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November 2013

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PERFECT PICKS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Big Bad

Chef

OXFORD'S JOHN CURRENCE ON THE EVOLUTION OF SOUTHERN FOOD

WINTER FASHION

BOLD, YET VERSATILE ESSENTIALS

GRATEFUL GATHERINGS

TRADITIONS OF THE MIDSOUTH’S TOP CHEFS AND RESTAURANTEURS

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CONTENTS November 2013

FEATURES 17 Big Bad Chef

In his trademark candor, John Currence discusses his new cookbook, and the evolution of southern food

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37 Wondrous

77 Grateful

89 2013 Holiday

Baby it’s cold outside! Gear up for the crisp weather ahead with luxe layers and a few bold yet versatile essentials

Thanksgiving traditions of the MidSouth’s top chefs and restauranteurs

80+ perfect gift ideas for everyone on your list this season

Winter Fashion

Gatherings

Gift Guide

OUT & ABOUT 47 2013 BLUES BALL 51 BADDOUR FASHION SHOW 52 CATFISH & KHAKIS 55 DENIM & DIAMONDS GALA 56 ZOO RENDEZVOUS 57 THREE POINTS OF VIEW

58 ART OF CARING 59 LAUGHS FOR LE BONHEUR 60 BROOKS MUSEUM AVANT GARDE 61 4TH ANNUAL FIBER-TO-FABRIC

On the cover: John Currence cooks up one of his signature dishes at Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen in Memphis. Photo by Rupert Yen.

CRAFTSMEN FESTIVAL

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CONTENTS

NOVEMBER 2013 • VOLUME 7 NO. 11

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DEPARTMENTS

20 FOOD

A Long Journey to a Southern Kitchen

24 MUSIC

Through Thick and Thin

Vishwesh Bhatt: from India to Oxford.

Standout songwriting from musician Jason Isbell's breakout solo album. Southeastern, soothes southern ears

28 ARTS

A New Type of Canvas

Walt Andrade’s artistic journey is one paved with mud, sweat and tears

32 BOOKS

Holiday Magic in the Kitchen

34 DRINKS

Swirl, Sip, Savor and Share

64 CAUSES

Heart and Sole

Four of the year’s best new cookbooks

Q&A with local wine writer, Ben Carter

Edward Bogard’s SoGiv line of apparel and footwear gives back

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Entertaining Notions

Warm interiors and gourmet touches provide the perfect venue for serving up some southern hospitality

112 ENTERTAINING

A Harvest Table

Set the stage for a perfect meal with seasonal color and a few carefully considered details

110 FOOD

Where There’s Smoke...

Popular turkey trends from grilling to smoking

96 LIVE WELL 114

Rise of the Super Athlete

How to be part of the growing, obsessive mob of marathoners, triathletes and extreme cyclists

IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter 6 Calendar 12 Recipe 108 See & Do 120 4 NOVEMBER 2013 | myclickmag.com

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HALLIE MCKAY

editor’s letter

Friends, Family & Food This month, our magazine pays tribute to our rich food culture and Southern culinary traditions. In this issue of Click, we introduce five local chefs with a passion for Southern food. Step into the kitchen with Chris Lee, Jackson Kramer, Josh Belenchia, Keith Neely and Dovid Cenker for entertaining stories about family and time-honored Thanksgiving traditions.

On page 17, read our interview with James Beard Award-winning chef John Currence as he discusses the publication of his first cookbook Pickles, Pigs, and Whiskey: Recipes from My Three Favorite Food Groups and Then Some. The cookbook features 135 recipes and food stories from his 30-year journey. Currence, owner and chef of City Grocery in Oxford, is the recipient of numerous awards including the Foodways Alliance "Guardian of Tradition" award in 2006, and in 2009, the James Beard Foundation as "Best Chef South."

In his book, he’s quoted: "I'd rather punch you in the mouth with kick-ass flavors than poke you in the eye with complicated presentations. Hard work, dedication to quality and respect for tradition and history have carried me forward; the 130 recipes in Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey paint that picture." Currence is one reason for Oxford’s growing reputation as a landmark for Southern food.

The town’s culinary obsession has been driven, too, by the prolific food writer John T. Edge, who directs the Southern Foodways Alliance, a part of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi.

There are many gems inside this November issue, including a review of Jason Isbell’s breakout solo album Southeastern (page 24) from our music writer Samuel Prager, winter fashion (page 37) and Click’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide (page 89).

Enjoy the issue.

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contributors NO VEMBER 2013

Michelle Hope Jaime Newsom

Owners and lead designers of Social Butterflies, LLC, Hope and Newsom have a combined 20 years of experience in the wedding and special events industry.

Check out their latest party on page 103, “A Harvest Table,” for some great ideas at your next gathering. Together, Hope and Newsom have planned numerous notable events including celebrity weddings, charity galas and Super Sweet 16s for the hit MTV show. To see more of their work, visit sb-events.com

Julia

Joshua

Cannon

Joshua Cannon is a born-and-bred Memphian with a breadth of experience writing about the music, arts and culture of the MidSouth. A third-generation performer and musician, Cannon’s passion lays in documenting the unique underground sounds of the South. When he isn’t writing, Cannon tours the country alongside his band, Pillow Talk. He can also be seen partaking in the “Absent Friends” shadowcast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show that occurs when the clock strikes midnight on the second Friday of every month at the Evergreen Theatre in midtown Memphis.

This month, Cannon dives into the world of Walter Andrade’s Mudworks (Page 28).

Mary B.

Paul

Knipple

A talented cook and devoted advocate of food issues, Paul is an expert on the region’s culinary food scene. Paul studied Spanish at the University of Memphis and first expressed his combined love of food and writing as arts and entertainment editor and food critic for The Daily Helmsman at the University of Memphis. Since then, Paul’s writing has appeared in numerous local publications including The Commercial Appeal, The Memphis Flyer, Taste of the South Magazine and Edible Magazine, where he wrote a travel column, detailing foodbased day trips. Last year, the father-wife duo authored their first book The World in a Skillet: A Food Lover’s Tour of the New American South, published by University of North Carolina Press. Read his story “A Long Journey to a Southern Kitchen” on page 20 of this month’s issue.

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Crowley

Considered one of the top 20 wine writers in the world, Julia Crowley has been in the wine industry for nearly twenty years. First though creating European wine tours, then opening her own wine bar in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Crowley now loves to write about wine on her award-winning wine blog, WineJulia.com. She’s also the Food and Wine Editor for Eugene Daily News, the Senior Writer for South Willamette Wineries Association and a Snooth Mentor on Snooth. com. Read her interview with wine writer, Ben Carter on page 34 of this month’s issue.

Sellers

In “Big Bad Chef” (page 17), contributing writer Mary B. Sellers interviews James Beard Award-Winning Chef John Currence on the publication of his first book Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: Recipes from My Three Favorite Food Groups and Then Some.

A recent graduate of the Ole Miss Honors College, Sellers currently works for the Oxford-based label, Fat Possum Records, and plans to attend University of Mississippi’s MFA program for fiction writing in Fall 2014. Her interests include a love for Sonic breakfast toasters, Wes Anderson, reading, writing and listening to sappy audio books on long car drives. Sellers is also the author of a collection of short stories called The Beautiful Little Fools: A Collection of Fables about Females.

Cara

Sievers

Our home feature, “Entertaining Notions” (page 70) was written by Click’s new Homes & Garden editor Cara Sievers. Sievers’ work has appeared in At Home Tennessee magazine and Culture & Leisure, as well as several trade magazines in telecommunications, business, sales and marketing arenas. A freelance writer, editor and consultant for more than 10 years, as well as a trade journalist and magazine editor for nearly seven years, most of her writing background in home and garden comes from real-world practice — decorating personal spaces and spending countless hours studying and reviewing the design of others’ spaces.

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SOCIAL AGENDA November 2013

Your monthly resource for what’s happening around town

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ST Sip Around the World

Memphis Botanic Garden Guests can taste more than 300 wines while enjoying music and a silent auction.

Food and wine pairings, along with handcrafted wine cocktails, will be featured this year and the event will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee.

Event time is 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets $85. Visit siparoundtheworld.org.

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Magical Night in Overton Park TH AOverton Park Formal Gardens The formal gardens will be transformed into a stunning gathering space for a fantastic party in the park. Entertainment will be provided by Breeze, Jamille JAM Hunter and Mood Swing. Event time is 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets $100.

Call 901.214.5450 or visit overtonpark.org.

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Holiday Market Oxford Conference Center, Fri. 6 – 9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The fourth annual market in Oxford will host vendors like Be Free Revolution, Honey Bee’s, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, The Travelin Trunk and more. Call 662.232.2367 or visit oxfordconferencecenter.com

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ND Murder at the Mansion: Polter-Heist

The Banks House Featuring local talent and special guests, the Desoto Arts Council in Hernando is bringing back their famed “murder mystery” performance. Everyone is invited to check out Polter-Heist, a murder mystery comedy driven by audience participation. Event time is 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets $50. Call 662.404.3361 or visit desotoarts.com.

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Fresh Tracks at the Stax Museum Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 6 – 8 p.m.

Seasoned and up and coming artists have the opportunity to perform in front of a crowd on the first Thursday of each month in Memphis. Call 901.942.7685.

Art for Hope Clark Opera Center The 12th annual Art for Hope fundraiser in Memphis will benefit children at Hope House and will feature work by Paul Edelstein. Guests can see and purchase works from local artists, enjoy live music and sample fine wine and delicious food. Event time is 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets $20. Visit hopehousememphis.org.

Mid-South Heart Walk AutoZone Park, 9 a.m.

The annual 5K walk in Memphis will benefit the American Heart Association. Prizes will be awarded to participants who fundraise $100 or more prior to the event. Call 901.383.5406 or visit midsouthheartwalk.org

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RD Barnyard Ball

Memphis Farmers Market Attendees can enjoy food from local restaurants, live music and silent and live auction items. Come out and celebrate the close of another great season in Memphis. Event time is 4 – 7 p.m. Visit memphisfarmersmarket.org.

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Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Celebration Gibson Showcase Lounge Guests are invited to attend a musical tribute and celebration of the year’s 13 Hall of Fame inductees, including Johnny Cash and The Blackwood Brothers. Event time is 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets $50-100. Call 901.205.2536 or visit memphismusichalloffame.com.

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Curtain Up: Carnival Noir Playhouse on the Square This annual Memphis event is sure to be one of the most unique and eclectic parties of the year. Guests can travel from room to room and sample different sights, tastes and sounds. Enjoy delicious drinks, food and entertainment all night long. Event time is 7 – 11 p.m. Tickets $75. Call 901.726.4656 or visit playhouseonthesquare.org.

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Methodist Cancer Center Luncheon Peabody Hotel Academy Award-winning actress Sally Field will speak candidly about her life and art, and how she balances the demands of family and career. Proceeds will benefit the Methodist Cancer Center.

Event time is 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Tickets $125-500.

Call 901.516.0500 or visit methodisthealth.org.

Zoo Lights Memphis Zoo 5:30 p.m. – 10:00, dates vary check online Themed “Jungle All the Way,” this year’s exhibition will combine family favorite light displays with new LED lights and more on select nights through December 30 in Memphis. Attendees can also explore the new 200-foot-long light tunnel. Tickets $6-8. Call 901.333.6500 or visit memphiszoo.org.

