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Suzanne and Michael Morley’s entryway doubles as an inviting reading nook.

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On the COver This issue’s packed with homemade pies (pages 86 and 111) as well as mail-order ones (page 28)! Plus, see page 39 for more on collectible pie birds. Photograph by Dana Gallagher. Food styling by Maggie Ruggiero.

78 Striking the Perfect Balance How Suzanne and Michael Morley found equilibrium in their 45-year marriage— and their New Hampshire home. By Katy McColl

86 the Great thanksgiving Cook-off Five of America’s top chefs deliver their most mouthwatering holiday meals ever. Plus, wine pairings under $25! By Monica Michael Willis

92 the Good Shepherd Susan Gibbs ditched her high-pressure television career for greener pastures—namely 11 acres in Virginia, where she now raises goats and sheep for yarn. By Christine Chitnis

98 home Green home Packed with big ideas about green living—and lots of small-space decorating tricks— our House of the Year will forever change the way you think about modular architecture. By Joshua Lyon

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Collecting 39 Practical, Precious Pie Birds Baked

in a pastry, these ceramic utensils offer an adorable way to let off steam.

44 What Is It? What Is It Worth? An heirloom rocking chair from the 1870s, a vanity set valued at $6,800, and more.

Idea Notebook 47 Get Crafty! How to make woodland-

inspired coasters, patchwork animal totes, and ultra-easy charm necklaces.

50 The Secrets to a Truly Welcoming House New York interior designer Bunny Williams on putting holiday guests at ease.

54 Glorious Green Gourds So long, orange! Designers Richard Kollath and Ed McCann suggest a cooler hue for autumn arrangements.

Heart of the Country

15 How to roast chestnuts, the Bundt pan’s rise to fame, plus our new furniture line!

Fresh Picks 25 Feather Your Nest This plumage-

inspired flock—from desk accessories to wall art—soars in style.

28 Slices of Heaven We tasted over 40 mail-order pies to bring you the best.

30 Fair Isle Revival The old-school sweater pattern grows up, thanks to a palette of cream, black, and gray.

32 Ageless Beauty These classic cosmetics, all 50-plus years old, stand the test of time.

34 Out of the Woods Four literal-minded coat-trees that wink at nature.

Out and About 57 Beyond Just Bed and Breakfast

These charming inns offer extra-ordinary regional meals all day long.

60 Ask a Country Vet Dr. Rob Sharp on how to tame a wild kitten and helping a dog overcome vacuum-cleaner phobia.

70 Real Estate Sampler Five homes that exemplify Carpenter Gothic style.

in every issue

8 Editor’s Note

10 Letters

12 On the Web

77 Simple Country Pleasures

111 Home Cooking Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into tantalizing new dishes.

130 Shop Guide

144 Portrait of America A historic single- screen theater in downtown Tampa makes movie night an opulent affair.

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15 Get your beauty sleep on a pretty monogrammed pillowcase.

25 The perfect mug for early birds

57Six country inns that serve up much more than coffee

and scones

111Our easy cranberry pie recipe calls for just six ingredients.

54 Green gourds

really stack up as tabletop

displays.

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An open letter to all the folks who helped with this issue—including you!

Giving Thanks

I won’t lie. When I hear the word Thanksgiving, my mind doesn’t

automatically turn to noble thoughts of gratitude or patriotism.

Instead, I think: “food, food, food!” Not just any food, mind you,

but the richest, most sinfully carb-laden dishes imaginable—

regular and sweet potatoes, cornbread stuffing with sausage, yeast

rolls slathered in butter, pecan pie with whipped cream on top;

oh, how the heart goes pitter-patter. As much as I enjoy eating

all of the above (and then some), I may love preparing it even more.

Each year, I take the entire week of Thanksgiving off and spend

days padding around my kitchen barefoot, blissfully chopping

and stirring and sautéeing. It’s my idea of the perfect vacation,

characterized by a Zen, Mr. Miyagi–like productivity that’s far

more relaxing than lying around aimlessly on some beach.

Needless to say, then, that the CL staff approached the planning

of this issue feast first. We began by taste-testing more than

40 mail-order pies (yeah, I know, it’s a tough job), then we asked

some of our favorite chefs to divulge their favorite holiday menus.

As those recipes poured in, something like gratitude started to

cloud the corners of my mind. “Thank you, Tim Love,” I thought,

“for dreaming up a turkey wrapped in prosciutto! Marcus

Samuelsson, how kind of you to turn cranberries into a rye cocktail!”

Fact is, we couldn’t produce Country Living without a little help

from our friends. Nowhere is that more evident than on pages 98

through 109, devoted to our House of the Year. It’s a sweet little

cottage, packed with big ideas about environmental activism,

affordable housing, and modular architecture. And it wouldn’t have

happened without the combined efforts of our advertising

and brand-development teams, the visionary folks at New World

Home, interior designer Katie Ridder, garden designer Jon

Carloftis, and project manager Betty Lyn Walters-Eller, to name

only a few of the people who worked on the project.

Also, a big thanks to you, dear readers, for caring so much about

what we cover: the health of our planet, historic preservation,

family traditions, and, of course, good food. These things matter to

me, too, so I’m immensely grateful. I’ll think of y’all November 25,

as I tuck into one seriously satisfying meal!

Sarah Gray MillerE d I T o R- I N - C H I E F

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our House of the Year party Earlier this year, we feted the people who made our 2010 dream home a reality: 1. That’s me with Christine Rannazzisi Gerstein, CL’s associate publisher. 2. Glen Ellen Brown from Hearst Brand Development, Mark Jupiter of New World Home, and CL publisher Chris Allen. 3. Interior designer Katie Ridder (far right) with husband Peter Pennoyer and their daughters, Jane and Gigi Pennoyer. 4. The CL style and market editors (from left): Charles Fernandez, Lili Diallo, Natalie Warady, Rebecca Thienes, and Katie Woolsey.

Dear Country Living...letter of the month

letters

For my parents’ 50th anniversary

bash, I whipped up your home

made ketchup [“The Gift of Good

Taste,” page 64] and put it in

pretty jars as party favors. Then

“Give Summer a Photo Finish”

[page 17] inspired me to turn

pictures from the event into

a book for my mom and dad!

—Sue Premore, Duxbury, Vermont

➤ As the writer of this month’s featured letter,

Sue will receive a quilt from our Country Living collection for QVC (qvc.com).

I’m originally from Hyde Park, New York,

and reading your story about Cedar

Heights Orchard in Rhinebeck [“For the

Love of Apples,” page 114] reminded

me of home: As a child, I went there to pick

apples with my family. Thanks for the

trip down memory lane.

—Allison Apjohn Sealy, Oberlin, Louisiana

Your latest issue was blossoming with

smart ideas. I’ve already tried two of my

favorites: the Christmas lights in a

jar “lamp” [“Small Changes, Big Impact,”

page 94] and the flatware drawer

pulls [“Get Crafty!” page 53]. Both projects

look great and saved me so much

money. Honestly, why didn’t I think of

them? I love you guys!

—Robin Learned, Las Vegas

We read every single one of your letters! So please, keep ’em coming. E-mail countryliving @hearst.com or write to: 300 West 57th Street, NY, NY 10019. Letters chosen for publication may be edited for length and clarity. All submissions become property of Hearst Communications, Inc.

My mom and I recently cooked up your

turkey chili recipe [“Tailgating Done

Right,” page 123]. We loved shopping for

the ingredients together, and the final

result was delicious. Thanks for giving us

this chance to bond.

—Chelsea Braun, Seattle

What a delight to see the dresser in Amy

McIntosh’s home, on page 111 [“The Great

White Way”]. When my husband and I

married in 1954, we bought one just like

it. Many times I wished for a more

modern bedroom, but after your story, I

realized that old is new again. I’m glad I

still have the piece!

—Mary Shue, Kannapolis, North Carolina

The idea of turning a canning jar into

a dispenser for liquid soap [“Get Crafty!”

page 53] really caught my eye. Now I

don’t have to deal with those dinky plastic

bottles anymore.

—Mary Doherty, Winnfield, Louisiana

I was so happy that you featured horse

bookends in “Unbridled Passion” [page

41]. My grandfather gave me a similar

pair in the early sixties, and I still display

them on a shelf in my home. One of my

granddaughters loves horses, and I plan

to pass them on to her one day.

—Mary Lou Hughes, Fultondale, Alabama

I appreciate that you include a “Made

in America” story each month. I’m a shop

owner, and 90 percent of what I sell is

manufactured in the States. It’s important

to teach people to buy locally, and your

articles have become a helpful resource

for me.

—Keverne Tuomey, San Francisco

your thoughts on our new logo

and size!

Pro: I’ve been a CL reader for 20

years and feel that my style has grown

with the magazine’s. You did a

wonderful job of creating a new look.

Change is good, especially when it

still feels familiar! —Lisa Umansky,

Rockville Centre, New York

Con: I’m a faithful subscriber to your

magazine, and nothing compares to

its content. But I don’t like the new

size—it’s clumsy and floppy. Bigger

is not always better. —Josephine

Crawford, Lebanon, Tennessee


on the web

Check out countryliving.com

Visit us online for Thanksgiving recipes and ideas, a video tour of our

House of the Year—plus giveaways!

Score Free Stuff!

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43 tempting Side diSheS

For new twists on tried-and-true holiday recipes—including these mini soufflés that combine cheese grits and corn pudding—go to country living.com/thanksgiving.

➤craFty table-Setting

inSpiration Deliver major style for minor effort with our roundup

of clever placecards, centerpieces, and more. We’ve even got the kids’ table

covered (right)! Find it all at countryliving.com/thanksgivingtable.

➤our houSe oF the year!

Explore every square foot of our environmentally friendly cottage (featured on page 98) via exciting behind-the-scenes videos at countryliving.com/homegreenhome.

Stop by countryliving.com/win every day in November for your chance to win cute loot from Pier 1 Imports, like throws (left), tableware, and lamps.

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heart of the countryThe best the countryside has to offer this month—including our new furniture line!

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november 2010 . countryliving.com . 15Written by Catherine Strawn

Nothing says fall like the smoky aroma of chestnuts roasting

over an open fire. The fact that the nuts are available fresh just

a few months each year makes this seasonal ritual even

more of an occasion. To get started, score an X on chestnuts

with a knife and place in a skillet over a campfire, grill, or gas

stovetop; shake or stir frequently to avoid scorching. Once the

shells curl back, remove chestnuts from heat and peel while

warm. This tradition may take time, but the rich treat is more

than worth it, whether for snacking or Thanksgiving stuffing.

Autumn in a nutshell


heart of the country

Add a stitch of loveliness to your bed with a monogrammed pillowcase.

All in the Details

With a choice of four styles based on vintage designs, this case is a dream come true. Even sweeter? Each one is hand-sewn by the mom of Victorian Trading Co.’s owner. ($19.95–$29.95 each; victoriantradingco.com)

recommended

reading

A Tribute to the Good Old WaysHankies, lap desks, and sealing

wax fell out of fashion years ago,

but Lesley M.M. Blume hopes

to change all that with Let’s

Bring Back ($19.95; Chronicle),

an alphabetized ode to more

than 700 delightful traditions,

products, and phrases lost over

time. Here are a few of our

favorite revival-worthy entries:

● Evening strolls—A civilized

after-dinner occupation, as

opposed to throwing yourself

down onto a sofa and watching

reruns of Bridezillas.

● Cold cream—Which of course

must be kept in a glass jar on

your bathroom shelf; cold

cream is still absolutely the

best makeup remover.

● “The bee’s knees”—An equally

glowing accolade: “You’re the

cat’s meow.” The 1920s offered

all sorts of delightfully inane

animal kingdom compliments.

For even more of Blume’s witty

little insights, go to countryliving

.com/bringback.

GO TO cOunTrylivinG.cOm/Win for a chance to win a copy of lesley m.m. Blume’s Let’s Bring Back.

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Nordic Ware’s Original Bundt Pan, $30; nordicware.com


The dish on Minnesota’s Nordic Ware—inventors of the iconic Bundt pan

Made in America

‘‘Clutter is the poetry of our homes. It is an intimate view that is not always perfect—a few dishes in the sink, books piled next to the bed. Everything in its place may give a certain satisfaction, but a lived-in room exudes comfort and warmth.’’

Despite a name that sounds

Scandinavian, Nordic

Ware’s history is as American

as apple pie. In 1946, Minne-

apolis engineer H. David

Dalquist and his wife, Dotty,

started designing bakeware to

sell locally. Four years later,

they introduced their most

famous creation: the Bundt

pan. Today, the company—run

by the couple’s son, David—

offers more than 350 products,

from skillets to grill tools.

1950 Dalquist models his

Bundt pan on an old German

design and trademarks the

name, based on the German

word for a gathering.

1966 Ella Rita Helfrich of

Houston uses a Bundt pan

for her winning Tunnel

of Fudge cake recipe at the

Pillsbury Bake-Off.

1980 Nordic Ware debuts a

new invention, the Micro-

Go-Round—the rotating plate

used in microwave ovens.

2009 The brand adds some

60,000 square feet to its

Minneapolis factory, where it

now manufactures 50 varia-

tions on the classic Bundt pan.

—Mary randolph Carter, author of A Perfectly Kept House Is the Sign of a Misspent Life ($55; Rizzoli) p

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Debbie Jones keeps it local with a furniture company in her native North Carolina.

Making a Country Living

‘‘I want to continue making products in this country—we need to put Americans back to work.’’

above Debbie Jones designed this love seat ($5,000) and coordinat-ing pillows ($130 each) for the Country Living artisans Collection (frenchlaundryhome.com).

