help develop a purposeful routine and supportive environment that works for you and your family so you can get you job done. 10

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CREATE AND FOLLOW ROUTINES Kids thrive on consistent routines like those they have at school. So make a list of what your family needs to get done throughout the day - work calls, completing tasks, school zoom meetings, school work, meals, chores, and anything else. Be sure to include some time for fun as well! Now, start filling in a schedule with the activities that occur at set times and work in other responsibilities and activities to create a family schedule. Include your kids in the planning, so they feel involved and more willing to follow the routine. Then post the schedule where the whole family can see it. Also, be sure to adjust the design of the schedule for the age of your kids. Younger children benefit from straightforward visuals using bright colors, precise times, and pictures to make the schedule clear. SET CLEAR EXPECTATIONS Kids and adults tend to do better when there are clear expectations set beforehand. Agree on a set of rules and expectations for the day regarding your work time and their school time. With older kids, sit down and make a written contract. If you have younger kids, work together to create a poster with visuals. To make it clear, talk about what different parts of your schedule, especially your work time, look and sound like, and what everyone should and shouldn’t be doing. This will probably be a difficult adjustment at first. So it can help to set up a visual reminder to let your kids know when you cannot be disturbed except for emergencies. Create a sign outside your workspace that clearly states the beginning and ending time of your work hours. This can help kids to be more patient. For younger kids, use a countdown clock so they can anticipate the end time. DESIGNATE A WORKSPACE If you’re not used to working from home, recreating a space that feels like going to a workplace can get you into a better routine and improve your focus. Try to create your workplace away from the main areas of your home and, if possible, with a door you can close. These tricks will also help remind your kids not to disturb you when you’re in your workspace. Make your workspace

Create a sign outside your workspace that clearly states

as similar to the one at your job as possible. You can also play music or wear noise-canceling headphones to reduce distractions if another adult or older child is there to care for the younger ones.

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DIY (CONTINUED) ASK FOR HELP This isn’t the time to try to do everything yourself. If you have a partner at home, take turns spending time with the kids so you can each have uninterrupted time to focus on work or time to yourself to recharge. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or struggling to get something done for work, talk to your boss or team about the situation before things become too difficult. Everyone is affected in some way by the COVID-19 outbreak and, therefore, will likely understand. If you’re struggling to balance work and being home with the kids, try talking to them at their level. Kids are more aware and understanding than we often realize. So an open conversation with them may help. BE FLEXIBLE Realize it will take time to adjust. Even if a strategy works one day, you may need a different strategy the next day. This is a difficult time for kids, as well, who may not fully understand what’s going on or have the emotional maturity to navigate it all. Unexpected things will come in your work, with your kids, or in other aspects of your life. Try to build some margin because you’ll likely need room for flexibility. STAY POSITIVE Focus on the positive aspects of being home with your kids. Remember, the circumstance is only temporary. Things will eventually get done, and everyone is trying their best to manage right now with their own set of challenges and obstacles. Try to balance work and quality time with your family while you’re all stuck at home. The effort you make to do so can help your family bond and turn a tumultuous time into one filled with good memories.

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GOT A FEW KIDS? Pets too? How about a boat or a camper? Do you like the outdoors? If you said yes to any or all of these questions, then the 2020 Subaru Ascent is your go-to SUV. The Ascent is the largest Subaru ever and features third-row seating, so there’s plenty of room for your entire crew. Family road trips and getaways have never been easier. With eight-person seating and 17.8 cubic feet of allseats-up cargo volume, there’s even space for a dog crate and a few suitcases. With the second and third rows of seats folded, there’s 86.5 cubic feet of cargo volume, providing ample room for that dog crate, plus maybe even some camping gear and a few more suitcases. Subaru brings several beneficial features to this vehicle, including standard symmetrical all-wheel drive, with up to 27 miles per gallon; 8.7 inches of ground clearance; 5,000-pound towing capacity; highstrength steel body structure, for a quiet ride; built-to-last engineering and manufacturing; and X-MODE®. X-MODE is a unique Subaru feature that optimizes the symmetrical all-wheel drive system, for maximum traction on slippery surfaces. X-MODE also incorporates hill descent control, for stability and confidence when descending more difficult grades. As if that weren’t enough, the 2020 Ascent is also equipped with standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology: an extra set of eyes on the road, adding confidence in safety for every trip.

