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CONTENTS spring 19

5 What's Up Sweet Paul 7 Bookmarked 10 My Happy Dish 12 Handmade 16 To Market, To Market 22 Healthy Appetite 28 Mormor's Kitchen 32 Sweet Paul Goes West 40 Put a Lid on It! 44 ¡Vermuteo!

features 60 An Aussie Garden Fête 70 Sweet Love 82 The Arcimboldist 92 Dinner with Jane and Julia 106 Rope + Hot Glue Gun = Fabulous 114 Rajasthan: The land of colors 130 Cheers

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SUSANNA BLÅVARG

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Paul Lowe Founder & Editor-In-Chief paul@sweetpaulmag.com Paul Vitale Marketing & Business Development Director paulvitale@sweetpaulmag.com Joline Rivera Creative Director joline@sweetpaulmag.com Nellie Williams Graphic Designer nellie@sweetpaulmag.com Leigh Angel Copy Editor copyeditor@sweetpaulmag.com Advertising Inquiries advertising@sweetpaulmag.com General Inquiries info@sweetpaulmag.com

CONTRIBUTORS Lova Blåvarg Susanna Blåvarg John Bodenschatz Klaus Enrique Marianne Gjengedal Goor Studio Brandon Harman Michaela Hayes Dorie Herman Klaudia Iga Pérès Dari Litchman Rescue + Freedom Project china squirrel Daniella Thomas Paul Vitale

WHAT'S UP SWEET PAUL

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I’m writing to you from beautiful Palm Springs. We decided to spend the winter here, because we could not face another hard upstate New York winter, with its blizzards and cold temperatures. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “But you’re Norwegian! You must love winter.” I don’t! Maybe I did as a child, but as I grow older, I enjoy it less and less. Palm Springs and the desert are so exotic to me. I mean, there are no deserts in Europe. Palm trees, cactuses, and all the amazing colors—pinks, orange, red, aqua—all the colors that don’t quite fit in New York are so beautiful here against the rocky terrain. The food is next level too, with its heavy Mexican influence. I can go outside my door and pick oranges, lemons, and avocado right from the tree. I call it free-range fruits. The satisfaction of making a simple guacamole from these free avocados is just incredible. And I swear it tastes better. Staying here will definitely influence the way I cook. So my dear friends, I wish you a very happy spring, whether you are in the desert, the mountains, the beach, or anywhere in between. Always choose the good things in life! Love,

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Clove & Creek Kingston, New York

What makes Clove & Creek a sweet spot to visit? Our favorite shops are those that are specific to the places and people they serve. We aim to keep Clove & Creek a shopping experience unique to New York's Hudson Valley by offering an array of locally made goods for the home and outdoors. How would our readers spend the rest of their day after visiting Clove & Creek? One could certainly spend a day exploring all of the little shops and cafes in Historic Kingston. In our neighborhood of Kingston, you could enjoy shopping for antiques at Milne, flowers and gifts at Hops Petunia, jewelry at Facets of Earth, and wine at Kingston Wine Co. or Brunette Wine Bar. But we would recommend staying an extra day to enjoy the hikes, waterways, and vistas of Catskill Park, only 20 minutes away. Where does Sweet Paul find its place in your store and who brings it home? Sweet Paul is staged in our kitchen section among provisions and ceramics â€”the perfect to combo to inspire new projects at home. What is your favorite Sweet Paul recipe or craft idea? We are really loving the Red Lentil Stew. Itâ€™s the perfect meal for winter and seasonal transitions. Warm, hearty, and delicious! cloveandcreek.com 6 SWEETPAULMAG.COM SPRING 2019

Bookmarked Books we're loving this spring

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* Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails by Shannon Mustipher:

Shannonâ€™s exotic cocktails offer a refreshingly modern take on tiki. * Husbands That Cook: More Than 120 Irresistible Vegetarian Recipes and Tales from Our Tiny Kitchen by Ryan Alvarez & Adam Merrin: A book of original recipes inspired by their shared love of vegetarian food, entertaining, world travel, and each other. * Dinner for Everyone: 100 Iconic Dishes Made 3 Ways by Mark Bittman: The first major new work from the man who taught America how to cook everything is truly the one book a cook needs for a perfect dinnerâ€”easy, fancy, or meatless, as the occasion requires. * The Living Kitchen: Healing Recipes to Support Your Body During Cancer Treatment and Recovery by Tamara Green & Sarah Grossman: From two experts in cancer care cooking comes an informative, inspiring, and empowering guide that will educate cancer patients and their caregivers about the healing power of food. * Comfort: Food to Soothe the Soul by John Whaite: Comfort food is enjoying a renaissance as people start to FOLLOW US @SWEETPAULMAGAZINE