FaR LeFT Feed sacks inspired the look of these pillows ($63-$117 apiece).

LeFT Jones employs four sewers, who boast an average of 40 years experience each.

Eight years ago, when Debbie Jones

unearthed a pile of old French feed sacks

at a flea market, she also found inspiration

for a new business: the aptly named French

Laundry Home. “I fell for the faded patterns

and was dying to reinterpret them,” she says.

starting out Jones paired with a textile

mill in her home state of North Carolina

to create upholstery fabrics based on the

vintage sacks; within two years, she’d

sold 100,000 yards to furnishings manu-

facturers. That success led her to branch

out with her own furniture designs.

quality first Jones decided against

foreign manufacturing in favor of produc-

ing her collection in High Point, North

Carolina—despite the higher cost. It takes

10 workers four days to build a sofa, and

everything from yarn to the maple used for

frames comes from the southeastern United

States. The resulting goods may be pricey,

but, Jones says, “You can’t get this level of

craftsmanship from an overseas factory.”

Perfect Pair This year, the designer

teamed up with Country Living on a line of

upholstered furniture for our Artisans

Collection. “The pieces have a classic look,

but we improved on the old ways with

comfort in mind,” Jones explains. “I’d never

make a sofa you couldn’t lie on.”

—Debbie Jones, French Laundry Home

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Fantastic new finds for every room in your house, starting at just $2.99!


This plumage-inspired flock—from desk accessories to wall art—soars in style.

Feather Your nest

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pens this ballpoint take on the antiquated quill comes with four refills—and no messy ink pots. ($32 for large, $28 for small; jaysonhome andgarden.com)

➤ magnifying glass Never miss the fine print with this nickel-plated looker. ($24.95; zgallerie.com)

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roost for loose change and paper clips? This bronze-glazed ceramic dish. ($22; 4½”W x 16”L; areohome.com)


framed art Hand-coloring turns each of these works into an original—at a surprisingly low price. ($60; 18”W x 24”H; thewildunknown.com)

➤ pillow They say the early bird catches the worm, so get 40 winks on this lush, blue velvet cushion. ($165; 18” square; igedesign.com)

➤pendant lamp Real plumage sandwiched between fabric gives Simplemente Blanco’s shade a stunning effect when lit. ($300; 617-734-3669; enter DEC320 for discount)

➤wallpaper This pattern, which pays tribute to the endangered bittern heron, features VOC-free ink. ($60 per roll; grahambrown.com; enter GBCOUNTRY for discount)

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We selflessly tasted over 40 mail-order pies to bring you the best America has to offer.

Slices of Heaven➤apple This Oklahoma treat proves that the outside, a golden double crust, can matter as much as the inside: thick- cut Washington apples. (Pioneer Pies, $29.95; pioneerpies.com)

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➤ cherry The flaky-gooey crumb topping on this Virginia dessert offers sweet contrast to sour Montmorency cherries. (Mom’s Apple Pie Company, $15.99; momsapplepieco.com)

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potato Mr. Tod’s launched its New Jersey business with this rich pie—so spicy and savory that it could qualify as a side dish. ($25; whybake.com)

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The old-school prepster pattern grows up, thanks to a palette of cream, black, and gray.

Fair Isle Revival

1. belted vest This bargain by Mossimo puts a supersized spin on the traditional sweater motif. ($29.99; target.com)

2. crewneck Unexpected touches, like inside-out stitching and gold buttons, boost a basic cut. ($32.99; amiclubwear.com)

3. sweater coat Take the familiar cardigan to new lengths with this nubby, rolled-collar style. ($175; bananarepublic.com)

4. cowl-neck Adam Lippes’s design combines a toasty scarf-like neckline with a fitted bottom that eliminates the boxy-sweater dilemma. ($295; shopadam.com)

5. dress A sexy boatneck and three-quarter sleeves turn rugged weekend wear into a refined, feminine workday staple. ($89.50; loftonline.com)

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These classic cosmetics, all 50-plus years old, stand the test of time.

Ageless beauty

1. Coty AirspUn

fACe powder Art Nouveau–era artist Leon Bakst designed Airspun’s powder-puff-print box 96 years ago. ($5.99; kmart.com for stores)

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yoUth dew This iconic fragrance, featuring notes of clove and jasmine, now comes in a replica of the original 1953 bottle. ($28; esteelauder.com)

3. revlon fire

And iCe lipstiCk Revlon’s vibrant red shade helped boost sales for the company to $25 million in 1952, the year of its heavily promoted launch. ($7.99; cvs.com)

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➤wood Since Roost fashions its rustic model out of lumber remnants, no two racks look exactly alike. ($279; vivaterra.com)

➤metallic Silver paint adds an unexpected sheen to Knobby by Nature’s resin stand. ($149.95; zgallerie.com)➤

iron This stunner brings together a trio of hand-forged branches, bound at the top and bottom with metal “rope.” ($298; ironaccents.com)

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Practical, Precious Pie BirdsBaked in a pastry, these ceramic utensils offer an adorable way to let off steam. And displayed on kitchen shelves, they positively sing.

➤blackbirds These charmers, dating to the 1960s, represent the classic style of figural pie birds and run $10 to $20 each.

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Vintage finds, what they’re worth, and a hand-me-down chair valued at $2,500!


“Pie birds evoke warm feelings of gathering around a table for fresh-from-the-oven desserts,”

says Texas collector Jeannie Kolger, whose cabinets bulge with more than 1,000 of these

tools, designed to prevent pie fillings from boiling over by creating a steam vent. Though English

bakers started using workmanlike ceramic funnels for this purpose in the early 1800s,

the utensils didn’t take on fanciful bird forms until migrating to the States in the 1930s. The

inspiration? The nursery rhyme “Sing a Song of Sixpence”: Four and 20 blackbirds, baked in

a pie. Today, fans of the figurals drop anywhere from $10 to $3,000 for avian as well as other,

rarer shapes. The community welcomes newbies—and helps them track down pie birds

through a mailing list of shows (e-mail [email protected]). “A lot of camaraderie develops

over these little guys,” says Kolger—affirming the old maxim about birds of a feather.

see shop guide, page 135, for where to buy brand-new pie birds.

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chef Black sleeves—instead of traditional chef’s whites—make the dough rise to $700 for this 1940s novelty, wielding a pie crimper in one hand and a cake tester in the other.

➤fruits Produced in Taiwan in the early 1960s, these vents do double duty as markers for cherry, apple, and peach pies. Kolger purchased the uncommon trio for $500 apiece.

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songbirds Despite being three birds short of a complete set, this extremely rare flock—made by the Camark pottery company in the 1940s—still carries an impressive value of $8,000.

➤ elePhant Because these sweet pachyderms, manufac-tured by the Cardinal China Company, typically pose atop a solid red stool, an argyle pattern on this 1950s example ups its appraisal from $125 to $350.

➤funnel This

1909 British model, worth $1,000, resembles a propeller and performs a high-flying feat: Dividers enable chefs to bake two flavors of pie in the same dish.


What it is:

1939 vaNity set

Grooming kits like yours were

fashionable with upper-class

women in Europe and North

and South America from about

1890 until the 1940s, when

the increasing popularity of

beauty salons eclipsed home

styling. The Goldsmiths and

Silversmiths Company of

England produced this

particular enamel-and-sterling-

silver set, which includes two

hairbrushes, two clothing

brushes, a mirror, a comb, and

a powder jar. Stamped on each

piece, a hallmark—combining

an anchor, a lion, and the letter

P—dates the manufacture to

1939. “It’s rare to find a complete

set in excellent condition and

in the original box,” says New

York City antiques dealer

Alice Kwartler. That, plus your

items’ fine details, boosts the

value to an eye-popping price!

What it’s Worth:

$6,800

What Is It? What Is It Worth?

Our antiques specialist, Helaine Fendelman, appraises your finds and collectibles.

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I inherited this leather case, full of dressing-table items. What’s the story behind it?

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Visit countryliVing.com/wHAtisit for information on how to submit your finds for appraisal.

wHAt it is: circA 1920s miXing BowlThis cobalt-blue earthenware bowl, with its fun farm scene that appears in slight relief, was

originally one of a stacking set of six made by German brand Villeroy & Boch. Founded in

1748 and still around today, the company first became famous for tableware, but over the years

expanded to include a range of ceramics from washbasins to floor tiles. Your piece—pro-

duced in the 1920s using a simple stencil process—reflects a push to offer affordable products

at a time of economic inflation. While beer steins represent the most desirable of V&B’s

vintage wares, with some selling for upward of $3,000, your bowl’s novel design and color

appeal to collectors. Since there’s little demand for groups of six, this item is worth more

on its own than as part of a complete set, which would go for less than $200.

wHAt it’s wortH: $45

wHAt it is: 1929 HAnd-crAnk sEwing mAcHinEAlthough the electric sewing machine debuted in 1889, manual versions reigned for another

five decades. Why? Price. Your machine cost about $125 in 1929, and a motor added an extra

$25. That may not seem like much of a premium today, but it was one-fifth the average American’s

monthly salary at the time. Despite the fact that your Climax T3, as this model’s called, carries

the Macy’s name, it was manufactured by the Massachusetts company New Home, which

licensed products to outlets such as the R.H. Macy & Co. department store. One New Home

slogan—“simple, durable, and handsome”—certainly fits your still-working find. And

with old hand-crank machines increasingly hard to come by, it’s a real keeper.

wHAt it’s wortH: $350

wHAt it is: circA 1876 HunZingEr rockErAfter establishing his eponymous furniture business in Manhattan in 1860, German-

born George Hunzinger developed into one of the most inventive designers of the

19th century. In fact, he secured so many patents—two relating to your chair—that his

pieces became known as patent furniture. Hunzinger angled this maple rocker’s front

legs from the arms to the runners, forming a strong diagonal brace (patent number 88,297).

The chair’s seat and back are woven from wool-covered steel ribbons (patent number

176,314). A catalog from 1876 lists your style, with distinctive ebonized turnings and Gothic

finials, for $8 wholesale. Today, the piece brings 300 times that amount.

wHAt it’s wortH: $2,500

My grandmother used this bowl, which bears the mark “Villeroy & Boch,” for many years. Is it valuable? —A.E., Kirkland, Washington

I purchased this sewing machine, apparently made by Macy’s, at an antiques shop. Any idea how old it is? —K.B., Atlanta

This chair has been in my family for at least 60 years. Can you tell me about its history? —P.K., Matthews, North Carolina


Four pretty projects you can tackle in a flash

Get Crafy!

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Easy DIY, gracious tips for hosting holiday guests, and one simply stunning centerpiece

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Give a fallen branch

new life as coasters.To make these rustic drink perches, you’ll need a tree limb that’s roughly three inches in diameter. (Save-on-crafs.com sells birch logs for $12.29 a foot.) Saw the branch into slices about ¾ inch thick—or have a hardware store do it for you—and lightly sand each wood disk. Create the leaf motifs shown by pressing an inked stamp (stamps, $23.28 a set; green ink pad, $6.61; stampinup.com) onto each coaster. Let dry for five minutes, then coat the stamped side with a protective matte finishing spray (Krylon Make It Last Clear Sealer, $3.63; misterart.com). Allow 15 minutes of drying time before using.


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Transform nature’s bounty into glittering charms. This time of year, pinecones and acorns are free for the taking. And in less than an hour, you can cast your findings in 18-karat gold—spray paint, that is.

step one Gather or purchase acorns and hemlock pinecones (acorns, $8.75 for bag of 40; amazon.com; pinecones, $4.99 for three quarts; save-on-crafs.com).

step two Use hot glue to affix a jump ring ($2.99 per 120 pack; joann.com) to the top of each acorn or pinecone, near the back.

step three Afer the glue dries, carefully spray the objects with one coat of Krylon’s 18-karat gold paint ($3.99 for eight-ounce can; dickblick.com).

step Four Let paint dry for 20 minutes, then spray the charm with clear finish (Krylon Make It Last Clear Sealer, $3.63; misterart.com); allow 10 minutes to dry.

step FIve String the charms onto gold chains.

Lend plain totes animal appeal.Here’s how to turn a $4 canvas bag (joann.com) into a cute woodland-themed carryall:

step one Print the animal template of your choice from countryliving.com/bags and cut out. Using our photo as a guide, pick a mix of fabrics and place your template’s pieces on the fabrics; trace and cut out.

step two Next, trace the template’s pieces onto iron-on adhesive ($3.99 per yard- long roll; joann.com) and cut inside the lines so the adhesive shapes are slightly smaller than the fabric ones. Following the package instructions, iron adhesive to the back of fabric.

step three Remove the adhesive’s backing. Working pattern side up, center the animal’s fabric body on the bag and iron in place. Follow with the other pieces of the animal, again using our photo for guidance. Finish by sewing on button eyes for the owl and squirrel.

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go to countryliving.com/bags to print out our tote bag animal templates.


Create a sweet spot for storing vacation mementos.Postcards, matchbooks, and coins tell the stories of our travels, but back home these trinkets tend to get lost in a junk drawer. Instead, give vacation souvenirs—as well as snapshots—a more fitting home with this project adapted from Paper + Craft ($19.95; Chronicle). To source the geographical shape of your travel destination, type its name (Hawaii, Africa, Manhattan, etc.) and the word silhouette into Google. Print out a resulting image and use a copier to resize it to fit on the lid of a small white box ($.99 each, 4½”W x 6”L x 4½”H; containerstore .com for stores). Cut out the silhouette, then trace it onto the prettiest section of a colorful map of your destina-tion. Next, cut the shape out of the map and use a glue stick to paste it onto the box’s lid. Finish by affixing a label on the lid and writing in the location and dates of your journey. (Download the labels shown at left from chroniclebooks .com/papercraft.)


