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n case you haven’t heard, Lancaster, Pa., is having a heyday, and Lancaster Arts Hotel provides a luxury, first row seat to the very best the town has to offer.

Situated in the heart of downtown, Lancaster Arts Hotel has been outfitted with deluxe accommodations within a one-of-a-kind historic landmark. Every room is decked in original works of art, with a special emphasis on local Pennsylvania artists. The collection includes some of Lancaster’s finest pieces, and has been valued at a worth over $300,000.

In addition to this unique and inspired setting, there’s also everything else a modern guest needs to feel at home, from an on-site restaurant to fitness facilities.

The 63 guestrooms and suites have been appointed with comfort as well as beauty in mind. In keeping with the heritage of the historic former tobacco warehouse that houses the hotel, the décor includes handcrafted furnishings, exposed

ceiling beams and brick walls. It is a spectacular setting for the artwork, and a distinctive synergy is created by the designer’s thoughtful placement of 21st century comforts as well.

There’s Wi-Fi Internet access, iPod docking stations, HDTV, flat-screen televisions, and more.

Named after tobacco inspector, John J. Jeffries, the on-site restaurant has become a popular destination for locals as well as guests. The chefs and owners work with local farmers to incorporate fresh produce into the menu as well as many other organic delectables. Also served are locally made cheeses and bison from a local buffalo farm. Because of the advantages of the partnership with the local farmers, a daily bounty is available and the menu is always changing to serve up homegrown goodness.

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Now with summer behind us, we can look forward to enjoying the crisp, inviting air of autumn and all the glorious colors and flavors the season brings.

There’s just about no better time to live in the communities we enjoy here. Besides the natural beauty our region displays, there is no shortage of events and activities that enable you to take full advantage of the bounty at harvest time. Take a short drive in almost any direction and you arrive at a pick-it-yourself apple orchard, or pumpkin patch. Get your thrills and chills from a haunted corn maze and a hay ride, with the moon as your only guide… if you dare. Who can resist?

And after you’ve had your share of the great outdoors, bring some back inside while you sip your hot cider.

It’s a great time of year to get started on those home improvement projects that were put off because of the oppressive summer heat. We decided to bring the elegance of the season to your interior space with our Home feature and TheFork-1-1’s entertaining ideas. Whether you are adding crown molding to your living room or arranging table settings in your dining room, you will be amazed at how far a little creativity goes towards achieving a decadent touch. There is always something in each of our homes that needs painting, repairing or a room that needs that extra-special something new. Pick a room and start today.

And if you are still procrastinating, take a moment right now to finish reading this month’s issue of Local Living magazine. It’s a great way to stay connected with your community. We help you stay on top of what’s happening in your town and when to be where you want to be. You’ll know about local events, current trends in fashion, fabulous restaurants to dine, home improvement tips, along with important information in for your health & wellness. Local Living Magazine: Dedicated to your home, your community, your life – and keeping it all connected, one person at a time.

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love the sweet crisp smell of fall. Leaves change, ďŹ re pits blaze and cozy, well-loved cotton throws come out of hiding. Days get shorter and evenings get cooler. I read a lot of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;inâ&#x20AC;? interior decorating and design ideas for every season and although I like to be in the know, for me itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the need to incorporate the latest design trend, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about discovering a new way to set the tone of a room or event with suggestive elements. Brighten and soften this season with soothing shades of white and watch the rustic colors of fall really radiate.

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After being in love with southern Vermont for years, my husband and I ďŹ nally pulled the trigger and purchased a small second home in Manchester Village. The property was situated in the middle of town along its alabaster white and grey marble sidewalks. It was a traditional white clapboard house with black louvered shutters ďŹ&#x201A;anking each of a gaggle of windows. We painted the shutters white and hung the palest of grey stained teak lattice panels and the house came alive. In spring, tiny white bell pendants hung from lily of the valley stalks that meandered through a messy bed of

sun bleached river rocks. Well-established, white and pallid green hydrangeas had to be tied to the lattice in mid-summer to keep the melon sized blooms from weighing themselves DOWN TO A DROOP 3QUARE WHITE PLANTATION PLANTERS PURchased at a barn sale and repaired with a thousand tiny nails and a tube of wood glue graced each side of the extra wide front door. Each fall, we dried and tied those hydrangeas in bunches and stuffed the planters till overďŹ&#x201A;owing. We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Famousâ&#x20AC;? cider donuts to start fryING UP AT THE %QUINOX 6ALLEY .URSERY DOWN THE STREET 4HEY only make donuts during this time of year and they are delicious. We would order a coffee and several donuts too many, grab a wagon and walk the pumpkin patch in search of a pair of the most symmetrically superior specimens there. Once home, we plopped the fat and lumpy pumpkins against all that white and loved the shocking orange contrast.