TH Old Towne Christmas Open House

Old Towne Olive Branch Come see what gifts local merchants have to offer and enjoy discounts and refreshments while shopping in Olive Branch. Event time is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call 662.893.0888 or visit olivebrancholdtowne.com.

TH Senatobia Christmas Open House

Senatobia The holiday season is underway and local merchants in Senatobia are ready to meet your gift-giving needs.

Event time is 1 – 5 p.m. Call 662.562.8715.

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Anderson Pottery Annual Studio Show and Sale Anderson Pottery Come check out Jim Anderson’s handmade, wheel-thrown, functional stoneware pottery in Hernando. Event time is 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 662.429.7922 or visit jimandersonpottery.com.

Through Dec. 30

Memphis Zoo on Ice Memphis Zoo Guests can glide across Memphis’ only tinted ice skating rink on select nights through December 30. Ticket price includes skate rental. Tickets $5.

Call 901.333.6500 or visit memphiszoo.org.

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36th Annual Hernando Christmas Open House Hernando Courthouse Square Visit dozens of shops in Hernando while listening to carolers and enjoying wonderful food.

Children can even get their picture taken with jolly old Santa Claus. Event time is 1 – 5 p.m.

Call 662.429.9055 or visit hernandoms.org.

Chef’s Celebrity Gala Holiday Inn, University of Memphis This year’s gala will feature a gourmet dinner and entertainment by Andy Childs and his band, as well as a small silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Call 901.888.4383 or visit memphiscac.org.

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TH Cocktails and Keys

The Banks House Concert pianist Scott Carrell will entertain guests with a baby grand piano performance, including classical and ragtime music selections. Cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres will be available. Event time is 7 – 11 p.m. Tickets $50. Call 662.404.3361 or visit desotarts.com.

Red Boa Ball Memphis Botanic Garden Guests at the fourth annual ball in Memphis, hosted by the Mid-South Chapter of the American Red Cross, can enjoy a seated dinner, auction items, live entertainment from The Soul Shockers and more. Call 901.672.6350 or visit redcross.org.

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Through Dec. 31

15th Annual Southern Lights Central Park, Southaven Drive through Central Park’s 116 acres lit up with 500,000 twinkling lights complete with Christmas music. Open Thanksgiving evening through December 31. Proceeds benefit local charities. Event times are Sunday – Thursday 6 – 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6 – 11 p.m., and closed Christmas day. Tickets $5-25. Call 662.890.7275 or visit Southaven.org.

Starry Nights Shelby Farms Park, 6 p.m.

More than 2.5 million lights illuminate the night sky at the largest light show and festival in the Mid-South. Experience that magic of the holidays in Mistletoe Village in Memphis with hot chocolate, holiday shopping and more through December 27. Call 901.767.7275 or visit shelbyfarmspark.org.

Art Trolley Tour and Grill Out Special South Main Historic Arts District, 6 – 9 p.m.

There’s no better time to browse the stores and galleries in Memphis’ historic district for something one-of-a-kind. Attendees can enjoy burgers, beer, hot dogs and wine while shopping or riding the trolley. Tickets $10. Visit southmainmemphis.net.

Through Dec. 21

Choose and Cut Cedar Hill Farm, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Visit Cedar Hill’s Christmas tree farm in Hernando and pick out a holiday tree. A hayride will take guest to and from the field and the trees are priced per foot. $8-99. Call 662.429.2540 or visit gocedarhillfarm.com.

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ON THE SCENE November 2013

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Día de los Muertos Fiesta

North MS Allstars w/ Lightnin’ Malcolm

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 7-11 p.m., Tickets $45 901.544.6200, brooksmuseum.org

Minglewood Hall 7 p.m., Tickets $20 901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com

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DeSoto Arts Council Winter Art Show & Sale

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DeSoto Arts Council 662.404.3361, desotoarts.com

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A Different Kind of Landscape: Maysey Craddock and Erin Harmon Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 901.544.6245, brooksmuseum.org

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Justin Timberlake FedExForum, 8 p.m.

800.745.3000, FedExForum.com

Music 9th

Drive by Truckers w/ Old 97s

Ashe to Amen: African Americans and Biblical Imagery

Minglewood Hall 8 p.m., Tickets $25 901.312.6058, minglewoodhall.com

Dixon Gallery & Gardens 901.761.5250, dixon.org

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Through Jan. 5th

Orpheum Memphis Tickets $29-$37, 8 p.m.

901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com

Shared Vision: The Sondra Gilman and Celso Gonzalez-Falla Collection of Photography Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 901.544.6245, brooksmuseum.org

16th - Jan.12th

#MemphisShared

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 901.544.6245, brooksmuseum.org

Theater

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Hairspray Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oxford 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. Showings, Tickets $17 662.915.2787, fordcenter.org

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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oxford 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Tickets $22 662.915.2787, fordcenter.org

MGMT

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John Mayer With Special Guest Phillip Phillips FedExForum, 7 p.m.

800.745.3000, FedExForum.com

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An Evening with Willie Nelson and Family Bluesville at Horseshoe Tunica, 8 p.m.

Tickets $40-$100 800.745.3000, horseshoetunica.com

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West Side Story Orpheum Memphis Tickets $20-$90 901.525.3000, orpheum-memphis.com

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The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)

Theatre Memphis Tickets $15-$30 901.682.8601, theatrememphis.org

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Willy Wonka Kudzu Playhouse Hernando Performing Arts Center kudzuplayers.com

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Peter Pan Playhouse on the Square 901.726.4656, playhouseonthesquare.org

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Methodist Healthcare Foundation presents

Lunch with Academy Award-winning actress

CANCER CENTER LUNCHEON Friday, November 22, 2013 11:45 a.m The Peabody Hotel Memphis, TN For the benefit of

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UP FRONT A RT S , C U LT U R E A N D P E R S O NA L I T I E S

people

Big Bad Chef In his trademark candor, John Currence discusses his new cookbook and the evolution of southern food.

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Story by MARY B. SELLERS Photography by RUPERT YEN

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up front

“The South is about the African, and Caribbean, and the French and Spanish influences on New Orleans; it’s about Indian and English influence on Charleston; it’s about the Scotch-Irish that moved into Appalachia.

It’s the Croatians that were fishermen that came here, the Italians and Germans... all of them have these foods that are now identified with the South because they were dishes that were indigenous to the homelands of folks that they were recreating, here, with the ingredients that were available to them.

But they all have a very clear thread that ties them back to something thousands of miles away.”

— John Currence

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John Currence understands the South.

We are a varied people — a mishmash of cultures and ideas and, most importantly, foods. To call the South stagnant or onedimensional is exactly what the author of Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey: Recipes from My Three Favorite Food Groups and Then Some, is writing — and cooking — against. He “gets” the region, in the sense that his recipes represent so much more than the stereotypical Sunday supper at grandma’s house. His take on southern cuisine is audacious in the freshest possible sense. His pairings are at once familiar and innovative. The cookbook reads like a colloquial religious discourse on food, simultaneously explaining how his recipes are intrinsic to his most personal memories and experiences.

Currence’s voice engages, and actually reading the book is a pleasure. This book has heart and soul — Currence’s heart, and thank God, he’s agreed to share it with the masses. The cookbook boasts 130 recipes and readers can download a matching playlist that goes along with

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the book on Spotify.

Q: So, how does it feel to have your first cookbook published?

JC: I couldn’t be any happier that it’s done. It’s very satisfying. I was convinced that by the time I got to being done with it, and, you know, working through all of the edits, all of the layout stuff and doing all the photography, that I would just absolutely hate it. I’d be sick of looking at it. And I’m not; I’m kind of at peace with it. I’m very proud of what we did.

All of the chapter introductions and recipe headnotes all piece together the story of where I came from, and what the past 30 years of my life have been like, through food stories. And it’s gratifying because for the longest time, I didn’t know what would come of it. I didn’t know what it was going to say, what it was supposed to say. I didn’t feel like I brought anything more to the academic discussion of Southern food or American regional food in general. And so, I finally gave up trying to do that, or torture myself with figuring out what that was, and I just started writing stories, and it all came very naturally. It’s sort of part cookbook and story book, but it’s also, if you look through it, part high-school yearbook, too, because I mention a lot of my friends — chefs and otherwise — who are influences to me and who influence specific recipes in the book.

Q: What made you decide to organize the book according to technique?

JC: I find traditional chapter structure tired. It’s 99 out of 100 cookbooks that do that, and I wanted to come up with some other way to tell the story. I wanted the

$28, Amazon book, too, to be the kind of thing where you can open it to any page and find something interesting to read or look at.

Q: And the songs — what gave you that idea? Were they chosen after the book was written?

JC: Music plays a big role in my life. I’ve been in a band for about seven years and my first business I started was a deejay business. Me and my best friend deejayed for about three years when we were in high school. So, music has always been there. I reference several things in the book where I talk about specific songs that transform me the same way that food does.

Some of them were very obvious, and others, if you listen to them and think about them, make sense. But others are very personal. It’s also sort of poking fun at the cookbooks where there are different wines suggested. You know, you’ve got a hundred recipes in a cookbook — do you really expect somebody to go out and find an O’brien 1968 and curate a hundred different bottles to go through a cookbook with? It’s kind of silly and pretentious, so you know, I thought I’d do something easy.

So if you go and get the playlist off of Spotify, you just turn the playlist on and it’s like you’re taking a walk around in my brain a little bit. I also make it very clear nobody out there is going to like every song on that playlist. So it’s kind of funny to think that folks will judge it. I don’t think I put “Tiny Dancer” in there. I’m

up front sort of unapologetic about liking Elton John because I think he was a brilliant songwriter.

Q: And do you have a favorite of your recipes?

JC: There are a number of things in there that I think represented incredibly well on paper. There’s an Italian sausage pasta in there…I don’t typically look at my food and it makes me hungry. My food, it’s just ugly and it tastes good, and I mean, that’s sort of always been the way it is with me. But that Italian sausage…every time I look at that picture, I’m like, “I want to eat that right now.”

It’s hard to pick a favorite.

That book is the “greatest hits” of everything, in my mind, from my experiences — going from a kid in the kitchen, and working on a tugboat in 1983, until now. Every one of those recipes has some sort of very specific meaning.

Q: Is there, in your opinion, a “most” important or unique thing about Southern food and cooking?

JC: Southern food has always evolved from the very beginning of our history. It tells a very clear story of our history, of the dozens and dozens of immigrant populations that have settled in this area of the country, and how their food has sort of been folded into this canon of what is Southern food. There’s very little you can say that is originally from here. You look at boiled okra — that’s from the West Coast of Africa, and that didn’t exist in the states until the slave ships brought it over.

Same thing with collard greens, same thing with sweet potatoes.

All of those things that folks look at and go, “This is what the South’s all about,” are really what the slave ships were all about, and it’s become part of our food. And that’s interesting to me.