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1. Throw pillows should serve more than just a decorative purpose. A layer of cushions instantly corrects the problem of a too-deep sofa. But avoid overaccessorizing a shallow one—remember, people need space to sit.

2. Stock guest rooms with good reads and encourage visitors to take books home with them.

The Secrets to a Truly Welcoming HouseInterior designer Bunny Williams explains how to make holiday guests feel right at home.

Thirty-five years of decorating experience

have taught Bunny Williams this truth:

People crave comfort. “Of all the homes

I’ve visited, the ones I remember most

put me completely at ease,” says the New

York designer. So what separates a merely

pretty place from a gracious one?

Williams spells it out with this sage advice

culled from her latest book, Scrapbook

for Living ($60; Stewart Tabori & Chang).

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3. Everyone looks (and feels) better in low lighting. So consider installing dimmers on your overhead fixtures, especially in the dining room.

4. Give visitors an obvious spot to stow coats and bags. A row of pegs or hooks in a foyer does the trick.

5. Furniture arrangement is integral to conversation. Chairs and sofas don’t need to match, but they should all be about the same height so people can talk eye-to-eye.

6. Anticipate the need to set down drinks by positioning small side tables next to living room seating.

7. Extra blankets ensure a good night’s sleep. Place a warm throw or two at the end of each bed to prevent guests from having to search— or worse, ask you!—for more covers in the middle of the night.

8. Keep little vases on hand for fresh flowers. Diminutive vessels, like mint julep cups, don’t demand much more than a few blossoms, and they add a cheery touch to bedside tables.

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9. Provide a handy surface for toiletries. A cabinet, table, or stool in the bathroom guarantees visitors won’t have to balance their Dopp kits on the edge of the sink.

10. Pretty containers bring elegance to basic necessities. Fill teacups with Q-tips and cotton balls and display them on the washroom counter for anyone who’s forgotten their own.

11. A gracious guest room includes a place for a suitcase, such as a bench where folks can also sit when removing shoes.

12. Outfit bedside tables with the essentials: a light for reading, a bottle of water with a glass, an alarm clock, and a box of tissues.

13. The key to a casual cocktail party? Drink stations. Invite friends to be their own bartender by setting out portable tray tables in different rooms and stocking each one with glasses, liquor, mixers, and an ice bucket.

14. Adopt the same self-serve strategy for snacks with plates of nuts, olives, fresh vegetables, and cheese straws placed throughout your home.

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to order unusual varieties like these squash—‘silver Moon’ (1), buttercup (2), ‘blue hubbard’ (3), and sweet dumpling (4)—as well as warted gourds (5), visit the200acres.com.

Glorious Green GourdsSo long, orange! Designers Ed McCann and Richard Kollath chose a cooler hue for these autumn arrangements.

Simplify your Thanksgiving centerpiece. “the autumn cornucopia is one of the hardest things to pull off,” Kollath says of the tricky—and tired—holiday tradition. his and McCann’s update, a rambling row of heirloom squash, offers a fresh twist that’s also a whole lot easier than arranging flowers. bonus: this centerpiece’s low profile means your guests can actually see each other across the table. of course, the real genius here lies in the use of buttercup squash as candleholders. to create one, first trim the squash’s stem, then position a pillar candle on top and trace around it with a marker. Cut along your mark and carve out a hole a few inches deep to anchor the candle securely.

Capture a still life under glass.The simple act of stacking two squash beneath a cloche draws attention to the vegetables’ sculptural shapes. “They’re beautiful objects and deserve to be treated that way,” McCann explains. Select a combination that fits nicely inside your bell jar—McCann and Kollath went with ‘Southern Miner’ (top) and ‘Grey Ghost’—and trim the stem of the bottom squash so the other can rest securely on top. (Tall cloche, $99; wisteria.com)

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Reinvent squash as unexpected vases.A buttercup squash can serve as a stunning cachepot for succulents. “The two have a complementary palette and texture,” explains McCann, who used crassula and echeveria for this arrangement. To replicate the look, trim the squash’s stem, then position a small pot of succulents on top and trace around it with a marker. Cut along your mark and scoop out all the pulp, then insert the pot.

Outfit a window box for the off-season.No need to greet guests with sad, empty exterior planters just because the weather’s turned. “Once flowers die off, create a lush, welcoming display with cold-hardy foliage and decorative gourds,” Kollath says. Start by planting a backdrop of evergreen dwarf Alberta spruces as well as kale, which should survive the first frost. Then pile on gourds and squash like the ones shown here, keeping in mind that edible varieties will last only a few weeks. Sprigs of eucalyptus and fir supply the finishing touches.


1. Wentworth Mansion Charleston,

South Carolina Tiffany windows,

marble fireplaces, luxe guest rooms—

even a roof deck—contribute to

this historic downtown inn’s swanky

charm. What’s Cooking At Circa

1886, the inn’s restaurant, chef Marc

Collins serves some of the best

Low-Country food in town, including

a spectacular cornmeal-crusted

catfish. Rates From $299, breakfast

included; call 888-466-1886 and

mention CL for 10 percent off the best

rate (wentworthmansion.com).

november 2010 . countryliving.com . 57Written by monica michael Willis

Getaways for food lovers, pet advice from our country vet, and “Real Estate Sampler”


out and about

beyond Just bed and breakfastWhy stop at coffee and scones? These inns offer extraordinary regional meals all day long.

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Inn at Shaker Village

and horseback riding to hands-on

culinary classes. What’s Cooking While

the gourmet locavore lineup changes

regularly, the farm’s own organic heirloom

vegetables, artisanal cheeses, and

grass-fed meats remain the backbone of

chef Joseph Lenn’s innovative cuisine.

Rates From $795, three meals included

(blackberryfarm.com).

5. Inn at Shaker Village Harrodsburg,

Kentucky Part of Shaker Village of Pleasant

Hill—a 3,000-acre national historic

landmark—this inn’s a terrific value, with

simply furnished rooms (think peg rails

and rocking chairs) housed in charmingly

restored buildings. What’s Cooking At

the candlelit Trustees’ Office Dining Room,

old-fashioned fare—crispy fried chicken,

corn pudding, lemon pie—is based on

original 19th-century Shaker recipes.

Rates From $89 (shakervillageky.org).

6. Bee and Thistle Inn and Spa

Old Lyme, Connecticut Built in 1765, the

clapboard house offers nine rooms with

fireplaces and downy four-poster beds.

Schedule a massage at the spa or check out

the Impressionist art at the Florence

Griswold Museum next door. What’s

Cooking Super-popular with locals as

well as guests, Chestnut Grille gets high

marks for chef Kristofer Rowe’s sophisti-

cated seasonal meals, like baked oysters

with prosciutto and herb-crusted lamb

with mint crème fraîche. Rates From $135,

breakfast included (beeandthistleinn.com).


out and about

2. Big Cedar Lodge Ridgedale, Missouri

Nestled in the Ozarks, this 1921 wilder-

ness resort’s got 161 comfy lodge rooms as

well as private log cabins with fireplaces.

Plus, guests can hike, bike, or take guided

horseback rides on the 800-acre parklike

grounds. What’s Cooking Worman House,

the lodge’s lakeside eatery, specializes in

hearty, wood-grilled meats and fish, such

as locally sourced rainbow trout, quail,

and thick-cut steaks. Rates From $149

(bigcedar.com).

3. Stanford Inn Mendocino, California

Glorious Mendocino Bay views and

in-room fireplaces don’t cost extra at this

laid-back inn, which features a heated

pool and wellness center where guests can

sign up for yoga classes and massages.

What’s Cooking At Ravens’, the hotel’s

vegan restaurant, the menu revolves

around organic produce grown on-site, as

well as locally foraged wild edibles.

Among the standouts: wild-mushroom

risotto and grilled citrus polenta.

Rates From $211, breakfast included

(stanfordinn.com).

4. Blackberry Farm Walland, Tennessee

It’s a megasplurge for sure, but this

stunning 4,200-acre property in the

Great Smoky Mountains sets the bar

for luxury inns with antiques-filled rooms

and huge marble baths, a full-service

spa, and activities ranging from fly-fishing

Big Cedar Lodge

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Q I’ve been feeding a feral kitten that lives in the woods

behind my house. I’d like to take him in, but can these animals ever be truly domesticated?

—P.J., Metairie, Louisiana

A Taming a feral cat is no small task,

but it’s doable. Born in the wild,

these felines dodge everything from dogs to

coyotes to cars, so they’re often skittish

and suspicious of people, too. That doesn’t,

however, mean they’ll turn down kindness

or a warm bed. The trick is to proceed slowly.

Luckily, you have two things working

in your favor: 1) You want to domesticate a

kitten, and young cats typically prove

more docile than adults; 2) you’ve already

established a relationship with him through

food. Your next step? Getting the animal to a

vet who can address any existing health

problems (feral cats tend to be riddled with

parasites). To do this, you’ll need to catch

the little guy, so continue to deliver food and

increase the amount of time you spend

near the cat’s home. Within a few weeks, he

should begin to recognize you as a friend

and get close enough for you to pick him up.

(Use a thick towel to avoid being scratched.)

Once you’re sure he’s in good physical

shape, confine the kitten to a small area, such

as a bathroom or walk-in closet, and provide

food, water, toys, a litter box, and a blanket for

a bed. Remember that indoor life will be scary

for your new pet at first, so avoid trying to

hold him before he’s ready for human contact.

There’s no hard-and-fast timetable, but your

cat will eventually become accustomed to

the new digs and regular meals—and return

the unconditional love you’ve shown him.

Ask a Country Vet Is it possible to tame a wild cat? Do African frogs make good aquarium pets? And how can I stop my dog from freaking out when I vacuum? Dr. rob Sharp of Hillsboro, Ohio, has answers.

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Q I keep seeing African frogs at pet shops and want to add

one to my freshwater fish tank. Anything special I should know?

—N.L., Dexter, Maine

A About as easy to care for as

goldfish, African frogs liven up any

aquarium with their quick turns and

acrobatic moves. These hardy amphibians

spend all their time in water and can

live anywhere from five to 15 years. As

for which kind to choose, pet stores

typically carry two: the African dwarf

(Hymenochirus boettgeri) and the African

clawed (Xenopus laevis).

Assuming your aquarium already

has fish living in it, avoid the clawed

variety, which frequently preys on other

creatures and gets big fast—five inches

long versus an inch and a half for dwarfs.

Unlike their clawed brethren, dwarf

frogs make good tank mates for amphib-

ians and fish. The easiest way to tell the

difference between the two animals is to

examine their front feet; African dwarf

frogs have common webbed feet, while

clawed ones possess actual separated toes.

In terms of dietary requirements,

these little creatures aren’t fussy:

Brine shrimp, bloodworms, even fish

flakes that have sunk to the bottom

of the aquarium satisfy them just fine.

Q My dog, Lou, gets super-agitated when the vacuum is on—she barks and even tries to bite the machine. How can I help her relax?

—G.R., Bainbridge Island, Washington

A Well, you’re certainly not alone on this one. Many of my clients’ dogs either

nip at the vacuum every time their owners clean the house or cower under a bed,

terrified by the racket. Since canines have extremely acute hearing, Lou’s likely dis-

turbed by the roar of the machine and its noisy back-and-forth movement.

To help her cope, consider purchasing an audio recording designed to desensitize

animals to sounds they find confusing or frightening, such as appliances, thunder-

storms, and sirens (helpingfido.com carries several). Start by playing the vacuum recording

for five minutes or so, with the volume on low, when your pup’s engaged in one of

her favorite activities, such as chewing on a toy or eating dinner. Over a few weeks’ time,

slowly raise the volume and prolong Lou’s exposure to the noise. If all goes well,

your pet should get to the point where she barely registers concern when you switch on

the real vacuum.

A less scientific, but equally effective, method: Simply move Lou into the yard or

a room at the opposite end of the house while you’re cleaning. She’ll remain blissfully

unfazed by the vacuuming, you’ll get your work done, and peace will reign again. ◆

Veterinarian Rob ShaRp, author of No DogS iN heaveN? (Running Press), would love to

answer your pet questions. Drop him a line at [email protected].

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Open the Doors And see how 3 artists take a

fresh approach to feline design


Carol Kemery specializes in decorative

painting and unique fi nishes—her roster

of clients includes prominent designers

and celebrities, restaurants and hotels,

retail outlets, and corporations.

MY CAT TOWER INSPIRATION “My vision

was a cottage-style retreat house where any cat could feel

at home. It has lots of painted surfaces and stencils, lively

colors like lime green, pale blue, and yellow…and patterns

at every turn, which cats love. For mass appeal, I added

winding vines for the playful cat, an Oxford-type stripe for

the button-down cat, plush cushions for lazy cats, even

high-end fabrics for cats with sophisticated tastes!”

Laura Loving is a New York based artist

whose paintings have appeared in many

corporate collections, and who has

exhibited in both solo and group shows

throughout the U.S. and abroad.

MY CAT TOWER INSPIRATION “It’s

called ‘A Tale of Two Kitties’—one side depicts the life of a

Paris cat with lots of French imagery; the other features a

very cosmopolitan New York cat named ‘Kitty Liberty’ (the

Statue of Liberty is an image I use quite often in my work).

I wanted my tower to have character, to refl ect my style…

to be whimsical and full of fun. Because I think, just like

art, cats really make people happy.”