Once inside, rich, honey colored, wide plank maple ďŹ&#x201A;oors looked even richer against ivory painted walls, built-ins and bookshelves. Exposed whitewashed railroad ties framed a sunken living room paneled in rough-cut, darkest brown barn board. We unveiled one wall down to brick and glazed it with a thick coat of cream. An oatmeal colored, well worn, heavy cotton slipcover hung loosely over the sofa. Several faded moss-green velvet ďŹ&#x201A;oor pillows sat stacked on the knotty beige Berber. In the corner, a gas stove with a deep brown PORCELAIN lNISH STOOD ON AN ANTIQUE BRICK HEARTH 4HE MANTLE above it was a 3-inch thick slab of local white marble with unďŹ nished edges. It was home to several tarnished silver picture frames and a cluster of beeswax tapers in mismatched white candlesticks. French doors ďŹ&#x201A;anked by triple width tulle sheers led to a simple brick patio with weathered teak Adirondack chairs. A large cement birdbath bowl we found in the basement was used as a wood burning ďŹ re pit. Exploding red and gilded gold leaves of the Taconic Mountains provided the perfect backdrop. We owned that little house for 6 years and truly enjoyed every minute we spent there.

The same general ideas we used to renovate that house can be used to transform a room or set a fall table. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neutralizeâ&#x20AC;? a room by exchanging color with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;un-colorâ&#x20AC;?. Think

texture; the more texture the better. A white room with no architectural or textural details looks unďŹ nished while a room with wainscoting and crown molding displays white as a power color. Pearly velvet drapes and a ribbon shag rug set the tone. Flannel and cable knit throw pillows further the effect. Paint the back wall of a dark china cabinet or bookshelf white and line the shelves with linen napkins before putting back its contents to enlighten the look. Make a template and have a piece of Carrera white marble cut and polished to top an accent table.

Need a whitewashed fall centerpiece? Cluster vessels of both fresh and dried eucalyptus with mercury glass pumpkins on a serving tray and incorporate other cream toned tchotchkes to make it yours. I used a mother of pearl clutch purse as a cocktail napkin holder and placed a verdigris weathervane behind the tray to provide interest and height; the weathervane came from the top of a cupola of another property we renovated in Vermont. The bullet hole through the center is always a good conservation starter. Next chunky pumpkins, odd shaped gourds and rusty mums will hit the local markets. Add them to the mix as an introduction to fall. Invite friends you desperately need to catch up with and serve Humboldt Fog cheese smeared on honey buttered toast with bowls of fresh ďŹ gs and pears. Pour tall, rum spiked Goombay Smashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and garnish with grilled blood orange slices and bid farewell to summer.

Pattie Krukowski is a freelance writer and interior decorator for Matott Construction in Doylestown, PA.

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Easy Halloween Decorations

BY JEAN HURLEY Halloween decorating is one of the few home design and remodeling activities where the actual process is as exciting as the end product itself. Creating, designing and hanging Halloween décor is a fun activity you can do with your kids, spouses, and friends.

Assembling scary or comedic designs is the easy part, but coming up with new and exciting ideas is anything but.

That is why I have compiled a list of Halloween decorations that you can easily create for under $100. Not only will these amazing Halloween décor items not hurt your wallet, but all will give you valuable time with the kids before they rush out for all that candy.

1. Chalkboard Pumpkin There will be enough orange to go around. Do something different with your pumpkins this year by painting them with chalkboard paint. You will see the black not only blends in with most Halloween themes, but it’s the perfect holiday centerpiece. In fact, you could even use it to write the menu of your holiday meal on it.

To complete this project, all you need is a pumpkin, a small bucket of chalkboard paint, and chalk.

2. Light Halloween Decor Halloween décor does not have to be scary. To add a bit of Halloween fun to your backyard, all you need is some Halloween candy (which I am sure you are piling up right now) & a few small pumpkins. After carving funny faces within the pumpkins, put them in a large cylinder vase and use it as a table centerpiece. Then, surround it with colorful candy.

3. Dark Mantel

Cozy fireplaces are meant to be transformed every Halloween season. The black gauzy fabric draped over the edge gives it that haunted feel, but the skulls, pumpkins, and spiders take it over the top.

They even went one step beyond by adding spider webs all around, as well as scary ravens and crows.

