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Celebrating Traditions Both Old and New ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRADITIONS AS A CHILD WAS SINGING CAROLS AT MY FAMILY’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY. I didn’t look forward to the food

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or the presents—oh no—I looked forward to the music. We had a family band that consisted of two guitars, a piano and a tub bass. What is a tub bass, you ask? You'll need a metal washtub, thick string and a broom handle. (You can probably Google the rest.)

Point is, we sang classics like “Jingle Bells,” “The 12 Days of Christmas” and grandma’s favorite—“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”—at the top of our lungs until Santa’s sleigh was due. Over time, the party attendance changed until one day I found myself married and celebrating new holiday customs with my in-laws.

Now that I have a family of my own, we are making our own new traditions. My husband loves to ski, so we take an annual family ski trip. Not having the benefit of skiing as a child or being blessed with athletic ability, I struggle a little, but it’s a tradition I have heartily embraced. If you're like my husband, you will love our gift guide this issue. The winter-savvy gentlemen of Vertical Drop share some of their must-haves for the season.

If you aren’t into winter sports, don’t fret, they have a little something for everyone.

When it comes to the holidays, I think it’s safe to say that every family has favorite food rituals. Who doesn’t love to eat? That's why I'm so excited about our featured Hot Spot, Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio. Chef Jaime Carmody does it all—from ready-made meals for the busy family to cooking classes with a seasonal twist. Create a new tradition with your loved ones by attending a holiday appetizer and cocktail class or the more kidfriendly gingerbread house decorating class, complete with hot cocoa bar.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 14 Thyme Bomb Chef Jaime Carmody’s Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio Wields the Recipe for Culinary Success

20 Powder Keg Winter May Be Vertical Drop's Forte, but It's Dynamite for Great Gifts All Year Long

26 Wooded Bliss John Hill Construction Brings It Home for Custom Craftsmanship

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34 Dear Santa, Check Out What's on Our Editorial Coordinators' Wish Lists This Year

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Kids Ninja Charity Challenge Kids of all ages put their agility and endurance to the test at the annual Kids Ninja Charity Challenge on Oct. 13. The fitness event transformed Symmes Park into a giant obstacle course. New this year, the course was designed by James Wilson, the “Nati Ninja.” All proceeds from the event benefit NEST Community Learning Center. NestCLC.org PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATIE DENNE

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Gallery Veronique's 10th Anniversary show on Oct. 12 was nothing short of stunning. The food, company and of course the artwork were celebrated over the course of two days. Worldrenowned abstract painter Maya Eventov was the guest of honor, and she eagerly discussed her palette-knife technique and creative inspiration with guests. GalleryVeronique.com

Biggby Coffee Longtime Loveland residents Dustin and Amy Hepburn opened a Biggby Coffee location just off Branch Hill-Guinea Pike on Oct. 16. Amy is a second-grade teacher at Meadowview Elementary in Milford, and Dustin is a former real estate agent. “When we saw this location—smack dab in the middle of where we live and work—it was a no-brainer,” Amy says.

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STAGE RIGHT Don’t miss the Loveland Stage Company’s free showing of Groovin’ with Santa on Dec. 15. Show times are hourly at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. This year, Santa meets the sweet sounds of disco in a showstopper directed by Donna Treinen. Looking forward to the 2019 season, aspiring thespians won’t want to miss auditions for Loveland Stage Company’s spring

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musical, the 1920’s era-inspired The Drowsy Chaperone, on Dec. 2-3, with callbacks on Dec. 5.

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HIVE MIND Calling all ladies looking for feminine freelancer space! The Tupelo House, upstairs from Plaid Room Records, offers a private desk membership for women-identified individuals who want a regular place to work away from home, while a drop-in membership is available for a person of any gender who needs an occasional workplace.

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TIGER FORCE Strap on your dancing shoes and join the Loveland Athletic Boosters as they make a financial difference in the lives of more than 900 local athletes and their families. LAB offers $19,000 worth of scholarships each year, provides sporting equipment and enhances athletic events for the Loveland School District.

