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5 DEPARTMENTS 14 — A Brush of Diva Add energy and intrigue to your home with jewel tones. 16 — Healing on Display Edina student art projects to be displayed in conjunction with Mental Illness Awareness Week. 18 — The Mental Finish Line Local marathoner offers running tips for beginners. FEATURES 20 — Designing Beautiful, Livable Homes A conversation with Bria Hammel, interior designer and owner of Brooke & Lou. 24 — Trends, But Make Them Timeless We talked with the experts to learn about popular interior design trends that have major staying power. 30 — Fashion Forward Local stylists offer insight into the new wave of office fashion. TASTEMAKERS 43 — Taste of Fall Squash and pumpkins are at the center of sweet and savory autumn dishes. IN EVERY ISSUE 6 — Editor’s Letter 9— Noteworthy 39 — On the Town 48 — Last Glance info@LandsbyOnPenn.com LandsbyOnPenn.com 612.453.3052 With its markedly sophisticated style, Landsby features a variety of floor plans to choose from including smartlydesigned studios and alcoves as well as spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. MENTION THIS AD + WE’LL WAIVE THE ADMIN FEE Landsby includes a spectacular tree-top sky deck with stunning 360° views, a state-of-the-art fitness center, convenient and modern co-working spaces, and much more
he best rooms have something to say about the people who live in them.” So said English interior designer David Hicks. Designer Nate Berkus has said something similar: “Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love.” I must say, I agree with both of them. After all, what are our homes if not a reflection of ourselves, a space filled with the things we love the most? I love that interior design is so wonderfully unique and personal. October is our Homes issue, and it’s filled to the brim with tips and inspiration on personal style, the timeless and the trendy when it comes to home design. We chatted with a Hirshfield’s paint expert to get the scoop on some popular paint colors that will add a dose of glamor to your home (page 14). We picked the brains of some local designers who dished on home design elements that are currently trending but are also set to stand the test of time (page 24). And we interviewed Bria Hammel, interi or designer and owner of Edina’s Brooke & Lou, who’s a firm believer that if you focus on what you love, your home will always feel in style (page 20).
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I hope you’ll be inspired by the insights and tips found within these pages. And don’t worry, we’re covering more than home design, too! Flip through this issue for fall-inspired recipes, running tips and some major fashion inspiration. Enjoy!
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If you prefer art as your scenery instead of nature, Centennial Lakes and the Edina Promenade between France and York Avenues provide sculptures and installations (as well as mini-golf) to entertain you as you stroll. And your Edina walks aren’t over when the temperatures fall, even if you don’t like the cold; in November, a dome encloses the track and soccer fields at Braemar Field, and winter walks are on! Contributed by Laura Westlund, a tour guide at the Weisman Art Museum and an art hound for Minnesota Public Radio.
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THE LEAVES ARE GOLDEN, the air is starting to get brisk (sweater weather!) and the apples are crisp. With several excellent options nearby for an invigorating autumn walk, there’s no excuse not to take a hike. Even short walks around Edina can be in beautiful surroundings. The path around Lake Cornelia in Rosland Park is one mile and offers a nature trail as well as the loop around the lake; watch for turtles and herons! Todd Park has a lovely trail through the woods with views of Minnehaha Creek—which can also be enjoyed in Arden Park, Utley Park and Browndale Park. Bredesen Park has an interior nature trail along with the paved walk around the woods, and you might share the paths with fox, deer and many other inhabitants of the park. Bredesen connects with the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail, which meanders through Edina, winding south and east from Hopkins until reaching the Minnesota River. This trail can be accessed from several neighborhood parks (including Heights Park and Fred Richards Park) and follows the creek through quiet and dense vegetation that is never far from the busy city but feels worlds away.
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Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and Peppers is an easy, four-in gredient slow cooker recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It can be prepped in the morn ing and is ready to go when you get home. While good on its own, these Italian sausages are also delicious served on hoagies and topped with cheese.
• 2 lbs. mild (or hot!) Italian sausage links • 1 red onion, sliced • 2 red or green bell peppers, stem and seeds removed, and diced • 24 oz. marinara sauce (Our favorite is Rao’s Marinara, which I like to buy at Costco.)
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• 8 hoagie buns • 2 cups shredded Italian cheese Add the sausages, onion, bell pepper and marinara to a slow cooker and stir gently. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Once they are cooked, preheat your broil er. Place the sausages in the hoagie buns along with some of the marinara, onion and pepper mixture. Set them on a baking sheet, and sprinkle them with cheese. Broil for 1–2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden. Serve and enjoy. Contributed by Taylor Ellingson, a local cookbook author and food blogger at greensnchocolate.com. Find her @greensnchocolate on Instagram.
• Flame retardants are often found in furniture, carpet and textiles.
HEAL A LESSON IN HOUSE BIOLOGY
• Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) repel grease and water and are popular in paints, flooring and furniture.
The human body has an innate capacity to withstand environmental stress ors and to adapt to its surroundings. That said, chronic exposure to toxic substances can open the doorway to pathologies of every kind. It’s shocking how many toxic compounds can be found in our own homes.
• Mold grows in moist environments like basements and produces poison ous mycotoxins.
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• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are commonly found in new carpet and rugs and slowly evapo rate into the air. These chemicals can impact every thing from your liver, kidneys and thy roid to your gastrointestinal, immune, nervous, reproductive and respiratory system(s). There are, however, a pleth ora of agencies working to provide the public with solutions. The United States Environmental Protection Agency is one of them. You can browse its Sustainable Mar ketplace at epa.gov/greenerproducts. Interested in hiring a consultant to clean the toxins out of your house? Connect with a qualified house biology expert at The Building Biology Institute. Contributed by Timothy Borowski, M.S., a natural healthcare professional and founder of Axon Movement, located at Statera Health in Edina.