4. Lanterns Assorted lanterns (preferably orange and black) are a perfect complement to any hallway. Not only does it provide an exciting design element between rooms, but it can also bring new light to a plain white wall. Furthermore, if you’re hosting a Halloween or Thanksgiving party, it’s a perfect way to block off one area of the home.

After all, we wouldn’t want the guests bringing their dirty shoes into the bedroom.

5. Outdoor Decor

The witch crashing into the tree is a classic outdoor Halloween décor item you can find at any Halloween store. But the most popular place to add Halloween décor outside the home is the front door. After all, the door is the gateway into the home. If you took the time to decorate inside the home, you might as well get your guests in the mood by decking out your doorstep with fun or scary Halloween décor. Pick a theme: spiders, Witches Dwelling, Dracula’s Castle, Pumpkin Mania… and roll with it!

Halloween decorating does not have to be expensive or time consuming. It should be a fun activity you and your family can enjoy every year!

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And in this case, â&#x20AC;&#x153;customâ&#x20AC;? doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean it has to cost a fortune. Waterman explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A designer will come to your home to give you expert ideas, and from those ideas, you can choose the right blend of form and function that ďŹ ts your budget.â&#x20AC;?

Sound Advice Closets by Design knows exactly what questions to ask to make your transition to simpler living a breeze. The designer meets with you with one goal: to understand what your needs are and then to translate them into a design that ďŹ ts your lifestyle. This includes taking inventory of the clothing in your closet, items in your garage and the type of ofďŹ ce equipment and ďŹ ling you have in your home ofďŹ ce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once ďŹ nalized, the design is sent to our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Chester County. After it is manufactured

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Bringing a French Villa To Life I N B U C K S C O U N T Y, P E N N S Y LVA N I A

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magine being able to build your dream home from the ground-up, with all of the beautiful and unique specifications you desire. That’s exactly what a couple in Bucks County decided to do, with the help of J.R. Maxwell Builders. After completely demolishing the house on site, James Maxwell’s team constructed this French Provincial Villa starting with a blank canvas on a gorgeous, private lot. Designed by Ralph C. Fey Architects, this home is a spectacular

example of ingenuity, creativity, style and taste in both design and execution.

J.R. Maxwell Builders worked cohesively with the architects as well as the homeowners to build this amazing structure to their exact needs, starting from the outside and working inward. From the hand-laid stone driveway to the stucco and stone exteriors, the villa exudes elegance as well as grace. Maxwell’s team installed a combination of shingled and standing seam metal roofing to accent the elegant French-inspired style. To compliment the roofing, Mink Run Millwork (a division of J.R. Maxwell Builders) designed and installed custom shutters.

On the back of the home, they built a lovely walk-out patio for entertaining complete with a unique step-down concrete and grass checkerboard area.

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The garage features ample space to house

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Run Millwork, this dream home has everything that the owners wanted

are televisions that are built into the walls and hidden behind artworks.

and more. With confidence, knowledge, teamwork, imagination and

Moving into the master bedroom on the first floor, there are Maxwell-

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built in-wall drawers, another hidden television and a lovely sitting area.

amazing dream home.

The master bath was designed and built to have a custom laundry cabinet with rolling drawer, which can be accessed from the bath area as well as the laundry room on the other side of the wall. It’s the epitome of efficiency thanks to J.R. Maxwell’s design and construction skills. Maxwell built the custom master bath to incorporate a standing shower, tub, bidet, two vanities, two toilets, and an outdoor shower. An additional powder room completes the first floor of the home.

Moving upstairs, Maxwell continued the rounded walls and corners, constructed two additional bedrooms and a full guest bath. A large open room features tall windows that look out over the front yard and driveway.

These windows are spaced evenly across the width of the room and add light, air and architectural interest. This space acts as an office and hobby area, allowing room for a large table and desk. Each room upstairs is crafted by Maxwell with as much care as the downstairs master bedroom and living areas, and any guest would be thrilled to stay there.

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s a horsewoman and a legacy big-10 graduate, tailgating is probably in my blood. Before that sentence gives you too much pause, (weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just assume you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see last season of Downton Abbey) you should probably know that pre-game dining al fresco has GONE HAND IN HAND WITH EQUESTRIAN EVENTS LONG BEFORE THE gridiron got itself organized. Sure, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different vibe all together... champagne, crab legs, cruditĂŠs, and cheese spreads, but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not be too hasty to judge here. As our triple crown winning summer draws to a close and we rush into football season, there seems like no better time to talk about taking a page from the horse world and upping your fall grilling game. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had all summer long to throw on your favorite burgers and brats, take advantage of harvest being the prime time to experiment with indulgence.

