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MARCH 2018 PUBLISHER

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Julie Brown Patton, Sue G. Collins, Michael Kahn

Home Is Where the Heart Is

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THE CONCEPT OF HOME IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE. For some, home is where the family is. It’s the place where weekends were— or still are—filled with baby snuggles, bedtime stories and Saturday morning cartoons. The place where the smell of bacon and pancakes fills the air on Sunday mornings, "do your homework before you go outside" is a daily mantra and unsnoozable slobbery dog kisses take the place of your morning alarm. For others, home is where the rest is. It’s the place where, after a long day, they go to relax. Where they spend meaningful time with their significant other, enjoy home-cooked meals and settle in on a comfy couch to catch up on the week's latest guilty pleasure TV shows.

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And for us here at Midtown Lifestyle, home is where the heart is—it's where we get to share meaningful stories with all of you. Whatever your home may be, we hope you find a piece of it here in this month's issue.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2018

FEATURES 16 Cooking Up Creative, Universal Fun Lynlee Bradley, Owner of Young Chef ’s Academy, Shares a Favorite Recipe

20 Going with the Grain Handcrafted Homes Inc. Transformed Homeowner’s Garage into a Dream Woodcarving Studio

24 Natural Modernism Old Fourth Ward Home Fuses Sleek Lines, Warm Materials for Inviting Aesthetic

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30 Hand-Curved Furniture ‘The WoodGuy’ Builds Dream Works Piece By Piece

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

24 Open House 30 Artist’s Palette 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

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INTRODUCING OLIVER & RAIN, “THE LITTLE BRAND WITH A BIG HEART!”

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its first new sustainable children’s clothing line that

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is not only unique and stylish but also baby-friendly

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AMAZON NAMES ATLANTA A FINALIST FOR HQ2

newborn through 24 months. Oliver & Rain’s cloth-

Amazon reviewed 238 proposals from across the

ing is carefully and lovingly created with organic

U.S., Canada and Mexico to host HQ2, the compa-

cotton and packaged with recycled materials to

ny’s second headquarters in North America. Amazon

include biodegradable hangers, making it the per-

announced 20 metropolitan areas to move on to to the

fect choice for parents who are looking to leave this

next phase of the process, and Atlanta made the list.

world a better place for their little ones. For more information on Oliver & Rain, visit OliverAndRain.com.

CARAVACA MARKET NOW OPEN AFTER FEBRUARY RIBBON-CUTTING

“I am very pleased that Atlanta has been named as one of 20 cities selected for Amazon’s HQ2 shortlist," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said. "Atlanta’s spot on this list is a testament to our city’s assets, including the strong working relationship between the city and the state. I am excited to

Guests joined celebrity chef Harry Pagancoss for

move forward into this next phase of the process,

the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of Caravaca

and I look forward to continuing to work with Gov.

Market, 782 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.

(Nathan) Deal, Commissioner (Pat) Wilson and all

Located in the heart of Midtown, guests were enter-

of our stakeholders to make sure Atlanta puts forth

tained with light bites and coffee from Caravaca

the strongest, most competitive bid possible.”

Market’s four food stalls and Provisions Market.

In the coming months, Amazon will work with

Pagancoss is a Puerto Rican chef, television

each of the candidate locations to dive deeper into

and radio personality, author and restaurateur

their proposals, request additional information, and

known for his travels, cultural focus on cuisine and

evaluate the feasibility of a future partnership that

experimentation with global flavors. With nearly 10

can accommodate the company’s hiring plans as

years of on-air talent, Pagancoss was the host of

well as benefit its employees and the local commu-

Turner's Latin American travelogue, "GPS: Guided

nity. Amazon expects to make a decision this year.

by Flavors." In the past, Pagancoss has appeared

Amazon HQ2 will be a complete headquarters for

on shows for Univision, NBC Telemundo, TV Azteca

Amazon, not a satellite office. The company plans

and collaborated with MTV Tr3s, engaging audi-

to invest more than $5 billion and grow this second

ences throughout Latin America and the United

headquarters to accommodate as many as 50,000

States. This is Pagancoss’ first Caravaca Market.

high-paying jobs. In addition to Amazon’s direct

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hiring and investment, construction and ongoing

body. As Georgia’s “first and finest kombucha com-

operation of Amazon HQ2 is expected to create

pany,” Golda Kombucha helped pioneer the production

tens of thousands of additional jobs and tens of

of the fermented tea beverage throughout the state.

billions of dollars in additional investment in the

The upcoming kombucha bar and taproom will be the

surrounding community.