Enter: “house biology,” a subset of ecology that deals with the environ ment of the home and living space, which has increased public awareness on some of the following toxic offend ers in our own homes.
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“Adults in our community are … really interested in learning, having new ideas, being exposed to new ideas, just having that light in their eyes turned on by some new idea or new way of looking at things,” Gunness says. Aside from her day job, Gunness is a volunteer on the Edina Community Foundation’s Fourth of July parade plan ning committee and is the past chair of the Public Art Committee and the Edina Education Fund. She credits her commu nity involvement to her children. “I wanted to work … with and for them to create the kind of community where I wanted to live and where I wanted my kids to grow up,” Gunness says. “And I think it’s just fun. I wanted to find other people who were connected and cared about the same kind of things that I do.”
CITIZEN OF EDINA Cheryl Gunness
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For Cheryl Gunness, education is truly a passion. As the community involvement programs coordinator for Edina Com munity Education, she oversees a wide range of programs, from the community woodshop to the service letter at Edina High“WeSchool.believe that a strong community has a strong school system at its heart and a community-wide commitment to lifelong learning,” Gunness says. This commitment to exploring Edina’s potential in education is part of what led Gunness to undergo the rigorous applica tion process to hold a TEDx conference in Edina. “I want Edina to be known as a place that gathers thinkers and people who care about … the power of ideas to change the world [and] make the world a little bit better,” she says.
This year’s TEDxEdina will be held on October 29. (Check out our September issue on edinamag.com to read more about this year’s event.)
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VOICES CARRY The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina was translated from Italian by Lucy Rand and published in the U.S. in 2021. The novel tells the story of Yui, who lost her young daughter and mother in the horrific tsunami that struck northern Japan in 2011. After living in a camp for the homeless, Yui rebuilds her life in Tokyo, where she works as host for a radio program. A caller to Yui’s show tells her about Bell Gardia near the city of Ōtsuchi in Iwate Prefecture. It is near the Mountain of the Whale, a region devastated by the tsunami. He tells Yui that a gardener put a phone booth on his property. The man invites people to speak through the wind phone to those they have lost. The wind carries their thoughts, questions and concerns to their beloved dead. Yui drives the long trip to Bell Gardia, to “the wind phone.” There, she meets Takeshi, who is a widower. He goes there to speak to his wife about their 3-year-old daughter, who has stopped talking since her mother’s death. Yui and Takeshi find comfort in Bell Gardia, and they agree to travel there once a month from their homes in Tokyo. During their car trips to the wind phone, Yui and Takeshi forge a friend ship. In speaking to those who have died, they learn how to open up to those who remain. This is a beautiful and comforting read. Contributed by Maureen Millea Smith, a librarian and readers’ advisor at the Edina Library and a Minnesota Book Award–winning novelist. You can find her books at maureenmilleasmith.com.
ABODE A Brush of Diva Add energy and intrigue to your home with jewel tones.
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By Staci Perry Mergenthal FROM RICH EMERALD GREEN TO jewel-toned colors are quite popular in interior design today. When done correctly, adding jewel tones to your home can create an elegant, classy space, with a hint of glamor, that We dropped in on Wendy Doornink of Hirshfield’s to find out how the color specialist and Realtor helps homeowners incorporate these trending pops of color “I see this movement of jewel tones add richness and luxe in places where people just want to embrace a feeling of warmth and intrigue, a little mystery and green is having a huge moment and is appearing on cabinetry, wood wainscotting, accent walls in bedrooms and entire powder bathrooms. It corre sponds with the trend of incorporating natural colors into our environment. (See our timeless design trends article on page 24 to read more about this trend.) Green is healing and calming, the color of growth andbluesrenewal.aretime less, and, as crisper and clearer colors, can add energy in addition to anchoring the room. Blue cabinets are almost a staple in design at this point, and bolder is a stronger color personality and should be added with care so as not to overwhelm a space. A great place to start with this tone is in décor like pil lows, artwork, bedding, curtains—things that can be added in smaller quantities.
“You’re usually drawn to one or two. Use one for your main accent walls and bring the rest in soft décor like furnishings, chair covers, rugs, pillows, drapery and couches,” Doornink says.
Getting it Right Jewel tones are a perfect choice for people tired of homes full of neutrals and ready for vibrancy and energy. Doornink notes that breaking the style norm is good, but there’s a right way to do it.
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It’s overwhelming and makes your house feel small, even with good light ing. “There’s usually one star of the show—one color that’s dominant, and the rest of the colors are supporting players,” Doornink says. “You have to let the diva be the diva.”
Amethyst tones are grayed-down versions of red that lean a bit purple but not too much. To find the right jewel tones, look for natural colors— ones that feel like they could have been created naturally, like dying cloth with beets. These colors feel comforting, homey, easy and true. Amethyst falls perfectly into that category.
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Test a Swatch Before Committing Paint two coats of a swatch on your walls, and look at the color at the time of day you’re going to spend the most time in that room. “Every room feels different—a north facing room feels so different from a sunny west in the afternoon,” Doornink says. Don’t go too Bright Once you get it on the wall, color shines like crazy. “I have a saying: ‘When in doubt, gray it out,’” Doornink says. “Make it more gray than you think, and it’ll still come through with a lot of color.” She also recommends using a matte or eggshell paint instead of a satin or semi-gloss when painting with jewel tones. Hirshfield’s, 3441 Hazelton Road; 952.927.4647; hirshfields.com
Jody De St. Hubert, director of teach ing and learning for Edina Public Schools, notes that, as students work on these art projects, they will learn in a tangible way that art can help them identify and process what they’re feeling and ground themselves in the present moment.
“The Healing Circles campaign is about using art across a wide range of cultures to support one another in a space of rebuilding and healing,” says De St. Hubert. “As we move forward and beyond an extremely challenging two years for everyone in our communi ty, a circle’s primary purpose is to unite. We are all united in experiencing chal lenges, and we are all united in wanting to move forward from the challenges.
