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y sweet mom used to remind us, March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Growing up in Michigan, we hoped and prayed that was true. By March, we’d had it with shoveling, muddy icicles mucking up wheel wells, freezing grey days and the lack of sunshine. Here in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody, March will mostly come in like a lamb and go out like a soft fluffy chick. Our mild winter (“winter”) has left me longing for cold days made for big pots of chili and fireside chats. Instead, we’ve grilled every weekend, sipped gin and tonics right through February and spent afternoons chatting on the front porch. Not bad at all!

Whatever you’re cooking this month, I hope you’ll gather your favorite people around the table and give thanks for good health and good food. We have so many places to dine right here near home (should you not feel like peeling, slicing or dicing) and hope you’ll share your favorites on our Facebook page.

We like Alon's for breakfast....lunch and dinner. There are so many gorgeous sweets in the bakery, we can't stop at one. That's why we'd head to Burn Boot Camp to make it all worthwhile!

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Artist’s Palette

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Giving Back

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Road Trip

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Tech Savvy

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Driver’s Notebook

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

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This year, the MJCCA will honor Susie Davidow for her outstanding 16 years as Director of the MJCCA’s Blonder Family Department for Special Needs. Davidow plans to retire this year.

“Working at the MJCCA, in particular with the Blonder Department and its jewel Jerry’s Habima Theatre for the past 16 years,

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exceeded all of my expectations, allowing me to meld my love of Judaism with my passion for enriching the lives of people with special needs,” explained Davidow. “Having experienced firsthand the respect and affirmation that the Habima cast receives each year, I am very optimistic for the future generations and how they will treat people with special needs.”

“I am so appreciative to the MJCCA leadership and to the Blonder family for embracing me, and I am grateful to the participants for always giving me their unconditional love,” said Davidow. “I can’t wait to see them shine in this year’s Habima production; my last as the director of the department.”

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Mona Shuman and Rachel Fox Weitz will co-chair Jerry’s Habima Theatre’s 24th anniversary production. “Having been involved with this remarkable theater for several years, I am still overwhelmed by the magnitude of emotions that are felt by the actors, their families, and the audiences,” explained Shuman. “I am awed each time I see a Jerry’s Habima Theatre performance, and I leave every show with a huge smile on my face.”

“What I have always found to be so powerful is when I see these actors come alive on stage, without the fear of not being accepted,” added Shuman. “The audience allows them just to be themselves, and for these actors who turn their disabilities into abilities night after night, the affirmation and the applause are priceless.”

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Giving Back

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he Sandy Springs-based Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance is set to host another spectacular soiree at the Delta Flight Museum with

its seventh annual Shaken, Not Stirred Gala, on Saturday, March 11. All proceeds from the event support the organization’s statewide education and awareness efforts and community outreach programs. Last year’s gala drew 700 attendees and raised almost $250,000. The GOCA team hopes to raise that bar even higher this year with a dazzling night in store including dinner created by Les Dames d'Escoffier International - Atlanta Chapter Chefs, specialty cocktails, dancing, casino games, tributes and live and silent auctions. Attire is black tie-optional, and festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. with a VIP reception starting at 6 p.m.

Christine Pullara, host of WXIA-TV’s “Atlanta & Company,” returns as emcee for the evening with entertainment provided by the Celebrity All Star Band.

Guests of honor at the gala are two very special women – Amie Moore, whose battle with ovarian cancer tragically ended at the age of 23, and Emily Coughlin, who was diagnosed at 14 years old and is now a junior at the University of Georgia studying cancer research.

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Caryn Kroll of Sean O'Keefe Events, the producers of this year's Shaken, Not Stirred Event March 11.

“It’s a privilege to help GOCA each year with the Shaken, Not Stirred Gala, which serves as the Southeast’s premier ovarian cancer awareness event,” comments Caryn Kroll, Sandy Springs resident and Vice President of Sean O’Keefe Events. “Not only does it honor and celebrate the women in our community battling this elusive and deadly disease, such as my grandmother who passed away from ovarian cancer, it raises vital funds to support them along their journey. You can really feel spirits lifted and a sense of hope and camaraderie in the air during such a magical night.”

The community is invited to support the cause by purchasing individual tickets to attend the event at ShakenNotStirredGala.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well. Anyone unable to attend the gala, but still interested in contributing, can donate online or bid online in the gala’s fabulous silent auction, which includes jewelry, a British Virgin Island Sailing Charter, a Zulu Nyala African Safari and many other travel experiences. For more information or to get involved further with GOCA, please visit GAOvarianCancer.org or call 404-255-1337.