shy away from exclusion diets and "clean eating" and embrace the balance of nourishing homemade meals. * The Plantiful Plate: Vegan Recipes from the Yommme Kitchen by Christine Wong: The Plantiful Plate shows how easy it is to prepare hearty, satisfying vegan (and gluten-free) dishes bursting with color and flavor. * Crumb: Show the Dough Who's Boss by Richard Bertinet: Richard shares his straightforward approach to making bread through every step of the process, including the various techniques of fermenting, mixing, kneading and baking. * Hand Dyed: A Modern Guide to Dyeing in Brilliant Color for You and Your Home by Anna Joyce: A modern introduction to indigo and fiber-reactive dye that every crafter should have. * Seasonal Flower Arranging: Fill Your Home with Blooms, Branches, and Foraged Materials All Year Round by Ariella Chezar: Step-bystep instructions for 39 seasonal floral arrangements and projects that celebrate the splendor of flowers, the bounty of the changing seasons, and the wild beauty of nature in your home. SWEETPAULMAG.COM 7

Happiness Is Horchata! A delightful horchata with the addition of cinnamon tea to give it my special Sweet Paul touch. My Mormor would always make me a cup of tea when I got upset when I was a boy. When my friends at Traditional Medicinals asked to partner up, I knew I wanted to create a summery concoction that would help me cool off and unwind. Traditional Medicinals Stress Ease Cinnamon tea tastes sweet and feels grounding and itâ€™s the perfect base for my favorite summer drinkâ€”horchata!

Cinnamon Tea Horchata Makes 4 cups You will need: 2 bags Traditional Medicinals Stress Ease Cinnamon tea 3 cups boiling water 1/2 cup white rice 1 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1. Pour the boiling water over the Stress Ease Cinnamon tea bags and let steep, covered for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let cool. 2. Place the rice in a food processor and grind until fine, about 1 minute. 3. Add almonds and cinnamon and grind for 20 seconds. 4. Add the tea and let the mixture stand in room temperature for about 8 hours. 5. Add honey and vanilla and blend until very smooth. 6. Strain into a pitcher. 7. Serve over ice with some extra ground cinnamon on top.

To learn more about herbs and the benefits of plant-powered teas, follow Traditional Medicinals on Instagram @tradmedicinals

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MY HAPPY DISH This dish makes me happy because...

While this is not the classic piri piri recipe, it’s close—and equally delicious. The sauce created by cooking in foil is divine, especially poured over rice.

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That’s a wrap Cooked in individual foil packages, this shrimp dish is so easy, you’ll wonder if you cooked at all Food + Styling + Photography by Paul Lowe I don’t really care too much about trends. They often feel overrated. But sometimes a trend comes along that I can get behind— like foil-package cooking. I love anything that makes everyday dinner prep easier and faster. Because, let’s face it, we don’t always have hours to spend in the kitchen. You can even prep everything the night before and bake when it’s time to eat.

“Piri Piri” Shrimp with Asparagus and Lime SERVES 4

32 raw cleaned shrimp 11/2 teaspoon harissa paste (or any chili paste) juice of 1/2 lime pinch of salt 1 bunch thin spring asparagus, cleaned, ends trimmed 2 limes, halved 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. 2. Toss shrimp, harissa, lime juice, and salt in a mixing bowl. 3. Tear and stack eight 8-inch-long aluminum foil pieces. 4. On each piece of foil, place an equal amount of asparagus and tomatoes, a lime wedge, and 4 shrimp. Sprinkle with a little salt. 5. Fold each piece of foil into a packet until its completely sealed. 6. Place foil packets on baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes. Serve with rice and a side salad.

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Sweet Paul Eat & Make “Sweet Paul has been inspiring my family and I for years with his stylish take on crafts and food. Paul’s Nordic roots and New York taste shine in the delicious and distinctive dishes he has created in Sweet Paul Eat Make.”—Tyler Florence

Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and IndieBound

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Fresh food and finds

Take the cake ”Simple Cake: All You Need to Keep Your Friends and Family in Cake,” the gorgeous new cookbook from kids' apron designer and first-time author Odette Williams, is warm, encouraging, and supremely practical. Odette’s Chocolatey Chocolate Cake is my new go-to—it’s so moist and easy to make. The book is a cover-to-cover treasure for any cake lover, not just for its recipes but for its trove of baking and decorating tips, accompanied by stunning images. 16 SWEETPAULMAG.COM SPRING 2019

Top dog Celebrity caterer Mary Giuliani’s newest book, “Tiny Hot Dogs: A Memoir in Small Bites,” is told with genuine humor and storytelling reminiscent of Nora Ephron, and gets its name from the beloved hors d’oeuvres that made Mary famous with her A-Lister clients: the pig in a blanket. The book, on sale April 9, offers the kind of moments that make readers smile, laugh, and most of all, remember what it’s like trying to make your way in the world. “Tiny Hot Dogs” is one delicious read!

BEST INGREDIENTS

To top your morning yogurt

WANT NOW!