Inga Terauda’s artistry covers the

entire gamut of textile design, custom

wall coverings, decorative work, and

illustration for some of the leading fashion

houses nationwide.

MY CAT TOWER INSPIRATION “I left

my native Latvia 10 years ago, and from the start I was

inspired by New York…including the texture and brilliance

of the cityscape, especially at dusk. So I wanted this cat

tower to capture that same glamour, along with a feline’s

natural grace and playfulness. I imagine it to be the ideal

tower-skyscraper for the big-city cat.”

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Real Estate SamplerWith steeply pitched roofs, board-and-batten siding, and ornate trim, these homes exemplify the Carpenter GothiC style popular in the mid-1800s.

$289,000Maple floors, high ceilings, and French doors distinguish this 4,400-square-foot, six- bedroom residence in Peter-

borough, new Hampshire. In addition to the circa 1848 home, the one-third-acre property offers a carriage house converted into an apartment.

Agent: Andy Peterson; 603-924-3321,

PetersonsreAlestAte.com

$175,000 Set on an acre of land

in oneida, Illinois, this 1853 charmer retains many of

its original features—including exterior siding, oak floors,

and a summer kitchen. The 3,000-square-foot house

also boasts four bedrooms, a screened-in back porch,

and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Agent: Julie JordAn-BrAndt;

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$239,900 Painter Thomas W. Wood built this gem, dubbed Athenwood, in his native montpelier,

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November 2010

Simple Country Pleasures

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.... It can turn a meal

into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.

—Melody beattie, american author

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Married for 45 years, Suzanne and Michael Morley have found equilibrium in their relationship and in their

New Hampshire home—where a neutral backdrop of new furniture sets the stage for colorful, one-of-a-kind treasures.

Written by katy mccoll | Photographs by aimÉe Herring | Styling by lynSey fryerS

THIS PAGE A roaring fire warms up the living room, furnished with a nubby cream sofa and white slipcovered chair, both from Crate & Barrel. The hardwood floors throughout the house are crafted from Vermont maple.

OPPOSITE PAGE Suzanne and Michael Morley, along with Labradoodle Miss Molly, take a stroll around their 10-acre property. 79


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t Suzanne and Michael Morley’s

home near the western White Mountains of

New Hampshire, holiday meals are not haphaz-

ard affairs. Chalk it up to the fact that the couple

have been fine-tuning their division of labor for

45 years. “All our married life, we’ve hosted

Thanksgiving for family and friends,” Michael

explains. “She’s the artist—the one with the

eye—and I’m in charge of logistics.” These roles

dictate that Michael corrals extra chairs, runs

into town for supplies, and clears the property’s

hayfields for afternoon cross-country skiing.

Meanwhile, Suzanne, a painter, ventures into the

woods to gather moss, feathers, and branches

for ephemeral centerpieces. Plus, her husband

adds with a grin, she’s a darn fine cook.

As in the best marriages, the Morleys’ relies

on a delicate balance: They’ve learned when to

lean in to each other and when to stand their own

ground. It’s a dance that came in handy 13 years

ago when the two decided to build their 5,000-

square-foot house, modeled on the region’s

grand vacation “cottages,” constructed by wealthy

ABOVE LEFT Suzanne found the butterfly, guinea feathers, and nest in a nearby field; she purchased the decorative eggs at Pottery Barn.

ABOVE The den–breakfast nook holds a Crate & Barrel sofa, $15 thrift-shop wooden chair, and vintage pine cupboard. Above it: a portrait Suzanne painted of Michael.

OPPOSiTE PAgE A garnet Hill runner decorates the pine dining table, a $100 tag-sale bargain. Suzanne bought the English sideboard at an antiques shop.

industrialists in the 1920s. Michael worked out

sight lines and how to restore the mid-1800s

stone walls that surround the property’s 10 acres.

And Suzanne? Well, among other things, she

turned a salvaged bowling lane into a kitchen

counter. “Her ideas are great—she puts stuff

together that I never would have thought of—but

sometimes they’re impractical,” Michael admits

of his wife, who also works as a bookkeeper in his

dentistry office. “She’d show me photos of 15-

foot windows that went right to the floor. But with

snow, that kind of thing just wouldn’t hold up.”

Still, Michael found a way to give Suzanne the

natural light she craved, with wide banks of more

practically sized windows (continued on page 84)

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When it comes to Thanksgiving prep, says Michael Morley of his wife,

“She’s the artist—the one with the eye—and I’m in charge of logistics.”


THIS PAGE A circa 1900 map of New Hampshire hangs in the entryway, alongside Suzanne’s paintings. The Swedish flip-top bench stores off-season ski gear.

oPPoSITE PAGE Living room shelves hold Michael’s collection of books, as well as several magnifying glasses that Suzanne’s father once used for reading.

Suzanne Morley’s decorating formula: Set a backdrop of neutral pieces,

then layer on personality in the form of vintage and handcrafted objects.

bright idea!An overhead picture light gives any framed work the gallery treatment.

(continued from page 80) and a glassed-in porch

that’s flooded with sunshine year-round.

When it comes to decorating, Suzanne has

hit upon a formula that works: Set a backdrop of

affordable pieces in neutral hues (sisal rugs,

white furniture from Crate & Barrel), then layer

on personality in the form of vintage and

handcrafted objects. Her big thrill, she says, “is

making something out of nothing.” For

instance, she smartened up a hand-me-down

bench with checked upholstery and stitched

cardinal-red monograms on antique pillowcases.

“I love lying in bed, surrounded by fine linen,”

Suzanne admits. She picked the right town. Yes,

the artist may cry that “Barnes & Noble is

100 miles away!” but Suzanne’s spoiled when it

comes to textiles: The Garnet Hill factory

store—where she scoops up discounted throws

and duvets—sits just down the road.

Also a devotee of flea markets, Suzanne fills

in the blanks with an antique Swedish pine

bench here and a yard-sale dress form there. “We

have an attic you can hardly walk in—it’s like

a storeroom,” Michael says with a laugh. He’s a

collector, too, with a stockpile of century-old

railroad maps and antique books. Suzanne takes

below left A Canadian cabinet from the 1790s provides a landing spot for hand-carved wooden birds.

below In the master bed-room, a yard-sale dress form stands atop an antique pine chest. Suzanne mono-grammed the linens and sewed cushions for the rattan bench, inherited from her mother.

oppoSIte pAge wicker pieces passed down from Michael’s mother offer seating on the glassed-in porch. the off-white urn is a tJ Maxx score.

see shop guide, page 130, for more on the Morleys’ old-meets-new style.

a painterly approach to the tomes, arranging

them not by the Dewey decimal system but color.

And she’s framed Michael’s antique maps,

showcasing them with museum-like lighting.

Such collaborative displays serve as a tribute

to their relationship—after all, Michael’s

left-brained pursuits were what dazzled Suzanne

in the first place. “He’s a real mountain man,

and he knows all the local trails,” she says. On their

first date, they climbed Mount Liberty, which

today they can nearly spy from their porch.

“I never thought that almost five decades later,

we’d be living a few miles away,” says Suzanne.

Michael remembers that date, too. “She’s afraid of

heights, but we made it to the top,” he says. “All

she needed was a little encouragement.” ◆

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bright idea!Free up nightstand space by replacing bulky table lamps with a wall sconce.

Michael found a way to give his wife the natural light she craved,

with a glassed-in porch that’s flooded with sunshine year-round.

bright idea!Topped with a tray, an old luggage rack transforms into a coffee table.


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ThanksgivingCook-off

The GreaT

We asked five of our favorite chefs to deliver their best holiday meal ever. The only criteria? They had to include turkey,

stuffing, potatoes, and cranberries—plus a wild-card dish of their choice. as a bonus, each expert recommended

a wine pairing that costs less than $25 a bottle!

Written by monica michael willis | Photographs by Quentin Bacon | Food styling by susan sugarman

for the recipes, turn to page 120.

Cindy PawlcynA pioneer in California’s farm-to-

table movement, Pawlcyn is the

owner and executive chef of three

Napa Valley restaurants, including

Mustards Grill. “I used a chile marinade on my

turkey, then roasted it in banana leaves,” she says.

“It’s unexpected but not so different that it disap-

points people who want traditional.”

turkey Roast Turkey with a Pipian Sauce of tomatoes,

chiles, and sesame seeds stuffing Cornbread

Stuffing with Sweet Peppers, Onions, and Celery

potato Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese

and Scallions cranberry Tangerine-Cranberry

Jam wild card Avocado-Papaya Salad

wine pairing Carneros Pinot Noir 2007

($24.95; saintsbury.com)

“Thanksgiving’s my favorite holiday. There

aren’t any presents— it’s all about the food.”

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“Salt-pork fatback’s the secret to the wonderful

flavor of Southern-style green beans.”

Joe RandallWhen it comes to Thanksgiving,

Randall—the coauthor of A Taste of

Heritage: The New African-American

Cuisine ($19.95; Wiley) and owner of

Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School in Savannah—doesn’t mess with tradition. “Most of my recipes

were handed down from my mother, Laura Pansy

‘Pan’ Randall, an accomplished Southern cook who

hailed from Virginia,” he explains.

turkey Butter-Roasted Turkey with Giblet Pan

Gravy stuffing Cornbread Dressing with Sage

and Pork Sausage potato Mom Pan’s Creamy

Mashed Potatoes cranberry Sun-Dried Cherry

and Cranberry Salsa wild card Southern-Style

Green Beans wine pairing Valley of the Moon Pinot

Blanc 2008 ($13.49; wine.com)


“Hoisin sauce goes really well with turkey. It adds delicious sweet-salty

flavor and a little kick of spice.”

Anita Lo“The Chinese have a classic

hoisin-glazed duck dish that’s

stuffed with sticky rice,” says

Lo, the owner and executive chef of

Annisa in New York City. “With that as my inspira-

tion, I prepared the rice stuffing on the stovetop to

make sure it didn’t overcook.”

turkey Roast Turkey with Hoisin Gravy stuffing

Sticky Rice Dressing with Chinese Sausage,

Edamame, and Chestnuts potato Pureed Yams

with Ginger, Star Anise, and Cinnamon

cranberry Cranberry Sauce with Dried Orange

Peel wild card Pecan Pie with Salted Egg

Yolks wine pairing Nittnaus Blauer Zweigelt

2007 ($13.99; garnetwine.com)

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“I tried frying a turkey one year, but I think it’s totally overrated. Give me a

brined and roasted bird any day.”

Joan Nathan“I love planning the menu and cooking

with my family at Thanksgiving,” says

Nathan, the author of Quiches, Kugels,

and Couscous: My Search for Jewish

Cooking in France ($39.95; Knopf), out this month.

“My mom, who’s 97, gave me this uncooked cranberry-

sauce recipe years ago. It’s one of the nonnegotiable

dishes on my holiday table.”

turkey Brined and Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy

stuffing Challah Stuffing with Chestnuts and Dried

Fruit potato Sweet Potato, Onion, and Almond

Cassolita cranberry Zesty Orange-Cranberry Sauce

wild card Sweet Fennel Rolls wine pairing

Abarbanel Gewürztraminer 2009

($18.99; gothamwines.com)

“I’m the youngest of seven, so Thanksgiving is one of the few

times (other than Dallas Cowboys games) when our whole

family gets together.”


Tim LoveThe owner and executive chef of

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and

Love Shack, both in Fort Worth,

Texas, Love gives his turkey flavor

from the outside in. “I used a spicy game rub, then

covered the bird in prosciutto,” explains the chef. “The

prosciutto shrinks up and gets crisp as it cooks. I like

to crumble it on the sliced meat before serving.”

turkey Spice-Rubbed Turkey Wrapped in Prosciutto

stuffing French-Bread Stuffing with Oysters,

Bacon, and Chipotle potato Fried Sugar-Poached New

Potatoes cranberry Chile-Spiked Cranberry Relish

wild card Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Garlic and

Shallots wine pairing Betts & Scholl “the O.G.”

Grenache 2007 ($23.99; astorwines.com) ◆


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THIS PAGE “We raise our animals as humanely as possible,” says Susan Gibbs, the owner of Juniper Moon Farm, near Charlottesville, Virginia. Goats and sheep, including this yearling named Colorado, graze on organic pasture nine months out of the year. And none of the farm’s flock is ever sold for meat.

oPPoSITE PAGE Gibbs handdyes her wool in more than 60 colors.

Call it a homespun fantasy. Susan Gibbs ditched her high-pressure television career for greener pastures—namely 11 acres in Virginia, where she now raises goats and sheep for yarn.

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LEFT “The farm really belongs to the members of the wool CSA,” notes Gibbs. “If they didn’t sign up to buy the yarn I produce, I wouldn’t have the capital to do what I love.”

ABOVE Sabine, one of Gibbs’s Italian Maremma sheepdogs, protects the flock from predators that include coyotes and the occasional black bear.

“Within a year of buying that fateful livestock book, I’d quit my job, relocated to a farm, and bought my first five sheep,” says Susan Gibbs.

ight years ago, Susan Gibbs was living in Manhattan

and working 70-hour weeks as a producer for

CBS News, when a chance encounter with a paper-

back edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep changed

her life forever. “I’d been in television for a decade, and I was

stressed out by my crazy schedule,” she explains. “I wanted to

try something new that would allow me to work with my hands

and create something more tangible. I can’t say why, but the

idea of raising sheep appealed to me.”

So Gibbs did what any good news producer would do—a

ton of research. She visited several farms, read nearly everything

published about animal husbandry, and even got herself

a subscription to Sheep Magazine. “Within a year of buying that

fateful book,” she says, “I’d quit my job, relocated to a farm in

upstate New York, and bought my first five sheep.”