The mission of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA), a 501c-3 non-profit, is to increase awareness and educate Georgia’s women of all ages, their families and the healthcare community about the risks and symptoms leading to early detection. GOCA serves the state of Georgia with public outreach programs, education and awareness efforts, and fundraising events. With no sure way of predicting ovarian cancer and no single screening test to identify it at the earlier, pre-symptomatic stages, awareness and education are an urgent priority for all women in order to protect themselves from late-stage ovarian cancer.

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Road Trip ARTICLE MARY WELCH | PHOTOGRAPHY MARY WELCH AND SUE G .COLLINS

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e love it when road trips have a theme and our recent trip to Nashville and Bowling Green certainly had it — Cars!

Just south of Nashville is the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant where free tours are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Altima, Maxima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Rogue and Infiniti QX60 are manufactured here. In fact, about 640,000 vehicles a year are manufactured, making it the highest-volume auto plant in North America.

On the hour-long tour you’ll see various stages of the manufacturing process from beginning when the individual parts and panels are stamped from huge coils of steel to the finish when vehicles go through the final inspections.

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Johnny Cash Museum is full of treasures

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From the fresh off the assembly line to the historic is the nearby Lane Museum. This is one of the few museums in the U.S. to specialize in European cars and houses more than 150 cars that date back to the 1920.

These are not your typical vintage cars. Some cars come with two heads, two engines or three wheels. One even has a propeller. The Lane Museum is certainly worthy of a stop. It costs $12 for adults; $8 for seniors and $3 for kids 6 to 17.

Nashville is one of our favorite weekend getaways. It’s a four-hour easy drive and we usually stay downtown but instead opted to go about a mile away in midtown, near Vanderbilt University. We found a fabulous boutique hotel, The Hutton Hotel, which features 247 rooms and 52 luxury suites, all with hi-tech amenities, custom-designed furnishing, sleep-inducing bedding and a dream bathroom.

There’s a fabulous spa, gym, and restaurant, The 1808 Grille, and is pet and environmentally friendly. We actually walked back to the hotel from a Predators’ hockey game and it was a reasonable walk.

The Hutton House will also chauffeur you in the house van or Telsa.

We go to Nashville every winter to attend at least one Predators’ game but we always try to visit one new museum or eatery and revisit some of the oldies but goodies. A trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame is a must, not only because it represents what Nashville is all about, but that they change exhibits all the time. We went to the Johnny Cash Museum for the first time and saw his costumes, guitars, influences and those who came up with him such as Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Walking around the Hutton Hotel we noticed a long line outside of a chicken restaurant that didn’t end until the place closed. Little did we know that we had stumbled upon one of Nashville’s most famous hot chicken places — Hattie B’s. Eating at Hattie B’s is a commitment of time. We stood in line (in the pouring rain) for about 45 minutes. Once you order, you stand around waiting for a table to open, another 15 minutes. Then you wait maybe another half hour for the chicken to arrive. But it’s worth it. We ordered the platter with half a bird with two sides. One of us ordered the chicken with medium heat, which burned ... still don’t know how we survived the HOT. Hats off to those who order the Damn Hot and Shut the Cluck Up Hot. We then went north for about an hour to Bowling Green, home of the Corvette. Bowling Green is one of those small American cities that often gets overlook but shouldn’t. Our first stop would have been to the Lost River Cave, a walking and boat experience through a seven-mile cave system, but after a few rainy days, the cave was flooded.

There are a lot of franchise hotel options and the Hilton Garden Inn was perfect with a really terrific restaurant and bar. We wasted no time going to the National Corvette Museum that features more than 80 cars, a kid’s section and the Corvette Cafe, whose food is surprisingly good. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 seniors; $5 youth (6-16), And, for those looking for the sinkhole that swallowed up eight Corvettes in 2014, it’s been covered over.

Nearby is the Bowling Green Assembly Plant and its one-hour walking tour. Like the Nissan tour it shows hard workers putting together beautiful cars. American craftsmen at its best.

Before leaving Bowling Green, we stopped at Chaney’s Dairy Barn where the ice cream comes from cows a few feet away. Freshest at its best.

A trip to Nashville and Bowling Green combines music, food, history and most of all cars. It’s an easy drive and an enjoyable lesson about an industry segment that keeps the country and the world, literally, going full speed ahead.