Wallpaper I have been looking for a new splash guard for my kitchen. And then I found this beautiful removable wallpaper from Chasing Paper. Maybe I should try it on my fridge too? Spring Leaves, $40 a panel, ChasingPaper.com

PECANS AND PEPITAS Like a flavorful crunch? Then this nutty combo is for you.

COCONUT AND COCOA NIBS For the sweet tooth. Remember to toast the coconut flakes.

DRIED FRUIT AND SEA SALT The sea salt really brings out the sweetness of the fruit. Try it!

PINE NUTS AND SLIVERED ALMONDS Toast them in a pan to bring out the richness of the flavors.

ON TREND

Jujube Jujubes, also known as the Chinese dates, are not only beautiful but truly delicious. Chop them for salads or eat as they are. You can also make a dark, sweet tea by pouring boiling water over chopped jujubes, no sugar necessary. And jujubes are good for you too, with lots of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C. SWEETPAULMAG.COM 17

Pull Up a Chair Tiffani Thiessen shares a family favorite sure to bring your loved ones to the table Food + Text by Tiffani Thiessen Photography by Rebecca Sanabria

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A few years back, I was sitting in my office when

someone screamed out loud, “OMG, she is reading Sweet Paul!” The scream was about actress Tiffani Thiessen, who had posted a picture of herself on Instagram reading “Sweet Paul Magazine.” As a fan, that was really big! A year later, we set up a meeting. I was so nervous before meeting her. You hear stories about celebrity behavior, and you never know. Well, after two seconds and a very warm hug, all my fears were forgotten. She was and is the sweetest person ever. Tiffani has always been so supportive of everything we do, and now she is coming out with her first cookbook, “Pull Up a Chair.” It’s a stunning book, filled to the brim with easy and delicious recipes. As she told me, “It’s so important to get delicious, genuine food on the table to bring loved ones together.” We are so lucky to share her Bean & Ham Hock Stew with our dear readers.

Bean & Ham Hock Stew SERVES 4 TO 6

This was a standby dish in my house that my mom would usually make on Sundays, so we could eat it throughout the week. She’d always use navy beans, which would get nice and creamy. And the secret to giving the beans the most deliciously deep, meaty flavor? A few ham hocks—a staple ingredient in my mom’s kitchen, like so many other working-class families’, because they were cheap. Far be it from me to change a good thing, so I’ve stayed true to the original recipe. The only slight difference is that I’ve added bay leaves and a touch of herbes de Provence, an aromatic blend of dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lavender.

1 pound dried navy beans, rinsed and picked over ¹⁄8 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 meaty ham hocks (about 3 pounds) FOLLOW US @SWEETPAULMAGAZINE

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup white wine 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish 1. In a large bowl or pot, combine the beans, baking soda, and 3 quarts water and set aside to soak overnight. Drain and rinse the beans. 2. In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ham hocks and sear until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside. 3. Reduce the heat to medium, and add the onion and fennel. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until

fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up whatever ham hock and onion bits may have stuck to the bottom of the pot. Simmer until the liquid has cooked off, about 2 minutes. 4. Add the bay leaves, herbes de Provence, salt, pepper, and 2 quarts water. Return the ham hocks to the pot and bring the water to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the ham hocks are tender, about 2 hours. 5. Stir in the beans and cook, covered, until the meat is falling off the bones, about 1 hour more. Transfer the ham hocks to a plate to cool; continue cooking the beans. Discard the skin and bones from the ham hocks and shred the meat. Return the meat to the pot and cook until the beans are tender and the stew has thickened, another 45 to 60 minutes. Garnish each serving with fresh parsley.

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Kombucha

Good for the gut. Even better with weed. Learn how itâ€™s bubbling up as the next big thing.

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healthy appetite On my plate this season

Easy does it In the mood for something easy and healthy? Here are my favorite lunches this spring Food + Styling + Photography by Paul Lowe

Everyday Pasta I make this dish at least once a week, using whatever vegetables I have in the fridgeâ€”cauliflower, squash, sweet potatoes, it all works. The secret is adding the bacon drippings to the pasta.

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Baked Zucchini Squares These yummy squares can be frozen and reheated as you need them. Serve as is or with a side salad.

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mormor's kitchen Carrying on my Grandma's cooking

Everyone loves the fish truck Mormorâ€™s fish cake recipe brings back delicious memories of a weekly Norwegian ritual Food + Styling + Photography by Paul Lowe

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When I was a kid, trucks drove around the town selling groceries. There was the grocery truck, the meat truck, and the fish truck. When the trucks came by, all the housewives would go outside to do the shopping — it was the social event of the week. Mormor especially loved the fish truck, because they had amazing fresh fish. And I loved the fish truck, because that meant Mormor would make her fabulous fish cakes. She would pick the best-possible white fish, like cod or haddock. Then, back in the kitchen, we would chop the fish by hand until fine and mix it with lemon zest, dill, and spices. Mormor would fry the cakes in her beloved iron skillet — the same skillet she’d had since she was 18 years old. “All the flavor is in this skillet,” she would say. I always got the first fish cake out of the pan. Nothing made me happier than that fresh, warm, juicy patty. We ate fish cakes for lunch or dinner, always with a cucumber salad, boiled potatoes, melted butter, and a wedge of lemon on the side. Enjoy!