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Healing on Display
Edina student art projects to be displayed in conjunction with Mental Illness Awareness Week. Daniel Huss
THIS FALL , the City of Edina, in conjunction with the Edina School District and Edina’s Arts and Culture Commission, will launch the Healing Circles Digital Arts Project in Edina’s public schools. Through this project, stu dents will learn about traditional radial art and create their own radial designs. The goal of this project is multifaceted, not only providing educational opportu nities, but also raising awareness of the importance of prioritizing mental health through processing emotions. Edina art students will learn the cultural signifi cance of radial artwork while experienc ing art therapy as they create their own pieces—discovering firsthand the healing properties of making art.
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The Healing Circles project draws its inspiration from longtime Edina art teacher Leanne French Amara, who has included radial designs in her arts curric ulum at Normandale Elementary School for the last 13 years. To make this more of a widespread project for the entire school district, French Amara created a healing circles learning tutorial, which was sent to art teachers throughout the district. Students in Edina Public School’s K–12 art classrooms will create their own healing circles this fall. “There’s no right or wrong way [to make a heal ing circle]. It’s individual … they can be as simple or intricate as you want,” says French Amara. All of this individual expression will be on display this October. A sampling of healing circles will be selected by the Edina Arts and Culture Commission and used by digital-mapping artist Boo McCaleb in an immersive display. McCaleb says digital mapping is a “way of projecting images onto a surface. Surfaces can be as large as a building or as small as a chair.” (It’s the same approach that was used at last year’s immersive Van Gogh exhibit at Lighthouse Minneapolis.)
On October 7, from 6:45–9:45 p.m., select students’ healing circles will be projected onto both the Edina Community Education Building facing the South View Middle School parking lot and Edina High School’s Kuhlman Football Field during Edina’s game against Lakeville North. On October 8, from 6:45–8 p.m., the presentation trav els to Centennial Lakes, where the can vas incorporates both the bandshell and theThewaterway.display is timed to run dur ing the National Alliance on Mental Illness Mental Illness Awareness Week October 2–8. If you’re struggling with mental health and need support, talk to your doctor or tothe988Ifapsychologytoday.com/us/therapistsvisittofindmentalhealthprofessionalinyourarea.you’redealingwithsuicidalthoughts,call(thenewthree-digitphonenumberforNationalSuicidePreventionLifeline)receivecrisissupport.
At the same time, the specific circle art projects will allow students to express their unique journey in the past, the present and/or the future.”
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Left: Strohkirch during the 2021 Twin Cities Marathon, waving to her daughters. Right: Strohkirch with her sister, Sarah Opheim, after running their first marathon together in 2007.
Local marathoner offers running tips for beginners.
Looking to develop a running practice for your physical and mental health? Strohkirch shares her top tips and rec ommendations for anyone wanting to develop habits of running and cross that mental finish line.
The Mental Finish Line
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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A RUNNER —especially a runner with passion? One that gets up every morning to train and exhausts their legs until they cross the finish line or their daily mile goal? For marathon runner and Edina resident Emily Strohkirch, it’s really all about mindset. “I really love the mental aspect of running,” Strohkirch says. “It’s a natural anxiety [reducer] for me. Every time I run, I mentally just feel less suffocated. It calms me Strohkirchdown.”ranher first marathon in 2002, a couple years after graduating college. She fell in love with the sport, going on to complete 10 more mara thons before having her three daughters. After taking a break from long-distance running post-kids, last year Strohkirch started training again. In October 2021, she took on the Twin Cities Marathon. “That was the first time my girls saw me run in a marathon,” Strohkirch says. “I really wanted to set an example for them. I wanted them to see what hard work looks like and how it pays off— how sticking to a schedule and training your mind and body really pays off.”
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Strohkirch says that getting the right shoes is a game-changer and can pre vent injuries. “I recommend Fleet Feet [Minneapolis],” she says, noting that it has staff who can help you find the right shoes for your particular feet and gait.
Though she acknowledges that running long distances seems overwhelming at first, Strohkirch says the way to build up your mileage is to start slow and small, and gradually add miles as you train. “See how much mileage your body can handle,” she says, even if it’s not a lot. And she stresses the importance of giv ing yourself grace, especially when start ing out. She says, “If you are tired, walk.” She also says it’s much easier (and more fun) to work toward a goal when you have accountability, like a running friend or group. Many running stores will have information on local running clubs.
4. Develop Your Mindset Strohkirch strongly believes that what goes into hard work, routines and train ing has less to do with your athletic abil ity and has everything to do with your mindset. Over the years, she says she has trained her brain, learning to push her self to go for a run even when she doesn’t feel like it because she always feels physi cally and mentally better afterward. But, like muscles, she says this mindset and drive has taken time to develop. Another thing that helps with mindset? A change of scenery. Rather than running the same path every day, Strohkirch encourages runners to explore a variety of routes to keep things interesting.
2. Set Goals but Start Small
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BEAUTIFUL,
Hammel’s signature streamlined brand—an updated take on traditional design with a feminine touch that’s exceptionally easy on the eyes—is largely to blame. It’s impossible not to see the beauty in the balanced blend of styles present in Hammel’s project portfolio and product line.
written by Zoe Deal
A conversation with Bria Hammel, interior designer and owner of Brooke & Lou.
Enter, Brooke & Lou. What began as an online home décor enterprise in 2018 (lovingly named after Hammel’s children Brooklyn and Louie), quickly took off as Hammel branched into a pop-up shop at Nolan Mains in Edina in the spring of 2021. The company now has a perma nent location at Nolan Mains in the 50th & France district, where customers can shop a collection of home and garden decor, custom home furnishings and locally-sourced art.