Food has always been a very celebrated part of life. It plays a huge role in the family, church life — you name it — and with every aspect, there’s something to do with food. It’s well-documented and has always been celebrated, and I think there’s a fierce pride about it. Because, if you step back for a second and look at the rest of the country, folks don’t talk about Northern cuisine; they don’t talk

about Midwestern hospitality. There are certainly things that make those regions unique but I can’t think of anywhere else in the country that claims an entire massive collection in the Library of Congress that is dedicated to the food of the South.

And it’s continuing to change, that’s the beautiful thing about it. We are a very welcoming people, so now we’re seeing a huge influx of Latin and Vietnamese influences that are taking over commercial fishing along the Gulf Coast, and their dishes are becoming part of the landscape.

Q: In one interview, you commented on your book “making a case for the South being forward-thinking.” Can you elaborate on that? Was that a main goal in this project?

JC: I think that’s what’s happening now with Southern food. When I say forward-thinking, that thought is incomplete; it’s more forward-thinking than most people give it credit for being.

Folks look at us and think of a prosaic, slow, “we don’t like no change” and “we don’t like new stuff” people. I’m not picking on Paula Deen but folks just want it to be that easy: we just put a lot of butter on it, fry it up and it’s real good. And that’s it.

Again, this is the only area of the country that has this giant canon of foods that belong to us and that we’re proud of. There’s a nation of young chefs out there that are embracing it. Thirty years ago, you just didn’t put cornbread on a white linen table — that was what you ate on Sunday after church. Now, there are guys that are taking collard greens and chitlins to another level in order to celebrate them. And that, to me, is very exciting.

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There are two popular versions of barbecued shrimp in New Orleans and, oddly, neither is what most people might think. New Orleans barbecued shrimp never see open fire, charcoal, or smoke. The most common version you see today was pioneered by Gerard Maras at Mr. B’s Bistro in the French Quarter and is a stovetop sauté heavy on Worcestershire and garlic and finished with a healthy dose of cold butter, which gives it a spicy and creamy texture.

The other was born on Napoleon Avenue at Pascal’s Manale and is a butter-baked version heavy on black pepper, rosemary, and garlic. Both versions are perfect for sopping up with cloud-light Leidenheimer’s French bread, but the former lends itself to much greater interpretation when it comes to sides to serve it with.

I worked the station at Mr. B’s that turned out this dish as well as an outstanding pasta jambalaya. It was insanely busy. Prep for my station on a regular weekend night included cubing up two cases (72 pounds) of butter to finish these two dishes. It was a monster, but if you could work that station, you could work just about any one, anywhere.

You will not need 72 pounds of butter for this, but trust me, use exactly what I tell you; though fatty, this is a perfectly acceptable occasional treat, especially if you get your hands on some good fresh shrimp. As much as I love a contrasting texture in my dishes, the creamy grits here are a great counterpunch to the boldness of the Worcestershire.

The Creole Cream Cheese (a south Louisiana primitive farmer’s cheese) paired with a hint of raw garlic stand up to the bold flavor of the shrimp.

INGREDIENTS 20 head-on, unpeeled shrimp (26 to 30 count) 1½ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons pure olive oil 1 tablespoon bacon fat 2 shallots, sliced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1 lemon, sliced (rind included, but stem and blossom ends discarded) 2 cups Worcestershire Sauce or store bought 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 2 dried bay leaves ½ cup dry white wine ¾ cup Veal Stock 3 tablespoons clarified unsalted butter 3 tablespoons heavy cream ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ cup thinly sliced green onions DIRECTIONS 1 To cook the shrimp: Remove the shrimp heads and peel the shrimp, leaving the tails attached.

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and set aside.

2 Heat the olive oil and bacon fat in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells and heads and stir until they all have turned pink.

Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until they turn transparent. Stir in the black peppercorns, lemon slices, Worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, wine, and stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and reduce by half, 12 to 15 minutes. Strain the reduced shrimp stock and reserve.

3 In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat the clarified butter until it begins to shimmer. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once as the shrimp begin to turn pink. Add the reserved shrimp stock to the pan. Bring to a simmer and reduce the sauce until it is thick and syrupy. Swirl in the cream and combine completely. Whisk in the cold butter until completely combined, and then blend in the parsley.

4 Serve the shrimp and accompanying sauce over the grits and scatter with the green onions.

GRITS INGREDIENTS 2 cups Dark Chicken Stock 2 cups whole milk 1 cup stone-ground grits (not instant or quick) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper ¾ cup Creole cream cheese, substitute commercial cream cheese, if need be DIRECTIONS In a medium saucepan, bring the stock and milk to a boil over medium heat. (Be careful as this approaches a boil, since it will foam up in a hurry and spill over.) Whisk in the grits and lower the heat slightly. Continue whisking for about 10 minutes.

Taste to make sure the grits are cooked through and tender. Stir in the butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and cream cheese and set aside, keeping warm.

-From Pickles, Pigs, & Whiskey: Recipes From My Three Favorite Food Groups (and Then Some) by John Currence/Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC 2013

As one of the older guys who’s still working in the business, I’m proud of it because 25 years ago, when I really started cooking professionally, the movement was just starting. We were just starting to get legitimized and if you knew anything about Southern food, it was really something to be proud of.

It seems that everybody did as much as they could to look outwardly. Then, these guys grew up and realized, “wait a minute, we got something right here at home that’s worth studying and looking at.” And we really began digging into what the food of the South is all about, and why it existed, and what was wonderful about it. You don’t have to invent the next Caesar salad that nobody’s thought of before to be a great chef.

Simple is better. The thing that I tell my guys all the time now as I work with them and try to work through the creative process, is that the best things that you will cook are the things that you have to think the least about. And that’s really what the food of the South is all about — it’s about minimalism.

You know, folks talk about how it takes up so much time and energy and whatnot, but man, no it didn’t! Southern food is simple; you can whip up a batch of cornbread in two or three minutes and get it in the oven. And that’s what folks had to do because they were working the fields. It’s just simple food for simple people, and when it’s done well, it’s absolutely transcendent.

Q: Was there a more difficult part in writing your cookbook?

JC: Just getting started — finding the voice, because for forever, I felt obligated to write something that would contribute to a greater conversation. As a result, I was writing in this voice that wasn’t necessarily preaching, but overly academic. Everybody that read for me when I was writing it was like, “no, that’s not you.” And I really didn’t understand it until my agent was finally like, “Just write about food the way that you write me emails. They’re sharp and acerbic and they’re full of foul language and they’re funny.” When I finally let go of that feeling that I had to write something scholastic, and instead, just started writing stories, my wife told me that it was insane how fast I wrote the book.

Q: What about aspiring Southern chefs out there? Any general advice you’d like to have known when you were just starting out?

JC: Don’t over think things. Release yourselves to the things that most deeply touch you and transport you to places in your life that you love. Embrace where you’re from and let that inspiration flow through you when you think about food; and then, just take every opportunity to soak up as much knowledge as you can.

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A Long Journey to a Southern Kitchen Vishwesh Bhatt traveled from his native India at age 18 to attend college in Kentucky, but his path ultimately led to Oxford and a chef’s coat

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Virtually all southern chefs grew up watching their mothers and grandmothers cook. That early start is what instilled in them a love of food and started many of them on their careers.

Chef Vishwesh Bhatt of Snack Bar in Oxford is no different, except instead of having a "Granny" or a "Mamaw," he had a "Ba." Bhatt grew up in India and speaking Gujarati, Mahatma Gandhi’s native tongue. He moved to the United States with his parents in 1986 when he was 18, but his love of food began long before then. “I was in my mother’s kitchen from around age seven or eight.

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“I was in my mother’s kitchen from around age seven or eight. It wasn’t really cooking but I wanted to be there.

Inevitably, I would get in the way because I would want to know how soon we could eat.” soon we could eat,” Bhatt says.

His mother and grandmother cooked for everyday meals and for holidays.

“I remember my grandmother cooking for Diwali [the five day fall festival of lights]. She would go and get all the fresh ingredients and fresh spices from people.

This was the 1970s and these connections were dying slowly,” Bhatt says. His own talents as a cook began to emerge while he was in college at the University of Kentucky. “My greatest memories involve cooking for friends, especially when we got tired of the college cafeteria. I had a Korean roommate. I started out cooking for the two of us. Eventually, it was 15 or 16 friends. They bought the groceries. I would cook and we’d all drink a bunch of cheap beer,” Bhatt says.

Soon, word of his talent spread beyond his friends. “One day, my advisor asked

up front if I would cook dinner for his wife’s birthday. I was hesitant at first, but he said, ‘Oh, we’ll pay you, of course.’

I agreed and it went well,” Bhatt says.

Bhatt took his first restaurant job in Oxford in 1992. He worked for six years before deciding to go to culinary school. After cooking at different spots around the country, he returned to Oxford in 2001 to work with John Currence at City Grocery.

In 2009, he opened Snackbar, another of Currence’s projects. At Snackbar, Bhatt prepares his blend of Southern and Indian cuisine, as seen in the accompanying recipes.

DAL FRY INGREDIENTS: 1 ¼ cup red lentils 2 hot green chili peppers 1 tsp grated ginger 1 tsp minced garlic ¼ tsp turmeric For tadka, or the spice mixture: 3 tbs Clarified Butter/oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tsp garam masala 1 onion minced 1 tomato chopped For garnish: 2 tbs lime juice 3 tbs chopped cilantro 2 tbs Butter

DIRECTIONS: 1. Rinse the lentils in cold water.

Combine the lentils, chilies, ginger, garlic, turmeric and salt to taste with 5 cups of water and (pressure) cook until the lentils are tender. Remove and discard the chilies and whisk the lentils until smooth.

2. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.

Add mustard seeds. Once the seeds start popping, add cumin, curry leaves and garam masala. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add tomatoes and cook until they start to break down. Add the cooked lentils, simmer and check the seasoning.

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Through Thick and Thin Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell keeps on truckin’ with much praise for his breakout solo album, Southeastern.

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This past year was a long one for singer-songwriter Jason Isbell to say the least. He spent two weeks in Nashville’s alcohol-anddrug treatment center, Cumberland Heights, won best Americana Song of the Year from the Americana Music Association for his single “Alabama Pines” and started writing what many critics cite as his best album yet. Now, more than a year later, the ex-“Truck Driver” is touring the country making a stronger, and for the first time sober, comeback.

Southeastern is song driven, and, compared to the older stuff, it’s a little more acoustic-based,” says Isbell. “The album is a record of events, that’s what I try to do when I make an album; I try to record where my life is at a certain point of time.” Isbell’s fourth studio album, Southeastern was released in June of 2013 and is a follow up of his 2011 release, Here We Rest. The album’s soulful set of ballads has received rave reviews by critics since its debut, even receiving a three and a half star rating from Rolling Stone magazine.

“I write about anything that interests me — sometimes relationships, sometimes death, sometimes trust. Inspiration is

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easy if you pay attention to what’s going on around you, it’s always there,” says Isbell. “The motivation to write it is the part that people have a hard time with sometimes. Inspiration isn’t really hard to find, it’s just doing the actual work that trips people up sometimes.” Isbell’s raw emotions can clearly be heard throughout his latest offering. The artist sings of bar scenes and breakups portrayed through poetic melodies. Emotion, ranging from lovelorn loneliness to a solemn feeling of hope that mirrors Isbell’s recent journey of recovery, can be heard ringing throughout the album’s tracks. Isbell notes “Elephant,” “Traveling Alone” and “Cover Me Up” as some of his standout recordings. “Right now, I’m enjoying the new material a whole lot, the songs off the new record have really been resonating with people, and the crowd reacts really well, which is a really nice feeling,” says Isbell.