Mormor’s Fish Cakes SERVES 4

21 ounces fresh cod or haddock fillet, boneless and skinless (frozen will not work as well) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons potato starch 2 tablespoons dill, chopped zest from 1 lemon, grated pepper butter 1. Use a sharp knife and finely chop the fish. Place in a bowl. 2. Add salt, cream, potato starch, dill, lemon zest, and pepper. 3. Mix well and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes. 4. Heat the butter in a pan and shape the mixture to 8 fish cakes. 5. Cook them about 3 minutes on each side. Serve with cucumber salad, boiled potatoes, lemon, and melted butter.

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Sweet Paul goes west Paul and James packed up the dogs and the brand-new Mojave Flea for a Cali-bound winter road trip Photography + Text by Paul Lowe Last fall, my fiancé James came up with the best idea ever. “Let’s spend this winter in Palm Springs.” Even though I’d never been there, I didn’t even had to think about it. “I’m in.” I said. James is the organizer of the Phoenicia Flea, a nomadic maker’s market that travels around upstate New York. His idea was to take the market to the West Coast, with Palm Springs the base. That’s how The Mojave Flea was born. Early one December morning, we packed up a U-Haul with all the Flea tents and signs, a few clothes, my camera, and the dogs and set sail for Palm Springs. The dogs were not happy, as it was a bit cramped on our cross-country journey, but they did settle down eventually. Our Cali-bound road trip took five days, and we stayed at four amazing dog-friendly hotels along the way. The first stop was in Columbus, Ohio, where we stayed at the super-cool DogHouse Hotel, part of the BrewDog Brewery, with a huge restaurant and brewery on site. There was even beer on tap in the room. 32 SWEETPAULMAG.COM SPRING 2019

Top to bottom: Hugo and Lestat in the U-Haul. James and Paul in Palm Springs. James enjoying the delicious smorgasbord breakfast at The DogHouse Hotel Opposite page: The pool area at the Saguaro Scottsdale Arizona

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Clockwise from top left: Loving this pink fireplace at Saguaro. Catching up with Sweet Paul Magazine's, Nellie. Dog treats were awaiting the boys at Ambassador Hotel. Hugo is loving the suite at The Chase Park Plaza. Delicious tacos at the Saguaro.

After a good night’s sleep, we were onto St. Louis, Missouri, and the glamorous and historic The Chase Park Plaza. Decorated in full holiday splendor, we were given a chic suite. They even brought the dogs a bowl filled with water and ice cubes—a relief

Quick Links DogHouse Hotel Columbus brewdog.com The Chase Park Plaza St. Louis sonesta.com Ambassador Hotel Oklahoma City ambassadorokc.com The Saguaro Scottsdale thesaguaro.com/scottsdale Follow @mojaveflea on Instagram for dates.

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after hours in the car. The St. Louis stop was extra special, because we got to have a splendid dinner (and too many drinks) with Sweet Paul Magazine art director Nellie Williams. Next up was the beautifully appointed Ambassador Hotel in Oklahoma City Oklahoma, where dog treats awaited Hugo and Lestat in the room. We had dinner at their chic French restaurant, Café Cuvée. Our stay was made even better by the friendly staff. Leaving Oklahoma City, I was very excited to see something I’d never seen before: tumbleweed blowing across the road! After a stay in Albuquerque, we were on our way to The Saguaro Hotel in Phoenix where the first Mojave Flea was held. Traveling through Arizona was like traveling through poetry. We drove through a lush, green forest, and then the world opened up to reveal a desert landscape. I could hardly hide my excitement when I saw my first real cactus. We had made it! The Saguaro Hotel in Phoenix was bright and colorful: hot pink, orange, blue, aqua, and yellows. Colors that do not make sense in upstate New York, but make perfect sense in the desert. The first-ever Mojave Flea was amazing, with lots of people and lots of fun. Thanks to everyone who came out. After that weekend, we left for our final destination: Palm Springs. But that’s a story for next time.

Clockwise from top left: The chic breakfast room at The Chase Park Plaza; also the breakfast was epic. Love this corner at the Ambassador Hotel, so chic. James travels in style with his trusted Gucci luggage.

Located in the heart of the Central West End, The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel brings elegant style to St. Louis. This regal building is home to a celebrated history dating back to 1922. Enjoy luxurious amenities and service in the grandest of hotel traditions overlooking Forest Park. • • • • •

389 guestrooms and suites Three on-site restaurants A five-screen historic movie theater 18,000 sq. ft. fitness center Located steps from restaurants, shops and premier attractions

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THESE PILLOWS ARE TO DYE FOR! My shaving cream marbling technique is chic, fun, and easy!