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EAT DESSERT FIRST ARTICLE SUE COLLINS

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lon’s

Bakery

Market

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available across metro Atlanta. Offering

become

a

customers a unique atmosphere that emu-

neighborhood oasis, offering a convenient

lates the authentic feel of a European mar-

location to host a business meeting, enjoy

ket, the Dunwoody bakery is known for its

a casual lunch on the outdoor patio, or to

high-quality, made-from-scratch selection

scheme and plan a fun date night, stroll-

of baked breads, European-style cakes,

ing through the market. Alon’s offers a

handmade pastries, gourmet sandwiches,

few items dining options specific to the

freshly prepared foods, fine cheeses,

Dunwoody

exquisite chocolates and more.

Dunwoody

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location,

&

has

including

artisan

wood-fired pizzas, all natural local rotis-

Alon's Dunwoody opened in 2008 to

serie chicken, and a fabulous wine bar

grow the business in the north Atlanta

that will certainly compliment any meal.

community. This month, the bakery will

The award-winning restaurant has pro-

be making Shamrock Sugar Cookies,

vided high-quality artisan baked goods

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins, Shepherd’s

and cuisine since 1992. The namesake

Pie and more. For Purium Alon's will

of Executive Chef/Owner Alon Balshan,

make Hamantaschen, triangle cookies

Alon’s has two locations in Morningside

filled with different fillings like in poppy

and Dunwoody with catering options

seed, apricot, prune and raspberry.

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ARTICLE LAURA MILLER

Burn Boot Camp Lights up Fitness Scene T

found any one gym that I enjoyed, until Burn. I need something to keep me motivated, like everyone else, and box gyms were so boring and impersonal.”

Which is exactly why Burn Boot Camp is a successful program. In addition to the provided counseling, Burn offers nutrition information and meal planning recommendations that are tailored to you and your lifestyle, high

hey say it takes 66 days to form a new

inevitable and subsequently prepares them-

intensity interval training, strength training, and

habit, and millions of people promised

selves for those inevitable weak moments, the

community involvement. Plus, each camp is

themselves that 2017 would be the year of

goal is more easily achieved. As a result, Burn

45 minutes long, and most offer free childcare.

personal fitness. However, motivation is eas-

provides both nutritional and motivational coun-

This unique combination of factors results in a

ily lost; old habits die hard. Only around 8%

seling to its members, ensuring that the physical

high rate of success Burn members.

of those who resolved diet and exercise have

side of boot camp is as effective as possible.

stuck with it into this early spring month.

Stephanie Reilly, owner of Burn Boot Camp in

Burn Boot Camp strives for different results.

Sandy Springs, knows the struggle all too well. “I

“The community feel is definitely the standout difference for me,” said Reilly. “It was a no-brainer.”

“To change the body, you must first change

purchased my first ‘box’ gym membership in my

the mind!” Burn Boot Camp’s philosophy advo-

mid-20s. When we moved to Alabama, I started

“Just when I thought I’d tried everything and

cates that true success begins in the mind.

various programs there and belonged to more

it just wasn’t in me to be consistent with diet

Losing weight isn’t easy, but if one goes into

than one gym to accomplish everything I was

and exercise, I found Burn,” said Bianca Jenkins,

the journey realizing that ups and downs are

trying to achieve,” Reilly explained. “I really never

Sandy Springs member.

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Other members agree.

“I have become

so you can see it every day. Make a note to think about the kind of fun vacation you want to have with your family. It may seem small, but constantly reminding yourself why you’re on this journey will help you stay motivated.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, find yourself a community. In addition to making new friends who are on the same journey that stronger not only physically, but mentally…I

you are, a community will hold you account-

look forward to working out six days a week.”

able, which is key to success. “At Burn, the

Mariah Helm is convinced. “Burn Boot

trainer knew my name in a week, and other

Camp has changed me for the better, with

ladies in camp messaged me when I went

our amazing head trainer and wonderful

away on vacation,” Reilly said.

group of women in our camps. They have

The community feel that so many members

helped me turn my mindset from ‘I can’t go’

mention is reflected in the choice of location,

to ‘I can and what else do you got for me?’”

as well. “Despite Sandy Springs being a

“Surrounding yourself with others who

part of Atlanta, it still has that close-knit feel

can encourage you when you need it most is

to us,” Reilly explained. “We also loved the

a key to staying motivated,” Reilly explained.

lifestyle that is available around the city!”

And motivation is the number 1 key to suc-

Reilly herself loves the restaurants in Sandy

cess, not only in fitness goals but in personal,

Springs, including Food 101, the Breadwinner

professional, and recreational goals as well.