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Other finalists are Austin, Texas; Boston; Chicago;

taste, take home and learn about the making of kombu-

Columbus, Ohio; Dallas; Denver; Indianapolis, Los

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flavors and product launches, kombucha flights, cocktails and floats, DIY kombucha and fermentation classes, yoga lessons, collaborations and partnerships with other craft beverage breweries, distilleries and local farmers, and more.

OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS AND THE ATLANTA BRAVES CELEBRATE RIBBON-CUTTING FOR OMNI HOTEL AT THE BATTERY ATLANTA Omni Hotels & Resorts and the Atlanta Braves commemorated the opening of the Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta with a ribbon-cutting celebration. As the official hotel of the Atlanta Braves, the property is located at The Battery Atlanta, the city’s newest mixed-use complex and home to SunTrust

CULTURED SOUTH TO OPEN A KOMBUCHA TAPROOM & FERMENTATION MARKETPLACE Cultured South, a fermentation company from Melanie Wade, the creator of Golda Kombucha, will

dining and premier office space. The hotel opened its doors to its first guests on January 3. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the expansion of The Battery Atlanta, one of the South’s most dynamic developments.

open a kombucha bar and fermentation market-

The ribbon-cutting festivities featured remarks

place on the Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside Trail late

from Jim Caldwell, CEO of Omni Hotels &

this spring. Cultured South will offer fermented food

ResortsCaldwell; Terry McGuirk, chairman and CEO

and beverage products to taste and take home at a

of the Atlanta Braves; Gil Watson, pastor emeritus

6000-square-foot warehouse space in the much-an-

at Northside United Methodist Church; and Ramon

ticipated Lee + White development, 1038 White St.

Reyes, general manager of Omni Hotel at The

Cultured South is Melanie’s newly formed parent

Battery Atlanta. Following the dedication ceremony

company that includes Golda Kombucha, Pure

and ribbon-cutting, attendees enjoyed light bites

Abundance Cashew Cheese and other forthcoming

from Achie’s restaurant by acclaimed chef Hugh

probiotic-rich, fermented fare. The company has

Acheson and wine selections in the hotel’s Lobby Bar.

launched a Kickstarter to secure additional funding

Tours of the 264-room property featured the

for the brick-and-mortar project.

hotel’s presidential suite with private terrace and

The news marks Golda Kombucha’s third expan-

the fifth-floor pool deck, steps away from SunTrust

sion since launching in 2013, as the company

Park home plate. Guests also browsed South End

moves from a 2,000-square-foot facility on the

Trading Company, a distinct retail store with a

Eastside and adds an additional 4,000 square feet

curated collection of American craft art installations,

for production, tastings and retail.

retro Americana, whimsical baseball items, local

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Cooking Up Creative, Universal Fun LYNLEE BRADLEY, OWNER OF YOUNG CHEF'S ACADEMY, SHARES A FAVORITE RECIPE

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ALTHOUGH LYNLEE BRADLEY IS A CERTIFIED PASTRY CHEF, SHE PREFERS SAVORY FOODS. But, as the owner of Young Chef's Academy located in Howell Mill Village at 857 Collier Road NW, Lynlee coaches youths and adults how to prepare the full gamut of meals and snacks. The Atlanta native, who taught herself to cook, is now teaching others through summer camps, weekly classes, parties, workshops, field trips and special events. It took Lynlee all of 2 seconds to determine what favorite recipe to share. Her parents have made pepper jelly ever since she can remember. "Our family's pepper jelly is synonymous with our gatherings and holidays. We really look forward to it," she says. "Even my friends ask every year if my parents have made it." She believes pepper jelly is a universally good recipe because "everyone can put their own stamp on it by using different peppers or different spice profiles."

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HANDCRAFTED HOMESÂ INC. TRANSFORMED HOMEOWNER'S GARAGE INTO A DREAM WOODCARVING STUDIO WHEN A MIDTOWN HOMEOWNER WANTED TO TURN HIS UNDERUTILIZED GARAGE INTO A COMPLETE WOODCARVING STUDIO, HE WISELY CALLED IN PROFESSIONALS ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS 20

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FOR A RENOVATION THAT WOULD INSPIRE HIM AND ALLOW HIM TO CREATE WORKS OF ART FOR YEARS TO COME.