First, lets talk ďŹ&#x201A;avor. Fall is the perfect time to bring those smoked, bitter and boozy on trend notes to the grill. One great way to combine all three of these is to soak those smoker box wood chips in your favorite microbrew. Given, the act of soaking wood chips for the grill is heavily debated (as is â&#x20AC;&#x153;wastingâ&#x20AC;? a good microbrew), so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not about to step on those coals! But if you have a water smoker go ahead and swap out the water in the pan with beer, for an approach that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t light a ďŹ re under your fellow grill-mastersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feet. Another path to infusing that brew-tastic-ďŹ&#x201A;avor is to add it to your favorite marinades. (Hello, beer can chicken connoisseurs!)

Keep in mind, predominantly hoppy American microbrews can add a bitterness too overpowering for some proteins, so make sure you taste the beer ďŹ rst. Personally, I love adding beer to a good barbecue sauce. A fruity Lambic mixed in to YOUR FAVORITE ""1 BLEND IS A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO INFUSE FALL fruity ďŹ&#x201A;avors like blackberry and apple.

A little bit of that grilled fruit ďŹ&#x201A;avor goes a long way. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a level of rich, caramelized, sweetness unlike any other that adds a degree of reďŹ nement to any cookout. And really, why grill jalapeĂąo poppers when you could have grilled ďŹ gs stuffed with goat cheese? Grill on medium low heat for 6-7 minutes, plate, and ďŹ nish them off with a drizzle of honey or balsamic for a sweet and savory bite that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. Apples and pears are great on the grill too, whether in preparation for a chutney or mixed into a grilled root vegetable medley.

0UMPKIN SWEET POTATOES LEEKS WINTER SQUASHES AND CAULIďŹ&#x201A;ower all do wonderfully skewered on the grill.

Veggies took center stage on trend this grilling season, and fall is no exception. Try adding a singular type of grilled vegetable to your salad for a bit of ďŹ&#x201A;are (for example, grilled tomatoes or fennel), or try grilling the lettuce itself! Grilled romaine is overdone, but try grilling some radicchio instead for another approach to those on trend bitter ďŹ&#x201A;avors. Or maybe lightly grill up some cabbage to add a smokey twist to your slaw for those pulled pork sliders. And if bringing lettuce to your next tailgate seems like a penalty waiting to

happen, stick to some spruced up old standbys: break out the cast iron and grill some artichoke and spinach dip, roast some red peppers for a chicken and smoked mozzarella sandwich, throw on some sweet corn to get a light smokey char, or even make a breading free blossoming onion. (Sur La Table $19.95) Veggies easily go from sides to show stoppers, and many can be prepared in advance so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re grill ready on game day.

While weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re speaking vegetarian, (because, yes, there are plenty of non-carnivorous types out there who also enjoy football) extra ďŹ rm Tofu is great on the grill and provides a perfect opportunity to infuse a variety of ďŹ&#x201A;avors. Simply marinated in soy and sesame oil, or ďŹ nished with a drizzle of Siracha, Chimichurri, or your favorite yogurt sauce, grilled tofu really shines. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a meatier-meat-free texture, try seitan skewers, You can marinade these pieces of wheat gluten the same way you would your meats of choice.

While subbing Portabellas for burgers is old hat, try taking CHICK PEA OR QUINOA BURGERS AND lNISHING THEM OFF ON THE grill to add some charred ďŹ&#x201A;avor. Or use those caps to make dough-less (and potentially gluten free) pizzas on the grill.

Unless of course you want to just go ahead and actually grill pizzas. Since everyone at your alma mater will be waiting in line at ye-olde-pizza-shoppe, why not make your own? With your smoker box in play youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get pretty close to that woodďŹ red ďŹ&#x201A;avor without investing in that tailgate pizza oven. Sure you could make a regular cheese pizza for the kiddos, but why not have one with caramelized onion, pear, and goat cheese for yourself? Dates, chorizo, goat cheese, and onions for a friend? The blend of savory and sweet is always a good play in my book.

Maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not really looking to change your whole grilling scene, but would like a new grill gadget? You could invest in a Himalayan salt block. These pink blocks of salt can tolerate super high temps and add a nice crust to your meats (think ďŹ&#x201A;ank steak, scallops, or shrimp) and vegetables.

You can also serve hot meats directly on these beautiful pink blocks for a dressed up look that adds a bit of ďŹ&#x201A;avor. A few cautions, they are not cheap, and are unpredictable in their longevity. Care and use are key in making them worth the splurge. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also not a whole lot of data out there on just how much sodium they add to your cooking, so if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re watching your intake, this one might not be for you.