The learning curve proved steep, but Gibbs fell in love

with her small flock and the cadence of farm life, even when it

called for mucking messy stalls, trimming hooves, and

trudging through snowstorms to check on her fleecy wards.

Over time, as she gained experience, Gibbs acquired more

animals and moved to bigger pastures—first to property on

Martha’s Vineyard, then to the outskirts of Charlottesville,

Virginia, where she bought Juniper Moon Farm and settled in

with her flock, now 75 strong, of Angora goats and Cormo,

Cotswold, and Babydoll Southdown sheep.

To help generate income for her growing business, in 2007

Gibbs started America’s first yarn and fiber CSA (community

supported agriculture). The program works on the same model

A shearing celebrationEach fall and spring, Gibbs invites her customers and neighbors to Juniper Moon Farm for an old-fashioned sheep- and goat-shearing party. Visitors can help out around the barnyard and participate in wool-to-yarn demos that take place throughout the day. 1. The morning kicks off with sheep and goats being rounded up for shearing. 2. & 3. An Angora goat gets a haircut from Emily Chamelin, an expert shearer, who travels the region helping ranchers trim their livestock. 4. A guest spins wool into yarn. 5. & 6. Gibbs dyes her yarn in small batches to achieve the richest colors, then lets it dry outdoors. 7. Visitors help bundle the yarn into skeins for shipping. 8. Farm manager Erin McCabe starts a scarf with the finished product.

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as the popular farm CSAs operating nationwide, except that,

instead of fruits and vegetables, members pay in advance for a

share of the next season’s yarn. “We’ve sold all our shares every

spring and fall since we began,” Gibbs reports. “It’s a real win-

win situation: Members help support the farm’s day-to-day

operations by subscribing to the CSA, and in exchange they get

high-quality fiber for their knitting, as well as the chance to forge

a connection with the farm and all the people who help run it.”

Shareholders receive weekly e-mail updates on the

comings and goings at Juniper Moon Farm, plus they’re invited to

visit the property by appointment and attend member events,

such as the winter solstice party and twice-yearly shearing

festivities. At last fall’s Shearing Celebration, some 150 people

traveled to Virginia to visit the farm and help with the work,

which ranges from wrangling sheep for shearing to dyeing,

drying, and twisting the wool into skeins. “I really look forward to

the shearing parties,” says Gibbs. “Most of the time I work in a

vacuum, taking orders online or helping out in the barn. So

meeting my customers and seeing their love of the animals and

our yarn is an affirmation of everything I do.”

All of that outreach to CSA members—including a photo-filled

blog and live LambCam (fiberfarm.com)—has helped create a

devoted community of knitters. In fact, when a particularly tough

winter left Gibbs low on funds, as well as feed for her animals,

shareholders rallied support through an online knitting auction,

with all proceeds going to restocking the farm’s dwindling hay

supply. “The generosity of the CSA members has really been

overwhelming,” notes Gibbs. “There were definitely times when

the farm wouldn’t have made it without them.” ◆

“I really look forward to the shearing parties,” says Gibbs. “Meeting my customers and seeing their love of the animals and our yarn is an affirmation of all the work we do.”

LEFT “Impromptu knitting breaks are common at our annual shearing celebra-tions,” notes Gibbs (top, center).

ABOVE Lambs like four-month-old Dakota will get their first haircuts next spring.

OppOsITE pAGE The farm’s yarn is shipped to customers and CsA members, some of whom live as far away as Hong Kong and Zimbabwe.

How to join in the fun at Juniper Moon Farmto buy yARN Susan Gibbs’s Yarn CSA accepts 100 to 140 members each spring and fall; subscriptions cost $175 and include about six skeins of wool, e-mail newsletters, invites to farm events, and discounts on additional yarn purchased at Gibbs’s online shop. To join the CSA or buy yarn, go to fiberfarm.com.

to AtteNd eveNts You don’t have to be a CSA member to take part in Juniper Moon’s next sheep-shearing celebration, which gets under way Saturday, November 6, at the farm, just outside Charlottesville, Virginia. Log on to fiberfarm.com for details on the all-day party and other events.

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Would-be shepherds can visit fiberfarm .com to sign up for a three-night or weeklong getaway at the ranch. Prices start at $750 per adult (kids are $50 extra each) and include a private room, meals, and the chance to try out life on a farm.


written by joshua lyon | photographs by lucas allen

F or almost a quarter century now, Country Living has built, and decorated,

an entire house from the ground up every year. So this go-round, we

figured it was high time to try something new: an environmentally

friendly, modular home. Yes, modular—but far from modern. Our

prefab cottage, a collaboration with New World Home, packs loads of

historic country charm (think beadboard walls and claw-foot tubs) into just

1,607 square feet. Once the structure was erected in downtown Manhattan,

we called upon interior designer Katie Ridder to outfit its rooms with furnish-

ings and accessories as eco-smart as the building itself. The result: a breathtak-

ing space where all the details work together to reduce waste. And the story

on the following pages is only the beginning, since anybody can purchase this

House of the Year, one of five Country Living–branded models available to the

public. But first, we explain exactly what makes this home so green—inside

and out. Come on in!

2 0 1 0 H o u s e o f t H e Y e a r

you won’t believe how much we’ve packed into one sweet little cottage, from big ideas about green living to small-space

decorating tricks. and this house’s classic good looks will forever change the way you think about modular architecture.

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Our 2010 House of the Year—part of Country Living’s new modular housing line—debuted at the World Financial Center in Lower Manhattan. Garden designer Jon Carloftis provided the landscaping.


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bright idea!Humble chicken wire adds subtle pattern and down-home texture to cabinet doors.


Foyer

This entryway marries personal-ity— a cheery wallpaper that says welcome—with practicality: cabinets for storing coats, a table for holding mail, even a bench for pulling shoes on and off.

Wallpaper This pattern relies on paint that’s free of potentially harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds). ($260 per roll; farrow-ball.com)

Floors Rescued from abandoned buildings and used throughout our house, Mohawk’s elm planks come with an aged patina. (mohawkflooring.com)

Table Tritter Feefer built this console from sustainable poplar and added a water-based, low-VOC finish. ($1,239; redefinedhomeboutique.com)

Light fixture The small holes in this recycled-aluminum globe cast a soft glow. ($263, Four Hands; 866-654-9433 for stores)

Dining chairs Constructed from sustainable hardwood and soy-based cushions, these seats are uphol-stered with recycled-fiber fabric. The hydrangea motif was stenciled using a pattern from our Country Living Artisans Collection. (Chairs, $892 each; crlaine.com for stores. Sensuede, $99.99 per yard; calico corners.com. Stencil, $50.50; caromalcolours.com)

Dining and coffee tables Weathered wood, salvaged from antique elm doors, provides a dash of rustic charm. (Dining, $2,200; shopterrain.com. Coffee, $1,745, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams; mgbwhome.com for stores)

Sofa and armchair This couch boasts organic-cotton uphol-stery, while the chair’s covered with recycled-fiber fabric. Both pieces feature sustainable wood frames and recycled metal components. (Sofa, $3,096; chair, $1,442; leeindustries .com for stores)

Rugs Natural vegetable dyes create these soft, muted hues. (New England Collection, $66 per square foot; necrugs.com)

Mirror A halo of reclaimed-wood spokes surrounds this looking glass by Made Goods. ($600, J Banks Design; 843-681-5122)

bright idea!Who says wallpaper’s limited to walls? A lively print on the ceiling is far less expected.

living and dining areas

Since these spaces open up to each other, Katie Ridder unified them with blue upholstery, worn wood surfaces, and walls painted in Moroccan Spice—from Benjamin Moore’s zero-VOC paint line, Natura (benjaminmoore.com).



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bright idea!This roman shade is actually a repurposed tablecloth. ($110; ploverorganic.com)


stairs

We recycled one old book, Art Forms in Nature, into a hallway’s worth of prints. (Frames, 13”W x 17”H, $9.99; ikea.com)

mudroom

Located just off the kitchen, this dreamy bonus space offers storage and a sink that’s perfect for gardening chores. The Teragren countertops are made from fast-growing—and thus extremely renewable—bamboo. (Countertop, $50 per square foot; teragren.com for stores)

kitchen

Ridder relied on classic country details—an apron-front sink, beadboard cabinets, and a barn-wood island—for a warm contrast to the stainless steel appliances.

Cabinets Armstrong fashions these custom cupboards from sustainable plywood and a soy-based adhesive. (armstrong.com)

Counters and island top The process that’s used to mine quartz for these CaesarStone surfaces meets international standards for environmental preservation regulations. (caesarstone.com)

Sink Kohler’s farmhouse basin gets upgraded with an ingenious add-on: a foot pedal that decreases water waste with a more controlled flow. (Sink, $1,701; kohler.com. Pedal, $345; tapmaster.ca)

Island A row of vintage stools complements this workstation, custom crafted from reclaimed wood. (Stools, $195 each; lillianaugust.com for stores)

Appliances In addition to the island’s gas-efficient range, the built-in oven saves electricity by reducing cooking time by up to 47 percent. And the Energy Star–qualified dishwasher and refrigerator mean less energy consump-tion—and lower electric bills. (Oven, $3,049; range, $782; dishwasher, $749; refrigerator, $1,999; all whirlpool.com)


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master bedroom

This small (less than 11’ x 15’) room goes luxe, thanks to an indul-gent walk-in closet that Ridder packed with bells and whistles.

Bed A four-poster frame, made of sustainably grown Mindi wood, supports a 100 percent organic cotton-and-hemp mat-tress. (Frame, $1,499; homesite furniture.com. Mattress and box spring, $7,700; wjsouthard.com)

Storage system The walk-in closet (left) becomes a fantasy dressing room with help from California Closet’s custom unit, crafted using 100 percent post-consumer wood fibers. (californiaclosets.com)

Wallpaper The ultimate in green shopping? Vintage scores like this pretty print. ($100 per roll; secondhandrose.com)

master bath

A double-basin sink and separate commode room make this space ideal for two people.

Mirrors These frames are fashioned from old bourbon barrels. ($800 each; uhuru design.com)

Sink Ridder transformed a rescued dresser into a double vanity, using Kohler basins and faucets. (Dresser, $412; furnishgreen.com. Sinks, $214.45 each; kohler.com)

Tub Water-saving taps and the home’s tankless heating system help save up to 10,000 gallons a year com-pared to traditional models. ($5,328; kohler.com)

Shelving What better place to stack organic cotton towels than in open storage bins built from reclaimed wood? (Towels, $24 each; potterybarn.com. Storage unit, $1,050, Four Hands; 866-654-9433 for stores)

bright idea!Horizontal beadboard makes a narrow room appear wider.

Visit countryliVing.com/hoy for behind-the-scenes video tours of our house of the year.


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bright idea!Ridder subtly connected the master bath and bedroom with two different shades of blue: Natura’s bold Fiji and pale Constellation (opposite page).


guest roomRidder designed this cozy nook to work overtime: as sleeping quarters, a study, and—thanks to built-in drawers—a major storage unit.

Daybed A recycled-iron frame holds a soy-based foam mattress. (Frame, $899; mattress, $399 or $289 when bought with frame; charles progers.com)

Chair Chairloom extends the lifespan of old chairs by reup-holstering them in new fabric. ($850; chairloom.com)

Carpet You’d never know from the softness, but Everstrand wall-to-wall is woven from shredded plastic bottles. ($14–$23 per square yard; mohawkflooring.com)

enclosed porchOutfitted with comfy outdoor furniture, this screened corner acts as a natural extension of the living and dining areas in warm weather.

Seating and table Lloyd/Flanders manufactured this sectional and wicker chair from recycled-aluminum frames and reclaimed cypress. The cushions sport low-VOC Sunbrella fabric, and the plank-top table is also made with salvaged cypress. (Sectional, $3,239; chair, $686; table, $735; lloydflanders.com for stores)

Sideboard A vintage teak piece from Groovystuff stores plenty of, well, groovy stuff, like barware and extra candles. ($1,500; greatrusticfurniture.com)

Pillows Rest easy—this yarn’s spun from recycled materials. ($98 for 16”W x 12”H; $138 for 18W” x 18”H; lotusbleudesign.com)

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bright idea!Paint built-ins the same color as a room’s walls to create the illusion of more space. (Natura’s Inspired; benjamin moore.com for stores)

see shop guide, page 131, for additional shopping sources, plant lists, and more.


mAy 18 A crane aligned the individual units, which were sealed against the ele-ments by the end of the day.

mAy 19–25 Workers completed the final details, including porches, siding, and shutters. Ridder then decorated the interior.

Our modular House of the Year, called the Hudson, measures just 1,607 square feet for a reason: Small homes use less energy. It feels anything but tiny, however, due in part to an open downstairs floor plan. Also, loads of built-in storage, from drawers to bookshelves, mean less furniture. And the porches add an additional 1,144 square feet!

April 27–mAy 16 Building the modules in a factory allowed for a multistep thermal sealing process—i.e., better insulation.

mAy 17 The components traveled from Pennsylvania to Manhattan’s World Financial Center on several flatbed trailers.

The very fact that this cottage’s components originated in a College Point, Pennsylvania, factory makes the house more green: Construction in a controlled indoor setting generates only 2 percent material waste, versus the usual 30 to 40 percent for homes erected on-site.

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Roof Fabral’s recycled-steel, fire-resistant surface reflects the heat of the sun to lower cooling costs. An attached drainage system channels rainfall into an underground tank, which then distributes water throughout the yard.