During the past four decades of working in the home design, construction and remodeling business, Judy Mozen and her team

worked on three different pieces made from scrap materials from our remodeling project—all three abstract.”

at Handcrafted Homes Inc. have nearly done it all, from countless

The rich new studio now contains its own HVAC system, tankless

kitchen and bath renovations and basement remodels to home

water heater, high-speed internet, TV, spotlighting from recessed

expansions. This request was a first for the company.

cans, decorative general lighting and a fine particulate air filter to take

They had to work within the footprint of the original garage, which

care of airborne sawdust. Light and security are provided by carriage

was only 10 feet, 6 inches wide, and come up with a design to reflect

doors with a remote-controlled insect screen/ This allows the artist

the homeowner’s love of beautiful wood. The artist also needed

to enjoy Midtown’s mild temperatures throughout most the year.

plenty of storage and various workstations for his projects.

Functional additions include a sink, workbench and custom cabinets

“I enjoy working with just about any kind of wood. Occasionally,

where the homeowner can store his hand tools. The bookmatched

I will work with stone outside in warmer weather. I enjoy the chal-

hickory cabinets, bubinga plank-style countertop and western red

lenges of both,” the artist says from his new studio. “Recently, I have

cedar soffits and beams are both functional and decorative.

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“I think of the carving studio as my zen space,” the homeowner

studio was a first,” Judy says. “Everyone involved was very

says. “I’m so relaxed as I carve, and find it inspiring to be surrounded

pleased with the result, and, most importantly, the home-

by all the beautiful wood in the room’s design. My wife and I joke that

owner was thrilled. We were delighted when this project was

I would live in the studio full time if it only had a toaster oven!”

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Natural Modernism OLD FOURTH WARD HOME FUSES SLEEK LINES, WARM MATERIALS FOR INVITING AESTHETIC ARTICLE MICHAEL KAHN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

IN THE LAST DECADE, AS THE BELTLINE HAS PAVED

Art, finishes and furniture were chosen by Cara for a totally

A CONCRETE RIBBON ALONG THE EASTERN SIDE OF

designed experience. Together, the design creates a “spalike

INTOWN ATLANTA, OLD FOURTH WARD HAS BLOSSOMED

atmosphere” which allows the couple to feel as though they are

AS ONE OF THE HOTTEST RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOR-

“on vacation all the time.” Additionally, select pieces of furniture

HOODS IN THE CITY. Stately turn-of-the-century homes have

were designed for the space by TaC studios and crafted locally by

been restored and small old homes of the post-WWII boom—

McMeubel/Michael Courtz. The wooden pieces fit the home well

many long past their prime—have been replaced by modern

and allowed the couple to “move in and start living.”

new structures.

Furniture was not the only thing specially made for the home. To

While the bland and boxy constructs of today’s develop-

dress up the exterior, Cummins and Tavel designed a metal screen

ment-driven architecture seem ubiquitous, on Ashley Avenue,

for the balcony railing facing the street. The geometric patterns, cut

some unique modern structures have been built that break down

from dark metal panels, contrast with the light finish of the house and

the monotony of many of their contemporaries. They are the work

interplay with the strong rectilinear profile. The unique pattern, which

of TaC studios—a residential firm based out of the neighborhood—

repeats throughout the home, is inspired by the intersection of nearby

design duo Cara Cummins and Jose Tavel.

streets and even contains an abstraction of the homeowners’ initials.

One of the homes on the street belongs to Tanya Oursler and

The interplay between interior and exterior goes far beyond the railing

Kay Taylor, who reached out to TaC based on the firm’s reputation

motif. Large sliding glass walls open the living space to an expansive out-

and a shared aesthetic sensibility. The couple were deeply involved

door area, complete with pool, hot tub and lounging areas. Each exterior

in the design process and watched their house rise from the park-

space is designed like a unique room, providing places to lounge alone or

ing deck of their nearby rental unit. Now, after a year in the home,

gather as a group. On each floor, balconies allow Tanya and Kay to enjoy a

the couple love it more than they ever imagined.

connection with outside. And on the fourth floor, a large terrace opens off

At the outset, Oursler and Taylor had a “very long list” of wants

of a guest bedroom, which the couple uses as a home gym.

for the home. Cara worked with them to understand their style

That fourth bedroom was added as a part of the design at Tanya’s

preferences and lifestyle needs, accommodating their love of

request. A real estate agent, she says she was always concerned

entertainment with large open spaces. The couple had concerns

about the impact decisions would have on the resale value. Ironically,

that a modern house would feel cold or sterile, but the design

the couple is adamant they will never sell.

incorporates rich woods and plenty of natural light, enhancing the experience of the space.