“When I started it, I didn’t really think about having a big team and how big we were going to go,” Hammel says. And though Hammel, perhaps, wasn’t expect ing her firm’s swift success (BHI has grown to a 12-person team), her capabil ity and expert-status as a creative direc tor and CEO are undeniable.
DESIGNING LIVABLE HOMES
Edina native Bria Hammel believes there shouldn’t be a barrier to designing a home and life you love. The founder of Bria Hammel Interiors (BHI)— a nationally-recognized interior design firm based in the Twin Cities—has built her career on classic, livable designs that stand the test of time. And at BHI’s sister company and home décor line, Brooke & Lou, passersby can access the Bria Hammel look (in brief: fresh traditional with a Southern twist) anytime they need a refresh. “I just love the idea of making interior design more accessible, and that’s the heart of Brooke & Lou,” Hammel says. Though a lifelong interior design afi cionado, thanks to her mother (Hammel’s mother, an Edina physician, was a “closet interior designer” who has always loved home design), Hammel fell into the career after her initial college plans were dashed. “I thought I was going to be a fashion buyer, and then I realized that Minnesota [isn’t] necessarily the hub for fashion,” Hammel says. A college degree in interior design, a few stints at various Midwest design operations (including a manage ment position at Ethan Allen) and one child (her firstborn, Louie) later, Hammel decided to strike out on her own in 2012. As Hammel shares the moments that have led to her success 10 years in, her effortless demeanor seems in contrast with the lifestyle empire she’s built.
“Not following fads and trends is actu ally more important to me than being ‘in style,’” Hammel says. “We really make sure, when we’re designing, that we’re focused more on what the client loves and what we love.”
As BHI’s social media following grew, requests for the sources of products and furnishings became overwhelming. “As interior designers, almost everything that we do is custom or wholesale,” Hammel says. “So, it kind of put a bug in my ear thinking about, ‘How can we be more accessible?’”
“Once we got [into Nolan Mains],
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Brooke & Lou’s product line is 40 percent exclusive, while the other 60 percent of the products in its lineup are sourced from markets and wholesale. The exclusive product line includes cus tomizable home furnishings produced in the U.S., which can be made with BHI’s exclusive Life-Friendly™ performance fabrics. (They’re soft to the touch but hold up against spills and stains.) It also features a selection of wallpapers and fabrics designed by a local artist and printed in Minneapolis. “We’re really proud of that because I think people don’t give enough credit to Minnesota and all the talent that we have here,” Hammel says. “It’s a very creative environment, and we love being able to utilize those people in the area.”
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Brooke & Lou’s storefront has not only become a popular destination for both locals and out-of-towners, but it’s also unintentionally funneled people into Hammel’s interior design business, as happy customers have later hired BHI for home renovation projects. Seeing the connection between the two businesses, Brooke & Lou now hosts events where customers can stop in-store with design questions and be connected with prod ucts and solutions that fit their needs. It’s all a part of Hammel’s mission to make quality interior design more acces sible. As Hammel reflects on the college years spent making her bedrooms in shared apartments her own on a shoe string budget, it’s clear her passion hasn’t become affected in success. “Focus on what you love, and it’ll always feel in style to you,” Hammel says. Want to get some of Hammel’s tips on hostess gifts and seasonal decor that com pliments your home’s overall aesthetic? Head to edinamag.com. Brooke & Lou, 3921 Market 952.452.9764;Street;brookeandlou.comBrookeandLou@brookeandlouBriaHammelInteriors,750MainSt.Suite214,MendotaHeights;651.688.1121;briahammelinteriors.comBriaHammelInteriors@briahammelinteriors
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“I just love the idea of making interior design more accessible, and that’s the heart of Brooke & Lou.”
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In the world of interior design, trendy and timeless aren’t two words you typically hear in the same sentence. After all, aren’t they kind of oppo sites? A timeless home is one with design elements that have stood the test of time. Meanwhile, trendy design is ever changing, ebbing and flowing with popular demand. So, can a home be rooted in timeless design while still feeling au courant? If you look at some of today’s home trends, you’ll find the answer to be yes. Certain design elements are having a moment in the spot light. But even when they’re no longer the most popular trend on the block, they’ll still feel relevant, beautiful and useful. We talked with the teams at Habitation Furnishing + Design and Puustelli USA, two companies that reside in The District Edina, about the design elements that are sit ting in the trend spotlight but still have major staying power.
WE TALKED WITH THE EXPERTS TO LEARN ABOUT POPULAR INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS THAT HAVE MAJOR STAYING POWER. But Make Them Timeless
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Natural wood cabinetry, earthy colors and other natural materials are hav ing a big moment right now. Bianca Hutton, CMO and designer for Puustelli USA, surmises that COVID-19 had an impact on this trend. During lockdowns, people intentionally cared for their mental health by spend ing more time outside. As a result, they wanted the same calm felt through a walk in the woods reflected in their homes.
NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGN
This has led to a growing appreciation for biophilic design—a concept in archi tecture and interior design that’s all about feeling more connected to nature and embracing the positive health and environmental benefits that come with that.
In the past year, it has become increasingly popular to add not only natural mate rials like wood and stone into your home, but also natureinspired botanical prints, earth tones (especially green) and plenty of actual plants into home decor.
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Want to level up your kitch en pantry? Rather than just food storage, Hutton says she’s seeing a lot of people add breakfast pantries into their homes. These floor-toceiling “hideaway” pantries not only have ample shelv ing, but they also include a finished countertop for kitchen appliances, like cof fee makers, toasters, blend ers and even stand mixers. Hutton notes that this design addition is a great way to streamline your kitchen and calm your surroundings, since the pantry doors hide the clutter of appliances while keeping them read ily accessible. “You can just close the doors, and you don’t have those big machines on the counter,” she says. GREEN Speaking of nature: “Greens are big this year,” says Karl Peltier, senior designer at Habitation Furnishing + Design. Emerald, forest, pine, moss—he says that dark, warm green tones of all kinds (from earthy hues to jewel tones) are trending. These shades add warmth and depth to a home and can be used in any room of the house. In the realm of kitchens, Hutton is seeing a lot of peo ple step away from super bold and dark hues in cabinetry toward softer, earthier tones. With that, Puustelli launched two new colors to their cabi net collection this year: sage and rosemary, both shades of green. “Again, it speaks to that [idea that] when you’re in your house, the house colors reflect and sort of mimic the outdoors,” Hutton says.