Sure, switching up your whole tailgating game might be a bit of a Hail Mary pass, but give it a try. You might just score a touchdown.

Sara is a freelance writer, culinary adventurer, and renaissance mom. She lives in Chester County with too many kitchen gadgets, her overly ambitious container garden, her husband Chris, and their two young sons (the Incredible Hulk and the Flash).

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Tips for Canning and Preserving Fall-Harvest Foods

By Megan Cole ummer has faded to fall, which means the fresh local tomatoes, corn, and other produce youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been enjoying all summer will disappear from the farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market. But you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to stop enjoying the best of the summer harvest just because the cold weather is coming.

In recent years canning and other means of food preservation have discovered a new popularity. But if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like my grandma, canned tomatoes, beets, jams, and homemade salsa never went out of style.

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First, there are a few vegetables that simply wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t freeze well, like lettuce and salad greens. And a little prep time will save you a lot of hassle before you freeze. Make sure you wash, peel, and trim all your vegetables as you would if you were going to cook them fresh. The last thing you want to have to do is cut a frozen carrot.

For corn, remove it from the cob and freeze it ďŹ&#x201A;at on a baking sheet before freezing it in a freezer bag.

Additionally, starting peas, beans, blueberries, strawberries, huckleberries, and other small fruits and veggies on a baking sheet will keep you from having to thaw a solid frozen block when you take them out of your freezer.

Believe it or not, you can even freeze herbs like dill and basil. One easy way to do this is to freeze them in an icecube tray in a small amount of olive oil. This allows you to add them to sauces and other dishes to add a pinch of ďŹ&#x201A;avor.

Some people really ďŹ nd canning complicated and time consuming. While that can be true, if you get some friends together to help out with the canning, it can really cut down on the labor involved and make it more fun.

There are two methods for canning: the water-bath canner and the pressure canner. The water-bath canner is the least expensive vessel for canning, and you can ďŹ nd kits complete with cans at most grocery and hardware stores.

The water bath is recommended for fruits, fruit juices, and acidic vegetables such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, pickles, or relishes.

One important thing to remember when canning is to sterilize your jars and lids. You can do this in boiling water.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reusing old jars, make sure the rims arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t chipped or cracked. You need a smooth rim to insure you get a good seal. If it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seal properly, your veggies or jam will spoil. Listen for the pops of your lids while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re canning. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear the pop, they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sealed. Any unsealed cans need to be discarded or used immediately.

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You're Home ÂŽ with Jill Jill Bauer, QVCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home-Savvy Hostess, joined the multimedia retailer as a program host in 1993 with a philosophy inspired by simplicity: surround yourself with things you love. While she has a vast knowledge of QVCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products and brands, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most relied on for her insight on products and ideas for the home.

Since 2000, Bauerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle show, Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Home with JillÂŽ, provides viewers with tips on how to make all the comforts of home a li le more stylish, while oďŹ&#x20AC;ering simple solutions for a busy lifestyle. With a diďŹ&#x20AC;erent theme every show, Bauer oďŹ&#x20AC;ers creative decorating ideas, suggestions for gracious entertaining and gi -giving, or delicious dishes from the kitchen. From crackers to pancakesâ&#x20AC;Ś Jill is sharing with you some of her favorite seasonal recipes!

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This recipe comes from my Grandma Bauer, who always loved having a little something to â&#x20AC;&#x153;nibble.â&#x20AC;? She TAUGHT ME TO MAKE THESE WHEN ) WAS QUITE young as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a simple recipe! I added the touch of cayenne as I grew older because I really love the combo of the savory cracker, the sweet nuttiness of the pecan and a dash of spice. These should keep for several days in an airtight container.

Ingredients s CUP 4BSP mOUR s TSP SALT s TSP GROUND CAYENNE s CUP EXTRA SHARP SHREDDED CHEESE

loosely packed s 4BSP BUTTER ROOM TEMPERATURE s 4BSP HEAVY CREAM s CUP lNELY CHOPPED PECANS

Preparation Combine all of the ďŹ&#x201A;our, salt and cayenne in a food processor. Pulse together. Add the cheese, butter, cream and pecans and pulse until a dough just starts to form. Roll the dough into a log about 12â&#x20AC;? long. Seal it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Then, on a lightly ďŹ&#x201A;oured surface, slice the unwrapped dough into 1/8â&#x20AC;? thick rounds. To decorate, use a fork to carve a crisscross pattern on the top. Bake on a cookie sheet for about 15 minutes, or until crisp. Let the crackers cool completely before serving.