Along with being a solo artist, Isbell has written songs, belted out tunes and played guitar with a number of groups, including his old act Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and The DriveBy Truckers, an alt-country based in Athens, Ga. From 2001 to

up front 2007, Isbell was a primary song writer in The Drive-By Truckers, writing some of the bands most notable tunes, including the title track from the band’s 2003 release, Decoration Day. Isbell has gained national recognition over his past 12 years as a singer and songwriter. This year, he has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman and Conan, as well as being interviewed on nationally recognized public-radio talk show Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Rolling Stone and Billboard.

Isbell says that Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen have been a major inspiration in helping him develop his signature heartfelt style of songwriting that has spoken to thousands of people across the country. “I really try to let the songs speak for themselves, but I don’t think about what people think of my songs too much. I guess if there is something they can relate them to in their personal lives, that’s really important to me,” says Isbell.

“It’s just another way of communicating; it’s a way for me to explain myself to me and to the listeners. If they can recognize something in the song to their own daily life that is about the best I can hope for.”

“I don’t think I’d be the same musician if I was from anywhere else. I write about things that I know and I’m a Southern person, the region tends to find its way into the music I make.”

Isbell, a proud native of Green Hill, Ala., makes many references to the South in his new album, as well as his previous releases, and credits his heritage as a major influence in his songwriting. “I don’t think I’d be the same musician if I was from anywhere else. I write about things that I know and I’m a Southern person, the region tends to find its way into the music I make,” says Isbell. “I think your interests are different depending on how and where you grow up. I’m from the South, so I know more about that way of life as opposed to any other place.”

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Isbell’s 2013 tour, which is in support of his new album, has a unique opening act in singer and violinist Amanda Shires, who earlier this year also became Isbell’s wife. “It’s been a nice treat. She has a record out that’s really good, and it’s just great to be out on the road with my wife,” says Isbell. Along with touring with his wife and perfecting a fresh batch of songs off his new record, Isbell also played at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, which is a first and a personal honor for the musician, to a sold out crowd of 2,200 people. “People call it the Mother Church of Country Music, even though they still have a lot of rock shows there,” says Isbell of the legendary venue. “It was really special, that room means a lot to a lot of people. The place sounded great, looked great — you just feel good when you’re in it.”

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A New Type of Canvas Sir Walt Andrade’s hard-fought journey is one paved with mud, sweat and tears

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Story by JOSHUA CANNON Photos by NATE PACKARD

It’s a muggy Memphis afternoon on the corner of Tutwiler Avenue and Merton Street. From behind his front door, the sound of two yelping poodles “Chewy” and “Baby Boy” pull Walter Andrade, or “Sir Walt,” from the front porch of his yellow and white studio, an archaic house in an aging neighborhood, into his home.

Standing in the center of his living-room-turnedart-studio, Andrade immerses himself in a world of his own creation known as “Mudworkz,” a series of threedimensional graphic art pieces constructed from salvaged sheetrock, mud, wood and paint that would have typically found their way to a landfill. Andrade affixes the discarded materials to a canvas through glue, cement or whatever else the artist finds handy. He paints his new, makeshift canvas in rich, earthy tones from a mixture of discarded house paint and mud. The result is a result is a rich, textured work of art that can only be described as an Andrade original.

At 53 years old, his grey dreadlocks hang like wilted wildflowers and flow down the center of his back. His hands

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Andrade with his dogs, Chewy and Baby Boy.

bear the unique roughness of a man that has spent years creating and laboring with them.

Andrade’s art, as well as his entire life, are led by inspiration and positivity. A large Ankh, an Egyptian symbol representing eternal life, hangs from his neck, reminding him to maintain positivity and not “carry his problems into tomorrow.”

The room smells similar to a construction site – but for Andrade, this room is sacred. Its purpose is to fulfill a different kind of construction. Here, Sir Walt’s passion comes to life. In this room, his salvaged supplies from construction jobs transform into Mudworkz.

Pieces of his art surround him in every direction, nearly covering the entirety of his walls. Various portraits of famous Memphians such as Mayor AC Wharton and B.B. King lay stacked upright on the floor against dozens of

his other previous and current works. “Mudworkz is inspired from greatness,” he says.

And with his materials in tow, Mudworkz has taken Andrade to places he had only dreamed of.

One of his most recent exhibits, “Mudworkz With Memphis,” depicts a collection of his Memphian muses in the form of paintings of icons like Isaac Hayes and slain police officer Martoiya Lang. With a series of more than 20 paintings of prominent locals and renowned celebrities, Andrade’s work is a celebration of life in the city and emphasizes the beauty that can come from unexpected avenues.

“My inspiration is people, places and organizations that are pushing the envelope and are at the top of the game. Doing negative images can’t inspire me,” he says.

When Andrade was 12 years old, he sat with his best friend

up front at his mother’s kitchen table in Bridgeport, CT., competing to see who could sketch the best picture of their favorite comic book superhero. At that moment, an artistic spark ignited in him that would inspire his entire life.

Growing up, Andrade wasn’t motivated to pursue his passion for art. He’s never had any formal teaching and never attended art school. According to him, his parents’ priority was being able to see their son support himself rather than becoming a starving artist.

“My parents always thought that being a doctor or lawyer – you know, these high-end jobs – were the way to go,” he says. “But there are groups of people that have to do creative stuff. We can’t go to school for certain things we aren’t going to be happy with. I got a job to just pay the bills, not realizing that art is the basis of everything in existence.”

In an effort to still use his hands and be able to create something, Andrade began finishing drywall to support himself. Eventually, this led to what would become a 30-year career in the construction field as a selfmanaged interior designer. Working construction, he began to see that nearly everything aside from the plants and trees started as an idea in someone’s mind. While art had always just been a hobby for Andrade, it was slowly taking over his entire outlook on life.

While he now focuses his sights on positive energy, it was destroying the demons plaguing his journey that brought him to where he is today. After overcoming a battle with alcoholism, the artist began to truly harness his talents – transforming them from a occasional pastime into an active part of his everyday life. “Nothing was coming out of me,” he says. “I was

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Sir Walter friend and fellow artist, Alex Jankowski.

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paying the bills, but I wasn’t being productive. When I stopped drinking beer, I lost seven pounds. My mind started shifting to positive things. I started sitting down at my sketch table.

I started putting things out instead of taking things in.”

At 40 years old, Andrade finally decided to take his passion for art to a level he hadn’t previously imagined.

He enrolled at Bauder College in Atlanta, GA, and received his Associate’s degree in graphic design.

Conquering programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Andrade learned how to take his visions into uncharted territory. He wasn’t set on using his degree to get him a good job.

In fact, he despised the idea. He didn’t want to work for Hallmark creating greeting cards, and he didn’t want to sit behind a desk following the orders of someone else. He also didn’t want to sell prints of computer art on T-shirts.

In his mind, that had been overdone far too many times. In 2004, He moved to Detroit, MI, and after having trouble finding steady construction work, he began brainstorming for a fresh idea.

Looking around at the collected scraps from his job sites, he experienced an epiphany. “I had been working with mud and textures for the last 30 years,” he says. “That’s when it came to me: Mud works. That’s how I came up with the name for my company, too.”

In 2009, he began his very first Mudworkz project: a series that would continue to evolve and gain much attention once he found himself in the city of Memphis – a city where he had “roots,” due to visiting his grandparents as a child, who once lived here.

Stepping through Andrade’s backdoor is a bit like walking through a closet and entering Narnia. On his tiny back porch, a towering Mudworkz of Isaac Hayes’ “Black Moses” stands glorified on a tall cross, overlooking a backyard that feels otherworldly when compared to the disparate North Memphis neighborhood trappings surrounding it. Pebbled rocks cover the ground and scatter their way to the front door of a three-story building that looks more like a work of fiction than anything else. “Mississippi Cain” grows along the entirety of the fence, making it impossible to see into the

yard from the other side. A giant tree canopies over the yard, and makes its way through a wooden balcony that extends from the doors of a third floor room belonging to an elderly man, Alex Jankowski, who yells a loud “Hey Walt, come here!” as he pokes his head from the front door of the building. Once again, Andrade finds himself engulfed in another world as he steps into Jankowski’s dwelling.

Roaring jazz blares at high volume, bouncing off of the walls where Jankowski’s art hangs.

“This place has served as a home for starving artists since 1987,” Jankowski says with a cigarette perched between his lips. From studying ballet to working as a set designer on films and to traveling through Northern Italy, Jankowski has done a little bit of everything. Andrade is not shy to admit that Jankowski is the mentor he never had. Neither of them have a vast amount of wealth to their name, but in a generation dominated by technology and computers, they are breathing proof that the human brain and the hand are still incomparable roles in the artistic process.

“There’s one thing no one can ever take away from you, and that’s your knowledge and imagination,” Andrade says. “Sheetrock and mud, you know, that may not be considered fine art. I may never get into the Brooks Museum, but that doesn’t bother me. Obviously, I would like to make money and for Mudworkz to be marketable, but my main drive is just to show people that you can make something out of anything.”

For Andrade, there is no longer any separation between his construction work and his artwork – it all runs together as one. While he’s had no formal artistic teaching, everything he does in his “Mudworkz” comes from what he has learned to do in people’s homes over the years. His art is the product of a lifetime of learning from the construction business. “I’m happier now than I’ve ever been,” Andrade says as a crooked smile spreads across his face. “Follow your passion, It took me 40 years to find mine and bring it out, and now I’m thinking about a new project every day. We’ve all got something to offer.”

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Holiday Magic in the Kitchen Four of the year’s best new cookbooks give inspiration and tempting recipes for holiday entertaining this season

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With the holidays just around the corner, there is no time like the present to prepare for those annual parties and gatherings. For the hostess, that will most assuredly mean creating a menu that has something for every guest to savor. To help make the party planning process a little bit simpler this year, we have compiled a list of the year’s best cookbooks, each offering a unique spin on the classics. With these newly released volumes in hand, crafting the ultimate holiday menu will be easier and more exciting than ever before.

Come Home to Supper by Christy Jordan From the author of Southern Plate comes a true celebration of the comforting family meal. The book juxtaposes the reality of a hectic modern lifestyle with the need to gather as a family around the table and shows readers that it can be done with ease. While many of the book’s recipes are aimed at everyday use for the nightly family meal, they can also easily be used to feed a crowd for holiday entertaining.

For those looking for the perfect dish to bring to a holiday meal being hosted away from home, Come Home to Supper includes many versatile casserole dishes and variety of cakes and desserts which are sure to please at any get-together. Christy Jordan is a leading expert on Southern cooking and this book showcases her own family’s most loved recipes, all sure to satisfy that ever-present comfort food craving. Her down-home wisdom and unpretentious writing style make it a fun read as well as a great resource for home cooks.