This year, they will host their Tiger Ball on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Oasis Conference Center from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Individual tickets are $65, couples are $130 and a full table is $650. Tickets available starting Dec. 1 at LovelandAthleticBoosters.com.

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ARTICLE JOANNE DRILLING PHOTOGRAPHY ALICIA + WILL PHOTOGRAPHY

Thyme Bomb CHEF JAIME CARMODY’S OUT OF THYME KITCHEN STUDIO WIELDS THE RECIPE FOR CULINARY SUCCESS

IT WAS WHILE SHE WAS HEALING FROM A FOOT SUR-

I was cooking for four to five clients per week, during the day, and

GERY IN 2004 THAT CHEF JAIME CARMODY FIRST

at the same time I was teaching cooking classes four to five nights

STARTED DRAWING UP PLANS FOR THE PERSONAL

per week at various locations around the city,” she says.

CHEF BUSINESS THAT WOULD BECOME OUT OF THYME KITCHEN STUDIO.

Slowly, Jaime’s clients began to ask the Loveland-based culinary entrepreneur to just deliver the food as opposed to preparing

“My husband and I had moved here from San Diego earlier

on-site. Clients signed waivers giving Jaime permission to cook

that year. I was recovering and planning, and by January of

their food in her own home, and she quickly doubled her clien-

2005, I started working out of my house.”

tele, allowing her to hire her first employees. Business was

That model shifted quickly to setting up shop in other people’s houses and cooking.

“I would cook whatever meals they wanted, clean the kitchen, pack up, go home, then go to someone else’s house the next day.

brisk, and Jaime continued to find success with an organic business model that she developed around both her clients’ needs and the priorities of her own family. But eventually, she discovered that she wanted more.

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HOT SPOT

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“AFTER 10 YEARS, I REALIZED THAT I NEEDED TO MAKE IT BIGGER. THAT’S WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD, AND WE BUILT THE STUDIO. WE OPENED HERE IN MARCH OF 2016.”

“After 10 years, I realized that I needed to make it bigger. That’s when I went back to the drawing board, and we built the studio. We opened here in March of 2016.”

Jaime believes she has taken the personal chef service—once considered a luxury for only the wealthy—and opened it up to the public.

“The intent is for everything to be freezable. All menu items are designed to be reheated.”

When she’s not actively in the kitchen cooking, Jaime seeks inspiration, for both the dishes that she serves and the classes that she teaches, in ethnic cookbooks.

“Most of my clients aren’t Indian Hill socialites. They are families

“I taught an international cooking class at Great Oaks Vocational

where both parents are working but they still want healthy meals,

School for about seven years, and every week we did a different

or they are people who don’t know how to cook. Sometimes they’re

country or region. That really gave me an opportunity to dive into all

people who have dietary restrictions that are new to them, or they

these different cuisines and ethnicities,” she says.

want to lose weight after having a baby and don’t know where to start,” says the mother of two.

“We now have two different levels of chef service. I still have the traditional personal chef clients. We sit down with them and do a

Jaime is fond of Asian cuisines, especially Thai food. “I’m dying to go to Thailand. Thai cooking is my number one go-to. I also love Japanese, Chinese and Malaysian flavors as well as South American cooking—I find a lot of similarities in the flavor profiles.”

consultation and get to know what they like to eat. Instead of making

While Thanksgiving is technically her favorite holiday, Jaime also

it in their home, we make it here in the studio. But we also have

offers holiday entertaining classes during the month of December

walk-in traffic—people who don’t want to have the consultation or

that encompass both Christmas and Hanukkah culinary traditions.

pay the higher price. They just want to pick up dinners. That’s what

On Dec. 1, the Out of Thyme kids’ class—complete with hot cocoa

we call á la carte,” Jaime explains.

bar—will focus on decorating gingerbread houses with plenty of col-

Á la carte customers can either purchase what is available that

orful candy and scratch-made royal icing. The adult class held on Dec.

day or place an order up to 24 hours in advance. Out of Thyme’s

6 will showcase some of Jaime’s tried-and-true appetizer recipes, not

website is updated daily by Jaime and her crew. All food is made from

to mention tips and tricks for making killer holiday cocktails. Class size

scratch and to order. Many of the items are also available gluten- or

is limited. Sign up at Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio, 11915 Montgomery

dairy-free, if not already, then by request.