Clearly, they have found their forever home in TaC Studio’s nature-inspired modern house.

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T I M E L I N E 2014

SUMMER 2014

2014

SUMMER 2015

NOVEMBER 2015

Client met TaC studios

Client asked TaC to evaluate land

Client bought the land

Client hired TaC studios

TaC studios applied for permit

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JANUARY 2016

JANUARY-MARCH 2016

APRIL 2016

NOVEMBER 2016

MARCH 2017

Permit approved

Client negotiated bank loan

Construction started

Furniture selected and purchased

Furniture, house completed

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WOODGUY CUSTOM FURNITURE COMPANY

A FRESH PLANK OF WOOD?

AT 751 GASKILL ST. SE in Cabbagetown, became

Sweat! It's not like Michelangelo immediately

mesmerized with working with his hands when

seeing David in a slab of marble. Normally, furni-

he carved handles for a slingshot when he was 15 years old. YOU'RE ONE OF ATLANTA'S MOST EXPERIENCED WOOD YOU START WORKING WITH WOOD? getting

out

"When I create furniture, I live,

don't see one plank; I see

eat and sleep that piece. I dream

I'll be doing certain things

about it. It may be a five-week

ARTISANS. WHY DID

After

ture is created in pieces. I

Vietnam when I was 21 years old and while sitting under an oak tree, I knew I needed to decide what to do with my life. Being an engineer type,

process. Then when I finish with each piece, I suddenly realize I have 3,000 unread emails."

I wanted to be a math

and other products that to, and then putting them all together, like a puzzle, a one-of-a-kind project. WHAT TYPE OF FURNITURE DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN? It's modern contemporary furniture with lots of curves. Because I work with individuals, as well as architects and designers, I go through a com-

teacher. But I took Art Design 101 and was the

plete process. Others often call my furniture "art

only one to get an A, so I thought, "I can really do

deco" or "handsome." I don't do pretty furniture,

this. I can make a go with furniture."

but I do do handsome! And it's all hand-built.

PHOTOGRAPHY ROBBIE CALLENS

a whole bunch of boards

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

MARCH

2&4 "THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT"

this year off by "Doing It To Country Songs," and he will jump into 2018

with

his

fellow

"Country

Music Freaks" on his headlin-

THE 2018 AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW IN ATLANTA

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

ing tour. Shelton will hit the road

The Atlanta Opera presents "The Daugh-

alongside

ter of the Regiment." Marie is a spirited and

ly Pearce and very special guest

The American Craft Show returns to

charming tomboy, adopted and raised by a

Trace Adkins. Tickets start at $52.

Cobb Galleria Centre, where more

French army regiment, and she has fallen

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than 230 of the country’s top con-

Brett

Eldredge,

Car-

she receives new information about her identity, she must decide whether to follow her place in society or follow her heart. $35-$131. AtlantaOpera.org

3 AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD

Cobb Galleria Centre

temporary craft artists will present

in love with the handsome Tonio. When

10 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

their latest handmade creations in jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor. Showgoers will enjoy programs like Make Room, Hip

Philips Arena

Pop, Let’s Make and Style Slam.

A star-studded roster will have fans on

Online one-day tickets: $12; on-site

the edge of their seats to experience

tickets: $13. CraftCouncil.org

the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family en-

16-18

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

tertainment that thrills fans of all ages.