Siding The fiber-cement exterior by James Hardie is made from locally sourced materials and resists cracking, rotting, and termite damage. The baked-on finish boosts color retention by 15 years, reducing the need to repaint.

Tankless water heater A normal model stays on constantly, wasting energy when hot water isn’t needed. But with this home’s Takagi unit, water heats up fast and on demand.

Lighting controls Lutron’s motion sensors automatically turn off lights when you leave the room.

Energy monitor Want to know exactly how much electricity you’re using? A wall device by OWL not only shows you: It pinpoints specific energy-draining electronics around the home.

Windows Double-paned Andersen windows reject unwanted heat while allowing sunlight to stream through.

Insulation Formaldehyde-free fiberglass from Johns Manville contains 25 percent recycled glass and can reduce energy costs up to 30 percent.

How the House WorksEvery aspect of this home functions together to make it eco-friendly from top to bottom.

Want your own House of the Year? Go to newworldhome.com to learn more about our line of customi-zable modular homes. The building and assembly process usually takes about 120 days, and the cost averages between $175 and $225 per square foot, including appliances, flooring, counters, lighting controls with motion detectors, and foundation. New World Home will even arrange for the building permits, along with local sewer and electricity hook-ups.


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home cookingSimple, satisfying dishes—including seasonal recipes from America’s best chefs

Turn your extra turkey, potatoes, and more into mouthwatering new meals.

Thank Goodness for Lefovers!

Recipes by Cheryl Slocum · Photographs by Kana Okada · Food styling by Simon Andrews



Turkey Potpie with Phyllo Crust

Using low-fat milk and phyllo, instead of a traditional piecrust, saves nearly 200 calories and 16 grams of fat per serving.

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add

frozen onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Reduce

heat to medium, then add carrots and garlic. Cook until onions are brown and

carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and cook for 1 more minute.

2. Sprinkle vegetables with flour and cook, stirring, until flour turns golden

brown, about 4 minutes. Add broth, milk, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste;

then increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture

thickens, about 6 minutes. Stir in turkey, peas, and chopped sage. Evenly divide

mixture among six 1-cup ramekins.

3. Place 1 phyllo sheet horizontally on a work surface lightly sprayed with olive oil

cooking spray. Cut vertically into 3 pieces, then stack. Cut in half to create

2 squares, stack again, then place a sage leaf between top 2 layers. Top

1 potpie with phyllo squares and lightly spray with olive oil

cooking spray. Repeat for remaining 5 phyllo sheets. Place

potpies on a baking sheet and bake until

bubbling and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

PER SERVING protein: 23 g; fat: 8 g; carbohydrate:

24 g; fiber: 3 g; sodium: 371 mg; cholesterol: 42 mg;

calories: 296.

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1½ cups frozen pearl onions

3 medium carrots, sliced 1/3 inch thick

2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/3 cup chopped parsley

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1½ cups low-sodium, 99 percent fat-free chicken broth

1 cup low-fat milk

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Salt and freshly ground pepper

2½ cups shredded leftover roasted turkey breast meat

1 cup frozen peas

1 teaspoon finely chopped sage, plus 6 whole leaves

6 sheets phyllo, thawed

Olive oil cooking spray

lighten up

Makes 6 servings. Working time 30 min. Total time 1 hr.

Cranberry PieJoan E. Aller, author of Cider Beans, Wild Greens, and Dandelion Jelly

Makes 1 pie (8 servings). Working time 15

min. Total time 1 hr. 5 min.

1 (9-inch) piecrust

1½ cups fresh cranberries

1 cup sugar

1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 egg white

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out piecrust

and arrange in a 9-inch pie pan. Pour

cranberries into crust to form a thick layer.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together 2/3 cup

sugar and flour. In a separate bowl, beat

egg white until stiff peaks form, then fold

into flour mixture. Slowly stir in cream

until combined.

3. Cover cranberries with remaining 1/3 cup sugar, then pour cream mixture on

top. Bake pie for about 10 minutes, then

lower oven temperature to 350°F and bake

for about 40 minutes more. Let pie cool

before serving.

PER sERving protein: 3 g; fat: 17 g; carbohy-

drate: 40 g; fiber: 2 g; sodium: 109 mg; choles-

terol: 41 mg; calories: 313.

Cranberry Hoisin Chicken RiceMing Tsai, author of Simply Ming: One-Pot Meals

Makes 4 servings. Working time 20 min.

Total time 1 hr.

2 tablespoons canola oil

8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on

2 bunches scallions, sliced

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 cups jasmine rice

¼ cup hoisin sauce

1 cup dry red wine

3 cups low-sodium chicken stock

1 cup fresh cranberries

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a Dutch oven

over medium-high heat, heat oil. Brown

chicken on both sides. Set chicken aside.

2. In same pot, sauté scallions and garlic.

Add rice and sauté for 1 minute. Add

hoisin and stir, then add red wine, stirring

occasionally until liquid is reduced by

three quarters, about 2 minutes.

3. Add stock, cranberries, and reserved

chicken to pot and bring to a simmer; cover

and transfer to oven for 30 minutes. Let

rest for 10 minutes before serving.

PER sERving protein: 47 g; fat: 31 g; carbohy-

drate: 121 g; fiber: 6 g; sodium: 1,200

mg; cholesterol: 116 mg; calories: 1,004.

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Cranberry CheerMarcus Samuelsson, owner of Red Rooster in New York City

Makes 4 cocktails. Working time 15 min.

Total time 30 min.

1 cup sugar

2 cinnamon sticks

2 whole star anise

3 green cardamom pods

1 cup fresh cranberries

6 ounces rye whiskey, such as McKenzie

2 ounces fresh lime juice

Seltzer

Lime slices, for garnish

1. In a small pot over medium heat, stir

sugar in 1 cup water until dissolved

to create simple syrup; reserve ¼ cup.

2. Place spices on an 8-inch square of

cheesecloth and secure with twine to create

a sachet; crush spices lightly. Add sachet

and cranberries to simple syrup. Bring to a

boil; reduce heat and cook for 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and discard sachet.

3. In a shaker, mix 4 teaspoons cranberry

mixture, whiskey, lime juice, simple syrup,

and ice. Pour into 4 glasses with ice. Top each

with a splash of seltzer; garnish with lime.

PER cocktail protein: 0 g; fat: 0 g; carbohy-

drate: 17 g; fiber: 0 g; sodium: 1 mg; cholesterol:

0 mg; calories: 161.

in season now

CranberriesThree chefs share recipes for this tart holiday staple.

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Crispy rosemary Potato Cakes

1. In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.

Add onion, rosemary, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook

until onion is soft and golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a large

mixing bowl, add potatoes, and mix. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Spread panko in a shallow dish. In a large skillet over medium-high

heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Using a 1/3 cup measure, form potato mixture

into 12 cakes. Gently press panko on both sides of each cake. Cook

cakes in batches (adding more oil as needed), turning once, until golden

brown and heated through, about 8 minutes.

PER Potato cakE protein: 1 g; fat: 6 g; carbohydrate: 14 g; fiber: 1 g; sodium:

274 mg; cholesterol: 6 mg; calories: 115.

only five ingredients*

Makes 12 potato cakes. Working time 15 min. Total time 30 min.

3 tablespoons olive oil

1½ cups chopped onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary

3 cups leftover mashed potatoes

1 cup panko bread crumbs

* Plus true pantry staples like salt and pepper

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“ Drain and mash a 40-ounce can of sweet potatoes if you don’t have leftovers.”

—Kat Green

Marietta, Georgia

Sweet Potato Pound CakeMakes two 12-slice loaves. Working time

20 min. Total time 1 hr. 50 min.

Nonstick baking spray with flour

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

1½ cups granulated sugar

½ cup packed light-brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups leftover mashed sweet potatoes

4 large eggs, at room temperature

¾ cup chopped pecans

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease two

9-inch loaf pans with baking spray. In a

medium bowl, sift next six ingredients.

2. In a large bowl, using an electric

mixer on medium, cream butter, sugars,

and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Blend in sweet potatoes, then eggs, one

at a time. With mixer on low, add

flour mixture in thirds; combine just

enough to blend.

3. Spoon batter evenly into prepared

pans. Sprinkle pecans over batter.

Bake until cakes test clean when a

skewer is inserted into centers, 70 to

80 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 15

minutes. Remove cakes from pans

and cool completely on wire rack.

PER slicE protein: 3 g; fat: 11 g; carbohy-

drate: 35 g; fiber: 2 g; sodium: 165 mg;

cholesterol: 56 mg; calories: 249.

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The recipesFive of America’s best chefs share how to prepare their favorite Thanksgiving feasts (featured on pages 86–91).

Cindy Pawlcyn Roast Turkey with Pipian SauceMakes 8 servings. Working time 1 hr.

15 min. Total time 4 hr., plus marinating

Marinade:

Water

12 dried guajillo or ancho chiles,* destemmed and seeded

2 garlic cloves

1 tablespoon Mexican oregano

Zest and juice of 1 lime

2 teaspoons salt

1 bay leaf

2 whole cloves

1 teaspoon peppercorns

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ cup olive oil

Turkey:

1 (8- to 9-pound) whole turkey, rinsed and patted dry


1 (16-ounce) package frozen banana leaves *

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil water in a

teakettle. In a small baking dish, toast

chiles for 3 minutes. Remove pan from

oven and pour boiling water over chiles,

weighing them down with silverware to

submerge; soak for 20 minutes, then

drain. Reserve 6 chiles for Pipian Sauce

(recipe follows).

2. In a blender or food processor,

combine chiles with remaining marinade

ingredients and blend until smooth.

3. Season turkey with salt and pepper

inside and out. Using your fingers, gently

separate breast skin from meat as far

down toward the thighs as you can, being

careful not to tear skin. Gently fill space

between breast meat and skin with half of

marinade, massaging skin to coat meat

evenly. Gently rub remaining marinade

inside turkey cavity. Refrigerate turkey

12 to 24 hours to marinate. An hour before

roasting, remove turkey from refrigerator

to bring to room temperature.

4. Preheat oven to 325°F. Defrost frozen

banana leaves in oven for 2 minutes to

soften. Place leaves in roasting pan. Set

turkey on top of leaves and fold them over to

cover bird completely (to keep it moist).

5. Roast turkey in oven until tender, 2 to 2½

hours. During last 45 minutes, remove

banana leaves and baste turkey with melted

butter. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Serve with Pipian Sauce (recipe follows).

Pipian Sauce:

½ cup sesame seeds

6 guajillo or ancho chiles, reserved from marinade (recipe above)

3 medium to large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped

1 large white onion, chopped

2 to 3 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons oregano leaves

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons corn or canola oil

1½ cups chicken or turkey stock

1 to 1½ teaspoons salt

2 to 3 teaspoons dark-brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a pan, toast

sesame seeds in oven for 5 to 7 minutes,

until golden brown, shaking pan once or

twice to ensure even browning; set aside.

2. In a blender or food processor, combine

chiles, tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano,

cloves, and cinnamon; blend until smooth.

3. In a large sauté pan over medium heat,

heat oil. When oil ripples, add chile-

tomato mixture, stirring until aromatic.

Add stock as needed to create a smooth,

thick sauce. Add sesame seeds, salt, and

sugar and stir to combine. Season with

salt and pepper, if desired. Serve hot with

sliced turkey.

PER SERVING protein: 84 g; fat: 49 g;

carbohydrate: 23 g; fiber: 9 g; sodium: 1,162

mg; cholesterol: 232 mg; calories: 862.

*Buy guajillo or ancho chiles at specialty markets or on penzeys.com ($4.79 for 4 ounces). Frozen banana leaves are sold at specialty markets or on templeofthai.com ($4.99 for 16 ounces).

Cornbread Stuffing with Sweet Peppers, Onions, and CeleryMakes 8 servings. Working time 15 min.

Total time 1 hr.

1 stick unsalted butter

1 each red, yellow, and orange (or any combination) bell peppers, diced

1½ medium onions, minced

3 ribs celery, diced

1 cup chicken or turkey stock

6 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram or oregano

1 to 2 teaspoons salt

½ to ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

7 to 8 cups cornbread, diced into ½-inch cubes

1. In a large sauté pan over low heat, melt

butter. Add bell peppers, onions, and

celery, cooking until tender but not

browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Add stock,

sage, marjoram, salt, and pepper and cook

over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl,

combine cornbread and vegetable

mixture, being careful not to overmix.

Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Bake

30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown

and heated through.

PER SERVING protein: 7 g; fat: 19 g; carbohy-



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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese and ScallionsMakes 8 servings. Working time 5 min.

Total time 1 hr. 5 min.

8 sweet potatoes

5 ounces goat cheese

3 scallions, minced

Preheat oven to 350°F. With a fork, pierce

potatoes, then roast for 45 to 60 minutes,

or until tender. Remove from oven and

slice open tops lengthwise. Sprinkle with

cheese and scallions. Serve hot.




Tangerine-Cranberry JamMakes 8 servings. Working time 5 min.

Total time 10 min.

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen whole cranberries

1/3 cup dark-brown sugar

Zest and juice of 2 tangerines or 1 orange (about 1/3 cup juice)

Pinch of salt

In a medium-size pan over medium-high

heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a

boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer,

covered, for 5 minutes. If too watery,

simmer uncovered until thick and jamlike.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.



0 mg; calories: 61.

Avocado-Papaya SaladMakes 8 servings. Working time 10 min.

Total time 10 min.