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The Kinfolk Table: Recipes for Small Gatherings

by Nathan Williams In this 400-page collection of nearly 100 delicious recipes, Nathan Williams aims to provide readers with recipes that are ideal for the small friendly gathering this season. While entertaining on a large scale may seem fussy or intimidating and home cooking feels a bit casual and lacking in flourish, the small gathering has something special to offer both guest and host alike. As such, these intimate get-togethers require a certain kind of recipe and those are just the kind that Williams traveled the world collecting for The Kinfolk Table.

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Swirl, Savor and Share Tennessee wine writer extraordinaire, Ben Carter, sips and writes for thousands of readers Story by JULIA CROWLEY

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Blogging since 2005, the Memphis-based writer and wine aficionado Ben Carter spends his workday in quality assurance for a large corporation — and his nights blogging about wine. In just eight years of writing, Carter has had numerous mentions in local and national newspapers, including a recent mention in the Wall Street Journal as a favorite read by internationally acclaimed wine writer, Lettie Teague; a 2012 finalist for “Best Wine Reviews on a Wine Blog” at the Wine Blog Awards and a winner for “Best Wine Reviews Blog” by HomeWetBar.com and most recently, Benito’s Wine Review was chosen as the Favorite Wine Tasting Blog by Millesima USA 2014 Blog Awards.

Benito’s Wine Review boasts approximately 30,000-plus viewers a month and more than 1,000 posts since it was launched in 2005. From pairing a Yuengling with a turkey sandwich to Christmas dinner suggestions, there’s always something to learn from Carter’s blog, especially this time of year. Click’s resident wine expert, Julia Crowley, considered one of the top wine writers in the world and author of WineJulia.com, sits down with Ben Carter to talk wine, writing and his favorite local haunts.

the world of gourmet food and wine in the 1980s and then became an educator for a local distributor. In the early 2000s, I had the chance to attend tastings with him where, for the first time in my life, I could try a dozen wines and learn about them. Building upon that, I started attending every free wine tasting I could, which sometimes meant sampling 20-30 wines each weekend hosted by different stores. At the time, wine shops could not hold tastings in-house, so they had to work out a deal with a nearby restaurant or hotel. Many of those tastings were conducted in a small dining room directly above the kitchen of a Mexican restaurant. Tasting wine is easier than getting into, say, French films of the 1960s. You can go through a dozen and help educate your palate in an hour rather than devoting an entire weekend to a movie marathon. One thing I always encourage is for people to be honest when they don’t like a wine. It doesn’t mean that you’re stupid or wrong — it’s just not working for you. My own tastes change over the years and with the seasons. Years ago, I thought that Alsatian wines were boring and now I find them fascinating.

Julia Crowley: What’s the wine scene like in Memphis?

Ben Carter: It’s certainly evolving. There is a small but passionate group of collectors, writers, distributors, retailers and enthusiasts who bump into each other frequently. I’d imagine that it’s the same as any city with a subculture of stamp collectors or model train fanatics — the wine lovers did not have great numbers or really define the city. However, unlike other hobbies, wine is getting a lot more popular and socially encouraged, though we still can’t purchase wine on Sunday and if you drive 50 miles, you’ll encounter dry counties where no alcohol is sold.

JC: What encouraged you to create your wine blog?

BC: If there had been an online wine database app in 2005 and smart phones were around at the time, the blog would have never been created. I really just wanted an easy way to list all of the wines I’d tried with links to the wineries, prices and brief notes.

I chose Blogspot.com, which had been owned by Google for two years. Unlike an Access database I could only read at home, I figured that I could access the notes anywhere with an internet connection. Note that since I didn’t have a laptop at the time, this meant that I was still writing the wine details in spiral notebooks, on the backs of envelopes, or in the margins of tasting sheets. I still prefer to work that way, though I compose most of the story/background/ramblings on the computer.

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JC: Where are your favorite Memphis wine spots?

up front BC: One thing about being a wine writer is that at some point, you start getting more samples than you could ever possibly consume, and when you’re driving home knowing that there are a dozen bottles that need to be opened and described and photographed, you’re not really tempted to stop and buy a bottle.

That being said, I do have a few favorite shops when I’m craving something that hasn’t shown up at the house or when I need a gift. Kirby Wines and Liquors, Great Wines and Spirits, and Joe’s Wines and Liquors are my top three and the ones that I most frequently recommend to friends and colleagues, because they’re great at accommodating everyone — from the novice to the serious wine enthusiast. I’m friends with the managers of all three and usually I let them pick something for me after a brief conversation. They know what I like and will point me toward little treasures that I would have otherwise missed.

JC: Can you tell us a little bit about the wineries of Tennessee?

BC: Winemaking started in California in the 1600s, but even just before Prohibition, some of the most popular grapes were Mission and Charbono, which mostly exist as curiosities today. California didn’t start making world-class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon until the 1960s and 1970s. That’s 400 years to dial in the right combination of grapes, soil and production — still, a blink of the eye compared to thousands of years in Greece or Italy. Aside from small, rural production in the 19th century, the first modern and legal Tennessee winery opened in 1980. Most of our wineries produce French-American hybrids that are going to be foreign to most wine shoppers and even many wine bloggers: Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Marechal Foch, Traminette and Chardonel, as well as indigenous American varieties like Catawba, Muscadine and Concord. The hybrids and natives are best suited to our environment but can have rough edges and are often made in a very sweet style. We also have a long tradition of fruit wines like strawberry, blackberry, apple and pretty much anything sugary and acidic that will ferment safely. I love a really good Muscadine wine but I’ve found that the unique aroma is almost solely loved by those who grew up picking and eating the big, musky grapes that grow wild around these parts.

Find Ben Carter’s wine blog, Benito’s Wine Reviews, at wine-by-benito.blogspot.com

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ach fall, partygoers from across the globe come to Memphis for The Blues Ball, a fundraising event celebrating Memphis’ musical heritage and honoring the city’s musicians. For the past 20 years, the Blues Ball and Memphis Charitable Foundation have celebrated Memphis’ musical history, while supporting numerous charities and providing funding for Memphis musicians through programs and scholarships. Themed “Hallelujah Homecoming,” the Blues Ball celebrated 20 years at the Gibson Beale Street Showcase on September 21. This year’s event honored legendary soul man Sam Moore of Sam and Dave and the “Patron Saint of Memphis,” Reverend Al Green. Photos by CASEY HILDER

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the Hilton Memphis. The luncheon program included a performance by The Miracles, the Baddour Center’s popular singing act, and featured a showcase of women’s fall fashions by Seriously FUN! of Germantown and Gloria’s Mother-of-the-Bride of Memphis, as well as children’s fashions by Special Daze of Senatobia. Photos by MAGGIE VINZANT

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For every pair of custom sneakers sold, Edward Bogard’s SoGiv line of apparel gives back to charities and nonprofits around the world

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Story by EMILY DAVIDSON NEMOY Photos by CASEY HILDER

In the same way that Michael Jordan’s iconic sneaker inspired his love for shoe design, Edward Bogard hopes his Global Awareness shoe will inspire others to give. Bogard launched SoGiv in October of 2009 with the intention of creating a brand that matters. A percentage of profits from every SoGiv purchase goes toward select charities, many of which are based locally in Memphis. “I felt I needed to create something that was more than just another cool shoe design,” Bogard explains. “I wanted to change the world one design at a time.”

At the college level, Bogard graduated on a full golf scholarship and instead chose to pursue his dreams. He attended Savannah College of Art and Design, one of the most renowned design schools in the country, on a portfolio scholarship. “It

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wasn’t really that tough of a decision,” he says. “Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities in the country. I was thrilled to be there.”

Amid the oak-lined streets and cobblestone squares of the town, Bogard studied architecture. Later, he switched to photography and eventually landed in product design. His degree was put to use when he created the SoGiv product line, especially the shoes, as Edward had spent a great deal of time in school studying Tinker Hatfield, the designer of many of Nike’s most popular and innovative athletic shoes. In creating the brand, Edward made a decision to give back from the very beginning and launched a product to do just that.

The SoGiv product line is comprised of shoes, T-shirts and

causes bracelets. SoGiv products can be found in select boutiques throughout Memphis or purchased online at sogiv.org.

A key item in the line is the Global Awareness shoe — a multicolored, unisex athletic shoe that features the organization’s logo, a swoosh-like mark comprised of the seven continents and the acronym WAMIMS, meaning “Walk A Mile In My Shoes.” The SoGiv Classic is another bestseller. This pair of Chuck Taylor-inspired, low-top sneakers comes in red but is also available seasonally in a variety of colors associated with different causes (pink for breast cancer awareness, green for Earth Day, camouflage to support and recognize veterans, etc.) Awareness T-shirts and velvetier bracelets are also available in a number of different styles and designs.

SoGiv recently submitted their products to the Walmart “Get On The Shelf” contest, where businesses and individuals compete to receive the opportunity to sell their products through Walmart.com. Although SoGiv did not win the contest, a deal with Wamart

Bogard’s one-of-a-kind line features several variations on classic sneakers, as well as his own urban-inspired designs.

is in the making for shoes to be carried in-store, with the possibility of apparel and bracelets to follow. When the products debut, they will first launch in Memphis at the 5255 Elvis Presley Boulevard Walmart store.

Bogard isn’t one for sitting around and waiting, however. While the potential deal with Walmart is being defined, he spends his time out in the community doing what he does best — making a difference. “For every pair sold, we give, but not just through monetary donations, also through countless time and effort,” he says. SoGiv’s

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causes

SoGiv’s Global Awareness Sneakers are geared toward raising awareness for a variety of causes.

philanthropic endeavors include feeding the homeless, helping victims of natural disasters, working to stop animal cruelty, mentoring at-risk youth, supporting veterans, sponsoring children in need, and providing better medical care and nourishment to the community through partnerships with outside organizations.

SoGiv provided 300 free haircuts for inner-city children, thanks to a partnership with Remix Barbershop. Together with Starbucks Coffee, The Westin Hotel and Blu Restaurant and Lounge, SoGiv was able to offer students at Memphis’ Hanley Elementary School backpacks and school supplies. SoGiv also taught an introduction to HTML class to fifth grade students at Cherokee Elementary in Memphis. As part of the organization’s Random Acts of Giving campaign, where SoGiv randomly chooses a cause to donate to, SoGiv partnered with Lifeblood for World Blood Donor Day. The groups worked together to sponsor a blood drive benefitting those in need throughout the MidSouth. In total, SoGiv supports 17 different causes, some of which are global initiatives. SoGiv also has future plans for a series of national community gardens and a mission trip to Africa.

Bogard’s passion for design and enthusiasm for giving is unflinching. It’s not hard to imagine him as a young man, redesigning his Air Jordans, manipulating them to make them his own and creating what he called “Air Bogards.” With so many prospects on the horizon, including potential partnerships with multinational retail corporations, and limitless drive and ambition, the potential for SoGiv is unlimited. “You’re not living if you’re not giving,” Bogard says.

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The meaning of the term “party house” might evolve for us throughout the seasons of life but the fundamental definition never changes. Most people want their home to be a welcoming place for fellowship and making memories with loved ones, and the Paul Family home just outside of Memphis is a prime example of the ultimate entertaining space.