Pumpkin Pancakes with Salted-Caramel-Bacon Syrup Makes 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12

Jillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tip: Pumpkin is just too good to only be a fall ingre-

dient, especially when you add it to pancakes and then drizzle them with salted-caramel-bacon syrup! Want even more bacon? Cook an extra slice, crumble it and stir it into softened butter for smearing on those warm pancakes.

Ingredients Pancakes s CUPS BUTTERMILK s CUP CANNED PUMPKIN PUR£E s EGGS s 4BSP APPLESAUCE s TSP VANILLA EXTRACT s CUPS "ISQUICK s CUP SUGAR s TSP PUMPKIN PIE SPICE s TSP SALT

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Syrup s OZ 3MUCKERS SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM TOPPING s OZ PURE MAPLE SYRUP s TSP KOSHER OR COARSE SEA SALT s SLICES CRISPLY COOKED BACON CRUMBLED Preparation 1. To make the pancakes, whisk the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, eggs, applesauce and vanilla extract in a large bowl. In a SEPARATE BOWL COMBINE THE "ISQUICK SUGAR PUMPKIN SPICE and salt. Combine the mixtures and let the batter rest for 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with melted butter or a nonstick spray. Pour 1/3 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes or until the edges look dry and bubbles form on top of the pancake. Flip and cook for 2 minutes on the other side.

3. To prepare the syrup, combine the salted caramel ice cream topping, syrup and salt in a medium-size bowl. When ready to use, add in the crumbled bacon. Pour the syrup over the pumpkin pancakes.

Bread in a Flower Pot Jillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tip:

The pots must be seasoned before baking. To do so, preheat the oven to 425°F and generously coat the pots with vegetable oil. Turn the oven off and place the pots inside the oven on a cookie sheet. Remove the pots when the oven has cooled.

Repeat this process once more,preheating to 325°F and removing when cool.

Ingredients s CUP WARM WATER s PACKAGE ACTIVE DRY YEAST s 4BSP HONEY s 4BSP OLIVE OIL s TSP SALT s n CUPS ALL PURPOSE mOUR s CUP MILK s 4BSP SESAME SEEDS OPTIONAL GARNISH s 4BSP PUMPKIN SEEDS OPTIONAL GARNISH s 4BSP POPPY SEEDS OPTIONAL GARNISH Preparation 1. Combine the warm water and the packet of yeast in a small bowl, stirring until the yeast is dissolved. Wait 2 minutes and then add the honey, olive oil, salt.

2. Place 2 cups of the ďŹ&#x201A;our in a large mixing bowl. !DD THE LIQUID INGREDIENTS TO THE mOUR AND MIX UNTIL combined, adding additional small amounts of ďŹ&#x201A;our as needed.

3. Place the dough onto a ďŹ&#x201A;oured surface and knead, until dough is soft and smooth, about 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 minutes.

Place the dough in clean bowl, cover with a towel and let it rise for 1 hour.

4. Punch down the dough, place it back onto a ďŹ&#x201A;oured surface and knead again for 1 minute. Form the dough into a loaf and slice off 2â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3â&#x20AC;? pieces, according to the size of your pots. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place them into the oiled ďŹ&#x201A;ower pots.

5. Let the bread dough rise until doubled in height, approximately 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 6. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with the seeds, if desired. Bake for 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30 minutes, depending on the size of your pots, until the bread is golden brown and ďŹ rm to the touch.

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his is a question I get from clients all the time! â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do I pack healthier lunches for my children?â&#x20AC;? When I was growing up, we lived ďŹ ve houses from school and I came home for lunch most days. Mom always made us something wholesome: salad or a green vegetable, sometimes half a sandwich with leftovers from dinner or a tuna salad with celery and kidney beans.

There was usually a fruit for dessert, sometimes a cookie. And yes, in case you are wondering, my friends wondered back then what I was eating â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what, no chips? No Ho Hoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s? Mom had it right back then, and you can too.

So what can you do? Make dinners at home, and help your children make their own lunches. Some fun vegetables you can pack for snacks are regular carrots, sugar snap peas, corn on the cob, or cut up red or orange peppers. If you pack a sandwich, choose lean meats and non-processed lunch meats. Make your own turkey breast and slice it up for sandwiches.