1 or 2 ripe papayas, deseeded and cut into ¼-inch slices (reserve 2 tablespoons seeds for dressing)

Dressing:

2/3 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons lime juice

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons papaya seeds

5 teaspoons honey

2 small garlic cloves

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

½ teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground

¼ teaspoon sea salt

Pinch of freshly ground pepper

Salad:

2 cups baby mâche

2 cups baby arugula

2 to 3 avocados, sliced

1½ tablespoons toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Freshly ground pepper

1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

1. For dressing: In a blender, combine all

ingredients and blend until smooth.

2. To serve, toss mâche and arugula with

half of dressing, then pile greens in center

of 8 salad plates. Alternate slices of

papaya and avocado across greens and

drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle

with nuts and pepper and serve with lime.




½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Giblet Pan Gravy:

1 turkey neck

1 turkey liver

1 turkey heart

1 turkey gizzard


1 quart plus ¼ cup water

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush turkey with

melted butter and sprinkle with salt and

white pepper. Stuff bird with Cornbread

Dressing with Sage and Pork Sausage

(recipe follows) and truss, if desired. In a

large roasting pan fitted with a rack,

position turkey breast-side up. Roast bird

in oven for 30 minutes, then lower heat

to 325°F and continue to roast for 1½ to 2

hours. Turn turkey breast-side down,

baste with pan juices, and roast, basting

occasionally, for 30 minutes more, or

until juices run clear when thickest part

of thigh is pierced with a fork.

2. Place turkey giblets (neck, liver, heart, and

gizzard) in a large saucepan and sprinkle

with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

Add 1 quart water and bring to a boil over

medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and

simmer mixture for 1½ hours. Remove

giblets from stock and set aside on cutting

board; let cool. Discard neck and finely dice

liver, heart, and gizzard; reserve.

3. Remove turkey from pan, reserving pan

and juices for gravy; discard any trussing;

tent turkey loosely with aluminum foil

and allow to rest for 20 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, skim grease from reserved

roasting pan. In a cup, combine flour

and remaining ¼ cup water, stirring to

eliminate lumps. In same roasting pan

over medium-high heat, heat giblet stock

(about 3 cups), then whisk in flour mixture.

Bring to a boil, then season with salt and

pepper. Add giblets, then reduce heat to low

and simmer for 15 minutes, or until gravy

thickens. Season again, if desired, and serve

hot with sliced turkey and Cornbread

Dressing with Sage and Pork Sausage.


carbohydrate: 4 g; fiber: 0 g; sodium: 791 mg;


Joe Randall Butter-Roasted Turkey with Giblet Pan Gravy Makes 8 servings. Working time 30 min.

Total time 3½ to 4 hr.

Turkey:

1 (12- to 14-pound) whole turkey, rinsed and patted dry, reserving giblets for pan gravy

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon salt

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Cornbread Dressing with Sage and Pork SausageMakes 8 servings. Working time 10 min.

Total time 2½ to 3 hr.

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 small onion, finely diced

1 rib celery, finely diced

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1 cup chicken stock

3 cups crumbled cornbread

½ pound sage pork sausage, cooked and crumbled

1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large skillet over medium-high

heat, melt butter. Add onion, celery, and

poultry seasoning and sauté for about 4

minutes. Add chicken stock and simmer

2 minutes more.

2. In a large bowl, combine cornbread,

onion-celery mixture, sausage, sage,

cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss

mixture well, being careful not to overmix.

Stuff turkey (see previous recipe) or place

stuffing in a buttered 9-by-13-inch

casserole and bake at 350°F for 40 to 45

minutes, or until golden brown and

heated throughout.




Mom Pan’s Creamy Mashed Potatoes Makes 8 servings. Working time 5 min.

Total time 30 min.

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

Water

1 tablespoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon

1 stick unsalted butter, quartered

½ cup half-and-half, hot

1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

1. In a large saucepan over high heat,

cover potatoes with water and 1 table-

spoon salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat

to medium-low and simmer until

potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25

minutes. Drain well.

2. Place potatoes in an electric mixing

bowl with a paddle. Break up potatoes

well, then replace paddle with a wire

whip. Beat at medium speed until mashed.

Add butter and half-and-half slowly and

continue to beat potatoes until desired

consistency is reached. Season with white

pepper and remaining salt. Serve hot.




Sun-Dried Cherry and Cranberry Salsa Makes 8 servings. Working time 5 min.

Total time 5 min.

1 cup dried cherries, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes and drained

1 cup dried cranberries

¼ cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons orange zest

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

¼ teaspoon sugar

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.





Southern-Style Green Beans Makes 8 servings. Working time 5 min.


¾ pound salt-pork fatback

2½ quarts water

3 pounds fresh green beans


Cut 3 slits in fatback. In a medium

saucepan over high heat, bring water to a

boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, add

fatback, and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.

Stir in beans and cook for 40 to 45

minutes, or until tender. Discard fatback.

Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.



2 mg; calories: 73.

Anita Lo Roast Turkey with Hoisin GravyMakes 8 servings. Working time 25 min.


1 (12-pound) whole turkey, rinsed and patted dry


½ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 cup water

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Season bird

inside and out with salt and pepper.

2. In a small bowl, mix together vegetable

and sesame oils and set aside for

basting. In a large roasting pan fitted with

a rack, add water. Set turkey on rack

and roast in oven, brushing occasionally

with reserved oils, for about 2½ to 3

hours, or until juices run clear when a

knife is inserted into thickest part of

thigh. Let bird rest for 15 minutes

before carving. Serve hot with Hoisin

Gravy (recipe follows).

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Hoisin Gravy:

½ cup shaoxing cooking wine* or sherry

1 cup chicken stock 1/3 cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

Freshly ground pepper (optional)

Pour off any remaining fat from turkey

roasting pan. Place pan on medium-high

heat and add cooking wine, stirring up any

brown bits stuck to the bottom. Reduce by

half. Add remaining ingredients and bring

to a boil; season with pepper, if desired.

Serve hot with sliced turkey.




Sticky Rice Dressing with Chinese Sausage, Edamame, and ChestnutsMakes 8 servings. Working time 10 min.

Total time 30 min.

3 cups short-grain sticky rice, rinsed twice in cold water and drained

3 Chinese sausages,* cut into rounds 1/3 cup peeled roasted chestnuts 1/3 cup sugar, or to taste

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons cubed dry-cured ham

2 tablespoons shaoxing cooking wine* or sherry

4½ cups water 1/3 cup shelled edamame Salt and freshly ground pepper

3 tablespoons scallions (green parts only), thinly sliced on bias

Place first seven ingredients in a shallow,

nonstick saucepan and cover with water.

Bring to a boil over high heat; then stir,

cover, and reduce to low. Cook mixture

until all liquid is absorbed, about 20

minutes. Fold in edamame. Season with

salt and pepper, if desired, and garnish

with scallions.




*Find Chinese sausage (about $20 for 12 ounces) and shaoxing cooking wine (about $2.70 for 25 ounces) at Asian grocers or on amazon.com.

Pureed Yams with Ginger, Star Anise, and Cinnamon Makes 8 servings. Working time 10 min.

Total time 30 min.

3 yams, roughly chopped

4 star anise

1 cinnamon stick

Chicken stock

1 stick unsalted butter

¼ cup brown sugar, or to taste

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon grated ginger


1. In a medium pot, add yams, star anise,

cinnamon stick, and enough stock to

cover, about 4 cups. Bring to a boil over

medium-high heat and cook yams

until soft, about 10 minutes.

2. Drain, reserving liquid and

discarding spices. Transfer yams to

a food processor. Add butter, brown

sugar, soy sauce, and ginger and

blend. Add reserved liquid to achieve a

smooth consistency. Season with

salt and pepper and serve hot.




Cranberry Sauce with Dried Orange Peel Makes 8 servings. Working time 5 min.

Total time 20 min.

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries

1 cup sugar

¾ cup water

¼ cup rice wine vinegar

2 (1-by-2-inch) pieces dried orange peel, soaked in hot water, drained, and finely chopped

In a medium pot over medium-high

heat, bring all ingredients to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until

mixture becomes syrupy, about

15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and

let mixture cool. Serve chilled or at

room temperature.




Pecan Pie with Salted Egg Yolks Makes 8 servings. Working time 20 min.


2 cups all-purpose flour

Salt

2 teaspoons sugar

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons lard

1 to 2 tablespoons ice water

6 salted egg yolks (optional)*

1 cup pecan halves

1 cup dark-brown corn syrup

1 cup sugar

3 large eggs

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, 1

teaspoon salt, and sugar, then cut in

butter and lard. Add ice water gradually

and form a ball; then, without overwork-

ing, knead until smooth. Wrap dough in

plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at

least 1 hour or overnight.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F. On a lightly

floured surface, roll dough into a disk

about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch

deep-dish pie pan, crimping edges. If

using salted egg yolks, arrange them in an

evenly spaced circle in pie shell.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together

remaining ingredients and pour over egg

yolks. Bake pie until set, about 45

minutes. Let cool before serving.




*Find salted egg yolks at Asian grocers.



Joan NathanBrined and Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy Makes 12 servings. Working time 30 min.

Total time 3½ to 4½ hr.

1 (12- to 16-pound) whole kosher* turkey, rinsed and patted dry

Vegetable oil

2 to 3 sprigs each of fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage

2 medium onions, cut into eighths

4 ribs celery, with leaves, roughly chopped

1½ carrots, roughly chopped

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup white wine, or to taste, plus more for pan gravy, if desired

½ teaspoon paprika

Freshly ground pepper

1. Stand turkey upright in a large mixing

bowl. Stuff bird with Challah Stuffing with

Chestnuts and Dried Fruit (recipe follows)

and truss, if desired. Turn bird upside down

and repeat with back end. Coat turkey and a

large roasting pan with oil. Place half of

fresh herbs inside bird.

2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Fit greased

roasting pan with a rack, then place

turkey on rack, breast-side up. Scatter

vegetables in pan. Pour chicken stock and

wine over bird. Sprinkle with paprika,

pepper to taste, and remaining fresh herbs.

3. Tent turkey with foil and bake at 450°F

for 15 minutes. Reduce to 325°F and

continue cooking for 15 minutes per pound,

or until an instant-read thermometer

inserted in thigh registers 160°F. (Remove

tent for last half hour, basting every 10

minutes thereafter.) Remove pan from oven

and rest turkey on a serving platter for

at least 20 minutes; set rack aside. Remove

vegetables to serve alongside turkey.

4. Meanwhile, heat roasting pan on stovetop

over medium heat, stirring up browned

bits at bottom while deglazing pan with

water or white wine (adding ¼ cup at a

time), until desired consistency is achieved.

Pour gravy into a tall vessel that allows

fat to rise to top and remove as much fat as

desired. Serve gravy hot with sliced turkey.




*Kosher turkeys come prebrined.

Challah Stuffing with Chestnuts and Dried Fruit Makes 12 servings. Working time 15 min.

Total time 3 to 4 hr. in turkey; 55 min.

if cooked separately in casserole dish

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 medium onions, roughly chopped

4 ribs celery, with leaves, chopped

1½ carrots, roughly chopped

½ loaf challah or other brioche-like bread, cubed and toasted

2 cups chestnuts, peeled and cooked

1 cup prunes, apricots, or any dried fruit, soaked in brandy (preferably Armagnac) or water for 2 to 3 hours

1 heaping tablespoon poultry seasoning, such as Bell’s


1 to 2 cups chicken stock

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat

oil. Add onions, celery, and carrots and

sauté until onions are golden. Add challah,

chestnuts, fruit, poultry seasoning, 2

teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Pour half

of stock over mixture and combine. (Note:

Once turkey is stuffed, put any leftover

stuffing in a greased casserole and pour

remaining stock over stuffing. Cover with

foil and cook in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes,

or until golden brown and heated through.)




Zesty Orange-Cranberry Sauce Makes 2 cups. Working time 5 min.

Total time 5 min.

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

1 orange, quartered and seeded

1 cup sugar, or to taste

Put all ingredients in a food processor with

a steel blade and pulse until chopped.


PER tablESPooN protein: 0 g; fat: 0 g;



Sweet Potato, Onion, and Almond Cassolita Makes 8 servings. Working time 20 min.

Total time 1 hr.

2 pounds sweet potatoes, quartered

Water

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ cup slivered almonds

2 pounds onions, sliced thinly in rounds


1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped

2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup raisins

1. In a medium pot over high heat, cover

sweet potatoes with water. Bring to a boil,

then reduce heat to medium-low and

simmer until soft, about 15 minutes.

Drain, let cool, then cut into small pieces.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over

medium heat, heat oil. Add almonds and

cook until golden. With a slotted spoon,

transfer to a plate; reserve. In same pan

over medium heat, sauté onions until

translucent. Add salt to taste, 2 tablespoons

parsley, 2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon, and

raisins; cook for about 30 minutes.

3. In a bowl, fold onions into potatoes.

Season with pepper and more salt and

sprinkle with remaining parsley,

almonds, and, if desired, remaining 1

tablespoon of sugar. Serve hot.




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Sweet Fennel Dinner Rolls Makes 24 rolls. Working time 10 min.

Total time 45 min.

1½ tablespoons active dry yeast (about 2 packages)

2 cups lukewarm water

2 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks

½ cup peanut or vegetable oil

8 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

1/3 cup sugar

1 tablespoon salt

2 heaping teaspoons fennel seeds

1½ tablespoons roasted sesame seeds

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line 2 baking

sheets with parchment paper.

2. In bowl of an electric mixer with a

dough hook, add yeast, then water. Stir on

low speed. When yeast is dissolved, whisk

in 2 eggs, then oil.

