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Simple Pleasures SPECIAL SHOP LOCAL REPORT

AMAZING WOMEN OF DUNWOODY PD

EMILYâ€™S 1969 CAMARO Z-28 RS

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Side by Side Massage in the Royal Treatment Cottage

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One breakfast for two

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(All in the oceanside ECHO restaurant)

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TO WIN Register to win at: WinAtLifestyle.com. Winner will be announced in July 2020. Whether your ideal vacation is adventurous or relaxing, you will find your paradise at the iconic King and Prince on St. Simons Island, Georgia. The Resort’s Southern hospitality and oceanfront setting are irresistible, as proven by 9 consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com

Sue Collins, Jim Newman and Karyn Slovin

MARKET AREA ADMINISTRATOR

Darce Richardson | darce.richardson@lifestylepubs.com

Hello friends, WHILE I'M WRITING THIS, OUR WORLD IS RAPIDLY CHANGING AND WE ARE ALL HOLDING ON TIGHT.

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | karyn.slovin@lifestylepubs.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Jacqueline Perk | jacqueline.perk@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Here at Perimeter North Lifestyle magazine, we are so thankful for our advertisers who believe in the power of community and the important role our magazine plays in bringing you good news. We applaud all the small businesses who have had to make big decisions about their day to day operations and employees. We salute these business owners who have cared for customers with unprecedented consideration, staying fluid and engaged.

Kaylee Mitchell LAYOUT DESIGNER

Emily Stout CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sean O’Keefe, Nicolette Martin, Emily Bridges, Darce Richardson Newman CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Thank you all. We hope you see this women's issue as a big bright ray of sunshine! Just look at the strong women who inspire us every day by serving in our police force on page 22.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

We salute you!

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

If you have stories of glory and goodness, please send them my way. What

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

makes Perimeter North Lifestyle special are these reports of the extraordinary among us.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

All the best, Sue, Jim and Karyn ON THE COVER Do you remember the Honeysuckle Gelato food truck back in 2011, popping up at our local farmers

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events? The passion project of three

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DR. SUDHA CHALLA, MD FAAFP Dr. Challa and staff are dedicated to serving the community and providing compassionate care for you and your family. Board Certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics. Both locations offer personalized care for pediatrics, adults and seniors. We accept most major insurances. Our staff speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, English, Bengali and Nepali.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 18 A Pace of our own Catching our breath in Los Cabos.

22 Saluting Public Servants Meet four women who make our city tick.

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30 Cooking and Giving Gena Berry's recipe for success.

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Driverâ€™s Notebook

Locally Owned

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28 Giving Back 30 Healthy Lifestyle 32 DIY 34 City Scene

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK ARTICLE EMILY BRIDGES | PHOTOGRAPHY CATMAX PHOTOGRAPHY

MY CAMARO 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z-28 RS

MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH CARS COMES NATURALLY. My dad is a car buff, and I grew up on the aroma of exhaust and Turtle Wax. When I was 10 years old, I remember seeing what I thought was the perfect looking car! It was a Camaro. So sleek, so powerful looking… Oooh, it was gorgeous! I knew it was the car for me. When I turned 16 and told my dad that I wanted a Camaro. “Well then, you better get a job,” he said. From my first job at 11, removing staples from stacks of paper to be scanned at his office, through the many jobs after that… I worked summers and holidays solely with that Camaro in mind. At 17, I bought that LeMans Blue 1969 Z-28 RS Camaro! I picked up my best friend Leann for the inaugural ride and have been in love with it ever since. Now I’m privileged to be able to use it for something good. Each year, Choate Construction hosts Cars & ‘Q, a charity car show and party to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic, terminal disease that eventually took the life of my friend Leann, the original inspiration behind our support of CF. Through car buffs uniting, funds have been raised and dedicated to curing CF, resulting in dramatic medical breakthroughs that have drastically changed the landscape of cystic fibrosis.