Café, and The Mill. A new mother and dog

So how does one stay motivated as the

owner, she enjoys the numerous parks and

weeks and months of 2017 pass?

recreational areas as well, including Chastain

For starters, set attainable goals.

It’s

daunting to realize you have 40 pounds to

Park and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

lose; start small. Once you’ve lost 5 pounds,

Life moves quickly, and goals are only

make a goal to lose the next 5. Run one mile,

achieved with proper planning and commit-

then move onto running 3.

ment. The right tools for success can make all

Secondly, focus on the positive. “Celebrating

of the difference, and Burn Boot Camp offers

your success, however small, is a big part of

the guidance and support to make your fit-

changing your mindset. It will lead to larger

ness goals a reality. Let yourself be part of the

victories and make those once out of reach

8% that turn their resolutions into victories,

goals more attainable,” Reilly said.

and make 2017 your year for success!

Third, visualize your success. Hang the bikini you want to fit into in a prominent place

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Tech Savvy

Appy meals ARTICLE ALEXA LAMPASONA

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t seems like we rely on apps for everything from the weather to traffic, so why not rely on apps to help you find or cook food? We’ve tested six apps that will make finding a place to eat out or a

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Ever wanted to know where Atlanta’s chefs eat

Take the fear out of selecting wine and instead

tion than through OpenTable, as long as the

when they’re not cooking? The ChefsFeed app

rely on this app. Whether you want to pair wine

restaurant is on the app. A fun fact- when

pulls together insider guides of chef’s favor-

with pizza or Chinese takeout, the “Wine with

you're looking on OpenTable and you can't

ite dining spots around the country. The app’s

Food” section lets you select from common

find the time you want, check back in an

geo-location “Feed Me” section allows you to

dishes and gives a varietal to pair with, as well

hour. Sometimes restaurants open more res-

find chef-recommended spots that are closest

as both Wine Spectator-rated and value bottles

ervation slots as the day goes on. OpenTable

to you. A few of Atlanta’s chefs that have shared

to buy. Pay a premium price to scan wine labels

is far-reaching into the Atlanta metro area,

their favorite dishes at local restaurants include

on the spot to find out tasting notes and pairing

where you can book a reservation in outlying

Ford Fry, Kevin Gillespie, Kevin Rathbun and

suggestions. The app’s “Wine for Occasion” sec-

cities such as Dahlonega or Athens.

Steven Satterfield. A click on their profile allows

tion is a companion to help find the best bottle

you to get insider updates on their own restau-

for a date night or even a gift.

SCOUTMOB While it's not just a dining app, Scoutmob relies on local experts to seek out restaurants that

rant’s news and you’ll find a list of reviews from their must-have dishes in the city.

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This is a perfect app for finding recipes that

step-by-step videos and user-rated recipes.

vetted. Be sure to read the descriptions of the

you want to cook for a dinner party or nicer

Head to the “How To” section for short vid-

restaurants to get insider tips on dishes to or-

meal. The recipes are sourced from Bon Ap-

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der and even personal stories about the own-

petit, SELF, and even the much missed Gour-

Always wanted to see how you should really

ers. You can search by neighborhood or nearby

met magazine. In addition to step-by-step

knead dough? Or how to make crushed ice

locations, and in general every restaurant deal

recipes, the app includes how-to videos, in-

for cocktails? It's all here. Seeing someone

offers 50 percent off a meal.

gredient round-ups and a “smart timer” that

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Driver’s Notebook

THE 2017 HONDA RIDGELINE AWD RTL-E A PERFECT VEHICLE FOR SPRING BREAK! ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON

W

ith spring break on the horizon, we

North American Truck of the Year, but we are

tri-zone climate control; a power-sliding

made it a priority to find an automobile

now confident in saying the accolades are

rear cabin window; HondaLink for various

that would be the best to suit the travel needs

justified. Although classified as a mid-size

applications; Apple CarPlay and Android

of multiple people. The 2017 Honda Ridgeline

pickup, the head-turning Ridgeline han-

Auto; acoustic glass for significant noise

AWD RTL-E was one of the standouts that

dled like a well-tuned sedan with all-wheel

reduction; and adjustable back seats for

covered a lot of demands, whether it's hitting

drive, yet powered by a 280-horsepower,

extra storage space totaling 109 cubic feet.

the beach, heading for the mountains, or

V-8, 3.5-Liter engine complete with Honda’s

The only drawback—but nowhere close

being the life of an outdoor party.

acclaimed iV-TECH technology, and 5,000-

to a deal breaker—was the 8-inch audio

pound towing capacity.

display with touchscreen. Although the

Admittedly, it was difficult to objectively tune out the numerous awards the new

The spacious cabin comfortably fits

goal is to mimic the hands-on approach of

Ridgeline has received so far by auto indus-

five adults and pampers passengers with

a smartphone, it was often a task to scroll

try authorities including the prestigious 2017

leather upholstery throughout. There is also

the volume (whereas knobs are ageless),

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but even that was remedied by using the

the inside wall of the bed, plug in a large

steering wheel controls.