3. Add 7 cups flour, sugar, salt, and fennel

seeds. Knead dough with electric mixer

until smooth and elastic, adding more

flour as needed. Form dough into a round

loaf and poke a 1-inch hole in center. Let

dough rest, uncovered, on a floured board

for about 10 minutes.

4. Divide dough into 4 pieces, using a

knife or dough cutter. Flour the board

and your hands, then cut each piece

of dough into 6 smaller pieces and roll

into balls. Place balls on lined

baking sheets.

5. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks

and about 1 tablespoon water to make

egg glaze. Brush egg glaze over rolls,

then sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Transfer rolls to oven and bake

for 10 minutes. Then reduce temperature

to 350°F and bake for another 10 to

15 minutes or until rolls are golden

and sound hollow when tapped.

PER Roll protein: 5 g; fat: 6 g; carbohydrate:

35 g; fiber: 1 g; sodium: 299 mg; cholesterol:


Sweet Potato, Onion, and Almond Cassolita

and Sweet Fennel Rolls are adapted from Joan

Nathan’s new book, Quiches, Kugels, and

Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in

France ($39.95; Knopf).

Tim Love Spice-Rubbed Turkey Wrapped in Prosciutto Makes 10 servings. Working time 20 min.

Total time 4½ to 5 hr., plus brining

Brine:

1 cup kosher salt

½ cup red-pepper flakes

3 garlic cloves, smashed

3 jalapeños, sliced

Water

Turkey:

1 (14- to 16-pound) whole turkey, rinsed and patted dry

6 quarts cold water

1 cup Lonesome Dove Game Rub (recipe follows)

1 pound sliced prosciutto, or bacon

1. For brine: In a large pot, combine salt,

red-pepper flakes, garlic, jalapeños, and 2

quarts hot water; stir to dissolve salt. Place

turkey in pot breast-side down and cover

with cold water until submerged. Cover pot

and refrigerate turkey for at least 12 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Drain, lightly

rinse, and dry turkey. Rub bird liberally

with Lonesome Dove Game Rub (recipe

follows). Put turkey in a roasting pan and

drape about three-fourths prosciutto over

breast, using toothpicks to keep in place.

Wrap legs and thighs with remaining

prosciutto.

3. Roast bird until an instant-read

thermometer inserted in thickest part of

thigh registers 165°F, about 4 hours.

(After about 1½ hours of cooking, cover

turkey loosely with foil to prevent

prosciutto from burning.) When turkey is

done, transfer to a carving board and let

rest for 30 minutes. Carve turkey into

slices and serve hot with crispy prosciutto

alongside or crumbled over turkey.

Lonesome Dove Game Rub:

½ cup guajillo chili powder*

½ cup kosher salt

¼ cup ground cumin

2 tablespoons each of finely chopped rosemary and thyme

1/3 cup freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a medium

bowl and mix well. Place any extra rub in

a separate, sealed container and store in

pantry for up to a year.


carbohydrate: 4 g; fiber: 2 g; sodium: 3,053

mg; cholesterol: 357 mg; calories: 925.

*Guajillo chili powder can be found at specialty

markets or on myspicesage.com ($5.75 for a

1-cup bottle).


French-Bread Stuffing with Oysters, Bacon, and Chipotle Makes 10 servings. Working time 10 min.


2 tablespoons peanut oil

2 cups diced bacon

1 cup each diced fennel, celery, and carrots

2 cups chopped red onion

½ cup minced chipotle in adobo sauce ¼ cup minced garlic


1 teaspoon dry sage

1 teaspoon dry thyme

2 large french baguettes, cubed

1 cup fresh cilantro

20 raw oysters, chopped and drained

2 cups chicken or turkey stock

Butter, for greasing baking dish

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large

cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat,

add oil and bacon and cook, stirring

frequently, until bacon starts to crisp. Add

all vegetables, chipotle, and garlic; season

with salt and pepper; and sauté for 5 to 8

minutes, continuing to stir frequently.

2. Stir in dry herbs and transfer to a large

bowl. Add bread, cilantro, and oysters and

mix. Add stock and mix again.

3. Fill a 9-by-12-inch buttered casserole

dish until mixture is 2 inches high. Bake,

covered, for 25 minutes, then uncover

and bake for 25 minutes more.




Fried Sugar-Poached New Potatoes Makes 8 servings. Working time 10 min.

Total time 30 min.

10 new potatoes, cut into sixths

Water

½ cup sugar

2 garlic cloves

Peanut oil

Salt

1. In a medium pot over high heat, cover

potatoes with water. Add sugar and

garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to

medium-low and simmer until potatoes

are fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

2. In a large cast-iron skillet fitted with a

candy thermometer, heat ¼ inch peanut

oil between 325°F and 350°F. Working in

batches, pan-fry potatoes, turning

frequently, until crispy and brown.

Transfer to paper towels to drain excess

oil. Let sit for about 2 minutes and

season with salt. Serve hot, cold, or at

room temperature.




Chile-Spiked Cranberry Relish Makes 8 servings. Working time 5 min.


1 pound fresh cranberries

½ cup sugar

½ cup minced red onion

1 poblano chile, minced

¼ cup olive oil

Zest of 2 lemons; juice of 1


In a large bowl, mix together all ingredi-

ents. Let sit for 1 hour and serve.




Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Garlic and Shallots Makes 8 servings. Working time 5 min.

Total time 45 min.

1/3 pound shiitake, chopped 1/3 pound matsutake, chopped 1/3 pound hen-of-the-woods, chopped

¼ cup peanut oil

3 tablespoons minced garlic

2 whole shallots, minced

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped


¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup wine vinegar (preferably Zinfandel)

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. In a medium

bowl, combine mushrooms and peanut oil.

Transfer to a large roasting pan. Sprinkle

garlic, shallots, and butter over mushroom

mixture. Season well with salt and pepper.

2. Roast for 40 minutes. Remove and stir.

Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Serve hot.




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Striking the Perfect balancePages 78–85

Five new picks that mimic the Morleys’ one-of-a-kind style

➤ urn A weathered glaze on this terra-cotta vase helps it pass for a timeless antique. ($179, 9½”W x 15½”H; ethanallen.com)

➤ Platter Add a pop of color to a neutral space with Spode’s classic pattern. ($30, 12”D; european tableware.com)

➤

magnifying

glass As handy as it is handsome, this brass model’s a dead ringer for the Morleys’ family heirlooms. ($125, 13”H; Zaragoza, 415-485-5061)

➤

maP Honor your home state with repro cartography. ($34.99 for 23”W x 35”H; historicmaps restored.com)

➤ birds These wooden chirpers boast charmingly realistic detail. ($59.95 for cardinal, $68 for robin; etsy .com/shop/jjstudio)

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aREas Curtains, $35 per yard; wolfhome-ny.com. Curtain rods and hardware, from $40; antiquedraperyrod.com. White garden stool (used as side

House of the Year: Home Green Home PAGEs 98–109

Where to get some of the goods in our eco-friendly cottage:

table), $760; horchow.com. Projector stand (used as plant stand), $275; kabinettand kammer.com. Sconces, $609 each; circalighting.com. Pendant lights, $249 each; wisteria.com. On table: Shiraleah votive holders, $18 for two; shopinspiredliving.com.

PAGE 102 KITCHEN Wilmette Lighting pendants, $340 each; wilmettelighting.com for stores. Whiteware, $8-$37; chantal .com. Cloche, $99; wisteria.com. Dualit toaster, $140; cutlery andmore.com. Teakettle, $88; momastore.org.



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PAGE 103 MUDROOM Terrariums, from $75; twigterrariums.com.

PAGE 104 MASTER

BEDROOM Sheets, $89.50 for queen set; White pillow-cases, $24.50 each; landsend .com. Nightstand, from $1,895; thenewtraditionalists.com. Canvas stool (used as bedside table), $320; canvashomestore .com. Duvet, $503, and shams, $81 each; libecohome.com. Philip Williams poster, $800 for similar; postermuseum.com. Lamp, $299, and bolster pillow, $129; wisteria.com.

PAGE 104 ClOSET Rug, $59; westelm.com. Clothing, dear goldenvintage.com. Mirror, $595; Shabby Chic Couture, 212-334-3500. Ottoman, $1,095; ciscobrothers.com for stores.

PAGEs 104–105 MASTER

BATHROOM Light fixtures, $252 each; circalighting.com. Pendant lamp, $200; jamie young.com. Mike Miller collage, from $440 for similar; johnderian .com. SpaRitual beauty products, from $15; skinstore.com.

even more House of the Year rooms and resources

And why we etsy The following etsy.com dealers supplied vintage and handmade finds for our green home.

HOME OffiCE nOOk Desk, $795; abchome.com. Design Workshop chair, $375; greenwithglamour.com. Katherine Rally shade fabric, $50 per yard; lotus bleudesign.com. Vintage books, $40 each; jayson homeandgarden.com. Jill Bliss journals, $20 for four; beklina.com. Lamp, $273; circalighting.com.

DOwnSTAiRS pOwDER ROOM Vintage wallpaper, $100 per roll; secondhandrose.com. Pedestal sink, $346, and faucet, $1,433; kohler .com. Wall hook, $16; hooklady.com. Towel, $39 for two; vivaterra.com.

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PAGE 106 GUEST ROOM Quilt, $239; sham, $49 for two; vivaterra.com. Floral pillow, $150 for similar; ciscobrothers.com for stores. Needlepoint pillow, $300 for three; augustmorgan.com. Alexa Hampton table (used as nightstand), $1,542; hickory chair.com. Artwork, $300; karen robertsoncollection.com. pORCH Birdcage, (used as terrarium), $92.50; gohomeltd.com.

PAGE 109 fROnT yARD

Plant boxes, from $450; longwoodantiquewoods.com.

Thanks to: Andersen Windows & Doors, Armstrong Cabinets, Atlantic Premium Shutters, Benjamin Moore, Broan-NuTone, CaeserStone, Circa Lighting, Cree LED Lighting, Crossville, Fabral Metal Wall and Roof Systems, Glen-Gery Brick, James Hardie, Haven Custom Homes, Johns Manville, Kohler, Lennox, Lutron, Masonite, Mohawk, New World Home, OWL, Pavestone, PureWood, Schlage, Superior Walls, SynLawn, Tapmaster, Teragren, Whirlpool. Plus, Jon Carlofis, Carol Kemery, Julianna Morais, Katie Ridder, and Betty Lyn Walters-Eller.

Joan E. allEr Chef and author, Cider Beans, Wild Greens, and Dandelion Jelly

Jon Carloftis

Garden designer joncarlofis.com

Carol KEmEry

Owner, Caromal Colours caromalcolours.com

riChard Kollath,

Ed mCCann

Kollath-McCann Creative Services kollathmccann.com

anita lo

Chef/owner, Annisa annisarestaurant.com

tim lovE

Chef/owner, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and Love Shack lonesomedovebistro.com

Joan nathan

Chef and author, Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous joannathan.com

Cindy PawlCyn

Chef/owner, Mustards Grill mustardsgrill.com

JoE randall

Owner, Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School chefoerandall.com

KatiE riddEr

Interior designer katieridder.com

marCus samuElsson

Chef/owner, Red Rooster marcussamuelsson.com

ming tsai

Chef and author, Simply Ming: One-Pot Meals ming.com

Bunny williams

Interior designer bunnywilliams.com

This Issue’s ExpertsThe LandscapingThe most eco-friendly gardens are those that require little fuss—in terms of fertilizer, water, or pest-control. Which is why our House of the Year garden designer, Jon Carlofis, chose “widely available plants that don’t demand much care.”

PagE 99 front of house On column: mandevilla vine. In boxes lining walkway: Marguerite daisies, spider flowers, ‘Margarita’ sweet-potato vine, coleus. Trees: River birch.

PagE 106 Porch details In box, on floor: ‘Angel Wing’ begonias. In cage: ‘Reiger’

begonias and selaginella. In basket, at lef: maidenhair fern and polka-dot plant.

PagE 107 screened-in Porch In wooden box, on floor, and in metal vase, at lef: ‘Kimberly queen’ fern. In metal vase, bottom right: ‘Angel Wing’ begonias.


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Practical, Precious Pie BirdsPages 39–40

This affordable flock can take the heat just as well as vintage varieties.

➤ songbird Bjuno Pottery makes this design in six different colors. ($11.99; chatshoppe.com)

➤ holiday Spode’s earthen-ware utensil flaunts a festive sprig of holly on its chest. ($5.99; mytable ware.com)

➤ cardinal

Pfaltgraff’s funnel gives new meaning to the phrase red hot. ($21.99 for bird plus pie plate; overstock.com)

➤ blackbird

Norpro’s sleek singer—a near match to our vintage cover bird—sells for a song. ($4.95; cutleryandmore.com)

➤ rooster

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When On October 15, 1926, this landmark screened its first picture, the silent Ace of Cads.

Back then, tickets cost 10 cents apiece, ushers worked the rows of the 1,446-seat audito-

rium, and an organist charmed audiences on a Mighty Wurlitzer during intermission.

What The theater—saved from demolition by historic preservationists nearly four decades

ago—draws crowds to downtown Tampa with classic movie series, independent features,

live concerts, even a filmmaking camp for local students. Why “It’s a magical place,” says

program director Tara Schroeder. “People in the community feel a real sense of stewardship

for the theater. They’re proud of the fact that they can still bring their children and grand-

kids to the same spot where they watched their very first movie.” (tampatheatre.org)

Tampa Theatre

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Before malls and multiplexes, films were shown one at a time in opulent

DOWNTOWN MOVIE THEATERS, like this historic Florida gem.

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