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THANK YOU TO THESE FINE BUSINESSES WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR OUR ADVERTISERS WHO HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO YOU. We applaud each and every employee at these small businesses that are juggling to make each day count: Aesthetic Speciality Centre, Anderson Aesthetics, Boutique for Cosmetic Dentistry,

Creative

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and

MedSpa,

Dunwoody Animal Hospital, Goldfish Swim School, Newtown Park Medical Clinic, Riverside Military Academy. The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, CaraVita Home Care, Classic Blinds & Shutters, Closets by Design - Atlanta, dbAtlanta, Leah Atkins Design, Lindsay Levin / Berkshire Hathaway, R S Andrews / Strategic America , Sub Zero / South. We are proud to share stories from the front lines in our community.

DREAMING OF THE BEACH Whether your ideal vacation is adventurous or relaxing, you will find your paradise at the iconic King and Prince on St. Simons Island, Georgia. The Resort’s Southern hospitality and oceanfront setting are irresistible, as proven by nine consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence. Call 800.342.0212 or visit KingandPrince.com for specials and availability. If you’ve got the itch to travel, but don't feel like now is the time, plenty of resources are on the website and blog to help you plan your next vacation. Please also call or check the website for any COVID-19related restrictions during this period of uncertainty.

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ABSOLUTE SERVICE MODEL Customers come FIRST, meaning we are still able to perform construction needs per our customer’s discretion. To fight off Covid-19, the Absolute Team is practicing safe practices such as social distancing, PPE, limiting physical actions during inspections. Unfortunately, home damage from storms, trees, water, and fire are not going to cease as we all adjust to Covid-19. However, Absolute is still capable of meeting the customer’s immediate needs & emergency services. Our family extends beyond our household to our community, though our concerns and awareness of Covid-19 are at the forefront of the Absolute Service Model. To help all those affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic, Absolute is offering New Customer Discount, call for details. 678.366.2008.

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LEAH ATKINS DESIGN We are a full-service interior design firm based in the Atlanta area. During this difficult time of dealing with COVID-19, we are able to continue working with our current and new clients in a variety of ways. Despite the current situation, houses are still being built as well as remodeled and furnished. We can take meetings over video chat and present designs via video chat and email as well. We are working diligently with our vendors to continue to fill the design need in our community in a safe and timely manner. LeahAtkinsDesign.com, 770.676.2796

RS ANDREWS SEND THEIR BEST Keeping comfortable isn’t canceled. In fact, when your homestead also becomes your workplace, keeping comfy is critical. Trust Rapid Service from RS Andrews. Our clean, screened, trained, and timely air conditioning techs, plumbers, and electricians respect your home and adhere to all CDC and OSHA guidelines for your safety and ours. Best of all, we come when promised, do only the work that’s needed—for an up-front, no surprise price—and leave your home better than we found it. Heating and AC, plumbing and electrical. You call. We come. It’s fixed. Guaranteed. How can RS Andrews makes you smile today? 770.454.1800 RSAndrews.com

THE GOOD LIFE GROUP The Good Life Group, top real estate agents with Keller Williams Lanier Partners, are open for business. They are showing property to quarantined buyers through FaceTime and live Facebook feeds. Since they sell primarily lake homes, they can even film themselves using special devices to measure the depth of the water under the dock. While many Realtors® use the free FMLS compilation of still shots for virtual tours, this team uses motion video tours and aerial photography so buyers feels like they’re really at the house. This team is absolutely committed

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to their clients always, but especially now in these challenging times. Bev Knight, Keller Williams Lanier Partners, HousesOnLanier.net, GoodLifeGroupRe.com

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ARCHADECK OUTDOOR LIVING We are making lemonade out of lemons! Let's face it being stuck at home due to this crazy virus can make even a homebody a little crazy. We are a nation that thrives on being busy, so let's make the most of the time we have at home and take the opportunity to create a perfect place to party, play, and celebrate family. Archadeck Outdoor Living has been creating magical outdoor living spaces for 40 years. No need to leave the safety of your home; our designers will come to you, or set up a virtual appointment ready to inspire you with ideas on how you can enjoy your home in a whole new way. Call us to set up your free in-home design appointment today. 470.687.5575. Lawrenceville.archadeck.com

ESTHÉTIQUE BY ELAINE STERLING Esthétique remains closed for the safety of our staff and our clients. We will remain closed until the current Emergency Ordinance set in place by the City of Sandy Springs is lifted. This means are without work for our employees, which includes our two Estheticians who rely on services to make ends meet. To help them, we are giving 100% of any online gift card purchase directly toward the Esthetician who performs the future service. We hope you’ll help us support our Estheticians whose goal is to improve your skin, and your well being. EsthetiqueSkinSpa.com – click “Shop” – click “Gift Certificates” 404.858.3800. Voicemail is being checked and responded to, Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm.