Road, Symmes Twp., 513.781.4637, OutOfThymeChef.com.

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“Hanukkah is amazing because everything is fried!” exclaims Jaime Carmody, chef and owner of Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio. “We love latkes, and my dad’s are always especially good. I also have a bunch of other variations that I developed for a client a while back,” she explains.

Fortunately for us, Jaime was willing to share not just her own stellar family recipe but also some of her signature add-ins that take her standard recipe to the next level. She’s also provided garnish suggestions that range from the traditional (applesauce and sour cream) to the lavish (caviar and smoked salmon). Mazel tov!

Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS + 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped + 1 cup onion, finely chopped + 2 eggs + 1/4 cup flour + 1 teaspoon salt + finely ground pepper + Vegetable oil for frying DIRECTIONS Using a high-speed blender, blend the potatoes, onion, eggs and flour. Add salt and pepper.

Heat an inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed

Potato Latkes

pot. Using a ladle or a scoop, drop enough latke batter into the hot oil to make 3-inch pancakes.

Cook over medium heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until puffed and crisp. Drain the latkes on paper towels, and keep them warm in a low oven.

Repeat until all the batter is cooked. + Try adding to the batter: Shredded sharp cheddar cheese, Granny Smith apples, corn kernels, white beans, fresh rosemary or thyme, roasted red pepper or green onions to amp up the flavor. + Top your latkes: Applesauce and sour cream, smoked salmon, caviar, apples and walnuts, Brie and arugula, roasted apples and sautéed mushrooms all add plenty of pizazz. + Try deviating from potato: Sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, carrots and Brussels sprouts all make reasonable facsimiles.

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TREND SETTER ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

W I NTER’S R E VEL YOUR GUIDE TO A SIMPLE AND STYLIZED NEW YEAR’S SOIRÉE

FOLLOWING CLOSELY ON THE COATTAILS OF AUTUMNAL AND WINTER HOLIDAYS, THE NEW YEAR CAN OFTEN BE OVERLOOKED DUE TO AN UNDERSTANDABLE DESIRE TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE SEASON. But, a holiday that celebrates past memories and the opportunity for a fresh start shouldn’t lack any of the glitz of its celebratory predecessors. Round out the final days of the year reminiscing on or saying goodbye to the experiences of the previous 12 months with a simple end-of-theyear gathering that isn’t lacking any of the glamour.

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TH E D R INK S

Champagne has long been a traditional drink to toast to the new year. Keep it simple but step up your game with your own DIY Champagne cocktail

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THE D ECOR There’s no need to go out and buy a ton of additional decor when you just decked the halls (quite literally) with holiday ornamentation.

Make those decorations work as hard as you did by repurposing all the greenery, pine cones and wood place settings you just couldn’t say no to. Throw in some neutral napkins, some natural twine and some dried orange peels for a woodsy (and fragrant) twist.

bar. Consider stocking your bar full of custom Champagne or bubbly choices, festive mixers like cranberry juice or rosemary simple syrup and unique garnishes like fresh fruit and herbs or decorative ice cubes with edible flowers.

WHAT YOU NEED + Cheese board or serving plate + Assortment of cheeses

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(We recommend Brie, Port Salut, Muenster, Camembert or Gruyere) PUTTING IT TOGETHER

THE SNACKS

Keep your guests happy with the perfect cheese plate.

Consider how many people you’ll be serving, whether you’ll be serving before or after dinner and what cheeses you’ll want to include. According to WineFolly.com, sparkling wines pair best with creamy, sticky cheeses due to the high acidity and carbonation.

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Cheese is best served at room temperature, so be sure your cheese has time to rest prior to serving. Slice the cheeses and arrange artfully on your cheese board with labels for each.