TV, blast music using the extended truck

And now the tailgate; it serves as proof Honda knows how to throw a party. The

bed sound system, and all necessities for an epic party outdoors are met.

door ingeniously opens two ways—fold

Throw in a plethora of safety features from

down and swing—with the latter providing

collision mitigation braking to lane depar-

more practicality when loading. Honda

ture warning thanks to the state-of-the-art

wisely kept the Ridgeline’s additional stor-

Honda Sensing suite that generously comes

$41,370

age space nestled under the dent-resistant

standard in the RTL-E, and the Ridgeline

GAS MILEAGE:

bed, which serves as both a 7-cubic-foot

maintains the luster of an award-winning

18 city/25 highway/21 combined

trunk or a high-capacity ice chest with a

pickup that consistently raises the bar for

drain at the bottom. Using the AC outlet on

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MARCH 17 2017 AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW IN ATLANTA COBB GALLERIA CENTRE The American Craft Show returns to Cobb Galleria Centre, March 1719, where more than 225 of the country’s top craft artists will present their handmade creations in jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor. The Show, which will celebrate ACC’s 75th anniversary, will run for three days. Show-goers will enjoy programs like Make Room, Hip Pop, Let’s Make and Style Slam. craftcouncil.org

MARCH 18 WATERDROP DASH 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER The Water Drop Dash 5K is a fast, flat course along the banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia. The race encourages metro Atlanta residents to check their plumbing fixtures during Fix a Leak Week. Check, Twist, Replace! RoswellGov.com

THROUGH MARCH 19

MARCH 24 - 26 THE 39TH ANNUAL SPRING ATLANTA HOME SHOW

THE 35TH ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN COVER-UP QUILT SHOW

COBB GALLERIA CENTRE

BULLOCH HALL

The largest Home Show in Georgia, with hundreds of participating

The Quilt Show is a tradition in North Fulton County and all across

companies! For 39 years the Spring Atlanta Home Show has been

Georgia. This display of lovely quilts in an historic home provides a

improving home lifestyles and adding value to your largest single in-

warmth and ambiance not found in larger venues. Join a raffle to win

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your own handmade quilt, and view the various different styles of quilts unique to the regions of the Southeast. BullochHall.org

MARCH 25 RESCUE DOG OLYMPICS

MARCH 11

BROOK RUN PARK

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Atlanta metro rescues, doggies,

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socialize, with a dog fun field day,

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Parting Thoughts

ALAINA’S HOME RANCH CHILI WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY SUE G. COLLINS

ALAINA'S CHILI 1 lb. ground meat 1 small squash, thin sliced and quartered 1 small zucchini, thin sliced and quartered 1 medium yellow onion, large diced

4 oz tomato paste 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 2 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp onion powder 3 oz parsley, chopped

2 celery stalks, sliced

3 oz green onion, sliced

3 cloves of garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

2 small carrots, 1/2 inch sliced and quartered 1 Cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1.

1lb. brown mushroom, quartered

1 oz sour cream 2 oz shredded cheddar cheese Sliced chives

In a large pot, set over medium heat, brown ground meat until it is cooked all the way through. Remove meat from pot and set aside. Pat dry.

2.

In the same pot sauté down onions, celery, carrots, and garlic until onions are semi-translucent. Add squash, zucchini, and tomatoes and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add your dry ground meat to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes then add tomato paste and mix thoroughly.

W

Once mixed add enough water so that it covers ground

hile visiting the enchanting luxury dude

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ranch, Home Ranch in Clark, Colorado last

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hours stirring every so often.

this chili during a five-course gourmet lunch. After a morning of snow shoeing and horse back rid-

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to find a roaring fire and bowls of this tasty chili to greet us. Alaina was kind enough to share her recipe, and we highly recommend you try this before winter is over (March 21st)!

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and continue cooking for 5 minutes.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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