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF COLOR

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Oh marbling, how we love you. The classic swirling technique is so cool and so fun to do. Word of warning: once you perfect this technique, you’re going to start marbling EVERYTHING in your house. I’ll admit that I’m totally obsessed! YOU WILL NEED: Rit All-Purpose Dye (We used Royal Blue and Navy Blue.) Squeeze bottles for dye Foam shaving cream Cotton pillow case Stirring stick Spatula Sheet pan Measuring spoons Measuring cup

Rubber gloves Plastic drop cloth Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative (recommended) 1. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Gather supplies. Prewash pillow cases, rinse, and leave damp. 2. Wearing rubber gloves, mix 4 tablespoons of Royal Blue AllPurpose Dye with 1 cup of very hot water. Pour solution in a small squeeze bottle. Repeat with Navy Blue All-Purpose Dye. 3. Fill a baking tray with shaving cream and smooth with a spatula. Drip dye colors all over the foam and swirl the drops with a stick.

4. Place fabric gently over the foam and dye. Apply light pressure to smooth. Let the fabric sit on the pan for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly lift the fabric from the pan and scrape off excess foam. 5. Use Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative after dyeing and before washing to enhance the color, increase color retention, and prevent dye from bleeding in to white areas. Follow instructions on package. Rinse in cool water until water runs clear.

For oodles of colorful inspiration, follow Rit on Instagram @ritdye

put a lid on it! The essential guide to canning and preserving

Candied violas Big flavor comes in small packages Food + Styling by Michaela Hayes Photography by Paul Lowe

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Of all the edible flowers we grow at Rise & Root Farm, the violas are my favorite. They arrive early in the year, their bright little faces a signal that spring is upon us. They have a delicate floral flavor that can accent sweet or savory dishes with equal brilliance. They add a burst of color to salads and create showstopping desserts. Candying violas (of which violets and pansies are both subsets) has always seemed somewhat of a monumental task to me. After making them, I’m not sure why, because it couldn’t be much easier. The main thing is to be sure that you are using flowers that haven’t been sprayed with any chemicals. And be forewarned: although making them is not difficult, violas are pretty small, and it does take a good amount of time. Fortunately, it doesn’t take many of them to make a big impression.

Candied Violas MAKES UP TO 60 FLOWERS

1 egg white 1 to 2 teaspoons water 60 organically grown viola flowers 3/4 cup caster or superfine sugar*

3. Holding the flower over the bowl, sprinkle the sugar over the petals, front and back, and in between. You may need to separate the petals if they’ve become stuck together by egg wash. If you are picking your own violas, I recommend leaving a bit of stem to make holding them easier. You can pinch it off once the flowers have dried. 4. Place the flowers on a piece of parchment paper and allow them to dry at least 12 hours (longer if it is particularly humid where you are). 5. Store your candied violas in an airtight container (with a packet of food grade silica beads to absorb any moisture, if you have them handy), and they will last a very long time. 6. Stun your friends with your violas and enjoy! *If you can’t find superfine sugar, make your own by blending granulated sugar in a food processor or spice grinder until very fine.

1. Whisk together the egg white and water. You only need the water to help break up the egg white and make it easier to spread. Place the sugar in a shallow bowl. 2. Using a paintbrush, paint the flowers one at a time, front and back, with the egg wash.

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¡Vermuteo! Spain's national pastime is the pursuit of the enjoyable—life’s simple pleasures, like food, drink, a stroll, time with loved ones—the things that make life worth savoring Text by Paul Vitale + Photography by Goor Studio 44 SWEETPAULMAG.COM SPRING 2019

I’ve been lucky to have so many life-enriching experiences since I fell in love with a Spaniard in 2010, and I’ve learned much about the language and customs from my in-laws in the province of Cantabria on Spain’s northern coast. There are so many regional and national foods and drinks that I find myself obsessing over more and more with each visit. Most people know that Spain is a destination for wine, but not everyone knows about its custom of drinking vermouth, usually sweet, either straight or in a “vermouth preparado” cocktail. Vermouth is a fortified wine enhanced by botanicals with an extra kick from added spirits. To most Americans, sweet vermouth is a component that you splash into a Manhattan, not something to would drink alone on the rocks. My most enduring love beyond that for my husband is for the Spanish custom of the vermuteo—going out to meet friends, drinking vermouth, and slowly enjoying little savory shared plates. Nowhere is this more evident than in Vermutería Solórzano in the small, yet cosmopolitan city of Santander. Solórzano has been operating since 1941, and hardly a day has passed since that their small terrazzo and tile temple to vermouth has not been bustling with regulars enjoying a sip and a bite. Here are three iconic recipes inspired by the classic menu at Vermutería Solórzano to give you the chance to pursue the enjoyable for yourself.