Audra McDonald is unparalleled in the

Prepare to be amazed as the Globe-

breadth and versatility of her artistry as

trotters showcase basketball’s first

"BLACK SWAN"

both singer and actress. The winner of

4-point line, located 30 feet from the

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two

basket. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets start

Modern audiences will fall under the

Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award,

at $25. PhilipsArena.com

spell of one of the most famous ballets in history, "Swan Lake." Atlanta

she is cherished on Broadway, opera and concert stages, film and television. Tickets: $50-$125 plus fees. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. CobbEnergyCentre.com

4 SEUSS AT THE SYMPHONY Atlanta Symphony Hall

11 & 18 ATLANTA UNITED FC

uss at the Symphony! Watch as the timeless Dr. Seuss tale, Green Eggs and Ham, comes to life on stage along with Gail Kubik's "Gerald McBoing Boing" and selections from Aaron Copland's "Old American Songs." Tickets:

Ballet takes you ahead in the story to the iconic third act and the pivotal moment when Prince Siegfried mistakes Odile, the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart’s

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

daughter, for his true love, Odette.

Atlanta United FC has two home

Tickets: $20-$129. AtlantaBallet.com

games this month: 3 p.m. March 11 vs. D.C. United and 7:30 p.m. March 18 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. For tickets, visit ATLUtd.com

Join Sam-I-Am and the gang as we meet Se-

13-18 "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

17 136TH ANNUAL ATLANTA ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AND LUCK OF THE SQUARE Colony Square Midtown

Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, started by the city ’s Hibernian Be-

The Fox Theatre

nevolent Society, dates back to

"A Gentleman's Guide to Love &

1858, making it one of the coun-

Murder," the 2014 Tony Award for

try ’s oldest. The parade kicks off at

Best Musical, tells the uproarious

noon. After the parade wraps up,

story of Monty Navarro, a distant

Luck of The Square gets underway

heir to a family fortune who sets out

until 3 p.m. Experience live musical

to jump the line of succession—by

performances, beer, food trucks,

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any means necessary. Tickets: $30-

fun family activities and more!

Country superstar Blake Shelton kicked

$95.50. FoxTheatre.org

ColonySquareMidtown.com

$19.61-$21.78. 3 p.m. AtlantaSymphony.org

8 BLAKE SHELTON: "COUNTRY MUSIC FREAKS TOUR"

16-18

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17 2018 ATLANTA ST. PATRICK'S DAY 5K RUN/WALK Colony Square Midtown

Join your fellow parade revelers and run-

Kuroshio MIDTOWN SUSHI AND LOUNGE

ners for the official fourth annual Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade 5K run/walk! The route starts and finishes on Peachtree Street and runs through Midtown, Piedmont Park and finishes on the parade route

“Come Experience the Best Sushi and Restaurant Spot in Midtown”

right at Colony Square. Finishers 21 and over will receive a complimentary Reformation Brewery draft beer after the race. Raffle prizes will be awarded. 10 a.m. ColonySquareMidtown.com

21-25 36TH ANNUAL ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Georgia World Congress Center

The Atlanta International Auto Show is the largest annual consumer event held at the GWCC, and is also one of the nation’s great auto shows, attracting many of the world’s major automotive manufacturers. There will be more than 500 new and pre-production vehicles on display on the 400,000-squarefoot show floor. Adults: $12, children 6-12: $6; 5 and under: free. GoAutoShow.com

24 DISNEY JUNIOR DANCE PARTY The Fox Theatre

Are you ready to dance? Disney Junior Dance Party is an all-new interactive live concert experience. Sing along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with your favorite characters: Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Sofia The First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, The Lion Guard and more! Tickets: $32.50, $42.50 and $52.50 plus fees. 1 p.m.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

SMALL BATCH GARLIC & DILL PICKLES Makes 5 pint jars.

INGREDIENTS • 3–4 cucumbers • ½ red onion, sliced and cut in halves • 3 cups apple cider vinegar • 3 cups water • 4 tablespoons of sea salt • 2 teaspoons of organic cane sugar • 1 head of garlic • I bunch of fresh dill • 10 peppercorns • 1 tablespoon chili flakes • 1 tablespoon celery seeds

DIRECTIONS Slice cucumbers into wedges. Bring water and vinegar to boil; mix in sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved. Turn off heat and let cool. Meanwhile, prep the garlic. Peel the garlic cloves and then give them a smash. To assemble the jars, first, stack in the pickles, and save some room for the other flavors and vinegar mixture. Next, add in about four pinches of dill and two to three cloves of garlic. Add four or five halved, single slices or red onion per jar. Next, give a pinch or two of the celery seed and crushed pepper. Once the vinegar mixture has cooled, pour it into the jars making sure to cover the top of the cucumbers. Seal jars well. Refrigerate for one week. Pickles will keep four to six weeks.

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