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While brushed silver, black and brass are continuing to be popular choices for cabi net hardware, Hutton says she’s noticed a growing trend of people foregoing hardware altogether. “We’re getting a lot of requests for finger pull grooves. Maybe this is just because it’s that natural [look and] there’s no metal to touch; there’s a groove that is milled into the door,” Hutton says. “That’s a very European look in general.” Hutton actually believes this is part of a larger trend: “I think kitchens are becom ing less flashy, if you will. Like, they’re becoming elegant and streamlined, but not like, ‘Ooo, look at my gold faucet.’ It’s more like, ‘Look at how well my kitchen integrates with the rest of my home.’” This more minimalist and functional approach aligns with the Scandinavian aesthetic that Puustelli embodies. (After all, they’re a Finnish company.) Hutton defines the Scandinavian aesthetic as a warm mini malism. “It’s minimalist, but not to the point where every thing has to be white or hid den away,” she says. “There’s not a lot of embellishments … Everything is fairly simple [and] done with this ‘just enough’ concept.”
WALLPAPER
Wallpaper is back—and it’s better than ever. With more wallpaper patterns and appli cation styles available than ever before, homeowners and renters alike are turning to wallpaper to add pops of pat tern and color to their homes. Some prefer using it in small areas—on an accent wall or as a way to highlight an alcove. Others are going for a more maximalist look, wallpaper ing entire “Peoplerooms.aregoing nuts over wallpaper,” says Greg Rich, owner of Habitation Furnishing + Design. “It faded away for a long time. I think it’s because all of us at one point or another had to [scrape it off] and chose not to inflict that on other gen erations. But we’ve forgotten about that, so now we’re back to … high-end, fabulous tex tural, colorful wallpaper.” While patterns of all kinds are available, vintage-inspired florals and botanicals are having a major moment in the trend spotlight. (Bonus: a William Morris-style floral pattern has a timeless look that won’t feel dated, even when botanicals stop trend ing.) In terms of patterns, Peltier adds that he’s seeing a lot of “watercolor abstract murals that are printed to scale for a specific wall,” which can offer a highly custom look to a space.
Renters are turning to peel-and-stick wallpaper to get the look without los ing their deposit. And Rich says temporary wallpaper has dramatically improved in quality in the past several years. He says Habitation carries a line of peel-andstick wallpaper, which is a higher grade than you’d find at a big box store. “The lines that we carry are printed on wallpaper presses, instead of digital printers. So you can have some texture and some depth to it,” Rich says.
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Rich opened The District Edina in the fall of 2021. His vision for this three-story, 21,000-square-foot building in the Braemar Hills neighborhood of Edina was to curate a collection of building and remodeling showrooms, resulting in a single destination for clients undertaking design and remodeling projects. “The rarest commodity that people have right now is time,” Rich says. “When people are doing larger-scale projects … to have to run from Edina to Bloomington to Maple Grove to look at all these different [showrooms and stores] is time-consuming and wasteful. So the concept was, let’s take the primary segments of a proj ect and house under one roof the showrooms that can fulfill those needs.”
“We encourage anyone who’s working on a project, whether it’s with a designer, whether it’s with an architect or builder, or they’re just doing it themselves, to come in and experience the building [and showrooms],” Rich says.
A lot of comparisons have been made between The District and International Market Square (IMS), and Rich says he understands why, acknowledging some of the similarities. However, his vision for his space was to cre ate a more curated collection of tenants, as well as a more client-friendly environment, whereas he sees IMS as more of a resource for designers and tradespeople.
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“I just love this building, and it is such a gorgeous environment,” says Rich, who’s not only the owner of Habitation Furnishing + Design but also the founder of The District Edina. “It is perfect for what the vision is when you come in.”
Want to know what businesses and showrooms you can find within The District Edina? We have the full scoop on edinamag.com.
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A lot of people got pets dur ing COVID, and now Hutton says she’s seeing a lot of cli ents incorporate their pets into their kitchen designs. She says they recently fin ished a kitchen where the owners wanted to skip a lower cabinetry unit. “They had their remodelers install a pot filler-looking faucet … So kind of like the same thing, but for filling their dog bowls with water,” Hutton says. Many people are also prioritizing built-in solu tions for hiding food and water bowls or storing pet food and treats.
When you turn off of Washington Avenue in the south western corner of Edina and down the driveway of The District Edina, you’re suddenly transported as you wind your way down a wooded drive and cross a bridge over Nine Mile Creek.
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Antiquing is not just your parent’s retirement hobby. People of all ages are enjoy ing the unique personal ity and collected look that antiques can add to a home when mixed with modern decor. Plus, antique furni ture and decor have the dual benefits of being sustainable and readily available. (No production delays here.) But Peltier notes that finding the right antiques for your space does require some searching andAndpatience.where does he turn to source antique pieces for clients? “Some of our midcentury places like findfur nish, MidModMen+friends and Golden Age Design are all really great if you’re look ing for mid-century modern antiques,” Peltier says. He recommends H&B Gallery if you’re looking for more tradi tional antique furniture. And if you’d rather shop online? Peltier turns to 1stDibs. home receiving personalized attention and love!
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Business on top, leisure on the bottom. A structured (but playful) white blouse with cropped pants and sneakers creates the perfect high-low office look.
Local stylists offer insight into the new wave of office fashion.