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+ PARADISE POPLIN CHECK SHIRT, Color: Chamois, $138 + BORACAY COAST JEAN, Color: Lt Indigo Wash, $138

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+ SALINA SANDS JEAN JACKET, Color: Pita, $148

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rise, straight leg and cropped styles, with style and comfort being key.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

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For this design, you’ll need several pumpkins or gourds in various shapes and sizes, some white and metallic acrylic paint, hot glue and some fake creepy crawlers.

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Pitcher Perfect THERE’S MORE TO THE DRINK, THAN JUST

Lone Oak and, like Chris and Charlie, they

THE DRINK. That’s what Chris Miller will tell

maintain their day jobs. Chris is an arborist.

you about the craft beer (and other offerings)

Charlie is a mortgage loan officer. Ralph and

at Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company. And

Ryan build homes. General Manager and

after a few minutes, you know what he means.

brew master Kevin Hilton rounds out the

And you believe him.

Lone Oak team.

“My brother and I grew up on a small local

While most of the farm acreage is currently

farm,” said Chris, referring to his brother

pastures or hay fields, there’s about an acre of

Charlie who, like Chris, is an owner of Lone

sunflowers, plus a pumpkin patch next to the

Oak, since the pair bought the nearly 30-acre

oak. The sunflower seeds, the pumpkins, and

property in April 2019. Chris continued, “We

a planned future crop of berries (and of course,

love that farm lifestyle and wanted to get back

barley), will all be used as ingredients in Lone

to that, and keep farming alive. We farm the

Oak beer and seltzer. There’s also a brew

products that go into the beer and we create

house and a tap room partially crafted from

an atmosphere where others can come enjoy

trees milled on the farm.

the farm lifestyle. Get off the computer. Come

An area of about five acres includes picnic

outside to a beautiful place. Get connected to

tables, a swing set, and room where families

where food and drinks come from. Slow down,

and their leashed dogs can roam. In addition to

get outdoors and connect with the earth and

beverages, the Lone Oak menu includes pizza,

each other. Unwind and experience beauty.”

soft pretzels and other fare made fresh and

Estimated at 250 to 300 years old, the name-

brought in from local restaurants and/or food

sake oak sits on the property line between the

trucks. Their non-alcoholic beverages include

farm that bears its name, and land owned by

traditional soft drinks, kombucha and more.

Montgomery County Parks. “It’s a magnificent

This fall, Lone Oak will host an October Fest.

tree of life,” said Chris. The crown spreads

Because of the pandemic and because the full

about 150 feet above the 90-foot-tall trunk.

vision of the farm is still unfolding, this year’s

Chris estimates it would take about six adults

event will be smaller than future events where

to encircle the tree if they joined arms around

Chris hopes to include pick-your-own pump-

it. “It gives you a magical feeling, just from the

kins, hay rides, live music and possibly leder-

sheer size,” Chris added.

hosen. “We will capitalize on each season,” said

The father-and-son team of Ralph (the father) and Ryan Mollet are also owners of

Chris as he began generating more ideas for a bright future at Lone Oak.

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

FIRST STEP OF PROCESS Kevin malting of the Barley-boiling in Kettle

FINAL STEPS

The beer (depending on the style) goes through filtration and/or pasteurization and finally, packaging.

STEP 2

Milling and mashing

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and finally, packaging. THE PRODUCT Since Lone Oak opened a few months ago, they’ve created close to 30 beers and hard seltzers, with about eight to 12 on tap at any given time. The ever-evolving list of beer includes Lone Oak Lager, Sandbar, Plum Crazy, Deep Root, Amber Waves, 24/Session, Xylem, Little Hefe, Raspberry Goldenrod and Barley Reaper. Hard seltzers include blackberry, lemon-lime, key lime, and coconut. Hard sodas include cream, iced tea and orange creamsicle.