The preparado is the classic vermouth cocktail. This flexible recipe can be easily customized to any taste. Don’t like gin? Add a drop of rum instead!

Vermouth Preparado MAKES 1 COCKTAIL

3 ounces sweet vermouth 1 dash bitters 1 splash gin 1 splash seltzer or soda water orange slice to garnish 1. Pour all ingredients over ice in an old fashioned glass. 2. Stir well and garnish with an orange slice or olive. SWEETPAULMAG.COM 45

Left: The most iconic pintxo in the north of Spain is the Gilda, named for the Rita Hayward film of the same name. It’s spicy and sexy and best eaten in one bite! You can buy anchovies and guindillas at better gourmet stores or online at LaTienda. com. The best anchovies from Spain are from the town Santoña. Below: The interior and exterior of Vermutería Solórzano in the city of Santander. Solórzano

Gildas SERVES 10

1 tin anchovies from Spain 1 jar guindilla peppers 1 jar salty Spanish olives several skewers 1. Cut guindillas in half. 2. Skewer an olive, a guindilla, an anchovy, another guindilla, and another olive. 3. Repeat until all of your anchovies have been used.

Chips and Mussels SERVES 2

1/2 bag kettle-cooked potato chips 1 tin mussels in escabeche several guindilla peppers 1. Put chips in a bowl and garnish with mussels and peppers. 2. Drizzle a bit of the escabeche liquid from the can over the top of the chips. 46 SWEETPAULMAG.COM SPRING 2019

This snack has everything— tinned mussels, spicy pickled peppers, and salty potato chips. You can buy mussels escabeche and guindilla peppers at your local gourmet store or online at LaTienda.com.

Visiting Santander To get there: Take a train, bus, or plane from Madrid. You can take a ferry from the U.K., or you can fly directly to Santander or nearby Bilbao. Where to stay: Hotel Real Where to go: Shop at Percha on Paseo Pereda. Take in contemporary art at the world-class Centro Botín. Where to eat: Eat a classic Spanish meal at Bodega Riojana on Calle del Rio de la Pila. Vermutería Solórzano is on Calle Peña Herbosa. Special thanks to my friend Noelia who runs Vermutería Solórzano for opening their doors and always keeping our glasses full. FOLLOW US @SWEETPAULMAGAZINE

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Chris and Maureen Harrington, with Ivy

Four paws, two wheels, no problem Chris and Maureen Harrington give Sweet Paul readers a sneak peak into the life of Insta-star Ivy the Frenchie and her upcoming pawtobiography Photography by Daniella Thomas

Can you please tell our readers Ivy’s story? We are Chris and Maureen Harrington, from Boston, Massachusetts, and we are Ivy’s very proud parents. Ivy is a five-year-old French bulldog. When we brought her home, we knew she would fill our home with happiness, love, and kisses, but we never could have imagined that she would teach us—and everyone she meets—some of life’s most important lessons. Two years ago, Ivy woke up in the middle of the night in excruciating pain. We rushed her to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a genetic spinal disease: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). After emergency spinal surgery, the vets were able to alleviate her pain, but the disease left her paralyzed in her back legs. Learning that our dog, our baby, could no longer walk was devastating and frightening. How could Ivy chase her ball, play with her besties, or simply stand to eat dinner? Ivy showed us how. When she took her first wobbly steps on just two paws, our hearts almost burst. Each day she got stronger and was more determined. It was (and still is) unbelievable to watch. 50 SWEETPAULMAG.COM SPRING 2019

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Ivy’s full story is available on her Instagram page @ivythefrenchie

Cactus Dog Teepee, $85, etsy.com/shop/pipolli Are you surprised by all the media attention Ivy is getting? Surprised that thousands of people adore her? Not one bit. Overwhelmed by the community of Ivy lovers and supporters? Absolutely! We created Ivy’s Instagram account to provide our family and friends with health updates, allowing us to focus on Ivy’s recovery. It also became a tool for us to connect with other dog owners as we tried to figure out this new life together. Now people all over the world message us to tell us how much Ivy inspires them. We are so thankful to our Instagram family for all their love and support over the years. We truly could not have been on this roller coaster without all the love and pawsativity. And now she has written a book, “Ivy the Very Determined Dog.” How did that come about? Yes, it’s true. Ivy wrote a pawtobiography (with a little help from us). “Ivy the Very Determined Dog” is a children’s book about overcoming life’s challenges and finding your inner strength. It also introduces children to disabilities in an empowering manner. Ivy teaches us to never give up, to embrace your

individuality, and, most importantly, to “keep on rolling whatever you do, and never let anything get the better of you!” We have enjoyed every minute of the amazing publishing journey. Wait until you see the work of our illustrator Charlotte Bruijn! We found Charlotte, who is from the Netherlands, through the Instagram community that has supported us from day one. “Ivy the Very Determined Dog” will launch April 2019 and can be purchased through Amazon. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to help children and disabled animals. What is your best advice for dog owners who have a disabled dog? We love dogs, but we never envisioned our life with a disabled dog. Yes, a pet with a disability will be a little more work, but the unconditional love is worth all the diaper changes in the world! Also please invest in pet insurance. No one wants to have to make a medical decision based on their savings account. Fortunately, our pet insurance covered the majority of Ivy’s medical bills and saved her life. Don’t worry though, we would have sold our home to keep her going!