It is a lot more economical, even if you buy organic turkey breast vs. counter-bought items full of nitrates and sodium. Yuk! But you have to make sure you add at least two to three large leaves of a green lettuce (Bibb, red leaf, romaine, green leaf, all good choices). Choose a multi-grain bread, or even gluten-free multi-grain bread. (Udiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand makes great choices.) If you choose to use mayonnaise, use the real stuff, not the non-fat, chemical full version. If you use butter, try to use a grass-fed dairy butter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; again, use real butter, not the manufactured kind. Then pack a fruit. Make it a different fruit every day of the week. Variety makes it fun. My mom used to cut the hamburgers from dinner in half (smaller discs) for our sandwiches and used rye bread over wheat. This is how we always ate, so it was not a surprise for us at lunch time. Sometimes we had soup â&#x20AC;&#x201C; remember those Thermos containers just for soup? Why not make your own and pack it for your kids? At least you will know what the ingredients are and know it was also made with love, not 1700 mg of sodium per ½ cup serving.

The next step to making healthy choices is to start reading the labels on the products you buy. You will want to avoid these ingredients: high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated

fat, artiďŹ cial colors, artiďŹ cial sweeteners (including Splenda, sucralose, aspartame, and Nutrasweet), preservatives (sodium nitrate and nitrate, sodium erythorbate, diisocyanate, etc.) and any ingredient that basically is not a real food. So replace Doritos with Garden Of Eatinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; brand chips. Replace Gatorade with plain water and lemon wedges. Choose natural peanut butter (or almond or cashew butter) instead of Jiff or Skippy. These small changes can make a big difference in nutrition as well in your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior. Just because it is convenient does not always mean it is healthy. Choose wisely, but start making those healthier choices at home, so you can plan your lunch meals better, too.

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Pet Friendly Vacation Just Wouldn’t Be The Same Without Your Best Friend

By Beth D’Addono

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I’ve done both recently, taking my Westie Ruby to Phoenix by plane, and driving with her and Roxy, a poodle mix, to and from New Orleans. Both excursions were successful, but there was some planning involved.

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If you’re flying with Fido, Betsy Saul, co-founder of Petfinder.com, suggests getting your pal used to his carrier a few days in advance of the trip. I did this with Ruby, putting her in her Sherpa soft carrier with treats to get her acclimated, gradually lengthening the time until she seemed at ease. Invented by an airline attendant, Sherpa’s small and medium sizes fit under the seat in a plane. Most airlines only allow one pet, so be sure to reserve in advance, and expect to pay $125 or so each way for the privilege. Also, make sure to exercise your pet prior to the flight and get to the airport early – check-

ing in with a critter takes a little extra time.

If you think your dog may get nervous when travelling, there are herbal calming remedies on the market, or check with your vet for options.

To find pet friendly stays, check websites like DogFriendly.com and PetTravel. com or www.luxurypaw.com, a pet-friendly hotel booking site that allows you to use your pets weight as part of the hotel search criteria.

Many hotels require a pet deposit or add a surcharge, so this additional cost needs to be including in a vacation budget.

When I was on the road between Philly and New Orleans, we overnighted at a La Quinta, a budget motel chain with no charge for pets. Download the hotel app to your smart phone, and it will direct you to the closest location. For a swankier sleep, more than 1,000 Best Western properties in the U.S. are pet friendly, but check in advance for specific policies.

Ask local contacts on the ground about a vet recommendation, or check www.gopetplan.com/find-a-vet to scope out local veterinarians ahead of time. And remember to travel with your pet’s latest vaccination records, required for visits to a vet or day care.

Spend a little time to scope out doggy parks and daycare options before your trip. I knew I’d need day care for Ruby while I was at an all day conference, and found Camp Bow Wow, a franchised doggy daycare and overnight camp with more than 100 locations in North America. In New Orleans, we frequented Cabrini Park, the French Quarter doggy park at the corner of Dauphine and Barracks. Becoming regulars during our month-long stay was a great way to meet people and introduce Ruby and Roxy to a new pack. Check www.usadogparks.com for parks near your destination or download the park finding app on www. doggoes.com to be sure your bud gets the social time and exercise he needs.

With just a little bit of advance planning, you’ll find that bringing your dog on vacation is a surefire way to feel at home no matter where you are.

Three Places to Sit and Stay

H Billmae Cottages, Cape May, NJ This Victorian seashore getaway is notoriously pedestrian and pet friendly, especially if you’re based at these comfy cottage suites located about 15 minutes from the beach.