Situated on a little more than an acre on Germantown’s picturesque Carters Grove Lane, the beautiful brick home is nestled in an abundance of mature trees and well manicured botanicals.

The house was built in 1986 by custom homebuilder Don Willis for the Goodman Family and had one more owner before Darlene and Glen Paul purchased it in 1999. Through the years, the family has done a handful of renovations to the home, including adding hardwood floors to the main living area; completely revamping the gourmet kitchen; and building a custom, temperature-controlled wine cellar.

Having traveled all over the United States and Europe to explore their love of wine and the study of viticulture, the Pauls decided their home would not be complete without an area dedicated to one of their favorite modes of entertaining. The cellar, which holds approximately 4,000 bottles of wine and a rustic, reclaimed wood tasting table, is adjoined to a redesigned tasting room where guests can relax, mingle and sip libations. The family would often invite vintner friends from California and Oregon to lead tastings in their home, and gatherings too large for the cellar and tasting room would flow freely into other areas of the home, including the large, sunken living room in the center of the house.

Many are introduced to this living room through the gorgeous marble-laden foyer. Just past a majestic winding staircase is an elegant, yet cozy space flanked by a classic baby grand piano and an antique Baroque fireplace gilded in a brilliant gold filigree design. Floor-to-ceiling windows, reaching a lofty 22 feet, let a flood of natural light into the space and allow for a peek at the backyard’s centerpiece: a European-style garden fountain. The scale of the room also enables the family to enjoy a striking 15-foot Christmas tree every holiday season and has even served as a dance floor for a living room performance by the famous local party band, The Bouffants.

The expansive windows invite visitors into an outdoor oasis, complete with a large, heated saltwater pool with a waterfall, a hot tub, a separate children’s play area and a quaint little pool cabana and grilling pad. “Our outdoor living space is a delight yearround, but everyone particularly loves visiting in the Spring when our ages-old cherry tree is in bloom,” said Darlene. “The tree is so gorgeous, you have to see it to believe it. It’s like a canopy of flowers over the backyard. It’s magical.”

Sometimes, after a hot day in the sun, the family retreats back inside to enjoy the media room, equipped with an HD projector, surround sound and a 73-inch screen. The room, which offers theater-style recliner seating, is lined with autographed movie posters the family has collected over the years.

The 10,000-square-foot home offers several other features that are often enjoyed by guests, such as a sauna, a wet bar and a cardio room with a steam shower. There also is a regal billiard room,

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The high-end gourmet kitchen serves as the heart of the home, and was recently renovated in warm, rich hues to create a custom and cozy space.

“The most important part of this dining room is not all of its bells and whistles but just that it fits our entire family comfortably.�

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at home which shares a two-sided fireplace with the adjoining study. But this grand house is no exception to the rule that tends to apply to anyone’s home—everyone gathers in the kitchen. “Our family lives in this kitchen. Day in, day out, this is where you’ll find us,” explained Darlene. “That is why we did the most extensive renovation and redecorating in this area of the house.”

A chef’s dream, the kitchen boasts what seems like miles of counter space and food prep area. The family has often had a catering staff in to serve for various occasions and they have used the kitchen’s vast island as both a staging area and a buffet. A veritable epicurean playland of high-end appliances, the Pauls’ kitchen boasts a Wolf convection oven, warming drawer and six-burner gas range with a grill. The custom cherry cabinetry contrasts with the stainless steel, sub-zero refrigerator and freezer; and the rich, earthtone granite and delicate wrought iron, Murano-style pendant lights add stylish touches to the transitional space. Also on hand for easy entertaining are double dishwashers, double sinks and double walk-in pantries.

The kitchen’s stunning travertine floors continue into the vaulted breakfast room crowned by an imported carved-wood chandelier. More exquisite wood carving can be found in the keeping room, where the family can often be found gathering to watch sporting events. Also off of the kitchen is a luxurious grand dining room, with a banquet-sized dining table and a butler’s pantry for temperaturecontrolled silver storage. “The most important part of this dining room is not all of its bells and whistles but just that it fits our entire family comfortably,” said Darlene.

With six bedrooms and nine-and-ahalf baths, there is plenty room for family and friends to come stay a spell at the Pauls’ home. “It has been a true blessing to be able to share our home with those closest to us,” said Darlene. “No matter how big this house is, it’s really the closeness of the people gathered inside it that makes it feel like the warm and loving home that it is.”

This Germantown home is currently listed with Crye-Leike Realtors, Connie Lester. Please call 901-757-2500 for more information.

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Chris & Natalia

LEE Memphis Street

Red Square and Memphis Street

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f there’s one thing Chris Lee knows, it’s how to prepare a great piece of meat. Chris can

usually be found chopping steaks at Red Square Meat and Fish Market, while his wife Natalia runs Hernando’s Memphis Street Café.

“We’re

doing

everything

fresh,” he says. “Big, brown eggs, good pieces of meat— the works.”

Chris’

culinary

educa-

tion at London’s prestigious Cordon Bleu Cooking School means that he’s more than willing to turn usual cooking methods upside down. “How many dry turkey breasts are cooked around Thanksgiving? Not ours,” Chris says. “We cook our turkey breast-down to let the juices flow downward, since the other side is the dark meat and it’s gonna’ stay moist regardless. It doesn’t have that Griswold Family-style presentation; but once you cut it up, it doesn’t matter anyway and you can really taste the difference.”

But turkey isn’t the only bird cooked at the Lee family’s gathering. Chris cooks whole fried Cornish hens and glazed duck, all accompanied with his special smoked

oyster

dressing.

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motto. The Lees’ planned

feature spread includes five entrees, 10 side dishes and six desserts. “We do smaller things so we can get a lot of dishes on the table,” Chris says. “It also gives me a chance to do a little bit more cooking and try new things.”

Natalia’s heritage plays a role with Chris’ take on tabaka, a traditional Russian dish comprised of a young, partially deboned chicken or Cornish hen marinated in cilantro, ginger and garlic, with a dash of ketchup and a few other select spices. “Something like that takes a few days, so I definitely plan to get started a while in advance,” Chris says. “The best Cornish hens are cooked under a flat griddle under an iron press. It cooks a little quicker, seals in all the juices and gives it a wonderful caramelized look.” Other Russian delicacies include roasted duck blini and salmon kulebiaka, both of which are savory pastries packed with meats native to the region.

“The best Cornish hens are cooked under a flat griddle with an iron press.

It cooks a little quicker, seals in all the juices and gives it a wonderful caramelized look.”

In addition to a tantalizing and varied table spread, the couple has been known to get in the spirit by decorating their house with festive flair, even going so far as to deck out a Christmas tree with Thanksgiving-themed decorations to usher in the holiday spirit.

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Jackson

KRAMER Interim Restaurant

Interim

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s chef

executive of

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Memphis’ Interim

Res-

taurant, Chef

Jackson Kramer is used to being in the center of the action.

Jackson attended Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon, but he doesn’t flaunt his carefully crafted culinary knowledge at family gatherings.

“I’ve done the turkey a few years but usually, I like to sit back,” he says. “I don’t want the family to be all ‘oh, Jackson the big chef’s here.’”

The 33-year-old chef meets with his family in the Lakeland area for their annual feast.

Popular dishes at the Kramer gathering include his mom’s signature pumpkin casserole, which is derived from an old family

recipe

passed

from

mother to daughter; and another family favorite, the congealed salad. Jackson assures this fruity, gelatinous mixture is way more appetizing than it sounds and includes bits of pineapple and other fresh produce. “It’s an important holiday for us because food is at the center,” he says. “Christmas is similar but the food isn’t at the focal point.”

Jackson’s

family

prefers

their turkeys farm fresh and well raised to bring out the true flavor of the bird. “The biggest thing wrong with turkeys now is all the nitrates Jackson Kramer 80 NOVEMBER 2013 | myclickmag.com

and preservatives added to

feature them. So when you get a pastureraised bird from a local farmer, you get the real flavor of the turkey,” he says. According to Jackson, the ideal turkey isn’t about flash or substance.

It’s getting it nice and brown, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. “The part I like best is the skin,” he says. “It’s important to get it nice and crispy.”

“It’s a nice break to hang out and eat other people’s food for a change.”

He admits to being much more involved in the cooking process in his younger years, but now, the onceeager apprentice to his mother and aunt is content to kick back and enjoy the fruits of his family’s labor.

“It’s a nice break to hang out and eat other people’s food for a change,”

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he says. However, Jackson can’t resist packing at least one dish for his family affair every year: Interim’s signature

macaroni

and

cheese,

concocted by Jackson himself in the restaurant’s early years. Featuring three cheeses, diced country ham and breadcrumbs with a creamy béchamel sauce, parmigiano, white cheddar and fontina cheese, this traditional Thanksgiving dish with a twist is among Interim’s most popular offerings. “I always said ‘when I have a restaurant, I’m gonna serve mac and cheese — probably before that sort of thing was even allowed in upscale restaurants,” he says. It’s become such a hit among local diners that Jackson’s macaroni is likely the only thing on Interim’s menu that hasn’t been tweaked over the years. “It’s funny — it’s pretty much become my signature dish. It hasn’t changed since day one. Along with the burgers, it’s one of our biggest sellers. We’re hesitant to take it off the menu; I think the people might revolt against me,” he jokes.

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Josh & Katie

BELENCHIA Buon Cibo

Buon Cibo

W

hile

Josh

and Katie Belenchia regularly concoct

daring new dishes at Buon Cibo,

Hernando’s

health-

conscious Italian eatery, their Thanksgiving is a decidedly traditional

affair.

Although

Josh attended New York’s Culinary Institute of America, he takes most of his holiday cooking cues from his mother, Donna, who made nearly every one of her signature Thanksgiving

dishes

from

scratch. “A lot of our traditions began way before I was a chef, so we don’t change things up too much,” Josh says. Homemade yeast rolls, green bean casserole and hash brown potatoes can all be found at the Belenchias’ table, with their recipes honed to perfection and

passed

down

through

generations. “They’re definitely staples,” Katie chimes in.

This year, Josh plans to cook a heritage breed black turkey from a local farmer, a wellraised bird that makes for a savory centerpiece when cooked just right. “I just got a Green Egg so I definitely know where I’ll be putting my turkey,” Josh says.”The Egg is more like an oven than a grill, so it’s one of those cookers where you can get the temperature just right.

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ally great flavor.”

feature Belenchia’s cooking credentials include a life in the restaurant industry and a stint as former head chef at Interim. However, Italian food doesn’t play a role in the Belenchias’ Thanksgiving. “We save that for Christmas,” he says. “We make fresh, homemade pasta with meatballs every year. But for Thanksgiving, we try to keep it pretty traditional. Cranberry sauce, that sort of thing — what most people want to eat for Thanksgiving, we do it well.”

“Every Thanksgiving is a memory for my family. It’s one that I look forward to — there’s no presents, no consumerism — you’re focused on the time you spend together.”

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The couple hosts an annual Thanksgiving puzzle assembly with their two children, a family bonding activity instilled by Josh’s parents that provides a welcome break from the warm glow of the television. This extra time to be close to friends and family is the product of careful planning and preparation on Josh’s behalf. “If you’re smart, you start the Monday before Thanksgiving,” he says, noting that he picked a turkey around the beginning of October. “You can make all of your casseroles and stuff ahead of time so all you need to do is bake and serve when the day comes. You don’t wanna do it all at the last minute — you just won’t be able to enjoy yourself.”