Consider providing separate serving knives for each cheese to avoid any mixing of flavors.

Add any additional bites you’d like and enjoy!

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A locally owned company, these guys are passionate and personalized when it comes to everything they sell—it’s what sets them apart from any big box or online retailer.

“We actually test all the gear and participate in the sports we sell,” says owner Jonathan Southworth. “We’re here to give you the personalized fit you need for these products. That’s something you can’t achieve online.”

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with its close proximity to the river. Three years ago, he also convinced Chris Andersen, a part-timer, to take the lead as general manager.

“I love being involved in this community … the creative freedom that comes from being a small business here,” Chris says.

“Especially when it comes to the products we bring in. It’s definitely my home away from home.”

Born and bred ski bums whose busy season occurs in winter, the guys don’t begrudge the time missed on the slopes.

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Practical and Versatile Outside with...

Chris

Born in Alberta, Canada, Chris says skiing was mandatory as soon as he could walk. Chris first hit the slopes at age 2. Moving to Loveland a few years later, he bought his first snowboard (from Vertical Drop, coincidentally), took a trip to Snowshoe and has been on one plank ever since. He’s also become a dedicated skateboarder, cementing his one-plank expertise year-round. A stint in Colorado and an ACL tear later, Chris found himself drawn back to Loveland—and Vertical Drop was a natural fit.

“Snowboarding is by far my favorite … it’s the sport I’m most involved in,” he says. “I work in the industry, I’ve been on snow since I could walk, I snowboard every year no matter what. Even during the summer, I’m looking for products or entering new inventory. It’s 365.”

And it shows. As general manager, he spearheads the tailored shopping experience, putting customers in products that align with their ability and budget.

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Jonathan A Beavercreek native who started skiing at 10 and hasn’t looked back, Jonathan will admit to a one-time crime lab gig, but much of Jon in Action

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“I was in the right place at the right time,” he says when talking about how he bought his first shop.

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every type of skier, every type of foot,” Jonathan says. “Other stores have maybe 10 total, which means you’re missing out on the right fit, or worse, you’re settling. We make sure you get the best equipment for you.”

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OPEN HOUSE

WOODED BLISS JOHN HILL CONSTRUCTION BRINGS IT HOME FOR CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP

ARTICLE STEPHANIE MEINBERG PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN ROBINSON/DESIGN

WHEN KARL AND KARRIN SCHAULIN WERE READY TO BUILD THEIR DREAM RETIREMENT HOME, THERE WAS NO QUESTION IN CHOOSING JOHN HILL TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE. “It was a no-brainer,” Karrin says. “We knew he was good, and we knew he was honest. That was important.”

John Hill, owner of John Hill Construction, is a custom home builder whose style is marked by both versatility and vision. The company’s craft and commitment are more than a little unique, even among custom-building competitors and significantly so compared to production-style outfits. Whether a client is looking for a new build or remodel, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, Arts and Crafts style or Colorado contemporary, John Hill Construction does it all—more important, they do it well.

“We take pride in our new homes and remodels,” John says. “I never build just to build. I’m passionate about building to match the lay of the land … so it’s naturally used the way it should be.”

Such was the case with Karl and Karrin’s new home.

Following more than two years of searching for the ideal lot, the real work was just beginning. Ben, John’s son, took the lead as superintendent. He worked side by side with John, Karrin and Karl to design, develop and complete the new home, guiding the Schaulins through the intricate decision-making timeline.

“Everything we do is completely custom, so the process can be pretty intense,” Ben says. “We’ve never built the same floor plan twice.”

So where does it all begin? With the right architect to impart Karl and Karrin’s vision to paper.

“We’re big proponents of not drawing the plan until you know the lot,” John says, once again echoing his dedication 26

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to ensuring the pieces of a custom-build fit together organically from the start. “At every stage, we try to match the right vendors to both the project and our client.”

It’s what sets JHC apart—the connections and trust that’s built between their team of subcontractors, who in turn work in concert to achieve everything (and often more than) their clients envisioned. Seemingly simple, straightforward work is elevated to an art form from people with a passion for their trade.

