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DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Hunter Martinez | hunter.martinez@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

The Best Time of Year!

Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER

Kirstan Lanier

CAN YOU BELIEVE WE’RE WRAPPING UP 2021?! Time really flies when you’re hav-

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

ing this much fun telling all the wonderful stories that make up the Fort Worth community.

Allison Gibeson, Hannah Middleton, Moriah Schowengerdt

This month, we highlight a few ways to make the most out of time spent with loved

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ones. Whether it is time in the kitchen cooking with several generations of family or

Chantelle Marie Photography, Hannah Middleton, Janie Jones, Nancy Farrar Photography,

capturing joyful photos with loved ones, we’ve got you covered.

Along with this, we’ve also compiled a gift guide with some great gadgets and other goodies that are sure to please everyone on your list.

As this year comes to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for you, dear reader. We wouldn’t be here without you, and we look forward to another great year ahead.

Merry Christmas Fort Worth!

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ON THE COVER Blythe, Eila and Luella smelling Mamaw’s freshly baked pie.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 10 More Than Just A Pie 16 5 Steps To A Joyful Family Photo Session Tips for leaving the stress behind and making merry moments together

20 Gift Guide The Market at Ridglea has a Gift for Everyone

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26 The Ultimate Gift for Adventurers Airstream and Pottery Barn launch special edition camping trailer

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Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Trend Setter

26 Driver’s Notebook 30 Inspired By 32 Lifestyle Calendar

AROUND TOWN

DR. STORY IS ASSUMING THE CONCIERGE MEMBERSHIP MEDICAL PRACTICE OF DR. JOHN BOHNSACK Dr.

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4th annual partnership with Operation Gentleman, a 501c(3) non-profit.

Through their generous member community, The Gents Place has received over 3,000 suits throughout the years to donate to our beloved retired and retiring veterans transitioning to civil life. This year is no exception to their member’s generosity, as they have successfully received hundreds of clothing items to help our veterans look and feel their most confident best.

FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW ADDS AUDITORIUM CONCERT SERIES The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is partnering with Live Nation to roll out the Auditorium Concert Series presented by TX Whiskey during the Stock Show’s 23-day run at Will Rogers Memorial Center, January 14-February 5.

The new concert series adds to the authentic western lifestyle experience, featuring livestock and horse shows, kid-friendly activities and exhibits, carnival midway, shopping, great food and, of course, rodeo.

The concert series begins January 19 when Kansas performs a night of classic rock hits, featuring “Carry On Wayward Son,” “Dust In the Wind” and others.

Tickets go on sale at 10 AM Friday, November 19 at Ticketmaster. Tickets for each performance will provide admission to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo grounds (rodeo performances require a separate ticket). For more information visit: fortworthtexas.gov

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE MORIAH SCHOWENGERDT PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

more than just a pie IT IS OFTEN ASKED AT SOME POINT IN ONE’S LIFE, “WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR LEGACY TO BE?” Of course there is a variety of answers to such a deep and personal question. Does legacy equate to dollars in a savings account, traditions passed on to loved ones, morals and values taking deep root, or perhaps all of those things combined? Sometimes, the making of a legacy is found in the small, intimate moments found in our day to day lives.

Cooking in the kitchen is something that will forever be part of my grandmother’s legacy. Growing up eating the food she taught my own mom to cook, the taste of her southern cooking cuisine is delectable, and has a way of warming your whole body from the inside out. All made by hand, the wonderful taste of her food came from her

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love of being in the kitchen. At ninety three years old, Mamaw Pat still makes some of the greatest food I’ve ever tasted.

I think it’s important to make note of how legacy’s are created. Intentionality is key. It’s taking time to put down the busy things that consume our day, and carving out space for the small moments spent together with the ones you love. Each year at Christmas time, the task of Christmas cookies lingers in the air. As a mom of three daughters, I know the task involves a great big, fat mess! I also know that if my own mom hadn’t endured the mess with me, I wouldn’t have the memories I have now as an adult. It’s these memories that allows me to also endure the mess with my own children. It’s time spent together, being creative, licking the sweet frosting off of your fingers and laughing when the flour goes flying into the air. These are the moments that last through the generations. It’s these moments that create a lasting legacy.

What are some of the things you are doing with the ones you love to create a legacy for your own family? Are you getting in the kitchen with your grandmother, absorbing all the things she can teach you? Are you risking messy situations to laugh and create with your kids? It doesn’t have to be a long list, it doesn’t have to take all of your time.

