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WE HAVE AN IDEA …
… LET’S STEP INTO 2023 with the spirit of gratitude and support for Plymouth and its local businesses that have served us all so well over the previous year.
What’s the best way to say, “Thank you,” to your favorite dining spots, service spaces, shopping venues and more? Vote for your favorite local businesses and community venues in our annual Readers’ Poll—this year’s Best of Plymouth 2023.
Our contest is live throughout January at plymouthmag. com, where you can vote for your “best of the best” in a growing number of categories.
While some of your favorite categories return for another year, our editorial team has included a few more sections that further embrace our retail and business communities. Curious? Go online to vote!
Here’s what you need to know: Voting is live with three simple rules*: 1. One entry is allowed per person; each ballot needs to include an email address. 2. Ballots must be completed by 5 p.m. January 31, 2023. 3. Voters need to vote in at least five categories to ensure their ballot is counted. 4. The top three finalists will be announced online on March 1, 2023. 5. Watch for our much-anticipated Best of Plymouth in the
June/July 2023 issue, where the winners and runners up will be revealed—along with Editor’s Picks and a host of other community highlights.
*Any rule not adhered to may result in entire surveys being discarded, and all results are subject to editorial discretion.
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A GRAB BAG OF GOOD BOOKS FOR 2023
With holiday festivities underway, here is a wide variety of genres to help ring in the new year.
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a romp of a romance that’s 100 percent fun. Hannah is a bodyguard hired to protect Jack, the world’s sexiest man, under the guise of being his girlfriend. Sparks and witty banter fly on Jack’s family’s ranch as these two try to convince his family they are an item … but are they?
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah is a heart-wrenching historical fiction novel about a family living in the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. They must decide whether to stay and protect their land after numerous dust storms or move out West in hopes of a better future.
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark is a fast-paced suspense about a brilliant con woman and the ambitious female reporter trying to expose her. But what is the difference between justice and revenge? This is a Robin Hood-style scenario that keeps the reader gripped as the truth unfolds.
Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a contemporary fiction novel about what would happen if you changed one decision. Would your life end up the same or would it be different? This is a great book if you enjoyed The Midnight Library.
Local bookworms Katie Timcho and Amy Sundet run the book blog @overbookedmoms. TASTE
An Easy Holiday Entrée Option
Roast beef tenderloin is a special occasion dish that’s perfect to serve during the holidays; it’s the most tender cut of beef and always a crowd pleaser.
With this recipe you can roast the meat a few hours ahead of time and store it in a cooler until you are ready to serve it. It will hold its temperature.
This works great if you are entertaining and plan to serve dinner immediately following a church service or program. It also works well if you are bringing a dish to a friend or family member’s house.
Tenderloin works well as an entrée, but it can also be served as a heavy appetizer with soft rolls. Horseradish sauce or grainy mustard make great condiments.
Make Ahead Beef Tenderloin
Serves 8–10 as an entrée
» 1 whole beef tenderloin, trimmed (4–5 lbs.) » 4 Tbsp. ghee » 1 Tbsp. salt » 2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Place tenderloin on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread ghee all over the tenderloin. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
Roast for 30-40 minutes or until the thermometer reads 135 degrees F for medium rare. Remove from oven and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped tenderloin in a cooler. The tenderloin will hold for up to 2 hours in the cooler.
When you are ready to serve, unwrap tenderloin and slice. If serving right away, allow meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Emily Maxson is a Plymouth food blogger and author of Emily’s Fresh Kitchen Cookbook. For more recipes you can visit emilysfreshkitchen.com or follow her on Instagram @emilysfreshkitchen.
STYLE
Fashions of a Feather
Fashion is particularly fun to think about around the holidays because there are plenty of work, social and family gatherings to dress up for. This holiday season, a trend to consider incorporating into your holiday attire is feathers.
Think “feathers” instead of “sequins” this holiday season. Feathers easily add value to any style due to their unique texture and flamboyant nature.
We’re seeing a surge in feather trim; on the collar of a jacket, the cuff on a blouse or a pant cuff. This use of feathers in fashion exudes an upscale style because of its detailed placement. This would work great for the work holiday party you’re attending.
Attending a not-so-dressy event but still want to sport feathers? A great way to dress down the feather trend (as much as that’s possible) is to pair feathers with denim. One way to do this is to find a feather top, preferably a strapless top, pair it with your favorite denim pants, then pop a blazer over the top. You will definitely be the bird—I mean belle— of the ball, with your feathers strategically peeking out from beneath your jacket.
Nikki Steele is a stylist serving the Plymouth community and more. For more style tips, follow Nikki on Instagram @nikkisteelestyle or visit her at nikkisteelestyle.com.
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