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BOUTIQUE FOR COSMETIC DENTISTRY In order to keep our patients and team healthy, Dr. Azy has only been taking emergency patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please give our office a call at 678.701.6753 as this may have changed. As always, the safety and health of our patients is our biggest priority. We have implemented a “teledentistry” system where we will ask for a brief description of your symptoms and a photo of the concerned area in order to address your needs. We also have a concierge phone that allows our patients and residents of the community to text or call our team at 404-401-1334 if they have a dental emergency while we are out of the office. We understand at this time that everyone in our community is at a financial strain. We are offering gift certificates for $75 (originally a $100 value). The gift certificates can be redeemed once our office has reopened. Please contact our concierge number at 404401-1334 to purchase a gift certificate. We hope everyone stays safe and healthy. We can get through this together! Boutique for Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Azy Esfandiari. BoutiqueForCosmeticDentistry.com

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LINDSAY LEVIN Home has a new meaning for all of us. It is NOW our school, office, gym, restaurant and most importantly, our shelter and safe place. My job is to ensure that even in these troubling times, people who still need to buy and sell homes are safe through the process. I have shifted my business to a virtual experience by conducting virtual stagings with my clients and

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CLASSIC BLINDS AND SHUTTERS It was so hard to temporarily close our doors after 23 years of business. Working from home has made me appreciate the small things that we sometimes take for granted. Things like taking our dog and mascot Roman, to the showroom, meeting new clients and helping them with their window covering projects and, watching our son, Zack who is missing out on the excitement of his high school senior year. But more important is the health of our communities. We have been offering virtual appointments and been check messages daily. We will be offering special discounts like 20% off custom rugs, drapery and furniture as well as a shutter specials starting at $18/square-foot to everyone as soon as business resumes. We look forward to working with you and earning your business in the future. 770.924.0282 ClassicBlindsAndShutters.com

NEWTOWN MEDICAL CLINIC Dr. Challa and her dedicated staff at Newtown Medical Clinic and Dekalb Family Practice & Geriatrics have been seeing patients via telecalls and busy testing for Covid-19 at their office. Dr. Challa recommends staying home if you know you are a person of higher risk with a pre-existing medical condition or over 70 yrs old. Once the pandemic is under control, Dr. Challa encourages all people to schedule their annual exams, as this is where good health practices start and where she can help to discover any underlying health issues that have yet been treated. SudhaChallaMD.com Please call 770.458.8497 for COVID testing.

DIRECT BUILD ATLANTA The dBAtlanta family wants to thank our staff and clients for being patient as we navigate these trying times. We have our full design-build staff working and we are practicing safe distancing CDC guidelines for the health and wellbeing of our staff and clients. We are continuing to do consultations and estimates, but are doing them by teleconferencing, email, and Facetime. Upon your inquiry we set a day and time for a teleconference. In advance of that appointment, our clients are sending us pictures of the work area to be renovated based on our suggestions of things we need to see in order to give a good estimate. In most cases, this estimate will be as accurate as if we conducted a site visit to your property. All of our ongoing projects are moving forward with little interruption, and we are starting new projects as well. Some of you may have extra time on your hands due to shelter in place guidelines and can consider ways to improve your home through renovation. We stand ready to assist you in the process while maintaining everyone’s safety during this trying time. We will all get through this together! Robert and Andre Hames, Owners, DBAtlanta. 770.642.1002. DBAtlanta.com

ANDERSON CENTER FOR HAIR & AESTHETICS Although our offices are currently closed due to COVID-19, we want you to know we're still here to assist you during this difficult time. We're offering complimentary virtual hair restoration consultations with our world-renown team, deep discounts on the products you love (shipped or drive-thru pick up), and generous service pre-sales to enjoy once we are able to welcome you back into our office. Please call us at 404.256.4247 as we will continue to answer calls and emails. To see our latest updates regarding products, pre-sales, and our re-opening follow us on Facebook @AndesonAesthetics. Thank you for your continued support! Anderson Center for