It’s the small, intentional moments that matter the most. Every so often, gather up the ones you love, tell them how much you love them, learn something new together, make apple pie. These are the things that last a lifetime and beyond.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

Mamaw’s apple pie INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST + 3 c. all-purpose flour + 1 c. butter, cut into 1/2” pieces + 2 tbsp. granulated sugar + 1/2 tsp. kosher salt + 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar + 8 tbsp. ice water (or more, if needed) FOR THE FILLING + 3 1/2 lb. assorted apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala) cored, peeled, and thinly sliced + 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice + 2/3 c. granulated sugar + 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling + 1 tsp. ground cinnamon + 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract + 1/4 tsp. kosher salt + 2 tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces + 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp. water (egg wash) + Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

LATTICE PIE CRUST + Roll out second disc of dough into a 12-inch circle. + Cut dough into strips. + Lay 6 strips vertically and evenly spaced on top of the filled pie. Use the longer strips in the center of the pie and the shorter strips on the ends. + Fold every other strip (3 in total) all the way back so they’re almost falling off of the pie. Lay one of the 6 unused strips perpendicular on top. Unfold the 3 vertical strips back so they lay over the perpendicular strip. You have 5 strips left. + Fold the other 3 vertical strips back. Lay one of the 5 unused strips perpendicular on top. Unfold the 3 vertical strips back so they lay over the perpendicular strip. You’re now beginning to see the beautiful woven pattern! + Repeat with last 4 strips, weaving the strips over and under one another. + Fold the excess dough that lays over the edges of the pie back and pinch them with the bottom pie crust. Flute the edges of the pie, then brush with egg wash and sprinkle with a little coarse sugar. This adds a lovely sparkle and crunch! + Refrigerate unbaked pie for 30 minutes prior to baking. This is an often overlooked step, but cold dough is guaranteed to hold the lattice shape. + Place pie onto preheated baking sheet and bake 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 375º and bake until golden and bubbly, 40 minutes more.

(If edges begin to look dark, cover with foil.) + Let cool on a wire rack at least 2 hours before serving.

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DIRECTIONS + Make crust: Place flour and butter into freezer for 30 minutes before starting crust process. + In a large food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt until combined. Add butter and pulse until pea-sized and some slightly larger pieces form. With the machine running, add vinegar, then ice water into feed tube, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough starts to come together and is moist but not wet and sticky (test by squeezing some with your fingers). Mixture will be crumbly. + Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, form into 2 equal size balls, and flatten into disks (making sure there are no/minimal cracks). + Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until dough is very cold, at least 2 hours. + On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a 12” circle. Drape over lightly greased (with cooking spray) 9”-x-1.5” pie dish and gently press to fit (don’t stretch). Refrigerate 30 minutes or freeze 10 minutes. + Make Filling: In a large bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Transfer apple mixture into the crust-lined pie dish. Dot all over with butter. Assemble + Bake Pie + Preheat oven to 425º with a large baking sheet on the middle rack.

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TREND SETTER

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5 steps to a joyful family photo session TIPS FOR LEAVING THE STRESS BEHIND AND MAKING MERRY MOMENTS TOGETHER

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It’s important to work with someone you can trust to take some of the decision making off your plate. It will take away a lot of your stress just to know that you have someone in your corner making some of the key decisions for you, like the session location. It’s also important to make sure you love their style as an artist.

For outdoor photos you’ll be somewhat bound to the best morning or evening light, but if you have little ones

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make sure to choose a time that gives them the best opportunity of being well rested. Trying to get a smile out of a grumpy toddler isn’t fun for anyone!

BOOK A TIME WHEN EVERYONE WILL FEEL RESTED WITH THE HOLIDAY SEASON AROUND THE CORNER, MANY OF US HAVE PLANS TO UPDATE OUR FAMILY PHOTOS. It’s easy for what should be a fun hour as a family to turn into major stress this time of year, but it doesn’t have to be that way! I have 15 years of photo experience under my belt, and I’m here to help take the stress out of the process (and maybe slow your heart rate too).

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GO WITH THE FLOW OF YOUR FAMILY

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CHOOSE A “HERO PIECE” TO GUIDE YOUR WARDROBE Once the session begins, try to let things happen

Choosing clothing for everyone involved in your ses-

organically and naturally. The joy can quickly get

sion can be overwhelming. You want to coordinate but

sapped out of your time together if you’re feeling the

not be matchy-matchy, and there are endless options.

need to scold your family into cooperating. Let your

One way to simplify the process is to choose a piece

photographer guide the process and trust that even if

of clothing that all the other outfits can revolve around.

your kids are making wild faces, you’re going to have

For example, if you have a dress you love for your

these sweet moments to treasure forever.

daughter, let that piece guide the rest of your wardrobe decisions. Your photographer can help with this too!

04 SET A PEACEFUL TONE THE DAY OF THE SESSION It’s easy for the process of getting everyone

LET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER GUIDE THE PROCESS AND

dressed and to the session location to begin build-

TRUST THAT EVEN IF YOUR KIDS ARE MAKING WILD FACES,

ing tension in your family that could show up in your

YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE THESE SWEET MOMENTS TO

photos. Try to build in enough time that you don’t feel

TREASURE FOREVER.

rushed, and if you’re a couple minutes late or your son spills juice on his pants, take a deep breath. The photos will still be beautiful!

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INSPIRED BY

Gratefully

ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000.

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are.”

—Anna Sarol

family and I are,” Anna says.

The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year.

When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have

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otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized.

One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent.

When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy.

“When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.”

In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link.

The amount given to each recipient will be based on need.

The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

Nominate HERE! Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1-31 GIFT OF LIGHTS TEXAS Texas Motor Speedway

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PANTHER ISLAND ICE RETURNS Coyote Drive-In

Panther Island Ice returns this hol-

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17, 2022, including all holidays. The rink is real ice located mostly under

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