In addition, grilling a turkey also provides

much-needed

extra

oven

space for the 20-plus guests the Belenchias expect this year. “Every Thanksgiving is a memory for my family. It’s one that I look forward to — there’s no presents, no consumerism — you’re focused on the time you spend together,” Josh says. “It’s about food and fellowship.”

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Keith

NEELY Neely’s Interstate BBQ

Neely’s Interstate BBQ

T

he Neelys are

a

big

fam-

ily in both name and

volume — so much so that Keith, son of the MidSouth’s

legendary

barbecue pitmaster Jim Neely, splits his holiday two ways. “We divide it up between two houses with about 20 or 30 guests apiece, so I have to monitor how much we eat at the first house to still have room for dinner at the second house,” he chuckles. “After we strap on the old feedbag and chitchat with my brother, Kelvin, we head over to my father and stepmother’s house for another round.”

Keith’s Thanksgivings are typically all-day affairs that see him racing across the Bluff City to attend each gathering and spend some brief quality time with family. “The family’s so large that

they

each

have

their own segment and their own family meal,” he says. “It’s a long day and I wish I could say it’s relaxing.”

Keith leaves

most of the cooking to his brother’s wife and his stepmother. “I head up the cooking all year, so it’s a little break for Keith Neely and Interstate BBQ employee Andrew Franklin 84 NOVEMBER 2013 | myclickmag.com

me in a way.”

feature Popular dishes at the Neely table include sock-it-to-me cake, a butter poundcake with cinnamon and nuts under a glazed sugar icing.

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“My brother’s wife usually makes a pretty mean red velvet cake, as well,” he says. Keith’s Interstate Barbecue on Stateline Road cooks and serves nearly 1,500 pounds of pork shoulder a week, but the Neelys tend to give the pits a break on the holidays.

“We use the oven to cook our turkey. You’d think that we smoke ‘em at the store but we don’t—it would just be too much work,” he says.

“Sometimes by brother’s wife likes to switch it up and prepare a Cornish hen instead of a turkey.”

Southern standbys are a prominent part of the Neely dining experience, with plenty of collard greens, deviled eggs and pasta prepared like only the pioneers of barbecue spaghetti can. “It’s just the standard fare

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for the most part; we don’t put too much of a spin on it,” Keith says.

“The family’s so large that they each have their own segment and their own family meal.”

As the final stop in the Neely holiday tour, Jim Neely’s Thanksgiving dinner provides the perfect escape after a whirlwind day and a prime opportunity to watch a Turkey Day football game. Keith’s stepmother usually prepares her special gumbo, a Creole-inspired dish popular with the family. “I couldn’t really tell you what’s in it. I try to stay away from anything that might come with eyes and claws,” Keith jokes. “But she cooks up a big pot of it every year and the family goes through it like a knife through butter.”

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Dovid & Shoshana

CENKER Table 613

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or kosher cuisine

experts

Dovid

and

S h o s h a n a Cenker,

this

Thanksgiving represents a series of firsts. November marks the first birthday of their

youngest

daughter,

Lyla, as well as the couple’s first-ever “Thanksgivukkah.”

“We’re both foodies and we both love to entertain, so Thanksgiving is usually pretty special for us,” Shoshana says.

A attendee of Johnson and Wales College of Culinary Arts and head chef of Table 613 in East Memphis, Dovid is no stranger to long hours in the kitchen. “He started from the bottom and went on up working in kitchens since he was 10 years old,” Shoshana says. “I’m just a home cook, but that brings something to the table and we work well together.”

The Cenkers’ Thanksgiving is unique in that the dietary laws of the Jewish faith dictate that meat and milk cannot be served together, which means that the family dinner is served entirely dairy-free. “There are lots of neat tricks that you pick up working in a kosher kitchen,” Shoshana says. “For our green bean casserole, we use non-dairy creamer or soymilk. As long as you get the quantities right, the texture Dovid, Shoshana, Aiden, Akiva and Lyla Cenker 86 NOVEMBER 2013 | myclickmag.com

and consistency remain the

feature same.”

A lifetime of kosher cooking experience means that finding worthy substitutes comes second nature to the pair. “We don’t do butter—nondairy margarine always works,” Dovid adds. And, of course, the holiday ham is shoved to the side, replaced with lean specialty recipes crafted through Dovid’s extensive education. “It’s just little substitutes. If you’ve been doing it awhile, nobody can ever tell the difference,” Shoshana says. In addition to bold variations of traditional Thanksgiving recipes, the Cenkers take special care to give their turkey a flavor that makes it stand out from the crowd.

“Last year, we made a kind of citrusbased turkey. We stuffed it with orange and lemon, then added a little bit of rosemary — lots of flavor in there,” Dovid says.

“We’re both foodies and we both love to entertain, so Thanksgiving is usually pretty special for us.”

Desserts include pumpkin pie, pumpkin rolls, pecan pie and a special cranberry crunch—a cobblerlike creation of Dovid’s that blends peaches and oatmeal with a tangy sweet cranberry sauce. In addition to a crisp and zesty turkey and some delectable sweets, the Cenker family’s special stuffing is one to remember. Cenker stuffing is made using a bit of challah, a sweet, braided bread usually eaten on the Sabbath and holidays. “It’s kind of our secret ingredient. The dressing usually clears out pretty fast every year and it’s really yummy,” Shoshana says.

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A Harvest Table For hosts who enjoy feeding family and friends, expert party planner Michelle Hope suggests tips for a stress-free, beautiful Thanksgiving.

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full force ever since. Now, the tradition continues with a day that is all about enjoying food while gathering with family and friends. Spice up your celebration this year with a few special details to make the day especially memorable.

Houseguest Handbook • Consider renting tables to create a long, dramatic table either outside (weather permitting) or in a room where everyone can sit together.

• Add linens and chairs and chargers to dress up the table or go casual and use high-end disposable plates and utensils.

• Engage your guests in a game that asks each person to write on a card what they are most thankful for; place their cards in a basket; and then take turns drawing cards, reading them aloud and having everyone guess who said what.

• Have a pot-luck dinner and ask everyone to bring a dish, along with the recipe to share. Then, use a chalk board or poster board in a pretty frame to write the menu by hand so everyone can see what will be served.

• Embrace the holiday and as the hostess, let your guests know how thankful you are for each one of them.

You can leave a written note in lieu of a place card at each person’s seat, or you could add a special tag to a parting gift (such as gourmet chocolates) to simply say you are thankful to have each person in your life. After all, it’s the thought that counts.

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• Use containers you already have; it’s good to mix and match.

• Allow the flowers to bring it all together.

• You can purchase fresh, inexpensive flowers locally at The Fresh Market or Costco. Both have a great variety.

• Spray paint pumpkins or gourds in metallic colors for an easy DIY project.

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Pumpkin Perfected Bake from scratch without stress with a few simple suggestions

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Baking pie from scratch may not seem like the best way to lighten the Thanksgiving to-do list. According to chef Millicent Souris, however, that’s the best way to your best pumpkin pie and, really, she assures, it’s not as laborious as it sounds.

Souris, author of How to Build a Better Pie: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Flaky Crusts, Toppers, and the Things in Between (Quarry Books, 2012), has offered some of her expert advice for the would-be baker along with a recipe that puts a new spin on the old classic.

What makes a “perfect” pumpkin pie?

Pie is an intersection of crust and filling and baking, so it’s about all three being harmonious.

Where do most people go wrong with their pies?

People overwork their crust so it ends up being chewy, rather than flaky and tender.

They don’t use enough salt, in general, to flavor the filling or the crust (salt informs flavor). Pies are generally underbaked and people use criminal amounts of cinnamon and nutmeg.

What are your secrets for making your own crust?

The best crust, hands-down, is half unsalted butter and half leaf lard. The butter adds that lovely richness that only butter owns (sorry, vegans) and leaf lard, the holy grail of pastry fat offers a clean flavor and tender flake. Shortening was invented to mimic leaf lard, but Crisco is evil.

Certainly all lard or all butter work, or any variation of. Handle the crust the least.

Don’t overwork it. Make it with your hands for the most control. Be quick – every

motion should have a purpose.

Do you prefer real pumpkin or canned?

I think canned pumpkin is where pumpkin pie gets gross. Using pumpkins is not a big deal — buy one. Turn your oven on 400 degrees. Cut the pumpkin into big pieces and take the seeds out. Toss with some olive oil, sprinkle with salt, add some aromatics like cinnamon stick, star anise, nutmeg, a vanilla bean husk – these lightly inform the flavor. Roasting food brings out lots of flavor. Roast the pumpkin until it is done (when a butter knife slides through easily). Scrape the pumpkin from the skin.

Mash or put through a colander.

We think all this stuff is hard, but it’s not. You can prep the pumpkin days before you need it.

Do you have any suggestions for those looking to “spice up” their pumpkin pies?

That’s where the praline comes in [see

recipe in sidebar]. I also think nuanced seasoning, such as using whole spices, changes the game. Nutmeg, cinnamon, mace, allspice – everything should be balanced. I like to add fresh ginger to brighten it, along with lemon zest and juice. A shot of whiskey never hurt anybody or anything.

How far in advance would you recommend baking your pumpkin pies before Thanksgiving?

Ideally the same day, but Thanksgiving is a tough one. Everything can be prepped, the filling can be made ahead of time and the crust can be pre-baked the night before.

If you must, bake it the night before, and just let it cool down and stay out at room temperature overnight. Room temperature is the best way to serve food; you get the entire flavor. If you refrigerated it, warm it a bit to take the chill off.

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FILLING 2 pounds sweet potatoes or 3 cups roasted and put through a sieve 2 large eggs, room temperature 3⁄4 cup heavy cream, room temperature 3⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄8 teaspoon ground mace 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh nutmeg (about 15 grates) 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh ginger, zested across a grater Zest and juice of 1 lemon Shot of bourbon PRALINE 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3⁄4 cup sesame seeds, toasted WASH 1 egg white Prebake tools Aluminum foil Baking beans Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. BOTTOM CRUST Roll out your chilled piecrust to 1⁄8-inch (3 mm) thick and about 15 inches in diameter.

Place in your pie pan and trim the edges so there is no more than 1⁄4 inch of overhang.

Lift and crimp the overhang along the rim of the pie pan. Chill your crust in the freezer for at least 15 minutes or chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. It is important for the crust to be very cold and the fat to re-form and firm up.

Pull your pie plate out of the refrigerator and place your foil in it. It should sit flush with the plate, come up along the rim, and fold down to cover the edges. This foil protects the crust from overbrowning, but do not press the foil to the edges. Place your baking beans in the bottom and level them out. Put the crust in the oven.