BUSINESSREDEFININGCASUAL With the world finally opening back up, Mayers notes that offices have started to redefine what it means to dress business casual— a phrase that now offers plenty of room for interpretation. There is now more flexibility in showcasing your style in a way that best suits your lifestyle, allowing people to combine style with comfort. “People are experiencing fatigue around athleisure-wear and are searching for ways to feel themselves again in clothing,” Mayers says. “People are at a point where they are excited to dress up again.” In this new wave of office fash ion, Mayers says we will see a lot more people leaning stronger on the casual side of business casual, with a juxtaposition between casualmeets-office through button-ups with jeans or sneakers with skirts. She also predicts that individuals will continue to have fun experi menting with their personality in clothes now that they can outwardly showcase it.
DRESS FOR THE JOB (OR DAY) YOU WANT Nicole Jennings, Edina resident, stylist and owner of Minneapolis boutique Queen Anna House of Fashion, uses clothing to empower and inspire women to take their energy out into the world and do good. “If you look good, you can do good,” she says. In a time following a global pandemic, she recognizes the challenges that come with shift ing back to what was once our “nor mal”—in fashion and in life. When getting ready in the morn ing, Jennings personally uses fash ion to align her intentions with her
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October 2022 edinamag.com 31 Fashion is a way of expressing your personality. For many, it can be a way of distinguishing yourself from one person to the next. “I think it is a way for us to showcase ourselves in a way that we want to show up in the world,” says Jodi Mayers, a Twin Cities wardrobe consultant and styl ist. “Our wardrobe is like the cover of a book: you don’t always know the goodness inside, but you are hoping that the cover is interesting enough that people will want to dig in.” Mayers adds that clothing “builds confidence [and] can add a little pep to your step in a world where things can feel very out of control some times … Your style is something that can be fluid and transform and adjust over However,time.”theeffects of COVID19 put a damper on how people were able to showcase their personalities through clothing, particularly in the work world. Trading in dresses and trousers for sweats and leggings, the world went from polished office fashion to “comfort plus” in the blink of an eye. (A phenomenon that Mayers refers to as the “Zoom mul let effect”—business on the top and leisure on the bottom.)
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It’s simple, according to Jennings: Wear the outfit that will make you feel ready to seize the day.
Jennings says the most attainable way to consistently dress to reflect your intentions is to create a capsule wardrobe. And what is a capsule wardrobe? It’s a small collection of classic clothing and accessories, including tops, bottoms, outerwear, shoes and jewelry, that can easily be mixed and matched and dressed up or down in a variety of different ways. This approach creates an easy uniform for the wearer and provides the ability to create a multitude of interchangeable options without stress. It also results in a timeless wardrobe built to withstand a lifetime—no fast fashion or succumbing to temporary trends necessary. “I err on the side of timeless because I don’t personally do fast fashion,” Jennings says. “If I’m going to invest in something, I want it to not just be good for the month but for the longterm.” With that, she encourages clients to invest in items that are timeless when building a capsuleJenningswardrobe.suggests some pieces to consider for this capsule (whether it is men or women’s wear), including jeans, blazers, collared shirts, T-shirts, sweaters and staple shoes like loafers, flats, boots or classic sneakers. “Timeless elements come first, and functionality [closely] follows,” Jennings says.
CREATING A VERSATILE CAPSULE WARDROBE
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To be highly functional, Jennings says it’s important to create your capsule with items that can easily be mixed and matched. This can be done through clothing silhouettes, which repeat or are complementary, and through an intentional color
surroundings—helping her outer self align with her inner intentions for a day. She encourages her clients to do the same, presenting themselves to the world based on how they want to feel. But how exactly do you bring your body into alignment with what you want out of your day?
It’s a familiar silhouette: a knit tank under an oversized cardigan. But this outfit features some unexpected pizazz by mixing the printed cardigan with silky checkerboard pants. Rolled pant cuffs and pink sneakers nails that effortlessly casual vibe. Uncuff the pants, swap the sneaker for a heel, and you’ve instantly gone from day to night.
» Stylist: Jodi Mayers & Style Partners » Model: Shelly Loberg, vice president of Edina Chamber of Commerce and Explore Edina » Clothing: Bumbershute at 50th & France » Location: Room & Board » Hair: Christina Jackson, Drybar Edina » Makeup: Makeup by Aleah All photoshoot contributors are also partners for Style Edina, Explore Edina’s annual fall fashion show. scheme. Jennings says that neutrals like black and white with a pop of one color or several shades of simi lar colors will result in a collection that can be worn together without second-guessing if they match. When choosing pieces, Mayers says you should consider the fol lowing four characteristics for each piece: comfort, convenience, versa tility and polish. She notes that she’s seeing a lot of comfortable, casual clothing but with a more tailored, structured shape to elevate the look. With this type of capsule ward robe, you’ll be ready for any occa sion—from going into the office to grabbing happy hour, hitting up the farmers market or going on a date. Even though this approach focus es on creating a foundation for your wardrobe, Mayers and Jennings say it is also important to understand that there are still ways to incorpo rate your unique personality. This could be through a variety of acces sories, such as shoes, jewelry, bags or hats, as well as through textures, materials and colors in seasonally inspired wardrobe capsules.
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50TH & FRANCE IS THE PLACE TO BE for fun, family-friendly fall festivities. Throughout the month of October, kids and grown-ups alike can enjoy three notable weekend events: Pumpkins on the Plaza, Llamas on the Plaza andTheTrick-or-Treating.secondannualPumpkins
Find fun weekend activities throughout the month at 50th & France.
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on the Plaza will take place on October 8 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., when families are invited to the Plaza at Nolan Mains for pumpkin painting. While there will be some pumpkins available for walk-ups on a firstcome, first-served basis, families are encouraged to pre-register to reserve a pumpkin and guarantee a spot at the event. Register at 50thandfrance.com.