Leather Collars, $90, houndcollection.com

Dog Pouf Yeti, from $225, cloud7.de

Paper Bag for storage, $17.81, etsy.com/shop/Tellkiddo

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Left: Boots the shepherd is a foreign meat trade survivor, and Bogart is an animal testing survivor. Right: Two beagles rescued from animal testing.

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Surviving and thriving after animal testing For the folks at Rescue Freedom Project, helping animals live cruelty-free lives is their mission Text by Dori Hermann Photography by Rescue + Freedom Project In 2004 a video of Animal Rescue Media & Education’s founder rescuing research beagles went viral, and the Beagle Freedom Project was born. This group grew into what is now called Rescue + Freedom Project (R+FP), which rescues animals of all kinds used in various forms of caged cruelty, including animals used in laboratory experiments, senior and special needs animals from shelters, victims of horrific abuse from around the world, foreign meat trade 52 SWEETPAULMAG.COM SPRING 2019

animals, puppy mill survivors, and other special needs animals. R+FP has rescued over 1,500 animals to date from animal testing, including dogs, cats, pigs, goats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, and fish, but the majority of their rescues have been beagles and hounds. “No one had a lot of knowledge of animal testing or the term ‘cruelty free,’ and definitely did not know that beagles were a common test subject,” said April Arrington, vice president of R+FP. “We have passed our signature legislation (The Beagle Bill) in nine states, making it mandatory that animals are put up for adoption after the testing is finished. Because of this, we are now contacted by the labs themselves or rescue groups needing our help in finding homes for these animals.” R+FP has also developed an app called “Cruelty Cutter,” with which users scan a barcode to see if a product has been tested on animals. “This helps consumers make conscious decisions … and hopefully not fund any companies that test on animals,” says Arrington. Unfortunately, the recent wildfires in California burned down R+FP’s newly opened Rescue + Outreach Center. While the animals and staff were safely evacuated, the effects have been devastating. To donate, foster, or learn more, visit rescuefreedomproject.org.

Get involved! Follow R + FP @rescuefreedomproject

A DV E R T I S I N G F E AT U R E

Mix textured elements such as a unique fabric with a nice print and natural wood vessels.

Surprise your guests with smaller floral moments throughout the table and a few lidded jars or vessels filled with sweets for after dinner.

Limit your color palette to three important tones like we did here with the blue, yellow, and white.

Make it personal by adding a place card with hand calligraphy and a printed menu for each guest.

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Anatomy of a place setting Setting a beautiful table is like putting together the perfect outfit. Start with the basics: color, form, and texture. Use the season and setting to help inspire your color palette. Define your style by choosing forms such as modern, eclectic, or whimsical. Finally, layer textural elements to add depth and interest to the setting.

A deep, saturated color in the linen, such as this beautiful blue tone, adds instant drama to your table.

Available in 5 colors! Black, White, Grey, Navy, and Red

The Colorscapes collection features organic motifs subtlely interpreted as a tone-on-tone surface decoration. The entire collection is available in place setting components, as well as extensive accessories, to mix and match in your own curated dinnerware collection. Colorscapes offers 3 textures (Swirl, Dune, and Snow) and 5 colors (Black, White, Grey, Navy, and Red), all of which are perfect together or on their own.

Layer your place settings with subtle tone for the first course plate and a clean neutral for the base plate.

Featured: WoW (White-on-White) Swirl, and GoG (Grey-on-Grey) Swirl.

noritakechina.com

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Recipes + Crafts + Styling + Photography by china squirrel

An Aussie garden fête China squirrel hosted a spring fête in the garden of her new home in the beautiful Blue Mountains, about 80 miles west of Sydney. The old kitchen table made the perfect shop counter for homebaked cakes, pretty vintage cups, mismatched plates, old books, fresh flowers, locally grown fruit, and handmade baskets 60 SWEET PAUL MAGAZINE SPRING 2019

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Coiled Raffia and Cotton Baskets

Vanilla Spongecake with Balsamic Strawberries

The unusual flavor combination of vanilla and balsamic vinegar is divine with this light spongecake.

Upcycled Cake Stand

Create your own individual cake stands from thrift-store finds, perfect for displaying your cakes or to make and sell at your next fĂŞte.