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ROAD TRIP ARTICLE DARCE RICHARDSON NEWMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

A PAC E O F OUR OWN CATCHING OUR BREATH IN LOS CABOS

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WITH ONLY FOUR WEEKS BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS LAST YEAR, OUR HOLIDAY SEASON SEEMED A BIT MORE FAST AND FURIOUS, WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS VISITING

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GET YOUR ody ba b d e in ck! t n a p r e- quar We have a beautiful view of the ocean and tons of space. We enjoy breakfast everyday outside by a small fire as migrating whales breech the turquoise waters and we sip espresso. (check out the migrating season because this is a magical thing to see) Then after breakfast we would usually head to the gym for a workout (a little more holiday stress/pounds melt away) Around 10 we were ready to relax a bit at the infinity pool overlooking the sea. There are several pools on premises but our favorite is the Griffin Pool where even in high-season it’s not crowded. There are plenty of upscale and fine dining options in the area including Flora Farms, a farm to table dining experience at its finest, right around the corner from the

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N ATA S H A C L A R K EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2019

Police

Service

Representative

Natasha

Clark

(Employee of the 3rd Quarter 2019) While Police Service Representative Clark has only been with the department a short time, during the third quarter she demonstrated in many ways what the Dunwoody culture is about. PSR Clark provided last-minute coverage for the front desk and has covered a couple of day shifts. PSR Clark has impressed many supervisors with how she pays attention to the radio and listens for pertinent information. PSR Clark has been commended for working well with officers and can often anticipate what is needed. PSR Clark has shown excellent displays of customer service, particularly when she helped console a woman who was grieving and in crisis outside of the police department.

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DIANE SANFORD EMPLOYEE OF THE FIRST QUARTER 2019

Police Service Representative Lori Rivera Rivera demonstrated her ability to be a team player while assisting - sometimes last minute - with coverage at the front desk. PSR Rivera has excelled in her productivity and quality of work. There have been several occasions when she has completed multiple warrant entries with no errors in one night and completed over 60 GCIC warrant validations in just a few short weeks with little to no assistance and without error. PSR Rivera demonstrated a talent for attention to detail. After being given the task of assisting with warrant validations, she demonstrated excellent skills in time management. Lastly, she did an excellent job researching the status of an inmate and communicated with multiple agencies to ensure we knew where the inmate was located and if the inmate’s warrants should still be valid. Her efforts in this area and detailed documentation of the matter were greatly appreciated and saved countless hours of work time for her supervisors and peers.

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LIZ STELL EMPLOYEE OF THE 2ND QUARTER 2019

Police Service Representative Diane Sanford Police Service Representative Sanford recently worked at the Georgia Law Enforcement Explorer Academy (GLEEA) during the second quarter as an Explorer Advisor. She played a significant role in the success of the academy, mentoring the explorers and encouraging them to push their boundaries towards growth. She worked well with all of the participants of the academy to ensure its success. PSR Sanford also contributed greatly towards the training of our newest PSR, Natasha Clark, and did an exceptional job helping Natasha prepare for that role. PSR Clark is now on her own and doing an exceptional job. PSR Sanford sets a daily example for us all when it comes to her consistency and willingness to help others without seeking reward or recognition. She has truly demonstrated a number of our core values to include: Service, Integrity, Professionalism and Teamwork.

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DOLORES RIVERA EMPLOYEE OF THE 2ND QUARTER 2019 Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police Liz Stell The Chiefâ€™s Executive Assistant, Liz Stell, has made great efforts over this past quarter assisting in the planning and organizing of several community outreach events, to include Truck or Treat, Coffee with a COP, and Christmas for Kids. Time and time again, Liz goes above and beyond while setting up projects for employee functions such as our Thanksgiving Potluck, Rock Your Ugly Sweater, and our upcoming DPD Awards Banquet. She also took on the huge task of planning and scheduling our recent staff portraits. Liz has stayed late on many occasions to ensure all her projects are completed and perfected. She has worked well over this past quarter with the Assistant City Manager to ensure all employees have safe and functional workspaces. Liz also showed great initiative and thoughtfulness when she promoted and arranged the shipment of a Military Care Package to an officer over the holidays; who is currently deployed overseas. This idea was a great morale booster for the officer. Liz also demonstrated her attention to detail when she asked the right questions and gathered important specifics regarding how to properly process an incoming grant. Her efforts in this area will make it easier for future grants to be processed more efficiently.