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7001 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 250 & 255 & 260 Gainesvillle, VA 20155 *VA loans subject to individual VA Entitlement amounts and eligibility, qualifying factors such as income and credit standards, and property limits. Fairway is not afﬁliated with any government agencies. These materials are not from VA, HUD or FHA, and were not approved by VA, HUD or FHA, or any other government agency. **Eligibility subject to program stipulations, qualifying factors, applicable income and debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions, and property limits. Copyright © 2019 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS\#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1866-912-4800. All rights reserved. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates and programs are subject to change without prior notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Not all products are available in all states or for all dollar amounts. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. Equal Housing Lender. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation NMLS Entity ID #2289 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

David has been living and working in Howard County since 2001. Although he is licensed to help clients in MD, DC, VA and PA, David loves working with the residents of his local community in Howard County the most.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

3 perfect orchard-inspired recipes for fall ARTICLE MAUREEN PETROSKY

shopping list

+ 2 pounds Granny Smith apples

+ 1 Bunch of thyme

+ Club soda

+ TurbinadoÂ sugar

+ 3-4 red apples

+ Clover or tupelo honey

+ Small can of chickpeas

+ Flour

+ 1 baguette

+ Apple cider

+ 1 Refrigerated pie crust

+ Coarse salt

+ 1 wheel of Brie

+ Lemon juice

+ Cinnamon

+ Eggs

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APPLE & BRIE B R U S C H E T TA W I T H HOT HONEY

INGREDIENTS: + 12, Â˝- inch thick + 36 very thinly sliced biased slices of baguette red apples (about 3-4 + 2 tablespoons of small apples) melted butter

+ 1 bunch of Thyme,

+ Coarse Salt

tender not woody stems

+ 12 slices of Brie, sized + Clover or tupelo to fit the sliced baguette honey, for drizzling + Walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush each piece with melted butter. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and toasted. Cool. Arrange one piece of Brie cheese on each ABOUT MAUREEN PETROSKY

piece of toasted baguette. Shingle 3 very thin

Maureen Petrosky is the ultimate hostess,

slices of apple on top of the Brie. Drizzle with

author of The Wine Club and The Cocktail

honey and top with a small tender piece of

Club and soon to be released Zero- Proof.

thyme. Garnish with walnuts (optional).

She is a classically trained chef who appears

Makes 12 pieces

regularly as an Entertaining & Lifestyle Expert on NBCâ€™s TODAY show and is a host for Local Now. She is also a popular columnist for today.com and thekitchn.com. She lives in Bucks County with her husband Michael and twins Christopher and Elliot.

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A P P L E B O U R B O N F L I P

E A S Y A P P L E G A L E T T E

INGREDIENTS: + 2 ounces Bourbon

INGREDIENTS: + 1 refrigerated pie crust

+ 1 ½ ounces apple cider + Wafer thin apple slices,

APPLE FILING:

sugar,

+ 1 ounce lemon juice

+ 1 ½ lb granny smith apples, sprinkling crust

+ 2 Tablespoons aquafaba* for garnish

+ 2 ounces club soda DIRECTIONS In a cocktail shaker or thermos half filled with

1/4

cup plus

turbinado some

peeled, cored and sliced

+ 2 tablespoons flour

+ 1 tablespoon lemon juice

+ 1 tablespoon unsalted

+ ¼ teaspoon

butter, cubed

ground cinnamon

+ 1 egg, beaten

ice, add the Bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice and shake to combine. Add the aquafaba and

DIRECTIONS

shake, shake, shake. Add the club soda and stir

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

once. Strain into a coupe or stemmed glass if

In a bowl combine the apples, cinnamon, sugar,

you have one. Spoon the foam on top of your

flour and lemon juice. Add to a pan over medium

cocktail and garnish with an apple slice.

high heat and cook, stirring continuously until the

*liquid strained from a can of chickpeas

apples are soft. Remove from heat and cool to

Method: Using a fine-mesh sieve set over

room temperature.

a bowl, drain the chickpeas. The liquid in the

On a parchment paper lined baking sheet roll

bowl is aquafaba. This will keep for up to 2

out the dough. Spoon the cooled filling into the

days in the fridge.

center of the dough, leaving a 2- inch border. Then fold edges of dough up and overlap the fruit filling, all the way around until all edges are folded up. Brush the crust with the beaten egg. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the crust. Distribute the cubes of butter on top of the fruit filling. Place into the oven and cook for about 35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling. Serve with toppings of your choice like caramel sauce, whipped cream or ice cream.