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And on October 29, the entire shopping district of 50th & France will be open for trick-or-treating. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat at area businesses throughout the day. These all-ages events are free and open to the public, taking place at the Plaza at Nolan Mains.
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Candleberry on the Lakes 10/07–10/23 Candleberry on the Lakes is a seasonal boutique open throughout the month of October. There will be an array of fall items from various local small businesses to spice up your home for the season. All ages. Free. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Mondays–Fridays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sundays. Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.; mnboutiques.com Play Scrabble! 10/27 Play scrabble with friends and family at the Edina Senior Center. Find the right words and outwit your friends
The popular Llamas on the Plaza is back again this year, on October 22. (And November 19, if you’re not available in October.) Taking place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Plaza at Nolan Mains, guests will have the opportunity to interact with llamas from Weeping Willow Acres—walking, feeding and taking photos with the llamas while learning more about these unique animals. No registration is required. (Please note that while llamas love people, they don’t do well with dogs, so please leave your furry friends at home.)
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locals, and learn about their collecting process. All ages. Included with general admission to the museum. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave., St. Paul; 612.626.9660; bellmuseum.umn.edu
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Get your children active and explore the beauty of nature through books and activities. Children will be able to check out new books while taking a stroll through the North Mississippi Regional Park and embarking on a nature-filled adventure. All ages. $2. 9:30–10:30 a.m. North Mississippi Regional Park, 5116 N. Mississippi Drive, Mpls.; activekids.com
Have a blast at this spooktacular alter native to door-to-door trick-or-treating this October. Have your kiddos put on their Halloween costumes, pack a bucket and enjoy a fun evening at Edinborough Park. Please register for your desired time slot. All ages. $10/ kid. 4–7:30 p.m. Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S.; 952.833.9450; edinamn.gov
A modern and contemporary art museum made up of over 3,000 pieces from the collection of late business man Gerard Cafesjian recently opened in Shoreview. Among the collection are several works by glass artist Dale Chiuly, the man behind “Sunburst” sculpture at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and a close friend of Cafesjian. All ages. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free, but reg istration is required. Cafesjian Art Trust, 4600 Churchill Street, Shoreview; 612.359.8991; cafesjianarttrust.org
AREA EVENTS Oktoberfest Bar Crawl 10/01 Kick off the month of October with an Oktoberfest bar crawl, where you’ll enjoy different Oktoberfest beers at each par ticipating bar. Purchase your ticket online. Ages 21 and over. Prices vary. 3–10 p.m. The Brass Rail Lounge, 422 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.332.7245; grapeandbarrel.com
Collectors Day 2022 10/01 Stop by the Bell Museum for the first ever Collectors Day, a celebration of 150 years of Bell Museum. Spend the day exploring the personal collections of Twin Cities with your vast vocabulary. Register online through the City of Edina’s website. All ages. Prices vary. Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square #101; 952.833.9570; edinamn.gov
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This monthly event is designed for people of all ages with sensory process ing differences. The Walker Art Center will curate the perfect and calm viewing experience, closed to the general public and with accommodations that make the environment less overstimulating. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred. All ages. Free. 8–11 a.m. Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Mpls.; 612.375.7600; walkerart.org
Get your running shoes and spooki est Halloween costume, and head to Minneapolis for a Halloween weekend race. With three distance options (5K, 10K and half marathon), there is some thing for runners of all levels. Everyone will receive a medal and a T-shirt. All ages. Registration fees vary. Half mara thon and 10K start at 8:30 a.m, 5K starts at 8:45 a.m. Race Village, 420 SE Main St., Mpls.; minneapolishalloweenhalf.com
Scarecrows in the Gardens Through 10/31 Take a stroll alongside some friendly faces at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Enjoy a fall day at the arboretum and check out the scarecrows before they hang up their straw hats and retire for the winter on October 31. All ages. Admission prices vary. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska; 612.624.2200; arb.umn.edu INTERIOR IMPRESSIONS www.interiorimpressions.org 651-337-2184 home reimagined.
Nickelodeon Booniverse Pumpkin Carving 10/30–10/31 Stop by the Mall of America and see your favorite Nickelodeon charac ters’ images carved into pumpkins at Nickelodeon Booniverse, complete with Halloween decorations and other spooky attractions. All ages. Admission prices vary. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mall of America, 5000 Center Court, Bloomington; 952.883.8800; nickelodeonuniverse.com
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Get out and see the beautiful fall leaves at Caponi Art Park’s annual Leaf Fest. Enjoy an afternoon of fall festivities; between the various crafts and outdoor activities there is sure to be something for everyone to “fall” in love with. All ages. Free. Noon–4 p.m. Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan; 651.454.9412; caponiartpark.org
41 ten to the Listeso String Quartet perform. Music performed ranges from Thriller by Michael Jackson to the Stranger Things theme song, Survive Ages 6 and up. $30. 6–7:05 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 S. Marquette Ave., Mpls.; listeso.com Leaf Fest
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• Store in single layers in a dry, aerated area.
Peel: Poke holes in the squash with a fork. Cut off both ends. Microwave for 2–3 minutes. Let cool, and peel with a vegetable peeler or knife.
Storing Pumpkin and Squash: Undamaged winter squash can last up to three months if stored properly. Here’s what to do:
• Wipe with water before storing.
Preserving Pumpkin and Squash: Freezing the flesh or puree is the safest and easiest method for preserving winter squash. The United States Department of Agriculture does not recom mend canning mashed or pureed squash or pumpkin. Make puree: Cut in half or fourths. Scrape out seeds and pulp with a spoon. Place squash/pumpkin pieces on a baking sheet. Roast at 350 F until fork tender, about 45 min utes. Remove skin. In small batches, place flesh in a food processor, and pulse into puree. Spoon 1-cup portions of puree into freezer bags or containers. Store in the freezer.