Bake the crust for 20 minutes at 425 degrees F. Then pull out the crust, lower your oven to 375 degrees F, and carefully lift the aluminum foil by the edges off your crust with the beans in it. Put your crust back in the oven for 15 minutes. Check at 7 minutes and turn it 180 degrees F. Check your crust. The edges may be a little darker than the rest, but it should be set and very light in color. The bottom is more than

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likely a little bit bubbly and looks shiny. Let it cook a bit more, 5 minutes at the most, if the bottom is more shiny than matte. Then take the crust out and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Lower the oven to 350 degrees F. FILLING Roast your sweet potatoes (as much as 3 days in advance). When the potatoes are still warm, slip them out of their sleeves and push through a medium-size colander. If you have a high-power blender or food processor, use that, but in lieu of said equipment, push the sweet potatoes through a colander with a wide wooden spoon. This is an essential step, because the texture informs the loveliness of this pie.

If you have a blender or a hand mixer, pull it out. If not, wield your strongest whisk and your dominant hand. Don’t use the blender or hand mixer on the first step of ricing the potatoes; they don’t have enough horsepower, and you’ll just end up with a gluey mess.

Mix together your eggs and cream until homogenized. Add the 3 cups of sieved potatoes and mix until it’s all together. Add the sugar, salt, spices and bourbon. Mix until smooth.

BAKE Pour your sweet potato mixture into your cooled, partially baked piecrust. Put it in the oven. At 30 minutes turn it 180 degrees F. Check the pie at 45 or 50 minutes. This takes about an hour to cook. The best way to check it is to put a butter knife in the middle or give it a shake. If the knife comes out pretty clean, it is good. For the same measure, if it’s only the very middle of the pie that is jiggly, the pie is done. Pull it and let set for at least an hour.

See steps 6 and 7 below to add cooled praline.

PRALINE Yield: 1 pie (8 servings) To make the praline, melt your unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Add the brown sugar when the butter begins to bubble and whisk them together. Watch your heat, you don’t want this to burn, but you want the brown sugar to dissolve into the butter, to cook together.

Add the heavy cream in a steady stream, whisking the whole time.

Stop whisking and let this bubble a bit to come together. It’s done when it ceases to taste just like butter, sugar and heavy cream, it’s still raw. It will taste like a creamy caramel, about 5 or 7 minutes.

Add the salt to finish and whisk. Finish with the sesame seeds.

Mix the sesame seeds in so everything is well dispersed.

It is very important to let this praline sit and cool a bit. If you pour on the pie hot it will spill over the sides. Pour the cooled praline over a cooled pie. Let it firm up a bit, about 30 minutes.

It should coat the entire top.

Recipe reprinted with permission from “How to Build a Better Pie: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Flaky Crusts, Toppers, and the Things in Between”

by Millicent Souris (Quarry Books, 2012).

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Where There’s Smoke…

Oven? Not this year. Follow two of the most popular turkey trends to the great outdoors: grilling and smoking your bird

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Story by MATTHEW M. F. MILLER

reaking with tradition is always a test of the home cook’s mettle, especially around the holidays. Loved ones have expectations and when they aren’t met, disappointment causes upset even Tums can’t relieve. For those looking to make the leap from the oven to the outdoors this year, there are a few general guidelines to make sure that the holiday turkey turns out well done – and not charred or dry. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service recommends the following pointers for successfully smoking a turkey: Whole turkeys that weigh 12 pounds or less are the recommended size for safe grilling or smoking. A larger turkey remains in the “Danger Zone” – between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F – too long. If a larger turkey has been mistakenly

purchased, detach the dark meat sections (leg and thigh portions) from the breast and smoke/grill the turkey parts separately. This procedure should result in the best possible results.

When purchasing a whole turkey or turkey breast, the structure is as important as the weight. Generally, a turkey that is broad and flat will fit better under the covered smoker or grill than one that protrudes too high in the breast area. Remember there should be at least one inch of space between the turkey and the lid.

Do not stuff the smoked turkey. Because smoking is at a low temperature, it can take too long for the temperature of the stuffing to reach the required temperature of 165 degrees F. Also, smoked stuffing has an undesirable flavor.

Following, a recipe for a grilled turkey and one for a smoked turkey, courtesy the National Turkey Federation.

SMOKED TURKEY

1. When using a charcoal smoker, fill the liquid pan with water, wine, apple juice or the liquid you desire.

2. Fill the charcoal pan with a good quality charcoal. Light the charcoal and place the cover on the smoker. When the smoker has reached an internal temperature of 250 degrees F to 300 degrees F, quickly place the turkey on the smoker rack and replace the cover. (Some smokers have built in temperature indicators. If not, place an appliance thermometer on the smoker rack before starting the heat.)

3. Add charcoal every hour, as necessary, to maintain 250 degrees F to 300 degrees F. Replenish the liquid as necessary. Heat and liquid are critical to maintaining the hot smoke that cooks the turkey.

4. When cooking with a smoker, start with clean equipment. Place the smoker in an area shielded from winds to maintain a consistent cooking temperature. To enhance the flavors, add chunks or chips of water-soaked hardwood or fruitwood.

DO NOT use softwood (pine, fir, cedar or spruce) as it gives the food a turpentine flavor and coats it with a black pitch or resin.

5. Smoking time depends on many factors: the size and shape of the turkey, the distance from the heat, temperature of the coals and the outside air temperature.

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INGREDIENTS: 1 (12 pound) whole turkey 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon A.1. steak sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce DIRECTIONS: 1. Remove giblets from turkey (discard or save for another use).

2. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan in the center. Skewer turkey openings closed.

3. When the grill temperature has reached about 350° F, place turkey on the grill rack, directly over the drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1 hour.

4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Set aside and cover 2/3 cup for serving.

5. Continue to grill turkey 1 hour-2 hours longer or until a meat thermometer reads 175° F in the thigh, basting frequently with remaining sauce.

6. Cover turkey and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with reserved sauce.

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Rise of the Super Athlete How to be part of the growing, obsessive mob of marathoners, triathletes and extreme cyclists

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Story by JEFF SCHNAUFER

Mike Kukuchka does not consider himself a super athlete, even though he has completed 41 marathons ... since 1978. He’s 56 years old, by the way. “I consider myself somebody who has my own goals and who tries to exceed them,” says the Lake Balboa, Calif., freelance photographer and graphic artist. Martin Vogel, 46, does consider himself a super athlete, having completed 70 marathons worldwide – in a wheelchair. “I race cars, I race wheelchairs, I race go carts,” says Vogel, an artist based in Pasadena, Calif.

While both men may differ on the definition of a “super athlete,” one thing is clear – they both share the qualities of fitness, endurance and drive to make them among the elite athletes often associated with endurance events like marathons, triathlons and long-distance cycling. And the number of people attracted to these sports is growing, experts say. “The number of finishers in half marathons and marathons has increased each year since 2001 (when the numbers were skewed in light of the tragedy of Sept.

11),” says Chicago-based endurance running coach Brendan Cournane. “There has also been a tremendous increase in the number of half marathons, marathons and ultramarathons as well as the increased number of finishers.”

Cournane, who has trained more than 6,000 people for the Chicago Marathon, says in some of his recent sessions, approximately half of the group is training for their first marathon. Many of these people are in their 40s, 50s and 60s who spent years raising families and/or building careers and now wish to become healthier and find en-

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joyable activities, he says. This is balanced by about 25 to 35 percent trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon or significantly improve their performance. There are a several ways to work your way up to endurance sports, experts say. One way is to find a coach or trainer, like Cournane. Another is to join a local running group, which are easy to find in almost any community and provide encouragement and support for new runners.

Charity runs and charity partner programs also are a growing force in the world of endurance sports. “If the training group is a charity like AIDS Project LA, you raise funds for the charity and work with the training group towards a specific running goal, like a 10K or half marathon or mara thon,” says Larry Blaylock, a coach with Alpha Running in Los Angeles. “Many of the larger marathons have Charity Partner Programs where the event coordinates with one or several designated charities that receive fundraising benefits for the mission of the respective charity,” Cournane says. “For example, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, held on Oct. 9, 2011, had over 160 charity partners this year, with more than 10,600 runners.”

Kukuchka and Vogel both discovered marathons when their lives took a dramatic turn. An inner ear infection forced Kukuchka to take blood thinners in 1978, prompting his doctor to recommend more exercise. “It made me start to run. I started easy, ran around baseball diamonds and built up a base of running,” Kukuchka says. “I would run 4.5 miles to get to work, 9 miles round trip. Then, later, I was doing 10K races in the 1970s. They were all the rage.” After 41 marathons, Kukuchka says running is less about endurance and more about personal satisfaction. “A lot of it has to do with staying fit, proving to myself that my body can sustain it, like a fitness test,” he says. “You get the satisfaction of completing each marathon and testing myself every time and coming away with the feeling of becoming a good, healthy person.”

health For his part, Vogel found himself having to switch gears (and sports) in 1986, when he broke his back during a freak pre-race accident caused by another professional motorcyclist. Vogel was

“A lot of it has to do with staying fit, proving to myself that my body can sustain it, like a fitness test,” he says.

“You get the satisfaction of completing each marathon and testing myself every time and coming away with the feeling of becoming a good, healthy person.” only 21 and paralyzed from the waist down. But he wasn’t done – not by a long shot. Encouraged by a fellow paraplegic, Vogel entered and finished the Los Angeles Marathon in a wheelchair, only two months into his recovery. Since then, he has set the world record in the 5,000- and 10,000-meter indoor wheelchair races. “I’m partially paralyzed and everything is brand new,” Vogel says. “So I just say, I’m 25, so I don’t have to put pressure on myself. It makes everything a learning experience. You can’t dwell on what you were. You have to snap out of it and start a new life.”

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Is Extreme Exercise For You? Endurance-running coach Brendan Cournane’s three tips before deciding whether to embark on a marathon or other endurance sport: 1. Get a physical “Explain to your doctor that you want to train for a marathon, triathlon or century (100-mile) bike ride (or whatever the desired event). Many athletes are unaware of physical conditions, some of which may be congenital and dormant in everyday life activities (but exacerbated with vigorous exercise). Be sure the doctor is knowledgeable with athletes (I always recommend seeing doctors whose practice area includes athletes and/or who are athletes themselves – this provides a better understanding of the purpose of the physical examination and the upcoming training), supportive and understands both the rigors of the training and the importance of knowing medical history and performance – and how important it is for you to exercise.”

2. Examine your motives “Ask yourself, ‘Why am I embarking on this journey?’ For example, it could be for health reasons; it could be to handle a loss in life (marriage, job, death of a loved one, etc.); it could be to develop a healthy alternative to ‘life as you know it’; it could be to re-connect with a sport in which you have not participated in years; or it could be one of several other reasons. But each of us brings something that stirs the soul. Identify the motives and the passion in order to keep the goal in sight and the exercise enjoyable. By understanding our motives, it is easier to stay with the goal when we face setbacks, inertia or injury.”

3. Set a goal that is specific, measurable, achievable and realistic – and which has a definite time period “By setting this ‘SMART Goal’, the athlete can measure progress. Any new endeavor brings highs and lows. There is a sense of euphoria when starting an exercise program, and this often leads to running ‘too much, too soon,’ resulting in injury or burnout. With a SMART Goal, it is easier to handle any temporary setback in training.

It will take 6 to 8 weeks for a person to get into a routine of running. During this period, many runners fall off the wagon because they are injured or unfocused. By establishing SMART Goals, it is easier to keep an eye on the target until running becomes a regular part of life.”

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