“We really have a unique group of high-quality subcontractors who are our partners in this,” John says. “Our job is to orchestrate relationships—between both our craftspeople and clients—to help everyone work together to do something special. I’m just the conductor trying to get the tradespeople to play the music the audience wants to hear.”

From the stone-stacked fireplace to the four-season sunroom, one-of-a-kind handrail and beamed ceiling, the leather-finished countertops and stained woodwork throughout, the Schaulins’ ranch home is a custom masterpiece. Even more surprising, it’s hidden in plain sight in the middle of Loveland. Surrounded by thick woodlands and a teeming array of wildlife, Ben admits the foundation work was intense.

“How do you build a house on a piece of property that is all wooded and have it turn out unbelievable?” Karl asks. “That’s what John and Ben do.”

“It’s important to have confidence in who you are working with, to believe in their integrity and that they stand for quality,” Karl says. “That’s been the key, working with John and Ben … knowing they’re committed to doing everything right.”

The Schaulins moved into their new home in March of last year and confess they now have a better appreciation for what it takes to build a house.

“How they do what they do … it’s really inspiring,” Karl says. We couldn’t agree more.

For more information on current JHC projects, remodeling projects or new home developments, visit JohnHillConstruction.com.

John Hill Construction, 123 S. Second St., Loveland, 513.677.8991

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(CON TI N U ED)

“OUR JOB IS TO ORCHESTRATE RELATIONSHIPS—BETWEEN BOTH OUR CRAFTSPEOPLE AND CLIENTS—TO HELP EVERYONE WORK TOGETHER TO DO SOMETHING SPECIAL. I’M JUST THE CONDUCTOR TRYING TO GET THE TRADESPEOPLE TO PLAY THE MUSIC THE AUDIENCE WANTS TO HEAR.”

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WOOD GEEK The doors, cabinets, flooring and trim are all stained quartersawn white oak, an artistic and challenging technique for cutting wood that showcases its grain and natural beauty—as unforgiving as it is stunning, requiring the highest level of carpentry skill and workmanship.

BABBLING BROOK “We found that view on a ladder,” John says, pointing out the existing water feature from the deck—a charming, chattering creek that dominates the wooded view and flows in perfect harmony alongside and behind the house’s 4.25-acre lot. No matter the season, the creek’s sound and sight are Zen-like.

MAN ENCLAVE Disguised as a woodworking shop, designed with significant thought and careful planning, Karl’s custom oversized workroom was built to withstand the demands of saws and safety, complete with an under-floor dust collector, a ventilation system, insulated doors and more—including its own bathroom and TV.

DOOR TO DOOR Custom building at its finest, John and Ben took Karrin’s set of antique doors and found a way to make them work for the Schaulins’ study.

A challenge to finish, fit and frame, they represent just one of the house’s numerous unique finishing touches and personalized accents.

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NEIGHBORHOOD

LOVELAND

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Elliott Farm

438,384

415,160

95%

113

2

3

Willows Bend

720,000

757,291

105%

18

5

3.1

Chatham Woods

490,000

430,000

88%

112

4

3.1

Plantation Pointe

448,500

415,000

93%

124

4

3.1

Miami Trails

477,500

461,000

97%

119

4

4.1

Belle Meade

369,000

345,500

94%

36

4

3.1

Coventry Court

375,000

360,000

96%

75

4

3.1

Millbrook Farm

379,900

357,500

94%

7

4

2.1

Fairways at OBannon Creek

425,000

411,000

97%

173

5

4.1

Miami Woods

470,000

461,500

98%

116

4

4.1

Millbrook Farm

369,900

364,900

99%

12

4

2

Miami Woods

470,000

452,000

96%

8

3

3

Shepherds Run

399,900

399,900

100%

14

4

2

Laurel Glen

494,000

490,000

99%

8

5

4

Cobblestone

469,900

462,000

98%

61

4

3

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PARTING THOUGHTS

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