A green shell with gray stripes and orange shell, respectively. Sweet, creamy, dense. Butternut Round seed cavity on the bottom, tapered neck and light brown shell. Sweet like a sweet potato. Acorn Acorn shape with a green, white or orange shell. Nutty, sweet flavor. Slightly stringy. Excellent for stuff ing and baking.
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• Avoid freezing temperatures.
Delicata Oblong cylinder shape with longitudinal green stripes. Very sweet. Perfect for pie. Carnival Acorn shape with festive orange, green and yellow shell. Sweet Dumpling Small, round and ivorycolored with dark green stripes. Very sweet. Great stuffed for individual meals. Butterkin Light brown/orange and round. A cross between a butternut squash and a pumpkin. Smooth, sweet flesh. Good for making cakes, cookies and pies.
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• If in a basement, place on a cardboard or wood board to protect it from the changing temperature of the concrete, which promotes decay.
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• Keep stems intact to protect from rotting.
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Eat: “I love cooking with butternut squash for many rea sons,” says Kriel. “It’s versatile and can be roasted, steamed, sautéed, spiralized, mashed or blended into soup. And it’s filled with antioxidants, minerals, fiber and vitamins A and C—but its sweet, nutty flavor allows me to sneak it into my kids’ meals.”
To learn more about winter squash, we caught up with farmers Peter and Carmen Marshall, the husband-and-wife team of Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn near Shakopee. (You can also find them at Centennial Lakes Farmers Market.) Operating since 1999, they grow produce on 60 acres, including 800 apple orchard trees. We discovered that winter squash is even more versatile than we thought. “Except for spaghetti squash, jack-o’-lantern, jackbe-little and white Caspar pumpkins, you can interchange most squash and pumpkins for baking or cooking,” Peter says. Below, Peter and Carmen share customer favorites with us.
Hubbard Large, round, tapered. Hard shell can be dark green, orange or gray-blue. Rough skin. Sweet. Use for pies and savory dishes.
• For carved jack-o’-lanterns, spray lime juice on the cut areas. Or, after carving, dunk pumpkins into a bucket with a solution of three gallons of water plus three teaspoons of bleach (or spray the solu tion inside the pumpkin).
Spaghetti Small watermelon shape with yellow shell. Stringy strands of flesh. Use to make spaghetti in place of pasta. Buttercup and Ambercup
Preparing Pumpkin and Squash Elizabeth Kriel, promotions and digital specialist for Jerry’s Foods, shares a few of her favorite ways to eat butternut squash—plus a tip for peeling.
THE CRISP MORNINGS and warm days of fall call for savory meals and sweet treats made with pumpkins and winter squash. From butterkin, acorn and delicata to sugar pie, fairytale and Galeux d’Eysines, even a seasoned baker can find a new vari ety to spice up a comforting dish for fall gatherings. Follow our easy tips, bake a new treat and be adventurous when picking your pumpkins and squash this year.
Round with a flat top and bottom. Salmon pink shell covered in knobby, peanutlike bumps.
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Turks Turban Bulbous base with turbanlike cap. Multi-colored and striped shell in green, orange, red and yellow. Sweet, rich.
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Fairytale Pumpkins
Seemingly picked from Cinderella’s magical gar den. Flat, round, squatty. Shell transforms from dark green to a beautiful light tan, mahogany hue. Light and sweet. Long Island Cheese Round and flat on both sides, with light yelloworange shell. Tender, creamy, sweet. Sugar Pie Small, round and orange. Sweet and nutty flesh, notorious for baking pumpkin pie. Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn, 12860 Old Brick Yard Road, Shakopee;
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Instructions: Heat oven to 400 F. Prepare pie crust by cutting butter into cubes, and return them to the refrigerator for 15 minutes so the cubes are very cold. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt. Add but ter in cubes, and work with a fork (do not use your hands), incorporating until you get crumbs about the size of a pea. Add 1/4 cup ice-cold water. Mix with a spatula to form a ball of dough. If nec essary, add more cold water by table spoons. Knead gently about 10 times, wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 2 hours before using. Gently roll the dough around the rolling pin, and trans fer it right-side up onto 9-inch pie pan. Unroll, easing dough into the bottom of the pie pan, and cook for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden. In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour and spices. Stir. In another bowl mix eggs, squash puree and evapo rated milk. Pour the liquids over the sugar mixture. Mix well. Fill the baked dough with the squash mixture. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until set.
THIS OCTOBER, ADD SOME MEANING TO YOUR HALLOWEENING
LET’S GET COOKIN’ Ready to cook with some of these autumnal favorites? Below we have an unexpected autumn pie recipe. But you can also head to edinamag.com for a few more recipes, both sweet and savory— including the Sheet Pan Autumn Chops pictured on page 43, another fall des sert and homemade dog treats.
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Squash Pie Courtesy of Rosio Lopez, Carmen Marshall’s sister from Peru Makes 9-inch pie Pastry for Single-Crust Pie: • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 tsp. sugar • pinch of salt • 9 Tbsp. butter • 1 cup ice-cold water Filling: • 1 cup brown sugar • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. ginger powder • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg • 1/8 tsp. ground cloves • 3 eggs • 2 cups squash puree (butternut or hubbard) • 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk or cream
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Photographer: Leah Steidl Title: Trick or Treat Equipment: Steidl Mirrorless Canon R6 24–70mm lens
FOR LEAH STEIDL, being a mom and holding a camera is second nature. She says that, when your kid starts to grow and face new experi ences, those moments look great through a camera lens. And this photo of her daughter and daughter’s friend, taken on Halloween last year, is evidence of that. “This was her first year trick-or-treating with her friend instead of just her parents,” Steidl says.
Mother captures her child’s fun life moments.
Steidl grew up with her dad regularly taking photos, too. “My dad always captured all of our life moments with his big camera,” she says. “And as soon as I became a mom, I was never far from mine … I love taking pic tures of people—capturing real moments, smiles and memories.” Hanna McDaniels
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