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INSPIRED BY ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE BARTON

Let's Gather TABLE SETTING INSPIRATION AHH. . .THE DINING ROOM. The most adult room in the house. And most likely the most underused room, as well. In my house, it is definitely used as a resting room for items that are not yet put away, but happily out of sight. Now, for me, a dining room was a must-have when searching for our forever house. The small cape from which we moved had a small dining space shared with the kitchen. So, now that I have my very own, it’s time to Gather!!! Over the years, I have built up a beautiful collection of dinnerware, glassware, linens, serving platters & bowls. Most of my pieces are white, so they match with all special occasions and holidays. I do have some antique hand me downs that I love to use along with more everyday pieces. The holidays are closely upon us and I just love setting a special table for my friends and family. If there is one thing that 2020 has taught me, it’s not the “places” that I’ve missed, it’s the people! Let’s celebrate in style! Below are some ideas for creating your own table settings.

Table Setting Basics Mix and Match Stemware. When using red and white wine glasses mix up stem and stemless glasses and use pieces from different sets. Always use cloth napkins. They can be placed either to the left of the plate or on top of the plate. Add fresh flowers to the centerpiece. I used plants from my garden here. But even in winter, you can find interesting evergreen branches, twigs, and berries outside for a seasonal centerpiece. Bring in the color! I like to keep my plates white, then add the seasonal colors around them. This pop of color can be found in the centerpiece, a colorful napkin, or even a table cloth. Candles add ambiance! I like to use different length candles - from tapers to tea lights. Just make sure they are unscented so they don't overpower your delicious meal! Bon appetit! 32

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The Pieces

Mix and Match Stemware.

Always use cloth napkins.

Add fresh flowers to the centerpiece.

Bring in theÂ color!

Candles add ambiance!

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Here’s an Idea!

ARTICLE SUSAN BALDANI

MANAGING THOSE PESKY RECIPES FROM THE INTERNET AND ELSEWHERE LIKE MANY PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO SPEND TIME IN THE

binder, I labeled the tabs as Breakfasts, Soups, Breads, Pastas,

KITCHEN, I’M ALWAYS TEARING RECIPES OUT OF MAG-

Meats, and Vegetables; for the dessert binder, I divided them up as

AZINES, PRINTING THEM OUT FROM THE INTERNET, OR

Pies, Cookies, Cakes, Candies, and Bars.

GETTING THEM FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS. This has led to

Second, I collected the recipes from all over the house and sep-

a wonderful collection of amazing recipes but since they were scat-

arated the meals from the desserts. Once that was done, I inserted

tered all over the house, I couldn’t always find them when needed.

them into the sleeves in the correct tab locations. The recipes are

Some were in drawers, some in boxes, and others stuffed between

easy to remove when needed, plus, the plastic coverings help them

the pages of old cookbooks.

stay clean if something spills while assembling the ingredients.

After searching one too many times, I decided to do something

When finished, it’s easy to pop the recipe right back into the binder.

about it. I put my organizational skills to use and came up with a

The next time you’re searching all over for that special recipe, think

much better solution.

about putting them in order. It does take a good amount of time ini-

First, I bought two big binders—one for meals and one for des-

tially but once it’s done it will make your culinary life so much easier.

serts. I then filled these with plastic sleeve inserts and divided them

And each time you print, tear, or cut out another recipe, be sure to

into sections using yellow tab dividers. For example, for the meal

put it in a binder right away, or else you’ll be on the hunt once again.

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