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GIVING BACK

Sweet Duet MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ARTICLE SALLY GABLE | PHOTOGRAPHY CATMAX PHOTOGRAPHY

FAMOUS

MOTHER-DAUGHTER

COMBI-

Ronda

Respess

and

daughter

Virginia

NATIONS AREN’T RARE. Think Anne Boleyn

(Ginny) Respess Fairchild are the unique pair

and her daughter Queen Elizabeth I, Mary

of Atlanta musicians leading Franklin Pond

Wollstonecraft and daughter Mary Shelley

Chamber Music, a flourishing year-round non-

(Frankenstein author) or, more recently, Judy

profit program for talented young musicians

Garland and daughter Liza Minnelli. But Sandy

of middle-and high-school ages. Both are also

Springs has a notable pair of its own, who are

established professional musicians, Ronda as a

making a powerful impact on the city’s classical

violinist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

music scene.

and Ginny with the Atlanta Opera Orchestra.

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Love for chamber music led Ronda, of Sandy Springs, to found Franklin Pond almost 20 years ago. The program began with just four string quartets of students practicing at her home on Franklin Pond Road. Two quartets were assigned to bedrooms, another to the living room, and the fourth to the porch – when it wasn’t raining. The sixteen students were coached by professional musicians from the Atlanta Symphony, with occasional guest artists leading master classes. Ronda’s idea met with enthusiastic reception from the young musicians. Franklin Pond grew dramatically into a year-around program with regular public recitals and an expanding team of professional musicians, a plus 4-day retreat at Jekyll Island. Because chamber music is composed for a small ensemble of instruments playing together in an intimate setting, usually without a conductor, it offers young musicians the fellowship of practicing and performing with others without stepping into the formality and intimidation of a full orchestra. It requires immediate communication with other players and with the audience, presenting opportunities for leadership, cooperation and inspiration. Ronda’s daughter Ginny is now a key part of Franklin Pond Chamber Music, administering its diverse activities under the supervision of a board of 15 devoted music lovers from the Atlanta community. She’s currently absorbed in details for hosting Franklin Pond’s most dramatic and high-profile activity: The Third Annual Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition. This year’s competition, open to all young Georgia chamber music groups, was scheduled for Memorial Day weekend at Spivey Hall, but will now be a virtual competition with online entry. An international panel of prominent judges will select the recipients for cash prizes in multiple categories. Young musicians take note! Hundreds of young people from the Atlanta area have participated in FPCM’s programs. Amazingly, half of them have gone on to study music in college or graduate school, and numerous participants have chosen music-making for their life work. “Franklin Pond made me be a musician!” one young musician explained recently. “Playing chamber music is a great human exercise. It allows you to have a distinct voice, while it teaches you to listen to the other players around you. It inspires you to do your best. Most chamber music study programs are for older people, but Ronda and Franklin Pond want to instill these values in younger kids. They’re right--you’re hooked for a lifetime of making music with other music-lovers.” A talented mother-daughter duo ensures that this exciting experience is available to Atlanta’s talented young musicians. CityLifestyle.com/PerimeterNorth

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GENA BERRY'S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Gena Berry, the founder of Culinary Works, is currently the culinary director for the Charleston Food and Wine Festival; Taste of the Derby, hosted by Churchill Downs; Chow Chow, An Asheville Culinary Event; The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival; and the Tampa Bay Food Fight. In her spare time Gena is one of the most coveted Atlanta food stylists for television and the exploding Atlanta film industry where her work includes television series, commercials, and major motion pictures. Gena’s credits also include ARTICLE SEAN O'KEEFE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

recipe writing, editing, testing, and styling for James Beard Award winning cookbook authors Shirley Corriher, Virginia Willis , and Kevin Gillespie as well as providing culinary support for many celebrity chefs throughout the Southeast United States. Natalie Dupree, the reigning Queen of Southern cooking was Gena’s strongest female culinary mentor. Gena got her first taste of television when she apprenticed for Natalie’s fist series of culinary television shows in 1985. Since then Gena’s career has evolved to cover all aspects of the culinary industry in the Southeast including corporate events, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and charity events. “Ultimately, I had a great career and so many lasting friends that I still get the opportunity to work with twenty years later,” she says. Apprenticing for peoGENA BERRY OF SANDY SPRINGS IS NOTH-

ple like Natalie empowered Gena to always

ING SHORT OF A CULINARY POWERHOUSE!

include young people who are studying the

Culinary Works, her company, founded in 1998, provides creative consulting for all things culinary.