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SWEET LOVE On his winter Palm Springs adventure, Sweet Paul met some special people and fell in love with dates all over again

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ON MY FIRST

KHADRAWY

(soft and sweet)

HALAWY

(soft and honeylike)

MEDJOOL

(large and sweet)

visit to the Palm Springs farmers market, I came across a date seller who had the most amazingly plump dates I have ever seen. One bite and I was in love. A few weeks later, I visited their farm: 7 Hot Dates run by the Bautista family outside Palm Springs. I had no idea how much work goes into growing dates. From hand pollinating, removing thorns, climbing up and down ladders, adding nets so the birds don’t eat the fruit: it’s not just picking dates. But when it is time for picking, it’s done in August, the hottest month of the year, when the temperature can be 120ºF. They grow seven types of organic dates, and they ship to all over the U.S. and Canada. Find out more at 7HotDates.com.

Citrus and Date Salad with Feta SERVES 4

DEGLET NOUR

(firm and apple-like)

4 oranges and/or blood oranges, peeled and sliced 12 firm dates, like deglet nour, pitted and halved 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted a few arugula leaves salt and pepper olive oil, (Note: We chose a peppery, spicy one.) 1. On a large platter, arrange oranges, dates, feta, pine nuts, and arugula. 2. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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CITRUS AND DATE SALAD WITH FETA This fresh and colorful spring salad is the perfect side to grilled chicken or pork. Or top it with shredded chicken to make a light meal.

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The Arcimboldist Flora

Sweet Paul sits down with Klaus Enrique to discuss art, food, and what it means to be creative Photography by Klaus Enrique

Autumn

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Dinner with Jane and Julia

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A delightful new cookbook takes readers on a culinary trip back in time with some of history’s most legendary and notorious women Food + Styling by Marianne Gjengedal Photography by Klaudia Iga Pérès

Jane Austen's Shepherd’s Pie

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Rope + Hot Glue Gun Fabulous Dari Litchman shares her fun and easy craft ideas that use little more than rope and a hot glue gun. These projects are a great way to turn things you already have around the house into something fabulous Crafts by Dari Litchman + Styling and Photography by Paul Lowe

Tray

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Small Tote SUPPLIES

small plastic bucket rope hot glue gun scissors embroidery floss Note: The bucket is the only used as a form for the bag. It is important to only glue the rope to itself and not to the bucket. As the bag takes shape, the bucket will be removed. 1. Place the bucket upside down. Fold over the end of the rope into a â€œuâ€? shape, and glue together. Continue to glue and coil the rope so it covers the bottom of the bucket. 2. Now continue to glue the edges of rope together using the bucket as a template to form the curve and edges of the bag. 3. Once you are happy with the shape, remove the bucket and continue to coil and glue the rope until the bag is the size you want. Tuck the end of the rope into the basket and glue in place. 4. Decide how long you want your handles to be, and cut two pieces of rope to that length plus a few inches. Fold over each end of rope and secure by wrapping it with embroidery floss. Tie off the floss on the back of each handle. 5. Place the handles where they work best for you, and glue to the bag.

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Rajasthan: The land of colors

Journey into the kaleidoscope of sights, smells, sounds, and flavors of Rajasthan Text by Lova BlĂĽvarg Photography by Susanna BlĂĽvarg

Left to right: Camels are commonly used for transport and plowing in the desert, but they are also a symbol of love in Rajasthan. Night falls at Damodra Desert Camp located in the Thar desert near Indiaâ€™s Pakistani border. FOLLOW US @SWEETPAULMAGAZINE

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CHEERS Blue skies ahead John Bodenschatz of “The Cocktail Potluck” whipped up a fresh spring cocktail just for Sweet Paul readers to greet the season Text by John Bodenschatz + Photography by Paul Lowe

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To me, this cocktail is the definition of Spring. Its bright floral notes mingled with blueberries make it a welcome change from the dark spirit cocktails we tend to enjoy during the cold winter months. It is inspired by a drink created by Garry White at Denmark on High in Columbus, Ohio, where I used to work. The garnish always makes me think of flowers peeking out on top of the melting snow. This gorgeous glass of pure deliciousness will be sure to impress at your next gathering. And the heart pattern on top makes it the perfect date cocktail.

Blue Skies Ahead MAKES 1 COCKTAIL

5 blueberries 1 small thyme sprig 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounces Meyer lemon juice 3/4 ounces thyme simple syrup 1/4 ounces sherry 1 egg white flower extracts (We used hibiscus and butterfly pea flower here.) Note: You can find flower extracts for the garnish in specialty stores and online shops. 1. Place the blueberries and thyme in a cocktail shaker, and muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon. 2. Add the rest of the ingredients, and dry shake them for 30 seconds. 3. Add ice and shake again. 4. Strain into a cocktail glass. 5. With the flower extract, make small dots on the surface of the cocktail. 6. Take a toothpick, and drag it through each dot to create the heart pattern.

You can find more of Johnâ€™s fab cocktails at TheCocktailPotluck.com.