Reserve an 18th century four bedroom cottage from $425 per night, or a one-two bedroom place from $220 for two

people and one dog. All units have kitchens and are decorated with “rustic charm,” i.e., put your feet up and Daisy can get on the couch. www.billmae.com

g Aurora Cove, Oxford, MD Chill out in Oxford, a laid back burgh in the sleepy Eastern Shore. Aurora Cove is just one of 42 pet friendly vacation rentals offered by Eastern Shore Vacations. Most have a three night minimum stay. Aurora Cove is walking distance to town, sleeps 2-4, and has a private pool, Wi-Fi and a screened-in porch. Rates start at $470 per night. www.easternshorevacations.com

j Lazy L at Willow Creek, Lewes, DE Located about 20 minutes from the beach and dogfriendly Cape Henlopen State Park, the Lazy L is super pet friendly and welcoming to up to three (socialized, well-mannered and housebroken) dogs per room (a $20 per pet fee is charged). There’s a large fenced in off leash exercise area, directions are provided to pet friendly beaches and restaurants, and there’s an outside shower with a hand help sprayer to keep sand (mostly) out of your bed. Dogs are even allowed to hang out at the pool—but not to go swimming. Comfy rooms all have coffeemakers, queen-sized beds, ceiling fans/ AC and small fridges. A larger cottage with a kitchenette is also offered. From $140 off season to $200 during summer. www.lazyl.net LL Travel Editor Beth D’Addono celebrates local living wherever she goes on her blog, unchainedtravel.com.

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ftentimes people tend to adopt from an animal rescue or an animal shelter out of simply liking one over the other or because one’s process is easier. What pet parents should know is while it is important to do a bit of background checking on the animal shelter or animal rescue they have in mind, what is more important is to get to know the process of adoption each facility or organization follows.

There is no real answer regarding which is better to adopt from. It all boils down to who are the people running the shelter or rescue and how much they care for the animals.

Some animal shelters have partnerships with local rescue groups to ensure that animals who may not have a chance of surviving in the shelter or have special needs will still have a chance to be adopted.

When shelters or rescues have stringent adoption processes, it is best to take time to get to know them. If they are investing a lot of time and effort in finding the best homes for the animals in their care, that should be taken as a good sign and not as a hindrance to you having your very own fur baby.

THE ADOPTION PROCESS Adopting can be easy-peasy or can be very painstaking. From what we’ve gathered from interviews and online research, a future animal parent can simply give up because going through the process can be a real test in determination but it will all be worth it in the end; after all, you are adopting another family member.

Every organization and facility is different. Usually, shelters are not as strict as rescues in processing adoptions but there can always be exceptions. Whichever organization you choose, it is important to respect the process – we could not agree more!

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t the turn of the century 18651914, many American business leaders amassed huge fortunes.

These elite, wealthy members of society would spend their summer vacations in Newport, RI. Families like the Vanderbilts, Astors and Morgans built huge, opulent mansions they referred to as their â&#x20AC;&#x153;summer cottageâ&#x20AC;?. These â&#x20AC;&#x153;cottagesâ&#x20AC;? were a vision of grandness that few of us could ever imagine. During the day the families would swim, compete in yacht races, play tennis or just relax on Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach. Evenings were spent hosting or attending some grand soiree.

The grandest of these mansions called â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Crown Jewelâ&#x20AC;? is The Breakers built by Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1893. It sits on 13 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The estate houses 70 rooms many including â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gold Roomâ&#x20AC;? were built in Europe disassembled and transferred to Newport where they were reconstructed.

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vaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 39th birthday. It cost over $11 million and contains an estimated 500,000 cubic feet of marble. This magniďŹ cent structure has an authentic Chinese Tea House on the massive green lawn behind the house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Elmsâ&#x20AC;? was built in 1901 by Edward Julius Berwind of Philadelphia. It is a replica of a French chateau called Chateau dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Asmieres and features beautiful terraces and sunken gardens. Its expansive rear lawn has gorgeous a view of the ocean and shoreline. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rough Pointâ&#x20AC;? was the home of tobacco heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke a prominent benefactor of Duke University. She was slightly eccentric and kept two camels on her lawn behind the house. The mansion is a museum now and contains Dukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enormous art collection.

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was featured in like the Great Gatsby and True Lies and Amistad. The lawn of the property overlooks The Cliff Walk and the Atlantic Ocean.

For a look at the wonders of nature take a stroll along The Cliff Walk with the beauty of the mansions on one side and the breathtaking Newport ocean shoreline. Maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be interested in seeing how glass is blown and learn how to make an ornament or vase.

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As you can see a trip to Newport has something for everyone and it will be a trip you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t soon forget. For more information with regards to a great restaurant or place to stay visit the internet at: www.gonewport.com.

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