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culinary arts in the production of her events. “In each city I connect with the culinary

training community to engage up-and-coming professionals in

favorite not-for-profit agencies such as the Les Dames

the food prep and operations. The students get a chance to

d’Escoffier, Southern Foodways Alliance, and the Women’s

learn from the best in the industry and make connections for

Foodservice Forum. For Gena, the most rewarding part of

future work,” said Gena. “It is so important for the students to

her work comes after the last guest leaves. “We always

get a feel for giving back and how important it is to contribute

quickly pack up the food that was not served and deliver

talent and time.”

it to a food bank for distribution to those who need it,” says

“While there are a few meals that have actually brought tears to my eyes,” says Gena, “honestly, my favorite culinary memory

Gena. “Philanthropy is a common thread amongst all of the events that I work with!”

was working in my mom’s kitchen first learning and then sharing my knowledge with her.” Even though Gena stays quite busy, one of the most important aspects of her life is her involvement with her

For more information about Gena Berry and Culinary Works please visit the website at CulinaryWorks.com

Front, left to Right: Michele Phillips, Mary Schowe, Victoria Exum, Val Shockley Standing: David Larkworthy, Stefan Dearmon, Bobbie Lee McLaughlin, George Murry, Jerry McMillan Back: Angela Dupree, Gena Berry, Maddie Storts

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PACK YOUR SMALL SPACES WITH A BIG PUNCH BY STARTING YOUR OWN CONTAINER GARDEN

IT MAY BE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH; MAYBE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON-THE-MOVE; OR, MAYBE YOU JUST SIMPLY COLOR TO YOUR SPACE. It doesn’t matter what your reason may be. Container gardening—the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers rather than in the ground—is a great way to pack some punch into a small (or portable!) space. With container gardening, there are almost endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking to grow decorative plants or edible ones, there’s likely an option for you— and it doesn’t have to be limited to simply growing herbs

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WANT SOME GREENERY TO ADD A LITTLE BIT OF

on your windowsill. There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out. Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

the more the greener

garden tips

Why stick with one kind of garden? Once you’re a container garden pro, there are tons of different theme gardens you can create all around your home. CLEAN-AIR GARDEN Snake Plant + Spider Plant + Dragon Plant + English Ivy FRAGRANCE GARDEN Lavender + Lemongrass + Mint LEMON GARDEN Lemon Verbena + Lemon Balm + Lemongrass + Lemon Geranium

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and girls ages 5-11 who are interested in nature, history and the arts.

making your own hardtack and dipping your own candles, pan for

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The week 1 (June 8-12) camp curriculum to be an online Facebook

the past June 22-26.

Live camp where kids can follow along at their homes. Early drop off and late pick up options are available M-TH.

ART ADVENTURES campers will investigate local folk artists, prac-

Each session includes a daily snack, camp T-shirt, and a Friday pizza

tice plein air painting, make sculptures out of recycled materials,

pool party! “My daughter loved exploring history through unique

and create new works for art with chalk and tie-dye. Campers will

crafts, fun games, and yummy snacks, all led by enthusiastic and

also explore the performing arts through theatre, music, and dance.

kind staff in a historical and natural setting. We are so happy to have

Create July 13-17.

this wonderful camp option in our community!” says local mom Aimee Bodenheimer. ECO EXPLORERS campers will explore the agricultural history of Sandy Springs through outdoor activities, and hands-on gardening with special guests from the Sandy Springs Garden Club. Campers will get their hands dirty as they experience horticulture, learn

about local ecosystems, discover how the PH of soil affects plant

CHILD PER WEEK. The camp will take place at Heritage Sandy

growth, make terrariums, craft bird- feeders, and more. Explore

Springs, 6110 Bluestone Rd. and Goldfish Swim School, 6335

nature June 8-12.

Roswell Rd.

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